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By : NovaAlexandria

From Kain on December 23, 2014
Awwwww, only 3 more chapters? will there be another sequel or one shot specials? It still feels like there is so much more mileage to this story. Far too much to only be covered in three chapters. I live for character interaction. Apologies on not reviewing last chapter, unless I am in a certain mood I, for the life of me, just can't get down to writing anything and the last chapter was more of a cool down one for me so there's that.

It makes me feel like a dick when I say that despite this whole story being close to a total of over two hundred and something chapters it kind of feels like things are starting to move a bit fast as we reach the end. It's just that all these background events sound so interesting, to me at least and I would have loved to have seen the captain/espada meeting or the squad meetings to see everyone's reactions to the changes and how peace is going to be maintained. I loved the reunions but would have loved to here more about the kids stay in the swarms realm and the talk between Byakuya and Rukia. I would love to see Rukia rain hell on the Kuchiki Elders and it would be sweet if that girl they picked for Byakuya showed up again. Still curious on the status of a few "relationships" though:

-Are apache and mila rose still with the women they claimed(coughatanacutioncough)or now that claims have been put on hold are the women going to leave?

-What ever happened to that girl that Tesra claimed at Tatsuki's behest? She straight up ghosted from the narrative lol.

-I am going to assume the auctioned off Shinigami are no longer with there former masters? A week ain't ain't nowhere near enough time to form a bond. I actually feel sorry for them since they were sold off like cattle, if they were virgins, they are no longer, and now a week later it is all rendered moot. It's a good thing that it is rendered moot but still they get raped(not exactly any other way to say it)and now sent back like some walmart accessory.

Do the rest of the captains know about Soi fon dying? It feels like they haven't given a second thought to the fallen.

And now we come to 'Kain's obligatory slam of the week' about the numerous.

Ahem

"their entire world was changing with an all new set of rules, literally over night".

Well doesn't that sound familiar........although the changes for them come with sympathy and stern warnings but no rape or killings. Virtually impossible to empathize or feel sorry for them in any way shape or form. There are woobies and then there are easily forgiven Karma houdini's. They are the latter in my eyes.

*breathes out*

Okay moving on

Poor Yumichika,at least he still has Ggio and the baby. Has kenpachi gone to see him yet? Knowing kenpachi, he would have no problem bringing a hollow like Ggio into squad 11, if he in fact is returning to his old position and if Yumi is going to go back or stay with Nanao's squad. With Aizen dead they can finally get back to properly bringing back the other squads and refilling there ranks.

Nel and Renji are adorable as are Diaemus and Ajuga. Maybe now they can get some proper family time now that the whole family is together.

Saddened that this is almost at it's end, but you and Blackfox have crafted a work of literary art that is the top of it's class. Merry Christmas to you both.

-waits patiently-in tears-for the last few chapters-
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From ANON - Lilibet on December 23, 2014
Thanks for the early update, it was great. Merry Christmas!
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From ANON - MudbloodMalfoy on December 22, 2014
Nanao has some really good points. I didn't even think of any of that when I assumed they'd renew their Claim. Poor Starrk. lol

Can't wait for Karin and Ajuga to see each other again!
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From ANON - Penryck on December 12, 2014
@Kain

Thank you for that, that made a lot of sense and clears it all up for me. Sorry I just have a bleeding heart when it comes to Ggio. Nova, BlackFox, you, and Darkstar have done irreparable damage to me in that respect. But I guess I welcome it. No future Ggio/Soifon fic will be the same without my mind wandering back to the POV series. Darkstar's fic tho, I think I can stave off the POV thoughts for it. Forge is vital to my survival. (I'm Ayase Reincarnated on FF by the way, if you see me around)

@Darkstar

When I realized you were the one behind Forge, I felt so stupid not seeing that before. I owe you one for the creation of it since it promises to give us what POV cannot. I can't wait for January now. Also you're 30? Holy sprink.
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From Kain on December 12, 2014
@Darkstar84

Unfortunately while I do visit there and leave reviews I do not have an account. You're Bojack727 correct? I was in fact intending on finding the time to do a speed run of all the current chapters of "To Forge A Better Tomorrow" and leave my thoughts.

