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Chapter 2: Summer Rhapsody (A New Journey Beginning)
I smiled as I got out of the bus from the city, the journey was not unpleasant. It was the opposite really; the scenery along the coastal road was amazing. The view of the ocean when the sun set into the horizon was truly beautiful, the way the colors mixing were like that of a painting done by no man. The way the sun disappears into the horizon, bringing forth a spectrum of colors, orange, yellow purple, violet, and black to name a few.
Walking along the road beside the beach, I could see many shops and house around this small town. Summer had just begun and many people were starting to arrive here be they on a vacation or to look for a summer job, myself included in the latter category.
But first I have to find a place to stay. Maybe I could sleep under the stars perhaps, the beautiful shimmering stars that are sown on the cloth that was the night sky. Ah, my thoughts are wondering again, but really, should I consider sleeping out in he open and under the stars? There's nothing seemingly wrong with the thought? But why do I hesitate? Perhaps it was because I would found it uncomfortable? Or was it because of the risk of being attack? But my thoughts were interrupted as I heard a shriek of terror coming from my right.
Looking at the direction where the shriek had come from, I saw a woman being attacked by a Hollow. Said woman was running for her life from the Hollow. But alas her soul was torn out of her body, but hope still remains as her chain of destiny is still attached to her body.
Without hesitation, I used Shunpo, a skill used to increase ones speed to the point that one cannot be followed by the eyes of common men. In the blink of an eye I stood in front of the Hollow, Zanpakutou in hand. I stood in a stance that offers me the ability to shift from offensive to defensive in an instant. Before the Hollow could attack, I slashed the mask of the creature and purified the tainted soul, sending to the other side.
Turning back to the woman, I could see that she was scared and shaking from the events that took place. With a calm smile and a gentle tug at her soul, I guided her back to her body. Once the soul was safely in the body, I carried her to bench that was nearby and laid here there. I sat beside her and waited for her to regain consciousness so that I could explain the events that happened for I cannot replace her memories due to lack of necessary equipment.
After she woke up, I had explained to her what happened and she took it all in strides. Considering what had happened, I had expected some disbelieve and shock, but she had taken what happened calmly. I shook my head as I saw her leave, to return to her home. Feeling the cool night air, I suddenly notice that the bench I was sitting on was under a sakura tree, in a park. Rushing to protect the woman, I seemed to have forgotten about my surroundings. Closing my eyelids, I can feel that sleep was coming to overtake me. With one final sigh, I went to the world of dreams.
The warm glow of the sun on my face roused me from my slumber. Stretching my arms, I yawned and blink a few times to get rid of my sleepiness. Judging by the sun's position, I could guess that it was morning. Looking up, I saw the sakura tree. I just realized that I had fallen asleep on the bench. Standing up, I began to walk in no particular direction, searching for secluded spot. If I want to live in the human world, I got to look the part don't I?
After finding an empty alley, I quickly changed my clothes using a neat trick using some reiatsu. I now wear a dark blue T-shirt and a pair black jean. I also wore a pair black and red sneaker. All that's left to do now is find somewhere I can get some food.
As I step out of the alley, I was surprised to see two very familiar figures walking down the street conversing. One was beautiful lady with long pink hair, she was wearing a simple white T-shirt and blue jeans, the other one was a tall black haired man wearing a white button up shirt and a pair of light brown pants. Once they noticed I was looking at them, the woman gasp in surprise and the man smiled as they saw me. They immediately walked towards me.
"Yoru-sensei!" exclaimed the pink haired lady known as Kanako. I smiled as I saw her pulling the sleeve of Gekkou, the black haired man, to urge him to walk faster. It's been along time since I saw them, at the least five years now. They were both Shinigamis, but were turned into Vizards because they were trapped in Hueco Mundo. I was training in Hueco Mundo when I met them, bloody and broken, trying to contain their Inner Hollow. I decided to help them, so I healed them and help them with their Inner Hollow.
"Kanako, Gekkou, it's nice to see you two again." I said with a smile. "What are you two doing here, if you don't mind me asking?" I questioned them, curious as to why they were here. The last I heard of them is that they had moved to somewhere in England, what they were doing here I don't know.
"Actually Yoru-sensei, we were looking for you." answered Gekkou with a sheepish smile. Now this surprised me, why would they be looking for me?
"Oh? Why were you looking for me?" I asked, now very curious of their reason for searching me.
"We wanted to repay your kindness Yoru-sensei. You saved us when we were abandoned by Soul Society, you helped us with our problems, you've guided us and brought hope for us, and we were hoping to repay our debt to you." This time it was Kanako that answered the question. I smiled at what she said, but they owed me nothing.
"Kanako, Gekkou, you owe me nothing. I did what I did without expecting any kind of payment, so you owe me nothing." I said, the smile still lingering on my lips. "How are you to doing these days?" I asked to change the subject, and it seemed to work.
"Kanako and I are doing fine Yoru-sensei, we constantly spar and train with our Shikai." answered Gekkou with a huge grin. "And we also reach Bankai!" he continued with excitement. I light heartedly laugh at his excitement.
"Is this true?" I asked, they only gave a nod. I grinned as an idea popped into my head. "Okay then, how about a spar on the ocean?" All I got for an answer was them popping a Gikongan in their mouths; I shook my head as I made myself invisible to the human eyes. Changing my cloths back to my Shihakushou, I used Shunpo to get to the beach. A second later, I was joined by Kanako and Gekkou. Stepping onto the surface of the ocean, I used Gekaipo, or World Step. It's a skill that allows the user to move on any surface, so now I was walking on water. Kanako and Gekkou followed me to the middle of the ocean. I chose to spar here so that we don't have to worry about damaging the environment.
"Before we spar, I'll state the rules. The use of Bankai is not allowed, the first to draw blood will win, and this is a one on one spar. I'll spar with you first Gekkou, so get ready." I said with a smile. Materializing my Zanpakutou, I grin as I slipped the sheath into my sash, my right hand hovering over the handle. It seems that Gekkou took on a similar stance, I smirk seeing that.
"Begin!"
Author's Note: Gekaipo is a skill invented by a friend of mine on a Bleach RP Forum, his name is Hansy. The credits goes to him.