Toushiro's life is about to get even wilder from here on out. Sequel to Chance Meetings

The Plague Begins

There have been a string of missing person reports in the Seireitei lately. Up to five people have been confirmed missing within the last week alone, adding to the 13 already listed. Nobody had a clue as to what or who was responsible. The only thing they did know was that they were last seen at night and were found missing in the morning. The Head-Captain ordered for all squad members under the rank of Lieutenant were to stay inside once night fell. It was a mutual agreement between the captains and lieutenants because no lieutenant or captain has gone missing yet. But the next day, an officer was found dead with bite marks on his neck. By order of Head-Captain Yamamoto, Captain Toushiro Hitsugaya was put on the investigation case.

Toushiro: "This is bad..."

The young captain stood there, his teal/turquoise eyes examining the dead body of Izuru Kira. Izuru's body was pale, as if all of his blood had been drained right out of him. On his neck there were two small puncture holes spaced evenly apart. This was alarming. A lieutenant is stronger then an ordinary soldier. Only a captain surpasses a lieutenant is strength ordinarily.

Toushiro: "Whatever did this, has to be stronger than a lieutenant."

The only clue to the culprits identity was the bite mark. Toushiro's mind instantly looked at the only three people he knew in the Seireitei that used their teeth as weapons. Squad 5's captain, Val... Squad 5's 3rd seat and Val's daughter, Mika... And his Second Lieutenant, Vegeta. But they were already scratched off the suspect list!

Toushiro: "It couldn't have been them."

He knew this for these reasons... While she was definitely strong enough to pull Izuru down, Val's fangs were way too big to make those small holes. Mika's fangs were smaller but she was still a cub.

Toushiro: "She couldn't bring Izuru down even if she wanted too."

And then there's Vegeta. He had fangs and they are definitely the right size to make these, but those two holes are all there is. If Vegeta had done it, there'd be other marks from his other teeth. Plus Vegeta would only attack someone only if they had pissed him off. Toushiro knew Vegeta well enough to know that the saiyan's temper has stages. First level was annoyed, then agitated, then irritated, angry and finally, pissed. As far as Toushiro knew, Izuru has done absolutely nothing to even annoy Vegeta.

Toushiro: "And I know Vegeta's been training somewhere for the last day and a half."

Sometimes Vegeta would go to the woods somewhere and train for a day or two to stay strong and keep his senses sharp. Old habits die hard. Toushiro just looked at Izuru's body. There was nothing he could do now. Summoning some of his men, he had but one order.

Toushiro: "Take him to Squad 12 for analysis."

Squad 10 Officers: "Yes sir."

As his soldiers took the body to Squad 12, Toushiro checked in with the Head-Captain to update him on the situation.

Toushiro: "I had some of my men take Lieutenant Kira's body to Squad 12 for analysis, sir."

Yamamoto: "Very good. Do you have any suspects?"

Toushiro: "The only clue as to who attacked him were two holes on his neck. They appeared to be bite marks and the only ones I know of that used their teeth to attack are Captain Val, 3rd Seat Mika and Vegeta, sir."

Yamamoto: "And?..."

Toushiro: "They're not responsible, sir. Val's teeth are too big, Mika's not strong enough to pull down Izuru alone and he's never done anything to provoke Vegeta before."

Yamamoto: "I see. Those are indeed good enough facts to take them off the list of suspects. Good work so far, Captain Hitsugaya. Please keep me updated."

Toushiro: "I will, sir. Thank you."

Meanwhile... At Squad 12.

Kurotsuchi: "Ah!"

Izuru's body had arrived and Mayuri Kurotsuchi was grinning with excitement.

Kurotsuchi: "Wonderful! How I love new toys! Let's get started, Nemu!"

Nemu: "Yes, sir."

Kurotsuchi hovered over the body, ready to start his analysis. But then the body came back to life and grabbed Kurotsuchi by the shoulder! With incredible strength, Izuru started trying to pull Kurotsuchi towards him!

Nemu: "C-Captain, sir!"

Kurotsuchi: "Daah! Get off me!"

The next day, having yet to hear from Kurotsuchi about what had happened to Izuru, Toushiro was on his way to Squad 12 when came across a horrific sight!

Toushiro: "Wh-What happened here?!"

Shuhei Hisagi, Squad 9's lieutenant, and five other of his men were on the ground, dead! What's more, they all had the same bite marks on their necks as Izuru!

Toushiro: "I... I don't believe this! More murders?!"

Kurotsuchi would have to wait. Toushiro notified Unohana and she sent some of her men to pick us the bodies. Toushiro went with them back to Squad 4 where he waited for Unohana to finish her inspection. As he waited, the young captain kept thinking of all the possibilities. He kept thinking of Vegeta. The saiyan was strong enough and was capable of doing this. Was it possible? Did he go rogue? Could Vegeta be the one who did this? Toushiro shuttered at the thought. He didn't want to think that his best friend would do something like this! But Unohana came in with some good and bad news for him.

Toushiro: "Captain Unohana, have you finished your inspection?"

Unohana: "I have, Captain Hitsugaya. I am certain I know what caused all of this."

Toushiro: "... ... It wasn't Vegeta, was it?"

Unohana: "Unless he has developed an appetite for blood recently, no it wasn't him."

Toushiro: "What? What do you mean?!"

Unohana "Here is my verdict... All of the victims appear to have identical causes of death; two small holes in their neck, an inch apart, and loss of blood to the extreme. Judging from the condition of the bodies, they've been out since last night, much like we presume the victims before had been. Most peculiar of all, since these disappearances and attacks have started, blood packs have also been going missing from our squad's storerooms. And with the sudden disappearance of Captain Kurotsuchi, his lieutenant, and the body of Izuru Kira, I'm afraid my judgement is... Vampires."

Toushiro was shocked.

Toushiro: "V-Vampires?! You mean they actually exist?!"

Unohana: "It appears so."

Toushiro: "B-But how? How are we suppose to combat that sort of threat?! And isn't anyone who's bitten will join them?!"

Unohana: "Yes they do."

Toushiro: "Then all these people-"

Unohana: "Will be securely locked away before nightfall. I will see to that personally. Until we know who is responsible for this, I strongly suggest you don't go out at night, Captain Hitsugaya. At least not without a wooden stake or garlic..."