Ok Chapter two is finally up! It took forever to do but it is finally done. :3
Dear Diary,
Work has been rather slow for the past couple of weeks, and rather uneventful. My new Captain has been very friendly though (maybe a little too friendly). Most of the work I've been doing involves me helping out with the paperwork with Lieutenant Nanao (it's become quite obvious that Captain Shunsui is not very diligent with that sort of thing). But I'm not surprised that I would be assigned this type of duty. I don't seem to be the type capable of much else I guess. Oh well, I guess you've got to do what you've got to do.
Next Day
"Now Miss Sato," Lieutenant Nanao said, going over the details of my latest mission. "Remember, these are very important documents I have written up. They are to be delivered by hand straight to Lieutenant Iba." I nodded my head, clutching the tightly sealed scrolls to my chest. Lieutenant Nanao repositioned her glasses back on the bridge of her nose, creating a glare that concealed her violet blue eyes. "I'd take them myself, but I have a … meeting to attend."
And with that, she quickly flash-stepped away, disappearing from my sight. From the urgency she spoke within her voice I could tell that this scroll was probably more important than the other ones I'd been delivering lately. So I should probably deliver it as quickly as possible. I started walking in the opposite direction. The seventh division shouldn't take too long to get too, since we're located right next to each other. As I was walking down the pathway I looked up at the sakura trees. The light from the sun illuminated the sakura blossoms, making them look almost like pink fluffy clouds. Sakura blossoms were my first favorite flowers. The reason why? I'm not quite sure…
Flashback to Childhood
My mother enclosed my small pale hand within hers, making sure to hold me close. We were walking along the crowded streets of Rukongai looking for groceries for the next meal. The amount of people was overwhelming. Everyone seemed busy, pushing aside anyone who was in their way in order to get to their desired destination. I could hear the loud gruff voices as the men haggled prices for their various goods they were selling at their shops. My mother walked over to a small stand where a chubby man had a stack of vegetables on display. I timidly looked around the market place area. The items being sold varied from pots and pans to strange and exotic fruits. Then something pink caught my eye. Gathered on a wooden table were a collection of branches with light pink flowers growing in clusters on them. An older woman was seated near the flowers occupying herself with patching up a piece of cloth.
I tugged on the edge of my mother's skirt pleading to get her attention. She exchanged two coins for a bag of assorted veggies, which she swiftly put in her basket. Her steely grey gaze landed on my small figure. "What is it Ayame?" She followed my pointed finger to the stand with the pink flowers. "Can we look at the flowers?" I asked shyly, my small voice barely audible over the bustle of town. She smiled down sweetly at me and led me over to the flower stand. I gazed at the flowers in wonder. It's sweet scent filling my nose. I had never seen such pretty plants in my life. The old lady livened up when she saw me. "Those are Sakura Blossoms, picked straight from trees in Seiretei. They are in full bloom this season." She informed me with pride. All I could do was look at the flora in awe, too afraid to touch them for fear of breaking them. "They are really pretty." I stated blatantly. "Why thank you" A small smile graced her lips. "Here" She placed a little sakura flower in my lavender hair with a shaky hand. "Oh no, we couldn't possibly pay y-" My mother began but the old woman cut her off holding up an unsteady hand. "Consider it a little gift."She turned to face me. "When you get older come back and buy some more from me. Okay" I nodded fingering at the delicate little cherry blossom placed in my hair. I couldn't believe it! A gift, for me. My mother bowed at the elderly lady taking my hand as we left the marketplace.
I was so distracted with my thoughts that I unknowingly bumped into something hard. "Ow, Oh dear, I'm sorry" I looked up to see the smiling face of my one and only captain. "Ca-Ca-Captain, I did not see you there…uh, I" "On a leisurely stroll alone I see," "No sir! I um…" I tried to avoid his dark eyes focusing my vision on his pink floral kimino draped over his shoulders instead. I started to fiddle with the hem of my shinigami outfit when I remembered the important scroll Vice Captain Ise gave me. Looking out at the sky I realized I had spent all morning to evening time daydreaming. Oh No! Lieutenant Ise is going to kill me. I was supposed to deliver this as soon as possible. Shunsui detected my sudden franticness. "What seems to be worrying you, Miss Ayame?"I'd almost forgotten my captain was still standing in front of me.
