Yoyo everyone,
just a little note before i start...
this Fanfic is but all based on my own imagination regarding Mizuki's own life story... so even though in the last chapter you saw that the hollow said to Mizuki 'i'm gonna eat your up ect' that doesn't really mean it would eat her up, just what i like to call 'a threat' to make her more scared, ok? just wanted people to understand that n.n

Disclaim: I OWN Mizuki Miyazaki and Rei Rikkui, everyone thing else is from BLEACH

Chapter 3 – Fitting In

A new family, a new life, a new world, a new Mizuki… is it good to change yourself? Even though you just died and start a new life…

"Hello? Mizuki? You there?"

Mizuki blinked as she noticed she was being started by Rei, she started panicking a bit as she scratched her head

"Eheh… i'm here"

"What cha daydreaming about? Guys?"

"What? No! Why would I wanna do that when I'm already confused about this place?"

"Ahahaha just playing with yah Mizuki"

She patted her head as Mizuki just gave her an 'i'm not a puppy' look as Rei then walked in front of her as she walked backwards looking straight at Mizuki as she smiled

"Confused eh? Tell me what your confused about and I'll try to answer then"

Mizuki then looked around the area as she pointed to this crowd in the market

"I don't get it… why are they wearing old and raggy clothes while your wearing that cool t-shirt and that fishnet glove?"

Rei just blinked at she too did look at the crowd and looked at herself

"Simple, they are what you call the 'lower class' or should I say the hobo's, they live out in the streets with less food, less shelter and less clothes."

Mizuki just looked at them, feeling sorry for them as Rei put both her hands on her head, as she looked up a bit

"And I'm classified as the 'middle class' where we do get better stuff then the lower class, but we work like slaves for the upper class."

"Just like history class…"

"What?"

"Ohh nothing… Anyways…"

She then looked at this sign that said 'Rukongai's finest vegetables around!' as she pointed to that sign

"Is Rukongai the name of this place?"

"Correct, this place is Rukongai. Many of the town around Soul Society"

"Soul… Society?"

"Hmm… well since you're a wondering soul now why not go to Soul Society?"

"Soul what?"

Soul Society… that person named that place before… hmm guess that's what this world is called

"Well anyways, you see those huge buildings over there?"

Mizuki looked where Rei was pointing to see this HUGE city with this cliff right next to it, Mizuki looked in amazement as she turned back to Rei as she pointed there

"Mind explaining what it is?"

"Knew you would say that! That city over there is Seireitei, that's the central place for all shinigami's. Shinigami's are but people who protect both souls and humans from their number one rivals, the 'hollows'"

"What are these hollows?"

Hollow, was that the creature that attacked me… then maybe that mysterious guy was a shinigami…

"Hollows are these black creatures with a white mask, they can come in many forms and they intend to tease souls by telling them that they would eat them. When actually… they make their souls into actual hollows! They only use the term 'eat' to make souls afraid, which they love to see. Hollows are shinigami's enemies"

"I see… I'll remember that, any other information about this 'Soul Society'? Like maybe what they look like and all?"

"What they look like? Haven't you already seen one already? You should of since shinigami's are the only people that can take people to Soul Society"

"Well I actually couldn't see what the person looked like… since it was around night time and all…"

"Ohh, we can just skip that question till we get home. I've got one at home anyways"

Rei turned back around as she walked right next to Mizuki as they were turning to an alleyway where there was a little boy and girl sitting on this box as they noticed us and started running up to Rei

"Neesan (sister)! Neesan back!"

They both gave Rei a huge hug while Rei was sweat dropping as she patted their heads and turned to Mizuki

"Kana-chan, Haruka-kun, can you tell everyone that we have a new member joining us?"

They both looked at Mizuki with sparkling eyes as they both grabbed her hand as they started cheering and dancing, Mizuki was a bit shocked as Rei just started laughing at her facial expression as the little boy and girl ran off leaving them behind.

" . . . "

"Ohh so forgot to tell you! When you come to Soul Society you officially stay here, and you need to be in a family in order to not become slaved of the upper classes. And since you're here I decided you can join my family"

"A family? Like your own relatives?"

