Hello, all! I have decided that I adore the Ran/Gin coupling a LOT, and I wish to express this adoration through, you guessed it, fan fiction! And so, I have compiled a list of 26 words, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet. I will write ficlets pertaining to the chosen word, and it will bring much joy to my soul, and hopefully to everyone else. Please, read on, and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing...Nothing I say! If I did, things would be much different...Whether that would be good or bad, the world may never know...

1. Ache

It was silly to stay awake, waiting for someone who wouldn't come. He was gone, end of story. But why did he have to go? Didn't he know what would happen? What would become of them? Sighing, she stared up at the moon hanging in the sky. They used to do this together. Sitting outside, staying up late to talk and watch the sky. When had things changed? Was it her fault? If only she had paid more attention…could she have stopped him? No. No, she couldn't have. The tears came again, and she forced them back. It did no good. Muffling her sobs, the one question bounced around in her head. When would this ache go away?

2. Banish

He was banished. Not that he cared, particularly, but it was such a poor word to use. He preferred to think of it as a vacation of sorts. A change of venues. Not that anyone back in Soul Society would really care about what he thought of his official "vacation". He really did prefer Hueco Mundo to Soul Society, anyway. Well, except for a few things. He did miss trees. Those were nice, and in short supply in the desert wastes. Also, the cuisine left a little bit to be desired, not that he'd ever mention that out loud. But, most important, Rangiku wasn't here. He would have to fix that, and soon.

3. Covenant

Rangiku sniffled, dabbing at her teary eyes with a corner of the worn blanket. She tried to keep quiet, since she didn't want to wake up Gin. It was late, after all. Burying her face in the tattered material, she jumped when she felt someone shake her shoulder. Looking up, she found Gin crouched in front of her, a worried look on his face. Or, at least without his ever present smile.

"What's wrong, Ran? Why ya cryin'?" He asked with a quirk of his head.

"I had a bad dream." She mumbled out, not wanting to admit to her problems.

"Well, what was it about?"

"I dreamed that you went away, and never came back for me. Ever. And I was all alone in the dark. I kept calling you, but you never came. It scared me." The tears started falling again.

"C'mon, now. I'd never do that to ya." His grin was back, as if she'd said something absolutely wacky.

"Promise? Promise you'll always come back?" She held out her pinky finger. His grin grew wider, and he looped his own pinky around hers.

"Promise. Now can we get back to sleep?"

"Yes." She smiled back at him, knowing he'd keep his word. Gin always did.

4. Devotion

Love. Why does everything that a woman does always go back to that one emotion? Honestly, there are other motivations for a lady than her devoted love for a man. It is utterly ridiculous. I mean, it's not like I would know. I've never been in love, not once. Gin? No, of course I didn't love him. He was like a brother, really. What do mean, I'm lying? What would you know, anyway? Have YOU ever been in love? I didn't think so. Why do I keep my door unlocked? In case a messenger comes, of course. I am a vice captain, thank you very much. Why did you think I left it open? In case Gin came back? Ha! Where do people come up with these things? Honestly. Like I said, it's not like I loved him, or anything…You believe me, don't you?

5. Exasperate

The drove each other insane. Him with his face splitting smile, and her with her choices of revealing clothing. He didn't understand that she wanted to know what he was thinking. She didn't understand that he hated to see other men watching her. Yes, they drove each other to sheer exasperation, never ending aggravation. But, those things could be forgotten. He loved her hair, the way it had grown in length and shine over the years. She loved how tall and strong he'd gotten, a far cry from the small boy he had been. Their exasperation at each other could easily be forgotten by one night together, gazing at the moon.

And there you have it! The first installment of Love A-Z!! I hope you all enjoyed it, and will return when I bring forth letters F-J! In the meantime, you could always review! I love reviews, they bring joy to my shriveled, black, heart! Please, let me know what you think. An author always likes that. Much love to you, my dears!