Mmmmm Fresh Rain (open to all)

Nanmei had ventured throughout the world, exploring as a measly little Hollow with hardly any humanity left or logic within her mind. Killing when she could to eat souls, though she had a habit of only picking males who showed nasty sides particularly towards females. From which those females would either scream in terror from being brainwashed, or actually thanking whatever god they followed for such a miracle. This Hollow could care less, and continued on her never ending adventure.

She could not remember where exactly where she was, it seemed it was close to where she used to be as a human was all she could vaguely remember. In fact though she couldn't be farther from the truth, for she was actually in Kyoto Japan where the old temples were nearby. Darkened eyes roll around behind the draconic skull placed upon the water serpents form, any movement which caught her attention. Really, it did seem like her old home, but yet not. Was her life so short? Was it so long? Her memories were just a hodgepodge all mixed into one pot, fragments boiled to the surface for only a few short moments before they left her.

Nanmei would actually let it rain, a light sprinkle started after she breathed out of her mask. The light pitter patter against her surroundings of trees and the odd buildings, along with the concrete and walls, slowly started to relax her. Even better was the rain as it fell against her form, her serpentine body stretched as she slithered against the ground. She didn't mind not flying right now, it was best not to fly around prey or predators for herself.

And there was a predator afoot. Stratus clung to the rooftops scouting the area that would serve as his temporary home while he recover from his recent battle. He gave a groan as the rain fell. The water dissolved his slime easily, it's what he normally used to climb buildings and move about. On the fringe of Stratus' sense he could feel the signal of the other hollow. He wasn't hungry, but when it came to hollow the only way to establish dominance was through force. The feral beast only responded to violence, not that Stratus had a problem with that. He cracked his knuckles, he could use some exercise. With a strong jump he flew through the air to the next rooftop. The water splashed beneath his clawed feet as the ran to the edge and then jumped again. The rain raced along his mask as he hurtled through the air. The huge jump almost made it look like he was flying. He landed on the next building and move closer and closer to the other hollow. Finally he came to a stop. He was close he could feel it's presence in the area. He tried to locate the creature with his eyes now. It didn't take too long to spot the monster. A grin played across his face. One thing he could say about hollows, they always looked interesting. This one was no exception. He jumped once more, this time landing on the temple grounds below. The place was quiet. Perhaps this creature sought the area as it's own base. Stratus shook his head.
"Hey ugly!" he growled. "You've been evicted!"

Vector was sleeping in an old temple away from any eyes that could see his true appearence his skin which was riddled with scars and his face which looked like a monstrosity to others he would be called a modern frankenstein but he didnt mind the names he wasnt hindered by little insults like that. Vector had a small cot laid out with whis assassin outfit sitting next to him with the gas mask on top his pants were the only thing he left on. He could hear the patter of rain hitting the roof of the old un down temple and some leaks were in the temple but he paid no mind to it as it was a more soothing noise than the hunt itself. One noise made the frankenstein of a man awake it was a shouting from outside vector stood up from his cot and walked out to the ruined courtyard to see some odd serpentine dragon and then another creature which was that slime spewing one, but vector was in no mood to star a fight with that one he was far to powerful for him to deal with. Vector just leaned against the wall watching to see the battle ensue even though this disturbed his silence but he didnt care about them seeing his form which was noting compared to some other hollows he has seen before

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(OOC-what vector looks like)

Ren had come to a new spot on Earth. Not sure where but it didn't matter. She was in an ally way when it started to rain. Laughing she went in search for shelter. Just then she sensed the Aura of two hollows. One she recognized from Soul Sociaty the she did not know. Better see what's happening. she thought.

Jumping to the roof tops she could see better. Looking in the distance she saw the same hollow that she fought with Sal. In another direction she saw what looked like a dragon. "Wow. A dragon-like hollow. There's something you don't see everyday." she said to her self. She looked back at the other hollow. He was probubly up to no good. Ren let out a soft animalistic growl. She had to see what he was up to.

Here Nanmei was, listening to the soothing rain and feeling it along her body. She didn't really care about anything else that might be around, not many reasons to care anymore with her not being hunted down. Though that attitude of hers quickly changed once she heard the roar and words as one such thing got closer. Swiftly she flapped her little wings to tear through her surroundings and behind a tree with a snarl. Her pointed skull encased head glanced around the tree to look at her so called attacker.

