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[benjos]

Lizzy had smacked one of his orbs to the floor. Out of character for sure. It seemed Asmodeus had gotten under her skin. But that was no surprise. Asmodeus was the sort to do that. Benjos however ignored the comments Asmodeus made it was the only way not to get bugged by him.

Benjos took Gatobah's hand firmly and smiled. The matters they needed to discuss would have to wait with Asmodeus about.
"Health? Gatobah I've never had a day of ill health in my life. Unless you count all the times I get bored here. Well its about time we leave. We have a few things we must prepare for the Royal blood. It is imperative that we discuss it and the words are for the Blood only. Asmodeus I am sure you can appreciate that. To hinder us is to hinder the Blood."

He turned to exit with Gatobah. He was going to try and pass that one over Asmodeus, however he knew it wouldn't be that simple. It never was. As for Lizzy she was getting a little out of control but wouldn't hinder them or so he hoped.

"Lizzy, we can talk later if you wish? I'm always here to listen. But for now get some rest it may help."

Benjos hoped she would say yes. Espada should stick together as best they could. Authority should never fight within its self.

[Gahrok]

Asmodeus watched the three gather at the doorway. So they intended to leave. He frowned and grimaced, let them. What did they know of power? Were they number one? He thought not. Asmodeus spat in their direction. “To hinder us is to hinder the blood… he said under his breath in a snarky whiny voice. “Don’t hurt me numero uno, I’m just a whore…” he whispered again mockingly imitating Lizzy. Did those embiciles really think they were important enough to be hindered by someone more powerful then them? What matters of importance could they discuss with someone of royal blood, fools.

“Via con dios…. my frightened little kittens. If you wish to leave, then so be it. I have no grievances with any of you but the rogue, his days are numbered if he continues to undermine the power and authority of Las Noches by leaving without notice.”

Alloting them some time to face him and the gravity and malice that hung heavy in his words he gave a pertinent stare. They truly had no respect, and it seems little to no fear. Grimacing his thoughts turned into hate, how could he hold such a venerated position and not have his opinions validated. “It seems to you loyalty means nothing, it seems to you the code of Las Noches means nothing. Benjos, he may be an old friend of yours… and Lizzy he may be your lover, but in the eyes of us as Espada, he is an enemy. So easily do you forgive… just watch your back for the incoming dagger. That is all I have to say to you.”

With that he raised his finger and the air around it began to hum with energy, clearly preparing for a blast of cero. “Now leave…” he growled “Before I decide that words do not hold enough gravity and solidity to tell you quite how foolish you are.”

[Sleeps]

“It seems to you loyalty means nothing, it seems to you the code of Las Noches means nothing. Benjos, he may be an old friend of yours… and Lizzy he may be your lover, but in the eyes of us as Espada, he is an enemy. So easily do you forgive… just watch your back for the incoming dagger. That is all I have to say to you.”

The words seem to have no affect on Lizzy Her mind gone as it wondered the bloody streets of darkness. The tiny bit of hope she had left lit the way like a single candle in the dead of night. The air around them grew cold Asmodeus had sucked out the warmest and friendliness that had once kept the room at peace. Asmodeus was right through the weakness of her and him could be seen by anyone with the ability to count. She was weak. Lizzy was nothing more that the struggling fly trapped in the stick silk web called the battle for supremacy.

“Now leave…” Asmodeus growled “Before I decide that words do not hold enough gravity and solidity to tell you quite how foolish you are.”

A deep breath could be heard for Lizzy’s area, her head turned slow to the side but not enough to show her eyes. Her lightly brown colored bangs blocked them out. The expression on her face was that of a heartless being that had roamed the earth for years without seeing the sight kindness in anyone or thing.
“It’s best you leave your making a fuss here, you and I both or nothing but pawns. We are here to be use and lost for the well of the Royals. Are soul reason is to protect and serve anyone higher than us should not have to even think of lifting a finger.”
Lizzy spoke firmly and strong her words were at a clam like level throughout her speech. She then continued to walk out the door, if no one had anything to say to her she would disappear into the darkness of the hall way which was either less than or equal the darkness in her once thumping pink heart.
“Asmodeus Don’t waste your time with a pawn, if he causes any more trouble let me kill. It’s no big deal he’s not one of us any more.”

