A/N: I do not own BLEACH
"As you all know," said Yamamoto as he looked at the gathered Captains and Lieutenants "Several months ago three of our Captains defected from the Soul Society. Today we
will be filling the vacant Captain's position in the Fifth Division." Several of those present glanced around before Yamamoto continued "Yesterday, according to the
recommendation of the Thirteenth Division Captain, Ukitake Juushiro, I summoned the Lieutenant of his division. Myself and three other Captains examined the qualities of
the potential Captain with a Captain's test. We concluded that her abilities and personality were acceptable. Therefore," The door opened and Masako came walking into the
room wearing the long sleeved Captain's haori of the Fifth Division "The former Lieutenant of the Thirteenth Division, Matsuro Masako, who stands before us. You are now the
newly appointed Captain of the Fifth Division."
"My name is Matsuro Masako and I'm your new Captain." said Masako as she stood in front of the entire Fifth Division "Even though I'm your new Captain, I understand that
some of you might not be ready for a new Captain just yet. I understand that some of you might not like me but I'm willing to listen to anything you might have to say. I
want you to know that if you ever need anyone to talk too, you can come and talk with me. All of you are my priorities. I want to bring this Division back to what it was before
and I need help from all of you to do that. Thank you." Masako exited the room with her Lieutenant, Hinamori Momo. As they walked down the walkway, Masako glanced at
Momo who looked like she wanted to say something.
"Is something on your mind, Momo?" asked Masako. Momo looked up, a bit surprised but she answered anyway.
"Yeah." she said quietly.
"You're worried." said Masako.
"Yes." said Momo "I'm just not so sure......"
"About me being your new Captain." finished Masako. Momo nodded as she looked down.
"I'm sorry." she said. Masako smiled softly at Momo as she placed a hand on her Lieutenant's shoulder.
"It's alright Momo." said Masako "Change can be hard to accept but I'll always be here to listen if you need to talk to someone, alright?" Momo nodded as they came to a stop.
"These are the Captain's quarters." said Momo as she opened the doors "The door in the back leads to a private garden with a pond. If you need anything I'm just down the
hallway. There's a small kitchen behind those screens for you to use if you don't feel like eating in the Division Cafeteria. Are you going to need any help moving your things
over from the Thirteenth Division?"
"I'll be fine, Momo." said Masako with a smile which Momo returned.
"Alright then." said Momo "I'll show you to your office tomorrow morning. Have a good evening, Matsuro-taichou."
"You too, Momo." said Masako. Once Momo was gone, Masako sighed heavily before entering her new quarters and looking around. It was smaller than her home back at the
Thirteenth Division had been and it already had some sparse furnishings, so she wouldn't need to bring too much over from the Thirteenth Division. There was a small private
office and the bedroom was a good size with its own bathroom and a window that over looked the private garden. She also found the hidden kitchen behind some decorative
screens. All of Aizen's personal belongings had been removed not long after he had left but at least the furniture hadn't been damaged.
"It's not a palace but it'll do." said Masako with a sigh "I guess I should go over to the Thirteenth Division and get my things." She sighed again before exiting her quarters and
heading over to the Thirteenth Division.
Juushiro was standing in his Lieutenant's home, or what use to be his Lieutenant's home. The Thirteenth Division felt empty now that Masako had been promoted to Captain
of the Fifth Division. He knew she still need to come back for her things but what would happen after she left? That was the biggest question floating through the white haired
captain's mind as he stood there. Would they still be together or would this be the end of it all?
"Juushiro?" Juushiro turned around and saw Masako standing there.
"Masako-chan." he said as she walked up to him "I wasn't expecting you to come back until tomorrow." Masako gave him a curious look as she stopped in front of him.
"I decided that it would be easier to move my things today." said Masako as she looked at him carefully "Is something wrong, Shiro-kun?"
"I'm just wondering." said Juushiro.
"About what?" asked Masako.
"About us." he replied "What's going to happen now that we're in two different Divisions?"
"Juushiro." said Masako as she placed a hand on his cheek "Nothing's going to change between the two of us. Sure we might not see each other as much but my love for you
can only grow. My feelings for you will never falter, Juushiro." Juushiro's eyes softened as he placed his hand over hers.
"I know." said Juushiro before leaning forward and capturing her lips in a kiss. He let her hand go and moved it to her waist as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
Pulling back, Juushiro rested his forehead against hers as they looked into each other's eyes.
"Don't leave me just yet." he whispered.
"I'll stay for as long as I can." she whispered back before kissing him again. Juushiro returned the kiss with much passion which Masako eagerly returned.
