Promotion/Squad of misfits
Disclaimer Note: I don't own Bleach; I only own my characters and this story. Yuki sometimes calls Chōjirō, The French shinigami. Note part of this chapter will be in 3rd person view.
Thoughts Zanpakuto names _Flashbacks
"Captain, where are we going?" I asked as we walked towards who knows where.
"Head Captain Yamamoto" Mayuri answered.
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked thinking about how other shinigami said don't make Yamamoto angry.
"No you didn't… we're here."
"Chōjirō Sasakibe, is Head Captain Yamamoto available?" Dr. Smiles asked.
"Captain Kurotsuchi is there a reason you need to see him?" the white haired shinigami asked.
"This" Mayuri held up part of Grand Fisher's lure "was acquired by Yuki Mamomchi" my captain said.
"Um, it's M-o-mochi Captain" I corrected automatically.
"I see, currently he's taking his afternoon nap" Sasakibe apologized.
"No, I'm up Chōjirō, what is it?" Yamamoto walked towards us. "My My, what talented shinigami managed to do this?" He asked in an interested tone.
"U…uh I…I did…Head Captain Yamamto" I said slowly.
"A job, well done Yuki. Your captain probably thought you should get promoted for am I correct?"
"That's correct" Mayuri said in a (somewhat) calm voice.
"Well seeing as Grand Fisher has never been defeated this is the most damage a shinigami has ever dealt to him… I think she should be moved up somewhere in squad 5." Yamamoto stated.
"Um but I don't want to be in squad 5…" I said quietly.
"What! Are you serious?" Sasakibe said in shock.
"Well Yuki, what squad do you want to be in?" He asked a hint of annoyance could be heard in his voice.
I guess a lot of shinigami complain a lot about where they're being promoted to… "I would prefer Squad 11 please." I answered. Yamamoto's lieutenant and my Captain looked at me like I crazy.
"Such a feat and you only want to move up one squad?" The head Captain asked confused.
"Yes, I want to be with my father" I admitted.
"I see, Chōjirō what open positions are there for squad 11?"
"4th seat is the only available position." the French Shinigami answered.
"Yuki, starting tomorrow you'll the 4th seat of squad 11." Yamamoto smiled at me then went back to his serious old man face. "Is that all Kurotsuchi?"
"Yes that is all." He answered
"Hey Kohaku guess what?" I asked my friend happily.
"What, Mayuri decided not to kill you?" he joked.
"I've been promoted to squad 11" I beamed.
"That's even worse" a shinigami who looked like was in his early thirties said.
"Huh why?" I asked quickly.
"They say Kenpachi Zaraki is an insane demon" a female shinigami said.
"Really? You can't be serious." I said while raising an eyebrow.
"I heard you're getting promoted Yuki, congrats" Nemu said.
"Nemu! I'm so glad to see you!" I gave my insecure friend a hug. "It's because of you I got promoted in first place." I thanked her.
"Me? I didn't do anything…" She said confused.
"Apparently you're my weakness. But I know you would never protect a hollow, because you're my best friend."
"I see, I'm glad to hear that." Nemu said and smiled.
"You smiled; I knew you could do it! I promise I'll come and see from time to time okay."
"Alright" she replied with another smile.
Two young men were standing outside waiting for someone… "Ugh! I wish that shinigami would get here already this sweat is ruining my hair" Whined a shinigami with an orange scarf. (thingy)
"Damn it! Yumichika, can you not complain for once?" groaned the bald shinigami.
"Fine you wait for the new shinigami then Ikkaku!" Yumichika pouted and left.
"I think this is the correct way, or I could totally be wrong…" I sighed as I unsuccessfully try to find the Squad 11 barracks. I notice a shinigami up ahead.
"Hey are you Yuki Momochi?" the shinigami stepped towards me into the sunlight.
"Yeah…Ah! Not Again! It burns so much!" I said in pain.
"Hehe, yeah don't look at my head in sunlight" he replied. "You said you're Yuki, right?"
"Yeah and you are?" I ask "… Why do you have eye shadow on?"
"Ikkaku Madarame and that's question isn't relevant…" Ikkaku said through gritted teeth. "Come on I'll take to the barracks." Ikkaku said.
"Alright I'd appreciate that." I said quickly.
_ "Mom why!? You said he was going to be okay!" I yelled at my mother.
"Yuki, he's sick has to be put down" Mum said trying to calm me down.
"Then I'll nurse him back to health!" I started to cry.
"Yuki… You don't want Hiroki to suffer do you?" she asked firmly.
"Don't take him from me!" I yelled._
"Here we are Squad 11 Barracks" Ikkaku said while counting down with his fingers.
"HI!" I was tackled by a little girl with pink hair.
"Wha…" was the only thing I manage to say before she ranted on.
"You're Yuki Momochi right? I'm Yachiru and I…" She began before picked by a 'massive' shinigami.
"Yachiru let girl breathe" the giant shinigami said.
"But Ken-Chan… I just wanted to say hi." She pouted.
"So, you're Yuki huh?" Kenpachi asked.
"Yep, that's me" I said.
"As a tradition in Squad 11 we also have the new shingami face whoever is a position ahead of you in a small duel to see their strength." My new Captain said carelessly. "Ikkaku get over here. Play nice now." My captain laughed.
"Alright! I get to fight a girl!; this is gonna be a piece of cake." Ikakku sneered.
"Ugh! I'll show you!" I snapped back drawing my chain-sword.
