"Are you sure you can deal with this on your own?" Sphinx asked as Byakko hefted a bag over his shoulder.

"Nope, I don't know what's going to happen or the powers that guy holds. The Reiatsu I'm sensing in immense. I don't know if it overpowers the four others by sheer might or because it's closer, but I'd prefer if we got them on our side." He looked back at Sphinx with a smile. "I should be able to slip past anything with my speed and lack of magic."

"Fine... Just come back... Please."

"That should've been obvious right." Sphinx looked at him with surprise. The only time she encountered someone like him was when the Equestrians ruled over the lands she stood in. "I don't abandon my friends. Not to mention that you said you'll help me. So I'll hold you to that."

"Right." He stared walking in the direction of the Reiatsu he felt. "I'll start preparing for us to leave! You better come back. I don't want to have my time wasted!"

"Alright!" Sphinx was taken by surprise by his annoyed tone. She had to remind herself that he was still just a teenager.

"Are you sure he's going to be fine?" The mayor of the town asked.

"Most villains have morals against hurting children. Even if we know he's powerful, anyone else will see him as a normal child." Sphinx said before turning away from Byakko just before he used Sonido to seemingly teleport. "Even if he sounds like a mature adult, he is only sixteen."

"Makes sense." Sphinx started to walk away, but then the words sphinx said finally registered. "Wait... HE'S SIXTEEN!?!"

(First Person - Byakko)

This got a lot more challenging. I thought.

I was attempting to do the 'flying' technique that I had attempted not to long ago. Of course, I saw more success than I did previously. Unfortunately, I was barred by a large, steep mountainous cliff. Just getting around the mountains before this took a ton of time.

I found a place to sit to regain the Reiryoku I had used. I wasn't tired like last time, but I knew I was getting exhausted. All things considered, I wasn't too far away.

Off in the distance, I could see a dull shine of the town I left. If it wasn't for the overwhelming feeling of Sphinx's Reiatsu and that it was the only town in the wastes, I could mistake the town for another.

The thing is, even with my speed, I won't make it there for at least another few days. I have enough food and water for the journey there and back. I regret doing this, but I'm already half a day's travel away. No going back now.

Taking a deep breath, I channeled my Reiryoku through my legs and jumped higher up the mountain. I probably look like a Final Fantasy character hopping around.

'If Dad could see me now.'

I didn't go too far up with each jump, just enough to reach the next overhang. Yeah, it was boring, but it was definitely better than going down.

'Note to self; find someone with wings to help me get back.'

I never realized how steep these mountains were when I was looking at them. The cave I found Sphinx in had a steep ledge, but this was practically vertical. It even curved outwards with a few of them which leads to a few interesting hops to clear it.

Is it weird to say the annoyance of all this rerouting completely over took my phobia of heights. Maybe I'm just weird. Still, each jump lead me closer to my goal... The top of the fucking cliff.

It didn't stop me as I eventually found myself on a less steep part. I looked back again and found that the town was almost behind the mountain and out of sight. I took a deep breath and calmed myself... I always hated to see this stuff happen. No longer seeing a town I was already so accustomed to made me feel a bit sad. It felt similar to when I would move homes or when my dad would get his time with my brother and I... I think I have issues now that I think about it.

That doesn't change the fact that the air is getting warmer. I'm no scientist, but I can at least recognize that it should get colder due to the lack of friction between the atoms in the atmosphere. I also should have and oxygen tank, but I'm technically dead so...

I jumped higher while also focusing on preparing my Hierro for what might be on top of the mountain. Doing strength and speed training only allowed me to learn how to use my Reiryoku in short bursts, but sustained use is completely different. That's far more straining than Sonido or the higher jumps I do.

'Why is jumping un-ironically better than flying for me?' I thought as I started to notice that I was getting closer to the summit. 'Almost there just one more- HOLY FUCK! WHAT IS THAT?!'

