Tairei9: Hey readers! What an unpredictable day we're having! Well anyway, this one of the sequels to Mysterious shinigami. Once again, if you have not read the story before this, go and read it! Or you're going to be kind of lost. Disclaimer: I do not own bleach and I give full credit to its creator. Good now that's done and over with. Well it has been a good few years and many things have changed in Seireitei. Let's go see! Come on and read with me!
Chapter one.
A girl sat in a room with some other people. She had long black hair tied in a high ponytail with her bangs framing her face. She wore a standard shinigami Kimono with a blue sash tied around her waist showing off her slim figure. She had a zanpakutou at her waist with an envelope in front of her.
"With this, 5th seat of 9th squad, Kuchiki Kumiko has been promoted to Vice-Captain of 11th squad," a brown haired girl said sliding the letter of appointment to the other girl. She then smiled and said, "Congratulations Kumiko-chan!"
"Arigato, Hinamori-san. I accept the responsibilities of being Vice-Captain," Kumiko began but she was cut off.
"There is no need to be so formal!" Hinamori said, waving her off.
"Congratulations, Kumiko-chan," Hisagi said, smiling. She smiled at her former Vice-Captain and said, "Arigato, Hisagi-san."
"Again with the formalities. Come on, there is no need," he said crossing his arms.
"I could say the same thing to you," Kumiko shot back. There was a strained silence and then they burst out laughing.
"So I have a question," Hisagi said, shaking his head, "Why did Yachiru go to tenth division?" Kumiko grinned briefly and said, "Well the formal excuse was that tenth division needed another forcible person there to stop them from being so lazy. But the real reason is because she wanted to be with her new boyfriend."
"I'm still wondering how Yachiru and Toshiro-san got together," Hinamori said thoughtfully, "Well it doesn't matter. Is Yoruichi-sama and Kuchiki Taichou still on their mission?"
"Yep, oh and keep it a surprise. I want to be the one to tell Otou-san and Yoruichi-san! I've gotten everyone to pass it along, but I don't think I got to you guys yet."
"No you didn't," Hinamori said, sighing, "And I'm glad you did. I was going to request Yamamoto send a letter to them!"
"Well that was close," Hisagi said relieved, "Well I unfortunately have to get back. I will see you around Kumiko."
"Right back at you," Kumiko said and he left. As his footsteps trailed away, Kumiko said, "Poor Hisagi, he has so many things to do."
"I know," Hinamori said softly then perked up, "Well, shall we head over to the 11th squad?"
"Sure," Kumiko said, standing up. She was just a little taller than Rukia now. They walked out of the dark building into the outside world.
The bright sunny day cast a pretty glow on Seireitei. The trees were far from bare and the blossoms were in full bloom. Everything was full of bright warm colors and everything seemed normal.
"It's seems peaceful," Hinamori said, smiling.
"Yeah, just wait till we get to the division," Kumiko said grinning. Hinamori looked at her and said, "Actually, since Yachiru left, Kenpachi Taichou as been bummed out and the divisions been unusually quite. You better put some spunk back into that division."
"Aw? Ken-chan's bummed out?" Kumiko said frowning, "Well I guess I will have to cheer him up!"
"How?" Hinamori asked.
"I have my glorious ways," Kumiko said, smiling. They approached the 11th squad division and said, "Well Ja ne, Hinamori-chan!"
"Ja ne!" Hinamori said walking away. Kumiko walked up to the building and looked up to see the captain's office window open. How did she know? Because she use to climb up there to see Ken-chan and Yachiru when she was little. She thought she would surprise him by climbing up. She climbed up and sat on the window ledge. Kenpachi was sitting, writing something. She then called out, "Ken-chan, that has to be the first time I've seen you sitting quietly! And doing paper work too!"
Zaraki looked around and saw Kumiko sitting there, smiling. He smiled his maniac smile and said, "It's about time. I have something fun for you and I to do."
"Really?" Kumiko jumped over to him and settled herself on his shoulder.
"Yeah we get to go beat up the recruits today," Zaraki said, "They weak but considering there are a lot it beats doing paperwork."
"Come one, let's go, let's go, let's go!" Kumiko said, eagerly.
"Damn, your personality's like Yachiru's with that damn perkiness," Zaraki said, "Your not going to run off with some guy are you?"
"Nah, even if I did, I wouldn't leave," Kumiko said as they walked down the hall way, "I don't do that kind of thing. No real sense to it."
