Alright! Just two days after I started the fanfic, I finish up chapter 2! Am I awesome or what….

The grammar should be a bit better from now on now that I got myself a beta reader. ;)

So, yeah…obviously this is now going to be a story. To be frank, I'm not sure where I'm going with this, though I have a ton of ideas flowing in my head…. Anyway, enjoy.

Chapter 2: Death of a Captain

First Division Headquarters – Captain Meeting

"This meeting is in session!" Yamamoto Shigekuni-Genryusai yelled out. He had waited long enough. Two of the captains couldn't be here due to a hollow outbreak in the real world… but where was the third squad captain...

"I would appreciate complete silence with no interruption for a moment, there is much to discuss…."

It was at this moment that the doors swung open and in walked the tardy third squad captain. "I'm…s…sorry sir…." He said to Yamamoto in a timid voice, not looking him in the eye.

The man's name was Shinkan Naito, third squad captain. A very shy young man who typically keeps to himself. He isn't a very tall man, though not short. About average standing at 173 centimeters. His hair is a dirty blonde, which is very unkempt. He never seems to know what hairstyle is right for him, so he just goes with however it is when he wakes up in the morning…. The other captains of the Gotei 13 see him as one of the current weakest captains, though there is still plenty of room for improvement for him. He is the youngest shinigami to become a captain to date.

Yamamoto simply sighed upon seeing the captain enter so late. "It's alright Shinkan-taicho, just don't let it happen again." He said a bit sternly. If this were most other captains, Yamamoto would definitely have a lot more to say than just that. But, the old man always thought he was a good kid, who always did what was expected of him and had never been late for anything before.

Naito simply nodded and quietly took his spot.

"Anyway…" The Captain-commander spoke again.

"Back to where I was. As you all know, Tsuki-taicho of sixth squad has been very ill over the past few weeks after being attacked by a mysterious hollow."

Yamamoto slowly opened his old, tired eyes. "He has been officially pronounced dead earlier this morning by Unohana-taicho." The old man than nodded to her, telling her to take it from there.

"I tried relentlessly to find out what kind of toxin he was infected by, but it was nothing I've ever seen before, and ate away at him like no other disease I've seen in Soul Society. If there is any slightly good news to report, he went peacefully…." Unohana slowly closed her eyes when she finished.

"How tragic…." Shunsui commented. Ukitake nodded in agreement. No one else seemed to be too effected by the news however.

"Thank you Unohana-taicho…." Yamamoto said, interrupting something Ukitake was about to say. "The memorial service for Tsuki-taicho will be held tonight at Sokyoku Hill…."

There was another pause for a moment or two. This was without a doubt the most peaceful captain meeting so far.

The old man then turns his gaze to Mayuri.

"Kurotsuchi-taicho." He said sternly.

"Hm?"

"It is rare that I ask of this, but this is something that cannot be taken lightly. I want you and Unohana-taicho to make a combined effort in studying this new hollow."

"How abou-"

"I have made my decision!" Yamamoto interrupted coldly. "I know you two aren't exactly the most compatible pair, both of you having very different ideals, but it is truly my belief that you two are the best for the job. You are a true genius in the field of science, and Unohana-taicho's extraordinary ability in the medical field will be a powerful asset for your studies. This is where my confidence is founded."

Yamamoto paused for a moment, letting this all sink in.

"So…" Shunsui decided to break the silence. "Who is going to take his place as sixth squad captain?..."

"I can't be sure yet. I feel Lieutenant Ichimaru may soon be ready, not yet, but soon. Other than him, I don't have any ideas."

"This captain's meeting is adjourned." He said a bit feebly. All of the captains, without a word quickly leave to go back to what they had been doing before.

Back in the Real World

When the little boy disappeared, Gin sheathed his zanpakuto and stood up.

"That wasn't so bad…." He looked over at Rangiku who was shivering. He told her to wear some heavier clothing beforehand….

"Ya alright there Ran-chan?..." He asked, his voice even more sarcastic and teasing than usual.

"D…don't…say anything…"

Gin gave a light sigh as he took off his jacket and scarf. "Here…." He said. Till this day, he wasn't sure what it was about Rangiku. But it just made him happy whenever she was happy, he definitely never would even imagine feeling that way about any one else. Quite the opposite in fact….

Rangiku was more than happy to take the offer…. She took them out of his hand and quickly put them on. She was about to thank him when Aizen showed up with an unconscious Captain Hizashi in his arms.

"What happened?!" Rangiku asked as she ran toward Aizen.

Gin didn't understand why she was so concerned over a jerk captain like that; nevertheless, he followed her but remained silent.

"He was attacked by a strange hollow. I'll explain later." There was definitely a sense of urgency in his voice.

Aizen had ordered for a portal to be opened over by where they were now, and it immediately opened after he spoke.

The portal closed immediately after they all walked through. The town once again in perfect tranquility and solitude…..

Uh-oh. Is he gonna make it? You'll find out soon. ;)

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