Chapter 2 edited edition! YAY! i still want those reviews before i post chapter nine! Also, i have a chibi picture of Kasumi posted on my deviantart account now :D

No one's POV

The captains didn't know why, but the meeting wasn't starting yet. Last time any of them checked, they just lost three captains the other day and all the other ten were present. Some were starting to fidget, some even gazing around at the others, mentally counting them and always getting the same number. One in particular was getting angry, didn't the head-captain know that he had paperwork to catch up on after being stuck in the fourth division?! That's right, this anxious captain is none other than Hitsugaya, Toshiro. His lieutenant had neglected all paperwork while he was healing and now he was seriously behind. He decides to voice his frustration. "Head-captain, can we please hurry and start the meeting, I have paperwork to do."

The old man looks at the youngest captain and sighs. "We must wait, there is someone who I've decided has the potential to be a captain and whom has been promoted to fifth squad's captain. Upon her arrival to my office, I found her to be perfect for the job of piecing the squad back together again." His voice boomed as the others stiffen. One thought running through their heads. 'Who was strong enough to be promoted?'

As if on cue, everyone hears the doors slam open and turn to gaze at the new captain.

Normal POV

'They are going to be sooooo mad! Oh no, what should I do? What do I say? Ah, there it is!' I have been running for a good ten minutes to get to this meeting. I was a little bit busy when the call had been issued for the captains to gather. I had been introducing myself to my new squad and trying to put them at ease if even just a little.

They looked at her as if she were a hollow with two heads. Here she was, introducing herself as their captain, after everything the poor squad had been through in the last week she had the nerve to claim the title of their captain?! "I'm sorry, Muguruma-san but you are not and will not be our captain." One stated firmly, stepping forward. The others followed suit, throwing insults and questions at her left and right. "Who do you think you are?" "How old are you? You're just a child!" "What could a shrimp like you do?" "You're too fragile looking to be a captain!" the list goes on and on.

'It is going to take a while for them to accept me.' I think glumly as I run up to the meeting doors. My new haori flapping lazily around my legs, my hair flying behind me. Back when I was a lieutenant, I used to walk my captain to all his meetings so I know which room it is. Reaching it, I slow and without thinking, I slam the doors open and walk in with my head down. 'What do I say? Do I apologize? Do I act like I'm not late?' The doors close behind me and that's when I stop to look up and see everyone staring at me. I gulp, frozen to my spot. I was never really good when all eyes were on me and I have just put a spotlight on myself.

The head-captain is watching on in silence, sitting calmly in his seat. His unnaturally long white beard trails in front of him with its usual purple bindings. His hand placed lightly on his cane. "I take it that your squad was not too pleased at having a new captain then?" he asks knowingly. His eyes shine with amusement as he gazes at my shaken form.

I look up at him and focus only on him so as not to be as nervous. "Eheh, not at all. They have made it clear that they don't want me there. I was trying to change their minds when I got this call so that's why I'm late." I sputtered out, laughing nervously as I take a breath and look around. I realized that the other captains were staring at me as if mentally asking 'Why her?' I didn't want to dwell on that though. I have dealt with criticism all of my life for my size, though it has its advantages in battle too.

The old man shut his eyes, "I thought as much. Oh well, if anyone can gain their trust, it's you. Now take your place in line, Muguruma-taichou!" he booms.

I nod and comply, taking the spot meant for the fifth division captain. Unfortunately, these spots don't go by number. Actually, I don't know how I knew my spot, but the second I stepped up, I regretted it. There, standing beside me is none other than Soi Fon, captain of the second division. She glares at me as I look at her from the corner of my eye. Her short purple-blue hair framing her face and emphasizing her glare. 'Great… this is going to get interesting.' I think as we continue to glare at each other.

"Why were you of all people chosen to be a captain? You haven't even been here for 80 years, we didn't need you then and we don't need you now!" venomous anger dripping from every word. We had never gotten along in the past but I had thought that was all behind us. I guess I was wrong.

"Actually, after the recent events, you need my help more than ever. And besides, I was always meant to return. I just needed to straighten out my head." I reply just as fierce sounding as she had. Those who were observing us and didn't know who I was were quite shocked. I would be too if I saw a 4' nothing girl who looked like a child have a venomous tongue. I couldn't help it, Soi fon and I used to fight a lot before. 'Granted it was mostly because I got along so well with Yoroichi, her mentor whom she idolized… maybe she still idolizes her?'

Soi Fon growls at me, getting ready for her next onslaught when, "Enough! Both of you! Don't make me look you both in a room until you can be nice to each other." Head-captain warned. His words seeming to echo off the walls of the abnormally large and empty room.

Both of our heads snap up straight to look at him, shock and fear evident in our eyes. After that jump neither of us can move except a small nod to show that we had heard and understood. We had gotten in trouble often when I was a lieutenant and when Yamamoto threatened something, we knew he wouldn't hesitate to carry it out. We had thought he wouldn't but haven't pushed it since. That was a really bad week for both of us.

"Alright, then let's get this meeting started." He looks at all of the captains. "As you all know, we have just lost three of our captains and right now, the captains will be who everyone turns to. When Kitsune arrived in my office yesterday I had been praying for a miracle. Taking it as a sign, I have made her captain of the fifth division. Some of you may remember her from her days as a lieutenant. Serving under her father alongside Mashiro. When they both died one hundred years ago from a hollow attack, Kitsune was put in charge of the ninth for a while. Then, it seemed that she was not as level headed as before, I had her take leave until she could come back to the front lines. She is the only lieutenant who is ready and willing to take on a captain's position."

I want to curl up and die at the moment from all the attention. Luckily, we have other things to discuss at this meeting and we are soon on the subject of rebuilding the Seireitei.