XXX Yuisis's blush continued to grow as Pops left into the kitchen. He seemed happy and pleased with himself. It was already clear that the teasing about the pair being a couple would without a doubt continue on throughout their meal. Although it did not help that neither of the pair denied the assumption. Again she could feel her heart beating in her chest. Her nerves would begin to get the best of her as she clutched her hands of her. However she would pull all of her courage together before she began to speak. "Do you think we look like we could be a couple?" she would ask nervously. A small laugh would leave her lips as Kazuki spoke of his father again. It did sound like a typical response. However she wondered wouldn't it be an easier way to contact him if an unfortunate event were to occur. As the subject moved on Kazuki asked about how Yuki was doing. "She is doing well. Although I haven't seen her much since we are now both Shinigami." It was rather sad, but it was the life they both chose. Hopefully once the tragic events in soul society cleared she would make sure to touch base with her dear Yuki. Once Kazuki did apologize for calling her spoiled she nodded and chose not to continue the subject further. A warm smile returned to her face when they began to talk about making the knives again. It made sense as it was highly likely that they would not be used very much. A delicate hand would reach across the table and take Kazuki's. "Then lets make them beautiful and sentimental." she would speak with a comforting warmth while giving his hand a gentle squeeze.
The soft grin had faded from his face as Yuisis asked him his opinion on how hey looked. Kazuki rubbing his chin slightly as he thought about the implications of her question, as well as his own thoughts on the matter. "Well to be honest.." He started her those crystal blue orbs diverted attention from the beautiful Sanada, "... I had not really given how we came off in much consideration. I do mean... we are rather close. Mayhap, this is why someone thinks we are an official couple?" The blonde brawler would laugh and rub the back of his head lightly afterwards. It is true that he had never given consideration in how the pair came off to others, but he also noted both of their lack of denying the fact as well. "If I may; How do you feel about me, Yui?" Kazuki would ask softly, almost somberly in comparison to his chipper nature, as he looks into her golden hues once more. "... I mean... I know I am just some boy from the streets.. nothing special. I wouldn't even be a Shinigami if it wasn't for Old Man Sanada, and Rin-chan's folks both indorsing me." Once more his gaze falls from her as he seems to realize he just asked a girl of noble birth her feelings for a commoner. His attention then returned to the knives they were speaking of before; anything to change the subject. "Not just beautiful, but ornate as well. Maybe giving their handles a custom design as well. I mean we are not looking to make them practical weapons... but a symbol of something, right? If so we should go all out, right?"
XXX Yuisis could barely believe the words that had left her lips after she asked if they looked like a couple. Kazuki's response was similar to her own reasoning. It was true that they were extremely close. A simple nod was what he would receive in return as it made sense that neither of them had thought about it. However once Kazuki asked how she felt about him, it made her wish that she had not opened this can of worms. A deep exhale left her lips as she pulled her hand away from his. The young woman could swear her heart was attempting to escape her throat. It was also a subject that she had not given much thought about. "I..I don't know" Yuisis could barely speak. In fact she could not reason as to how the words were given life. As he continued to speak, she listened attentively. However once he claimed that he was nothing special, Yuisis was quick to interject. "Of course you're special!" her voice raised in protest. It was an usual reaction from the usually soft spoken, and gentle young woman. "You're very special... You're strong, kind, and full of optimism. You're my type." a bright red blush was still ever present on her face. The words were true. Even if she had also never thought about her feelings for him it wasn't something she was against. She was thankful when the subject had changed once again. The topic shifted back over to the knife they were discussing the creation of. He furthered their brainstorming saying that the blades should not only be beautiful but ornate. "Of course." she would nod in agreement. It was then multiple beeps would come from her phone. Ah that must be the reply from her grandfather. Although she knew that looking at her phone could be considered rude, she was desperate to get away from this conversation. However the series of texts were not from her grandfather, they were from her cousin Yuki. It was funny that they were just talking about her before she had received the messages. "Speaking of Yuki. She says she is safe." she would speak out loud to her lunch date. 'I am safe. Mildly injured but safe.' she would begin to quickly reply. 'Isn't that two of the Ellerose family in your division? I do not envy your position. I miss you more than you know.'
