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Liralen Li ([personal profile] liralen) wrote2009-09-17 07:54 pm
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Bleach 374

It broke my heart. *sighs*



Even though I won the bet, I think. I did say I thought it was most likely to be Shunsui... and I was very, very glad to see him and see him released. Though I don't think that's his bankai... just his released swords. We'll have to see.

... it just seemed... fair, in the way all the old stories are fair, even as Shunsui's released swords are both capricious and fair along a set of rules that have to be guessed.

But Stark's story just broke my heart. Especially when he says at least give me someone as strong as I am... gods, Shunsui and Stark would be such the pairing. *laughs* I'm in love with Stark for all the same reason I'm glad Shunsui has Ukitake.

I hope. *crosses fingers to not JINX IT, damnit*

But Stark got hit through the heart, too and he's not dead yet, so I have some hope for the white-haired one.

[identity profile] azardarkstar.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
I agree completely. I really hope that Stark lives, especially since he didn't want to fight in the first place. He's my favorite Espada by far, and I find him a very sympathetic and appealing character. My pet theory is that he only joined Aizen so that he wouldn't be alone anymore, and this chapter does seem to support that.

Zari

P.S.
And yes, Stark/Shunsui would be a hell of a pairing. Stark/Shunsui/Ukitake would be even more awesome.

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, yeah, that threesome would be just *awesome*.

I really like your pet theory. *grins* It does seem to support that!

[identity profile] r0ck3tsci3ntist.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Stark is not dead... yet.

I'm sure Ukitake will end up being ok, somehow.

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
Waaaaaahhhh.... guh...

Yeah. I'm pretty sure Ukitake will be, but Stark... *sniffles*

[identity profile] 7veilsphaedra.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
It's amazing how some of those Espada types (Nel being one) are so self-realized, and seem more conscious than many of the gods.

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
YES! I have to agree.
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[personal profile] incandescens 2009-09-18 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
I knew it was Shunsui!

And I'm sure Ukitake is still alive. He couldn't just die offscreen. KT wouldn't do a thing like that.

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
He wouldn't. It's very, very true. Just as Matsumoto, if she dies, will not die off screen... he just doesn't do that, thank goodness.

You were right! Hee.

[identity profile] mei-yanohi.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly I'm not worried about Jyuushirou being dead as much as I am worried about him being out of commission. I'm sure he's not dead. Too heavily damaged to continue fighting? A very likely, and very sad, possibility.

Starrk is a very sympathetic character. I like him a lot. And he and Shunsui make quite a pair (I'd love to see how Jyuushirou would handle the two of them, haha). If any of the Espada could survive I would definitely choose him. Unfortunately, I doubt that's going to happen, since even fan-favorite Ulquiorra has died.

On the other hand, Grimmjow is still out there, and I wouldn't be too surprised if he decided to change colors on us...
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[personal profile] incandescens 2009-09-18 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I have a suspicion, and will be delighted if it proves true, that taking Starrk down will just result on Lilynette rising up in his place and going to town on everyone, without any of the apathy or despair or uncaringness that characterised Starrk (since they did effectively just "kill" that part of Espada 1). It would then be a perfect resolution if Ukitake could pull himself together enough to help deliver the final blow or shot that brings her down.

. . . we shall see, anyhow. :)

I can also daydream about Shunsui and Ukitake surviving the War and running into purified-Starrk in Soul Society at some point in the future, can't I? After all, we were constantly reminded in the early days that the Hollows aren't being killed-for-dead, they're just being purified and kicked onto the next stage of the Wheel . . .

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
YES! I love that daydream. *grins*

Just like maybe Orihime running into a purified Ulquiorra.... *thoughtfuls*
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[personal profile] incandescens 2009-09-18 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
It could happen . . . maybe . . .

(Though equally, it'd be bad for Orihime to devote too much of her time and life to trying to make it happen, I think.)

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yes, I agree that it would be bad for her to try to make it so... she has her own life to live, too.

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
*grins*

I dunno. We'll see about Jyuushiro, and I have to admit that I like the idea of the cleansed Arrancar coming back into Soul Society if they haven't done irredeemable stuff.

[identity profile] mysocalledhell.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
*wibbleswhimperswhines* poor Stark ... poor Shunsui ... poor Ukitake *whimpers*

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
*petpets* They're getting stronger! *laughs* *snuggles you up*

[identity profile] mysocalledhell.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
they are ... but but ... what if something happens ... Shunsui is taking a HUGE risk there ... I mean, what if Stark dodges and counterattacks with the same color? can a color only be used once in a game? *wibbles* I may just have to write something with these guys ... cause the look on Shunsui's face right before he says black is just amazing and oh so serious and he knows exactly what could happen to him if he misses and doesn't take Stark out with this next hit.

[identity profile] vraieesprit.livejournal.com 2009-09-19 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm playing catchup (too busy defending Shun to an army of people who think he's dishonourable now...sigh)

But...

On Ukitake - he's no way dead. Shunsui is far too relaxed about it. Joking with Lisa when his best friend is breathing his last? Not happening. Juu is fine.

On Stark - I'm possibly the only fangirl in the Bleach comm who doesn't mind if Stark dies. It's not that I dislike him, but he's not that...well...interesting a character to watch for me. His techniques have none of them really caught my imagination, although I loved Rose and Love's interplay during that battle. I think it's because he's too like Shunsui. There's just...nothing there for me :| Sorry!! *(hides)*

Although the loneliness flicker was quite interesting simply because I believe Shunsui was quite lonely before he met Juu...

In my view, whether Stark is or isn't dead now, Shunsui began it and Shunsui should be the one to take him down. Only Shunsui. Juu got involved and got in the way, basically. This is Shunsui's battle. Juu's is yet to come.

Although crazy lilinette is an interesting thought...

[identity profile] liralen.livejournal.com 2009-09-19 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Dishonorable?!?!

*falls over giggling*

He's OLD, he's PRACTICAL. Well, plus the fact that Stark struck at the back first...

Yeah, I have to agree that Shunsui's relaxation about Jyuushiro is a very fine indicator. Yeah, Stark's techniques aren't that unique nor are they particularly fascinating. I did like Rose and Love's interplay. Hee. He's an interesting reflection of Shunsui.

I agree totally about how much Stark is like Shunsui, if Shunsui didn't have Ukitake.

Yeah, this part is definitely Shunsui's. I do like the idea of Jyuushiro only having a part if Lilinette comes to the fore...
Edited 2009-09-19 23:43 (UTC)

[identity profile] vraieesprit.livejournal.com 2009-09-19 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
It strikes me that Lily is the one driving the battle anyhow. Stark doesn't really want to fight. He wants to go home and sleep because he doesn't see the point in doing it. So I guess there's some possibility of it? A small one.

Also...Rose and Love are far from out of the game too. They're a bit dusty and ragged but they've not lost the release forms of their weapons and we've not got them to bankai yet, either.

...I have a feeling something bigger is definitely in the offing O.o

[identity profile] gokuma.livejournal.com 2009-09-20 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
But Stark's story just broke my heart. Especially when he says at least give me someone as strong as I am... gods, Shunsui and Stark would be such the pairing. *laughs*

They's be amazing, wouldn't they? Not necessarily as lovers, but as friends and warriors..! *_____*

Damn, Stark should survive this battle! And join Gotei and make Shunsui a little bit jealous :D