Also I don't own Inuyasha or Bleach just had to put this in here because I hate lawyers. Not anything personal but the ones I met always made me feel like I was three and I'm pretty sure that I'm older than that.

Angle wolf 11021- I will try to put in another Inuyasha character I can't be for sure since the story is still being written and everything. I don't control the story it controls me!

MidnightReader1- thank you for the wonderful review! I had to put something in there for her to earn the respect of her squad members I'm glad it was in character. Again Thanks for the review.

The heat that bloomed in my veins was incredible. I lost all ability to think as he kissed me. The bold sweep of his tongue across my lips caused me to gasp. He took advantage of that delving into my cavern. A low moan pulled itself from my throat much to both of our surprise. I felt rather than heard the rumble of satisfaction that he produced in response. With clear experience in this manner he explored my mouth with a slow thorough dominance. I had never had the feeling before that someone else was in total control. It would have been unnerving had it not been so pleasurable. With one last sweep Shunsui released me from the kiss. Barely able to stand I had to hold on to him to keep my feet. "Maybe you should check the room next time before you start changing."

I blushed before remembering why I was changing. With a firm push I got him out the door and got ready to meet Renji. I also firmly pushed my thoughts about the kiss including the ones that wanted to continue to the back of my mind where they would stay until I got a chance to sort through them.

I left my room to find that Shunsui was gone. I found a lily with a note attached to it.

'Kagome,

I'm going to be off in a few days I'll give you the

Set date when I know it. I'll be taking you out for dinner

You had better be ready I think it is time we have some

Time to ourselves.

With love,

Shunsui

I smiled in delight at the note sometimes all it took was the smallest things to make me happy and I think Shunsui had caught on to that.

I arrived breathless to the meeting place. I grinned as I saw Renji already there and ready. "Sorry for being late" I said.

He shrugged "it's alright. You're a busy lady I can understand."

Smiling again I pulled out my blade "alright than let's get this party started!"

Renji snorted as he launched himself into the battle. "Let's see what you got."

With a grin I let him have it. Sparing with him I realized just how much better we had gotten. Though Renji couldn't keep up with me now his swings had become much more powerful. It wasn't possible for me to block one of his blows since the sheer force behind it would overwhelm me easily. A few more blows and he was down. The look of surprise on his face made me want to laugh but I didn't want to hurt his feelings.

I offered a hand to help him up and he took it. "Wow."

I looked up at him "what?"

He shook his head. "I could see from the beginning that you had a natural talent with the blade but it never prepared me for how good you could be when trained well. And you beat me without using both of your swords too. I bet if you and Shunsui ever got in a real fight that you could really give it to him. Hell I bet you could beat Kenpachi if you tried."

"Who can beat me" a gravelly voice asked.

Renji and I both turned to be faced with the hulking mass that was the eleventh squad captain Kenpachi. "Captain Kenpachi" Renji said in surprise "what can I do for you?"

"You can start by answering my question."

"Well" he said uncomfortably.

"He was referring to me" I said calmly pulling the attention of the famous man onto me. "My name is Kagome Higurashi I'm the new 3rd squad captain."

"Oh you're that Shunsui guy's girl." I could see that he was looking me over in a calculating manner "I bet you can fight pretty good too. Let's see if you can take me" he finished with a feral grin.

I sighed "I hate to disappoint Kenpachi but I have to be going I want to run by the office before I head home. I'll be happy to spar with you some other time" I said turning to leave.

A blade to my throat stops me. "You aren't running away that easily."

I frown and turn to glare at Kenpachi "I have no intention of running away" I said angrily. "I unlike some actually care about what happens to my men. I don't let them sit around and drink sake all day so if you will kindly step to the side I would be very grateful."

The stunned expression on the much larger man's features would have been priceless under any other circumstances had I not been so royally pissed. Without a second glance I stepped around the blade and continued on my way. It seemed that the man I had once idolized for his strength needed to work on his brains a little more. The faint sound of a swing was the only warning that the man attacked.

I moved easily the speed from my training carrying me away from the man. But it was too late for me to leave without teaching this man that you did not screw with the daughter of the Ice Prince and the Fiery Princess. My blades were out and my eyes fixed on Kenpachi. "Tadakazu!"

My blades respond seeming to leap into my hands. Without waiting for him to make the first move I slash downwards. My quick movements have always given me the advantage in a fight but against someone like Kenpachi I doubted it would matter. That theory proved right when he took the blow a large gash appearing on his shoulder. "Hehe have to say that was defiantly a powerful blow it seems that boy was right."

He lifted his own blade his aura exploding around us. The sheer power of it was enough to knock most to their knees. I on the other hand was use to people with large auras and was more than capable of keeping my feet. Being a miko also helped. With a quick movement I moved in sliced and darted out before he could move against me.

It became increasingly apparent that Kenpachi was not as great as I had once thought him. Of course that didn't mean that he wasn't just as powerful as I had imagined. That alone told me that there was little chance of me beating him unless I used bankai, and since I had no desire to do so I decided to end this quickly.

