Six years ago, 2003, Seth Adams was studying abroad in Tokyo. He wore a grey button shirt which was open revealing a black t shirt underneath and blue jeans with black shoes. He wore a necklace which bore a cross, the symbol of his faith, which his father gave him before he passed away. It was Christmas time, and he was going to go home for the holidays. He packed his bags, got his ticket, and proceeded to Tokyo International Airport. He went through the usual security screenings and waited for at least three hours before his flight was called. He proceeded to his assigned seat, placed his carry on in the overhead compartment and tok his seat, not knowing that fate would intervene.

Several hours after takeoff, the plain just so happened to go through a typhoon about three hours into the 18 hour flight. One of the engines was struck by lightning, sending the plane into a rapidly descending downfall, the landing point, the middle of the Pacific Ocean. From 27,000 feet, he knew that he would not survive this, but he could sense something unusual about the incident, almost as if something attacked it. Sure enough, after the crash, he awoke strangely, on a large piece of debris. With a strange chain attached to his core. He saw some strange monster that wore an even more bizzarre mask come charging at him, "SOOOOOOOUUUUUUULLLLLL!!!!" The creature screeched as he dove toward him. Just as all hope seemed lost, a woman in black robes and weilding a katana came to his rescue. "I don't think so. Mae, Sode no Shirayuki!" The strange warrior said as the sword she held in front of her began to turn a bright white. She sent a blast of energy at the monster that froze it solid. She then sliced at the creature's head, which then discipated.

"Are you alright?" he asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine, thank you. I don't know what that thing was, or why it charged at me, but you saved my life, and I owe you."

"Well for starters, I didn't save your life, because you're already dead."

"WHAT?!"

"Correct," She then began to pull out a piece of paper and a black marker "you see that chain, that is an Inga Kusari, a Chain of Fate. And that creature that attacked you was called a hollow and they feed on souls with significant amounts of spiritual energy. Apparently, you had enough to make yourself a target it. Now, with me being a soul reaper, it's my duty to protect the souls in this world and bring them to the soul society."

"Wait, Soul Society, I'm a christian, I'm supposed to go to heaven when I die. And why does your drawing suck so bad?"

"SHUT UP!!! Bakudo Number 1: Sai" He felt his arms reach back as if he were in a pair of handcuffs. She then drew the word "Smartass" on his forhead. "Do you want an explenation or not? Since you were attacked by a hollow, it placed you into this specific predicament. This sort of thing happens regardless of faith. Now if you'll excuse me, I must perform Konso."

"What's that?" He asked as he dipped a piece of cloth in the ocean and began to wipe the offending word from his forhead.

"A soul burial, it'll send you to soul society. It must be performed, or else you'll continue to be a target to Hollows."

"Wait, there are more of those things?"

"Yep and all of them feast on innocent souls such as yourself."

"So these freaks just attack innocent people?"

"That's right, you know you seem like a fairly capable person. I think your God would tolerate you becoming a protector of souls. What say you?"

"I don't know, I'll have to think about it after you send me to this Soul Society. Now, how is this Konso performed?"

"Well, first I take this" she pulls out her sword-"

"WHOA!!!! You're not gonna stab me with that are you?"

"No, I'll just place the pommel here on your forehead, placing a seal on you which will send you to the Soul Society."

"Alright, lets do this. Now, how do I become one of these Soul Protectors?"

"That's soul reapers. Theres an academy within soul society, you can enroll, but it'll take six years. But talk the captain of my squad, his name is Jushiro Ukitake, he has white hair, pale skin, and wears a long white coat over his Kimono. Want me to draw him for you?" She whips out a piece of paper and a black marker.

"No, that won't be necessary. Thanks, though."

"Anyway, talk to him, he'll put in a recomendation for you."

"Alright, I guess I'll see you in six years then."

"Maybe. Now what s your name?"

"Adams, Seth Adams. And you?"

"Rukia Kuchiki."

She took the pommel of her sword, placed it on his forhead, and was enveloped in white light. When the light cleared, he found himself in a waiting room, the chain was removed, he saw several other souls in the room as well. A voice called out from the desk.

"Adams, Seth"

"Yeah that's me."

"Alright I have all your information here, it says you were sent here by a Rukia Kuchiki, and you want to become a Soul Reaper."

"Well I haven't made that descision yet."

"Well until you make that decision, I can't let you in, standard procedure."

He returned to his seat, where he folded his hands a prayed. "God, I'm in a strange place facing a major choice and I need your help. Should I become a soul reaper to these people? Should I protect people who more than likely don't believe in your teachings?"

All of a sudden, a voice spoke in his head that no one else seemed to hear It was the voice of his father. "Seth, any soul, regardless of faith, is worth protecting."

"Dad?"

"No, it is I who is called I am. I am merely disguising my voice to a more comforting and familiar one, so do not be alamed my son. What happened on the plane, happened for a reason, Rukia was sent to save you, so that you may save others by becoming a Soul Reaper and protect them from those abominations, those Hollows. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Lord, I understand. I know now what I should do."

He rose from his seat, "ma'am, I've reached a decision, I'll do it"

"Fantastic"

A door opened and he stepped through it. After he emerged on the other side, he was surrounded by a taditional Japanese city "is this soul society?" He though to himself as he looked around. When he looked down, he saw that he was dressed in a Kimono. "Hey, this aint so bad. Now, to find that Toshiro guy." He then began his search to find someone who fit the description Ichigo gave him.