Cross folded his arms, Standing up against the tombstone. Smirking he chuckled a little at the "Chill pill" remark from Naka. "I think you're the one point your flimsy blade at us. You are the one that needs to calm down." Pointing over towards Naka, Cross brough his attention back To Hollis. Who was about to use the bakido that he requested. Suddenly Cross felt another reiatsu of a captain nearby, landing near them. He looked over to see the new captain. "keieren" was his name apparently.

"Iza would be the one to accompany you Hollis. She has made a promise if she tries anything sneaky, she would be cut down by the other Espada." he said, slyly winking towards Iza. He could be serious, or he could be joking. "If you're think we are joking, then why would 2 ranking espada come to the human world just to wait? besides, I protect the living better than some of you black robed idiots."

Laughing he sat down back on his tombstone, Looking over towards Kieren. "we will do what we must to show you we are serious."

Masaru looked to the female espada, Izanami, as she thanked him, though he doubted she was truly sincere about it. He listened as she spoke of Hueco Mundo's current state, it seemed they wanted to develop a system similar to the Gotei 13. As she continued on Masaru lost focus, wondering if it were really smart for him to be around much longer, he didn't really need Soul Society knowing an ex-captain they had thought dead was alive and well, as well as now being a Vizard.

After Izanami had spoken her piece the first shinigami that had arrived, the one who felt like a vizard, spoke saying that they all needed to take a chill pill and that he was only messing with them. If one could see behind the hair fallen over Masaru's face they would see his eyebrow arch upwards as he stared at the possible vizard. Tch... fool, when one roams as long as I have, something like fooling around does not come to mind when a sword is pointed at me... Masaru then listened again as the possible vizard spoke of his distrust of the Espada, while he could understand this to an extent why would this person attempt to spoil a possible peace so early on...

Masaru heard the 5th Divison speak up but didn't pay any mind too it, knowing the history behind the 5th Division this Captain may just enjoy the way things may go. Instead Masaru's attention turned to the second captain as he spoke, "hmmm this is a outside of the box idea but really only having you as what ever you want to call it is a good idea but there the fact of how can we trust what you say. All this could be a trick or something i need something more something to prove that i should vote to give you espada to prove that you can be trusted if you dont then this maybe a short mission if you catch my drift." The captains tone was quite icy and aggressive, something Masaru didn't appreciate especially if he was supposed to be mediating this current meeting.

As the male espada, Cross spoke up Masaru ignored him as well, his thoughts dwelling on what the second captain had said. Masaru decided to speak up, his voice carrying the sense of authority, as well as a hint of anger. Before speaking up Masaru looked straight towards the Captain, Hear me now Captain I DO NOT appreciate you words of ending this meeting. The female Izanami has already offered herself, trick or not one Espdada CANNOT stand up against the whole of the Gotei 13... Masaru shifted in his place as his hand gripped his zanpakuto harder, he was becoming uneasy and feared that things may break into a fight.

I will say this, if and when an Espada enters Soul Society, I myself will monitor things here in the Living World and if agreed, perhaps Cross shall also keep watch around the living world... I will NOT report to Soul Society... Instead I will contact a shinigami I know from my past and have that person deliver the report. I may not be apart of either faction.. but I will NOT tolerate someone trying to destroy this slim possibility of peace... false or not. Masaru's tone was much more aggressive than anyone else's had been to this point, his reiatsu now flowed forth from him slightly.. giving off the feel of the ice-cold depths of an ocean.

Turning away from the group Masaru starred into the sky as he shouted somewhat loudly, Oh and another thing... Soul Society is NOT to hear of me... it would cause many problems for them and myself if they were to know of me before I am ready...now is this meeting going to continue or not? if not I shall take my leave... His voice had calmed once again when he said this and his hand had left his zanpakuto. The normally quiet Masaru had spoken more in this meeting than he had in years, and he honestly did not enjoy it especially given the situation.