"Right," he said opening the door. In a huge field was all the shinigami in the eleventh squad. They all looked towards the door and bowed, "KUCHIKI-SAMA! KENPACHI-TAICHOU!"
"Eh? She's your Vice-Captain now," Zaraki said, completely unaffected by the noise while Kumiko cringed slightly.
"OUR DEEPEST APOLOGISES, VICE-CAPTAIN KUCHIKI!"
"Man, you're all loud!" Kumiko said, rubbing her ear. She looked at Zaraki and he said, "Alright, you weak maggots, you know what to do!"
"HAI!"
They all scurried forming a huge rectangle. Kumiko stopped rubbing her ear and said, "Who do we do first?"
"Well we get all the seated officers 3-12 out first. We test them. Then we move on to everyone else."
"I see," Kumiko said, as she looked at the ten seated officers standing in a line. She touched the hilt of her zanpakutou eagerly. Zaraki scoffed in a please tone and said, "Alright, come on at us you weaklings!" Zaraki shouted and eight of the ten officers lunged at them. Kumiko's smile disappeared and frowned.
"Aww, this won't be fun," pouted Kumiko and she easily knocked out three of them.
"And that is why we do not lunge at them," Yumichika said, looking in the mirror.
"Morons," Ikkaku said arms crossed. Yumichika put it away and sighed. He glanced over Kumiko and smiled in a very unusual way. Ikkaku smirked. Zaraki knocked out the other one just with his hilt and said, "I have an idea. Who ever get Yumichika and Ikkaku first wins the first round. Who ever knocks out the most shinigami the second round wins."
"Yay! Now that sounds like fun!" Kumiko said.
"… I think we are in trouble Ikkaku…" Yumichika said, looking at the two.
"Oh yeah," Ikkaku said, pulling out his zanpakutou.
"Ready set go!" Zaraki said quickly and he sprinted over to the two. Kumiko flash stepped right in front of Yumichika. He quickly said, "Sake, Fuji Kujaku!" The two began to fight and so did Ikkaku and Zaraki. Kumiko smiled and struck from bellow only to have him block it just in time.
"My, my, I really rather not scratch your beautiful self," Yumichika said still smiling in that strange way.
"Really? My, my, I wonder why," Kumiko teased and struck him from above. He dodged only to have his shoulder wounded. He winced and said, "I thought it would be obvious."
"Stand still!" She finally got irritated and jumped on him, causing him to fall. She hit him on the side of the head knocking him out. She then turned and saw Ikkaku fall to the ground. Then Zaraki and Kumiko looked at all of the rest who severely paled.
"AHHHAAAHHHH!"
Hisagi looked up from his work and said, "Did you hear that?"
"Sounds like the 11th division is doing their training day. Damn, fourth squad is going to have a lot to do," Renji said, handing Hisagi some papers. Hisagi looked nervously out the window.
"Don't worry, she's tough. She'll be fine," Renji said, "Otherwise we wouldn't have appointed her Vice-Captain of the 11th squad."
Hisagi looked at the papers but his eyes proved that he was somewhere else. Renji shook his head and said, "You're obsessed."
"Someone has to be. If Kuchiki-Taichou comes home to find his little girl mangled, he will kill everyone who was suppose to watch her."
"Kenpachi-Taichou won't let anything happen to her. He hasn't for the many years she ran off with him and Yachiru."
"And if he does!"
"Then we have a problem…"
Scene change
"My, my, you sure were not very nice to me," Yumichika said and Kumiko tied a bandage that stauched a wound on his chest. "I could have been hurt even worse, forever scratching my beauty."
"Sorry but you were in the way," Kumiko said, cheerfully. She then went and put the bandages into a first aid box. She closed it and turned to face Yumichika who was looking at her. She frowned and said, "Nani? Put you shirt back on, I'm done already!"
"Alright, alright, no need to rush," Yumichika said putting his shirt on. When he stood up he said, "Did you know that Kurosaki Ichigo is here?"
Kumiko's head shot up with a look of delight on her face.
"Where?"
"Nope, not telling," Yumichika said.
"Why," she said throwing her arms around him pouting.
"Because-will you stop pouting it's unbeautiful! Stop it already! Fine he's over by fifth squad somewhere!"
SWOOSH! She was gone. He groaned and he heard from the shadows, "My your chummy with her. One would suspect you two had a thing going on."
