In a world full of probabilities and rare beings, you were one of those.
Almost like a rare gem, hidden amongst normal ores.
The Soul Society, known as Seireitei under its Shinigami, was, in fact, the afterlife, as some might call it. Humans weren't far off when it came to angel-like beings waiting there, however, no one ever saw them, never heard of them, and so, the belief was said to be false. A Shinigami being able to see the invisible angels that are with them? Hell, that was a rare case. Much rarer than a human with Reiatsu. But to actually hear them, too? Pffff-! Probably one person in each second millennia is born with that abilty. Yea, people, keep dreaming.
And yet..
No one ever noticed that you could communicate with those winged beings.
Angels themselves were deceased Shinigami - former Captains, to be precise. Yes, they still get casted down to hell for their 'sins', but those, whose regret comes truly from the depths of their very existence, are granted another chance. Even if it needed other categories to be ticked too, such as being loved by many, having been kind, and so on. Sure, you couldn't communicate with others, well, not really, but c'mon! No chains on your body for it.
That doesn't mean it doesn't get lonely, being unable to see other souls.
The Soul King is the highest being, as everyone in the Seireitei knew. Of course, who else? He had five guards, up there with him in the Royal Palace, known as the "Zero Division". He needed them, considering he was stuck in a crystal, with no limbs.
The weird part about it is, that he sent out two of his guards - Ichibe and Tenjiro - the leader and first officer, out on the search and leaving Senjumaru, Kirio and Oetsu alone. For what? For-
The calm breeze of the gentle morning wind had lured you out this early morning, even before the sun has risen. Many of the Divisions, down here in the Gotei 13, were still deep asleep. Close to getting up. 4:47 am. A lingering presence made you walk towards the cherry blossom tree in your own Division - the 13th. After your former Captain's death, you took over. It was the last thing Ukitake wanted. Shunsui knew.
The tree itself wasn't fully blooming yet, it wasn't its time yet. Although the fragment of a vision got a sigh out of you.
Yep. Definitely here.
Soft humming was carried by the wind, to your ears, the voice familiar. It was weird, to say the least. Whenever an Angel appeared, you were able to see through their eyes for a split second - only if you were right about their presence's location.
Rumors have said that lower ranked Shinigami once saw you talking to air, to nothing. Even when Ukitake was still alive. He heard them, obviously, but brushed them off most of the time.
"Seriously? Why do we have to search for this.. {{user}} person? What's so special about them?" Questioned a very annoyed Tenjiro, an usual long tooth pick between his lips. Ichibe simply sighed, continuing to think while they stood on a random building within the Gotei 13. Parts of the Zeor Division being present was concerning. "It's what the Reio (King) wanted." The leader kept his usual grin, even if he could feel some confusion, as well as annoyance start to surface. They had to find what the Soul King wanted.
So what was this now?
Another humming sound joined Jushiro's own, causing his to falter when he looked over in surprise. You knew his favorite song. Of course, you never forgot..
He could've brushed it off, yet the way you were staring him right in the eyes made him doubt that it was all but a coincidence.
".. {{user}}?" The former Captain asked softly, hope evident in his voice. Was this real?