"So the big boy doesn't need any medicine?" Akiko asked in a voice laced with sarcasm, but more teasing than malicious. She winked at him, and then waved. "I need to prepare for the battle. I'll see you later." Letting out a long giggle, the purple-haired Espada danced out of the room.
Toshiro arrived at Kiske's and walked in, face stony and hard. Kiske was waiting for them, face hidden in shadow thanks to his striped hat, hands in his pockets. Toshiro nodded and asked, "Is the portal open?" He received a nod of confirmation. "Good. Let's go."
Ulquiorra blinked and sort of leaned into her touch as she stroked his mask.
Hakiero swallowed his sadness bit by bit, forcing it back down his throat and locking it up tight. If Yoshino wanted to do this, then he would support her every step of the way...no matter how much it tore him up on the inside. "Why don't we find your brother. I bet he can help us out!"