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Chapter 8: Explanations


A/N: The picture above...? Yes, I had to.~

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"Daomig'rah... This, DRAGON... Why is he wearing a hollow's mask?" Ukitake questioned, seeming rather confused.


"That is because...he IS a hollow. He is an Ancient hollow dragon, one of the first dragons ever to be created. I have had a few researchers go into Hueco Mundo to find this Daomig'rah; it appears only his fossil remains," Kurotsuchi replied then turned to face his computer and pulled up another photo, of an old volcano in the middle of a pale desert.


"Daomig'rah... I've heard about him. History said, that it used to spit fire and shoot out lava from his mouth, like a Cero that some hollows use. Its roar would be deafening to most hollows as well... I've also heard stories that Daomig'rah was created by the Soul King himself, to ensure balance in Hueco Mundo... Though, after he died I believe that balance was broken..." Head Captain spoke up as his gaze hardened. However, there was a hint of unease at the mention of its name and it seemed as though secrets were being kept from the Captains.


"Most likely a territory cry, a sound to scare off trespassers. Daomig'rah was the first hollow to ever rule Hueco Mundo. Though, something truly does not add up... I have also found signs of another ruler; my research subordinates had come across something that you may find surprising... A piece of a skull. It wasn't an ordinary skull though, I brought it with me and had it examined. It belonged to the most recent ruler," Mayuri explained as he turned to face the other Captains, with a finger tapping his jawline and his eyes rolled up in thought.


Captain Aizen smirked with a look of mischief. So... Daomig'rah was the first to rule, way before Barragan...? How...interesting. I knew about the Dragon, but not about him being the first... he voiced in his mind and gazed upon the black beast on the screen.


"What about Daomig'rah, is it, that you needed us in here for?" Yamamoto asked sternly, not once faltering in his strict features.


"Daomig'rah was one of the most powerful hollows known to exist, cause of how intense his abilities were... The pit of his stomach contains lava, much like Kaiorin Koumetsu's... Koumetsu is related to this great dragon; if she were to be trained for a long time and obtained her Bankai... She would be a very dangerous Soul Reaper. I have yet to obtain more information about him, however, if I can get more intel on his history and his power then we may be able to use it to our advantage... If time called for it," Mayuri sat there with his straight yellow eyes staring at the Head Captain. "Fair warning though... If word got out, as to where his fossil lies, it could fall into the wrong hands... Daomig'rah, his fossil was located deep within an old volcano and that volcano is the only one in Hueco Mundo. Unfortunately, its whereabouts have yet to be discovered."


"Thank you, Captain Kurotsuchi... I believe this information will be quite useful at a later time, as for now... We all must get back to work," Yamamoto spoke up. He turned his heel and was about to walk out of the room as if he knew something everyone else didn't. Though, Kurotsuchi said one last thing that made everyone freeze in their tracks, something that made Yamamoto become more uneasy than he was a moment ago.


"He can be resurrected..." A long pause and silence wafted through the air after that was said. Everyone's eyes widened at his words until Mayuri continued. "Daomig'rah, can be resurrected by Kaiorin's blood. One drop into the pit of dried-up lava could reawaken and reform Daomig'rah, as well as his domain... If that word were to get out about her and Daomig'rah... Unwanted events may occur..." he warned with unchanging features, not once faltering in his straight, observative stare.


"Captain Soi Feng, gather a few stealth force members to keep a watchful eye, on Koumetsu... Captain Zaraki, you and your strongest subordinates must stay close to Koumetsu. Everyone else, if Kaiorin is close by or around, be sure to have your eyes on her at all times, we don't need any troublemakers after her... This may be a very serious issue... As said in History, Daomig'rah can maul countless creatures with his power alone," The Head Captain ordered after he had turned his gaze to the others.


"I too heard stories of that Legendary Dragon... Long ago, he ruled Hueco Mundo with an iron grip and also had followers and enemies. As time went on, he deemed it was time for an offspring... He had selected one of the most powerful female soul reapers back in that time so that his infant would be just as powerful as him one day. History also shows that he can appear in human form... Which would explain, how he managed to crossbreed with a soul reaper..." Aizen announced with a fake smile, though on the inside, he was thrilled. He had information about a powerful dragon that could be resurrected and could possibly be a useful pawn, he would need Koumetsu's blood to aid him further though.


"Again, thank you Captain Kurotsuchi... EVERYONE! When the time comes, keep track of Koumetsu and do not let anyone try to take her away. We don't need that beast resurrected, all life as we know it, WILL BE GONE!" Yamma strictly warned as he rose his voice and furrowed his brows.


