Ice Cold ~ Toshiro x Reader

21- The real show has begun...

A/N: Okay, here's when the real action begins! Welp, in case you've forgotten, Ichigo has been in Hueco Mundo to save Orihime. Captains, Lieutenants (etc) have been preparing the pillars for the fake Karakura town, and the real Karakura town & it's inhabitants have been moved to the Soul Society. Aizen & co have just transported to the human world. Sorry if it's sucky lmao, I'm doing this mainly from memory. By the way, this plot-fitting thing won't last for ages, as you will be passed out while Aizen is actually being defeated properly. Ah well. 

You swallowed a lump in your throat, not able to hold back the inkling of terror that came with... y'know... saving the world.

"...Hmph. It would seem... that we have made it in time."

Aizen stared down at the Head Captain, a lazy and almost condescending look on his face.

"...In time? To what end do you speak those words? I am aware that this is not Karakura town, however that will not interfere with my plans in the slightest."

You glanced around at the powerful people beside you, your gaze lingering on Toshiro for a slight moment, and not one of them looked surprised. 

This guy is so creepy... 

"Starrk. Barragan. Halibel. Come."

Three more rips opened up in the sky, and the three Espada in question appeared at the entrance of these rips. 

"If Karakura town is in Soul Society, then we will annihilate all of you and make the royal key in Soul Society. It is as simple as that."

You shifted your weight in the air, still not used to literally walking in the sky.

"Until then, I will entrust Las Noches to you... Ulquiorra."

The lump in your throat wasn't going to disappear any time soon. You've still never even used your  Bankai or Shikai. What's the use of being able to use it if you don't even know if you can- if you don't even know what it does, for that matter?

"Tch... his reiatsu is friggin' monstrous, as usual..." Omaeda muttered, snapping you out of your thoughts. Soi-fon directed her piercing glare onto her lieutenant.

"You can run away if you're afraid, coward."

Uhh, how do I do this again? The... Shikai and Bankai junk?

Ah, Hime-sama... your sword is always in release, so not to worry~!

Huh? But... Bankai?

I-I don't think that's a good idea...
Tora, it's fine. 
Ah, is it? Alrighty~! Bankai is Haritsumemasu. 'Kay?

"The problem is that there's no guarantee Aizen won't interfere while we're fighting with the Espada," you heard your captain mutter. You timidly nodded in agreement.

"...Isn't that the truth," Rangiku sighed. 

"Everyone, get back."

Your eyes widened in surprise as the Head Captain pulled out his Zanpakuto. You backed away, following his demand.

"Reduce all of creation to smoldering ash, Ryuujin Jakka!"

You gasped as he was surrounded by flame and his own spiritual energy. Omaeda let out a shout, rushing away immediately. 

"Get down, Ukitake!"

"I know!" 

In one swift stroke of the sword, Aizen and co were trapped within a ring of flame.

"Joukaku Enjou. Aizen and his lackeys will not be able to emerge from behind that wall of flame for some time. Now then, shall we crush them at our leisure?"