"I don't know what you mean, Ikkaku," Yumichika said seriously.
"Oh, I think you know exactly what I mean," Ikkaku said with a smirk on his face, "Come on, go for it. Who knows, she'll probably like you back."
"I honestly don't know what you're talking about," Yumichika said.
"Fine then you mind me asking-!"
"Don't you dare!" Yumichika suddenly said with a protective tone.
"See, I-!"
"Shut up. We're just friends nothing more. I happen to actually care-," he cut him self off and left the room. Ikkaku stood in shocked silence arms crossed. What the heck?
Scene change
"ICHIGO!"
Ichigo felt someone jump on his back and he wavered.
"Damn it Kumiko! Don't do that!" Ichigo said.
"Gomen, Gomen," she said, smiling, "What are you doing here?"
"Looking for you," he said, "So I hear you've been promoted?"
"Yep!" she said, "You haven't visited me in a while. I almost thought you forgot about me!"
"Nah, I didn't. Just been busy," he said, "So, Byakuya's not back yet?"
"Nope," she sighed, "It's too quiet at the house. I've been staying at Hinamori's place, it's gotten that boring! They unfortunately won't be home for another week." Ichigo smiled weakly and he said, "Your fine right? because I rather not have Byakuya come kick my but."
"I'm fine," laughed Kumiko, "I don't know why everyone worries so much. I can take care of myself!"
"No you can't," mumbled Ichigo then reverted back to his normal tone, "So, what are you doing for the rest of the day?"
"Well we did our annual training day, and there is not much else to do there. Man, it's nothing like the 9th squad. Poor Hisagi, he has so many things he has to do."
"Vice-Captain Kuchiki!"
She turned her head and said, "Nani?"
The shinigami had dark hair and kind eyes. He looked about Kumiko's age and he also had a Vice-Captain armband on his arm. He bowed respectfully.
"You're… Kurotsuchi Satoshi. Kurotsuchi-Taichou's son," she said getting off. He smiled and nodded.
"I have news of your parents."
"Nothings wrong, is it?" Kumiko said quickly. He shook his head and said, "No."
She sighed with relief.
"It's that they have arrived early back from their mission," he said, softly. She instantly perked up and said, "When!"
"Just five minutes ago," he said and there was a huge SWOOSH. She was gone.
Again.
Scene change
"Damn, I'm tired," Yoruichi mumbled as they changed. She tied off her white yukata and He did the same. He did not have the hair ornament in his hair. He turned and encircled her in his arms. She smiled and turned, pecking him on the lip. He swiftly claimed her lips and kissed very… ardently. She closed her eyes and then pulled away saying, "She's here."
A moment later a familiar voice rang through the halls.
"Otou-san! Yoruichi-san!"
"In here!" Byakuya called turning towards the door. Kumiko launched herself into his arms.
"Finally! I thought you guys were never coming back! It's been six months already!" pouted Kumiko. Byakuya smiled and said, "Unfortunately, it took longer than necessary." Kumiko released him the pounced on Yoruichi.
"So, how's 9th squad?" she asked.
"Oh, it's fine," Kumiko said, "But they are making a few changes."
"Changes?" Byakuya asked, "Like seats?"
"Yep, one of our seats has been promoted to a new division. Poor Hisagi, he has so much work he has to do!"
"Doesn't he always?" Yoruichi said as Kumiko released her.
"I'm going to take a bath," she muttered and she left.
"Well how was your mission?" Kumiko asked Byakuya.
"Apart from the time issue, it went well," he said, "So how have you been? I hope you haven't been up to no good with Vice Captain Kusajishi."
"Oh come on, we grew out of that stage!"
"Really? So why couldn't Kyoraku-Taichou find his basket of flower petals until he saw they were all over his division?"
"I don't know," she said blushing ever so slightly.
"Mhmm, then you also don't know why Vice Captain Ise found her book in a mountain of foul laundry?"
"I don't know that either," she said trying not to giggle.
"How about when Kurosaki-?"
"Hey no fair!" Kumiko pouted, "You helped with that!"
"Yes, but you were the one who planed and did most of the handy work."
"Yes but you let me do it," Kumiko pointed out, "in full knowledge of what I was going to do!"
"…"
Kumiko smiled triumphantly, walked towards the door, looked over her shoulder, and said, "Besides…Yachiru's not Vice Captain anymore!"
