Day 10
With animal ears
Once Kisuke Urahara had been cleared of all charges he began to send more and more fun yet unusual things from the human world.
One such box was still sitting in the corner of the Captain-commander's office. No one had dared to open the box. It had such an ominous label.
'EARS'
Big bold, bright yellow letters. Anyone knowing Kisuke's background as the former captain of Squad Twelve; and knowing the squads current captain, would view such a box with horror and suspicion. So it sat, unopened in the dark corner.
Captain-commander Shunsui Kyoraku was having an informal gathering with a few fellow captains and lieutenants.
Since Kenpachi Zaraki was still recovering, Juushiro Ukitake had taken it on him self to invite the pink haired lieutenant to the gathering so she could have a little fun outside of her squad. She was sitting on his lap; eating a piece of cake.
"Ukki, what's that box in the corner?" she poked her fork in the direction of the suspicious box.
"We're not sure, but it's best to leave it alone. No one wants to touch it."
"But why?" She insisted.
"Well... " he stammered, "It's marked ears. I don't think anyone wants to see a bunch of detached ears."
"Ewww gross!" she giggled and he nodded his head.
After awhile she got bored and started to run around the room; stopping occasionally to hug someone or climb on a lap. She even began to braid Ukitake and Kyoraku's long hair. Both men chuckled and thanked her.
Several times Juushiro had to call her back from the box. She was way to curious for her own good sometimes. Finally while everyone was caught up in a debate about the best place to get a good dinner; Yachiru sneaked over to the box and lifted the lid.
She let out a squeal of delight.
They were ears alright. Funny animal ears on bands that sat on the head. She immediately grabbed several and began to stick them on people as she saw fit.
Unohana got perky pink bunny ears, Isane got droopy green ones. She gave Nanao Ise silver cat ears and a pair of white bunny ears landed on Rukia Kuchiki's raven head. She had to stop for a moment and assess the remaining ears in her hand.
Grinning broadly she placed snowy white cat ears on Ukitake's head, and Kyoraku received a pair of stunning purple, floppy dog ears.
The meeting came to a screeching halt as everyone stopped to stare at one another. Shortly everyone had tears streaming down their faces from laughter.
Shunsui leaned over and whispered in Juushiro's ear. "We could have fun with these tonight."
Everyone wondered why Captain Ukitake suddenly blushed bright red.