2 Unexpected Visitor

That night was quiet for everyone in the barracks. Rangiku was lazing on the couch in the office as she usually did and the Captain sat behind the desk. The days paperwork was done and he turned the chair so he could look out the window behind the desk. There was a knock on the door and a voice from the other side. A man, a member of the squad, was asking permission to enter. There was a visitor for the captain he announced. Hitsugaya was surprised at this. Who was coming to visit him? The captain gave permission to enter, and Rangiku sat up on the couch.

The squad member entered with a young girl behind him. Both were bowed in respect for the captain.

"Sir, this cadet wished to speak with you." the man never raised his eyes to the captain.

"Very well. Thank you." and the man exited the room and slid the door closed after him.

"I'm sorry for coming here sir. I was hoping to talk to you if you would allow me." it was the same girl from that afternoon.

"Well now, aren't you a cute little thing." Rangiku's voice rang out. "Boy captain, you must have made an impression earlier."

"Rangiku, shut up, and get out." he closed his eyes and scowled at her.

Rangiku was reluctant to leave. This should be interesting she thought. Girls never come to see the captain. She left but stood outside the door to try to listen. Both the girl inside and the captain turned their heads toward the door. They both knew that she was standing there.

"Rangiku, I said to get lost." he barked at her.

"Ah, but sir." she whined

"Get going." and she reluctantly walked away at her fun being spoiled.

"How can I help you." he started.

Her head was down and she moved to stand in front of the desk. She seemed very concerned about something.

"I wanted to ask you a few questions if it's O'kay." her voice was very soft and quiet.

"I will do my best." he told her, growing a bit softer due to her discomfort.

"Captain, is it possible for you to tell me a bit about the other captains. I would like to know something of their character and their squads?"

"Sure, I guess. But why would you like to know about them?" now he was really puzzled.

"I need to know to which squads I should apply to. I am told that I have a lot of options and I needed to know which is the best."

"I see." he crossed his arms again, and closed his eyes in thoughtfulness. He contemplated things for a moment and continued.

"Well, there is the second division, under Captain Soi Fong, which is the stealth force. This is very prestigious, but requires extra training."

"No, I don't think that's for me. I couldn't see myself as an assassin."

"Then there is Captain Unohana of the fourth division. This is the medical squad and I honestly don't see you there. That would be a waste of your talents." he said absentmindedly.

"Thank you, sir." she blushed.

"Well," he cleared his throat, "Captain Kuchiki is the sixth division captain and very tough. A possibility though. You are good enough for him I dare say."

"O'kay. Do you know him well." she inquired.

"Not really. There aren't many people that are close to him."

"There is also Captain Komamura of the seventh division. A good man and good captain. The men in that squad might give you a hard time though, but I feel they would grow to respect you and your abilities."

"Captain Kyouraku you met today. He would be an excellent captain for you, although he can be difficult at times with his behavior." he was reluctant to say to much about his fellow captain and his flirtatious habits.

"Yeah, I don't think I could work with a womanizer like that." she suddenly realized her disrespect and gasped. "I'm sorry sir. I meant no disrespect."

"That's fine. It is the truth. He would be difficult in that respect but he would be good to you. He is one of the older captains and has been around longer then most. He and captain Ukitake of the thirteen division are good friends. Captain Ukitake would be a good choice. He is very well respected by all, and is very smart too. Although he has health issues it doesn't stop him often. He would be an excellent choice."

"What about the eleventh and twelfth divisions?" she asked.

"I wouldn't recommend either of them for you." he started. "Captain Zaraki of the eleventh division is very difficult and likes nothing more then to fight. On top of that besides his Lieutenant there are no females in his squad that I know of. The twelfth division Captain is the head of the Department of Technological Research and is a bit creepy if you ask me. I'm afraid that you would become one of his subjects." he grimaced at this last thought.

"And what about you, sir. Would I be acceptable to enter your squad." she blushed while looking at the captain.

"Well...." he wasn't sure what to say, "of course. Your abilities are impressive and you would be a great asset to my squad." he became uncomfortable again.

"Thank you, sir." she replied, and turned to leave, but she turned around again at the door.

"One more thing, sir, if you don't mind?"

He stood up and walked in and stood next to her.

"Where you scared when you went to get your zanpakutou?" this was her real reason for coming here he figured.

"Yeah, I think everyone is." he said, "You shouldn't worry about it. It will work out fine. You have excellent abilities and good instincts. It will work out fine. Now let me escort you back to your dorm so you don't get into trouble."

"Thank you,sir. I really appreciate it." she lowered her head and walked out of the office.

The two walked quietly through the courtyard and out to the city area. Hitsugaya had some questions for her but didn't know how to ask her. Toshiro was never good at talking to females. Rangiku and Momo where the only girls that he ever really talked to. Rangiku was always a hand full and it was exhausting for him, but Momo was like a sister to him. They had lived together before either had joined the Soul Reaper academy. He was very close to her and was always protecting her. Even more so after what happened with Aizen. He felt it was his duty. This girl, however, was different. She was attractive and quiet, and very modest. These were things that he liked about her. He finally thought to ask her about her name.

"So, will you tell me a little bit about yourself. Like your full name?"

"I guess. I try to keep things quiet, but I guess I could tell you. After all you were nice enough to see me and answer my questions. I can return the favor." she paused for a while though.

"Well, I am Yuri Kumari" she began, " You may not know my family, but I come from Rukone district three."

He was surprised to hear this. Most people from the families of the higher districts didn't keep it quiet the way she did. Most of them would broadcast it and try to use it to their advantage. However, she did not do this. The families in the higher districts were wealthier families and they took every advantage at the Soul Reaper Academy.

"I wanted to enter the academy a long time ago, but my mom would not allow it. She made me wait until my younger sister was old enough to take over the household duties. She really didn't want me to go at all. If it had been left to her I would have been married by now, but that was not for me." she giggled a bit.

"My father always said I was too smart for that." she smiled thinking of her father. "He had bigger ideas for me, and I only wanted to be a soul reaper."

"I wanted to do it fairly though. Not using my family status to get special treatment. So, I don't tell anyone who I am." she looked nervous all of a sudden, she turned to the Captain and put both her hands on his arm.

"Please, don't tell anyone." she pleaded.

"That's of no concern to me. I have no need to tell anyone about your family." he was looking at her hands while they gripped tight to his arm. Her hands felt soft and gave him a burning feeling. He was very uncomfortable, and thankfully when she took her hands away again.

By this time they were back at the academy and they had walked in through the main gate. They saw a teacher that bowed his head to the captain and Toshiro nodded back. No one stopped them when they saw that she was with a captain. He walked her up to the front of her dorm.

"Thank you for your time, sir." with a bow she turned to leave.

"Captain Hitsugaya." he said to her.

She turned and nodded with a smile. Turning away he left as well. She was more and more interesting he thought to himself.