DISCLAIMER: I will not now, ever, or even plan to own Bleach. Bleach belongs to Tite Kubo.

A/N: Here it is! The first chapter to my new story! This is based on a true story (not ALL of it...) Me and my friends were having a sleepover and the power cut. Ghost stories and pranks were a definite! Enjoy!


"Talking" "Thinking" Note


Blackout!
Chapter 1
3, 2, 1!

3...

"Are we there yet?"

"No, we'll be there in a minute! Just-"

"But I'm hungry!"

"Oh, I can't wait to see everyone again! Especially Rangiku-san! I love her cooking!"

"You're the only one that would love her cooking, Inoue. You agree with me, right, Chad?"

"..."

"Are we there yet?"

"Do you see any freakin' Shinigami around?"

"Don't shout at Tatsuki-chan, Kurosaki-kun! It's her first time in Seireitei."

"Yeah, listen to what Orihime says, Ichigo! I can kick your ass any day!"

"Tch. As if."

"Are we there yet?"

"ARGH! No!"

"..."

"He, you're funny when you're mad, Kurosaki-kun!"

"Shut up!"

"Ok, are we there yet?"

"NO, TATSUKI, WE ARE NOT!"

"How about now?"

"NO!"

"Ichigo, she's just doing this to annoy you now."

"Shut up, Chad."

"Are we there yet?"

"NO!"

"We are. There's the door right there."

"Sado-kun's right! There it is!"

"FINALLY! I wanna see what the big fuss about this 'Seireitei' place is!"


2...

"They should be here by now..." Ukitake said, a hand shielding his eyes from the sunlight. "It must be after noon now."

"Don't worry, Ukitake!" Kyoraku replied, setting a hand on his friend's shoulder. "They'll be here any min-"

He was cut off. The two watched as the doors to the human world slowly opened and revealed 4 figures: A tall, muscular boy with messy hair, another boy only a tiny bit smaller but with spiky hair, a girl with a big chest and long flowing hair, and finally another girl with spiky hair and a slim figure.

Stepping out of the light, the 4 friends of the human world looked around them for a minute, before their gazes met with those of who were waiting for them.

"Ukitake-san! Kyoraku-san! Rangiku-san! Toshiro!" Ichigo named them all.

"It's Hitsugaya-taicho to you." Hitsugaya simply replied, and folded his arms. All of a sudden, his lieutenant ran past him and towards the other big breasted lady.

"ORIHIME-CHAAAAAAAAN!" Rangiku squealed.

Orihime placed the bag she was carrying and held out her arms, ready to embrace the strawberry-blonde lieutenant. Rangiku hurled into her, squeezing her with all her might, nearly knocking her to the ground in the process.

"Oh Orihime-chan!" Rangiku tightened her grip, if it were even possible to do so. "I've missed you so much!"

Orihime gave a short laugh as Rangiku let go of her. "I've missed you too, Rangiku-san!"

Turning towards Tatsuki, Rangiku tilted her head a little. At first, she was a little confused to who she was, but then it snapped. "OH! So you're the 'Tatsuki-chan' I hear Orihime-chan talking about on the phone! The one that Ichigo likes!"

"WHA-!" Ichigo choked. Everyone else, including Tatsuki, Chad, even Hitsugaya, just laughed at him. "I-I don't like Tatsuki!" Ichigo said with a slight blush.

"Then why are you blushing?" Kyoraku questioned, him and his fellow two captains walking up to the group.

"Tch."

"Very convincing argument." Hitsugaya grumbled.

"I heard that you little bastard!" Ichigo growled.

"Wait," Tatsuki interrupted. She pointed her index finger at Hitsugaya. "I was told only captains can wear those kind of haori's. You can't be a captain! You're just a kid!"

Silence.

"Mistake..." Ukitake whispered. Everyone knew about how sensitive Hitsugaya was about his age and appearance.

"I may look like a kid, but I'm actually older than you." Hitsugaya simply stated, glaring at her.

Feeling powerless by his gaze, Tatsuki nodded slowly. "Right... got that. No problem. Nope."

"WELL! Now that that is over with..." Rangiku clapped her hands together, before bending down to pick up the Orihime dropped. All 4 humans had a bag full of clothes, as they were staying here for the next few days, but Orihime's bag was slightly heavier due to the fact Rangiku had requested she bring ingredients from the human world so she could make a special dinner for everyone. A special dinner only Orihime would look forward to. "Let's get you all to the Eighth Division! Kyoraku-san has kindly let you stay there!"

"Really? Thank you!" Orihime smiled.

Kyoraku smiled back. "It's no problem."

"Is that ok?" Chad asked.

"As I said, it's no problem. We have a lot of spare rooms. Oh, and we're having a little party tonight for your arrival."

"Will there be Sake?" Rangiku asked.

"Of course! What would a party be without some Sake!"

"WOO!" Rangiku cheered, and then she gave him a high-five.

"Ugh." Hitsugaya turned and began to walk away.

"Taicho! Where are you going?"

"I shouldn't even be here. I was doing squad drills before you came and dragged me here."

And with that, the young prodigy flash stepped away.

It was Kyoraku-taicho who broke the silence. "Let's get going, shall we?"


1...

Youngest of the noble Kuchiki clan, Rukia, made her way through the halls of the Thirteenth Division. Her captain was no where in sight and she was starting to get worried.

Rukia put a finger to her lip. "He said he would be out for only a minute" she thought to herself, "Maybe I should check the office again..."

Turning to the left, then the right, and yet again to the left, Rukia found herself in the office. It would seem she would have to continue her search, as Ukitake wasn't here. Letting out a heavy sigh, Rukia decided she would rest for a while and sat herself down on the couch. On the coffee table directly in front of her sat a small pile of paperwork and a note.