"Hey, old man... How do you know, exactly HOW dangerous, Daomig'rah is...? He's long dead now... Isn't he? I mean sure, he can be resurrected, but how many people do you know are still aware of him?" Captain Kyoraku questioned and moved his eyes to the old man.


The Head Captain sighed, closed his eyes, and kept his hands on his cane. "Back then... Before any of you, youngsters had become Captains, I had made records and filed information on the dragon. I have completely forgotten about him over the years until Captain Kurotsuchi brought it up. Very few people know of him now... Daomig'rah's history had slowly been forgotten over time. He was very powerful and quite hard to fend off... There were many times Daomig'rah had come into the living realm and wreaked havoc upon the land... He had eaten many souls and killed countless humans, within one visit. Hundreds.... no- thousands of human souls devoured by that hollow and countless soul reapers were slain...by one dragon..." he explained in a rather mournful voice and gazed at all the Captains only to witness a few shocked faces.


"How big is he, anyway?~" Captain Ichimaru asked whilst keeping his big grin.


"The last time I had measured... He was just as big as a large mountain...but I may be over-exaggerating a bit because I can barely remember his size..." Yamma replied and moved his attention to Kurotsuchi.


"Interesting... I shall keep that noted, for future resources," Mayuri took a mental note as he turned to continue typing on his computer.


~~~Later~~~


Kaiorin was walking down a road gazing up at the sky in thought. Her arms propped her head up from behind as she carelessly wandered past other soul reapers. Many walls passed by her peripherals, indicating that she was waltzing down one of the pathways of the Seireitei. So... My daggers have the shape of a dragon's head... What's more...is that THEY WON'T FUCKING TURN BACK TO NORMAL...! She shouted in her mind with an irritated look. Gazing at the passing clouds above, with, of course, an angry expression. She had forgotten to keep an eye on people in front of her, so it resulted in her bumping into someone's back. "The hell, man?! You're not supposed to stand in the middle of the road!" the punk-goth yelled with a quick rub of her nose. She just so happened to have her eyes shut at that time and had not realized, who exactly she was yelling at.



The guy just turned his head to look over his shoulder and when Kai looked up after opening her eyes, she saw a noble-looking Captain. "Oh... It's a Captain... " Boredly stating to the Captain, her features seemed rather unamused. She knew if she tried to pick a fight with someone, she'd regret it since she just got out of squad four barracks.


"Watch where you are going..." The noble Captain spoke as his stern expression grew a tad disgusted. Considering the fact that she didn't even apologize, OR show respect. He disliked the lack of manners she had.


"Oh great, a high and mighty dumbass..."Kai rudely replied with the same bored expression and an index finger pointing in the man's direction.


"Hey, watch it! That's my Captain your speaking to!" A man with red hair spoke up after coming out from behind the noble Captain.


"And, I care, why...? Besides, I told him that he wasn't supposed to stand in the middle of the walkway..." Kai replied in a chibi form, still with that ridiculous bored face.


"This is Captain Kuchiki, he is a well-respected man throughout the Seireitei!" The redhead angrily announced and seemed to grow more furious by the minute. Damn, this woman's nuts! Is she asking for a death wish?! he mentally exclaimed with a thousand irk marks throbbing.


"Mind your tongue, woman... Unless you wish to be taught a lesson..." Kuchiki warned as he shut his eyes. He had a calm and cold demeanor, despite his anger inside barely showing.


"Tch- sounds more like a reward...~" she shot back with a smirk. Her eyes narrowed and she felt a bit of adrenaline building up.


The Captain's face turned more annoyed at her comment. He turned away and walked down the pathway, followed by the redhead. This is Kaiorin Koumetsu...? This is my first time meeting her and she did not give away a good first impression... I do not see an ounce, of care in the world, in her eyes... I see no fear, even if I were to tell her the consequences for provoking a Captain... His thoughts swarmed like a nest of bees as he wandered down the path.


The gothic woman sighed and her bored features reformed. Suddenly, a short boy ran past the nobleman and redhead, nearly running into them. He had a sash on, symbolizing the fourth squad, and was headed toward Kaiorin.


"M- Miss! Are you Miss Koumetsu?!" the boy stuttered in his panicky question and was breathing hard as if he had run a marathon.


"Yeah, what of it...?" she asked whilst quirking a brow and watched as the boy shuddered at seeing her eyes, he was clearly frightened of her.


"S-so... It's true, you really are abnormal... B-but that's not why I'm here, forgive me!" He hesitantly apologized and bowed. "I- I'm Hanatoro, a member of squad four. Some stranger has asked me to deliver this to you!" he stated in mid of his bow and handed out a letter that was attached to a package. The box seemed to be small and the letter was tucked under a thin rope, that wrapped around it.


