AN: This is my little story in the Bleach Universe. Done after the Defeat of Aizen which i modified that Ichigo didn't need to use Mugestu to win so he never lost his soul reaper powers.
~Yes it has couples in it. You will find out as you read.~
As the noble sat behind his desk reading the recommendations for the title of captain he heard a knock at his door. "Come in Masami," Byakuya said as he continued to read over his papers, as a short young woman entered the room with long indigo blue hair and emerald eyes stared right at him.
"I request that you remove me from my seat and allow me to finish my schooling, I'm not ready to be a seated officer I have to much to learn still," the young woman said as she knelt before her captain.
"The reason I made you my Third seat is so I can train you Masami, you are my pupil," Byakuya said as he continued to read not even looking up at her.
"But Byakuya-" Masami started to say then Byakuya's eyes looked up at her and silenced her in an instant, his cold grey eyes locked on her. "Sorry I forgot you told me not to call you that,"
"I am your captain and you are to address me as Captain Kuchiki," Byakuya said as he looked back down at his reports. "Since you are here I want you to take these to acting Captain-Commander Kurosaki," Saying Ichigo's name still took some getting use to. It was the rule of the king that the strongest soul in Soul Society would be the Captain-Commander and that was Ichigo Kurosaki. The man that defeated Aizen and ended the war. Captain-Commander Yamamoto was still recovering after the incredible battle five months ago.
"As you wish Captain," Masami said as she bowed her head and turned to leave.
"Why do you insist on wearing that blue obi instead of the white Third Seat Masami?" Byakuya said as he looked up at the young woman's sash.
"First off we are allowed to customize our uniforms and second why are you looking at my waist you've never taken any interest in me before," Masami said as she looked at her Captain and saw for the first time ever his face went slightly red, and shocked her. did he just blush?
"Forget I said anything," Byakuya said as he looked back at his paper and signed three of them then folded them and placed them in envelops. "Take these as well,"
"As you wish my Captain," Masami said as she took the envelops and left the room. As she walked towards the Captain-Commanders Quarters she thought of Byakuya. "he's not really my type far to quiet and damn near passive," the cool night air chilled Masami slightly making her shiver. Then warmth over took her she finally snapped out of her "daydream" to look around and see Captain Kyoraku standing a few feet from her his pink kimono over her shoulders. "C…Captain Kyoraku good evening sir,"
"I see your heading to see Kurosaki eh?" Kyoraku said as he patted Masami on the head. "It's very chilly out tonight so I'll lend my Kimono to you, bring it back to me tomorrow ok,"
"Thank you Captain Kyoraku," the short young woman said as she watched him disappear shunpo still far above her. As she continued walking to the Captain-Commanders quarters she was shocked to see the lights were still on and she could see Ichigo working in the window. Once she finally entered the Commanders office she stood and waited to be seen, a few minutes past and nothing Masami suddenly felt a tickle in the back of her throat she tried to stop it but it was to late. "Achoo" she then saw Ichigo nearly fall out of his chair.
"Whoa, how long have you been there?" Ichigo said as he clearly hadn't noticed her enter the office. In an instant Ichigo looked over Masami, she was one of few Shinigami to customize her uniform her obi sash was a deep Sapphire blue that matched her beautiful blue hair that she kept tied in a long pony-tail and her Emerald eyes watched him nervously. One thing seemed out of place and that was an oversized pink Kimono that sat over her shoulders. "I see you ran in to Kyoraku," Ichigo pointed out the oversized pink kimono. As he spoke he saw her shiver very slightly, he first thought his office was cold but instead it was very warm. It then dawned on him she was alone in the presence of the strongest soul of Soul Society, she was terrified even if he was an ally. "Why didn't you say anything when you came in,"
"It is rude to interrupt the Captain-Commander when he is working so I stayed silent," Masami said as she saw Ichigo nearly fall out of his seat again this time laughing.
"How long have you been out of the Academy?" Ichigo asked as he looked at the young woman in front of him.
"Only four days, Captain Kuchiki pulled me out. He said I was going to be his pupil," Masami said as she saw Ichigo point to the only other chair in the office.
"I see so you're the one Byakuya had me move to his squad. Now if I may ask why are you here so late?" Ichigo asked as he looked at the papers in the blue haired woman's hands, he then pointed at the chair again. Masami took the hint and sat down.
"I have Captain Kuchiki's progress papers and three sealed papers for your eyes only," Masami said as she handed the papers and envelops to Ichigo. "I will take my leave now Captain-Commander,"
"I didn't say you could leave," Ichigo said as she froze in her chair before she could even get up. "So Byakuya wants you to be his pupil," Ichigo looked at her, and Masami saw his eyes go cold as metal at her. "Also never call me Captain-Commander again, my name is Ichigo and I would ask you to call me that," Ichigo's voice was stern and forceful it once more terrified the young woman.
