OK! I know it's been a while since my last update. *dodges rotten fruit*
And I also know I should probably be working on HGandTY instead of uploading one-shots. But I've pretty much run out of juice for that story so it's staying on the backburner for now until I can write a coherent story.
In the meantime, I've been entertaining myself with little drabbles like this one. I tired to lessen the emphasis on length and focus more on the story and characters. So...
Long intro is long! *Disclaimer: Bleach remains out of my miniscule sphere of ownership*
Hope you like the story!
Prologue: Enter the Death
"No! Please, I beg of you!"
His shrill screams lit up the cold night like bright fireworks. It was unfortunate only she could see it. She only responded by continuing her approach and raising her blade.
"Please. Somebody! Anybody! Help me!"
His cries grew in pitch with each step she took towards him. By the time he was within her reach, he had been reduced to a shivering pile of sweat, snot, and tears. It was almost too pathetic to watch.
"I'm begging you.", his lips quivered. "Please, please don't send me to Hell!"
When she said nothing, he bowed his head low and curled himself into a ball, trembling and whimpering incoherently.
He expected to feel a sharp sword on his neck, what he got instead was a small hand on his shoulder and a soothing voice like that of a gentle breeze.
"It is alright. You are not going to Hell. You are bound for a far better place."
He raised his head slowly, tears still running down his face. What met his eyes were two clear pools of indigo that shone brightly in the moonlight. Her hand was cool and held him in a firm grip of reassurance. But it was her eyes that drew him. They never wavered or averted from his own, remaining fixed upon him as she continued speaking.
"You don't have to be afraid anymore. Where you are going, you will find peace again."
Her words seemed almost too good to be true.
"R-Really? It won't hurt or anything?"
Her chuckle was low and sweet, it seemed a cricket among blaring car horns.
"Rest now. And when you wake next, all will be well."
He closed his eyes. She raised her sword once again. A bright, pale light shimmered briefly from the alley. When it finally grew dim, nothing was left of either entity. And so the city's bustling nightlife continued, oblivious and undisturbed.
Yes, this is just the prologue. Yes, I will be uploading the second part, too. Yes, I will stop typing like this now.
Feel free to comment and review!