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Disclaimer: Bleach is not mine…so sad! D:

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Flare made her way into the kitchen to get some water after her exercise was done. She wanted to talk to Frost but no one had seen her all day long. Sighing, she thought over what happened in the infirmary. She knew it was ridiculous but she felt bad for Frost and she just wanted to apologize. Walking into the kitchen Flare went directly to the fridge. Picking up a bottle of water, she opened it and took a sip quenching her thirst.

She looked over at the island counter and stopped, startled by the presence already in the kitchen. Ikkaku stared back at her, a piece of chicken dangling from his open mouth. He hadn't really paid attention to who was in the room at the time until he heard the weird rectangle thing open. He didn't know what the word was but he remembered it from the human world. Ikkaku closed his mouth finally and narrowed his eyes, remembering that the captain was acting strange after returning to his room from the infirmary last night.

Flare looked away and hurriedly finished her water, trying to get away from the man before she ended up having another flashback.

Ikkaku saw her tensed, ready to make her escape, when she had seen him eating. He stood up quickly and grabbed her from behind as she tried to make a break for the door. She screamed and kicked in his arms, as she wanted to get away.

Ikkaku wrestled her arms down, and pulled her to his chest. She fought hard and tried her hardest to break free from his grip. "LET GO OF ME!" she screamed in outrage as he brought her outside, near the forest.

Ikkaku held on, until she calmed down. He heard her whimper slightly set her down gently onto the floor. He noticed that she had tears in her eyes, muttering to herself. "Not again…not again…please…don't hurt me…please…"

Ikkaku grew angry that she thought he was going to hurt her. "Flare!"

She looked up at him with fear in her eyes and cowered as he towered over her. "Please..."

He grabbed her shoulders and shook her. "Stop! I am not going to hurt you. I just need you to tell me what happened to my captain. He seems distracted and more easily annoyed than anything today. It started after he came from the infirmary."

Flare swallowed and then cupper her face into her hands, sobbing uncontrollably. "It's all my fault. My sister hates me now and then Kenpachi is probably mad at me too. It's my entire fault."

Ikkaku looked surprised and asked what happened to make her think that. She continued to wallow in her pity for a while and he let her cry it out, finally after a while she talked about what happened.

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Ikkaku was beyond pissed, his hands curled into fist as he punched the ground in anger from the information. He was angry at the thought of men, tainting this girl through such torture and horror. He felt like finding the men and beating the shit out of them until they were near death.

Flare was calm now and had watched the man's reaction. She pondered over what she told him and was genuinely concerned. 'If he wanted to hurt me then he would have done so already..but all he's doing his cursing the men and the king to hell and back. Maybe…he isn't like one of them. No I won't trust him. He's still a man.' Flare shook her head and stood up from the ground, dusting off the dirt.

Ikkaku was furious and turned to her. He stalked up to her, looking deeply into her eyes, and then wrapped his arms around her.

Flare stood there, her eyes wide open in shock as he held her close. She was going to fight back but she felt safe in his arms not fear. She turned her head towards him and saw determination in his face.

Ikkaku breathed deeply and then pushed her back, grabbing her arms again to keep her within reach. He made a vow. "I, Ikkaku Madurame, will protect you with my life from here on out. I will be your bodyguard and make sure nothing like that ever happens again."

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Veenia peered around the corner and saw the hall was clear. Looking behind her she spotted Ophelia fiddling with something. "Would you quit doing that!" Veenia smacker her hand lightly so she would stop.

"Sorry" Ophelia said sheepishly.

Veenia turned to face her fully and pointed her finger. "Listen, the objective right now is to get Frost and Flare ready for the celebration tonight. We do not take no for an answer, and if they still refuse then we put plan B into effect."

Ophelia nodded vigorously. "Right...so what's plan B again?"

Sighing, she closed her eyes and rubbed her head. "Plan B…is to take them by force by any means necessary. Got it?"

"Got it!"

"Got it!" chirped Yachiru.

"Alright then let's-What the?" Veenia snapped her head to look at Yachiru. "What are you doing here?"

Ophelia jumped in before Veenia went crazy. "I said she could help us, she came to my lab a little earlier and I asked if she wanted to help us out. Plus Pachi didn't want to be tormented again…" she mumbled the last part to herself.

Letting out a deep breath, Veenia consented to the change. "Well then, welcome aboard. I'm going to the library to get Frost, You two go and find Flare and we will all meet up in Terra's room. Last time I saw her she was headed to the kitchen."

Yachiru and Ophelia nodded and then scurried off in the other direction, giggling like maniacs.

Hearing footsteps headed down the hall, she peeked again to spot Kenpachi headed in the direction of the library. She knew something was up when neither Frost nor Flare showed up at breakfast that morning. 'Hmm..this is interesting. Well the plan can be delayed for a little bit of drama'

She followed him closely as he entered the library.