And I see and sgree with your point on the shinigami not exactly being saints before the war, Hell Rukia in the fullbringer arc even commented on how much they have changed, mostly due to Ichigo's influence and have become less rigid. Although peace is a two way street and while peace might have been impossible due to the Shinigami's conduct, the Arrancar would have made things just as difficult since outside of a literal handful, most of them are rowdy, battle loving killers. Aside from Starrk and Harribel who else from there side would have been open to negotiations of peace? And not too play devils advocate but the worst of the SS deeds prior were mostly spawned from a deep seated pragmatism and orders from central 46. They follow there duty to the extreme since the other option is often much worse.

And to your point on the prison's, I will admit it'smore or less sour grapes since I just think that there should be more accountability and more severe punishments that don't threaten the realms stability. And while I will agree that perhaps being war-weary and hesitant to start any old dances again is plausible, when your living in close quarters with the very beings who brought those 16 years of hardships on you, and the laws along with the mad man who made them or no more.......well revenge does have a certain appeal to it no? After all the shit you have had to go through, what do you have to lose? It is an inherent nature too seek revenge for wrongs done against you. They will need an outlet and if they see their captains still towing the line for their 'former' masters it is going to cause problems.

Now on to Tesla

I'll own up that I totally glossed over his helping of Rangiku, though while small it helped her keep her sanity and gave her someone to talk too before Tatsuki came into the picture. I don't "hate" or dislike him per se but as I stated in my response to Penryck, I would like him a hell of a lot more if he had actually faced some legitimate hardships akin to Ggio or Szayel minus the rape and along with the surviving Espada actually took some responsibility for helping make the last 15 or so years possible. Nnoitora was his major flaw point and perhaps now that the mantis is dead he will take off the blinders and start to see the less appealing aspects of his now deceased Espada. He does have admirable qualities but as the manga/anime showed during his confrontation with Ichigo, he also has a slightly sadistic dark side, the savagery was just calmer.

(partially taken from this site)

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/BleachArrancars

I will see about perhaps making an account on FF

*had to go back and edit a few things*
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From SeresNorth on December 11, 2014
@Kain: It seems that our discussions are drawing a bit of a following from the other reviewers, and I've really enjoyed being able to talk and engage in civil debates with someone who's views I respect. And seeing as how you have an account on AFF for reviewing, do you have one on FF? I ask because I'd be able to pm you, because I'm working on my own Bleach fan-epic and I've been heavily inspired by Nova's works. I mean, it's entirely because of Nova that I've become such a fan of Ggio (and Ggio/Soifon), Stark, Lilinette and Hanataro (thanks to "Crossbreeding the Future").

I hate to keep sounding like I'm plugging my own story, but it's relevant to my views... One point I share with Nova is that Soul Society, as it was prior to the War, was a deeply flawed and antiquated institution (and preachy). And a lot of the Shinigami take a very "Cold War" view, that life can be broken down into very clear-cut concepts of good and evil. In my estimation, no matter how the end of the Winter War played out, peace with the Arrancar would be impossible as long as Yamamoto was alive, because he'd never abandon the system he'd created or admit to any faults in the system. I'm 30, and I grew up in the 90s, when Russia felt like a ally- because we finally had the leaders who could be peacemakers, ie. Boris Yeltsin and Clinton. The point I'm trying to make is summed up in Hitsugaya's remark: that they needed to find a better way, and not be hidebound to a failed system.

I fully support the idea of detaining potentially dangerous Arrancar, to ensure the peace and safety. But, my views are colored by the major events of my lifetime, and I've seen (indirectly) how quickly simple detainment becomes indefinite imprisonment... Right now, it's Guantanamo, but in the 1940s, it was the Internment Camps, and the McCarthy trials of the 1950s. Good intentions can pave the way to hell, but revenge in the express route. And far too many people have died or lost everything, such that the notion of justice giving way to revenge should by morally repugnant to them. At the end of the day, I think the Shinigami should be more reticent and war-weary after nearly sixteen years of hardship.

