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Mikaru wandered the streets of Mist aimlessly. She really felt as if she had nothing to do. She supposed she could train, she desperately needed it. Smiling she walked briskly, the hood of her black cloak covering her features as the material fluttered silently behind her. She supposed she would look suspicious to most people here, but she didn't really care. Moving she spotted a great area beside the water, however it was quite a ways up and rocks littered the bottom. The wind was strong today, and as such blew her hood back releasing her long raven locks that had been previously trapped by the material. Feeling for her chakra she made sure she had good control of it. Chakra control was always her better subject in the Academy and smiling wickedly she leaned forwards. She heard someone behind her scream "She's going to jump! She's trying to kill herself! Someone quickly!" but the words were quickly drowned out by the wind whipping past her face, making her hair fly wildly and her cape seem like it was alive. Keeping her eyes on the target she made sure to adjust her body as needed and started focusing her chakra to her feet to reduce impact. She felt her feet connect with rock as water sprayed around her and looked up. It was quite fun actually, and this way Mikaru would be able to train her Chakra for later. Leaning down she gripped a handful of water and washed her face, sighing at how relieving the cool water felt against her skin.

His cloak Flapped wildly within the wind as only his upper face were to be shown. His eyes Appeared to the right of him as he seen a woman cry out in worry, Aizen's eye's shifted once more further upon the Bridge as he saw a woman standing up on the edge as she leaped. Aizen simply watched for a moment just before disappearing out of sight. Moments later his hand appeared as it gripped the back of the womans Cloak "Honestly must I ask.." Aizen Smirked just before pulling the woman's cloak back as if to pull her from the edge. He eyes shining within the misty sky, The Calm eyes shifted once more before finally blinking. He stood awaiting a answer.

She was surprised slightly when she felt and heard someone grab the back of her cloak, turning she came face to face with someone she had never met before. Her body exuded chakra as she balanced carefully on the waters surface, she was clearly a ninja, but it was hard to determine how strong she was. Now that she faced him her physical features were clear, her skin was pallid, making her look sickly and gaunt and her eyes were an odd combination of a black scelra with an Orangy-copper Iris. On her cheeks were long gashes all the way through the flesh, stitched together in some semblance of a rag doll. However, it was obvious even through all of the flaws she was indeed beautiful albeit in a more morbid sort of sense. She wore no headband signifying where she was from, and her cloak covered Most of her body, however no ill intent radiated from her being and for now she was calm, if somewhat confused. "Uhm, What are you doing?" She asked in a soft feminine voice. "I'm merely practicing chakra control.... There was really no need to jump in and "Save" me..."

Aizen Looked at the girl before him in an attempt to acknowledge her words. As his grip upon her cloak released it's self. He mearly Sighed as he stepped back from where he was standing. "I suppose you don't need help then, and if thats the case I shall be leaving now." As his words finally ended his knee's bent gently just before attempting to leap away.

She Grabbed his cloak in return, a smirk appearing on her grotesque features. "Aww, leaving so soon already? While you're here might as well spar." Smiling she began to walk, using he chakra to walk up the bridge. "But this is probably not the best place to train... Do you know anyplace that would be ideal to spar?" She asked, steadily making her way up the wall. "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself... I'm Mikaru. Fuuma Mikaru. It's nice to meet you" She smiled some and looked back to him, taking in his features more closely in an attempt to familiarize herself with his appearance.

Aizen Stopped Gently Just before looking back at the girl once more. He thought to himself just before speaking in a mannered tone. "Hmm Spar.. you say..Sure..though I would advise you I am stronger then what I look." His eyes still lazy eyed as they blinked from time to time. He stood up from his crouching position just before looking around in mid thought just before speaking in a 'Bright Idea' toned voice "I'll take you to the Mist Plains where I was Trained by Roku- Sensei." Once more sighing before moving he held out a hand towards Mikaru and spoke in a lazy mannered way. "ok take my hand, I really don't want to walk so there for we'll Jump there together.

