A Shadow Dancer in the Light. (Open)

[Shikaruni Hiei *]

The sun rest in the sky, illuminating the world in its glorious light. An orange orb being reflected in the water in the lake. Motionless, the immaculate mirror reflected all that glanced upon it. Not even a hint of wind could be felt in the air. Yet today was a day for celebration! It was time to reveal to the world he had returned. Kage Odoriko. He who danced with the shadows. Shikaruni Hiei was a rather unusual man, even for a Shinigami. Former leader of the Omnisukido and Taicho of the Second Division, he himself was considered considerably darker than those who proceded him and those that followed. It was he who turned his back on Soul Society to allow the next level of Shinigami to thrive. Perhaps the first recorded case of someone who had purposely obtained Hollow powers.

Standing in a rather casual attire, Hiei's fingers reached into his pocket and placed the previously placed sun glasses upon his face. Resting upon his petite nose and covering his hazel coloured eyes. A smirk fixated upon his thin lips. A hand running through his chessnut brown hair as he looked upon his revealed chest, his shirt unbuttoned to its base. A blazer thrown over with the sleeves rolled to the elbow. With the jeans hanging loosly around his waist, he looked like quite the regular man. But unlike most in these parts, he stood with a blade at his hip. More than ready for anything if it were to happen.

Stepping forward, he found himself standing upon the air above the lake. Thankfully there was a lack of onlookers to see such a spectacular event. Yet it wasn't the regulars he wished to attract. He intended to attract the best. The strongest of this realm to his destination. A sudden burst of Reiatsu penetrating the air as he reached the center of the lake. A strong and almost unholy force exploding from his body. The spiritually aware would have certainly felt a tinge in their spine. The weak would run away, the strong would come to him. A simplistic plan for a simplistic task.

"Come at me.[/color]"

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

The town of Karakura was peaceful it seemed difficult to imagine all the beings that had threatened it so many times but never had to suceeded well not so far, not now that Ichigo was watching over the town he'd make sure any threat was dealt with. Today seemed paticulaly calm allowing the orange haired teen to get some normality back to his life it was only temporary of course it wouldnt be long before something else threatened to invade.

For now Ichigo had been doing what most 17 year old boys did, study, socalise and the odd fun activity here and there, that was far too normal for the likes of Kurosaki Ichigo he couldnt be normal fo too long. He had only been out the house a half hour into the centre of the town taking advantage of the good weather and picking up minor things he'd need for whatever reason. However the peace had been disturbed something not only grabbed his attention but forced him to take note of it. Pulses of an imense reiatsu causd him to stoin his tracks as he narrowed his eyes trying to pinpint the energy. ''What now..'' the teen gumbled as if it was just a mere bother him.

Finding a good safe spot to change his form he reached into his pocket pulling out his shinigami badge clasping it tgihtly in his right hand layng his eyes on the design before that energy surged again reminding him to get a move on. With that Ichigo used it to switch forms his human body becoming limp and lifeless as his other shingami form seperated a full length black robe like the usual shinigami attire only something ws different Ichigo's fullbring ability had very much changed adding cross like patten across his chest and wrists and a change in Zangetsu too.

Once in form Ichigo bent his knees before he spring launched himself up into the air with speed travelling until he met the cause of the reiatsu. ''Oi!'' Ichigo was not beating around the bush here. ''Who are you?'' he asked.

[okashi]

Okashi had just left her work she was glad she had to only work the morning shift today. Some woman came in yelling at her for an hour to then find out it wasn’t the store she was ment to be in. To then not appoligize for her rudeness and expected Okashi to apologize. Okashi held down the feeling to cero blast this woman from existence or get Dorgan to tare her into four swallowed her pride and did exactly what was on her contract apologize to the woman and made sure she got to the shop which was across the road to start yelling at those workers.

She had black trousers white shirt on and some black heels. Her blonde hair was all pinned up neatly.

She decided to grab some food which short followed by shopping spree. She paused suddenly when she felt a presence. It intrigued her she had never this sort of existence before. Her curiosity got the better of her. She followed it and stopped when she reached a lake she saw a man floating above it. She also saw Ichigo and smiled to herself she hadn’t seen him in a while.

