Wake Up Call [Open]

Coarse clay shingles boasted a brilliant bronze atop a tall building overlooking a Gotei 13 sparring grounds in between several squads, a wonderful view of most of Seireitei wasted on Gineo's sealed eyelids. Yet again, he had snuck away from training for a mid afternoon nap. He felt that since he had yet to be recruited into a squad that he might have a good chance to be forgotten about and go unnoticed. There was always Rukongai to derelict from duty and just camp out and snore his boredom away but that type of journey came with a big commitment, it was just too far for him to be so lazy.

All for fighting when necessary and when defense of any one or anything was absolutely needed, his discipline was still a little lacking. Actually very much so. He needed drive, he needed a push. Something to show him his skill was needed, something to show him he needed to progress himself. He needed a wake up call.

Yoshiko Shika walked aimlessly. She was suppose to be in class right now. But that class was Kido. Kido and Yoshiko didn't go well together, in fact she was sure that Kido was trying to kill her. She gave a soft sigh before she took in her surroundings. She was on the gates of the Gotei 13.

Yoshiko looked up in wonder, although it barely shown through her blank eyes. She was still in her academy attire, and her hair was up, but her bangs still scattered over her red eyes. For a brief second she thought about sneaking in, but an Academy student like her would get caught and might get executed or expelled from the academy. That wouldn't be good.

Her head tilted to the side, she wondered what lie on the other side. She could feel powerful reiatsu's, but that was to be expected wasn't it? Even at the academy the older, more advance, students had reiatsu but it was no where near the reiatsu that this place emitted.

Yoshiko wondered if she would actually get into this place if she did graduate the Academy, and then where would she go? The future was still dark, and she didn't know where she was going, only in the fact that she was going to change things.

He had ventured off into a vast realm of his subconscious, he wasnt necessarily an airhead, but its easy to see for miles when there's no commotion going on in your foreground. It was amazing how many hours one man could put under his eyelids simply doing nothing but keeping his body at rest, if he as this skilled at Kidou he'd probably handle 100 spells with absolutely no effort. Hehad already graduated the academy, but being so weak at these spells he was strongly encouraged to make an appearance at remedial training, it was all but too difficult to be reluctant to attend.

A surge of several clashing reiatsu's emanated from the training grounds, shaking the rooftop slumber spot and caused his eyes to shoot open. "How long have I been asleep?"
He sat up and extended his arms out above his head, fists clenched exhaling a staggered yawn. He made his way up to his feet, patting the dust off his black bandana and then cupped his face with his palm. "That class has gotta be over by now."

Looking towards the Academy grounds, he noticed a girl atop the Gotei gates, she looked quite lost but at the same time she seemed content with being nowhere. Gin decided he'd say hello, he hadnt really met any friends since he had been in the Gotei, so he felt it wouldnt hurt to make a friend. He dashed off to where she was.

Yoshiko glanced over at the sudden clash of reiastu. It almost knocked her over. She sat down on the edge of the gates, feet hanging over the side. "How come you still won't say anything?" She spoke, more to herself. Well, actually, it wasn't to herself, it was to her Zanpakuto.

She glanced down at the sword. Still no word from it. Of course she still didn't expect anything from it until her... first year in to the Gotei 13, maybe even later. She gave a soft sigh, before looking up in the sky. It was clear, not a large cloud in sight. That was good, that meant no rain. Training in the rain was... interesting.

She felt another wave of reiastu. But this one was different. It was coming right at her. "Oh crap." She muttered, standing up, and turned. It would just be her luck to run into someone. The worst that could happen would her being reprimand for being here, trespassing. Or she could be killed. Or a scolding would be entailed. who knew.

She wondered what was going to happen to her. Death really didn't scare her, it was just a part of life. She couldn't even remember being a real human, so she didn't know how she had died, or if it was painful or not. She shook her head, now wasn't the time to zone out, she had to do something... but she just stood there. Waiting. Who knew, push come to shove, she might meet a Shinigami..