"I never underestimate my opponents. I hope you won't let me down..." She smiled the sound of the 'Mist plains' sounded like an ideal place to train and spar. She hoped they would be the only ones there. "So Who's this Roku sensei? The leader of your squad or something?" She asked, slipping her hand into his as she prepared herself for some sort of Instantaneously skill. She wondered if there would be some sort of insight into his Element Affinity or Move Type at all.

He looked back at Mikaru once more. "By the way my name is Aizen, Aizen Alkaida, Nice to meet you." His orange Iris Eyes gently looked upon her as his Snow White Hair Fell into his face as he nicked his head to the left making the Hair Fall back into place. His Skin color was that of a evened out tan not to dark but not utterly ghostly white but just perfect. His head band Was placed on his Forehead like Average shinobi wore it though Aizen wasn't normal as any other Shinobi Just special in a few area's of Expertise. "ok So since this is your first time you might get stomach sick by traveling this way but trust me it beats walking." As he spoke Mildly His body began to flicker in and out as did Mikaru's body. Within an Instant they were within the Mist Plains. Aizen looked back at Mikaru and wondered how it effected her. "You ok?"

She smiled toward him, Aizen. She was sure he had potential as a Shinobi. He was completely different from most of her friends she had, and it made her curious. Watching slowly she felt her stomach lurch forwards then slam back suddenly and she found herself with an arm around her stomach. "Not the way I prefer to travel...." She muttered and looked to him "I'm fine, just has one hell of a kick that technique..." She muttered and smiled a sort of lopsided grin. Moving she took her place at about twenty feet away from him and Crouched down, her arms extended as her knees were slightly bent "I'm ready when you are" She said and grinned, Looking him in the eyes, their Irises nearly the same Hue.

He smirked slightly just before his Lazy eyes tracked her movements as before. He stood still Just before Blinking and within an instant he disappeared from sight. As Aizen came to He appeared on the right of Mikaru about ten feet from her. "Are you sure you can keep up?" He giggled lightly just before Fading out once more. As he Continued to travel in such a way he appeared behind Mikaru and simply watched her. His arm Reached out and his index finger slowly went towards her as if to tap her on the back.

Snarling slightly she clasped her hands together as they glowed with a purple hue from her Chakra. As she slowly separated her hands small threads appeared from her fingertips and she held her hands above her head, manipulating them into a spherical whirlwind around her, anything they collided with she would instantly know and in her mind she knew what she would use to hold him down, if It worked anyways. As the Strands swirled around in a Vortex around her she closed her eyes and whistled lowly, listening and hearing where the sound reverberated from. This she had learned in her time being blind, her own way of seeing that she had adapted from the bats, Echolocation. In times like this it was extremely helpful and she couldn't help but to grin.

Aizen Smirked Just before Fading out Once more He appeared in front of her about twelve or so feet away before Doing his own Jutsu. His hands Sprung into action Just before He summoned a Couple of Ice Swallows in which Flew Towards Mikaru Rapidly. "Hmmm you have an interesting style Might I add, But it won't get you far. Aizen Faded in and out Freely as his attack came from all directions. Aizen slowly emerged from the Dimension Drift as his feet calmly touched the ground. He'd done a full three sixty degree attack on Mikaru a basic Technique but In massive Amounts It would be hard not to see someone's attack fading. Once more Aizen Stood his ground just before His eyes calmly blinked once more.

Counting in her head how many swallows he had summoned, she quickly reached into a separate pocket that hung at her side, Minuscule clay flying type figurines imbued with her Chakra took off into the sky and collided with his summons, exploding on contact. Using her Art of Dual handed seals, she smirked as a thick oily coating started to fall from the sky, covering a good area around her. Using her other hand She readied a technique, holding off to use it, her eyes closing once more she whistled lowly and formed an image in her head of where Aizen might be.

His movements were calm yet cautious to her Attacks As he watched his attack explode into nothingness. A Smirked appeared upon his face as he continued watching her. The winds blew as the grass waved from side to side just before Aizen took cover within in. The grass was only knee height but it would do some good if little. Aizen hadn't thought to much as he was just going along with the feeling of playing around as if this weren't real but just another dream per say. His mind wondered for thoughts while he meditated still Aware of Mikaru's Actions.

