An Evil, Silver Teasing Fox
Chapter 5
Disclaimer: Do I have to repeat this over and over? Well, if you say so. I don't own Bleach the manga or any of the characters from Bleach. So far I only own Takara.
The fifth chapter, half way to double digits! My fans will be cheering me on hopefully! There've been times where I actually thought about stopping this fic. I know scary right? Either way, it's because of my fans that I continue, so praise yourself because I am not creditable! Again, this is dedicated to everyone who reviewed/put on alert/put on their favorites.
Well, here you go! And yes, I know, I haven't updated in a long time and I'm so sorry!
(Takara's P.O.V)
The school year passed quickly as usual and today was the day of graduation. Of course, I was annoyed by graduation where you must wear special, matching kimonos and such. Monkey was not making it any better by nagging me to put on make-up and to do my hair. Instead of letting my tangled hair down as usual, I brushed it and pulled it into a ponytail and put two black clips on to get the damned Monkey to shut up. I also put on a bit of lip gloss because of her complaining. The kimono the girls wore was white and black while the boys wore clothes of blue and black. Not much of a difference from our uniforms actually.
Grabbing my zanpakuto, I stepped out of my dorms to see girls chatting on about their appearances. Their faces screamed of make-up and perfume. I cringed as the smell of artificial fruits and flowers wafted over. It was amusing to watch girls fawn over a broken nail though. A small cracker was in my right hand as I nibbled on them as my left hand lay limp against my zanpakuto who was tied to the sash which wrapped around my waist.
I walked through the deep forest, expertly navigating my way to the academy.
"I'm so proud! My owner's going to graduate!"
I twitched hearing the irritating voice echoing through my mind. Reaching the clearing, I saw Momo, Renji, and Kira all standing, seemingly waiting for someone.
I raised my eyebrow in question as I slowly sneaked my way behind them. After a few seconds of no attention, I tapped Renji on the shoulder, making him jump up and whip his large head in paranoia wide eyed. Seeing the shaken red head, Kira and Momo both followed his vision finding their eyes glued to me.
"Hello Takara-chan! We've been waiting for you!"
I looked down at Momo with curiosity. Renji looked pissed about everything while Kira just smiled softly like he usually did.
Okay with the lack of response, Momo cheerfully asked, "Takara-chan, are you excited about the graduation?"
I shrugged and answered with a, "Not really."
"Ah, Takara-chan, you tied you're hair up. It looks nice," Kira said shyly.
"Oh yeah, you do look better with your hair up and you actually brushed it," Renji grinned.
Momo then jabbed him the ribs while he rubbed it in pain, the grin now looking more sheepish.
"Are we going or not?" I asked with annoyance and a hint of amusement no one found.
We walked to the academy, surrounded by people in their graduation robes who chatted excitedly. To me it was obviously annoying but everyone seemed to be ignoring that. I watched as some of the students fooled around and acted idiotically. I saw some people beginning bring raw eggs. Now it would be quite the sight to see the egged teachers (my cousin egged someone at Halloween!).
Some kids crowded around me and asked me what rank and squad they thought I would be placed in. I answered rudely with, "How the hell am I supposed to know what goes through some damn captain's mind?"
They laughed, taking it as a big joke.
The academy came into view even if we were still far away. It's still a wonder why they built it to be so large.
I blinked as many spiritual buildings towered everywhere. When we finally got to the academy, I saw an obviously plain sign saying that we should go to the back. It was filled with chairs and few parents settled in the empty seats. A podium stood and other than that, the field was empty.
Everyone stared in confusion and whispered. Juhro-sensei flashed stepped behind us and grabbed my shoulders. I resisted jumping up and kept a straight, bored face.
"Ah, hello my students. Go inside the school and the prefects will lead you out to the podium when the time comes."
I made a move to follow but the grip on my shoulders tightened. "Except you Takara-san."
The kids whispered and chuckled. Someone yelled out, "Oi, Takara! What did you do this time huh?"
"Now kids, go inside."
The students groaned and went inside and I turned around and looked straight into my teacher's eyes. "So, what do you want Juhro sensei?"
He sighed and started his rant. "In all my years of teaching, which has been at least ninety years, I have never met such a rude and disrespectful student who could actually keep up with her work and make me fond of them. You somehow have accomplished that."
I raised my eyebrows and asked, "So what's the damn point?"
He laughed and shook his head. "You never had much patience. Here, hold out your hand."
I did as I was told and held out my hand. His fist hovered over mine. When he opened it, an item, the size of three inches dropped into my hand. It was an eraser. I was more confused than ever.
"You want to give me the eraser you always threw at me?"
