"Shoot to Death, Shinso."
I heard those words and I froze as a blade extended past my head, cutting off a neat 4 strands of my black hair. I didn't need to turn on my heels to see who it was, I knew.
"Gin..." I gasped.
"Now that's no way to talk to your Captain." Came the familiar sarcastic voice behind me, somewhere in the darkness.
"You are no longer a captain, Gin. You betrayed the Soul Society!" I shouted, not giving a damn where he was.
"But it was for good cause. I'm trying to do better for the world."
"Better for the world my ass, Gin! You, Aizen and Tousen lied to me, the other Soul Reapers and to put it right, the whole Soul Society!"
"If I recall, that's almost the exact thing Captain Hitsugaya said to Captain Aizen, maybe you are his sister even though he adopted you." I could feel his blood red eyes on me, analyzing me, watching for something. But what?
"Shut up, your lying! He told me that I am his sister and he wouldn't lie about something like that!" I screamed at him in a blind rage.
He didn't seem to mind however as he stepped out of the shadows in front of me now, smiling in the sly smile that seemed to be plastered onto his face. He took a couple of steps toward me and I backed away from him.
"Stay away from me, Gin! I mean it, I'm not afraid to kill you anymore! I will always hate you!"
"I'm trying to make your life better, I'm trying to help you. Captain Hitsugaya did adop you, I watched him."
I screamed at him that he was wrong as tears flooded down my face. He kept walking toward me and I continued to back away, my feet were so quiet on the grass that I could barely hear myself walking. I fell to my knees and cried, I went to get back up but couldn't. Suddenly, Aizen appeared next to Gin. My eyes widened as I looked at them, Aizen was grinning at me. I gasped as Gin appeared behind me and Aizen in front. Aizen picked me up by the front of my Kimono, still grinning.
"Aizen," I growled. "What do you want back here, you have no business here!" I spat.
"I came to tell you the truth, about your so called 'brother'."
"You bastard, he is my brother, I know he is!"
Aizen chuckled. "But you have no idea do you? I know he adopted you because I watched him do it, after your sister died."
"How dare you bring her into this, I don't believe you!"
"Of course you don't but it can't be helped. I'll have to put you out of your misery soon or you'll spoil my plans."
"Don't you touch me!" I screamed and thrashed to get away.
He drew his Zanpakutou, Kyouga Sougetsu and raised it above his head. I shut my eyes and waited for it to be over, for him to kill me. I waited for what seemed like forever but his blade never fell. Slowly, cautiously, I opened my eyes to see Izuru blocking Aizen's Zanpakutou with his. Gin was still holding me but he had tensed up a bit.
"Well Izuru, nice of you to join us." Gin spoke from above me. Just then I felt Gin let go and he and Aizen left by a Garganta, a portal to Hueco Mundo. Izuru sheathed his Zanpakutou and knelt by me.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes, Izuru. Thanks for coming to save me but how did you find us?"
"Captain Hitsugaya was worried about you so he sent me to look for you. Luckily I knew where you had gone and could follow you easily."
"I see," I paused. "Izuru, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, what do you want to know?'
"Um," I paused for a moment. "Do you know if Captain Hitsugaya adopted me?"
Izuru was shocked but he pulled me into a tight yet comforting hug.
"No, of course not, he wouldn't do that. Did Gin tell you that?"
"Yes, I'm sorry Izuru, I should know better than to let him get into my head and mess with my feelings."
"Hey, don't worry it's alright. But don't think Captain Hitsugaya adopted you because he didn't."
"Alright, thank you, Izuru."
He smiled and let go of me. He walked me back to Squad 10. Once we got there Toshiro immediately embraced me like he hadn't seen me in years.
"Thank God you're alright! I was so worried, you aren't hurt are you?"
"No Toshiro, I'm fine."
"Thanks again, Izuru. I'm sorry you had to go after her." Izuru shook his head.
"I was glad to, Captain. There's no need to apologize." After I had left he walked up to Toshiro and whispered.
"I'd keep an eye on her though. Gin and Aizen were after her tonight. Gin got into her head, if I hadn't arrived when I did she would probably be dead."
Toshiro nodded but said nothing. Izuru could tell he was thinking and bowed before going back to Squad 3. I sighed as I sat on the edge of my bed. I thought about my dead sister, my actual sister. I thought about what gin and Aizen had said and I got up, going to the door and walking out. I looked at the night sky and flash stepped to the cemetery.
Toshiro's P.O.V
I just watched Kasumi walk out of her room and flash step away. I sighed and wanted to follow her but i figured that wasnt a good idea and that she wanted to be left alone. Izuru told me that Gin got to her head so he probably sent her in a panic. Knowing him he probably said something about me. I wonder-
"Captain." Came a slurred voice behind me. I knew who it was.
"Rangiku, what are you doing drunk...again?"
"What do you mean Captain?" She whined.
"You're always drunk Rangiku. Why cant you be like Kasumi?" I growled and flash stepped away, I think I knew where she would be.
My P.O.V
I sat in front of my sisters grave, tears silently running down my face. Was Gin lying to me? Am i really Toshiro's adopted sister? Is Izuru lying to me too? These different thoughts ran through my head, making my head spin. I heard someone appear and walk by me. I turned to see Captain Kuchiki of the 6th Squad, the cold one. He was walking to the grave of his deceased wife, Hisana. He didnt look at me but stopped, he looked at the grave and spoke.
