A/N: It. Is. UP!
My hand hurts because of this chapter. I have gone back to my roots recently….Pencil and paper! 0.0
It's unbelievable but true. So like I promised it hasn't been another month. I hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: All Bleach characters and terms belong to Tite Kubo. I only own my characters and plot line.
(Maadi's point of view.)
Inhaling deeply I tried to soothe my nerves. Narrowing my eyes on the door I nodded. 'Let's do this.' With a tight grasp on the door I whipped it open. Quickly I leaned out looking up and down the hall. 'Thank God.' I sighed with relief when I realized it was empty.
Closing the door I made my way down the hall. Ever since that night a week ago I'd been avoiding any contact with Toshiro. 'And he's doing the same.' I thought thinking about how he never comes to bed and how I never see him around. Rubbing the back of my neck I made my way towards the kitchen.
I smiled at the shinigami who had been apparently been thinking the same as me; food. We worked like a team. I boiled the rice while the others cooked eggs and veggies. One of them even started sweet rolls. Once breakfast was ready I shooed them away and started dishing out servings. "Morning!" Matsumoto yawned coming up to me.
"You're up early." I smiled handing her a plate. "Toshiro woke me up." She told me between mouthfuls. I nodded silently, placing the lid on the pot.
Matsumoto watched as I carried my plate to the table. "Itadakimasu." I clapped my hands. "You're really starting to fit in." She suddenly spoke up. Surprised I looked up at the blonde. "Really?" I asked. "Yeah!" She nodded vigorously. I picked up my chop sticks happily. 'At least something good is happening.' I thought digging into my meal.
"Good Morning." My body stiffened as I tried to calm my rapid heartbeat. "Morning Captain." The others chorused. "Something smells good." Toshiro's voice rolled over me as he walked in.
"Oh, yeah. Mrs. Hitsugaya and the guys cooked. Look there's even sweet rolls!" Matsumoto cried lifting the full plate. "Really." He murmured. I heard the clank of a plate as he served himself.
I was suddenly hyper aware of everything. How the room was suddenly oddly quiet, how I could feel someone drilling holes into my back with their eyes, and how the only empty seat at the table was right next to me! 'Well, fuck.' I thought glaring at said chair. I quickly flicked my gaze elsewhere as the wooden seat was pulled back.
Taking a deep gulp from my glass I made sure to avoid looking at Toshiro. The silence grew tense as the two of us ignored each other. Matsumoto watched from the side lines with a slight pout. "What did you two?" She whined. Surprised we glanced at each other. "Nothing." "What do you mean?" We answered at the same time.
Cheeks growing hot I looked off at the wall. "You guys have been ignoring each other for more than a week! You two have to have done something." Matsumoto cried frustrated. "Nothing happened." I answered picking up my plate.
"I'm not hungry anymore." I murmured dumping my plate and leaving. "Captain!" I heard Matsumoto whine. Sighing I kept my gaze low rushing out of the barracks.
(Time Skip.)
"Hey!" I called waving my arms. Jay and the others looked up. "Morning." They nodded as I came to a stop beside them. "Everyone here?" I asked eyes roaming over our small group. "Yep, we were just waiting for you." Henna told me as we left our meeting place.
Walking down the street we fell into a serious silence. Without any distractions I found my thoughts wandering. The day after the incident between Toshiro and me the First Captain made an announcement. "We will now be starting the briefings of the shinigami. Each Division will be taught by separate groups of five. Those five being our best and brightest guards.
As Witch representatives I trust that you will do everything in your power to make a good impression. You will be teaching the shinigami all you know. From the basics to your most dangerous moves." I absent mindedly pinched the bridge of my nose as I remembered what happened at the first class. Cringing I could almost hear the slap of the sandal.
"Maadi…" Henna poked my side. "Huh?" I came out of my thoughts. "We're here." She told me pointing. Glancing up I nodded. The gigantic stone gates towered over us.
"So who's knocking?" Jay asked turning to us. With a sigh I rolled my eyes. "I'll do it!" Toby cried hopping up and down. Smiling at the smaller boy Jay stepped aside. Skipping from Rafe's side Toby balled his small fist and punched the stone, twice. There was a collective cringe as Toby simply laughed.
Minutes passed as we waited. "Com one, what's taking so long?" Henna whined stomping her foot. I shrugged just as the doors began to open. "Here we go." I murmured straightening up. The doors now fully open a short brunette smiled up at us. "Hello there. I'm Momo Hinamori, Lieutenantof Division 5. You must be the Witches."
(Time Skip)
With a small groan I leaned my head back. 'This is not going well.' So far we had found ourselves in Division 5's training facility with al of Division 5 standing at attention before us. The only problem, the Captain had yet to show up and we couldn't start without him. "What the hell?" Jay whispered eyeing the Division. "I know." I nodded fidgeting restlessly.
"I sincerely apologize. I don't know what could be keeping him." The Lieutenant spoke up looking frantic. "Oh, it's fine. Really." I assured her trying to stop her from bowing anymore. Just then the doors behind us flew open. Revealing a peeved Shinji Hirako. A frown set on his face and his upper teeth exposed he made his way towards us. His light brown eyes studied us as he huffed. "It's that brats fault." Was all he said.