Before I get to my main point, you like Tesla, don't you? He does have admirable qualities. I'd hardly call him evil or even a bad person... And Rangiku maintains that his interventions ensured that she didn't end up totally broken. For my part, I'd say that Tesla is an oddity among Arrancar, and that his only fault is his unwavering loyalty to Nnoitra. Whenever he's not backing up Nnoitra in a fight: he's busy cooking, shopping for groceries or picking out Kimonos for Rangiku to wear, and doing everything he can to curb Nnoitra's outbursts, plus he's utterly devoted to Tatsuki.

As for Hiyori... I get what you're saying. I'm not a *huge* fan of her, but I certainly don't *hate* her as a character. I'm not sure how to react to her death, especially given the light that it's been cast in... I can only come to two conclusions regarding her: First, that Nova never meant to portray her as anything more than her image as the mouthy bitch she often lived up to. Or second, that Hiyori's inability to find some closure and let go of the anger and bitterness she'd carried for so long, was meant to be tragic and a cautionary warning about being consumed by your past.

Perhaps Hiyori was deeply traumatized (than anyone realized), but was unwilling to admit to any weakness. Perhaps she consciously or unconsciously really did have a deathwish. Or, perhaps she was scared of the uncertain future she was facing, and couldn't accept the thought of living in a world so different from what she'd come to know and had defined her life. For some people, living with the evil you know is preferable to an uncertain peace.
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From Kain on December 11, 2014
@Penryck

In regards to Ggio, I find it easier to like and forgive him for his past primarily BECAUSE as you put it he has had every sort of hell thrown at him. No apology is going to make up for what he did in fact do, orders or not, but the fact that he has now seen how the other side lives and through his hardships, his old self is all but gone I honestly can find it easy to view him, much like how I view Szeyal at this point as a completely different person. He has gone through what I view as a trial by fire and come out a different man, a man capable of legitimate empathy and compassion. I don't wish rape on even my worst foe but now he has seen and experienced it's effect first hand which is more than what could be said for quite a few of his brethren. My main problem with Tesra and the rest is that they have all but gone throughout this story without so much as scratch in comparison and there only real claim to 'redemption' for there past offenses is that they "aren't as bad as Yammy/Aizen/Barragan etc" or that "they got 'better' over time"..........not exactly setting a high bar eh?

In short I would view most of them in the same light as Ggio if there was some fallout or true consequence to their actions instead of being sent back to there homes or given a warning. A reviewer on fanfiction dot net brought up how a few of the people responsible in a way for what has transpired have kind of just 'skated' throughout this story and have only come out with more in the end without really earning it.

Hoped this answered your question and that I didn't go too far off track. Note my previous comments about going off the rails a bit when I really get into writing.
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From ANON - Penryck on December 11, 2014
@Kain

Every time you and Darkstar post a lengthy review, especially for a chapter concerning Ggio and/or Soifon, I learn a thing or two. Not sure how either of you figure so much out but I'll be damned if I'm not truly impressed. And your comments regarding not being totally okay with just accepting that characters falling in love with their abusers...I fully agree.

Though in have been curious forever as to where you stand regarding Ggio, given that he is an Arrancars and in the beginning it was rape. He was ordered to violate Soifon despite eventually apologizing and making everything consensual. I adore Tesla but I know you don't, and I get why you don't. He did just go along with how Nnoitra abused Ranging. I bring up Tesla for reasons of comparison, of course. Ggio has had every travesty befall him but he still did wrong in the start and that's what makes me curious as to your standpoint. Forgive me. I just love your insight.
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From Kain on December 11, 2014
@Penryck

http://media.tumblr.com/6afa07453da9959c02726e1e33ca24af/tumblr_inline_nexrkqvO1w1rgg8oz.gif
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From ANON - Penryck on December 11, 2014
You could call this review a quadruple how dare you. Nova, Blackfox, Kain, and Darkstar. This goes to you all for making me feel things and think of things from other angles that I wish had hit me earlier. All of you have a profound power over me. I look forward to reviews by Kain & Darkstar as much as I look forward to the actual weekly chapters. How in the actual Hagsmire you do this to me, I won't ever understand.

