Hey Minna-san. This story just sort of came to me, I really don't know what to think of it right now, but I just couldn't put aside this idea. It was too interesting. I don't know if I should continue it but I will try. I am already in progress of like three other stories and I don't know why I keep starting new stories but I just can't help it when an awesome idea just pops up in your head. I hope you like it. Please review. Thanks!

"Man do you think we are ever going to get a new captain?"

"I really hope so, but there is really know one qualified enough to assume the position, Kira fukutaicho is more likely to become are captain that the possibility of someone new"

"Yeah your right, the only reason he is our lieutenant is because he was Ichimaru taicho's pet, that's why."

"The sanbantai is at an all time low right now, and I mean even worse that the yonbantai now that's saying something."

A group of sanbantai squad members were sitting in the courtyard talking, well more complaining than a discussion really. Kira Izuru listened in distress from around the corner. He knew he was never a very charismatic leader, he knew he wasn't that strong and very often doubted his position as a fukutaicho, but as his own squad members trashed on him so harshly, Kira just couldn't help but miss his former captain…Ichimaru Gin. He was a traitor to the soul society, he was sly, manipulative, emotionless creep and yet Kira had a certain attachment to him. Even after Ichimaru almost killed his old classmate and friend Hinamori, even after Ichimaru helped Aizen completely slaughter the entire central 46 and left with Aizen to Hueco Mundo, Kira just couldn't let go of his feelings for his former captain.

Kira was always loyal, in fact Ichimaru himself had said that his loyalty was his strength, but in the end that was used against him.

So why couldn't Kira hate him like everyone else? Why couldn't Kira just leg go of his feelings and resolve to defeat the traitor?

Kira slowly walked away from the group of squad members, he walked through the sanbantai barracks aimlessly until he reached a sight that he hasn't entered in months, the captain's quarters.

Kira paused outside the door; Ichimaru's presence still lingered at the sight. Kira took a deep breath and slid the doors open. The room was simple, with a bookshelf, a desk and chair, and a futon for sleeping. There was a thin layer of dust, which Kira concluded that no one had come to clean the room since…it happened.

Well Kira wasn't surprised, why would any one bother to clean the traitors room?

In fact Kira, had a better chance of becoming captain that this room being cleaned, but Kira had too much going on in his head to think about that. He left to retrieve some cleaning supplies. First he dusted the entire room, and then wiped everything with a damp cloth. Afterwards Kira washed the wooden floor. The room looked a lot cleaner now. Kira did not really know why he cleaned his former captain's room but there was just a strange voice in the back of his head telling him to do so.

No matter what other people thought or said, Kira still missed his captain and the days when he obediently followed Ichimaru where ever he went.

"Come, Izuru," he would say with that smile on his face and his eyes almost closed all the way.

Once Kira was done cleaning up the room to his satisfaction, Kira went about looking at everything that was in the room which was actually not much at all. First he looked through the selection of books, but then Kira realized they were not books at all but journals, his captain's journals.

Kira picked the first one he could reach and opened it to start reading except the journal was completely empty, not a single word or pen mark anywhere.

Then a piece of paper fell from in between the pages. Kira picked it up and realized it was a note, but again nothing was written, but Kira felt reiatsu from the paper, and it wasn't just any reiatsu, he recognized it. It was his captain's reiatsu emitting from the piece of paper, however faint it was Kira would recognize it anywhere. Then Kira released a little bit of his own reiatsu. The paper absorbed it and suddenly words started to appear.

Kira was really shocked, he trembled a little bit, but then he saw it. It was a note addressed to him, Kira Izuru of all people. Kira started reading it…

Izuru,

Ya might wanna make sure no one is lookin' over ya shoulder if ya reading this. Well if ya reading this then it must mean either I already died or is in Hueco Mundo with Aizen. But enough chit chat, what I need ta tell ya is that I abandom ya and ya must be lonely, but I'll always come back, I always do. Ya should know better than anyone. I might explain more if ya can figure this out…

Birth is not always when ya came into existence but when ya start livin'

The blade will cut the rotten heart when the time comes,

The heart is left within gotei 13's fairest and lovin'

The blade will reveal itself when the successor's legacy is reborn.

Have fun Izuru, you're a smart kid. I know ya'll figure it out!

Bye-bye…

Kira read the note several times before finally taking every word and tucking it deep inside his shihakusho. It was getting late, and he still had paperwork to do.

Kira sat at his desk trying his best to finish up all the paperwork. It was good for all the busy work got his mind busy so he couldn't think about the note. But now the paperwork was done and there was nothing else for Kira to do but ponder about the note.

Should he tell someone about it? It just didn't make sense. Kira once again took the note out but when he opened it the words were gone. Kira released some of his reiatsu again and the words appeared once again.

All right Izuru, come one if you really are smart then you can figure this out, right? Who am I kidding, I weak and I have no talent. What does it mean? "Birth is not always when ya came into existence but when ya start livin".

Taicho? Can't you just give me a straightforward answer for once? Okay, well that makes sense doesn't it? My life was nothing until I joined the Gotei 13. I'm sure that's how it is for a lot of people.

