AN: Thanks to kira michi, I decided to make a bunch of one shots about the complicated love of Zaraki Kenpachi and Soi Fon. Hope you enjoy it!

A Promise

Soi Fon's POV

It had started off like one of those days, where you wish you could just climb back into the warmth of your cozy bed, curl up into a ball, and start all over. Nevertheless, that is not the case. My day had started off terrible and, most likely, will end in the same manner. So why can I not make other's lives a miserable hell, just like they made mine…

This morning was like any other morning. I had awaken from a nice, sweet peaceful dream about a feline… you get the picture. Moreover, I did not know that this day would be as if the black cat of my dreams would be unlucky in a sense. I yawned and stretched feeling my muscles loosen, but I was rudely interrupted. Pounding sounded at my door as the great oaf Omaeda disturbed my serene solitude, "Captain! There's an emergency your *chomp* needed *chomp* *gulp* right away!"

My eye twitched in irritation, it was 7 in the morning and that fat lard was already getting into snacks, "What is this "crisis" Omaeda?"

"*chomp* It hash shometing to do wid a meeching *chomp*."

I started to climb from my bed, preparing myself to beat that disgusting man into a bloody pulp for his lack of manners, when my foot got tangled in the sheets. A second later I was face first kissing the floor and groaning in pain. Of course from hearing my fall, Omaeda burst through my door roaring, "CAPTAIN! ARE YO-!" he didn't get to finish that statement as my foot found its way to his huge face. I continued my angry kicking for sometime until I landed smoothly onto the ground feeling a little bit better. Omaeda, on the other hand, was more concerned about his now swollen and bleeding face to care if I was unharmed. Oh well, he got what he deserved for almost seeing my kitty pajamas and…stuffed animal full of love.

I briskly went to the bathroom, clean clothes in hand; a nice shower should help with this aggravation. As I stripped away my clothes, turned on and climbed into the shower, Omaeda began to yell, "Captain! There is maintenance being worked o-!" Too late, in an instant the nice warmth became unbearably cold and then in an instant, as hot as hell. Swearing I stormed out, soak in wet and butt naked, right in front of my foolish vice-captain. He was too shocked to really get a good look at me, before my foot was, again, beating into his fat face, and just then I realized, today was not my day.

Snarling I slammed my foot into his groin before, grabbing my clothes and flash stepping out of the room to dress. When finished I ordered some of my men to take Omaeda to the fourth, I couldn't have him bleed everywhere. Right before my men arrived, however, I grabbed Omaeda by what he called "hair" and sneered, "Now, what meeting were you saying Omaeda?"

He whimpered as he replied, "You have a captain's meeting today at 9."

I blinked, today? I dared to take a glance at the clock…8:47! "Shit!" I bolted from my division just as my men came to retrieve Omaeda. As I left I could barely hear the murmurs of the insolent fools, "PMS much?" My fist clenched, they will pay. Oh they will suffer.

I reached my destination in record time; I was at my limit when it came to patience. One more disrespectful thing would, how should I say, put me over the edge. Storming into the room I heard that little runt Hitsugaya mumble under his breath, "Look, the queen has arrived."

Spinning around to meet his gaze I scowled, "What was that you little snot nosed spoiled brat who's too young to be a goddamn captain?"

He gave me an "icy" glare. I laughed; he dares challenge me, the ruler of all glares? I sent him one of my own. Since my anger was already boiling, my glower was so intense, that I could feel the chill admitting from it. To my delight he flinched as he looked away mumbling, "Bitch."

I smirked, as I took my place next to the elderly healer. She smiled as she asked, "How are you feeling today, Captain Soi Fon?"

"I'm fine," liar.

"Oh? You seem so…overwrought. Have you been taking your medication?"

I could hear the snickering from some of the other "captains" when they heard the word meds or something, "Yes, I have."

The woman was insistent, "Really? Are you positive?"

"Yes."

"…Are you lying to me?"

"No."

She cocked her head to the side, "Captain Soi Fon, as the supervisor of your health I hope you are telling me the truth."

My vein throbbed in my head, there goes my patience; "I'm fine Unohana. I am not lying and if you would like me to be more truthful with you, you're pissing me off! Just SHUT UP!" The older woman became quiet; disappoint warping her pretty features as she bowed her head in shame. I turned away. I would not succumb to guilt.

All eyes were on me as everyone seemed to be gazing at me with dissatisfaction. Thank goodness for Yamamoto, entering just that second bellowing away, "Ah! It's quiet! That's the way all meetings should be!" More silence followed as the intensity of the stares increased. "Well let's begin shall we. Captain Kuchiki, your report on the world of the living please."

