Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach!
This is my first Bleach story, so don't expect it to be too good!
Characters are a bit OOC, but it's just a fanfic, UNDERSTOOD!?
Okay, onto the story….
The Man in My Heart
Chapter One: Greetings!
It was sunny out this morning, and Seireitei was very quiet for once.
The Divisions were doing their work, even the crazy ones such as Rangiku, Shuuhei, Renji, and Izuru.
All, but one division, were working on their paperwork. And we all know that it was the eleventh division.
But never mind them; we all know that they love to fight anyway.
Meanwhile in the Thirthteenth Division, the captain, Jushiro Ukitake, was thinking about what he should do on his vacation and who should he leave the division in charge.
Just at the moment, Rukia Kuchiki, the lieutenant of the thirthteenth division, came into the room to report from her last mission from the world of the living.
Ukitake snapped into reality and smiled at Rukia. "Well, aren't we kind of late?" He asked in amusement.
Rukia was panting as she handed a few papers to him. "Sorry, Captain Ukitake. But when I was back in the world of the living, that idiot of a boyfriend of mine distracted me and I nearly forgot all about the mission." She explained in a hurry.
"It's okay, Rukia. I know that you tried your best on this report." Ukitake said with a smile on his face, knowing full well that she had a lot of fun with her boyfriend, Ichigo Kurosaki.
Rukia sighed in relief and stood up tall enough to show her captain that she's ready. "Okay Captain, what's my next mission?" She said in a formal way, even if she's very excited in the inside.
Ukitake looked surprised. "Already for another mission?" He asked in shock.
"Yes, Captain!" She said with a hint of determination.
"Are you sure you're ready? Because it's not involving the world of the living." Ukitake asked again to be reassured.
Rukia started to get a little annoyed. "Yes! As long as I have something to do!" She shouted.
Ukitake then, started laughing. "Okay Rukia, I'll be going on vacation with Kyoraku for about 2 months or so. And I need someone to be in charge of the division while I'm away."
Rukia seems to be getting what he's saying. "Are you requesting that I could be in charge?"
Ukitake nodded. "Yes, that's what I'm trying to say. So, are you in for it?" He asked while silently crossing his fingers behind him.
"I'd be honored to be in charge of the division for you, Captain Ukitake!" She said as she bowed down.
Ukitake sighed in relief and stood up to shake hands with her. "I really appreciate it a lot Rukia, thank you."
Rukia smiled back and said "It's nothing at all, Captain. As long as you have fun in your break."
"Oh, I would! It's been almost a decade since my last break." Ukitake said as he laughed.
When they stopped shaking hands, Rukia had a pout on her face.
"Wait a minute, Captain. How am I able to take care of the division if I don't know how to do it properly?" She asked in concern.
Ukitake looked thoughtful for a moment. 'How did I not think about this before? I forgot that Rukia only knows the basics of the lieutenant's job to take full responsibilities. Oh wait! I know! I can ask Byakuya since he has more of the experience of a captain than rest. And he's also smart too.'
"Maybe I can ask Captain Kuchiki if he can teach you the responsibilities of both the lieutenant's and the captain's for the divisions. He might help, since he's your brother and all." Ukitake suggested.
Rukia seems to be a little frightened by the idea, but she decided that it's worth a shot. "That's fine with me, Captain. I could use some help."
"Good! Then your task is to be beginning in two days. That way I'll have time to ask Byakuya the request and so I can pack for my break!" Ukitake said in excitement.
Rukia felt like she should be going at the moment. "Um, Captain? No mean to be rude, but I have a date with Ichigo tonight, so can I be dismissed?" She asked.
Ukitake blinked for a second and smiled. "Of course, Rukia. Have fun in your date!"
"Thanks! And have fun on your break, Captain!" Rukia said as she ran out of the office.
After Ukitake watched Rukia leave, he walked to the Sixth Division to pay the cold ice prince a visit.
As he was passing by the other soul reapers, he was admiring how neat and nice the sixth was. I mean, it's way cleaner than his division!
And finally, he reached to the captain's office and knocked.
"Who is it?" spoke a very monotone voice from the inside of the room.
"It's me, Ukitake." He said patiently.
"Come in." The figure said as Ukitake touched the door to open it.
When Ukitake opened the door, he saw Renji Abarai working calmly on his paperwork while Byakuya Kuchiki looked up from his work to his visitor.
"Ukitake, what do want from me at the moment?" Byakuya said with his monotone tone.
Ukitake knew that he interrupted the desperate captain in the middle in his work. So, he decided to be careful with his words, especially when he didn't want the Kuchiki in a bad mood.
"Well, since me and Kyoraku are going for a break, I selected Rukia to be in charge of my division." He said in careful tone. 'That might be a good start' He thought to himself as he saw Byakuya raised an eyebrow and Renji's jaw dropped.
"And you came to me for?" Byakuya asked in a hint of confusion and annoyance.
Ukitake took the time to take a deep breath, and then said with caution "I was wondering if someone would teach her how to take both of the lieutenants's and captain's responsibilities while I'm away."
Renji immediately stood up and stupidly said "I'll teach her since I'm free!"
Byakuya looked at Renji with his expressionless face and said "Abarai, sit down and continue working before I give you an extra sack of paperwork."
And Renji did just that.
"So, what do you think?" Ukitake asked in concern.
Byakuya closed his eyes for a few moments. Then he looked up at Ukitake with his same emotionless face.
"I'll do it."
Well, that's it people!
I'll do the next chapter in a few weeks or so, since I have lots to do in my life.
But don't worry; I'll try to finish this as soon as I can, PROMISE!
Then again, See ya!