Hello everyone. I know that I haven't updated in a little while, but with school and all, it's one big blistering hurricane. Hopefully once summer is here I can update more frequently. Anyways, I will try not to leave a long intro here.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or any of it's characters. All rights are reserved to Tite Kubo.


Byakyua flash stepped towards Ukitake's quarters and tapped on the door lightly. After hearing a wheezing noise and a fit full of coughs, the door opened revealing none other than Ukitake standing behind the door.

"Well this is a surprise," Ukitake said as he scratched his head in slight confusion. Still, he held a grin upon his face. "What can I do for you today Captain Kuchiki?"

"There is a... matter that I need to discuss with you for a moment Captain Ukitake."

The silver haired man gave a gesture to a table and and set off to the kitchen.

"Take a seat and I'll make some tea."

"There is no need for that Captain. It will be brief."

Ukitake just gave another big grin and shook his head as he began to pour the tea.

"No, no, I insist. Here, take some."

Byakyua graciously accepted the tea and took a small sip from it. It had the slightest scent of peaches and warmed his insides. While he wouldn't show it, he did feel better now that the tea was flowing inside of him.

And now onto the more serious matters...

Ukitake took a sip from his tea and raised an eyebrow at Byakya's direction.

"So what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Are you in love with Rukia Kuchiki?"

*Cue spit take done by Ukitake*

"NAAAAAAAAAAAANIIIIIIIII?"

"I said..."

Ukitake stopped the sixth division captain before he could continue.

"I know what you said! But why the heck would you say such a thing?"

"I have my reasons. Why is it your business?"

She's my lieutenant for one thing!"

Byakyua sighed, knowing it would be futile to try and keep information away from him. "Very well, then. I shall tell you why."

The noble then began to explain how he had been watching Rukia lately, and how he had discussed the fact with Renji.

In truth, Ukitake found it quite amusing to himself that Byakyua would lead himself of all people to that conclusion.

And the fact that he hasn't realized yet...

"Well, I can assure you captain. I have no feelings toward Rukia, nor does she have any towards me. However, I do have one suggestion."

"I'm listening..."

"Well, how about instead of interrogating every single person in the soul society, how about you spy on her and see how she interacts with people? That way, you can see if she is showing different emotions when around the other person, and give you a clue about if she is in love with so and so."

"I see... Very well then. Thank you Captain Ukitake."

The captain in return gave a small bow. "Anytime Captain Byakyua. Oh, but captain?"

The noble stopped himself from walking out the door and turned his head towards the silver haired man.

"Yes?"

"Please do update me on the situation. Seeing as she's my lieutenant and all, I want to make sure she is ok."

"I will make sure to do so captain. Have a good day."

With that, he flash stepped out of the quarters.

Ukitake slowly sat down in his chair and drummed his fingers against each other. A huge grin began to accomadate his face as he moved his hands down to a chess board that was set up on his desk. He moved the bishop on the white side up a square.

Looks like all of the pieces are set and in place. The bishop has made his move... Now all we need to do is wait and see what the king and queen are going to do and hopefully after that... checkmate.


Byakyua had already begun to form a plan in his head on how to approach the situation.

Spying hmmm? Well, while it does seem like a cowardly thing to do, it may be the only option I have... After all, this is for Rukia! I can not be strayed by my sense of honour for my sense of love I have for my sister! I WILL find out who she is in love with and get the two together. No matter what!

... Of course, if it really IS that Kurosaki, then I guess I can make some excuse to the head captain on why his head is not connected to his body...

With that he flash stepped off to begin his stealth mission.


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