Chapter 6 (Darker Day)

Words.
Story
Amadalia, Miasurre, Shin, Simon, Samantha are mine
Masyuo, Sayuri
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Bleach

Holy smokes. This is a long one. I worked my tail off getting this one done. I hope everyone likes it. It's full to be sure. After this chapter they will shrink a bit. This one had much to say and there was no real stopping point till the end.

I want to thank again for the amazing cover she did for this chapter. I love it.

Also I want to thank everyone who supports me in my hobby. I love you all

Alright here is Chapter 5







Chapter 6 (Darker Day)

Intro

~When we Left Amadalia Moonsong @ Masuyo Arazi, Amadalia took Masuyo to a hidden place way up in the mountains surrounded by Sekkiseki rock. This was made clear this was not a natural event; it was to hide the immense spiritual pressure that emanates from the top of the mountain. Where we now know a man named only as –Master Lo- is to help Masuyo with her inner hollow.. But at what cost?

On the way there they were met by a bear that guards the mountain. This was later found out the bear itself was a man named –Shin- Masuyo found an old shinigami uniform in the cave while the other slept. Was this Shin once a shinigami?

We now Find Masuyo –Collared- to suppress her spiritual pressure and is told by Amadalia, if she fails this “Test” she will die… no pressure..~

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{ World of the living }

“What do you mean I’ll DIE!” Masuyo shouted looking frantic grabbing at Amadalia.

“Calm down Masu” Ama said in a calming tone grabbing Masuyo’s hands and placing them to Masuyo’s side. “That is a worst case scenario” Ama glanced to the side braking eye contact with Masuyo for a moment.

Masuyo turned around to look at the circle of stones, there were now seven people standing around it, they all were wearing fox masks. “Why are they hiding their faces Ama?” Masuyo leaned her head back slightly to whisper to Amadalia.

Amadalia grabbed Masuyo shoulders and moved her closer to the circle “Just listen to what Master Lo tells you okay?” Clearly not answering the question she was gave. Masuyo was feeling very uneasy, she lost sight of Shin as well, was he one of the people in the masks. Masuyo stops turning around to Amadalia “Ok, this is weird, people standing around in a circle wearing masks with a helpless girl being pushed in the middle, all that’s missing is a alter and a guy wearing black robes with a big knife” Amadalia paused for a moment, then looks into Masuyo’s eyes. In a calm voice “we would need a virgin for that” Amadalia eyebrow twitched as she spoke the words.

Masuyo’s face turned from near panic to shock “Did she just make a joke at a time like this?? And what kind of joke was that” she was clearly stunned by the fact that Ama even made a joke and it was a mean joke.. “was she this worried about me” Masuyo thought when she saw one of the people in the fox masks fall to the ground laughing.

“Oh..god my side… did you really just say that Ama?” The man was having a very hard time standing.

Masuyo’s eyes glared at him “SHIN!! I know that’s you!! Don’t you dare laugh at that!!” Masuyo’s face turned red slightly. “Masuyo” Amadalia whispered to in Masuyo’s ear “don’t get used to that type of thing.. it was just to take your mind off this for a moment.. but..” Amadalia put her hands on Masuyo’s shoulders once again and started to lead her to the circle. “You trust me right” Amadalia said calmly once again. Masuyo didn’t like how calm Ama was; this was making her more nervous for some reason.

“Of course” Masuyo said softly as she entered the middle of the circle.

Before Amadalia could say another word, two of the fox masked people moved to let Master Lo through. He sat down just outside the circle waiting for Amadalia to move so he can begin.

Amadalia looked into Masuyo eyes with a extremely intense look. “Listen to me Masuyo, I have faith in you. Just.. come back ok” Masuyo had a cold chill run up her back as Amadalia spoke the words to her.

Amadalia grabbed Masuyo to hug her; almost like it was a goodbye to someone you may never see again. “Ama..” Masuyo whispered as Ama walked out of the circle.

Masuyo’s heart raced in her chest, she cannot help from feel this maybe the end after all.

The old sat on the ground with his cane on his lap with his eyes closed. The silent was almost to much to take till be finally spoke in that grumbling voice.

“Masuyo Arazi.. you know what you are girl?” he said in a commanding voice. “You are a Visored, or at least you may be.. This is a test of your will.. not physical skill or strength of body.. This is a test of your will to take control of that inner hollow that will drive you mad unless taken care of.” His eyes opened as he stood up and walked to Masuyo pointing at her forehead with his old wrinkled finger. Masuyo wanted to back away but she knew she had to be brave.