"All due respects Captain-Commander Kurosaki I can't due that, I don't know you at all and you're my superior that's how I am told to speak to you,"
"What is your name?" Ichigo bluntly asked.
"Masami Madarame sir," her name seemed to shock Ichigo.
"What are you Ikkaku's sister or wife?" making her face go beat red at the sound of wife.
"No, I was begin attacked by a hollow and he saved me, for some reason he took me in when I told him I didn't have a family or a last name,"
"So he is more like a father then?" Ichigo asked as he looked at Masami.
"He was very kind to me so I am whatever he wants me to be to him," Masami said her face still red as a strawberry.
"Are you in love with Ikkaku?"
"Yes and no," the young woman replied as she looked at Ichigo
"And what does that mean?" Ichigo was confused and stared at Masami which he now saw was only slightly taller than Rukia.
"I love him for saving my life and giving me a home, but I am not in love with him not yet at least. I guess you could say I see him as a older brother slash guardian" the young shinigami explained as she looked at Ichigo.
"Ok I got it now," Ichigo said as he clapped his hands together and made Masami jump sightly. "Wow you are a jumpy little girl. Oh yeah one more question before you leave,"
"Anything sir,"
"If Byakuya removed you from school that must mean you know your sword right?"
"Yes her name is Aisuhime,"
"Wow that's a strangely perfect sword for you?" Ichigo said as he looked at the young woman in front of him
"By that I would assume you mean because I wear blue and my sword is the Ice Princess?" Masami said as she looked at Ichigo with her crystal green eyes.
"Ok your dismissed and make sure Byakuya gets these papers," Ichigo then handed her a stack of five sealed papers with the first squads symbol on them.
"Yes Captain-Commander Kurosaki," Masami said as she bowed to Ichigo then felt his hand on her shoulder nearly freezing her in spot.
"Please just call me Ichigo, how can we be friends if you won't listen to me?" his voice was now loving and warm making Masami for the first time in a while smirk just slightly.
"Ok Ichigo. I'll make sure he gets these," the young woman said then left the room. As she walked back to Byakuya's office the cool night air didn't chill her anymore she was puzzled at first then she remembered Captain Kyoraku's Kimono, making her smile again. "Everyone is so nice to me I don't feel like I deserve it," Masami thought as she got back to Byakuya's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in Masami," Byakuya's voice echoed to her and she opened the door and walked in she saw he had not moved at continued working on his papers. Masami simply stood and waited for him to finish what he was working on. "Captain-Commander has something for me I see," Byakuya's voice was still cold as he looked up at her.
"Yes captain he said this is for you," the indigo haired woman said as she handed the closed envelops to Byakuya.
"Thank you, you are dismissed go home and sleep," Byakuya said as he waved Masami off.
"As you wish sir," Masami said as she left the room and started on the long walk home. She lived near the Squad Eleven barracks so she walked past all the other barracks and saw almost everyone was asleep in their rooms. Her face went strawberry red again when she heard moaning coming from Lieutenant Abarai's room.
"Don't stop Renji!" a voice screamed out as Masami walked by the window, she was able to find out that Rukia was the woman her voice was very familiar. As Masami continued to walk she passed more rooms with the sounds of love making coming out of them. Once she finally got home she saw Ikkaku passed out of the couch.
"Nii-sama it's time your bed you need to get up and go to your room," her voice seemed to make Ikkaku smile as he slowly opened his eyes.
"And how is my little sister today?" Ikkaku asked as he sat up and hugged Masami.
"It was like any normal day with Captain Kuchiki, slow and kind of scary," Masami said as she smiled at Ikkaku. "What did you do today?"
"Nothing what so ever," Ikkaku said as he walked with his sister to his room.
"Smells like you've been drinking Nii-sama," Masami said as she helped Ikkaku in to his bed and then felt herself pulled on to the bed next to him.
"I only drank because Kenpachi challenged me to," Ikkaku said as he let go of Masami and fell asleep.
"Good night Ikkaku," Masami said as she turned off the lights and went to her room to sleep.
The sun rose and Ikkaku walked out of his room to smell something cooking in his kitchen. As he walked in to his living room he could see Masami in the kitchen cooking and the table was set. "Morning Masami," Ikkaku said as he sat down at the table.
"Your finally awake I set the table for your I hope you don't mind I was trying a new recipe," Masami said as she continued to move around the kitchen.
