So, welcome to my first Bleach fic. I know this is quite a lot, I'm not sure if I'm even capable of writing this much heh. Anyway, it's long and rather pointless this chapter, but it's just to get the feel of things, it'll get better...I hope. So, read on and enjoy. An era of peace an- ah, who am I kidding
Winter war over, Aizen defeated, no major casualties and spring is here.
Since the recent war, hollow attacks had decreased largely with minimal attacks within the human realm and even less in the soul society. With less hollow attacks, and no recent schemes to destroy the seritei around, there was an unusually rare era of peace and quiet to be held- well, it would be if the captains and their lieutenants had anything to do. With an amazing reduction in paperwork and next to none missions on offer, those of high status within the Gotei 13 found a seemingly never-ending length of days holding nothingness but lounging around and general laziness. Sure, at first it was great, more time to spend training the squads and tending to personal relationships, but there's only so much one can take in one go before boredom begins to set in.
After the initial excitement of having nothing to do- can't you just hear the sarcasm- most people decided to work on what they originally had no time to do...does that seem to obvious? Well, anyway, many of the lowly seated and unseated officers of the majority of squads started to train harder than before, some hoping to achieve their Shikai, some to learn their swords name, and some, merely so they can beat their mates in a fight.
In the forth division, Captain Retsu Unohana and her lieutenant Inane Koetsu set to work on drafting new medicines and learning techniques from the human world that may aid in their healing processes, while their third seat, Yasochika Iemura, continued writing his memoirs which he began so long ago; no doubt hoping he may become more wildly known throughout seritei. Hanataro Yamada, seventh seat, began a rather steady relationship with Yuzu Kurosaki, who was placed under Unohana's care- wait, what, how is that possible? Oh, didn't I mention. My deepest apologies, I assumed you knew about the Karakura High School Fete incident- no, well let me enlighten you, though not a pleasant story.
The New Year had just begun and Karakura High School was hosting its annual school fete to help raise funds for various charities. There were many people there, but only a few were ki- murdered. A man on the run from the police for murdering his family, wife and two kids, stumbled upon the fete in a frenzy. The man was in the midst of a breakdown- too much stress they said, and when people tried to get him to calm down, he began to shoot at random people, unfortunately, those people were ones we all knew too well.
Tatsuki Arisawa, first to be shot after covering Orihime and keeping her from danger, she died instantly from a bullet to the heart. She died only physically though, as when her body fell, her spirit remained, protecting Orihime in whatever way possible.
Uryu Ishida, fell after trying to use his Quincy powers on the man, his body fell, while his spirit remained still using his Quincy powers.
Karin Kurosaki, in a similar fashion to Tatsuki, shot through the heart, protecting someone they care about deeply, in this case Yuzu.
Yuzu Kurosaki, hit by a through and through which first went through Karin, even after their bodies fell and their souls remained, Karin never stopped holding Yuzu.
Yasotora Sado, or Chad, died heroically, after running up to the man and yanking the gun from his grip in an attempt to stop him, he fell, but his spirit still held the man which in the end, was what stopped him.
Like I said, not a pleasant story, but, it is not yet over.
While people were still dazed and unsure of what happened, those who did, quickly ushered the spirits of those who were killed but not 'dead' away from prying eyes, or at least, those who could see them and begin to ask difficult questions.
Isshin and Ichigo Kurosaki, Ryuken Ishida, and Orihime Inoue were the ones who had to deal with the losses most. Once all hidden away, Orihime began to cry for her best friend who tried to comfort her best as possible, while the elder Ishida discussed with his son, and Ichigo cried for his sisters and friends. The elder Kurosaki held the bridge of his nose before calling the only one who could help, Kisuke Urahara. They all went to Urahara's shop, where a decision was made and a favour was called. After a short conference with Yamamoto, captains Hitsugaya and Kuchiki, along with Rukia and Matsumoto, appeared through the gate within Urahara's basement; where all were seated. Due to the nature of their deaths and the fact that Yamamoto owed the Kurosaki's a favour, the newly departed were to be taken through the gate to soul society instead of a regular Konso. These 5 would then be placed in the tuturlidge of various captains where they were to be trained. However, not to the surprise of many, several decided to go with them and take permanent residence within Soul Society. These several being, Orihime, Ichigo and Isshin. It was around this time that an agreement was made between Head Captain Yamamoto and Kisuke Urahara that a permanent link between the shoten and the seritei was made- Just thought I should add that in, it will be useful later.
Anyway, back on track, there you have it, the unpleasant disaster leading to 5 premature deaths- though led on to something better for some.
In the twelfth division, Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi started to experiment more- much to the displeasure of many. He began to use willing subjects from Rukongai once those from within seritei ran thin, with the promise of money, many agreed, and surprisingly many survived though with added limbs of various missing organs. Uryu Ishida was placed under Kurotsuchi's care- why, no one knows. However amazingly he fit in well, and the captain and he managed a good working relationship to the surprise of many; it is also thought that he has a rather close relationship with the lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi.
At squad 8, not much changed, Shunsui Kyoraku is still lazy as ever, and Nanoe Ise is still as irritated by it. Yasotora Sado, or as I shall now refer to him as, Chad, was placed within this squad and has become quite popular somehow, most admire his muscles and his ability to scare the eleventh squad.
In the second squad, Tatsuki and Karin were placed under Captain Soi Fon, who had strangely taken a liking towards them. The captain now has been found relaying her paperwork to her lieutenant in order to train the two youngsters, much to Oemada's distaste. Soi Fon seems unfazed by his whining and instead, much to the enjoyment of her two protégés, the rest of her squad, and herself likes to make Oemada engage in difficult courses and training in which anyone may watch- it's a weekly thing, and it has crossed her mind several times, that she should start charging with the large crowds he receives.
Squads 3 and 5 have begun to adjust to their new captains, Isshin and Ichigo- if you couldn't guess already. Both Momo Hinamori- who has recovered remarkably with the help of her new captain- and Izuru Kira, have become accustomed to the extra amount of paper work they now receive, due to their captains inability to actually finish it. Watching them try, is quite amusing yet also pitiful, Kira and Hinamori now have weekly paperwork meeting where they help one another complete it, and along with any others who decide to help- funnily enough when Matsumoto likes to turn up, then they usually don't get much work done.
In squad 13, captain Ukitake is still lieutenant less, despite Rukia Kuchiki more than qualifying for the job. She has her lovingly protective nii-sama to thank for that.
Although Rukia would love to be lieutenant, she instead takes her brothers refusal in good heart and is grateful of the extra time she spends with him, after all, it's not every day you get to be read to by Byakuya Kuchiki.
As for the other divisions, well, like I said, not much has changed...yet.
Don't forget to leave a review on the way out, I would like to know it's worth continueing, after all, I didn't write this much just to find out I wasted my time.