Master Lo looked at Masuyo lowering his finger to the collar “Once I remove this, your inner hollow will want to take over.. I want you to do everything you can to summon the power” Masuyo face turned to shock. “Before you say anything girl, listen..” Master Lo pointed to one of the people behind Masuyo. A barrier erected around them. “once you summon your power you will hollow, you must enter your inner world to confront the spirit.. and no… I don’t mean the zanpakuto.. it will try and fool you girl” Master Lo’s spiritual pressure rises causing the ground to rumble. “I don’t fully understand.. I just.. Summon the power..” Masuyo tried to speak as Master Lo flicked his finger and the collar popped off and slowly walking out of the barrier as it closed behind him.

Masuyo looked puzzled, nothing was happening. She ran to the side of the barrier where Ama looked in with a deadly serious look on her face.


“Ama! I……..” Masuyo’s body started to quake as she fell to her knees, she looked on as her hands slowly turned white and clawed. She could not control the change.. Why.. It was just to much to hold back.

“Hey girl” Masuyo’s heart jumped.. She knew that voice.. It came from inside her mind.. She clutched her head and leaned forward “AUGHHHHH.. it’s too MUCH!!” she screamed as her body erupted in power. The whirling power was contented in the barrier.

Shin removed his mask “damn.. I have to say there Ama.. you brought us a big one. That girl has no idea what kind of power she holds.” She said almost laughingly.

Ama’s eyes never left Masuyo. “I know Shin.. I’m just worried that her will maybe broken by this..” Ama placed her hands on the barrier looking at Masuyo rives around.

One of the other people in the fox masked walked to Ama and Shin removing her mask. She was beautiful with long black hair and crystal blue eyes. Her clothes didn’t really match everyone else’s here. She had on something that would be worn in the world of the living, Very simple.

Shin tilted his head to greet the woman without a word while Ama looked right at her. “I don’t mean to mean to but in.. but you need to have a little more faith in her. She seemed like such a sweet girl when we talked before.” She said almost sweetly.

“I know. I just can’t shake this feeling” Ama looked down almost shamefully.

The raven haired woman smiled speaking softly “it’s time” looking at the now fully hollowed Masuyo. “ok I’m first it seems” she smiled warmly as she ran almost girly to grab her zanpakuto from a nearby tree where she had it leaned.

Shin looked like he really wanted to speak up. But his words would not come out. It was a little shocking that he was a loss for words.

The barrier opened as the as she walked in drawing her zanpakuto looking at Masuyo with a warm smile. “ok young lady, let’s hurry this up, my son gets home from school in a few hours and I can’t have him wondering where I am” The hollowfied Masuyo leaped screaming at the woman claws bared for her. In a clash the raven haired woman met Masuyo with that still warm smile.

Masuyo's body was now fullow Hollowed. With long clawed handes and a spiked tail. Her body was much larger now, with spikes pointing out randomly. Her mask had long fangs that stuck out passed her chin.

“Frightening..” Amadalia muttered under her breath.


“You have no idea Ama” Shin said. Amadalia looked at Shin wondering how he even heard her over all the noise and she even said it under her breath.

“Shin, I don’t know her.. She new here?” Ama looked at Shin as he smiled

“Yes she came here shortly after you left, she is fierce. But far one of the best I’ve ever seen with a sword. A true natural, but… she is not here as often” Shin almost looked sad as he spoke the words.

“Tell me Shin, your hiding something.” Ama glared at Shin.

“Your one to talk Ama, your hiding so many things from your friends it’s sick, but I will tell you. Samantha is a true force to be feared.” Shin smiled.

Amadalia watched Samantha as she fought, never braking that warm smile. “I see..” Amadalia wondered about this woman. Who was she really.. it was clear Shin knew more than he was letting on. Amadalia couldn’t shake this feeling she knew this woman in some way.

{Masuyo inner world}

Masuyo found herself in a dark forest. This was not the inner world she knew. She reached for her Zanpakuto, but it was missing. Laughter could be heard throughout the dark forest. She could just see the stars threw the waving trees. The wind was strong, she couldn’t see very well. Masuyo wondered around following the crazy laughter through the thick trees. She chose to stay quiet at the moment to at least get an idea where it was coming from before she gave away her position. She finally finds a light through the trees; she follows the light till she sees a clearing. There was a small campfire built there. The wind was calm here. She moves from the tree line to step closer to the fire.

The laughter stopped as she spins around her look around the area, as she turns again to look at the fire there was a chair there. It was a fancy chair, looked old and yet she knows she has seen it before.