First I want to address the inclusion of Hachi before I tear my heart out over Ggio. Thank you for bringing the feelings of the last Vizard to light here, whichever of you wrote that. I adore him a lot and am so glad he was able to ground Yoruichi a bit. She badly needs it after all this. His concern for what happened with Hiyori got to me. He knows damn well that he's not like Shinji in her life, nor could he be no matter how hard he tries. And I am so fond of how he regards Hana. I'm glad that she has a great mentor in him. Seriously, it is impossible to harbor negative feelings towards him.

Byakuya, now I'm not a big fan of his but, the way he handled this was admirable. He obviously cares. And I cannot wait to see him threaten Ichigo, as per what is required of an older brother. He has handled Rukia's changes well and I have high hope for their sibling relationship for the future. Byakuya is a good man and I'm sure Renji will be so happy to be around him again. I wonder if they could be a team again? Hmm.

Tesla, dear, I love you very much and I know your actions are justified. But you baffle me a bit still. What exactly are your feelings regarding Ggio? I'd love very much to see your pack and his decide to join. It would benefit both sides very much. Can't hurt to make sure that the cubs have extra individuals to keep an eye on them. Just try to relax, okay? Nnoitra meant a lot to you but...he had to go. Please understand that in time.

Yoruichi and Ggio. This is the moment I've been waiting for but also dreading for a while now. Even before 98...I had been anticipating their meeting. I just didn't want it to be like this. No one should have to have to confront anyone based on the death of a mutual loved one. And I say loved one because of my fucking Glaux I'm so glad that Soifon had so much love from both of them. They cared so much about her, it hurts my heart. And to say nothing of how Yumi feels! When he comes to, this feelings fest will only spiral more. The ones left behind to cope with this...oh how I feel for them. Soifon did not have the best life but thongs were certainly looking up these last 5 years despite all the hardship. Finally not living in the shadow of Yoruichi anymore, but rather establishing her own domain. I'm just praying Avispona won't be living in her shadow since Soifon was a hero of this rebellion and you know how things like that can affect kids left behind. I hope Ggio will make sure that never happens. I trust him.
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From Kain on December 11, 2014
@Darkstar84

No need to ask for forgiveness, what you typed was very articulate and respectful and in no way offended me. I'll say it again, it is nice to speak with people who have different viewpoints on certain things. You totally hit the nail on the head in regards to my viewpoint on Tatsuki. And the thing is I have gone back in forth over the course of part 1 and 2 of POV when it came to liking and disliking her. I really want to like her since despite my rants I KNOW she is a decent but flawed person making the best of a shit situation. As I have said in the past when I really get into writing I tend to go overboard at times and exaggerate my feelings towards someone. If it's not Nova or Blackfox responding to what I write it is usually you who gets my train of thought back on track.

And yes there is a real tragedy in Hiyori's death in that she just couldn't let go. Like many of the characters in this fic she lost everything that mattered to her and Hachi wasn't enough to curb her worse traits. But what really bummed me out about her death is that it felt like there was still unfinished business, ya know? I honestly thought the feud between her and Hana would reach some sort of resolution or that Hiyori would be put in a situation where she would have to choose between vengeance against Harribel and Starrk and completing her mission. I am perhaps biased because I happen to like her character and it just feels like she went out as the scrappy of the story.

I am curious about your thoughts on my holding center/prison points, you think those would suffice?

-Always a pleasure-

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From SeresNorth on December 11, 2014
Okay, this is going to be a combination of a review and my response to a comment that my esteemed fellow reviewer Kain expressed in his review.

Firstly, I'm with Kain on a number of issues regarding this chapter... To begin, I knew this was going to be 'bitter fruit', both for the characters and for the readers as well. Further, I'm surprised I haven't been driven to tears more often over the course of reading this. It doesn't take much to get me chocked up- often to the point of crying. I've been following PoV2 since last November, so I've been present for a lot of the ups and downs.

