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Post by Megumi on Jun 3, 2010 14:36:23 GMT -5
Megumi was kind of shocked that her Zanpaktou was taken from her. The more she thought about it though, the more sense it made. She wasn't ready to wield it like Ryouji and the others wield theirs. Plus, she had no room to complain about it. Not that she would of course. She trusted that they knew what they were doing and would spend the rest of the day resting up and preparing herself for tomorrow's training. Eriko had prepared rooms for everyone to sleep in and when nighttime came around, Emi was ushered off to bed in order to get all the rest she could. All she could do was stare at the ceiling. She knew she had to sleep, but something was bugging her slightly.
The training tomorrow was going to be rough and she felt a bit nervous about it. She was trying to tell herself they had to be rough with her. If they treated her any other way, she probably wouldn't be getting the best out of her training. She couldn't help but to smile though. The people most important to her are going to help her learn all the things a Shinigami needs to know. After coming to terms and putting her worries aside, Megumi was able to finally fall asleep. Poor thing didn't realize she would be waking up at the crack of dawn. Hearing a voice telling her to wake up, Megumi sluggishly sate up, rubbing her eyes. She was still sleepy, but sicne she was up, she might as well.. get up. She rubs her eyes before standing up, soon stretching. "Uh..Good..morning?"
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Post by Future Shizune on Jun 3, 2010 15:22:23 GMT -5
After Emi finally woke the adult Shi sighed, the girl slept like a rock most days. She figured that she would be the one to be woken up by her since she was so eager to train.
"Good morning Miss Shinigami!"
It was weird to officially call her that now she was so use to her just being normal Emi...well as normal as Emi could possibly with her sugar and rainbows attitude which was one thing she totally loved about her.
"How are you feeling. Honestly I was a little skeptical about this method, I was worried you were going to get hurt, but you look fine which means I was able to actually rest a little easier. Are you ready to begin your first day of training?"
Honestly Shizune was a little worried about her still. She just pretty much lost the remainder of her childhood and years of being a teenager. Now she had to put down a lifetime of work for the remainder of her days. She placed her right hand on top of Emi's head.
"I hope you're ready because they are going to beat us up pretty badly. I actually spoke with Auntie Shukumei about his training methods. She instructed me not to give you any advice. No matter what...don't give up. Now lets go, Mommy made us breakfast! Lady Yuri always said a Breakfast was good for something, I don't remember if it was good for concentration or just good to eat...anyway lets go!"
She was so anxious to eat she started running to where everyone was gather. She hasn't had a Mommy cooked meal in forever. Even though her mother taught Lady Yuri stuff about cooking...she enjoyed it just as much when she was around everyone here too.
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Post by Megumi on Jun 3, 2010 15:49:13 GMT -5
Emi just yawns, covering her mouth as she does. She was still a bit sleepy, but was slowly shaking it off. She smiled when she heard that Shizune was worried about her. She felt fine other than still being sleepy. She was about to say that until Shi left the room and headed to where everyone else was. Megumi just tilts her head to the side. "I remember Mama saying that too. I think she meant it was both.. or something." Though she was talking to herself since well, Shi had run off. She walked to where everyone was, saying 'good morning' to everyone. She was a bit nervous and a little scared, but she couldn't back down. It just wouldn't be right.
Emi went over to the Adult Shi since she had to answer her question about being ready for the training. To be honest, she wasn't. Still, she had to press forward. "It's a mixed feeling. I'm a bit nervous and maybe a little scared, but who wouldn't be? I mean, I'm doing something I normally don't do. New things can be scary, but I gotta be brave! I can't quit after I just barely started!" That, and it wouldn't be fair to Mister Karasuma. He gave up being a Shinigami just so she could realize her dream. not only would she persevere for her family, but for the Karasumas as well. It was the least she could do. The smell of the food was wonderful! She couldn't wait to dig in! "Miss Azumi, the food smells great!"
