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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 19:27:07 GMT -5
It was dark out as usual, only enough to see to the nearest trees, even when in a clearing. He knew he was in what others would consider a dangerous place but he had learned to live here and relax in these settings centuries ago. He jumped from tree to tree as he made his way back from slaying a few hollow up in the vast desert up above. He was in the Menos Forest now. He made his way to a cliff and landed atop the rocky formation. Ahead of him was the opening in the cliff face that he had called home for a great deal of time now.
He walked in and looked around at the walls of the cave as he did so. He had been carving into them to keep track of how long he had been here in the world of the hollows. Many vertical and diagonal lines were carved into the face. He knew each represented a year since it was he that had carved them. It was a reminder each time he passed them about the time that had passed since he was foolish enough to jump into a garganta after a hollow that attacked Soul Society.
Once he made it further in, he laid down the wood in his arm next to a small circle of rocks. He piled a couple into the circle and began using age old flint to try and start a fire to light up the chamber and to cook a meal.
After he ate, he fell asleep. The next day he repeated his routine, jumping from tree limb to tree limb, searching for food and water that he could stockpile.
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 19:54:33 GMT -5
A large black hole opened up in the middle of the sky. A hollow crawled to it and slipped into it. Minashigo growled and followed after-wards. She hopped through it and frowned.
"Hey! You can't escape me!" She called after it. The hollow continued on and came out in a forest. Mina landed on solid ground and looked around, her katana held out in front of her.
"Where are you!?" She called.
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 20:18:19 GMT -5
Gai stopped in his tracks when he heard another human voice. When it sounded again, he rushed to it from tree limb to tree limb.
Once he arrived on the scene, he saw her. Dressed in the usual black kimono and white under shirt, he saw her holding out her zanpakuto. She had to be a soul reaper. Perhaps she could help him get back to Soul Society. Not that he was eager to go back or anything, he simply wanted to determine whether all of the hollow killing he had been doing had made any effect.
When the hollow initiated an attack at her with a broadsword shaped tongue darting through the forest towards her. He flash stepped to the ground and sliced a good portion of its tongue off before she had realized he was there. Once the hollow roared, she had already turned around and saw him with his sword raised in the air. He could almost feel her stare as he turned to face her.
"Can you finish the thing? It was you that it attacked, not me."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 21:12:04 GMT -5
The girl glared and she flash stepped to above the hollow. She brought her katana down and sliced the hollow's head off. She landed next to the boy and then drew her sword again, taking defense against him.
"Who are you?" She questioned.
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 21:16:55 GMT -5
He sheathed his blade and turned his body to her. As he was he was just glancing back at her. Now she could see he had no extra weapons in his hands.
"Just a soul reaper such as yourself. I have a question I need you to answer. How are the hollow appearances on the other side? Have the numbers diminished at all? I've been here a long time, attempting to kill as many as possible in hopes that my deeds would make it easier in Soul Society and Human World."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 21:22:50 GMT -5
She sighed and placed her sword away. She looked at him, trying to determine whether or not he could be trusted. "No."
She walked over to him and cocked her head to the side, "They've gotten worse in fact..."
A loud roar sounded and she turned quickly. "Another one?!"
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 21:24:43 GMT -5
He smirked at her complaint.
"This is the menos forest after all. Once you kill a hollow here it alerts all the gillians. Those are the lowest level of menos but they're still a pain in large numbers. We're better off running than staying to fight."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 21:40:55 GMT -5
Mina took her hand off of her sword and turned to him once more. "You're probably right..."
"I'm Mina, by the way, Minashigo." She bowed quickly. "Let's get going before they reach our location."
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 21:44:13 GMT -5
"My cave is only a short distance away. Let's hide out there until they disperse. Then we'll have to go looking for more hollows. The only way out of here is through a Garganta. Unless Soul Society has figured away to create a senkeimon to Hueco Mundo that I don't know about." he spoke as he jumped up into the trees.
"Follow me Mina. By the way, my name is Gai. The pleasure is mine."he stated as they leapt from tree to tree.
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 21:46:08 GMT -5
Mina followed after him, quickly keeping up. He must been close to my rank... Mina thought. She jumped down towards the cave, following him inside.
".... Cozy." She smiled at him nervously. "So... how long have you been here like this?"