Another one...? The gothic woman grew irritably suspicious at seeing the box and glared at the letter, thinking it was another damned love letter. Nonetheless, she took the package and saw Hanatoro scurry off with haste. She looked down at the box and could smell something sweet coming from inside.


the punk-goth sighed and walked on, ignoring the package, however...the one thing she didn't ignore...was someone who was making their way past her... It was none other than a, trying to hide his face, Morgus. "M- Morgus...?" she questioned with wide eyes. The man hesitantly peeked over his robe's collar and was clearly trying to hide behind it.


"K-... Kaiorin...?" Not a minute later, the scene changed to a faraway view, showing the top of the maze-like Seireitei.


"GET BACK HERE, YOU COWARD! I'M GONNA MURDER YOOUUU!" The tomboy shouted and the whole Seireitei rumbled as if a stampede of Rhinos or Tauruses ran through.


About five minutes later, it showed Kai sprinting like a madwoman with raging eyes and her wildfire reiatsu fuming intensely. Her arms moved back and forth with her legs making long, but quick strides. The scene moved to Morgus, who was just a few inches ahead of her. He had comical tears streaming down his face and flat lines for eyes, with no mouth; obviously scared to death of her as he sprinted.


Morgus turned a corner and noticed Captain Zaraki with his two other seated officers, walking down the lane. He ran up to them, then behind them, cowering from the goth.


The other three men just looked down at the guy with sweatdrops and a look that said Are you serious..? The ground began to rumble and out from behind the corner, came Kaiorin, stampeding after the second division member. "GET BACK HERE YOU ASSHOLE!" she cried out from wrath, Morgus felt cornered and knew he wasn't going to get help from Squad 11.


Kenpachi stepped forward and caught the woman by the collar of her top, with a frown present. Kai appeared running in mid-air, keeping Kenny's arm stretched out and looking like the bird from Roadrunner. From a simple, comical Ding sound the scene changed, showing Morgus, her, and the two seated officers with goofy, chibi faces. Of course, Kai was still running, but her chibi features looked annoyed.


"LET ME GO! I WANNA KILL HIM!" the goth raged before she stopped running in mid-air and not long after did she feel herself getting hauled up again, over Kenny's shoulder. She roared out in blinding rage and began kicking, trying to get out of his grasp. Though, the other two Squad 11 members followed behind their Captain as if this was normal to them. Morgus just stood there awestruck, jaw dropped, and eyes wide.


"If only... The other two knew how she acted... I doubt they'd keep sending love letters, hmhmhmhm..." A familiar voice occurred behind the black and brown-haired man. Morgus turned around to face the voice, it was none other than Captain Aizen and Captain Ichimaru.


"C- Captain Aizen..." The man bowed then rose back up and his brown gaze became stern. "Forgive me, I had to have someone else deliver the letter this time... My Captain needed me," he apologized. Seeing Aizen stand there and just smirk with his eyes closed, made Morgus feel uneasy.


"Don't feel bad, you were needed... You are, after all, my delivery boy... Hmhm." Just seeing Morgus's act, reassured him, it made him chuckle at the end. Soon, walked past him, keeping his eyes shut and smirk visible.


Tailing Aizen, Gin whispered in Morgus's ear before passing him. "Don't forget...~ You may have been Koumetsu's friend...but I highly doubt she'd feel close to you ever again...~" With that, he continued on his way behind Aizen.


After a while of walking, Kai had her chin resting in the palm of her hand, and her other arm dangled on her Captain's back. She looked bored again, she was getting more entertainment from watching her own ponytail swing from side to side...and had stopped struggling some time ago. The other two officers who faced her Captain's backside watched her and looked just as bored as her.


"Hey, Koumetsu... Why don't you just tell us...? What the hell did that man do exactly...? You chase after him like he's your arch-nemesis or somethin'..." Ikkaku questioned with a risen brow as he carried his blade over his shoulder.


Kai sighed and shrugged, shifting her gaze to the side. She heard her Captain clear his throat as a sign for her to talk. "No..." she bluntly answered with a grumble leaving her black lips.


"Now..." Kenny demanded. In front, it was dead obvious that he wanted to know too. Though he doesn't care about a person's sad life story, for her...he couldn't help but be curious.


"No..." she repeated and kept that same gaze as before.


"Come on, Ikkaku and Captain, you can't just force someone to open up..." Yumichika pointed out as he walked by Madarame.


"So what..? I know damn well, that she's never gonna open up! She's too stubborn!" the third seat angrily shouted and had an annoyed face.


"When we get back to our division... You're comin' with me, to my office and you ARE going o tell me...what the hell's goin' on with you and Morgus..." Kenny demanded. He wasn't going to have it anymore, her ruckus around Morgus was causing too much trouble for his division.


"But-!" Kai's words were run over by her Captain... She was going to be forced, to speak.


"NO BUTS! You are going to tell me what's up... Just me and you in my office, no one else, got that?!" Kenpachi was annoyed, however, he did agree though... She was too stubborn for her own good. Hearing Kai grumble and mutter words under her breath, he felt like he finally won.


