A/N I thank all those that reviewed and favored this story. Much obliged. :D
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Alex274 – You will find out! :D For now I will not reveal it, which really sucks because I want to reveal it. X3
vanillatwilight132941 – Yes, so close! DX I felt bad for even typing that scene. DX Yeah, Nikito makes a lot of people mad. X3 A lot of people are curious about her past, but I don't want to reveal it yet. X3 I just loved that part with Kenpachi. X3
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Chibi-Onee-Chan – Soi Fon is fast, but I didn't want it to seem like she was too fast, which she is. Next to Kenpachi I'd say she is the most awesomest Taicho there is. :D
I'm so sorry for the late update, but thankfully wasn't four months, but I had to get ready to go out of town because this is the first time my brother and I are going anywhere without an escort, because… well, I'm just scared to go anywhere alone. I was freaking out. DX Sucky thing my mom forced my brother to cash his cheques and spent them… already. But that's 'cause we were running out of stuffs. :3
Oh, yeah! Before I forget I'm really happy about the new chapters of Bleach, because everything is so damn cool! :D But what I'm not happy about is that Kubo changed everyone's looks, except for the main character. And I understand that he wants to keep Ichigo the same, but c'mon! Change his hair back to being long! X3 It looked so better like that. And even though I'm mad about everyone's looks changing… I just love how Kenpachi looks! XD AAAAH, he looks so awesome~!
I'm sorry about any mistakes! DX
Disclaimer – I do not own Bleach
Warning – Swearing
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All the Taichos turned towards the door when they heard a knock. Yamamoto Taicho called them in. One of Unohana's subordinates rushed in, quickly bowing lowly. She looked up, seeing most of the Taicho's attention on her, making her a little frightened. It was amazing to see them all together in one room. Unohana smiled at her and told her what she had to say.
"Soi Fon Taicho found Shigeko Kayo and brought her back. The group following her has also come back." She said, seeing some of the Taichos nod. "But… she didn't have any injuries." She said, her voice full of confusion. "Soi Fon Taicho had said she sensed a fight going on before she got there."
All the Taichos frowned in confusion.
"What of Hisako Riko?" Yamamoto asked, opening his eyes slightly, further intimidating the woman.
She lowered her head and looked to the side, furrowing her eyebrows. She clenched her hands and took a deep breath. Kenpachi glared at her, his mouth in a grim line and his eyes narrowed. He wasn't very good at sensing reiatsu, but he knew something wasn't right. The woman looked up.
"Soi Fon Taicho said she wasn't there when she arrived."
All the Taichos widened their eyes. They all glanced at the Taicho of the eleventh division, seeing him rushing towards the door. He ignored the Soutaicho calling for him. He stalked down the halls, heading towards the cells. He didn't know where anything was but he found his way to the cells quickly, slamming the door open, seeing Nikito look up and stare at him, giving him a smile.
"Well, if it isn't Zaraki Taich-"
"Cut the shit!" Kenpachi snarled, stomping towards the man, turning to glare at the guards. "Get out!"
"But we were given orders to stay-"
"I said get out!" Kenpachi snarled, flexing his reiatsu and making the guards tremble before they nodded and rushed out. He reached through the bars and grabbed the front of the man's robes, pulling him up. "Where the hell is she?"
"Who? You're not making any sense, Taic-"
"You know who I'm fucking talking about!" Kenpachi yelled, wrapping his hand around the man's neck.
He growled when he quickly got out of his grip, jumping back and giving a smirk. This bastard was a third seat… so how the hell did he-? Nikito chuckled and closed his eyes, tilting his head and smiling. What the Taicho of the eleventh division wouldn't give to punch him unconscious.
"Well… I can't tell you." Nikito said, his smile growing. "I would be disobeying orders if I were to tell you."
"What orders?" Yamamoto asked, he and the other Taichos in the room, as well.
"Oh, I can't tell you." Nikito said, shaking his head. He narrowed his eyes. "Tell me… is Shigeko Kayo injured?"
"No. They said she has no injuries." Hitsugaya said, feeling relieved at the thought, seeing the man widen his eyes slightly.
He wasn't feigning shock… he was shocked. Nikito looked to the side, his eyes narrowed and his mouth in a grim line. Is that so? He chuckled and raised an eyebrow, now smirking. That Zenaku… no matter how much he tried to act tough he actually had a golden heart. He faced the Taichos, narrowing his eyes and smiling. They gave him cold stares in return, especially the Taicho of the eleventh division.
"Well… that's good." Nikito said, giving a smile. "Give her my regards. But let me guess…" He leaned forward, giving them a smirk. "Hisako Riko is missing?"
"…Yes." Yamamoto said, answering the man.
"Wonderful!" Nikito exclaimed, stepping back and smiling brightly.
"You're glad she's missing!" Kenpachi snarled, clenching his hands tightly until his knuckles turned white, trying to relax himself enough so he didn't gut the bastard right in front of him.
"Oh, I know where she is." Nikito said, giving a smile. "But I won't tell you."
