2nd Division Barracks

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~Onmitsukidō~
1st Division:Executive Militia
General Commander:----- Seats:
2nd Division:Patrol Corps
Commander:------ Seats:
3rd Division:Detention Unit
Commander: Altria Mizuno. Seats:
4th Division:Intelligence Gathering
Commander:Shiro Asaka.Seats: Loki Raideno,
5th Diivision:Reversal Counter Force
Commander: Shinichi Yoh. Seats:

Feeling comforted,as if some of the weight is lifted off her shoulders she hugs Loki tightly for a long moment before pulling away."Thank you.." Smiling sincerely she takes his hand,"Thank you for saying that Loki-kun..and for being here.I couldn't hope for a better friend then you to have at my side." Looking at Fen she nods,turning serious,"Thank you for telling me about the bond and their pact.He woke..I'm going to go in and have a talk with Tsukiyomi right now." Sitting back comfortable Altria places her zanpakuto in her lap,holding it with both hands.Closing her eyes she distances herself from surroundings, retreating further in and feeling for the calm thread,thinking herself into the inner world.Taking in a slow breath she breathes out,opening her eyes.A soft breeze ruffles her hair in the night air of her inner world.Silver moonlight illuminates calm landscape though there are many storm clouds in the sky.Walking up the hill Altria stops underneath a huge,ancient tree of blooming moon flowers,looking around."Tsukiyomi..I know you are awake,we need to talk." With a soft sigh he appears behind her,"Yes,Kichoo?" Turning around she studies him silently,noting something seemed to change.'He looks..so tired..and..since when are both of his eyes yellow?' Frowning Altria clenches her hands,determined to get to the bottom of things,"Tsuki...I know about the bond..and the pact..why did you force it on Shiro?Going behind my back.. threatening someone I care for..forcing him into..into such a thing!Why?" Staring at her calmly he speaks softly,"I did not force him into anything.It was a mutually beneficial deal. You may not be aware of it but the bond,which was a gift,is the only reason you met him again as a shinigami.It pulled you together,though it was not my intention for it to develop so strongly." Looking away he sighs tiredly,"It is my job to protect you Kichoo.You needed a shield. He agreed to take on that role." Shaking angryly her hands clench tightly,"I DON'T WANT A SHIELD!..I'm sick of it! I'm not some fragile thing that needs to be protected!I want a partner,fighting by my side,not a shield taking blows for me!Least of all would I want Shiro to be forced into such a role!" Taking her outburst calmly he steps close,tracing fingers along her jawline,"Kichoo...look deep inside.Your deepest wish..is to be protected and loved.You do not wish to fight anymore.You are tired of the battlefield." Eye widening Altria grows still, his words struck a chord.'So I am the one..forcing him?' Pained by the thought she wraps arms around herself."I want you to remove this bond..take the gift back.It helped us meet once more..I am grateful for that..but I wont have it being a burden to Shiro." Glancing at a strange,out of place blue flower blooming on one of the branches he shakes his head resolutely."No.I will not.It would need to be a joined effort between me and his zanpakuto spirit.And it would hurt you both."

Turning to look at Fenikkusu she looks confused,"F-fen??How..how is this possible? How can you be here..in my inner world?" Regarding Fenikkusu silently through narrowed eyes Tsukiyomi looks less then pleased,speaking coldly."Why are you invading our inner sanctum?You were not invited here nor are you welcome."

"Tsuki!Stop being mean!" Looking appalled by his behavior she looks apologetically at Fen.Continuing watching Fenikkusu through narrowed golden eyes Tsukiyomi folds his wings,"State your reasons and whatever it is you want,then be gone." Uttering a frustrated sigh Altria reaches out to nudge Tsuki,giving him a warning look.

~Inside Altria's inner world~
"..The bond..you said it needs a joint effort..well,Fen is here.So break it!" Looking at her sadly Tsukiyomi only shakes his head."No.This bond was formed in such a way that it cannot be broken." Confused by such an answer she frowns,demanding an explanation,"What do you mean it can't be broken? In what way was it made?" Looking at the blue flower on the tree's branch Tsukiyomi explains softly,patiently,"The bond was a gift,willingly accepted.A gift given cannot be taken back.It was to be a light link between the two souls,allowing sensing location of the other person no matter the distance and being able to tell their physical condition.An aid for the shield.However,something unforeseen happened. Through the link...your souls connected,turning it into a bond...That is..very rare..only.." frowning he continues reluctantly,"..only if the two souls are..have...resonance with each other can this occur." Becoming silent to let it sink in he adds after a moment,"The bond has now become part of your souls.That is why you can feel what he feels,why pain from injuries of one is transmitted to the other,other effects might manifest with time as well though they can all be blocked.The bond cannot be broken." Not fully understanding all of this yet Altria shakes her head,"..Then..just.. removing it? ..Not breaking but..removing?" Shaking his head Tsukiyomi flicks his eyes to Fenikkusu."That would not be wise.Ask his spirit."