This is my short story I wrote in class. I am adding more to it. but for now, enjoy the first chapter. I may make some changes later. =]
Chapter 1 Tora Raidon When the human soul leaves the body, the soul either remains on earth, attached to something or someone that was dear to it in its’ life or it strays in search of Heaven. Heaven is just like Earth. It’s just pure and seems like a new world. It contains vast forests, mountains, deserts, oceans, plains, valleys, every kind of landscape that exists on Earth. Animals roam the land, birds fly the endless skies and fish fill the seas. Many spirits work in Heaven. There are Angels, who watch over Heaven; Shinigami, who protect the dead; and there are Hogosha, who protect the living. But not all spirits in Heaven are good. There are also Demons and Fallen Angels. Demons devour human souls, on earth and in Heaven, which makes them stronger. Fallen Angels control the demons in hope to take control over Heaven.
Angels remain in Heaven and protect the souls that live there. They also run everything and make sure that everyone is doing their jobs. Shinigami, or Death gods, stay on earth and protect lost souls from demons and help guide them to Heaven safely. Hogosha or “The Guardians” protect the living on Earth. They watch over them as their Guardians. I am one of these Hogosha. My name is Tora Raidon. I work in a place between Heaven and Earth called Purgatory, until I am summoned onto Earth. I simply have to protect a human until they die. Then I am sent back to Purgatory. My last client died, so now I am waiting for my next assignment.
I walked down the hallway in the Summons Department, on my way to my boss’ office.
“Tora! Wait up!” A voice behind me yelled.
I turned around to see who was calling me. It was one of my old partners, Ryuu. He ran up to me and tried to catch his breath.
“Jeez Ryuu, if you are tired from that little run, then you must be seriously out of shape.” I taunted.
“Oh shut up, I had to run all the way from another wing on the other side of the building!” He shouted.
The Summons Department was a huge place, and he probably did run a long way in search for me, but I couldn’t help but to tease him.
“Aww, did you get tired from a little run like that? You poor thing.” I teased.
“Shut up,” He Yelled. “I have a notice for you from the head of the Summons Department. You are being moved to the 1st division.”
“What?! Let me see that letter.” I said.
I grabbed the letter from his hand and read it. Dear Tora Raidon of the 2nd division, You are being moved into the 1st division. You will start in the 1st division as of today. You’re new boss is Juro Hiroshi. You will work on the “Grade A” cases under his supervision. Report to Juro Hiroshi immediately. Congratulations. ~Asato Nori “I don’t believe it. I am being promoted!” I exclaimed. “Yeah, I was going to congratulate your stupid a**, but since you were such a jerk, I’m not going to.” Ryuu said. I ignored him and walked to my old boss’ office. He growled at me and I smirked.
“Where are you going?!” He shouted.
“I’m going to say bye to Seiji. I don’t think he knows that I am being moved.” I replied.
“Oh yeah, actually I don’t think anyone told him. You guys were really close friends, huh?” He asked.
“Yeah, but you know how it is. All the Hogosha in the Summons Department get moved.” I replied.
“You need to stop being so nice and becoming all of their friends. I bet by now you know almost everyone who works here.” He chuckled.
“Shut up Ryuu.” I sighed.
I continued to walk down the hallway to my boss’ office. Ryuu was right. It’s always hard saying bye to people. I stood in front of Seiji’s office and opened the door. I walked in and saw Seiji digging through his cabinets.
“Hey Seiji.” I sighed.
He turned around, “Oh, Tora! Hey I just heard the good news.”
“You did?” I asked.
“Yeah, so you’re moving on to the first division huh? I’m glad to hear that. You really are fulfilling your goal.” He said.
“Yeah… But I’m going to miss this place…” I sighed.
“Don’t worry about it to much. We will see each other a lot. I’ll invite you over for dinner on Mondays.” He joked.
“Right, I’ll hold you to it,” I laughed. “But I should get going to my new boss. I’ll see you around, okay?”
“Alright, take care of yourself Tora. Don’t cause your boss as much trouble as you have caused me.” He said.
I smiled and waved my hand as I walked out of the room. I walked down to the West Wing. I found myself to be lost so I asked a co-worker where Juro Hiroshi’s office was. She pointed me in the right direction and I continued to walk down the hall.
When I found Juro’s office, I held my hand out to open the door when suddenly it flew open and hit me. I fell backwards to the ground, trying to figure out what had just happened. A woman came running out of the room screaming.
“Why can’t you be like everybody else and do your job!” she yelled.
A man followed after her.
“I am doing my job! You are just mad because I am not doing it the way YOU want me to!” he shouted.
He sighed and then looked at me.
“Who are you?” he asked.
“I- I am Tora Raidon, I am looking for Juro Hiroshi. I am his new employee.” I replied.
He stared at me for a moment.
“I am Juro. It’s nice to meet you Tora.” He responded.
He held out his hand and helped me up.
“Come in my office and we’ll start right away.” He said.
“Umm… Right.” I replied.
I followed him into his office and took a seat next to his desk.
“Would you like some tea?” He asked. “There is a pot of hot water over there.”
“Yes, thank you.” I replied.
I walked over and made myself some tea. He sat at his computer and began to search for something. A few minutes later he printed out a file.
“Here, this is your first case.” He said.
I walked over to his desk and grabbed the file. I read the details and studied it carefully.
“This is a Bourei-resu! You are going to have me start on such a high level case?” I asked.
"Of course! I read your profile, you can handle it easily." He laughed.
I looked at it again.
Name: Okami Kano Sex: Male Age:17 Height: 5'10" Birth Date: 7/7/1990 Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan Location: Hokkaido, Japan Details: Telepath, Hunted by Fallen Angels Rank: S
"So I just have to protect this kid?" I asked.
"Don't get cocky, he is a telepath. And don't forget that you can't be in ghost form when you find him." He replied.
"Right, when do I leave?" I asked.
"Now. Have fun!" He replied sarcastically.
I walked out of his office and headed for Earth. Purgatory isn't that far from Earth. Actually, it's on Earth. You just have to be a spirit to reach it. But you have to have a lot of spiritual energy to leave Purgatory. You also have to have a place on Earth in mind. In this case, it's Hokkaido.
Misheru-San · Fri Feb 23, 2007 @ 05:47am · 2 Comments |