"Someone you know?" He asked in his monotonous way.
"My sister, sir."
"I see. Well, I'm sorry for your loss."
"Yours as well, Captain." I managed to choke out.
He said nothing more as he left. I sat there for a few more minutes before Toshiro appeared behind me and knelt by me. He put his arm around me.
"Kasumi, are you alright?"
"Oh Toshiro, I dont know what to believe anymore!" I cried and through my arms around him.
"Shh, Kasumi, its alright." He looked at my sisters grave and i felt him sigh. "Kasumi, i have to tell you something."
I looked up at him and he looked around, then enclosed us in an ice dome. he looked at me, his green eyes were soft and somewhat sad.
"What Gin told you about you being adopted, was true. When your sister died she told me to look after you. At the time you were too young to understand so you came with me willingly. She knew that she was going to die by that Hollow that day so she told me to stand by in case it tried to kill you. I'm sorry I didnt tell you sooner."
"Do you still see me as your sister?"
"Of course i do. I never let the adopt part get in the way of that. I always thought of you as my real sister, my blood sister."
I smiled and the ice dome dissapeared. He waited until i calmed down before helping me up and walked me back to the barracks. He looked at the sky, then at me.
"Go get some sleep, i'll have Ukitake come get you up in a few hours."
"Thanks, Captain." I bowed and headed toward Squad 13.
Toshiro's P.O.V
Did Kasumi really just call me 'Captain'? I wonder if i made her mad or sad because i have lied to her all these years. I sighed and walked into my office to find Rangiku asleep.
"Figures." I mummbled. I walked to my desk and sat down. "Rangiku, get up and finish your paperwork!" I shouted at her.
She jumped up and looked around, then at me. I could tell she was drunk (no surprise) but her voice didnt sound drunk or slurred.
"Did you find Kasumi?"
"Yes, i sent her back to Squad 13 to get some sleep. I need you to do me a favor."
"Captain?" She tilted her head a little.
"In a few hours, will you go over to Squad 13 and get Kasumi up? I forgot that Ukitake is in Squad 4 recuperating."
"Of course Captain."
"Now get back to work!" I shouted and she jumped and went back to work.
My P.O.V
I got back to Squad 13 and sighed. I went to go check in but remembered that Captain Ukitake was in the hospital. I went to my room and didnt bother undressing, i plopped onto the bed and fell asleep.
I was woken later by Rangiku. I thought she was someone else and drew my Zanpakutou and pinned her to the ground, my blade to her throat.
"Kasumi, its me, Rangiku!"
"Oh, sorry Rangiku." I got off of her. "You should know better than to sneak up on me without letting me know you were coming."
"Sorry, Captain wanted me to come get you up."
"Alright well thanks." I smiled.
"I know there's something on your mind and you need something that will make you forget all of this ever happened."
"Huh? Rangiku, wait!" It was too late however; she was already dragging me out the door.
"Oh cumon Kasumi, we're only going to get a drink with Izuru with Shuhei"
"No Rangiku! Toshiro is going to be very cross with you!"
She just laughed and we walked into a building and then to a room. Izuru and Shuhei were sitting at a table. Shuhei was drinking but stopped when he saw me, Izuru looked at me. He stood up and looked at Rangiku.
"Rangiku, what is Kasumi doing here?"
"She needs to forget some things, thats all."
"Are you crazy, Rangiku? Captain Hitsugaya will hurt you if you get Kasumi drunk. She's too young to drink!"
"Nonesense Izuru, she'll be fine."
"Damn you Rangiku!" I growled.
"Now now, calm down." She said as she thrusted as bottle of Sake in my face, causing me to choke on the foul-tasting alcohol. I choked on it as i glared at her.
"What the hell are you trying to do, get me drunk? Your Captain is my brother!"
"So, he wont care. Now drink some more!"
She staggered a bit, forcing me to drink more. Izuru and Shuhei were shocked, Rangiku wasnt usually like this. Shuhei and Izuru walked toward us. Izuru grabbed the bottle and threw it across the room. He and Rangiku then began to shout at eachother. I began to cough but had swallowed most of the Sake. Shuhei quickly went over to me and picked me up, taking me out into the hall. He knelt by me and studied my face. My eyes were glazed over a bit and as I stood there I swayed a bit. He sighed and I gently fell to my knees but he caught me. Once he caught me he pulled me close to him, feeling my somewhat quick breathing from earlier.
He looked up at Izuru as he walked out of the room. Izuru frowned as he looked at me and then at Shuhei.
"Is Kasumi alright?"
"Yes, she will have a headache in the morning though. Rangiku didnt give her enough Sake to give her a hangover but im pretty sure it'll be the worst headache she's ever gotten. We'll have to tell Captain Hitsugaya, i cant keep this from him. Can you carry her to Squad 10?"
"Of course, lets go!" Izuru stated and picked me up, they hurried to Squad 10.
I could still taste the Sake in my mouth and coughed a little, tears ran down my face as I remembered what Rangiku did. I grasped Izuru's Kimono tightly as I remembered. I felt him hold me a bit tighter. I knew we were at the Squad 10 barracks when Izuru stopped and I heard Toshiro's voice, and he did not sound happy.
"Shuhei, Izuru, what the hell is going on here! What happened to Kasumi!"