Authors notes: ok this one I went a little long with because I just was having so much fun with the captains. Also you know its funny with my open office when ever I type captain it shows in blue captainless XD I only used the word once. But anyways, theres a character that Ichigo calls seven his real name is Kai Hichi but Ichigo inverts the name to the Japanese way of saying it Hichi Kai witch translates to seven soul but I though I should warn you his first name is Kai not Hichi XD.

Chapter Ten

Calling All Captains

Raika woke in her new quarters she had a larger four poster bed and a desk other then that is was bare because she did not keep many items. Zabimaru lay on her desk along with Kokkaijinji the blades both where sheathed. As she stood up she found clothing place by her bed it was the captains uniform. The white jacket like top peace was the only big difference from the uniforms worn by other Shigami. She really didn't want to put it on this was all to sudden for her. Why had Ichigo-sensi made her a captain did he really think she had that much power. She was weak compared to him and Zaraki they had both shown how much stronger they where then her, and as for the other captains she was sure they could easily win her in a fight. She wasn't strong enough to be a captain. She had just barley gotten her Kokkaijinji to Shikai. True she had Zabimaru but Ichigo-sensi had warned her not to rely on that blade. The more she saw the blade though the more she wanted to use him in a fight again the last time hadn't been to long ago had it a couple of days but she was still itching to use it. Maybe it was because Zabimaru felt so powerful in her hands as if she could do anything. Maybe if she had used him when fighting the hollow she wouldn't of gotten injured. She stood up and slipped her new robes on with a sigh she then walked over to Zabimaru and picked up the blade gently.

"Why do you work for me...I am greatfull and all...but I am not your Shigami..." she whispered. As she did she felt something brush up against her leg she turned and saw Zabimaru's form. The baboon like creature with the snake tail it looked at her slightly.

"I like you Raika...I like working with you that is why I work for you...the moment you touched my sword I knew I had to help you...you where so hesitant to hold a sword...I had to show you how..." it said looking at her with a soft look on its face. Raika nodded slowly she could understand that. Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder as she looked over she saw the dark fairy with its slightly decaying features.

"I had to help...my god can you get any mushier...why don't you stay away from my Shigami..." the fairy hissed. Raika sweatdropped Ichigo was right her Zanpakto was jealous of Zabimaru.

"P-please...I don't want you two fighting..." she said softly. Zabimaru nodded slowly but Kokkaijinji only glowered still.

"Fine...but you better use me more then him you hear me Raika..." she said darkly. Raika nodded slowly.

"O-of course Kokkaijinji..." she said as kindly as she could. Then both figures disappeared. She picked up both of her swords she placed Kokkaijinji where she was visible on her hilt just in front and to the right. While she placed Zabimaru tucked behind her white captains top robe to the left. She walked to her door slowly and opened it when she did she found Rukia standing in front of her.

"Captain Tonari...Ichigo wants to see you... along with the rest of the captains..." she said in a formal manner. She then smiled softly " Listen...I cant believe Ichigo so recklessly made you a captain but I will do everything in my power to make the rest of the squad listen to you...by the way I am your lieutenant..." she said lightly to the younger girl.

"Thanks Kuchiki-san...but could you please call me Raika..." she said lightly wondering what Ichigo wanted all the captains form. More then likely it was to announce her promotion. She wasn't to happy about that idea but at least she knew Kuchiki-san was on her side

"Alright Raika-san but you have to call me Rukia" she smiled mischievously at her. Raika smiled brightly and nodded. Rukia couldn't help but smile back she looked over her young captain wondering how well she would fit the role in the end. It was then she noticed something the girl looked oddly familiar was it her hair or her eyes maybe both. "Well come one you don't want to keep Ichigo waiting...plus some of the other captains frown on lateness of there own rank...you wanna make a good impression" She said Raika nodded and started to walk with her. As she walked a few people turned to stare at her. She remember them staring at her before because she was a laughing stock but now it was different not respect for her, but for her rank only.

"Rukia-san...you knew Ichigo when he was younger didn't you?" Raika spoke quietly. Rukia looked over her shoulder and frowned lightly.

"Well...ya I've know him since he was a teenager...its not like we where childhood friends though" she said looking at Raika. The girl had such a regal posture even though she was feeling put upon. Rukia had been told she had the same posture. "He was a real loud mouth back then...always causing me problems" she said with a laugh. Raika looked at her then slowly smiled again.

"Wow I would of never thought it...he seems so calm and collected now" Rukia nodded as she said it.