He didn't seem familiar, so it wasn't any of those that wanted to cage her, her tail just started to twitch though as she peered from behind a tree. Suddenly she tried to shoot a beam of water out from behind the tree. Hoping it was a good distraction and that she was fast enough to run for it, maybe one of the temples nearby would be a good enough hide out for now? Stupid thing that wanted to attack her, her tail lashed out in frustration. She was having such a nice time in the rain and now it was ruined.

The gray hollow took a step back as the other creature took wing and flapped away. He knew better than to try fighting a flying creature. He'd learned that lesson twice already. It was good that it had left so easily. It wasn't a good night to fight with the rain falling like it was. Stratus gave a groan, now he had to run back to his spot. Just when he figured he wasted enough time a torrent of water zipped at him. Totally unaware of the attack he took it head on, and was knocked over. Fumbling to his feet he looked around. No one was present. Quickly he shook his hair like a dog, and opened his senses. The hollow he had originally felt was still present. Not only that, but there were others in the area. He gave a deep growl. Although not terribly hurt physically, his pride was damaged. One of them did this, and one of them would pay. The closest one was in the building behind him. With a leap he was airborne, and in the next instant he was crashing down through the roof of the temple. He was now inside the old building, he could feel the presence of a human close by.

Vector just leaned against the wall watching the dragon like hollow flee but as it just hid behind the trees and fired a waterstream towards the slime spewing hollow sending it into the ground. Vector laughed slightly at the site of the grey hollow hit the ground then shook like a dog then leapt into the air"where could he be......"vector was interupted as a large crash was heard and the roof collapsed as the hollow slammed through the roof and as it came crashing down the grey hollow was in the building that vector was sleeping in and worse is he landed near his cot and his gear."this isnt good looks like i cant get a time to my self"vector said as he looke dto where the hollow was at and noticed that the roof crumbling in caused one of his knifes to slide towards vectors general direction."aint that lucky"vector mummered as he quickly rolled to his knife and as he did he grabbed the knife and held it with the blade pointed out and the flat edge resting on his forearm. As he prepared for a sneak attack vector sneaked into the shadows but knew how these creatures could sense others reatsu but vector has now way of hiding it so he tried to keep his actual appearence hidden his lidless eyes watching the grey hollow's movements from the shadows.

Ren saw the Dragon like hollow shoot a waterstream at the grey hollow. Wow. What an inetresting attack. she thought. Just then there was a loud crash. Ren looked at a temple. That stupid Hollow! What is he.. Ren stopped in mid-thought. She sensed the Aura of a human in the building. "That's not good." she said to herself.

Carefully she jumped off the building that she was on and ran to the Temple. That was when she saw the Dragon hollow up close. Ren sat down and looked a the Dragon with cureious eyes. "Hello there." she said in a greeting. Then for what ever reason Ren's chest started to hurt. "Ahh!" She looked down at her chest and saw her hollow hole filling up with her own Aura.

Nanmei just smirked a little bit as she saw that other hollow take off after being so flustered and fell down. Though she wasn't close enough to see any detail she felt a small bit of satisfaction for her actions. But now she could relax as he decided to run off, maybe he won't bother her at all anymore. She did hear that crash though, was he searching for the person who did that to him?

Maybe she should try to see where he was or something that might make him think about coming after her again? Slowly she spread out her awareness, amazed that there was another hollow around besides him along with a human. It seemed he went towards the human, good then he won't come after her for now at least. But wait that other hollow is now nearer to her. Slowly she turned her head in the direction with a little scowl, she had been spotted.

Great was that these hollows plan? To let her think she was safe only to have someone come at her from another side. Slowly she started to slither backwards a little bit. Though wait if she went back too far that other thing would probably show up and would know she was the cause of that water that knocked him down. Wait this one was talking to her? she frowned a little bit and then tilted her head to the side. The end of her tail slowly raised up to move up and down in a slight wave hesitantly. Then the other hollow seemed to be in pain? This was odd... and awkward... Maybe some rain would help the girl? Slowly she looked up at the sky and breathed out again, the rain growing a little bit heavier in their immediate surroundings.

