Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
A/N: This has more Gin/Matsumoto in it and it's kind of a continuation of the last chapter. There are also hints of Hitsugaya/Hinamori of you look really hard.
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A Silent Promise
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- Nemu's POV -
She isn't doing well, Matsumoto Rangiku. She's locked herself in her room and refused all food and help from the 4th Division. I can see that you're worrying your captain. Hitsugaya's heart is torn between his childhood friend, Hinamori Momo and you. You are both hurt, physically and mentally. I know that he yearns to be by her side because he loves her... but instead he stays with you. He is the only one you will stand to company of and he knows you need his company to stay sane.
You have not been drinking, which may or may not be a good thing for your health but it proves the psychologically you're sill dying. I must help you… for Gin. He would want that... wouldn't he?
"Mayuri-sama?"
"What?"
He is busy but at present time does not require my help.
"May I go to the Third Division?"
"Why?"
I place the scalpel in his outstretched hand.
"I wish to speak to someone about the health of Matsumoto-fukutaichou."
Mayuri-sama actually turns to look at me. Surprise shows on his face. He backhands me and I can tell that my cheek will defiantly bruise later.
"You're not designed to care for things like that."
I know that I'm little better than a puppet but still I cannot shake the feeling that if I don't help, she will die. It hurts too see her the way she is now... I've never felt such terrible pain before. Perhaps all Gin ever wanted was my technology but he was still my first, and only, friend.
"Fine go."
"Thank you."
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"Kira Izuru I require your help."
He has also been moping since Gin left. Not as badly as Matsumoto though. He often visits Hinamori too. It seems he blames himself for her condition, much like Captain Hitsugaya.
"For what Kurotsuchi-san?"
He looks surprised and a little nervous, but then again he usually looks like that.
"Matsumoto Rangiku has not been drinking of late. I require that you get her very drunk."
He is taken aback now. "W- Why me?"
"Because you have also been betrayed by Ichimaru-taichou. I think that your presence will help her."
He looks down at his feet. I can see the hint of a blush colouring his cheeks. "Are you not also a victim?"
"No."
How does he know?
"I'll go."
"Thank you."
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Later on, I pass the Tenth Division office to find Matsumoto hanging out the window, drunk as ever. Hisagi trying to bring round an also drunk Kira who is foaming at the mouth and only wearing a loincloth. I can't help but smile.
I promise I'll look after them Ichimaru… until you return.
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A/N: In volume 20, Kira and Matsumoto do actually get drunk after Kira comes to find her. When I was reading it (again) I was all like 'What if I could make Nemu send him' and thus. Sorry about the OOC-ness. Thank you for all the reviews. –bows–