BLEACH –Again–
Chapter Ten: TRAIN TROUBLE
"Tch, the brat's probably on the Shinkansen by now…" Evangeline muttered to herself. Chachamaru stood above her. "It's a shame you can't go to the trip, Master…"
"Wha… what do you mean 'It's a shame'? I wouldn't want to go on a trip with that brat anyway!" Evangeline retorted as Chachamaru blinked. "Is that so? It appeared that Master wanted to go. Was I mistaken?"
"Of course, you idiot! More importantly, why didn't you go!"
"No, I'd rather be at Master's side."
"Hmph, whatever…" The Caucasian muttered, looking off to the side. She blinked, seeing a familiar figure on one of the telephone poles. He wore a black hakama and a katana tied to his white obi. He had pale blonde, somewhat-spiky-smoothed hair tied into a low ponytail and sparking blue eyes, staring at the train as it departed. Suddenly, he disappeared in a blur. Evangeline expanded her senses, but couldn't find the male anywhere.
"Geez, stupid weird Mages…" She thought to herself before falling asleep.
As the train's announcement ended, Ichigo smiled at his class. "Alright everyone, listen up!"
Everyone stopped their routines as they turned to their teacher.
"Alright. Well this is the 15th Annual School Trip! These next five days and four nights will short, so make the most of it, alright!"
"HAAAIII!"
"There will be a lot of free time during the trip, so I guess you can go and have fun during those days," Ichigo continued. "Please try not to get hurt, lost or cause any trouble for anybody else. And if you see anything strange or suspicious, do NOT hesitate to call on me or any of the other teachers from other classes and faculty. You are all old enough to find responsibility on your own! Take it from me, I had to find responsibility to take care of my younger sister when I was your age, so don't think you have it hard!"
"Haaai!"
"And last but not least, we are all friends! So watch out for each other!"
The class cheered before dying down and going on their separate activities. Ichigo sighed to himself when a voice said, "Very nice speech, Kurosaki-sensei."
Turning around, Ichigo spotted a bishōnen-looking man in front of him. Ichigo smiled. "Seruhiko-san."
"I must say, that was pretty convincing if I do say so myself," Seruhiko chuckled as Ichigo grinned a bit. "If I may ask, Kurosaki-sensei, what you meant by that little responsibility?" The bishōnen asked as Ichigo frowned. Gesturing to follow him, Ichigo said, "When I was 15, my family almost died because of the condition I had. Because of that, I had to get strong, fast. Luckily, I had lots of friends and mentors who could train me at the time. Since then, the people I want to protect grew more and more, and before I knew it, I had to grow stronger than anything to protect them from any harm."
"Ah, the sense of protecting," Seruhiko chuckled once more. "Must have been hard, to protect every single person precious to you in your youth."
"Nah, it was fine. If I gave up then and there, my old man would've kicked me senseless before kicking me out of the house to train me again," Ichigo said with a grin. Seruhiko sweat-dropped at the tone Ichigo used before heading off to see the other classes.
It has only been close to 10 minutes as Ichigo walked along the train to see his students playing with cards. "Hey, isn't that the magic card game that's been popular for a while now?" He asked as the girl with the same name as him nodded. "Yeah, how'd you know?"
"Aren't you supposed to be kinda old to be into these kinds of things, Kurosaki-sensei?" Konata asked as Ichigo scowled.
"I have two younger sisters a few years older than you girls, so I'm pretty much on time for modern stuff. And I'm only 21, dammit!" Ichigo yelled as Konata began snickering. "Konata, stop teasing Ichigo-sensei!" Kagami scolded from her book as Konata held a sly grin. "Mah mah, don't worry Kagamin, I won't tease your boyfriend."
"Wha! Konata!" Kagami flushed crimson as Ichigo sighed to himself, pinching the bridge of his nose. "This is just like High School all over again…" He groaned to himself. The rest of the girls were giggling, laughing or ignoring the rest of the events. After a few more conversations with the girls, Ichigo suddenly heard screamed in the other car.
The girls in Class 3-D peered over their chairs or next to it as they tried to see what was going on in the next car. Ichigo quickly ordered, "Everyone, stay in your seats! I'll go check it out!"
Rushing in, Ichigo was surprised to see… frogs?
"What the hell…?" He mumbled through all the ribbits as Negi tried to get control over the situation. Grabbing a few frogs, the orange head managed to reach his fellow teacher. "Oi Negi! What the hell is going on!"
"K-kurosaki-san! Thank goodness!" Negi let out a breath of relief. "I-ichigo-sensei! Help! These frogs just appeared out of nowhere!" Asuna cried out as Ichigo turned to catch the rest of the frogs.
