Gentle breeze would cruise through the rukongai where a young boy had lived. One boy that had lost a friend due to something she had wanted to do. He wished for her to stay, he wished she would have not gone to that place. The one place he could not go. How he wished to go with her…to be at her side. That time was dying as she had said of going to the academy. He had acted like hatred was toward it. Basically it was them taking her away, his sister that he had wish to keep forever at his side. That was a silly wish in hopeful she would stay forever. His Grandma had told him many times to try and speak to the villagers. Each time he tried; there was nothing but fear in their eyes. He had said many times that he no longer would be peaceful with them. No more…the only person who was not afraid had to be….
“Hey look!” The tall brown haired male pointed to the young white
haired boy who was walking in the town. He had on turquoise kimono with his
eyes narrowing at the kids. Typical…they think just cause I am small they can
push me around. I will show them! He had thought inside of his head while the
tall male walked over to him. Toshiro eyes would keep a close look on his
victims. He had hated the way they always try to tease him with their attitude.
It was one thing that pissed him off in getting into a fight. “Look at the
shorty all by himself.” The two boys laughed at his tall friend remark toward
the albino being alone. It was some sick game they played. “And why do you care
if I am by myself? Can’t you see I am busy?” He pushed the group of kids aside.
“Get lost!”
The three males moved their fist at Toshiro’s head which caused him
to fall backwards. When he did the other two boys moved their feet into his
ribs. They kept kicking with their feet full of anger as if he was some monster
needed to be slain. The white haired male got up with his fist attacking their
cheeks not ready to give up the fight. He would show them how scary he really
can be. Even if he kills them…it would be great to walk down the street without
anyone attacking him. The four boys kicked, punched at each other till their
lips were bleeding. A few dark bruises were there with the parents pulling
their children away to leave Toshiro with no one. It was his Grandma who came
to the scene with her smile across the elderly woman’s face. “You should
control that child of yours!” One of the woman yelled at the older woman with a
look of anger. “He attacked our boys! At least make him bow and say sorry!”
This woman was asking for to be punched though he wouldn’t harm a lady no
matter what.
One female had walked up toward the group of people who seemed to
have thought Toshiro was the cruprit. “Excuse me, I have to say it was not
Toshiro’s fault who started this. He was merely walking to the shop I work at.
I know because this happens all the time. You should at least say sorry to
Toshiro you boys have no respect for others…” She would grip her wrists tightly
with a glare from within her violet eyes. “I can’t stand those who pick on
others like that. Toshiro is one of us yet you treat him like a monster. If you
woman are responsible you should be ashamed of yourselves!” The white haired
child ran up to the woman with a bright warm smile. He knew this woman who
always treated him with respect and never said he was cold hearted or something
to be feared of.
The two elder women complained underneath their breath with their
eyes on everyone. Most of the people could feel they set it up so the child be
kicked out or at least watched on what he did. With that smile; it had shown
that he was not someone dangerous. More so, the women have been quite cruel
toward the snow white child. “Melody-sama!” His arms would wrap around the
teenage girl who had long black hair with her apron on in front of her. “Silly,
Toshiro-san. You do not need to say that ‘sama’ after my name. It is quite
alright to call me by my last. It is Hanako!” Rena had walked over to Hana and
Toshiro with her smile never leaving her face. “Arigatou, Melody-chan. You have
helped my son find something new to hold onto. That your heart is clearly
different from everyone that attacks him. I really am quite happy, after
Momo-chan left he gotten quite a stubborn streak.” The boy cheeks would puff
out at his Grandma’s speech about his stubbornness. It wasn’t true! He just had
to put up a strong front or those kids would keep bullying him. It was the way
of life for human race to survive.
The three had spoken a few minutes longer before she gave him the
watermelon. The strength he had built was gaining from carrying such fruit
every day to their home. “Have you seen, Momo-chan?” Rena voice was low with a
bit cheerfulness behind it. Teal orbs would watch the sky seeing it was getting
late near eight o’ clock where he noticed a pink color from the sun falling to
the horizon. “I have not.” Rena smiled at the child who put up a front to hide
what he truly feels. He wishes to follow where she would go—perhaps someday he
will. She had believed that he will follow that dream to belong where he should
be and become happy with everyone.
The watermelon was split between the two for a snack before the beef
stew was made to share. Rena had the special ability to make something
delicious. Every time he tastes it; the more delicious it became with
excitement in filling his tummy. “I do hope she comes to visit very soon. I
hate to see you act like this toward those boys…” His bottom lip would feel his
teeth bite into it gently. His Grandma had always hit the spot that would cause
tears to stream down his face. No matter how strong he could be---there was no
reason he had to put up a barrier. No…he was stronger than that. Very, very
stronger to fight against everything. “I hope so too, Grandma. I hate them very
much and will continue to do so.”
When night came he could feel his Grandma whisper in her sleep. It
was constant about Momo-chan, Momo-chan, Momo-chan… He could not handle it if
she kept going on about it. Momo was gone for good this time. She probably
would forget him anyways. Her life had changed ever since she spoke about that
man from the Soul Society. He could feel his place was soon to be forgotten. It
was too late for any change to start now all he could do was watch her from the
shadows…
The young boy sat up from his bed slowly, his eyes would shift over
toward Rena who continued to sleep peacefully. He knew no one would be after
her since the village loved her. On the other hand, he was not so safe from
feeling a dark aura heading closer. His body would sit up slowly; feet would
lift with each step toward the door where he would hear something from the
forest deep within the village. “The forest…I feel it is coming closer.” His
eyes scanned around him with not many people outside. Only the kids he saw
earlier were there. Great…more disturbances he did not need right now. He
turned around; his eyes spotted a shadow creeping toward the three boys who
attacked him today. It was then he knew something was very, very wrong…
A low howl would echo from within a few inches of Toshiro. He felt
his whole body shook with fear in facing this beast. Quickly his body had
turned to face the three boys who were unaware of the shadow being sneaky. All
he could see were two glowing red eyes. “Look who it is!” The tall male spoke
in that voice that made you twitch with annoyance. “I bet he came out to fight
us alone.” White eyebrow would raise upward toward their assuming about him.
