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"Are there any questions regarding the west gate security?" Yamamoto taicho paused. "Fine then, let's go on to the last announcement. I have personally picked a Shinigami from the academy to join our Gotei 13. She has not completed her education, but I can see that she is already ready to graduate. She will join your team, Byakuya, as the 3rd seat of the 6th division. Everyone of you, listen up. I do not want anyone of you to underestimate her, because HER POWERS ARE ALMOST EQUAL TO A CAPTAIN'S."

There was a long silence. Byakuya finally said, "I understand."

"Good. She should be waiting at your office, Byakuya. You are dismissed then."

As Byakuya walked away, Gin caught up with him. "So, what's that little girl's name, I wonder?"

"You will know soon, Ichimaru." With that, he disappeared in a flash.

Byakuya's POV

When I reached my office, the only person I see is Renji. He looks exhausted. "There you are, taicho. Matsumoto just passed me this thick stack of paperwork, waiting for you to sign."

I glanced at him and asked, "Renji, did you see a new girl in my office?"

"Nope. Why?"

I can't be bothered to answer him.

"Who is she?" Renji asked again. "Hey don't ignore me, I'm asking a question!"

Suddenly, there's a knock on the door. "Excuse me, I am looking for Byakuya taicho."

"Come in". I ignored Renji's comment.

Skye's POV

As I stepped into the office, the first person I see is this red-haired guy sitting on the couch. Well, and the second person I see is a black-haired man leaning against the table, staring at me emotionlessly. He looks kind of cool, I have to admit, but I can sense his complex emotions hidden behind his calm, composed face. Judging by the cool guy's uniform, I can confirm that he must be Byakuya taicho. This is not going to be good.

I have to say something sooner or later, so here it goes. "Ehh…konnichiwa!"

As soon as I said that, I regretted. 3rd seat officer, someone who can't even speak properly. Furthermore, I am entered Gotei 13 without graduating, so there are sure some Shinigamis who would doubt my abilities and ask for a fight. This is difficult. I came here not to fight recklessly, which is my main reason for rejecting Yamamoto taicho's offer to be a team captain. I want to keep a low profile.

"Hi, I'm Abarai Renji. I'm the futaicho. Who are you?"

Well, at least Renji is friendly. But still, he is not the taicho.

"Minori Skye. Nice to meet you. And you must be Byakuya taicho."

"Minori, Yamamoto taicho said that you are strong and you became a 3rd seat without graduating, so I expect nothing less than that, do I make myself clear?"

I paused. Minori. He called me Minori. "Hai."

From the corners of my eyes, I see Renji raising an eyebrow. "Without graduating?" Renji repeated.

The discussion about my powers. Is that what everyone looks at? How strong you are?

"Your first task is to help Renji with these paperwork. Sort them out according to the dates and pass each checked paperwork to sign. I expect this to be done by the end of the day. Get started."

Byakuya's POV

There's something about her. Minori. Her soft brown eyes; Her dark purple hair which is shoulder length on the left side and gradually gets longer until it reaches her waist on the right side; Her aloof personality. She is amusing and quiet. It has been a long time since I find any girl interesting, besides Hisana. I wonder what her power is. She must really be special if Yamamoto taicho mentioned about her powers.

"Onii sama, may we go now?"

"Of course."

I walked along the corridors with Rukia behind me. It seems that the Sun is bright today. I hear faint footsteps. "…and remember, don't ever say something disrespectful to Byakuya taicho, he comes from one of the noble families…" I hear my name. The voice is definitely Renji's. Who is he talking to? As I turned round a corner, my questioned is answered.

Skye's POV

"Taicho! Rukia! I was just showing Skye around." Renji grinned.

There, in front of me, is Byakuya taicho. And the girl behind him must be Rukia.

"Byakuya taicho. Ohayou gozaimasu." I took a peek at the girl behind him. She is petite.

"Minori." He tilted his head towards Rukia and continued, "Rukia, this is the new 3rd seat of the 6th division, Minori Skye."

"Ohayou, Renji, Skye." She looked up at me and smiled timidly. Renji whispered in my ear. "She's Byakuya taicho's sister."

Byakuya frowned. "She is of a higher rank than you Rukia. Do you think this is how you should greet her?"

Rukia looked down, and said, this time, more carefully, "I'm sorry, please forgive me, Minori san."

This girl is damaged by her brother. She looks like those outgoing and friendly type, someone who can be my friend.

I rarely let my emotions get the better of me, but I've seen this kind of situation before. I gently raised my voice. "It's alright. Skye is fine too."