Seriously, Nova, you're a great storyteller, but you've repeatedly knifed me in the heart with Ggio's continued misfortune. Sure, Byakuya was stripped of his status and pride... But Ggio, he lost all those things and more. He served Barragon for years, only to end up loosing his faith in him. He's gradually stripped of his pride as an Arrancar and simply as a man. He gains empathy, thanks to his friendship with Yumichika- who's grown to be like a brother to him, and encourages him to pursue his newly-found feelings for Soifon. I still feel that it was a missed opportunity to not actually 'show' the crucial moment between Ggio and Soifon- when he first confesses to her and their budding relationship. Especially since, in your own narrative, we know that Ggio refused to use his claim her: that anything real between them *had* her choice. That it had be "willing, private, and something solely between them".

I also feel bad for the situation that Rankigu has ended up in. Nnoitra's gone, but she's carrying their children, and she doesn't want her negative feelings toward him to taint her unborn twins. Again, we're reminded that defeating Aizen and his ilk is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new ordeal that everyone will have to cope with. Tesla lost the mentor that he idolized, Ggio lost his mate and the moother of his child, Yumichika has been potentially disfigured, and Rangiku has effectively lost her best friend. And yet, they have to go back and keep on living in the face of all those losses, with only the hope that the next day will be better.

I'm reminded of a line from ROBOTECH: "There's no winners and losers in war, only survivors."

And now that the post-battle high has worn off, these survivors are suddenly faced with just how much they've lost. Ggio lost the only woman he ever loved, but he at least still has his daughter and his brother-in-arms Yumichika. While Yuroichi had lost *everything*- the man she loved for more than a century, *AND* the protege that she grew to love with the same intensity, like a sister. In the face of this, she finally crumbles under the weight of the last sixteen years she'd been carrying with her.

And please, I'd ask Kain to forgive me for my choice of words, but I feel compelled to add to a point that he has consistently railed upon... Chiefly, his remarks regarding the degrees of seeming apathy in a number of characters...

I've spoken on this matter myself a number of times, but its time I was plain in my words... Tatsuki seems to have become the 'voice' of what you perceive as self-interest and a singular focus on the sphere of one's immediate concerns, sometime to the exclusion of empathy toward the welfare of others- of the people suffering around her, in contrast to her comparative safety and comfort. I want to present this this excerpt(which I have simplified purely for the sake of brevity) from your remarks...

"I can sympathize with her being angry... and perhaps her anger has to do with hormones but [if not]... where was all of this anger when Aizen and by extension his Arrancar, which include her mate, destroyed her hometown and killed countless civilians? ...And yet she is gonna get on Ichigo's ass for his group enacting a plan that feed the soul society from Aizen... Tatsuki has more or less been that friend who knows you are in an abusive relationship and the best she could do is crack jokes about your 'sex' life and glare at your abuser."

I'm not saying that this isn't a failing on her part, but given the harsh reality of the world and the society that she's been forced to live in and adapt to in order to simply survive... Well, I'd argue that she never had the luxury of indulging such feelings of outrage until now. For more 15+ years, she's never truly been free. Her continued existence is totally dependent on the protection of another person. As to her "bitching"... Yeah, I'll give you that one, since there's been multiple times when she gets onto her high horse to lecture others, even though she's way out of her league. But don't forget that Tatsuki is almost as bad as Rukia when it comes to disregarding Ichigo. Like Rukia, she has no compulsion about walking all over him- and under different circumstances, she'd just put him in a judo hold and toss him, rather than treat him like a grown man and take the time to listen to him.

But to your closing remarks. Tatsuki's piecemeal approach to helping those around her is really the best she could offer. Like so many others, she holds her tongue and speaks out only when she doesn't have anything to loose. The world she lives in an ugly place most of the time, where basic 'human' rights have become a luxury. With a ruler who chooses to control it by fear, who made it a point to deliver an unspoken threat against the life of the newborn child of even his most loyal of followers, as a means of ensuring they tow the line. When you live in a world, regardless of your place in it, where you have to contend with the very real fear that a man might kill your newborn baby, or even force you to abort your unborn child on a whim- well, can you really people for being selfish in the face of that kind of horror. And remember that Tatsuki was present when Aizen delivered the same unspoken threat to Soifon's child, so she has good reason to fear ever stepping out of line.

