Solitario [Resurreccion]

Name: Solitario

Element: Shadow/Dark

Release Phrase: "Howl, Solitario."

Sealed Description: A pair of twin-style short swords strapped to his belt at the lower back in a cross formation. Wakizashi, albeit an inch or so longer, to be precise. Each has a sleek, modern-looking, metal black hilt. The blades are straight-edged and of a finely polished quality, silver, and insanely durable and sharp to reflect his sheer power (Overall, not specifically strength-wise). He oft refers to these blades as his "Fangs."

Description:
Skaeith's soft features change drastically to a more feral appearance. His canines elongate and become sharper, hands and feet turn to claws that are harder than the average Hierro, sharper than the average blade. Ears grow longer and to a point with a minor touch of soft, silver fur, and his unique eye color turns from azure to a yellow-gold with vertical slits for pupils. Still sporting his trademark punk-esque clothing, the most visible change of all is the tail which is roughly two and a half feet long, with sleek and ungodly soft fur. (Which, much to his dismay, involuntarily wags when he is pleased.) The only change to his Hollow Mask is that it becomes mirrored on his other cheek, and elongated, rising up and backward a little past his ear to a point, looking something akin to a set of small horns.

But the change isn't just for show. Pairing the wolf-like agility and movements with the fact that Skaeith is naturally a dexterous-style fighter makes him an annoying target to even some of the most skilled Quincy. But speed isn't all there is to this form; it's not without it's bite. (But that's an honor only reserved for the female opponents. Biting fetish.)
Adapting to his released state, honed with the countless years of hunting fellow Hollow, Skaeith takes unparalleled proficiency to hit-and-run tactics. Even more true to the form, his already heightened sense of smell and hearing return to their peak, easily on par with a canine's.

Finally, Skaeith's skill with Shadow Stepping reaches it's true potential. Both Reiatsu and stamina takes less of a hit, the three second drain immunity jumping to five. He is also able to make five Specific Steps rather than three before becoming tired, and may Shadow Step nine times rather than seven.

Abilities:
Skaeith possesses an affinity for the element of Shadows, and has developed a small arsenal of techniques utilizing it. Furthermore, he may manipulate freely his own Shadow, or any other Shadow of his creation. This can range from creating weapons ranging from swords to spears, etc; a coating that acts as armor (But is very draining and cannot be maintained for longer than seven seconds), to shrinking, expanding, and even causing spikes to shoot upward from said Shadow. Seeing as all manifestations are born solely of Skaeith's power and Spiritual energy, they are further solely his to control. For instance, if he were to make a wall of Shadow, none other than he would be able to "Step" into it, even if they possessed an ability identical to Shadow Step. If they are capable of launching an attack into a shadow and making it continue via a different shadow, they would be unable to continue it through any of Skaeith's manifestations.

Shadow Step - A peculiar ability that allows Skaeith to literally walk in the shadows by stepping into a shadow and re-appearing in another. Or even the same shadow for deception purposes (Trick Step), and being the most conserving "Step" Reiatsu-wise. Whereas re-appearing in the Shadow of a living entity (Specific Step) is a little more draining, three times without rest will leave him relatively worn. This ability can be used to re-appear into any shadow within roughly thirty-five yards. Entirely different from Shunpo or Sonido, Shadow Step is not a quick movement but actually exiting the current plane and entering the Shadow Plane. After three seconds every one thereafter begins to leech at Skaeith's Reiatsu. Seven times a battle with a cool down of zero turns for Trick Step, One for a normal Step, and Two for Specific Step. This ability is Innate and may be used outside of Resurreccion as well. The Shadow Realm is not another Dimension, like Hueco Mundo or Soul Society. It's an entirely different plane of existence that is like a shaded mirror reflection of the Material Plane. Thus, being barred from Dimensional Escape has no effect on Shadow Stepping. As long as there is a Shadow, the technique may be performed. Period. The only way in or out is to possess an ability similar to Shadow Stepping. People, buildings, trees, attacks, etc. made in the Material Plane are visible in the Shadow Plane, however not vice versa, but contact and touch between the two are completely impossible. Someone in the Shadow Plane cannot attack nor be attacked by someone in the Material.