A few minutes later, all the frogs have been captured as both Negi and Ichigo took control of the situation. Using smelling salts, Ichigo woke up both Shizuna and Ako while Negi told Ayaka to do roll call. In the meantime, Chamo laid down his suspicions to his "owner" about the Kansai Magic Association. Needless to say, Negi was surprised at this, wondering why frogs.
"Speaking of distraction, you got that letter the Dean gave us?" Chamo asked as Negi nodded, going through his left pocket to grab the… … Maybe it was on the right side… Oh, it's in his back pocket…! … … His front suit pockets…? Uh-oh…
"You LOST it!" Chamo exclaimed with fear evident in his voice. "Hawawawawa, wh-what should I do!" Negi asked as Ichigo looked at him confusingly. All of a sudden, Negi felt something inside his suit. Reaching into it, he found the letter Konoe gave him. "Ah! I found it! It was inside my suit, since I thought it was the safest place to keep!"
Chamo immediately fell off his "owner's" shoulder. "Sheesh, talk about giving an ermine a heart attack!"
Then, the letter suddenly disappeared and something scratched Ichigo on the cheeks, making a small paper cut. On instincts, Ichigo pulled out his Badge, sprouted his Fullbring, and waved out an energy blast towards the unidentified flying object. Brought back to his senses, Ichigo cursed and followed after it, Negi already ahead of him.
Along the way, Ichigo heard Negi curse lightly, making the orange head stare at his colleague with raised brows. Seeing the young teacher ran over by a lunch tray made Ichigo think if it was alright for the boy to even be a teacher.
After passing Ichigo's class, both Negi and Ichigo both reached where the paper bird ended as Setsuna took the envelope into her hands. Staring at the shredded bird, Ichigo deducted that it was finished by both his and Setsuna's attack. After Negi politely asked for the envelope back; Setsuna bowed to her teacher, giving her teacher a warning before leaving. Ichigo and Setsuna both stared at each other with clear intent before the swordswoman left the car. Sighing, the orange head overheard Chamo yelling how Setsuna could be a spy from the Kansai Association, making Ichigo sigh deeply and shake his head before going back to his class' car and reassuring that everything was alright.
Gazing outside as his students played, now assured that it was alright to go to Class 3-A's car, Ichigo sighed once more to himself. "It's gonna be a busy 4-day trip…" He told to himself. In his pocket, the orange head gripped his Badge.
(Meanwhile, at the Urahara Shōten (Urahara Shop)…)
A man with blonde hair wearing a green-and-white bucket hat sighed out a breath of relief. "Well, it's finally done. After almost five years of trying to persuade Yamamoto-sōtaichō…"
"About time too," Another man said, sporting black hair and a goatee. The blonde looked up to his associate. "Are you sure about this?"
"Of course I am, stop asking me these questions."
"I'm asking because fathers are known to have ruined a son's future a lot of times, you know… It should be obvious that I would ask again and again."
The dark haired man was silent for a moment, "Exactly. That's why I'm telling you not to ask me."
The bucket-wearing man stared at him. He chuckled a bit, "Of course."
The two then turned to another figure in the room, being shorter than the men and wearing a black Shihakushō. The figure had white fingerless tekko around her arms and a sword with a black sheathe and darkish-red hilt. On her left arm was an arm band with some sort of wooden badge tied onto it. The blonde man smiled. "Now then, shall we proceed to finalize things?"
The figure nodded, stepping forward to the glowing cylinder object, a smile sported on her face. "Yes. Let's do it."
Technique Glossary:
Fullbring (Kangenjutsu, 完現術, lit. Full Manifestation Art), a technique in which the user brings out the soul of an inanimate object in order to manipulate it. Depending on the person's belonging or characteristics in which they hold the highest pride onto, their Fullbring will be brought out with unique abilities and appearances.
Flight, a technique that allows a person to fain altitude and fly at the person's desired speed and height. Normally used with an object of the user's choosing.
Bringer Light (Kangenkō, 完現光, lit. Full Manifestation Light), a certain green light that signifies that a person is beginning to use Fullbring to the fullest.
God's Cry Style (Shinmei Ryū, 神鳴流), a sword style that specializes in exorcising stray demons and evil spirits. A sword style practiced commonly in Kyōto.
Pactio (Pact, Karikeiyaku, 仮契約, lit. Provisional Contract), a form of contract between a Magister Magi and a Minister Magi. It forms a sort of connection between the two, allowing the Magister a sort of protection and the Minister a sort of combat and/or support system. Each Minister's Pactio are different from each other's.
Robotic Attacks, merely attacks and abilities any combat-made robots are capable of.
