Fallen Angel

Hueco Mundo is an infinite desert covered by the darkness of the night sky at all times. This world is home to all Hollows and Arrancar. This world also acts as the headquarters to Aizen's Espada. Las Noches is a large building with an artificial star. You can get a really good spot to stare at the dunes of white sand from the top of the dome. Instead of enjoying the view, Kuroi and Ichigo have made a grave mistake. As Ulquiorra transforms, his spiritual pressure explodes and rains down like black rain.

"I thought that your release would look cooler. You just grew bat wings," said Kuroi.

"I guess you want to see my power. Fine. I'll show you," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra moves his hands and creates a lance-like weapon. He then speed blitzes Kuroi and tries to decapitate him, but Kuroi launches a Jigoku Piasa to block the attack. Only a little bit of his Hollow mask is broken off.

"You launched a Jigoku to block my attack. That was a wise decision. If you didn't do that, your head would've been rolling near my feet," said Ulquiorra.

"Kuroi was barely able to react and I didn't even see what happened. We're screwed if we don't take him down quickly," thought Ichigo.

"It seems that your Hollowfication has gotten stronger and you can keep it on for longer. Sadly, it can easily break," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra creates another lance-like weapon at Kuroi. This time, Ichigo can react and launches a Getsuga Tensho to block the long-range weapon.

"Thanks," said Kuroi.

"You look like a deer in the headlights. Don't be scared of this guy. We have to save Orihime," said Ichigo.

"I wasn't scared. His attacks are just too fast for my eyes to see," said Kuroi.

"Just move faster," said Ichigo.

"Ok," said Kuroi.

"Are you kids done talking?" asked Ulquiorra.

"So, you're a funny guy now, huh? These kids are going to defeat you and save Orihime," said Kuroi.

"Beating me will be impossible," said Ulquiorra.

"We'll see about that," said Kuroi.

Ulquiorra darts towards the two soul reapers. Their blades clash and create large shockwaves above the dome.

"Ichigo Kurosaki, Kuroi Hono, launch a Getsuga Tensho and Jigoku Piasa. This is your strongest form and those are your most powerful attacks. Fire them at me right now and I'll show you the difference in power," said Ulquiorra.

"You didn't have to ask us because we were going to do that anyway," said Ichigo.

Ichigo and Kuroi jump in the air and charge up their respective most powerful attacks. A minute passes before they bring their blades down. The Jigsuga Tiensho hits the Cuarto Espada, but he just tanks it with ease.

"As I thought, this is the full power of a human," said Ulquiorra.

"How is it possible that you tanked our strongest attacks!" exclaimed Kuroi.

"I told you that you were weaker than me. It's impossible to beat me, but I do have to give you both praise. That combination of attacks easily surpasses any cero," said Ulquiorra.

"What are you trying to say?" asked Ichigo.

"You would be a very strong Espada if you didn't want to save Orihime," said Ulquiorra.

"I would never work under that bastard Aizen or want to be part of the same team as an albino freak like you!" exclaimed Kuroi.

"That insult kind of hurt me. I will have to punish you for that," said Ulquiorra.

"How will you do that?" asked Ichigo.

"You haven't seen it, have you?" asked Ulquiorra.

"Seen what?" asked Kuroi.

"I will punish you by showing you the cero that Espada release when they're in their released state," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra points at the two soul reapers.

"The black cero, Cero Oscuras," said Ulquiorra.

The black cero is quickly launched and hits the two soul reapers. The Hollow masks on the brothers' faces are obliterated. They are forcefully blown off the upper dome and fall back into Las Noches. Before they can reach the ground, Ulquiorra appears in front of them and kicks them into a pillar.

"It doesn't matter how similar your abilities and powers are to Arrancar, the power is as far apart as Heaven is to Earth. When a soul reaper or a human wish to gain power, they imitate Hollows. It's an appropriate course of action, but they will never be equal to Hollows," said Ulquiorra.

The two soul reapers slowly try to get up.

"Hado Number-," said Kuroi.

