A Reaper and a Soul

“Youre looking for me…?”

*Chisakis coat sways with the wind, its long enough to reach the middle of his thighs*

“Why me…?”

The stranger remains there, his presence disturbing Chisaki a bit

“Ashikaga. You will learn everything soon, for now, you must learn the basics of the world”

“What basics..?” Chisaki replies, his throat struggling to get his voice out.

The stranger sighs, “If you gave me a chance to speak, I can explain it all.”

“Go ahead..”

“This world, we use our souls as an extension to our bodies.”

The stranger holds his hand out, an misty white aura surronds his hand

“This is my soul. It doesnt hurt if something makes contact with it, if youre wondering.”

“What can you do with it?” Chisaki looks at his hand, interested and amazed.

“I was going to get into that, Ashikaga.” The man replied with a cold tone.

The mist extends and reaches to Chisakis shoulder, its chilly and cold.. much like the aura he gives off.

“Ashikaga, what do you know about souls?”

The stranger takes off his hood, spikey black hair launches up as if reaching for its freedom from the hood.

“Souls…? Theyre what give animals life, arent they?”

The man nods.

“The body of the user is mortal and is prone to die, but the soul will live on and enter another suitable body. If theres not an appropriate body, the soul will go into either Heaven, or Hell, and wait until another suitable body comes forth.”

The man lights a cigarette, putting it into his mouth and blowing smoke out, the smoke goes up in the air, the mist on his hand slowly moves back down into his body.

“Though that is pure speculation, and we dont remember anything from our past lives, which means no evidence to prove this.”

Chisaki nods, as he looks up at the man..

“Why are you giving me this information?”

The cold wind spreads around them, blowing past and the smoke from the mans cigarette flies away from the two

“Should this be classified…? Im not supposed to-“

*The man holds a finger up*

“Do not disclose that information.”

“Why not?”

“Your soul is unusual, and some people love to take unusual souls and sell em.”

The information repeats in Chisakis mind.

“Take my soul…? You mean people here can take souls?”

The man nods. Confirming his speculation.. with this new information, Chisakis mind screams at him, the cold wind getting more harsher

“So… how do I know youre not here for my.. “soul”..?”

The man smirks.

“Instantly questioning me. Good. Your mind is wise, and your soul energy is already showing.”

The man drops the cigarette and steps on it, extinguishing the flame.

“Believe me, Akiho told me to find you.”

“Akiho?”

“Mhm. The ginger girl.”

“Right…..”

“I wont pry.”

Chisaki smiles at his last sentence.

“So..? What do you mean my soul is already showing…?”

His hands move into the pockets of his overcoat.

The smile on the mans face grows a bit.

“Notice when you got more skeptical of me? Like your doubts about my intentions. The wind grew colder and harsher. Your soul energy must be the reason why.”

“Its that strong..?”

“Its unusual.”

“Right.. Unusual.”

Chisaki looks at his feet, a little upset.

The man looks down at Chisaki, noticing his reaction.

“Youre the only one with an unusual soul in 30 years that cheers you up”

“Yeah.. that does.”

“My name is Wakisaka Takemi.”

“Nice to meet you Mr. Takemi.”

“Call me Wakisaka.”

“Right.. Okay, Hello Wakisaka.”

Chisaki smiles at Wakisaka, then Wakisaka smiles back as he places a hand on Chisakis shoulder.

“Ashikaga. Do you want to become a soul protector?”

“Sounds interesting. What is it?”

“Us Soul Protectors use our souls in combat against corrupted souls, corrupted souls are one where if a person gets overwhelmed by negative thoughts they become corrupted. Unusual souls like you are the more dangerous ones if you get corrupted. So dont get to negative. Alright Ashikaga?”

Wakisaka lights another cigarette, blowing the smoke out into the air

“The old world you were transported from is not like this world, so get used to it. And I mean now.”

A few seconds pass.. the cold wind still striking down on the two.

“Come on. We’ll talk how Soul Protectors work.”

“Okay…”

Chisaki sighs, clearly this day has been really confusing for him, first he was apparently in the wrong world. And this is the right world hes supposed to be in?

He has no choice but to follow Wakisaka.

He walks behind him, as the awkwardness between the two breaks.

“You will be endorsed by me, the 3rd ranking Reaper.”

“Whats a reaper?”

Chisaki looks up at Wakisaka, a reaper sounds cool…

“Its the highest rank out of 4 ranks. It goes Spirit, Figure, Sickle, then Reaper. There are only 10 reapers. Its a harsh road to become a reaper, you will be put into a tourney when the next year begins. To see where you rank, its basically a school entrance exam. The next tourney will start in 6 months. These next 6 months I will spare no mercy for you and train you to your potential. Understood?”

“Okay.. Yeah, I understand, Do you think ill place high?”

Wakisaka sighs, pulling his cigarette out of his mouth. “Yeah. Youll place high with my training. And that unusual soul you have.”

“You wont be dissapointed sir..”