[CB] Rally (open)

Five days had passed since the disaster had hit Sanagu. Many had heard about the tragedy via their televisions, but the details were still missing. It was being hailed as a 'freak of nature'. What else could they call a sudden and violent hurricane striking the center of a city? How could anyone explain buildings being toppled and explosions. What possible way could the explain the devastation that rocked the large metropolis? Relief efforts were still underway, but there was always bulletins updating the public. Numerous charity groups were asking for donations to assist. Some of these groups were from different countries. The world had it's eyes on Sanagu in the wake of the strange storm. Since the day many of the neighboring cities were on high alert looking for any sign of a occurrence in their area. With what little information that Sanagu City could provide about said storm there was little they could do to safeguard themselves. Instead they remained in a state of extreme paranoia fearful they could be next. As sad as they were about the destruction that had hit the city, they were more afraid of it happening again.

For the most part things remained normal in Karakura town. As normal as they understood. Karakura itself was as far from normal as the Earth is from the Sun. Still they enjoy some degree of tranquility. But soon leaflets were starting circulate. They spoke of judgment and divine wrath of gods. Strange people started to enter the city. People from different regions, foreigners, and some from barely one city over. Strangely enough the normally odd incidents that plagued the city started to decrease. Karakura’s more unique features was the strange disappearances that occurred on a regular basis. There were earthquakes and strong winds. Some people claimed moments where they felt deep chills or flashes of heat. The soothsayer like leaflets soon vanished, but were replaced by strange posters.


Below that is an address for a old warehouse on the far side of town. Next to that address is a date and time. Two days away from now. The time is late at night right at sunset. After that is a final statement.

Lilith lifted up out off her bed in a groan, that hollow really did some work on her she had marks everywhere. but she needed to do her patrol today so she hoped up and began getting ready. and once she was done she grabbed her sword and cross and walked out off her apartment locking the door behind her. lilith walked down the street looking around for any threats in the area until she stopped spotting a poster on the wall she walked to hit and pulled it off.

She began reading it out loud
“We have watched from the shadows, but now the secret world has encroached upon us. For too long have we tolerated there contempt for our lives. Come, join us. We will take back what is ours. Together we shall free ourselves from their tyranny.”
she looked around for a little seeing if anyone else had picked up the flyer
“Do not fear retribution, you are not alone. So you will not fight alone. Be free.”she read out loud as she scanned over the address and crumbled the paper up throwing it to the side "Fighting huh cannot allow that in my area without knowing what is going on" she said as she made her way to the meeting point.....and after awhile she got there at right about the time she was suppose to she just stood there with a sigh waiting for someone to show up mabye the people here did not like Quincys if so she would be ready.

The sun slowly danced across the sky as the day wore on. For some in Karakura this days was like any other. There was work to be done, chores to be completed, fun to be had. Another day, another dollar spent, earned, or wagered. But for some this day had something more to it. Much like Lilith there were others that found the flyers that were pasted all over the city. For some it perked their interest and other curiosity. Still others only looked upon the page with disdain. Such simple works sparking suck different emotions in different people. Words can be powerful things, they can harm, they can heal, even hinder. Whatever the true intention of the maker of the leaflet it was successful in ensnaring people. While some did there best to disregard the whole matter they found themselves looking to the sky every now and then. They watched the sun travel it's path. Although they told themselves that they would have no part in it, they were anxious for the sun to set. Their intrigue could not be quieted so easily. Others took it a step further, they found themselves walking the streets in the general direction of the meeting place. Something drawing them in.

Finally the sun relinquished it's throne and the forerunner of night crept forth. The shadows lengthened and those wandering aimlessly directed themselves towards the warehouse. It was the growing darkness that gave them courage. Figuring they were silly to come here and hoping the shadows would hide their presence. But it was odd that as they approached they saw the others traveling the same path. The sight of others calmed their nervousness and furthered their curiosity. What the flier had said was true; there were many. Men and women of different sizes and races. There was also a range of ages as well. An elderly looking man was among those approaching and there was even a young girl barely a teen. Bit by bit more people drew closer and closer to the warehouse. Most averted their gazes, but some sheepishly waved when they realized they all had the same destination. The darkness came and with them more people drifted towards the warehouse.

Acun was entranced by this movement of people. She should have been extracted hours ago, instead she was meeting where this flyer told her to go. She was dressed in an average urbanite's clothes, bar the fact that she was a nine year old girl out at night, she could have been simply the night crowd for this street. Others converged upon this address.

