ALERT: The two authors under the pen name 'Ikezu' did NOT write this story. Someone close to the team members did, and requested for us to post. Enjoy :)

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Bleach, or any of the settings in Bleach. The characters are original, though some are not my own.

"In the middle of the night, a man walks by. He's dressed in silk, next to him a girl did cry. Upon his blade did her body rest, red water flowing from her chest. A sound of weeping fills the air, the calm night's breeze seemed not to care. And then she looked up into her attacker's eyes, she then woke up, and never did arise.

Suzuna suddenly awoke in the middle of the night, sweating heavily, wondering what in the world she just witnessed. A strange dream, one she didn't expect she'd have. Then again, aren't all dreams that way? She put her hand on her face, trying to calm her breathing.

"It's just a dream. It's just a dream. There's nothing to worry about."

She decided it was close enough time to wake up anyway. Getting up and dressing into her robes, she tied her sash, leaving enough room for her Zanpakuto to slip in between her waist and the tie. She sighed to herself, and slapped her cheeks lightly with both hands, getting herself focused. With the free time she had, she decided to eat, and to tidy up her abode. Even after that. Thirty minutes before she usually leaves. She sat there with her legs crossed, deciding to ponder on her dream for a little while.

"What did it mean? Did it even mean anything? Why…do I have a bad feeling about all this?"

Her alarm finally went off. It's time. This Shinigami, rather short in stature, with peculiar purple eyes and white hair, darted off. She had friends to meet today, and they were going out drinking to celebrate. Fujiko had just recently been promoted to Lieutenant of the 5th Division. It was a feat none of her friends thought possible in such a short amount of time. But then again, it was Fujiko, after all. She was talented. Beautiful. Intelligent. Something she wished all for herself, but knew she was not. She sighed to herself at the thought, both in pride, and in envy. She was quickly alerted out of her daze with a greeting shouted nearby.

"Suzuna! Hey! We were expecting you! Ready to hit the town running? We've picked out a spot with some great sake! And it's on me!"

Ryuuto certainly was excited about drinks. She smiled, and laughed softly, ready for a drink or two, herself. However, Fujiko wasn't there. There were the six of them, but not the one who's being celebrated. Suzuna was a little worried, looking around before she mustered to ask:

"Where is Miss Lieutenant anyway? Isn't she supposed to be the most excited over this?"

"Naw, she said she'd be late. She's probably finishing our old bet."

The old bet. The one who could reach the highest tower in Seireitei first. She wanted to be that person, obviously, but so did the rest of them. She got halfway up before falling. It was that moment she admired Fujiko the most, when she caught her before she could hit the ground. She felt warm, safe, in her hold. The thought made her smile, and blush faintly. That was, until the explosion in the nearby district of Rukongai. They were all Shinigami, and they figured a Hollow had attacked, so they made their way over to check. There was no Hollow. Only a man standing near the rubble with his Zanpakuto out. Suzuna glared angrily, and placed a hand on her own.

"Hey, you! What are you doing here? And what are you doing with your sword drawn? Did you do this!"

He didn't answer. He simply started to walk away. And none of them were going to have that. In unison, all six attacked, three trying to bind him, three on the offensive.

It was no use. The man was Captain level, easily. And on his arm, tattooed "Kugeki." Not only was he captain level…he was a captain. 11th Division. Never spoke a word to others, and it would only make sense he attacked this District. He hated it. He came from it, after all, and it caused him more hardship than he wanted to admit. To end it all…it makes sense. With every bit of strength they had, they cast a binding spell in unison to bring the man down. Finally, after many, many moments of struggle…he fell. They did it. They brought down the notoriously violent captain Kugeki. And they were ready to bring him in, until more explosions occurred.

"It…can't be! He…he should be the culprit, right! Unless…he was trying to save this place?"

It was too late. The bomber had appear in front of them, a grin on their face as they showed triumph.

Fujiko.

"WHY!" Suzuna screamed. Tears rolled down her face. The woman she admired…loved…had been the one to attack? "Why would you do this! This isn't you!"

"You guys are so stupid. I can't believe you've been walking around like this the entire time. You're Shinigami, right? How did you fall into my trap so easily, and let me plant all the evidence I needed to get you framed for this? You even attacked a captain! A captain! You made my job easier!" Fujiko simply laughed. Not an evil laugh…just a laugh. Of humor. As if this was a game to her.

Before things could settle themselves…they were caught. All seven of them. Even Fujiko didn't realize how fast Soul Society would react to an attack in Rukongai, especially this poor district.

"Tch. Outta luck. Well, that's fine. The captain's knocked out, there's no way he knows what I've said. In fact, he'll think you're all a part of this with me. Now, let's all go to Hell together!"

All of them were in shock. Quickly detained. Brought into Soul Society's court to be judged. Guilty. That's what they thought they were. Put to death for killing innocent people. The irony being they had nothing to do with this either. All of them were sent into separate cells. The weeks went by very slowly, they all awaited their death, and one by one…they got it. Fujiko first. Then Kazeki. Then Ryuuto. Then Seijun. Then Kaname. Then finally, Tensai. Only she was left. Just three days. Just three days before her head was next, and she would become nothingness. Nothingness.

"What happened then, exactly, little girl?" A voice came. Kugeki spoke.

"Wh….what?"

"I'm asking you what happened? You don't look guilty. Your eyes…they are not like mine. They don't know blood. Or war. Or death. They're too clear, too innocent. What really happened, girl? Tell me, and I'll give you this back."

He held up her Zanpakuto, which she reached for desperately, frantically. She needed it for some reason, she just didn't know why. Suddenly…her dream came back to her. All a metaphor for this moment. In fear she froze…unable to speak for many moments. Finally, she gave in, and whispered:

"We were all framed. We were innocent! We're being put to death because one of us went rogue! We didn't know what was going on! We just assumed you were the culprit! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean for us to stop you! It was…all our fault. For being so stupid, and not…seeing this coming."

Kugeki simply smirked, and smashed his arm through the bars keeping her in the cell, with brute force. He grabbed her by the collar, and carried her off.

"Well, what the hell are you sitting in here for! Get the hell out there, get stronger, and come back with proof! You're still a damn kid, you gotta make your own way!"

She screamed while being carried, the alarms going off as soon as they broke out. Shinigami of all kinds surrounded them, and she felt helpless, even with her sword. Kugeki had other plans, including killing the ones to his right, so he can pass by them in a run. After shouting some taunts and profanities, he made way to the gate, but followed. And cornered.

"Well, damn. Looks like I die tonight, huh! I'm taking a hell-load of you all with me! But first…" He looks at Suzuna, and raises her over his head. "We're getting you out of here, kid!" With all his might, he literally throws her over the wall, hurdling her at a speed that made her feel sick, and a distance she didn't care to measure. The wall slowly became smaller and smaller until she crashed into the ground. She felt so much pain from the landing, but nothing more than the pain of losing everyone she loved in one go. Suddenly…there was nothing for her.

Author's Note: Yes, you're not supposed to understand a lot of this chapter. The pieces that are missing will be determined when you see Suzuna again. They are very important to the story. How and why? You'll just have to see in the future.