Hello! This is the third chapter and it kind of took me a while to right.
I would like to thank SithKnight-Galen for pointing out some mistakes in the names. I have edited the names in the all the chapters.
Ok, so I would like to warn you that my OC will be using a lot of Sister, Brother, Uncle, Auntie, and Grandpa when adressing the captains and lieutenants in his mind. The names will be jumbled around but that is how it is supposed to be. This is because my OC thinks of them as family. Even if they don't treat him like one. Oh, and this chapter will be in my OC's POV for the majority. During his POV, there is no dialogue, only what he observes, thinks and does.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach. Just Teru.
Well, enjoy!
It had been a week since I brought Teru to the Seireitei. General Yamamoto generously allowed him to stay in the Seireitei on the condition that he learns the basics of becoming a shinigami. He seems to be having quite a lot of fun learning about what we do. Amazingly, he has quickly learned how to control his spiritual pressure. I knew having Lieutenants Ise Nanao of the 8th Division, a hard working and rather sisterly figure, and Kotetsu Isane teach him was a good idea. All though there was this one time both had came to me apologizing profusely. It seemed that Captain Kyouraku Shunsui of the 8th Division, known for his lethargic drinking habits and womanizing tendency, gave Teru alcohol. Both lieutenants were scared to death at what I would do, but it is against my morals to yell or be remotely angry towards women. I did forgive the two, as it was a mistake after all, the drunk on the other hand not so much.
Lieutenants Ise and Kotetsu informed me of what they believe is Teru's parameters. He has a great proficiency at kido and control. However, from his medical reports, given to me by Lieutenant Kotetsu, show that he has a weak body, a very large setback in fighting. I don't know how to put this but I believe he will need to stay far from the fray. It would be unwise if he lingers around danger.
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Lately, my lieutenant has told me some rather disturbing news. Apparently, Teru has been hanging out with Yachiru, not like I have a major problem with the little girl, but the fact that the two hang out around the 11th division barracks disturbs me greatly. I just hope he doesn't pick up some bad habits from Kenpachi, or his 3rd and 5th seat. I would not like to have a mini Kenpachi running around, nor do I want a delinquent or a narcissist for that matter.
A distinct sound of heavy footsteps running erratically on wood in the distance gave me time to prepare myself for another extreme apology from my lieutenant. I sighed as I heard him jump and land in his apologetic stance, scraping his knuckles on my polished wood floor.
"CAPTAIN KOMAMURA! FORGIVE ME FOR SLEEPING ON THE TOILET! IT WAS MY ACCURSED DIGESTIVE TRACK!" I sigh melancholically as I heard, for the umpteenth time, about his bowel problems; which is highly unnecessary. "I WILL NOW CUT MY STOMACH TO MAKE AMENDS!!" And I better stop him now.
"I do not mind at all, Iba." I tell him truthfully, but he has this look of strained pain on his face. I know he means well, but spilling blood in my room will not solve anything. I sigh again as he gives me another look of repentance. "If you want to make amends that badly, can I ask of you to take Teru around the Seireitei today? I was supposed to earlier, but my schedule is packed. Tell him about the various divisions." My lieutenant nods and almost eagerly went to go get Teru.
I just hope, Iba doesn't corrupt him into a macho man…
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Teru's POV
For the past week Mr. Komamura, the big person who took me in, had me trained to be a shinigami. Truthfully, I wanted him to train me, not that I don't like Auntie Ise and Sister Isane, but I just wanted to be near him at least. I really don't have a lot of confidence in my strength but it seems like I have good control over my spiritual pressure. I know a few basic kido, but I struggle at the fighting aspect.
Today, I was supposed to be training but Mr. Komamura said he would take me on a long over-due tour around the Seireitei. I was so happy when he told me that, but why is Uncle Iba dragging me towards, I think he said, 1st Division? Where is Mr. Komamura? Why Uncle Iba? I like him as a kind and strong person, but I really didn't like it when he gave me his old 'Super Manly Macho Weight Set: Edition 1~7.' I'm sorry Uncle Iba, but I can't lift them…
After Uncle Iba finally stopped dragging me, we went inside the division compound and I was greeted by a large number of shinigami. As we passed by dorms, I noticed a nice. It came from a room not too far ahead and I quickly ditched Uncle to see what the smell was. I looked in to see a gentleman wearing an apron mixing some black liquids with red liquids. There was sugar too. I felt a strong grip on my shihakusho and was once again dragged by Uncle Iba towards the Captain General's quarters. Once there, Grandpa Yamamoto-Genryuusai explained to me about the history, reason, and purpose of the Soul Society. During the explanation, the gentleman from earlier drop by and gave me a sample of the substance from earlier. It was called 'Earl Grey.' Apparently, the gentleman's name was Sasakibe Choujirou. Uncle Iba said that he is the lieutenant for this division, and has an infatuation with the 'western world.' Whatever that is. I took some mental notes on what I thought about the 1st Division.
