" Are you sure? Things are much different than then. " Tier said and began her assault.

"Positive," Stark responded with a smirk on his face.

Tetsu grinned at the exchange and knew Tier was stronger than Stark. He would be here to help her knowing she needed him.

"Ichigo, let me take him on alone. This is my fight," Tier said in a commanding voice.

Ichigo nodded and had a feeling Tier had this. Though he had a feeling Hoshi and Katia might need help.

"Thank you" she said before seeing Ichigo help his friends.

Hoshi saw that the hollows were weakening and was glad to see Ichigo. Though she knew Stark was close by fighting Tier.

"Hey Star-chan, having trouble?" Ichigo asked with a light grin as he slashed another Hollow in half.

" Just a little bit. " Hoshi said.

Ichigo nodded before starting to lend a hand.

" Had enough?" Tier said to Stark knowing he was getting bored or at least that was what she thought.

"Hardly," Starrk stated. "But if you're willing to return safely, I might just let the two Seers escape..." he stated

" Not going to happen. " Tier said knowing he wouldn't keep his word.

Stark shrugged his shoulders lightly at that. "You can't blame me for trying," he said.

" Still not going to let you in. Besides , me beating you won't be half as bad as what will happen when you get back. " Tier said.

"Oh really? And how did you come to that conclusion, hm?" he asked.

" Just know that in the past year our leaders hated failure. Don't think your new boss is any different. " Tier said.

Starrk shrugged lightly at that, knowing that it was true. "But then again, just having knowledge about you is a victory within yourself. Like say your weakness towards the seers..."

" That isn't weakness!" Tier said and angry that he brought them up. She didn't want him to hurt Katia or Hoshi and would die trying to keep them safe.

Starrk smirked lightly at that. "Oh, it isn't? Then why get angry at me just mentioning their names, hm?" he asked.

" Unlike you, I know caring about them is weakness to you, but it's my strength. " Tier said.

"If you say so..." Starrk said before vanishing from the physical plane, getting ready to attack her from behind.

Tetsu was right behind Tier and was sure that Starrk was going to try and attack her from behind.

Tier felt Tetsu behind her and was glad that he was protecting her back. Sure she could fight her own battles, but it was still nice to have someone that she could trust.

Tetsu hid his presence from Starrk wanting to be an unwanted surprise for him. No one was going to hurt his daughters or the woman he was falling in love with.