Sorry about the summary I know it wasn't that great, but this IS my very first time here and typing a story for you guys. I would like to see how I did, sooo READ ON and try to bare with it. Enjoy!
Chapter 1
It was early morning as Byakuya sat in his office by himself working on what he needed to get done for the day when a knock came to the door, putting down his pen he answered.
"come in." He said has he lifted his head towards the door to see who it was.
"you have a message from the head captain, sir." The messenger said walking in and handing the letter to the captain and then taking his leave. The emotionless captain opened up the letter and began reading.
To All Captains
As you all know today you will be assigned your new lieutenants. I expect everyone to meet at the main court yard at noon. Further info will be given once everyone is present.
~Head Captain Yamamoto~
"hmmm…lets see how this'll go." Byakuya said out loud to himself before placing the paper away in his desk and getting back to work.
Moments later he was brought out of his work by a knock on his door for the second time that morning. Getting slightly annoyed by this, he ran his fingers through his hair knowing exactly who it was by their spiritual pressure, wanting to deal with this quickly he answered with an irritated voice.
"enter." His voice stern, not looking up as the 8th division captain stepped into the slightly big and empty room occupied by only two desks and its captain.
"What is it that you want captain kyoraku." The raven haired said in such a cold tone that it gave out it own dark aura.
"Ouch, Byakuuya, do you have to be so cold." The alcoholic man walked in standing in front of Byakuya's desk, the younger captain raised an eyebrow at the other now looking up to face the other man.
"As you can see I am busy doing work like you should be doing, now if you would be so kind as to leave. It would be appreciated."
Shunshui chuckled a bit at how formal Byakuya always was even when mad or irritated. " now, now, no need to be so formal with such words, I just came to ask if you heard about the new lieutenants that arrived this morning." the older of the two said with a smirk forming on his face.
"I heard that Renji saw some of them coming in, and apparently knows one of them from back in the rukon district." Byakuya let out a small sigh, and finally rested his pen on the desk, giving the other his full attention.
"And what does all this have to do with me. Surly you know I don't like gossip nor do I associate myself in them." the grey eyed man said sitting forward a bit with an annoyed expression forming on his face.
"well I went to see for myself and indeed there are some fine looking young men and women." he said while walking towards the other sitting himself on the desk leaning forward, to close for the others comfort, putting on a serious expression on his face.
"You know as well as I that it's time to move on, You don't need to be stuck thinking of the past anymore, afraid to open up to anyone." Byakuya dropping his guard and softening his expression, not aware of doing so, drifting off a bit thinking about the past.
"I know, but I just don't know if I'm ready to let go and move on." the always cold captain said ,now with a soft an calm voice. Shunsui smiled softly at that, but then replaced it with a smirk ruining the mood as quick as it came.
"You know I always offer to comfort you, but you seem to always push me away." the older of the two said extending his hand to cup the younger ones chin. Quickly masking his expression noticing his slip, he said in a harsh and stern voice,
"I would appreciate it if you not touch me in that form of way." while leaning back and away from the others touch. Shunsui pulled back with a slightly sad face, and got up from the desk.
"Well, I better start heading out, its almost noon, and you know how the old man doesn't like to be kept waiting." he walked towards the door, hand on the handle. "I'll see you when ya get there, so try not to mope around, k." He said with a small laugh, and with that he open the door closing it behind him as he left, leaving Byakuya to his thoughts of the past once again.
He remembered it being the hardest moment in his life. It was also the last time he'd ever show any
Real expression or feelings to another. So with that he organized his papers,
got up ,and flash stepped is way to the court yard not wanting to be late.
Moments later after the grey eyed captain arrived at the court yard he could see a large group of young men and women standing around in one area talking amongst themselves, he then moved to his spot on the other side of the court yard and waited on the head captains arrival.
