Title- Learning About The Heart

Side Story - Gin's Trial

Show- Bleach

Copyright- I don't own anything


"Please let me see him Renji" Rangiku begged him.

Renji's features softened but he remained in her way. "I'm sorry Rangiku but my orders were to not let anyone see him for now"

Tears ran off her face as she said. "If I don't talk sense into him then he'll just let them kill him" she cried loudly. "I cant let him throw away his life"

Renji felt horrible for not letting her through fore he too know what it was like to watch a childhood friend that was about to be judged and probably sent to execution.

Renji sighed in defeat. "Fine but hurry so nobody notices you" he cautioned her.

"Thank you so much Renji" she said in joy as she ran past him in lightning speed as she raced towards Gin's jail cell wiping her tears as she ran.

She ripped open the door and burst into the room where Gin sat against the wall of his prison. Gin looked up at her in surprise. For once Gin didn't have that usual smile as he stuck his hand out towards her as if he thought she wasn't real.

"Gin" she said sadly as she looked over her childhood savior.

He looked like a mess with his hair in disarray and his face seemed void of any kind of happiness, fake or real. He seemed lost and it killed her to see him like this.

Rangiku reached out and grabbed Gin's hand. "Gin you have to listen to me" she said urgently.

Gin's smile returned after feeling her gentle touch. "your so warm its like touching the sun" he said sweetly.

Rangiku was taken aback by his comment but the most scary thing was his smile. It was different, almost like it was a sad fare well smile.

'NO' she thought. 'I cant let him give up now'

"Gin you need to plead for your life" She begged.

Gin grabbed onto her uniform tightly. "I cant" he said simply.

Rangiku couldn't control her tears anymore as they dripped down her face again. "Why not"

Gin remained silent as he wanted to hold on to her for as long as possible before his fate was sealed.

"Because I don't deserve it" Gin said slowly.

Rangiku pulled him off her and slapped him hard leaving a red imprint on his cheek.

"What gives you the right to decide if someone deserves to die or not" She screamed to him with a trembling voice.

Gin was unaffected by her slap as he just now realized the tears that dripped off her sad and beautiful face. Gin then took a bold step as he pulled her into a hug.

"Forgive me for giving you so much grieve" Gin told her as she cried into his shoulder.

Gin hugged her tightly but gently with one arm while he used the other to lightly rub her back. He took in her bright colored hairs aroma. He always did love the smell of Rangiku's hair although this was the first time he ever smelled it this closely.

Rangiku finished her crying then she pulled away from him. She looked over his face carefully, seeing all the details of his handsome face.

"What are you smiling about" she whispered with a small smile.

"Its like a dream come true to be able to see you before I'm judged" he said with his new sad smile.

Rangiku's small smile disappeared as he finished his last sentence. "Please live" she said sadly.

She then turned away from him slowly and headed for the door. Once she was at the exit, she opened it and looked back to him.

He was still watching her with that sad smile.

"Please live, if not for yourself then for the people who care for you" she whispered so quietly that he almost didn't hear her.

Gin sat back in the spot he was sitting before her arrival. "I'm sorry Rangiku" he said sadly.

Rangiku left the door open behind her as she ran out of his prison and past Renji who was trying to ask her what's wrong but she ignored him as she made her way to the only person who could save Gin now.

She made her way to the 10th division barracks and raced to Captain Hitsugaya's room. Once she reached it, she slammed open the door and jumped to Toshiro who was doing paperwork.

"Captain" she cried with tears pouring onto Toshiro's desk and uniform. "You need to help him"

"Rangiku what the hell is the matter with you" Toshiro yelled as he pulled her off his desk which sent paperwork flying all over his office but at the moment he was more concerned with her sudden distress.

"Please Captain" she cried onto him as he held her firmly. "you're the only one that can save him"

Toshiro's eyes saddened when he realized who she was talking about. Gin.

"Rangiku" Toshiro whispered so lowly that she almost didn't hear him. "there's nothing I can do-"

"Don't give me that Bullshit" she screamed while still gripping his uniform tightly. "you need to at least try"

"Why" Toshiro asked. Rangiku pushed away from him roughly.

"Because ……….Because he's" Rangiku couldn't make out words anymore as she broke down in front of the one person that she always wanted to appear tough. Toshiro reached his hand towards her slowly, as if he was afraid she would run.

Toshiro finally grow the courage and grabbed her as she felled into him causing him to fall into sitting position while she just continued to sob onto him.

He couldn't stand seeing her like this. Even though he would never admit it she was very important to him. When it was a boring day in the office she was always there to cheer up the room and when ever he felt sad she was able to bring happiness to him even though he never showed it.

He wasn't certain if he loved her or not but she was a special person to him and he would do anything to make her happy. At least that's what he told himself but he hated Gin with all his might.

Gin caused her great pain and Gin helped Aizen who injure and betrayed Momo. He could never forgive Gin but by the look in Rangiku's eyes, it was obvious that she had already forgiven him.

He hated how she can forgive so easily but at the same time its one of the reasons why he treasures her.

A dark colored butterfly floated into the room from the window behind Toshiro's desk.