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Post by Ryouji Onigata on Jun 4, 2010 12:42:53 GMT -5
Ryouji opened his eyes upon hearing Little Megumi's response. A mixed feeling? She really had no idea what she was in for today. It honestly made him feel bad for what hell she was going to endure. After finishing what was left of his breakfast, he placed his bowl down on the table and sighed. She was Yuri's daughter, but how high was her threshold of pain.
Yuri could take a beating or two before he had to step in and get involved. Its probably even more so now that she was older. Then again he never put Yuri through anything like what Megumi is going to go through. Her resolve must be tested or broken and he would use everything at his disposal to break her down and make her want to quit. If she doesn't, then her real training will begin.
Watching his daughter(s) interact with the newest shinigami in there little group Ryouji smirked a tiny bit before turning to Azumi who was so busy talking it up with Karasuma, her sister and the Eriko. She and the adult Shizune were Megumi's biggest supporters, not to mention his little girl adored her. Azumi glanced back and gave a huge smile before returning to her conversation. Ryouji turned to Megumi and gave her his final vote of confidence in her.
"Its normal..to be nervous, Megumi. It's even okay to be afraid. I'm not going to lie to you. Your first test was me testing the extent of your dedication. Today's test...is going to be the hardest thing you've ever endured. I will test your heart, your dedication, your mental stability and your threshold for pain. If you quit or give up, you will return to home to your mother immediately. There will be nothing for us to discuss, you won't be able to change my mind or beg me to stay or for another chance. You only have one chance and you have to do it on your own. No putting on your mask. Should you give me the answer I seek, your real training will begin tomorrow."
After standing up, Ryouji move over to Azumi and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She was totally against the idea of what he was going to do to her but he had to do it regardless. He then moved over to Hina and kissed her on the cheek as well. He tried to do the same to Shukumei but she shoved his head away from her causing him to laugh a little bit.
He then knelt down and called the little one over to him. She was a good girl, the perfect daughter though technically she was the only daughter he had. She came running and jumped into his arms and gave him the biggest hug she could. She kissed him on his cheek "Luff you daddy!!!" The way she said it sounded so silly but it was adorable. As he went to say it, he glanced up and saw everyone staring at him and it instantly made him nervous.
"I...love you too Shizune"
As soon as he said it the obligatory "aww" followed which made him glare at those responsible his wife, sister and sister in law. After giving the little one her hug. She gave him a big kiss on the cheek before climbing down and waving to him before going to sit with her mother.
"When you are ready to begin Megumi...find me by searching for my spiritual pressure. I advise you take your time however, there is no rush"
Ryouji turned away from them and vanished with a flash step, heading to the spot he designated for her training. Honestly he was beginning to doubt if this was the way to train her at all. However it was something that had to be done.
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Post by Megumi on Jun 4, 2010 13:28:38 GMT -5
Megumi couldn't say anything when Ryouji spoke to her. She wanted to, but wasn't able. It was alright to be nervous and scared? That felt comforting. Somewhat. When he left to more or less wait for her, Emi just ate, thinking to herself. How could she sense his spiritual pressure when she never done something like that before? Maybe it was a part of her test. What would be the point in continuing if she couldn't find him? She was beginning to get more nervous with every passing second. When she felt someone put their hand on her shoulder, it snapped her out of her thoughts, causing her to jump a little. When she looked, she saw the Adult Shizune who was smiling. Emi smiled as well. Maybe she was just reading too much into it. She knew that she could do it and the others must think that too. Why else would they take time out of things they could be doing in order to help her?
After she was done eating, Emi helped clean up her own plates. Though she wanted to go look for Ryouji, she knew that if she left now, she would just get lost. she was going to have to focus and try to pinpoint him. He wouldn't make it obvious where he was. He was going to make her look for him. There was something that felt like him..or at least his spiritual pressure. As she walked outside after saying her goodbyes, she was looking all over the place. When she looked in one direction, it just hit her. It was like a strong presence was in that direction. That had to be where he was. So, of course, she heads over that way.
