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Chapter 13

When I came to, I was somewhere I've never been before. It was a small white room that resembled a hospital room. The bed was comfortable and warm so I suppose it wasn't so bad.
"So you're finally awake." Yoruichi said.
"What happened?"
"You fainted when I told you, you graduated."
"Oh." I said with some disbelief.

"That gave us a real scare though. Everyone seemed to panic for some odd reason over you. I told them you would be fine resting in your room, but people insisted that you came to the 4th division for an examination."
"How did that go?"
"You are healthy but fatiged. You should really take some time to rest and let your energy recover. You've trained far too much. And then walking to Rukongai and coming back late like you did. I should have kept a better eye on your health."
"Actually, I shunpoed to Rukongai..." I said underneath my breath.

"You what? Well, no wonder you passed out when you did so soon after you released your shikai." She shook her head.
"How long was I asleep?"
"About three hours."
"That's not so bad, I suppose."
"Yeah, you should spend the next few days resting. I don't recogmend any walks anywhere anytime soon. Also you should relax from training too. You've been pushing yourself too far ever since you've came to Seireitei."
"I know but-"

"You are no longer subject to the lifespan of a human on earth. You are a shinigami of the Soul Society. You have centeries to perfect you abilities. There has never been a rush, Hisana-chan. So don't overdo things." She said with a sad smile.
"You are right, I did forget I was no longer alive. But when I was alive my life was so dull, frightening and mundane. Ever since I met you and Urahara-san, my whole world, everything I knew was thrown away."
"I think my world has changed too after meeting you. But you know who's world has changed the most?"
"Who's?"
Byakuya entered the room at an odd moment. I was sitting up in my bed on my knees leaning towards Yoruichi, with tears coming from my eyes. He had some papers in his hands with a cold expression.
"Ah, the extrance papers. Thank you for bringing them so quickly, Little Byakuya."

"That is not how you address a Vice Captian, Yoruichi-san." I said which I did not expect to say.
Both Yoruichi and Byakuya were suprised with what I said.
"I think I need more sleep. I did not sleep well last night."
"Did I distress you with what I had said last night?"
"Not at all." I answered nervously.

"Oh, who was the one yelling at the top of her lungs this morning about her great samurai lineage that should not be look down upon?"
"You... are from a samurai line?" Byakuya said with an arrogant tone.
"Yes, I am. And I wasn't really yelling at the top of my lungs..." I said with my hands on my hips.
"I see, you weren't so unskilled when you came to Seireitei. And coming from a samurai line... that does explain your strength and battle readiness."
Byakuya handed the extrance exam papers to Yoruichi. She thumbed through the papers and sighed.
"She'll fill these out after she's recovered." Yoruichi said with a grimm tone in her voice.

"You need to fill out an extrance exam just for the Gotei 13 after you can the graduation exam?"
"It's standard procedure to ensure the quality of the soldiers that enter the Gotei 13."
"Ok. That makes sense."
I got out of bed and felt a slight draft. What the.. I looked down at the short yukata I was wearing. The short yukata was the only thing I was wearing. I quickly pulled my yukata down, sat down in my bed and wrapped myself up with a blanket. Oh, my face was so burning red! My bottom was just hanging out freely! It wouldn't have been a problem if it was just Yoruichi in the room, nothing she hadn't seen before. But.. Byakuya too?
I couldn't turn around. Byakuya was behind me and I don't think his eyes were closed or his head was turned. I think he saw my-! I was breathing heavily and my cheeks were starting to hurt from blushing.
"Why am I only wearing a yukata?"

"From your physical, probably." She tilted her head, "You don't have to worry, Byakuya is a gentlemen who has resisted women ever since he was 20."
I turned my head a little bit towards him. He was just looking out the window politely. He had a slight flush of pink on his face.
"Vice Captian Kuchiki...thank you for bringing the exam papers." I said.
We made brief eye contact as he bowed and left. My heart was still pounding so fast. I felt a strange feeling, I shouldn't be getting so upset or emotional about something like this. Why do I care so much if Byakuya sees my ass. Like he really gives a damn. It's probably not much to look at anyway. But he did blush too. So, is it not so bad that happened?
"When can I go back home?"
"Anytime really, we were just waiting for you to wake up."
Before long, I was back in my room. Yoruichi carried me on her back. She left the extrance exam papers with me on my desk. I sat down at my desk and decided to fill out some questions.