Summoning what strength I had left I forced Kenpachi back enough so there was some space between us. "Enough of this" I spat. "Kenpachi I promise you a battle but not now. I have much better things to be doing than fighting you when there is a war coming."

My words cut through the blood lust clouding his mind. He sniffed as if insulted before sheathing his own blade. "Guess you got a point. But I will hold you to that promise. I'm not one to miss out on a fight and something tells me one with you will be interesting."

He walked away without looking back. The small head of the girl that followed him appeared at his elbow and then they were gone. "Well Kagome that was one scary dude not that it bothers you though.

Disbelieving I turn to see a familiar group of faces that I hadn't seen in years. "No way" I breathed. The grin on that face wouldn't be denied "Inuyasha?"

"Hey 'bout time you said something Kagome."

Well this was defiantly the last place I expected to see my old flame. I look around to see that we are still being stared at. "Um if you guys have a minute I know somewhere we can talk."

They nod and follow me as I head to my office. People greet me on my way and I return them absently. When we arrive I'm not even surprised to see Shunsui there. "Kagome" he says pulling me into a hug.

I blush as I hear the quiet cough that can only belong to Miroku. Not far behind were the growls from both Inuyasha and Kouga. I pull away "um Shunsui these are some old friends of mine. Guys this is Shunsui my-"

"Her boyfriend" he said cheerfully. For those who didn't know him would think he was just being friendly. I on the other hand knew him better and could see the possessive look in his eye as he looked at both of my old flames.

My quiet sigh was missed by all males. Sango shot me an understanding look. "Ok now before the testosterone hits record levels let's get inside" I say rubbing my forehead really hoping life didn't get any more complicated. Muttering I went over to my stash of sake while everyone else made themselves comfortable. "Does anyone else want a drink" I asked holding up the bottle.

I ended up pouring everyone a drink seems I wasn't the only one feeling the stress. With handing out the drinks done I sat down and threw my drink back not even bothering to look like a lady while doing it. It seemed that recently I had been drinking more than was healthy best stop that. "So Kagome how did you and Shunsui get to together?"

I hate you Miroku I really do. "Shunsui use to be my Captain. While working for him we had more run-ins than should be allowed. After awhile he pulled his head out of his ass and started dating me" I said blandly seems I hit the bottle one to many times today. "It seems I'm out of olives" I mumble swaying slightly.

"Kagome?"

"Hmm" I hummed leaning against someone's arm. At this point I was so damn tired and drunk that I didn't give a damn whose it was.

"I think I had best take you home" Shunsui said picking me up.

"Whatever you owe me anyway" was the last thing I said before passing out.

I woke up in my apartment, in my bed, with an arm that was NOT mine thrown across my waist. This wasn't the first time that I had woken up in bed with Shunsui but it was the first time with a hangover. Thumping from the living room told me we weren't alone. I shoved Shunsui's arm off before bolting to the bathroom.

After seeing lunch and dinner again I shuffled to the kitchen for a glass of water, not to drink but to hold to my head.

I waved at whoever was in the living room on my way through and heard them follow me into the kitchen. "You look like shit. Have to say I've never seen you with a hangover before Kagome."

I groaned at Inuyasha's loud voice. "Don't talk to me yet" I whispered "Let me get some hangover juice first."

He held up his hands telling me he could wait. I stumbled to the fridge and searched for what I knew was there. Finding it I sighed as I chugged the whole damn thing. I'll need to work on cursing as well I thought adding to my to do list. "What was that?"

"Combination of garlic and milk" I snorted at his expression.

"That is not something I would even consider drinking."

"That's why you get hangovers" I said rinsing the bottle out. I put making more 'hangover juice' on my list.

"So how are you doing? I mean really I heard about Sesshomaru and I wanted to see how you were doing."

"I'm doing alright" I said putting the bottle on the counter "we made up just before he died" I finished softly.

Inuyasha gave me a warm look before wrapping his arm around my shoulders. I sighed laying my head against his chest. Though Inuyasha and I never really did well together that didn't mean we didn't feel relaxed in each other's presence. Without me Inuyasha would still be the antisocial hellion with nowhere to go. Without him I would have been chewed up and spat out by so many guys that would use and leave me that it would be a wonder if I ever fall in love. "Alright?"

"Alright" I agreed softly straightening from his hold. "Thanks." He nodded an affectionate smile pulling at his lips. I shook my head at him before heading to the stove "Get everyone over here I'm making breakfast."

Breakfast flew by and before I knew it I was loading the dishwasher and debating whether I should take a shower before heading to work. A pair of hands settles on my back. They worked their magic slowly unknotting the muscles beneath them. My head fell forward when they hit a rather tense area. Disappointment made itself known when those hands moved away. Shunsui laughed at my pout. "You better not do that unless you want me to do something about it."

I shivered lightly at his tone. "I've got to take a shower so that will have to wait."

"Kagome! Where are you?"

I couldn't suppress my sigh "in here" I called.