~~~Later~~~


In Zaraki's office, he sat behind his desk with a stack of paperwork and Kai was sitting nearby on the floor, cross-legged. "Now, tell me... I'm not one for this sentimental shit...but you're an exception since you keep causing trouble for everyone else! Tell me..." he demanded and made his hard gaze, look down at the woman on the floor.


A long silence wafted through the air and it took her a few minutes to even get ready to explain. "Long ago... I was sitting in the rain...crying. I was so hungry and thin... My parents left me, for reasons not even I know... All I remember was that my parents were afraid of me. I was alone and I barely got around. Many passing people looked at me with disgust or pity... As I grew a little older, I took shelter in a dark alleyway. It took care of most of the rain but I still got wet; I was maybe... Five-- six years old? I can't remember... As years went on, I was bullied, and many of the people didn't even care that I was getting attacked... As the years went on, I was attacked by thugs, villagers, gangs, hired mercenaries, and assassins. Everyone thought I was a monster... Just because-- of my eyes. Every time I would look up at someone in their eyes, they would see mine and feel threatened by them... They claimed I was some sort of demon, monster, inhuman soul-- but... I'm not," she took a long pause, it felt good to her to let it all out.


She never expected herself to open up... To her own Captain. "Only one person... Stopped to look at me. My bangs mostly covered my eyes when I was little, so he didn't see them," she mournfully spoke, her eyes looking as if they were in deep thought as she stared at the floor ahead of her.


"And, I'm guessing, that guy was Morgus..? I remember you sayin' in your brief details from before, that he abandoned you after he saw your eyes. You were getting thrashed by a gang and he ran away," Kenpachi replied, rather irritably might I add considering his hate for sentimental junk. In the background, thunder was heard and lightning flashed outside of his office. The light taps of raindrops fell and hit the outside of the building.


"Yeah... He taught me how to fight a little, how to defend myself...but... Every time I did stand up for myself, I'd get pushed back down... Morgus would always have my back and defend me when I couldn't... He was my only family, my only friend...my...only brother... After that day of betrayal, I vowed to never rely on others and never trust anyone ever again... I was abandoned by my parents and abandoned by my friend... I learned quickly that friends only leave or backstab you in the end... So...I decided to train and get stronger. People left me alone after I've gotten strong. They left me alone out of fear...not respect..." the goth sighed then closed her eyes. She leaned her head back against the wall behind her, to listen to the silence and the soft rain. The rain reminds me of that day, but... This time...it doesn't feel sad....it feels... Relaxing...Why? she questioned in her mind.


Kenpachi sat there and heard every word. He didn't feel sad or concerned, he just knew that his past was kind of similar to hers and sort of knew how she felt. Though, something snapped him out of a small daze, a whispering song that came from Kai.


"Rain, rain go away... Come back another day... If you don't, you'll fry, from the fire in my eyes... Rain, rain go away... Come back another day... If you don't I'll cry, I'll show you great demise... Rain, rain go away... Come back another day... If you don't you'll dry, my heat will be my goodbye," she sang with a low and sad voice, eyes closing and head tilting. Listening to the rain made her slowly fall asleep. Kenpachi walked over, glared down at her, and had a hard time believing that she sang so well. His strict features didn't change though, but deep down he was a bit shocked. "I'll let ya nap for a while..." he walked back over to his desk and stared at his paperwork in annoyance.

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A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter!~ Don't forget to leave a comment, I'm always happy to hear from my readers! \o/

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