Yuisis's interruption of his statement that he was nothing special.. her statement of him being her type along with the qualities she likes in him causing his face to flush more. "I have to admit..." Kazuki would reply as he stares into his friend's golden eyes, "... You are my type as well. Your so smart, sweet, and strong." He would simply nod in agreement as the feminine Shinigami agreed to making the blades ornate, and it seemed the two of them had drafted up the details of their little project. The table falling silent, surprisingly from the blonde male, at the awkward tension at the table. Cool blue gaze falling to the phone as it buzzed a few times. Apparently, it was Yuki-chan texting her cousin which Yuisis then informed him that she was doing okay. "That is good. I had not heard from her in some time." He would give an awkward chuckle as she leans back in his seat, that cool blue gaze sweeping over the facility as the pair waited for their food. "Hey, Yui~" The red clad Shinigami would start as he pulls his hat off and smooths his long, blonde hair, "... since we seem to be each other's type. Would you do me the honor of... going out with me?" His heart rate shot up as if he had just run across the Seireitei as his gaze gently returns to her. "I would be lying... if I said that I just wanted to hold you back there." As if to cut off the awkward conversation, Pop returns with the dual orders of pork cutlet bowls, "Two cutlet bowls to my favorite love birds. Enjoy them." He says as he moves back into the kitchen to clean and cook more for the next couple of orders.
XXX The lunch date with Kazuki grew even more and more surprising. Her cheeks continued to be stained with the color red as Kazuki so casually mentioned that she was his type as well. It was heart warming to here, and made her a little less nervous. Her delicate hands moved from being folded gently in her lap to wrapping around the warm cup of tea. Once again she allowed its warmth to seep into her skin alleviating I simple nod was given Kazuki mentioned he had not heard from Yuki for some time. After taking another sip of her drink, Kazuki would remove his hat before taking the time to smooth out his hair. Once again she could feel her heart beat within her chest. Kazuki would come to the conclusion that since they were each others type that he could ask her to date him. The young woman would blush once more, her nerves getting the best of her. "I would like that." she would reply simply. Once again she wondered how she had managed the strength to answer his question. Grey eyes widened as he continued to speak stating that he wanted to do more than hold her earlier. Before she had the chance to immediately question his intention 'Pops' had arrived with there orders. The two bowls of Pork Cutlet must have held some kid of magical properties as all her anxieties had washed away with the arrival of their savory aroma. "Thank you~" she replied cheerfully to the older gentleman. With haste she had grabbed the pair of chopsticks with a willingness to consume the cutlet bowl.
To say the male was taken a back by her soft acceptance of his request was an understatement. He beamed happily and wanted to throw himself over the table and wrap her in his arms. Alas he had to compose himself, as Yuisis was of noble birth which meant she was expected to be treated thusly. "Awesome~!" Kazuki would muster in response to the acceptance to his request, though clear excitement shone on his face. "I promise, you will not regret this Yui." He would add in as a sort of after note. There conversation was interrupted as Pops brought out the cutlet bowls, and teased them of being love birds before leaving to the back once more. The fragrant aroma of the tender pork and rich both flooded the air. As if a miracle cure the tension in the air melted away and the two childhood friends were just that... children.. again. Sitting across from Yui, sharing the atmosphere and company, was sheer bliss. The male practically smiling ear to ear as he watched he dig in first. He too joined her shortly afterwards. The snap of the chopsticks as he pied them apart, breaking the top of one, further eased the tension as he chuckled a bit, "I do not think I have once broke a pair of chopsticks perfectly." Kazuki had teased breaking a piece of cutlet and plopping it into his mouth. The flavor melting across his tongue as he chewed. A swallow, and he smiled brightly, "This tastes so much better than usual today~ Must be the company I am sharing the meal with today."