She plopped down in the chair in front of me. "You never told me that you were friends with such hot guys! You have to hook me up with them!'

I shook my head "I thought you liked Hitsugaya? Why the sudden change of heart?"

She sighed a sad look in her eyes "I don't think he'll ever see me like that" she stated softly.

I couldn't ignore this "have you approached him about it?" She shook her head "then why not come out and ask him? The worse that can happen is that you find out what you already know."

"It sounds so easy" she said in disbelief "there has to be a catch."

"There is" I said leaning forward "you have to leave my office before he comes here looking for you."

She vanished just before a certain captain walked through my door. "Is Rangiku here" he asked irritation clear in his voice.

"She was here a moment ago" I said calmly working on the paper in front of me. "If you're quick you might catch her outside."

He was gone after that. A small smile of satisfaction pulled at my lips. It was time that those two realized their feelings for each other before unhappiness took it away. "Captain you have a visitor" Kira announced.

"Send him in" I said. Kira did not announce anyone unless they were important.

The Head Captain turned out to be my visitor. I quickly stood and bowed respectfully. "Sit please" he said.

I sat slowly watching him intently the entire time as he made himself comfortable in the chair. "If you had told me that you wanted to speak to me I would have come straight to you Sir."

He waved a hand in dismissal. "I don't like being in my office any more than you do" he said. "I came to commend you on beating Kenpachi not many can claim such a feat."

I looked down embarrassed "it was nothing more than me losing control of my emotions" I said "I wish to apologize for that."

"I know that he insulted you" Yamamoto said calmly "besides was it not you who said that our emotions are one of the things that separate use from animals? Are you so quick to apologize for no wrong?"

I couldn't help my smile at hearing my own words pushed back at me. "I guess I just needed to be reminded is all. I think we all do from time to time."

Yamamoto laughed in agreement. The Head Captain actually laughed! "Indeed" he said with amusement. He sighed amusement leaving his face "unfortunately that is not my only reason for coming here today. It seems that Ichigo's group has entered Hueco Mundo. (I think that's how you spell it if I'm wrong let me know! I've also seen it spelled Wekomundo.) Their friend Orithime was kidnapped by Aizen. He seems to believe that her powers are somehow tied to the Hogyoku."

I took a deep breath trying to calm myself. It would do little good to go charging into a deal without first knowing what you are getting from it. "Why have you come to me with this" I asked pointedly.

The old man only smiled at me "it is a well known fact that you have a strange ability of your own. If I am not mistaken it is because you are a miko right?"

I looked at him in surprise though I shouldn't be. "Yes my mother was one as well. She didn't have much power but then again mikos are not needed as much as they once were. It is no secret that we are a dying breed."

He nodded "it is also true that you have more power than any have for hundreds of years?"

"What is the point of asking questions that you already have the answer to" I shot back beginning to grow annoyed.

He raised an eyebrow "I was simply confirming my suspicions. There is an old saying that mikos had always been very pure beings. It was once believed that they could cleanse any evil no matter how dark it was. I hold true to that belief. I think that it is not Orithime that holds a tie to the Hogyoku but in fact you. Why else would a miko of your power have been born?"

Shocked I sat back thinking it over. The idea did seem plausible but something wasn't adding up. "If that is true than how come I was born before the Hogyoku was created? That is what I don't get. If it is true and I do hold a tie to the thing than why wasn't I born when it was?"

Yamamoto frowned thoughtfully. "That is a good question" he said. "Perhaps the world wasn't ready for you yet."

I watched the Head Captain leave my mind still picking over what he said. I pushed those thoughts back and focused on more important matters. Such as the fact that Aizen would soon be ready to attack. A sour feeling in my stomach told me that there would not be a peaceful end to this war no matter how well prepared we were. I prayed to every god I could think of in hopes that everyone came out alive if nothing else.

I stepped into my house without glancing around. It was late and I didn't want anything more than to find my bed and drop into it. I was going to kill someone if the paperwork didn't stop soon. That mixed with the stress of jumping every time someone came to my office, sure that they were there to tell me that Aizen had attacked the human world, had me so wrung out it wasn't funny. I shed my clothes as I moved towards my room leaving a trail behind me. Once down to a tank and my pants I was at my door. It swung open alerting me for the first time that something wasn't right. I looked up as a dark shadow moved towards me. I punched it without realizing what I was doing. The sound of my fist connecting with something solid woke me from my hazy state.

By the way I've begun writing a Sango and Renji fic and when I went to look to see other peoples stories I found that it was the only one of its kind I did the same with the pairing in this story and found the same thing now I have to ask am I really braving uncharted waters? Surly someone else has already done these pairings before right? But I'm now going to ask a question and I want some responses to it. I want everyone who read this incredibly boring message to go and find other pairings that no one has thought to write. Everyone that does will have a story of their choosing dedicated to them even if I haven't written it yet! That's right you lucky people you can have me write a story in your honor if you can find a pairing that I haven't mentioned that no one has written yet GOOD LUCK! (Anyone else think that sounded like a sales pitch?)