The laughter can be heard again, but this time it didn’t scare Masuyo more than anger her “Come out! NOW!” she shouted.

A hand lands on Masuyo’s shoulder in reaction she grabs it and flips whoever it is into the fire, the last part was not on purpose. The figure hits the fire and bounces out with laughter. He lands on his feet and spins his black shiny cane hitting it to the ground with a thud. He was very tall wearing what looked to be something from the 1800’s like a gentlemen’s suit. He had slender feathers; his skin was pale and a grin from ear to ear with a mouth full of pointy teeth with a tall top hat on his head. Masuyo still can’t see his eyes for the bill of the hat was still covering them.

“Greetings my dear meat, how goes the battle outside” he glances up to reveal two deep red eyes that peered into Masuyo. She was stunned.. she knew him.. From when she was alive! The memories flood into her mind, she remembers a fire.. a boy was with her.. the dark house.. the man.. in the suit.. But.. that’s impossible!! “JACK!!” Masuyo screams!

{ World of the living }

The hollowfied Masuyo swings her tail around hitting Shin in the shoulder sliding him a few feet to the right. “Well damn.. that hurt” he laughed.

“Shin! Don’t be a moron, you’re going to get yourself hurt if you don’t start trying harder, and you’re not going to kill her that easy” Amadalia shouted at Shin.

“Wow, for a blind man, he sure can fight” one of the fox masked people said out load. Shin was fighting Masuyo with only his hands, spinning around dodging her attacks while every once and a while taking a hit. It seems her was not taking this as serious as he should, or at least he is putting up a good act.

Samantha looks on, her face with worry her hands clutched together. Amadalia watched on at the expression on Samantha’s face, she was not missing anything. Samantha’s eyes were locked on Shin’s every move. The fight went on until Shin handed a huge blow to the hollowfied Masuyo sending her to the ground. Shin spins around landing near Samantha that was looking on from the other side of the barrier. “Hey. Sam… so.. we haven’t talked in some time.. I was wonder –scratching his head- how is S..” Before Shin could get another word out the long tail of Masuyo wrapped itself around his head and is not beating Shin into the ground.

“SHIN!” Samantha shouted! “Let me in there!!” she looked at Master Lo that didn’t say a word.

Samantha placed her hands on the barrier “Shin..” she looked on as the hollowfied Masuyo charged a red Cero pointing it at Shin’s chest. Shin was not moving, this would he a head on shot.

Amadalia looked on knowing there was nothing she could do; she knew Master Lo would not help anyone weak enough to be killed so easily by a wild hollow such as this.

Samantha flash steps to Master Lo pointing her Zanpakuto to his neck “You will open the barrier now” her soft smile was gone, her eyes were that of a killers, dark and cold.

The Cero explodes inside the barrier sending dirt in the air inside, it was impossible to see what happened.

Samantha’s eyes dart to look at the barrier, she runs to the edge of the barrier waiting for the dirt to clear. Moments later once the dirt clears the air, her eyes widen to see Shin that was still alive and in fact he was laughing. “Hey sorry about that, whew.. that really smarted” rubbing his chest. He took a blast from a Cero and is still alive and jumping around like before.

“What the hell? Shin..” Samantha looked on in wonderment.

“Tch..” Amadalia rolls her eyes. “He is always doing that type of thing.. just showing off” Amadalia eyes happen to catch Master Lo looking at Samantha. His eyes looked without feeling. “I wonder if Samantha should just leave before this is done” Amadalia thought to herself.

Masuyo’s Inner World

Masuyo stood stunned at the man standing in front of her, her eyes were locked on him.

“How?” Masuyo muttered slowly backing away. The man now known as Jack smiles and spun his cane grinning showing his many long sharp teeth.

“The how is not important, what is though.. Is that your body is mine and I’ll be taking it now.” He slowly started to walk closer to Masuyo spinning his cane.

Masuyo’s face turned from fear to anger once again “You’re not him! You can’t be!” Masuyo reached for her Zanpakuto once again “ugh” her eyes dart back to Jack. His smile was from ear to ear “You see girl.. you have no control here anymore. As you can see this is not even your inner world anymore. It’s MINE!” Jack laughed leaning his head taking his eyes off Masuyo. This was the opening she waited for, She jumped, kicking him in the chest sending him to the ground knocking his cane out of his hand.