XXX A soft smile had formed on her face as Kazuki responded to agreement for the pair to start a relationship. He would further state that the she would not regret the decision of agreement. Though she had not even began to think about their friendship if their relationship had failed. The young woman would not describe herself as an optimist. However she did believe that the pair had a bright future ahead of them. The two had gotten along well, and did have much in common. It was only natural to believe that the relationship had the promise to be successful. "I...I believe in us." she would say her thoughts out loud. After Kazuki had mentioned that he had never broken the chopsticks evenly it caused her to look at her own pair. It was greatly uneven. "Perhaps I am too impatient to do this properly." There was truth to her words. Yuisis was a rather glutenous girl, and once presented with food she would rather eat then wait. However even with that it was not as though she had ever tried to break them evenly. It was supposedly good luck to break them perfectly. The young woman was not one to believe in superstitions. In fact she did not hold much weight in anything not physical. Despite coming from a fairly religious household, she herself did not believe in the gods. If they truly existed why did all of the horrible things happen to her family or herself? Those thoughts were not on her mind at the moment though. Instead they were filled with the warming thoughts of a blossoming romance and delicious food. Taking a bite of her cutlet as well, she nearly let out a delighted squeal. "It's so good~ Perhaps I should have gotten something different so I could share it with you... or perhaps feed you a bite?"
His flamboyant smile returned as the two of them ate their lunch. Kazuki in pure bliss as they were now official.. though he did wonder how the outside saw the two of them. Bite of bite of tender pork and noodles soaked in the rich broth, and with a hot tea to wash it down. Neither of the pair were graceful at the table, as both were a foodie at best. His crystalline blue eyes glance up to Yuisis as she states that she should have gotten something different so they could share... or so she could feed him. The thought nearly made his choke, but a quick swig of tea saved him. "Next time, I totally want you to feed me. Maybe one of their beef bowls.. or hibachi..." The thoughts of Yui feeding him grilled steak flooded his mind, before snapping back to his girlfriend. "And no worries I will gladly feed you something as well." He added in with a happy laugh as he sat back in his chair once more. "Hey... going to take aim for Captain of the Third, Yui? I am thinking of really pushing myself for the Eleventh Division. Think I can make it?" Kazuki teasingly asks as he stretches then returns to eating. Those long, noodles easily pinched in the chopsticks was then slurped up along with some of the rich broth.. sadly emptying out his bowl. "Mhmmm, that was really good."
XXX Yuisis smiled warmly as the excitement of having her first boyfriend began to sink in. The topic of eating together again would surface. Kazuki stated that he wished that she would feed him next time they were out for something to eat. "I will next time promise." The young woman would make quick work of her lunch. She was never one to eat gracefully though the thought never bothered her. Grey eyes would widen as the subject of the pair going for captain would come up. Her heart would sink. Of course she knew the traditions of the eleventh division. Further so she had been unlucky enough to see the mad man who was the current division captain. His reputation was brutal at best. Even if she wanted to see the captain struck down she feared the battle that would take place. "The thought of taking the captain has crossed my mind." It was as true statement. The young woman wished to bring honor back to her family as there had not been a Sanada is true power for some time. "If you do... You better come back to me." she would reply in a serious yet vunerable tone. "I...I can't lose anyone else."
Hearing her promise to feed him, only further feed the flames of desire burning in his soul. "Awesome~!" As the conversation turned to taking the on their respective captains, Yuisis seemed to drop into thought... likely about the challenge the both of them had to face moving forward. More so him considering his fight would bee to the death, and his Kenpachi was not known to be a gentle and caring individual. No one in the Eleventh Division even doubted the blood thirsty, ruthlessness, of their current captain. Some ever walking on egg shells around him to appease his anger. "I'd love to see you in that Captain Haori... these wooden badges are pretty tacky looking." Kazuki would respond to her stating that she thought about it. He wasn't even that concerned for her safety as he takes one of her hands in his, "I believe in you, Yui." Her next statement only made his heart patter and his blood boil in determination, "You know I am not going to go down... I can not... especially after hearing you stay that~!" He gets up and pumps his arm into the air, before his cool blue eyes fall back to her. "Would you like to come watch, Yui? Your valiant knight shall slay the vile dragon." The blonde male continued to tease, though they would both likely know 'Demon' fit more when referring to the current Kenpachi and his bloodlust. Kazuki would place a decent amount of Ryo on the table, more than enough for their meals and a tip, before heading for door, "Hey Pops! Money is on the table!"
