Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, of course

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, of course.

Thank you for all your kind reviews. As you can tell, I'm not that good at writing stories. It's all in my head, but I just can't write it on paper. Arrrrgh! Well, just tell me where I need to change so I can improve my writings. Arigato gozaimasu.

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Chapter 1

The Cursed Child

She was your everyday student at the Shinigami Academy. No parents, siblings, and, let's not forget, friends. It had only been a few years since she died, at the young age of 12, and became a student studying to be future shinigami. Her name was Kadoku Ookami.

Kadoku was a very quiet, plain young girl. She passed all her upperclassmen, and if that continuous, she could be a shinigami in no time. Her long midnight hair stopped at mid-back and was always kept in a low ponytail while the bangs while the bangs, swept to the right, reached her the bottom of her jaw. Although majority of the classes took place outside under the hot sun, Kadoku remained quite pale, but not sickly pale. She was five feet and six inches high and excelled in zanjustu and hakuda but still had some "minor" issues with kidou and hohou.

Even though she looks like a regular student, she harbors a deep and dark secret. She was cursed to be the chosen carrier of a powerful two-tailed demon wolf called Akuhi. As the years past, the oh-so-powerful seal got weaker and weaker as the demon got stronger and stronger. Every night, and day, of the full moon, Akuhi would use Kadoku's appearance to show himself. As the moon gets fuller, her already keen sense of smell and hearing would get even stronger and on the full moon would the obvious changes occur. Her hair would turn a silver white with a crimson tinge while two fluffy wolf ears appear and take their spots on the top of her head. Her eyes would turn blood red and her fangs and nail would grow longer and sharper.

So, on these days, Ookami would have to skip the classes and pretend to be sick in her room in the dormitory. Of course, no one would visit her, not even the nurse, and she didn't have a roommate to begin with. Instead, someone would just bring her the books and work she needed and run away as fast as possible. Although she was quite lonely, she never ever showed it. Long ago, she had learned that showing emotions is a sign of weakness and tried her best not to cry out in pain whenever possible. Never would she give the bully/attacker any satisfaction in seeing her weak and cowardly. Instead, she would just get up smiling and walk away. Even when she got all bloody and bruised, not once did she show any signs of pain, nor did she ever shed tears.

Today at the Shinigami Academy was a special one. Why? Because, one of the Gotei 13 captain and vice captain was coming to evaluate the students. Everywhere you look, you would see people either putting on make up, or straitening their uniform for the thousandth time, or preparing, cleaning, the halls and classrooms. Ookami just sighed and shook her head. Today was also the day where they battle each other with wooden zanpakutous. Every time, Ookami ends up being bloodied or bruised up. Nobody would understand her and her reason for holding back, a lot, so she just remained quiet, even after the teacher's harsh lecture/scolding.

"Today's practice will take place after the captain and vice captain comes," boomed her teacher." They would be evaluating you in your performances, so DON'T MESS THIS UP! You know who you are! The captains would be here around the afternoon, so don't be tardy."

When he stopped and dismissed them, the snickering and taunts began.

"Yeah, Ookami don't mess this up us."

Ookami just gave them a smile and walked out. As she left, though, she could still hear their whispers.

"What's her problem?" "Her smile creeps me out." "Why do her name mean 'wolf'?"

Yes, Ookami heard it all, and yes, it did hurt. Once outside she went to outside of school grounds to visit her favorite place. It was a beautiful old oak tree where she could sit under it for shade and peace. Though it was a long way to get there, in the end, it was all worth it. Having not yet mastered shunpo didn't help.

When she eventually got there, she saw the faint outline someone else already there. Not wanting to disturb the person, she began her long trek back to the school grounds.

"What's a little academy student like ya doin' outside of school, ne?"

Ookami froze and turned to face the person. It was a young man with ruffled silver, with a hue of lavender, hair, very squinty eyes, and an almost menacing smile. Though what stood out the most was the fact that he was wearing a shinigami uniform with a white sleeveless haori on top.

"I-I w-was just coming here t-to…um..." stammered Ookami after she saw that he was a shinigami, probably one of high rank. He began walking towards her, almost like a predator closing in on its prey. She wanted to run, but her legs felt like jelly and refused to budge.

'Where have I seen that haori before?" wandered the young student as she racked her brain for answers but failed.

"What's ya name?"

"M-m-my name is O-Ookami, sir."

"Well, it's a good thing my name ain't the only one wit' a weird meaning," joked the man with a kansai accent. "Ichimaru Gin, hajimemashite."

"It's nice to meet you…ah…Ichimaru-san," Ookami managed to say while she bowed nervously.

'Ichimaru?' thought Ookami, again searching for answers. 'Didn't the history sensei mention that name? Nah, he couldn't be…could he?'

Well her thought were, rudely, interrupted and her questions answered when a boy with long blonde hair covering his left eye came running towards them.

"ICHIMARU-TAICHOU!" shouted the boy as he neared them. At this distance did Ookami see the lieutenant badge fastened on his right arm. "Taichou, we're going to be late for the meeting at the Shinigami Academy."

Ookami sharply turn and looked at the man she just met in horror.

"T-taichou?" the now frightened student managed to choke out as parts from her history class came flying back to her. 'Oh shit. I just disrespected a captain of the Gotei 13!'

"Yare, yare Izuru. She didn't know I waz a taichou, ya shouldn't have called me that. Now she's all scared o' me now," sighed Ichimaru with a childish pout when he saw the look of shock on Ookami's face.

"Ah, gomen Taichou," apologized the boy. Then he turned to face Ookami. "I'm Kira Izuru, sanbantai fukutaichou."

He took his hand out for a handshake. Ookami quickly shook it to not make him mad, bowed in respect, and quickly ran away, all in a blink of an eye, thus leaving two blinking (though with Ichimaru, you couldn't tell) shinigamis in her wake. Seconds ticked by before they to began towards the academy.

"Mus' be shy. Let's get going, Izuru."

"Hai."

To be continued…

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Kidou- demon arts

Hohou- feet skills? such as shunpo

Zanjustu- sword skills

Hakuda- hand-to-hand combat

Author's Ramble: "Ookami", as everyone now knows thanks to a game, means "wolf". She disowned her last name when she died and just chose "Kadoku" since "Kodoku" means "lone". Thus putting together in Japanese format says "Kadoku Ookami" meaning "Lone Wolf". More info in later chapters. Again, don't forget to review!