“Forget this! You will not take my body to freaky” Masuyo screamed running at Jack pointing her fingers at him “Bakudo number 61 Rukujyoukourou!” The energy shoots from Masuyo’s hand sending bars into Jack’s body pinning him to the ground. “See, that was not too bad huh” Masuyo’s smiles at Jack.

“You think it’s going to be that easy huh” Jack opens his hands towards his cane. It shoots across the ground to his hand. “What the hell? “ Masuyo steps away.

“Now let me show you something little girl!” Jack pulls his body from the ground, letting the bars go through his body as he rises to his feet. He leans down to pick his hat off the ground and places it on his head. “See girl, you’re not in control here” he swings is landing a solid blow to Masuyo’s shoulder sending her to a knee before she could react. “Just face it girl, your fail.. And that bitch that tried to seal me away failed” Jack puts his hand on Masuyo face with an evil laugh, knowing he won.

Masuyo looks up with her own smile “Thank you Jack” Masuyo said softly.

“Huh, what are you thinking me for girl?” Jack was a little confused by what Masuyo said.

“You did do one thing you shouldn’t have Jack, you remembered me of something. You reminded me that my friend is out there trying to save me” she grabs Jacks’ hand and pushes it away, slowly standing while she looks into Jack’s blood red eyes.

“What do you think you’re doing girl” Jack’s voice shakes a little bit from the determination of Masuyo’s face.

“I’m doing what I should have right from the start..” Masuyo grabs the cane from Jack’s hand. “you see Jack, you’re not as strong as you made yourself out to be. I know you can’t stop what’s about to happen next” Masuyo holds out the cane changing it to her Zanpakuto. “I know what want to be, but your nothing but a side effect of my power!” Masuyo draws the zanpakuto from its sheaf.

Jack slowly backs away “This is not the end girl, you can’t be rid of me this easy.. your friends are doing something to weaken me.. I had you!! I HAD YOU!!” he screams at Masuyo as she stabs her Zanpakuto into his gut. He places his hands on the blade. “This is far from over girl” Jacks’ eyes fade.

{ World of the living }

Masuyo wakes to see Ama pulling something off Masuyo’s face. The look in Amadalia eyes was so dark and without feeling, it was clear to Masuyo Amadalia was very serious. Masuyo feels her body brake away from the shell of the hollow. Her eyes lock on to Amadalia hand as she crumbles a mask.

“Ama! You.. are you alright?” Masuyo could feel her body going back to normal; she can sense all the people’s spiritual pressure around her. She feels like herself, at least for now.

The expression on Ama’s face changed as she looked at Masuyo, it was almost warmth, but clearly she was happy that Masuyo pulled through.

Masuyo looked around to see that most everyone else left, all but Master Lo. He was walking to Masuyo very slowly.

At this point Masuyo didn’t care, she was happy she felt like herself and was ready to talk to Ama. “Thank you so much Ama..” Masuyo noticed Amadalia stepping away as Master Lo approached her.

“Kneel girl” Master Lo said with his cracking old voice while pointing at Masuyo.

Masuyo didn’t really understand, but she was happy to. “yes sir” she smiled

“You owe me girl, this was not free.. First off, you tell nobody of this place no matter what.. EVER!” Master Lo seemed deadly serious. Masuyo nodded without hesitation.

“As well to all that” Master Lo closed his eyes and opened his hand, his spiritual pressure spiked “nothing is free” he muttered as he drove his fingers into Masuyo’s head. Masuyo could not move, she could not even blink. There are no words for what this felt like, it was beyond pain.. it was everything and nothing at the same time.

Moments later woke up to see Ama kneeling next to her. “Ama? What just happened?” Masuyo said while slowly standing up.

Amadalia had blank look on her face “You were sealed” Amadalia’s fists clinched.

Masuyo looked at Amadalia with a puzzled look “Sealed?”

“Yes.. the fight with you was not easy. You were graining power by the minute and time was running out.. so we had to do something about it” Amadalia turns and walks down the hill waving her hand “Masuyo, be ready to leave soon.. we are done here.. we will speak of this later”

Masuyo can’t help from wonder why people keep leaving her in the dark with everything, this time with her own body. The frustration on her face was clear even to the blind man sitting in a chair not more than 10 feet away without Masuyo even noticing.

“Hey come on little one” Shin smiled at Masuyo.

“Shin.. Why are they not telling me everything?” Masuyo walks to Shin sitting at his feet.

“Hey listen, you know that Ama did everything she could to make sure you lived through this right? You saw her at the end there with you. So.. yeah.. Maybe you should try and be more grateful” Shin pauses for a moment thinking about the combination of words he just used.

