Daedra [WIP]

The legends told in Nordic myth speak of how the first man and woman were created from tree trunks found on the seashore by three gods—Odin and his two brothers, Vili and Ve. From each creator these humans received a gift: Odin gave them breath, or life, Vili gave them understanding, and Ve gave them their senses and outward appearance. However, what was not mentioned was the process that it took in creating the human that exists today.

“Both of you have to stay near me, or you will not be protected by my soul barrier. Also, make this quick. Locate the girl, and get her out fast as possible. I will try and keep up while using my soul barrier. Go.”


Niiki hated Miku’s sense of superiority. She enjoyed picturing how hideous she was under that silly looking mask of hers. This thought seemed to calm the rage that began to boil every time Miku would give her another order.


Niiki didn’t like Miku from day one but now she really had reason to be bitter. Shortly before the mission at hand a sudden change of rank between her and Miku had been assigned. Niiki, once at number 6 in the ranking of the Espada, was demoted to Miku’s previous place as number 7. Meaning, of course, that Miku was then promoted to number 6. This action did not only greatly offend Niiki but it shattered the brilliant image that she held of herself in the eyes of the man who made the decision, the ruler over Hueco Mundo and the Espada, Suzume.


Admittedly, the thought of “forcibly” retrieving her placement as number 6 occurred to Niiki. However she knew about Miku’s ability and knew that the only way to defeat her was for Niiki to go into release. That was the last thing she wanted to do.


Niiki’s intimidation did not come from Miku’s power, skill or physical appearance at all but from the interest she seemed to attract from Suzume. She couldn’t figure out why someone as powerful as he would have such an interest in such a weakling like Miku. Then again she couldn’t figure out anything about Suzume. Niiki has always been skilled at analyzing people and reading their actions and motives. This makes her a brilliant manipulator. But he was the only person Niiki couldn’t read. All she could sense in his presence was the sharp chill of his raw power as it radiated the room with an undefined vibration of intensity.


The mission given to Niiki and her team was to capture a young girl by the name of Yuki and bring her back to the Hueco Mundo. She was apparently a very important necessity to Suzume because of the risk they were taking by going into the center Soul Society, home of the powerful Gotei 13, to retrieve the girl. Judging by the vagueness of the description of the mission Niiki knew there was something more to the plan than what Suzume was telling her. She just didn’t know what.


After Miku cloaked the three Espada’s intense reiatsu the team entered Soul Society. She followed the group to the captain’s barracks. The moment Niiki’s feet touched the ground far outside the captain’s barracks, she could feel the guards’ pacing feet vibrate through the stone streets and their low voices resonate through the thick air. With the exception of sight Niiki had incredibly acute senses and, much like a spider, she could feel her prey from far away through the vibrations that travel through the air and the ground. She knew she had sensed the guards long before the others but decided to let Esido do the dirty work for her.


The cool moistness of the air and the unusual darkness of the night told Nikki that the midnight sky was replaced with a sheet of dark clouds heavy with rain. Niiki felt the first tiny droplets of the rain storm gently sting her porcelain skin.



She glanced at the guards’ limp bodies with disgust and disappointment.
“How pathetic,” She murmured. Although her voice was soft, smooth and controlled she seemed to spit her words with an unparalleled biting tone.


Esido opened the door and Niiki stepped over the unconscious bodies and through into the 11th squad barracks. Niiki watched as Miku continued toward a building that looked as if was fit for royalty. She stayed in the courtyard allowing Miku to proceed with the mission. She calculated the most probable outcome of the situation. She knew that Miku would probably make the mistake of waking the girl up and allowing her to have the time to scream rather than making the sensible decision to knock her unconscious or use some kind of medication. This would disturb the other citizens of soul society in close range which mostly consisted of captains. This would cause the mission to be more problematic and dangerous. And, because it was Miku was leading the team and it was her fault for being careless and causing all this it would reflect badly on her to Suzume. This would possibly increase the chances of Niiki gaining her place back as Espada 6 without going into her release to fight Miku.


Esido remained outside the house as well. He looked Niiki up and down, mesmerized by her elegant curves and long, spidery legs as she stood a few feet away from him like an ivory statue. But she didn’t return his gaze. He sighed loudly hoping to catch her attention then closed his eyes, raised his arms up and folded his hands behind his head. This pose displayed his rippling muscles nicely and he knew it. He smirked. He was sure Niiki was checking him out until he opened one eye to glance at her expectantly. Instead she was looking in a completely different direction.


She was well aware of what he was trying to do. But she decided to play ignorant to see how far he would go. He was becoming more and more desperate because Niiki had been toying with him for quite some time.
He became slightly aggravated that his plan wasn’t working then decided she probably just didn’t see him. He shifted and cleared his throat to try to catch her attention. She moved nothing but her light blue eyes in his direction. He grinned and flexed trying to create the most attractive pose he could conjure in the moment that he had caught her attention.


Suddenly she sensed a change in the energy of the area. She looked up to see that the passage in the sky that lead back to Senkaimon was closing. Niiki was surprised. Why would it close so soon?



Esido, apparently completely oblivious to what Niiki was noticing, began to approach her probably about to use some ridiculous, cocky pick-up line when Niiki eyes darted to the house as they heard a muffled scream. Niiki smirked. Moments later Miku blasted through the doors of the house with the girl still conscious and screaming. Just as predicted.


A loud alarm broke through the now pounding rain. As its loud siren sounded throughout the entire soul society Niiki sensed an intense flare of energy erupt from all directions.


Miku nodded to Niiki and Esido to follow and they blasted into Sonido. As they landed on the walls around the barracks Niiki could sense a very intense reiatsu closer than expected. Where was it coming from?


Suddenly he came into view. A young boy with an incredible amount of reiatsu and impressive speed heading straight for a direct attack on Miku. Niiki was disappointed when Esido blocked the attack but, then again, that would mean one less person on their side to fight while they waited for the portal to open. Niiki watched the fight observing the boy’s skills and ability. He was enraged. Deeply distressed and desperate to get the pathetic little girl back. More so than just an acquaintance or friend would be. No, he had a strong connection to this girl. Their energy was completely different but at the same time oddly similar. He came off as fearless and infuriated but he was scared and confused. He was powerful but he knew he was at the disadvantage.


“Kawari Ken Kantsuu – Kirisami!”


Niiki watched as his sword morphed into water leaving him weaponless. She was interested. She’d never seen such an ability.


“You are not getting away from here with Yuki-chan...”


With unpredicted speed he suddenly landed directly beside Niiki. She was taken off guard by the speed of his quickstep and the power from his newly formed large sword as it swung down fast from the momentum of the attack.


“RETURN YUKI-CHAN TO ME!”


She blurred into Sonido before the blade reached her. It was close. Too close. So this was his release? Niiki mocked. She thought it was odd for him to use such a heavy sword when his raw strength wasn’t his strong point. The large sword crashed down with incredible force creating a large crevasse in the wall and a thick crack that traced down to the ground. She knew she had time before he could move that huge sword to attack again. Even before the sword had fully impacted the wall Niiki appeared directly behind Shuunske. So close that he could feel her breath on his neck.


“How do expect to protect your precious Yuki when you are so weak?”