Finally, my first story on here. I'm so excited! I know it's short, but I wanted to hurry and get it out before I lost the whole idea completely.

There will probably be some Yuri or Yaoi moments in this, but the main story is a hetero love triangle.

I stared down at my hakama covered feet. Today I was to be appointed as the new captain of the fifth division. I was scared to say the least. It's been too long since I was last seen in the Soul Society.

Upon my graduation I quickly fled to the World of the Living, scared. I was young back then and I refused to face my duties as a shinigami. I was determined to find my safe zone. To find somewhere that I could escape to where no one knew me, where no hollows roam.

I ran to the far country of Germany. I fit in well there. I didn't know why though. I never knew there would be somewhere I belong.

I absolutely refused to come back to the Seireitei, so I only heard of Aizen, Gin, and Tousen's betrayal when Captain Commander Yamamoto or Yama-jii told me.

He searched me out, hoping to convince me to come back where I learned everything I knew today. I was never planning to come back, much less become a captain, but after he told me all of what has happened since I disappeared, I gave in.

Guilt overwhelmed me when I found out what all has happened. Yama-jii explained to me why I needed to come back. I had sturdy walls built up around me, but he made quick work of them without even trying.

I immediately abandoned the cozy lifestyle I created for myself, and found myself once again, in the place that I was sure to lead to my downfall.

Now, Yama-jii was explaining the whole situation to the current captains and lieutenants. He never once mentioned my name though. Maybe he wanted it to be a surprise.

As soon as he announced that their would be a new captain being assigned to the fifth division the quiet room broke out into commotion. I heard a small voice above all the others though. A girl.

'Must be the lieutenant of the fifth division.' I thought to myself. Why else would she make such a big ruckus. From what I read in her shinigami portfolio she seemed to be quite attached to Aizen. Must have been hard for her to loose him like she did.

From what I caught of her rant, she didn't seem to fond of the idea of the fifth division getting a new captain. I do hope she'll warm up to me, but if she keeps her head up my ass like she did with Aizen we might have some problems.

I chuckled to myself and quickly snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Yama-jii call for the new captain of the fifth division to come out.

'This is it' I thought stiffly as I quickly straightened my captains uniform, making sure no patch of skin could be seen other than my face. I pushed my black square framed glasses higher on the bridge of my nose and pulled my ponytail of long silky white hair over my left shoulder. Letting out a sigh of nerves I pushed the door open and walked out into the conference room and stopped beside Yama-jii, making sure to stay a few feet away from him.

I let a sweet smile cross my features as I shrugged my shoulders to let them frame my face.

"Everyone, please meet the new captain of the fifth division, Aoi Shiro-Taicho." I felt the hard stares of the captains and lieutenants on my broad form. I turned to look at Yama-jii before opening my moth to speak.

"If I may make a statement Captain Commander Yamamoto," I waited for his permission before continuing, "I promise to never abandon my duties as the new captain of the fifth division and I promise I will never run away from whatever problems I might face."

I turned my head to Hinamori and gave her an honest look. "Hinamori-Fukutaicho, I hope you will eventually come to warm up to the idea of me being your new captain. I make it my dying pledge to never let my squad down and to always be the best captain to you I can be. I would also like to make the challenge of surpassing former Captain Aizen in your eyes, actually let me make that a promise. I promise to surpass former Captain Aizen in your eyes and to make the fifth division as strong as it was before he left." I said in a strong tone, a look of determination on my face.

I could tell nearly everyone in the room was shocked, Hinamori more so. I turned to look up at Yama-jii and smiled. "Thank you, Captain Commander Yamamoto. This is truly an honor."

I looked back at the group of Shinigami's and let a sweet smile cross my face once more as Yama-jii spoke a bit more before he stomped his cane on the hollow floor signaling the end of the meeting.

I was congratulated by many captain's and lieutenants, each coming up to me and shaking my hand while introducing themselves. I couldn't help but remember a certain two in the back of my mind. Kyoraku-Taicho and Ukitake-Taicho. Both of them spark my interest at first glance. I would have to learn more about them later.

I had many requests to go out and celebrate, but I politely declined, mentioning the large stack of paperwork I would most likely have on my desk back at the division.

I walked over to a quiet Hinamori, who was standing by a wall most likely waiting for me.

"It's wonderful to finally meet you, Hinamori-Fukutaicho." I said smiling sweetly. She gave me a weary look before bowing.

"Likewise, Shiro-Taicho." She said standing back up straight.

My smile faltered a little when I heard her address me so formally. "Now now, no need to be so formal. Aoi-Taicho will do just fine." I said, which obviously shocked her. She nodded swiftly before walking out of the conference room.

"If you would please, guide me back to the fifth division barracks. I haven't been here for a while and don't exactly remember my way around yet." I said chuckling awkwardly.

Hinamori nodded and we were on our way back to the fifth division barracks, my new home.

A/N: Aoi means "blue" or "hollyhock"

Shiro means White