"That fine, what is it?" Ikkaku asked as he sat at his chair.
"Apple Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, toast with jelly and a glass of milk. It's an American breakfast," her voice echoed as she listed off the food,"
"Sound interesting, well you've always been a good cook so I bet with will taste great," Ikakku said as he watched her bring in his breakfast. "Looks good," as he ate the breakfast he couldn't help but notice Masami was wearing some strange outfit. "What are you wearing?"
"Matsumoto got me them, I guess it called lingerie and it is really comfy," Masami said as she looked at herself, she suddenly notice that Ikkaku must be going red from seeing someone he sees and a sister in just her underwear. "I'll go put on a kimono or something," Masami said as she got up and went to her room as Ikkaku continued to eat trying to get the images of his adoptive sister out of his head for such a small woman she was incredibly well toned and in great shape she reminded him of one of Ichigo's friends but he could not remember her name only that she was Orihime's best friend. "There that's less revealing. " Masami was wearing her soul reaper kimono with her sash but no hakama.
"Whatever is more comfy for you," Ikakku said as she finished his breakfast and cracked is neck. "That was a very good meal, thank you Masami," Ikkaku's voice was very soft and loving a stark difference from his regular voice.
"Thank you Nii-sama," Masami said as she looked at Ikkaku and saw him roll his eyes.
"Call me Ikkaku please I don't like that honorific crap," Ikkaku said as he stood up and looked down at Masami.
"Sorry Ikkaku I won't do it again,"
"Good, now what are your plans today?"
"Ugh I have to follow Byakuya around again,"
"You don't like him that much do you?"
"I like him just fine but we aren't doing anything, I want to hit something anything I'm a fighter like you,"
"Maybe you should ask if Byakuya will let Zaraki train you," Ikkaku said as he laughed at his surrogate sister's misfortune.
"Oh lord I wish now that would be fun," Ikkaku was puzzled by Masami's sudden happiness.
"You have a crush on Captain Zaraki don't you?"
"Well… I… Umm… yes," Masami replied blushing heavily.
"It's not a bad thing to have a crush Masami," Ikkaku said shaking his head lightly.
"Well it doesn't work with Captain Zaraki being with Captain Unohana," Masami said rubbing her brow.
"How do you know he is with Captain Unohana," Ikkaku inquired.
"I saw them sitting under a tree together a few weeks ago when I was still in school," Masami replied crossing her legs.
"What time are you suppose to be with Byakuya?" Ikkaku asked looking to the clock.
"Oh no I'm late I got to go I'm sorry to cut us off short Ikkaku," Masami was about to run out the door when she felt Ikkaku stop her.
"Hey don't forget your not wearing pants!" Ikkaku almost yelled at her.
"Oh my that would have been embarrassing," Masami said as she ran to her room to get dressed. "Ok see you later Ikakku," Masami shouted as she ran out of the house and towards her captain's office. As she ran she saw something in the distance waving her down, once she drew closer she saw it was Captain Zaraki.
"Your that girl Ikakku took in right?" Zaraki asked as he looked at the small girl.
"Yes I am Masami Madarame, sir," Masami said as she bowed to Zaraki.
"Good then you wouldn't mind giving me a hand would you?" Zaraki said as he stood towering over the young woman.
"Of course, what do you need?"
"Could you take these to Unohana?" Zaraki had pulled out a dozen beautiful roses.
"Oh they are wonderful, Captain Unohana is a lucky woman. I'll take them to her right away," Masami decided not to ask why he simply did not take them and took the roses from the giant captain and headed for Unohana's office. After a few moments of running she flew by her captain's office and continued towards the fourth squads barracks, she slowed down nearing the barracks. As she slowly opened the door she saw everyone was looking at her. "I see why zaraki asked me to bring the roses,"
"Oh my are those roses?" a voice said as she walked through the fourth squad barracks to Captain Unohana's office, Masami turned to see Isane standing a few steppes away.
"Yeah they are for Captain Unohana," Masami replied, as she looked down at the roses.
"Oh I see Captain Zaraki is to shy to bring them himself, ok I'll let you take them to her have a nice day," Isane said as she went back in to her office. As Masami finally reached Captain Unohana's room to give her the flowers she lightly knocked on the door hoping she was in.
"You may enter," a lullaby like voice called from in the room. Masami slowly creaked open the door and brought in the roses. "Oh I see Kenpachi-kun has you running around for him too," Unohana's said as Masami presented the roses.
"Would you like them anywhere specific?" Masami asked as she looked at the smiling face of the medical captain.