Byakuya raised his eyebrows again, but he said no more. "Minori, I need you to find Hitsugaya taicho and inform him that the joint practice today is cancelled."

"Hitsugaya taicho?" My mind is blank. Who is this guy?

Byakuya glanced at Renji. "I thought you were introducing her to the Gotei 13."

"I did! Hitsugaya Toushiro, 10th division. How many times must I remind you, Skye?"

I bit my finger. "Ahh, I remember now…do you know how to find him?"

Renji slap his hand on his face. "What is your brain made of? Arghh…must I do this,taicho? I still have tons of paperwork!"

"I can take her there, Renji. I'm going to find Ukitake taicho anyways."

So, I followed Rukia to Hitsugaya taicho's office while Renji and Byakuya taicho went in the opposite direction. I am only slightly taller than Rukia.

…..

"Ermm Rukia, how is your brother?"

"Ehh? What do you mean? He's okay, I guess."

"Is he always like that?"

"….I think so. Onii sama is not my real brother. I am adopted by the Kuchiki family because I looked like onii sama's deceased wife. So I guess I don't really know him."

"Really?" I never thought of that. "He had a wife?"

"Here we are. So I'm going to find my captain now. Dewa mata!" Rukia smiled at me.

I walked into the office. Well, I didn't see anyone. Oh wait. there's a kid sitting at the captain's table. That boy has white spiky hair and blue eyes. He seems older than me. He reminds me of….no, I should not think about that now. I coughed twice and asked, "Konnichiwa, have you seen Hitsugaya taicho?"

The boy stared at me for a minute, then frowned. "Who are you? I never seen you before. By any chance, are you the new 3rd seat of the 6th division?"

I looked at him, confused. "Ha..i." Wait, he's wearing…no…are you serious? This kid.."You are Hitsugaya Toushiro?"

"Its Hitsugaya taicho, idiot! But since its your first time here, I shall forgive you. Hn."

I giggled. He's really like him. So the Captain of the 10th division is a kid? "Nice to meet you, Hitsugaya taicho." And I told him the message.

"Hn. So what is your name?" He glanced at me.

"Skye. Skye Minori."

"I see. So, you are the powerful one huh, no brains?"

"What? No brains? What are you, a kid? You are no better than me. Hn."

"Is this how you talk to a taicho, or someone older than you, you disrespectful little brat?"

"Who are you calling disrespectful little brat? Doesn't matter how old you are, you are shorter than me." I flashed him my evil smile.

"you..you…I will make you regret ever arguing with me, brat!"

He is exactly like him. "Taeda." I whispered. "Taeda?" I repeated more loudly as I stared at his mesmerizing deep blue eyes.

"What are you two doing?"

Byakuya's POV

"What are you two doing?" I heard Minori saying Taeda loudly as I entered the office. And she looked hypnotized by HItsugaya's eyes.

"Oh Byakuya?" Hitsugaya finally broke his eye contact with Minori and looked at me, blushing.

After a few seconds, Minori turned around. "Oh taicho. What are you doing here?"

I didn't reply her, waiting for her response.

She hid her emotions behind her eyes, then looked confused for a second, and came to realization. "Ahh..I apologise, HItsugaya taicho. I confused you with someone else. Sorry."

"I think I will get going now, taicho." She said softly.

She looked so delicate. like glass; like she's going to break anytime. Who is Taeda? What is that? I feel a very strong riatsu. Very strong. It feels like….

"What is Kenpachi doing? He hasn't found another fighting partner, has he?" Hitsugaya looked at me. "What are you doing…wait, what is that?"

I can feel another riatsu. Faint, but its getting stronger.

"Definitely fighting again." Hitsugaya shook his head. "Should we stop him? He will get suspended if he continues his massacre."

Though it is just another fight, I can't help feeling uneasy. My mind suddenly thought about Minori. What if...I wonder. Minori. "We have to hurry there now." And then I'm gone.

At the centre of the Shinigami gathering ground, Kenpachi and Minori stood face to face with each other. Kenpachi looks excited, with his sword swinging in front of him. Minori, however, looks frightened and hesitant. She hasn't even drawn her sword. The whole of the 11th division, and almost all other taicho and futaicho have rushed there as well. Everyone looks eager to find out about Minori's power. I can't say that I don't want to know. In fact, I am really looking forward to see her fight. How powerful can she be?

Skye's POV

So he is the all famous Kenpachi taicho. I see why he is feared. He has a very strong riatsu and a very cocky attitude. he looks like the type who loves to fight. Those who loves winning more than their lives. Well, I am not going to fight with him. I don't want to fight. I did not come here to fight, but what can I do now? There is the whole of 11th division cheering him on, and the baldie's voice ( I think he is Ikkaku) is soo loud! And I think his riatsu just attracted every single shinigami in soul society. What am I going to do now? Wait, is that Byakuya?

