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Nova -2
When Jushiro opened his eyes he found himself lying on the damp cold floor of the Soul Society prison. He winced at the throbbing of his body he didn't know how long he had been unconscious but it didn't matter. It didn't change the gruesome reality that he was under lock and key, held by his fellow captains behind these stone walls. He tried getting up but was held back by two separate chains fastened at his wrists and one around his waist, he looked back to see the bar behind him. He wasn't just held by the chains but by a binding spell, a powerful one at that. This was a tad bit uncomfortable he leaned back against the wall resting his head behind him he smiled if this was where death sent you it sure wasn't a welcoming place. He looked down at his pale hands then froze as he saw a long silk strand of ink black hair resting against his chest. At first he didn't think it was real but as he touched the end of the hair it became very real, this was probably going to be the highlight of his after life. Black hair, know wretched coughing it would be a dream come true if it were under better circumstances.
A door slammed open followed by the rhythm of footsteps coming his way, he waited to see who it was. It was the tenth division captain his spiky white hair traveled down his neck just above his shoulders his piercing blue eyes met the striking green of Jushiro's.
"I see you have awakened."
Jushiro watched as the captain nodded his head to his lieutenant, who in turn opened the door. Jushiro continued to observe as the man dragged over a chair and sat in it leaning forward he looked over the prisoner.
"You are something else, aren't you?"
Jushiro furrowed his brow at the man's words but did not speak. The younger captain cocked his head slightly leaning back in his chair.
""I am here to interrogate you and if you do not answer the questions honestly. There will be heavy consequences, do you understand?"
Jushiro looked at the man. "Are you… Captain Hitsugiya?"
The young man scoffed folding his arms against his chest.
"See, right there is why you're locked up in here in the first place."
Jushiro shifted his position trying to ease away the burning in his arms, the other captain noticed his discomfort.
"If you do corporate I can rid you of your pain."
"There is nothing that I haven't told you that you don't already know." Jushiro shot back
The tenth division captain threw back his chair smashing Jushiro head into the wall and pinning him there. Jushiro couldn't protect himself not with the binding spell and the chains keeping him in one place.
"Your lies will not set you free! Tell me the truth or never see the outside of these walls again!"
"I-I am telling you the truth! Torshiro please!"
The grip around his neck tightened as the other grew angry.
"You claim that you are the thirteenth division Captain of Soul Society?"
"Y-yes I am the Captain of the Thirteenth division. I have been here longer than you Torshiro!"
The captain let go of Jushiro straightening himself as he glared daggers at the man.
"One would believe you if it had not been for one key detail. If you actually thought it out you would have come to realize your mistake."
Jushiro stared up at the captain. "What mistake would that be?"
"That if you were truly part of Soul Society and putting aside the obvious that you're not. You would know that there are only ten divisions, and that 'Captain' Ukitake is why you are a suspect."
Jushiro was shocked, he lowered his head as tried to make sense of the situation. His black hair like silk as it draped down his shoulders. His confusion deepened as he tried to make his predicament logical, it was hard to think as the chains dug into his hands and the binding spell tore at him if he tried to break free. If eternity was this painful he would prefer being asleep and never waking up. He raised his head to examine the other Captain he had all the traits of the captain Hitsugiya he knew. Chalk white hair, ice blue eyes, short, his attitude very deviant and coarse, he shook his head in confusion, he didn't understand what was going on. For him that was rare.
Captain Hitsugiya squatted down in front of Jushiro cocking his head to one side.
"Do you understand the punishment for intruding on Soul Society grounds and killing innocent people in the process? Answer!"
Jushiro met the other mans eyes demanding him to recognize his authority.
"I have not killed anyone. In fact it is I that is dead. If you were the Captain of the tenth division you know that I would never hurt anyone unless absolutely necessary."
"Were? I am the Captain of the tenth division a…"
"Are you telling me that you are Torshiro Hitsugiya? The youngest person to ever reach Captaincy."
The white haired captain sighed lowering his head. "My name isn't Torshiro. Its Setsuna and further more what do you want with Captain Shunsui"
Jushiro sighed lowering his head. " Because he is my friend…was my friend."
Hitsugiya blinked at his answer this man claims to be the Captain of a division that doesn't exist, he hasn't caused bloodshed and now he says he's a friend to captain Kyoraku Shunsui. This was getting a bit challenging and a bit confusing no one in Soul Society has ever laid eyes on this man yet he says he's lived here longer than himself. His interrogation stopped as a black swallow butterfly flew into the cell, it relayed a message for him to return to the first division. A part of him was glad but his curiosity made him hesitate but it was a direct order from Yamamoto himself.
The young man gave jushiro one more look than without a word he walked out of the cell. As his footsteps receded followed by his lieutenant, the sound of the door being slammed behind them echoed around Jushiro.
Yamamoto paced back and forth in front of his piers. Wondering who the stranger was that so rudely appeared in Soul Society.
"Yamamoto do you really think this rogue soul reaper is a threat? Surely, he would have attacked us willingly instead of fleeing?"
Yamamoto looked at Captain Shunsui his chestnut hair tied loosely in a pony tail."
"I thought you of all people would be relived to have him locked up. After all it is you he wanted." the young Yamamoto challenged
"I'm not saying we shouldn't be cautious but he didn't strike me to be the off with their heads type. Also, how long do you want to keep that binding spell on him?" The eighth division Captain asked chewing on a blade of grass.
"As long as he continues to be a threat to us."
Just then the Hitsuiygia entered the first division temple. "If he is a threat, he is more of a threat to himself than us. He still claims he is the Captain of the Thirteenth division and that he has lived here all his life, I can't decide if he is a liar or just plain delusional."
"The trouble is we don't have enough evidence to say he is the one for the Living world massacre and as for the death toll in Soul Society the Hollows aren't exactly off the hook." Captain Unohana added.
"So, what do we do? We can't just set him loose but I don't want to keep him locked up forever. On the assumption that he is the one responsible for the recent killings." Yamamoto explained
"Perhaps, we could grant him his freedom but have a secure group of soul reapers at his side just in case." captain Shunsui suggested.
"I don't think that would work. Half the soul reapers are on edge, to have them escort a potential murder is pushing it, however, what if we designate one of us to watch him." Hitsugiya offered
"Oh, and are you volunteering your services Captain Hitsugiya?" Shunsui prodded
The white haired captain gave a hard look at the brunette. "I would but my division is in slight chaos at the moment I have to direct my full attention to my squad."
"All of us have extra baggage with the recent battle that is a poor excuse."
"I am afraid that I am disabled with my own crisis many still need medical attention I can't just abandon my duties." Unohana explained as the brunette looked in her direction.
"I will watch him." Yamamoto answered
"But…commander you out of all of us are worst off." Hitsugiya protested.
"Yes, yet I am able to set aside my duties to those who do not have extra baggage. Besides, I would like to learn more of him that is all. Dismissed." he ordered
As his colleagues left the area he couldn't help but wonder where this man had come from and most importantly why was he here?
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