Author: Melina Hites
Story: Yet to be named? (got a suggestion; PM me plz or review)
Chapter: meetings and Ultimatums
Pages: 6
Total story pages: 6 and counting
Disclaimer: Last I checked I live in Canada, not Japan. I am Chick. Not a Dude. And my name most defiantly Is Mel. Not Tite. So In other words I don't own bleach!
Word Count:1892
Total Story Word Count: 1892 and counting
Summery: Post winter war. Byakya Kuchkie is given an utlimatum. Find a wife and produce an heir all in two years time.
Authors Note: just saying this now to clear up any confusion before it begins.
This is normal speaking. this is a thought. this is a Zanpakuto. this is ichigo's hollow (but he isn't in this chapter so not to worry)[he comes around later]
Meetings and Ultimatums
Byakuya sat facing the captain commander. "As you know captain Kuchiki, Renji Abarai will be promoted to tomorrow. It would only make sense that you choose a lieutenant immediately." Yamamoto told him.
He brought the tea cup to his lips and took a sip. "I am not sure who would be appropriate for such a position," He said. "There are few I would consider 2nd seat material."
The older man cracked open his one eye. "Then might I suggest my own third seat? She is young and energetic. She has even achieved her banki, but I do not feel she is really a captain sort. She needs a guiding hand more stern then my own."
He again took the teacup onto his lips. "I will consider her." He drained his cup and stood. "Thank you for the tea." He bowed and stood to leave.
"Captain Kuchiki she will be on the training grounds of your division most likely fighting Abarai."
"Thank you, captain-commander."
Kimiko Shingo screamed. "Common Renji! Attack me like you mean it."
Byakuya watched the white cloaked woman zoom around Renji. she's fast.
She hadn't even released her shikai, While Renji had.
She giggled. "Common I'm going eas-"
Renji breathed heavily. Shooting his Zanpakuto forward.
"It looks like I'm tiring you out, Renji." Her long blade gleamed a brilliantly gold. She brought it up and rested the blade on her shoulder.
"RELEASE YOUR SHIKAI" Renji screamed at her.
"Fine Renji. I'll do as you ask" she said mockingly, "Alight the heavens with your brilliant light. Kin tenshi." Her brilliant golden Zanpakuto transformed into two equally golden fans. "Happy?" She asked. She surged forward as she closed one of the two fans and smacked him with it.
What a strange Zanpakuto. she had a wicked grin on her face. how is she not a member of the eleventh squad? She certainly has the zealous for it.
"Bakodo number 87. Bind with brilliant threads of light."
Ah, that's why.
As Renji squirmed in her kido spell. She walked up to him. "Can we say I win Renji?"
"You'll never win." He said to her.
"You afraid to be bested by a girl?" she mocked questioned him.
Time to step in. he thought. "Abarai. I think you lost."
The girl whipped her head around as Renji said "captain." Both the shinigme stood ramrod strait.
A small smile tugged at the corners of Byakuya mouth. "You know Abarai, For being becoming a captain shortly you are really lacking. You on the other hand-" he paused looking at her "who exactly are you?"
She bowed. "Kimiko Shingo. third seat in the first division." She turned to Renji and took the edge of the fan she held across the bindings that had wrapped themselves around Renji.
"You have a very odd Zanpakuto." He said.
She smiled. "Shes a bit of a diva."
"Yeah, just like you when you get going. You show off." Renji said standing and dusting his uniform off.
She turned and smiled at him. "Well at least I look good while I do it."
"Shingo I was wondering if you would join me for tea."
"Of course Captain Kuchiki."
"Abarai, you should be ready for your captain's ceremony tomorrow."
"Of course sir."
"Tea will be a 4 pm at the Kuchiki manor." He told her.
She bowed "Of course Captain."
She was met at the gate by servant who wore the Kuchiki family colors, a lovely shade of purple.
It was times like these that she was glad she was a born into a lower class family: no guards, fewer rules. She smiled, life for a low class noble was simple or rather simpler. The servant walked her through numerous maze of hallways. I hope they are walking me out. I think I would get lost otherwise.
The servant slid open the door. "Kuchiki-Sama will be here shortly." the man said. he bowed and allowed her to pass him onto the veranda.
She was in total awe at what was clearly a private personal garden, like quite possibly the head of the houses' personal garden.
she did not stand on veranda long before she wandering to a huge koi pond watching the beautiful fish swim while she sat on the banks. It was peaceful here and very beautiful. Her eyes closed as she allowed the tranquility to wash over her. She sighed and flopped down on grass behind her.
Mistress, her Zanpakuto interrupted the silence of her mind, Lord Kuchiki is watching you.
No, he isn't! she shot back at the Zanpakuto.
You should open your eyes then, mistress. you may be surprised at what you see!
She did as she what was suggested and she found herself staring up at a man that easily would have dwarfed her measly 5 feet. her Blue eyes locked with his slate grey. "I'm sorry sir! Please forgive me for my gross disrespect!" she said scrambling to her feet. and quickly bowing.
"Its fine" he said as he raised a eyebrow and a small smirk appeared on his lips. "join me on the veranda."
she was stunned. he had actually come close to expression.
mistress he looks y-u-mmmmm-y.