"I told you it's futile!" exclaimed Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra slashes Kuroi so hard that he easily destroys the top part of the pillar. He then grabs the two soul reapers and rockets out of the pillar. Ulquiorra proceeds to slap the soul reapers away with his wings and they land on another pillar. Ulquiorra lands in front of the nearly unconscious soul reapers and grabs them by their necks.

"Why won't you two just give up and drop your swords? You have seen the power difference, but you still think you can beat me. Why is that?" said Ulquiorra.

"It's not that we think we can win. It's because we have to win. We have to save Orihime. We have to stop Aizen from becoming God. We have to protect Karakura Town. We're humans and we have hearts. It doesn't matter if you're leagues ahead of us in terms of power or speed, we'll keep on fighting until we defeat pieces of garbage like you. If you want to be human, you have to understand that the only people who give up are weaklings who want stuff to come easily. We don't care about how strong or fast or tough you are. We won't give up until we beat you," said Kuroi.

Ulquiorra drops Kuroi and Ichigo.

"Your words are admirable and make sense to some, but those are the words of people that don't know true despair," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra's spiritual pressure explodes once again. Black rain rains down from the top of the pillar as Ulquiorra enters his second release.

"This is my second resurrección Segunda Etapa. Among the Espada, I am the only one to achieve this state of power. I haven't even told Lord Aizen about this form," said Ulquiorra.

"You've become more like a bat. You should just change your name to Bruce Wayne and start patrolling the streets of Gotham," said Kuroi.

"Even in the face of despair, you can still joke around. That's interesting," said Ulquiorra.

"This form is probably way stronger than your last, but we will still win and save Orihime," said Kuroi.

"Very well. I will make you understand even if I have to grind your bodies to dust," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra gets in an Olympic runner's stance and speed blitzes the two soul reapers. Thinking that he would attack them from the front, they put their blades up and prepare for the attack, but Ulquiorra grabs both of their faces from their sides and throws them through the neighboring pillars. Ulquiorra proceeds to appear behind them and slap them away with his long tail. Kuroi and Ichigo quickly put their Hollow masks on their faces.

"You soul reapers are fools for trying to fight an enemy that you can't beat. Your Hollow masks won't help you beat me. It will only delay your deaths," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra casually punches both of their masks, breaking them. He then slaps them through a couple pillars. Ulquiorra enters the broken pillar and picks up Kuroi and Ichigo. He darts up and reaches the top of the pillar. His tail grabs Ichigo by the neck and his right arm holds Kuroi by the neck as well.

"I'm tired of playing games with you. This is over. Any last words?" said Ulquiorra.

"Take care of Orihime, please. I know that you see her as a friend and Aizen ordered you to, so please don't hurt her," said Kuroi weakly.

"Even though we're on different sides, I will take your final words to heart," said Ulquiorra.

"I thought that you didn't have one," said Kuroi weakly.

"I'm developing one I think," said Ulquiorra.

"That's good," said Kuroi.

"Goodbye, soul reapers. It was interesting to fight you," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra raises his finger and prepares to end both of their lives with a cero until he hears a familiar scream.

"Stop!" exclaimed Orihime.

"Orihime, why are you here?" asked Ulquiorra.

"Please don't kill them! Take me instead!" exclaimed Orihime.

"I refuse to do that. Lord Aizen ordered me to watch over you. I can't disobey his orders," said Ulquiorra.

"Yes, you can! You're changing very quickly! I've only been with you for like a day and you've become more human! You're growing a heart! You're becoming nicer and happier! If you kill my friends, you will just end up being the same Hollow! You won't develop! You won't get a heart!" exclaimed Orihime.

"Don't act like I'm the bad guy here! I don't want to do this! I don't want to kill your friends, but I have to! Lord Aizen created me and I can't disobey his orders! I'm a loyal person that just wants to feel emotion! I don't want to be emotionless anymore! I just want to be a normal person!" exclaimed Ulquiorra.

"Please let them go! I'm begging you!" exclaimed Orihime.

"I'm sorry, but I can't. Just look away," said Ulquiorra.

"You bastard!" exclaimed Tatsuki.