"I am really excited to see your powers. In fact, I am shaking with excitement right now. I am sure every one standing here is eager to see your powers, after what Yamamoto taicho said. He really complimented you, you know. Please do not disappoint me. IT took me so long to find someone worthy to fight with me." This is bad. Kenpachi is really losing it.

I tried to hide my fear. I really hate to fight. It reminds me of them. I said as calmly as possible, "I do not wish to fight with you, Kenpachi taicho. Please do not force me."

Kenpachi laughed. "But you don't have a choice, shinigami. I am a captain, you know. Do you really want me to order you to fight with me? Do not abuse your freedom. Besides, it will really be an insult if you refuse my fight. Are you sure you are willing to hold the consequences? And everyone here will be disappointed in you. Ohh, and even the captains are here! This is going to be fun! Hahaha!"

I don't have a choice. Kara, Taeda… I'm sorry. I can't even save myself.

I hear myself say "Okay."

"Go Ken chan!" I saw this petite pink-colored hair girl cheering on for our all-time powerful Kenpachi. Ironic. Well, better start worrying about myself.

"Since you are a pretty lady, I shall give you the benefit of attacking first. Make sure it's a hard blow, or else it wouldn't even make up for a breakfast treat!"

He is so arrogant! Argh, what's he's problem? I smiled, nonetheless. "Well, if you are going to ask me to attack first, then I'm afraid this fight will never move on. Because as I said,I-AM-NOT-FIGHTING-YOU."

"Is that so? Well, I guess it's the gentleman's strike then. Don't say I never give you a chance, shinigami."

He angled his sword carefully in front of him and dashed towards me in ALMOST lightning speed. ALMOST. I don't usually boast about my powers, but when it comes to flash steps, I always travel at the speed of light.

As I avoided him easily, I can hear shinigamis gasping. "She's gone!" "So fast! She actually avoided Kenpachi taicho!" "That's amazing!"

I saw Byakuya raising an eyebrow and Hitsugaya forming his mouth into an O-shape. I smirked. They look so cute. Haha.

What should I do now? It seems that the only way left for me is to fight him. If I keep avoiding him, it would be seen as disrespectful. After all, he is a captain. And I am just…nobody. I'm sorry, Kara. After all that you taught me, I must still draw my sword. I'm really sorry. Please forgive me.

"So you finally drew your sword, shinigami. I am impressed. You travel so fast. I am so excited! Continue to impress me, shinigami!"

I position my sword in front of me, took a deep breath, and said, "You asked for it. But before I fight, what is the name of your sword?"

"name of my sword?" Kenpachi howled with laughter. "What a foolish question. Let me tell you something, shinigami. Your sword is just a tool that you use to fight with. It is nothing but a TOOL. So why should tools have names? Enough of this nonsense. Go on, I'm waiting."

This guy is crazy. A sword is just a tool? A sword means a lot. It carries the souls of your loved ones, the memories of your past, and it never abandon you. Doesn't that mean a lot? This guy has never truly grabbed his sword before.

But I found myself saying it nonetheless. "It's called hotaru no hikari." And then, I closed my eyes.

Byakuya's POV

Minori keeps giving me surprises. She avoided Kenpachi's attacks in a swift. She looks so calm, as though its not the end of the world, and did she just closed her eyes? What confidence.

"She..she…Byakuya, did you see that?" Hitsugaya stammered.

I looked at him questioning.

"She just avoided him at that speed! She didn't even swing her sword! Her eyes are closed! It's as though she..."

"She knows his next attack." I finished.

How did she do that? Did she predict Kenpachi's moves, that's why she knows where to avoid in her next move? That seems like the only possible explanation.

What is the power of her sword?

Skye's POV

Kenpachi is getting serious. No, wait. Actually, he looks kind of bored too. Is my moves boring? That's so insulting!

I need to finish off this fight quickly. I can't keep using this attack. He would realize the logic behind it soon. Then again, Byakuya seems to have figured it out already. He's made to be a taicho, I guess.

I opened my eyes. Everyone seems to be awed by our little warm up just now. So, my next move….

Hikari. Now. I whispered to my sword. I need to make this quick without showing too much of my powers.

My sword lights up brilliantly, the white light shining and spreading to the surroundings.

"What new trick is that, shinigami? That is what I call a surprise! I love this fight!"

Hn. The fight's going to end soon. "I suggest you close your eyes, Kenpachi taicho, or else you'd be blind."

