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Summary: Toushiro was sparring with Matsumoto when he started glowing and passed out. When he woke up he was no longer in the training room. He wasn't even in soul society. Where was he?

"Talking" People talking

"Talking" zanpakuto

"Talking" Person talking to their zanpakuto

I woke up startled that morning by the unfamiliar surroundings. "Young one do not worry you are safe." I look around the room. oh thats right! "Glad that you remember. It took you long enough Little one." All that really happened? I was hoping it was some kind of strange dream. I hear Hyourinmaru chuckle. "Oh no little one it all happened." He laughs even hard. "Even...the...part...where...you proposed!" he finally gets between chuckles. "I didn't mean too!" I yell. I freeze relizing I said it out loud.

I hear a knock on the door. "Your Majesty is everything alright?" That voice where have I heard it? oh...thats Conrad's voice.

"I'm fine!" I yell.

I hear him sigh in relief "Thats good. May I come in? I have your food for you."

I sit up in bed. "Yes you can come in Conrad."

He enters the room with the trey of food. My stomach growls when the smell hits me. He comes over sitting the trey onto the nightstand beside the bed. He quickly turns to me with a smile, I see worry still in his face. "Your Majesty I suggest you eat then get ready for the day. The duel with Wolfram will be later in the morning." I nod. He bows and leaves the room. I sigh, How am I supposed to keep my skills secret now? My instincts and pride will not allow me to pull out. Believe me I know, I have tried to fight myself. And dragons are very proud beings and I am part dragon. With Hyourinmaru.

I ate the breakfast provided and go grab some cloths from the wardrobe. The cloths looked exactly like the ones i wore yesterday. I grab Hyourinmaru, but leave my haori. I can come back and get it after my bath. I meet Conrad outside my door. I nod towards him and head to the bath. I remember where it was from yesterday. He follows behind. I guess he is my guard.

It is strange being the one guarded, instead of being the guarder. I turn to Conrad. "Is there anything I should know about demons before this duel with Wolfram?" It does not hurt to find out more information. Information can be power.

He seems to ponder it. "Demons have have elemental magic. Called Maryokou." He looks at me." For example Wolfram has the power to control fire."

I nod. Humm I wonder if this magic is like Shinigami. And fire seems to fit Wolfram. "How do you use this Maryokou magic?"

He looks at me confused a second then he seems to understand. "They call upon it."

I raise an eyebrow. They call upon it? I thought about asking if they use a sword or not, but changed my mind. Best not to get him wondering if I can us use Hyourinmaru that way.

We reach the door to the bath. He seems shocked. I smirk, guess he didn't think I knew where I was going. He turns back to me and smiles. "I will wait right out here Your Majesty." I nod and enter.

After my bath and I was dressed I head out of the room. "I need to go fetch my haori. and then we can go to where ever this duel is supposed to be held."

He nods his understanding. I head to the room...well my room I guess it is. "Your Majesty" I look at Conrad he is now walking beside me. He pulls out a necklace that I seen him wearing. The necklace was a string string, and a bright blue sone. The blue reminds me of water and the sky. I instantly like it, for I love the sky and the water. "A friend of mine gave this to me, but I would like you to have it."

I blink..."Me?"

he nods "Yes."

He puts the necklace into my hands. I look a few more moments at the pendent, and put it on. "Master I believe it will match your eyes when they flash with power." Humm he is right it will match my eyes. I put the necklace around my head. It feels comfortable there. Thats strange, I thought it would feel off since I never wore a necklace before.

I look at Conrad and I couldn't help the smile that appeared on my face. His eyes light up a little. I resume walking. "Little one I do believe you are starting to like him." I cock an eyebrow at this. "Your right. It is strange that I am trusting him so fast though." He nods in agreement. "It is strange, But I like it. Hopefully you will become friends with him." I look to my side. "Maybe so Hyourinmaru." Hyourinmaru seems ecstatic.

It didn't take long to go to the room and grab my haori. Now with my haori and Hyourinmaru on my back I feel a little more comfortable.

~Conrads POV~

I watch as the young king puts his haori and sword on. He seems more telexed now. I am still surprised that he can carry it. The sword is almost as long as him. He said last night that he was a fighter, but how is he going to fight with that sword. Wouldn't the size and weight slow him down?

I motion for him to follow me out the door to the area where the duel is going to be held. He walks up and I start to lead the way.

And when did he learn to fight? I continue with my thoughts. Does children learn to fight in his world. Yes some children here learns to fight at a young age, but those children are the ones born to higher family's or even a parent that fights. Did the people who raise him fight?