Pride of the Black Moon (Kuroi Tsuki no Hokori, 黒い月の誇り), Kurosaki Ichigo's Fullbring in manifested form. It covers his previous Shinigami Daikō Badge with black energy, forming a sort of manji shaped guard. It isn't used for guarding or cutting or throwing, but to merely shoot off rotating disk-like projectiles that are capable of throwing a nearly 300lbs robot into the air. It also has a second level, covering Ichigo's body with the same black energy, forming a sort of hakama bottom and kimono top. In his right hand, Ichigo is able to extend the energy to form a sort of black blade, capable of cutting a train car in half.
Sagitta Magica (Magical Arrows, Mahō no Shashu, 魔法の射手, lit. Archery of Magic), one of the basic Magic Combat spells primarily used for mid-ranged to long-ranged combat. Each Sagitta Magica has an elemental value, each with unique after effects. Examples, lightning paralyzes while wind traps the opponent.
Jovis Tempestas Fulguriens (Jupiter's Storm of Thunder, Ikazuchi no Bōfū, 雷の暴風, lit. Storm of Lightning), a powerful mid-ranged to long-ranged Magical spell capable of destroying buildings and a horde of demons. Named after the Roman god of sky and lightning, Jupiter, it is one of the high-ranking lightning spell.
Nivis Tempestas Obscurans (Snowstorm of Darkness, Yami no Fubuki, 闇の吹雪), a powerful ice-type mid-ranged to long-ranged Magical spell. Being at the same Magical strength as Jovis Tempestas Fulguriens, it is a swirling storm of dark and ice.
Flash Step (Shunpo, 瞬歩), a technique in which allows the user to travel short distances in a flash, hence the name. The basics of this technique is to try to get to point A to point B with the least amount of steps, relying on speed and power to push against the ground and reach point B.
Ceremony God (Shikigami, 式神), a technique many exorcists in Japan use to animate spell tags to summon beasts or helpers to aid in their missions or exorcism. It is one of the basic techniques for exorcists.
OOOHHH~~ Things are starting to get interesting!
Ok, I know my chapters are getting pretty short, but it's probably because I'm rushing... sorry! I don't really have any excuse for this...
Anyway, as you all may have noticed, I have inserted a glossary of some sorts for techniques and abilities that appeared in the past chapters. so the plan is, from Chapter 16, I will be updating the Glossary every 8 chapters. This will give first-time viewers an inside look in what the technique and abilities look like without having to look it up in the Wikipedia or Wikia. Hope this helps...
Oh, and because everyone asked so nicely (hint:sarcasm:hint), I'll leave the list of the girls again with their respected anime / manga. A bit of warning, for those who will or might be shocked, some characters are from two different series due to names... don't let it confuse you.
(Legend: Last Name, First Name, Anime/Manga)
1 - Arakaki Zakuro, Tokyo Mew Mew
2 - Inoue Konata, Lucky Star
3 - Okada Miku, Vocaloid (ok, so this isn't an anime or manga, but who cares! Go Hatsune Miku!)
4 - Umino Nami, ONE PIECE
5 - Kaguya Asuka, Evangelion
6 - Kamizo Haruhi, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūtsu
7 - Kimimoto Sakura, Card Captor Sakura/NARUTO
8 - Kuromiya Maka, Soul Eater
9 – Kōzurugi Shana, Shakugan no Shana
10 - Sawada Rei, Evangelion (thanks to a reviewer for correcting me!)
11 - Shiba Mato, Black Rock Shooter
12 - Sukimoto Miyuki, Lucky Star
13 – Daidōji Tomoyo, Card Captor Sakura
14 - Tanaka Naru, Love Hina
15 - Tsukiyama Moka, Rosario + Vampire
16 - Nakagawa Kagami, Lucky Star
17 - Nakagawa Tsukasa, Lucky Star
18 - Hakujiko Hinata, NARUTO
19 - Hanayama Ino, NARUTO
20 - Hinata Yuki, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūtsu
21 - Hinamori Momo
22 - Himeya Senna, BLEACH Movie 1
23 - Hideyoshi Temari, NARUTO/Shuga Chara
24 - Mikoshiba Yami, To-LOVE-Ru
25 - Murabayashi Rima, Shugo Chara
26 - Yanagihara Nadeshiko, Shugo Chara
27 - Yamamoto Kyoko, Kateikyō Hitman REBORN!
28 - Yoshioka Ichigo, Tokyo Mew Mew
29 - Yoshida Robin, ONE PIECE
30 - Rurihiko Aria, Hidan no Aria
31 - Watanabe Ryōko, Ōkami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi
For the other series you authors named, I either had NO idea what they were or I never thought of it, so please excuse me if you didn't see the series you named. Also, I am focusing on the FIRST name, forget the last names, I just put it there to throw people off. Well, Except for Momo-chan, cause she's already part of the BLEACH universe counterpart for this story, Senna being an exception (we don't even know her last name anyway).
So yeah, can't believe I forgot to update... Anyway, see you all later in the next chapter! BYE!