Yoshimitsu
Former Moderator
OOC- This is a Bleach-based RP, but with some alterations. If you try to reply with a very low-standard post, I'll delete the post and inform you. If you reply with a dire post, I'll delete the post and ban you on sight. Anyone who fucks this up gets murdered on the spot.
Also, if I just don't like you, I'll delete your post without any kind of indication why. There's your warning.
Finally, this topic will have spoilers. And probably lots of them.
BIC-
"Yes?"
"You wanted updates."
"And?"
"We have some abnormal readings."
"Hollow activity?"
"Not really. The signs suggest Hollows..."
"But?"
"We haven't ever detected them. The souls just... disappear. Gone, without a trace."
"Nothing at all?"
"Nothing. We can't predict when or where the souls will vanish either, so there's no way of confirming anything."
"And you want me to keep an eye out for them."
"You're the one that asked for updates, we didn't ask you to help out."
"Whatever."
~~~~~
"Hello?"
"Hey."
"Oh, hey. How are you?" There was a definite chill to the voice.
"Alright. You?" Another chill. Whoeber these two were, they weren't friends apparently.
"Fine. You called for something?"
"I just got word from Soul Society."
"Hollows?"
"Not sure. There are souls that just appear to vanish completely, without a trace."
"Oh."
"There are signs that Hollows are doing it, but no evidence of Hollows themselves."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"They can't detect the Hollows. They pick up on souls vanishing, but nothing else."
"Oh."
"Just keep an eye out, okay?"
"Alright."
"Oh, and-"
"Yes?"
"Good luck."
~~~~~
Sunlight. It was a pleasent day. It was not too warm, but definitely not cold either. Just the right temperature for a walk in the park, or maybe a picnic. There was a light breeze, cooling skin that was too warm, playing around people's clothes or hair, causing leaves to weave and dance around through the air. People were going about their daily business, some shopping, some working, some just walking, happy for a change as the weather was finally starting to look up.
Kai Butou was sat outside a coffee shop, a latte on the table in front of him. Lying on the floor at his feet was a strange object, quite long, covered in black cloth that completely concealed its nature. Absent-mindly, he stirred his coffee, sipping it as the world flew by. It was nice to just sit there for a change, sit in the sunlight and warm weather, letting the wind play across his face, and just think, and not have to worry about anything.
He was not a normal eighteen-year old. Personality-wise, he was charming, kind-hearted, funny, caring and mostly likeable. Sure, he had the odd mood swing that made him somewhat less pleasent to be around, but otherwise he was just a nice guy. As far as looks went, he was quite attractive. Short, dark-brown, spiked hair with blonde highlights and a bit of a fringe. Warm, brown eyes. He always dressed casually, though. Today, he was wearing a white t-shirt that said "Rock is dead, long live paper and scissors!" and loose-fit plain jeans that fell to his slightly worn trainers.
No, the thing that made him different was his power. Or powers, it should be.
Initially, he could see spirits. Dead people's souls, still lingering on the earth for whatever reason. Nowadays, he could tell the difference between a normal person and a soul. Some of the souls still made him curious - he had seen some recently that had chains attached to their chests, and was still unsure as to why. On the other end of the scale, he could also see Hollows. Vicious monsters that wore white, almost human-like masks, and devoured souls. Violent, blood-thirsty creatures that he had started noticing more and more. Luckily, he could finally hold his own against one, at least until one of the black-kimono-wearing individuals showed up.
His survival against Hollows, he attributed to his unique power. On his first encounter with a Hollow, Kai had been mistaken for a spirit by the Hollow, and been targetted. In his desperation, Kai found a power within himself, which he attempted to use. Just by waving his hands, he could summon up what appeared to be energy, vivid blue energy that he could either fire out or condense for whatever he needed to use it for. At the same time, the bundle lying at his feet appeared, though it was not just a collection of black cloth. It was a sword. A katana, to be exact. When Kai had first used his energy-power, the sword had materialised at his side. He had never had to use it, managing to keep any attacking Hollows at bay just by using his power, so it had remained sheathed mostly. He found it easier to carry it around on his back, covered in cloth to avoid awkward questions.
Kai smiled to himself as he sipped his coffee, watching the world fly by.
~~~~~
"Yes?"
"We've had some other unusual reports."
"Hollows?"
"No. Someone with high levels of spirit energy."
"So?"
"He can manifest it. He can fight Hollows with it. And he has a Zanpakuto."
"I thought only Soul Reapers could have Zanpakuto?"
"You have one."
"Not the point."
"Ordinarily, yes, only Shinigami have Zanpakuto. We're not sure about the nature of this one. He doesn't seem to understand what's going on with his powers or the Hollows."
"I'll keep an eye out for him and make sure he doesn't get himself killed, alright?"
