Shinigamis In Yokai

Chapter 1

It was another typical day in Karakura Town, the weather serene and warm. The sidewalks were flushed in sunlight, and a gentle breeze filled the town. To the typical person, everything would seem normal. Peaceful, even. But what the normal people don't see are the dark monsters known as Hollows, eager to feast on their souls if given the chance. In a particular part of the town, ran the small soul of a child. She was short, and with every step she took, the chain on her chest made a small dangling noise. She was panting, and tears streamed her face.

"It's coming!"

She was tired, and cold, and didn't know what was happening; all she knew was that a big monster was going to get her. She stumbled on a corner, and sat there on her hands and knees, hoping for a little respite from the chase. Sadly, her wish was denied, as a howl sounded a few feet away, followed by the crash of a landing. With the little energy the girl had left in her, she tried to run, but barely made more than a few steps when a giant hand smacked her into a nearby alley. As she collided with the wall of a building, a shrill laugh filled the air.

"Hahahahaha! Foolish little girl; did you honestly think you could get away?"

The hollow was having fun; it liked to play with it's food before eating it. The slender body was a ghastly green, and reeked with a foul stench that would turn anyone away. His hands were massive; either one could hold an adult human, and the same could be said for the feet. The things face was hidden behind a bone mask, that seemed to smile at the little girl's helplessness. It chuckled again before reaching it's long, purple tongue forward and licking the girl's side. She shrieked and backed away, only to find a cold brick wall. No way out.

"Mmmm, you taste delicious!" hummed the hollow as he reached his right hand over to grab her. The girl closed her tearful eyes, preparing for the worst. Suddenly, a swish sound was heard, and the hollow howled as his hand fell to the ground with a sickening slop. In a flash the girl was wisked away to a nearby building, carried by a man with a huge blade and an even larger scowl.

"Rukia, take her." the man said to a short raven-haired girl as he tossed the soul to her.

The man jumped to the ground, his robe-like clothing flowing freely with him as he landed. He stood up and pulled out his blade, a massive cleaver with a pointed edge. The long white ribbon that consealed it unwrapped, revealing a blade that was black with a white edge. His messy orange hair swayed gently on his head as he swung at the hollow. A screech could be heard as the sword severed the hollow's arm off, the hollow crawlling back in pain.

"Damn it shinigami, I'll KILL YOU FOR THAT!" The Hollow screamed before charging at the soul reaper. The man merely shrugged before swinging his sword in an arc, slicing the beast cleanly in half, leaving the rest of the body to fade and purify. Afterwards, he sighed; just another day of hollows. He turned around only to meet an angry Rukia.

"ICHIGO! Don't throw a little girl so carelessly at me just so you can fight a hollow!" The said Ichigo rubbed his head as the small but powerful fist collided with the side of his face, sending him flying. 'Damn it, Rukia!' He stood back up, a tick on his head and a really big bruise on his jaw.

"What the HELL Rukia! What's your problem? At least you caught-"

"What's my problem!? Who cares whether or not I caught her! You shouldn't be throwing anybody, especially a little girl!"