"Right here on the desk would be lovely, then you are dismissed because I am betting Kenpachi-kun caught you on the way to work," Unohana said as she watched the young woman place the roses on her desk then simply bowed and took her leave. "Kenny you know just how to please a woman,"
"Captain Kuchiki is going to kill me," Masami said as she once more ran right past his office this time on her way to find Captain Kyoraku and return his Kimono. As Masami ran through the pathways looking for Kyoraku. "He's got to be on the roof sleeping," Masami then jumped up and grabbed the roof trying to pull herself up. "I hate climbing,"
"What are you doing up there?" a voice asked from behind her making her jump and almost fall off the roof.
"You scared me Lieutenant Iba," Masami said as she looked down at the Seventh squad lieutenant.
"Didn't mean to just asking what you are doing," Iba said as he looked up at Masami.
"Looking for Captain Kyoraku,"
"Try over there he likes that roof the most for some reason," Iba said as he turned and left.
"Thank you," Masami said as she jumped from roof to roof heading towards the roof that Iba had pointed out. "Ah there you are," Masami said as she found him lazily laying on his favorite roof nearly asleep.
"Ah brought me my Kimono thank you Madarame-kun" Kyoraku said as he took the pink kimono from Masami.
"I'm sorry I have no time to stay and chat Captain Kyoraku," Masami said as she turned and ran back towards Byakuya's office this time.
"You really like begin late don't you Masami?" Byakuya said as he looked up at the panting young woman, he could see she was running around like crazy. "Where have you been?"
"Well I first was on my way here and Captain Zaraki asked me to take some roses to Captain Unohana for him then I had to return Captain Kyoraku's Kimono," Masami explained as she finally caught her breathe and regained her composure and form.
"I see well these are your transfer forums take them to Captain-Commander Kuorsaki," Byakuya said as he handed the woman a few papers.
"I'm being transferred?" Masami asked in pure shock.
"Yes I decided the I am far to busy to take on a pupil so the Captain-Commander will pick someone better for you," Byakuya said as he saw the woman take the paper and bow.
"As you wish Captain Kuchiki," Masami said and left the room and walked towards the first squad barracks. I hope I didn't upset him by being late everyday
"Now what are you taking to Kurosaki?" a voice said that nearly made her jump out of her skin but did manage to make her drop her papers. "Calm down, ya jumpy little bean,"
"I'm sorry you just scared me is all Lieutenant Abarai," Masami said as she looked up at the red haired man while she picked up the papers.
"Those are transfer papers. Byakuya is already moving you out of the squad?" Renji asked as he helped he pick up the papers.
"I guess so," Masami simply replied somewhat despressed.
"Hey Renji what's up," a voice called from a few feet away.
"Hey Shuhei, you got called to see Ichigo too eh?" Renji said as he handed the last papers to Masami.
"Yeah so who's this?" Shuhei asked as he looked at the short blue haired girl in front of him, her head still down looking through the papers making sure they are in the right order.
"Masami Madarame the girl Ikkaku took in," Renji replied as she finally got all the paper sorted correctly
"Yeah I'm Masami Madarame third seat squad six…. Err for now," Masami replied as she looked up at Shuhei and extended her hand to shake his, Shuhei slowly shook her hand.
"I see well don't want to keep Ichigo waiting to we?" Shuhei said as he walked down the road with Renji and Masami. The three walked together peacefully until they got to the Captain-Commanders quarters. "Still hard to believe that Ichigo was picked to be the new Captain-Commander with Yamamoto still in a critical state after fighting against Aizen,"
"Yeah hard to believe Yamamoto still in a coma," Renji replied as the doors opened and all the captains stood in Ichigo's office.
"About time," Ichigo said as he looked at the three. Masami stood in shock as all of the captains were in the room excluding Captain Zaraki and Captain Kuchiki "First off Renji and Shuhei step forward please," the two Lieutenants did as they were told. "How Shuhei Hisagi, by the recommendations of over half the captains you have been promoted to Captain of the ninth squad" Shuhei's could not believe what he had heard until he was handed the Haori from Lieutenant Hinamori. "Renji Abarai as the recommendations from four captains and myself have deemed you worth of begin Captain of Squad Five. Renji to was in shock until Hinamori handed him his Haori. "Do you two wish to say anything?"
"I don't think there is much to say about this," Captain Shuhei said as he slid on the sleeveless Haori, and looked at Renji put on his Haori.
"Other than this is a great honor sir," Renji said looking at his Lieutenant.
"Very well then all are dismissed," Ichigo said as all the captain filed out leaving just him and Masami in the room. "Masami? What do you want?"
"I have these for you from Captain Byakuya," Masami said as she walked over and handed him the papers.
