A weapon in life... and a weapon in death.
He hated it. This life of endless fighting. When he thought that he could finally rest, when he thought that he could see his family again... It was taken away from him. Why was he so cursed? Becoming a zanpakuto, a soul cutter sword when he was so tired. He hated it! But he couldn't deny the thrill of battle. The fun he had when he fought. But still, why couldn't he just pass on and see his family again? Why?
Perhaps this was supposed to be a new start for him? Perhaps... But that didn't mean he had to like it. A new name... A new look... Could he even call himself 'Harry Potter' anymore? Or was he now 'Kyoka Suigetsu'? He no longer knew. Wasn't reincarnation supposed to be a fresh start? So why did he keep all his memories? Why was he different? He didn't know. All he remembered was dying and waking up on a lake knowing what he now was and his abilities.
Waking up on the lake was frightful experience so as to say. He remembered being extremely disorientated, panicking as he tried to figure out his surroundings. He remembered looking at his reflection in the lake, freaking out when he realised his reflection kept shifting. From there his memories became a blur as he had meditated in the middle of the lake processing what he now was. From there he learnt the name of his wielder, 'Aizen Sosuke' and that he was in the inner world of his wielder.
Aizen was rather interesting. He had a genius intellect for one. His Reiryoku stores were also quite high. Yet he was rather lonely. Looking through his memories, he realised that Aizen had been alone since he first entered Soul Society. You see, the Rukongai was a kill or be killed place. Coming from West Rukongai, District 78, Harikēndāku would have messed people up for sure. I mean, over there you had to be constantly on your guard. If there was food, you would immediately take it. After all, food was scarce back there. In fact, he wasn't even sure how Aizen had survived. As such he couldn't blame his wielder for being a bit messed up. As he thought this, he couldn't help but suppress a chuckle. Like sword, like wielder. After all, both he and Aizen were slightly messed up.
He vividly remembered their first meeting. He had been meditating on the lake as usual. As he did so, he felt a presence enter the inner world of his wielder. Smiling to himself, he realised that his wielder had finally managed to perform Jinzen and enter his inner world. Deciding to have some fun, he had decided to ignore his wielder to test his patience. His wielder had asked if he was his , he had just continued meditating. Ignoring his wielder who had been calling him. His wielder had gotten increasingly frustrated. In fact, his wielder had called him for a total of 148 times before resorting to yelling. Only then had he looked up before telling his wielder that patience was a virtue. His wielder had nearly strangled him there and then. Ah, good times.
Standing up, he called his wielder to his inner world. Maybe Aizen would finally be able to hear his name. "I am-" He couldn't help but scowl when he realised Aizen still could not hear him. Aizen then apologised for being unable to hear his name. Sighing again, he sat back down. "You know what, tell me what your resolve is. Tell me why you chose to become a Shinigami."
"I became a Shinigami to... to..."
"To what? Well?"
"I don't remember!"
"Until you remember, don't bother coming back." It was tiring to have a wielder who could never hear his name. Tiring that until his wielder knew his name, he would forever be stuck in his wielder's inner world with nothing to do. Sighing, he decided to go to Sōdoresuto. Sōdoresuto was a place from which all Zanpakuto could travel to from their wielder's inner world. Just like how Shinigami had Seireitei, Hollows had Hueco Mundo, Zanpakutos had Sōdoresuto.
Sōdoresuto was a beautiful place. It was basically paradise. A place where Zanpakuto could rest and interact with each other. Sōdoresuto was kind of like Earth in a way. Earth had its various countries, cities, island... etc... While Sōdoresuto had different territories of a sort for each Zanpakuto. For example, most Fire-Type Zanpakuto had small territories which were usually extremely hot. Ice-Type Zanpakuto had winter wonderlands... etc... It was truly interesting. Also the more powerful you were, the larger your territory would be. For example, Ryūjin Jakka, the strongest fire type Zanpakuto had a gigantic volcano to himself.
As for himself, he had a huge lake covered with lilies. If someone were to take a simple glance, they would think he was a just a powerful Water-Type Zanpakuto. What they wouldn't know was that underneath the surface of the lake was a enchanting palace. Even then, the palace was no ordinary palace. Inside was a gigantic maze. In fact, in kind of reminded of Hogwarts. Just that, unlike Hogwarts the portraits were malevolent to all intruders except for him. Also, the giant staircases always moved to change to dead ends whenever any intruder entered. It was perfect for him in a way after all, any foolish Zanpakuto who entered his territory would end up being his minions. After all, once they entered, there was no way they'll escape. Gods, this was proof that he was insane...