Byakuya's POV

It's so bright, I can't see a thing. I can't even see Hitsugaya, who should be standing beside me. I can only see white. Blinding white. My eyes hurt as I am straining to see what's going on. What is Minori planning now?

Minori's POV

Well, I know its blinding, and I know that the whole environment is cover in white light but I am not affected by the light at all. I can see clearly, Kenpachi's smile, His shivering sword…

My final attack, I am going to make it quick. I flash stepped to where Kenpachi is standing and swing my sword at his chest…

What? It didn't even cut through him! He is solid! My sword didn't even cut through his skin! What is he made of? I think it's his riatsu. Well, my mistake. I raised my riatsu until it matches his, and attacked again.

"Ha. Got you now. You think you can blind me, but without my eyes, I still have my nose and ears! I can still sense where your attacks are coming from! Did I cut you, shinigami?"

Shit. He got me. I didn't even touch him. He swung his sword at me the very last second, and it cut my right shoulder.

I can't attack the third time. He's figured it out quite fast. And to think I traveled in the speed of light…I have to change my attack again. And it better work this time. Shit, my shoulder stings.

Byakuya's POV

I heard Kenpachi's voice. So he's figured it out. The lights are slowing getting dimmer. Finally, I can see. The light seems to be retreating back to Minori's sword. After all the lights have dissipated, Her sword shone brightly for one last time before it loses its light.

"Ouch! My eyes hurts! Damn you, Skye.." Renij is complaining.

"She's bleeding!" Hitsugaya said, wide-eyed.

I looked at Minori. She is bleeding. Not a very deep wound, but it cut her shoulder, and she is having difficulty raising her sword.

Kenpachi laughed. "Anymore tricks up your sleeves, shinigami? Because I am getting bored."

He gripped his sword tightly, and charged towards Minori. Minori still looks lost in her thoughts. What is she thinking? If she doesn't make a move now, she's going to lose.

"Skye! Move! Raise your sword! Do you want to die?" Renji shouted.

He is supporting her? That's news to me. He barely know her. But then again, so do I. Usually, I would not care about such fight. But why am I anticipating her to win? She seems so powerful yet vulnerable.

"Look, taicho! She's pointing her sword at Kenpachi taicho! She is…she is…why is the tip of her sword shining with blue light? She's not really going to blind us again, is she?" Renji enquired.

I did not bother to reply. What is she planning now? The blue light…it looks like it is gathering energy…what is it?

Kenpachi is now within fighting range. Minori spoke to her sword, and immediately, the blue light shoot out from the tip of her sword and aimed at Kenpachi. It is so damn fast, that all I could catch is a glimpse of blue flashing forward. There is an outbreak of riatsu, almost comparable to Kenpachi's. I suspect that her riatsu is compressed in the form of the blue light, and it is suddenly released when the light shot out. Everyone was gasping. After I regained my posture, I realized that Minori's light passed through Kenpachi's left chest. There was silence. Minori looked calm, but her eyes were wavering. Kenpachi stared at her, trying to speak at the same time.

"What…did…did you…do…to me?" He gulped, and repeated. "What…is this?"

Ikkaku looked surprised. To be precise, the whole of 11th division looked surprised. I can hear them murmur. "This cannot be. Taicho will not be defeated so easily."

Minori shivered. After a few seconds, she explained, "Aoi. Its hot, isn't it? Your body feels like its burning, right? Aoi contains my riatsu, compressed until it is just a beam of light. When I released it, Aoi emits my riatsu and aimed at you. At the instant when it hits you, Aoi finally released all my riatsu into your body." She paused, and allowed the blue light which she called Aoi to fade, before continuing. "What I am trying to say is that you do not die from my hit. It is my riatsu that is going to kill you. As my riatsu is released into your body, it infiltrates your cells, so each of your cells is slowly degenerating due to overexposure to light. That is why you feel like you are burning right now. You are slowly losing control over your own body. I am guessing that my riatsu has already spread to your left arm, so you are unable to move you left arm now."

Everyone is listening intently to her explanation. So this attack works like poison. Kenpachi can do nothing but await his death now. Minori's riatsu is destroying him from the inside. However, Kenpachi spent no time to digest her explanation, and continued asking her, "So you haven't told me why I am going to die, shinigami."

Minori looked like she is the one who is in pain. She twitched everytime Kenpachi mentions that he is going to die. "You will die when the cells in your heart stopped working. My riatsu only infiltrates your heart cells last. I know this is cruel…I am really sorry."

Kenpachi laughed. "Do not apologise during battles, shinigami. You are supposed to kill your enemy, idiot. Anyway, I went easy on you today. But you sure have the power. Thank you, and if I ever have the opportunity to fight you again, watch out, because you will not win me twice."

