111Chapter 2
They reappeared infront of several large building. There was a constant stream of people in suits carrying weapons walking in and out of the buildings. Harry noticed that without fail, every single one of them wore glasses.
"Where are we?" Harry asked, looking around, "And why is everyone wearing glasses?"
Lorelei grinned at him, arms spread out in a flourish. While she had previously been wearing a pair of skinny jeans and a crop top with a skull on it ( "I'm just following the times, don't laugh at me!" ), she was now wearing a long dark flowing dress with her cloak over it.
"What are you wearing?..." Harry looked at Lorelei strangely.
"Why, my usual attire when I'm here, of course. Take a look at yourself." She gestured to Harry's outfit.
Harry glanced down at himself, scrutinizing his new outfit. His previous outfit consisting of a pair of black jeans with a black skull shirt ("No, I'm not copying you, shut up, Lorelei.") was now a black suit with a white button-up shirt. Covering that was a midnight cloak that looked just like Lorelei's.
"What the... What is this?!"
"It's your attire when you are here. As the Master of Death, you must dress appropriately." Lorelei grabbed Harry's hands and started to pull him into the nearest building.
"Here?"
Lorelei stopped abruptly and released Harry, causing him to stumble forwards slightly. "Yes, here. This is the home and Headquarters of the Shinigami. I guess you can call it the Realm of Death?"
"Like Hell?" Harry questioned.
"No. That's where the demons reside. I should also mention that there's a Heaven then. The demons and angels are enemies of the Shinigami. They're… very annoying." Lorelei scowled, and clicked her fingers, causing a mirror to appear.
"Here, take a look." She thrusted the mirror at Harry who took it and stared at himself. His emerald eyes were now a poisonous yellowish-green colour, and he had a pair of stylish black half-frame glasses framing his eyes.
Lorelei continued explaining while Harry examined his eyes. "Those yellowish-green eyes signify that you are a shinigami. Of course, that also means that any demon or angel who comes across you will know that you are a shinigami. Since you are the Master of Death, you could change your eyes back, you just need to will it back. I know your eyesight is perfect, you drank a vision-correcting potion when you were younger. So I don't think you need the glasses… maybe just for show?"
Lorelei turned and strode away, prompting Harry to follow her. He waved a hand and vanished the mirror. "Come on, I'll introduce you to the Head of the Division of Shinigamis. He's an old friend of mine, and he'll help you get settled into your role." They entered the biggest building, walking past other shinigamis, Lorelei greeting them on the way. She pointed out their names to Harry who barely had time to memorise their name and faces before he was whisked away.
"Well, here we are!"
They approached a desk covered and surrounded by stacks of paperwork. Even as Harry watched, there were more paperwork placed onto the stacks by other shinigamis. Harry could barely see the shinigami hunched over the desk, furiously scribbling away.
"Will, I'm back!" Lorelei sung.
The shinigami stopped working and stood up, making his way around his desk. Harry scrutinised him. He looked stoic and strict. Like all shinigami, he had poisoned green-yellow eyes and a pair of black spectacles. He had short black hair that was gelled back. Harry spotted a gardening spear propped up against the desk.
"Madam Death, welcome back. You have been greatly missed." The Death god bowed to Lorelei who smiled happily. "Stop that, Will, you know I don't like you bowing to me. Let me introduce you to someone." She gestured at Harry, who stepped forwards. The shinigami suddenly started glaring at him, making him uncomfortable and wondering what he did wrong this time.
"Harry, this is William T. Spears, Head of the Division of the Shinigamis. Will, this is Harry Potter, the Master of Death, the Head Shinigami and the Shinigami Lord."
"Hello, it's nice to meet you." Harry nodded at him.
Will, looking slightly confused and bewildered, bowed to Harry. "It's…a pleasure to meet you, my lord…" He trailed off hesitantly.
"Yes? Is there something wrong?" Harry prompted him.
Will hesitated, glancing at Lorelei who looked away innocently and asked, "Are… are you aware that you are a walking contradiction, my lord?"
"A what now?"
"Sir, you seem to be both a shinigami… and a demon, which are our enemies."
"What?!" Harry gaped, then shot a look at Lorelei.
"Explain." Harry demanded, rubbing his forehead. A few hundred years since he met her, and he still wasn't used to her antics.
"Hahaha…." Lorelei trailed off under Harry's glare, "I'm sorry? I was bored?"
She quailed under Harry's glare for a few more moments before hurriedly changing the subject.
"Anyways, Master, we need to get you your Death Scythe. Follow me!" Lorelei strode off, Harry heaving a sigh but following after her, Will trailing behind the both of them.
They walked on for a few minutes before coming to a stop infront of a pair of marble doors with a gold sign that read 'Death Scythe Room. Do not enter without permission'.
With a flourish, Lorelei pushed open the doors.
"Welcome to the Death Scythe room!"
I keep confusing myself. Should i use Shinigami or should i use Death God? Ooo i'm starting my first part-time job soon, I'm so excited! Do you guys have any tips or advice? I'll be working as a sales assistant in a shoe shop. Also, I love Naruto so much, but it's so hard to find good fanfics about it. I especially love the SIOCs, came across one recently called Dem Bones Dem, Dry Bones by slyfoxclub and it's amazing honestly. I have an idea that I want to try, but I'm not really sure about it. Hope you liked this chapter!
Edited: 14 Dec. 18