Risen From the Dark
The pebbles on the ground went flying ahead of my feet as every step pounded on the dirt ground.
"My first day and I am already late!" I yelled at myself because my feet weren't moving fast enough. I rushed through the crowded streets of the rukongai dodging obstacles and people. My hakama was loose and flowing in the wind behind as I ran. The sun was bright in my hazel eyes. They were about the same shade as my hair that was in a half-up half-down style with loose bangs hanging in my eyes as usual. Soon I made it to the Court of Pure Souls. Today was my first day as part of the 13 Gotei squads. I honestly never pictured myself in this position a couple years ago but I'm here and I am going to give it my all. But today wasn't just my first day. Today I met my Captain. I was as nervous as hell. The old man's, sorry, General Yamamoto's words were racing through my head.
" You've come this far but if you want to turn back speak up. As a 13 Gotei squad member you will do everything in your power to fulfill the missions you will be given even if cost your life. Are we clear?" He asked. I don't know why he doesn't retire already he is getting so old.
"Yes sir!" I shouted. My knees began to hurt from kneeling on the stone ground so long. General stood up and handed me my ticket into the squad. Finally all the work I have done is paid off. I finally made it.
"Now rise new lieutenant of squad 10." Those words were like gold. I tied the lieutenant's badge around my arm with pride. To others it's just a badge with my name on it but to me it's who I am and a symbol of how much I have worked to be something. Always and forever that's what I wanted, to be something. I honestly would have said no if someone asked me to be the lieutenant of another captain besides Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya was someone that I have always admired. But I admired no one as much as I admire Ichigo Kurosaki. After Aizen's betrayal I barely became a freshmen at the soul reaper academy. I only got the privilege of laying my eyes on him once. When I did see him I was in the hallways of the academy going to another class. He was there on official business. We crossed each other's paths and his spiritual pressure was so strong it made head hurt. He looked down at me and smiled. From then on he became my idol. I wanted to be just like him. I wanted to be strong, courageous, undying, and have a good heart. I could never shake off the urge to be like him. Shikata ga nai. It couldn't be helped. I had to be like him. I had to.