“yea I wanna ask the same question!” she piped up and smiled happily “and what’s up with the weird energy!” she added and smiled softly “never felt anything like that before!” she added .In her human forum majority of her power was hidden though because how near she was to him he could sense she what she was even though It came across her being quite weak. And what Okashi was, is an arrancar.

She still held all her shopping bags and her handbag and blinked her eyes flicked between Ichigo and this guy.

[Shikaruni Hiei *]

His signal had worked. Rather well in fact, as two spiritually aware individuals made their way towards him. The first, an orange haired Shinigami. Likely the "Kurosaki" he had heard so much about. The second, a woman. Attractive yet a bit... Simple minded. At least that was the initial thought that penetrated Hiei's mind. Wearing such clothing and still clutching to her bags as if they were the most important things in the world. She wasn't worth his time, at least not as she was. Yet what shocked him more was the substitute Shinigami. From the distance he could see, it appeared he wasn't even holding his Zanpakuto at the ready. He was powerful, Hiei could tell that at a mere glance. But perhaps his power had got to his head? Perhaps he still had much to learn.

"Me? I am merely a dancer. And you are Kurosaki, no? You are still just a boy. As strong as you are, you don't have the right to come towards someone like me without a weapon in your hand. Let us hope I am merely losing my sight in my old age." His words both condencending yet meaningful. "And you? Please. Unless you plan on hitting me with those shopping bags I'd really suggest putting on some more suitable attire. You're suppose to be an Arrancar? Right now you're acting like a kitten. Show me everything.[/color]" An attempt to get at her emotions. He knew all too well what she felt like, his experience around the Arrancar kind being more excessive than most Shinigami. He had lived in their land for many a year after all. If she showed her true power even he would have a little fun.

Stepping on to his right foot, a sudden 'whoosh' echoed through the air. Yet before it would have even been heard, Hiei had appeared before Ichigo, his right palm pushing towards his abdomen. The first test was reaction, and a surprise attack was the most obvious way to gauge such a thing accurately. With a single attempt he disappeared once more, this time appearing above the Arrancar's head. A backheel aimed for the top of her head. Yet the moment before any contact would have been made, he disappeared back to his previous position in the center of the lake. The fact was that neither of the attacks were made to connect. It was this that was test two. Their reactions to that single attack would answer a lot for this Visored, more so than others would figure. Both a singular secret of their mentality combined with a singular aspect of their combat capacity. These tests were also to serve as a warning. An obvious warning that anyone with a hint of sanity would understand: He could control his body to a level where he can stop an attack at the moment just before impact. To accept his challenge at this point would certainly mean getting hurt. If they were afraid, they had the chance to turn back before he truly revealed what he was.

"If you can hit me, you will win my name. If you can make me reveal my true nature, I will tell you why I am here. If you show me one hundred percent, I will give you a gift. By the time this is over, you will reveal more than you could even imagine.[/color]"

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ichigo remained still as he watched this new arrival he was already trying to figure him out not really paying full attention to what he was saying but he studied his reiatsu further and his apperance, maybe even a glance at the blade he had with him. He wasnt a easy one to work out but thee was no doubt he had a reiatsu that you couldnt ignore he could see how others may run but not Ichigo never would he run from someone he came to investigate and he'd know more by the end of this.

Ichigo then focused on what was being said he scowled further he seemed to not get a name but this guy sure knew who Ichigo was. He almost smirked as he thought he heard that he shouldnt stand before him and not draw his zanpakuto he remained quiet for the moment before a female voice entered his hearing only moving his eyes slighty to the cause of the voice. ''Okashi?'' he sounded like he was asking a qustion. He hadnt seen her for quite some time but she seemed well and just as intrigued about this guy as he was.