They all scowled. "I may have a way to see exactly where she is." Kurotsuchi said, gaining everyone's attention. He grinned maniacally. "I haven't tested it yet, but it will work. The most harm it can cause is minor damage to the brain."
Nikito paled. "Do I have a choice?"
"No."
"Hm… Sad." Nikito said, closing his eyes and giving a smile.
All the Taichos left the room, Kurotsuchi quickly heading for his division to grab his newest invention. Yamamoto ordered the guards back into the room, Nikito seeing two of the guards standing around. He blinked and looked to the side. Hmm… Well, he didn't want any kind of damage to his brain. So, he may have to leave earlier than he thought. He narrowed his eyes and smiled.
All the guards turned when they heard a thump and a loud groan, seeing the prisoner laying on the floor, holding his stomach with his eyes shut tightly and his teeth grit. One of the guards ran up to the cell, his eyes narrowed.
"What's wrong?"
"I-I don't know, but…" Nikito groaned and whimpered.
"Get someone from the fourth division!" He yelled, glaring at the other guard.
He nodded and ran out of the room. The guard left in the room frowned and walked up to the cell, trying to ask him what was wrong. When he wouldn't get an answer he frowned and turned around, wondering when his partner would get back with that guy to tell them what was wrong with him. It could be appendicitis. He widened his eyes when an arm wrapped around his neck from behind, Nikito smiling darkly when the man struggled. He soon fell limp. Nikito dropped the man so he wouldn't die from suffocation.
He bent down and reached past the cell, the cuffs on the floor behind him. He narrowed his eyes and smiled. He had escaped from those a while ago. He just thought he would keep them on for show. Once he found what he was looking for he pulled out a key, smirking to himself. Ah, that's what he liked about himself. He knew how to get out of tight situations. He unlocked the door and turned, narrowing his eyes. He folded his arms behind himself.
"Where are you~?" Nikito whispered, smirking when he heard whistling only he could hear in the distance.
He smirked. The sooner he gets his zanpakuto, the sooner he can get out of here. He pulled the man into the cell, walking out of the confined space and locking the door with a smug smile on his face. He narrowed his eyes and slid the door open slightly, seeing two people walk down the hallway. Once they passed he stepped back, quickly disappearing from where he stood. Once he got to where the whistling was louder he grinned, seeing his zanpakuto in a case.
Sticking the key in it, hearing it click, he opened it he grabbed his zanpakuto. He narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"It's so great to see you, beautiful."
Likewise.
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"Riko!"
Kayo sat up, her eyes wide as she panted. She breathed heavily, looking everywhere, recognizing the building as the fourth division. She was back in the Seireitei? She looked around, her eyes remaining wide. How did she get back? Wasn't she dead? Didn't he finish her off? She raised her hand and grabbed the front of her white kimono. No… He healed her. Why did he heal her if he's the bad guy? She breathed a sigh of relief.
Wait…
She couldn't sense Riko anywhere.
"She doesn't appear to have any injuries… but she did endure something."
"I don't care! Can I just see her?"
Kayo looked towards the door, seeing it slide open. She smiled brightly when she saw Kaori smile with relief. Kayo blinked when the redhead hugged her, the Taicho of the sixth division standing outside with a slight frown on his face. The small blonde hugged Kaori, but after a while she furrowed her eyebrows when she felt Kaori shaking. When the redhead drew back Kayo widened her eyes slightly when she saw tears running down Kaori's face.
"I… I thought you might have…" Kaori stopped talking, wiping her eyes with her hands.
"But I'm not dead." Kayo said, giving a wide smile. She paused. "Where's Riko?"
Kaori didn't move, her hand covering her eyes. She slowly removed it and looked at Kayo, her eyebrows furrowed and the sides of her mouth going down. She closed her eyes and shook her head, making Kayo widen her eyes with horror and gasp. They… didn't find her?
"…They only found you." Kaori said, lowering her head and opening her eyes slightly. "They didn't find a trace of Riko."
"What?" Kayo asked, letting out a whimper. "But…"
"The Taichos said they wanted to see you and tell them everything you know." Kaori said, closing her eyes and lowering her head. "Kayo… I'm just glad you're still okay."
"But… Riko…"
"We'll get her back." Kaori said, standing up and narrowing her eyes dangerously. "C'mon. Get dressed. The sooner you tell them everything the sooner we may be able to find Riko. I won't let whoever has her get out of it alive." She said, fire burning in her orbs, holding up a fist with a scowl.
Kayo blinked before nodding, getting up and quickly getting dressed. The scene with that man kept replaying in her head, seeing him kneeling beside her with his hand above her and a blue glow coming from his hand. He had healed her. He didn't seem to mind, either. He actually seemed ashamed he ordered the two to beat her. But… why? Bad guys are supposed to be bad. If they're the bad guys wouldn't that mean that they killed the people in the Rukongai? But if they healed her…
Once she stepped out of the room she widened her eyes, seeing Renta and Seika turn, both grinning with relief shining in their eyes. Tears welled up in her eyes before she felt them wrap their arms around her and give her tight hugs, both muttering how glad they were she wasn't dead.