Even if he couldn't see the human, he could feel it's general location. The shadows, lined the corners room. The broken roof had crushed some furnishes beneath it. But the human couldn't hide, there newly made hole in the roof saw to that. Stark moonlight filtered through the newly made hole and light much of the area. Stratus raised his hand aiming at the corner shrouded in darkness. From the clawed hand a thin sheet of slime to entangle and capture his pray. As he locked onto the human he noted a change in the signals outside. The second hollow was now approaching. It was doubtful that the human was the one to strike him. But he might as well make sure since he was already here. The wet hair felt cold against his back. His anger rose slightly in remembrance of the watery attack. The original hollow still hadn't moved in fact the second hollow was very close to it. Things were getting more and more interesting. More rain started to fall. Stratus cursed under his breath.

Vector sat in the shadows knowing that the creature would easily find him but his hiding would be ruined as the moonlight shined through the opened rof dispelling most of the shadows which vector hid in. "this is not good at all i need my cloaking technology, but i need to lure this creature out of here" vector whispered to himself as he lurked in what was remaining of his shadows then decided to make his move to get in the open but as he thought it over a thick slime rope shot in vectors general area "SHIT" vector slighlty cursed to himself as he dodged the slime by a slight inch and rolled towards the entrance then got his bairing as he started to run outside. "come on you stupid creature" vector yelled which was all he could do since he didnt feel like to throw his only defense at the moment in case the other hollow attacks while he gets outside. As vector ran he grabbed a rock that came from the collapsed roof and threw it aiming for the hollows head hoping to agitate it making it follow him so he could get it in the open. Vector ran outside as fast as he could the rain pounding on his scarred skin and bald head, he did a quick turn and held in a defensive position waiting for the hollow to emerge. Vector looked to his side quickly to see the other hollow not to far from him and a third one appearing also but vector turned quickly back to the entrance to the ruined building watching it intently but also watching his side to make sure the other 2 wouldnt attack, the rain dripping on his knife and his disfigured appearence watched all arounfd him one good benefit of having lidless eyes.

The pain in Ren's chest started to ease up. She looked at her chest only to see a glass-like substance in her hollow hole. With the rain it seemed to sooth Ren's pain. She was amazed at the Dragon's power; it could controle the water in ther air. She looked to the Dragon with gratitude; Thank you, Dragon hollow. Do you have a name?" Ren was unsertain if this hollow could talk but it waved at her. That was a sign that its mind was not overpowered with hunger.

Just then Ren felt the Aura of the human in the Temple had come out side. The Grey hollow must have been chasing him. Ren made a promise to herself that she would protect innocent souls. That included humans as well. Ren apoligized for the rudeness to the Dragon hollow with that Ren took her battle stance for the Grey hollow.

She could not get a good look of the human only that he was wareing a heavy coat but she knew that he could see her. She would have to be extra careful to keep him safe and to keep herself safe when the Gray hollow emerges from the building.

Nanmei just blinked a few times as this hollow child had asked for her name, a name? Also was she a Dragon hollow? Carefully she turned her head around to look at her body, well guess one could say that... Wait what was a Dragon again? She just shrugged and looked back towards the girl who apologized for rudeness before she ran off. Ah maybe she was going to help human or hollow. She couldn't really care less, whatever was over there that apparently that young girl thought needed protecting wasn't female so she didn't really care.

A yawn made her mouth open rather lazily before she went a few more feet away where there was a bit more of an open feeling. There she was, a better place to feel the rain wash over her body. It was always lovely to feel the rain, it seemed to keep her calm and soothed as her eyes closed in the pure joy of it. She could not care less there was a battle that was going to happen or was happening nearby. It did not stop the rain from going over her form nor interrupt her happy place.

