Two Weeks Later
I signed another paper before placing it in the ever growing out pile. I had been catching up the paperwork from earlier in the week as I was helping the Captain with his illness.
'It's a sad thought that he is plagued with that disease.' I thought rubbing my eye as a yawn escaped my mouth quietly.
"Mistress you need rest."
"I am fine." I whispered into the empty room.
" But Mistress is tired, Mistress needs rest to function properly. What would Ukitake-taicho say"
I chuckled as my zanpaktou spirits continued to lecture me as I continued to do my work. I could feel my eyes grow heavy as I placed my pen down on my desk and rested my head on my fist. My eyes slowly closed and my dreams slowly took over.
Jushiro Ukitake Point of View
I sighed quietly while I walked down the hall. The crisp night air filled my lungs making a small smile grace my face as I walked. Seeing a light peaking out from under Hanako's office had me pause as I wondered what she was up too this late at night.
Making my way to the door I knocked and hearing no reply I slid the door open. A smile graced my face as I gazed at my Lieutenant leaning on her fist fast asleep at her desk. I noticed her other hand had her pen loosely lying in her hand.
Her long chestnut hair was falling from her messy bun that she must of thrown up earlier that evening. I noticed her stack of paper work was diminished to 20 to 30 pages.
'What on earth' I thought as she sighed in her sleep. 'That's right she was taking care of me' I thought looking down.
I was the cause of her being held up doing the paperwork for the both of us. She truly was a dedicated Lieutenant to put up with me. I quietly made my way towards her.
"Hanako-san." I whispered.
Nothing. I chuckled while gently pulling her back to rest against her chair before pulling it out and leaning down and lifting her out of the chair. One arm under her back and one under her knees. Hoisting her up bridal style I noticed how light she was. Looking down at her. Her eyes fluttered beneath her lashes.
I quietly made my way towards her rooms. Spotting Kiyone I nodded my head watching as her eyes widen at Hanako in my arms before nodding back and dashing to her room and opening the door for me.
"Thank you Kiyone." I said softly
"Your welcome Captain." she said before leaving. I looked over Hanako's room spotting her futon already turned down. I gently placed her down before pulling her comforter over her. Reaching out I find the band holding her hair and gently pulled it out.
I leaned back watching as she slowly shifted in her sleep to lie on her side, facing my direction.
"Good night Hanako-san" I said softly before getting up. Making my way to the door I paused hearing fabric move.
"Captain?"
Turning I see Hanako sitting up blinking while rubbing her eye.
"Yes?"
"Thank you and good night." she said softly with a soft smile on her face.
I nodded back with a smile. "Good night." I repeated as she laid back down. I quietly shut her door before looking up at the sky. It was such a calm night.
