"I'm sorry Captain, but here's some more paperwork." Shuhei sighed setting a stack on Ryia's desk causing her to faceplant of her desk. "Doesn't it ever stop?" She whined causing the male to smile a bit. His captain was slowly returning to normal, he could tell she was getting antsy about staying in the wheelchair for the past couple days but her hyper whiny personality was coming back, something he kinda enjoyed.
"Toshiro….are you sure about this?" Kit asked looking at her brother shocked. "I already talked to Captain Yamamoto about it, he's not going to hand me the forms until I talk to Ryia, said something about not wanting his seireitei casted into the shadow realm…" Toshiro sighed. "But if she agrees what are you going to do all day?" Kit asked. "Yamamoto suggested teaching at the academy since I'm considered a prodigy." Toshiro said only to cause Kit to start chuckling. "What?" Toshiro snapped frowning. "It's just….I don't see you as much of a teacher….you still look like you belong in the academy." Kit explained at a tic mark appeared on Toshiro's head. "And that's that suppose to mean?" He growled frowning and his sister to laugh more. "It means whatever you want it to, but my word of advice, catch her on a good day, otherwise you'll end up in a wall." Kit said stopping the captain. "You….don't really think she'd do that do you?" Toshiro asked looking at her. "Probably, this is Ryia we're talking about." Kit shrugged still smirking at her older brother who shivered a bit before leaving. "You're doing it now?" Kit called watching him. "The sooner the better." He sighed and disappeared from view.
Walking into the squad 9 office Toshiro was welcomed to the sight of Ryia alone working on her paperwork. Taking a deep breath Toshiro walked over to his wife. "What do you need Toshiro?" Ryia asked not looking up from the form she was filling out. Toshiro could obviously tell she was tired and started debating if now was a good time. "Toshiro?" Ryia asked looking up from her paperwork. "Um….well…." Toshiro stuttered sweat dropping a bit as he tried avoiding Ryia's gaze. "Toshiro….." Ryia whined frowning a bit. "I've been doing some thinking recently….about….something important." Toshiro said. "And that would be?" Ryia asked looking at him. Taking a deep breath Toshiro looked at the confused woman before him. "I want to retire." He said quickly closing his eyes. Ryia sat there staring at her husband. "ARE YOU CRAZY?!" She suddenly yelled as her pressure sky rocketed. "WHY IN THE 7 LEVELS OF HELL WOULD YOU WANT TO RETIRE?" Ryia yelled slamming her hands on her desk as her eyes slowly started changing. "It's just….well….I was thinking that maybe we could spend more time together this way…." Toshiro said instantly wishing he never even thought of it. Sighing Ryia sat back in her throne rubbing her head. "What even gave you this idea Toshiro? I thought your dream was to become head captain." Ryia said lowering her pressure again. "It was….it's just...the incident a few months ago made me realize I could lose you at any time….I don't think I can handle that." Toshiro explained. "You realize that you retiring won't stop me going on missions right?" Ryia questioned rubbing her head. "Yes, but, I figured this way we can spend more time together, plus, Everyone knows that if Yamamoto was to retire or die you'll be made head captain…" Toshiro said. "Why is everyone convinced I want that position?" She whined hanging her head. "You don't?" Toshiro asked. "Not really, I already have my hands full, plus when you become head captain there's a lot more work involved which frankly, I can do without. Anyway, what are you planning on doing all day while I'm here or on a mission?" Ryia asked looking at him with her arms crossed. "Well, Captain Yamamoto said there was an instructor position open at the academy…" Toshiro started before Ryia started laughing. "You want to become a teacher? Honestly Toshi that's not your style…" Ryia chuckled looking at him.
Ryia sat there as she watched Toshiro debate with himself in his head. Sighing Ryia sat up. "If this is what you really want to do, then I'll support you Toshi." She said smiling a bit as Toshiro stared at her. "Thanks Ryia…" He started. "Although, if you're doing this for another reason I'll cut it off…." Ryia instantly frowned freezing her husband. "W-what do you mean?" Toshiro asked nervously. "Toshiro don't lie to me….I've noticed how you've been staring at Yuuki and Yudai's baby pictures…." Ryia said softly as the male blushed. "I….well….I…." Toshiro stuttered before being silenced by a kiss. "When I'm ready I'll let you know, now's just not a good time, the academy students are about to graduate, I'm still helping Shuhei on his bankai training and I need to go talk to Central 46…" Ryia huffed the last part. "Why?" The male questioned instantly frowning. "From what I can guess the Kido Corps commander recently passed away, Central 46 wants me to take the position." She explained leaning on her desk and holding up a letter. "Why not choose someone already in the corps to fill the position? That'll make more sense." "I agree, but remember, I was the top of my class for my Kido skills and did graduate early. To them I'm the perfect candidate." She explained. "Are….are you going to take it?" Toshiro asked frowning a bit. "I honestly don't know….I enjoy being a captain but….the way Shinji and Kisuke act is getting on my nerves, plus I'm already sort of incharge of them when they're helping us out." She sighed. "Whatever you choose, I'll support you." Toshiro said after a few minutes causing Ryia to smile. "Thanks Toshi."
