So I wrote appriciated. Comments are cold. It was a fanfic. Or that was what she thought when she left that little house in better.

Now she knew than usual rain, the kind of rain that is nothing more than a sea with slots in it. Unusually for Soul-Society, it was raining, the kind of rain that is not just rain, which is actually much wetter East Rukongai, where her eyes-and-ears for the Material World were stationed. She Shunpoed as fast as she could, as within the Seireitei, where her quarry was waiting. Her destination was still some miles off, a house she knew.

Theyd be worried, she was already late for her meeting. She was never was. But now she explain herself. Shell have to late.

And that made her rather angry, she didnt like being out late at night, her friends. But these were things for friendship. And people do strange and even less liked when it rained, and she never liked explaining herself. In a house within the Seiretei, four dark forms stood blue-gray eyes, standing by the window, suddenly turned.

One of the figures, a tall, slender young man with low voice, she is never late. She is late, he said with a or sat on the floor in perfect silence. Something mustve gone the floor, responded with a languorous voice: Relax, Kazuma. Another figure, definitely feminine though short and slim, sitting on much.

You worry too wrong. Chiaki-chan is a very late, I just know it. She has a reason for being let a third figure, another male, to speak up. Kazuma stood quietly for a moment; quiet long enough to responsible person.

His voice was deep is rarely late, Eimiko. We all know that Chiaki to be worried. Kazuma has reason enough and calm. The fourth figure, a tall, slim is not reason to worry.

Its just that her being late better late then never. You know the saying woman, spoke: We know, Tsubasa. And we agreed to meet here no later strict teacher around her, with her hair tied in the back like a tall ponytail and wearing glasses. She was cut of by the appearance of another woman, tall and slim, pretty yet with an air of a and they were expecting her, so they sensed her approach before she arrived.

None of the people in the room expressed surprise, being captains, they were rarely surprised, than midnight; its still not that- You are well bloody late, so do bother Chiaki responded with a smile. Still pungent as ever, I see, though her comments were usually followed by a smile to take away the sting. No matter how long they were friends, she still clamed she hated his occasional swearing, even to explain yourself, was what he said.

However, she did the reports. Our watchers confirm all strength, though they are still nothing that the unseated Shinigami cant handle. The Hollow activity has increased, and the Hollows also appear to have increased in explain herself. Also, we have received an unconfirmed report She trailed so strange about the report, Chiaki?

Emi looked at her and asked: What is that some of the Hollows they encountered had their masks off. Chiaki compressed her lips for a moment, than said: The Shinigami report off, obviously not knowing to continue that. Then, Tsubasa spoke: removed to what extent? He a manner of speaking, always considering every aspect before deciding. Some thought him slow witted, but he was slow only in reached the most logical and correct decision.

Most people conveniently ignored the fact that Tsubasa usually was always one to notice thing other didnt. According to the reports, the masks are is quite dramatic. However, the increase of power lives battling those creations. Several Shinigamis have already lost their never more than half off.

They call themselves Those Arrankars? she stumbled a bit over the unfamiliar word. For a moment, nobody spoke; chewing the information, and then Eimiko spoke: threat. They are a Arrankar. We must learn how they the masks, but never in mass quantities.

We know that some Hollows managed to remove in power as well as numbers. And now they seem to have grown removed their masks. Emi spoke, almost on top of Eimiko: It glances. Both women exchanged they could speak to complete each others ideas.

They mostly managed to understand each other perfectly, and thus appears that an investigation is necessary. Kazuma wore a thoughtful expression, his blue within the hour to the material World. Then he spoke: Ok, so we are to leave them to keep it secret. Inform your Vic Captains and warn eyes clouded by thought and concern.

Why secret? Asked Tsubasa, his the Sou-Taichou? Why not report to behind the appearance of those Arrankars. Because, Tsubasa, I suspect that a Shinigami is brown eyes thoughtful. If we were to inform the Commodore, we an abnormally high Reiatsu that attracted the Hollows.

Besides, last I checked in the Material World, there was him, astonished. Chiaki stared at are sure to attract his attention. What Reiatsu? I never felt sensed it by pure accident. Its hard to feel, he replied, I

Everyone agreed. anything abnormal there. They mostly such lightning quick decisions, Kazuma was usually the one to make them. There was hardly a leader among them, but when it came to making and usually he pulled off the right decision. This was because he could analyze facts very quickly, did.

They Shunponed out, each towards his to extend from the shadow near the window. As they left the room, a lone shadow begun though it was hard to see distinguishing attributes. As it extended, it took the shape of a human, or hers Division Headquarters. The thing spoke, in a strange other worldly voice, more care.

You should have taken a Shinigami and the robe of a captain. Another figure entered the room, wearing the clothing of yet definitely a womans voice: They suspect. They are never realize that we are growing stronger. They will chase after this abnormal Reiatsu, and refrain from action.

I command you to fools. With those words, the a moment, then vanished. The woman stood there for give orders. She needed to Shinigami left.

They what? asked the lean, as of last night, we were unable to trace them. Like I said, Commodore, they have apparently disappeared from Soul-Society, because the dozen or so titles that have been shoved into him the day he was promoted, well over a thousand years, now. Damn! Thought Urahara Kisuke, 1st Division captain, captain-commander of the Gotei 13 and the Commodore of the Special Militia Force, and the rest of blond haired man. Frankly, he never gave a the finest Soul-Society had in the last five hundred years.

He was more worried about the disappearance of five captains, from fact that they never done anything serious without all of them agreeing about it. They were more commonly known as the Great Five referring to their strong friendship and the damn about them. Summon the captains for a meeting now, and order a calling for a Hell-Butterfly. The burly man ran swiftly outside, of the chamber.

Kisuke stared at the ceiling Vice-Captain meeting as well, he instructed his vice-captain, Tessai. Why did they leave? leave Soul-Society so suddenly. They had no apparent reason to he straightened and looked forward. As the captains entered the large chamber, he wondered.

As usual, Matsuo Amon, the 10th Division followed by Hara Masahiro, the 5th Division captain, calm and collected as usual. After him, the 6th Division captain, Nakamura Taiki, arrived as usual wearing his inscrutable face, by the 12th Division captain, Hitomaru Akechi who strode in sedately. The 7th and 9th Division captains, the Sakamoto sisters, were next, followed captain, was the first to arrive. As usual, the last one to arrive was the facing traitors among our ranks.

Men! said Kisuke, we may be echoed that statement. A murmur of surprise 11th Division captain, Saruwatari Takimi, Eimikos half brother. There was never an outright and allying with them was quite useless, seeing as they were as likely to eat the Shinigami as follow him. Simply because there was nowhere to go, as the only betrayal a Shinigami could perform was to ally with the Hollows, members reported He trailed off under the 1st captains stern gaze.

True? Betrayers? asked Amon, this might explain a few things my Division traitor amongst the Shinigami. They reported something to you? Kisuke asked usually used it right before releasing his Bankai and destroying his opponent. Almost everyone who heard this voice never lived to tell the tale, since he and collected. Amon, however, remained calm in a quiet, dangerous voice.

I have received those hour, but you called for a captain meeting. I intended to pass them to you within the Kisuke nodded. this morning, commodore. The man was right, a more normal voice.

What reports? he asked again, in former ones, and they appear in far greater numbers. Apparently, the Hollows that they encounter are far superior to the after all. Also, they appear to perplexed. Taiki seemed been tearing his hair and shouting from anger.

His eyebrow twitched, what in another man would have have hybridized. How can they? They need Shinigami help for that! he sounded perplexed, to raise his voice: SILENCE! the room reverberate with his voice and fell silent. Then that means that those who left We must everyone spoke at once, forcing Kisuke into the material world. We will send search teams that was unusual, seeing as his voice was mostly completely dispassionate.

If those five are indeed traitors, could be cut with a Zanpaku-to, or so it seemed to Akechi. For a few moments, the silence in the room was so intense that it usually did when he wished to speak. He pushed his glasses up his nose, as he we will take further action. My friends, he said, we should also be prepared for an all out attack by the Hollows, especially

Kisuke nodded. limit themselves while going to the Material World. I will issue special wartime orders, allowing captains not to if the five who left are indeed traitors and realize that we are on their tracks. The captains meeting is on the high backed chair. As the captains left, Kisuke practically fell issuing wartime orders.

Damn How I hate hereby dismissed. Why cant anything go smoothly Matsumoto Rangiku, the 3rd Division vice-captain, had hoped. The vice-captains meeting did not go as well as left, and where to, but that annoying 10th Division vice-captain, Akira, had claimed all of her attention. Captain had specifically asked her to make sure no one knew that he and the other Great Five have for a change?

Everyone knew the man was as flirtatious as a prostitute, but the man knew that he met! Suddenly she heard a voice behind her. As if he had not told that to every third girl she smiled widely. Rangiku-san, wait up! turning, she and her captain are lovers, and yet he claims to love her. The 4th Division captain, Isane, the 2nd Division vice, Riku, and the 13th vice, Michiyo.

Right behind her, she caught sight of the 8th Division vice, Tomoe, as good as the Great Five. They all were good friends, if not was nearing her. Hey, whats up? she asked as idiots attention, said Tomoe. Good thing you held that say which idiot she meant.

There was no need for her to soon as they approached. If he was to hear that none of us knew to where reddish brown hair swinging. Rangiku shook her head, her about his destination. Captain was so mysterious our captains are she trailed off, leaving the implications to imagination.

So what do you think, Rangiku-san, where are our captains? to those words, as he said her name. Rangiku Kazuma Flash Stepped into the room him up so late. She turned, surprised to see memories sprang up, and she remembered their conversation the night before. Usually, hed have been sleeping She asked.

Captain, where were you? she disliked not knowing where he went. She knew too well to question him, but for hours already. I and the others had Material World at once. We must leave to the random sheets, his captains cloak swishing about.

He moved around the room, quickly picking up had a meeting. Why? She asked, purpose? He shook his head. Where are you going? To what you. I cant tell stunned.

I am sorry, turned to leave. With those words, he run around without letting her know. However, she was not going to let him Rangiku. He did that, of worry before he returned.

And she was forced through three days let him do that again. She was so not going to once. Standing up and crossing the room, she caught his know where you are going. Im sorry, Kazuma-kun, but I must of Taicho, he usually listened.

When she used his name instead hand just as he turned toward the entrance. This time, though, he enough to make him grunt. She punched him in the ribs, hard are you going and why, and You are going to tell me where shook his head.

you will do that now, she be angry with him. She could never shout or truly going to punch her back. For a moment she thought he was spoke firmly, yet gently. Impossible, of course, since she knew for a fact that he will never hurt a woman without the direst necessity, sighed.

Then he Material World for investigation. Fine, I am going to the but his gaze, two pale blue, almost white eyes staring at her with no expression whatsoever, unnerved her completely. Please make sure no one her lightly. He bent and kissed there may be a traitor among us.

You might want to be careful around Shinigami; discover where we are. Oh, and please take care he disappeared. After saying this, Rangiku sighed. of the paper work.

She was in for worried. Isane was none knew where their captains are. From her conversation with Rangiku-san and the others, a serious ordeal. Rangiku-san had no idea where did Kurokawa-taicho disappear, and if she didnt know and the others are gone to the Material World.

Isane, please do not let the other captains know that I some occurrences. We must investigate where her lover was She thought about what had Nakashima-taicho said. Isane was stunned by this was did she go. Usually, taicho always told her Emi.

However, she trusted turn of events. They were friends ever since their Rukongai days, and all she said. As you say, taicho, was know more. She wanted to Emi never once had failed her trust.

But she knew that her captain could be as closed mouthed as sent to investigate something. And now she knew they were about the Hollows. Perhaps it was those reports a wall when she did not want to reveal anything. At any rate, she decided, I case.

Just in terrified. Tomoe was will keep watch for anything. Her captain was gone, and all he said was not always to it. Hah! As if she did bit as closed mouthed as hers.

It looked like the other captains were every to keep watch and do the paper work. She never felt so good when he was around. She always felt protected and calm not want to think of that. When he was not, however She did away from Tsubasa-taicho.

He was as dear to her as her clueless like this! After she finished hugging him, of course. When she met him, shell show him what it means to leave sure the higher-ups did not deem him a traitor and executed him. She wanted to be next to him, but for now, she needed to make her life, and that was that. So she will with Michiyo.

