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Will POV:
My day is started by doing my usual morning schedule, get up, dressed, eat, then head off to dispatch. I mentally sigh thinking about what must be done today. I have to assign not only this years new recruits, but the added females as well. I don't see any problems coming from the girls, they can handles themselves mostly. I'm more worried about the younger male students. They were not present when the girls picked their mates, and therefore may be a problem. I push the thoughts out of my mind for now as I approach the training grounds.
The training grounds is a large building about the size of two football fields. It has all necessary training equipment and facility's. It has 3 floors including a basement,and has many rooms that can be used for training new shinigami. The one that I have told the recruits to assemble in is basically a dojo. The wall's are lined with scythes of all shapes and sizes, and has a sturdy wooden floor. I walk into this room and calmly to the front of the group of trainees. I push my glasses up and wait for them to stop their conversations. I hear someone snicker from my left and turn to see Undertaker covering his mouth with his sleeve. I feel my eye twitch but say nothing, ignoring the older reaper and turning to address the group. Skullina and the other girls are standing in the front waiting patiently for me to begin.
"Welcome to this years shinigami final training classes. I am William T. Spears, head officer of London dispatch." I look at all the faces of the young men in front of me. "I will be teaching you all of the necessary information needed for office work and hiding among-st humans. I will also teach you all the rules and regulations you must follow throughout your careers." I stop when the door is opened and 3 senior officers walk in, they bow to me and join me at the front.
"You will also be taught the other major skills needed. Each topic will be taught by one of the men to my right. They will each now explain what they will be teaching briefly." I then turn and head over to Undertaker and sit next to him at the table. I start filling out the names of those who will be in each group, and what times they will use which rooms. Undertaker just watches me with his trademark grin, making me feel a little uncomfortable, not that I would let it show. I listen in on the teachers explain there subjects to their new students.
"All right you little brats, I am Zach. I will be teaching you how to properly use your scythes in battle." Zach is a tall man with short sandy blond hair and plain black rimmed glasses. His scythe appears to be some kind of sword, but it is hidden in the sheath attached at his waist. and by a first glance he gives off a layed back kind of vibe, but the way he talks makes him seem strict. He steps back and pushes one of the other men forward. This next man is about 5'6 and has shoulder length blond hair that is tied in a ponytail. His glasses are silver and have a simple leather chain attached to them. His scythe is a large metal cattle whip, that is hanging from a belt on his side.
"I - I'm John a - and will be teaching you about t -the library and c -cinematic records." the blond stutters out with an obvious country twang. Some of the trainees snicker at this and cover their mouths, trying to stifle their giggles. John bushes and hangs his head sown embarrassed,.
Everyone jumps when a loud thump is heard from behind John. All eyes are drawn to the large man is the front of the room. and mainly the large bladed hammer that is now embedded in the floor. He is glaring at the young reapers that where laughing at his colleague. ( did I get that right? sorry if I didn't ) He has short dark brown hair with long bangs that frame his face on the sides. His glasses are brown squared and have a metal chain, and carvings of a bear on the sides. When he talks his voice is load and powerful, making some of the recruits take a step back.
"Show respect to your elders! He may not sound or look it but he is one of our strongest officers!." he shouts walking up to stand beside John and Zach. "I am Gregory but most call me Bear, you may address me as either. I will be teaching you how to handle the cinematic records when you reap them." he finishes and places his scythe on his shoulder, and glaring at the group his gaze freezes when it lands on the girls.
"What are they doing here?" he asks point his hammer at the girls. "shouldn't you lot be in the secretary department."
"They are from the female reapers dispatch,Gregory, and are allowed to be here." I say standing up with the finished paperwork. I hand out the papers to each respective student then turn to the teachers. "They have all chosen mates and have been placed in this training group. They have the same rights as any male reaper, just like all our females do."
"Sorry will but you know I still believe in the old ways." Bear states heading to the door.
"I understand, you where made a reaper when it was not allowed after all." I say using my scythe to push up my glasses before turning back to the group. "All of you have been given your schedules, they tell you which days to report to each class. And also which group you are apart of. In the top corner next to your name is the name of another trainee, this will be your partner. Now pair up and head to your first classes." I then leave the room and head to my office, sitting down at my desk I start on the days paperwork.
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Skullina POV:
I look down at my schedule I quickly read it over before searching for my partner. I asked papa Will not to partner me or the girls together. They need to get used to working with people other than me or themselves. I look up when I hear someone calling my voice. I see a small boy with long blue hair that is tied into a samurai bun ponytail. ( I will draw out if needed. just ask in the requests or pm me ) He has the normal circular training glasses and is wearing a black business suit like most shinigami. I look down at my paper again before yelling out his name and waving my hand at him.
"Aoi Homura !" I yell and he turns to face me and I head towards him. "You have an interesting name, it is Japanese for blue flame correct?" i say one I reach him.
"Eh heh heh... yeah you would be correct on the translation. I don't see how it is interesting though." he says rubbing the back of his head nervously. "But anyways we should head to our class now." he looks down at his paper and reads over the class list. "Looks like we have class with John sempai in the library."