I will ask him "Your Majesty?" He turns to me. His eyes are cold, but I see the kindness in them. And being around Gwendal helps, even though what I have seen is Toushiro's gaze can become a lot more furiouser than Gwendals. Which I thought was not possible. I was proved wrong last night. "Did the people who rased you teach you to use the sword?" I ask.

~Toushiro's POV~

"Did the people who rase you teach you to use the sword?" He ask.

I blink "ummm...no"

He looks a little startled, then it became even more curious. "Then who taught you? If you don't mind me asking."

I looked at him carefully, trying to see if there was a hidden reason for the question. "Master I don't think there is one. He looks genuinely curious." I think about it. "Go ahead it won't hurt, and besides he is going to see you fight in a little while anyways." He is right. "But I will not tell him my rank."

I take a breath and look back to Conrad. "Where I come from there is a academy to learn to fight."

He looks forward then back to me. "How old do you have to be?" I know why he asks this question. He is asking because of me. I hate looking 11 sometimes, but it does have its perks when people underestimates me in battle. Thinking I am young.

I am young compared to the other captains, but I also grow slower than the others. Tremendously slower. I sigh. The more spiritual pressure someone has the more slower you grow and I have a lot more than the normal. I am not considered normal. With my white hair and strange teal eyes. I look forward. Huh, these people don't seem to be fazed by my appearance, but then again I seen some of them with strange hair color as well.

I turn my attention back to Conrad. He was still patiently waiting my answer. "I was the youngest in the academy." He cocks his head. "Where I am from I am considered a genius. Some people even refer to me as the Child prodigy, and even as a reincarnation of a Heavenly Guardian." I was shocked. I wasn't indenting to say that much. I am glad I didn't tell him that I am the reincarnation.

He looks even more curious. "Genius? Well that explains how you act. And a Child Prodigy." He chuckles. Then he turned curious again. "What is the Heavenly Guardian? Or should I say who?"

I sigh might as well tell him a little. "The Heavenly Guardian is one of the most powerfulest beings after the Heavenly King. That is not really what we call the Heavenly King, but I don't want to explain all of that." He nods. "The Heavenly Guardian could control the heavens. In other words the sky and the weather. He could also control water, but only to an extent. He uses water for his ice. He can manipulate ice, not water so much. Only when it is turned to ice is he able to control it fully." I think for a second. "The Heavenly Guardian is believed to have saved the entire world."

His face looks amazed. "So there is magic in your world?" He ask. Making sure.

I was hoping he would not ask. I do not know if I should stat the truth or lie. I don't like to lie unless I have to.

Luckily I didn't have to do either. "Your Majesty!" Conrad looks slightly startled. We arrive in a large area. I see Wolfram close to the center. I turn to look at Murata who was the one who yelled. He was waving at us. I nod towards him. I also see everyone else was here as well even some other soldiers. Here to watch the duel. At least there are not very many people here. I also did not see Stoffel.

I turn to Conrad. "I do not see Stoffel. Where is he?" I need to know where he is so I can keep an eye on him.

I see Conrads eyes harden a little. "He left for his province Your Majesty."

I nod "Thats good." He looks startled by my what I said.

"What?" I ask

He blinks. "I was under the impression that you liked Stoffel." I snort.

I guess I played my part well then. If I can fool Conrad. He might seem all cheerful, but he reminds me of some captains and my lieutenant. They are cheerful and playful, but they are very observant. Even when they are drunk. Which I will never know how they do it.

Murata comes up chuckling. "Oh no my dear friend. Our young king here was just playing along with Stoffel." Conrad looks shocked. He looks at me.

I nod "I told you I was considered a genius. I will not let anyone play a fool of me."

Murata looks curious. "A genius, huh? Can't say I am surprised." I nod. Murata looks behind him and chuckle. "Well we better head over there. Wolfram is looking impatient as ever." I look, indeed he was looking rather impatient. I nod again.

I walk to stand about 4 meters from Wolfram.

Gunter stands in front of Celi and the others. They all look curious, Gwendal tried to hide it. But I am skilled at noticing small things. "We have gathered here this morning." He begins. It sounds like he his hosting a marriage than a duel. he continues on. "because the appointed time has come and now we are ready to comense a duel between Lord Wolfram von Bielefeld and King Toushiro." I look at Wolfram, he is smirking in a very arrogant way. I never did like it when people underestimates me. Hyourinmaru stirrers and he smirks. Me and Hyourinmaru always make it a point to put people in their place. We are dragons after all. And we are very proud beings. No matter who it is or what it is we stand until the end. Our pride won't allow us to step down. I think this in a matter of seconds. Gunter continues "The type of weapon will be chosen by the King since he is the one who accepted the duel." He finishes.