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Kenpachi walked into the room, ignoring the presence of the doctor following him. He wanted to speak to Frost alone, but of course, nothing ever turns out right with him.

He noticed the tall bookshelves, holding thousands of books that he would never be interested in. Following the maze of bookshelves, he arrived at the small lounging area near oversized windowpanes, overlooking the garden.

Before he even took a step in her could feel the vibes from Frost.

"Get out." She said without lifting her head from her book; Ryu lounging in his bed not far from her.

Kenpachi snorted and continued his way into the lounge, dismissing the command. "You should know by now that I don't follow other people's orders." He noticed her sitting cross legged, near a small seat right under the windows, the book laid out on her lap as the size was huge. She had her arm fixed to hold her head as she leaned her elbow onto the side of the book, looking down as she read.

"Never took you for a book worm."

She ignored his comment and continued reading, flipping the page and starting anew.

He didn't like to be ignored when he was talking to someone unless he was the one ignoring others, so he briskly walked over to her and snatched the book from her lap before she could react. He turned the cover towards him, reading the title, "What the hell is this?"

Frost jumped up and tired to snatch back her book, "Give it to me!" She jumped for the book, but kept missing it as Kenpachi held it out of her reach. "Would you just leave me alone!" she stomped off to find another book of interest. Before she could get far Kenpachi grabbed her around her waist, pulling her to his chest and immobilizing her. "Listen, I want to talk about yesterday." He said with a dark tone.

Frost wiggled around, trying to get away from him. "Well tough luck, I don't want to talk about it. Now let go of me and get out!"

He tightened his grip around her waist until she gave up trying to escape. Hanging her head in defeat, she sighed.

"Are you going to listen?" he asked.

She nodded.

"OK, look your sister never told me that you never knew what happened to her all those years ago. I just wanted her to know that she was holding you back, and I hate to agree but her not telling you was probably the best choice."

Frost snapped her head up and glared at him. "How the hell is not telling me that she was raped and used as an experimental guinea pig make me feel better?" she growled.

"Because what would you have done if you did know?"

"I would have protected her, from everyone! I wouldn't let her out of my sight, making sure that it wouldn't happen again. Hell, if keeping her in her room would work then that would have been the answer."

"That's exactly why she didn't tell you." Kenpachi turned her around, making her face him. "She knew you would go crazy trying to protect her and on top of that you would have had to keep your country in order. Do you really think that's fair? Plus you see nothing has happened to her ever since that had happened. I think you need to give her some space and not be around her all the time. I know she feels sorry about not telling you but it was for the best. Do you understand?"

Frost pondered over what he said and understood what he meant. She couldn't always protect Flare, no matter how hard she tried, plus she had other responsibilities to take care of, and she didn't trust anyone but herself to actually guard Flare from danger. "I guess…your right. No matter how much I hate to admit that."

He grinned and let her go, watching her figure. "Good. Now answer a question of mine. What happened to the King and his follower's?"

Frost's eyes turned into cold hatred and she clenched her fist."I made sure they would never do something like that again to anyone." Scowling fiercely she returned to seat, holding out her hand. "May I please have my book back now?"

Kenpachi tapped his chin, then grinned mischievously as he turned his back on her. "Depends, what will you do to get back?"

"Kenpachi just give me the damn book!" Frost jumped on his back, reaching up to grab it from his hands.

Kenpachi moved his arm away from her hands as he fell onto the couch, Frost straddling his back. He turned around as she continued to reach for it, having his other arm holding her back while he laughed at her determination.

"Give me the book or you will die from suffocation!" yelled Frost as she picked up a pillow from the floor and started to cover his face with it.

"Children please! No rough housing in the library." Veenia walked out from behind a bookshelf and plucked the book from Kenpachi's hand.

Frost and Kenpachi were breathing hard as they both looked at each other. Kenpachi sat up and threw Frost off him, making her land on her butt on the floor. "I'm leaving." He said abruptly, walking out of the library.

"What the hell? Jerk!" said Frost as she picked herself up.

Veenia watched the interaction and secretly smiled behind the book in her hand, knowing why he left in a hurry. "Alright then. Frost time to get ready."

"For?" she asked while rubbing her bum.

"The celebration silly, and this time you are wearing a dress. No if,ands,or buts."Veenia said, grabbing Frost's arm and leading her to her demise…I mean room.

"Ryu , Help me!"

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Flare looked up from her magazine, and grimaced when she noticed Ikkaku still staring at her. She quickly looked down when his eyes met hers. Sighing, she closed her magazine and looked up at him. "Why do you keep staring at me?"

Ikkaku shrugged. "Well since I'm going to be your bodyguard I after to watch you."