He introduced himself to visibility ending his shunpo, centered a few feet in front of her, his purple sock climbing out of his slipper on his right foot as he stood with that leg slightly forward, his laxed poise left the rest of his weight on his left. His demeanor said nothing of an attack.
Gineo took in what he saw, her reiatsu seemed strong for what looked like a student, she seemed much too young and innocent to be a shinigami in the ranks. Still, looks could easily deceive, if she was an instructor on break or a Captain in different attire he'd be dead meat for skipping his recommended training. She did however, appear caught, and he felt almost safe to assume she was not where she was supposed to be. He decided to gamble, haze her a bit if she was a student, he'd get a chuckle and possibly a new friend, or on the downside she was someone of authority, and he'd have to weasel his way out of this altercation with his class clown card.
He extended his hand towards her with an open palm, a slight smirk above his chin.
He thought of the one class he'd want to be in.
"Excuse me miss, arent you supposed to be in Kidou class? What kinda trouble are you looking for up here? Do you know the kinda reprimand you face for being here right now?" His smirk disappeared, his eyebrows clenched together, a very mean, cold look across his face. He felt that he sold it if she was just a student, and in the back of his mind he hoped she wasnt a Kidou master about to kick his ass for mocking her.

Yoshiko took a step back as she suddenly saw someone appear a few feet from her. Was that the true speed of a Gotei 13 member? She didn't look impressed, but on the inside she was almost screaming at how awesome it was. However, his attire and the way he held himself almost made it look like he didn't hold any position. Yet she wasn't one to judge now was she? Jushiro Ukitake was at the Academy, he didn't even look or act like a Captain and she wouldn't believe it either if it wasn't for that enormous reiatsu that he produced...

She was snapped out when he spoke, "Excuse me miss, arent you supposed to be in Kidou class?" She paled a bit, how did he know she was suppose to be in Kidou class? Was he the teacher? No no, the Kidou instructor looked nothing like this guy, maybe a relative? No. Calm down Yoshiko, she practically screamed.

"What kinda
trouble are you looking for up here? Do you know the kinda reprimand you
face for being here right now?"

Did he think she was stupid? Of course she knew the reprimand she could get, she could get killed! Despite her chaotic thinking, Yoshiko still held herself with an upright stance, keeping her eyes locked with this man, letting him know that he wasn't going to intimidate her, at least not let him know that he was.

She didn't know if she should talk, but she might not see this guy again, so talking wouldn't hurt.. "Yes." She replied, her voice was quiet, yet still strong. "I know the consequences, and I'm not here for trouble, unless you are." Oh great. Just call someone who's probably more skilled at you out. Just great Yoshiko, she scolded herself.

His angry expression dissolved, his sarcastic smirk surfaced once again. "That wasnt nearly as fun as I'd hoped, she barely flinched, oh well." Gineo thought to himself as he took a step back, she was holding her ground and still very hard to read. He could only tell by her response that he was in a safe zone, well sort of safe, for she was definitely not a teacher or high ranking Gotei member, but she also seemed prepared to fight.

Gin's reiatsu may have been higher, but he really was tapped out for techniques or special abilities, and wasnt belonged to a squad either. All this in mind she could still pose a decent challenge, and he wasnt exactly in a place he'd like to have an audience if they started fighting. The first question thats always asked in this situation is "Where are you two supposed to be?" So he felt more like leaning towards peace and wanted to see if she'd go for it.


"My name is Gineo Tekidan. I dont mean any harm, just thought I'd mess with you a bit. You dont look like you're supposed to be here either, so I dont think a fight would be wise, anyways, what is your name?"

Gineo knew he wouldnt be killed for being here, but might get in trouble for fighting a student. He hoped she was as docile as she looked and wasnt leaning towards a bout.

Yoshiko saw the man's face seem to relax into... was that sarcasm? Or cockiness? Just who was this guy? She slightly relaxed, at least he wasn't a cocky Gotei 13 member that liked to pick on weaklings, that was for sure.

