The Star of a Contract Fell


 * In previous chapters, two Shinigami from Soul Society were charged with orders to capture Kouhei, however due to an intervention by a mysterious Shinigami, they have failed in their mission. What does this Shinigami want with Kouhei??

The Truth
Kouhei soon awoke, finding himself in a candle-lit room. He was sitting ontop of a bed, with the covers only covering his lower half. He looked around the room to see a man sitting in a chair against a wall.

"So you finally awoke, eh?" stated the mysterious Shinigami. He appeared to be an young man, probably about in his early 20's. He was about 6' 1 and carried 3 blades by his side.

Kouhei pondered to this man, and weakly asked, "Who are you, Sir? And why did you save me from.... those guys?" he asked, his head facing down at the mention of two two Shinigami from before.

The man spoke once more, "You may call me Seireitou Kuchiki. I am, what you might call, a Shinigami." he stated.

"A Shini.... gami?" Kouhei asked, confused at the mention of this word. He translated the words from japanese to english, making out the rough translation Death God.

"Yes. A Shinigami are souls of the dead who have excepionlly high spiritual energy and are trained to make use of their abilities. Each Shinigami carries a weapon known as a Zanpakuto." replied Seireitou.

Kouhei thought for a second at the word Zanpakuto and looked to his side, to see that same sword from before. He gently picked it up and held it out to Seireitou, "Is this a Zanpakuto?" he asked

Seireitou sighed, "Geez, look who's catchin' on." he replied, rolling his eyes. He got up from the chair and went towards the window.

Kouhei remained silent for a moment or two and finally spoke up, "Who were those two? Why were they after me?" he reluctently asked, half expecting an answer.