"I get that..sort of, but do you have to stare at me so intently."

"Yes."

"It's creepy when you do that…"

"So?"

"So it makes me uncomfortable"

"And?"

"I don't like people staring at me, it makes me feel dirty and used."

Ikkaku looked down at the reminder of what happened to her. He sighed and pinched his nose. "Alright, I'll try not to stare… too much."

"Thanks" Flare returned to her magazine, when Ikkaku sensed his Lt. coming in his direction. "Oh great…more baldy comments and it's not even noon yet." He grumbled under his breath.

Yachiru bounced into the kitchen and jumped onto Ikkaku's head, not minding at all to the growling sounds. She patted his head like a drum and asked him pesky questions of what he was doing. He replied, "I have been appointed..." "By himself" Flare interjected. "…that I shall be Flare's new bodyguard from now on."

Yachiru smiled and giggled, talking about how Ikkaku had a crush on the male-phobia girl. He blushed at started to deny it profusely.

Ophelia walked into the kitchen as spotted Flare sitting at the table with Yachiru distracting Ikkaku. She scurried over to Flare and intertwined their arms, pulling her up to stand. "You are wanted in the tailor room." She said. Flare looked at her and shook her head, not wanting to go anywhere near the crazy tailor. Ophelia looked at her with a serious face while she told her, "Come quietly and your kitty pajamas will not be harmed." Flare stared at her with wide eyes. "No not my kitty witties!" She had tears in her eyes as she was dragged to her doom.

Ikkaku was still engaged in an argument with Yachiru, too distracted to keep a watch on Flare.

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'TERRA!" screamed Veenia, as she pulled Frost by her waist trying to make her let go of the door frame. She was clutching it for dear life and didn't want to let go. "Damn it Frost be a man!"

"I'm a woman and there is nothing wrong with being a coward once in a while."

"You are right…but this isn't the type of situation that you should use that tactic!" Veenia was frustrated, as soon as they made that turn down this hallway she had to drag Frost by her legs to get even half her body into the tailor's room. Frost could handle everything else but except a simple makeover.

Terra walked out from the backroom with Yumichika, getting everything organized for the arrival her victims-err projects. "Oh my, vhat is going?" Terra watched the scene play out and was wondering how long it was going to take the nurse to get Frost from the door way. "Yumi-darling, could you go ahead and deliver the outfits to your friends, they are in the back on the 3rd row. I am going to be very buzy with this hand full." Yumichika nodded in a daze and went to get the clothes, heading out and giving Terra kisses on the cheeks as a goodbye. "Bye darling!"

"Ohhh Terraaaaa" sang out Ophelia, dragging in a reluctant Flare. "I have brought you Flare. Mission accomplished."

Flare was getting ready to bolt after she saw he sister hanging on to dear life to the door sill, her grasp not letting up one bit. "Fuck off Veenia!"

"Quit being a punk and get your ass in here!"

"Hell no! I remember the last time I had to go through a makeover. I STILL HAVE THE BURNS!"

"OH MY GOSH, IT WAS ONE TIME! LET IT GO!"

"NEVER!" yelled Frost.

"Grr, that's it!" Veenia grabbed frost around her waist and pulled her hard, taking the door frame with her.

Terra sipped her tea, "You owe me a new door frame."

Veenia dragged Frost's body to the back as she tried to grab something to prevent her doom.

Flare was pushed into the back room, getting her ready for the torture that was for the celebration. "Why did I agree to this again?' she questioned.

"It's for the kitty pajamas." Ophelia reminded her as she held up a curling iron and some tweezers.

" Damn you…"

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"Ouch, Mother Fucker!" screamed Frost in pain.

"Hold still damnit!"

"Gahh!Get that thing away from me!"

"Ophelia hold her down so we can get this over with."

"Omg I am so sorry Frost, please do not kill me after this is all done." Ophelia begged as she restrained her.

"I am going to kill y-OUCH YOU MOTHER BLEEPING HEFFER! YOU BURNED ME!"

"Oops…"

"The Hell? Oops, How about I oops upside your face?"

"Ow shit woman, do you even know how to work that thing."

" What did I ever do to deserve this?" screamed Flare in pain.

"Sorry, ve are almost done." Terra smiled and continued her work.

"This is going to be a long day…" sighed Ophelia.

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I have a favor, please go on my profile and do the poll I have set up. It is simple and easy, the reason I want to do this poll is because I have an idea in later chapters and I want your opinion on what characters you like. Chapter 11 is finally done, and good news, it is almost party time. It is Final Exam time so I wanted to complete this and get it off my mind, as you can see this is the longest freaking chapter I have written. I just want to hurry up and get started on the party because that is where story will start to pick up again.

Review! And I am out.

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