Shizuka (しずか)
The prodigy executioner
The name
Name origin; Japan Meaning; Quiet, calm Kanji; 静香 Rõmaji; Shizuka Pronounced; Shee-Zoo-Ka Alias; The executioner, The ice goddess Characteristics Gender; Female ♀ Birthday; June 7th Age; 236 (approximate age), 27 (physically) Height; 165 cm |
Shizuka is one of the major supporting characters in my story known as "The Spirit Eater" where she is one of the protectors of the balance between the three worlds; and also most likely the one who's the closest to Celestial - who's viewed her as a prodigy at a "guardians trade" ever since a young age.
Personal Status
Originates from; The Celestial Skies Affiliation; The Guardians Relatives; N/A Race; Guardian Status; Alive First appearance in the story; The approaching |
"The judgment is final, Demon. Accept your fate or your punishment will be a thousandfold as painful as it should have been."
Personality
Prideful | Deceiving | Distant | Loyal | Impassive
Shizuka will rarely ever show emotions. On rare occasions she may do it; but it has to be very strong feelings in order for her to let a smile cross her lips, tears to fill her eyes, etc. It’s the way she was taught from the very start, to bury her emotions deep within her core, at the best of her abilities; for she was taught that a Guardian such as herself didn’t need them. Though, she still feels just the same way everyone else does, and it is of course possible for her to “slip” and let the feelings show. All in all, it’s very hard to tell what Shizuka is feeling or thinking and she is almost impossible to read since she keeps an indifferent look to the world around her; to the point where one may wonder if she even feels anything at all.
However, along with the part of keeping her feelings hidden, she also has learned to show emotions in order to deceive others if needs be. She usually won’t choose to do it as a first option; only if it is the last option, as a safe way to get the job done. Alas, she hasn’t fully grasped the concept of caring for others completely; as she never really had someone who’s truly close to her in her lifetime. Thus she may end up puzzled and trying to observe others while trying to figure out how and what they are feeling. Shizuka is not personally to blame for her not really knowing how to behave properly around others. Her training to become a Guardian started much earlier for her than any other Guardian that came before and after her. So while the other protectors of the realm where spending their youth in the library or being social with each other in various ways; she was out with a weapon in hand, facing people in battle with no time to get to understand how others think and feel. In turn she ended up shutting out the few who tried to approach her over the years, spending most of her time alone or making sure to always have demons to hunt down to execute. The only one who ever really came close to her was Celestial, and even they merely did so when summoning Shizuka to go on urgent missions that other Guardians couldn’t handle on their own. For she was a prodigy at their trade as a Guardian and for millenniums there hadn’t been a Guardian quite like her; and thus she quickly gained the rank of an Elite Guardian. The few who’s closes to Celestial never measured up to how close they were with her; for none of them were closer to them than what Shizuka became. She is the elite of the Elite.
She carries a deep loyalty for Celestial and her duties as a Guardian. Partly because she knows of no other way of living and partly because she despises those who dishonour their duties in this life. She’d never betray her cause or Celestial. Shizuka takes great pride in her duties and is overall very prideful. She isn’t one to take defeat lightly; as she barely ever looses or fails the tasks she is given. And she honestly blames herself a lot if she happen to fail; for her failure is not an option.
However, along with the part of keeping her feelings hidden, she also has learned to show emotions in order to deceive others if needs be. She usually won’t choose to do it as a first option; only if it is the last option, as a safe way to get the job done. Alas, she hasn’t fully grasped the concept of caring for others completely; as she never really had someone who’s truly close to her in her lifetime. Thus she may end up puzzled and trying to observe others while trying to figure out how and what they are feeling. Shizuka is not personally to blame for her not really knowing how to behave properly around others. Her training to become a Guardian started much earlier for her than any other Guardian that came before and after her. So while the other protectors of the realm where spending their youth in the library or being social with each other in various ways; she was out with a weapon in hand, facing people in battle with no time to get to understand how others think and feel. In turn she ended up shutting out the few who tried to approach her over the years, spending most of her time alone or making sure to always have demons to hunt down to execute. The only one who ever really came close to her was Celestial, and even they merely did so when summoning Shizuka to go on urgent missions that other Guardians couldn’t handle on their own. For she was a prodigy at their trade as a Guardian and for millenniums there hadn’t been a Guardian quite like her; and thus she quickly gained the rank of an Elite Guardian. The few who’s closes to Celestial never measured up to how close they were with her; for none of them were closer to them than what Shizuka became. She is the elite of the Elite.
She carries a deep loyalty for Celestial and her duties as a Guardian. Partly because she knows of no other way of living and partly because she despises those who dishonour their duties in this life. She’d never betray her cause or Celestial. Shizuka takes great pride in her duties and is overall very prideful. She isn’t one to take defeat lightly; as she barely ever looses or fails the tasks she is given. And she honestly blames herself a lot if she happen to fail; for her failure is not an option.
Quirks
♦ If and when other Guardians may try to approach her when they are not hunting down demons; and said someone tries to get “too close” … Shizuka will most of the time either hit or kick said person; on rare occasions use her scythe. Especially if said person is a man because they tend to make her feel uncomfortable when they are too close to her. While in combat she has no problem with either the enemy getting close to her or she getting close to her enemy. But she simply can’t stand it when she’s “off duty”.
♦ Even though she’s a woman she doesn’t do curtsey while standing before Celestial, instead she bows down on one knee like the men do.
♦ She’s left handed and while carrying her scythe, she will always carry it with one hand while out of combat; having her index finger pointing down towards the ground, resting against the handle of the scythe.
♦ Even though she’s a woman she doesn’t do curtsey while standing before Celestial, instead she bows down on one knee like the men do.
♦ She’s left handed and while carrying her scythe, she will always carry it with one hand while out of combat; having her index finger pointing down towards the ground, resting against the handle of the scythe.