A/N: Okay, I know that my other story was called Immortal Darkness and this is basically the same thing, but I redid it so that the first to chapters are combined into one, which is the prologue. I'm sorry if you like the other one better, but i didn't so I decided to re-write it, and you. Will. Deal. Ok? Good. Cause I don't want to listen to whiny reviewers, and I could really care less if you flamed me or not, so don't waste your time, cause it's not gonna do anything to me. Constructive critiscim is appreciated though, or even suggestions cause I'm awesome like that. Anyway, this author's note is getting pretty long so I'll just do the disclaimer and we'll have the funner a/n's next chapter, okay? I do not own BLEACH, no matter how much I want to, it belongs to Tite Kubo, who is absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, by the way. I'll let you read the story now, so have fun!

Immortal Darkness

Prologue: No Reason at All

"Why did you call us here for another meeting when we just had one three hours ago, Yama-jii?" Kyoraku Shunsui asked, tipping his hat back so that he could look at Yamamoto.

"Because, Kyoraku-dono, I have received word that we will be getting two new captains who are going to be substitutes until we find others strong enough to be promoted to captains," Yamamoto answered.

"For the third and ninth divisions, right?" asked a small girl with long blonde hair and bright ruby eyes. Her bangs were dyed pink and she was wearing the haori for the fifth division.

"You are correct, Shindou-taicho. They are two very powerful young women who have been to Seireitei before, but as nothing more than guests and a devastated Fukutaicho." Yamamoto cast his gaze around the room to see that the eleven captains present were looking at each other in confusion. "The two have also taught at the Spiritual Arts Academy for a short amount of time while we were short on teachers."

"Do you mean them?" Ukitake Juushiro asked, his eyes widening. A small smile appeared on Yamamoto's face causing even more captains to be confused and some to be shocked.

"Yes, Ukitake-dono, I mean them and if my senses are correct than they are standing outside the room this very minute," Yamamoto answered and right as the words left his lips, the doors to the room opened and two figures stepped in.

The first figure was short, about 4'8, and had long, black hair that was bound in a tight braid. Her amethyst eyes scanned the room and her lips were turned up in a small, but bright, smile. The shihakushou that she was wearing was tighter around the legs and sleeveless, leaving her shoulders bare. Around her neck was a purple ribbon that was tied into a bow and the obi on her uniform was a bright orange instead of white. Her zanpakuto was strapped to her back, and its hilt gleamed in the light of the room.

The second figure was taller than the first by at least a foot and her long, silky-looking silver hair reached her knees and was pulled back into a ponytail at the nape of her neck by a purple ribbon. Her piercing, ice blue eyes glared at anyone who dared to meet her gaze and her lips were turned down in a frown. Her shihakushou wasn't that different from her partner's, but it tied around her neck and left her shoulders and back bare for the world to see. Her obi was a bright icy blue, not unlike the color of her eyes and her zanpakuto was tucked securely into it, as a pale dainty looking hand was resting on the hilt.

"Hello, everyone!" the first figure exclaimed waving.

"Is that you, Ruie-san?" Unohana Retsu asked, stepping forward so that she could see around Byakuya.

"Of course it is, Unohana-taicho!" Setsuna Ruie exclaimed, her amethyst eyes bright. She looked around the room and here eyes landed on Ukitake. A bright smile appeared on her face as she raced forward and barreled into the sickly man, her braid streaming out from behind her.

"Uki!" she exclaimed, burying her face in the front of the man's uniform. "I missed you."

"I missed you too, Ruie," Ukitake said, hugging Ruie back.

"Don't I get any love?" Kyoraku asked, spreading his arms wide. Ruie let go of Ukitake and raced towards Kyoraku, her smile growing bigger.

"I wouldn't forget you!" she exclaimed, hugging him. Kyoraku chuckled and returned her hug.

"Of course not."

"Hello, Rin-sama," Ukitake said, smiling at the still frowning silver haired woman.

"Hello, Ukitake-taicho," Fujisaki Rin grumbled, crossing her arms as she looked around the room. When they finally landed on Ukitake she asked a question that had been on her mind ever since she had accepted the position of a captain. "What happened?"

Ukitake instantly knew what she was talking about, and so he gave her a brief summary of what had happened while she was in the Borderland, promising to tell her more after the meeting.

"I see," she said, her frown growing deeper. She turned to look at Yamamoto who was watching the room through partially closed eyes. "I would like to know what division I am captain of, Soutaicho, I want to familiarize myself with who I'm going to be working with, and soon."

"As polite, but blunt, as usual, Rin," Yamamoto said. Ruie stopped hugging Kyoraku and walked to stand in front of Yamamoto, Rin quickly standing beside her.

"Setsuna Ruie," he began, "you will be the substitute captain of the ninth division while Fujisaki Rin will be the substitute captain of the third division."

The two accepted the haoris that the Soutaicho presented them with, bowed their thanks, and then quickly put them on. They both turned on the spot and bowed to the other ten captains, who bowed back.

"I hope that we can all work well together," Rin said straightening up, "and trust on another enough so that we always have others to turn to in a time of crisis."

"And don't be afraid to come to either of us if you need something!" Ruie exclaimed. "We'll be glad to help, as long as it isn't some crazy science experiment involving needles, blood, and creepy hat people."

The captains in the room all nodded, some nodding vigorously while others just gave a single nod.

"If that's everything, than the meeting is dismissed." Yamamoto struck the ground with his cane, signaling the end of the captain's meeting. Captain's filed out of the room, all wondering what these three new captains would bring to Seireitei.

"This is going to be interesting," Kyoraku said in a sing-song voice, his eyes shining.

"And why is that?" Ukitake asked.

"No reason. No reason, at all."

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