“ok I can’t see the look on your face, but I sure can tell when your upset” Shin reaches down to pat Masuyo on the head, instead he gets his hand bitten.

“OW” hey!! No reason to be like that.. I was just” Shin hears Masuyo walked away “sigh.. I suck at talking to her” Shin hangs his head in shame.

Masuyo was feeling left out of the loop, yes Ama helped her, but there is more to this. “What is this seal? I don’t feel any different” Masuyo says to herself. A few minutes pass and Masuyo can’t feel anyone around now, it was like all the spiritual pressure was just gone. She wondered to a clearing where large stone statues of people she didn’t know stood, they looked very old.


Masuyo placed her hand on one “I wonder who this is?” she muttered
The statue was of a man, he looked like a shinigami about to draw his Zanpakuto. Masuyo hears a voice behind her that startled her. “Masuyo let’s get ready to go alright” Masuyo turned to see Ama looking at her. She looked angry.. not normal angry that Amadalia is most the time, but real angry.

“Ama? You scared me! Are you alright?” Masuyo stepped closer to Ama, once Masuyo got closer to Amadalia she noticed blood dripping from Ama’s right hand. “Your hurt!” Masuyo reached for her hand but Amadalia pulled away and started to walk back up the hill. “I’m fine. We need to just go… NOW” Masuyo didn’t feel like she was going to push it right now, so she went along with it for now.

{Somewhere in Hueco Mundo}

Deep in the dead sands and dark skies of Hueco Mundo we find a palace nestled in the side of a large mountain. This was not the home of Aizen The trader to the Soul Society. This was the home of someone else.. The dark hallway seems to go on forever, till we find ourselves in what seems to be a throne room. The room itself is dark, deep red drapes along the back wall that can be seen in the candle light that are placed on the top of a large marble throne. The throne is caved with simples of a dead language, the throne itself looks ancient. The only other light source in the room is a single window to the far left wall. The window overlooks the dunes of Hueco Mundo.

The double doors that lead in the throne room slam open, the sound echoes throughout the place. The woman that enters is clearly angry. This woman has dark green eyes with wild blond and red hair with three braids going down the left side of her head. On her head is what seems to be part of a mask, the mask is very sharp and almost looks like a horn and runs down her cheek. Her clothes are that of an arrancar, a mix of white with black trim. The design is very unique showing off her belly and part of her chest. On her chest lay a number. The number 3.. She sits on the throne crossing her legs, her boots can now be seen, and they rigged and look to be very sharp.


“Sayuri” she snaps her fingers and a arrancar appears. “Yes my lady Ser’noth” the purple haired arrancar spoke while kneeling to the woman on the throne.

This is the arrancar Sayuri Yamura, the Fraccion to the Espada Ser’noth Teufel.

Ser’noth leans back on her throne leaning on her hand looking down at Sayuri, her expression is dark. “Sayuri.. tell me again why I have to go to the world of the living and retrieve a puny human boy?”

Sayuri looks up to speak “Lady Ser’noth.. Lord Aizen” Sayuri gets cut off by Ser’noth “Don’t be an idiot, it was a rhetorical question! It’s a figure of speech you fool” Ser’noth stood up to walk to the window to look out, her hands crossed behind her.

Sayuri stayed quiet for now, until she is sure she may speak again.

Ser’noth places her hands on the windowsill, her blood red fingernails glisten in the hallow moonlight. “I will do as Lord Aizen asks of me, even though it’s beneath me.. he must have his reasons..” Ser’noth looks back at the still kneeling Sayuri. “Stand” she said is a harsh tone.

“We leave in two days Sayuri” Ser’noth said with a slight smile. Sayuri looked puzzled “but.. we are to leave today? Why are we waiting?” Sayuri ask questionably.

Ser’noth turned to look at Sayuri with a dark stare then a smile “because.. if I wait, I may get lucky and the shinigami may know I’m coming.. and try to stop me” her smile turned wicked.

{ Back in the world of the living }

Amadalia and Masuyo make their way down the mountain, there was no words exchanged until they neared the old gate half way down.

“Masuyo, just stay quiet and let me deal with him” Amadalia didn’t even turn around to look at Masuyo as she spoke to her walking to the gate.

The old man that guards the gate spoke to Amadalia for a moment and let them through without a problem. Masuyo wondered why Ama seemed to make a big deal over that. As Masuyo walked passed the old man, her eyes caught his; his eyes told the story of fear. What was he afraid of she wondered.

