Fire And Ice
Chapter One: The Phoenix
A/N: This will be my first time writing a fan fiction. Please read and review!
Disclaimer: I obviously do not own Bleach.
She had thought that love had forsaken her when he left. But fire burns in her heart, her soul. The fire that carried enough passion for her to do everything she might want to do. Is it enough to bring back the love she gave and lost, and now ridicules?
She came to Soul Society, a new spirit to add to many others. The only thing she knew was her name. Akkako Akiyama.
A few months passed, and she had found herself in the roughest district imaginable: District 80. To survive, theft, fights, blood and battle was necessary. It was torturous. However, there was something special about this red-headed, short, normal looking girl: Her memories from when she was alive was slowly returning to her as the days went by. Slowly, slowly... This was neither a good nor bad thing. She remembered betrayal and loneliness from the man she loved most in her life, ultimately ending in her untimely demise when he killed her out of a fit of anger. Yet she remembered loving, precious memories of her family, the sakura blossoms floating down from the big tree in the garden as she and her brothers laughed and played. However, these treasured memories caused her to feel more pain, from missing her family. All her memories caused her to make a decision: She would never, ever, fall in love again. No relationships would extend further than good friends. She would not put her trust naïvely, foolishly, into someone ever again.
Each day, she awoke, fought for survival, slept in a secluded alley. Each night, she had the same dream. A phoenix would appear, powerful and beautiful, surrounded with bright flames. Each time, it would look at her, speak to her. It would try to say its name. Each time, the words could not be heard. Then, she would wake up, pondering. {What is her name?} she would ask herself every time she awoke. {Why do I always have this dream?}
But one day, this routine changed. She was finally defeated in her fight for survival. A group had overcome her, fifteen to one, and had beaten her up. She crawled into an alley and allowed exhaustion to overwhelm her, falling into a deep slumber. The phoenix appeared again, flames still surrounding it. "Phoenix!" Akkako cried," Can you make me stronger? Can you make me able to stand against all opponents with confidence that I would win? Can you? Tell me! You have to have a reason to keep appearing in my dreams! Tell me your name once more, I wish to hear it!"
"I can grant you that power, but whether you know how to use it properly is up to you." the phoenix paused."You wish to hear my name once more. Listen clearly, carefully, for I am the source of your power, HONOU NO FENNIKUSU!"
This time, Akkako could hear her clearly. "Say my name, little mistress, and my power will be yours to wield!" the phoenix cried.
"I hear you, Houno no Fennikusu! Lend me your strength!" Akkako yelled at the top of her lungs, " I will not lose with you by my side!"
Akkako awoke with a start. She realised with a jolt that nothing ached. Her body had been miraculously been healed. As she sat up, she felt a small weight slip off her lap, and with a metallic clang, it clattered to the ground. It was a magnificent sword, the hilt a deep red, like the centre of a flame, with a short chain hanging off the end. The scabbard was a masterpiece, coal black at the tip, changing to an orange-red shade, then an orange-yellow, with silver feathers motifs decorating it. It was like looking at a flame. The guard was similar to a silver flame, bent on the edge of the sword. A chain entwined with a red silk ribbon was attached to the sheath showing that it was obviously meant to wear on her back. She unsheathed the sword, marvelling at the fine metalwork. But something worried her. This sword... It looked like a Shinigami's Zanpakuto. She paused at the thought and shook her head. This was not a Zanpakuto. She was not a Shinigami, a Soul Reaper. Slinging the sword over her head, she wore it on her back and stood up to begin her routine, but with a new partner beside her.
There. Chapter One is up! I'll try to get chapter two out in a few days, promise. I would really appreciate it if you review, I will try to please most of you if possible. I do need constructive criticism, so please criticise and comment and feel free to say what you want. Thank you! :D
PS: Honou no Fennikusu means Phoenix of Flame. Akkako Akiyama means Red Autumn Mountain, I think.