We glanced at each other figuring "the brat" was the miniature blonde from the other day. "Of course." Jay nodded stepping up next to the Captain. "Should we start?" He asked the annoyed man. The Captain nodded his hair bobbing around his face.
"We are your teachers from now on. Our goal is to teach you as much as we can. Including you, sir." Jay added glancing at Shinji. The Captain raised an eyebrow but stayed silent. "We are group 5. I am Jay Burse, Division 2." He looked at us.
"I'm Rafe Burn Lucas, Division 6." The tall Wiccan's deep voice rolled from his throat. "I am Henna Kalish, Division 2." She glanced at me. "I'm Maadi Kendella Hitsugaya, Division 2." I announced shortening my name.
There was a collective gasp as I stepped back. "And I'm Toby Craig, Division 4." The young boy saluted then stepped back. As the training room fell into silence Jay cleared his throat. "Let's get started shall we?"
(Time Skip)
I rolled my shoulders as I leaned down into a crouch before Jay. At his instruction we were supposed to be simulating a fight between a Witch and Demi Demon. 'Demi Demon- The weakest of all demons, only threatening aspect is it's claws and sharp teeth.' Taking a deep breath I tensed my leg muscles. Jay looked me over arrogantly as he stayed standing.
"Go!" He suddenly shouted running at me. I stayed poised watching his every move. 'Arms swinging by sides causing air drag, leaning forward causing most weight to be on his toes.' He neared me as I studied him. A split second before he could grab me I dropped out of the way leg shooting before his feet.
He stumbled loosing balance, body weight dragging him to the wooden floor. Before he could even touch the ground I was up. Booted foot flying towards his rib cage. "Oof!" The air rushed out of his lungs as I numbly observed him fly across the mat. Jumping in the air I crossed the space in seconds landing by his side. Gripping his forearm I twisted him around.
Now lying on his stomach I kept my grip on his arm reaching forward I weaved my fingers through his dark locks and pulled. His back arched as he cried out in pain. I ignored everything but my goal. Kill. In a flash I released his arm and had pulled my knife from my boot. Pushing my knee up into his bent back I positioned the cold steel on the skin of his neck.
"Stop!" He shouted. Body locking up I felt my mind clear. Eyes widening I clenched my jaw forcing myself to pull the knife back and drop my hold. Jay flew forward coughing roughly. My grip tightened on the knife, knuckles turning white. I stepped back as Henna dropped down next to Jay. 'All in a matter of seconds.' I thought shaking my head. Sometimes training can be too good.
"And that is how you do it!" Jay happily laughed pointing at me. "The key is to being as brutal and unfeeling as possible." I cringed at his words. "There is no happy in between. It's kill or be killed." Jay stood brushing himself off. The Division stood frozen whether in awe or horror I didn't know.
I walked back to the edge of the mat as Jay asked for a volunteer. "That was amazing!" Looking up I found Momo standing by my side. "Thanks." I forced a smile, sliding the knife back in its sheath in my boot. "You're really as powerful as they said." Surprised I meet the shorter girls gaze. "What?" I forwarded my brow.
"Yeah." She nodded. "Everybody's heard about your skills. It was in the letter to the First Captain. 'A master at hand to hand combat, weapon wielding, illusion, and elemental control!'" She cried smiling. I raised an eyebrow. 'How much about me did they put in that letter?' "C- Cool." I nodded. "You and Shiro must really get along." She said after a moment of silence.
I glanced at her confused. "Shiro?" I questioned. "Oh, Toshiro. I just call him that as a nick name." Momo waved her small hand. "Uh…" I paused. An image of my short, silent, and cold husband flashed in my mind.
"Don't get me wrong but…. Toshiro doesn't seem like the type to be called by a nick name." She laughed shaking her head. "He's not. But I gave it to him when we were kids." She told me watching the fight before us. I stared at her. Looking around I could only feel disbelief at what she was saying.
'The hell…?' I studied the girl next to me. 'Brown hair, white hair. Brown eyes, turquoise. But they're in the same height range.' "Are you guys related?" I asked as someone shouted from the mat. Momo laughed waving her hand. "No, we're just childhood friends." She answered with a smile. My brow creased. "But-" "Maadi!" Whipping around I found Jay waving me over. "We need you over here." Sighing I glanced at the Lieutenant once more before jogging over.
A/N: Have you ever noticed that Matsumoto's supposed to be blonde but in the anime she has orange hair like Orihime? Just asking.
So I hoped everyone enjoyed. I've had to really think where I want this story to go and brainstorm over the chapters. Sorry that I couldn't post it sooner. So on ward!
Music of the day:
Fun- We Are Young
Big Bang- Bingle Bingle
Big Bang- Big Boy
Super Junior- It's You
Se7en- Why Can't I Sing?
EXO-K- History
Psy- Gangnam Syle
Block B- Nalina
And so this was Chapter 14! Please read chapter 15 when it's up!
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