Entering his palace, he materialised on his throne. A random Plant-Type Zanpakuto that had thought to subdue him to take his territory immediately bowed to him. Oh, he forgot to mention. Sōdoresuto wasn't all about peace. Some Zanpakuto would try and usurp each other in order to get more territory and hopefully more power. Hence, his minions were all foolish Zanpakuto who entered his territory. "Kyoka-dono, Sode no Shirayuki would like to drink tea with you." spoke the random Plant-Type Zanpakuto.
"What for?"
"Rumours say that she would like to request an alliance with you."
"When will it be?"
"She says at your convenience."
"Very well, I shall leave now." Standing up from his throne, he walked out of his palace before using his reiatsu to push himself out of the water. Then, he used shunpo to arrive at his destination quicker. Standing in front of a homely looking wooden cabin. He knocked several times before the door was opened by a pale-skinned young woman with icy blue eyes. He deducted that this was Sode no Shirayuki. "Kyoka-dono I presume?"
"Indeed. Am I to suppose that you are Sode no Shirayuki?"
"Yes I am. Please come in. Would you like some tea?" Nodding gratefully, he followed after Sode no Shirayuki into her cabin where he sat on a zabuton*. Sode no Shirayuki then motioned for one of her attendants to serve them tea.
"A Wind-Type Zanpakuto I presume?"
"Indeed, Kyoka-dono. Yonokaze unwisely tried to blow down my cabin in order to take over my territory. Naturally, it didn't work very well. I froze her solid."
"Interesting approach. Now, I don't believe you invited me here just to drink tea and exchange pleasantries. Am I right?"
"My, how straightforward. But yes, you are right. Recently, I have been plagued by more Zanpakuto trying to fight me for my territory. It is rather troublesome. As a result, I propose an alliance of sorts. I don't mind being a vassal of sorts to you."
"Very well, what are your terms?"
Sode no Shirayuki took a folded paper from the floor beside her before pushing it across the table. "Should you be pleased with the contract, please sign here." Reading through the contract, he nodded at some of the terms listed. The agreement was rather beneficial. Sode no Shirayuki would allow him to keep any Zanpakuto who tried to attack her. She would also allow him enter her territory any time he wanted. The termination of the contract would only happen once Sode no Shirayuki got a wielder. From there, they would have to renew the contract. Taking a pen from within his black kimono, he quickly signed over the dotted line. "Very well, I shall take my leave now." Sode no Shirayuki then led him out of her cabin watching as he used shunpo to leave back to his lake.
That was when he felt Aizen re-enter his inner world. Quickly, he left Sōdoresuto and materialized back to Aizen's inner world. It was a rule that their wielders never find out about Sōdoresuto. Standing on the surface on the lake, he looked at his wielder. "Well, do you remember your resolve?"
"Yes. I became a Shinigami to gain power, to become the new spirit king and get rid of the Central 46!" He couldn't help but smile. Finally Aizen had found his resolve. Taking a deep breath, he called towards Aizen. "Listen to me, my name is Kyoka Suigetsu!" Aizen looked at him before asking him about his abilities.
"My special ability is simple. It is called Complete Hypnosis. It controls the five senses to the point where it can make the target misinterpret another person's form, shape, mass, feel, and smell to be an enemy's. The initiation condition for the hypnosis is to show your enemy my release. After seeing it just once, this person will completely succumb to the hypnosis. Afterwards, every time it is released, this person will fall under the thrall of the hypnosis. The hypnosis is long lasting. When you turn off the illusion, the image shown will melt away or shatter. My hypnosis is flawless. Even if the target is aware of being under the hypnosis, they cannot resist my influence."
Aizen could only stare at him in awe before leaving his inner world. At this he couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. He didn't tell Aizen the full extent of his abilities. His name Kyoka Suigetsu meant Mirror Flower or Water Moon. It was actually a disguise of sorts. He wasn't just an illusion type. Like how water and mirrors had reflective properties, it his what was underneath which were his true powers. He was actually a Light-Type Zanpakuto. Sighing, he decided to wait until either Aizen was in great danger or until many centuries has passed before revealing his true self to Aizen.
A new story. Sorry for having not updated my other stories... but inspiration. Wao, this chapter took ALOT of research since I haven't really watched Bleach. Sigh, hope you all like it. Next chapter will come out when I get round to writing it. *sweatdrops*
Anyway, please review. Tell me if I have made any mistakes please. And does anyone actually know Aizen's backstory? Like which district he came from...etc...
*Zabuton-A zabuton is a flat floor cushion for sitting or kneeling on that Japanese use.