Riku exchanged a glance say more. Their captains did not stay here. Interesting. enough for them to know more. Usually, at least one of the captains revealed for any further action by the higher-ups.

That was strange, but now they had to watch As she looked into Michiyos eyes, she knew that what the other thought. They always managed to know before they even thought of becoming Shinigamis. They were the best friends there are since Michiyo was thinking along the same lines.

And she saw the same decision spring how worried they were. Turning to her friends, she noticed you know, our taichos disappeared, but we remain loyal. Listen, everyone, she said, and everyone turned to her, as up in her friends eyes. We will watch for the higher-ups reactions, and should they attempt anything untoward,

Everyone nodded. Division Headquarters and watch. Now lets return to our we will go to the Material World and inform our captains. As everyone went to their respective compounds, 13 divisions: Vice-captains, seated officers, Shinigami. And then, a message was announced to the attention.

Please pay several Hell Butterflies followed them. As of the moment, a special placed on them when going to the Material World. All Shinigami of captain and vice-captain status will have no limit the 8th Division captain, Nakamura Tsubasa, and the 13th Division captain, Akimoto Chiaky, have disappeared from Soul-Society for unknown reasons. This is because the 2nd Division captain, Saruwatari Eimiko, the 3rd Division captain, Kurokawa Kazuma, the 4th Division captain, Nakashima Emi, wartime order is announced.

Until such time as the situation has towards the others. Rangiku turned around and ran each other and nodded. As they met, they looked at been clarified, the wartime orders stand. We are leaving at once, said Tomoe, We their captains.

They had to warn ran. So they must warn our captains! Everyone agreed. Ukitake Juushiro thought he had never seen short, silvery-white flame, with two hairs falling in the middle of his forehead. One, a tall, well built young man, with his hair combed upwards like a nearly with pupils looking like the eyes of a predator.

His almond shaped eyes had a rather cold expression, their pale blue-gray, an odder collection of students. His shoulders were wide, but just wide enough to estimated Juushiro. He was about 1.80, that passed his mind. About my height was the thought fit perfectly well with his slender waist.

Another, a wide, strong looking, looked as face wore an expression of utter calm. His perfectly calm, deep brown eyes and wide Juushiro of building, or a wall. He had narrower shoulders, yet he reminded if nothing could faze him. Almost as if he has the impression that she might burst at any given moment.

Another, a short, slender dark-skinned woman, her left hand incomplete, gave to her shoulders. Her long black hair spilled already seen everything. Her dark eyes managed to appear like two face, had her arms crossed under her bosom, with a generally bored expression. The second girl, taller and with blue eyes, with silver hair and a pretty to Juushiros taste.

She was pretty, but not bottomless holes while still looking dreamy. you cant deny she has a light blue hair spilling to her shoulders. The third girl was a rather tall one, with around her, but Juushiro still thought she was beautiful. She had light blue eyes and an aura of anger body he thought to himself.

His short white hair growing down to his a woman to be. She was just as he wanted began introducing themselves: Suddenly he noticed they neck swung as he shook his head. I am Kurokawa Kazuma, said the tall, silver haired boy, though it a wolf than anything else.

His eyes made him appear more reassuring one. He voice was deep, was hard not to think of him as a man. The kind of voice you usually hear from almost like Sesshomaru fro the Inuyasha Anime. Now that he thought about it, the man sounded fit with Kazumas appearance of arrogance.

How he hated it! But the voice someone who has nothing to fear. I am Saruwatari Eimiko! Said the languorous voice. She had a pleasant, nearly perfect contrast to Kazuma. She seemed like a nice person, a short, black haired girl.

I am Nakamura Tsubasa, said fat. No, not more muscle than anything. He was large, but that was the fat boy. His voice was deep the silver haired girl.

I am Nakshima Emi! said chimes. Her voice bell and resounding. I am Akimoto like the sound of running water. Despite her appearance, she had a voice to her.

Juushiro was attracted Miharu. She was to her. He wanted to talk wait. But that cold beautiful.

Something about them made but still He decided to keep watch. Not something he could put his finger on, case. Just in him worry. Matsuo Amon, the 10th Division captain, walked fond smile and calm expression.

His wide face wore his usual on the floor from happiness. Inside, he felt like laughing and rolling through the 10th Division compound. Those idiots thought the Great Five were closed the door. Entering his room, he began laughing.

And then he the traitors! He nearly did laugh. He laughed and laughed, till entered the room. His vice-captain, Yamshita Akira, Kansai accent strong in his voice. I see nothing funny about this, said, his his sides hurt.

Well you are an idiot, I charges of treason, and that will mean losing five captains for Soul-Society. Dont you get it? When those five are found, they will be executed with will leave 6 able captains. Plus, when you and I disappear, that know that already, replied Amon. See how much they will weaken themselves? When we always smiling face serious.

Akira though on it, his narrow, considerable, as his eyes usually appeared closed. Then, his eyes widened considerably, and that was and our cohorts attack, we shall annihilate them. I see he head. Amon shook his total idiot.

You are a understood. Anyway, continue with vanished. Akira nodded and the saying his master taught him. Amon, sitting there all alone, thought about the plan.

To saw dissension Is may be the annoying voice was going on rambling for hours, or so it seemed to Kazuma, sitting as he was in the back of the class. We shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight, with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost on the table in front of him. His right hand, slender yet obviously muscled, laid to reap chaos. It twitched. a fist.

And then it became his knuckles were white. He was pressing so hard His eyebrow her seat, listening to the annoying voice of What was his name again? Chub? No Chur Something. And then he looked sideways, to Chiaki, sitting right beside him and seemed to be on the edge of remember.

He couldnt twitched. Shooting a glance toward the aged man who was the history teacher why would someone be interested in something that happened over fifty years ago, his stomach, narrowing to a point and apparently combed. Bald, but with a very long beard that spilled down to have a beard like that. Heck, I dont ever wan to especially when you lived no longer than a century at best? He noticed the bald man was engrossed in listening to that moron.

If I ever age, that is with that thought, he in a low voice. Psst hey, Chiaki, he said from the teacher. What? she asked, not turning turned to the beautiful, blue haired woman near him. What kind of name was Yamamoto Genryusai his patience having finally exhausted itself.

Dont what me, idiot! He spoke furiously, hardly stand it anymore! Chiaki turned her face to him, her beautiful deep blue eyes looking like twin lakes. Why on the bloody earth are we stuck in those annoying Gigais, and why are we being students? I can Shigekuni? It sounded Plain weird. Oh I think I just awakened the devil no, she proved once again that a leopard could have a pair of blue eyes. The woman nearly killed him once or twice when she was angry, and good looks or and Chiaki made Rangiku look like a tamed house-cat.

His first proof, Rangiku, was well engraved in his mind, Kazuma considered bolting to the door. Despite his fears, she her than it seemed, apparently. The class was more interesting to we are here, Kazuma. You know very well why spoke rather calmly.

Tsubasa presented his reasoning long and somehow seeming to stream backwards, shook slightly. Kazuma shook his head, and his short hair, combed in his case, it was pretty much hourly. He changed hair styles as often as moods, and before we ever arrived. Moron! Just because it will be harder for a bunch of idiots from the Covert Ops to find our Reiatsu if we bloody hide it within those Gigais, and just because no raising his voice above a whisper.

He spoke as loudly as he could without spilled down to the middle of her back shook. Chiaki shook her head, and that long, blue hair that one will expect five bloody captains to be students in a regular school, and just because they will bloody search for Retais and not Gigais, its not a good thing! I am tired of your I cant stand it. As much as I respect you, stop.

So please endless curses, Kazuma. And you know quite well that it teeth. Kazuma gritted his idiot! I shouldnt have agreed! Damn! I was such a bloody is a good reason as any.

Suddenly he noticed that the annoying voice was stared out of the window. Ignoring what the moron was speaking, he Ops will choke while searching for them. He hoped the search teams of the Cover replaced by the teachers old rasping one. That would make five people sat on a roof top.

Later that day, or rather, later that evening, beneath a metal tube that bent forward. Three teenage girls and one wide teenage boy sat it worthwhile. The fifth, a young teenager with black hair that spiked in every way in shouting. He was EXELLENT PLACE! His hands were clutched into fists and his knuckles were white.

WHY THE HELL ARE WE SITTING ON A ROOF TOP! YOU SAID YOU HAD AN an obviously impossible way, was sitting in front of the four others. Chiaki thought he never looked the ladies, said Tsubasa with an evil grin. Well, you could always switch place with one of a gentleman for once. You could just not be angrier, or funnier.

He knew, of course, that Kazuma had such mannerisms engraved into his bones, and hed rather die trailed off, because it suddenly started raining, and not simply raining. Shut up! At least its not raining, Id die if it rained he buckets, literally. It was raining than see a woman hurt unless he had good reasons not to act that way. I want to kill someone, Kazuma

Chiaki giggled. Kazuma in such an inconvenient situation. It was a while since she saw said through gritted teeth. And he looked funny, with his hair a place, she said with a grin matching Tsubasas for evil. Well you always have the option of begging us to give you narrowing considerably and his hair seeming to stand.

You shut up! he growled through gritted teeth, his eyes now lying on his head. You know, I think if it wasnt raining, hed be black by now, and dogs on my head Kazuma was desperate. One good thing comes from having it rain cats where two streets met and created a crossroad of sorts, were several people. Juushiro looked out of his window, to the roof of the house opposite his, standing Eimiko spoke for the first time since she snuggled up for sleeping.

He recognized them they were the see the blue haired girl. From the angle he stood, he could convinced she was the perfect girl for him. The more he thought about her, the more he became new students that arrived today. His favorite color was blue, and everything seemed blue that appeared so beautiful to him.

And besides, he really couldnt remember a girl must mean something. If one did, that about her blue eyes, blue hair. A rustling behind him a usual, sleepy old man, which he most definitely wasnt. The aged man, with his bald head and Taoist-like beard, appeared he was going to the gym everyday.

The man had enough muscles to appear as if announced Genryusai-senseis arrival. What is it, Genryusai-sensei? room, and such a visit meant something. The aged teacher almost never came into his know what she is? Genryuusai-senseis creased face was expressionless. You are intending to invite that girl here, even though you Asked Juushiro.

Juushiro wasnt surprised that his teacher was aware of him. Genryuusai looked at from them. They can be agents such things, he was used to it. We cannot trust to persuade him.

But sensei- Juushiro tried Sensei understood. them. You like haired boy by surprise. That simple statement caught the white before Genryuusai burst out laughing.

Blushing fiercely he mumbled, No I her. Well, whatever. aware of the situation. Just so long as you are Juushiro redder than a fresh tomato. The aged man turned away and left

However, that didnt make him less determined someone to persuade. He knew he still had went. Turning, he to make that girl his. He hoped that the orange haired the proposition of staying in his house.

The next day, in school, Juushiro approached Chiaki with to. Or tried man will listen to reason. He was barely able to speak, standing so close to her tongue, was speechless. He, who never lost his them to classroom A-2.

Suddenly a resounding crash summoned and having those big blue eyes rest on his. Inside, standing before a shattered window, was Kazuma, with a glare that made the teacher, who was considered one of the prettiest having just arrived at the scene. Hey, Kazu, whats up? Asked a startled Tsubasa, aint that obvious? Kazuman threw an evil glance at Tsubasa. What do you mean whats up, moron? I am going violent, women around and thus the best in handling male students, was keeping a safe distance of about 30 feet from him.

Oh no, you arent going black on me a devilish grin and charged forward. No ones asking you, blockhead! Kazuma smiled her chin a brought her face close to his. A girl was caught in his path, and he stopped, cupped now! Tsubasas voice rang with anger. What a cute lady, his smile widening, which made forcing him a few feet away.

Oh no, you dont! Chiaki rammed into him, the demon-like man further back. Tsubasa ran forward, trying to force him appear like a real life devil. Tell you what; lets settle this on the roof! outside and heaved himself unto the roof without any apparent strain. Kicking the window so strongly that the entire frame exploded outside, he jumped turning to Chiaki.

Going black? asked Juushiro, Kazumas voice was filled with demented happiness. Its something that happens to us from time to time, she replied are very agitated and annoyed, or overly tired, we go into this black mode. Well, its like this, she said, we never had the best lives, and so, when we Kazumas case, its a twisted and evil version of himself. Each one of us has his unique black personality, and in with a heavy sigh, its kind of like an opposite personality.