Tatsuki squats and leaps to the top of the pillar. She tries to kick Ulquiorra, but her leg is grabbed by Ulquiorra. Instead of easily ripping it off, he just throws her off the pillar. He takes one look at Orihime's very sad face and looks back at the other soul reapers. Kuroi and Orihime's words ring in his head.

"I'm sorry," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra releases two ceros quickly and it pierces their hearts, instantly killing them. He releases them and drops them off the pillars.

"No!" exclaimed Orihime.

Orihime runs to where the dead bodies of her friends fall face-first. She quickly uses Saten Kesshun to start trying to heal them up. She stares at the lifeless eyes of her fallen friends.

"I need you guys to come back! I'm sorry that you died because of me! Just come back to life and enjoy life with the rest of us!" exclaimed Orihime.

Ulquiorra looks down at Orihime as she tries to revive Ichigo and Kuroi. Ulquiorra wipes a small tear off of his eyelid and turns around. He starts to walk away until a Quincy arrow flies past him. Ulquiorra turns his head and sees Uryu and Tatsuki behind him.

"I don't want to fight you. I've already killed enough," said Ulquiorra.

"You have and you will pay for that, you bastard!" exclaimed Tatsuki.

Tatsuki charges at Ulquiorra and tries to punch him multiple times, but he easily dodges the flurry of punches. Tatsuki jumps up and tries to the albino Espada, but he easily dodges the kick as well. Tatsuki tries to punch him again, but Ulquiorra grabs her fist.

"I understand that you want to kill me and I understand. I would let you, but Lord Aizen wants me to protect Las Noches, so I can't die yet. Just walk away and no one else needs to die," said Ulquiorra.

"I will avenge my friends that you murdered, you monster," said Tatsuki.

"You just made a bad choice," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra punches Tatsuki in the stomach and she instantly falls to her knees and spits out a ton of blood. Ulquiorra then kicks her in the face and she flies towards Uryu. Uryu catches her before she flies off the pillar.

"Avenge Ichigo and Kuroi," said Tatsuki.

Tatsuki passes out a few seconds later. Uryu softly places her unconscious body on the pillar.

"I will," said Uryu.

"I thought you were supposed to be the smartest person in your group. Why do you want to fight me?" said Ulquiorra.

"I usually am the most rational person, but you killed my friends. You get the chance to see another side of me," said Uryu.

Uryu jumps up and aims his Reishi bow at the Espada.

"Licht Regen!" exclaimed Uryu.

Uryu shoots out thousands of arrows at the Espada of despair. As the rain of arrows hit him, Ulquiorra just sits there and tanks them.

"I didn't want to fight you and you still chose to fight. The loss of your hands is your fault," said Ulquiorra.

"What do you mean?" asked Uryu.

Ulquiorra responds by ripping off Uryu's hands. Uryu screams in pain after his hands are severed. Ulquiorra delivers a hard kick to Uryu's stomach and he flies off the pillar and lands behind Orihime. Orihime turns around and sees Uryu's unconscious body.

"Uryu," said Orihime.

"Orihime, heal her," said Ulquiorra.

Orihime practically jumps when she hears the voice of the albino Espada.

"There's no need to be scared. They're not dead," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra places Tatsuki's body on the ground.

"There's no point in trying to resurrect dead people. You should be praying that they get reincarnated into something beautiful in their next life. Also, when you get done healing that Quincy and the girl, you and your friends can leave. I don't feel like spilling any more blood," said Ulquiorra.

Ulquiorra turns around and starts to walk away. He continues to walk until he hears someone move. He turns back around and sees Kuroi and Ichigo's hands moving. Saten Kesshun starts to slowly crack as the spiritual pressure inside increases. After a few seconds, it explodes and sends Orihime, Uryu, Tatsuki, and even Ulquiorra flying back. The hair of the two boys grows to extreme lengths. Their skin turns white and thick and skinny lines appear on their face and chest. Long horns either bent forward or backward form on their heads. A little patch of red hair appears on their wrists. Big white wings appear on Kuroi's back and their eyes turn yellow.

"I'm screwed," said Ulquiorra.