Ultrabross's Vision
CHP 11: Putting Pieces Together
The captain of soccer club watched Ichigo again perfect another steal scoring his fifth goal in under three minutes since taking the field. He wasn't the fastest nor possessed the greatest form, but was good in transition and a great scorer with superb leg power. Some were slightly out of breath whilst Ichigo seemed perfectly fine placing a foot over the ball. The club captain had seen just about enough to determine which squad to place the new student to Yokai. His skills were beyond impressive on first sight, but more observation was needed to confirm where to place him for sure.
With crossed arms he kept a close eye on not only Ichigo but two first years and a second year trying out for the first time. Each showed lots of potential with flaws included. Ichigo however displayed very little problems, having better stamina than everyone on the field. The club captain got the vibe he was already in mid season form just by watching him. Part of him believed it had something to do with his true hidden form, but at the same time felt it something else entirely. His knowledge and understanding of the game let him know Ichigo likely spent time in the human world where the sport originated.
Running out wide with two guys around him Ichigo kicked it out to an open teammate who went on to score in a single kick. Irritation set in for those on the opposing team having a rough time defending, "Return to the middle of the field and go through it again." The advisor to the club informed walking back and forth holding a clipboard. Players on both squad A and B got into their set positions ready to start over. Credited to the last score Ichigo and team B added to their lead, upping the score at 7 goals to 2.
"What is his name," The advisor went on looking to the club captain, "The one with the orange hair?"
"I'm not particularly great with names but that one is Ichigo Kurosaki. He showed up at our table somewhere between second hour and third yesterday afternoon. I'm sure glad that he did, we've lacked real talent for the last two years."
A whistle just below his lips walked a staff member to Yokai Academy having agreed to help out with the particular club. When making his decision to take part in Soccer Club Ichigo had no idea it'd turn out to be so enjoyable. With his eye on the ball he was ready to attack; waiting patiently for the whistle, "Damn it! Not now." His substitute badge was alerting him of a hollow. It was out to the west, somewhere between three to four hundred yards if he had to guess.
As much as he hated to, Ichigo had no other choice, "Sorry guys I've got something that needs to be taken care of." He pulled out of his stance running toward the sideline.
"Wait, where are you going?" The club captain tried stepping in his path.
"I've got an important paper to turn in," Ichigo came up with on the fly, "Be back in a flash."
"If not you should be aware official practices start right after school today." The club captain told.
He brushed past everyone but quickly realized a huge important detail…his bag pack?! Clearing his mind of everything he did his best not to panic thinking of where he'd last seen it. He ran both hands through his hair closing his eyes, "Oh that's right!" He took off in route to the cafeteria.
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Dancing around with an immense grin Moka dodged numerous tails whips unleashed by Kikael. Each and every time he missed she followed up with a small jab or punch of her own. She could have finished the fight any time but enjoyed letting him believe he had a legit chance to defeat her. His strength was the only thing remotely impressive.
Due to his lack of speed his strength wasn't much to worry about either. Normally she'd finish things a lot sooner but it had been quite a while since she'd last been awakened. It felt good to finally stretch her legs and find herself in a fight. It was in battle she truly felt alive. All vampires were the same in that regard. Soon he was breathing heavily, but not in the same way a human would. Dark gray breathe emitted from his mouth; eyes growing watery, "Had enough?" Moka asked jumping over his head.
"Where'd she go?!"
He looked in all directions; wings flapping as he became terrorized. Kikael had been aware of a vampire's speed and other attributes through studies, but believed he'd be able to keep up with one's speed through his eyes, "She couldn't have just disappeared." He looked around again finding no sign of her. Digging his claws into the grass Kikael gulped.
"I'm right here ugly."
Her voice indicated she was just behind, but upon spinning around there was still no sign of her. It was then he became aware of the extra weight over his back. Instantly revolving his head around, there she was comfortably sitting one leg over the other; hands situated on his scaly skin just behind her. Moka removed a strand of hair off her face winking. Her actions made his heart jump, but figured it more a taunt than sign of affection, "How dare you make a mockery of ME!"
She pushed up before he had a chance to execute his next move throwing her right leg out in front of her, "Know your place!" Her foot connected with his lower jaw sending him in the opposite direction landing face first into the ground, "You're so amazing Moka San." Tsukune thought silently. With his hands held firmly at his side Jiro felt it was love at first sight. Not only was she beautiful, but a powerful S class vampire as well! Both he and Kikael heard stories of Moka before registering at Yokai, but after meeting her in person and witnessing her true form prompted him to want her more.
Rubbing her hands together she approached both Tsukune and Jiro, "Your friend will survive. Next time I won't go so easy, harass Tsukune or I again and I guarantee you won't like the result. Now get lost," Moka looked away from Jiro setting her eyes on Tsukune, "He and I need to talk in private."
"As you wish Moka Sama." He bowed.
She rolled her eyes only slightly taking her eyes off Tsukune, "Just call me Moka."
"Oh I'm so sorry it won't happen again my dear Moka," He put his hands out in front of him, "Wait did I just say dear?! I meant Moka, yeah just plain old Mok…" He perceived the frown form on her face causing him to sweat, "Ok I'm outta here!" He took off running without taking even a second to look back.
