Here we are guys. A little on the shorter, in all honestly I lost the spark to write towards the end of this chapter. I hope you guys still enjoy it.

Alvasa out!

The two stallions that appeared simply stood there in front of the graves.

"Well?" one of the stallions asked the other the stallion. "Are these indeed the graves of the regular patrols of this area?"

He had slate gray eyes and long black hair, which he keeps up in intricate white headpieces with a black tail. He wore shinigami robes and had a very light bluish-white scarf around his neck, fingerless white tekko which only cover the back of his hands, and katana at his side. He wore a somewhat blunt expression on his face the whole time.

The other stallion who'd been scanning the graves and the immediate area with his googles looked to the other stallion. He was slightly taller than the black heard stallion, around his forehead was a white bandanna. He has brown eyes and long crimson hair, which was kept up in a high ponytail along with a crimson tail. He too was wearing shinigami robes and at his side was also a katana with a red handle wrapping and a red sheath.

The redhead pushed his goggles up, "It's them alright," He said glumly. "There are faint traces of a hollow all over the pieces of bodies. It gets stronger as you get closer to that busted wagon."

He pointed to the destroyed wagon.

"Hmm..." The smaller stallion walked over and examined the are. "It would seem we have a pony with a high enough spiritual prowess to attract Hollows," He moved back and followed a serious blood trail. "This is where the hollow was put to death."

"Let's see," the taller pony came over and scanned the area with his goggles. "No doubt about it and there are traces of another reiatsu here. It's odd an odd one in that it reads human but at the same time its reads as shinigami. It's strong too," He bent done to get a closer look. "Hm... No doubt about it," He stood up again pushing his goggles up as he turned to the black-haired stallion. "Whatever it was that killed the hollow also buried our comrades. There also traces of its much stronger here, pretty much on top of where the strongest traces of that pony was."

"I'll send a message back to the Soul Society for them to send a retrieval team so that our own may give a proper funeral and have their families notified," The shorter stallion said as he pulled out some form of a communication device. "You scan the surrounding area for more traces of that odd reiatsu. If you can't find anything then scan for that pony's reiatsu. Find some form of a trail we can follow so we can get some answers."

"Sir," The taller stallion saluted and started his work.

"This area of the living world is known for attracting strong hollows due to the living being vile and downright disgusting in there acts upon their own kind but lately the activity has greatly diminished to the point of only a few smaller hollows showing up," The black-haired stallion commented as he sent a message for retrieval. "Renji, have you found anything?"

"Sir," Renji appeared in front of his superior. "I found a trail of that odd reiatsu and that pony leading off in that direction that's only a few hours old," He pointed to the east.

"Hmm..." the black-haired stallion thought as he held his chin. "If I'm not mistaken that's the direction of this area's capital. It's the main trade hub of this area as well as the sight of were many hollows gather to feed and the wandering soul the die and stay in the city."

"What do we Captain Byakuya?" Renji asked.

"We go and investigate, but be ready for an attack from hollows getting there and or upon arrival," Byakuya explained."

"Yea," Renji gave a nod and the two took off and ran on air.

After a short time, Asta returned back with Ymir, thoroughly shocking Trixie into almost having a heart attack. Soon after the whole group sat down for dinner, during which Trixie handed over the Alicorn Amulet. Twilight proceed explained the relic and Asta put it in his Grimoire for safekeeping for the time being until he could give it to the princesses next time he saw them.

Asta and company had finished lunch and Trixie was eager to learn about the city the whole time they ate. So naturally, Asta told her what she asked about, though she was nearly as bad as Twilight when it came to questions. Even after they'd finished eating Trixie was still asking Asta questions, much to his annoyment and to Twilight's amazement. So instead of answering them at home, Asta decided to show the performer around on a tour of the city.

They were currently touring the combat slash training facility. On one side, you had the basic sword training techniques for the Demons Slayers and Shinigami candidates. While on the other side you have the standard martial arts training for the Bending Corps. The was an area designated for learning for those that wanted to set out learning the basics and if they showed promised they'd be allowed to chose which field to go further into if the wished to pursue this. The candidates were of coarse encouraged to pursue whichever coarse or field they wanted.

"This is amazing!" Trixie squeed as she looked out over the training areas. "Trixie has never seen such sharp but yet fluid movements. Such grace with a sword should not be possible!"

She continued to dart around until she came to a veranda overlooking the advanced sword class. The in a circle stood many caribou and ponies surrounding none other than Asta's number one student, Spike, with a blindfold over his eyes and a signal sword wooden sword in each hand.