"Oh, there's no way you can beat me!" Ikakku bragged as he drew his Zanpakuto. "Grow! Hōzukimaru!" He shouted and to my disbelief his sword changed into a Yari (Spear).
"…That was… awesome." I said stunned.
"Here I come!"
I easily dodged his spear and I swung my sword smirking when it wrapped around his spear and I pulled hard in an attempt to disarm my opponent. But I noticed he muttered something under his breath, probably cursing. "What!" I could barely dodge the weapon I ensnared.
"My Shikai's specialty is that it can split into three sections. There is no way you can win with a sealed Zanpakuto.
"…Shikai?" I ask regaining my posture.
"You don't know you swords name do you?" He asked in casual way as he attacked me again.
"My sword has a name?" I ask quickly and dodged the attack. Dang there's no way to beat him! No I must win!
"It's over, Yah!" Ikakku yelled and disarmed me.
"So I see you two are finished." Kenpachi said.
"Yes, I lost…" I admitted.
"Well, I didn't except you win actually" Kenpachi shrugged. "Yumichika!"
"Yes Captain?" asked the most girly man I've seen.
"Show Yuki around would you?"
"Oh! But captain I need to fix my hair." He pouted.
Is he a homo or what? "You have to fix your hair? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard!" I said annoyed.
"Fine, I'll do it." He finally said after he looked like he'd blow up after what I had said.
"And that is everything you need to know." Yumichika said in bored manner and left.
"Yuki! It's good to see you again!" A familiar voice said.
"Dad!" I replied happily and embraced him.
"I didn't think you make out of Squad 12 alive." He sighed. I knew what he meant.
"Is there any tips on to not mess up in this squad?" I asked.
"Yes, there is, don't I repeat don't piss off Yachiru." He shrived.
"But she's a little girl, why would I be mean to a little girl?"
"Well, let's just say this: you tick her off and your f-ed" Tetsu answered.
"God, this cooking sucks!" Ikakku groaned.
"Well what do expect the cooks aren't even trained." Yumichika answered.
"I think it's great! Said Yachiru who was shoveling in everything on her plate.
"This food is unaccpectable!" I slammed my palms on the table. "The way some of this food is prepared could get someone really sick." I said in pure disgust.
"Well Yuki, it's not we can anything about…All we can do is endure it." Yumichika answered.
I get up and everyone at my table watches me enter the kitchen. And then wince as I chuck the two poor excuses of cooks out.
10 minutes later. "Here" I give everyone at my table a new plate.
"You know how to cook?" Yumichika asked warily.
"Yes, I do… Why are you staring at me like at Yachiru?" I ask confused as she looks at me like I'm pure gold.
"It's SO GOOD! Make more make more!" She said excitedly.
"If Yachiru has that much of a liking to it has to be good." Ikakku said.
"Oh it is Ikakku; I've had her cooking myself." My Dad said.
He tried some my Chicken Teriyaki. "Holy Shit! This is good! HEY EVERYONE! WE'VE FOUND A NEW COOK!" Ikakku announced throughout the dining hall.
"Oh? Kenpachi walked over. "And who might that be?"
"Yuki! Here Captain, taste this it's like 10x better than sake!" Ikakku said.
"I actually agree with Ikakku for once." Yumichika said as he sparkled.
"This is…" He looked like it was bringing a tear to his eye. "Yuki, not only are you our 4th seat but our new cook." Kenpachi grinned. Oh god that's the scariest smile I've ever seen!
"Got it" I answered.
_ "How long has he been like this, Ms. Momochi?" the vet asked.
"Quite a while we thought it was a cold but I guess we were wrong…" My mother answered.
"I see…" he said before I blurted out.
"Can't you make my kitty better!?" I ask desperately.
"Yuki don't interrupt!" Mum briskly said.
"We'll try our best. If you could step outside for a minute and let your mother and I discuss a few things.
I hesitantly left room. But I as soon as I closed that door I pressed my ear to the door.
"So what options are there?" My mother asked.
"Not many, we haven't really found a cure for Feline infectious peritonitis. The only solution we have is to euthanize Hiroki…" he said solemnly.
"Hold on…" I heard footsteps approaching the door. "Yuki" she sighed as I was eavesdropping again. "How much did you hear?"
"What do they mean euthanize?" I ask with tears forming.
"We have to put him down…Put him to sleep… forever, Yuki." Mum choked back tears.
"No…You said they'd find a way!" I muttered.
"It's the only way…" The vet said.
"Don't! He's going to get better!" I protested trying to break free from my mother's hold. From that day on I've been terrified of shots._
"Ugh! I did not sleep well at all last night…" I groaned as I got up.
"Hi, I'm Yachiru" The little girl with pink hair said. "What's your color? Do you want to play with me? Do you have a nickname? If you don't, I can make one for you…"
"Whoa! One question at a time please. My favorite color is any shade of purple. I don't have a nickname but prefer not to have one. And what would you like to play?" I answer all of her questions.
"Hmm…. I can't think of a nickname for you. I want to play hide and seek!" She smiled.
"After breakfast okay?" I smile at the little girl.
"Okay! Ken-Chan like chewy bacon so make a lot of that!" She says and then runs off.
"…And how is she a lieutenant again?" I ask.
That's Chapter 4. I wanted to put in a lot more but I thought this was enough. This story will go until the end of the Soul Society Arc. Yuki will get her Shikai somewhere around chapter 7 an if you can guess what I'm doing with cat references before it's revealed in chapter 6. You can request a fanfic and I'll write it for you! –Yuki Momochi 4th seat of Squad 11.