Chapter 13: Arriving in Soul Society
"Mitch where the hell are you, I can't see a single thing" Tom yelled out as he blindly walked forward and suddenly a long silvery path appeared underneath his feet. Every step he took forward the silver path would extend with him and soon Ania followed closely behind as they walked forward and finally caught up to Mitch who stood on a massive silver path waiting impatiently .
"You know I'd like to reach Soul Society some time before I turn 30" he yelled out as they both picked up the pace and began to run forward as the path kept up with them every step of the way. "What is this stuff?" Ania asked Mitch who surged forward his silver path acting like a wave and propelling him forward "This silver path is your reiatsu and basically acts as the footpath for walking to Soul Society if you didn't possess any reiatsu there wouldn't be a path and you'd fall into the dark abyss below" Mitch said as Tom and Ania glanced over the edge into the darkness below and both gulped continuing to walk forward more cautiously now.
Walking for what seemed like hours in the dark Ania and Tom spied a bright white light glowing ahead of them and upon entering through they emerged into a huge forest surrounded by lush and dense tree's blocking all the sunlight out. "I'm getting tired of doing all this walking" Ania groaned as she slumped onto the ground exhausted. Suddenly she felt the world beneath her feet leave as a strong force lifted her up and slung her onto his back "We can't stop now I'll carry you the rest of the way then since you're such a lazy ass" Mitch said as he walked forward his hand resting on Ania's hips holding her over his shoulder.
"You know you could at least carry her on a less awkward angle" Tom said as Mitch spun around to face him "What's wrong with this angle I happen to enjoy the view, or would you prefer it the other way around?" he joked before throwing her onto his back. "Is that better Tom? Easier to carry and I can enjoy it at the same time" he said as they continued to walk through the forest.
Upon exiting the forest they came to a colossal gate that stood easily at the height of a skyscraper with a huge gate blocking their entrance. "Well we made it to the gates of Seireitei now we just wait for the gate keeper to let us in" Mitch said as Ania and Tom both stared in wonder at that massive gate and the walls that housed Seireitei from any harm.
"Who dares try to enter into Seireitei" a huge voice boomed as everyone turned around to see a gigantic man as tall as the wall itself standing right behind them wielding two huge axes in each hand. "Jindabo it's me Mitch, I've come back on an important mission so do you mind letting us in?" Mitch yelled out to Jindabo who upon seeing Mitch quickly bowed and spoke in a sophisticated manner. "Ahh Mitch it's a pleasure to see you again and aren't we looking well. I'll open the gate immediately" he said walking over and bending down grabbing the bottom of it.
Letting out a huge groan the gate slowly began to rise until there was enough room for everyone to walk through. "Thanks for that Jindabo" Mitch said as the gate slammed shut behind them and everyone gazed at the huge almost Japanese old-style buildings that were inside. "I'm finally home" Mitch said before letting Ania down "I trust you can walk around here?" "Of course I can" she glared daggers at him following behind as he slowly wandered through the cobblestone streets, various houses and huts were scattered around with black cloaked shinigami's all running around on different errands. A few upon seeing Zaraki and Mitch stopped to bow and say a humble greeting before rushing off to continue their chores.
Mitch arrived at a massive building with two large swinging doors marked with the kanji symbol for 1 on it. "Well it's been awhile since I've seen the Captain Commander but I bet he hasn't changed" Mitch said as he pushed open the huge doors to find 8 other captains just like Zaraki standing in two rows and in the middle of the room sitting atop a huge throne was an old man.
Tom could tell just by looking at him that he was a great warrior as scars marked his old wrinkled face while his white beard hung loosely at the front tied together by a winding piece of purple fabric and his eyes were firmly shut like he was in a deep trance of thought.
"Ahh Mitch you've finally arrived" he spoke in a gruff stern tone "Captain Yamamoto it's good to see you" Mitch said kneeling down as Tom and Ania decided it'd be disrespectful not to follow. "Please come in with your new guests so I may speak to you and the other captains" the old man said as Mitch slowly wandered in followed by Zaraki, Ikkaku, Yumichika, Hanza and Tom while Ania stuck closely to Mitch's back staring at the towering figures that were captains and was glad at least she had Mitch as a shield from their eyes for now.