Prince Blueblood stood on the sidelines. He was wearing his own Black Bulls robe, the symbol having a blue outline instead of gold, ruffled by a slight gust of wind that kicked up a small cloud of dust from the ground. His arms crossed as he gave a stern gaze looking at those who surround his cousin.

"What is that kid thinking?" Trixie said in utter terror as she tried to rush to the stairs but Asta grabbed hold of her collar and held her up to see what was about to unfold. "Just watch and see what happens," Asta smirked as he set her down.

"Twilight is seriously going to let you assistant get beat to a pulp?" Trixie looked to her rival.

"Spike is a big boy, he can take care of himself," Twilight said outright to Trixie's shock. Twilight looked on eager to watch her brother in this lesson.

"This is how we learn, trial by fire," Asta crossed his arms as he looked out. "BEGIN!" He shouted.

In a second all of the circle readied to converge on Spike but the drake stood his ground not even flinching. Then one of the circle rushed in, Spike only moved to the side tripping the first. Then one came from behind, Spike jumped back cutting his distance down and surprising the fighter until Spike's elbow found his opponent's stomach. Three came from the left, Spike turned quickly to face them and used both his swords to horizontally catch their blades. He quickly turns his weapons vertically ripping the weapons from his opponents' hands and throwing them up to have landing dead center in their owners' foreheads as they looked up.

This dance of attacks came while Spike merely dodged and counter went on for some time. Asta looked over the play with great amusement while Twilight was jotting down every second of the display. Trixie looked on with her mouth wide open catching flies.

Meanwhile, two new onlookers looked down at the session in amazement.

"This town is new," Byakuya said flatly as he looked around. "As well as that gorge not far from these crystal walls. Tell me Renji, what do you make of that boy down there?"

"Kid has some serious skills," Renji smirked thinking back to his times in his old squad. "Had to put some serious hours in with some hardcore training to get to his level. I also see a few deep scars on his face and arms. That kid as seen battle, and one that he had to win for his own reasons."

"Then my assessment may very well be true based of what you've just said, and the rumors I've heard in the recent weeks about this location," Byakuya commented. "I heard that the Capital had been overthrown by a force of Equestrian soldiers, that was recognized as Shadowbolts under the Night Princess. Though they were led by an unknown warrior with great skill and power that rode atop a dragon. He was said to have slain the royal capital and after the slaves had been freed he set the city ablaze with a black flame from his left hand."

"Come on captain," Renji said in disbelief. "You can't be serious? One living pony other than the princesses with the power to burn down an entire city."

"The rumors also went on to say he was made the king claimed this land as his own even renaming it," Byakuya continued as he closed his eyes. "He was said to have faced an entire army on his own and lasted until his subordinates showed up to help turn the tables."

"For a living pony that is impressive," Renji looked as Spike jumped above his attackers and laid into them. That's when Renji's goggles started to beep. "Let's see..." he flipped them over his eyes. "Captain!" Renji said abruptly.

"What is it?" Byakuya slightly cracked his eyes open.

"The two we were tracking are right down there!" Renji pointed at Asta and Trixie.

Suddenly, without even slightly moving his head Asta looked up to look at the two Shinigami with his eyes then swiftly returned them to Spike who'd finished his sparring and removed his blindfold.

"Did he just look at us?" Renji reeled back slightly in disbelief as he pushed the goggles up and looked at Byakuya.

"It was only for a slight second but that pony did indeed acknowledge our presence," Byakuya confirmed a little unnerved by the aforementioned action by Asta.

Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash was jogging through the training area's halls with Gilda on her tail. She'd noticed Asta's group watching Spike's match with the upcoming Shinigami recruits.

At that same time, a pegasus and gryphoness were running through the training building to meet with Asta's group.

"Come on slow poke we don't want to lose him," Rainbow called to Gilda over her shoulder.

"Hang on Dash!" Gilda called out as she ran after her friend up the stairs. She was already worn down from running all over the place looking for their target. 'I know Dash has always been athletic and fast but even after all the running around we did she should be just as worn out as I am.' Gilda thought. "Have to say that this place is pretty an impressive facility for only having just been built. If that training is the same stuff Dash went through then I can see why she's gotten even faster than she used to be." The gryphoness then noticed a familiar dragon teen down in a training area surrounded by opponents but he was taking them all on. "That kid is Twilight assistant and Celestia adopted son, how in Tartarus did he learn to fight like that?"

"Yeah Spike's turned into a real badass thanks to all of Asta's personal training," Dash said next To Gilda. "As it stands he's as strong as Aj, and as fast as me. Though he can make himself stronger like Asta can,"

"How?" Gilda said in shock.