"TOSHIRO!" Kit yelled running into Ryia's office a few seconds later. "We have to go, menoes have appeared in one of our divisions districts, They've already wiped out 20 of our men!" Kit said frowning. "Right, where's Rangiku?" Toshiro asked walking over. "I sent her on ahead to try to control the situation until we get there." Kit explained as Toshiro nodded. "You two better come back unharmed or I swear I'll hurt you." Ryia called at the retreating siblings. Sighing Ryia sat back at her desk still holding the letter from Central 46. Should she take the position? Sure she'll be out of harms way more since the corps don't get that many missions, but when they do, it's the more dangerous ones. But, with the kido corps comes secrecy, not even Toshiro would know about her missions. sighing Ryia headed towards Central 46, there was only one thing she could do with this offer.
"Captain Arashi, to what do we owe the pleasure?" One of the judges called as the woman entered the meeting hall. "I came to inform you of my decision regarding another position that was offered to me." She said looking around the room. "And?" The judge encouraged. "I decline. I'm sorry, but I can't leave behind my family and friends to live a life in secrecy. If you wish for me I will continue as the captain representative on behalf of the Gotei 13." Ryia announced only to receive hushed whispers about her decision. "Captain Arashi, you have been offered promotions before, why do you keep turning them down? You could eventually end up as one of us." Another asked. "With all due respect, I'm happy where I am, my squad is my family, I have a husband now, I honestly would not trade anything just for a promotion." Ryia explained looking up at them. "You realize that once you deny this promotion it will forever be lost to you correct?" A female asked. "I do, and I'm fine with that." Ryia nodded. "Very well, you will remain Captain of the 9th division and Captain Representative for the Kido corps." The first judge said. Bowing Ryia quickly left the central grounds. Dropping back into her office she picked up a stack of finished paperwork and headed towards squad 1.
"Captain Yamamoto, I'm here with paperwork." Ryia called knocking on the head captains office door. "Enter." She heard gruffly before opening the door. Rolling Ryia placed the small stack on the desk. "Excellent work as usual Captain, I must say, you go far and beyond any captain when it comes to paperwork." Yamamoto praised as he looked at the top stack. "It's nothing really, I enjoy doing it." Ryia smiled. "I wish the other Captains had that attitude." Yamamoto grumbled. "Anyway, Have you made your decision on that matter?" He asked looking up at her. "Yea….it's taken care of…..there's some people who aren't to happy with my decision, but oh well." Ryia shrugged crossing her arms as Yamamoto nodded. "By the way, has Captain Hitsugaya spoken with you?" Yamamoto asked looking up at her. Sighing Ryia looked at him. "Yea, I'm not exactly happy about it but if it's something he wants to do then I shouldn't stop him." Ryia explained as the office door opened again. "Reporting in sir." Toshiro sighed walking in. "T-toshiro….WHAT IN THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOU?" Ryia yelled staring at Toshiro's taller form. "I ended up allowing my bankai to mature while I was dealing with the menos in the Ryukon district." Toshiro explained. "The problem is taken care of then?" Yamamoto asked. "Yes sir, I'll fill out a full report for you." Toshiro said watching Ryia as she stood there blushing. "Yea...tomorrow" She said softly before suddenly tackling Toshiro through a shadow portal. "Captain-" Yamamoto started before sighing at the long gone pair.
Toshiro looked over at his wife later that night as she slept against him. After so long she finally felt at peace, looking at the scar on her neck Toshiro frowned, another scar on her that will never go away, why does it seem every battle she gets into, she leaves with a scar? "Toshiro?" A soft voice called catching the males attention. Looking down Toshiro looked into the blue orbs that was his wife's eyes. "What's wrong Toshi?" She asked sitting up a bit still cuddling him. "Nothing, just thinking." Toshiro admitted. "Toshi, do you still want to retire?" Ryia asked after several minutes. "I've been thinking about it." Toshiro admitted. "If you want to, you can." Ryia confessed as he looked down at her. "But...who are you wanting to replace you?" Ryia asked looking up at him. "Well, I was actually thinking Kit, she already has her bankai, and when i'm not there she's in charge anyway." Toshiro explained. "She'll be good…" Ryia agreed before drifting off again.
"WAAAAAHHHHH You're making her the captain?" Rangiku whined pointing at a smirking Kit. "Out of the two of you she's the only one that has Bankai. Logically she's the only choice since that is one of the requirements." Toshiro explained. "Don't worry Rangiku, If you want I'll help you achieve bankai." Kit said looking at the redhead. "Really?" Rangiku asked happily. "On one condition, you stop drinking and start acting like a proper Lieutenant." Kit said looking at her. "Eh…..you can't be serious!" The older whined. "That is my condition, if you don't want to comply then you won't learn Bankai from me." Kit told her frowning crossing her arms. Toshiro smiled softly at the two's bickering. Walking out Toshiro headed towards squad 9. Once in there he plopped down on the couch facing Ryia. "I take it from Rangiku's whining that you officially retired?" Ryia asked not looking up from the stack of paperwork in front of her. "Yea, Rangiku's not to happy about staying a Lieutenant." Toshiro explained. "Obviously, anyway, how does it feel to be all grown up?" Ryia asked smirking at Toshiro. "Shut up, This is the first time I've been in this form, I don't even know if it's permanent." Toshiro growled. "I hope it is, last night was amazing." Ryia smirked as the now taller male blushed. "RYIA!" He yelled as the woman chuckled. "Relax will you, I'm just speaking the truth." Ryia smirked at the growling male.
