Chapter Thirteen

I think this will be the last chapter for a while since I'm currently editing the others (so far my story has eighteen chappies.. I think) Onwards with the cahppie though! Love you guys!

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My heart stops, my eyes widening as I stare down at him.

"That's..."

"When I found him, he was already in this condition." Momo explains to Izuru and I while we stare down at Renji, who thankfully, is only unconscious.

"Renji..." My hand finds itself stroking his long untied red hair.

Who did this to you...?

"If only I'd found him sooner, I could've helped him fight." Izuru says sadly.

"It's not your fault, Izuru." My voice not more stronger than a whisper. "Neither yours, Momo. Just thank the Heavens he's still alive."

I can feel their eyes on me, but I continue to stare down at Renji.

"In any case, I'll contact Squad Four. I'll ask for emergency relief." Momo says after a beat of silence.

"There's no need." Both Lieutenants and I freeze at the sound of someone else. Looking behind me, I see Byakuya.

"Captain Kuchiki-"

"Put him in prison."

"B-but... Renji fought a Ryoka all by himself, and yet-"

"No excuses." Byakuya cuts Momo off. "If he entered the fight alone, defeat is absolutely forbidden. I have no use for a fool who didn't understand that. He is an eyesore. Take him away."

He turns to leave.

Anger begins to boil up inside of me, and I open my mouth to protest but am cut off by Momo.

"P-please wait!" she says, clenching her fists. "How can you say that-"

Izuru puts an arm up in front of her to block her from approaching Byakuya.

"Izuru..."

Izuru bows to Byakuya. "My deepest apologies."

Momo follows suit, while I just stand there and glare at the dark haired emotionless bastard.

"My deepest apologies..." Momo murmurs, repeating Izuru. I watch as Byakuya walks away, not even looking at me.

"Momo, Kasai, let's follow his orders and put Renji in prison."

"But..!"

"Ooh, so scary..." Momo and I jump at the sound of fresh voice. Turning around, I see its no other than-

"Captain Ichimaru!" Izuru exclaims, surprised by his Captain's presence.

"Why'd he have to say it like that?" Gin wonders aloud. "He's as scary as ever, the Captain of Squad Six. Well, don't worry, I'll call Squad Four."

I blink twice at the fox smiling Captain in disbelief. "Really?"

"Of course, my dear." He smiles at me and then turns to Izuru. "Come with me, Izuru."

"Yes, sir!"

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Only Momo and I remain in the room, watching over the still unconscious Renji.

"Wow, Renji got messed up pretty good." Once again, Momo and I jump once more. I glare at the white haired person who looks at Renji in disinterest.

"If anymore captains sneak up on me, I'm going to freak out." I mutter.

"Tōshirō!" Momo exclaims.

"Hey, hey; I'm a Captain too. And you're gonna address me like that?"

"I don't blame her." A smirk appears on my face when I see his annoyance allows the red vein to appear on his head.

"Never mind that! And why are you here anyway, Tōshirō?! And where's your Lieutenant?"

"I came here to warn you." Tōshirō says.

"About what?" Momo and I say at the same time.

"Be careful of Squad Three." he says. I frown at him.

"Why?"

"You mean Izuru?" Momo asks.

"I mean Ichimaru. "He says, glancing at both of us. "But I'm not sure about Izuru either. Anyway, it won't hurt to be careful."

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After his warning, Tōshirō drags me out of the room and begins to walk down the corridor.

"Where are we going?"

"Back to Squad Ten. You have work to finish."

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I lay on my bed, staring up at the ceiling.

Rukia is now being held in the Repentance Cell. Well, she was there for a while before I learned about it from a member of my squad... What am I going to do...?

A sigh is released from my lips and then I hear a knock on my door. Getting to my feet, I trudge over to the door and open it to see Daimon.

"Daimon...?"

"Uh..." His face turns red when he takes in my appearance. Looking down, I frown. It was only my white part of my uniform...

"What is it?" I ask him.

"Uh, right! There have been special wartime orders that were sent out."

"Special wartime orders?"

"Yes, all officers including Lieutenants are permitted to wear their weapons at all times. All senior officers are permitted to release their Zanpakuto as in wartime. Those are the orders from the Squad One Captain and Captain Commander, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto."

"Oh, thanks for coming till to my quarters to tell me this, Daimon. I really appreciate it." A small smile spreads across my face as the icy blue eyed boy smiles back.

"No prob." With this, he leaves.

Wartime orders... permission to wear Zanpakutos...

I plunge back down on my bed, letting my right hand rest under my head, while my left takes a place across my stomach.

Well, who would've taught the day would come when gramps would be scared of some humans?

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For some reason, Rangiku drags me to another meeting. I sigh.

Since hardly anyone is here, I don't see why-

That's when I hear the ear piercing scream. My eyes widen as I begin to move, recognizing the voice.

"Who's that?"

"It came from the Eastern wall!"

I find Izruru beside me as we in the direction of the familiar voice, the Lieutenants behind us.

"Momo!" I call, seeing her.

"Momo,what's wrong?! Momo!" Izuru grabs her shoulders, hoping to shake her out of her trance. But I see it's useless, her eyes are transfixed on...

I can feel the blood drain from my face staring at the familiar man hanging dead above us.

Izuru finally looks up and gasps. "What? It can't be!"

I zone out at that moment. My feet begin to walk slowly forward, my hand reaching out as if to reach the man that is pinned up on the wall like a dart on its board, with his own blade shoved through his stomach. His blood streams thickly down beneath him.

My legs give out and I'm on my knees, my mouth open in a slight 'O' shape. I finally find the strength in my lungs to yell out his name...

"C- CAPTAIN AIZEN!"

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