We arrived at the 2nd Division compound next. Uncle Iba explained that this division was mostly used for espionage and data collecting. As well as assassination, or in Uncle's terms 'Cloak n' Dagger.' I was introduced to Captain Soifon, whom I personally think she is quite the lonely woman. And then I, unfortunately, had to listen to her lieutenant, Omaeda Marechiyo, ramble on about how rich he is. He is as indolent as he is gluttonous. But I must say, he does seem a little more than he is. Like the division before, I took some mental notes. I think I should do this for the rest.
The 3rd Division, why is everything so… depressing. The shinigami there looked solemn and their Lieutenant Kira Izuru, a very sallow looking man with a horrible self esteem issue, was just as bad. Uncle Iba told me Kira lost his parents young, and slowly started to fall in to depression. That was when Brother Kira told me their division flower, the Marigold, meant despair. Upon asking him what despair meant, he produced a noose and some sleeping pills from who-knows where, he explained simply 'Extreme loss of hope.' The division does have a high level of friendship, which is built on a strong bond of trust; however, trust is easily the most breakable, and painful bond. What disturbed me the most was Captain Ichimaru Gin, a man with an extremely dangerous zanpakuto that matches his equally unnerving smile. How can you smile in such a dark atmosphere? I think I will have nightmares after this, and maybe a complimentary trauma.
It was lunchtime so Uncle Iba left go get some food. Except I heard him mumble 'food to increase man power.' Does he not like my feminine looks?
Lady Unohana is so nice! Allowing me, a shinigami-in-training, to have lunch with her. The only reason I'm here right now, instead of with Uncle is because the 'food' he went to go get was definitely, without a doubt, Hiroshima-styled Okonomiyaki. I ate that yesterday, the day before yesterday, and the day before that. I would like a change of taste for once. Anyways, Sister Isane found me sitting nearby and treated me to lunch. The food was great, and Lady Unohana talked about how my spiritual control and kido specialty would be useful. Honestly, I know I will only hinder everyone if I fight, so I think I will take a path that will help everyone. I just hope Mr. Komamura understands.
Once I left the 4th Division, I kind of got lost and found my way to the 6th Division. There I was introduced to Lieutenant Abarai Renji, a hot-blooded 'hands on' guy with flaming red hair in the shape of a pineapple. Rumor has it, he is severely in debt because of his sunglasses breaking every mission; I think it would be a prudent idea to leave them behind. Half way through the tour, Brother Renji had to leave so he left Rikichi, an unseated officer, to do the rest in his place. Truthfully, we never finished the tour because Rikichi digressed and struck up a conversation about what my reasons for becoming a shinigami is, aside from the 'because I have to or else I can't stay' reason. I found out that Rikichi admires Brother Renji a lot, so he joined to be with his hero. I explained that was the same reason I strive to be one, except it's Mr. Komamura instead.
Rikichi left to do some work, so I just roamed around the division watching everyone work very diligently. I was walking outside when I spotted Yachiru sneaking around behind some bushes, so I followed her. I had no participation of the destruction of four walls, doodles on the remaining walls, nor did I have any take in sticking furniture to the ceiling. Really. All I was doing was trying to stop Yachiru, and failing to do so, from drawing all over Captain Kuchiki Byakuya's head. From what I heard, he is a revered man full of pride, and is a high class noble with a cold yet elegant attitude. Did I add he was strict and stolid as well as strong? Anyways, I managed to stop Yachiru from causing chaos, except I didn't notice I accidentally stepped on Uncle Byakuya's prized hairpins during the tussle. Unfortunately, he awoke and now I am being dragged by Yachiru, who is running at top speed, away from the division with a very confused and soon to be murderous Uncle Byakuya with a huge 'meat' symbol on his forehead.
I visited the 5th division with Yachiru to visit Lieutenant Hinamori Momo, a very cute and happily devoted girl skilled in kido. While Yachiru went off somewhere, I talked with Sister Momo about kido and learned some very expedient tips on how to cast faster and memorizing incantations. I would love to have talked more but Captain Aizen Sousuke, a rather peaceful man with a lot of charisma, walked in reading literature what he called 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare. I have no clue as to who that is, but I read a few lines. My favorite had to be 'There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face.' Mr. Aizen allowed me to take a copy of Macbeth home after he finished it.