Okay next line…" The blade will cut the rotten heart when the time comes," That really doesn't make sense, the blade? What blade? A zanpakuto perhaps…rotten heart…well that's obviously a bad guy right…but what do you mean, "when the time is comes" Well if the rotten heart is a bad guy then some one is going to kill him…the only bad guy I can think of is Aizen.

Okay next line says, "The heart is left within Gotei 13's fairest and lovin" the heart…what heart…well maybe it represents something. The heart stands for love right? Something is left with the fairest shinigami of Gotei 13. Hmm…Of coarse Matsumoto-san, did Ichimaru taicho leave something for Matsumoto-san? I'll have to go and ask her.

Alright now for the last line… "The blade will reveal itself when the successor's legacy lives while the wielder may fail". That really doesn't make any sense. Wait the blade again, so it's a zanpakuto right? "Successor's legacy lives while the wielder may fail." If the wielder fails, then he dies right? But wouldn't the zanpakuto die with the owner? Who is the successor? What legacy? Ichimaru taicho I don't know if I can figure this out. Please I need more information. Why is everything so puzzling when it comes to you taicho?

Okay so lets get this straight

Life starts one someone joins the Gotei 13 or something significant in their life

A shinigami is going to kill Aizen some time in the future

Ichimaru taicho left something for Matsumoto-san

A shinigami dies but his zanpakuto doesn't and…um someone else finishes the job possibly. Well if everything is connected then someone is going to die trying to kill Aizen, but his successor will finish the job?

Why are you telling me this taicho? Do you want me to know this? Aren't you working for Aizen, then why would you talk about how he will be killed?

Kira was deep in thought as he made his way to the Juubantai barracks. When Kira arrived outside of the office, he gave a slight nod when…

"Come in" the captain of squad, ten stated calmly from inside.

Kira slowly opened the door and say the captain working diligently on his paperwork, while Matsumoto was lying in the couch passed out.

"What is it Kira?" Hitsugaya asked without looking up from his work.

"Um…well…may I speak to Matsumoto-san?" Kira urged nervously.

"If you can wake her up then, be my guest" Hitsugaya stated.

Kira walked over to the couch to Matsumoto. She groaned and struggled to get up as Kira gently shook her shoulders to wake her up.

"Taicho…come on please…I'm terribly tired and I have a nasty headache…just a few more minutes." Matsumoto mumbled.

"Uh, Matsumoto-san its me Kira…can I…talk to you for a minute?"

"Oh, it's you Kira…look there is really nothing I can say that will make any of us feel better…" Matsumoto started but was cut of by Kira. "Please, I just have one question?"

"All right, what is it?" Matsumoto stated as she rubbed her eyes.

"Well, you see…I was wondering if Ichimaru taicho left anything…for you I mean…before he left…. or did he say anything…?" Kira stuttered.

Matsumoto was tack back my Kira's question. It was a bit random and out of character for Kira, but she had to answer. The boy was waiting. But she really didn't have anything to say.

"I'm sorry…that's what he said," Matsumoto prompted as a single tear dropped down her left cheek. "That's all he said, nothing more and… he certainly didn't leave me anything."

Kira realized his question was too bold and he had hurt Matsumoto's feelings by asking her about it. But what did she mean by "I'm sorry" was that all. Wait I'm sorry, Matsumoto crying? Ichimaru taicho…love…loved her. It made sense, Ichimaru taicho loved Matsumoto-san that's what he meant by leaving something here is soul society. Ichimaru taicho left his love.

"Eh…Matsumoto-san when would you say your life started? I mean really started…like when you joined the gotei 13?" Kira urged.

"Well, I guess you could say my life started when I met Gin."

Now it all made sense to Kira. Well half of it at least. Kira still had no idea about the blade and Aizen but this was a start.

Matsumoto lied back down on the couch and closed her eyes. Kira took this as a sign to leave. He had already barged in on her and practically interrogated her personally feelings. Kira wasn't going to urge any more questions for today.

He got up and bowed to both Matsumoto and Hitsugaya as he left the room.

Kira left the Juubantai barracks swiftly with a few flashsteps and he decided that he still had questions that needed answers.

Hmm who else could help me, also should I tell someone about this note? No…Ichimaru taicho must have made it to be revealed only to my reiatsu for a reason, plus if the higher-ups find out who knows what would happen. I must not stir up more chaos during this time of peace before the war starts.

Well Kurotsuchi taicho would probably know a lot about zanpakutos but he would probably use me as an experiment before I even get the chance to ask. Well none of the other captain's would care to listen to me. Oh wait, Ukitake taicho is not one to judge, he has always been calm, rational plus he is the only person I can think of that would not question my motives…ugh as if I have any real motives…once again it seems like Ichimaru taicho is deceiving me…but what choice do I have? I am sure Ukitake taicho would help me!

Kira pondered to himself as he flashstepped towards the Juusanbantai barracks.

Hope you liked it. Thanks for reading!