Immediatly after Ichigo had spoke Okashi's name a surprise attack had been used or so Ichigo thought. His expression became angered but he merely changed his footing sharply at the instant he knew of the attack and moved his stance to counter as if he was willing to grab the offending palm seeing as the aim was to get to Ichigo's abdomen only he never actually made any contact he knew then that it was him testing them out a bit and gathered Okash would receive something similar herself, he knew she would figure that out just as quick. It was then that Ichigo knew he'd have to really be careful here ths guy wasnt messing around his speed was remarkable and it was clear he plannned on getting every last bit of their strength right here and now in this battle.

Ichigo listened to how they could get some more information from this guy providing they either gave their all or managed to hit him. The moment he had finished his words Ichigo spoke up. ''Will do'' he said as he gestured him to attack.

[okashi]

Okashi smiled softly “why in the world would I hit you with these shopping bags I earned what was in these bags….” She said and frowned “and like hell I would use them to attack someone with” she added. “Anyway these are my working clothes… not fighting clothes” she said. “And these shoes don’t even get me started on the price of them no wonder women freak out about there things they cost a fortune!” she said and then paused and coughed. “yes I am an Arrancar?” she said and smiled softly.
“As for acting like a kitten” she said “I think you got the wrong mood I’m in, see kittens are cute playful balls of soft fluffy, nice set of sharp claws and teeth to maul un-expecting victims to shreds or a balls of yarn but…..” she said. “I’m not in a overly playful nawing mood” she said and blinked. “But if that’s what you think OH wise mysterious one you must be right seeing you know me Oh so well” she said. Okashi then smiled her eyes scanned him.

When he attacked Ichigo she raised an eyebrow and then saw him upon her appearing as though he was going to attack. Okashi didn’t budge an inch. Her eyes scanned the man quickly but she made no movement. Instead she just smiled softly.

When he returned back to his place and spoke she put her bags down safely somewhere where they wouldn’t get damaged. And they where safe she took off her shoes as well. She glanced over and smiled at Ichigo seeing he had gestured this guy to attack. “well if you want one hundred percent just to let you know its going to be a bugger for me to get home but hey…. Why not I don’t have anything else to do and you mysterious one are intriguing!” she said and smiled. She put her hand to her throat and grunted a little in pain the hollow hole in her nexk tore open she gritted her teeth and clenched a fist her body shook. Her mask reformed on the side of her face slight jaw of a dragon and a section around her eye. She shuddered she was still wearing the black trousers and white blouse her clothes hadn’t changed their. She took a deep breath and smiled her spiritual power increased a heck of allot now she was in her true form. The dragon tattoo slid down her left arm and changed into her sword. It had a dragon engraved on it.

Okashi smirked to herself and got herself ready shifting into a stance that could be used for both attack and defence.

[Shikaruni Hiei *]

"Well, that was rather easy. And here I was hoping they would attack me first... She seems capable of a great deal more than I initially thought. Perhaps today will be interesting. I did hope Kurosaki would be more agressive though, a shame.[/color]" Hiei muttered to himself beneath his breath. His words indicating a slight disappointment in how the situation had evolved. Letting out a deep sigh as he stretched his arms, he glanced towards each of his newly designated targets. The females transformation was most impressive, the explosion of Reiatsu bursting from her very fibre raised an eyebrow to say the least. Not exactly what he was expecting but something that put a smirk on his face to say the least. And it was truly a form that showed the true beauty of Shinigamification. The natural course of progression, akin to the pathway the Shinigami must be urged to take.

Looking over Ichigo once more, his right hand hovered over the blade at his hip. His eyes fixated. This was all far too easy, finding the only target he knew of that had undergone Hollowfication without being created by the twelth division. Perhaps it was destiny that had caused this meeting. Perhaps it was simply Hiei's genius. He wasn't sure. He didn't really care. All that mattered was this moment. Just how far could he push these two? Would he have his desires fulfilled? Was Kurosaki the answer he was looking for, and just how did the Arrancar change into human form? The questions lingering as he decided on his course of action.

"From now until I see everything, I will consider you my enemy. Please defend yourselves well, and get as many hits in as you can.[/color]" he shouted to the pair as he flashed a quick toothed grin at each of them. Almost threateningly relaxed about the whole situation. As if he had planned for this moment for an eternity. He drew his weapon. An eruption of Reiatsu and killing intent devastating the air around him. Then nothing at all. His figure disappearing from sight as if he had simply faded from existance.

