A/N: Hello everyone! *Smiles and waves* Thank you for reading The Cursed Eye. This is my first fan fiction and I'd like to politely ask you to write a review when you're done reading. Oh, and just to be sure I'm not asking you to be gentle. Be as rough as you want! BRING IT ON! XD
Whoa, down girl. *Pats wild side on the head.* Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. Please take care of my characters! Bye! *Waves while holding wild sides collar.*
Disclaimer: All Bleach characters and terms belong to Tite Kubo. I only own my characters and plot line!
"Captain!" Looking up quickly I watched as Matsumoto slammed open the wooden door to our office. "Matsumoto," I sighed deeply. Dropping the papers I was reviewing knowing full well I wasn't going to get any work done. "Captain! There's been a letter from the Witches." She cried, rushing to my desk. Her heavy bust almost fleeing out of her black kimono. Surprised, I stood from my chair. "Already?" I questioned as I grabbed my haori off the back of my chair.
"Yes, sir. Head Captain Yamamoto has called a meeting to discuss their answer to the proposal." Nodding, I listened intently to the information my Vice Captain gave me. "When does the meeting start?" I asked as I headed for the door. "5 minutes ago." Freezing with my hand on the knob I felt my temper begin to rise.
"Matsumoto!" I shouted angrily, whipping around to face her. Giving me a sheepish laugh she rubbed the back of her head. "Well, I was in the middle of having a drink when I got the news." She defended. Sighing, I shook my head. "Never mind." Turning back to the door I opened it and we headed for the Meeting Hall.
Stepping through the wide open doorway of the Hall I quickly took my place. "Nice of you to join us Hitsugaya." Captain Yamamoto spoke from his seat up against the broad wall. "I apologize for my incompetence, sir." I said, bowing with my eyes down cast. "Was it your Vice Captain again?" Kurotsuchi cackled from his spot to my right.
Clenching my jaw I nodded. "Like I said it won't happen again." I repeated suppressing the glare I so wanted to give the insane scientist. Kurotsuchi laughed again and shook his blue haired head. "Let's move on." Shunsui spoke up, adjusting his hat as he did. There were nods from the other Captains as the Head Captain cleared his throat.
As the Hall fell into silence the old man spoke. "Early this morning we got the letter from the Witches in the Living Realm." There were nods among the Captains stating they knew this. There was a rustle of paper as the Head Captain opened the envelope with steady hands. Clearing his throat he began to read.
"'Your proposal of a marriage between a witch and a shinigami has been accepted. The chosen candidate for our side was a female. The sixth child of our King, Princess Maadi Fio Burnbell Kendella , seventeen years of age, a trained guard of the castle and formerly part of the Royal Army. She shows exceptional performance in the power of illusion and elemental control. Princess Maadi has also been recognized as one of the strongest at hand to hand combat and weapon wheeling in her Division. She has been chosen from many other candidates of nobility and royalty. We, the Witches of Algernon, hope that Princess Maadi appeals to you as a candidate for your shinigami. We wait to hear of your decision and of who you have decided will be the shinigami to marry her Highness.'" Head Captain Yamamoto set the paper down in his lap.
He looked around at us. "She sounds competent." He murmured. Yamamoto touched a finger to his white bearded chin. "She seems rather young though. But her gifts of illusion and elements could help us quite a deal." We nodded in agreement. "Her high breeding is also a distinguishing mark." Byakuya commented in his neutral tone.
"Why Kuchiki are volunteering as our candidate?" Kurotsuchi questioned in his high comical tone. Keeping his slate grey eyes closed Byakuya answered. "I was merely pointing out that the girl showed promise in her pedigree."
"Oh, and you always now so much about that, noble." Kenpachi accused, glaring down at Byakuya from his tall height. "I am nobility." The young man responded opening his eyes to glare dead on. Kenpachi's sadistic grin slung into place as the two powerful shinigami inched towards each other.
"But that's the problem." Unohana pointed out. "We don't have a candidate for the Princess to marry. Even though we made the proposal." Her soft but stern tone brought everyone back to the topic at hand.
"And that's what we're here to discuss." Yamamoto announced, forcing all Captains to straighten their backs. "I accept the girl as a more then competent candidate for whoever we chose for the marriage. Now we must find an equal match for her." His tone was stern and commanding. The Captains looked from one to the other.
"Well," Unohana broke the silence. "Seeing as how young she is we must find a shinigami as close to she age as possible. Which will be hard. And they must be skilled in hand to hand and weapon wielding." Head Captain Yamamoto nodded in agreement.
"Why not Captain Hitsugaya?" Shunsui asked, looking down at me. Shocked, I started up at him. "W- What?" I cried realizing what he'd just said. "Hmm..." Yamamoto hummed in thought. "N-" I started but was cut off by Unohana. "He matches the characteristics." She nodded, front braid moving with her head.
"And it's not like he has a love interest." Kurotsuchi chuckled, looking me up and down with his golden eyes. "W-" "I suppose with him being a Captain he meets with her high standing." Byakuya nodded his dark head. Gaping, I whipped my head from side to side as one by one each Captain agreed with the idea of marrying me to the young witch.
Finally, I turned to the Head Captain. "Captain Yamamoto, please tell them that this is insane!" I said in an exasperated tone. "No." He told us in finality. Sighing in relief I dropped my quivering hands. "You will marry the Princess." He told me after a moment of silence. Jerking, I turned back to him. "But-" "This is a direct order from your Head Captain. Are you going to disobey my order?" He asked, pining me with his steely gaze. "N- No, sir. But-" His gaze silenced my protests. "No, sir." I repeated in a defeated tone. "Good. You are all dismissed." He ordered standing. Nodding the Captains Flash Stepped, leaving the Hall. Staying behind for a moment I looked to Yamamoto who met my gaze. Nodding, I followed the others.
A/N: Well hello there! We thank you for reading the first chapter! *All split personalities bow.* Now there's something I must give attention to. If any of you are wondering what 'Flash Step' is it's the English version of 'Shunpo'. The super speed for the shinigami.
Moving on. Although I started the story in Toshiro's point of view that doesn't mean he's the main character. It's Princess Maadi, who will be introduced in the next chapter. I hope you all like her! The point of views will be jumping around so let me know if you can't keep up.
I thank you again. Please read the next chapters when there up! *Big pleading puppy dog eyes.* Well, see you next time. Bye! *Waves with split personalities.*