But, isnt this pretty much his usual behavior? I touch a girl like that. But hell never break something, or even dealing with it is not here. And unfortunately the only person capable of mean, he is normally evil like that. She shook her head, asked, startled.

Whos that? he something once he had decided doing that, he never let someone elses thoughts interfere. As far as he was concerned, no one was able to convince Kazuma to stop doing blue hair swishing Well Chiaki shook her head again, and then she said: demon alone. Hell never stop that girl that precisely five minutes ago was making him blush and stammer.

Suddenly it dawned on Juushiro that he had a perfectly normal conversation with the sorry, I have to go and help Tsubasa. Well, he thought, maybe I can date him, if her could talk with her normally. The thought made him brighten, maybe he could get her to to ask her again. Turning, he ran after her, thinking talk with her normally.

Meanwhile, on the roof, Kazuma was smiling, and was giving Tsubasa a hard time over how to stop him was far better at tag anyway. Being slimmer, Kazuma was faster, and he dodging one of Tsubasas attempts to grab him. Hey, Tsu-san, youre so slow! he laughed out loud, from crashing the two huge iron towers that were supposedly there for Air Cooling, whatever that was. So, Now--- he never finished the sentence, because his head was suddenly trapped for a moment with a blank expression.

A females voice spoke: Gue~~~~~~~ss who~~~~~o? Kazuma froze He snapped, agitated. Rangiku, quit that annoying behavior! between a pair of rather large breasts, and his eyes were covered. Wyyyyyy! You guessed from the first time, Kazu-rin! Matsumot Rangiku, with her hour-glass like frame, bent on Kazumas left, could and looked into her Captains face. Smiling widely, she made the cutest face she explanations about Internet and Web, and those short words that meant so much.

Hey what do there mean, anyway? Emi was confused more after the boys rather enthusiastic smiling, most of her marvelous bosom and long, slim legs exposed, because she wore a Japanese school uniform. Well I will explain again the, Emi-san the brown haired that she was a beautiful woman, and not new how to use it when necessary. Emi was used to men staring at her she was well aware of the fact held something more. However, this boys eyes boy said, looking at her with admiring eyes.

She disliked the hunger learning the ways of the material world. Regardless, Asano Keigo was probably her only way of doing better than her in learning. She sincerely hoped that Kazu and Tsuabsa were she saw there. Well, there was nothing to worry about with Kazuma, being handsome and attractive; Keigo, whose brown hair swung unbelievably after each time he jumped with excitement.

Shaking her head to get rid of unnecessary thoughts, she returned her attention to and He kept on rambling, and Emi was tempted to beat him. So you see, OMG means Oh My God, and LOL is Laughing Out Loud, he rarely had any problem acquiring information when there were girls about. The guy just wouldnt shut up! She thought what would she in a more civilized manner. Hed learn to talk slower and calling her name.

Suddenly she heard someone have done to him had he been in her division. Turning, she saw Chiaki and Eimiko running as they were near enough to speak. Emi! Bad news, Kazus black! Gasped Eimiko as soon fears were realized. Hes what? Emis worst towards her, both seemed slightly afraid.

Damn! Where is Tsubasa for a match. On the roof, he challenged him away from any girls around. This was the best way to keep he now? Ok, lets go! Emi, Chiaki and Eimiko ran as fast as they could abilities as a normal human body? Eimiko complained.

Oh why are Gigais made to have the same was already restricted with her incomplete left arm. She disliked being handicapped in any way, since she in their human-like Gigais, which was rather slow, in their estimation. That did not hinder feeling that someone was following her. As they ran, Emi couldnt shake off the she was feeling it now.

She never liked that feeling, and if her speed, though. Keigo watched as the most beautiful girl he ever saw he decided to make a move on a girl, very few would have refused. He didnt think there was something there but Kazuma was really good looking, and if class room and looked outside the window. Clutching his fists, he went into an empty was running away to help that Kazuma guy.

Kurokawa Kazuma huh? I will beat you! I will make that silver new love? a voice asked. "Oh, Keigo, you got yourself a friend, Mizuiro. Keigo turned, to his haired beauty mine! He shouted, raising his fist into the air. Its not a love!!!! Its true love! Love at honest.

Keigo be skeptical. Mizuiro was rather first sight!!! Keigo was adamant at his position. You arent the best-looking guy, after all, with that plain face and weird looking hair, what girl will fall for you? If not for your excellent love at first sight, Mr. So what makes you think its a the Karakura high?

No 1 womanizer of ability at talking to girls, you wouldnt have every girl in our class even the all out lesbian, Chizuru! fall for you. Its not womanizer, its the Self Proclaimed No 1 Don Juan of the Karakura High!!!!!!!!! Keigos voice rose and rang with pride, even try, that was his opinion. If you cant stay with one, you shouldnt out his weird friend, he asked: Deciding once and for or to figure though Mizuiro had no idea what pride could there be in getting almost every girl in class to sleep with you.

Look, Keigo, what exactly are you so KARAKURA HIGH TO SLEEP WITH A GUY, ME! GET THAT, Mr. PROUD ABOUT WHAT? ABOUT GETTING THE No 1, MOST HARDOCE LESBIAN IN THE SKEPTICAL? I AM SO proud about? The other boy jumped. Just because you got Chizuru to sleep with, you are as a tall, black haired and black eyed man stood.

Turning so fast he blurred, Keigo spun towards the door, where and long, slightly wavy black hair. He had slightly long, perfectly chiseled face, proud as a hawk? asked a quiet, deep voice. Haruka-nii! Keigo jumped straight at the suit-wearing man, who danced nimbly out of from his forehead. Ha Haruka Keigo was bleeding on his head, showing just how stupid he felt Keigo was.

Had Mizuiro been an Anime character, hed have a very large sweat drop the way, resulting in Keigo crashing headlong into the nearest wall. The man was an idiot, and despite numerous nurse's office an idea struck Asano Mizuiro. hmmI wonder why He just ends up in the last word, forgetting that the nurses office was just a short distance away. Keigo! You want to lay the NURSE? he was so perplexed he shouted the such injuries, continued to do the same.

Shut up! Keigo punched his friends mouth with enough force crashed into his head, and blasted him to the same spot he lay before. Dont you dare reveal my innermost plans for- before he could complete the sentence, a bat belonged to girl, with black hair that was tied into a braid. Looking at the bat, Haruka realized that there was a hand holding it that to send him flying, smashing the nearby tables. Dare to do that again to my boyfriend and I will murder you! she hate Keigo.

She truly did able to talk. LiLi Lisa Keigo said, hardly said, her voice, a bit high pitched, was filled with menace and distaste. You you why? instead of answering, Lisa stepped towards him, which made Haruka, who decided that having the boy with the brown hair that seemed to be turned door and dragging Keigo after him. Were leaving! He said, turning towards the with contempt behind the slim glasses she wore.

Lisa looked after them, blue eyes narrowed and filled upwards in the back killed by the often murderous girl who seemed to have a temper of a lioness, step forward and grab Keigo by the collar. Lisa-chan, why are you so mad? asked Mizuiro, to Keigos idiocy. You rarely react like that Going after the NURSE? Thats because hes totally overboard! standing up and moving towards her.

Yeah, I they are closer in age to her. Look, I dont care if its Haruka or Byakuya; She was working herself up, Mizuiro could see that. But hes a freakin school-boy! Hes 16! Shes what, 30? heard. Stop, will you? he decided to stop her before hospital were bad enough.

His last three months in blue eyes flaring. She turned on him, she punched him through the nearest wall. WHAT did you just say? face to his wider one. She stepped forward, pressing narrow, pretty dont tell me what to do, get that, asshole?

Listen, idiot, I can do whatever I like, so you Mizuiro stepped back. Her voice was pregnant to use extreme measures. Mizuiro decided that he needed but if she beat him suddenly an idea struck him. He really liked her, and he planned to confess to her today, with menace.

Hey Lisa, what do you say we go to that froze. At that, Lisa IchiRuki Ramen stand was the best. After porn Manga, which was her favorite past-time, Ramen place you like so much? My treat? However, being quite poor, she couldnt afford something she rarely done she smiled.

She stared at him, and suddenly she done with awe? No could it be affection? Mizuiro nodded. Really? Youll take me there? Her voice was enthusiastic and filled going to there that often. And then Lisa did something she had done once before and faint smile. Mizuiro gave a be special.

Tonight was going to swore never to do again she hugged him. Keigo struggled futilely against walk on my own! he said, finally despairing. Oh come on Haruka-nii! Let me go! I can the mask of softness it usually possessed disappearing. Quit calling me Haruka-nii! Harukas voice became hard steel, Harukas iron grasp.

I am not older mans cool gaze. Keigo shrunk away from the amused, spoke from somewhere to the right. Suddenly, another voice, cold and emotionless, yet somehow your brother! You two act like an of Kuchiki Byakuya, the Kendo and English teacher.

Haruka turned, allowing Keigo to see the cold, handsome face at the lower neck and had no red string at the collar. He wore a tuxedo similar to Harukas, but it was missing the lace embroidery old married couple. Byakuya spoke once Karakura high school? despite its coldness, Byakuyas voice had a hint of amusement. Why do the literature and mathematics teacher dragging the No 1 Womanizer of the went for the opening.

Haruka didnt immediately react, so Keigo more. Haruka-san is dragging me away from Lisa, even though Ive done nada! Byakuyas head turned to him, who liked him as well all had a serious crush on Byakuya. Keigo knew for a fact that those girls who didnt like Haruka and some decided to intervene before we ended up with another hospitalization. He was about to get himself beaten again by Lisa, so I the long black hair swished a bit, creating an effect similar to a curtain opening.

Byakuya shook his he seemed to see through everything. His cold, gray eyes fixing on Keigo, liked it, in Keigos estimation. There were far too many girls who head. Why were you in that classroom anyway? I thought you never left blurted before he could stop himself:

Keigo stared for a moment and then girl, Emi. Its this new a computer if you had the chance to sit before it. Shes just too beautiful! I finally reached its peak, I see. You? In love? Asano Keigo, your idiocy has a shot at the mans weak spot.

Keigo, hurt by Byakuyas cold attitude, decided to take fell in love! You know, I heard that one of the new girls has blue get her to date him. And that guy is trying to Byakuyas eyes widened. Youll lose to that guy hair and is very good at English shes also super hot.

Not only was blue his favorite color, but if he was trying to hit on a girl, former Shinigami in everything, and he intended to succeed. He had a goal, to become better than the white haired staring stupidly at the door. Turning, he walked away, leaving Keigo and succeeding, especially if she was good at English, he couldnt afford to lose to him. Haruka looked after the Matsumotos sudden appearance.

Tsubasa felt quite relieved after stop Kazumas black side from doing any damage. He knew that she was the only one who could black haired man. And when he looked at her, sitting on Kazumas lap and the roof and looked down. Turning, he walked to the edge of Tomoes smiling, beautiful face appeared out of the blue.

Suddenly, an obentou box was pressed before his face, and Yukihiko hugging him, talking, he really felt happy for his friend. Hey there, Tsu-taicho! she said, her face his old school nickname. Tsubasa winced at the usage of with the exception of Tomoe. He disliked anyone using it well, split with a broad smile.

She was probably the closest person to him, after the Great that she wore a school uniform as well. So what are you doing here? he asked, suddenly realizing he had to admit. She really looked good in it, 5, not only as Vice-captain, but also as a friend. Were all grew grim.

Her face suddenly Listen, Captain. here. There is wartime orders now, the limit on Captains venturing into the Material World narrowed. Her eyes going on with you five?

Now that I mention it, what is have been removed until they are sure whats going on with you five. Tsubasa was but he could hardly refuse when Tomoe stood so close to him. He promised the others he wont tell anything to anyone until hey all agreed, faintly of flowers. He noticed she smelled trapped.

Upon realizing what was he doing he was trying to smell her neck he tried sad. They looked suddenly remembered that Kazu was nearby. He didnt know what to do, until he to focus on her eyes, deep black and yet lively and with a slight sparkle. Turning to look at him, he saw that he and Matsumoto were in seeing that.

Tsubasa nearly despaired at he desperately needed to get away from Tomoes scent and warmth. He couldnt ask Kazu anything if the latters attention was on Matsumoto, and the middle of doing something that didnt allow talking namely, kissing. Yo, Tsu-chan, first time standing close to a white a spiked in all direction even though it was no more than shoulder length at its longest. As Tsubasa turned to look at him, he saw that he had donned a blindfold and his hair was now business.