The little human was quick, he'd give him that. The man shouted and darted outside before he could fire a second attack.
"Run little rat, I'm coming for you." Stratus said softly. He gathered slime in his hand, twisted it, and then hardened it before the rain could make it dissolve. His right hand was how had a 4 foot emerald spike. He grinned and lowered his left shoulder and crashed through the wall. The old temple couldn't handle the new doorway. It teetered for a moment then promptly collapsed. The roof fell in and the walls broke down, a small cloud of dust puffed into the air despite the rain. When the grey hollow emerged he saw the human standing there waiting for him.
"And you called me stupid." he said aloud. "You should have run." he held his crystallized fist up for Vector to see the long sharp weapon he now wielded. He gave a snicker when he noticed hollow beside him. Stratus did a double take. A hollow helping a human!?
"Wait a second!" he growled, his memory was spotty, but he rarely forgot signal. He knew this creature, but wasn't sure where. Only reason the hollow wasn't dead wast because it wasn't worth his time or it ran away. Well if it was siding with the human, then all bets were off. He gave a deep hearty laugh. The dark chuckled echoed across the empty area. Then he charged forth. Stratus was upon them, he jabbed the blade on his right and at the human's chest.

Vector stood in his defensive position waiting for the grey hollow to come out of the ruined temple. As the rain fell there was a loud boom as the temple started to collapse and the hollow came out with a crystal like spike covering its right arm. This power intrigued vector as he looked over the spike with his lidless eyes still not letting down his guard. Vector was prepared to make the first move but the hollow beat him to it as it lunged its spiked hand towards his stomach "hmm this one wants me dead dont it" vector said to himself as he quickly pulled up his knife and blocked the spike and slid slightly to the left and watched as the crystal spike grinded against the knife causing vector to slide back a bit and causing the spike to slice across his right arm causing a large gash to appear and make his blood spill on the ground. As the gash hit his arm vector jumped back and his arm fell to the side limp making him drop the knife. But before the knife hit the ground vector grabbed it before it hit the ground then went to a different stance prepared to block again but this time to retalliate.

Ren saw the Grey hollow attack the human. Anger building up she charged at the hollow. Getting behind him she bit down on his shoulder. Growling she said, "I will not allow you to harm this human!" with that being said she created a large Aura Shard about half her size and struck at the Grey hollow.

She jumped off of it and stood between him and the human. Her head down she showed her fangs to prove for what she beleaved in.

Yeah she was just going to let them do their own little thing of beating each other up, didn't look particularly fun and she didn't know who to help. If anything she might help that one who had chased her off if only to even out the numbers. But she just shrugged a little bit, they weren't doing too badly at all so she would just wait here behind the tree and watch.

It was always fun to watch and not participate sometimes, especially with battles. Never knew whose body parts would be thrown through the air first. Or really anything that happened for that matter. A little giggle escaped her as she hoped she got to see something funny like that or got to learn new things. New things were good too, she had to nod to herself with that, yep yep very good to learn new things or watch things fly through the air only to go splat!! Splat hahaha what a word, she giggled at herself again as she chatted inside her own head.

Though after a few moments she just started to frown, if she stayed here then the one she shot some water to might find her and be mad. It would be best if she left before she got killed or captured yes yes.. Quickly she started to slither away from the fighting towards a new more peaceful area as the rain started to dissipate.

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The cat creature pounced on him. What was wrong with that hollow? It's fangs pierced his skin and he gave a shout of agony and swatted at her. Too late, she had already jumped away. He stared at the hollow and then his memory fired. He'd met this pathetic wretch before.
His eyes fixed on the feline the human nearly forgotten. "Once again you're standing up for these meat sacks." He was genuinely surprised someone else hadn't put an end to her. First she had befriended shinigami, and now she was protecting a human. Did she even eat souls? He was too angry to even ask. He could only figure the only souls she ate would have to jump into her mouth head first and force itself down her throat. Already the wound on his back was healing. It hurt at first, but in the end it was a rather weak attack. There was no doubt her philosophy was counter productive. She hadn't fought a serious threat, she hadn't found the hidden reserve of primal energy that a true fighter could harness. He laughed. Killing the human would hurt her more than any attack he could make on her. It was obvious from the way she had assaulted him. He looked at the human. "Let's see your little knife stop this!" It was simple misdirection; his left hand fired a blast of slime but it was aimed at Ren. The thin sheet of sticky ooze should be enough to entangle the cat while he confronted the human. Stratus lunged at the human and swung the blade at his head from the right.