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A strange hollow signature has been reported in Karakura town. It appears and seems to disappear at will, what's causing the disturbance is unknown. The disturbance has been going on for the last two days, and seems to be coming from a powerful presence. No casualties have been reported or if there are they have not been discovered.

Biting her lower lip Altria looks away sadly.'No..personality,behavior..memories.. this is a different Shiro..' Shaking her head angrily she chases away gloomy thoughts.'It's fine..as long as he's alive,it's fine.' Putting on a smile she glances around."There wasn't any doubt from the start Shin,we've seen him like this at the Cafe,remember?Now then.." She stretches lazily,"Should we still have our little spar?"

"Right."

shin steps back a little.

"I'll watch by this side. Good luck shiro."

Shiro stares at Altria, " ..... sure.... your move." he makes a defensive stance. His zanpakuto reverts back into a kunai. "... darn... oh well, I'll manage without shikai." smiles.

"Well,I'd rather not have to face Okamaru again either,it's troublesome.But you really should practice shikai more,it's the only way to extend time." Changing her grip on Tsukiyomi she takes a deep breath before flash stepping towards him,bringing her zanpakuto down with a downwards strike.

Shiro blocks with his kunai with blinding speed, in the same motion sends Altria flying backwards.

Using Tsukiyomi for balance she flips over in mid air and rebounding of a tree comes at him again,this time adding force of the momentum to the strike.

Shiro swerves out of the way, in a fluid almost serpent-like motion. He then recoils and lands a strike on Altria's back with the flat side of the kunai so not to cause injury to her.

Altria jumps up and does a flip in the air,landing lightly on the ground and facing him again.Letting out a breath she smiles before flash stepping forward,feinting an upward strike before dropping her blade into the other hand and landing a downward strike on his shoulder with the flat of the blade.With a push she jumps back and switched Tsukiyomi into her usual hand.

Shiro is unable to dodge, and whinces, " ow... good one but." He flash-steps around Altria creating the illusion that there's many of him.

Uttering a chuckle she raises her blade up,"You've already tried this move on me.." Closing her eyes she blocks out everything but the faint glimmer of his spirit energy,following it's motion.

The copies all move to strike Altria with the handle of the kunai.

shin just watching..

"...nice. really great."

'Concentrate..you've seen this before..flash step is your area..clear the mind.' Tracking the flashing movement of his reiatsu behind closed eyes her excited heartbeat echoes in her ears."Now.." She jumps up high into the air,aided by the reiatsu that gathered around her legs beforehand.Arching her body she flips over,landing lightly behind his current position and pointing Tsukiyomi's tip between his shoulder blades lightly.

the images of Shiro fade and the sword is in empty space, The real Shiro appears behind Altria, the kunai's point an inch away from the back of her neck. " I win?"

Altria glances back with a mischievous smile,"Good move..but you shouldn't be in such a hurry Shiro-k-u-n..we're just starting to have fun." Sidestepping she ducks and drops down in a flash.Using her hands for support and balance she sweeps her leg out in a circle,toppling him over.In same quick motion she flips forward,leaning over him,her hair falling forward, and pins one of his wrists down with her left hand while holding Tsukiyomi's blade hovering above his neck diagonally.

Shiro is taken by surprise, " !! ..... hmph..." his expression changes (it's the mischievous look 'arrancar Shiro' always had when he had a sly idea) "good one but-" he kicks upward and throws Altria off, landing a backflip perfectly. "You can't pin me that easily!" (he seems to be more like his old self.) faint flares of Icy blue and black reiatsu begin appearing around him.

A bit surprised she does a flip in the air landing lightly."I would think not,you're probably physically stronger then me after all but.." She does a quick slashing motion across the throat with one finger."..a second is all it takes in battle,right?" Watching his reiatsu begin manifesting she smiles,her own wrapping in silver tendrils in response."Shall we continue then?"

"Yes... lets!" he makes a stance and points his Kunai at Altria, " Show 'em real fire.... FENIKKUSU!!!" The kunai transforms into a long black katana with a dragon skull guard. black and blue fire revolves around the middle and tip of the blade. "How bout shikai?"

Tilting her head to the side a little she studies his changed zanpakuto. "Shikai?Are you sure?Ah..actually,never mind..yes,it should be fine." A melancholy smile flickers across her face for a moment.'That's right..ever since then,I can call him but I can't really use him. So maybe this time we'll reach..Fight by my side again,partner..' With a sigh she throws Tsukiyomi up,catching him by hooking a finger on the last chain link and twirling around,wincing slightly as more red appears on the already marred white of her bandaged hands."Fight to survive,destroy to protect,kill to live.Shout in defiance and show them hell,Tsukiyomi!" There's a small flash along with a burst of silver spirit energy as her zanpakuto glows and turns black with guard changing into a wing like shape.Silver reiatsu is now visibly wrapped around her hands and shoulders."Let us start then. But,"she chuckles slightly,"let's try not to damage this area too much,hmm?I don't think the Captain would appreciate it..I'd rather not get banned from training grounds again." Smiling pleasantly she takes a stance.

shin covers himself from after release of shikais

"Wow, they're really serious about training. Umm shikai huh?"

Shiro raises his blade the fireballs begin to swirl faster and faster. "Quick beat, Hanshou!" he brings his sword down fast and Twin fire Snakes streak towards Altria.

Watching the advancing snakes calmly she raises Tsukiyomi,focusing on the point behind Shiro." Kiero,Mugetsu Tsukiyomi!" In a flash she teleports to the point behind him and quickly turning around brings her zanpakuto down.

Shiro whips his sword up and parries. he then grabs Altria's shoulder and flips her over himself and on her back. "that was close. but." he holds the point of his sword an inch from her neck, "I win?"

"Being hasty again?" She points to his chest.A long black spike coming from a black circle underneath her is extended and hovering near his heart."A tie,I guess."

is somewhat surprised, " a tie....." ^^ smiles.