A/N: Sorry for not uploading a chapter sooner. I have been busy with somethings, as in school and family. BTW, this chapter starts two weeks later. Anyway, enjoy the chapter.


Chapter 8

Happy Times for Everyone

Over two weeks, Brittany tried to avoid her captain to the best of her ability. She continued to train with Captain Hitsugaya and talked to Ichigo whenever she could. She ran into Captain Zaraki a few times and had a hard time escaping. She would laugh at him go do whatever she could. She met all the captains of the Japanese Seireitei. She really liked the Captain of Squad 4 because she seemed like that motherly figure Brittany never had in her life.

"Really, you actually fought Kenpachi Zaraki and won?" Brittany asked Ichigo.

Ichigo scratched the back of his head nervously. "Yea, that was back when Rukia was going to be executed. At the time, I hadn't really learned anything from Zangetsu." He smiled at her.

Brittany smiled back at him. "I'm really glad that I have gotten to know you these past few weeks. I really haven't worried about my captain looking for me. It's relaxing somehow." She giggled.

Ichigo looked at her. He smiled. Her hair was in a French braid ending at just below her shoulders. Her black kimono was wrinkled a little but not much. Her eyes shined every time Ichigo looked into them. She was always smiles and happiness. He felt no pain when he was around Brittany. He couldn't deny it anymore, he had a crush on her. He wanted so much just to kiss but he liked the friendship.

Brittany yawned then stretched her arms in the air. She smiled at Ichigo who was staring at her like an idiot. She giggled. "Ichigo, I better go." She said.

"What? Oh, sorry. I wasn't listening. What did you say?" He asked.

Brittany giggled again. "I need to go. I'll see you later." She waved to him and ran off.

Brittany was running towards the Squad 4 barracks so she could help Captain Unohana with stuff. She was looking to the side and ran into someone. "Oh, sorry. I di-" In front of her was her captain.

Captain Aldean grimaced when he saw Brittany. They hadn't talked in two weeks. He was saddened by this. "Uh... hi, Curtis. How are you?" He asked Brittany.

Brittany stiffed and put on an expressionless face from practice of when she was still. "Fine." She said in a solid voice that had a hint of coldness in it.

Captain Aldean shivered. "Brittany, listen, I'm really sorry for being protective. I just don't want anyone to hurt you. You are like my daughter, Brittany. Please, forgive me." He tried to pull her into a hug but she backed away. "Brittany, what can't you forgive me? I apologized for it." He could feel his temper rising.

Brittany sighed but has her mask on. "Captain, what you were doing was more. You would have to show me that you can be forgiven. I went through years of my mother always abusing me mentally but I will not deal with that. My memories are fading from my old life. Some things will stay with me but other won't. Anyway, I won't deal with your attitude towards boys I may or may not like. Let me make my own mistakes." She explained to him.

Jason nodded his head. "Okay, will you forgive if I promise to give you more space and not get made about guys coming into your life?" He asked her.

Brittany smiled. "Yes, captain. That will do very much. I was just going to help Captain Unohana with some stuff. I'll see you later." She hugged her captain.

Jason put his arms around his lieutenant. "Thanks, darlin'" He said making Brittany laughed. She jogged off and waved to him. Jason could feel his happiness return. He walked around the Japanese Seireitei, not knowing what.

Brittany was happy that she had her captain back. She stopped. She sensed something was somewhere in the Seireitei. She shunpoed to wherever it was. She came to a spot in the woods around the Seireitei. She looked around looking for anything out of the ordinary.

Someone came up behind her and tired to stab but Brittany was too quick for them. "Show yourself." She yelled.

Kenpachi Zaraki stepped out of the shadows. "I wanted a fight and I intend to get. No choose now, Curtis." He laughed.


A/N: I guess you can tell what the next chapter is. "Fight: Curtis vs. Zaraki" This chapter is a little short but the chapter after it is long. The fight will more than likely be uploaded Saturday because I will be going somewhere Friday that I don't have internet at. But then again, I never know. Anyway, please review. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.