As she was walking along as she's not able to flash step just yet, she thinks about what he said earlier. Her very being was going to be put on the line. Her physical and mental condition..even her heart. That has to mean he's going to be saying things to test her determination. She wasn't going to let him get the best of her. Megumi knew that they had to be tough, but it's not like she knew exactly what they're going to do. After finding him, Megumi stands before her new mentor.
"I want to continue this path. I understand things are going to be hard. Things are going to be done and words spoken in attempt to break my resolve. I won't let it. I intend to back up these words! There's a lot riding on this. I'm not going to let people down and most importantly.. I won't let myself down!"
All that she said just seemed like all talk and no bite. After all, she was beginning to tremble slightly. Still, she had to go on. She had to show him and everyone else that she's capable of being a Shinigami that will eventually become a Captain in her time. Even if now her friends were enemies so to speak (In terms of them training her. Don't mean actual enemies), they were there to support her. "Though I may regret saying this.. Try your worst!"
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Post by Ryouji Onigata on Jun 4, 2010 15:20:21 GMT -5
After she gave her speech, Ryouji lowered his head and sighed. Words weren't good enough, not in this instance. He wanted to see how determined she was. Though the try your worst statement was a bit demeaning to his very character and he liked that she said it.
"Very well Megumi..."
Glancing down at his Zanpakutou, he raised it up slightly and extended it out in front of him, holding it in a horizontal fashion. He kept a fierce gaze upon Megumi, he could almost feel the anxiety so for her sake he would end this day as quickly as he could.
With an insanely quick flash step, Ryouji appeared in front of her and slightly pulled his Zanpakutou out of its scabbard slightly, keeping most of the blade itself inside, he rammed the hilt of Shinkuremasu into Megumi's stomach at full force before sliding it back into the scabbard completely. He turns his back to her and closes his eyes.
"All you have to do is quit Megumi and the little pain you feel now will cease"
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Post by Megumi on Jun 4, 2010 15:40:19 GMT -5
When Ryouji appeared before her like he did, Megumi had no chance of reacting accordingly. When the hilt hit her stomach, it caused her to hit the ground. She was lying there, holding her stomach. Was he joking about the little pain? It hurt a lot or that was the case since it caught her off guard. It kind of knocked the wind out of her. When he said to quit, it made Megumi stop focusing on the pain and focus on what really mattered. She pushes herself back up on her feet, preparing herself for whatever else he might say or do.
"I'm not going to quit! Quitting my solve the physical pain, but it would create a pain more unbearable than that. So.. I will continue to be a Shinigami!" How could she prove it other than by saying it? It's not like they're getting down to the fighting yet. Still, she can still learn by watching his movements. she was, however, able to notice how he used his spiritual pressure to perform a flash step. If somehow she was able to mimic that, it would at least give her somewhat of an advantage. Well. not really an advantage.. Maybe an edge or something. With another flashstep, Ryouji was in front of her again, preparing to strike. She was trying to do a flash step, but with being too slow with it, she was struck down once again.
Determined to get it right, Megumi kept on trying, though falling many times from being struck down. Though each time she was starting to learn how Ryouji was doing it. As he was preparing for another strike, this time, Megumi was able to perform a flash step out of the way. Though happy she got it right, her celebration was too soon. As he appeared behind her, she slowly looked back before once again hitting the ground. Her determination was still there as she pushed herself up. "Well..It's something else I have to get used to.. Even so.. I'm still standing!"
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Post by Ryouji Onigata on Jun 4, 2010 15:59:16 GMT -5
So she learned to flash step by merely imitating him. He was rather impressed with the display, but it wasn't going to be enough. One would hope she knew better than to assume he was being serious.
"You are no shinigami, that title is reserved for those who have trained for years to master their respective skills and talents, you're just a grunt...a little girl who is just getting her nose wet."
Ryouji vanished with another flash step and appeared in front of her, only this time he thrusts his fist into her stomach, lifting her off the ground completely before allowing her to fall to the ground.
"Quit, its only going to get worse from here. I don't think your mother would blame you if you gave up. The lifestyle isn't for kids."