I already know about the 7th Division, as well as the 8th Division, so I took a short cut towards what I thought to be the 9th Division. Sadly, I made the wrong turn and ended up at the doorstep of a really creepy looking building. I swear the signs were moving and convulsing all over the walls and poles where they hanged from. I left there quickly. Change of thought, I wished I could have. Somehow, a large hole just sucked me up and I ended up in a large room full of bodies, gadgets, sharp objects, instruments of terror, and unidentified instruments of terror. I screamed as a reject from the clown society bounded up to me with such a malicious and ravenous look on his face. I pushed my way through who-knows what and ran into a room full of people-that-don't-look-remotely-like-people-but-are-people. I fainted on the spot. Fortunately, I awoke to find myself outside of the building. I ran far away from there. After running far enough, I found a piece of paper stuck to my arm and read it. It wrote something along the lines of how I was really at the 12th Division, AKA the Soul Society Research and Development Institute, and I had ran away from Captain Kurotsuchi Mayuri, the clown reject, and I was picked up by Lieutenant Kurotsuchi Nemu, his daughter. A person named Tsubokura Rin, 12th Division Scientist-in-training, signed the paper. I would go and thank Mr. Tsubokura, but that's after my new trauma has subsided.
I passed by the 11th Division on my way to the 9th and as always, I could hear screams of 'Ken-chan' and the poor subordinates wailing in fear and pain behind the walls of the compound. May the rest in peace. I wisely skipped the 11th and finally after such an ordeal, made it to the 9th Division. I greeted Captain Kaname Tousen, Mr. Komamura's trusted best friend who is blind and has a high sense of justice. He generously gave me a tour of the division and let me see some of his editorial work. Lieutenant Hisagi Shuuhei, a very talented and ambitious man with beliefs similar to his captain, dropped by during tea and discussed about deadlines and finalizing. I didn't want to disturb them, so I apologized and left.
The 10th Division captain and lieutenant, it seemed, left to do work at 'Health Land.' So I skipped the division, and decided to come back tomorrow. I heard that Captain Hitsugaya Toushiro is a child prodigy and has white hair just like me. I heard he has a short complex. Lieutenant Matsumoto Rangiku is a very 'boom-chika-wow-wow' and 'mega racker' type of lady. Well, that's what I heard Uncle Iba say in the washroom once when I passed by. I wonder what the those mean… I'll ask Mr. Komamura later.
It was getting late, so I made my last trip to the 13th Division and had dinner with Captain Ukitake Jyuushiro, the most affable captain and kindest. Uncle Ukitake came from a lower-class noble family but is highly respected and strong, but he is ailed by tuberculosis; which renders him bed ridden. I like him because he gives me manju, because I have white hair. He joked that I might as well be called Shirou Teru. Then we could be the 'Shiro Brigade.' Dinner was good, but it got better when 3rd seats Kotetsu Kiyone, the opposite of her sister Isane, and Sentaro Kotsubaki, a very loud and devoted man. Both 3rd seats are equally as loud as they are devoted. I joked to Uncle Ukitake that they should get married, since they bicker like married couple. Both gave me rather intimidating stares after that. I heard their lieutenant died along time ago from Uncle Iba before, so I guess it would be wise if I don't bring it up.
Once the tour finished, it was already late at night but I honestly don't know which direction the 7th Division is, and I really don't want to walk alone at night. What if I meet Mr. Clown or Mr. Gin in an alleyway? I shudder uncontrollably and get rid of that thought.
I sat outside the 13th Division compound wondering how to get back. That was when I heard a familiar voice and looked up to see Mr. Komamura! Talk about lucky! Looks like he was worried and came to look for me. I feel so happy! I would have skipped and talked about my day, but sleep quickly took over me and I fell with a thud on the ground. I think I may have scared Mr. Komamura to death, because I heard him shout, but it's all right. At least I know he cares. And that's all I need to know. Tomorrow, I'll tell him about my decision to join the 4th Division.
… But I can't help but feel like I forgot something…
A man ran through the dimly lit streets of the Seireitei screaming through out the night, "TERU? WHERE ARE YOU? TERU!!!" There was a report the next day that Lieutenant Iba Tetsuzaemon was found exhausted outside of the Seireitei in the streets of Rukongai.
I finally finished! Yay!
Anyway, the whole Auntie, Sister, etc. it is just a test to see if it works. It would be helpful if you guys can give me some feed back on it. The auntie, uncle, and grandpa all use last names. The brother and sisters use first name only. The people who Teru does not have an idea what to call them are Mr. and Lady.
The 'Shirou' that Ukitake joked about was a combination of 志 (Aspire) and 狼 (Wolf). But it is a pun that shiro (白, white) sounds like Shirou. Which Ukitake obsesses over.
Poor Iba...