Hidden Power

The captain commander's office was slightly more silent than usual today. The old man sat comfortably at his desk, scribbling notes onto a sheet of paper that seemed completely unreadable. Even as Burasustsu entered his study, he remained unmovable.

[Burasutsu] "Captain Commander, do you mind if I ask you of something?"

[Captain Commander] "…"

[Burasutsu] "I shall ask anyway"

[Captain Commander] "…"

[Burasutsu] "I recently checked the records for every member of the Shinigami academy, just to be sure on any safety and health regulations. Everything was fine until I stumbled across two names. Both without certified surnames"

The commander looked up from his work towards Burasutsu. He didn't seem surprised; more bored by his words.

[Burasutsu] "Anyway, what I wish to know, is why this boy Kaige has no past records and no links to anybody in rukongai"

[Captain Commander] "That is because he is not from here"

[Burasutsu] "Explain sir?"

[Captain Commander] "This information is classified to me and central 46 only. The higher ups of central do not want anybody to know his true nature."

[Burasutsu] "A naughty boy?"

[Captain Commander] "Let's just say your fathers have met before."

[Burasutsu] "Oooh… does he know about any of this?"

[Captain Commander] "No. In fact, once he gains his Shikai, he will probably become less and less understanding of his true origin. One day, he will be told. But if we say it now, then the very existence of soul society would be in danger"

[Burasutsu] "How intriguing. I will leave all this to you then but what of this Orochi girl?"

[Captain Commander] "She is merely Orochi. Nothing special"

[Burasutsu] "Hiding something are we?"

[Captain Commander] "Let's just say… she's not exactly who she thinks she is"

[Burasutsu] "Fine. I shall leave you to it. But do you mind if I have access to every past and present profiles so I can make some relation links?"

[Captain Commander] "You're forbidden to view Kaige's notes. However, everyone else is fine.

[Burasutsu] "I thank you commander"

[Captain Commander] "Now be gone before I escort you out"

Back in the woods, Rihiku was the only one who cared about running after Kaige who seemed to have some angry feud with the air.

[Rihiku] "Why are you punching air?"

[Kaige] "Piss off"

[Rihiku] "It's done nothing to you"

[Kaige] "…"

He continued to punch randomly towards the air before turning towards Rihiku who quickly stepped backwards with his hands raised in case of any sudden retaliation.

[Kaige] "Fight me…"

[Rihiku] "I beg your pardon?"

[Kaige] "The only reason I'm here; the only thing I want is to get stronger. To be able to defend against those who try to hurt the one I cherish. I don't know why, but I will sacrifice everything to keep her happy"

[Rihiku] "Who?"

[Kaige] "…none of your business…. but either way… Fight me"

[Rihiku] "If you think you can stand up to me, then you've already passed your first test"

[Kaige] "Huh?"

[Rihiku] "I've been issued to train you. Don't know why but central 46 told me to do it. If you don't want to, then tough luck, you're coming back with me"

[Kaige] "I don't need some spiteful twat telling me what to do"

[Rihiku] "Well in that case, let's have some fun. If you can land a single blow on me, then ill leave you alone. If not, then you're not strong enough and ill train you"

[Kaige] "Alright then…"

A few hours later, back in the academy

[Miko] "Where has Kaige been for the past day?"

[Borris] "I..i…i…I dunno!"

[Miko] "yes you do! Tell me!"

[Borris] "Mommy!!!"

Down one of the corridors of the academy were two students. One pinned against the wall by another with a clenched fist. Miko, being the one pinning Borris to the wall. She didn't look at all happy. As if something had changed her personality. Orochi was peeking round the corridor out of curiosity, but was amazed at how Miko was lifting the hulk of a man from the ground. After a few seconds of watching, Orochi stepped out and held Miko back

[Miko] "Get the hell off me, I've gotta find Kaige!"

[Orochi] "What's gotten into you? Calm down!"

Miko struggled violently and bashed Orochi in the face, sending her rolling to the floor. Miko looked back to see what she had done, and quickly changed back to her shy and unsure attitude

[Miko] "Oh no, oh no, oh no!"

[Orochi] "Ah… you bitch"

[Miko] "Eeeek! I'm sorry Orochi!"

[Orochi] "Tch… don't worry bout it"

Orochi rubbed her eyes a little before hauling herself to her feet. She quickly motioned for Borris to flee which he did instantly, leaving a small cloud of dust behind him.

[Orochi] "Now… what's the problem Miko?"

Miko looked rather depressed once more. Her face was deprived of positive emotions and she thrust a sheet of scribbled paper into Orochi's hands. Orochi took a look, and then gasped.

[Miko] "I know…"

[Orochi] "Wow… I kinda guessed but… through a letter?"

[Miko] "Why didn't he just say something…? I don't know what to do"

[Orochi] "We have got to find him"

Back in the woods, Kaige happened to be tied down to a long pole and hung upside down like the Indians did to trespassers. His body was battered and bleeding in some places. He was being carried away by Kigira at the front and Rijuen happily wandering at the back. Rihiku seemed to casually wobble back to the academy laughing every now and again at what he had just done.

[Kaige] "…"

[Rihiku] "Hahahaha"

[Kaige] "WHY AM I STRAPPED TO A POLE?"

The three burst into laughter where Kaige angrily puffed and frowned as he was hauled away upside down.