Oh I get to chose the weapon? "Your Majesty...Wolfy." I turn my head in Celi's direction. "Give it everything you got boys." She says cheerfully. I don't really understand her.

"Oh I will." Wolfram says smirk still in place. "I am picturing you begging like a dog begging for forgiveness after I bet you in this duel. The mere thought of it has made the way absolutely delicious."

I just raise an eyebrow at this. I turn to Gunter and see his worried face. I smile to him to try to reasure him. He seems slightly shocked. "ummm...Your Highness." He say, but that is all.

I turn back to Wolfram. "We will duel with our swords." I say. I hear intakes of breath. I ignore it. I see Wolframs smirk widen a little. Wolfram walks to the side and grabs his sword from a soldier close by. He pulls the sword out of its sheath. Then walks back to where he was standing at moments ago. He takes a stance.

I was now wondering if I should start with or without Hyourinmaru. I hear him growl. "Fight with me young one. Let us prove to him together that we are a force to be reckoned with." I smirk. "As you wish Hyourinmaru." I reach back and grab him and the sheath dissolves. I hear several gasps at this. It is not everyday you see a sheath disappear. Even in my world it was strange. Hyourinmaru chuckles in amusement. I see Wolfram's face turn to confusion, he was not able to see the little disappearing act.

I swing Hyourinmaru around with ease, and hold him straight out from my side. (AU: Just how he stood in front of gin that first time they fight.) I look straight into Wolframs eyes. His eyes narrow and he charges forward.

He swings at a 90 degree angle. I quickly stop its decent. He look surprised. I smirk. The dragon part of me roars with excitement and it takes over a little. I don't fight it, I am used to this feeling. "Do not underestimate me young one." I growl out. "I have fought for a long time. You don't stand a chance." I say. I sent out a little spiritual pressure to push him back. He looks surprised by my strength. I let him get prepared for my attack. My dragon part wants to prove himself. And attacking with him off balance and startled won't do. I hear Hyourinmaru roars. "Let us go Master. He is a fighter. If he cannot get over the shock then he is no warrior. Let us test his skills." He rumbles. I attack.

He is a skilled fighter. When he is taking this more seriously. I don't use very much of my spiritual power. That would end the duel to soon. He steps back about 5 meters. He raises his hand and a ball of fire appears. So this is his power. I watch with interest. Hyourinmaru growls. "Young one get ready." I put Hyourinmaru in front of me, holding him with both hands. I watch him very carefully.

"Wolfram stop his Majesty hasn't learned magic skills yet." I hear Gunter say.I look at him in the corner of my eye. "You can't use your specialty on him. Its entirely unfair."

I see Murata put his hand on Gunter's shoulder. "Relax Gunter. Just watch." So he does now more about me than he lets on. Gunter looks surprised, but does not say anything more. I can still see the worry on Gunter's face.

"The flames of which the particules belong." I turn back to Wolfram. He does a circular movement with his hand. "Obey the demon tripe that destroyed the arigenators!" He yells and the fire comes my way. I jump and roll to the side and land on one knee. I held Hyourinmaru on my shoulder.

"Nice evasive move." Wolfram says. "But lets see you dodge this!" As he spoke a giant lion of fire appears behind him. Thats interesting. "Master! there is a girl. If you dodge she will be harmed!" I hear Hyourinmaru yell in warning. Damm...looks like I am going to have to do shikai. Well I have no choice I will not let her be harmed because I do not want them to know about my powers. "Are you ready Hyourinmaru?" He snorts. "I am always ready young one." I smirk.

I let my spiritual pressure release a little. Getting ready for shikai. I jump in the air Hyourinmaru raised high. The sky becomes dark and stormy. The air turns colder. I see the lion of fire leap towards my direction. "Sit Upon the Frozen Heavens, Hyourinmaru!" I yell. And the ice dragon appears in all his glory. He roars. I slash Hyourinmaru in the direction of the fire lion. The dragon follows my command willingly and the lion was no more. I land on the ice created by the dragon. It will be awhile before it melts.

I look around to see everyone shocked into dead silence. A lot of their mouth hung open. I hear clapping "Well done...well done King Toushiro." I turn to see that the one clapping and the one who spoke was none other than Murata Ken. I sigh well I guess his lack of surprise answers my question that he knows more than he lets on. Wonder why he didn't bring it up sooner?