"Okay but I wish to talk to my mate before we leave. I will also introduce you to him now if you wish." I say calmly and heading towards Undertaker. " What should I call you, your name has two parts?" I ask as we make our way through the crowd of students.
"U-uno you can just call me Flame, if it makes it easier for you."
"Okay then Flame it is, I am Skullina." i say nothing else to him and just head over to looks up when I approach and smiles, standing up he pulls me into a hug. I try to push him away which only makes him giggle, but he does eventually release me. "Undertaker this is my partner for the training classes Aoi Homura." i say gesturing to the blue haired boy behind me.
"My name is hard to pronounce so most call me Flame." Flame states bowing to Undertaker in respect.
"Eh~ You better take care of mt Skullina boy~. I don't want to have to make her coffin just yet, even thought she would make a lovely corpse.~" Undertaker says with a chuckle before kissing me on the cheek. And he chuckles even more when he sees my light blush. "I have to return to my shop m'dear, I will see you later."
"Here's your lunch, along with a batch of your cookies." i say holding out a lunch bag and his little jar of cookies. He takes them then glides out of the room.
"He's uhh..." Flame says and fails at trying to describe Undertaker.
"He may be strange or act crazy but he is very capable. He is a legendary reaper that no one can fully understand, no matter how long they try." I head to the exit and yell over my shoulder. "Let's get to glass before we get in trouble, I do not wish to be late on my first day." I check to see if my girls have found their partners, and seeing they have I leave without worries for them. Flame walks beside me on my left as ewe head towards the library. We have to go through the office building to get to it. Some of the older shinigami give us strange looks as they pass us in the hall. I pay them no mind but I can sense Flame's discomfort.
"How do you do it?" he asks after we have been walking for a while
"Do what?"
"Ignore the stares, I know I get them because of my hair color. But doesn't it bother you that they stare at you so much?" he blushes and looks away from me seeming to find his schedule very interesting.
"I find thinking of other things helps, for instance when I feel their stares I think of what to make for dinner. I do not let simple things as that to make me feel bad. I know how strange my appearance is and I am proud of it." I stop and turn to face him having to look down as I am taller than him. ( Skullina is about 5'7 and still growing. Flame is around 5 ft tall, my little blue haired shorty :3 ) He ends up running into me and falling to the floor, he was still pretending to read his paper. I sigh and help him up noticing his cheeks turn a light pink. "Be proud of your appearance, and think of your name as help. It means blue flame, I see it as a name meant for a strong willed and fiery reaper. So don't put yourself down just because others think differently." I say the last part louder so that the older reapers behind him that where staring can hear. They look away seeming ashamed and embarrassed.
Flame smiles and straightens his back and dusts off his suit. I smile back at him and we continue on our way to the library. Both of us smiling and laughing the whole way. Just when we reach the entrance to the library I hear Grell's voice coming closer. I turn to see him being lectured by Will and rubbing his head. I feel anger rise in me and tell Flame to go ahead inside. I walk up to Will and glare at him his face is as stoic as ever, but I can tell he is scared. I look at Grell who is smiling at me sheepishly and wiggling his fingers as a sort of wave.
"Papa Will why is Grell rubbing his head in pain?" I ask sweetly with my hands folded in front of me, and smiling up at him.
"Skullina he didn't hit me, I got into a fight with a demon while out reaping." Grell says quickly and stepping in between me and Will. I immediately get serious and look at Grell, I stare into his eyes through my bangs. Funny thing about female shinigami, when trained properly we can tell if a person is lying just by looking at their eyes. And Grell isn't lying.
"What kind of demon, and Grell you should know why I'm asking."
"He can tell you everything later, you need to get to your class." Will states grabbing Grell by the arm and pulling him away. Grell waves at me with his other hand and yells a goodbye. I glare at papa Will but do as told and head into my first class. When I walk in it is utter chaos, all the trainees are standing around ignoring John sensei. The shy reaper is doing his best to get the others to be quiet, but they all ignore him. I see Flame trying to help him help him but to no avail. I feel my right eye twitch and my anger level increase. I walk to the front of the group and summon my scythe, scaring the heck out of Flame and John sensei. I hold it up above my head and then slam it down on the ground with the blunt side. ( I mean the side without the blade ) The sound echos all throughout the library and makes everyone cover their ears. I hold my scythe at my side and glare at the other recruits.
"You all need to shut up and listen to John sensei. We all need to learn as much as possible before our final exam's." I turn my scythe back into a hair-clip and turn to face John sensei. "I believe they will listen now sensei." I bow to him before taking a spot in the front of the group, Flame runs over to stand beside me. John sensei looks at me in shock for a few minutes before shaking his head and clearing his throat. He grabs a stack of papers and passes them out, explaining what to do as he goes.
"You each will have an assigned area to work in each week. These papers list where that area is and what books are needed." he looks at the group nervously "There are 10 of you, 5 pairs, each pair shares a grade. You must look out for your partner, do not just try to do things by yourself."
"Sensei what are we supposed to do exactly?" one of the others ask raising his hand slightly.
