Ichimaru Gin always liked surprises, ignoring the fact that for him to be surprised would mean he was caught off guard and pissed.

Yes, Ichimaru loved surprises.

So, when Hitsugaya Toushiro released his power and became serious, he was surprised.

To think a captain would care that much about a comrade or maybe more in his opinion was very rare.

So he watched and played with the prodigy captain, wondering if he had any more surprises up his little sleeve.

The next surprise was very surprising. To think he, Ichimaru Gin, would be caught and have his forearm iced was just not believable.

But he himself had a surprise. How lovely it was to watch the little prodigy captain be devastated! But then the final act was ruined by her, Mastumoto Ringiku.

Very disappointing. To have his beautiful surprise thwarted by a mere vice captain.

Though the last surprise was the best.

He basked in the shocked faces of the ryoka and his past fellow shinigami.

But had they actually thought about it, they would understand. If they actually looked into the minds of the three traitors, they wouldn't have been so surprised that it happened.

But there was still one thing. One thing Ichimaru just couldn't fathom at all.

It kept nagging him at the back of his head and no matter how many times he tried he just couldn't figure it out.

How could a mere ryoka be able to improve his strength so much in such a short period of time? To be on par with Kuchiki Byakuya after only a month (AN: not sure about this) of training!

It was ridiculous! Unheard of! Yet it was true. And so, Ichimaru would ponder. He would sit down in a peaceful and comfortable spot to just think. To think and wonder about the ryoka called Kurosaki Ichigo.

Nanashi Bakemono:

Hey! Hope you liked the story! I haven't written many Bleach fanfics in a while so I satisfied myself with this. To fans of Art of Deceiving! Half way finished chapter two and it will be posted up soon! So sorry for the wait!

does anyone know where I can download the full version of Ouran High school Hostclub's opening? It's called Sakura Kiss. Thanx!