"Wake up Mai!"Rukia yelled.

It had been two days since I had arrived at Shinigami and it was really laid back. The only times I went out of my room were to get meals, bring them back then throw the trash out. Rukia seemed to have things outside.

"Mai, you have to be at Captain-Commander's office in twenty minutes!" She yelled kicking me out of my bed.

"Fine fine," I replied getting ready for the day.

Rukia had some makeup that I could use until I got the O.K. To go outside. And as she said, in exactly twenty minutes Ukitake-taichou was there.

"Hello Mai, get a good night sleep?" Ukitake asked.

"Yes sir," I said bowing, just as my watch went off.

The exact thing on it was, '– .- -.- . / … ..- .-. . / -.- - ..- / -.. - / -. - - / … - .- -. -.. / - ..- - / – ..- -.-. ... -..- / -... ..- - / -. . - / -.-. .-.. - … . / - - / . ...- . .-. -.- - -. .', but it translated in my eyes to, " Make sure you do not stand out much, but get close to everyone." That's right, I'm here as Aizen's dog.

"You okay Mai-san?" Ukitake asked looking at my watch curiously.

Switching it back to time I lie, "Yes sir, I'm just surprised how quicly I got ready. Waking up late and all."

"Is that right," He says smiling, "Well today you get the results to see if you get to be a captain. Excited?"

"I will graciously accept the results. Please forgive me again for my unruly outburst-" I was interrupted by Ukitake.

"As I said, you were trying to defend your comrades, in which you should speak out of term," He said turning to me.

"That is merely an opinion. Let her be sorry and not do it again, Ukitake-taichou," A deep voice came from no where.

"Kuchiki-taichou," Ukitake welcomed.

"Please forgive my actions, they were unreasonable," I said bowing my head.

"Apologies will do no good, but your regret will serve as a reminder not to be so hoarse again," he said before walking away.

I think that was his way forgiveness. Men and their pride.

"Thank you Sir," I say quietly.

We went up three floors and through two large doors into a room with twenty four people standing two by two, lieutenants in front, Captains in back. We took our place at the end and on cue the Captain-Commander walked in, and the meeting began.

"Each of you showed great talent and potential during the test, but only three of you will be moving up to the level of captain. A first for Shinigami! Another first was having an outsider participate in the challenge. All of you who do not make it, hone you skills so one day you may try and hopefully succeed again. First lieutenant Sasakibe! You had speed! But your place is by my side. Second lieutenant Omeada, you showed strength, but a lieutenant you must stay," and so he stated each person's strength's before saying they failed, until the six squad lieutenant, " Renji Abarai of six squad, you had a stray bullet that almost hit one of your comrades, and had another speak up for your mistake! But during the test you got the fourth highest score and showed much courage and cunning, and for that you are the new ninth squad Captain."

"T-thank you Sir!" Renji Stuttered.

"Now then seventh squad Lieutenant..." and again, "Elevenths squad third seat, Madarame! You had no concern, or little for your comrades! Though you did get the third best, you have also showed in the past you can lead a group. I'm proud to announce you as the next third seat Captain. Lieutenant of squad twelve, Kurotsuchi. Though you got the second best on the exam, Kurotsuchi-taichou has requested you stay as his lieutenant. Finally, member of squad Thirteen Chikako. Though you spoke out against a captain, it was to protect your fellow comrades, and were willing to risk a title to do so. You got the best score not only in your group but also in history as someone lower than a Captain. You are the first outsider participate and have proved to us that I was the right decision. I would make you a captain, but only if Lieutenant Hinamori is willing to serve under you. Lieutenant?"

"I am willing to do so, Commander." Hinamori said very quickly as if she had practiced and knew this was coming, "Our squad also welcomes you with wide arms."

Ukitake looked slightly saddened. I was also looking forward to working under him, but as a Captain I can gain respect/trust more than a lieutenant, "Thank you Hinamori-san."
"We all welcome you, Fifth squad, Chikako-taichou," the commander finished, "Everyone is dismissed exept for the new Captains!"

So he hammered his big stick and the rest of the Captains left, leaving me with some of the strongest members in Shinigami.

"Well, hello there, Mai Chikako, I'm Ikkaku Madarame," Baldy iintroduces himself, "And I welcome you to Shinigami. We should spar some time."

He puts his arm around me, which I wiggled out of, walking up the the Commander, "Thanks for the offer Madarame-taichou, I'll have to take you up on that offer sometime."

"I'd like to personally congratulate you all on making Captain. Remember that feelings are still bitter with the other squads, their captains leaving and making our most dangerous opponent yet, the espada. Treat them kindly. You are dismissed," he said as my eyes widened in surprise.

Gin, Tousen and...Aizen. That's three! They used to be captains here! Just what have I gotten myself into now. I think, trying to suppress the urge to ask about them. It looks like Rukia was getting a mouthful when I got back.

"Rukia~, guess what just happened," I say as I walk into the room.

"You got Captain, I heard, or well actually everyone has," She said a little saddened.

"Ya, so why are my things packet?" I asked noticing the suitcase with my clothes in them.

"Captains get their own rooms, and you're being moved to squad five barracks. It happens a lot, people moving squads," She said, " I knew I was right s\choosing you to come to our squad, you've brought us quit a bit of a name. Being able to see into peoples souls and shit. You're going to make an excellent Captain."

"Rukia," I broke down and began to cry on her shoulder.

Though I hate that it happened, ever since Aizen ruined my life, more and more I was beginning to feel as though I belonged. That I was wanted. It was new and I really liked it. First with the Arrancar and Shiro, and now with Rukia and Shinigami.

"Come on Captains don't cry," Rukia said patting my back.

"But I-I'm so h-happy," I confess.

"Captain, Chikako-taichou? We are here to collect your things," a new voice said and I quickly shaped up, wiping my tears and looking at the new face. They were anonymous, quick and got my things before I knew it.

"I think that's my cue to be going. I'll see you around Kuchiki-san," I said formally saying bye to Rukia.

"Hahaha, see you around, Chikako-san," Rukia said waving me off.