Waiting around for a couple moments she made certain it was just the two of them. Kikael was still unconscious and would likely remain that way for at least a couple more minutes, "Tsukune." She spoke breaking the silence.
"Yes." He replied looking into her red eyes.
"You could have done a better job standing up to those boys. After all the hardships and training I find it rather disappointing wouldn't you say?"
"Well I uh uhm…" She placed a finger over his lips to keep him from talking, "With that said I understand you don't possess a warrior type mentality. You're soft spoken, kind and are happy just as long as everyone else is ok, which isn't a bad thing."
Tsukune lifted the Rosario, "Guess it's time we reconnect this. It was good to see you again Mo…" She stopped him from connecting the two parts, "What's wrong?" He asked blinking a couple times.
She bit down trying to swallow her pride as much she could, "Before I go there's something…" She bit at her tongue taking a deep breath, "Something I've been wanting to do." She took another step forward wrapping both arms around his neck; the wind blowing her silver hair back and forth. Their gazes met leading to Tsukune raising an eye brow, "I'd love nothing more than to give you more of my blood but I haven't fully recovered from the last session." He thought back to the conclusion of first hour.
"That isn't it at all Tsukune." Her cheeks went red.
Her expression changed as well. She was blushing like crazy and he didn't know what to say or do, "Moka San." He uttered only to watch her eyes begin to close bringing her face closer to his! This was it! He was finally going to get a kiss from Moka, but never imagined the first would be with the inner side of her. The seconds felt like centuries as their lips came within a few inches of each other. He often wondered how soft her lips would feel against his and what she might taste like. The thought of blood came to mind first but he quickly shrugged the thought off, hoping it was more like cherries.
"Neesan!"
Moka and Tsukune pushed away from each other acting as if nothing happened. Kokoa approached from the distance stopping in front of Moka, "I've been wanting to see you so much Neesan," The younger vampire wrapped her arms around Moka's lower back. Tsukune couldn't believe it…of all times why now?!
Inside the cafeteria Ichigo searched all around unable to locate his belongings. He wondered if Yukari or Kurumu might have taken it along with them after they finished eating. Neither of them was around and that was the only explanation he could come up with. There was also the possibility it was picked up by someone else entirely, "Damn it. Not like I've really got an option." He shook his head darting out of the cafeteria down a main hall passing several lockers before entering a bathroom, "Perfect." There was not a single person within the space.
He locked himself inside a stall changing into soul form, opening and exiting through one of the windows. Out to the east side of the academy Kokoa removed her arms from around her older sister, "You should stay a while so that we can hang out. I want to be around my real sister; not some chea…"
"That's enough Kokoa Chan," Moka went on pulling the Rosario from Tsukune's hands, "Maybe another time little sis," Moka smoothly patted Kokoa over the head reconnecting the Rosario. In that instant her hair turned to pink, eyes green as she fell forward into the arms of Tsukune. It took a couple moments for Moka to collect herself, "Oh hi Kokoa how are you doing?" Moka asked.
Kokoa only looked at the outer incarnation of her sister for a quick instant before turning away crossing her arms and frowning, "How lame." She pronounced with her back to Tsukune and Moka.
"Kokoa please don't be that way," Outer Moka reached out placing a hand over Kokoa's shoulder, "Have you had anything to eat yet? If not I'll buy you lunch." Moka put on a wide smile.
"Sure…whatever." Kokoa shrugged her off heading for a side door. Both Tsukune and Moka followed close behind entering together. They came across Mizore on their way to the lunch room.
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Ichigo kept his eyes out in front of him soaring through the air. He soon touched down within the vicinity he believed a hollow to be lurking.
Jumping from one tree to the next Ichigo touched down over the grass reaching for his zanpakuto, "So I finally come face to face with the so talked about yet rumored shinigami attending Yokai. But I guess it can't be called rumor when it turns out to be true. Glad you could make it, I was just getting ready to have lunch when I realized my main course was missing! That would be you shinigami," The hollow drooled licking its lips, "Your spirit energy is making me even hungrier! Not sure how much longer I can contain myself."
The hollow in particular took the shape of a spider, having eight legs total with four on either side of its body. The chalk white mask sat in front of its body but it strangely had no neck from what he could tell, "No offence but you look easy." Ichigo spoke pulling his zanpakuto from its resting place.
"WHAT! What do you mean by easy?!" The hollow jumped up and down on its eight legs.
"Coming out here I expected a challenge and instead get you," Ichigo again looked over its body lowering his head in disappointment, "Are you sure there isn't more of you hiding out in the area?" Ichigo set his eyes on the surrounding trees and bushes, "I didn't seriously come all the way out here just to wipe out a single hollow in one point of a second did I?"
"I'll show you whose weak SHINIGAMI!" The hollow shouted spitting an energy wave from its mouth which took the form of a spider's web.
Hurdling out of the way with the use of flash step Ichigo re appeared behind the spider like creature swinging his blade outward. His momentum was immediately stopped as the hollow grew a twelve foot tail which wrapped around Ichigo's arm holding the blade.