And Hiyori's death, while a tragedy, could be viewed as inevitable, given where she stood in the conflict. She declared Hana as a "traitor", and treated her as such, with even more disdain than the Hollows she was forced to work with. She's the mirror image of Soifon- who was forced to adapt to living with the enemy to survive- while Hiyori survived all those years by holding on to her hatred. Soifon's choice to sacrifice herself was driven by her instincts as a mother and a "mate", and it could be argued that Hiyori's self-destructive hatred towards the Arrancar sealed her fate...

But I want to end this on a positive note, by *thanking you* for reminding me of Ukitake and his role in the story- of his inscrutable moral conscience, of his selflessness and his empathy, of his universal compassion for others. That he provides the story with a heart, by being a pillar for some, a friend to others, and most aptly- the father that Karin needed in her life. That moment, when she said that, I cried... Because he's the Atticus Finch of the story.

As silly as it might first seem, I think this video sums up Ukitake just as well as it sums up Atticus (www. youtube. com/watch?v=61S8G4_05vo).
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From Kain on December 10, 2014
Wow, been a while since a chapter actually made me cry. I knew it was gonna hurt when Yuro found out about Soi but my god it hurt so much more than I expected. Having Yuro cry just killed me. Kisuke AND Soi, the two people she cared for the most are lost too her and now she has survivors guilt. At least she may be able to spend time with Soi fons daughter and Spoil the hell out of her. Gotta love Hachi for comforting her and getting her head back in the game. They still have a way's too go and they can't have her losing her edge at this time. Still crushed that my spirit animal Hiyori died but if she trully had a death wish then maybe this is for the better, at least now she can be reborn with none of the painful memories. Also loved Yuro's moment with Byakuya and I agree that his reputation is going to take quite a while to fix. Yammy spent years publicly humiliating him so everyone knows what he went through. Something that has also been on my mind, wouldn't it be possible for Szayel in his seemingly infinite wisdom to construct, I don't know, like an artificial voice box? I mean if the guy is trying to find a way to make it so shinigami could return a claim shouldn't tech like that be child's play in comparison? Can't wait too see him go all protective big brother and have the 'talk' with Ichigo.

Now on too Rangiku. ANOTHER part that made me cry, especially the Gin moment. That woman has definintly been through some shit, not to the horrifying degree like byakuya but still she had her freedom stripped from her and had to deal with years of abuse and is showing obvious signs of perhaps a combo of PTSD and Stockholm Syndrome. Nnoitora could save her 1000 times over and it still would not make him worthy of her consideration and the fact that his children will never know him is a plus in my book. And I totally hope that it is twin girls just to spite him from beyond the grave lol. As someone who grew up without his birth father, it's not necessarily a bad thing and Rangiku has a strong support system of friends and her old captain to help her. I am still on the fence on Tesra(which is a trip considering Tatsuki frustrates me so much at times) since he knew very well what Nnoitora did to Ran over the years and still thought the guy was the greatest thing since sliced soul bread. I can totally understand Gin needing to get away from everything to get his head back in check. That man has gone through hell and is no good, even as a support system to anyone right now.

�No promises, Ran-chan,� he said as he leaned down and kissed her forehead, �but �member, for every time I�ve left, I�ve a�ways come back.�

�Why do you always have to leave when you know I can�t follow?� she whispered the question into the air of a nearly empty room.

Jesus, way to gut me. That scene was beautifully tragic but also offered hope of him coming back too her. Blackfox, you and Nova are amazing at emotional dialogue.

Poor Yumi, but even if he loses his good looks he will at least still have Ggio, the baby and now his old captain and LT have returned as well. Hell kenpachi will probably just say that it is one hell of a battle scar. Maybe he will be able to get the servants at the Estate to allow him and Ggio back if he vouches for the arrancar. And I wonder with Kenpachi back if the 11th squad will return as well and Yumi returns to that or stays with Nanao.

