Caged Loveless Phoenix
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~Bleach 02: Outcast, Eyes, and Seat
~Haruka POV
The eyes of the Shinigami watching me walk… No, they were glaring. Their eyes put all their hate for me into them. Some even looked at me in fear. They made me feel so uneasy and irritated, like always. I would never get used to those eyes of hatred and fear. It's been a long time since I've arrived in the Seritei, yet I still felt as if those looks were tug roughly on my string of pain and loneliness. Toshiro didn't seem to notice, or at least he might have and didn't speak up. Their eyes were like bullies to me. I knew what their eyes said all the time and it made me want to hide behind the very Taichou in front of me who I hated more than those eyes.
That's how hurt I was by mere words. Those eyes were practically saying I was a witch. I tensed up as I heard a girl telling me how she wanted to spit in my direction. I took a step closer to Toshiro, hoping he wouldn't notice my out-of-character retreat. He glanced at me, his teal eyes staring into my pink ones. I quickly looked away and scoffed. He leaned to my ear.
"Why is everyone looking at you like that?" He whispered.
"I don't know." I answered, but that was a fat ass lie. I wasn't going to show weakness to this fool of a Taichou.
I wanted to curl up and vanish, pretending I had never become a Shinigami. Oh who am I kidding? I would never be accepted anywhere I went. I'll always be alone, since my past…
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~Toshiro POV
I was totally uncomfortable with these staring eyes; it feels like I had just become a Taichou all over again. I realized after a while of walking, they were staring at Haruka. They weren't just staring; they glared at her as if she was a disgusting animal.
I honestly don't see why there is so much hate for Haruka. Yes, she can be annoying, irritating, stubborn, reckless, and quiet a tease but it isn't like she's evil. Besides, most of the Shinigami were friends with their Taichou and Fukotaichou, so I didn't see a different in Haruka.
I agree, her appearance made her stand out above all else. She had pink eyes and pink-red hair, but is that the reason she's outcasted?
Its jut like me back in the districts. I had no one to care for me but Momo and my Oba-san (granny); I was just fine with that. So what if the people didn't like me… I-I didn't care.
Haruka's case is different from mine. She has no one to care for her and she can't care for herself, because she doesn't know how to. No one ever taught her, and if she knew how to before she died she certainly doesn't know now. She did lose her memory when she came here, which is odd. Most souls who pass here often have memories of everything intact, but rumor has it Haruka just showed up. The woman who brought Haruka to the Soutaichou was surprisingly Yoruichi herself. She reported Haruka was a powerful girl who could blossom into a Taichou once she learned Bankai.
Haruka, however, did not agree. She had several times been reported as a terrible student back at the academy. No one knew why her behavior and attitude was so god awful, but she just didn't care for anyone or anything but herself. She did whatever she wanted, to put it simply, she broke a lot of rules.
Soutaichou then let her take a Shinigami test, which she passed with flying colors. She was so powerful; the other students couldn't spar with her. She came to the Seritei and she was only seen at Gin's hip. Then she would get to know Aizen, always bugging him while he worked. She opened just a bit, to the point where Matsumoto squirmed her way into Haruka's heart and practically FORCED Haruka to open up to others.
I was one of those she didn't open up to. She and I just couldn't make a conversation, nor stand in the same room with one another.
I was pulled out of my thoughts as Haruka took a step close to me. I blinked at her and kept walking, wondering why she advanced towards me? Was she scared?
I decided to ignore it as we arrived at the gate and I spoke up. "Hitsugaya-Taichou, entering to see the Soutaichou for the meeting do I have permission to enter?"
There was a short silence and the gates made a bang noise. "Permission to entry is granted, Hitsugaya-Taichou."
I heard Haruka scoff. "Wow, people do respect you, Chibi-kun." She smirked up at me.
"Says the midget." I smiled at her. "You're kawaii for a shortie~." It was my turn to tease her now. I watched her face turn a bit pink like her eyes.
"B-Baka! You're barely taller!" She jabbed a finger into my chest. "I-I'll get taller than you, you just wait and see!"
I walked down the hall with an amused smirk on my face. "Haruka, you know something?"
She pouted at me. "What?"
I gave her my honest opinion. "You'd… be cute if you smiled."
She blinked at me and laughed softly. "…What's there to smile and be happy about?"
I was about to ask her what did she mean, but I saw the door leading to the Meeting Place and I pushed the doors open. The Taichou stood proudly in the usual line. Soutaichou merely stood from his seat and slammed his cane down.
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~Haruka POV (I switch a lot xD)
Soi-Fon and I were on sister-sister terms. She and I helped each other with everything; she liked to race me around the Soul Society. So far she's won 12 of our 15 races, she's that quick! I love her stories of Yoruichi, they're so hilarious. I love how Soi-Fon and I look up to Yoruichi, but I think of Soi-Fon love for her like an odd obsession. Remember telling you, dear reader, that I like to think of friends as my flowers? Well, Soi-Fon is my Tulip.