Why would he bother even to fight them? They were nothing but annoying. Right
now he had no time to spare with them. He has to warn them! “Are you dumb?! You
have something behind you!” All three of the boys stared at each other looking
a bit confused. “Oi! Stop looking at each other and run!” The tall brunette
laughed out loud in a very sinister laugh. “Someone behind me…? Are you seeing
things, Toshiro-kun? I seriously think your head sho---“
The boy on the right body was slashed in two leaving a red stain of
blood leaking out onto the ground. The albino eyes widen in shock as he noticed
the hollow had just killed that boy. He knew this was bad! He had to warn
someone, but who would come to their rescue? No one would! Not even the
shinigami who Momo thinks is useful. Hardly… they are anything but a worthless.
Truly pathetic… “AHHH!” The boy on the left was screaming in panic what was
happening which caused the tall brunette to run away from his friend. “Leave
him! Leave him now, we have to get out of here!” The blue haired boy looked at
Toshiro who stood in shock. “This was you’re doing wasn’t it? You can’t bear to
see us so, you want us to b---“ The child body became in two pieces with
nothing much left of him.
Toshiro knew this was something he had to run away from, but why is
he still standing. Was it from seeing so much blood he could not move? No… he
knew that something had to be done. He must help this enemy escape so they can
live. “Get out of here!” The tall male eyes would widen by Toshiro’s yelling in
trying to save him. He didn’t get why this boy would do such a thing. Perhaps
he was wrong about him and how scary he looked. “Thanks…I can see that many are
wrong about you.” He left quickly on his feet to hear stomping coming from near
him. His instincts told him to hide, yet he felt someone was coming closer. He
knew that person would save that little brat. Even if he hated his gust
before---today he showed that he wasn’t who he thought.
Toshiro faced the tall hollow that killed his friend’s right near
him, yet he still lived. He hoped in the future if he lives that now he would
leave him alone. “SUCH A TASTY SOUL…” The monster would speak in a deep tone
with a sinister way of saying it. “PERHAPS I SHOULD EAT YOU SLOWLY WHILE THAT
SNACK DIES QUICKLY. I WANT TO MAKE YOU SCREAM FOR MERCY.” What was this thing?
Why doesn’t he feel scared to face him? Of course fighting something that has
red eyes---not a good sign. A sweat drop would fall at the left side of his
cheek while he waits for him to strike. Should I beg for forgiveness? Would
this be my last time to see the world with my eyes? Grandma…forgive me for
giving up so easily. I do not wish to die, yet I somehow welcome it. Forgive me
with all my soul that I could still watch you from above. The hollow
disappeared moving behind the young boy where his Grandma lived. NO! He had to
stop him. He had to! “No, stay away!”
Ignoring his pleading; the hollow moved toward the house where the
boy came out of. Toshiro ran forward to search or the rock that he could grab
to stop this beast. He will not lose her too! Not Grandma… “I SAID STAY AWAY!”
He throw the rock at the hollow who had some white mask on his face. THUD! The
rock hit the mask cracking it just a bit. He noticed the hollow had turned his
attention on him. “YOU BRAT!” The hollow moved his feet toward Toshiro which he
kicked him very hard. A few bones cracked causing the boy to let out some
blood. Grandma… I will protect you. I will not lose you as well. Not….you. His
body would shake from seeing his enemy face him. “STILL ALIVE…? NOT FOR LONG. I
SHALL EAT YOU NOW.”
Toshiro felt the pain all over his body was hard to get up and run
from this beast. The mouth from the black shadow was big enough to swallow him
whole. No…I do not want to die. No, no, no! I want to live with my Grandma for
a long time. NO! “NO, I DON’T WANT TO DIE!” A arm would be slashed off from the
hollow which a female would land in front of the small child. “AAAH!” The
hollow cried out toward the blonde girl who had her katana out facing him.
“SHINIGAMI!” Her body disappeared slashing the hollow in half not giving him
the chance to speak. When she landed; her movements were graceful like a
Princess who was practicing her ballet. Moving her blade back into its sheathe,
quickly she rushed over to the small child with her hands touching his face.
“Gomen…I did not mean to take so long. You are safe now.” She would lower her
lips up against his forehead which made his cheeks slightly turn red. He could
feel she was cold with her lips touching is forehead. Who was this woman…? She
had slain him just like that? Was she one of those shinigami that he hears
about? Could she know Momo?! He had to recover in asking who she was. What if
she takes him back and doesn’t return? He can’t let that happen… No, he must
hear who she is. First if he can speak to her. He will ask one thing of who she
was so he could find out more if he could research.
“Who are you…?” The boy voice was soft with his whole body shaking in
pain over just speaking. The female would smile softly seeing his vision was
going out from losing some blood. “I will tell you when you wake up.” She
gently wrapped her arm around his back while the other was underneath his legs.
“Though since you asked nicely I will tell you one thing.” Her lips would lean
closer to his ears. “My name is Bri Haku, I am a shinigami who has come to save
you my little child.” Her voice was soothing to him even if he hated that last
word. Still she had told him a name he could refer to soon after resting in the
arms who saved him. Whoever she was he hoped to ask her more questions when he
wakes up. She had promised him that before leaving on whatever mission she
would have.
Though why did
you save me? Why just me? Couldn’t you have saved them sooner? Perhaps she is a
beginner which is why she had been late. If only she got here on time. If only…
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