On hearing what the male espada said and the vizard that reminded me of someone now i think to myself. That reiatsu i havent felt any like that since the old captain of 2nd division died. Then it all clicked into place that vizard is the old 2nd division captain then i say. "now that uncalled for we can not be every where at once. And i leave the choice of what you need to do to prove yourself to hollis. Now i not trying to wreck a chance at peace but do you know my history with hollows if you did then you would under stand why i act like i do. Considering that you would of most likely left before it happened then you do not even if you are from the 2nd division and dont worry i will not tell any one of you even though there are some people who would be happy to hear of you." i just hope that the ex captain of the 2nd division that i am sure that the vizard is, is the only one to get my hidden meaning to my words.

Hollis continues to munch on his apple as everyone speaks their peace. After kieran speaks again, the 5th squad captain , nearly done with his apple, retorts.

"Well, i for one agree with what the very kind mr.moderator. Offering up one of their own is already a good enough sign of sincerity, even if espionage is possible. But i suppose i know of one simple way the lovely ms. Hiromi can "prove" herself as you say.."


Captain Edwards then looks shifts his cryptic eyes over towards cross and then to iza. He finishes off his apple and tosses it to his side. He casually walks over to his blade which has been implanted into the ground for the past few minutes and picks it up. His normal smirk creeps into a small smile as he touches the blades handle as if someone has just whispered something into his ear. He looks over at the female espada once more and thinks to himself.


~ hmhm, it's ready~

Fox and the Snake

The handsome caramel brown skinned shinigami then slowly treads up to izanami as his blade scrapes against the cement behind him. The sound it creates is reminiscent of a banshee screaming out a warning of death to come, a fitting melody for the graveyard in which this meeting of souls is being held. Hollis finally makes his way up to the woman, glaring directly into her peepers with his own lifeless eyes. They hold no substance, no passion, no hopes, no dreams, no soul. Only two death black irises and pupils similar to that of the coldest great white shark. Feet away from her, hollis lifts up his swords and uses his opposite hand to gently lift up iza's hand. He places her hand on his blade and raises it to the skin of his neck. He very softly and percisely slices the meat his own neck, making a perfectly smooth slice across the top layer of his skin about the size of a blade of grass. Crimson liquid slowly drips out and Iza would suddenly find her sense of smell and taste much more acute. The scent of hollis' blood would fill her entire body, it would become so apparent that she could actually taste it. Whether or not she particularly enjoys the smell of blood, hollis knows that all hollow, arrancar or otherwise, no matter how civilized, craze flesh at their most basic of instincts. But what would really make Iza desire hollis' flesh in her stomach is what happens next. As his blood slowly drips down past his adams apple, Hollis would place his left hand on her stomach and suddenly she would feel hungry again. But not just hungry, utterly famished. He would then grip her hand around his blade again and point the tip at his adams apple. He begins to speak, at first out loud so that everyone can hear but then more softly so that only she can hear. His smooth soothing voice echoes into her ears.


"Take my life right here, right now, there will be no consequences. No jail, no death, nothing. All that will happen, is that rumbling in your littlse tummy will cease to exist, and who knows? maybe you'll even gain some of my power.."


Hollis creeps in a tad bit closer, his words a whisper and his own blade poking at his skin ready to pierce it, a snakish smile encompasses his face.


"Go ahead. do it..i know you can't resist it..no one will judge you,i know i won't. don't you think you deserve this?....i only have eyes for you dear"



Hollis stands in silence as the deadpools of blackness that are his eyes glare at iza.

Iza sighed as the others disputed around them, but they seemed willing to hear her out. How else she was going to get them to play she had no idea, but as each and everyone through in their own ideas of what was to happened it seemed that the truce was going to work out, if only for a little while. The weight on her shoulders lifted slightly as she mentally prepaired herself to be taken. That was, until Hollis had drew close to her with his blade the graveyard they stood in becoming more apparent to her as he placed his own blade in her hand and guided it to his neck to slice his skin slowly. The pit of her stomach grew empty and she found herself craving flesh, and blood. Her jaw clenched against it as orange eyes watched the blood trickle from his neck.

He put down that if she were to kill him they would trust her, with everything stacking against her he put her in the position so easy to kill someone of high power. A spiritual force that would surely bring her to the power she sought. Izanami did her best to hide her gulp, but with the pressure pushing on her who could blame her for feeling the sheer weight of the situation. When he finished however she smiled and covered his hand with her own before removing it from the top of hers and returning his sword to him. In good gesture she patted his skin before folding her hands into each other and rested them in front of her as she stepped close to the captain and lifting her lips to the blood that trickled from his neck. His smell intoxicated her starving stomach, but the feeling of starving was something she was use to. With a clench of her jaw she closed her eyes and retreated her head.