None of your girl? Kazumas voice was rather taunting. Anyway, Kazu-chan, should I tell my Vice why are we head. Kazuma scratched his if he could see everything. Despite the blindfold, he seemed as here? Tsubasa was rather annoyed at Kazumas precise understanding.

Tsubasa recalled him donning it beforehand, when he Rangiku. I already told the kiss. Now Tsubasa understood was training to become a Shinigami. Turning to the Arrancars and their mission.

He told her the whole story, about while staring straight into those beautiful eyes. He found it hard to concentrate on talking Tomoe. Once he finished, he his face towards the roof they spent the night on. Why did you tell Matsumoto-san everything? Instead of answering, Kazuma turned coming.

Something Someone is turned to Kazuma. I dont know who it is, but this power I can sense that it be on our guard. I think we should all narrowed. Tsubasas eyes is the same as we are, and it is every bit as powerful.

If the crazy haired, fight loving Captain was talking corridors, a strange sensation overcame Chiaki. As Chiaki, Emi and Eimiko ran through the convinced that they shouldnt go on running. For some reason she could not fathom, she was about being careful the something was definitely amiss. Somehow, she was friends, they told her that they should still go.

Unsurprisingly, though, when she commented on it to her two voices calling to them. What stopped them were several sure. As they turned, Chiaki was stunned to see Sheu, Isane, and three girls smiling broadly. Yo! they said in unison, all here? asked a stunned Emi.

Huh? What are you three doing Riku, all three wearing school uniforms and running towards them. As the three explained, Chikais feeling of uneasiness black, we are on our way to see him Sheu nodded. Turning to Sheu, she asked: Is Matsumoto here? Because Kazus just gone window, so she went straight up for him. Shes already here, we saw him jump outside from the became far too strong to ignore.

That set Chikai really miss her favorite lesson of arts she was going to kill Kazuma for that. She had to run through almost the whole school, which was quite large, had to the roof, and followed, leaving her vice completley ignored. Big time! She saw Eimiko and Emi climbing up to on edge. Upon arriving, she immediately neared Kazuma, who seemed to purposefully ignore her and use red blindfold werent good with white hair.

White shorts, a red, sleeveless T-Shirt and a of his back, sending him flying across the roof to the nearest wall. Once she was near enough to touch him, she kicked him straight in the small his blindfold a red blindfold? She decided Kazu needed some fashion lessons. Running towards him, she missed her second kick, which to fight. Chiaki-chan I dont want kicks and punches, which he knew would break more than just a few bones.

Why did you have to go black now? he asked desperately trying to avoid her he dodged, raising his hands for defense. What deiced his fate, though, was Eimiko, who grabbed him to near death by the enrage Chiaki. Was all he said before he was pounded a quick punch to the gut, making him spit blood. With a spinning kick, she sent his face upwards, followed by from behind in a German Suplex, stopping him.

A kick to his crotch and two kicks to his ankles, were followed by away, torn into at least three pieces. As her rage began to subside, the blindfold flew but rather deep, ocean blue. Kazumas eyes were no longer pale blue, a combo of swift punches and kicks, all aimed to break and shatter. Matsumotos eyes Thats why he hardly even dodged.

I see so he was in Yin mode to herself. She said quietly widened. Tomoe heard her though, and inquired as was Tsubasa, though. The one who answered kind of person was Kazuma really.

As he explained, Tomoe began to wonder what to what this Yin mode means. What was Demon left by her Captains sudden leaving. Sheu Michiyo stared at the cloud of dust stupid. She felt quite Eyes anyway?

Why did Captain have to go black now? Turning, she as if someone just caught her. She expected a hard fall, but instead felt the most beautiful faces she ever saw. Looking up, she found herself staring into one of bumped into someone who was walking behind her. Slightly long, perfectly chiseled with the almond shaped, and as much expression as a stone.

He also happened to have long, black hair and kept on walking, without so much as giving her a glance. Erm was all she said before he set her back on her feet gray eyes placed to fit perfectly. Michiyo was heard of De-Ja-Vu before, but this was impossible. These face those eyes that way of walking Michiyo her eyes.

Tears formed in stunned. You no you are dead I know it I saw you flowing, though. They were still impossible. It was she whispered, trying desperately to wipe the tears away.

Shin she whispered, her throat feeling like it memories that stubbornly attempted to rise. She shook her head, trying to avoid the it self into the backs of her eyes, forcing her to look at it. No matter how hard she tried though, the picture of that night seemed to have etched had a rock stuffed through it. Desperate, she grasped shut the images out.

Stop dont she moaned, trying to Riku, placing a hand softly on her shoulder. Hey Michiyo, what is it? Something wrong? asked Ishimaru her head. Remembering something bad? She continued, speaking the woman was acting like this, something awful mustve happened, something in Michiyos past, most likely. She knew about the Sheu clans history, and she knew enough of Michiyo to know that if head.

Michiyu shook her just slightly above a whisper. Its nothing. imagination. Probably just my the lie she was telling. She mumbled, her red-tinged, puffy eyes revealing

Rikus left eye now, or else I will tell Captain Akimoto about a certain this and that. You are going to tell me what happened, and you are going to do it widened. Michiyus eyes twitched. No not that have a heart, a time tone reply.

was the one word at Sheu Shin. Its my uncle, will you? she pleaded. He died around a 100 years ago, right like my dead uncle. That man he looked exactly own eyes, and I just couldnt bear with it the last words were a sob.

Thats why I was so stunned I remembered my uncles death, which I saw with my on the day I graduated from the Academy. The black haired tomboy the 13th division, sobbing against the tomboys chest. Riku-san mumbled the black haired, slim and pretty vice of until she calmed. Riku caressed her hair vice-captains face softened.

Hey, I dont want to disturb you two, but we meeting with a certain blue haired Captain, so let us go. Besides, I have a feeling that Kurokawa-taicho will need medical care after and walking towards the roof. Isane followed her own words by turning should join our captains, they will be worried. Rikus eyes followed the tall, silver haired the latter could walk.

She nodded, and asked Michiyo if middle-back length hair swinging as she shook her head fiercely. Of course I can! replied the black haired woman, her braided, vice of the 4th division. Such a trivial matter is nothing! her eyes sparkling, Michiyo person who looked so much like her beloved uncle. She was determined, though, to find the identity of the Kurokawa Kazuma run a hand through his hair.

A short while later, namely around half an hour, rose, and walked along Riku after the 4th vice. Damn she was the blue haired Chikai nearby. He said aloud, pretending not to notice when it came to ignoring people. That blindfold was definitely a useful tool so horrible.

For some reason, almost everybody believed that if a person cant see his didnt need his eyes in order to fight someone. Though he couldnt see, he could easily sense everyone around him, and enough, if it came to that. Merely his sense of touch would be them, they werent even aware of them, which was untrue. Now, he sensed Chiakis raised fist, and never descended.

The fist, however, there wasnt much she could do here. With a sigh, Chiaki turned to leave, seeing as awaited its fall, ready to dodge. As she walked down the stairs along with Emi and Eimiko, both of whom decided to leave Kazuma alone for the time being, fearing all three of whom were squatting easily near one of the unused classrooms. On their way to the English classroom, they ran into Michiyo, Riku and Isane, slightly shorter, black haired and black eyed vice-captain, seeing that the latter had something to say.

Hey, whats up? the tall, blue haired and blue eyed captain of the 13th division requested of her he might decide to retaliate, which, considering they didnt have access to their Shinigami powers, would prove rather problematic to deal with. Theres some guy there who wants to talk to you, Chiaki-san, Strange thought Chiaki to herself. That smile seemed to be rather condemning? she saw the white haired boy that she talked with earlier. Why would Michiyo smile like that? Something is definitely strange here Turning, replied Michiyo, a tiny smile on her timid face.

He seemed trying to hide straight into his face. Walking up to him, she looked air of a person with whom you couldnt associate anything evil of underhanded. He had a handsome, slightly round one, with rather large brown eyes and the behind the nearest wall. She never thought such a to finish this conversation as soon as possible.

So? You wanted to talk to me? She asked, determined code of a captain to never have emotions. His face was unnerving to one who swore to follow the face could even exist. Yes, he responded, his voice something Chiaki had rarely met in any human, living or dead. It had warmth that suggested a good heart and a caring personality, I dont like seeing any fellow student devoid of a proper roof above his or her head, I though about inviting you to my house.

Ive noticed you five or, I should say ten, those five new arrivals seem to be connected to you, have no place to sleep, and since a deep, melodious one. Do you agree? Chiaki blinked breath, as if, should he stop, he wont be able to complete his sentence. He seemed to be trying to squeeze as much words as he could into each Chiaki pondered his proposition. Realizing that she was staring, at the long sentence.

They didnt have a place to stay, and given Kazumas accepting would be best. Those points considered, Chiaki deduced that glimmer of happiness in his eyes. Yeah, sure, she replied, surprised to see a reaction, it will be worse in the near future. The white haired man visibly relaxed, which thing? Chiakis blue eyes narrowed.

Why would he have proposed such a herself into a trap. She was not going to get was something to ponder about. On the roof top, Tsubasa was Kazu so troubled. He now realized what had caused him to shift uncomfortably.

This sensation of an encroaching threat feeling ill at ease. Something was approaching them, and he just couldnt shake this could be it, he concluded, and suddenly, and exceptionally high spiritual pressure engulfed them causing Tsubasas eyes to widen in shock. Tsubasa suddenly remembered something Kazu said before they left for the Material World, Theres an abnormally high spiritual pressure that is attracting the Hollows his voice revealing his complete confusion. Its at least captain level! he remarked, of the feeling it was something bad.

The blindfolded captain turned the rooftop suddenly exploded. Its here! he exclaimed, as other side grabbing Rangikus hand and pulling her towards him. Seizing Tomoe, Tsubasa rolled sideways, even as Kazuma rolled to the his head northeast. Yo! sounded a voice above them, and once the dust settled, it revealed Captain, and an insolent grin on his nearly triangle like face.

He wore a normal Shinigami suit, complete with the white Haori of a stab aimed at his shoulder, which he just barely dodged. Who the-, questioned Kazuma, unable to complete the sentence due to a an orange haired, tall and muscular young male, with brown eyes. I aint answering some pansy who cant fight back! retorted the the beginning of the blade, thinning to near finger width at the end. Tsubasa noted that the sword was an elegant cleaver, slightly curved and hand-width at metal tang, from which dangled a shirt length of the same cloth.

It lacked a formal hilt, instead the stranger was holding a white-cloth wrapped orange haired man, swinging his huge Soul Cutter sword. Kazumas face contorted with of being unable to fight back, and this was no exception. He was one to quickly lose his temper should he be accused to substitute Shinigami, though it lacked the Hollow-mask like emblem, instead having a just a cross like mark. Dipping his hand in his pocket, he fished a Crest of Soul Separation outside; similar to the emblem given his internal rage.

Pressing the emblem to his chest, he exited his Gigai, perhaps with some small decoration, his was completely different. Though, unlike the other Captains Haoris, which were mostly plain white, hand in width, each adorned with a small Yin and Yang symbol on each shoulder. Instead of the usual robe-like in front, it was divided into two long pieces, each about a wearing his normal white Haori, signifying his rank. His Hakama also differed from the one Shinigami usually wore, as it was adorned with rather, it was decorated with white lines at each sleeve.

The upper part of his Kimono wasnt the usual plain black either; though only those who knew him not would have fell for the beauty of the clothing. His flamboyant style indicated his attitude of setting himself apart from the rest of the Shinigami Captains, a pattern of black and white lines, whereas the usual Hakama were plain black. It was actually his cunning mind at work, since the freer form of the clothing allowed quick changes of so he did not fall for the flamboyance of the clothes. The Shinigami who have just appeared afore them was no fool, however, tip touching the ground and both hands holding the metal tang he used for a handle.

His stance changed, becoming defensive, placing the huge sword in front of him, in an angle, the stance and speedy maneuvering, which was usually restrained by the solidity of the garments worn by others. His grin vanished, and his eyes narrowed, ragtag moron. You arent some face, widening by the moment. noted Kazuma, a smile appearing on his following each movement his adversary made.

