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Re: Natural Enemies [Mizu/Cala]
Sun Nov 20, 2022 11:31 pm
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Cala's most recent trip to Greece had been rather interesting and with their new old Nokia phone now stowed safely away they now found themselves moving through the Greek countryside. After their run-in with a Shinigami in a city just previously they figured they would be more likely to avoid running into similar trouble by switching to less populated areas. Naturally they were wrong and as they felt the two expulsions of spiritual energy Cala paused their traveling atop what was likely a rather old windmill, able to detect the confrontation taking place they also heard the shouting of the Kido spell names before they were launched.
Pausing only out of indecision Cala would briefly consider leaving the Shinigami to her fate as they had just met one they had engaged in combat with but... even so.... upon seeing the Shinigami being hauled into the air they were briefly reminded of Aina's own struggle against the Hollow they had faced. If they did, in fact, plan to act as a protector for Aina in at least some capacity then, their mind reasoned, they could at least treat this as practice with someone they did not care about. A way in which they could test out their growing powers without fear of the stand-in for Aina dying
This earned a nod from Cala as they convinced themselves to intervene. This was, of course, never-minding the fact that they simply did not enjoy seeing someone hurt or thrown around. Besides if the Shinigami did need help then perhaps they would not mind if they fed off the Hollow once they defeated it? No doubt the Shinigami would wish to cleanse them but.... well.... a bargain could be struck if nothing else. So it was that Cala honed in their Pesquisa on the Hollow and Shinigami, their spiritual energy radiating quietly over the countryside as they simply took in the scenery and perched themselves high up on the windmill. Thankfully not aiming through the blades of the structure as they rotated Cala would then slowly open their fanged mouth and begin charging a Cero, putting what they could into one singular blast without exhausting themselves needlessly or wasting energy, a deep black core of energy would begin to swirl between Cala's teeth, like a coalescing black hole rimmed by blinding white light.
It was not until Cala noted the Hollow move to lash out at the Shinigami again that their Pesquisa honed in just ahead of where it seemed they would strike and, in one swift motion, Cala fired. The only wood around the feet sheering away in thick splinters as enough energy to destroy a small house left their mouth in a concentrated beam of black-and-white energy. Cleaving through the air and severing another of the Hollow's arms mid-swing, impacting the ground between it and Mizu, closer to the Hollow, and flinging up a torrent of rubble before Cala's head moved back, carving the beam into the air briefly before halting the Cero and snapping their teeth shut.
A heavy exhale saw excess energy flare between their fangs in a mixture of black and white flame before their Sonido carried them closer, Ceniza leaping to their hand as they stopped within view of the Shinigami and Hollow, their gaze vaguely in the Shinigami's direction before they gave her a singular nod and, head twitching ever so slightly, turned their body without turning their head to let one of the Hollow's now 10 tentacles lash by them in a vertical slash that caused the air to hiss sharply. The follow-up attack came as a horizontal slash by another tendril aimed at Cala's neck and was one they stopped, with faltering strength, with Ceniza. Their heels digging into the ground and Fade flowing from their clothes in a series of tendrils that lashed at the Hollow's exposed arm, causing it to roar and adjust it's weight before it launched a series of three attacks at Mizu directly following this.
The first two attacks came in rapid succession. First a low slash aimed at her injured leg, aiming to make her dodge in a way as to put strain on it, then a second slash aimed at her good leg, aiming to further cripple her. The third arm, the third attack, came only if Mizu raised his arm to cast another Kido and would be met with a quick, prepared grapple toward her wrist, aiming to drag her back into the air and keep her from casting.
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Re: Natural Enemies [Mizu/Cala]
Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:18 pm
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Cala was, admittedly, not quite as physically powerful as the Hollow in question. So it was that the Hollow's clashing strike continued to push them back, slowly, digging their heels into the earth more and more until he heard the Shinigami begin to incant. Cala was only vaguely aware of what Kido was as a principle, but knew well enough that the barrier she had summoned and the Kido she summoned used a lot of spiritual energy of hers. The recklessness, the seeming panic and over-reaction in the face of combat, in a way, reminded them of Aina. The sight of the unknown Shinigami lashing out with her Kido reminding them distinctly of when Aina had lashed out at an entirely different Hollow.
Distracted for the briefest moment Cala's attention refocused as the Shinigami was obviously panting, her energy running low, and Cala bared their fangs softly. A brief, tiny flicker of emotion that just as quickly returned to their dour, stoic expression. The Hollow, to it's credit, had also felt the Kido being gathered and despite being blown back off it's feet it's tendrils lashed out in a group of four at the greater threat: Mizu. This time the tendrils would begin to vibrate as they lashed through the air, sawing and cutting at her shield like an odd saw-blade. Cala, meanwhile, had been freed from their clash by Mizu's Kido and, reacting as swiftly as they could, launched a potent series of Bala at the offending tendrils.
Knocking the tendrils Aside Cala would then Sonido over between Mizu and the Hollow, deflecting a vibrating tendril with just as much luck as skill, before tilting their head just a bit to indicate they were addressing Mizu. Their voice was soft, low and neutral, but strangely forceful and authoritative. Like that of an instructor or teacher who had not had their coffee.
