Emergence of Summer[private training thread]

[tinaSeasoned Member]

The sun beat down on the training halls, the inside warmer then outside. In the middle, one warrior sat, cross legged, her blonde hair flowing down her back. Sweat glistened on her face, her eyes closed as she meditated on the sword in front of her. It was only a few minutes before Jessy opened up her eyes, now in a different place. The tall grass seemed slightly wilted, the trees drooped slightly. As with all her other visits in recent months, she walked to a set of throne like rocks, bowing before them. With a loud roar, the huge tiger bounded up from behind them, sitting on the throne while glaring down at Jessy.

"So little Shinigami, you have obtained the key, have understood what it meant, and come at the right time. While other times I have had you prove your battle strength, this time I made you prove your intellect. However, you must make one more proof to me in order to obtain the summer you wish."

In a flash, four different sets of blades appeared in front of her. One she noticed as the current form of her zanpaktou, the spring tiger's claws. To the left of that was the only form that was not a twin blade, it was a long spear. Directly below the spring form was what appeared to be two ax like blades, and across from the spear was what appeared to be straps of leather, made to be wrapped around the fists in order to strengthen them. Metal studs could be seen on them, made to make injuries hurt more.

"Only if you can find summer within these will you be allowed to obtain its power. You have until sunset."

The sun was already low in the sky, and Jessy was tired. She had been sitting in the heat for hours, and she now needed to find the one season that would allow her to advanced. Fear gripped hold of her as the sun moved closer to the horizon. How could she find what she didn't know. Brushing sweat from her forehead, she looked at the weapons. It was then that she noticed that water had condensed on the back of the gauntlets of the form she recognized. Quickly she rushed over and confirmed it, then checked the leather strips and ax blades. Just like her gauntlets, they seemed to be covered in condensed water. However, when she checked the spear, it was dry as can be, not a single drop of water on it. Smiling, she picked it up and addressed her zanpaktou.

"Here is my selection Incisorius Tigre, now what is your judgement?'

Throwing back his head, the white tiger let out a loud laugh, then looked down at Jessy.

"Summer in the Savannah shall be yours. You will obtain the two other keys in time, so do not ask until I approach you."

With that, the forest faded, replaced by the training hall as she opened her eyes. The sun had just started to set, throwing pink rays across the sky.