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A Tiger's Journey
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:45 pm
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How long had it been since he'd last made the journey to this place? It felt like a century had passed since he came here to awaken Suzaku. Byakko had told him to return here and meditate to seek him out. His frame found a spot as he set both zanpakuto down in front of him. His eyes closing now as he found his breathing pattern. Focusing in on himself and beginning to center himself. This was a key to mastering one's zanpakuto in many ways. But Tsubasa had done this so often to avoid things as the surrounding area began to vanish. Booming thunder and crackling lightning filled the area. As Tsubasa sat within his inner world now. The journey had led him to find a place within his world a tiger sat his glowing yellow eyes staring at him. Tsubasa gently reached out touching the fur coat of Byakko. The two had been close friends for a while as Tsubasa laid his frame back. Resting in the inner world was something he did so often. It tended to be a sanctuary from the madness around him. A place he could truly escape all of the poison in this world.
The two sat in silence not cutting to the chase as they enjoyed one another's company. This was Byakko's home and place, somewhere the two could converse without Suzaku. This wasn't a trip Tsubasa took lightly as the person he was. He made sure Karakura and everyone knew he was present. This area had been evacuated successfully for him to train alone. The trouble with his power was he'd gone so far that it was hard to find good foes. People he could spar and put his might against over and over. It was a hard life to live as someone who wished to protect others. He was in the middle of designing things and doing work. Byakko's message did concern him a great deal after all. Tsubasa's frame remained silent and still as he watched the storm. Echoing so loudly and soothing he could sleep here without trouble. His world was a place that was peaceful yet storming. Conflict seemed a logical choice for most to come to here. Tsubasa wasn't so loud or outspoken about things.
"Byakko." He said while his eyes were covered by his hair softly. Getting the tiger's attention as he broke the silence. Tsubasa wasn't in a hurry or a rush for anything here. He knew the importance of being patient in situations now. Of remembering his station and where he stood. Tsubasa didn't have the right to do many things as it wasn't within his authority. Some things weren't within this tiger's power. His dream from before was a forgotten memory entirely. To surpass Yamamoto, such a naive and childish ideal. But it still was something he desired. Someday to clash with Yamamoto in a battle and surpass him. To truly push beyond what people expected of a man to be capable of. "What is it that troubles you, friend, bringing me here must mean something is going on." He said explaining his reasoning somewhat to the Tiger. Byakko seemed to merely shake his head before that growl like voice came out. Raspy and rich in its tone as it came out.
"Tsubasa, you've changed and thus Suzaku was born...he's merely an immature zanpakuto..My evolution into my true state is because you rushed into it.It's time for you to embrace my power..to activate your techniques.To learn that I am a Tiger with many moves and skills as stars within the Heavens." He said finishing his sentence as Byakko turned his yellow eyes upon Tsubasa. A surprised expression slowly left his face as he understood. He'd spent so often running towards things that were wrong. Another mistake to his list but with his dear friend. Tsubasa now understood he'd made Suzaku but hurt Byakko. He truly couldn't fathom a better friend to be with him all this time. Byakko taught him only when he was prepared to learn things. Not when he demanded or wanted more power as he'd known that wasn't the way. It wasn't how things should be done ever for a person can cause so much damage to themselves. Tsubasa didn't know it as a young man and hurried towards destruction.
"I see, I'll fix it..thank you for letting me know, I am sorry that I have failed you Byakko." He said as the Tiger looked at him as he broke his mental focus finally. Tsubasa awake his eyes looking around as he picked up Suzaku gently. This was a blade filled with light and hope. Something that forged from his desire for power or a means. It was due to so many circumstances that he'd made that weapon. Creating it from what it was previously as he sighed looking at it. Tsubasa's hand gently touched the weapon as he felt the core pulsing and breathing. Tsubasa had an idea in mind as he spoke to Byakko and gave his thoughts."I will merge you into a single blade Byakko, you will be two swords now as you were meant to be.My failure I hope I don't repeat it sensei." He said as he began the process here in this place. It wouldn't require mastering the techniques as he breathed in a large breath of air. Tsubasa's hands began glowing brightly as the process began.
His digits gripped as lightning discharged around the area beginning to pour around Tsubasa's frame as his reiatsu was released. Tsubasa tapped into his true power so often locked away. Activating it caused the area to rumble and shake as he let a soft breath out. Control was the key here, he was merging his zanpakuto into a singular being. This would evolve Byakko into it's pure potential. Allowing his friend to reach his level and traverse the mistakes of the past. Suzaku was never meant to be. It was a mistake by a man seeking a quick solution instead of fixing it. Instead of fixing the matter at it's core and forging a new hope. Nothing needed to be so difficult or empty in answers. Everything had a purpose or a dream ahead of it. It didn't require some half assed practice or method involved in it. Tsubasa was simply fixing the issue as lightning and light poured from his weapons. His body was engulfed in raw power here. This wasn't going to end here even in the slightest.