Hmm ya know I was gonna end this on a hellish Tatsuki rage-rant, but after the emotional roller coaster I will go easy on her and just say this. I can sympathize with her being angry that the escapees plan caught them unaware and perhaps her anger has too do with hormones but if that is not the case.......where was all of this anger when Aizen and by extension his Arrancar, which include her mate, destroyed her hometown and killed countless civilians? The escapees plan as I recall resulted in like what, 50 or less deaths if I am remembering correctly? And yet she is gonna get on Ichigo's ass for his group enacting a plan that feed the soul society from Aizen and his soldiers and resulted in very few death when they could have gone balls to the wall and taken out far more people? And I'll agree that Karin has a more pragmatic Hero complex, but she at least get's relevant shit done, Tatsuki has more or less been that friend who knows you are in an abusive relationship and the best she could do is crack jokes about your 'sex' life and glare at your abuser. She gets pissy when she is left out of the loop without realizing that she is beyond ineffective and if the Escapees had clued her in I honestly think she would have tried to warn tesra out of love who in turn would have spilled the beans to Nnoitora out of loyalty. I will backtrack a bit and admit this, she can be a comforting friend but her contribution has been to try and make excuses for some of the arrancar's behavior and give tips on how to avoid further abuse.

Wow that went on much longer than I intended but yeah, probably the last time I will rant on Tatsuki at least. And who knows maybe I will eat my words if the talk between her and Ichigo is shown.

The feels were all over the place this chap and I loved every moment despite the tears. Only downside is having to wait a week in anticipation for the next part.

-waits patiently for the next chapter-
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From Kain on December 08, 2014
@Darkstar84

About a holding center, I was thinking about restricting their powers and having them sent to the maggots nest, if it is still around. That way they can serve time and avoid getting shanked by(justifiably) pissed off shinigami. Or perhaps Szeyal could create some more Caja Negaci�n's but give them an extended time limit, and there is also the type of prison Aizen was sent too and the data book/story " Death save the strawberry" states that their are more prisons like the one Aizen was sent too just on different levels.

Now nominations for Sainthood? For me the top 2 saints in this fic have got too be Orihime and Ukitake. Those two have a level of forgiveness in them than is unheard of. They have no malice whatsoever towards people by all rights they should despise.I have gone around and round about the Orihime/ulq deal so I wont go to deep into that, but the ability to forgive your captor and rapist and have the ability to show compassion to the rest of the beings who might have had a hand in the deaths of your friends and hometown is reaching Messiah levels. Now Ukitake o lost his best friend plus some old close friends, his freedom and to an extent his dignity too Starrk and Lilinette, his lost to them helped pave the way to the SS's past 15 years and how has he responded? He practically treats Lilinette like a daughter/little sister and Starrk as a dear friend and has gone out of his way several times to reassure him that he bears no grudge. And unlike Orihime who's fighting prowess cant match Ulqs, if Ukitake did not have a squad and nanao to worry about and despite Starrk being a bit stronger than him, he has had countless opportunities to get the drop on both him and Lillinette and exact revenge and get the hell out of dodge. But not once has he ever wished them harm. Hell even during the battle he was reluctant to cause them injury, though it cost him greatly. I have said it once and I think we can agree on this that while it is at times their major weakness and has cost the both of them, both Orihime and Ukitake's hearts are also their greatest attributes.

I'll admit that Yumi is a close contender for sainthood as well since anyone else in his direct situation would have been overjoyed at seeing one of your conquerors put through the same shit as you but instead he forgives and brings Ggio into his and Soi's little group...........oh god why did Soi have to die. Soi was also a saint and I soooooo wish Nova or blackfox would do a few chapters special like the interlude with Renji detailing the 5 years between parts 1 and 2 showing how the hell she and Ggio grew to care for each other. Well now that I am on the subject their are a few 'relationships' in this story that I am so curious as to how they got to where they are. I mean apache and mila rose knew the people they claimed(after getting at a fucking auction mind you) for like a week and yet they are on first name bases and borderline lovey dovey.
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From ANON - ShelyGirl on December 05, 2014
102- Poor Karin. No rest or clean up of the Aizen's stench. I wonder how it's gonna be when her and Grimm are finally alone.
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