"Ya...I think leadership mellowed him out a great deal." Raika bit her lips slightly as she thought about it people told her she was to mellow now. Would leadership mellow her out more. She shook her head to get the thought out then rested her hand on Zabimaru's hilt. they soon reached Ichigo's office when she stepped in all the other captains where there including Zaraki who had challenged her only the day before. His eye that didn't have an eye patch on slowly fell on her and a smirk crossed his face. The other captains where standing around one with long black hair she recognized him as the leader of the Kuchiki family she had only seen him once before but he had been popular with the girls she had often heard them giggling about him in the lunch area. One of the other captains caught her eye because oh how odd he appeared something like a demented cyber clown. She shuddered slightly and hoped it wasn't to noticeable.

"So your the new captain hmm...well your a little young but welcome..." another black haired man said he was slightly unshaven and his hair was tied back in a ponytail it was wavy over his captains robes he was wearing a Japanese kimono.

"Guess I don't have the title of the youngest captain anymore..." a silver haired boy who look to be 13 or 14 said. He had a grin on his face but it was slightly unsettling to Raika. A blond haired man next to Ichigo smirked. His hair fell into his face and was cut in a wolf cut.

"My my...the poor child is afraid of us..." he said it wasn't a mocking tone rather he meant to be kind.

"I am not Afraid" Raika lied standing as tall as she could.

"Of course my mistake...Raika-chan" he smirked Ichigo watched him and frowned.

"Seven...thats enough please...Raika-san is just on edge you of all the captains should know that...you where put as a captain just after I was...to take over captain Isens spot." Ichigo frowned. The blond looked at him with a frown.

"How many time do I have to tell you I am not Seven my name is Kai..." he frowned. Raika watched them with the other captains one of the few other females in the group put he hand gently on Raika's shoulder.

"Don't worry there always like that..." she said lightly.

"Your squad fours captain aren't you?" Raika asked lightly. the woman nodded lightly and smiled.

"Yes you already met my lieutenant Orihima-san...its too bad she saw you with Ichigo...as much as I sometimes dislike our leader I cannot believe he would do what she said he did..." the woman said kindly. Raika nodded slowly and looked at the group Ichigo and the man named kai where still argueing over his name.

"Seven you know perfectly well why I call you that..not only is your personality fragmented in seven pieces but are you not Hichi Kai (seven soul" he laughed. Kai rolled his eyes lightly.

"What ever...I am starting to think I need a drink thanks to you Kurosaki..." he glowered at Ichigo.

"His personality is fragmented..." she said her eyes wide captain Kuchiki looked at her and nodded slowly.

"Yes..." he said simply. Raika looked up at him something about him made her uneasy she then heard something a growling it was coming from Zabimaru.

'LET ME AT HIM!!!! I WILL TEAR HIM APART!!' the blade screamed only she was able to hear it however the others where all watching as Ichigo got Kai in a head lock. She heard someone comment that Kai was the only one who hadn't fought Ichigo yet, but that didn't matter to her much right now as she heard Zabimaru Scream in anger.

'wh-whats wrong...Zabimaru' she said in her head to him.

'He's my problem! He's the one who killed Renji!! That damn dog Kuchiki!' Zabimaru growled darkly at her. Raika looked at the tall black haired man. He killed another soul reaper, how come he was still here as a captain how could he get out of something like that.

Short Shot

What is a short shot?: well it's a short script form interlude about things that I think is funny but that I don't necessarily want to add into the main story. These are like those little bonus manga chapters at the end of a few mangas anyways thought I would regal you with one of them.

Reaper boy (don't remember him look back at chapter seven decay): This is a boring day...sighs as he sits out side the walls of the Seireitei.

Voice: Meow meow cat goes meow..lovely lovely rainy day!

(Reaper boy turns and sees a red head with blue eyes walking past him suddenly he twitches in anger)

Reaper boy: YOU!!!!!!!

Keran(aka voice XD): Huh? Do I know you?

(Reaper boy charges for her and she doges nimbly pulling off a back flip)

Reaper boy: RAWR!!!

Keran: you don't look familiar...cocks her head to one side.

Reaper boy: twitches as he glowers at her Y-you...d-don't...r-remember what you DID TO ME!!!!!!!!! he pulls off his hood to show decaying flesh DOES THIS SHAKE YOUR MEMORY!!!

Keran:hmmm...your ugly...and decaying... pokes his shoulder

Reaper boy: THATS IT I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!

Keran: disappears

Reaper boy:...

Narrator: thus refueled his obsession with killing the red haired woman XD