I have gone back an edited the chapter, thank you to those who reviewed. I almost have the second chapter done and will have it up shortly. I also have included a preview of the other fic I am working on. Give me some feedback on what you all think. All flames will be used to cook my ramen, hot pockets or other cheap food I can find.

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach. If I did I wouldn't be writing this and Ichigo and Rukia would already be together.

Life After

Come again?

Ichigo sighed as he lied on his bed. It had only been a week since they had graduated and she had returned to Soul Society to give a report on the human world after the war and to tell her brother about them. They have been together for a year. "Rukia…" Another voice interrupted him.

"Kurosaki, why are you saying my sisters name like a lost puppy?" Ichigo flew off of his bed and landed on the floor. He looked up and saw the shinigami captain that had scared him. He jumped up and stuttered.

"B-Byakuya, what are you doing here?" Said captain rolled his eyes.

"I have come here for two reasons. One is to find out why my sister says your name in her sleep and looks less alive now that she is back." Ichigo blushed furiously at that comment.

"A-And what is the second reason?"

"Your name has been suggested as one of the replacements for the three open captain seats." Ichigo eyes bulged at this. "They want me to be captain? Who nominated me and why? I'm just a representative." He looked at the floor deep in thought.

"Yes, you have proven yourself time and time again to be more than worthy of the position." He looked at the window. "Do not think of yourself so lowly. You are one of the most powerful and respected figures in Soul Society." Ichigo looked up at this comment and smiled.

"So who nominated me?" Byakuya looked at him. "I did." Ichigo was speechless. "After I nominated you it was almost unanimous. However, Yamamoto declared you had to learn kidou before you could become a captain so I volunteered to come here and teach you." Ichigo's eyes bulged once again Byakuya smiled and spoke again. Ichigo was surprised to the stoic captain smiling. "I do not hate you. I know of your relationship with my sister. I couldn't be happier; you are the only one I could see my sister with. I've known how you've felt since the execution." Ichigo noticed the bag that Byakuya had slung over his shoulder.



"Uh, Byakuya, what's with the bag?" Byakuya looked at it then back to Ichigo. "I am staying here for a while to teach you kidou and teach you about being a captain. Ichigo's eyes were now on the verge of flying out of their sockets.

"How long are you staying?" Byakuya looked at him with humor in his eyes. "About, three weeks." Ichigo had a feeling it was going to be a long three weeks.

MEANWHILE IN SOUL SOCIETY (AN: I've always wanted to do that. Just like in those old super hero cartoons.)

Rukia was currently walking down the street with Captain Ukitake. "So Rukia, how does it feel to be back?" He had noticed she lacked her of energy.

"It's nice but something is missing." Ukitake smiled. "Like an orange haired shinigami representative? "Rukia's eyes grew wide as she looked at her captain.

"H-How..." "You fell asleep one day in the office and said his name." She blushed.

"Y-Yes captain, it is. I miss Ichigo." He laughed. "How long have you been together" She looked up to the sky.

"About a year now. " Ukitake looked at her and gave her an intriguing look.

"How did Byakuya take it?" Her smile grew even bigger.

"He took it surprisingly well …if you look past that he spewed his tea half way across the room and soaked one of the maids." Both burst into a hysteric fit.

"Well Rukia, why don't you take the rest of the afternoon off. Kiyone and Sentarou have taken care of the paper work today since our meeting was so long."

"Thank you Captain Ukitake!" She bowed respectfully and ran off to the Kuchiki Mansion.

Ichigo--

Ichigo and Byakuya sat in his living room as Ichigo explained everything that humans did.
As soon as he finished his family walked in.

"IIIIICCCHIIIIGGGOOO" Said person grabbed Isshin and launched in into the nearest wall as Byakuya sweat dropped.

"Oi Yuzu, Rukia's brother is going to be staying with us for a while make sure you make extra." A voice from the kitchen told him she heard him. Byakuya felt some one poking him. He looked over to see Karin looking at him.

"So your Rukia-nee's brother?" He nodded. "Ah that's right I haven't introduced you to the twins. This is Karin and Yuzu is the one in the kitchen." Yuzu came out at the sound of her name.