Acun wasn't missed by her handlers, they were busy figuring out the reason for the lack of spiritual activity by hollows in this usually active town. They wanted the operatives to fight one if not for the sake of killing it, for the sake of gathering data on the beast.

As Acun neared the location, she walked slouched, trying to hide her face from anyone who might be looking for her. She could tell that others, many others, were converging on the same place, and finally the sun set, the street lights rose, and she could see that at least 10 people were on this street alone, all manner of people, of an incredibly diverse nature were on the same course she was. She could feel power radiate from them, the same as her fellow agents... She had no idea that there were others like her outside of the agency, if secret world refered to the ongoing clash of hollows and shinigami, then this gathering was likely to reveal something of value, and perhaps give her an excuse for being gone.

Min Kyung watched in anger as the flames from the church had slowly moved towards his forest. He watched as a shinigami and a tall man spoke words to each other. The tall man disappeared, appeared as he killed a few men standing some distance away from the shinigami, and disappeared again. Min Kyung had thought about attacking this shinigami, but not with what he just saw from the huge man. Min Kyung had decided that this town was a threat to his dwelling place, and decided to move. It was easy for a wolf creature like himself to pack up and leave so easily, as he took the role of the lone wolf, which also made him very dangerous and desperate for blood. He moved his hide to the forests that bordered another town with high-pressured spiritual beings. Karakura town. For days and weeks, Min Kyung ravaged the souls of the living here, as the people here just called them disappearances. Few times was he troubled with the Shinigami showing up. He never had the time to fight them, as he knew that at the current level that he was, he would lose the battle and inevitably be destroyed.

Aside from being the lone wolf, Min Kyung had one more thing on his side that made him very dangerous. He had the capabilities to think and had a more stable mind than most of the hollows that were at his current level. Most hollows at the current level were thought to be mindless, just creatures hunting down any food that they could find. Min Kyung, however, was much more picky when it came to this. He would only hunt down those that he was sure that he could get, and that would bring him the best gains, and the least attention. He was stealthy in his act and wasn't ever caught. He hid in the darkness of the forest for the current times, waiting, gaining strength to one day return to Las Noches to prove himself worthy to the Espada.

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Min Kyung watched as the shadows crept across the street. The sun was lowering into it's slumber as the moon came out. It was a small moon, meaning less light. This meant that Min Kyung was able to keep to the shadows easier. He was on his hunt this night, stepping from his shroud in the forest. He made his way towards a building where he placed his paws on the wall. He quickly pushed off with his back paws, shooting into the air. He climbed the wall until he made it onto the roof. He looked out as he saw a group, no groups, of people all wandering towards what seemed to be one general location. Min Kyung was intrigued, and so he decided to follow these groups of people, and hopefully one would wander too far a stray and fall victim to his very hungry fangs. Min Kyung stalked atop the rooftops of the buildings that were built in a line, all leading to what seemed to be a warehouse-type building where everyone was gathering. Min Kyung jumped from the roof, landing softly on his paws as he stuck to the wall, shrouded in shadows. He peered around the corner, carefully making sure he was out of sight as he watched the events that took place in front of him.

OOC: Skipping Acun

It wasn't long before they spotted the warehouse. This was the place and yet no one entered. They seemed to gather about the doors almost waiting for something a sign. They had follow the directions, they had come to this place and yet balked at the last moment. The people that had stopped now began to talk. Standing in the near darkness out side the warehouse chatting like it was some kind of park social. They were afraid, they each had their own expectations of what the warehouse held. Now they were too fearful to see if they were right. Most of the conversations were about where they were from and about the weather, anything but to face the looming building before them.

The doors to the large build flew open and a figure stood in the opening. With the light pouring out it was impossible to see anything than the silhouette.
"Come in." The figure stated before turning back into the warehouse. People had gone silent and looked at the open doors. At first no on moved, then finally someone stepped towards the doorway. They had come this far, what was a few steps further. Little by little more entered the warehouse. Inside looked as one would expect such structure. There were several lights placed around the room making it bright enough and somewhat welcoming. The floor had been cleared of any debris and there were several wooden benches lined up in front of what looked like a wooden stage. This stage was rather generic looking perhaps barely 10 feet wide, complete with a deep red curtain as a backdrop. A man, probably the one to open the door, stood on the stage. "Please everyone come in, sit down. We have much to discuss."