Pumping Chakra to her leg she released the first Jutsu she had been holding, Fire burning her throat as she spit up a large flame. The Oil she had previously sent out caught as the grass was caught in an engulfing fire, jumping she lifted her leg up and slammed it down to the ground, the rock splitting under the force of her kick as a small crevice parted on the ground. She Smirked, inwardly thanking Tsunade for teaching that to her and she watched forming threads from her hands again.

Aizen's eyes Opened just before Leaping into the Sky above him. He then proceeded to Conjure up some hand signs just before Fading into the outer Dimension as He Appeared high into the sky above As his height succeeded it's max he looked down upon his target as he quickly threw himself forward using his Dimensional Rift technique He Quickly Surpassed the Average speed by ten times as his right fist thrusted forward towards Mikaru. His chakra Was Reverted to his arm so it wouldn't break upon impact. though It wasn't a Technique Aizen has hoped the speed and the chakra build would be enough to Do Damage to even the playing field slightly.

Looking up she Held up her hand, pumping chakra around her arm in an attempt to catch his fist. His fist collided with her palm as her elbow made a snapping sound. She let out a slight hiss but used this as an opportunity to extend the joint using chakra. Because her elbow had dislocated, it was easier for her to wrap her arm around him, using her chakra to allow her arm to wrap like a snake. Having a hold on him, she hoped it was like earlier and now that she knew what to expect she gathered her other hand to her side Pushing her chakra so it was like a blade at her fingertips. "Just say uncle" She muttered into his ear, tightening her grip around him as the purple ghost like chakra made it's way to his throat.

Aizen Winced at the incredible force of the Mikaru's Strength as she held him. though Aizen still had a Few techniques up his sleeve which would in no doubt save him. yet he struggled to get his hands together Aizen finally got success He quickly did the best hand signs he could do at the time as his body began to crumble within the arm of Mikaru. The Pieces of stone Crawled back away from Mikaru just before Aizen's body appeared in front of Mikaru. "Hmmm If It weren't for Hitori I'd Be a goner by now...Erasing the day...technique it... works wonders when your in a bind hehe.." He chuckled slightly just before Looking over at Mikaru once more His eyes engulfed in laziness as always just before Raising his hand. "You win...That was fun..."

She smiled and shook her head "I think you're the one who had actually thought everything out more thoroughly. Regardless, You're good. I enjoyed the battle, thank you for helping me train. I Really appreciate it, I mean I have to get stronger... Can't let my Fiance down although I'm sure I'll never catch up to him. Would you mind chatting with me a while?" She asked. It had been so long since she had company other than Hatari or the doctor so she slightly craved new friendship. Sitting down she looked up to the gloomy sky and smiled. "So... what sort of Ninja are you? Illusionary? Physical? Medical? Specialize in anything?" She knew she was carrying on but she enjoyed talking. "Got a special someone for yourself?" She smiled to him and fiddled with the ends of her ridiculously long hair.

"Heh good question I Specialize in Dimension Techniques, Meaning I have to power to travel any where I want basically coming and leaving as I please." Aizen looked through the deepened mist and took a deep breath in just before answering Mikaru's next question. "I don't have any one Close to me if thats what your asking though I do have a few people I'm fond of. Other then that I don't have any one." His orange Eyes Struck through his white Emo Styled hair as he shifted his head to the side finally removing the hair from his sight. He began to yawn before tears came from his eyes, he seemed to always be sleepy or something rather of the sort.

She giggled some and looked over to him "With your white hair some might Mistake you for Father time, huh?" Pulling her knees up to her chest she rested her head on her knees. "What do you think of Family and kids?" She asked, closing her eyes. She knew Hatari wanted kids, but she wasn't so sure herself on it. She didn't even know if she could still conceive. "So your more of a... Fighting Ninja? I mean, your not a mostly Genjutsu user?" Smiling she fiddled around with the chakra on her fingertips, drawing in the dirt.