Yet the Reiatsu returned. The looming aura of the reaper behind Kurosaki's shoulder. Yet as it appeared it faded once more, Hiei's figure appeared with a swoosh within striking range of the female Arrancar. This entire action combining speed with misdirection, taking their attention before making the true strike with his Reiatsu concealed. A rather low strategy, yet required considering what he was up against. A thrust from the blade in his right hand aiming for her kidneys, this strike was aimed to cause grevious injury. The malicious intent all too clear for the world to see. It was finally time to play.

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ichigo watched as Okashi seemed to not even budge at the sight of an attack he smirked almost before his attention was focused on the nameless one who seemed to be making his analysis of them. It would seem he had suddenly now taken Okashi more seriously after her display of form change and reaitsu jump, she had managed to keep a human like appearance while here in th town.

Ichigo of course hadnt yet displayed any signs of his once aggressive nature, he had been a very aggressive and troubled guy, fighting with just brute strength and rushing into a fight with no plan and no stratagy and thought into his actions, he could see now that was foolish and he was lucky to of not been killed all together with those tactics. He had grown a little wiser than that over all the experiance he had now gained. Losing his power for one had made him greatful for the strength he had, all he wished to do was protect others and this new arrival could possiby be a threat, that was what he was trying to work out, but for now he just seemed interested in testing them rather than being a real threat to the town.

The instance that ther oponant had reached for his blade Ichigo reached over just letting his fingers touch Zangetsu's hilt strapped to his back as if preparing himself. He had yet to realise how this guy knew of him being a Visord and not a created one either he had obtained the twisted energy of a hollows power though a trainning session with Kisuke Urahara and he may of only just brought out the hollow within him. Ichigo had only assumed that most Visored were developed by the 12th Division no wonder this guy's reaitsu was slighty different.

Ichigo set his feet slightly wider apart getting a good stance as he pulled Zangetsu free of its bandaging gripping tightly to the sword it being oversized than a standard zapakuto. He listened as they were told to defend themselves well until they reveal all their strength, it looked like he wished Ichigo to use his hollow in this fight, in all fact he hadnt called upon his hollow's strength since the day his power returned he didnt know why, he just never needed that extra bit of power until now but he'd analyse a bit further to decide on that.

The reaitsu of him exploded it shot up and then loomed by Ichigo's shoulder causing him to narrow his eyes he didnt react just yet because it seemed he liked the style of trying to confuse and misdirect his enemy. He watched as he appeared by Okashi wondering if he'd make another disappearance but this time he actually went in with the intent to wound her.

[okashi]

Okashi kept still she smirked as his reatsui flared up her eyebrows raised as this Mysterious man disappeared. The killing intent as his Reiatsu flared up made what he said to them both feel so much better. She would have been disappointed if there was no killing intent. She felt his presence near Ichigo then disappear again. When she couldn’t scene him and she sure as hell couldn’t see him in front of her she smirked and spun around blocking his attack to her kidneys. She smiled at him warmly.

“That’s cheap mr mysterious one” she said and raised her hand going to palm strike him in the face. ‘Okashi’ Dorgan’s voice whispered into her mind her. ‘be careful’ he told her. ‘you don’t know what he is?....’ Dorgan said to her. Okashi smiled and nodded “still doesn’t mean I cant enjoy hmmm?” she said voicing her thought out loud. ‘…. yes but still…be careful’ he said to her.

Okashi shifted her footing so she was more for attacking. She went to push him back and then went to slash up his body. “The names Okashi by the way” she said to him. She was kind of wishing she was wearing her old arrancar uniform she didn’t really care if that got damaged hell she didn’t have to pay for that but the clothes she had on she did. But then again if these got ruined she could get that outfit she had seen in the shops for work. ‘OKASHI FOCUSE!!!’ Dorgan yelled in her head as he knew she was getting distracted thinking about her clothing. “sorry” Okashi mumbled.