"One more."
Cala would continue to play defense as Fade flooded out of their clothing. Tendrils mimicking the Hollow's own attempting to match their number but it was obvious Cala was weaker physically than this Hollow, as every block drove them a step back, tendrils of Fade cleaved apart when blocking one at a time only to quickly reform themselves at Cala's command. Cala was buying Mizu what time they could, Arrancar or not, with their reasons being their own.
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Re: Natural Enemies [Mizu/Cala]
Thu Nov 24, 2022 2:45 am
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Cala weathered the Hollow's blows as best they could, deflecting most, evading some, and those aimed at their lesser extremities they simply allowed to be deflected off their Hierro. It was as good a defense as Cala could muster. Their Pesquisa taking in all the Hollow's attacks in an actually useful application, as well as Mizu's tenseness at Cala's approach, surprise, then move to action as she did as suggested. A small twinge of unease flooding the back of their mind as they considered that they might have put an enemy at their back and doomed themselves, and they made a plan accordingly.
Cala did not expect sudden mercy or friendship from Mizu, not with her surprise and open expressions at their interference. So it was that Cala, driven back nearly to Mizu herself by the Hollow's attacks, acted the very moment her Kido struck home and the threat of the tendrils was ended. Not allowing Mizu even her sigh in relief or peace Cala's inherently opportunistic nature bade them turn first on the Shinigami. Not even allowing her to re-ready her Zanpakuto Cala's Fade would shift from a mass of tendrild to a series of spearing lances aimed at Mizu. They had, after all, felt how exhausted her spiritual energy was and Cala did not truly desire to kill her. Not with how much she reminded them of Aina.
Coming only a moment after the lances of ash-like Fade laced out toward Mizu, intent on sapping her already dwindled reserves while Cala, with each touch, had bitten off a tiny sliver of the Hollow's own energy to keep themselves fully empowered, Cala followed up with a slash of Ceniza aimed low, at her leg, not seeking to strike anything vital, only incapacitate and defeat.
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Re: Natural Enemies [Mizu/Cala]
Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:06 pm
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Cala tilted their head as Mizu raised a Kido barrier with excellent efficiency, impressed by the Shinigami woman, and as the lances of Fade struck the barrier they did not so much beat and buffet it as the Hollow before them had done to her defenses. Instead the flowing ash latched onto the barrier and, through it's connection to Cala's outstretched hand, began to drain away the spiritual energy sustaining it back to the Arrancar. Physically speaking they were a bit sore, like that of a modest workout, but as far as their reserves of energy to defend themselves and use against Mizu they were nearly back to their peak.
As Mizu summoned Jurensha Cala felt they had the measure of the sorcerous swordstress and, having not quite siphoned all the energy successfully from her shield, withdrew the tendrils of Fade and in a use of Sonido as fast as Mizu's own Flash Step, retreated away as well. They did not go far, only close to where the large Hollow had been felled, and did not quite manage to escape unscathed. A few of the orbs had struck home, burning and buffeting Cala's Hierro such that their skin was marred with light burns.
Despite what Mizu seemed to suspect Cala was not interested in pursuing her further and as their Fade finished feeding the energy it stored into Cala, and Mizu erected her web, Cala simply nodded to her and turned away. They did not bother explaining themselves, or even attempting to, if Mizu sought an answer they could provide it, and if she desires further combat they could provide that as well. But for now Cala simply began to spread their Fade over the Hollow's corpse and drain it away.
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Re: Natural Enemies [Mizu/Cala]
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:26 pm
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As Cala absorbed the felled Hollow, thoughts working through their mind slow, methodical processes, they were still very much aware of Mizu. As she raised her Zanpakuto and Cala turned back to look at her they did not stop their Fade from siphoning the defeated Hollow's energy. Instead they would incline their head ever so slightly toward Mizu and run through their mental list of priorities. The first was to survive, they wished to see Aina again and dying to a Shinigami would certainly make that impossible. Second, they did not wish death on this Shinigami. They had found her, overwhelmed and on the back foot, and their slowly bettering nature had lead them to assist her. Third, was to absorb the Hollow, as they would need the strength to further protect Aina in the future.
With that mental list settled Cala would stab Ceniza into the ground before them and simply speak.
"We are sorry if you took our test as an assault, Shinigami. But we cannot return to Hueco Mundo yet, or be slain by your hand. We found you in dire circumstance and, wishing to help, did what we could. As for after the Hollow fell....."
Cala considered a moment, tilting their head, and nodding once again at Mizu.
"We admit we acted out of instinct. We are not accustomed to trusting Shingami at our back. Even so we did not strike to kill, merely incapacitate, to test you would be able to survive without further interference. We have no further trifle with you, and you are exhausted, perhaps a sharing of food would aid our apology?"
Cala's voice remained, as ever, a grey, unfeeling and neutral tone. Every syllable spoken frankly, without inflection or cadence aside from those pauses they took to gather their thoughts.
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