If Not In This Life, Then In The Next
A Bleach FanFic
Prologue
After Aizen's betrayal, he along with Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tosen flee to Hueco Mundo to begin their diabolic plan to destroy Soul Society. Aizen is even aware that a team of high-ranking captains is being assembled to track them down and stop them. The captains are not aware that Aizen himself has already prepared an army to combat the soul reapers far ahead of time. This is the story of the events that took place.
Chapter 1- Departure
It is a very cold and windy night in the Seireitei. It has been nearly two weeks since Aizen's betrayal and the Soul Society has been busy rebuilding much of what was destroyed. Commander Yamamoto along with the help of Captain Retsu Unohana has spent much of these two weeks preparing for this night. This is the night they go after Aizen.
The wind picks up and howls as the team stands ready, waiting for the commander to give the order to open the senkaimon.
"I have no doubt men, that you will complete this mission and restore peace and justice to the Soul Society. Do your duties as a soul reaper and make me proud. Aizen, Gin, and Tosen are to be eliminated on sight, do not show mercy." The old man bellows loudly to his troops.
Storm clouds begin to gather overhead and the full moon is soon dimmed and it gets even darker. Lightning cracks and thunder booms in the distance.
"Yes Commander!" The six man team answers back proudly to their commander.
Rain begins to fall lightly as the team turns towards the senkaimon. The old man nods towards the gate-keeper and a bright white light pierces the darkness as the gate opens. Unohana stands next to the gate to see each member off personally. She bids each a farewell and good luck as they depart.
The first member comes forward. The tall scruffy giant of a beast lumbers forward and bows to her. Bowing in return she offers. "Good luck Captain Komamura." He nods to her and proceeds through the gate.
The second member approaches. His small form is instantly recognized by Unohana. He wears a gaze of uneasiness upon his face as he approaches. Bowing to each other she advices. "Take good care of the captains, Hanataro Yamada. You're one of our best healers, I know you will do me proud." She smiles and he returns it with his own.
The third man comes now, the grin on his face is almost terrifying, as if he has looked forward to this his whole life. It doesn't come as a surprise to Unohana, let alone anybody else. "Be safe Captain Zaraki." She bids. Zaraki laughs in his throat and retorts. "No worries, those guys don't stand a chance against me! We'll be back in time for morning tea!" He bellows and walks through the gate.
Kenpachi's vice captain, Yachiru is standing off to the side as she watches her captain leave. "Bye Kenny! I'll see you soon! Have a great time!" The small girl cheers. Her smile grows as she hears his voice echo from the gate. "Hold down the fort while I'm away Yachiru."
As Unohana turns, she sees the fourth member coming. His stride is steady and swift. He wears no expression on his face at all. His jet black hair flows with the wind as he walks. To the side, his sister-in-law watches him depart. He stops briefly and turns to her.
"I'll return soon, Rukia. Watch over the mansion and remember what I told you." He speaks without much emotion. But Rukia can hint at what he truly means. Bowing to him she speaks softly. "Yes Nii-sama, please come back safe." He nods and continues on.
"See you soon Captain Kuchiki." Unohana says while bowing. He nods again and bows likewise then proceeds through.
The fifth man steps forwards now. He is the director of the Research and Development Department and some call him a madman of science. Captain of the 12th Division, Mayuri Kurotsuchi. As he walks, he turns to his vice captain, Nemu Kurotsuchi and speaks in a high voice. "Make sure you keep the department in order Nemu. Don't give me reason to punish you upon my return."
Nemu, being of Mayuri's own creation, can only nod and accept his statement. "Yes Captain Kurotsuchi." She replies with a bow to him. And with that he continues.
"I do hope I can bring one of their bodies, they would make fine specimens don't you think?" Mayuri cackles as he approaches Unohana. Unohana can only stifle a grin as she bids him away.
The last member approaches now. A tall, slender young man, his blonde hair covers the left side of his face all the time. He is vice captain of the 3rd Division, Izuru Kira. Betrayed by his former captain, Gin Ichimaru, Izuru holds a very personal grudge.
He walks quickly to the gate and hardly gives Unohana a bow before continuing on through the gate. His scowl and anger he feels is very clear to all those around him. After he goes through, the gate closes and disappears and the crowd of spectators disperses. The mission is now officially underway.