Min Kyung watched as a figure down in the streets had quickly looked up at his previous location before he reached the street. He watched as he heard the sound of the doors starting to move. He quickly ducked his head behind the wall as the bright lights shined out, casting away any shadows for him to hid in. Min Kyung peeked around the corner as he saw all the people begin to file into the room. He heard a voice talking, but was too far away for any sort of acknowledgement of the sayings. Min Kyung snorted as he was bored of this trivial event. He turned around and walked back into the forest. He laid down beside a bush, with a clear view of the building. He began to lick the dirt from the fur on his paws. He watched and waited for a possible ambush awaiting at the end of the meeting.

(OOC: Skip me until the end of this "meeting" I'll hop in when and if I'm choosing to make my move. Thanks!)

Shiori had awoken in her room on what felt like any other morning. Sadly it wasnt any other morning. Shiori had been asleep for a few days, only waking for minutes at a time to keep up with some hygene. But today she was awake to stay awake.
Shiori showered and changed, feeling refreshed in a new pair of faded jeans and a plain black tank top. After placing her long black hair into a pony tail, she left and roamed the streets.
Shiori noticed papers hung up all over the place. How interesting. She piccked one up and decided to read over it. She was a little shocked to see that someone was hoping to get people to help fight. It peaked her intrest and already she could feel Bell rustling inside of her.
Shiori now made her way to the warehouse. She saw some people there, none of which she knew but she was still curious about them. Also who had put these flyers out? Shiori was brimming with questions, she only hoped that with time they would be answered. As she waited in the ware house she thought quietly to herself.

Little by little the people filtered into the warehouse. Bit by bit they took seats. Some were reluctant to sit too close to each other, but their curiosity overpowered their need for personal space. Sure they were nearly shoulder to shoulder with a complete stranger, but the situation itself was far from normal anyway. They were willing to suffer the slight discomfort if it meant they could get some straight answers. Something about the poster had brought them there, now they sought the reward for their perseverance. It didn't take long for the seats to fill some were forced to lean against the side and back walls. It hadn't looked like many people had come, but there looked to be well over fifty people in the warehouse. The man on the stage stood and watched it all without a word. He had a half smile upon his face as his eyes counted the heads of those present.

Spoiler:

People had settled into their seats and man on the stage clapped his hands three times.
"I thank you all for coming tonight." he began in a soft and friendly voice. "Especially for all the horrors that can possibly assail us in the nights." There was some murmuring. "Each of you has seen it haven't you? You've felt it?" He paced the stage slowly as he spoke. " This world is more than it seems. Many of you know this to be true, but to deny it. To accept that simple truth would tear apart the simple world." He shook his head in disgust before looking out upon the crowd.
"You're not crazy. You're not crazy!" his voice rose and some people were jolted. "It is the world itself that is insane, and you were thrust into the madness that threatens to engulf us." His voice softened once again. "This worlds is in peril, and we are the only ones that can save it, but we can only do that if we work together."

Shiori looked around. She was lucky enough to have gotten an end chair and she wasnt so squished. She was thinking when a man came walking on stage. Shioris eyes followed after him as if he was something she had been waiting for her whole life. It wasnt until he started talking that Shiori really payed attention.
She listened to the words fly from his mouth with a hot passion. Telling the people. No demanding that these people werent crazy. Now Shiori knew she might not have been the most sane person due to the spirit attatched to her, but that was a totaly different circumstance. This made her feel like she had a purpose, a reason. She wasnt crazy. But now what was it that these people were going to work on. Shiori grew more curious by the second. She was ready to explode with questions.

The man took a moment to scan the crowd. Many were locked on his words as he paced the small stage before them. He could see the curiosity and hope mirrored in their eyes.
"The flyer you saw was the first step." he said still watching the people in the room. "You few are the brave ones to take that step in coming here. There are others, but they fear what they would find." He pointed his hand at the high windows of the warehouse "Out there they hide in their beds and wish it all away. It's not that simple! It's time to remove the blinders and stare directly upon the enemies." He turned his back to the crowd. "Bring it forward." he said. For several moments the man stood there silent facing away from the gathering. Everyone simply stare and waited. But seen there was a noise to be heard. A deep and heavy breathing was heard and shape was moving in the darkness of the warehouse. Then came the clank of metal as it dragged across the stone floor. A moment later a large shape emerged from the shadows. What emerged was nearly ten feet tall. It stood on two legs and had thick green hair over it's entire body. Hair so green it looked like grass rather than fur. It's arms hung limp at it's sides each ending in three fingered claws. A large black hole sat in the middle of the large monster's chest. The monster's head was white bone triangle head with black circles cut into it. Blood red eyes gazed out of these holes. The monster's arms and legs were bound by large black chains. Holding the end of these chains were a group of men. Each man held a length of the metal binding. There were several papers affixed to it's white mask with strange text written upon them. Many in the group gave a gasp some jumped from there seats and made for the exit. Everyone was disturbed by the creature's appearance.