Additionally, while in Resurreccion, Skaeith can bring any being he has physical contact with into the Shadow Plane. Extreme caution must be taken if this is used to escape with an ally, for if at any point contact is lost while sinking into the shadow, whatever had passed, be it limb, clothing, equipment... Anything, it will be completely severed from the Plane it came from. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Even if the transition goes smoothly, the "guest" must remain in physical contact with Skaeith. Seeing as traversing the Shadow Plane is an innate ability that Skaeith alone possesses, none other than he are suited to it, nor welcome in it, and will be wracked with agony beyond description or imagination. Within the Shadow Plane lives limitless "Watchers", malevolent Shadow Beings that are incredibly difficult to be killed by anyone other than Skaeith, as he is the only one above them within this other world. But if carried out correctly the juice is definitely worth the squeeze as the distance that may be traveled is greatly increased (By leeching off of his guest's Reiatsu, of course) making a smooth, clean getaway.

Séptimo Sombra/Seventh Shadow - Immediately upon Skaeith's Resurreccion, seven "Shadows" surface. They are circular with an area of two feet, and branch off of no object. "Stepping" from any of these seven Shadows is less strenuous, more conserving of his Reiatsu and physical Stamina. The C.D. remains, however. If the battle location changes, Skaeith may absorb each Shadow and redistribute them at a new location, but after the second redistribution each following has a C.D. of one. After the fourth, this is upped to two. These "Shadows" are basically pools of dark energy with a link to the Shadow Plane, as are any other shadows Skaeith has under his control, so they cannot simply be illuminated and removed.

Velo de la Nocturne/Veil of the Nocturne - A semi-transparent, black (with tints of gray here and there) aura surrounds the Arrancar's entire figure, made of Shadow. There are actually two layers to this "veil", one that is skin tight around him, and another that is barely separate from the first layer. This coating serves as a mild form of armor. It offers a very, very resistant protection to things that would Poison, Drain, Eat, Steal, Corrupt, Corrode, Harm, attack in general, etc. his Reiatsu and Spirit energy. Also, it shields him very well from environmental hazards, such as extreme heat and chill, and the like. Airborne poisons and things of that nature are also resisted, the veil acts somewhat as a Biohazard suit. Skaeith is still able to blast up his Spirit Pressure by reducing both layers, which takes away much of it's protection. Otherwise, he is better able to mask his presence when they're at full. Though it's impossible to mask completely, it would take a person of incredible skill even amongst those exceptional in Spirit Sensing. Further, it's resistance to Energy/Spirit based attacks is decent, not enough to completely block high medium-to-powerful attacks, but it can shave off damage considerably. It's not quite as effective against physical attacks with the exceptions of kicks, punches, etc. It's practically invulnerable to outside tampering via malicious energy/etc., for as long as Skaeith is not tapped out of energy he may repair it instantly by feeding more Reiryoku into the Veil. In other words, the only way to truly destroy/weaken this protection is through physically attacking it/cutting away at it. (Hand-to-Hand combat won't do much good) If necessary, the Veil may be dissipated completely, and an entirely new one can rise up to it's place at the cost of a little Reiatsu. Finally, it is a Shadow, therefore can be manipulated. Anything created from it may be used freely as if it were an appendage of his own body. After the first Re-Growth there is a Cool Down of 2, increased by 2 every following for a maximum of 8.

Ultimate ability/attack:

Sombre Espada - Due to immense training and specialization within his own element, Skaeith is able to command and manipulate and control his own Shadow, able to shape, control (The control is practically Telekinesis, to simplify. But at the same time, it's not), form, and manifest itself as whatever he desires . Be it armor, weapons, spikes, etc. The weapon/armor created is incredibly sturdy or sharp, as it's made of and reinforced purely by the Espada's own Shadow (Elemental) and Reiatsu. However, the armor is difficult to maintain for more than a few seconds. Also, making a weapon or armor rids Skaeith of the Shadow his body normally casts upon the ground for the duration of use. Shadows created from the Release of his Resurreccion may also be manipulated. Through the benefits of rigorous training, trial and error, Skaeith has become so familiar with the Dark/Shadow element he can look at a Shadow a faint crimson will outline of it, practically a mirror reflection of the object from which the Shadow is cast. This will also highlight every body part or feature of the object (Shadow Sight). Additionally, as an attribute of any weapon made of Shadows, Skaeith may attack an enemy's Shadow to inflict harm. Paired with "Shadow Sight", effectively distinguishing each limb allowing the Arrancar to strike accordingly at the cost of a bit of Reiatsu with each successful strike. Wounds inflicted upon the Shadow do not carry over to the physical body. The pain does, but lacerations, gashes, decapitations, none of that does. Obviously, pain tolerance has a limit and this can lead to the opponent passing out. Other uses may be implicated to limit, harm, restrain the physical body via the Shadow, such as wrapping a chain of Shadow around the opponent's. Any Shadow that Skaeith creates may be manipulated.

Approved