Hey guys! I'm back with a new obsession!! Sorry I haven't been updating my other stories... I know I've been neglecting 'Never Again' and 'Will you be there when I fall' But I promise to update them once I get some ideas. Sorry!

This is my first Bleach story so I hope you guys like it!

Disclaimer: I do NOT own any of the characters or Bleach itself! No copyright infringement intended.

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She felt the cold, dense rain thump heavily on the ground.

She closed her eyes and listened to the sound of it, 'I love the rain.' She thought, 'I always have, ever since I was a little girl.' She smiled.

Rain usually signalled the oncoming of Spring. She loved Spring, it was her favorite season. But sadly, it was Winter...dead Winter... To say that it was a bit unusual for it to be raining in the Seireitei in the dead of Winter was without a doubt correct. But none the less, she liked it.

Momo didn't know why, but whenever it rained, she could hear a song. Sometimes, when she thought nobody was listening, she hum a tune with it. It was her secret, it was her beautiful secret. She felt like the rain only hummed it for her ears only, she had tried to tell her Grandma once...but in return was just told that she was being silly.

Sighing she picked herself up off of her porch and looked towards the sky, "Today is going to be a great day." She mumbled. Then she started making her way to Captain Yamamoto's meeting barracks. He had requested for her to be there at ten so they could discuss a business favor. The messenger he sent wasn't specific, and so Momo was quite curious as to what he wanted.

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"Captain Yamamoto." She greeted politely, her quiet voice rung through the walls in a musical manner. He was sitting in his chair, as usual. "Lieutenant Hinamori, thank you for coming."

Momo smiled, "Yes, of course Captain...but may I ask what it is that you have requested my assistance of?"

Yamamoto nodded, "Well, I've brought you here to discuss two important matters concerning you and squad five." Momo nodded, trying to keep her surprise hidden.

"As you know, Squad five has been without a captain for almost a year now." Momo felt a pang go through her, she may have recovered enough to report back to her duties, but she was still recovering emotionally from the tragic betrayal of her beloved former Captain. Captain Aizen.

"I, and the rest of the Captains have already voted on who should be the next captain of squad five. But giving the circumstances I've decided to be generous and put the call in your hands." Momo's eyes went wide with surprise, "Me, Sir?" She asked, hoping she didn't hear correctly, it was too soon to get a new Captain. "You want me to vote on a new Captain?"

Yamamoto nodded, Momo sighed, it had been a year since Aizen left...maybe it was time to move on...sighing Momo mumbled, "Who did you have in mind, Sir?"

"Ichigo Kurosaki."

Momo looked up at the Captain, "The rogue shinigami that absorbed Rukia Kuchki's power?" Yamamoto nodded, "Yes, normally we would decide on a more experienced soul reaper, but everyone in the Seireitei believes that he has what it takes to become a captain. But like I said Lieutenant, it's your call this time."

Momo blinked, since when has Captain Yamamoto been that generous to anyone? It's like he was a whole different person. Eyeing him suspiciously she cautiously put a hand onto her zanpaktou. Yamamoto chuckled, "I'm glad to see that you are very observant Lieutenant, but I can assure you that I am Yamamoto Genryusai. Captain of squad one."

Taking her hand off her zanpaktou but still eyeing him she nodded, "My apologies Captain."

Ever since Aizen betrayed soul society she had guarded her defenses more, she trusted no one, except for her two best friends Izuru and Renji.

"So what is your vote Lieutenant? Is Kurosaki good enough to be your Captain from now on?"

Momo sighed, she had heard stories about the Kurosaki Soul Reaper....and it had been a year since well, you know...

"Yes Sir, I think he should be squad five's captain."

Yamamoto smiled, "I'm glad to hear that, I know how much pain you had to go through before, and it must be tiring to act as squad five's temporary Captain and Lieutenant. Which, by the way, leads us to the second important matter of today. I have a mission for you."

Momo perked up, "What kind of mission Sir?"

"A bounty hunter mission."

Momo's eyes widened slightly, "A bounty hunter mission?"

"Yes. The criminal's name is Toushiro Hitsugaya, he used to be a soul reaper here in the Seireitei but treasoned us. His skills match that of a captain so be careful when fighting him. Bring him back dead or alive, though alive would probably be better...but if you have to, don't hesitate to kill him. He's a dangerous man, wanted in 19 Rukongai districts for alleged murder and stealing. He was spotted near here a couple days ago with a gaping wound, so he shouldn't be too far away. Any questions?"

Momo shook her head, "Good, then there will be a messenger with the complete information on him later this evening. You can leave tomorrow morning."

"Yes Sir." She replied, then mumbled the convicts name again, "Toushiro Hitsugaya..." Why did that name sound so familiar?

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Hey guys! So how did you like the first chapter? Please leave a review telling me!

And again, I'm sorry I haven't updated any of my other fanfics. I've been swamped by school and TKD and other stuff...(I know, I know, no more excuses...) I promise to update once I plan them all out.

Sorry!