|| I know in my Previous Chapter I made a few mistakes and for this I am sorry. In this chapter the Flashback takes back a total of 150 years ago. I will label from now own whose Point of View I am talking in. The first Chapter was completely Melody's. Please Rate and Message. I love feedback and ideas ||
Chapter Two
Crawl
How long will this take?
How much can I go through?
My heart, my soul aches
I don't know what to do
I bend but don't break
And somehow I'll get through
'cause I have you
.:: Melody's Point of Veiw::.
"I have come to my decision. Melody Nakarmaru will stay in squad five as she has done before. She will be under the watch of Captain Ukitake of Squad thirteen and Shunsui of Squad of eight while in the Soul Society. "To Say I was shock to hear this come from the grand commander would be an understatement. I was grateful to be allowed to serve the court guards. Through as always there was a catch. "However she will be accompanied by a captain at all times on missions." I couldn't help but let out a small sigh. I would prefer my privacy but I know with the way things are there was no way I would get any. I looked up to see the grand commander dismiss everyone as he began to make his way out of the room. I look to see that Of Sui-Feng glaring daggers at me. How I hope to never be alone with the woman. She never liked me. Why I never understood but I never had the courage to question her feelings. I looked up to see Ukitake and Shunsui walked over to my side with Unohanna close up behind. I couldn't help but smile softly. Unohanna was the first to speak. Her voice was soft as always. "How are you feeling Melody? You aren't in any pain are you?" I looked up at the woman and shoke my head. "I am doing fine Captain Unohanna, thanks to you care." Shunsui had placed his arm over my shoulder and smiled and he said" Of course she is. There is no way we would let any harm come to you" I had looked up at him and asked softly" We?" Shunsui had gave a chuckle and said" Me and Jushiro of course. Jushiro of course was the only that really convinced Old Man Yamamto to let you stay" I looked over at Captain Ukitake to see his face was bright red. I bowed to him out of respect and thanked him. "Thank you Captain Ukitake for you help" My words were soft but filled with such happiness. Ukitake scratched the back of his head and spoke nervously" It was nothing really Melody and please call me Jushiro" I stood back up and said a small reply" Very well Jushiro" It was the first time I have every called or said Ukitake's first name and to be honest I liked the way it rolled from my lips.
And If I have to crawl
Well you're crawl to
I stumble and I fall
Carry me through
The wonder of it all is you
See me through
.:: Ukitake's Point of Veiw::.
Oh Lord where are?
Do not forget me here?
I cry in silence
Can you not see my tears?
I sat there on my knees listening to Kiyone and Sentaro arguing about who was going to pour my tea. I just smiled at the two before looking past them and out the door. It had been two month since the trail for Melody and I was still worried about her. She was found innocent and was allowed to stay in Squad 5 but that was only after Shunsui and I asked the grand commander himself to let her stay. There were more people for her then against her. Melody was a close and dead friend of mines often times Shunsui would say that what me and her had was more then a simple friendship. Melody would assure him that we were only friends while I would go along. I was snapped out of my thoughts at the sound of glass breaking. I looked to see Kiyone and Sentaro standing in places as if the were afraid to move. I looked past them to se a soaked Melody with papers held tightly in her arms with a completely dry Shunsui standing behind her. I could only guess what had happen. The look on Melody's face was emotionless. It has been that way for the past two weeks. Her hair seemed to have lost is shine; there were dark circle under her eyes as if she hadn't slept in days and she spoke in a soft voice. I would be lying if I said I didn't want more from our friendship. I even remember the day I first laid eyes on her.
.:: Flashback::.
I walked through the hallway of the building. I was visiting the academy today to take a few students to the land of the living. It wasn't long before I stood before the group. There were perhaps ten students, nine where males and only one female. The woman stood off to the side, she was dressed in her red and white kimono. She held her right arm with her left hand as she looked away from everyone. I stood there staring at her for a moment before she looked up at him with her beautiful blue eyes. Grand Commander was the first to speak" These are the top students from the academy and today the will take their final test in the world of the living. Captain Ukitake of Squad thirteen will lead in you this mission and chose which one of you will graduate and be placed in the Court Guards. Is that clear?" All at once they all spoke" Yes, Grand Commander". It was strange. At First I didn't understand why the grand captain asked me to escort the students to the world of the living but then he explain to me in private why he chose me. I watched as the man walked away to open a way to the world of the living. I looked back at the students. They all looked so eager to go but the woman looked almost reluctant. I looked behind me to see the path was open and watched as the hell butterfly fly in front of me. "If you will, Follow me" My voice was calm and soft as I lead them through the narrow path. It wasn't long before I was being followed by the ten students with the woman in the back. In not time we all stood in the middle of the forest if the world of the living. I asked all to introduce themselves to me. This is where I first hear her say her name. Melody, such a sweet name that fit her so well, she was very soft and tender like a melody. I began to wonder just what she could do. I spoke trying hard to focus on what was at hand. "The mission is a very simple one. You will fight with the Hollow and destroy it" The male students seem happy at the thought of killing a hollow and didn't ask any questions however there was a voice that surprised me. "Captain Ukitake that has to be more to our final test… what is it if I may ask?" Melody was the one that spoke. She was right there was more to the mission. Their duty was to defeat the hollow and protect me from all harm. "There is more. I will not be the one escorting you in the land of the living but it's you that will be. They are a total of ten hollows near by. Each one of you will choose a number between one and ten. This is how I will decide who will go first or last. " The plan was simple. I would fake my illness and the one escorting will do all they could to protect me. The first few times went perfectly through they still lacked the basic skills need in the court guards. That was until it was Melody's turn and everything went wrong.