"My name is Gineo Tekidan."

Gineo Tekidan. That name didn't sound familiar, she hadn't heard that name escape anyone's lips in the academy. Most Academy students gossiped about how strong their hero's were, rather a seated or unseated officer. However, Gineo Tekidan hadn't been said, so she assumed that he was just a regular shinigami. This conclusion made Yoshiko completely relax, her shoulders dropped a bit, her arms hanging loosely by her side, her eyes regaining the bored, blank expression..

"I dont mean any harm, just thought I'd mess
with you a bit."

She almost wanted to smack her own forehead. Mess with her? What was she? A toy? However, she resisted the urge to smack her forehead, only a mere twitch in her lips shown through.

"You dont look like you're supposed to be here either, so
I dont think a fight would be wise, anyways, what is your name?"

Either? She tilted her head a bit, he was a member of the Gotei 13 right? Or maybe he was suppose to be somewhere else in the Gotei 13, who knew.. His last question took her off guard. He wanted to know her name? Why would a Gotei 13 member want to know an Academy student? She took a step back, her guard coming back up again.

"Why?" She asked, a bit rough, but she didn't realize it at first, "If i tell you my name.. that means i've made an attachment, and you'll die sooner or later, and then the attachment i've made with you will just cause pain." She said, very clear of her statement. She was quiet for a moment, lost in her thoughts, she did want to say her name, but her parents and friends had died, and she had been left with a deep scar, so why would she let herself wound herself again? She gritted her teeth, "But... but my name is Yoshiko Shika."

Gin stood there puzzled, "Did this girl just threaten me?" he thought, what could she have meant by that? Was she a psycho killer in disguise? Was someone after her? Maybe an over-protecting boyfriend? Either way it was, Gin didnt feel right about her being in danger. Even if they were rivals that thirsted for each other's blood, they were fellow Shinigami, protectors of good souls, and despite all laziness he would fight to defend that.

"It's nice to meet you Yoshiko, I havent made many acquaintances since enlisting in the Gotei, I promise I mean you no harm." He encouraged with a warm smile, wanting her to feel safe with him. "Now, who's after you? We can fight them together." His smile transformed into a very concerned overall look, he had no memory of his own but he had an idea of what losing loved ones was like, and she gave off that impression.

He knew he may have crossed a boundary, it was something that could be very personal to her and he would understand if she wasnt all for explaining. She did however, throw it out there, so maybe she would enlighten him on her pursuers. The one thing he knew was he was not going to die, and he would not allow himself to until after he caught whoever was harassing a fellow Shinigami.

"It's nice to meet you Yoshiko, I havent made many acquaintances since
enlisting in the Gotei, I promise I mean you no harm."

So that's why she hadn't heard of this guy's name. He was just recent, and he was an unseated officer. It was rare to find someone who just simply wanted to come up and talk to her. In the academy, no one wanted to talk to her, they tended to stay away from her, thinking she would snap at them. However, most thought she couldn't even talk.


"Now, who's after
you? We can fight them together."


Yoshiko froze for a moment. This guy.. he thought that she had someone after her? And that they would fight together? She wanted to laugh. However, she kept herself stoic. "If you plan on defeating who ever is doing this, I will not hold back." She said, looking at him in the eyes, "It's simply a matter that everyone that get's close to me dies. My parents died due to lack of medical care, my friends died due to a hollow. No one is after me so to say." She explained. She was cursed, really, when it came to people.

However, her face showed nothing but being determine and head strong, "If you see me as the enemy, I won't hold back. I plan on graduating the Academy, entering the Gotei 13, mastering my zanpakuto and i plan on changing the way things are, and striving for equality!" She said, a bit louder than she meant to.

She was a bit taken back from her own voice and looked away. She hadn't told anyone that. So why? Was it because she was so use to being locked up because no one wanted to even give her a second glance? Her eyes shifted to him, "Why... Why even care?" She whispered, although curiosity was laced in her voice.