"Relatives? Man I wish I could find them… But here, it's not exactly a relative family. But a family where you stay with new friends of any age, and end up living, eating and sleeping all in one place. But in other words, places where you live in foster care. But the thing is everyone needs foster care since everyone died separately from their own family members"

"Ohh… Okay then…"

Guess that made sense, so I guess I'm in a brand new family… with people I don't even know… hopefully they all treat me with more respect then what mum and dad gave me…

Rei started walking forward as Mizuki suddenly followed behind; the alleyway was pretty long as Mizuki finally noticed this oldern style Japanese house as she noticed a bunch of people standing outside. Rei smiled as she ran up to the family pulling Mizuki's hand with hers as they stopped in front of 5 people, Rei then stepped forward as she stood sideways as she was pointing to Mizuki who was looking down trying to hide her shy face.

"Mina! (Everyone) I would like you all to meet Mizuki Miyatsuki!"

"Its Miyazaki…"

"Ohh… well anyways Mizuki just started her life here and Soul Society and doesn't have a place to live, so do you guys mind if she becomes out new family member?"

"Hai! We don't mind"

Kana and Haruka suddenly raised their hands as they smiled with joy, then this guys who looked like a bunch of 20-year-old boys suddenly raised his hands as he winked to Mizuki.

"I don't mind, you just can't say no to this cutie!"

… Cutie?

Mizuki just noticed him staring at her as she just looked the other way with a bit of an angry face, then looked at an elderly man and a mother like lady walked with her to Mizuki. Mizuki blinked as she noticed them walking up to them as the elderly man got his hands out and started touching her face.

"Of course I'll say yes, this young lady accidentally bumped into me as she kindly help me get my cane. What do you think Noriko?"

"She seems like a nice child, and of course she did help you out which was really kind, not much people help their elderly these days. So I say yes, is that okay Hiro?"

"Of course, she is welcome here"

Rei suddenly started jumping up and down as she started hugging Mizuki as everyone else started clapping, Mizuki was a bit shocked at all the cheering and happiness as Rei finally stopped as she was holding Mizuki's hand

"Welcome, welcome Mizuki! To the family of Rikkui! But no worries, you can still keep your original last name so you can remember your human life"

Mizuki Rikkui, I'll just stick with my given last name… anyways, I want to at least keep one important thing about my old family.

"Thank you for letting me join everyone, I really appreciate it"

Everyone then let me inside as they showed me around the house that wasn't filled with many things like a normal house on Earth, there was only needed stuff like chairs and tables instead of pictures on the wall or newspapers scattered around the place. There wasn't any TV's, computers or mechanical stuff around, and there weren't many accessories around to even look at. Rei took me to her room that had two futons (floor beds) on the floor with a window and small box of clothes, it was a very clean room as she suddenly leaned on the window silk as she yawned a bit and scratched her hair

"Not much but at least its better than living on the streets, your bed is over there and if you need clothes to wear you can wear some of mine. Though my clothes 'might' be a little bit bigger for you, unless you want to wear Kyo's clothes"

"Kyo?"

All of a sudden there was a knock at the door as Mizuki opened it to see that guy before as he smiled in a flirty way

"You called"

Rei suddenly came in-between us as she gave Kyo her 'get out of my room' look as Kyo totally ignored her and just started at Mizuki. Rei suddenly looked at the floor with her 'angry mark' on her forehead, as Kyo was about to go up to Mizuki until she grabbed him by the ear and started walking outside

"Rei? Kyo?"

A few seconds later Rei came back as she brushed her hands as she sat down on her futons, Mizuki sat on hers as well as she tilted her head on the side as she wondered for a moment.

Guess she took care of him… Good riddance, he scars me with that 'smile' of his…

"Rei…?"

"Actually… just stick with my clothes, That Kyo is but obsessed with you now, so keep your eyes open or just stick with me ok?"