Ryia smiled at Toshiro, That morning before Toshiro left Ryia got up and managed to get him a set of clothes at fit her newly grown husband. "Say, how about we go out tonight?" Toshiro asked looking up. "That'll be nice but I'm on duty tonight Toshi, you know this." Ryia explained. "A, Captain if you want I'll cover that for you." Shuhei said looking up from his paperwork. "I can't do that to you Shuhei…" Ryia sighed. "Didn't Captain Unohana say to take it easy for a while? You should go out with Captain Hitsugaya…..I'll take care of everything tonight…" Shuhei told her as she stared at him. Smiling softly Ryia looked at her Lieutenant. "What do you want?" Ryia asked looking at him. "Eh?" He questioned looking over. "What do you want Shuhei, It doesn't happen to deal with this does it?" Ryia asked holding up a ring box. "EH!" Shuhei cried out looking at his open desk drawer. "C-Captain…" Shuhei stuttered trying to figure out what happened. "So when do you want to do it?" Ryia asked opening the box up to look at the ring. "Well um….I was….hoping this weekend…..on her birthday." Shuhei admitted blushing as the box was placed back in his hands. "Very well, I'll make sure you get the day off then." Ryia smiled looking down at him as he blushed.
Ryia looked over at Unohana as she finished her exam later that day. "So?" Ryia asked. "Your pressure has fully returned, I shall inform the head captain that you have completely recovered." Unohana said. "Thanks Retsu." Ryia said smiling a bit as she jumped down off of the bed and headed back to her barracks. Suddenly looking up Ryia managed to kick whatever was flying towards her into a building. Summoning her sword Ryia slowly approached the now stuck figure. "Eh? Shunsui!" Ryia yelled pulling him out. "What in the hell happened?" Ryia asked healing the now wounded captain. "Shinji and Kisuke are at it again, I was trying to stop them when they both punched me." He explained. "God damn it those two…" Ryia growled standing up and stalking off towards squad 12. "Where are you going?" Shunsui asked following her. "I'm going to put an end of this pathetic fight!" She yelled dropping through a portal. Entering squad 12 Ryia looked at the members that was trying to stop the fight going on between the two captains. Walking over Ryia watched as the members parted for her. "Will you…TWO SHUT THE HELL UP!" Ryia yelled hitting them both into the ground on their heads. "WHAT THE HELL RYIA!" Shinji yelled looking up at the furious captain. "YOU two need to stop this fighting this instant. Not only is it annoying to hear your constant yelling but you're dragging others into it!" Ryia yelled as her eyes turned red and black. "Do-don't you think maybe you should calm down a bit Ryia?" Kisuke said sweat dropping. "Who's fault do you think it is that I'm pissed Kisuke?" Ryia asked grabbing his shirt and bring him close to her. "E-em…..well…." Kisuke said as the woman suddenly stepped on something else. "And where do you think your going Shinji?" Ryia asked the blond male who was trying to crawl away. "B-back to my squad actually…..you know how Momo gets when I don't do my paperwork…." Shinji shook. "Don't' you think it's a little too late to be thinking about that blondy?" Ryia growled picking him up also.
Looking at the two trembling men Ryia scoffed. "You two are pathetic." She grumbled as two portals opened up underneath the males. "How about to two cool off somewhere else." She grumbled allowing them to fall through the portals into a section of the maggots nest. Turning Ryia left the squad 12 barracks. "Man, what a pain...those two never stop arguing, it's annoying." She sighed crossing her arms. "Ah….Ryia….what are you doing here?" A voice called. "Ichigo….I should be asking you that." Ryia said stopping at looking at him. "Kisuke said that he had some free time so he'd help me with some training." Ichigo explained. "I see, well unfortunately he's preoccupied with something else at the moment." Ryia explained frowning. "How did you get here anyway?" Ryia asked. "Ah well, Rukia was visiting and she said that the head captain wanted me to come back with her for a meeting tomorrow." Ichigo explained. "I see…." Ryia sighed before walking over to him. "Eh….yes?" Ichigo asked leaning back as Ryia got closer to his face. "So...carrot top….how are you treating Rukia?" Ryia asked smirking. "EH?!" Ichigo gasped falling on his ass. "Oh please, don't act so surprised….I knew you two would eventually start going out." Ryia chuckled looking down at him. "Come on, I'll help you with your training." Ryia said turning towards the squad 9 barracks.