"I am sorry, Captain Shunsui, but I have a really important document to deliver for Lieutenant Ise right away." "Lieutenant Ise you say" He grabbed the scroll from my hand looking over it in an impassive sort of way. "Actually I've been looking for you." My ears perked up at his statement. "For me?" "Why yes, I plan on having a little party tonight and you're invited." The thought of being invited by a captain to a party flattered me, but I still had a document to deliver. "I couldn't Lieutenant Ise would be-" "Lil' Nanao will be fine. If you're so worried I'll take care of it." He casually threw the scroll into a bush. Not giving it a second glance. I was shocked to say the least, but then again not all that surprised. "See. You shouldn't worry over such minuscule things my Ayame. It will eventually wrinkle your youthful face." He placed his large hand on my shoulder giving me a friendly smile. "Your new mission is to come have some fun and relaxation. Oh and if you could, make a quick trip to the market and get us a little more sake. It appears as if we're running little low." "Y-yes sir" I agreed a bit hesitantly.
I flash-stepped, making my way to a nearby store that sells sake. I guess it's okay, I thought to myself, since he is the captain and all. Then I remembered the menacing glare of Ise's glasses and I tried to shake the image from my mind. I spotted a nearby building that read Sake on it. This is probably a place I could buy sake at. I landed outside the building and entered its entry way. Bottles and bottles of sake were lined up across shelves. I started at the shelf closest to my right. There were so many brands I was unsure of which one to choose. I've never had any form of alcohol before. What if I choose the wrong one? I scratched my head in frustration as I continued looking at various labels. The sales clerk at the counter walked over towards me. "Do you need any help, ma'am?" "Oh" I looked up towards him in surprise. "Do you… have any regular plain sake please."
I decided to get two crates full of sake. I'm not sure how much my captain wanted but hopefully this should be enough. I picked the crates up attempting to balance it in my arms. My height made it difficult to see over the sake bottles so I had to maneuver myself from the shop without knocking anything over. Unfortunately as I was leaving the building my tabi sandal snagged on the tatami mat. My stomach flipped as I felt the slight sensation of falling over. Suddenly the sensation stopped. A strong arm held my waist while another force balanced the crates of sake in my arms. Then I soon regained my sense of balance. "Th-thank you." I said through the crates unable to see the person who had saved me from a near tragic accident. "Be careful. You can hurt yourself carrying those crates." The voice coming from the other side of the crate seemed to be a man. It was a serious voice, that was also very calm at the same time. The footsteps soon retreated into the sake building. I blushed from embarrassment hiding my face behind the alcohol boxes I was holding. How could I be so clumsy! I'm a 4th seat shinigami now aren't I?
Wait a second, that voice seemed oddly familiar, I pondered. It couldn't be…but my mind wandered off. I peered over the side of my crates to get a better look at my savior. He was standing at the counter, back towards me and arms crossed, purchasing a bottle. He was a tall lean man with spiky black hair. The sleeves of his shinigami uniform were cut off, revealing his well-built arms. I was almost sure it was him. The same guy that had plagued my thoughts during my Shinigami Academy Days. The same guy that I still occasionally think about even now. The same guy whose sole name makes me blush profusely. It felt like the air had suddenly became thicker and it was much harder to breathe. I forced my jellow-like legs to walk away from the store so I could be able to make my way back to Captain Shunsui's office with the sake. After 10 seconds of controlled breathing I felt as if I could think straight again. That was definitely him, Hisagi Shuuhei.
Well that's chapter 2. My story is hopefully moving on slowly but surely i guess. And I'm pretty sure i still have many things to improve on so feel free to review. Harsh criticism is accepted.
Oh Yeah, and since I wasn't able to upload my new chapter last week hopefully the next chapter will be uploaded within this week. Chapter 3 will probably be longer than this.