Once the two shinigami cleared the gate they were met with Shin that handed over the two mod souls and Amadalia’s gigai. Amadalia nodded at Shin then looked back to Masuyo. “Masuyo Shin brought you a gigai, but…” Ama eyes turned away.

Masuyo looks at the old gigai that Shin brought her, its clothes were shaggy and clearly for a boy. Shin smiled trying to hide the fact that it’s a terrible gigai. “I think I’m fine for now…” Masuyo said rolling her eyes to the side picking up the old gigai looking over to Ama. “you going to use it Ama?” Amadalia paused before popping the mod soul back in the gigai.

“I said no Shin you can’t take out my pill to make me shut… up” Naru looked around. “HEY!! You did do it didn’t you?” Naru was upset and stormed to him waving her arms around.

Shin only smiled and vanished without a word. “Miss Ama!” Naru shouted. “Are you going to let that man do that to me?!?!!?!?!?” Naru huffed and puffed till she saw Masuyo’s gigai. “oh… my… god…” Narus’ eyes lite up. “We can sooooooooooo go shopping, I know just the place in town” Naru went on and on about shopping till Ama stopped turning around to face the girls. “Alright first off Naru! HUSH! Secondly, we are not going to town just yet, me and Masuyo need to rest and we didn’t want to stay where we were another second.” Amadalia turned sharply to the thicker part of the forest they were in.

Masuyo didn’t say a word dragging her gigai behind her, she didn’t even want to put Lilly in it, she hated it so much.

Amadalia walked for what seemed like miles through the thick woods, all the while Naru whistled, Masuyo stayed quiet the whole way deep in thought.

They reach their destination “Ama? It’s a cave.. again..” Masuyo said with a frown.

“OHHHHHHHHHHHHH I know where we are” Naru squealed as she removed all her clothes and ran in the cave.

“OH MY GOD!! Why the hell did she just do that Ama?” Masuyo said in a high pitch in her voice, clearly shocked at what she just saw Naru do.

Ama rubs her head in disgust “she should have at least waited till we walked in the damn cave..” Amadalia walked in the cave with Masuyo following just behind her. The hint of salt whiffed in the air. “I see now, it’s a hot springs” Masuyo said with a smile.

“Yes. This place is well hidden, I don’t think anyone else knows about it anymore” Ama started to remove her clothes as she walked into the thick fog.

“Hey Ama, I can’t see a thing in her” as Masuyo said that a faint glow began from within the fog, then another and another, till the cave had a warm glow, the fog was thick and Masuyo could hardly see a thing as she slipped into the hot springs with all her clothes on. “AUGHHHHH”

“HA HA” Masuyo fell in the water just like I did the first time” Naru laughed from somewhere in the thick fog, Masuyo was soaked as she just sat back with her clothes on “what does it matter now I guess” Masuyo sighed.

“The fog will clear once the rocks take in more spiritual pressure” Amadalia said from somewhere in the fog.

“the rocks what?” Masuyo asked. “Yes, they are natural currants here, you just put a little spiritual pressure in them and the glow, the more you do the better they glow” Amadalia said with a much more relaxed voice. The sound of Naru running around in the fog could be heard, was unclear what she was doing.

“Let me ask something Ama” Masuyo waved around in the water with her hands trying to find Ama in the thick fog and hot water. “what really happened up there? I mean.. I’m in the dark here. I know Master Lo sealed me in some way and told me I owe him or something” Masuyo feels under the water at something rather large and soft. “oh” Ama said poking Masuyo on the head.

“Hey there you are, why you poke me?” Masuyo cried out rubbing her head.

“Masuyo… that’s my breast your grabbing” Ama said in an irritated voice.

“no way this is far to big.. oh..wait” Masuyo feels around to find Ama’s face, she can tell the vain on her head pounding “oh crap! Sorry sorry” Masuyo moved back till she found a edge and leaned back.

Amadalia sighed “anyways.. yes. There is much we need to talk about.. but for now you need to sit back and listen to the calming bubbles” the tone in Ama’s voice calmed.. till the sound of Naru hitting the water with a cannonball.

“Masuyo!! You really grab Ama’s boobies!!” Naru said laughing.

“NARU!! Will you stop talking like that damnit!” Amadalia yelled.

Nobody can see but Masuyo was blushing “it’s not like that, I couldn’t see and…” Masuyo stumbled on her words. Naru moved closer to Masuyo to leap on her “I’m so happy you’re okay!!” Naru was face hugging Masuyo with her body. This is when she remembered Naru was naked! “AUGHHHHH get off me you crazy woman!!”