Aizen laughed softly at the remark then simply spoke. "Most don't see me at all." His eyes closed as a smirked appeared on his face. He then looked over at Mikaru and could tell she was uneasy about it. "Honestly A Family is something I have no experience in so there for I wouldn't know what to tell you.." His eyes blinked before looking at the grass as the Jacket he wore was now some what open. It was split just enough that Aizen's Right arm was out of it's sleeve and his undershirt was showing. He had on a black top with fishnets over the top of it. The inside of the cloak was Darkened orange almost to seem red but totally obviously not. One more Aizen looked over at Mikaru and spoke gently. "I'm a Ninjutsu user with the power to control Dimensional Rifts and such."

"Hm.... But what do you think it would be like to be a father or something...?" She looked up to him and smiled a lopsided smile. "My.... Fiancee, wants to have a family... but I don't know what to think... It always seems like I'm depending on him for protection. For once I don't want him to have to worry, I want to become stronger... But Augh I dunno.." She muttered and jabbed at the dirt with her chakra, specks of it flying off. It was obvious she was frustrated over the matter and wanted help. "Anyways, who trained you? Dimensional Ninjutsu would most definitely be hard to pin down. I myself am a Medical Ninja of sorts, Although I do prefer to keep Ninjutsu Genjutsu and Taijutsu fairly rounded..."

Aizen grinned oddly just before shifting his eyes from the ground to Mikaru once more. "The simple facts of life are to reproduce to keep our Bloodlines From dying off thus in return families are made. I can't object or completely understand the nature of being a Father, I would Imagen it would be glorious to see my child Rise in this world and someday surpass me in my own specialties and his own for that matter. But then again theres always that dark path where your children die before you meet your day... and it brings living life pointless without them..." Aizen Muttered his ending words just before tearing apart the grass before him. "You must know something, Being strong isn't about being the best at everything...you can be a complete failure as a Shinobi but then make it up for being a Medical Ninja, the difference between the two are this. Shinobi Can hold their own weight to a period of time, but they need ninja to support their massive amounts of Experiences. Ninja need Shinobi to protect them and Make sure they are well cared for." Aizen Exhaled once before inhaling and gently sighed. " Anything else?"

She smiled to Aizen, he was more help to her than possibly anyone she knew at the moment. Listening to his words she could better understand Hatari's reasoning. He had already become an accomplished Ninja, of course he would want to see his bloodline prosper and grow. "Even though I know that Being strong isn't being the best... whenever I look to the people who protect me I feel worthless and insignificant, a hindrance to them. I want to be someone who doesn't need constant protection and can also help. Is that too much to ask for?" She was so relieved that he would talk to her about these kinds of things she was about to jump up and hug him. "Ah and you never told me your instructors names." She grinned "Maybe I could train with them and pick up some interesting moves?" Looking into his eyes she suddenly became serious. "Would you be my friend?" She asked, then smiled, leaning back and playing cats cradle with her Chakra threads.

"They really aren't protecting you, they are protecting themselves...A Ninja to A Shinobi is like half of a being that is within them. without A Ninja A Shinobi wouldn't be fit enough to go out into the world today and do what they do now. As the words are similar they are meant for each other because it brings forth the best in both groups." Hmm Aizen Blinked in a apologetic way just before speaking. "Oh yeah.. my teachers name..Well He made me Call him Rokudaime for the longest of times before he finally Introduced himself to me personally. His Name is Hatari Hyuuga." He's an magnificent Trainer."

"I suppose, but even though that makes sense, I can't help but still feel worthless.. Even with all my training I'm no where near as powerful as my Fiancee..." She listened to Aizen as he explained and choked on air before giggling "Yeah yeah he is. " It sounded so much like Hatari to demand being called Rokudaime before his personal name "How did you two meet?" She asked, genuinely interested. She looked over and smiled some, and even though she did look like a zombie, she exuded inner beauty and somehow was beautiful even through the deformities.

