A friend
Rukia stared at the orange haired boy."What the hell did you do?" He yelled at her once more.
Rukia brushed his hand off her shoulder. "It does not concern you." She said coldly and began to walk away. Rukia ignored his yelling as he followed her. Great. She just had to be found out by some human.
Rukia glanced back at him. He looked normal. A scowl on his face and orange hair, tall and well built, he wore a t-shirt and jeans. This human too much reiatsu. He enough to almost be on the same level as Aizen.
This made it difficult for her. If it had been some one with lower amounts of reiatsu, she could of just taken the memory away and be off but for her to try and take the memory from him would be tough. If she did manage to take it away, she would end up being in bed for more than a month.
If she was lucky, she could give him the slip and he could think he imagined the whole thing. Wishful thinking, she thought to herself. Rukia walked towards the shop, she could easily loose him over there.
As she turned the corner, she slipped quietly into the shop. Rukia nodded to Aizen who was sitting down behind the counter as she head towards the back room. She decided it was time to change. After a few minutes the shop door opened with a chime. Rukia could only assume it was him. Stubborn bastard.
"Welcome costumer. How may I help you today?" Aizen greeted politely. The boy looked around, searching for her. "Something you are looking for?"
"Sorry to have bothered you." The boy said after he concluded that Rukia was not here. The door opened once more, signaling he left.
"Interesting friend you have." Aizen commented.
"He saw me perform the Withdrawal." Rukia said as she came to the front. "Amazing amount of reiatsu for a human boy." She watched Aizen's expression.
"Too dangerous if not controlled properly." He left it at that.
Rukia tossed a black pouch at Aizen, filled with memories. Of course she already chosen a few to keep for herself. Aizen opened a drawer and pulled out a box made of stone. It was black but had light gray in it too. He took off the top to reveal a soft velvet covering lining the bottom of the box.
The box contained three memories in its marble shape, the dormant state. He then opened the pouch and put the rest of them in there, making sure they did not touch. The box now contained 19 different memories.
"Sixteen memories in only four days is impressive but don't work to hard." He advised her. The door opened and the bells chimed their welcome. "Hello, how may I help you?"
A tall man with black hair stood in front of the door. He wore red and black robes. His face was hidden by a red and gold mask with a long nose. He was a Tengu. He pointed at the black stone box where the memories were held.
He walked toward the counter and looked at the contents of it after Aizen opened it. He pointed at two memories. They had a red swirling in it along side the silver. Aizen went to get a pouch for them.
The Tengu turned and looked at Rukia as she waited. He slightly titled his head to the side in a bird like manner. His hand went up to his mask and moved it slightly to the side, reveling a golden eye. Aizen came back and the Tengu put the mask in its proper place.
Aizen handed him a red pouch the contained the memories. The Tengu reached into his sleeve and pulled out a handful of gold coins. He put the on the counter and turn to the door. Right before he left, he turned and faced Rukia. He bowed to her then left.
"I believe you just made a friend." Aizen commented.
"Come in."
A young man came into the room and sat down on the red pillow. He was the client. He bowed his head to her in respect. He then quietly spoke.
"I come from a family of musicians. My younger sister was learning to play the violin from my father but when she was nine, she started loosing her hearing." He paused and looked at Rukia. "She learned to read lips and she knows sign language but she cannot play the violin as well anymore. A year ago, my father left us. Before leaving he yelled at my sister. He said things about her being deaf is a disgrace in our family. Can you please take the memory away from my sister?"
"I can but there will be a price, are you willing to pay it no matter the cost?" Rukia asked him.
"I will."
"Then let us form the contract."
He signed the paper in red ink. Rukia got up and followed him to where is sister is. He lead her to a play ground where many kids were playing. He waved and a young girl came running up. She smiled and waved.
"Please leave the two of us for a moment." Rukia asked him. Reluctantly he left and Rukia looked to the girl. Rukia place her index and middle finger on her forehead. She closed her eyes imagined connecting to different colored strings together. Rukia opened her eyes. Hello, your brother has asked me to relieve you of a memory.
The girls eyes opened wide. I can hear you?
Yes, it is called bind. I can create temporary ties between two souls, Rukia explained. You play the drums? Rukia felt a memory.
I use to play violin but can't so I switched to drums. I can feel the vibrations so in a way its like hearing for me.
Rukia smiled, Thats good. I'm going to do my job now so I need to cut the tie. The girl nodded and closed her eyes. Rukia quickly took the memory and placed it in girl opened her eyes and waved heading back to play with the others.
Her brother came back over. "You took the memory?"
"Yes, now I require payment." She raised her hand and touched his forehead. "The price is one of your fondest memories." Rukia withdrew her hand and a memory followed. She put the memory in its dormant state and looked at the man. He was in a daze.
Rukia left him. Now that her job was done she was free to do as she wished. Rukia began walking home when she noticed a man lying down on the grass, a camera in hand. His eyes were closed. Standing next to him was a young boy.
The young boy leaned over and put his hand on the sleeping man's forehead. Rukia watched him withdraw many memories. Rukia went over there. "Give the memories back." She told the boy, "You have broken two rules and if you do not do as I say I will take action."
The boy snarled at her, his face twisted. He ran off away from her. Rukia chased after him. He went down an alley way that was blocked at the end. "I warned you. Now do as I say or die."
He snarled once more. Rukia put her hands up to her heart and pulled. A sword came out.
The boy charged at her, his teeth grew sharp and his nails were like claws. Rukia swung her sword and cut off an arm. A green ooze came out. He was a demon. Deciding it was time to end the fight, Rukia aimed at his heart. Her sword plunged through.
The demon fell to th ground dead. Rukia quickly took the memories before his body disappeared. Rukia pointed her sword at her heart and let go. The sword slowly slid back into her soul.
Rukia walked back toward the sleeping man. When she got back he was in the same position. Rukia knelled and gentle put the memories back. Taking memories from a human could make them go into a coma. Taking too many memories could also make them lose parts of their soul.
Rukia shook the man awake to make sure he was okay. The man slowly opened his eyes and his hand went to his forehead. He looked at Rukia. "You should try guarding your memories better." She told him. "I am aware this has happened before. If you used more of your reiatsu to protect it, you would not be in this situation."
"So you returned them to me." He looked at the sky and held his camera up to his eye. "How much did you see?"
"Only a small amount." She answered. The only thing she saw when handling the memory was some one trying to steal memories from him before. Rukia felt his reiatsu strengthen. He has the same amount as Aizen..
"So annoying.." He said as he took a picture. "Your name?" He asked her.
"Rukia Kuchiki." She replied.
"Stark."
"May I ask you why you are holding a camera?" Rukia was curious.
"I'm a photographer. I use my photos to show people the world in a new way. Its like showing things from your point of view." He said. Rukia was impressed with his explanation and wanted to see a few of his pictures now. "Its also a lazy and carefree job." He added.
Rukia got up and walked away. She didn't know why she felt impressed by him in the first place. "I'll see you around." He called out.
Rukia quickly got dressed then went down stairs. She had a light breakfast and grab her bag then was out the door. She covered a yawn as she began to head to school. She arrived early and sat quietly at her desk.
Rukia took out a book and read it while waiting for the bell. The room slowly filled with students. Rukia put her book away as the bell rang. The teacher walked in. The familiar smell of coffee followed.
"We have a new student today." The teacher announced. "Please welcome him and treat him kindly."
The new student walked in. A scowl on his face as he surveyed the room. His eyes widen as his eyes met Rukia's. "You!" He yelled.
I hope I don't have too many grammar and spelling mistakes.
