Randevú With The Big Dogs: A Meeting Between Organization Leaders

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Considering the fact that Genpaku was not present at the time of Shadin’s arrival, it was little wonder that the Yayjuu Head had such a hard time locating the Vanguard Commander. Genpaku had taken leave of the base a little over an hour prior to Shadin’s arrival to investigate a report of an organized Hollow/Demon attack on a small, outlying domed city. He had gone on his own with little warning for 2 main reasons; 1) because the nearest active way-station of the Vanguard’s advanced travel system would still require travel time on foot, and he preferred to not be slowed down on this mission, and 2) he needed to get out of the base before he went crazy with the diplomatic issues that had arisen in the past few days. Considering there had been several reports that had begun to come in of similar organized attacks, this was something that he felt needed to be checked into and quickly. In his relatively short time as a Shinigami he had seen maybe a handful of truly organized raids by hollows or demons; only a couple of the hollow attacks had proved to be “inconsequential,” and the last major organized demon attack had come with London and Spain. There had been other, smaller, raids to take over settlements or locations; recon indicated that these had been turned into bases for these enemies, which cause some worry for Genpaku and many others.

He didn’t know what exactly was brewing on the horizon. How could he? But he knew that something was. The signs were mounting, and beyond that he felt it; something in him KNEW that there was a storm on the horizon. These small attacks were just heralding something, and as much as he hated it all Genpaku could do in response was react by moving his men around to guard vulnerable areas as best he could. With that being the case, he felt he needed to see one of these attacks first hand, and potentially put a stop to it before it got too out of control. After having left the transit system he shot across the barren wasteland, and arrived at the domed city in good time. There was a decent sized hole in the side of the dome, an older model than the one that covered the various sections of Karakura city. However, there were defenses in place in this town; a small regiment of Vanguard members had been at a way station within the city, but it had been the first place struck after the dome was hit. The transport system had been destroyed as a result, which was why he couldn’t move directly into the city proper.

He kept back, observing the movements of the enemy. He stepped in only to save others from the “monsters” or to keep the enemy out of the city proper. The lack of movement finally drew the attention of the leader of the enemy force, who came roaring in with the intent of smashing through the defenses of the city. Genpaku stepped in then. That demon died like all the rest. It took surprisingly little effort to destroy the demon, and once the leader fell the surviving demons and Hollows retreated, phasing back into their native worlds. Any of the stragglers were cleared up as they were found. The city had been successfully defended, the enemy routed, and yet Genpaku felt no better. He had learned nothing new from this excursion that he had not already pieced together back in his office. He was overseeing the check of the wounded when the call came in.
”Commander Arishima, Shadin Yuudeshi has arrived at the main base,” the voice cracked over the com-link in the badge. Genpaku frowned slightly at this.
”What for?”

Genpaku was brought up to speed as what had been gathered by those at the base was relayed to him. He muttered a small curse as he turned and started out of the dome. There was always another problem to take care of, and it always seemed to be his job. As he left he, like all the rest, failed to notice the lone figure floating just above the dome’s pinnacle; a figure who gave off no energy that could be felt and made no hostile action or action at all. He looked no different from any human, with the exceptions of the fact he was floating and the slight red glow from his eyes.

Genpaku arrived back at the main base shortly after departing from the town. By then, Shadin had moved. A little inquiry and he knew where Shadin had gone, and a better idea of what had brought him here. What he didn’t know was what Shadin wanted from him, other than possible access to the Rinyaru leader, Zefonse.
“Send a message to Solas, bring her up to speed, and have her join us when she’s ready. I’ll contact the wardens about this personally later.
He arrived at his quarters a few moments later, and decided to spare the formalities as he walked into his quarters. Shadin was leaning against a nearby wall, the same usual smirk that always decorated the Yayjuu Leader’s face firmly in place. His subordinate, Zero if he remembered correctly, was not there however; he knew that Zero was in the building somewhere, but had probably gotten lost somehow. He’d have to send out a notice to direct him here as well.

”Evening Yuudeshi-san. Pardon the delay; I was dealing with an attack on an another domed city a ways out,” Genpaku said as he walked in. The captive, Alexander, lay in a type of shield. So it was this man and Zero who had caused the ruckus in Karakura Central and consequently the rest of Karakura City at this point.
”What is it with people and causing problems in your backyard?” he asked, almost jokingly, to the Yayjuu leader.
”So, what exactly is it that I can help you with today?” he asked, preferring not to wait for Zero to be collected or Solas to show up; Solas he could bring up to speed later if it was needed, and there was no telling just how long it would take for Zero to be found and brought here.

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