"I see he wishes to transfer you to a different squad of your choice," Ichigo said as he looked over the papers. "So any in mind?"
"Well shouldn't I be put back in school to learn more?" Masami asked.
"No you have a sword I think a tutor would be better," Ichigo replied. "Now which squad would you like,"
"If I can pick I think I will go with Squad Eleven,"
"Ok one second," Ichigo said as he send out a hell butterfly. After a few minutes Zaraki, Ikkaku, and Yachiru walked in to the office. Yachiru had grown a lot all of the sudden she was now just as tall as Masami but less endowed than her.
"Ok I called you here to see if you had any objections to Masami joining your squad," Ichigo said as he looked at the three Squad Eleven members before him.
"Masie Masie wants to join our squad?" Yachiru said as she looked at the woman a few feet from her. "she seems a little scrawny,"
"I have to go with Yachiru on that she is very frail looking," Zaraki said as he looked at Masami.
"I am not frail in anyway!" Masami said as she showed Zaraki her arms then legs and finally her stomach showing her incredibly well toned body to the possible captain.
"Wow you are down right ripped," Yachiru said as she pulled up her kimono and looked at her stomach that was just as well toned as hers.
"Put your cloths on!" Ichigo shouted as he slammed his fist on the table. And Masami quickly tucked her kimono back in. "Now that the flashing is done I need your answers,"
"I'm fine with it," Ikkaku said as he looked at his surrogate sister.
"I get a new buddie I'm fine with it," Yachiru said then saw Kenpachi wave them off telling them to leave the room, after seeing the door close Kenpachi looked at the young woman.
"Masami you need to know the women in the squad get taken advantage of a lot," Captain Zaraki explained as he looked at the young woman.
"Yeah but that's because they get drunk with the men, I don't care that much for drinking and Ikkaku would kill anyone that tried to force themselves on me. Also before you say anything I am not push over I can defend myself," Masami said as she looked at Zaraki.
"Fine prove it!" Zaraki said as he grabbed his sword and slashed at Masami who barely reacted to the attack, narrowly ducking his swing
"Fine if I have to prove myself," Masami said as she jumped back.
"You can't win you don't even have a blade," Zaraki said as he ran to her.
so fast! Masami thought as she again barely dodge his attack. "I always have my sword with me I just hide it most times," Masami said jumping backwards letting some space be gained and pulled out a short Katana from behind her back.
"Interesting hiding spot," Kenpachi said swung his long sword narrowly missing her head.
"Your to damn strong I didn't want to use Shi-kai right away," Masami slid under Kenpachi's legs catching him off guard allowing her to release.
"Like hell!" Kenpachi swung his sword.
"Kaikishoku, Kage no Aisuhime!" Masami yelled her sword became a long icy blue Nodachi. Masami rose her blade to defender herself, Kenpachi's blade smashed into Masami's but did not cut through.
"Amazing your Spiritual Pressure is strong enough to stop me," Kenpachi paused.
"You dropped your focus," Masami said sweeping her feet smashing into Kenpachi's legs knocking him off his feet.
"Damn, you kick hard," Kenpachi said catching himself and standing back up.
"Agarikomu Kurayami" Masami said sinking into the shadows.
"What the hell are you Shunsui?" Kenpachi asked stepping forward.
"Impale!" Masami's voice echoed out as an ice spear shot out of the ground through Kenpachi's foot.
"Not strong enough," Kenpachi said breaking the ice.
"It was a Distraction, and you fell for it," Masami said appearing behind Kenpachi swinging her first into his back shooting him into the wall.
"Enough!" Ichigo yelled after ducking Kenpachi.
"Sorry Captain-Commander," Masami said sealing her sword dropping down to her knees.
"Spoil sport," Kenpachi said walking past him.
"What the hell happened in here?" Ikkaku asked running in.
"Just having a little fun," Kenpachi said sheathing his sword looking at Ikkaku.
"Well then it is accepted you are in Squad 11," Ichigo said sitting back down.
"Thank you Captain… I mean Ichigo," Masami caught herself as she sheathed her sword and looked at Ikkaku somewhat proud of herself.
-Several hours later-
Masami sat in her house bruised and bloodied from her captain's rigors training. "Oww, god I'm glad Captain Kurotsuchi made these regeneration potions," Masami said drinking the strange brew the wounds and bruises healed, right at the perfect time as a Hell-butterfly flew in the window over to her. "Well this is odd," Masami said raising her hand catching the black insect.
"Masami Nisshoku please come to my estate I wish to speak with you," Byakuya's voice emitted from the hell-butterfly.
"What does he want?" Masami asked herself.