Unohana is like a mother to me. She's always so sweet, fixing up even my simplest of injuries. I go to her for advice quite often, and she soothes me when I'm mad or sad. She's so beautiful; I wish I looked like her. She's even given me a nickname; she calls me Pumpkin, which is embarrassing in public of course! She cooked lunch for me all the time and whose Spicy Curry I have fallen in love with. Unohana was my Clementine flower, because she was gentle and pretty like the flower itself.
Tosen is one of the Taichou that I was not too fond of. He was always creepy to me! I totally felt uncomfortable in his presence. I hated being near him, as did he. We avoid each other as much as possible. I didn't hate him, but I didn't like him either.
Byakuya and I were also close friends. I knew what made him smile, laugh, and what flustered him. Yes, I had the 'great and almighty' Byakuya wrapped around my little fingers. I loved Byakuya almost as much as my two favorite Taichous.
Komamura, the fox that would kill me in my sleep if I EVER called him by his first name. He and I weren't friends, more like acquaintances. He didn't hate me, but he didn't really like making conversation with me. Our conversations were often about how annoying some people are around here, or about how peaceful the world is. I can't say if he's a friend or not…
Kenpachi, my very best friend! I loved that man to death! He and Yachiru were so cute, and he was always telling me how cute I am (which I didn't like, but if I said so he'd point his sword at me and demand a fight .). He thinks Yachiru and I are secretly sisters because of our eyes and both our bad sense of directions. Kenpachi and I are usually hanging out whenever we aren't busy. Kenpachi is my Azalea flower.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi… I hated this man to the very core of my heart and soul. If he died, I probably wouldn't care. He tested me for 8 months, and it was the worst. I still have scars and bruises and burns! Those 8 months felt like 200 years to me! However, due to his testing, I had the ability to run at fast speeds so I had to thank him for that. However, I still hated the freaky scientist.
Shunsui was like a playful uncle to me. He always knew how to put a small smile on my face, of course I rarely smiled, but he could even make me laugh until my ribs hurt. I was always putting things in his sake, but it's like he wouldn't even taste it! He loved teasing me, but sometimes it ended up with me taking his hat until he said sorry to me. He even bought me a hat like his, so whenever I'm around him, I wear it atop my head. Shunsui is one of my favorite flowers, a Camellia!
Jushiro Ukitake, the sickly man I've grown more attached to than I should. However, I looked up to Jushiro as a wise grandfather figure. He was always there when I was ill, telling me stories and fixing me up. He often kept me company when I was lonely so I did the same for him in return. I loved Jushiro very much! Apple blossoms, was the flower I named Jushiro after.
Aizen was my outstanding flower, my Cherokee Rose. He was an amazing man, very upsetting how he didn't have a wife. If I was older, Aizen would be nice man to have. Don't go there you perverted readers; I wouldn't want Aizen as a husband or anything, I'm young! Aizen was my second friend; he sparred with me and gave me plenty of my advice. Aizen was my father figure, so bold and wise. He was everything I wanted in a father. His embraces were always familiar and I loved the warm feelings that came with it. He was affectionate, his pats to my head and cheeks made me smile a bit all the time. His goodnight kissed on the top of my head always made me feel loved and appreciated.
Gin was my onii-chan and very best friend, like Kenpachi, but I loved Gin with every fiber in my being. He was my first friend since I arrived in Soul Society. I was with him almost any time I could. He introduced me to the other Taichou, helped me make friends, but even he couldn't help me really open up. Gin was my light, my Peach Blossom, my life, my everything… My onii-chan I would die for without a second thought. Nothing was taking me away from my Gin onii-chan and that's a promise. Gin even gave me the title of being his 'baby angel'. I knew I wasn't an angel nor would I ever become one, but when he called me that, I felt myself being able to fly forever with no regrets.
Then there was Toshiro Hitsugaya, or Chibi-kun. I didn't know what to think of him. Our little chat on the way down the hall actually gave me a bit of… happiness? Amusement? We actually weren't yelling at one another and it felt nice…? I admit his smirk was kinda cute on his face. His eyes glistened a bit and even his posture seemed to have relaxed. His body language made it seem almost as if he were enjoying himself with me. He liked teasing me I guess?
Goddamn it, when did I get so observant!? Over Toshiro, no less!?
"Haruka Phoenix," the Soutaichou Yamamoto spoke up with his rough voice that I often laughed at in my head, "Today is a big day for you."
I blinked at this, getting confused at his words. He seemed to notice my look and continued. "I brought you here to the Seireitei so you could master Bankai, but you have hardly made any kinds of progress. You seem to be ignoring many rules and are causing problems for the Shinigami of the Seireitei."
I rolled my eyes at this, but I knew if I said the wrong words that old geezer wouldn't hesitate to burn me to ashes. My flames wouldn't stand a chance against his for a second! "S-So why am I here?" I asked.