Hush Kin-chan. she said following the man.
as she settled on the cushions around the tea settings he pored her a cup. she again turned her eyes to the garden. this place would be fun to train, mistress. And destroy. The voice in her mind giggled
KIN- hush! she thought.
"You seem quite taken with the garden." he said to her.
She quickly turned her eyes to him and then just quickly to the cup in front of her. she retrieved the cup and took a sip. "It's a beautiful garden."
"Yes," he said agreeing. "but the koi keep going missing" he said. "How on earth did you become an acquaintance of my vice captain."
She smiled thoughtfully. "He was one of the only people who was kind to me when I was first assigned to the eleventh division. Save for Yachiru and Shes just a pain."
Byakuya took a sip from his tea cup. you have no idea he thought "How did you end up there. You clearly have more talent"
She looked skyward. "I applied to that division when I found out I had passed the enlistment exam." she said. "Renji helped train me to the point I was when I transferred out. I was sick of being a nothing in that division because I was a girl. I wasn't weak. I transferred to the first division shortly there after and was given the position of tenth seat and slowly worked my way up to where I am now." She smiled.
"I see and in the respects of mastering your Zanpakuto?" He said sipping from his cup.
"I achieved banki about two years ago." She said her eyes going to her teacup.
"How high of a level of kido can you cast without an incantation."
She looked up again a wry grin on her face today was the first time she had ever cast above an 70 level kido without a major incantation. "Level 80," She said quietly.
Byakuya nodded "That is quite a skill."
"Thank you Captain Kuchiki." she said her eyes again finding her teacup
He nodded. And looked out to the garden and then back over at the woman that sat before him. "I asked you here today because I would like to offer you the position of lieutenant for the sixth division. The captain commander recommend you. "
She looked up from her teacup, eyes wide with shock. "I'm honored."
Mistress. That is wonderful! But surely you must have time-
Kin-Chan I thought I told you to be quiet.
"Naturally I will give you time to-"
"I accept your offer, Captain Kuchiki." As she cut him off she smirked.
Nothing like rushing into it. Hu? Kimiko. said her Zanpakuto
"So it is settled. I will put the paperwork in tomorrow afternoon for your transfer. "
"Thank you." She said standing. She bowed. "I wish to beg my leave sir."
He nodded. "Of course." He said as a servant who had escorted her in appeared seemingly from nowhere. "Show Miss Shingo out." he told the servant.
"Yes Kuchiki-sama." He said bowing.
As she left she passed a family elder and she locked eyes with him for only an instant before quickly averting her eyes.
The elder went in through the door that Kimiko had just came out.
"Byakuya." The old man said.
Byakuya stood. "Grandfather," he said bowing and helping the elderly man sit down. Before sitting down himself. "To what do I owe this pleasure."
"Who was that woman out here with you?" The old man said completely avoiding the question.
"Kimiko Shingo. She's the third seat of the first division. And will be the lieutenant of the sixth in a few days time."
"Che? Kenji's daughter?" He asked his grandson.
Byakuya took a sip of tea. "I do not know."
"No matter." The old man said. Drinking from his teacup. "The reason I came here today is to inform you that if you don't begin looking for a new wife, the elders will find one for you. "
Byakuya's eyes widened but only slightly before returning to normal. "What?"
"Yes. You have a year to do so; that is to marry. They want an heir within two. Noble politics. You should know that. I did raise you better."
"Hia." Byakuya said quietly.
"Kimiko Shingo is on the list oddly enough. She is not married and still noble. And I believe the head of her family if she is Kenji's child."
"Grandfather. Surly you came for another reason. The elders could have sent anyone here."
The old raised an eyebrow. "I came to have tea with my grandson. Is my reasoning acceptable?"
"Hia. Sorry grandfather."
As soon as she reached the gates of the Kuchiki manor she flash stepped away. The first place she stopped was the sixth division. "Where is the vice captain?" she asked one of the squad members.
"In the training grounds." He answered .
"Thank you " she said tilting her head to one side. And grinning widely.
"RENJI!" she said rocketing onto the training grounds.
"Ah what?" He said as he tried feebly to fire to procure the level 5 of kido.
"Captain Kuchiki asked me to be the lieutenant of the sixth division When you get promoted!" She jumped up and down and clapped her hands together.
"That's great." He said hugging the tiny girl. He sat down, "but you had better be ready for the most boring guy ever. He shows absolutely no emotion ever. Not even to his own sister. "
She nodded, "I know, Renji."
Then maybe we could change that.
A/N:Thoughts? Comments/ Questions? Concerns (IE spelling grammar)? Flames? Random outburst? I take em all. I'm not judge mental. Just click that little button that says 'Review.'
And if anyone who reads this will beta I will love you forever! I need a second set of eyes to go over things. By the time I have gone through my final edit, I have probably read a chapter upwards of twenty times. It gets to the point where I don't even see errors anymore.
So what I am trying to say is, while makes Complete and utter sense to me. It may not to you. Hence I am begging.
Anyway. Imma gonna go write another chapter for my other fic now...
toodles.
Melina.
Edit: i found some errors late last night when i was reading the draft i had on my puter. mostly fixed now!