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 21:49:16 GMT -5
He shrugged his shoulders.
"Few centuries I think. Not really any way to keep track of time down here. They didn't send me with a calendar or anything. Hopefully they send you more prepared these days. Of course it was my own damn fault for jumping into that garganta after a hollow."
He sighed.
"Sit wherever you like. You can have some fruit if you wish." he stated.
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 21:54:42 GMT -5
Mina shook her head. "So wait... you didn't come here willingly?" She questioned, sitting down on a large rock near the back.
"You just followed a hollow and... you got stuck here?"
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 21:57:07 GMT -5
"That's my story and I'm sticking to it." he replied.
Before she could speak again, he held a hand up to her to stop. He walked closer to the entrance of the cave.
"The Menos sound like they're getting further away. It should be safe to head out and begin our search."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 22:01:11 GMT -5
Crossing her arms, Mina stood. "So... tell me..."
She frowned, "I'm stuck here too then?" She questioned.
"I can't be stuck here, I've got duties!"
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 22:03:44 GMT -5
"So did I until I came here. They probably will just consider us lost causes but if we can find a garganta of a hollow that was attacking soul society we could use our spiritual pressure to create a foothold and walk through the gateway to the other side." he spoke to her. "I just haven't bothered going back until today cause I was hoping that I was making a difference."
He smiled over at her.
"But I think it's about time we return. Before anyone worries any more about you and is even more shocked by my appearance."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 22:05:28 GMT -5
The girl shrugged. "No one will miss me much, really." She smirked.
"I'm considered the coldest person in Soul Society." She frowned.
"Anyway, let's get back."
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 22:11:41 GMT -5
He walked out of the cave with her and then they leapt from the cliff side to the trees and began their jumping routine again. It didn't take them long before they stopped and waited.
"This is around where I found you so if there were other hollows attacking soul society, there's a good chance that this will be where they pop out and that will be our chance to jump through."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Jul 24, 2009 22:14:11 GMT -5
Not too long after it was said a hollow appeared and opened the black hole to enter into Soul Society. He slid through and Mina flash-stepped closer.
"Come on, let's get going!" She called behind her, walking through the hole.
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Post by Gai on Jul 24, 2009 22:18:05 GMT -5
He flash stepped up to her and then walked along side her as they made their way into the dark tunnel. It only took them a few minutes before they arrived on the other side. There was light and when their eyes adjusted they could see over the Seireitei. He smiled and stretched as he walked out in mid air and took a deep breath.
"I'm back." he spoke. "After so long I'm finally....."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Aug 2, 2009 20:14:04 GMT -5
Mina rolled her eyes and descended down to the ground. She adjusted her katana on her hip and looked up at Gai.
"Are you coming or not?" She questioned. "Soul Society has changed since you were last here, you might get lost and then kicked out..."
She raised an eyebrow, waiting for him.
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Post by Gai on Aug 2, 2009 20:40:30 GMT -5
He dropped to the ground next to her from where he was standing mid-air.
"No need to be so grouchy. I just saved your life is all. Otherwise you might still be in Hueco Mundo. No thanks necessary."
He spoke in one long sentence and then stopped and sighed.
"Just give me the tour already." he replied. "I don't see how different it could be."
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Aug 2, 2009 20:43:08 GMT -5
She smirked and began walking.
"Thank you for helping me." She replied finally.
"Okay, see... they've switch a lot of the buildings around." She began pointing out the noticeable differences. "The main HQ isn't here anymore, its on the far West side of town." She motioned int the direction.
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Post by Gai on Aug 2, 2009 20:51:57 GMT -5
"I imagined that Soul Society would evolve as more souls came into the world but this place is massive." he replied.
It was true, the Soul Society he remembered was smaller than the one he was standing in the midst of.
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Post by Minashigo Naoru on Aug 2, 2009 20:53:27 GMT -5
Mina only nodded.
"Well I have to head to HQ, do you want to come or would you rather explore?" She questioned.
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Post by Gai on Aug 2, 2009 21:06:57 GMT -5
"Depends do you want me to get in trouble for not being recognized or do you want to introduce me to whoever is the Captain Commander General?" he questioned with a smirk on his face.
He folded his arms as he looked over at her.
"It's up to you since technically I would be under your responsibility. You are the one who brought me here." he smirked more.
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