"What!" Ichigo exclaimed dumbfounded.
Not only could he not believe it was able to construct another part to its body, but more impressive was the speed in which it did so. The hollow spun Ichigo around various times tossing him into a tree to finish things, "Do not underestimate me Shinigami! You shall pay for your insolence with your life. Feasting on your soul from head down is sure to be a true high end meal."
Ichigo slowly pushed off the ground getting into a solid stance, "Not bad. You caught me completely off guard with that one. I can assure you it won't happen again." Ichigo smiled with a pinch of excitement surfacing. Hollows generally didn't pose a threat to shinigamis, well at least the higher ranked/tier of them. Defeating a hollow for someone like Ichigo was easier than taking candy from a baby.
"Alright than let's dance." Ichigo grinned rocketing toward the hollow at almost top speed.
At the last moment he promptly dodged another of its energy wave getting a good idea of its power watching the web disintegrate a tree completely, "Gee I better not take this one lightly; one hit from that and game over." Ichigo mumbled.
It was then the hollow came straight at him throwing out its two front legs in an attempt to slice at his body. Ichigo blocked the efforts using his zanpakuto's blade. Soon they found themselves in mid air trying to out maneuver each other. Finding the opening he needed Ichigo sliced straight through the hollow splitting it in half. The remainder of its body parts disappeared into thin air, "That's the end of that."
He placed the zanpakuto over his back doing a small search of the area. If there was a possibility more of them were around, he intended on eliminating them before his departure. Out in the distance rung the bell indicating lunch period was over.
"Time sure does fly when you're having fun. Better get going before I'm late."
He took off toward the academy with his bag pack still on mind; more so than any of his work or supplies was Kon. If the mod soul was discovered to be more than just a stuffed animal, it could really spell trouble for him. In under a minute he entered through the bathroom window he'd exited from over fifteen minutes ago. With much precaution he slowly walked across the tiled surface feeling something wasn't right. Stepping in front of the stall he'd left his body, Ichigo quickly became aware the door was now unlocked, "Man this isn't good!" He thought slowly pulling the door open.
"What the!" He jumped back, heart racing and all.
His body was still where he'd left it, but with the addition of someone sitting on top of it, "About time you returned," The individual flipped the page of a magazine held out in front of them, "So now that I've caught you red handed, do you want to start explaining?" She lowered the magazine from her face.
"Ling Ling what the hell!" Ichigo shouted, "You're not supposed to be in the boys bathroom and what are you doing using my body as a seat?!" The sight of it made him feel sick to his stomach.
"I'm the one who'll be asking the questions. First I want to know how you're able to separate from your physical body…are you part of some ghost species? And what's with the katana blade?"
"It's not a katana blade and I don't owe you or anyone an explanation. But what I do know is that you have exactly five seconds to remove yourself off my body or become a headless zombie." He threatened reaching back with his fingers wrapped around the handle of his blade.
Ling Ling simply grinned dropping the magazine from her hands, "Nothing you do will harm someone that is already dead, besides," She leaned back resting her head over the left shoulder of his body running a hand over the chest, "Your body is now my prisoner until you start cooperating." She sniffed at his clothing and neck widening her smile, "What sort of cologne do you wear? It smells really good."
"You can't do that…that's not fair at all!"
"I didn't know playing fair was a rule," She ran a hand around his knee making her way further up the leg, "Start talking or I'm goanna perform a hands on with every part of your body." She said with a sinister smirk.
"That's sexual harassment! Normally I don't like getting rough with girls but you've gone far enough! Come to think of it are you even a student here? I haven't seen you active in a single class. I'm not going to stand by and watch you massage every inch of my body!" Ichigo reached out grabbing hold of Ling Ling's wrist pulling her out of the stall inserting himself back into his body.
The first thing he noticed was the stiffness from being seated in the same position for too long, "This conversation is over! Stay the hell away from me or I'll repot you." He stood from the toilet stretching out. He made his way to the exit pulling at the door knob, "At least tell me the real reason you're here."
Ichigo turned around facing Ling Ling, "What do you mean? I'm here to learn how to survive in the human world just like everyone else."
"Say what you want but I know that isn't the truth. You've got something else going on that has to do with those beasts wearing the snow white masks. I witnessed you destroy one the other day, and I'm certain that's what you were doing just now when your body was left unguarded. Tell me what those things are and why they're here?"
"If I knew what the hell you were talking about maybe I could help," Ichigo placed both hands in his pockets looking away from her. It was obvious she was beginning to put the pieces together even linking him to the hollows, but sharing information about his mission to anyone wasn't an option, "Later." He said kicking the door open and exiting.
Ling Ling clinched her fists punching at the wall, "Just who is he…I must get to the bottom of this."
Ichigo made it just in time for class as the final bell rang. To his delight Kurumu handed him his bag as he took a seat behind her, "I was worried it might have been stolen. Anyway thanks for keeping it safe," He paused for a moment seemingly having something else to say, "Encounter any problems at all?"
She thought about the moving, talking stuffed lion but remembered she and Yukari agreed not to say a word of it, "Nope no problems at all." Kurumu smiled.
To Be Continued