Toshiro stood there all by himself in the back, very quiet going unnoticed by everyone around him except one. Soon after, his attention was caught by a tall figure moving at the corners of his eyes. Looking to see who it was, he thought 'Wow, He moves with such grace and formality.' The young snowy white haired teen though as he watched him scan the place, not noticing him looking.
He watched has the tall man quickly proceeded to his place amongst the other captains. 'So he's a captain too.' He thought judging by the white coat he wore over the black, but noticed everyone getting quiet as an old man, who he assumed to be the head captain, step out and took his place in front of every one.
Byakuya saw how everyone quieted as the head captain stepped out. He started to introduce him self and how the system works, then went on with the lecture. Moments after he pulled out a white sheet that appeared to be a list of names and squad divisions, the raven haired man assumed, and began reading it out loud.
He started to read the captains name and their new lieutenants. Byakuya some how seem to drift off in to his thoughts drowning out all the noises around him. He though about what the other captain had said to him and what his new lieutenant would be like, until he herd his name being said by the head captain.
"Division 6: captain Kuchiki Byakuya your lieutenant assigned to you is Hitsugaya Toshiro." Byakuya scanned the places in search for his new lieutenant, when he spotted a young teen with snowy white hair step out to receive some papers.
'hmm so that's my new lieutenant, and hair much like Jushiro's' He thought to himself.
Moments later Yamamoto had finally finished with the list of people assigned to who, and now had everyone's full attention. "I want for all the new assigned lieutenants to proceed to their assigned barrack and wait for further instructions. You are all dismissed." the head captain said, while dismissing his own self as well. Byakuya watched as everyone started to dispatch after having conversations with one another.
Byakuya was deep in thought when Shunsui decide to sneak-up on him trying to grab his sides, but failing as he was caught. The younger captain turn to face the other with such a serious look on his face.
"I have told you about such intimacy before, now stop it." the grey eyed man said with a harsh tone of voice.
"Hey, hey, ok calm down, damn your so up tight, you really sound like you need to get laid." the other said with a smirk. "when was the last time-" he started but was soon cut off by a now very annoyed Byakuya.
"Don't think about bringing it up, my private life and affairs does not concern you nor do I need such advice on what I should do." he said in a stern and serious voice, and with that he dismissed himself leaving the other to his thoughts.
It was already late afternoon and the sun starting to set. Byakuya sat in his office at his desk for almost five hours trying to get the rest of his work done for the rest of the afternoon. As he was signing some papers a knock came to his door
"Come in."
A young man stepped inside the office and closed the door behind him. Byakuya still had his head down doing his work only interested in fishing what he had in front of him.
"I-I was sent here by the head captain." the young teen said in a nervous tone. At that the captain stop what he was doing and looked up. He was surprised at what he saw, now that he had a better look at the other, he was actually beautiful up close. He had nice snowy white hair that complimented his turquoise eyes nicely, and fare skin that illuminated under the light. He also had a slim figure which gave him a feminine look under the black hakama he wore just like everyone else, but had the 6 division logo on his right upper arm.
Being deep in thought he was pulled out by his new lieutenants soft voice. "Hmm, if your busy I'll-" he started but was cut short.
"No come I was just finishing some papers I needed to get done. You must be Hitsugaya Toshiro." the captain said as he took the papers from the other and read them. Toshiro nodded at the question and then stood there quietly looking at the other. He noticed how the other had such beautiful features now that he saw him up close. His thoughts were soon interrupted.
"Well just to start things off, and so we have an understanding, you start work tomorrow early in the morning, so I expect you to be here no later than seven a.m." Byakuya said with a straight serious face. On the other hand Toshiro's face showed shocked all over. He had heard from others that "Captain Kuchiki" was a strict and straight to the point man, but expected it to be a hyperbole.
"B-but that's way-" he started to complain but was silenced by the other. "I don't expect excuses. You come here to work not to play, save all that for after work with your friends." Byakuya finished saying as if the other were a child. At that Toshiro shot him a glare not threatening the other with it.