"Girls this is Division 6 Captain Byakuya Kuchiki he is Rukia's older brother.

"It's nice to finally meet you Ichigo and Rukia told us a lot about you." Yuzu spoke with excitement. Karin just stared.

"So, you're the one who tried to kill Ichi-nii when he went to save Rukia?" Ichigo spit out his tea and smacked the back of her head.

"KARIN, what did I tell you about that?" Byakuya smiled.

"I am and that was a long time ago. That is water under the bridge now." Ichigo smiled.
"AN OPENING!!"

The twins scattered as Byakuya looked up wide eyed to see Isshin in mid air in power bomb formation. Byakuya moved out of the way and kicked him to Ichigo who grabbed him by the collar and flung him right into the poster of their mother. "EXCELENT TEAM WORK!!" Isshin screamed before he impacted into the wall. Byakuya and Ichigo looked at each other and Ichigo thought maybe this wouldn't be a bad three weeks after all.

So this was rushed but I had to get at least the first chapter done. The next chapter will have more action I promise. And now the preview!

Sins of the Past

This just came to me one night after I got off work. Let me know what you think.

"This isn't over." Rukia woke in a cold sweat. Her brother came rushing in.

"Rukia, what's wrong?" Tears filled her eyes. "I was having a nightmare about his trial."

"So you had it too?" Her eyes grew wide. Her brother had the same dream as her? What is going on?
"ALL CAPTAINS REPORT TO THE HEAD CAPTAIN IMMEDIATELY!" Both Kuchikis disappeared in a flash.
They arrived and realized they neither of them were properly dressed. They walked in to the meeting room to see everyone was still in sleepwear. "Nice pjs Kuchiki." Every one turned to look at Byakuya's chappy themed sleep pants.

"You are one to talk Zaraki, that's a nice shirt by the way." The attention was turned to Kenpachi's shirt that was turned inside out. Renji asked the question that was on everyone's mind. "Zaraki, Is that a Mickey Mouse shirt?

"IT'S NOT MICKEY MOUSE! THAT'S JUST TIT DIRT." (A/N: Couldn't help myself I had to throw in a Tourette's Guy quote.) This threw the room into hysterics as everyone including Byakuya was rolling on the floor.

"ENOUGH!" The captains turned to see the head captain. "There is a large reiatsu disturbance in the real world. Captains Rukia Kuchiki, Renji Abarai and Toushiro Hitsugaya, will go and investigate this. Contact us when you have any data on the disturbance. Dismissed." After changing to their proper attire the three captains met at the gate.

"So we're finally going back to Karakura." She sighed as they walked through the Senkaimon. Toushiro voiced his thoughts.

"Yes it would seem that way. Although it won't be as interesting as it used to be seeing that every one we knew there has died and become soul reapers with the exception of Ishida." As soon as they were out of the gate they met the disturbance. All three captains were wide eyed at what they saw.

"Yo, shinigami. You look like you've seen a ghost."

"G-Grimmjaw…" The sixth espada just laughed. "Long time no see, Kuchiki. I see you and Red are captains now, congratulations." He drew his zanpaktou as he spoke. He flew at Renji. Renji tried to draw his soul slayer in time but couldn't he closed his eyes and head a clash of metal. He opened his eyes and saw the fourth espada protecting him.

"Ulquiorra." The sixth espada began growling.

"Grimmjaw," He began in a flat tone as he opened a garganta. "The mission is complete we are returning. Attacking the shinigami was not part of the plan. Kurosaki-sama will not be pleased if they are harmed." The captains were shocked even more to hear that name. Renji stepped forward.

"What did you just say?"
Ulquiorra turned to them as the garganta was closing.

"Do not worry you will find out soon enough from Urahara." The garganta closed with the familiar distorted whine. "Damn it, what the hell is going on?" Toushiro yelled as he began pacing.


" I believe I may be of some service to you on that subject." The three turned to see former captain. Something was off though none of them had ever seen him this serious. "Follow me." He said calmly then disappeared.

Well, what do you think? If I make this a fic it the first chapter will be longer and more informing. Please read and review. Ja Ne.