"Calm done everyone." He said softly as he turned back to the crowd. "There is no need for alarm." The speaker continued. Some people did calm from his words, but others weren't so easily converted. "You see it don't you? You see this horror before you!? This is the evil the plagues you in the shadows! Look upon the monsters that police cannot protect you from!."

Shiori listened carefully to the words, but a shiver went up her spine when she heard a growl. She looked to see a hollow. Shiori immidiately stood up. She wasnt scared of the beast, but of what it could do.

"What the hell?!" Shiori yelled. She was confused and wanted answers now. She looked to the man and stared after him with an angry look in her eyes. What was he planning? Something didnt seem quite right.

There were others that shared the young woman's anger, but to them all the man gave the same warm welcoming smile. It was the smile of the cat that ate the canary. A content and confident grin. He knew what he was doing and he expected the fear and the anger. To see such a creature was frightening to say the least. But the fear he saw wasn't the same. The people that felt anger more than likely those that had seen the creatures before and knew full well what they were capable of. The same could be said for those recoiled before the chained beast. It would seem he had drawn in the perfect group. Even from the stage he could feel the flickering of spiritual power among those before him. A very promising group indeed. The hollow must have felt it too as it's eye darted about the crowd looking at the tender morsels. Still it did not move it's arms or legs an inch. The men that held the end of the chains didn't look the least bit worried as the monster's low growl. It seemed unable to do more than that. The monster's growl was buried beneath the cries of the crowd.

"His monster isn't some figment of your imaginations my friends. It's not some CGI or special effect on our part. It's what it appears to be." he pointed at the creature's chest "An abomination, a scourge upon our people, our very way of life!" He kept his gaze upon the group as he spun his words. "As scary as this creature may be it's only a small one. Weak even by their standards! Do not tremble." His out stretched hand suddenly ignited with a deep blue flame. The fire lingered on his hand and inched up his arm. This sudden flame startled some in the group as much as the monster had, but the speaker's face didn't waver as the flames consumed him. He turned his hand palm up and the fire retreated back to his hand. The fire jumped from his hand and formed into a ball that hovered an inch above his outstretched hand. "We are not defenseless."

Shiori was furious at this point. How could someone bring this monster here? Endanger everyone?
"Why did you bring it here?! So it could kill more people? Are you insane!?" Shiori yells to the man who is talking. He has two seconds to give her a reasonable explination, or else.

The woman's words rang out among the jostle of the crowd. His eyes locked on her. She was one of those present with more than an average amount of spiritual power. Probably the most of the whole group. Even from the stage he could sense something different about her. Something he couldn't quite put his finger on. Regardless of what it was she like the rest held much promise and potential.
"No, my dear, we didn't bring it here to hurt or harm you." He said softly, yet loud enough that it drowned out the words of the rest of the group. "We brought it here to show you that we can protect you." with that said he shifted his hand and the ball of flame launched at the hollow. The orb shattered against the monster's face like a water balloon. It only took seconds for the blue flames to latch onto the creature. The hollow's reaction was instantaneous. It's mouth opened to release a thunderous scream that rocked the building. The glass on the windows cracked and shattered as the creature began to tremble. As it screamed in pain the men holding it's chains grunted as they doubled their efforts to keep the monster from moving. The fire continued to eat away at the monster it's fur caught flame like dried grass. It's shuddering increased as the blue fire danced over it's body. Neither of it's arms could move an inch. The next moment the white mask covering it's face cracked. Another scream shook the building and it's thrashing decreased. The mask shattered and the rest of it's body went limp. Blue fire covered the creature completely and it's body began to break into pieces. Less than minute later there was only the chains and a large scorch mark on the ground where it had once been.

Shiori buckles over and covers her ears in shock from the loud scream. She had heard something like this before, many times. Each time the scream scared her more, but it also fuled her anger towards the beasts. As she covered her ears, laying on the ground she closed her eyes tightly, focusing on the mans words. We will protect you, we will protect you.
Finally when the screaming stopped Shiori opened her eyes. She remembered faintly hearing a shattering noise and sure enough, there was glass everywhere. It didnt shock her. She knew the beasts might, but it had bee so long she was scared she couldnt protect herself, didnt know how. She was definately ready for more answers as she rose from the floor and looked to the man.

