Full Summary: We follow the lives of two women that fate brings together in the afterlife. Sama'el "Sam" Tzufit Kaahn was a victim of the Holocaust. As one of the Mengele Twins, a horrible experiment gone haywire resulted in the death of both Sam and her twin. Miraculously, Sam is delivered to Seireitei in the midst of a terrible winter storm. Not much is known about the woman only know as, "Emily Catari." A victim of a Hollow attack, death for Emily brings about many changes including the loss of her soul. One could call it a miracle that she managed to get to the Seireitei in one piece as a full-fledged Vasto Lorde. How Sam and Emily will last among the Soul Reapers of the Gotei 13, only time will tell.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach, or any of Tite Kubo's characters. I do, however, own both Emily Catari and Sama'el Tzufit Kaahn.
Chapter Thirteen
It Was Only a Kiss
After a few grueling months of recovery, Sama'el was finally released from Captain Unohana's care in the Fourth Division. Having nowhere to go, the young woman was offered a place stay in Kuchiki Manor. At first, she was hesitant to accept the kind gesture because she was not used to such generosity; however, Sama'el found it best to accept the offer. Upon arrival to the noble household, she was surprised on how quickly she befriended the youngest Kuchiki, Byakuya. The kind young man helped her settle in to her new home and adjust to the living with a family of nobility. It was not much different from Sama'el's childhood, so naturally, she adapted quickly.
To the black-haired woman's great surprise, she still received frequent visits from the Lieutenant of the Eleventh Division. The two would spend time together in the vast garden of the manor, or simply within Sama'el's bedroom. The Captain of the Eleventh Division would often visit the manor to bring his lieutenant back home after the play date. It was not long before conversations brewed between Captain Zaraki and Sama'el. The words shared between the two were not long, or intricate, but polite and enjoyable. The young woman felt her heart grow every time she saw the captain. Her mind soon became shrouded in thoughts of him and other lovely things.
Yachiru began to take Sama'el exploring with her and this how the young woman learned everything about the Seireitei, the Soul Reapers, and the like. It was only a matter of time before Sama'el began to spend time within the Eleventh Division. She became acquainted with Yumichika Ayasegawa and Ikkaku Madarame. The two Soul Reapers taught Sama'el how to use a sword and to fight in hand-to-hand combat. The black-haired woman absorbed what she was taught very quickly. It more often than none, that after their training, she would have dinner with her new friends. It was even more frequent that the captain and lieutenant of the division would join them. Sama'el was beginning to enjoy her new life in the Soul Society.
Although, there was one particular night when the five of them decided to go out and enjoy the night life of the Rukongai. They were out late and did not get back to the Eleventh Division until after midnight. Madarame had drunk the most that night and had to be escorted back by a mostly sober Ayasegawa and a sleepy Lieutenant Kusajishi. Captain Zaraki insisted on walking Sama'el back home. They talked all the way to Kuchiki Manor. The pair's laughter filled the crisp night air. However, once they arrived at the manor's gates, they paused and looked at each other longingly. "Thank you." Sama'el mumbled softly, a light blush formed on her cheeks. The captain chuckled and inquired, "For what?" "Everything." the young woman answered with smile. "It was nothing, really…" Zaraki replied as he played with his hair and looked away sheepishly. "Goodnight, Kenpachi." Sama'el murmured and turned to open the gate. "Sam, wait." the Captain of the Eleventh Division called. The black-haired woman turned to look back at him only to be kissed firmly on the lips.