He was obviously happy to have found an opponent whom he could fight on suppressed, is extremely high. Not bad! Youre spiritual pressure, though a smile identical to Kazumas reappearing on his face. I think Im gonna enjoy this! remarked the orange haired Shinigami, equal terms, a kind of battle he rarely had, given his power. Kazuma drew his sword, grasped the hilt with both hands, and other, not moving.

Both looked at each therefore for them to attack blindly is folly. A perfect stalemate none of them knows his opponents ability, held it in an angle, the point towards the stranger. This isnt going anywhere anytime soon Matsumoto Rangiku they couldnt attack before carefully observing each other. Both opponents had no idea about their adversarys ability, so and emotional endurance rather than a combat of arms.

The fight was a stalemate, now a contest of patience was quite right in her thinking. Nakamura Tsubasa, 8th division Soul Society, made him narrow his deep set, dark brown eyes in suspicion and worry. This new enemy, appearing out of nowhere, and boasting strength thought unimaginable to Shinigami not trained within good at all. This was not good, not captain, was worried.

They agreed to leave their Gigais only in a matter of life and death, and Kazu just had to give Kidoshuu appear like some Jack o the mists and start attacking. He wouldnt have been surprised to see the Onmitsu Kidou or the that occurred. Luckily though, none of in to his hate to being accused of inability to retaliate to an opponent, and use this much power. Suddenly his eyes searched for her, seeing nothing.

Where was Tomoe? Turning his head he was unable to fulfill the promise he made to that person, whom he greatly admired and respected. Where could she have gone? he questioned himself, furious that he was unable to keep her safe, that he widened. Ignoring Kazuma and his adversary, he turned, or dead. Either she was unconscious, him shiver.

The thought made searching desperately for her Reiatsu. If she died suddenly, he sensed a that stood before him nearly washed its feel away. The amount used was so tiny, the two gigantic forces Tomoes Reiatsu, hed never have felt it. Had he not focused so much searching for slight tingle of Reiryoku somewhere nearby.

Turning, the brown skinned, muscular Captain ran towards it, hair and wings, was carrying his vice up into the sky. To his imminent surprise, he noticed that someone, a male with green of the rare and powerful Black Goblins, more commonly knows as an Oni Kui, an Ogre Eater. He was using a minute amount of Reiryoku to float, but he was unmistakably a Kuro Tengu, one trying to see his vice-captains familiar figure. Those rare species had a very wide variety of abilities, ranging from the ability to eat souls in order to prolong ones he was strange.

This one this one, red eyes, horns, and other demon-like additions, and he seemed intent on separating the two Shinigami Captains. He had overly human features for the Tengu usually additions to separate them from humans, such as life, to the ability to use Hollows for their own purposes, and finally with abilities similar to those of Shinigami. Tsubasas deep set, dark brown and tone, and assume a tone that is usually reserved for making little children cower and whine in fright. Hey! You! Yes you there! What are you doing!? he cried, his furious anger making him drop his usually placid manner turned, using the magnificent, raven-like wings on its back to fly away.

The green haired man-like being turned its head towards the captain, smiled, and slightly tilted eyes narrowed. Tsubasas eyes widened captain used his own Crest of Soul Separation to exit his Gigai. The creature was carrying his unconscious Vice-captain! Enraged to near insanity, the muscular Shinigami a decoration in the form of a lily on each shoulder. He wore a regular Shinigami kimono and hakama, with the Captains haori having with shock.

Turning his head towards the insolent Ogre-Eater, he crossed the distance between them with a single Shunpo, and, drawing his sword attack, though he was forced to let go of Tomoes body. The Ogre-Eater, loyal to his species tradition of avoiding unnecessary damage, avoided the Tomoe and jumped back, landing easily on the rooftop. That, of course, was the Shinigamis aim, since he immediately grabbed with nearly untraceable speed, which was thanks to his mastery of the iaijutsu arts, he cut at his adversary. Well, well, at that! called the Ogre-Eaters voice.

A Shinigami captain and one of surprising strength in midair, supported by his great wings. Raising his head, Tsubasa saw the creature floating well. Why would an Ogre-Eater, of all beings, attack a Shinigami? school!? I though that you creatures avoided humans from ages long lost! The being was still unfazed. Why would you have tried to abduct my vice, and furthermore why would you even be in a human shout, as the Goblin lunged at him with a diving attack, his nails lengthening into claws.

Why? Well, why should I tell someone who is about to die? the last words were a he demanded, his voice as cold as a hailstorm. Tsubasa had no trouble dodging the devastating attack, but, along any and all contact with both Shinigami and humans. Why would a Goblin attack a Shinigami? They supposedly avoided Tomoe on the roof top and drew his sword. The thoughts rocketed through Tsubasas mind, even as he gently placed with his growing anger, there was also growing surprise.

Im sorry, but the time shouted as he charged forward, swiftly and viciously slashing at the handsome monster. Whatever information I want from you, I will drag it out, by force! he his arms crossed behind his back. Kazuma stared into the ceiling of the room, for talk is over. The clock that hung from the wall some distance away showed it was unmoving, pondering.

He sat there, under, to his and the others obvious relief, seemed planned, somehow. This fight, this encounter, that so luckily gave them a roof to sleep midnight, but he didnt care and didnt feel like sleeping anyway. It didnt make any sense, of course in fact, Ichigo claimed that he accidentally noticed feel a pattern, a planning. But he still could not help but him made him glance sideways.

A stirring on the futon beside them as they entered into the town, before donning their Gigais, which made sense. Matsumoto opened a sleepy eye much. Dont fidget so her tone accusing. You woke me, she said, and raised her head.

Kazuma turned his shuddup, he replied, stung a bit by her words. Fidgeting? Scuse me? I havent moved in the last hour, so I am asleep, and besides- he shut her up with a kiss. Dont start it, came her cool reply, I can feel you move even if head. I-havent-moved-in-the-last-our, he said in a one-word-at-a-time, brook-no-nonsense voice he to me, she replied, breathless and her gaze seemed glued to his eyes.

But you are troubled, and it feels as if you were tossing and turning gave a small laugh. Really? he inquired, and she usually used on his lower division members. Silly, you could never hide anything from me, she responded, playfully pinching his nose, I know every thought that passes through your mind, Kazuma was glad she didnt, because otherwise hed be dead by now, mood and his suspicion, and that he could share it with her. Suddenly it occurred to him that she had indeed felt his uneasiness, his troubled I know, too, that something is troubling you, and has been for the last week.

He returned his attention to the conversation just in time to catch her last words and or at the least abandoned by her, for some of his thoughts were not something she would like to know of, and some were such that he did not want her to know of. What is it? Tell me, please, her gaze pleading, certainly not all of the facts, but enough so she got the entire picture. He then proceeded to share it with her - not all of his trouble, and but Ive never heard the name of Kurosaki spoken! she said all the sentences so quickly exclaiming surprise so much Kazuma blinked several times before replying: well, I am not overly surprised at that. You never told me that this guy, this Kurosaki Ichigo, was your Captain! And how come I never met him? I only knew you were the vice of the 3rd division before you were nominated Captain, he was hardly able not to answer.

Kurosaki Ichigo, the most feared, dreaded Captain of the need or great fear. His named wouldnt be mentioned without great and the fact that he never lost a fight. He was renowned for his unbelievable strength, his incredible fighting skills Gotei 13 since the infamous Zaraki Kenpachi. He also just happens to on the last statement.

Kazumas voice was very dry came here to chase? Kazuma measured her, pondering how much he could tell her. You mean Rangikus voice showed her shock, he is a hybrid, like the ones you be part hollow. He loved her with all his heart and soul indeed, she was the only person he ever met, including the Goyusei he was now lose her, or even let her even be farther of him then absolutely necessary. He would not - could not, in fact, for he was dependant upon her was lost.

And now he part of, that have truly managed to wander deep into his soul and force out kindness, love, and friendship to such a selfless extent. He could tell her, but he emotional state would swiftly reveal the fact that hides something to her. He could not tell her, and he realized that her insight into his thought came through his mind. A great situation, indeed! a furious would risk losing her.

Whats wrong? Scared that your lovey-dovey girl would leave you? asked yet another voice, that inhabited his mind from the day he became a Shinigami. For this was indeed the voice of his partner, of the being a definite edge. Well? the womans voice held and he could practically see the self-satisfied smile upon his Zanpakutous avatar face. This is the reason why youve never heard of it, for it is the ultimate taboo.

He was banned as soon as they discovered about as if he didnt approve of it either. He felt it would be better if he appeared him, and youve never heard his name mentioned. You need to work on camouflage skills the voice within focus on the woman lying beside him. Shutting it into a buzz, Kazuma forced his well, being similar in personality, and in other traits, he added mentally.

I met him only briefly, but we got to know each other rather his soul sounded again, this time it was taunting. After his sudden departure, I became the Captain, and his from her, something in the way his voice sounded, something about his gaze. But she began, trying to dig deeper, as she sensed that he was hiding something sing-song voice, sounding so unnatural from him. But me no buts, dear, he replied in a name was banned from being mentioned ever again.

Im afraid we have school tomorrow, and since we are posing as high-school students, we cannot be late, his the stern reply. Not without answers! came thinking to avoid further questions. Kazuma turned and closed his eyes, ocean blue eyes had a rather mesmerizing effect on her, almost drowning her in their endless depths. He was sorely on her head and tied it there.

Tomoe felt as though someone has put a stone walked to the class, her straight black hair swishing gently. Her head felt as though it will explode, even as she mistaken. Her Captains recap of events wasnt very clear, and she believe would happen, but still and didnt want to tell her. Perhaps he had failed in some sort of way something she could not she decided.

Yes, that was it, suspected he didnt tell her all that has happened. He mustve failed somehow and now he was too ashamed he was; failures or no failures. Shed always adore him and accept him as her thoughts back. She stopped dead, rewinding to tell her, which was a stupid thing.

Adore? No it could not be she never thought of Nakamura Tsubasa, her Captain and senior in any such face-to-face with the stocky Captain. Turning the corridor, she suddenly stood blushing for no apparent reason. Err high there, Captain she said, way! But still she knew he was there, and it was a comforting thought, in a strange way. Luckily, her Captains eyes seemed to that was on it.

he never noticed the red in one sentence, and quickly running off. Err Igottagonowso he said, saying all the words avoid her face, and so Why, wondered Sheu, was he so embarrassed? Why was I so embarrassed, for that not think it possible, but something in her head just kept on screaming that she did. Was she thinking of Captain in such a way? Did she, perhaps, like her Captain? She did to clear her head, she entered the class.

Shaking her head as much in denial as trying matter? I dont like him, do I? the thought gave her a pause. Spotting Michiyos surprisingly bent way of sitting something in it just she patted her on the shoulder, gently. Erm Michiyo? Is everything alright? when no response came, raising her head. Hmm? Came Michiyos reaction, without tipped her off that the woman was depressed, she neared her.

Hey its me, Tomoe replied Tomoe, stunned that Michiyos voice sounded so sad, and it appeared as if her friends eyes were red. Upon closer inspection, it became evident that cried. Yes, she she was crying, at least if this throaty voice didnt mean that she had caught a cold. What happened? asked Tomoe, horrified that he staunch and normally stoic companion was

Err nothing. obviously hiding something. came the hurried reply, so under such emotional stress that she let her control over herself slip. Oh yeah, sure, and I just grown horns, she replied, grabbing night along the redness of a night filed with tears. She was surprised to see the definite redness of a sleepless dripped with sarcasm.

Yeah, nothing her voice Sheus shoulder and forcefully turning her face to hers. Michiyos shoulders sagged and she practically buried off, and then she gently whispered: Tomoe shook her head, letting her friend cool classes, ok? Michiyo nodded. Meet me behind the gym after her face into Tomoes bosom, crying.

The teacher entered the class, and the usual command of class to her Captain again. Tomoes thoughts turned from the (rather boring) She wished that life would be simpler. Did she love him? What were her feelings about? stand! and bow! were voiced by the class ref. Michiyo felt as though she had near the back, so she was almost unnoticed.

She was crying again - luckily, her seat was situated so briefly were quite confusing but all of her sadness, forced inside for how long? A hundred years? Maybe more. She really couldnt understand her own feelings regarding the matter her endless nightmares of Shins death and that person whom she met a rock down her throat. She was trying to remember something, might help her find the answer. She hoped that her talk with Tomoe the girls talk before third period Michiyo was heading to the back of the gym, which was a place rarely visited except for confessions of love, meeting between lovers and the occasional invitation for a fight between delinquents, and thus best for a private talk.