The creature's end rattled those present, but that was to be expected. Still the monster had been brought to serve that purpose. They had the ability to confine the hollows, and they wanted to bolster the people's confidence in their abilities. Such a creature was easily defeated.
"As you can see, we are more than capable." the man said returning to his soft and even voice. The blue flames traced across his hand as he paced the stage once more. "And if you join with us you too can learn to be just as capable." The fire flared and shot toward the roof. It looked almost like a tree of fire growing from the man's hand. Just like that the fire vanished again. "You don't have to be afraid anymore. You don't had have to lock your doors and constantly look over you shoulder. Take back the night, take back your city, join with us and we can do it. Together we can accomplish anything." The men that had been holding the chains now joined the first man on the stage. "Each of these men here were like you. But under our tutelage they've surpassed themselves. "You all might think this is crazy, but that's exactly the kind of thinking that makes them strong!" The crowd was quiet now, the man's words seemed to echo through the building. "We are the Dragon clan, and we will teach you the Way. Join us, and reclaim what is yours."

Shiori looked around and then up at the stage. "You bring us here for a presentation of sorts, scare us, show us a Hol-- Moster, and then expect us to join!?" Shiori yells. The men were strong up on stage and she could feel the raw power and energy. That made way to her warrior side and she couldnt say no, there was something that needed to be done, oh she would almost definately be joining.

Min Kyung stood up from his spot and moved towards the warehouse as he felt that he had waited long enough. The meeting was sure enough to end soon and he wanted some sort of entertainment. More than likely in the form of a battle. He moved to the wall that he was previously hiding in and waited for someone to emerge. He looked around, the area, just to memorize his surroundings and take note of any changes. He looked up towards the sky and saw the full moon. The moon casted a significant amount of light down on the street, which made the buildings sprawl out shadows that were enough for Min Kyung to hide in as he waited for someone to come out. He laid down on his belly as he felt the cold texture of the sidewalk against his skin.

Shiori walked out of the warehouse. She was slightly mad, a fury burning deep within her. It was obviously Bell. She was stirring waiting to come out. Shiori sighed and looked up to the sky, The red in her eyes gleamed, it was very contrasting to her normal blue eyes.

"Shiori... you know I cant be in here forever." Bell said deep within Shiori.

"I know Bell." Shiori said softly. Bell had a blood lust that needed to be fullfilled. She would otherwise take over Shiori and go on a killing rampage. It was hard for both Bell and Shiori. Shiori closed her eyes trying not to think about it. She continued to walk at a rather slow pace.

Min Kyung watched as the lady left the warehouse. He was hungry as is, and had the urge to kill her. However, there was no way the he could simply attack from the shadows. He had to draw her out. He walked over to the edge of the shadow and let out a bark. This, however, was not his usual heavy bark with lots of noise and power behind it. This was just a small, quiet bark, barely audible at her range. It almost sounded more like a wimper. He walked out from the shadows, arching his back, careful to hide his hollow's hole on his underside, as he limped towards her. He wimpered all the while, limping as he had one leg lifted. It would appear that he was hurt. He walked out about five feet from the shadows and laid down on his stomach. He would hope that the girl had a heart and would not neglect such an innocent puppy.

Shiori stopped in her tracks when she heard a soft whimper. She loved puppies with a passion, any animal hurt or endangered was always welcomed into her arms. But sadly that wasnt the case with some people.
"Ughh" Just kill it." Bell said to Shiori Annoyingly. Bell was trapped inside Shiori going crazy, wanting to be free.

"Its hurt." Shiori says kneeling down and whistling.
"This is stupid! I hope that damn thing pees on your leg." Bell said chuckling.
"My leg is your leg, you twat." Shiori said behind clenched teeth.
"Oh just grab your damn mutt, you fat boob." Bell said shutting up. Shiori was quite pleased and whistled again.

Min Kyung heard the whisper after a few moments of awkward silence. He decided to instinctly move towards the sound of the whistle. It was the woman who had exited the warehouse building. Min Kyung whimpered again as he did his best at faking the limp, making his way over towards her. He limped all the way over to her and he knew that once he got within a certain proximity, that she would see his Hollow's hole. He waited until he was within 5 feet from her, and stopped his movements with a final limp. He placed his paw on the ground with a fair amount of force. He turned his head to look directly at her, opened his mouth and let out his Deafening Bark. The sound wave jumped from his mouth shrouded by the dark purple color that signified the color of his reiatsu. This was where the bark got its bite. The sound wave moved towards Shiori, and once the sound wave hit her, it rebounded and the reiatsu bursted, enhancing the noise of the bark. From this range, the sound didn't have too much distance to die down in intensity, so damage would be fairly high. He wasted no time, lagging just behind the bark to jump towards, aiming his sharp claws towards her neck.