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chapter 25- attack

Ichigo lept off of Zangetsu's back hiding until Shiro gave him the signal to make his presence known. Shiro held his sword tight in one hand while his other hand held onto Zangetsu's reigns. Shiro channeled his demonic energy through his sword as he rode into battle.

"Getsuga Tensho (moon fang heaven piercer)!" Shiro snapped as he swung his sword releasing the energy at the attacking demons. The black and red energy lept from hsi sword destroying a few low class demons. Up ahead Shiro could see a very tall and slender demon that looked somewhat human except for the fact that he had large black butterfly wings coming out of his back. By this demon's side was Shiro's father Ulquiorra who was in his human form. Ulquiorra was bruised and battered as black blood poured out from his open wounds. Seeing his father in this state caused Shiro's blood to boil as part of his demonic form began to emerge. Jushiro stood in front of Aizen as looked far worse than Shiro could imagine as he stood shakily before Aizen.

"Aizen!" Shiro growled angrily as the demon turned towards the hunter smiling.

"So at last the prodigal son shows himself. I am surprised to see you alone without the guardian by your side. But I know that he is close as he wouldn't allow his mate to go into battle alone." Aizen stated with a sneer look.

"Shirosaki... run!" Ulquiorra cried out weakly before Aizen impaled him with one of his claws.

"Ah so your name is Shirosaki. Your father did a very good job protecting you. No matter what I did, he refussed to give up your location. I would have to admit that he isn't the only one who was protecting you. I can seeit now as I look at you. The spirits of the forest have been protecting you as well. Let me tell you this Shirosaki, nothing is going to stop me from achieving my goals. Humans will fall to us and not you and/or your mate will stop me!" snarled Aizen. Shiro's grip on his sword grew harder as his normal demonic self had merged forth (the vastro lorde form). A low deep growl emerged from Shiro's throat as he tried to calm his demonic half that wanted to rip apart Aizen. But Shiro refused to give into the demons taunts.

"You will release my father Aizen. You have me here now. No matter what you say or do know this, I will stop you." growled Shiro.

Aizen threw his head back laughing at Shiro. Without any warning Aizen's hand became a sharp weapon as he stabbed Ulquiorra in the gut. Shiro screamed out his father's name as Ulquiorra fell to the ground bleeding to death. This caused Shiro to release his full demonic form as he rushed towards Aizen in such rage. This caused Aizen to laugh even more.

"That is it Shirosaki. Give in to the demon within you! Allow your rage to consume you and have you strike against the ones that you are sworn to protect!" laughed Aizen. Ichigo knew that he had to do something quickly as he could see his mate mark bleeding on Shiro's throat. He could sense that Shiro was killing their kits. Ichigo shifted into his full form as he moved to attack Aizen and his mate. Ichigo's powers flared out as he moved tackling his mate to the ground as a bright flash of blue energy lept out attacking Aizen (getsuga tensho).

Ichigo had to act quickly or he would not only loose his mate but also the cubs that Shiro was carrying. Ichigo's body began to glow a bright orange as he sank his fangs deep into the mate mark on Shiro's throat.

*Shiro... don't you dare listen to him! I need you, our kits will need you, humanity need you. Come back to me. We have to win this fight against Aizen. We can't allow these demons to win!* Ichigo growled out mentally at Shiro as he poured his power into his mate. Ichigo could feel his unborn kits powers adding into his. *Can you feel it Shiro? Our kits calling to you. Can you feel me and my powers helping you as well? Come back to me!* Ichigo called out as tears ran down his face.