'Who does this man think he is!' the smaller teen thought to himself in frustration. "Well, if that's all that needs to be said I'll be taking my leave." the raven haired man raised an eyebrow at him dismissing himself without him doing so, but left it, seeing how stressed he was already. Toshiro turned on his heals and with a "good night , sir" he left the way he came in, shutting the door behind him.
Sitting back in his chair, Byakuya ran his fingers through his silky raven locks, letting a big sigh slip through his lips, as he breathed in then out, hoping that no more distractions would come to his work as he lost more than enough time to finish it.
As Toshiro walked out through the front doors of his now new division he thought back at how the other treated him. "How dare he treat me as if I'm some kind of little kid." he rambled to himself under his breath., not noticing a group of five passing his way. A hand landed on his shoulders as he look up to see who it was.
"Hey, you must be Toshiro, Captain Kuchiki's new lieutenant." the big chested women said with a sweet smile. Toshiro looked at them in confusion at how they knew him but him not knowing them.
"How do you know my name, I never met you?" the snowy white haired teen asked.
"Well everyone knows Kuchiki Byakuya, And we heard he had a lieutenant name Toshiro. So guessing by the direction your coming from you must be him." the women simply said. Toshiro nodded in understanding. "Well since we know who you are let me introduce myself. My name is Rangiku, and these are my friends Momo, Kira, Ikakku, and Yumichika." she said in a cheery tone.
Everyone said hello at the same time which Toshiro found weird, but shock it off not minding it. "So I see that your alone. Do you want to hang with us, we're going to the bar to celebrate entering the 13 gotei." Rangiku said in a very exciting tone.
"Sure im not really doing anything for the rest of the afternoon, but I don't want to stay out to late." Toshiro said.
"Aww, what's the matter afraid you'll miss your bed time, how cute." Ikkaku teased. Toshiro shout him a glare but didn't say anything, as he just left it, trying to be mature about it.
"Well, anyways lets get going I don't want to be left without any seats." Rangiku said in a cheerful tone rushing everyone towards the bar.
As they arrived, they could all see lots of people laughing and drinking, including a few captains. The group moved towards the back to find themselves a table for them. Settling down and waiting for the waitress to come they began to talk. "So where are you from." the small girl named Momo asked, looking directly at Toshiro.
"Hmm, well I'm from the province of Jurinan in the first district of the west rukongai. There I lived with my grand ma, but since I came here she's alone. I made a promise to her, to visit every week as much as I can." he finished in a soft voice. Momo smiled sweetly at him as she spoke.
"How nice, it must have been hard for you to leave her behind, but I bet she is happy for you." she finished.
"Yea." He said. A waitress approached the table asking what they wanted to drink. Rangiku spoke up. "I'll have three sakes," she said knowing that Ikakku and Yumi wanted it. The women wrote down their order then turned to the other three waiting on what they wanted. They all asked for tea, then the lady wrote down the rest and left.
They all waited a few minutes before the waitress returned with their drinks on a tray. They all took their drinking and started to get know more of each other, and talking about different subjects. The evening ran into the night and Toshiro noticed that it was time to leave. He had to get up early the next day to start work.
"Well I think its about time I start heading home its getting late and I have to get up early." he said while drinking the rest of him tea an standing up. "We should do this sometime again, I enjoyed myself." he added with a small smile.
"Oo ok, well good night then and get home safe, ok." Momo said as everyone else said their good-byes he then turned on his heals and left. While walking through the path towards his barracks he noticed the clear night sky and how beautiful the full moon shone. It reminded him of a certain raven haired captain he worked under.
He drifted off think how his captains pale smooth skin resemble that of the moon he was looking at right now. As he was deep in his thoughts, thinking about his captain, he didn't noticed the figures sneaking up from behind the bushes as it was indeed night out, so he couldn't see their shadows nor did he feel their presence because of how focused he was looking at the moon.