[D - Tetsushiga Mai]

Gatobah was perfectly aware of his situation. He could have the remaining eight Espada (aside of Benjos) down on him in a second. But he had a feeling that this wouldn't be the case. If they acted without permission from Desperado they would risk his justice, which had a tendency to be swift and heavy. So that was all he had to wait for really... However, there were ways around such outcomes....
And on this note, he decided that he and Benjos really must discuss certain related matters in private. Whatever happened, the next few days were going to get pretty interesting... Whilst he had not intended to insult the hierarchy of Las Noches, certain things needed to be attended to, certain things that were of a need to know basis, and they quite frankly didn't need to know. Weeeeeell, Gatobah thought to himself... maybe technically in a perfect world we would have gone straight to Desperado... but a) he and Benjos were far to excited for that and b) there was every chance that Desperado would decry them and what they were working on and cast it into a dark oblivion never to be seen again... and this quite frankly wouldn't do.
Lizzy's dark aura was now actually palpable as a smothering gloom. He and Benjos had to leave it was simple.
He felt Asmodeus' cero forming. Now this really was impertinence on Modo's behalf.
His image flickered and reappeared directly in front of Modo's outstretched finger, aimed directly at his chest. He leaned forward pressing against the energies of the embryonic cero, looking Asmodeus straight in the eyes, unwavering.
Without any emotion, complete neutrality, not loathing, not mock kindness, he spoke.
"I would consider your actions more carefully Asmodeus," this was one of the few times he ever used number one's full name out allowed, "Within days you could be on your knees begging to make deals with me, deals that would be quite out of your favour. What comes to pass shall come to pass, and we, Benjos and my good self shall be at the forefront. Numbers will mean nothing." Before Asmodeus had a chance to fire a scathing comment back at him, his image flickered and disappeared, as he left the room. Benjos would follow in his own good time he knew.
As he walked down the dark side corridor that led from the meeting hall's side portals he contemplated his departing words.
Mmmmmm... probably a mistake... but nonetheless.... he knew the words would seem as nothing to Asmodeus at first, but like woodworm in the beams it would slowly bore into his mind, his curiosity and his desire, no, his need to be at the center of events, flinging scything comments this way and that, safe in the know that his knowledge and information of such events was superior.
Perhaps... they had just won their first battle... and a battle of words with Asmodeus no less....
Well... maybe...
The moral victory would suffice.
Gatobah chuckled to himself as he continued to stride down the corridor.

[benjos]

Benjos gave a brief smile in the direction of Asmodeus. The arrancar would more then likely be enraged by what Gatobah had done. So being the sort to avoid uneccesary combat Benjos turned on his heal and followed Gatobah.

"Do you think you said abit too much?" He whispered in Gatobah's ear after catching up with him. "Anyway I look forward to hearing about what you found. We need to find somewhere quiet. Any suggestions or will my quarters suffice? I would warn you that Asmodeus won't be the only one not to relish your return. My opinion keep humble and out of sight."

It was good to have his old friend back especially with his return suggesting he had found new and interesting information on their subject of interest. Directing his orbs away from their initial position Benjos hoped to catch any spies before they heard too much or tried to stop them. I wonder what you found Gatobah were the words ringing over and over inside the vaults of his mind. This could change everything and change was neither bad nor good. Unless you ended up on the top of it all.

[Gahrok]

Asmodeus opened his mouth slowly to quizzically respond to Lizzy’s sudden change of heart when Gatobah’s barrage of words hit him full frontal. What was this fool speaking of? Did he not understand what he had done? He wished for Asmodeus to feel guilty? The numero uno arrancar laughed piteously, venom practically flying from his jowls. Numbers? Gatobah apparently already had numbers, so that threat changed nothing. Indeed, still it was Gatobah who had walked away in cowardice. “Goodbye, may the next time we meet be…. fruitful.”

Benjos having left, and Lizzy at the doorway, he was alone. Nodding his head in silence the fuming espada flash stepped to the great double door of the meeting hall. He growled as he expelled a large volume of the thick brown gass, quickly it ate away at the wood, deteriorating it. With a vicious kick it gave way and Asmodeus stormed out, his barbed tongue for now safely enclosed between his serpentine cheeks.


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