Several hours and several crying fits later one of which resulted in the a run to the nurse office and a plague of rumors concerning a supposed boy-friend, a supposed affair and a supposed fight although the best basis for those rumors was found in something important, bur just couldnt. Turning a corner, she realized who it was. Eh So-sorry she said instinctively, not classmate, she realized, who was sitting on the front row. Ah Its ok, I was looking for you, actually, replied Mizuiro, a bumped into someone.

Yeah, I was looking for you, because I really couldnt help she stammered, interrupting him. Its no, there isnt anything still would like to tell you something. Im sure, he said, his tone sincere, but I but hear all those rumors and see you crying, so Listen, no matter what, no matter what is it, Im sure that your close friends would be able to help you, understand.

I I him, and with a nod, she hurried past. Ill tell them all about it, she smiled at right? his gaze locked hers, and she realized he was indeed trying to help, and also, to give advice. Yeah Im sure you will, Sheu Michiyu, because I went. Mizuiro turned and small victory in the field of his own love.

He had another someone to talk to, and perhaps win a will not let him go on running. Michiyo! Said Riku, spotting the to say, and was cut off by Tomoe. Yeah, sorry Im late, I needed to she started matter. No, doesnt woman nearing them.

But you are going to tell us what us going deep breath. Sheu took a to tell her friends everything. She understood Mizuiros point, and intended on here, especially why are you crying so much. Well, heres how it is she began, letting her thoughts, along her words, to travel the and then run full out towards the man sitting quietly and drinking tea.

Uncle! Uncle! the little girl scrambled to get on the wooden floor of the house, his raven black hair swishing gently in the wind. What is it, Michiyo? asked the man, a tall, slender man, path of memory and look into that mirror, to try and spot the truth. Guess what? she asked, her what she was going to say. What? he asked, though he knew perfectly well tone, and in the way she puffed her chest.

I have it, too! her pride was evident in her tone becoming mysterious. Have what, child? prompted Shin, although replied, apparently hurt by his lack of knowledge. Power! The same power you have, spiritual one! she not, Michiyo. Ah I knew he knew perfectly well.

Forgive me, his apologizing tone face shining with excitement. Ok, smiled the little girl, her at Michiyo, standing proudly with the other fifty graduates of the Shinigami Academy, listening to the ending of the Captain-Commanders speech. Many years later, Shins face, more haggard than they usually were, his grey eyes dull, still shone with excitement as he looked negating her anger. Henceforth, you are for the last six years.

You have trained hard, studied and worked your hard work. Now is the reward for officially Shinigami. Now is the time when you can luck. Go, and good and followed by the rest of the Captains of the Gotei 13, he departed.

The speech ending, the Captain-Commander descended from the upraised pedestal upon which he stood while speaking, apply all that you have learned. I did it! cried an exited woman, looking her uncle Youre unenthusiastic! scolded the young then, seeing someone moving at the distance he said, forgive me, Michiyo, but there is someone I must see, and departed. Oh am I not? he asked, smiling all the wider, I was sure I displayed just how exited was I, he continued, Michiyo, hugging her uncle tightly.

Michiyos eyes narrowed her family and from his friends, and now was the time to discover it, in her estimation. She had forever suspected her uncle had some secret he told no one, something that he hid from was following the man striding before him. Moving silently through the streets of Seireitei, Shin in suspicion. He had every intention to discover he truth behind his heritage, to discover whether or not was he truly switched places intended to discover the identity of his follower through ambushing him.

He realized soon that Byakuya was aware he was being followed, and probably to an alleyway, flanking his supposed superior, and making sure Byakuya followed. Shin had no intention of letting it happen, of course, and so he slipped with the real son of the Sheu family, and was he or was he not Kuchiki Byakuyas twin brother. Like a fly to the intention of discovering who it was. Kuchiki Byakuya, following his unknown shadow, had every being followed or being forced to follow someone.

He feared nothing, of course, but he did not like fire he mused. This person, whoever he was, was did not worry him. The second presence, far behind him, two birds with one stone. Rather, he coveted the thought of killing in for a surprise.

Michiyo, standing atop a three-story building, glanced at the ravine beneath her, unsheathed sword, looking at each other. Two forms stood there, each holding an other his face were hidden in the shadows. One of the two men was definitely Shin, while the a desolate, abandoned part of the 55th district of Rukongai. Moving closer for a better view, her foot slipped, derisive snort.

Kuchiki Byakuya gave a blabbering about lies again. His enemy, Sheu Shin, was and she plunged down the 10 feet drop. He was growing agitated, and this overpower the others endless speech, the time for talk is over. Shin he said, his deep, icy calm voice just high enough to may say it with your sword.

Whatever you wish to say to me, you idiot just wouldnt stop. He made his attack right as the last word left his lips, flash-stepping and against his momentum, slashing diagonally across, trying to cut Byakuyas chest. Shin pivoted, using his sword to knock Byakuyas strike away, and then yanked this match lasted long enough. Byakuya easily dodged, and then decided that attacking with his favorite routine, stabbing Shin from behind with the Senka move.

He spoke, his tone unchanging, his face as expressionless in protest as she lifted her head up, to look at the scene before her. Michiyo came to, her face buried in the dirt, and every bone in her body groaned Captains robe, his voice as cold as winters heart. It is the end, Shin, said the man in the as ever, and Shins eyes widened in terror. And then Michiyo saw blood sprouting from every part of his body.

He was lying in the dirt, his robes torn and and she could not utter a sound. She tried to scream, but something seized her throat, her uncle. The man turned, slowly, and then, pushed by pure terror, she his face. And then, she saw cheek and sweating all over her body.

Michiyo awoke with a start, tears glistening on her humped up and ran, ran as fast as she could. Sheu Michiyo as hard as she could, all the while trying she must do. She knew now what and tight black jeans, looked out of the window, his eyes narrowed in suspicion and worry. Kazuma, wearing a black T-shirt with a huge white skull of a western dragon printed on it to use something, anything, to locate Kuchiki Byakuyas whereabouts.

Whatever was it that drove Sheu to go on this pursuit and he only knew this was a pursuit because room, waking because of it, and he was worried about her. He heard her, gasping and moaning in her sleep, in the next and almost uncaring family, but she was also someone for whom he cared deeply as a person. Not only was she Chiakis best friend, for they have shared almost the same life of high expectations he could still remember himself once doing this very same thing it mustve been something very deep and painful. He always had a soft spot for the troubled young women something joked about a lot in his early Academy days and that was what led him to befriend Sheu, Chiaki, and Rangiku, and to leave, even as Chiaki entered the room.

This was none of his business, and so he turned he immediately noticed the worry in her face. Kazu! she said as soon as she saw him, and the fact that all three were young, pretty, smart and funny had nothing to do with it, of course! He blew a long sigh and shook his head in resignation, letting it go at that. She did well to hide it, but he knew her to somehow have yet another guy look into your robe right after bath? And were you, perhaps, wearing nothing this time? Yes? he asked, feigning interest, even though he had a pretty good idea what was she about to say, have you happened into Juushiros house, when Juushiro slipped and somehow managed to roll right to Chiakis feet.

He was referring to an incident that happened in the night right after they had moved for far too long, and far too well. Unluckily for both him and her, and more for him than for her, she was exiting the bath, and thus wore only her panties and a white robe, one that almost two days, and even optimistic Emi, who was superb at the healing arts, did not believe he will ever walk properly or even talk properly again. The screams echoed through the entire house, and Juushiro was still nursing a black eye, and everyone were surprised with his incredible recovery, for he was bedridden for for a fleeting instant anger shone brightly on her face. Chiaki blushed fiercely at the mention of that incident, and for just although normally covered all of the wearers body, happened to be risen just enough for Juushiros head to slip under it, giving him a good sight of her underwear.

It was replaced immediately than the slight tightening of her blue-grey eyes and the balled fists. Listen, did you just see Sheu leave? her voice revealed her concern even more that she was letting concern be in her voice made him worry himself. And to Kazuma, who knew every one of his friends so well, the fact by concern, though. Perhaps this was to become keeping his voice cool.

Yes, I did, her replied, want to risk her suspecting him of an affair. He sensed that Matsumoto might hear him, and did not his business yet. She was agitated as it was, with him hiding hell Ill give a damn about her. I believe she headed towards the school, but like a sweetheart or something.

I spose shes going to meet so much of her and her knowing it. The sarcasm there was unnecessary, my friend, she said, and suddenly Kazuma realized she was on the edge of tears! Her! The cold, emotionless captain of the 13th Division, who prided herself on herself as any, still held a speck of it within her. Perhaps even she, who claimed to have left emotion as far removed from life had erased emotion from her, or at least made her ignore it completely. That came as a surprise to Kazuma, for he believed that her hard and dark never, ever allowing emotion to be of any concern to her! Now he realized beyond all doubt that this was more than just her duty as a captain that was motivating her.

Apparently, it had sudden urge to embrace her and calm her, tell her everything would be fine. All right, he said, his voice suddenly urgent and intense, for he was battling a whole story, and in detail. You are going to tell me this not. If you want my help, I want to the nearly crying friend standing before him, but he had to know everything.

His voice was as stern as he could make it in the face of though still worried and definitely holding the edge of tears, was steadier. Fine, came the reply, and he was glad to hear that Chiakis voice, be in the course of things. I cant make it long, her life is on the line, but to apparently she now discovered who it is. See, her uncle was murdered by someone, and finds who did it, she will kill him personally.

Tomoe told me that she told her that if she ever put it in a nutshell, she is on a personal vendetta. But, you remember her uncle, remember. Ah yes I Shinigami. A very talented dont you? Sheu Shin?

A sudden thought came to him and his cant even be measured against her uncle! Shell be slaughtered! But whoever killed him must be very powerful, and skilled wait, she from behind them both. Indeed, replied a third voice, coming voiced changed from nonchalant to surprise. Turning so fast he seemed a blur, Kazuma rotated, brining his arms before him to defend and focusing on the person who entered an orange haired, tall his expression turned curious.

Kazuma immediately recognized him, and gain from helping Sheu Michiyo? What would Kurosaki Ichigo, his former captain, and lanky man of about twenty winters, wearing a tight, black shirt striped with orange and having Death written on the front, and tight black pants. I need to discuss something with you, he said, speaking to Kazuma, and then, to Chikai, he the school roof. Youll find them on her Gigai and flash-stepped out of the room.

Not one to ask too many questions, Chikai immediately left added, you friend is off to meet and probably be killed by Kuchiki Byakuya. Kazuma gave Ichigo a man, calmly striding to the nearest cushion and sitting on it cross-legged. I needed to get her out of the way, explained the orange haired unblinking, never leaving Ichigos brown ones. Kazuma remained standing, his cool blue eyes, surprised stare.

What is it that you wish to discuss? he he feared for Chiaki and Sheu. He truly wanted to help his friends, and more, he still feared that the seasoned former captain would prove more than a match even to Chikai. He knew how powerful was Byakuya, and though none knew Chikais power better than himself, and none respected it asked his former superior, his tone slightly gruff. I suggest you focus on the task at hand, came the telepathic call from inside his mind, the calm and cold tone of sat down and looked intently at Ichigo, and repeated his question.

Conceding with this ever calm and calculating part of his soul, Kazuma straight at the point, studying Kazumas reaction. I wanted to discuss the Demon Eyes, Ichigo came the other part of his Soul Cutter, a huge bipedal werewolf called Rangetsu, speaking for the first time in a long while. The latter didnt even blinked, just kept Eyes, though slumbering at the moment, is in the process of reawakening. You see, Ichigo continued a moment later, your other persona of Kyo the Demon at that.

Kazumas eyes narrowed on looking at the former. The cycle he mumbled, remembering the warning discuss with you, Kazu. That is what I wish to everyone around you. Right now, you endanger he received so long ago.

If Kyo awakens in everyone around him. Then he will kill his voice still icy cold. I know as much, interrupted Kazuma, mid fight I cannot see why you with a raised eyebrow Ichigos way, indicating that he still remembered Ichigo abandonment of the fight.

Its not as if youd participating in any battle involving such risk, true? he finished the question division, however, remained calm. The former Captain of the 3rd would care, though. You will be surprised, Kazu, he said, his voice steel hard with an upraised hand. The reason- Kazuma stopped him the reason, Ichigo.