Tsubasa's digits tightened around Suzaku as he felt it trembling beneath his grasp. Howling began to cry out as the weapon began changing into a different form of wakazashi. Tsubasa was merging the two blades to create Byakko's pure form. His katana was evolving as well. Becoming it's true state as it's powers simply grew enhanced greatly. He felt the shift as Suzaku's world within him collapsed and merged with Byakko. Tsubasa was of a skill that Byakko merely need reveal moves to him. He was skilled enough to pull them off with his skills alone. He looked down at the slight change to Byakku, the wakazashi was strange. The blade felt lighter and perhaps a bit stronger as he felt lightning crackle off his form. He'd need to be careful in the future when performing such things. Byakko had replaced Suzaku, or perhaps it was better to say devoured him. The tiger had eaten the Phoenix that once was. Devouring the world within in total and awakening as something.
Terrifying would be a good word to describe the being that Byakko had become. Hunger left Tsubasa as he didn't desire power that much. Tsubasa sat down his newly forged weapon waiting. His eyes closing as the dust settled in the area. Sharp and capable were the fang and claw of Byakko. It wasn't without a perfect reason or excuse they be drawn. The world around him began to fade into the darkness. Began to disappear as he awoke again within his inner world. He'd exhausted his energy a bit by doing that. Tsubasa would need rest in order to truly begin the process again. His eyes opened as Byakko stood before him. Lightning crackled through his fur and his body was massive. He was far larger now than previously. The spirit had gained strange glow around his body perhaps from the light. Tsubasa couldn't be sure as he didn't know how it worked. Byakko's true visage was something to behold almost celestial in its nature. Something that was beyond the simple imagination one could fathom.
Slowly that claw rose up and touched his forehead. A searing flash of pain through his mind. Memories and images were projected within his mind. Byakko didn't feel like speaking or wasting time this time around. Memories and training for unlocking the moves in question. Four total, each meant for a phase of release for him. Tsubasa didn't understand the potential for each one. He was beginning to understand that Byakko was as stated. A being that lived among the stars and had just as many moves. It was about understanding what you could come up with. Lightning was his purest conductor in all things before him. Tsubasa had made a name and reputation among all things as a warrior. Yggdrasil awaited him as he touched his forehead. He smiled a bit at the good job pet he seemed to get. Tsubasa and Byakko had their own special communication and were close. He was his teacher above all else and he wanted to please him. Their relationship wasn't so simple as he was just a wielder.
Tsubasa and Byakko made up a part of one another above all else. They were a unit that functioned together above all else. Tsubasa slipped his swords into his belt. The first stage was done and he could rest his energy for a bit. No need to remain here completely, but he did state he would be here for a bit. Tsubasa's frame walked over to the nearest tree sitting down. Finding a location he gently laid his head down as he inhaled deeply. It was time to rest as his chest flatten a bit as he laid on the ground. Tsubasa was thinking about the final evolution of his Shunko. The final transformation he felt lingering within him. Deep within he felt the tiger roaring inside of him. So many changes and things that had changed from a single event. Tsubasa didn't know exactly what to expect of it. His person project was gaining some momentum and time would require him to do something. He wanted to see Yggdrasil become something aside from a fantasy. He didn't know how to go about it, but his resolve was strong.
Tsubasa's mind slowly began to wander as he began to rest. Still alert and ready for combat at a moment's notice. Tsubasa could defend himself even when sleeping. His body was trained to the extent that such things weren't beyond his capabilities. This was a matter of training though in Karakura. So he doubted enemies would be present, Envy was away, though. So lowering his guard wasn't an option so he'd stay alerted. Keeping his ward up to see where people were. To keep track of any hostile intent or even the smallest signal of danger in the area. He would deal with it quickly and effectively. Tsubasa was here to train in a place no one would be at risk. So if someone did come in here to interfere with his cat nap. It was at their own risk they did so. Tsubasa didn't intend to really ever let his guard down. As he began to drift into a slumber state which let him rest his energy for a bit. He'd used a large amount to merge Byakko and Suzaku into this final form. It wasn't easy and rather tiring.
So far now the Tiger would rest for a night.
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