Question 1:) Should you be loyal to your Captain?
Yes. Unless his name is Kyouraku Shunsui trying to do something perverted.
Question 2:) Would you run from a Hollow if you were afraid?
No, because I am not afraid of Hollows. How dare anyone, even and entrance exam ask such a question. I would rather die than succumb to such cowardice. In fact, that's how I died on earth in the first place. Fighting in battle durring an invasion in Kyoto.
Question 3:) If you were not getting along with a comrade within the division, what would you do?
I would attempt to resolve the conflict myself. If that did not work, I would bring the attention to my Superior. If that still did not resolve the conflict, I would suggest a one on one duel.
Question 4:) Do you like your Captian's hairstyle?
It's a little long but I am not offended by it. Actually, I wonder how he keeps it so flat. My hair is not as long but it suffers from a bit of frizziness.
Question 5:) What would you cook for a potluck?
I could cook many things. I could make fried rice or spicy chicken wings. Tender BBQ pork ribs. Pancakes etc. Anything I had the recipes and ingredients to.
Question 6:) Do you have reservations against washing dishes?
No.
Question 7:) Are you fond of varieties of candy?
Yes.
Question 8:) Would you give your life to save an innocent person, even if they were a stranger you did not know?
Yes.
Question 9:) Why would you give your life?
Because... it isn't right personally for me to watch someone get hurt when they did not need to get hurt. If I had the power to protect someone I would, I wouldn't waste it standing by. Even if it costed me my life, it still means I did something that existed in my beliefs and my goals.
Question 10:) Do you like paperwork?
Of course. I love writing stuff down and keeping track of papers. I can do it for hours a time and not get bored because I like writing.
Question 11:) Do you have any hobbies you like?
I like to sing and play the piano. I also like keeping plants.
Question 12:) When is your birthday?
April 3, 1791.

That was it, the whole entrance exam. Is this really an exam or a personality test? I wonder if they're all the same for each division. Maybe not, I heard some divisions specialize in some areas. The 13 division, that's the one that sends out the most teams to deal with hollows. It even organizes with operations with other divisions for hollow extermations.
I suppose it's pretty important division for it's purposes. But it does suffer a bit of loss on it's side due to so many fights with hollows. So anyone in that division must be a strong fighter that has the tactics to survive long hard battles. That is my kind of division, but, he is in that division. What? Why the hell should I be so worried about that? I don't really even know what kind of guy he is. I should not be so judgemental so soon. He could be a nice friendly guy who likes to sing songs and tell ghost stories. It's very possible.

I left my room with my exam papers and tried to find Yoruichi. She was sitting at the small table in that was in the garden. She was sitting there with Ukitake, Byakuya, and Urahara. They were enjoying tea all together, have a small conversation.
"Ah, we have a vistor." Urahara said. "Did you sleep well, Hisana-chan?"
"I didn't get any sleep. I was busy filling out this personality test."
"Personality is very important to shinigamis." Urahara stated.
I handed the papers to Ukitake and he read them.
"Honest...you sing and play the piano?"

"Yes." I said while sitting down next to Byakuya.
"No... because... I am not afraid of Hollows. How dare anyone, even and entrance exam ask such a question. I would rather die than succumb to such cowardice. In fact, that's how I died on earth in the first place. Fighting in battle durring an invasion in Kyoto." Ukitake read outloud.
"I would have lived if I wasn't hit with so many poisoned arrows. My body was becoming paralyzed and my heart was failing. I also suffered several katana wounds. It was an annoying way to die."
"That's quite a painful way to die, and you just call it annoying? You've got a one track mind." Yoruichi gave a giggle.
"My father wanted a son... I wanted to live up to what a son could offer."
"Do you miss you family?"

"Even though we lived in the same house, I seemed to live outside the lives of my parents. I was not allowed to eat with them or to leave the house without permission. If I allowed to be in the presense of my father, it was only for formal ocassions with guests. I wasn't allowed to speak unless I was spoken to."
"That life.. sounds so damn confining, I would go crazy." Yoruichi hissed.
"Yeah, that's why I joined the dojo."
"You father did not mind?"

"He told me to do as I wished. It was strange of him to say that. I never knew what he thought of me."
"I lived in the dojo for less than a year."
"Why did you stop living there?" Ukitake asked.
"I died." I replied.

"You're happy here aren't you?" Yoruicihi asked me.
"I'm very happy here, I feel like... I have a voice. Like my existense, isn't a burden to anyone." I said in a sad tone.
"I think your exam answers are very good." Ukitake commented happily.
"You do?" I did not really believe him.
"Yes, and from previous experiences I believe you would be very good in the 13th division. Welcome, Hisana-chan."
"Thank you Captian Ukitake-san! I'll do my best to slay those things with the masks."
"There is going to be a mission to the real world in two days, but you should come to the 13th division office tomorrow morning at 9 am to become familiar with some things. Also I wish to have a sparring match with you to see where your skills are."

"But what if I accidently hurt you?" I was worried.
"Don't worry we take precautions to make sure the fight does not get too serious."
"Ok. I going to get some rest til then." I nodded.
Everyone said good bye, except for Byakuya who kept his eyes closed. Man he's such a weird guy. How am I going to work with him if he doesn't pay attention to anything?