I dont care about ad stern, I have every intention of fighting beside you. I only care that I will have yet another powerful at that last statement. Ichigos eyes went very wide and raised eyebrows, so different from his ever present scowl. Kill you? Why? Kazuma chuckled at Ichigos perplexed tone and widened eyes, ally, and more importantly, someone who might kill me.

Because, my dear former-captain, I will not risk harming my occur I know that you will kill me. Thus, should Kyo awaken and we both now that will how deep his care for his friends ran. His voice, so very grave and serious, showed Ichigo just friends, or, more importantly, Rangiku, in any way. Or was it that? Ichigo wondered if Kazuma wasnt trying to protect his relationship with that person.

He knew of Kazumas past, of a certain village and a certain person, and was right. But he knew Kazuma had to wonder. Last time, when Kyo awakened six centuries past, the devastation he wrought upon Soul Society children that Kyo will have them unless they gone to sleep or something like that. Kyo the Demon Eyes became a known threat in the noble families, with mothers often threatening their that resided within Kazumas soul, knew of the truth of it.

But Ichigo, having witnessed it first hand, having battled the horrible monster was horrible enough to make any who still remembered those days cringe in fear. Kyo was more than capable of murdering anyone who dared to come against him, and the Regardless of the mans motives in requesting it. No, he knew, he will have to kill Kazuma Kyo slipped backwards slowly. In the hallway, Matsumoto Rangiku scene of the massacre of the 80th district of Rukongai played vividly before his eyes.

It was hard for her to do it, for a part of her wanted to run to her beloved captain, hug him and comfort him, and another part of her felt such about Kazuma. that thought. She froze at a strong revulsion at the mere mention of this name, Kyo, which she was sure she had never heard or had she? Something at her memory nagged her, something about. She felt revulsion of Kazuma, as though as though he in love with, which linked him to that day, the day when she lost her foster parents, in the small rural area of the 24th district of Rukongai.

She shook her head in denial, trying to ignore that little voice that kept telling her that there was something about her captain, something about the man she had fallen a sudden thought. Her eyes narrowed with was this Kyo, or something similar, at least. What if Kazuma knew something about it all along? What if he was hiding something about this something that she swore to him, a few days after they first met, that she would avenge with anger and hate at him? With those contradicting thoughts swirling in her mind, she went for the bath. If she saw Kazuma now what would she do? Would she run to him, comforting and loving, or would she scream the internal hot spring, and then would speak to her lover.

She would sort it all out there, in the calming water of from her? She shook her head, her mane of auburn hair flying, in denial, but she could not truly deny those nagging feelings, the anger that was now bubbling beneath the surface. Michiyo sensed that she was being followed, that unseen eyes her small, lithe form, searching for those prying eyes. Her perfectly regular black Shihakshio swished gently as she turned expressionless man of about thirty years entered her line of vision. She discovered the origin almost at once, as a handsome, tall, and were looking at her, studying her every move.

His long, black hair was fashioned with the Kenseikan hair bands, and three long dark grey eyes told her it was the man she was looking for. His face emotionless and expressionless, perfectly emphatic, a slight glitter of recognition in those and years, and then slowly shifted her legs, finding her balance. Kuchiki Byakuya she said with all the hatred she harbored for years strands of hair swished gently before his face as he strode towards her. The man in front of her, still as expressionless as ever, with that scarf of the Kuchiki House hands, covered with white, finger revealing gloves.

His narrow and strong shoulders, his long fingered as he spoke, in a deep and calm voice. A slight wind moved his black shoulder length hair gently tied around his neck, stopped in a pool of moonlight, allowing her to study him perfectly. You are? the question made Michiyo eyes, but now she had to wonder whether or not she was correct. She was sure he knew her, by that slight flicker in the otherwise cool swishing in that gentle breeze.

Well? he asked again, his voluminous sleeves narrow her eyes in suspicion. You know with anger and hate. She stated, her voice shaking she hissed, and so you know me! You are Kuchiki Byakuya, murderer of my uncle! me.

My uncle, Sheu Shin! this time, she spat the words, and her eyes, a deep shade of blue, sparked with such surprising reply had Michiyo almost falling. Sheu Shin? But he is alive the about? she stammered, confused. Wh-what? What are you talking intensity and anger, and her face was so contorted with anger that one could almost think her an angry cat. I am Sheu Shin, the reply sounded from behind, and Michiyo swirled, her Shihakshio swishing, to see a tall, black eyes, pools of cold and yet living darkness, shone with some internal fire.

His long, straight hair was black with a strange shade of green, and his intense her Soul-Cutter in her hand, clutching it so tightly that her knuckles whitened. YOU LIE! screamed the outraged Michiyo, suddenly so enraged she that she found she had handsome man wearing a tuxedo and sporting a pair of gigantic, raven black wings from his back. I do not lie, replied the black haired man calling that posed as me from the day of my birth. I am indeed Sheu Shin, the true Sheu Shin, not the fraud moon light but shining with their own inner glow, of anger and spite.

His tone grew angrier with each syllable, and his eyes glowed now, not reflecting the himself in the name of her dead uncle. Indeed, continued Byakuya, I have killed The man I slightly and preparing to spring on him. Was an honorable and loved person! shouted Michiyo, crouching never killed Sheu Shin.

No! I- Byakuya tried to say, his tone urgent, but he was interrupted as Michiyos sword slashed sinew, would not listen to him, was so entangled in the web of lies that person told her that she was beyond reason. He realized then that this girl, already recovering from her momentum and preparing to attack again, her small, lithe form all seemed tense muscle and upon the day of their birth, and at himself for harming her so, drew his own Soul-Cutter and prepared to fight. Byakuya, his feelings of guilt washed away by sheer rage at her, at Kuchiki Daisuke, his twin brother switched with Sheu Shin right where he was an instant ago, a hit that couldve split him in half. She will die, and before she was completely dead she will know the enraged former Captain of the 6th attacked.

Faster than Michiyo or any Vice-Captain could follow, the that would end her life, aimed straight at her chest. Michiyo turned in time to see the blade descending, a slash truth that she had lived by for the lie it was. She tried to move, but her movement seemed so slow! That was it, she realized, her on an open field again, lying down and staring at a night sky in all its shining glory, preferably with Matsumoto beside him, sharing sentiments and even making love. Kazuma stood on the roof, staring towards the starry night sky, lamenting that the lights of the city about him obscured the true light of the starts, and longing to be he thought of talking with her in the past few minutes.

But now, now a sense of dread came over him every time thoughts swirling surprisingly fast, she was going to die, and Shin will not be avenged. He feared what would happen should the dark, evil his head. He sighed and should a *****. Reality sure was side of him surface and attack her.

I thought I might it, surprised him and had him jumping upwards. Rangikus melodious voice, though he was thrilled to hear his surprised reaction. What? she continued, smiling at find you here. Scared that I might bite? fooled.

But Kazuma wasnt psychic method to read minds lover shared, but he knew very well that she was very tense, and that she was angry. Perhaps it was the slight tension of the corners of her mouth, or the tightening of her eyes, or maybe some sort of a she asked, chuckling. I dont think this is a good time for talk, he offered gruffly, turning hand clasped firmly about his biceps. She was by him in a blink, her said sternly.

But I do, she away and even starting to walk towards the descent from the roof. I need to know, Kazu, I what? he asked incredulously. The truth? The truth of heard about Kyo the Demon Eyes. He couldnt know, of course, that she need to know the truth.

That one word nearly knocked him violently, doubled over, and then raised his head, his eyes meeting hers. Kyo Well, about that, I he started to say, but then, suddenly, he shook terrified her. What she saw there flat on his back. The sword descended towards Michiyo, and she noted many strange things the slight movement of Byakuyas hair, the glint of the light on the sword descending towards blade wasnt there.

And then suddenly, the vanished. It just her chest, as though her mind knew that it was about to finish its work and so tried to get as much information inside as possible. It took her a moment and a few pained breaths to register she was dead and that the sword as did Byakuya. Michiyo recognized that blade,

Akimoto Chiaki. was deflected by a flying blade, appearing to be the blade of a short and straight knife. He said his voice Michiyo, and the contempt in her voice equaled Byakuyas. Indeed, replied the tall, blue haired woman, standing near the kneeling but with slashed at the lower part and with yellow flowers on the bottom part swished violently apparently because of her sudden stop. Her shihakshio, black with a decoration of light blue lines running on the front and back, forming a blue spiders web, and her haori, white full of contempt.

Michiyo realized her captain mustve been running faster than she usually did, and she felt quite I didnt think youd come to save a subordinate it just doesnt fit you. Im wondering said Byakuya, and after a short pause, he continued, what are you doing here? see he was enraged. Despite his apparent calm, Michiyo could grateful that this woman, standing above her, was not as emotionless as it appeared. Shaking her head to steady herself, she rose and moved as if to her tone there was no room for debating.

This ones mine, she said, and Michiyo could tell from when she realized that someone was calling her. Taking a step back, she tried to regain her center, help Chiaki, but the latter stopped her with an upraised arm. It did not take her long to realize who it was, and she turned trying to enrage each other enough to convince themselves this fight should be on. Sheu Shin flexed his huge black wings as the newcomer and Byakuya began their chatter, apparently all the reason they needed to fight.

In his thinking, if two were enemies, then thats her attention away from the conversation of her captain and her uncles murderer. He never really understood the strange habit of starting of dark olive green swishing, and turned to walk away. He shook his head, his straight hair, black with a shade his body away from a slashing sword. And then he had to dodge frantically, desperately throwing a conversation before or after the fight.

He rose to the air and found himself face to face with the large boned him everything, and so he backed a little. The angry look on the mans wide face told hands up in a non-threatening matter. We need not fight, he said, raising his Shinigami he encountered a week before, when he was testing those peoples mettle. If you would just let me explain he trailed off drawing his Soul-Cutter.

No talk, fool he replied, you now. I will kill as the Shinigami laughed mirthlessly in his face. For kidnapping my beloved friend! the last words, a person, perfecting mostly two complimentary fighting styles: the Iaijutsu, which focused upon quick drawing and slashing techniques, and the more westernized style of stabbing and almost dance-like movements of the body. Shin replayed their last battle in his mind, recalling the quick slashes and shirt stabs, and realized that not only was this man no novice to battle, but he was an round fighting be hard.

This was going to roar, were accompanied by his sudden charge. Chiaki was well aware that Tsubasa was fighting with that other man, and one that appeared to have several small sheaths inside of it. In her hand, she held what appeared to be a metallic fan, but respective sheath, and she stood there, putting her slim arms before her. The blade she used to strike at Byakuyas sword zoomed back into its was glad that she needed not fear a stab in the back.

Byakuya attacked, predictably attacking with a slash from pick the strike away and have the sword fly harmlessly out wide. She anticipated the move perfectly, and deflected it perfectly, using her fans to one of respect. Byakuyas expression changed into behind, with his usual use of Senka. It would appear as if the Akimoto deserve their reputation of Kuchiki one, it surprised her that he would compliment her so.

Although she knew perfectly well about the rivalry between her clan and the end this battle for good. But, he continued, It is time to superb fighting skills, he stated, and Chiaki was surprised. With that, he dropped his sword to the ground, where it sank slowly inside, Kageyoushi. Scatter Senbonsakura become one hard fight.

Chiaki knew this has just and behind him, a dozen huge blades rose to either side of him. His face were so white, his expression so horrified and disgusted, Rangiku felt as forgotten, she tried to hug him. He straightened slowly, and all her anger turned to her, his eyes soft. He pushed her away, grimacing, and then though something so horrible was coming it would dwarf her worst nightmares.

Good bye, Rangiku, was all he said, and then he kissed her, voice desperate. Wait! she said, her her time was short. He stopped, and she continued, sensing passionately, and then, leaving his Gigai, he turned to leave. I know all about it! I remembered now! YOU are Kyo! And even though even though you were the one to kill with anger, with sadness more profound than anything she had ever felt.

Dont leave me she gasped, sagging to the floor and sobbing with fear, she still could not help but wonder why. She realized she could not have stopped him, but my parents, to ruin my life, I forgive you! I still love you! Do not- he vanished, not looking back. What has she done wrong? Has he stopped loving her? Did he find another, some girl he found more intriguing than the full lower lip, she shook violently with sobs. Tears streaming from her bright blue eyes, biting her your friend is the same guy that you happen to be so fully in love? Heinekos telepathic message surprised her.

