Disclaimer: I do not own bleach or the characters except for my own OC characters, but that's it.
Soul Reapers, Narrator.
As their generous hosts leave them to adjust to their new surroundings Rangiku eagerly starts to rummage through the box of clothes. Pulling out the pairs that interest her, but when she sees the brand name she squeals in delight, "No way!" holding up a shirt she shows the brand name to them all that is stitched into the inside of the shirt below the collar.
"So what am I looking at exactly Rangiku?" Rukia leans over to look closer at the name, not recognizing it.
"These are VIVA clothes, VIVA!" throwing clothes at the guys for them to wear she then hands a skirt and blouse to Rukia who takes it curiously. "These are designer clothes sold around the world. They are so expensive, how do they have these?"
Examining the articles of clothes the small soul reaper kneels down next the busty woman as the uninterested men head for their rooms. "Hm, I've seen their clothes in the stores and magazines but never these ones."
Jumping up she smiles with wide eyes, "These are the new designs that haven't been released yet! How do they have them?" She starts fall deep in thought when a stern voice startles her.
"Rangiku,"
"Yes, captain?" she replies promptly as she turns to face him.
"We have set up communication with head captain Yamamoto and the other court quad squad captains. Both of you are to be present." Turning he leads a disappointed lieutenant and an relieved subordinate.
"Good you are all here," the three of them enter the Captains room and close the door. A large screen bordered by something purple covers one wall. On the screen is what looks to be a captains meeting except that all lieutenants are present. "What is your current status?"
Stepping forward captain Hitsugaya gives his update. "Upon arriving we encountered a hollow attacking a pair of young girls. Strangely the two were able to see the hollow along with us." At that the head captain furrows his brows whether in interest or uncertainty they don't know. "One of the girls was injured badly and we had no choice but to assist them."
"Captain Hitsugaya, how much do they know?" his question was straight forward and the white haired captain took little time to answer.
"The youngest doesn't know much, but the oldest knows everything." Concerned and angry whispers erupt from behind the head captain but he quickly dismisses them and continues to listen to the report. "After waking up from being unconscious she spoke to us by name and knew everyone's title. Both of them posses strong spiritual pressure, I sense that they both have Zanpakto but don't know how to use it."
"They offered you a place to stay?" his voice gruff as strict as he swept his gaze across the room.
"Yes," the young captain answered briefly awaiting some scolding or punishment.
"Good," Shock at his approval passed through the room like a shock wave, "I expect you to keep an eye on the hollow situation but I am adding a new requirement for you to meet. You must train the two girls to eliminate hollows so that they may be held responsible for the protection of the area. Can you do that?" He looked to not just the captain but to all of the soul reapers standing dumbfounded in the back of the room.
"Yes Captain." Bowing the screen goes black and the rest are left stunned and confused.
"What is the Head Captain thinking!" Renji exclaims as he, along with everyone else, gets into his giaga. As everyone disgruntled exits to pick out their own room the black haired girl bursts through the double doors wielding a large butcher knife. Startled by the rude intrusion many try to reach for their Zanpakto that isn't there.
"Dinner everyone, hurry up before Ava eats it all."
Ava
Taking my seat to the right of the head seat and Venus on the left, fathers chair is left vacant as it is any other night. Venus starts to place the food on the set table as the guests enter the room. They look curiously at the empty chair with no place setting but don't say anything as they sit themselves down. Out of the corner of my eye I see Venus hurriedly set down the last dish before dashing to claim her seat. Upon seeing their options I try to predict where they will sit, but nothing comes. Ichigo, Renji, Ikkaku, and Yumichika instantly grab the chairs in the middle. Ichigo and Yumichika sit on the right side with me while Renji and Ikkaku go the left side, Renji sitting awkwardly next to a nervous Venus almost causing me to chuckle. Looking past Ichigo on my immediate left I see Rangiku sit next to Yumichika and Rukia sits across from her, leaving the last seat on the far end to the Captain.
Everyone begins to pass food, with direction from Venus of course, and take servings as it goes by. Deep in thought I jump when the Captain starts to speak. What is he doing, I didn't expect him to say anything? Frowning at my own thoughts I tune into what the captain has to say.
"We have spoken to the Head Captain, Captain of squad 1, and he has approved our stay. Also, he has decided to have us train you as soul reapers." Choking on the food as it goes down I cough to dislodge it as Venus turns her head away from the table as a spray of water comes flying out of her mouth.
"What!" both of us look down the table in shock. All is silent as we try to process the news. "No," Venus drops it like a dead fish and shakes her head, "I am not going to listen to you guys bossing me around while I sweat and," I sigh as she continues to go on and on before interrupting her,
"You'll get a sword." She stops in the middle of a word and turns to me with sparkling eyes. But as she realizes this she blinks her eyes to get back on track with her speech on 'why not to do it'. "And will be able to fight things without restraining yourself from killing them." Now she leans back in her chair and starts to weigh each option carefully. Just as she is about to shout out her answer I stand up and look unwavering into those teal eyes, "But why should we trust you?"
"You let us stay here," his voice was cool and he talked with an emotionless voice. Seeing his game I match him, steeling my voice and body even though I felt uncomfortable with his teal eyes on me.
"True, but if I were to let you train us that would require a lengthy stay, maybe my offer was only good for a couple of days?"
"Would you excuse us?" grabbing me she easily drags my smaller body to the kitchen. "What is your problem?"
Defiantly I glare up at her, "What is your problem? And why are you acting like mom?" I cross my arms over my chest and plant my feet in the ground.
"I should be asking that," she huffs sarcastically, "you were the one all set on them staying; now you're accusing them of trust issues?"
"You just want the sword." I roll my eyes scornfully.
"Liar," she pretends to be offended but drops the charade, "Ok ya, but that's not the only reason."
"Then what-Oh fine, I'll go agree." Throwing up my hands in surrender I hear her clap her hands in excitement. Pushing open the double doors I stop and turn to the captain, "Fine then, we will participate in the training." Then, just to spite Venus as she takes her seat, I add, "Let's start at, oh, 7 in the morning?" seeing him nod I close my eyes and sit in my seat as I hear a fork clang against a plate as it is dropped.
"7 in the freaking morning! Are you kidding me?" she slams her hands on the table and fixes her gaze on me as conversations pick up and people continue to eat. As the food disappears, conversations turn into arguments that are quickly forgotten, time ticks by, the sun sets, moon rises, and I can't shake this gut feeling that's telling me to run as far as possible.