When all have left me
And hope as disappeared
You find me here
And If I have to crawl
Well you're crawl to
I stumble and I fall
Carry me through
The wonder of it all is you
See me through
I walked behind her was she walked ahead of me calmly. We had only been walking for a few moments and unlike before she wasn't the first to speak. I spoke" Melody was it?" To which she mealy nodded and gave a short reply" That is right Captain Ukitake". She stopped walking abruptly and it was clear she had spotted the hollow. It was hiding after seeing its comrades dying and with out a doubt was looking for an escape. The hollow was a low level class and could easily be defeated. It was a humanoid Hollow unlike the rest which were just Menos. The hollow itself stood taller then the others and appeared to be stronger. I began to wonder if I chose the wrong hollow for her to fight. I watched as she hollow was the first to attack. With its giant fist lunged at Melody and me. In a blink of a eye, Melody used Huho to hold my hand before moving us both out the way. This is where I decided to play my act. I gave a fake cough and made my body shiver. Unfortunately my pretending didn't last long and soon my hands were covered in blood. My vision began to blur as I looked up to see the hollow opening it's mouth. A light beam began to glow from its mouth before I felt a chill. The beam grew brighter and brighter before the hollow released it. Long ice shards shoot from the hollows mouth towards me and Melody. This time Melody didn't move instead she stood right in front of me and brought her hands to the front of her. She whispered" Hado 88, Danku" As soon as those words left her lips a thing but strong barrier toke the force of the attack leaving both myself and Melody un harm. I began to pant loudly as the sound of Melody's voice" Please hang on a moment long Captain Ukitake, I will get you away from this place" I watched as she placed my arm over her shoulder and began to carry me. My weight was now her weight. I began to sweat and looked to the side to see the raging hollow preparing for another attack from her right while I lean on her left side.. This time Melody whispered while pointing her right hand at the hollow" Hado 31 Shakkaho" As soon as the words left her lips her hand glow bright red and soon a powerful flew at the hallow. The attack went straight for its mouth and pushed back his own attack. I watched as the hollow began to disappear. The last thing I remember hearing was that of Melody's voice" Captain Ukitake? Please hang on" I stared at her as the hell butterfly flew pass her before everything went dark.
When everything I was is lost
I have forgot but you have not
When i am lost you have not lost me
When everything I was is lost
When everything I was is lost
I have forgot but you have not
When I am lost you have not lost me
I awoke days later in squad four barracks in a bed with the sun shinning down of my face. The sound of birds singing echoed through room, It was long before I head the door opening to revile Shunsui smiling down at me. "Well look who's finally awake. I am sure your guest will be happy to find out you are doing ok" I sat up slowly and stared up a Shunsui before asking" My Guest?" Shunsui just pointed to my right. I looked to the window to see a sleeping Melody. Shunsui sat to my left as he said" You know normally Students aren't allowed here but she practically bed Unohana to let her stay by your side. This is the first I have seen her asleep since the four days you've been here. " I stared at Melody and began to pounder for awhile before saying" She is different for the other students that where with me. They were so forced on trying to impress me that they forgot the mission at hand. She was the only one that seen through the test." Shunsui had given a chuckle and lean back in the small chair as he whispered" If I didn't know any better I would think you liked her. That would explain a lot actually" I didn't respond but just stared at the sleeping woman.
.:: End Of Flashback::.
I was snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of Melody clearing her throat. I couldn't help but let out a chuckle at the sight of her. " What brings you to Squad 13? I asked. She held up the stacks of papers and spoke" Paperwork, I need you to sign these Captain Ukitake" Shunsui pinched Melody's cheeks and said" There you go with that Captain again. We've told you time and time again to call use by our first names. There's no need to be formal around friends" Melody's face turned bright red as she tried to get away from Shunsui. I stood up and toke the papers before walking towards my desk. I dismissed Kiyone and Sentaro before sitting down. I began to sign the papers as Shunsui spoke" That's actually not the only reason. See Melody here has a mission to go on earth" I had merely nodded halfway listening to them as Melody stared off to the side. I spoke" Is that so?" Shunsui had spoke one more time" And Captain Soi-Feng will be the one to accompany here"
And If I have to crawl
Well you're crawl to
I stumble and I fall
Carry me through
The wonder of it all is you
See me through