XXX The young woman couldn't help but to blush slightly when she was told that she would look well in the captain haori. She had never thought about how well or not she would look in such garments. There was simply no need for that thought to cross her mind. However as the subject of Kazuki attempting the Captain's challenge continued she wondered if he truly knew what was at stake. Though she knew how much his overwhelming optimism could cloud any doubts, fears, or insecurities. It was then that she was asked if she would watch his battle with the awful man. Grey eyes widened at the request. The fact that he refereed to himself as her valiant knight did not register in her mind as the implications of watching the duel held more weight than the sweet words. If she were to watch that simply meant that she would see the results of the duel no matter the outcome. Was it possible that she would be able to watch it if things did not end in his favor. Of course she knew that she should hold as much optimism, hope, and belief in his ability as he held. However there many contradictions in life. Yuisis had seen with her very own eyes how little strength the clinging to hope and prayers held. The numerous loss of life in the Sanada family was a testament to the futility of hopes and prayers. There was truth to her words she could not process another loss in her life. Especially a first love snuffed out so soon. However she knew that she must be the supportive pillar in his life. Even in the face of her greatest fears Yuisis was often able to find the strength to do what was right. "I will watch and support you." she would reply in a kind tone. After the money was on the table she would follow Kazuki out the door. "Thank you, Pops" she would call out before giving a small bow even if he could not see it. "I believe in you Kazuki. You're a much better man and would be a greater Captain. A kind yet strong soul is what the eleventh division needs. The current Captain is only cruel because he is weak." she would give reassurance before reaching for his hand.
A bright smile crosses his lips and pure hope beams in those crystal blue eyes as he listens to her agree to watch his match, and speaks on him being better suited for the Captainship than its current holder. It was true.. such cruelty was to cover for his own weakness. Kazuki reaches back taking his love's hand in his own, while interlocking their fingers. He then pulls Yuisis is closely holding her closely as he plants a kiss on her soft, sweet lips. It was for luck... it was for love.. it was for an emotional support. No matter the reason behind it, he held it with much passion for a minute. Upon breaking the kiss and giving her hand a squeeze, they were off to the Seireitei, and more importantly to the division that held the demon, Kenpachi.
XXXVanargand burst forth from the portal. The smell of fresh air, the scent of grass, the sound of a bird chirping. The light of the sun was all but blinding to her. It scalded her pale flesh as its oppressive rays slammed into her exposed skin. This was Valhalla! She knew the smell, the sounds, the taste of the air. Ah, how long had it been since she had felt this freedom? A howl ripped through her throat as she screamed up towards the sky, tearing at her own neck with savage sable nails.
The denizens of the Rukongai had not seen a hollow in some time, long had it been since their kind had invaded Soul Society. The reaction was not immediate as they stared at the blood-soaked wolf that stood in front of a black maw that consumed the space between. The first scream was ear-splitting as realization sunk in, the second scream was punctuated by a wet gurgle as Vanargand sunk her flesh into the closest spirit's throat and drank deep of the fresh blood. "Yes! The taste of ichor!" She roared, having forgotten what cruor felt like on her tongue, she had drank too long and too often on the denizens of Hueco Mundo.
Soon there was a pillar of smoke that rose to the sky, punctuated by the wails of the suffering. The smell of burnt flesh and burning wood filled the air, the harsh glow of a massive fire like a setting sun on the horizon. The taste of gore hung heavy on Vanargand's tongue, finally able to slake her hunger on something other than weak hollows. She tore through a nearby house, ripping the denizens from their rooms and dragging them out into the street where she could consume them unhampered by the cramped quarters. Men, women, children; It did not matter to this beast. She was hungry. Hungry from centuries of being restrained. Hungry for vengeance and retribution for her incarceration. She would have her fill, if it left her bloated and corpulent: so be it.
