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Chapter 2

Captain Byakuya Kuchiki was a man who always expected the best from his men. No matter what the situation was, he wanted everything to be perfect. Maybe it was the way he was raised. After all, being a noble, it was always expected of him to behave in a faultless manner as much as possible. When he heard about his three men that got injured, he knew that he needed to replace them for the time being. The solution was with Ukitake who suggested his fourth seat Asami Akamatsu. He knew the girl was a friend of his sister Rukia, and Ukitake promised that she was a hard-working girl who would be an asset to his squad for the time being.

"She's hardworking and a bit reckless," said Ukitake with a smile. "She reminds me of your younger days Byakuya."

Of course the noble captain chose to ignore that comment and accepted the offer. After all it was the girl or one of the twelfth division men and he didn't think it would be healthy for his squad to work with such…shinigamis.

After her morning training, Asami finished showering, put on her uniform again and tied her hair like usual before existing her room. She had to go to her weekly SWA meeting and then report to her new (temporarily) captain.

It was always fun to try and get into the Kuchiki manor; the house was big and Yachiru had somehow managed to build secret tunnels and doors throughout it. Asmai guessed it was to spy on the handsome captain and it would make perfect sense since he WAS the most handsome man in the soul society. But nevertheless, she always found Yachiru's craftiness and her ability to impose her opinion on the man amazing. But hey, what do you expect from Kenpachi's lieutenant?

She reached the secret doorway and knocked, only to be greeted by Nanoua.

"Hey everyone," said Asami as she took her seat between Rangiku and Rukia.

"So is everyone present?" asked Captain Unohana.

"Yeeeees," replied everyone with the exception of Yachiru who was busy stuffing her face with cookies.

"That's wonderful," said Captain Unohana. "Does anyone have any news to share?"

Asami raised her hand.

"Yes Asami?"

"Well….I've been temporarily transferred to squad six because three of their members were injured."

"WHAT?"

She had expected that reaction, but she didn't expect an empty box of donuts to collide with her face.

"Okay who did it?" she shouted angrily, her hand on the hilt of her zanpakto.

"Why do YOU get to be Byakushi?" asked Yachiru on the verge of throwing a tantrum.

"I just said it you brat, three of his members are injured, so he asked for a seated officer as a replacement!"

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Everyone then ignored the pink haired demon as she proceeded to scream about injustice and threaten to call Kenpachi to make sure that "Byakushi" remains hers.

"Does this mean Captain Ukitake won't be your captain anymore," asked Kiyone with gleaming eyes.

"Yes but only –"

"And you'll move from our barracks?"

"Yes but –"

"HE'S FINALLY MINE!"

Yes the SWA members were anything but normal.

Asmai rolled her eyes, she knew that Kiyone was infatuated with their captain and no matter how many times she tried to assure Kiyone that she' not trying to take the captain away, she refused to believe her. In fact, the short haired girl was always suspicious of everyone in squad 13 and constantly thought that they're secretly plotting to "take my place as the captain's favorite" as she puts it.

"Well that's good news girl," said Rangiku patting Asami on the back. "Now you can trap the man with your womanly charms! Make me proud!"

Asami stared at her in horror, "Why would I do that?"

"My brother would never fall for that," said Rukia. "He's not that type of man."

"Really?" asked Rangiku. "Well that explains a lot."

"What's that supposed to mean," asked Rukia looking at them suspiciously.

"Well let's face it Rukia, your brother is gay. I mean what man uses pink flowers as a weapon?" said Asami with complete seriousness.

"Hey! That's my brother you're talking about! Your new captain if I may remind you."

"And he never seemed to be fazed by my boobs," continued Rangiku looking thoughtful.

Rukia smacked both of them, "How dare you talk about my brother like that! What I meant is that he's a gentleman and he takes his work very seriously so he will not "be trapped by her womanly charms"".

"I have to agree with Rukia on this one ladies," said Captain Unohana with a smile.

"Thank you captain!" said Rukia with exasperation.

"Ahem…Ahem….I think Asami had better focus on her work, that's what she was sent to do," said Nanaou pushing her glasses up.

"Oh come on!" said Rangiku with a wave of her hand. "Don't be so uptight Nanaou, I know a good match when I see one."

"Hey wait a minute," interrupted Asami. "I never said I'm going to do what Rangiku said."

"YOU BETTER DON'T!" screamed Yachiru from a corner where she was still busy throwing a tantrum.

Again she was ignored and Rangiku said, "Hey you've always said you wanted to marry a prince. Now I have to say his personality leaves much to be desired but that sexy face totally compensates for it!"

"I'm still here you know!" said Rukia crossing her arms and glaring at Rangiku.

"How about we move on to the next topic?" interrupted Soi Fon clearly uninterested in the current conversation.

"I agree with Ninja-lady," said Yachiru jumping on a table. She then glared at Nemu and Isane who both quickly agreed with her.

The rest of the meeting went as usual with suggestions about future events and the likes. When it was all over, Unohana dismissed the group and they preceded to exist the room and filled into Byakuya Kuchiki's hallway.

"Hey Rukia wait up!" called Asami. "Is your brother here or in his office? I need to report to him, I think I'm already late."

"I think he's in his office, come on I'll drop you on my way," replied the black haired girl.

The two girls walked together in silence towards the sixth squad barracks. Before reaching the captain's office, Asami said looking at her friend, "Listen Rukia, I have no intention of trapping your brother with anything so don't worry about it."

Rukia laughed, "I did say he would never fall for it, but if you do somehow manage to do it I wouldn't mind having you as a sister-in-law."

Asami blushed and didn't say anything. The truth was that Rukia felt lonely most of the time in the Kuchiki's large manor. Her brother was not what you would call "sociable" and she always wished she had a companion in that great house.

When they reached the office, she turned to her friend and said, "Well this is where I leave you, good luck."

"Thanks Rukia! See ya later."

When Rukia left, Asami turned to the door and sighed before knocking.

"Come in," said a monotone voice.

Slowly sliding the door open, she entered and bowed before him.

"Good morning Captain Kuchiki, I am fourth seat officer of squad 13 Asami Akamatsu. I –"

"Why are you late?" asked Byakuya eyeing her with his cold gaze.

Oh shit.

"I…..I am very sorry sir, I had the Women's Association meeting," she answered with a bow. "It will not happen again."

His intense gaze felt like fire beams passing through her body, he eyed her big, red bow with disdain and his eyes went down to her Zanpakto before saying, "Very well, your office is the one outside this, you will be sharing it with our third seat officer. You may begin working."

"Yes sir," she said before bowing and existing the room as fast as she could without making it too obvious that she's trying to run away.

She closed the door behind her and ran to her desk. A pile of papers welcomed her and she sighed looking at them.

Well he clearly hates my bow, she thought.

That's it for chapter 2, I want to thank my reviewer 'Time Lady Callisto' and I want to thank all those you put this story in their alert and favorites lists. I hope I don't disappoint you! Your reviews encourage me so review! :D