"Eh? Oh you will be studying the different types of cinematic records. The purpose of this class is to learn how to tell a bad soul from a good soul. Also if a certain soul deserves to keep living. This class will help you with these skills, but in the end it is usually up to you to decide. But if you feel that a soul should live you must first talk to the lead officer." he pauses to let some other reapers pass him. "Now please follow the maps on the papers and retrive the books on your list. Once that is done meet up at the table area over there." he says pointing to a large carpeted area behind him. It has at least 20 small round tables and some couches, each table has a basket of blank paper and a container with pens and pencils.
We all head off in different directions each pair of shinigami looking down at the papers given. Me and Flame head towards the records of the year 1856. Our first book on the list is for a Sarah Dunn. The paper only says the name and book number, no more info is given on the souls. We reach the correct shelve and start our search. I spot the book on a higher shelve and pull over the stepladder. I retrieve the book and turn to hand it to Flame, but he is facing away from me with his hands over his eyes.
"Well at least you where nice enough not to stare at me." I say handing him the book, glad for my long bangs that hide my slight blush.
"You already have a husband so it is not right to do it." he then realizes what that sounds like and tries to correct it. "Not that its okay to do at anytime! I mean.." I place a finger over his mouth and he sops talking.
"I understand what you mean, so please calm down." he nods and I remove my finger from his lips. I look down at the list and see we have 2 more books to retrieve. The next is for a Jack Michals year 1870, and the last is for an Angelina Durless year 1888. ( I had to put her in at some point XD. but if I got the year wrong im sorry ) It only takes about another 10 minutes to find the books. We then head towards the table area, when we get there John sensei is placing papers on the tables. He looks up as re approach and seems surprised.
"You two are very quick, most students end up looking around when I tell them to do this." he says calmly
"I do not wish to waste time on what is not needed. There will be time that i can explore later, namely when training is complete." I say sitting down at one of the tables with papers on it. Flame sits across from me with John sensei next to him.
"Well you can go ahead and start on the assignment if you wish. Just fill out the questions to your best ability. Use the books I assigned you for reference, and tell me if you wish to check any of them out." John sensei then stands and heads off down one of the aisles. My guess is to find the other students.
"Well lets get started shall we." I say picking up the paper in front of me. It is a basic worksheet that has 20 questions, all of them referring to what happens in the books. "We will each do one and then both work on the last together." I say looking up at Flame.
"Sounds fair enough, I'll work on Mr. Jack Michals." he says grabbing the correct book. "Do you want to do Angelina Durless or Sarah Dunn?"
"Angelina Durless, I feel more confident with my knowledge of earlier deaths." I say grabbing the book, ad this time I take the time to fully examine it. Like all human cinematic books it has a sky blue cover. On the front of the book is the souls name and the date of birth - death. Grabbing a blank piece of paper I start to fill out what I need about the book. The first part being to write the name, birthday, and age of death. The rest I will have to look through the book for. The questions all ask for things related to a soul. In my case I just fill them out about this Angelina Durless.
'Question one : What are the names of _ living parent(S) at time of birth.' I read the question to myself before opening the book. I start reading about the birth of this woman, using one of my long nails to trail as I read. ( i do this often. using my finger or a piece of paper to mark the line i'm reading ) I finally find the names of her parents and jot it down. I continue this process and I'm halfway done when John sensei returns. He looks exhausted and is rubbing the bridge of his nose tiredly. The rest of our group is following behind him all not seeming to care about their senior.
Once John sensei reaches the group of tables he instructs the others to pick a table. He then explains to them what he did to me and Flame. Some of them groan out complaints while others just sigh or don't seem bothered. I take the time to check on Flame, he has skipped a few questions saying he had trouble understanding them. I move to sit beside him and spend the rest of the class time helping him with the questions. A small beeper goes off causing everyone to look at John sensei. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out what appear to be watch. He then tell us to place any book we do not wish to checkout on the cart next to him. After this is done he dismisses us to our next class, but those who wish to borrow a book to stay behind. Me and Flame both check out the books we where using, John sensei wrote down our names and the books and told us to return them by Friday. We then head off to our next class.
"Where do we go now?" Flame asks looking up at me after placing his papers in his book. I pull out my schedule and read until I find our next class.
"We head up to meeting room 5 for papa Will's class." I say showing him the paper before placing it in my book with my other papers.
"So it's office work and transformation class now? I still don't see why we should hide from the humans." he says placing his hands behind his head and looking up at the ceiling.
"Well we will soon find out won't we." I reply as we turn down another hall. We reach the correct room within 3 minutes of walking. Flame holds the door open for me and I step inside to see 3 of the other groups already seated. Meeting room 5 is a medium sized room with a large wooden table in the middle of it. And has chairs made of black leather surrounding it. On one of the walls is a poster of circles that all have a part of them missing. The other walls are blank except for the one behind papa Will. It is not a wall but a large window that looks over the small courtyard area. Said man is currently sitting at the head of the table, he has his hands linked together and under his chin. I nod a greeting to him and take the seat closest to him, Flame takes the seat across from me. After another 5 minutes the last pair arrives, both looking exhausted and one of them has a bandage on his cheek.
I find myself thinking this is going to be a very tiring day .
