Author's Note: This particular fan fic is a spin off! Inspired by another one of my fan fictions called, "Bleached" which was co-written by my best friend, Cobra04. We both decided to do our own spin offs of our original fic to see what it would be like if we individually went to Soul Society. If you happen to enjoy reading this fic, simply go to my profile to find the original that inspired it! Also, Cobra04 has several chapters of her spin off fic posted (it's set during the Turn Back the Pendulum arc) if you'd like to check that out too! R&R!
Chapter One
A First Impression
I was tending to things in the department: overlooking experiments and paperwork—typical daily tasks. "Master Mayuri." a soft voice from behind me announced its presence. I could have groaned in annoyance; but instead, I furrowed my brow. I inquired about the disturbance with a light snap, "What is it, Nemu? Can't you see that I'm very busy!" She replied simply, "The new specimen is awake." Without another word, I handed Akon my clipboard and pen before briskly walking away. I was eager to start experimentation. The data that was collected suggested the new specimen was most likely was an extraterrestrial. How fascinating!
After studying some of the newly acquired data, I peered through the one-way window of the containment chamber that held the specimen. It wasn't very impressive looking. We had stripped it of its strange clothing and laid it on a slab within the quarantined room. It had the appearance of young human female. Although it looked rather normal, its energy could not be measured or categorized by our already advanced technology. It was like nothing we had ever seen before. As I considered everything and watched the specimen look around the room, I noticed it grow restless. It started to strike the walls with its hands as if trying to get attention. The excessive and unnecessary noise was getting to me. I switched on the intercom to the chamber and asked, "What is it?"
The specimen made a face upon hearing the sound of my voice. "Excuse me, but where am I?" it asked. I paused momentarily. So it could speak? Very curious! I responded, "I don't have answer any of your questions. Now, go back to sleep." I was prepared for it to obey my command out of fear; however, it exclaimed defiantly, "No! I demand to know where I am! Is this a hospital, or something?" I froze in slight shock. I could not believe how naïve this specimen was behaving. I ordered, raising my voice, "And I demand that you be a good test subject and lay back down!" I could see panic set into its features. It began to yell in inquiry, "Test subject?! What the hell is this?! Who are you?!" I rolled my eyes. This was beginning to get on my nerves. I scoffed irritably, "You come into the Soul Society and have no inkling as to who you're dealing with?" "Stop fucking with me!" it screamed, causing me to grit my teeth. I could feel a possible migraine coming along. I truly had no idea this specimen was going to be so difficult. "I am the Captain of the Twelfth Division. Head of Research and Development, Mayuri Kurotsuchi!" I informed heatedly.
Its face became dark, almost as if it was becoming cross with me. It put its hand on its hip and snapped sarcastically, "Oh, ha-ha! Very funny! Give me back my clothes before I kick your ass." This specimen quite literally had the audacity to threaten me. I sneered lowly, "I'd like to see you try." "If you really think I'm gonna' fall for some stupid shit like this, you gotta' another thing coming." it replied irately. This was almost comical. I remarked simply, "Your threats are laughable at most." It was at that moment that I believe the specimen lost its temper. It waved its hands around as it mimicked my voice, mocking me, "Oh! My name is Mayuri Kurotsuchi! I'm a huge asshole and I like to dress like a clown!" I was so outraged that I slammed my fists against control panel, accidentally pressing the button for the window's transparency. "How dare you!" I screeched furiously. As I fumed and silently waited for the inevitable comeback, the specimen turned pale. It even covered its chest out of modesty. "Why are you dressed like that?" it questioned nervously in a soft voice.
I rolled my eyes. Its fear and stupidity put a damper on my anger, if only for a moment. "Are you that dimwitted?" I inquired resentfully. Hesitantly, it replied, "No." "Were you expecting someone else?" I prodded as I drummed my fingers against the edge of the control panel. "Definitely not you." it answered with the sound of disbelief in its voice. A soft smirk traveled across my lips and I inquired smugly, "So you do know of me?" "Uh-huh." it mumbled with a light nod. There was an odd pause in our conversing, and all the while, it could not take its eyes off me. As I was about to break the silence, the specimen asked almost fearfully, "This isn't real…is it?" "Real? Of course it's real!" I scoffed. It was suffering from a delusion of some sort. It defended weakly, "No, you don't understand." "I understand perfectly well. You are an extraterrestrial being that has invaded the Soul Society. You just didn't expect to get caught and now you're playing dumb." I reiterated tactfully. The specimen paused again, but only a moment before responding carefully, "I'm not from space…I'm human." I remarked with a laugh, "Human? Impossible. Humans can't gain entry into the Soul Society."
"Well, obviously that's not true because I'm right here." it corrected me. At that point, my patience was growing thin. "The tests we've run already prove you are not human." I sneered. "That's impossible! You have to run more tests. I'm telling you the truth. I'm human." the specimen pleaded with me pathetically. I fidgeted impatiently and replied, "We can't run further tests without being exposed." Its expression and demeanor changed ominously as it challenged me and inquired firmly, "Why not use one of your lackeys to do the testing? I'm sure they're not afraid." "You think I'm afraid? Ha! What a foolish thing to say!" I jeered back and wondered if taunting the specimen was worth my time. This little tiff was getting under my skin. It then proceeded to look me dead in the eyes and remark lowly, "You're a joke. You're practically immune to every damn thing out there and yet you're afraid to run a few measly tests?"
Rage suddenly bloomed within my very being and came crashing over my senses like a tidal wave. I felt a low rumble build in my chest and escape me as a full-blown scream. My mind was clouded in fury and I soon found myself unlocking the door to the containment chamber. The door couldn't slide open fast enough. I ran in so quickly, I wasn't sure if I had used flash step or not. I picked the specimen up off its feet and rammed into the nearest wall. My hands encircled its neck and it had no time to react. I came back to my senses when I saw the specimen's eyes lulling back into its skull. Its face was red and swollen as it struggled for air. I released my grip after sensing others in the chamber. As it fell to the floor in a heap, it was gasping and coughing, trying to catch its breath. My subordinates were trying to assist it when it began to tremble and sob hysterically. The tears were followed by blood curdling screams directed at the ones trying to help it. It didn't even notice until the last second that it was injected with a heavy sedative in the neck. After feeling the little pinch, it began to thrash about until it fell unconscious and collapsed.