Rukia, can you please take these papers to Hitsugaya right away. It's VERY important! Thank you! After that can you come meet me at the Eighth Division? It's a surprise!
- From Ukitake

Rukia rubbed her head. Her captain trusted her to do this for her and she was really interested in what this "surprise" is, but she really just wanted to get home and rest. She had to deal with Kiyone and Sentaro all day. Over 12 hours of their arguments, their shouting, they just annoyed the hell out of each other!

Letting out another sigh, Rukia pushed herself from the couch and headed out, grabbing the papers on the way.

Arriving at the Tenth Division in only a few minutes – Thank you, Flash step! - Rukia knocked gently on the office door.

No answer.

Rukia cleared her throat and knocked again. "This is Rukia Kuchiki from the Thirteenth Division. I have some paperwork to be delivered to Hitsugaya-taicho. Excuse me? Is anyone there?"

She got the answer she wanted, but it was just the wrong voice. "Sorry! Come in!" said a very feminine voice.

Rukia opened the door with one hand, the other holding the paperwork close to her chest. What came into view was the big breasted lieutenant known as Rangiku.

"Matsumoto-fukutaicho? I-I thought you said today was your day off?" Rukia asked, taking a few steps into the office.

"Oh it is, darling!" Rangiku sang. "I just came here to get something! And I told already told you, just call me Rangiku!"

"Oh, ok then, Rangiku-san."

"Were you looking for something?"

"Yes. Well, someone. Hitsugaya-taicho. Have you seen him around?"

"He was doing squad drills today, but it's already dark so he's probably finished work. He'll be in his house."

"Thank you, Rangiku-san."

"No problem!"

Something then switched on in Rangiku's mind. Before Rukia got a chance to exit the room, Rangiku spoke up. "My I ask, why are you looking for him?" Rangiku looked at her with a dirty smirk, "Especially this late. It's nearly 10:30. Are you and him maybe-"

"NO!" Rukia interrupted, blushing, "No, no, no! Nothing like that. I just need to deliver this paperwork to him, that's all! Ukitake-taicho left me a note saying to deliver it to him right away!"

Laughter from the lieutenant was all that was heard. Rangiku walked over to Rukia and places a hand on her hand, ruffling her hair. "Calm down!" Rangiku snorted, "It was only a joke!"

Rangiku gave Rukia's head one last pat before heading out the office. Stopping at the door, Rangiku turned her body half-way round to face Rukia again with a look even dirtier than the one before. "Or am I joking? Ha ha ha!"

Her manic laughter faded away as she walked off into the distance, leaving a red-faced Rukia standing there like a fool.

Shaking her head fiercely, Rukia decided she would just get this all over and done with so she could go home and get some well earned sleep!

She left the office and looked around for the house Hitsugaya would currently be in, according to Rangiku. It would be fairly easy to find, as all captains have a separate house and each were ordered to have their division symbol painted on the wall. All Rukia had to do was look for a big TEN on the front of a building.

"Jeez. Captains get all the luxury. A completely separate house to live in. Peace and quiet. Not that I'm really the one to talk..." Rukia thought to herself during her search, "I am part of a noble family. And that's- OH! There it is!"

Rukia had located his house. The lights were on, which was a good sign he was in. Walking up to the front door, Rukia took held her breath for a bit as she raised her hand and knocked on the door.

"Sorry for the interruption so late at night, Hitsugaya-taicho." Rukia spoke. "But this is Rukia Kuchiki from the Thirteenth Division here to deliver important paperwork directly from Ukitake-taicho."

"Come in." said a voice, obviously belonging to none other than Hitsugaya. Unless he was with someone else, of course.

Rukia opened the door and took a step in to find him sitting on the couch reading a piece of A4 paper. He placed the paper on the small coffee table in front of him - the room actually looked a lot like the Tenth Division office – and walked towards Rukia. Confused at his actions first, Rukia hesitated, still holding the papers to her chest.

Stopping directly in front of her, Hitsugaya looked at her and held out his hand. Rukia didn't move. She just stared at him, right in the eyes. Something in them made Rukia's stomach feel weird, but she just dismissed it.

"W-Was he always this tall?" Rukia asked herself. Over the past year Hitsugaya had grown into a young man. His hair had obviously gotten a bit longer, but all of his features had now matured. He was now taller than a few people, Rukia included in those few, but was still the smallest captain. While her height was 144cm his height was now 153cm. Not much of a height difference, but still a difference.

"Are you going to give me the paperwork or not?" He said, knocking her out of her trance. It then came clear to her that's why he was holding her hand out.

"OH! R-Right! Sorry!" She apologized, giving him the paperwork. She placed it on his hand and blushed at the thought of how stupid she must have looked staring at him.

"Thanks for delivering this." Hitsugaya thanked her.

"N-No problem!" Rukia smiled, fighting yet another blush.

"Can you do me a favour? Next time you see Ukitake can you tell him that-"

Suddenly, everything went dark. Not just for them, but for the whole of Seireitei.

It was a blackout.


A/N: GAH! That was incredibly fun to write! He he. I was originally going to make this just one big one-shot, only focusing on Hitsugaya/Rukia, but decided to change that because I wanted to add some IchiTats and some other crap in! So it's a multi-chapter story about what Seireitei does during Blackouts! But I'll mainly be focusing on HitsuRuki!

ANYWAY... Please review! Sorry for any spelling mistakes I made and hope you enjoyed it! Look for the next chapter soon! Sayonara!

SPOILER:
Chapter 2 – Feelings in the dark.
"How many people do you think are having blackout sex right now?" - Rangiku Matsumoto.