He walks up to me and looks at Hyourinmaru. "So it is true? In your world you use swords and they are part of your power. I got to say it is very impressive." By this time everyone had closed their mouths and was listening intently. He pushes his glasses up. "I do have a few questions though." I sigh of course he does. "Is it true that you are Shinigami?"

I look at him and sigh again. No use hiding it from him. It isn't worth it. I nod.

He smiles. "Oh...now is it also true that a Shinigami's sword is a part of the wielders soul?"

How much does he know? "It is."

He looks a little more excited. "May I see your sword?" He reaches his hand out waiting.

I cock an eyebrow and smirk. "Yes you may. Only if you want to have your hand frozen off. Hyourinmaru doesn't let anyone else hold or touch him, besides me of course." He brings his hand back. "Hyourinmaru might be a part of my soul, but he is Hyourinmaru and I am me. We are separate." He nods.

Gunter walks up and looks curiously at Hyourinmaru. "Are you saying that this sword has a soul in it?" I hear Hyourinmaru growl. "Tell him I have a name. Young one"

I chuckle. "Relax old dragon. He is trying to confirm what he understood." He growls. "Yes Gunter. And Hyourinmaru prefers to be called by his name."

He looks startled. "He talks?"

I nod. "Yes he can talk, but he prefers to only speak to me."

He looks at Hyourinmaru with awe "Magnificent. And the great power which you have shown us. Fantastic. I expect nothing less from our King." He says with a complete awed look on his face.

Conrad walks up. "I think we should allow His Majesty to rest." Conrad says.

Gunter shacks the shock off. "Oh thats right. You must be tired Your Majesty."I sigh. I am not tired, but I don't want to stand here and answer their questions.

Conrad smiles then motions to me. "Are you ready to go Your Majesty?" I nod and follow him inside. We enter the hall, after a few minutes Conrad spoke up.

"Your Majesty" I was expecting him to bring it up, so I look up at him waiting. "I hope you don't mind me asking, but before we got to the others." He pauses trying to think of the right way to ask.

I decide to save him the trouble. "Conrad I know what you are thinking. And yes I am the reincarnation of the Heavenly Guardian."

He looks at me with shock and shakes it off. "I am guessing you don't want anyone to know?"

I think for a second. "It is not that...it is more of protection. I don't truly trust you all yet. You are a soldier I assume you know how I feel...somewhat?"

He nods "I do...to some degree. But I tell you this now Your Majesty. You don't have to worry. We will not harm you, we will give our lives to protect you."

I look at him a moment. "You seem to speak the truth, but I cannot just throw away my caution like that."

He looks thoughtful "Do you trust me Your Majesty? Since you are telling me this I am curious."

I cock my eyebrow and think, Do I trust him? "I believe you do young one...if it makes you feel better. Is that I trust him too." I look at Conrad and nod. "I do believe I trust you, but only to an extant. I trust you with my secret, but that is all...for now."

He seems quite happy with my answer. "That is good." He pauses a second and looks at my. "Your Majesty do you mind me asking a few questions? I will understand if you don't want to answer them."

I look in front of me a ways. It was quiet for a few minutes until I spoke. "You may ask, but I cannot guarantee that I will answer them."

He nods in understanding. "When you was fighting my brother Wolfram. You called him young one, and you also said something about you have been fighting longer than he has. Demons grow much slower than humans do, Your Majesty." I look at him shocked. he nods. "Yes a lot slower." He pauses.

"Hummm so how old is Wolfram?" I ask

He smiles and looks me in the eye. "He is 80 years old."

My eyebrows raise. 80? "I am still older."

Conrad's face becomes shocked, but he smiles. Chuckling he says. "You have many surprises don't you? I have guessed you are older than you appear, but I thought you would be younger than Wolfram. May I ask how old are you?"

I smirk. "First you tell me how old you are. I am guessing you are older than you look like? Even though you are only half demon."

He nods. "I am 96." he looks at me waiting my answer to his question.

My smirk twitches a little, threatening to go into a smile. "First i will tell you some information about my people. Keep in mind I am leaving things out." He looks at me curiously, but nods. "My people also grow slower than the average human. We are called Shinigami. As what Murata has said. I will not tell you much. But I will tell you this. The more power a Shinigami has the slower they grow. I have more power than the average Shinigami. Even before I went to the Academy." I pause. "The Academy is where we learn to use our powers and help them grow." I look at him for a second. "As I said I was already powerful before I joined the Academy. So I wasn't aging much to begin with. Once I have mastered the control of my power I was barely growing."

