Frozen flame– Chapter One: A Place to Find
Summary: A bright new graduate is assigned to squad ten. will she prove too much for poor Toshiro to handle? Or will they find more in common than just the ice? (Starts a ways before cannon story starts, just bear with me 'til then k?) Possible pairings, and obviously AU.
Author: Adameia Kirantro
Rated k+: no cussing, or innuendos or, has violence, possible pairing not sure
Disclaimer: I did not create, and do not own the characters from Bleach, They are owned by, and I may borrow them for your possible and hopeful enjoyment. But I DO own Tsukikade, she is completely mine so do not steal her or else you will feel my wrath once I find out that you did.
Author's Note: hi guys! I finally finished typing up this first chapter(I had to make a few grammar changes and also a few story corrections) I have more hand written but due to it being summer I'll make quicker progress, but due to my time now being split between this and AOTT, posting will be inevitably slower but I hope that doesn't discourage those who like my other fic from reading this or those who don't typically like the Naruto from reading my other fic since I have been known for taking a … unique perspective on things so I consider my fanfics, in a way to be original stories, inspired by the worlds that the fandom's take place in, so my story may have a lot of elements of Naruto and follows some of it's story, it is drastically different in my own unique way, similar to this fic, though this one will take a while to meet up with the cannon story since it actually starts a while before those events take place.
Chapter one: A place to find
My name is Tsukikade (moon dragon) Enkai-sukai (ocean-sky), and I just graduated from the Shinigami Academy, and was assigned to squad ten of the thirteen court guard squad, under Captain Hitsugaya, and Lieutenant Matsumoto. That's the thing, when they informed me of what squad to report to... THEY FORGOT TO TELL ME WHERE IT IS! *sigh* "I wish I had at least a ma-ap…" I said/ whined to the air, panting slightly from the hours of walking around, trying to find: first, my new squad barracks, and then later, for someone to ask for directions to said barracks. I sighed once again and flicked one of my framing bangs out of my face, my silky black hair shined in the daylight with a blue tint, seemingly an undertone that didn't actually exist. My dark, amethyst colored eyes flicked to and fro, searching, and examining every detail thoroughly. Suddenly, I whirled around holding my hand in front of me in a position to instantly throw the shiruken, or ninja stars, that I now held between my fingers. My slightly narrowed eyes widened as I caught sight of who had appeared behind me causing my reaction to change. Instantly, the ninja stars vanished from my fingers, my feet snapped together, and my arms were suddenly at my side as I bowed from the waist, saying, "Captain Hitsugaya sir, I apologize for my reaction to your arrival, I had not previously sensed your presence." I said respectfully. Coming out of my bow, I keep my eyes lowered, as is proper for someone of lower rank.
His eyebrow twitched, you could clearly see the look of irritation on his face, he took a deep breath then asked, " are you Tsukikade Enkai-sukai, the graduate supposed to report to me an hour ago for rank evaluations?" all the while scrutinizing my face as if both questioning me and trying to answer his own question.
"Yes, that is my name… Captain Hitsugaya, I am sorry for being late reporting to the squad barracks, as you might have noticed, I got lost because of the lack of directions, and unfamiliarity with the grounds." I explained, trying to remain as respectful as possible, because no sane person just out of the academy would want a Captain class Shinigami mad at them… even if I am a prodigy. Even if I am a prankster, as well as trickster, cunning enough to make any ordinary fox (or crow) jealous beyond reason. It just wasn't done, even by me.
"Did it have to happen to my squad this time?" he mumbled almost incoherently under his breath. "Since you cannot be blamed for your absence" he said louder, still grumbling under his breath in his pauses, "you might as well follow me, and PAY ATTENTION! Wouldn't want a repeat of this mistake would we? I'll show you how to get to the barracks." Finished the quite frustrated, white haired Captain, as he pivoted in place and started walking down one of the paths, towards where I can only guess the barracks was located, a tick mark still visible on his head. So I nodded and followed his lead as he showed me the way through the Winding maze that in time, I would know like the back of my hand, it's just in my nature.
As we continued walking, I examined my surroundings, deep in thought about my new Captain, whom is still in front of me, -he is kinda cute… NO! what am I thinking he's my captain, and of course I might think that, he looks like a kid and I'm not stupid… he is probably sensitive about the height subject…- I shook my head slightly, then got a pondering look as I asked, "Captain… do you mind if I ask a few questions?" Hitsugaya paused in his step, and then continued walking. Silence reigned, after a few minutes of this he sighed in exasperation then answered,
"Fine, go ahead but be warned, I will only answer a few of them." He said, his aggravation leaking in every word he uttered to the point that it seemed to become more of a presence than a mood. I grin slightly at this, amused by my findings, and scratch my cheek as I thought of what to ask first. I decided to start simple,
"Is it true that you have an ice type Zanpakuto? A powerful one?" silence graced my question, leaving an awkward silence in its wake. That is, until I heard a simple, "yes".
"Do you know why I was assigned to your squad… specifically?" I knew I was pressing into dangerous territory now, I know why he would be shocked by this question, it is not supposed to be common knowledge that squad assignments are not as random as they may seem, most graduates are placed in a squad based on their personality, attributes or special affinities, just like how the squads are specialized, but I wasn't only acknowledged for my abilities I was smart, and knew that such a thing wouldn't be common knowledge among academy students, to stop complaints that might occur due to where they were assigned by those that are arrogant.
" As you well know, you've already discovered your own ice type Zanpakuto, and because of mine, for some reason, it is quite common for ice types to make their way into my squad ( I think they must think that I would actually be able to help them at all grrr…), also, they didn't think that you would be suited personality wise for the other… squads that your abilities could have recommended you for, or that requested you, though that is common for the most promising recruit would get a few requests…" he trailed off, clearly not going to comment more on the matter, not wanting to push my luck, I dropped it as well, smiling cheerfully as I glanced down at my captain- I hope I do well here, but with him as a captain, I don't think things could be that bad after all- were my thoughts, though I didn't notice the slight blush that tinged my cheeks as I drew my gaze from my… height challenged superior.
Back in the academy, for some reason, I was a prodigy, I loved experimenting, and pushing my limits, I had actually manifested a physical portrayal of my Zanpakuto before the final exam even became a major worry, and not only that, I strictly remember that during my exam, I released my shikai without having to be in extreme danger like is the usual case... I shook myself from my memories and looked up, I noticed that we ere approaching some large, double-door gates with the symbol of the tenth squad painted on them, I smiled and as we walked through the gates I said, "Thank you Captain, I'll try my best to prove myself." And with that, the gears of fate started to turn.