Red Lilies

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Long ago, he had accepted his fate and allowed his decent into madness take over his entire existence, hurting those who wanted to help him, causing fear in order to show the world.

"This is the monster you created."

The sins of his people would morph into a grim reality as the power balance favoured him, and only him. Born from royalty in a land with no forgiveness as he was blamed for everything.

- Famine in smaller areas with little to no water in miles, it was his fault.

- Death and sickness that ravaged the world, he must have angered the gods.

- War was upon them, and he would be the one to fight.

But then he met someone, a person just like him - and at the same time - completely different. Charismatic smiles and optimistic wonder emanated from that other victim of their ancestors mistakes.

While he took the pain and violence of others as comfort, his opposite took it as a sign to be a hero. The hero people needed even as they shunned him away. Instead of hatred, he created hope; before judgement, he wanted to understand; and as they both grew up with the glances of fear and hatred, it was in their power to turn that around.

That is what makes them so different. Two souls trapped in their violent world, fighting to survive. "Kill or be killed" was his motto.

And he would kill.

Hands stained with the blood of many who threatened to push or shove against his wishes. In his world, there were no second chances.

Until...

Until he has given a second chance, in life.

Yes, he made many mistakes and tried to atone for them, knowing full well he could not restart and return time.

So - when he woke up, alive - in a world with almost no technology, people wearing traditional robes and food was out of the question. - He panicked. A world with people and nature living their daily lives with no fear or pain over the treacherous reality of war and hunger.

Unless you were one of the "lucky" ones. Spiritual energy was the name given to what he knew as Chakra. Instead of masks, they wore samurai-like uniform and weapons.

No small knifes or needles to attack in the dark or to hunt people down like the plague. Just creatures known as Hollows that threatened humans in the world of the living.

Soul Society was his new home. It was massive. The locals of district 34 told him he was lucky to be there. His friends and loved ones would eventually all come here if they don't turn into a hollow.

All he had left was to wait for them.

Patiently.

He became a strong Soul Reaper, joining the squad 11 in record time and staying true to his strength. He would spend his time searching for anyone who came from his world.

But the alarms rang as he trained with his squad. Intruders known as Rioca threatened the Seireitei. He took his sword and patrolled like he was ordered, frustrated at the way the men would talk about them.

He could care less.

As the days went on, he would listen to the rumours and chatter about the recent incidents. Apparently, the Rioca arrived to save the Soul Ripper who was sentenced to death, something never seen before in their world.

No one had ever gone this far before.

He found in his heart the sympathy and respect for anyone fighting for the right thing. Lives are very precious.