"What I want is peace, Captain. If you wish to stop existing so badly I would suggest suicide or a hollow who hasn't rose above basic instincts. I know of plenty who have yet to face the challenge of turning their blade away from easy prey," she said in a breathy tone trying to hide her tongue that danced behind her teeth for a taste of his blood. Lifting a hand to his neck she drew a trickle of blood onto her finger before placing her tongue to the tip of her finger to taste his blood. The sound she made was similar to a dissatisfied growl before she collected her features and stared back into his eye, "I do not care for judgment, placement or power. What I deserve is a fair shot at living. A theory I hold for all creatures of all realms. We are tired of this war. If you wish me to prove myself then take my weapon." she took the fan from her belt offering it to the captain as her stomach gave a rolling sound of painful hunger.

"This is not a game, Captain Hollis. We are serious." she said with shrug of her shoulders as she waved her fan at him expecting him to take it, "I will fight when it is necessary. When I have the eyes of your council, and that is their request than fine. However I will not touch you until that time.

Watching what unfolds i have to say she is one good actor or the arrencar are really wanting a truce but i still dont trust then fully so i better kept a sharp eye out. "well hollis you could say that she passed with flying colours. So that taken care of the proving so i have no problem with you coming back with us but there will most likely be some harsh restrictions placed on you since this is a first and that even if the central 46 will let it happen." i say.

Hollis stands , watching as the sensation of intoxication overcomes the daring temptress. He waits to see what exactly she is going to do. He does not know what will happen next, Hollis is not the type to 'plan' things. He simply, does what seems like might be fun at the time, he sets things in motion. To him, life and death are just ways to pass the time, neither one is that important. The woman lifts her hand and places it on Edwards. Her warmth directly contrasts with the cold iciness of the shinigami's. She removes his hand from hers and lowers the blade before slowly moving in with her lips perched to caress his neck.Her sweet smell drifts into hollis' nostrils, it is quite enjoyable. Not in a sensual sort of way, but more in the way the candle section at bed bath and beyond. ' ooh, i love the soaps', edwards thinks as he ponders on when he should next go to the store, but that's an aside. The female espada separates herself from the 5th squad captain as she seems to resist the urge to bite into him. How disappointing. Although he does not truly wish for death (nor does he avoid it) the captain was hoping she would give in just to stir things up. The past few minutes have been quite boring. Quite boring indeed. Iza then licks a bit of hollis' blood and hands him her fan in an attempt to 'prove herself'. Hollis looks at it for a moment and rubs it a bit before tossing it back to her.


"Eh, no need sweetcheeks, i think this whole display was more than enough.."


Hollis then looks over at blade.


"i don't think she needs any restrictions either. Hell, the central 46 doesn't have to know a thing, they're just a bunch of out of touch old geezers that only know what 'we' tell them."


Edwards snaps his fingers as if to be sassy but just as this happens, izas sense of smell and taste seem to become less intensified and her ravenous hunger suddenly disappears.


"And ins't life just one grand game of candyland. we're all just players waiting to get to the end, at least that's how i see things sometimes, kanye shrug."


Hollis kanye shrugs right when he says 'kanye shrug' and turns around, raising his sword and stabbing it into the air, twisting the blade like a key. After a few seconds, a japanese style gate opens , revealing the 5th squad barraks on the other side.



"Well, i think i'm gonna head on back. Iza, can i call you Iza? You can follow me to my quarters if you wish to see your temporary new place of residence. the rest of you can follow if you want, or not."



Hollis turns around and steps through his senkaimon.

For just a brief moment memories flashed past Masaru's eyes, memories that almost had him entering the 5th Division Captain's senkaimon. Masaru quickly turned on the spot with a heavy sigh, and took off with shunpo. As the man left the wind softly carried his words to the others, I must apologize, but this is goodbye. None would be able to discern the tone he had spoken with due to his soft voice having been carried on the wind.