Ryouji walked over to where Megumi fell and stood over her. He raised his foot slightly and rammed it directly into her stomach before kicking the side of her body causing her to roll.
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Post by Megumi on Jun 4, 2010 16:29:50 GMT -5
Megumi soon stopped rolling, now on her side. They weren't kidding when they said the training would be tough. He was using all of his strength and to be honest, it kind of makes her feel weak and exhausted. He was even encouraging her to quit and go home. She couldn't do that. She just couldn't. Now that her dream was finally a reality, there was no way she could go back now. To be honest though, it made her kind of mad when he brought her mother into it. Sure, she was against her being a Shinigami, but that was because she didn't want her daughter to get hurt.
Slowly, she gets up on her feet, staggering a little, regaining her balance. She was going to endure this as long as she's able. She's not about to give up. "You may of trained my mother and known her for a long time, but you don't know if she would or not! Besides, my mother has nothing to do with this! Sure, she may of not want me to be a Shinigami, but I bet you're the same way with little Shi. You don't want her to get hurt. Mama's the same way. It's been my dream to be a Shinigami to protect not only her, but Papa, Shi, and everyone else! You will not shatter that dream!"
Though it feels like her body is slowly reaching its limit, she will continue her stance on wanting to stay a Shinigami. Nothing he can say or do can change her mind. She can make it through this. "I know I can't just prove it with words, but words are all I have right now since you took my Zanpaktou. I know I'm not ready to wield it, but I'll keep trying until I am ready!"
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Post by Ryouji Onigata on Jun 5, 2010 9:27:53 GMT -5
Ryouji glanced down at Megumi and narrowed his eyes. He was actually a little disappointed by her last statement...all she had was words since she didn't have her Zanpakutou. She was on the right path until she said that and it kind of angered him a little. Ryouji glanced down to his sash where her Zanpakutou was being held. He pulled it free and tossed it over to her.
"Take it if you think it will help you. What good is a person with a weapon if they do not yet know how to wield it? A Zanpakutou is only useful to a person who knows how to wield it, to use its power properly. Attack me with your blade and I will show you what I mean. I won't use my Zanpakutou to defend."
Ryouji placed his hands behind his and took a few steps back to give Megumi some distance to do whatever it is she wanted to do now that she is able to use her Zanpakutou freely.
"Come at me with everything you've got and once this little demonstration is over, perhaps then you will have the answer I seek in order to begin your real training."
He took a deep breath and sighed before closing his eyes waiting for her to attack him. He opened them again and stared at her.
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Post by Megumi on Jun 5, 2010 10:08:18 GMT -5
Megumi caught her Zanpaktou, looking from it to Ryouji. Did she say something that bothered him? He does seem a little mad. Right now wasn't a time to worry about that. She could apologize later. It's not like she meant to say something offensive. Now that she well.. dug her grave a little so to speak, she would have to use her Zanpaktou. Putting the sheath in sash, Megumi then unsheathes her Zanpaktou, looking at it for a moment. She smiled slightly before holding it in a reverse grip. Now was going to be the time where she gets use to swinging a weapon around. I may not know your name yet, but thank you for being here. We'll show him what we can do!
The young girl closes the distance between them with a flash step, performing a downward slash, hoping that the blade makes some kind of contact.
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Post by Ryouji Onigata on Jun 6, 2010 1:28:54 GMT -5
Ryouji remained motionless giving Megumi ample time to perform her little attack. At the last second, he opened his eyes and grabbed her Zanpakutou by the blade. He glared at her before lifting his right leg slightly and quickly rammed it directly into her stomach forcing her to release her Zanpakutou and fly backwards from the sheer impact.
"You honestly didn't think that would work did you. Be serious I am a master swordsmanship. Not to mention your attacks were incredibly predictable."
Ryouji glanced down at the blade and saw that his hand was bleeding lightly. He narrowed his eyes slightly before glancing over to Megumi. A slight smirk came to his face before he forced her Zanpakutou into the ground in front of him. The attack was actually really good. Maybe he was getting through to her A little scratch wouldn't be enough from beating her until she answered his question.