"Can't tell ya," Rainbow shook her head. "I made a promise to Asta. And not even I know how he does it. Asta only taught it to Spike and even then he didn't teach him but just a little bit. Look's like if we hurry we can meet them down there with Spike," She smirked as she jumped out the window and glided down to the training area and Gilda huffed then followed.

Asta and the others met with Spike and Blueblood as they were walking off the field. "Your Qi training is progressing nicely faithful apprentice."

"Thanks, Asta," Spike rubbed his neck down with a fresh towel Blueblood handed him. "When are you going to start training Blue to use Qi?"

The stallion in question tensed up slightly.

"Not going to unless he wants it," Asta chuckled while Blue let outs sigh of relief.

"Yo Asta!" Rainbow called out across the field.

"It's Rainbow," Fluttershy said excitedly until she noticed the gryphoness following her friend, and then she hid behind Asta.

"Oh for Celestia's sake," Aj grumbled. "What's Gilda doin here?"

"The gryphon?" Asta raised an eyebrow while the girls nodded except for Trixie who was just as confused as Dash flew up to them.

"She caused quite a scene and trouble for Dash last time we saw her when she came to Ponyville," Twilight scowled. "But if Rainbow is with her I think we should at least hear her out."

"Then hear out we will," Asta turned to his knight as she approached.

Rainbow and Gilda started to explain things to everyone and Asta and Aj kept their yes on Gilda. They could both tell she wasn't telling them everything at face value. Spike was speaking with Blue but he noticed during his training that two unknown Qi's had appeared in the sky above them and was keep on eye on them. Above the group Renji and Byakuya watched.

"What should we do captain?" Renji asked his superior.

"Normally I'd say we should wait until they all return home and then we question the ones we're after separately but I don't think that'll be possible," Byakuya crossed his arms again. "By from the looks of their clothing they all have quite a bit of interaction with one another. Trace amounts of two of the women's reiatsu are all over that man we tracked here and then the same can be said for the opposite. Our best course of action would be to do down there now and try and figure this situation out."

"Maybe we should bring him back to the Soul Society," Renji suggests. "He did defeat that hollow and bury our comrades."

"We'll go down but stay on guard Renji," Byakuya said sternly.

"Yea," Renji nodded and the two descended.

Spike and Asta turned to the field as did the other except for Gilda. She looked at them as the stared at nothing from what she could see.

"So they decided to come," Spike scowled.

"Finally," Asta crossed his arms.

"It would appear most of you can see us," Byakuya noticed shocking Renji. "That is disturbing."

"Who are those guys?" Rainbow tilted her head. "Their clothes kinda look like Asta's."

"That's because there Shinigami, or at least the original Shinigami of this world," Asta stated as he looked forward sternly.

"How is you know what we are?" Byakuya questioned.

"I know many things about the Soul Society, the Shinigami, the Gotei 13, the Seireitei, and the nobles," Asta scowled as Byakuya's eyes widened in shock.

"You are coming with us pony," Byakuya said in a serious tone. He started to walk over. "I don't how a pony in the world of the Living knows all of this but I intend to find out, and to find out just how much you claim to know."

Byakuya got part of the way and started top reach for Asta when Spike came up and slammed his bone sword down causing the Shinigami captain to jump back. He'd never expected any of the living ones to attack, let alone an attack so swift and powerful from the salamander youth, especially with such a large blade. That's when the shinigami notice what the sword was made of. Byakuya glared at the bone blade as he knows it could touch and kill them.

"Captain?" Renji looked at his superior in concern.

"He noticed what my sword is made of," Spike remarked as he hefted the sword off the ground resting the back of he blade on his shoulder.

Renji got a closer look at the weapon and reeled back in shock"A dragon's Jaw bone!"

"Exactly," Spike confirmed. "I was given this weapon by my mother and aunt. The said it was made from the lower jaw of a dragon that had lost himself to his own greed and rage." He held the blade up in front of him showing a more reptilian appearing reflection in it, "Dragons are naturally born with a high tolerance for most things, but when they lose their minds and go completely past the point of no return, that tolerance morphs us into hulking flying lizard with an immunity to just about everything."

"A sword carved from a Berserker Class Dragon jaw," Byakuya's eyes narrowed. "I'd heard that only one had ever been successfully forged. And now a dragon is wielding it of all creatures no less."

"Point is, you're not getting to my master without facing off with me first," Spike pointed his sword at the Shinigami as he grit his teeth.