"Okay then"

"Ohh and I told everyone to keep it secret for the cute words and all… Since I can tell you hate that"

"Eheh… thank you Rei, you've already done enough for me"

"Enough? Not really"

Silence went for a while as Mizuki stood up and looked through the window, the scene almost looked the same when she ran away from home

"Okasan… Otosan… Now you wont have any trouble with your life without me just being in the way… enjoy your life without me"

Did I do the right thing by leaving them? Wonder what's happening back at home… Did mum and dad notice my dead body? Are they crying for me? Or are they celebrating? I wish I knew what was happing back home…

"You okay Mizuki? I swear you sure do think a lot"

Mizuki blinked as she sweat dropped again as Rei gave her a confused face, Mizuki then looked outside the window as she clenched her fist

"Rei… why are you doing so much for me?"

"What do you mean?"

"You gave me a home, you saved me and you guided me… Why though? Not many people do that to me, unless they were elderly people…"

"Why? Because…"

Rei suddenly gave Mizuki a serious glare as Mizuki sweat dropped for a moment

"Because I can tell you're hurt inside… The way you react to kind people, the way you react to strangers, and the way you react to bullies like those gangsters before… I can easily tell that your past life was cruel, and I hate it when I see someone who could have a good future just suffer like that"

Mizuki blinked as she looked at Rei who was too, looking at the window as she turned to Mizuki and smiled.

"I hate seeing people suffer in front of me… the look in your eyes, the look of the way you smile the way you speak to even me. Reminds me of a friend…"

Rei then shook her head as she suddenly got up and walked to the closet and slide it open and got out a black robe as she showed it to Mizuki

"Heres a shinigami's uniform I found long ago, neat isn't it? I keep it here because sooner or later when I get stronger and stronger, I wanna become a shinigami"

What's with the sudden change of topics? But maybe I shouldn't ask…

"Hmm, no wonder why I couldn't see the shinigami! All black! But you wanna become a shinigami?"

Rei put the shinigami robe back into the closet and closed the door

"Yep, that's my current dream I'm chasing. To become a shinigami, so I can help others. They say that you need a pretty good reason to join!"

All of a sudden there was a knock at the door as Mizuki was about to open it until Rei stopped her and went to the door

"Who is it?"

"Its Kana, neechan, Dinner is ready! Make sure to tell Mizuki neechan that its Katsudon!"

(Katsudon is a rice dish with chopped up pork flavoured with this raddish and egg sauce)

"Katsudon? I'll sure to tell her"

"Katsudon? Sounds yummy, but I'll pass for now"

Rei suddenly looked back confused, as she was half way through the door. Mizuki noticed as she sweat dropped as just laughed for a while

"Seems like I lost my appetite, but I'll promise I'll come down if I feel hungry. For now can I take a little nap?"

"Huh? Ohh sure you can, well come down soon before Kyo eats it all up"

Mizuki nodded as Rei ran down the stairs, Mizuki ran out as she noticed everyone starting to chat as Mizuki came back in and closed the door as she leaned on the door and sighted.

"Can I take a little nap"! What kind of excuse is that? Ohh well…

Mizuki then ignored her growling stomach as she went through the window and stood on the roof as she laid down and looked at the sky with a mixture of red and orange.

I'm kind of regretting not to eat with them… but there are so many things on my mind I can't even say 'no' to the dinner…

She got up and sat on the edge of the roof as she noticed the village as she suddenly noticed Seireitei as she had an eager face

Hmm wonder if I could take a closer look…

Mizuki stood up as she jumped on a big tree next to her as she quietly got down and sneaked down the long alleyway, she turned back for a moment

Hopefully Rei doesn't mind if I have some time alone… I'll come back anyways!

Near the end of the alleyway Mizuki noticed the two boxes where Kana and Haruka were sitting as she noticed this long piece of wood as she made this bridge from one box to another, she looked at her work of art as she made a thinking pose

Hopefully no one moves that, it's the only way I can remember where this alleyway is… Ohh I know!

She got two sticks from the floor as she made an arrow pointing to the boxes that had this sign saying 'this way' as she exited the alleyway and looked back to the boxes

Now I can tell, anyways the box thing is easily noticeable

She then brushed her hands with a smile, as she was about to walk off until she noticed she bumped into something hard

"Aww… sumima…"

The person then turned around as Mizuki noticed the person before as her eyes started opening wide

Uhh ohh… not again

Guess my fanfic isn't that popular right now T.T ohh well...
Thanks Nobody and Haru for reviewing, though i don't know who you are xD

YN