Back at the six division, Byakuya began to pack as it was time already to head home for the night. He grabbed what he need, turned off the lights and headed down the hall towards the front door. Stepping outside being welcomed by the cool night air, he looked up and was greeted by the moon gazing down on him.
He decided to take the long way home, since he enjoyed walking under the moon light. It gave him time to think and time for himself with no distraction. As he walked he thought back to when he was talking with his lieutenant and to his surprise he couldn't get him out of his head. Toshiro completely invaded his mind with thoughts of what he was like an where he was from, he felt like he wanted to know everything there was to know about him, but because of that now he had to finish the rest of his work at his home, but nonetheless not making a big deal of it.
As he walked down the path he was brought out of his thoughts by a faint muffle sound. Has he got closer to it, it became more clear and could also hear the grass ruffling. Peering over the bushes he could see a group of three young men struggling with something underneath them, as if holding down a person. Getting closer he saw a flash of snowy white hair and immediately flash stepped behind them going unnoticed.
"If you value your insignificant lives you will step away from him immediately." spoke Byakuya in a harsh and cold tone as if venom could be seen seeping out of each and every word.
The three men froze in place, noticing who it was behind them they all jumped away from the boy in almost lightning speed. Afraid of getting into more trouble then they already were, they all scattered and ran away. The raven haired man stepped forward getting right in front of the young teen, but not until his eyes widen at how the other looked. Tears were threatening to come down the younger teens face as he tried his best for them not to fall, but failing.
Byakuya then bent down on one knee in front of him, his face soften while doing so as to not to scare boy then what he already is. Reaching out a hand to the other, he tilted the teens face up, brushing a delicate finger along side Toshiro's face wiping away any tears that stained his cheek.
Looking right into tear filled turquoise eyes, an ache pulled at his cold heart, shattering the walls he'd put up around it. At that moment the urge to protect this boy grew like no other, wanting to protect him from everyone and everything.
Toshiro looked up into grey eyes, he felt as if he were lost in them, like they were taking him some place safe and immediately all the fear he felt left and was replaced with the feeling of being secure. Suddenly, caught off guard, he was pulled into the older mans embrace. Toshiro was surprised at that action, blushing at how close and surprisingly warm the other felt. As soon as it came it was gone, but not until his face was tilted up and a pair of soft lips met his while his eyes widen in shock.
Byakuya soon realized what he had done out of curiosity to what the other would feel like, and pulled back. He was surprised at his own action, knowing he let his emotion get in the way and guide his actions. Releasing the young teen, he helped the other up off the ground, wiping any emotion off his face, he turned to face the other.
"I assume you are ok and unharmed." the captain asked the teen in a soft yet stern voice. The young lieutenant nodded at the question asked while looking at the ground, afraid if looking into those eyes again, he'll get lost in them, while blushing a faint blush going unnoticed by the other.
Byakuya breaking the silence, "come I'll walk you back to your barracks." the captain offered as Toshiro accepted turning on theirs heals they headed towards their destination. As they walked Byakuya peered down from the corner of his eye to look down at the other, as he saw how the moon light illuminated his beautiful skin at night in the right angels. He quickly dismissed the thought noticing that he was starting to feeling something the teen even if he didn't want to admit it to himself.
Soon enough their little walk came to an end as they arrived at Toshiro's barracks, saying his thanks and good night, the young teen turn on his feet left. Byakuya doing the same made his way down the path, but not before he turning around to watch as the snowy white hair teen disappeared behind the closing door. Letting out a sight he then flash steeped the rest of his way home waiting to see what tomorrow brings.
Well I hope you enjoyed my little story, I know it wasn't the best, right. This is indeed my very first fanfic after all. please review and leave comments. I would like to here how I did, and correct myself to get better along the way, and I also would appreciate it big time. : D. maybe if I get enough reviews and good comments I might just continue this story. Who knows, lets see. Until next time ; )