AN: Sorry I haven't updated in a while everybody. I seemed to have lost my mojo. But I think its back, tell me what you think.

Chapter 4: What's A Captain?

Zack awoke with the sun the next morning and upon viewing his surroundings knew he surely was not dreaming. He thought back to the hollows he destroyed last night. Before he could do too much thinking he felt a large pressure approaching his location. Instinctively he grabbed anything that he could use as a weapon. He found a large stick that he decided would do as a sword. As the pressure got closer he saw three figures. Two were the people he met last night, Matsuri and Fujimaru, but the third was new and had a white coat on. Without lowering his 'weapon' he walked towards the three.

"Wow you're up early," Matsuri commented to Zack when they were within ear shot.

"I'm used to getting up at this time," Zack answered staring down the third member of the party.

"His sense of detecting spiritual pressure seems to be very acute," the man said.

"Sensing what now?" Zack asked gripping the stick tighter.

"Forgive me for not introducing myself, I'm Captain Suzunami," The man smiled holding out his hand.

"Zack," Zack answered as he took the man's hand.

"My two children here tell me that you have some unusual powers," Suzunami replies.

"These are your kids?" Zack said lowering the stick immediately.

"Well adopted but I treat them as my own," Suzunami laughed. "Would you mind sparing me? I would love to see these powers for myself,"

"Uh sure," Zack smiled. Suzunami then leads him a little ways into a field.

"I'll allow you the first move," Suzunami said as he turned to face Zack.

"If you say so," Zack smirked and instantly charged the captain. Just as he reached him he flipped over top of the captain and tried to attack from the back. The captain easily side stepped him and asked if that was all he had. "So, no need to hold back?" Zack shrugged then manoeuvred around the captain with greater speed and throws a punch directly into the captain's gut. Suzunami is winded for a second before flash stepping a few yards back.

"Very agile and, not bad for just a punch," Suzunami commented. He then flash stepped behind Zack. Without a word Zack turned around and kicked the captain square in the chest however, after his kick he followed up with a downwards elbow to the stomach. Suzunami strikes out with his zanpakuto only to swipe air. Zack lands gracefully back and gestured for the captain to bring it on. Taking the challenge Suzunami charged Zack. In a familiar motion Zack raised his right arm and aimed his open palm at the captain. After the blast of flames subsided the captain stood with smoke rising from the lightly singed shihakusho. "That didn't appear to be kido," Suzunami commented.

"It's materia," Zack stated as he pulled the sphere out of his arm once again.

"Interesting," Suzunami said.

"That's what they keep saying," Zack laughed.

"Now are you any good with a sword?" Suzunami asked throwing a sheathed katana at Zack.

"I don't know if you will be able to survive this time," Zack smirked as he caught and unsheathed the sword.

"Try me," Suzunami laughed back. Without another word the two charged at one another and with a clash of steel were at a draw. But in seconds Zack overpowered the captain and forced him to back step.

"Now I'm not gonna hold back," Zack called. He charged the captain and put all his force into this last blow.

"Impressive," the captain said as his zanpakuto was launched from his hands.

"I was a swordsman when I was alive," Zack commented.

"I can see that," Suzunami answered. "This man has a vast spiritual pressure and quite the strength," Suzunami thought to himself.

"What are you staring at?" Zack asked confused.

"You see I have a proposition for you," Suzunami said.

"And what is this proposition?" Zack asked.

"I want you to become a soul reaper," Suzunami stated.

"A soul reaper, like you three?" Zack asked back

"Yes," Suzunami answered.

AN: Sorry about how short it is. Looks like I'm just getting back into the routine. Hope you liked this chapter. All reviews welcome