Byakuya started to reach for his sword but Renji beat him to it, "My captain said he's coming with us, and if that means we have to go through you down then we will kid," He snarked as he jumped up and brought the edge of his katana down with both hands. Spike effortlessly count as he blocked with his bone flat and threw Renji back to stand next to his superior.

"Don't get careless," Byakuya reprimanded.

"Right," Renji smirked as his attention turned back to Spike, "You're pretty strong for a fleshy kid. I already knew you were good from watching your match, but to think you can wield that huge sword with one hand so easily and then throw me back is almost unreal. I'll have to step up my game." He looked at Byakuya who simply gave a silent nod. "Let's go now Howl Zabimaru!" Renji cried as he ran his hand down the to the tip of his sword causing red reishi to appear as the blade transforms into an even longer 6-part segmented blade; each segment is wider than the one preceding it from the hilt, with 2 pick-like protrusions on the front and back of each segment, with the ones on the front much longer than the ones on the back.

Spike was a little off-put by this but soon regained his composer placing his own weapon in front of him with the tip slanted up. He'd learned from Asta to never judge a weapon based on look alone, especially if the had a special power, and that sword definitely had special powers.

"Come on then!" Spike growled.

"Have it your way then, Now howl!" Renji raised his weapon slightly and then swiftly brought it down causing it to extend to Spike's shock. Thinking as quickly as he could Spike jumped and slashed send Zabimaru upward and Renji reeled it back in catching the shinigami off guard. "Nicely done kid. You jumped up and knock him off course and up to keep from hitting those behind you. But how will you do with the next attack?"

Renji ready to attack but was stopped a single clap that came from Asta. "Nice counter Spike but before you two continue I demand you take this outside the range of my city. I don't want people unnecessarily injured from your argument."

"Arguments," Renji raised an angry eyebrow as he growled as he looked at Asta.

Asta paid him no mind and looked to Byakuya who gave a single soft nod of agreement. "Good."

"Let's go Renji," Byakuya said as he vanished.

"Fine," Renji begrudgingly agreed and vanished as well.

The two Shinigami reappeared over the city and waited.

Spike used his Draconian Wing Spell to meet up with them while Asta and those who had wings join them with Twilight and Trixie with a cloud walking spell applied to them watched on clouds. Asta took up a spot on his own while everyone else also took over a cloud.

Byakuya was surprised by this he'd thought Asta was an earth pony and not a pegasus.

"Now that we're out of the way you may continue," Asta told them.

"Right," the two combatants smirked and went at it.

The two were going at it giving their all and the fight was very enjoyable. Spike was having a hard time trying to keep up with Renji as his moves were hard to ready, even with Qi, as they would change mid-range and alert Zarbimaru's attack. Nonetheless, Spike pressed on and delivered his own on the onslaught of attacks with his bone blade. He'd get in close to were Renji had to block and couldn't recall Zabimaru in time. The fight went on for at least an hour with the pair both huffing heavily.

'This kid is... is something else...' Renji thought. 'And he's supposed to be a prince... ' Renji laughed and pointed his weapon at his opponent. "Kid... what's your name? I want to hear it said by you so I know exactly who to look for when I kill you and you come to our side?"

"Spike Dragus Everfree," Spike announced as he readied himself and placed both hands on his sword. "And I won't be dying today!" He rushed in and threw his sword catching Renji.

Spike took in a depth breath controlled his blood flow and got right in front of the Shinigami who was defenseless as he'd used Zabimaru to knock the Spike's weapon off coarse. Spike armored his right hand with his Draconic Gauntlet and thrust it into Renji's stomach

"Doragonsurasuto (Dragon Thrust)!" Spike roared sending the Shinigami back.

Renji stood still and then coughed up blood, "Nice hit kid but-" He started to say then staggered and went down on one knee. "What the hell? Damn it all! I can't... it hurts," Renji winced. as he looked at Spike who was huffing. Renji smirked. "Damn."

"I see I must take over," Byakuya remarked as he stepped forward and drew his sword then started to walk over to the exhausted drake.

"I don't think so," Asta glared as he threw his hand down to his side back and squeezed badge. Asta appears in front of Spike while his body fills off the cloud face first.

"Wind magic: Party Barge!" Pinkie Pie from out of nowhere yelled as she appeared on a pontoon boat made of wind catching Asta's body and picking up Spike.

"Thanks, Pinkie," Asta said as looked ahead of him, Byakuya eyes wavering with shock

"No problem Astie!" Pinkie giggled as she came up next to the girls.

"Now," Asta glared at the stunned Byakuya. He drew his zanpakuto, "I'll take over!"