"Hai."

The meeting went on as usual, boring and none to my interest… Until that fox /dog thing had to say something, "May I ask a question Yamamoto-soutaicho?"

"You may."

"Thank you," his eyes looked around the room at each of us captains, before locking eyes with the general, "Why is it that we must send our subordinates out to the world of the living when that traitor, Yoruichi, is already there? Why doesn't she help, is she such a pompous backstabber that her view of justice is tainted?"

My reaitsu began to fluctuate to a great amount, "What did you just call Yoruichi-sama, fox?"

Komamura's attention was averted to my direction, "I believe you heard me correct captain. Understand this; justice is what should truly make up the world, not crime. We can not have some deserter walk around freely when she has committed treason."

I stepped forward, "Treason? She followed her beliefs you goddamn mutt!"

He began to growl, "Mutt? I dear say, I would watch my tongue it I were you, captain."

My fists and teeth clenched, "I should say the same."

The once helmet head turned toward Yamamoto, ears twitching, "Really Soutaicho, why don't we just arrest that no good conspirator and sentence her to what she really deserves. Prison, perhaps? Or maybe, declawed?"

I snapped, "YOU BASTARD!" Lunging I withdrew my blade from my sheath aiming at the flea bag's chest. Just one hit and he would fall. But as my blade made for his heart, another weapon had blocked my path. I glared at my opponent, reaitsu continuing to amplify as I snarled, "Move away, Zaraki."

The blood thirsty captain smirked, "Drop your blade, shrimp." He swatted at me grinning at the chance to have a mêlée. I had no time for this. I leapt up as he swung at me again and pushed off his sword. That gave me enough air to almost hit Sajin in his furry ass face. Nonetheless, the giant ox sprung around and slammed the hilt of his sword into my hand causing my blade to fall and clatter to the ground. Cursing I faced the man and intended to knock him off his feet, but he saw right through my plan, and caught my leg lifting me off the ground. I kicked and thrashed, but to no avail. He was ready for this it seemed. Still smiling his grip tightened as he asked, "Oi! Sir Yama, permission to take her out of here?"

"Let me go! You jackass of a man! Put me down!"

"Permission granted." 'Since when am I, Yama?' Yamamoto thought.

"Thanks." He headed towards the door, steel grip tight around my ankle, sword over his shoulder.

"Put me down! I'll kill you Zaraki! You too fox!" They, the arrogant captains, all ignored my yells as Kenpachi continued to carry me out of the room.

Once outside he threw me meaninglessly to the ground. Getting up I charged at him again, but my anger had blocked my concentration. He simply back handed me into the nearest wall, shaking his head, "Oi, relax for a sec."

I attacked again, "No!" Again he avoided my assault.

"Dumbass! I just saved your shrimp ass from getting suspended! You should be grateful!"

"Grateful?! I had everything under control, you great oaf!" He caught my punch with ease, "Why the hell do you care anyway?!"

He laughed, "Who knows?! I just followed my instincts…WOULD YOU STOP?!"

I continued trying to injure him, my anger and stress was taking over, I couldn't stop. I needed respite, "Idiot!"

He sighed as, in a surprising move, he slammed his fist into my stomach knocking the wind right out of my lungs, "Calm down you annoying bitch!" I couldn't move for my body seemed to have shut down from his strike. Grumbling he picked my vulnerable form up and tossed me carelessly over his shoulder. I didn't fight, what other choices did I have? He began to walk and a moment later was running at an incredible speed…I think I lost my breakfast right then.

A few minutes later, to my absolute relief, we stopped at an open meadow like area. He set me, not as harshly as before, on the ground as he lifted his face to the wind, "You ok?"

I scanned the area, there was nothing here. Just endless fields of grass, a few trees and …nothingness, peacefulness, "Yeah…"

"You love her...don't ya?"

I glanced at him, "What are you talking about?"

He scratched under his chin, a yawn escaping his lips, "The "traitor." You love her."

I didn't reply. I knew the answer, and so did he.

"Che," he bounced from foot to foot, "Doesn't matter. She is hot."

I snorted and rolled my eyes, "Pervert."

He nodded, satisfied with the answer before walking over to a nearby tree. Reaching up he withdrew two branches and threw one to me, "You wanna knock off some steam?"

I caught the branch with ease, eyeing the stick up and down, before I smirked, "Definitely."

He shot me his infamous shark like grin before taking off his coat and laying his sword gently on the ground. I looked down at my form searching for Suzumebachi; I must've left it back at the meeting. Surely one of the captains would bring it to me. I took off my coat as well, feeling the cool breeze dance across my face and arms. Holding the branch up I motioned for him to attack. He continued to "smile" as he bolted forward slamming his down against mine. The force was exhilarating, and for a split second, all the stress and annoyance of today seemed to disappear as we continued to spar for no reason at all.

