Ok well as you all know I do not own Bleach or any of the characters because if I did I would most likely take Renji and I don't think any one would be happy with me if I did. Well hope you enjoy. Please rate and comment. =)
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Chapter 1
It was a normal day in the soul society. Except for in the meeting room of squad eleven. The entire squad was gathered awaiting the newest addition to the team. Unfortunately, no one was very happy about this because no one wanted to train the green horn.
Renji was sitting near Ikkaku and Yumichika as the fifth seat of squad eleven. Ikkaku leaned towards Renji "Do you think the recruit will be strong?" he asked. Ikkaku had been awaiting the rival just to see his skill and to fight him. Before Renji could answer Yumichika leaned around "I don't care how good he fights I just hope he's not some big ugly brute I have to look at all day." Renji sighed to himself. "Whoever this guy is he has to be good to get the sixth seat and I don't really care about beautiful" Renji thought.
Just the there was a knock on the door. "Come in" Captain Zaraki called. Renji looked away already bored. "Are you lost?" Zaraki asked the person. "No, sir. I'm the transfer from squad three." the familiar female voice replied politely. Renji's head snapped up. In front of him was Ember . He hadn't seen her in over a year, since they had left the academy and went to separate squads.
Since then last time Renji had seen her, Ember had grown up. Last time her hair had been nearly to her waist, now it was up to her shoulders. And her body had developed more over time. Renji almost caught himself blushing. Ember's eyes were still as sharp and refined as before but with even more rebellion and pride.
Ember walked forward towards her would be captain and bowed to him. "What is your name?" Zaraki asked. Ember stood up straight and answered clearly "Italli. Ember Italli." Renji looked at his long time friend. She didn't really seem phased by the captain's spiritual pressure.
Ikkaku nudged Renji with his elbow then mouthed the words "Won't last one day." Renji wanted to tell him that she was tougher than she looked but the captain started speaking again. "So you think you are good enough to be on this squad?" Ember squared her shoulders and looked the captain dead in the eye. "I believe that is up to you decided." she answered.
Kenpachi grinned at the small girl in front of him. "This one has some spirit in her. Not to mention a decent amount of spiritual pressure." the captain thought. "Well well. Looks like squad eleven may have it's first female warrior," the captain announced. "though you still need to prove your strength." Ember gave the captain a skeptical look while Ikkaku and Yumichika grinned at each other. Renji gulped for his friend.
Kenpachi turned towards his tenth seat and nodded for him to stand. The man obeyed and stood. "Here?" Ember asked. "Don't worry , my dear. I'll go easy on if you want but not too easy. No, no that's for the bedroom." the tenth seat slurred as he stood. Ember looked at him disgusted.
Renji ground his teeth. Since he had been in squad eleven he had never liked the tenth seat. The man was a violent drunk and when he was either challenged or displeased he became angry. Renji was also very upset at his comment about Ember being in the tenth seat's bed. If it were Rukia up there he would have charged into the fight without even thinking. But Ember could take of herself and he knew that and plus if he interfered he would have been severely punished.
"Enough talking," Zaraki boomed "Draw your swords." As ordered the two drew their weapons from their sheaths and place themselves a distance apart from each other. Lieutenant Yachiru jumped between the two. "Ready? Set? Go!" she announced in a cheery voice then leapt back onto her captains shoulder.
Both fighters started circling each other. The tenth seat was still wobbling about because he was so drunk but Ember moved with grace and precision. "Come on, sweetie, you really think you can be one of us? You're a girl and everyone knows no girl can compare on a fighting skill of someone on squad eleven. I bet you couldn't even get a swing on me." the tenth seat laughed, his words slurring.
Ember's eyes narrowed at him then she rushed the man. In the blink of an eye she was in front of him and had her blade down on top of his. Luckily, the tenth seat got his sword up or Ember would have made that a very lethal blow. Ember pushed on her sword then jumped back landing on her feet gracefully. "You think just because I'm a girl I can't fight. I'm about to prove to you that I'm much stronger than I look and I'm going to prove how much of a bumbling idiot you are."
The tenth seat narrowed his eyes and ran at her screaming "You little brat! How dare you shame me like that!" The man rushed forward with his sword held high. When he got close to Ember he brought down the sword but Ember blocked his attack with her own blade. She held him there for a few moments the she moved her zanpakto to where the man was thrown clear to the other side of the room.
The tenth seat's sword dropped a few feet from him and Ember went a picked it up then she walked to the man who had fallen in front of Zaraki. "You realize that I had many opportunities to kill you. You left too many places open on your attacks. Oh, and next time don't judge a person by what they look like. May they be a man, a woman, or a child." she sppoke calmly but with enough acid that almost made Renji wince.
With that Ember dropped the blade at the man's feet. He jumped up bowed once, apologizing for being so rude, the ran back to his spot. Ember looked at her captain who gave her a wide grin. "Well boys. Meet your new sixth seat" he announced. Yachiru cheered then jumped onto Ember's shoulder and patted her head. Zaraki dismissed his squad then walked out of the meeting room with Yachiru perched on his shoulder.
Ember placed her zanpakto in it's sheath and turned towards the door but was meet by Ikkaku and Yumichika with Renji behind them. Ember looked past Ikkaku and Yumichika and spotted Renji. "Renji!" she nearly screeched then she launched herself at him for a hug. Renji laughed and embraced his friend while Ikkaku and Yumichika looked on in confusion.
"You know her?" Ikkaku asked Renji. Renji nodded as he and Ember released each other. "Well we know who you are," Ikkaku addressed Ember "but I guess you need to know us. I'm Ikkaku Madarame and this is Yumichika Awaesgama." he said introducing himself and his friend. "You have a very good style with your attacks plus your very strong." Ikkaku continued. "You also have grace in your steps and you are very beautiful on the face. Something this place needs." Yumichika added.
Ember sweat dropped at Yumichika's comment "Uh, thank you…. I think" she said. Renji placed a hand on her shoulder "You never said anything about coming to squad eleven." Ember smiled "I had no idea you were here but now I'm glad you are at least I know someone" she said grinning. Renji smiled back a back at her then he led her out to help her find her way to her room.
Of course Ikkaku and Yumichika followed behind them trying to get closer to the new sixth seat. Finally Renji had to turn to Ikkaku and ask directions so Ikkaku was only happy to help. After awhile Renji and Ikkaku took the lead arguing about some fight and Ember and Yumichika started talking. "Yumichika seems very nice and Ikkaku seems more than friendly and Renji is just as before stubborn and funny. I hope I think I'll fit in here better than I do at home." Ember thought to herself.
Finally they made it to where Ember was supposed to be staying and they realized they were all near each other so they could meet and practice in the morning. Ikkaku invited everyone out for a drink tomorrow and everyone agreed. When Ember turned to go into her dorm she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned and saw Renji.
"Nice job today, Em." he said. Ember smiled at him "Thanks Renji." they stood there for a few minutes in an awkward silence. Renji looked like her was about to say something else but h just told Ember good night and they parted their separate ways.
Once Ember was in her room she started making her bed. "I wonder what Renji was going to say? Oh well I guess if it's that important he'll tell me later but I hope it isn't too late by then." she thought to herself.