The laughter went on for about an hour in that lone dark cave till the three exited the cave fully rested. Masuyo not as much, for it was too stressful. Masuyo had no choice but to get in her gigai because she was soaked and didn’t want to catch a cold.

“Ama? Why is Naru so quiet all of a sudden” Masuyo looked back to Ama

“That is one of the reasons we came here, not just for the healing and rest, but for some reason. Hot water for too long makes Naru docile. It looked as Ama was going to smile for a moment because of this fact, but sadly no.

Amadalia stopped to turn to Masuyo “alright, ready to go home. I’ll call for a Senkaimon and we can get right back” Ama pulled out her soul phone but Masuyo stopped her. “Wait. Let’s not rush back, we still have a day or so before we have to be back. You said yourself we need to rest and talk right?” Masuyo smiled at Amadalia.

Amadalia eyes narrowed “well..” Amadalia knew Masuyo was up to something, but she played along. “Alright I guess..” Masuyo smiled as they made their way back to town. Once in town Masuyo sat Naru on a bench with an ice cream and found one of the only shops in town that sells clothes for woman.

Ama waved Masuyo off to only vanish from Masuyo’s sight. Masuyo didn’t care what Ama was doing, only that she needed new clothes and this was the place to do it. “It’s to bad Naru is out of it, now is the time I need her heh” Masuyo giggled to herself as she moved around the rather small shop. A woman’s voice from behind Masuyo “May I help you?” Masuyo turned to face the soft spoken woman. “Samantha!” Masuyo smiled. “Oh goodness it’s you Masuyo. I see your looking better.. I mean you’re looking good. By the way you may call me Sam dear” It was Simon’s mother from before, the luck that Masuyo ran into her here was wonderful.

“I’m so happy to be back here, I had to fool my partner a little to come back here, I wanted to see you and Simon again” Masuyo looked overjoyed to be here once again.

Samantha looked at Masuyo clothes and gave her a look “what happened to your clothes dear?” Samantha said with a warm smile.

Masuyo thought for a moment to think of a good lie “A dog ate them” and she failed to do so.

Samantha laughed and helped Masuyo find some new clothes, She went on to tell Masuyo that she in fact owned that shop and the clothes were free on one condition, She would come to their home to have dinner, so Masuyo could talk with Simon. Masuyo smiled and agreed.. now she just needs to tell Ama..

Later on Masuyo went back to the bench where Naru was to find that Ama already took over her gigai. “I figured since we will be traveling I may as well be in this gigai and not have to deal with Naru right now.. it’s far to tiring right now.” Ama explained to Masuyo.

A large grin crossed Masuyo’s face “Well you’re in luck then Ama! I found us a place to eat and sleep for the night.” This is not what Ama just said to Masuyo, but she played along again.

“I see.. and where is that?” Ama glared knowing full well Masuyo was not going to take no for an answer no matter what she said next.

Masuyo smiled as Samantha walked up carrying groceries looking down digging for her keys. Ama’s eyes widened as she saw Samantha just as Samantha looked up at her. They were both quiet for a moment till Masuyo chimed in. “So Ama this is Sam.. Sam this is my partner Amadalia” Masuyo smiled waiting on the two women to speak.

Amadalia knew full well this was the same woman from the mountain, and she even knew Shin! Amadalia didn’t want to give away to Masuyo that they already met; Amadalia didn’t know what to say.

“Well hello there, it’s so nice to meet you” Samantha simply smiled and played it off as if they never met.

Samantha explained to Amadalia that her son Simon and Masuyo were friends and that she wanted Simon to see Masuyo again. Amadalia played along and the three traveled by car to a lone house outside the town, it was a simple farm, Not a lot of land to speak of. Amadalia was feeling uneasy about this woman, but Amadalia said quiet and played along with whatever game this woman was going.

Once inside the house Samantha showed Amadalia and Masuyo to their own rooms, she told them that her husband passed away just last year and it was hard on Simon. This was part of the reason she invited Masuyo there, she seemed to make her son a little more happy. Even if it was just for today.

Masuyo was helping Sam with dinner while Ama watched closely, Amadalia was feeling uneasy about all this, she was only waiting for a moment where her and Sam would be alone so she could confront her. Before that happened Simon came home and was overjoyed with Masuyo being there. She showed her all around the farm, even show her his dog. He showed her around the house, and then finally showed her his room. “I’m so happy you came to see me again, I thought when you left. I would never see you again” Simon smiled picking up a picture he drew for Masuyo. It was a picture of the night sky with a sea of stars on it. “I drew this because of your stars” Simon blushed as he looked down.