----early the next morning----
Masako slowly opened her eyes as faint rays of light filtered through the window shades. The first thing she saw was white but as her vision focused she saw that it was hair.
Tilting her head slightly, Masako could make out the peaceful expression on Juushiro's face as he slept next to her and she smiled a bit before nuzzling his bare shoulder as she
closed her eyes again. A smile graced her face when she felt his lips on the top of her head and she opened her eyes as she looked up at him.
"Shiro, stop pretending to sleep." she said softly "I know you're awake."
"But I don't want to wake up." whined Juushiro, earning a laugh from Masako.
"You sound like such a little kid, Shiro-kun." said Masako. Juushiro chuckled slightly as his hands began running up and down her bare back. His hands stopped suddenly and
they ran across a certain spot on the right side of her lower back a second time before his fingers gently traced her scar all the way to her navel. His eyebrows furrowed as he
traced the scar again. He didn't remember seeing that last night but then again, he had been more focused on other things last night.
"Where did you get this scar?" he asked as he looked into her blood red eyes. A pained expression crossed her face before she answered.
"I got it back during the fiasco with Rukia's almost execution and Aizen's betrayal." she replied "I was fighting Ichimaru Gin and he decided to run me threw with his
zanpaktou before trying to slice me in half. I was lucky enough that I managed to find Orihime before I died. She healed me for the most part but I still have the scar."
Juushiro looked down at the scar as he traced it again before looking back up into her eyes as he cupped her cheek. He captured her lips in a gentle kiss and pulled her flush
against his body.
Their kiss, however, was interrupted by Kioko jumping into the bed and barking happily as she wiggled between them.
"Kioko!" said Masako in an exasperated tone as they sat up "Why must you always wake up at the crack of dawn?!" She shoved Kioko off of the bed "Go wait in the other
room!" Kioko wagged her tail happily before trotting out of the room. Masako let out an exasperated sigh as she crossed her arms while Juushiro chuckled.
"We need to get out of bed anyways." said Juushiro before giving her a quick kiss on the lips. Then he got out of bed and started getting dressed. Masako blushed lightly before
getting out of bed and getting dressed as well. Once they were both dressed, Juushiro helped Masako start packing her things and bringing them over to the Fifth Division until
there was only one box left. Before Masako could pick up the last box, Juushiro grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms. She felt something soft around her neck before
Juushiro kissed her fiercely.
"I love you, Masako-chan." said Juushiro after he pulled away from her "I love you so very much."
"I love you as well, Shiro-kun." said Masako. Juushiro smiled at her and kissed her lightly before leaving. She sighed slightly and looked down at Kioko, who looked up at her
with her tail wagging happily. Smiling a bit, Masako picked up the last box.
"Let's go Kioko." she said "It's time to go to our new division." She started walking away and Kioko followed her happily out of the Thirteenth Division. When she arrived back
at the Fifth Division, it was almost eight a.m. and a good deal of the Division was up and moving. Kioko was loving the attention she was getting from the members of the
Fifth Division but she made sure to stay with Masako, since this was an unfamiliar place. As they approached the Captain's quarters, Masako noticed that Momo was just about
to knock on her door but she stopped when she noticed Masako walking up to her.
"Oh, Matsuro-taichou." said Momo "You're up early. I was just coming to see if you were ready for me to show you your office."
"Of course." said Masako "Just let me put this last box inside. Oh, and by the way, Momo, this is Kioko, my dog. She's really nice and friendly, so there's nothing to worry
about."
Momo nodded as she held her hand out for Kioko to sniff while Masako stowed her last box in her new quarters. When she came back out, she was pleased to find that Momo
was petting Kioko with a genuine smile on her face.
"So, shall we get going?" said Masako.
"Sure thing, Matsuro-taichou." said Momo with a smile and the two of them started walking down the hallway. As they walked down the hallway, Masako secretly reached up
and ran her fingers over what Juushiro had put around her neck. She felt a soft silk ribbon and hanging from the ribbon was a small charm in the shape of a star. Letting her
hand fall, Masako smiled softly to herself as she thought about the question Juushiro had asked her last night and she sent her thoughts out to her beloved, hoping that he
would hear her answer.
'I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Shiro-kun. As long as there are stars in the sky, my love for you will never waiver. So the answer to your question, Shiro-kun, is
yes, I will marry you because you are the only one for me, Ukitake Juushiro.'
Sorry it took so long to update, I've just been really busy lately.
I know this chapter's on the shorter side but have no fear, the next one will be longer!!!!!
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