Aizen Shook his head gently just before tisking threw his teeth just before standing up thus looking down at Mikaru. "Hmm until you realize that you aren't weak and bothersome then you'll never feel as if you fit in. and to answer a couple other of your questions, I consider you a friend already seeing as we've been talking for over a couple hours now plus the sparing session. Next me And Hatari met on the out skirts of the village, We got... caught into a little trouble while we were both entering mist I so happen to bump into him. He saved me and then Made me aware that I was in the Bingo book and told me at the current state I was in I would eventually get killed and that if I had any chance on protecting myself that Mist Village was my best option. I Received a Headband right before the Initiation began. As time went by I spent a full day in a barrel in which gave me the ability to Use my Curse mark and Succeed in Level two Form Abilities." Aizen's Left arm went to his right shoulder pulling down the Black jacket to reveal A Curse mark.

Standing up as well she brushed dirt off her clothes and looked at him "Thank you it means a lot to me, This conversation." She smiled, it was just like Hatari to offer a place in his village to someone who was on the Bingo book. "I have yet to go into the.... Barrel... But I'm quite content with mine" She said, revealing her own Cursed Mark. "Where are you off to now? And I hope you don't mind if I follow? I've really nothing to do. Well, I should probably cook dinner in a little while, I'm sure you could join us for dinner!" She said and grinned. "What sorts of food do you like? I can cook plenty of different styles of cuisine." She smiled, "perhaps it would be nice to have a guest for dinner."

Aizen Looked back upon the young woman and gently smiled softly just before Speaking in a lighter tone, "I'm off to do who knows what, but I know I'm a very busy shinobi these days. My time in mist is valued to a great extent to me, though I'm wanted I must grow stronger to make those who seek me have trouble in capturing me. I'm truely in debt with Hatari for he has made this my new home, this I won't forget, But only challenge myself to become even greater then What I once was and to show those who treat me like dirt the realization of the true nature of my abilities." Aizen stood just before flicking his head to the side as his hair swung from his face.

She smiled to Aizen then, "Hatari has always been a kind person. I'm sure he always will be..." with that said, thoughts of when they were younger floated through her head, making her smile at his antics. She knew deep down no matter how much he changed he would still be the one who could make her smile. "Ah, so your a wanted Ninja? Or... were?" She grinned "I find myself lucky, I've always had people around me who would watch my back and if things ever got too serious would protect me. Even when I was in Akatsuki, Jin helped me train." Her formal use of the Amekage's name would most likely surprise most. "But, I left because of my... Er... connections with Hatari" She laughed nervously, hoping she didn't give away any personal information about herself or Hatari. "I hope to see you Flourish as a ninja. I'm expecting some great things of you." She smiled and looked at him, more seriously "No one deserves to be treated like dirt, which is why you need to surround yourself with people you can trust like Hatari." Smiling she turned her neck, letting the joint pop lightly.

Aizen sighed softly just before he hummed to himself slightly. placing his hands within his pockets as his head shifted to the side as the patch of hair moved from his face. He yawned slightly before looking towards Mikaru before side noting upon her dinner offer. "Hmm dinner would sound nice But I'd rather have ramen. Indeed Hatari is one to be thanked by many people he's surprises people as he grows more and more into a form of Kage. I'd exspect nothing but the best of him." his eyes shifted to the ground just before taking Mikaru's more serious note in hand. "Well some of us Don't really have a choice but to take it...Those who turn out to live through it are for ever more scarred by it.." Aizen looked up at her once more just before smiling softly. "Care to Join me?"

Aizen Smile with a slight chuckle under his breathe before looking at Mikaru. "It's all very very true I wouldn't doubt it if you were right, we not only as shinobi but mere people are attracted to each other within this village we can't help but to strive with one another."

He shook his head slightly as the hair from his face shifted away as usually. his mist headband caught the glimpse of the groggy moon. As he took off his jacket he smiled once more just before walking further towards the Ramen shop as they gently strolled through the evening's shadow.