As Kenpachi spoke, he fell to the ground. Minori's riatsu spreads fast.

Minori gave him a weak smile. "I'm afraid that you will not have the opportunity to fight me again though. I do not wish to fight you."

She grabbed her sword and walked to Kenpachi. I was shocked when I saw Minori's next move. In fact, everyone was shocked.

"What the heck does she think she is doing?" Hitsugaya said.

Minori was pointing her sword at Kenpachi's chest, who was already dying. Kenpachi managed to cough out a laugh. "Do you want to speed up my death so that I can at least die peacefully? Haha. What is your name, shinigami?"

"Stop it!" Ikkaku shouted. "What do you think you are doing? You already defeated him!"

Minori looked at him. "Idiot, I am going to…"

"WHAT? SO YOU CAN KILL KENPACHI TAICHO IN PEACE?"

"SKYE! STOP IT! KEEP YOUR SWORD!" Renji shouted beside me.

Minori hesitated. Her face paled.

"You have to stop her. You are her taicho." Hitsugaya looked at me expectantly.

He's right. It is my responsibility. "Minori, stop right now. Sheath your sword."

MInori stared at me. Her stare is so uncomfortable, but she doesn't seem to be moving. Other captains are also waiting for me to respond.

"Minori, leave now. Or I am going to take action." I repeated firmly. However, her stare revealed that she didn't hear what I said at all.

I had to draw my sword. "Stand back." I commanded, before saying "Senbonzakura. Shatter."

Skye's POV

"Senbonzakura. Scatter."

I suddenly came back to the real world. I was lost in my memories a while ago, when everyone thought I was going to kill Kenpachi. The blaming, the accusations. It brought back memories. Is it really my fault? Am I really the one to blame? I stood there as Byakuya taicho's sword came raining down on me. Perhaps I deserve this.

I didn't feel anything as Byakuya's sword cut through my body. But after a few seconds, I feel pain. Ah, pain. I am glad. It shows that I'm alive.

Silence. Everyone stared at me after Byakuya's attack. I must look like a mess. With blood dripping everywhere. I could have defended myself, but I didn't. Why? Why, Kara? Why?

I feel dizzy and my body is numb after the loss of blood. Renji is speaking to me, but I can't hear him. With my last effort, I plunged my sword into Kenpachi's chest, to everyone's horror. I saw Byakuya taicho appear before me, with his sword pointed to my neck. I tried explaining myself as loudly as possible to the 11th division, hoping they can hear me, and I blacked out.

Byakuya's POV

I watched as my sword cuts through her body. She remained emotionless for a moment for covering her bloody hand on her stomach. That is a very direct attack, with her power, she should have been able to dodge it. But she took the full blow of the attack, I had not expected that. She managed to surprise me yet again.

Renji gulped, "Skye…"

Everyone anticipates her next move. And she surprised me. Again. ignoring her agonizing pain, she forced herself to raise her sword and plunged it into Kenpachi's chest. Ikkaku gasped. Yachiru frowned, "Ken chan…"

The situation is getting out of control. I flash stepped towards her and pointed my sword at her neck, ready to kill her. At this instant, I feel nauseous. My heart and my mind is telling me not to hurt her, but my actions proved otherwise. What is this feeling?

Minori glanced at me before coughing out blood, and she spoke, "If you are going to kill me, please do that after I healed Kenpachi taicho's wounds."

I frowned. What is she talking about?

"You are killing him, not saving him, maniac! You just killed him!" Ikkaku shouted.

As he speak, Minori's sword shined, emitting a green light.

Skye smiled. "No. My sword is healing him. My riatsu in Kenpachi taicho's body cannot be healed by the 4th division. It will just repel all their efforts. My riatsu, the injuries that I cause, can only be healed by me. By injecting my riatsu into him, I am neutralizing my own attacks."

As Minori take out her sword slowly, the green light faded and the wound on Kenpachi's chest that she inflicted is healing.

Unohana frowned. "Is that possible?" Other shinigamis uttered, "Wow…"

A minute later, Minori's sword left Kenpachi's body completely. She dropped her sword.

Yachiru rushed to Kenpachi's side. "Ken chan! You are not dead!" She smiled and tilted her head at Minori. "Thank you shinigami! You saved Ken chan! Oh, and don't die, please. Ken chan will wanna fight will you again!"

I glanced at her, not keeping my sword. "So you can heal too?"

She doesn't look like she's heard me. She closed her eyes and smiled, "I'm Skye. Please call me Skye." And then she fainted.