"I shall be putting you in a Squad, as a Seat." He answered, and I felt my heart stop. Putting me in a Squad? Me becoming a Seat for a Squad!?
Is this how badly this man wanted me to become a freaking Taichou!? I was still young! I have things I want to do and more rules I've yet to break! I wasn't ready! I didn't want to end up as boring and strict as Toshiro!
"Old man, wait a second! I-I'm not ready!" I tried to keep talking but the Soutaichou slammed his cane down, scaring me half to death. I even stumbled back and landed on my ass like a fool.
"Haruka Phoenix, the Taichous and I have decided this! You will obey to your superiors." He spoke harshly and I flinched in fear. This man knew how to get to me, and it irritated me to the very core. I hate that old geezer.
I couldn't find any words. I couldn't decipher any feelings in my body at all. I felt like fate was laughing and making a fool of me.
"Now, Haruka, your Taichou will be the one who trains you and keeps a 24 hour watch over you. Once you have been assigned to your Squad, you will stay either beside your Taichou or beside the Fukotaichou at all times until you are trusted enough with the rules. Do you understand?" Soutaichou sat back down as he cleared his throat.
"Hai." I nodded, but held back a mocking laugh. I wasn't trying to die from this man's flames.
"Now, Taichou, amongst yourselves, decide who Haruka Phoenix will be the new seat of." Yamamoto watched us, tugging at his Taichou coat. I turned to the Taichous behind me as they stepped forwards.
It was a deathly silence among all of us for what felt like a decade! Finally, my 'mother' spoke up.
"I believe Hitsugaya-Taichou will be a great man for Haruka to work with." Unohana spoke, a smile on her face. My jaw dropped and Toshiro's eyes widened.
"What!?" Toshiro and I shrieked in unison.
This couldn't happen.
I wouldn't allow it.
No.
Never.
Chibi-kun and I together in a squad!? He wouldn't allow it either! He hates me! Right!?
"…Haruka," Toshiro turned to me as the other Taichous nodded in approval.
"You'll become my 3rd seat."
I was trapped.
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~Toshiro POV
"Matsumoto, I'm back." I opened the door to my office to see Matsumoto playing cards with Hinamori Momo, smiles plastered on both their faces.
"Shiro-chan, welcome back!" Momo smiled happily, making me hold back a blush.
"Stop calling me that, it's Hitsugaya-Taichou!" I retorted, but she just stuck her tongue out at me and puffed her cheeks. She stopped and stood up, rather confused.
"Shiro-chan, who's that?" Momo tilted her head and Matsumoto stood up excited like she had won the lottery or something.
"Haru-chan!" Rangiku dashed from the couch and pulled Haruka into a tight embrace, making Haruka let out a cute squeak.
Did I really just friggin' squeak?
"Ran-chan!" Haruka blinked in surprise and smiled just a bit. Matsumoto let her go and pulled her (well, yanked really) over to Momo.
"Momo, this is Haruka Phoenix! She's my bestie I've been bragging about~!" Rangiku pushed Haruka towards Momo, making her stumble a bit. "Don't be shy, say hello!"
"H-Hey." Haruka spoke softly, looking straight up at Hinamori, who gave a blank expression.
"Konnichiwa." Momo said in a somewhat heavy tone, making me stop my pace I was making to my desk to finish my paperwork. I looked over my shoulder at the two.
"I'm the new 3rd seat for Squad 10..." Haruka didn't sound too excited when she said those words. Momo just nodded.
"Haruka, let's talk again sometime. I'm going to get some rest. Goodnight Shiro-chan, goodnight Rangiku." Momo headed for the door and slowly looked over her shoulder at Haruka. "Goodnight and sweet dreams Haruka." She slowly closed the door and Haruka tensed up.
"She's just like the others." Haruka growled under her breath and I sat at my desk.
"Momo's not like that. She knows not to judge a book by their cover." I told her, trying to reassure her. Haruka sighed and glared at me.
"I'll be your 3rd Seat, Chibi-kun, but remember that I won't be nice. I don't like this place and I don't trust you. Just know that I won't be following your orders." Haruka sat on the couch and laid down. "I'm getting some sleep."
"You'll sleep with Matsumoto in her bedroom." I told her, sitting at my desk. "Get up."
"Haru-chan! Lets go sleep in my room! Like a sleepover!" Matsumoto was practically about to bounce out of her clothes. I shook my head at her childish behavior.
"B-But Ran-chan..!" Haruka tried to reject, but Matsumoto yanked her up and tucked Haruka under her arm. Matsumoto opened the door and gave me an excited wave.
"Oyasuminasai, Taichou!" Matsumoto ran out of my office with a yelling Haruka, demanding that Matsumoto put her down. I groaned as the doors slammed shut.
"Why does something tell me I'll regret this?" I shook my head, picked up my pen, and got to work.
Haruka has been seated! Get it!? XD
What's Momo's deal with my Haruka!?
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