"All Captains please report to the designated meeting point for the trail of Gin Ichimaru"

Toshiro sighed as he stood himself and Rangiku up slowly. Toshiro released himself from Rangiku's grip, leaving her cold with wet tears. He made his way to the door as she watched him.

Once he opened the door, he turned back. "I'll try my best" he said quietly.

He left too soon to hear her sincere "Thank you Captain" A heart warming smile now spread across her face. 'thank you Toshiro'

Captain meeting room

Toshiro opened the door and entered the meeting. His eyes scanned the room and he realized he was the last Captain to arrive. Toshiro walked to his spot and awaited Head Captain Yamamoto's decision.

"Bring in the offender" Yamamoto announced loudly.

The Captains watched on as the door opened to reveal Gin who's hands for handcuffed. Two guards were on each side of him as they entered the room.

Gin didn't have a smile nor was he seeming scared of his fate. Infact it seemed as though Gin was at peace with his fate. Gin's head hanged over making it hard to see his face as he slowly made his way to the middle of the room.

"Gin Ichimaru, you are here for the crime of treason, what defense do you have for yourself" Yamamoto demanded with slight anger in his tone.

Gin's head raised up. "I have no defense Head Captain Yamamoto" he answered quietly with a calm tone.

Toshiro was amazed. He has never seen Gin look like this. Gin was always smiling and joking around but now here he was, ready to die for his crimes and he looked like a mess. Even though Toshiro hated to admit it, he didn't think Gin deserved to die, after all its not like Gin hurt anyone or killed anyone.

"I see" Yamamoto said with his husky voice. "then I have no choice but to sentence you to death" The room became deadly silent.

"Wait" a voice yelled through the silence.

Everyone's eyes turned to Toshiro in surprise. Toshiro couldn't figure out why everyone was looking at him until it hit him………..he was the one that said it without realizing he voiced it out loud.

Toshiro shifted uncomfortably as he reverted his teal eyes to Yamamoto.

"Forgive my rudeness Head Captain Yamamoto, but I believe that the death penalty is a little too much for someone that has not hurt or killed anyone" Toshiro ranted without trying fore he had no idea where this was coming from, it was as if someone was in his head telling him what to say.

"Captain Hitsugaya, you do realize Gin Ichimaru allied with Aizen and know about his plans yet still served him" Captain Yamamoto said back.

Toshiro nodded his head fore he know all about Gin's crimes. "Yes but surely there's another solution other then killing him"

Gin watched Toshiro with a confused look.

"I agree" Captain Ukitake spoke up from his spot. "I know what Gin Ichimaru did was wrong and in normal cases would deserve death for the act of betrayal but with Soul Society in a mess after Aizen's war, we're in no shape to waste time with a execution"

"Ukitake has a point" Shunsui said calmly. "Last thing Soul Society needs is a execution, I suggest Gin to be under watch of a Captain or Lieutenant until it is decided that he can be trusted alone again"

Toshiro was surprised by his fellow Captains words but none the less grateful for their support.

Yamamoto looked through the captains as he thought long and hard. "hmm I see" his eyes shifted to Gin. "Gin Ichimaru I have decided to lower your punishment" he boomed through the room.

All the Captains watched Yamamoto in wonder for they have never seen him change his decision after announcing it.

"Your Captain rank shall be stripped" Yamamoto continued. "And you shall be under watch of a Captain or Lieutenant at all times"

Gin seemed to either be disappointed or relieved as his features softened.

"Would it be wise to put him back in Squad 3" Byakuya stated.

Yamamoto addressed Byakuya with a quick response. "No Gin will not be placed back in Squad 3"

"B-But where are you placing him then" Ukitake asked.

The room became seriously quiet as the atmosphere thickened. Everyone seemed to focus on Yamamoto's next words except for Toshiro who watched Gin closely. Toshiro was still slightly in shock from his words in defense of a man he was suppose to hate.

"Gin will be placed in Squad 10" Yamamoto's voice boomed through the room.

Even though Toshiro wasn't paying much attention, he still heard the head Captains last words which caused the young Captain to look over in shock.

"Why my squad" Toshiro demanded rudely.

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes. "Since you were the first to speak out against Gin's death, you should be the one to take responsibility for him"

Gin turned to Toshiro. "Please take good care of me…Captain" Gin said, starting to sound like his old mocking self.

Toshiro narrowed his eyes dangerously as he glared daggers at Gin who just smiled in reply.

"That is all for this meeting" Yamamoto said with authority.

'I hate my life' Toshiro thought painfully.

The guards released Gin's handcuffs and left him. Toshiro then proceeded to walk towards him.

"So Toshiro, what seat do you plan on giving me" Gin asked.

Toshiro turned back to Gin in rage. He hated it when people called him by his name. "That's Captain Hitsugaya to you" He growled.

'this should turn out interesting' Shunsui thought with a smile as he left.


Thanks for reading. I don't know if anyone wanted to read this but I had the idea for it and this was just a quick summary of my idea so sorry if you didn't care for it. Next Chapter I plan on getting back to the real story.