Hopefully others would rally to this cause. The Aesir had been high on their thrones for too long. Slighted too many people. Others would come, surely. To plunder and pillage as she did. To eat. To kill. To take what they feel is rightfully theirs. "Come! Come and drink your fill!" She cried out, her crazed eyes staring at the heavens as she howled her triumph at the air. The call was not to any one person in particular, but a rallying cry to those watching. Those who felt the stinging lash of their oppressors. "Brother! Come! Partake in the destruction of this realm!" She beckoned to Ambrosio with a blood-caked hand, curling her fingers towards herself as she held the corpse of a denizen of Soul Society in the other.
The cries grew, and were silenced, as Vanargand moved from building to building. She systematically cleared each area, making sure to end the suffering of anyone she came across in the most violent manner. The crackling sound of embers and the popping of burning wood only grew louder as Vanargand continued her raid. This was what it meant to be vikingr. To bring ruin on those who slighted you; To salt their fields, burn their land, and ransack all that was left behind. She had no need for the cheap trinkets the dead brought with them to this life, the chain still linked to her wrist the only possession she carried upon her; Gleipnir still marking her as one who had been imprisoned. It was like a brand, irritating her and rubbing her raw with every movement. Reminding her of the wrong that had been done.
She tore the lungs of a man out through his back, peeling back his broken ribs and leaving him with fleshy wings. A blood-eagle her people called it. A gruesome and awful way to die. Such was her wrath and fury for vengeance. The innocent would suffer today. She would see to that. Their wails of pain and anguish, their tears for their lost, would be heard across the entire realm. The roots of the world-tree would be shaking with the lament of the people she left in her wake. She would be sure of that. Only the ghosts would sing of the ashes she left in her passing. By fire and flame.
Word count: 734 * 2.5 = 1835 [Destruction]
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:40 pm
A young child follows Vanargand to the soul society. He had been following the wolf like hollow for sometime eating whatever the much stronger hollow left behind in her hunt. He glances up at the bright sky a moment then rubs at his eyes. When he hears a dying scream he hurries on cautiously hoping for leftovers. Then sets upon whatever he finds which did not take long to devour. Hearing her howl he maybe foolishly attempts a howl of his own before attacking a small spirit that had managed to hide from Vanargand stabbing at it with his weapon. "Feed me." He mutters as he tries to kill the spirit "Hungry" He yells at the spirit that he has attacked. Unfortunately a larger spirit attacks him with a broom and sends him off running. While pouting over his failure he returns to tailing Vanargand and devouring anything she left behind. At one point he hears her call out about come and drink your fill and throws caution to the wind and runs up to her and sets upon any thing edible nearby. He was not thirsty but he was very hungry. When she makes a blood eagle out of one victim Eli tries to copy it but does a very bad job of of copying it. Even though he has moved much closer to the older and much stronger hollow he tries to maintain a respectful distance just in case she was unwelcoming to him. Eli was in awe of this wolf and hoped to learn more from her as she attacks and eats all she wants.
Sasori steps forth from the Garganta he had opened to look around. Apparently, someone else had decided to come here to feed, judging from the corpses and blood all around. He gives a sniff, sensing two other hollows among the various souls of the Rukongai. He quickly makes his way there in a series of leaps, dropping to all fours to increase his speed. He stabs a few people with his tail as he passes them, though he doesn’t stop to eat any of them. They would have barely counted as appetizers, he felt like a good meal. He notes the smoke everywhere and grins. He eventually stops on the edge of a roof and looks down to see a small hollow and a gillian. The gillian seems to be the source of the majority of the kills, with he smaller hollow acting as a scavenger. He quickly slashes the throats of a couple of nearby souls and tosses them to the scavenger hollow. He then addresses the gillian. “So, anyone have a plan or will this just be murderous chaos?” He perches on the roof as he waits for an answer, sniffing the air periodically to be forewarned if any Shinigami approach.
Health 550/550 | Spirit Energy 180/180 | Clarity 65 | Movement Speed 120
Word Count for Post: 203 * 2.6 = 528 Word Count Total for Character: 16,433
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