Shiori rushed over the next morning over to Kukaku's place. Shiroganehiko and Koganehiko answered the door.
"Shiori!!" they screamed in joy as they hugged her.
She could barely breathe between the massive men.
"We missed you so much!"
"I missed you guys too."
They set her down and led her downstairs to Kukaku.
"Hey, Big Sis."
"Shiori!"
Kukaku hugged Shiori with her one arm.
"Been a while! Where were you?"
"Long story short, I got trapped in Hueco Mundo for a few days."
"No kidding? Man. Let me get the tea started and you can tell me why you haven't been around as much."
Kukaku yelled out her door.
"Twins! Make us some tea!!"
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"So our little Shiori's got a fella in the Seireitei? Is he a seated officer?"
She blushed.
"Yes."
"Your Squad?"
"Y-Yeah."
"Who is it?"
"Actually, I wanted you guys to meet him."
Kukaku laughed.
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah. I figured Hawk and I would make dinner."
"Let's just order from a place in town. Don't worry. I'll make sure Ganju and his friends behave tonight."
"T-Tonight?"
Kukaku gave a firm stare.
"Naturally, we must meet this man and give our approval."
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Shiori returned to the Department and went to Mayuri's office.
"My Lord? Forgive my intrusion."
He was focusing on a microscope.
"Its fine. What did your friends think?"
"W-Would it be okay if it was tonight? I know its short notice and I'm sorry but Kukaku is...determined, I guess would be the best word for it."
He pulled back from the samples.
"Anything you want."
She smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Thank you."
Shiori pulled out several photos from her sleeve.
"Here are their pictures and names, along with some small facts. I thought you would like to know the subjects before going in."
He chuckled.
"You know me so well."
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Shiori nervously fixed her Shinigami uniform as she waited for Mayuri to finish getting ready.
He snuck up behind her and kissed her.
"Beautiful Shiori, what is it?"
She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"J-Just a little scared."
Her face leaned against his neck.
"They aren't exactly normal. I don't want you getting spooked."
Mayuri laughed.
"I'll try my best."
They stepped outside and Mayuri offered his back to her. Shiori eagerly climbed on before he began using Shun-po. She held on tightly as that familiar giggling rang in Mayuri's ears.
"Make a left here."
"What...kind of house is this?"
Captain Kurotsuchi stared at the...somewhat normal house. Besides the massive chimney and the two large arms holding up a banner.
Shiori went over and knocked on the door.
Mayuri was shocked at the size of the twins. He was almost five feet nine inches but they were well over six.
"A haori?"
"I thought Captains were only allowed haoris."
Shiori hugged Mayuri's arm.
"Shiroganehiko, Koganehiko, this is Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi."
The twins trembled and bowed.
"Its an honor!"
Shiori held up her index finger.
"Don't tell the others yet! Just say we're here and in the dining room."
They nodded and led them downstairs.
"Have a seat."
"We will send for Lady Kukaku."
They took a seat as Shiori took a deep breath.
"I'm glad they responded so calmly."
"That was calmly?"
"For them at least."
There was some clattering in the hallway.
"Yo, Shiori! The gang is getting some grub for your special-"
Kukaku slid the door open and froze.
Shiori waved and held Mayuri's hand with the other.
Kukaku actually screamed and slammed the door shut.
"Tell me there is not a Captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads in my house and we didn't get warned!"
"Kukaku! What is the matter with you?"
Kukaku reopened the door.
"I would've gotten food from a freaking better place!"
She went over and held out her hand.
"Sorry. Kukaku Shiba. A.K.A Shiori's unofficial big sister."
"Captain of Squad 12 and the Chief of Research and Development, Mayuri Kurotsuchi."
Shiori squealed.
"You guys are getting along! That's great!"
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"Damn it! Why should we get nice food for Shiori's boyfriend?!"
"At least we didn't cook."
The gang dismounted their boars and walked inside.
"Shiori! Are you and your dorky boyfriend here?"
"Ganju!" Shiori yelled angrily.
Mayuri kissed her cheek and went over to the wall. He melded in and hid.
Ganju and his four gang members walked in with bags of food.
"Where is he?"
"Yeah, is he a dweeb?"
"I bet he's got a pocket protector and everything!"
Mayuri snuck up behind them and stood directly behind Ganju.
"Hello."
They jumped and Ganju got mad.
"What's the big idea sneaking...up...on-"
Ganju and his gang let out the loudest and girliest screams Shiori ever heard.
"C-C-C-C-CAPTAIN KUROTSUCHI!!"
Kukaku went over and punched Ganju.
"Show some respect for Shiori's man."
Top and Hawk ran over to Shiori.
"Are you serious?!"
"Why didn't you tell us?!"
Dumbell actually passed out and Fever was about to wet himself.
Mayuri used Shun-po to return to Shiori's side.
"Are these reactions good?"
Shiori kissed his cheek.
"Absolutely perfect."
Ganju and Dumbell were still shaking as they ate dinner. Kukaku was talking to Mayuri mostly as Top and Hawk served the food.
"I gotta ask. What's a high-class officer of the Gotei 13 doing with little Shiori? I mean she isn't anything special."
Shiori laughed.
"That's real nice, Kukaku."
Mayuri took another helping of salmon.
"Shiori completes me."
Shiori blushed as she stared at him.
Ganju laughed with shaking hands.
"I-I always thought Shiori would be dating Hawk."
Shiori threw her Zanpakuto at Ganju without changing her happy expression.
"Ignore the Gorilla."
"Better a Gorilla than an Oni!"
Kukaku snapped her fingers and Shiroganehiko and Koganehiko captured Ganju.
"Stupid brother."
Kukaku turned to Mayuri.
"After this, we'll tell you all the stories we can think of about cute little Shiori. Like when Dumbell played hide and seek with her and forgot to find her!"
Shiori flushed.
"N-Not that story!"
"Shiori was very young and was scared out of her mind. The boys spent all night looking for her while she was asleep in my room, too scared to be alone! The boys came back in the morning, trying to round up a search party in town!"
Mayuri glared at Dumbell.
"You forgot about her?"
Dumbell passed out again.
Mayuri tilted his head.
"Was it something I said?"