Time after time, blow after blow, and our tension seemed to decrease while our "fun," our pleasure, increased. For the first time since, well, since I was training with Yoruichi, I actually loosened up my body and soul. I felt like a young girl again, of course I am young. Smirking I slammed my "weapon" against his over and over. After a few more strikes, a loud "Crack!" was heard as his snapped in half. He chuckled and smiled as he positioned himself ready to fight hand to hand combat, my style of fighting. Grinning I threw my branch on the ground and charged forward. We exchanged hits, our hands and legs crashed into one another. Smirking, I flashed stepped behind him and to my shock he flash stepped away. Landing a few yards away he said, "I hate that stupid technique."

I blinked in confusion, "Then, why use it?"

He shrugged, "Didn't that crazy cat lady use it?"

I stopped in my tracks as he ran forward knocking me over. I rubbed my head, "Yeah, but why use it? I didn't even know you could."

"There's a lot of things you don't know 'bout me, Captain!" He raised his leg and slammed it down towards my form.

I rolled out of the way and flipped onto my feet, "I'm still baffled as to why you would use it."

He sent me a glance with a look that said 'What are you stupid?' "Let's just say it makes you less tense. Pretend I'm that pussy of a woman."

I shook my head as our bodies became tangled yet again, in our fight for dominance, "I see, you want me to feel better, by offending my once sensei. Pathetic!" I flash stepped behind him but this time didn't hold back. My foot met his back with great intensity. He fell forward, and hit the ground. Landing next to him I picked up his unknown zanpakuto, "I suggest you don't bring Yoruichi up again," I pressed the cold steel into his neck, "She doesn't need to be spoken about by scum like you, let alone, insulted!"

"I see." In a quick blink of the eye his reaitsu flared to an extraordinary level. He had taken his eye patch off. The force knocked me back as I fell to my knees, weakly I stood up facing him with determination as he began to yell, "YOU DON'T GET IT DO YA?! ALL YOU EVER THINK ABOUT IS YORUICHI THIS, YORUICHI THAT! GET OVER HER!" he bounded forward grabbing me by the shoulders as he leaned down to meet my eye level, "SHE'S NOT COMING BACK FOR YOU! SHE DOESN'T FEEL THE SAME WAY AS YOU DO! SHE DOESN'T LOVE YOU!"

"YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!" I pushed him away my reaitsu rising in a great amount as well, "SHE MIGHT COME BACK FOR ME! SHE'S MY SENSEI!" tears began to form and fall from my steel grey orbs.

"SHE DOESN'T CARE!" he walked forward wiping away the fallen tears as he leaned close, "She doesn't care." His reaitsu died down as he placed his eye patch back on.

I looked away; he was right. Yoruichi-sama was not coming back for a long time. I knew I had to let her go, but that may take years, centuries, on end. I had to try at least. I fell to my knees again as I stared blankly at the ground, "Why do you care so much?"

He gave me a puzzled glance, "'Bout what?"

I lifted my face up to meet his he could be so dense, "About me. About how I have to get over her! WHY KENPACHI?! WHY DO YOU CARE?!"

For the first time, since I have ever met him, he smiled, but it wasn't that shark smile or that 'I'm gonna kill you smile,' no, it was a gentle smile, a true heartfelt smile, "'Cause I like your guts."

I stared, "My "guts?""

"Yeah, your guts." He crossed the distance between us, leaning down really close. I could smell his sweat, blood and power, "You're a powerful woman Soi Fon. I respect that."

I gawked, that had to be another first to remember. He said my name without the use of "midget" or "shrimp", "What the hell are you talking about Kenpachi?!"

He laughed as he softly touched my face, "You are such a fucking, goddamn woman." He closed the distance placing a small, yet meaningful, kiss on my lips.

When he pulled away, I felt like I was floating. Yoruichi had given me sweet kisses just like that, but…I think I enjoyed this one way more. It held not only tenderness, but a promise; he would be there when I would fall. A smile formed on my lips as I gazed at him with determination, "Was that supposed to make me feel better?"

He chuckled, "Yeah…I guess so, shrimp."

I punched him as I held out my hand, "Walk me home."

He grinned, "With pleasure."

Okay, okay, maybe this day wasn't as bad after all. Sure it started horribly, but…I think it ended just like a girl would want. Like a "fairy tale," or some shit like that. Whatever.

Now as I dream, it's not just about black cats, but about lions…lions with bells…

AN: That's it. Reviews are always welcomed!