Saya: Enjoy a new Bleach fan fiction. It's AU, so try not to have any high expectations.

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach.


Prologue

"So this is my new high school?"

Turquoise-colored eyes scanned the building in front of him. A pair of eyebrows knitted themselves.

"Don't be like that captain!" The so-called captain's irritation grew, and he turned around to glare at a woman with long, strawberry hair.

"Matsumoto! Don't call me that!" It was Matsumoto's turn to frown.

"Geez! After all these years of Gin and I raising you, and you still call me by my last name!?"

"Well we all can't kick old habits, you drunk!"

"Why you little–" As Matsumoto and her charge engaged in a small fight, the silver-haired man closed his eyes and sighed. He smiled and clapped his hands. The two stopped their bickering at the sound.

"Maa, maa. Let's calm down. Sorry Shiro-kun, but this is your new high school whether you like it or not." When he heard the white-haired teen groan, he added, "I also heard that Hinamori-kun is attending here as well." Matsumoto's bright blue eyes became brighter, and she smiled at the news.

"Isn't that great captain?"

"It's not 'captain!' It's Toshiro!"


"Nii-sama! We're here!"

"Rukia, lower your voice."

"Ah, sorry." The young woman named Rukia covered her mouth, with a blush decorating her cheeks. She looked at the long, black-haired man across. A smile formed on her face when gray eyes stared out the window. "I'm just excited to be in Japan again. Beijing was nice and all, but it's great to be home again."

"I cannot disagree with your points."

"But it'll be weird to be a second-year."

"You shall grow use to it within time."

"That's true, but is it okay for you? In less than a year, you'll be graduating."

"I have no regrets of studying in Beijing. I look forward to this last year."


"Did you hear? Did you hear?"

"Hear about what?"

"That first year is coming back!"

"Are you serious!?"

"I don't want to attend the same school as him."

"Yeah! I heard that he and some of his friends are really scary!"

"Why did the principal enroll him back?!"

"I think I'm gonna transfer schools. Besides, who would want to know someone as…"

"Kurosaki Ichigo…"


Saya: I wonder what awaits for the new school year. Ironic, since most students around the world are on summer break now. Reviews would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!