Hanako's Timeline

= Completed =

The New Captain's Summons c
[After graduating from the Academy, Hana participates in what first seems like a harmless tryout for new recruits, in the form of a test of various skills. But the Captain of the 4th Division has his own ideas how to perform these tests and soon things aren't as harmless anymore.]

Business as usual c
[After being accepted into the 1st Division, Hanako sets out on her first mission. What begins as a routine patrol of the Outer Rukongai soon takes a turn for the worse, when her partner vanishes and she is attacked by a bunch of Hollows. But in the end, the trip seemed to be only an illusion.]

A Day at the Dojo c
[What began as a normal day of training and exercise for Hanako turned into a sparring and ended with an emotional storm and the winning of a friend.]

If that thou hast the gift of strength... c
[When she attended the tryouts for the 4th, Hanako witnessed the incredible power of Ulv Auber. So naturally, she sought her out and asked her for help in getting stronger. Things took an unexpected turn and Hanako learned the basics of a new technique and a lesson for life.]

Graceful and Grateful c
[After almost destroying the lunch of Hime, Hanako got into a conversation with her. What had almost been culinary calamity ends up being a pleasant talk between two women. For the first time Hanako tells someone about the events of her first mission, still unsure if it really happened. When Hime believes her, it encourages Hanako to search for some answers.]

Once I saw a flower there... c
[After her last encounter with Ulv Hanako comes back to embark on a steamy adventure. Confused by her own feelings she seeks out Ulv. Although it starts out like the wet dream of a naughty schoolgirl, in the end it turns to a short but galvanising nightmare when Hanako realised she bit off more than she could chew]

High Noon c
[Being one that always looks for opportunities to improve her skills, Hanako gladly accepted a general invitation for a training, that Magnolia Everfrost, the lieutenant of her own squad, had issued. The training, focused on swords, came at a time when Hanako still believed that her sword wasn't a real Zanpakuto. However Magnolia would go about to force Hanako to change some of her views, at least open her mind to some possibilities. Also, the young Shinigami found a deep respect and admiration for Magnolia.]

The Book of Rain (past/solo) - Part One c
[A glimpse into Hanako's past, when she was a young human girl. The mortal girl Ameko was a radically different person than Hanako. Empathic, emotional and artistically inclined, rather than the well trained, at least outwardly cold amazon she would come to be more than half a century later.]

One Lump or Two c
[Hanako engages in a demanding, but ultinately very rewarding training session held by Jaeden Crow. Not only did he allow Hanako to work on her sword skills, he also found a simple way to grt her out of her comfort zone and improving strength by weighing down her blade. Additionally he taught her the first three forms of Shigue Shirin Ryu (two offensive and one defensive. Hanako will probably never use the latter because of the unique und emotionally painfull way she activates it.).]

Broken Fists, Staunch Defense c
[By chance Hanako runs into Elyss and begins an intense sparring session in hand-to-hand combat. The two women didn't pull any punched, but had to stop the session when an injury on Elyss's arm, that hadn't healed yet, started acting up. Afterwards, for relaxation, the two of them visit a public bath, wherr they learn a lot about each other. The biggest surprise comes in the end when Elyss seemingly asks Hanako out on a date.]

Waking the Innocent c
[In the human world, in search for clues about the Hollows that had invaded Rukongai and attacked her in her very first patrol mission, Hanako encounters a Hollow named Hastur. It turns out that Hastur is vastly different from all Hollows she had met or heard from before. And though he seemingly suffers the aftermath from a devastating attack on what was once his home, he is able to give Hanako intel that shines a new and alarming light on her investigations.]

In a corner of the mind (Inner World) c
[For the first time Hanako manages to enter her Inner World and establish contact to her Zanpakuto Spirit. It sparks a great joy in the young woman, who was deeply troubled by never have heard anything from her sword before. However, the Spirit doesn't seem to be able to talk and thus wasn't able yet to tell Hanako his name.]