She had flash stepped away as she finished and he stared at the door way for a few moments. He then sighed.
"Run off on you already?"
"That was a fast bath," murmured Byakuya. She smiled and said, "You're going to have to keep a closer eye on her."
"I do," he said, slipping his arm her waist.
"Well you'll need to do more because…well…you saw her," she said repeating his motion.
"Hm? What about her? She looks fine to me," he said raising an eyebrow.
"Oh come you know," Yoruichi said groaning, "She's getting older and she's getting a woman's figure. Soon all the boys in Seireitei will realize this and be swarming over her."
"…"
Suddenly the room atmosphere became tense and Yoruichi said delicately, "Byakuya…?"
"I will be back in a moment."
"…I think it's time to have a talk with that man about a little thing called self control."
Scene change
"Ichigo! I'm back!" Kumiko said, bending over him. He was lying on a hill where they normally trained.
"Finally. I almost thought you forgot," Ichigo muttered sitting up. Kumiko laughed and said, "No silly. I just wanted to see them. It was like six months since I saw them last."
"Alright, let's get going," Ichigo said grabbing Zangetsu and Kumiko grabbed the hilt of her Zanpakutou.
"No shikai, no bankai," Ichigo started smirking.
"- and no hesitation," Kumiko finished, unsheathing.
"Very good," he said and he disappeared. She spun around and blocked a blow from behind. She pushed her palm against the flat side of her blade and pushed, making Ichigo slide a good few feet away. He disappeared and she dodged his attack from above. She twirled and aimed for his side, only for him to block it with the flat side of Zangetsu. He slashed out. Only for her to flip away. She stabbed her zanpakutou into the ground slightly, and flipped over it and landed in a firm position, taking the zanpakutou out of the ground. He charged at her and she charged at him. They clashed sending sparks. He slashed down at her legs and she jumped, disappearing. He slashed out at the side, only to meet air. She appeared above him and landed on his back. He stumbled but managed to stand up right by stabbing Zangetsu into the ground. She had sheathed her zanpakutou and laughed.
"Damn it, I don't see what's so funny," he muttered standing up right.
"Oh nothing. Stop being a sour puss," Kumiko said rolling her eyes. She rested her head on her shoulders but was rudely snapped out of her peacefulness when she fell to the ground.
"Hey what was that for?" she said rubbing her shoulder.
"That was for jumping on my back!"
"Nani! You never use to mind carrying me on your back!"
"That's before you got taller, actually began to weigh something, and gain other-things…" he said trailing off and quickly regained himself, "You shouldn't do stuff like that anymore!"
Kumiko stood up and smirked.
"Aww, you noticed that I grew up. Now I have to be careful of perverted boys like you," she said walking forward.
"Hey I'm not perverted! Hey-hey-tha-too-your too-CLOSE!" She tackled him sending them both rolling down the hill.
"I know, but the fact you noticed I got a figure makes me realize that you've been watching me a little too closely," she said sitting up.
"Shut up!" he said sitting up. She giggled and said, "Oh come on. You know I'm busting your chops!"
"Yeah, yeah," Ichigo said. She laid down, her head in his lap. He stocked her hair and her eyes closed. He sighed and then said, "Man, she may not be your birthmother but you have many of Yoruichi's traits."
Scene change
Byakuya looked around and sighed. Where the heck did she go?
"AHA! KUCHIKI TAICHOU!"
He winced and turned around, see Matsumoto coming towards him.
"What do you want?"
"I see your back," Matsumoto said swaying over to him, "Kumiko will be happy. She had gotten so bored, she stayed at Hinamori's place!"
"I see…"
"I heard Kumiko has a boyfriend!" Matsumoto said stretching and swaying. Byakuya froze and his eyes narrowed.
"What." His voice was low and dangerous.
"Yeah they hooked up a couple a months back," she said no longer really paying attention to Byakuya. He disappeared and then she said thoughtfully, "Wait, I think that was Yachiru. Oh yeah that's right!"
"Matsumoto! You got drunk again didn't you!"
"Aha Taichou! You won't guess who I saw!"
Tairei9: How was it? Tell me! Well any way, I thank a certain person for the Kurotsuchi idea. I won't put down who it is because I'm not sure if that person wants me to. Yes I respect privacy! But oh dear, Byakuya is going to kill someone...O.o he really does need to learn self control...
Byakuya: Excuse me?
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