My teacher rolled his eyes and nodded, then opened his mouth to explain. "I always used a special eraser when you came to class. Since you were always at school it's practically a memorial."
I pocketed the eraser and nodded then waved, planning to get into school. It was generally a sweet thought though. …Crap, the damn monkey was invading my space again.
"Aww, you're so mean! And you have to admit, it was sweet! You're teacher's nice and you know it!"
I rolled my eyes and met up with the rest of the students and the trio managed to discover my location again. The principle of the academy stepped up and spoke, giving us a last minute speech before we all went out.
"You are the only students who passed the test and now you will be graduating from this school, learning which squad you will be placed in, and advancing in ranks, leaving behind this academy. In the scrolls you will eventually receive, your squad and rank will be written, all depending on how you did on the test. That's all."
Excited murmurs erupted into the air and everyone made predictions about what squad they would be placed in. Momo ranted again on how she wanted to be in fifth squad. Currently, my mind was hanging on the test we had to take.
Xx Flashback xX
I stood my ground in front of the fake hollow. It glared and I returned the favor. Scratches and blood covered my body. My uniform was ripped up slightly. I had my sword in front of me.
"Stop it Takara! You're body can't take much more!"
"Hell no! I'm not going to give up damn it! I have to pass!" I snapped back in thought.
"…" I received a pause at the monkey's end. "You have to trust me, believe me."
"Why-"
"Just do it!"
I sighed and relaxed. I tried to think. I did trust her, I did trust her. Then a sudden flash of sarcastic doubt ran into my mind as I was slammed into a tree by the fake monster. The words rushed through my head again. Trust kept running up in my mind again.
"Damn this!! I trust you!! I trust you okay!!"
"Good, now I can tell you my name now that your ears are clear of doubt. Say, Iba Hiyaku Riki (uncontrolled, leaping strength)!"
I shouted out the words clearly. The sword in my right hand glowed brightly. After the lights died down, a spear was left in my hand. The spear's pole was ink black and light metal. The head was long and diamond shaped, the bottom two lines being shorter than the top. At the side bottom side of the head were thin two spikes. A long purple ribbon was on the opposite side of the head. It was about a foot or two than the spear which was five and three fourths feet long. Then another, very short red ribbon was attached to the head area.
The snake-like hollow was forming a cero from its chest. Grabbing her spear tightly, Takara glanced at the spear then at the hollow. Wrapping some purple ribbon around her hand, she leaped up and flipped. Next, she threw the spear, since she was directly in front of its mask. The spear struck on mark and the hollow's cero dissolved along with the hollow itself. Takara had collapsed onto the floor, having achieved shikai.
Xx End Flashback xX
I snapped out of my revere when I received a slap to the forehead from Renji. "Oi, we're going out, what the hell ya thinking bout'?"
I looked back and glared. "Nothing."
We went out into the light and watched the principal give his speech. He yapped on about how we'll be moving on and about how we'll be keeping the academy in our hearts. Yeah right, the only thing that I would remember about the school would be the wicked teachers besides Juhro-sensei. I would also remember the many times this school was attacked. But for some reason I have a gut feeling that I'm going to miss this school sooner than I would anticipate.
After that, they finally started calling people up. Clapping, cheering, and wolf whistling could be heard. Momo was called up and she took the scroll and uniform and bowed. Her eyes radiated of inner joy. She had a bright smile plastered on her face.
Izuru was next. Timid as usual. He took the scroll and uniform and bowed politely and lowly with a sweet, shy smile on his face.
Last was Renji. Renji was just Renji. He took the scroll and shinigami uniform and nodded to the teachers then went off stage grinning.
Finally, I was called up. I reacted like anyone else would. I calmly reached out to take the scroll and robes. Then I lost control of my body.
Me, or Iba (the damn monkey) jumped up after grabbing the scroll and shouted, "Yay! Now I've graduated!"
Then she threw her arms up and flipped off the stage. I would have yelled and grabbed the damn monkey by the ears but I was in my mind. If only I could grab the damn monkey and throw her to the farthest side of the earth.
Then she gave me back my body. "What the hell would you gain in doing that?!" I thought.
"Nothing, I just wanted to be a part of your graduation!" Her giggling voice echoed in my mind.
I rolled my eyes and began unrolling the scroll. Then an excited Momo came up next to me.
"I got into Aizen's squad! I'm so happy!!"
Izuru came up with Momo and I followed closely by Renji. He rubbed the back of his neck and smiled. "I got into the third squad led by Ichimaru-taichou."
Renji grinned proudly. "I'm in fifth squad too!"
I blinked as they all looked at me expectedly. I unrolled the scroll with three people reading over my shoulder. The symbol and number stared at me.
"Tenth squad," I said simply, rolling the scroll.
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