White Rain

Chapter Fourteen: massive strike

This is a Bleach fanfiction story that I am teaming up with Openminded15 (from fanfiction.net) to write. We do not own anything associated with the Bleach series and/or its characters. However this story is an original idea as some of the characters may seem a bit OC as we have also thrown in some completely OCC characters for this story. Please leave your comments and reviews telling us what you think. Thank you!

Key guide: bold - hollow voice, italic - zanpakuto voice, *mental speech*, "regular speech", 'thinking', bold italics - attacks, (author notes/translation)

Chapter Fourteen: massive strike

Now that Hakurai's final form has taken place, all he has to do is wait. Plot to take Ichigo Kurosaki out and finish taking control of the Soul Society. He could see that he has built up a good bunch of allies. He's even managed to team up with some of the Arrancar that he sent to kill the substitute shinigami. Ichigo is a worthy opponent for him but, Hakurai had one last trick up his sleeve.
"You're last hope in defeating Kurosaki. Do not disappoint me." Hakurai said to the Captain of Squad Eleven.
"Don't worry. Leave this all to me." said the newly hollowfied Kenpachi Zaraki.

Now that everyone is back at the squad four barracks, they can start piecing together the final details of the plan.
"I think Ichigo should head towards Squad Twelve Barracks, so it makes it look like you're still searching for Mayuri. While you are there, each of the groups will split up into three groups." Rukia suggested. "Love, Hiyori and Starrk can be one group." Love and Hiyori nodded in agreement. Starrk only shrugged, signifying that he could care less. "Shinji and Mashiro can team up with Nell. And Kensei, Grimmjow and I will head out together as well."
"I think Grimmjow should go with Ichigo." Kensei said.
"Without some Arrancar with us, the hollofied shinigami will be after us." Rukia testified.
"We can handle ourselves just fine." Kensei argued. "But if Ichigo is going to be a decoy, most of the hollows will be after him. Letting him go without any protection could be suicide."
"So that means I have to go with him?" Grimmjow asked.
"I really don't trust any of you Arrancar at the moment. But yes..... I think it would be wise if you accompany Kurosaki." Kensei answered. Grimmjow let out a low growl as he got up from his seat and walking over towards Ichigo.
"We will all make our way up past the clouds from different directions. Starrk's team will go up form Squad Two barracks, Nell's team will go from Squad Six barracks, and Kensei and I will go from Squad Thirteen barracks." Rukia ordered. Everyone agreed to those orders and let Ichigo and Grimmjow leave first to give them a head start. Once they gave them a good ten minutes of a head start, everyone then left to their designated barracks.

As Ichigo and Grimmjow traveled towards their destination they noticed that there were hardly any hollowfied Shinigami around.
*I don't like this King. Where are they?* Shiro asked mentally.
*I have no clue Shiro but I don't like this either. Could Hakurai be aware of our plot?* Ichigo asked.
*I highly doubt it. Just be careful as we don't know if Grimmjow will try to kill us again.* Shiro replied.
"How do you do it Kurosaki?" Grimmjow asked breaking the silence.
"Do what exactly?" Ichigo asked not sure what the sixth Espada was talking about.
"Manage to get stronger. Each time I have fought you, your power seemed to grow even stronger. I didn't even realize that you had the ability to become a vasto lorde. So how do you do it?" Grimmjow asked.
"I simply fight for those who can't protect themselves as my friends and allies are always willing to put their lives on the line for me as they believe in the power that I hold within me. I am willing to protect those who I don't know as well as those that I do know." answered Ichigo. 'Then again I do have my zanpakuto and hollow who are willing to help me out when I need it.' Ichigo thought to himself.
*Awe sucks King. You flatter us.* stated Shiro. Ichigo just shook his head while rolling his eyes.
"What I don't get is if you have this kind of power, why don't you rule this world as it would be yours for the taking." Grimmjow stated.
"Because I am still human Grimmjow. I am still alive. And besides things like ruling the Seireitei isn't on my list of things to do. I know that at times the Seireitei can handle itself. But when it can't, I will be here to help in any way that I can." answered Ichigo truthfully.