I pause to gather my thoughts and try to make sense as best I can. I will not tell him about the ranks at this moment. "Therefore other Shinigami my age actually looks older than I. Do you understand?"

He nods. "I believe so."

I smirk. "I am 210 years old."

I had to stop myself from laughing out loud. His shocked face was priceless.

He looks me up and down. "You only look like a 11 year old human child."

I chuckle. "Yes I do. I wonder if Murata knows of my age. It would not surprise me the least if he knew."

Conrad chuckles this time. "Yes he does seem to know more than he lets on."

I smile I think we are going to get along. Maybe even become friends later. I think hopefully. Hey I might be the age of 210, but I am in the body of a child. Which makes it where I act like a child sometimes.

Conrad stops and looks at me suddenly. I was kinda startled by his sudden stop, but I composed myself. I raise an eyebrow up in question. We was right outside of my room. He looks down at me. "Everyone thinks your a child." Confusion cross my face. "What I am getting at is that they will treat you so. A child."

I frown. "I do not like being treated a child, but it keeps them from being to curious. Somewhat."

He shacks his head. "Everyone will try to take advantage of this though. And there could be problems later on with people stating your too young to be king."

My frown depends. "Didn't you all know this though? When you first meet me?" He nods. "And won't it be in our favor if they think me a child?" He nods again. "Then what is the problem?"

He sighs. "The problem is that my older brother Gwendal will try to take over. Thinking you cannot take care of the kingdom for your age. My older brother is very serious and cares deeply for this country. He will do anything as long as it helps this kingdom. Even go behind the Kings back." I freeze.

I agh and roll my shoulders. "I cannot do anything about that and by what you have said he will not do anything that will cause harm to this kingdom. Am I right?"

"That is true, but I ask you to reconsider and allow my to tell my brothers, Murata, and my mother about your age?" He ask

I look at him very closely. "How well can they keep this secret?"

"Very well. My brothers are both good warriors." I chuckle He pauses and looks at me with a question in his eyes.

"Forgive me. I agree your brother Wolfram does have great skill. I was just thinking of his temper. I am not saying that his temper makes him a bad warrior. No I don't. I rather like it." I pause. "I do not understand why I have such interest in your younger brother. When we walked into the dinner party last night and I seen him and Stoffel arguing. I wanted to step in the middle and cut off Stoffel's head."

He looks shocked at me. "It is strange I am warming up to people here so much faster than I usually do. It would have taken years maybe even decades for me to tell anyone else what I just told you." I shack my head. "Maybe Hyourinmaru knows why I act this way, but he hasn't spoken up about he doesn't know himself or he doesn't think it is the time for me to know. It could also be that he wants me to find out on my own, it is probably the last two he would have said he didn't know."

I look at my bedroom door. "But back to the question you asked. I will think upon it. I don't know anymore, I am starting to think my decision to keep quiet is not working in my favor anymore. If I do decide to to allow you to tel them, I will just probably tell you all about me. As much as I can."

He blinks and nods."Then I will leave you to your thoughts. I nod

"Oh and Conrad." He turns around. "Can you have someone bring me my dinner?"

He bows "Yes Your Majesty." he straitens up and smiles before he goes.

~Another POV~

Little did Toushiro and Conrad know was that someone heard there whole conversation.

Me: Who do you think it was Toushiro?

Toushiro: I don't know. Why you asking me anyways? Are you not the writer?

Me: *Smirks* Oh I know whats going on just wondering if the genius could figure it out. Hey I wonder if anyone else can guess who it is?

Toushiro: I don't know.

Me: Oh and before I forget. Don't forget to leave a review!

Toushiro: You don't have to yell. I already have a headache as it is.

Me: *Pouts* bu...but they need to leave a review *whine*

Toushiro: *Sigh* Don't whine, and why is it so important for a review?

Me: *crosses arms over chest* Because It will lift my spirits. And make me want to write more! *raises fist in air* Can you get them to review Toushiro? *while putting fist down*

Toushiro: *Blinks* Why would I do that? or even how could I make them review?

Me: *Looks innocent* You could threaten to freeze them thats how. And I have watermelon. Very juicy watermelon.

Toushiro: *blinks* Watermelon?

Me: Yep. *smirks, I got him!* Yes Watermelon *raises a big watermelon*

Toushiro: *Looks cruel* Review if you don't want to be frozen.

Me: You heard him!