“This is very nice Simon” Masuyo said looking at the picture

“Well it’s yours now” Simon stole a peck on Masuyo cheek and ran back down the stairs.

Masuyo blushes then folded the picture and put it in her pocket.

Masuyo walked in the Kitchen to see Ama and Sam sitting at a table, it seemed they were just talking about something important from the looks on their faces. “am I interrupting?” Masuyo stopped at the door.

“No no dear” Sam smiled standing up and walking to the stove.

Amadalia eyes were locked on her. Masuyo sat down looking at Ama “Hey” she whispered

Amadalia turned her gaze to Masuyo. “What?” she said not quit whispering.

“What’s your problem? Sam is being nothing but nice to you” before Masuyo could finish what she was saying Simon walked back in. “I want to show you something” he grabbed her hand to drag her down some stairs to a study.

The room was full of old books and a large desk. Simon went on to tell Masuyo this was his father’s old study and he had some pictures he wanted to show her. For about an hour Masuyo and Simon looked though old pictures of him as a baby, then much older pictures of his family.

Simon showed Masuyo some old paintings that his father collected. One painting dated back a few hundred years, it was so faded but it could be made out. Masuyo’s eyes widen as she looked at it.

“What’s wrong Masuyo?” Simon looked at the painting. “oh that old thing, dad told me once, that’s’ my great great great GREAT grandmother’s daughter. I don’t remember her name; I think it’s at the bottom of the picture somewhere.
The picture was of a young woman that looked exactly like Amadalia. The resemblance was uncanny.

Before Masuyo could look any further, she felts a crushing spiritual pressure. “What the hell?!” she stood up quickly.

“What’s wrong?” Simon looked a little startled by Masuyo leaping up like that.

“S..stay here Simon.. I have to see something ok” Masuyo rushed up the stairs to run into Samantha rushing down the stairs to Simon “Hurry dear, I don’t know who is here, but your friend rushed outside before you.

Masuyo rushed outside to see an open Senkaimon and a team of shinigami to greet her.

Moments later Samantha and Simon headed back up the stairs, Sam could no longer feel Amadalia or Masuyo any longer, she knew they were gone, but didn’t know why, and surely didn’t know how to tell Simon.

Simon rushed outside to look for Masuyo but she was gone without a trace, he looked for her for hours.

He asked his mother what happened, but Sam could only lie to him and tell him that she didn’t know.
It broke her heart to see Simon loose someone else so suddenly again.

Simon sat on the steps of the house picking up a stick to draw in the dirt, he knew she was gone.. and he didn’t know why..


Samantha walks out on the pourch to look at Simon "I know you only knew her for a short time.. but.. you know she didn't mean to hurt you" Samantha said gently as she sat next to Simon.

Simon learned in to hug his mother "It's just hard to loose people so suddenly.. like dad.. it's just.." Simons eyes start to water.

Samantha holds Simon close "it will be ok my love. I'm sure Masuyo and her friend will be back some day"

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{ Preview }
Miasurre walks to what’s left of the stage, she steps over old boards and smoldering curtains.

“Good day everyone” Mia bows almost dropping her glasses off her face.

“I am Miasurre Moonsong, the daughter of Amadalia Moonsong as some of you may know” She smiles sweetly. “As some of you may know you picked someone last chapter to give your preview” she looks behind her at what’s left of the stage.

Mia pushes her glasses up her nose a bit before speaking again “I see that didn’t work out so well, I’m not 100% sure the writer of this story wants to keep doing previews if the stage keeps getting smashed to bit.. so please tell her that you want the previews.. and whatever you do “ wags her arms around flipping her super long sleeves in the air “Don’t pick the Espada again!!!” Mia darts her head side to side “she is not around I hope”

Mia opens her satchel and pulls out a few papers and starts to read. “It seems the preview for next chapter is this” Mia clears her throat “Simons loss crosses the boundaries of space and time… wait what?” Mia flips her papers around “ops, that was the start of Chapter 23’s preview haha” Mia pulls the papers around till she finds the right one. “here we go. Turkey turkey gobble gobble.. this is nonsense” Mia throws the papers on the floor. “Who’s is this mess? I just wanted to do one successful preview!” Mia stomps her foot on the floor as Naru gathers up the papers. “opps doodle, this is mine teehee” Naru runs from the stage with Mia chasing right behind her. “NARU!! You ruined my preview”


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