"Pity, I had such high hopes for you until I saw you use your Zanpakutou. Such a pathetic downward slash attempt. You make your moves to obvious."
Ryouji lowered his hand and turned his back, the blood from his cut began to run down his hand to the tips of his fingers and small drops blood stained the dirt near his feet.
"Why do you want to be a Shinigami Megumi?! Even though Karasuma's powers will return to him, he gave you those powers to for a reason. He had every right to refuse but he decided to pass on a portion of his powers on to you. WHY?! WHY DO YOU WANT THIS LIFE!?!"
He was actually becoming impatient with her. The only reason why he hasn't actually gone all out was because she was still that awesome girl who was just so lovable four years ago.
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Post by Megumi on Jun 6, 2010 5:39:18 GMT -5
Megumi had hit the ground from the bow that was dealt to her. It kind of knocked the wind out of her. What exactly did he want from her? Wasn't it to come here and show him that she was ready or was it something else? He was being rather mysterious about it until he had asked why she wanted to become a Shinigami. As she was lying there, she thought about it. She's been around Shinigami all her life but that had nothing to do with anything. She's gotten into a ot of trouble and Shi was there to help her out of it. Same for her mother. When her mother told her about Ryouji and those who died, she became sad and really regretted that they died. Megumi didn't want her, her father, or Shi to die like that so she made up her mind then that she wanted to become a Shinigami. Even though that means putting her life on the line, she would make sure that they are safe.
She slowly sat up, holding her stomach a little. Maybe she was misunderstanding the whole thing. Maybe he just wanted to hear her reasoning instead of just fighting him. So, she looks up to him, smiling a little. "Because.. I saw how sad Mama was when she talked about you and the others who have died. That and how I would get into a lot of trouble and they were there for me.. I want to learn how to be a Shinigami so I can protect what really matters to me.. my friends and family. Also..This seems sad to say but.. I realize that everyone's not going to be here forever. Something's going to happen eventually.. I have to learn to fend for myself. Mostly..it's protecting everyone else that I worry about."
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Post by Ryouji Onigata on Jun 8, 2010 18:04:58 GMT -5
Upon hearing the answer she gave to him. He chuckled before turning his back to her. That was the answer he sought, to learn. Without proper instruction, she would be dead within a week. He couldn't let that happen to her the fact that she gave him the answer he sought from the beginning told him that she was willing and ready to do whatever it took, even if it meant taking a little beating. A slight smirk formed to his lips as he approached her slowly as he stood in front of her he raised his left hand and placed it on top of her head.
"I am proud of you kiddo. You endured this small beating and never lost your resolve. I know your mom would be too! How about we get you cleaned up and go out for that ice cream I promised you and the little one the other day?"
It was the least he could do since he did kind of kick her butt a little bit, not to mention she actually did cut him. There wasn't enough force behind it, but she would learn to be an excellent Swordsman one day. There was a lot of hope he had for Megumi, if she was anything like the future Shizune, she would prove to be even stronger than he is too.
He often said it and he meant it. There was something different about these kids. Maybe he will figure it out, but for now he would settle for rewarding his new pupil for a job well done.
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Post by Megumi on Jun 8, 2010 18:25:25 GMT -5
When he came close and extended his hand to her, Megumi couldn't help but to close her eyes and prepare for a blow. When she realized she wasn't struck yet, she opened one eye and saw that his hand was on her head. When he said that he was proud of her, she just blushes and smiles widely. So when she said that she wanted to learn how to be a Shinigami.. was that what he wanted to hear? Well, he did say that her resolve wasn't broken either. either way, she must of done something right. As she got up and dusted herself off, Emi heard that he wanted to take her and Little Shi out to get ice cream. It sounded like a wonderful idea. However.. there might be a tiny, itsy, bitsy problem..
"Uh.. I get the idea about cleaning up, but isn't that a bit risky with us walking in there with big Shi and Miss Azumi? Well.. Mama too. Won't they be mad with how much you roughed me up? You might get in trouble!"
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