Unohana sat in her room having tea. There on the table sat a small white teacup with its saucer, both adorned with yellow roses, the sugar bowl and a teaspoon. Directly in front of her an unfolded piece of white paper with writing.
“Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it, can neither see nor feel it.” Unohana spoke softly in her room. “This could be many things. However, I must be certain I have the right answer.”
She sat and pondered on the riddle for a bit longer finishing her tea. She then rose from the table and exited the fourth division barracks, headed to the human realm. There she would find her second riddle. She was sure of it. As she walked along to the gate four squad members from division 12 walked past her pushing a coffin. Her eyes widened as she turned looking at them.
“Excuse me,” Unohana said, “But may I ask what that is doing here? There is no use for such a thing here in the Seireitei.”
The four of them turned looking at her as one of the guys’ smiles with a nod, “Yes, Captain Unohana we know that, but it seems there is going to big a big Halloween Party and each division has been assigned to bring something to help decorate.”
“Our luck was not so good when we drew from the choices.” Another said.
“Hm,” Unohana replied as she walked to the side of the coffin, “May I?” she asked resting her hand to the top.
The four guys got an odd look on their face and nodded slightly, “Yeah. Sure. I guess so.”
Unohana smiled a warm smile, “Thank you,” she then slowly opened the lid of the coffin.
Her eyes scanned the inside. It was white silk from head to foot a small pillow for the head. However, there was something extra tucked under the pillow. Unohana’s eyes caught a glimpse of something that did not belong. Carefully lifting the pillow she saw a small piece of paper. Was this it? Was this her next riddle? Slowly she unfolded the piece of paper.
Continued to: Long Over Due