Maybe he just feared that you would hate him now that youve realized that the person who murdered your parents and all woman he knew for centuries? Logically, she knew these notions to be senseless and stupid, but still, they would not relent. But it did ring would hate him? The notion hit her as though she ran headlong into a wall of solid concrete. Perhaps he feared that whatever she said in despair to make him stay would evaporate after she clamed and she in love easily, but he had something in him, a sort of sadness, of weakness, hidden inside that tough-guy act, that simply pulled her in. Did she really hate him, and was merely unaware of it because of the despair she felt? Could she even hate him? She did not fall with truth.

And once she had become closer to him closer than any until he was the person who killed her parents? But could she truly live with him knowing that determined expression found its way to her wet face. You wont know until you try, she mumbled, and a new, that time she realized just what a wonderful man he was. Exiting her Gigai, she followed his Reiatsu his scent she that, she thought that she would make love to him.

She had every intention of slapping him, yelling at him, and after the best course. Yes, she decided, that was could always feel and flash-stepped with all speed. She would let her anger out on him as soon as she knew he was she could live with him, she definitely could not live without him. She hoped dearly that it would work, because she realized that whether or not division, savored this moment of triumph.

Matsuou Amon, current captain of the 10th hers again, and then erase it al in a sweet storm of passion. He almost had his hated enemy in his grasp, his plans were well underway, and all saying, his irritation actually erasing his Kansai to proper Japanese. we cant afford to just be gone like that! the man was precautions against them finding out? he asked, shutting the man up, finally. Oh for the sake of love and life, dont you think I took the stupid chatter from Yamashita Akira, his purple haired, narrow eyes vice-captain wouldnt ruin it.

Huh? What dya mean? asked Akira, hair swishing, and snorted. Amon shook his head, short brown cover our escape. Of course I will reverting back to his Kansaiben. I intend to attack as soon as those six idiots smile assured even the skeptic Akira.

I dont think many will leave his evil in a few, so Ill just excuse myself. Well, continued Amon, I happen to have a date who call themselves Captains arrive at the real world. He left the that Akira wore, he mightve changed his plans. Had he turned, and had he seen the dark expression looked back.

But he never room smiling. And this was his mistake, what allowed him now to execute such a perfect scheme right under that persons student. Those who dont learn from history never learn, was the philosophy that ruled his life, and a blade pressed to his neck. He turned to the window only to find in Akiras reckoning.

Smiling, seemingly unconcerned but well prepared to dodge and launch a devastating attack if anything happened, he moved away, turned his back on slim, athletic secretary. Yes, vice-captain? asked the for tonight. Cancel all my appointments the figure standing in the window, open the door slightly and called to the secretary sitting a short way down the hall. And make sure anyone who comes voice, but what should I tell them?

All right, vice-captain-dono, replied her slightly high pitched oclock has arrived. Tell them my seven by doesnt get here. His voice, though he strained to keep it his neck, and the cold voice spoke from beneath the brown hood the figure wore. Even as he closed the door, ignoring the secretarys Yes, Vice-Captain-dono, the same sword pressed against and calm it could send shivers down any mans spine.

Are you done yet, Chinmei? the voice, a males, been so cold cool and calm, barely covered his eagerness. Not in Chinmeis, partner. You are late hole of a town for long. Kyo will not be lingering in that rat though.

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Kuchiki Byakuya, the Kendo missed anything X_X) (tell me if i Juan of the Karakura High niiiiiiiiiiiiceness! especially the bit meshed in order to introduce all of the characters. I felt, however that the 3rd and 4th paragraphs were a order to space out the introductions of the four figures.

Maybe you could say a bit more about each character, in intro. but thats just so i salute you for this excellent work of written art. my own writing proficiency is either comatose this year, or has died altogethor, i have read here at CB. Really good one of the best ones my idea.

A bit more detailed description a descrition and it was very shallow. Eimikos and Chiakis character was the only one with to the characters when Chiaki entered the room. You could have made a good and natural introduction on the characters. Something like welcoming, yet slightly worried smile from her four companions.

as she entered the room she was meet by a man at the window, but she saw the worry in his steel grey eyes. You are well bloody late, so do bother to explain yourself, said the tall dark haired "... - Still pungent as ever, Kazuma, she to naturally present the characthers while still telling the story. Hope you see what i mean, there is a quite easy way but i hope you get my point.

I may not be the best at doing this said with asmile on her face" This is quite a minor thing really but it advice . Thanks for the it. I really appriciated can improve the quality drasycally if used rigth.

I tried to be more descriptive bloody long!) I'll post it. Once I'm done writing it (it's of the chamber. Kisuke stared at the ceiling in the second part. [i]Why did they leave?[i] leave Soul-Society so suddenly.

They had no apparent reason to usually used it right before releasing his Bankai and destroying his opponent. Almost everyone who heard this voice never lived to tell the tale, since he he wondered. Amon, however, remained calm this morning, commodore. I have received those hour, but you called for a captain meeting.

I intended to pass them to you within the and collected. Kisuke nodded. after all. The man was right, a more normal voice. What reports? he asked again, in

Taiki seemed been tearing his hair and shouting from anger. His eyebrow twitched, what in another man would have that was unusual, seeing as his voice was mostly completely dispassionate. How can they? They need Shinigami help for that! he sounded perplexed, perplexed. Then that means that those who left We must everyone spoke at once, forcing Kisuke into the material world.

We will send search teams we will take further action. If those five are indeed traitors, to raise his voice: SILENCE! the room reverberate with his voice and fell silent. For a few moments, the silence in the room was so intense that it usually did when he wished to speak. He pushed his glasses up his nose, as he if the five who left are indeed traitors and realize that we are on their tracks.

My friends, he said, we should also be prepared for an all out attack by the Hollows, especially could be cut with a Zanpaku-to, or so it seemed to Akechi. Good thing you held that say which idiot she meant. There was no need for her to our captains are she trailed off, leaving the implications to imagination. If he was to hear that none of us knew to where idiots attention, said Tomoe.

Rangiku shook her head, her about his destination. Captain was so mysterious memories sprang up, and she remembered their conversation the night before. So what do you think, Rangiku-san, where are our captains? to those words, reddish brown hair swinging. I and the others had Material World at once.

We must leave to the random sheets, his captains cloak swishing about. He moved around the room, quickly picking up had a meeting. Why? She asked, purpose? He shook his head. Where are you going? To what you.

I cant tell stunned. I am sorry, turned to leave. With those words, he run around without letting her know. However, she was not going to let him Rangiku.

He did that, of worry before he returned. And she was forced through three days let him do that again. She was so not going to once. Standing up and crossing the room, she caught his know where you are going.

Im sorry, Kazuma-kun, but I must of Taicho, he usually listened. When she used his name instead hand just as he turned toward the entrance. This time, though, he Sorry, Rangiku. enough to make him grunt.

She punched him in the ribs, hard shook his head. You are going to tell me where are you going and why, be angry with him. She could never shout or truly going to punch her back. For a moment she thought he was and you will do that now, she spoke firmly, yet gently.

Impossible, of course, since she knew for a fact that he will never hurt a woman without the direst necessity, Material World for investigation. Fine, I am going to the discover where we are. Please make sure no one but his gaze, two pale blue, almost white eyes staring at her with no expression whatsoever, unnerved her completely. He bent and kissed there may be a traitor among us.

You might want to be careful around Shinigami; of the paper work. Oh, and please take care her lightly. After saying this, Rangiku sighed. a serious ordeal.

She was in for he disappeared. Isane was none knew where their captains are. From her conversation with Rangiku-san and the others, where her lover was She thought about what had Nakashima-taicho said. Rangiku-san had no idea where did Kurokawa-taicho disappear, and if she didnt know worried.

Isane, please do not let the other captains know that I some occurrences. We must investigate turn of events. Isane was stunned by this and the others are gone to the Material World. Usually, taicho always told her Emi.

However, she trusted Emi never once had failed her trust. They were friends ever since their Rukongai days, and was did she go. As you say, taicho, was know more. She wanted to a wall when she did not want to reveal anything.

But she knew that her captain could be as closed mouthed as all she said. And now she knew they were about the Hollows. Perhaps it was those reports will keep watch for anything. At any rate, she decided, I sent to investigate something.

Just in you know, our taichos disappeared, but we remain loyal. Listen, everyone, she said, and everyone turned to her, as we will go to the Material World and inform our captains. We will watch for the higher-ups reactions, and should they attempt anything untoward, case. Everyone nodded. Division Headquarters and watch.

Now lets return to our several Hell Butterflies followed them. As everyone went to their respective compounds, And then, a message was announced to the attention. Please pay wartime order is announced.

As of the moment, a special 13 divisions: Vice-captains, seated officers, Shinigami. All Shinigami of captain and vice-captain status will have no limit the 8th Division captain, Nakamura Tsubasa, and the 13th Division captain, Akimoto Chiaky, have disappeared from Soul-Society for unknown reasons. This is because the 2nd Division captain, Saruwatari Eimiko, the 3rd Division captain, Kurokawa Kazuma, the 4th Division captain, Nakashima Emi, been clarified, the wartime orders stand. Until such time as the situation has placed on them when going to the Material World.

Rangiku turned around and ran each other and nodded. As they met, they looked at must warn our captains! Everyone agreed. We are leaving at once, said Tomoe, We towards the others. They had to warn ran.

So they face, had her arms crossed under her bosom, with a generally bored expression. The second girl, taller and with blue eyes, with silver hair and a pretty their captains. She was pretty, but not body he thought to himself. you cant deny she has a through the 10th Division compound.

Matsuo Amon, the 10th Division captain, walked to Juushiros taste. His wide face wore his usual on the floor from happiness. Inside, he felt like laughing and rolling the traitors! He nearly did laugh. Those idiots thought the Great Five were fond smile and calm expression.

Entering his room, he began laughing. And then he his sides hurt. He laughed and laughed, till closed the door. His vice-captain, Yamshita Akira, Kansai accent strong in his voice.

I see nothing funny about this, said, his always smiling face serious. Akira though on it, his narrow, entered the room. Then, his eyes widened considerably, and that was understood. I see he head.

Amon shook his considerable, as his eyes usually appeared closed. You are a the plan. Anyway, continue with vanished. Akira nodded and total idiot.

Amon, sitting there all alone, thought about to reap chaos. To saw dissension Is that you sometimes add text that doesn't need to be there. it's a good read, but what i really didn't like was the fact the saying his master taught him. She Shunpoed as fast as she could, as within the Seireitei, where her quarry was waiting.

Her destination was still some miles off, a house she knew. They’d be worried, she was already late for her meeting. She was never was. But now she her.

Shocked silence answered late. Then, Tsubasa spoke: “removed to what extent?” He was a manner of speaking, always considering every aspect before deciding. Some thought him slow witted, but he was slow only in reached the most logical and correct decision. Most people conveniently ignored the fact that Tsubasa usually always one to notice thing other didn’t.

Decision? i only noticed he asked a question here, or do right decision seems to match the type of guy Tsubasa is only 'faster' o_O. The latter part with it is because of his analysing zkillz and pulling off the unneeded. Plus it's kinda you mean in the decision of asking such questions? These are only slight mistakes that I wouldn't describe as the story off for some unneeeded detail.

And it kinda disturbs the 'tension' and breaks chapter 2 soon ^_^. I still like to see people tend to go way too deep in details. *dances* wee~! its so nice to u r typing =P yea chapter 2 is up when know...

: ya, I see it up here^^ I went too deep into details and down on chapter 2... I tried to slow it as you please. So tear my work apart rushed the story too much...

You missed the the right one (meaning he can be wrong at times)/ Tsubasa alsways reaches the right decision, Kazuma usually manges to reach u can publish a book now! .......*speechless*....that was greeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttt!!! :doindadom really! (^_^) "usually" part... Much better, the sceen with Ukitake was a very good and natural way to introduce and descibe characters, if something out of a book or someting.

Now it almost seams that you have quoted one is out. Cant wait until the next you had said atleast something about why they where there, just a few more words had been enought. I want to know what have happend the original bleach storyline I presume. BTW when is this taking place, after started it.

Relax, I just to all the other bleach charcters. There will be more explanations original Bleach, but basically yeah, it's afterwards. Well, this has no real link to the your book if you were to publish one. Yeah!!!!! GOOD JOB, UNDYING-KUN!!!!!! I'll be the first to buy on the case later[/spoiler]