A massive pressure from someone's Reiatsu forced me to my knees. It's so dense that I can barely stay conscious. Either this person has incredible control over their Reiryoku or they were given something to keep their Reiatsu under control. It doesn't matter what the cause is for this sudden pressure is, it scared the hell out of me.

I immediately unsheathe my Zanpakutō and make the final leap. Immediately after clearing the summit, a massive hand nearly hit me, but swift Sonido mixed with a platform of Reiryoku was enough to save me.

"How strange?" A voice said as I lifted my sword. The pressure was so overwhelming that it was practically impossible to figure out the direction of the voice. Worst part, despite the size of the limb, I couldn't find it creature. "Most creatures would freeze in fear. You're interesting."

"Where are you?!" I yelled looking around.

"Behind you... I haven't moved." I looked behind me to find a massive dragon roughly the size of a seven story building. "How did you not notice me?"

"Well... I... Don't worry about it."

"Hmm, you are quite the odd looking creature. What are you?" I'm not surprised that she doesn't know what I am.

"I'm an Arrancar. A spirit." She circled me like I was pray. Using her massive side to surround me at all sides. "I'm just passing through to the Badlands. I'll leave you to your business."

"I see. A spirit appearing before me is rare. Most run immediately after getting close." She moved her head closer to me.

"Makes sense, you have an absolutely massive Reiatsu. I only felt it when I was about to jump up here." Seeing that the dragon was willing to talk, I sheathed my Zanpakutō.

"Reiatsu? Not only that, you seem to have magic too." I looked at my Zanpakutō and realized that she was talking about my Zanpakutō.

"Oh, no. I was able to convert the Reishi that makes up my Zanpakutō's scaberd into Reiryoku and back." She moved her head back.

"A bold move to put away your weapon."

"Well, I can assume you can't leave this place."

"Why's that?" She seemed amused by my statement.

"One; you are out in the open. You could've hid in a cave with a horde of whatever you like, but you didn't. Not only did you pick a place with more blindspots than stars, you're also at every disadvantage if you attempt to defend." She laughed softly before resting her head on her arms. "Also, again, I couldn't sense you until I was about to get to the summit. Combine that you didn't know I don't have magic and it becomes self evident."

"Quite astute, but is your sense truly that great?"

"I can sense Celestia and Luna in Canterlot from here." Her expression changed to one of interest.

"I'll admit, that's better than even magic scholars. Maybe you can find the bastard that sealed me here."

"Who's that?"

"Grogar. The bastard even used my own children as sacrifices to create this barrier." That caught my attention.

"I see..." I visualized the Spirit Ribbons and saw the Chains of Fate leading into the place I was going. A second one was going in a different direction; notably, the direction of Harmonia. "I think I can solve this issue. However..." I looked back at her. "Saving your children isn't possible."

"I expected as much but how will you will be able to help me?" I looked in the direction of where I was going. The chain stretched off into the distance.

"Depending on how much time they've been dead, I may have to purify them."

"How will you do that?"

"Unfortunately, my blade is the only way to do that." I held my Zanpakutō and looked at it. "My blade can purify corrupted spirits it cuts. The bottom of my sword can send pure spirits to the other side."

"You're willing to do that for them?" I nodded.

"Besides, after hearing your story, Grogar is now on the must kill list."

"Must kill list. You truly aren't from around Equestria, are you?"

"Not at all. I'll continue on my journey since I should run into them on my way to my destination. I'll come back after I'm done with everything there and point you in the direction I'll be after the barrier falls."

"Please, that would be most helpful." I turned away and charged my legs with Reishi.

"I'll be back as soon as possible!" I then used Sonido to launch My in the direction of the chain. I just have to pray that it doesn't become a Hollow before I get there.

' Whatever Grogar did seemed to create a mix between Jibakurei and Tsukirei. I don't know how long they've been dead, but if they're tampered with, they could become Hollows.' I made a platform underneath my feet and pushed off. Even if it's not a good 'flying' technique right now, I can use it to speed through the air while descending so I just don't fall to the ground.

"Damn... I don't think I told her my name. That's going to be an awkward conversation when I get back."