ok. it's been awhile. sry bout that. i needed something for the story and i didn't get it till two days ago on sunday. but it's here. im letting you know it's really short, but that's because it's more of an intro than anything. so enjoy what i have. thanks
Yura ran down the long hall, her gaze focused straight ahead. You do know the consequences ahead, correct?
"I don't need a lecture, Dena. Just…I'm ready for anything that comes at me."
Are you sure?
"Please don't…" Yura came to a stop.
Are you ok? Yura took a deep breath. It's the boy, isn't it?
"Yeah. It's nothing. He's just worried about me."
He should be.
Yura scoffed and started walking. "No, he shouldn't. He has other things to worry about."
You're one of those things, Yura. You can't expect him not to worry.
"I never said I didn't expect him to. Can we just not…talk about this, please? I don't want to think about him right now. I don't need any distractions." Denakuma was silent the rest of the time.
Yura continued on walking down the endless hall. She only hoped she was progressing farther. Everything looked exactly the same. Yura sighed in frustration. She was growing weary, unable to do anything but walk on for what seemed like forever. It was like the desert. It might as well continue on with no end. "There's got to be some other way…" She muttered under her breath. She suddenly stopped when she felt the sense of someone's spirit energy nearby. "Maybe I am getting somewhere."
As Yura kept walking, she saw an open doorway ahead. She set her hand on the hilt of her sword. She made it to the doorway and found herself staring up at a steep staircase leading up. She cautiously made her way up as far as the stairs took her. She stood at the top of the stairs, staring into absolute darkness. She narrowed her eyes, hoping they would adjust, but there was nothing to adjust to.
"It's too dark in here. I can't see a thing."
Just be careful.
Yura scoffed. "When have you ever found me to be careful?" Yura walked forward, holding out her hand as sparks began to form. As soon as the light in her hand grew big enough to the point where she could see, it was already too late. Yura found herself sliding down a steep slope, down into a pitch black abyss. Yura started to panic, attempting to grab onto anything, but she was surrounded by smooth surfaces. She clawed at the sloping floor, her nails making scratch marks. The floor suddenly disappeared from under her and she made impact with shallow water. She sat up and gasped for air, coughing up water. Her hair clung to her face and her shihakusho clung to her body.
She growled. "I did not…see that coming." She coughed again. Yura stood up in the knee-deep water and looked around. The room was still dark. She held out her hand and the electricity in the air sparked. A blue light formed in the palm of her hand and she looked at her surroundings. She was in a decent sized room full of water. "Looks like I'm in the right place. Mizu has to be near."
You really were hunting her down.
"I have to end this, Denakuma. I can't keep going, knowing that she's still around." Yura looked ahead and found a narrow hall. She walked toward the hall, the water splashing around her. She walked down the narrow hallway.
Are you sure about this?
"You can't change my mind, so please don't try to."
I'm not. I'm asking a simple question.
"Yes, I am sure. Very sure. I have to do this."
Yura closed her hand over the light when she saw a small light ahead. She picked up her pace, rushing toward the light. When she made it, she blinked her eyes repeatedly as they adjusted to the brightness. Yura studied her surroundings. Trees similar to the ones out in the desert were scattered around the large room. The ceiling looked like that of a normal sky. "Wow…this wasn't what I expected." Yura walked through the water, passing by the many trees. She suddenly stopped. "Do you hear that?"
It depends on what we're listening for.
"It's music. It's really soft and…melodic. Tiring…" She shook her head, snapping herself out of it. She continued and looked everywhere, hand on the hilt of her sword in case it was needed. "Where do you think she is?"
Yura, I don't know about this.
"You have nothing to worry about. Ok? Can you find her?"
No, I can't. Yura sighed in frustration. She kicker her leg through the water and continued walking through the room.
As Yura continued walking, she started shivering. Her clothes were still drenched and she started sneezing. "Crap…this is perfect. Eh-choo! Ugh." Yura looked up and spotted an out of place tree. She walked closer and distinguished it from the rest. It was slightly larger and had artificial leaves on the branches, made from the same material as the rest of the tree. It sat in the middle of a small island. Yura's gaze traveled up to the top of the tree and her eyes grew wide when she noticed something out of place. She walked up to the island, making her way on dry land. She looked up in the tree and shook her head in disbelief. The corner of her mouth twitched up and she slowly and quietly unsheathed her zanpakuto. She kept her gaze on the sleeping Arrancar. Yura was just about to go for the kill when she froze at the sudden sense of someone else's spirit energy.
"I wouldn't interrupt Master Mizu if I were you." Yura swerved around and came face to face with an Arrancar. His slightly shaggy, dark green hair was tied in a short braid that draped over his right shoulder. His dark silver eyes stared cautiously at Yura.
Yura narrowed her eyes at him. "Do I have to kill you, too? Because I will if it comes down to it."
The Arrancar didn't move. "I highly doubt that."
"Tch. Well, ok. If you'll excuse me, I have an Espada to kill."
"I'm afraid I can't let you do that."
"Just who do you think you are?"
"Master Mizu's fraccion. And Master Mizu is asleep. It would be a terrible sight if she were to wake up. You should leave."
Yura stepped forward and glared at the Arrancar. "I don't think I will."
"If you won't leave, then I must kill you."
Yura couldn't help but to laugh. "What makes you think that you can kill me?"
"It shouldn't be hard. You don't look much of a challenge."
Yura scoffed. "You're one to talk!" The air around Yura crackled. The Arrancar clearly noticed, his eyes going wide just slightly. Yura noticed and smirked. "You're afraid of me." She said.
The Arrancar narrowed his eyes. "Not likely."
"Why don't you just shut up already. I'm not here to kill you. You're only in my way."
"If it means protecting Master Mizu, I'll stand in your way for as long as I need to."
"You shouldn't stand in my way!"
"Will you shut up down there? How can anyone get any sleep with all of this da-" Mizu stopped mid-sentence when her gaze fell on Yura. She narrowed her eyes and grabbed her zanpakuto and jumped down from her spot in the tree. "What are you doing here?"
Yura turned to her. "I don't exactly remember giving you permission to talk to me so casually."
"I think I should be able to do that seeing as you're the one who broke in."
Yura rolled her eyes. "I didn't come here to talk. I'm here to end this once and for all."
"End what? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about." Mizu folded her arms across her chest and grinned. Yura was suddenly right in front of Mizu, holding her sword to her throat.
"Master Mizu!" The Arrancar yelled, stepping forward.
"Stay back, Baron. Don't get involved."
"But, Ma-"
"I said stay out of it! This is between me and the Soul Reaper."
"Oh, so you do know the real situation. Well, isn't that just fantastic." Yura said, with a hint of sarcasm.
Mizu glared. "You made a big mistake in coming here."
"I think I'll manage." Yura stepped back.
Mizu looked at Baron. "Leave. Now." Baron hesitantly turned and disappeared."Let's get this over with, Soul Reaper. I'm looking forward to killing you this time."
"What about those other times?"
"What about it? Who cares? That was then, this is now. So come on, Soul Reaper. The real thing. Last one standing." Mizu took out her sword.
Yura grinned. "You're on, Arrancar."
The two stood a good hundred feet away from each other. Yura narrowed her eyes at the Arrancar, shifting the slightest bit. Then as if one, they both moved at the same time, ready to strike down the other.
A/N: tada. and that's what i got so far. ^^ idk when i'll post next. maybe not for another two weeks...maybe...it depends. sorry. but i hope you liked it though there's not much to like...hm. ok review plze