"Thank you."
OOC- Just a point here, if you dare try to use any of my nameless characters, so help me I will find a way to make you pay.
Also, if I just don't like you, I'll delete your post without any kind of indication why. There's your warning.
Finally, this topic will have spoilers. And probably lots of them.
BIC-
"Yes?"
"You wanted updates."
"And?"
"We have some abnormal readings."
"Hollow activity?"
"Not really. The signs suggest Hollows..."
"But?"
"We haven't ever detected them. The souls just... disappear. Gone, without a trace."
"Nothing at all?"
"Nothing. We can't predict when or where the souls will vanish either, so there's no way of confirming anything."
"And you want me to keep an eye out for them."
"You're the one that asked for updates, we didn't ask you to help out."
"Whatever."
~~~~~
"Hello?"
"Hey."
"Oh, hey. How are you?" There was a definite chill to the voice.
"Alright. You?" Another chill. Whoeber these two were, they weren't friends apparently.
"Fine. You called for something?"
"I just got word from Soul Society."
"Hollows?"
"Not sure. There are souls that just appear to vanish completely, without a trace."
"Oh."
"There are signs that Hollows are doing it, but no evidence of Hollows themselves."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"They can't detect the Hollows. They pick up on souls vanishing, but nothing else."
"Oh."
"Just keep an eye out, okay?"
"Alright."
"Oh, and-"
"Yes?"
"Good luck."
~~~~~
Sunlight. It was a pleasent day. It was not too warm, but definitely not cold either. Just the right temperature for a walk in the park, or maybe a picnic. There was a light breeze, cooling skin that was too warm, playing around people's clothes or hair, causing leaves to weave and dance around through the air. People were going about their daily business, some shopping, some working, some just walking, happy for a change as the weather was finally starting to look up.
Kai Butou was sat outside a coffee shop, a latte on the table in front of him. Lying on the floor at his feet was a strange object, quite long, covered in black cloth that completely concealed its nature. Absent-mindly, he stirred his coffee, sipping it as the world flew by. It was nice to just sit there for a change, sit in the sunlight and warm weather, letting the wind play across his face, and just think, and not have to worry about anything.
He was not a normal eighteen-year old. Personality-wise, he was charming, kind-hearted, funny, caring and mostly likeable. Sure, he had the odd mood swing that made him somewhat less pleasent to be around, but otherwise he was just a nice guy. As far as looks went, he was quite attractive. Short, dark-brown, spiked hair with blonde highlights and a bit of a fringe. Warm, brown eyes. He always dressed casually, though. Today, he was wearing a white t-shirt that said "Rock is dead, long live paper and scissors!" and loose-fit plain jeans that fell to his slightly worn trainers.
No, the thing that made him different was his power. Or powers, it should be.
Initially, he could see spirits. Dead people's souls, still lingering on the earth for whatever reason. Nowadays, he could tell the difference between a normal person and a soul. Some of the souls still made him curious - he had seen some recently that had chains attached to their chests, and was still unsure as to why. On the other end of the scale, he could also see Hollows. Vicious monsters that wore white, almost human-like masks, and devoured souls. Violent, blood-thirsty creatures that he had started noticing more and more. Luckily, he could finally hold his own against one, at least until one of the black-kimono-wearing individuals showed up.
His survival against Hollows, he attributed to his unique power. On his first encounter with a Hollow, Kai had been mistaken for a spirit by the Hollow, and been targetted. In his desperation, Kai found a power within himself, which he attempted to use. Just by waving his hands, he could summon up what appeared to be energy, vivid blue energy that he could either fire out or condense for whatever he needed to use it for. At the same time, the bundle lying at his feet appeared, though it was not just a collection of black cloth. It was a sword. A katana, to be exact. When Kai had first used his energy-power, the sword had materialised at his side. He had never had to use it, managing to keep any attacking Hollows at bay just by using his power, so it had remained sheathed mostly. He found it easier to carry it around on his back, covered in cloth to avoid awkward questions.
Kai smiled to himself as he sipped his coffee, watching the world fly by.
~~~~~
"Yes?"
"We've had some other unusual reports."
"Hollows?"
"No. Someone with high levels of spirit energy."
"So?"
"He can manifest it. He can fight Hollows with it. And he has a Zanpakuto."
"I thought only Soul Reapers could have Zanpakuto?"
"You have one."
"Not the point."
"Ordinarily, yes, only Shinigami have Zanpakuto. We're not sure about the nature of this one. He doesn't seem to understand what's going on with his powers or the Hollows."
"I'll keep an eye out for him and make sure he doesn't get himself killed, alright?"
"Thank you."
OOC- Just a point here, if you dare try to use any of my nameless characters, so help me I will find a way to make you pay.