"…Kayo… before you left… we told the Taichos that it was…" Renta frowned, staring at the floor. "We told them it was Nikito that attacked us."
Kayo blinked, trying to figure out where she heard that name before widening her eyes. He was their friend! But… why would he do it? He was their friend, so… Nothing was making any sense! Kayo frowned in frustration. She was so confused. Who were those men that attacked her? Why would Renta and Seika's friend attack him? Was all this linked to Riko?
The grinning face of Riko passed through her mind.
She furrowed her eyebrows. Was it all her fault that she was taken away? Renta and Seika blinked at the remorse in the small blonde's eyes. She looked so confused… so lost. Renta frowned and pulled her to him, hugging her tightly. Kaori stared at them, her eyebrows furrowed, as well, biting her lip to keep herself from crying again.
"We'll find your friend." Renta said, giving the small blonde a smile.
Kayo nodded.
"We must go." Byakuya said, turning and heading down the hallway.
Kaori scowled and glared after him. Insensitive jerk. The small group walked down the streets, Kayo keeping her head lowered the entire time. Those three men told Riko what their names were, but she was too far away so she couldn't hear them. If only she heard them then maybe they could find them. What had her the most confused was that the tall man knew how to use kido. Only people who went to the academy could have known how to control their reiatsu to use kido. Riko… she could tell she recognized them, but she also looked confused.
She closed her eyes and furrowed her eyebrows.
Riko…
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"Hey! The guard's in the cell!" Someone yelled, running out of the room that held the cells at the same time the guard that went to get the nurse came back.
"What!" He yelled, running into the room and cursing when he saw the passed out guard.
He reached into his robes and pulled out a key, opening the door and rushing towards the man, about to assist him when the door locked behind himself. He turned, widening his eyes when he saw the other guard smirking down at him, holding up a key with a smirk.
"Thanks." He said, narrowing his eyes and chuckling darkly.
The man dug around in his robes, widening his eyes. He took his keys! Before he could yell for help the "guard" held up his hand, making the man stare at him dully before he fell over, staring straight ahead with a blank look on his face. The man smiled before turning, heading for the door and down the hallway. If he had to guess that man would regain control of his mind and body in fifteen minutes, which meant he had to hurry if he wanted to get out of the Seireitei.
He turned and nodded to another guard, seeing him nod back. He moved through the building calmly and slowly, so as to not raise alarm and suspicion. Once he was outside he smiled to himself. Well, that proved easier than expected. He walked across the courtyard, walking down the street to the left. He raised his eyebrows when he saw Kenshin and Haku walking down the street. He smirked. This may be interesting.
When he walked by them he turned and gave them a smile, making the two third seats pause and frown in confusion before waving to him with hesitance. He gave them a wide grin and waved.
"…Well, that was weird." Haku said, frowning in confusion. "I don't even know the guy."
"Yeah, yeah. Hurry up. We have to get to the first division. We have to watch that bastard Nikito until the Taicho of the second division interrogates him." Kenshin said, giving a scowl.
The "guard" raised his eyebrows. He turned and stared after the two third seats. Is that so? He smiled and turned, walking a bit quickly. It would take them five minutes to get to the cell, which meant he had ten minutes now. He better not waste it. He started jogging, trying to go a little faster. He waved and smiled to people he passed, receiving odd stares. Some even waved back with the same happiness he felt. He stopped and looked up, hearing the alarm.
People immediately began running around, trying to look for the number one criminal at the moment. He raised his eyebrows. Well, running it is. It won't look suspicious now. He began running quickly, seeing people pass by him in blurs. He didn't know how fast he was running, but he knew that if he slowed down just the slightest he might not make it before they lowered the gates. He looked up, knowing he was right, seeing the gates falling down. He was about a hundred meters from the gates.
He narrowed his eyes. Well, this might prove to be a challenge.
He looked forward, seeing ten people standing around the gate. He held up one finger, narrowing his eyes and smirking, seeing all the men widen their eyes when white kido suddenly wrapped around all of them, sending them all to the ground. They struggled, all yelling for people to help them.
He ran quickly, narrowing his eyes and grinning when the gates came down… just as he passed it. He kept going, jumping from tree to tree and running until he was at least in the second district. He stopped and turned, smiling widely. Well, that was actually quite exhilarating. He looked around the area to make sure no one was around, using his senses to sweep the area of anyone with reiatsu. Nothing. He looked down and grabbed a zanpakuto, narrowing his eyes and muttering a small chant. Soon, the sound of glass breaking sounded around him. When the fragments fell to the ground and disappeared, the gray haired man everyone apparently seemed to hate stood there.
Nikito smiled and raised his eyebrows. That was actually kind of fun. But if he doesn't want to be caught he had to leave now otherwise they might catch him. He turned and started running once more, lest those darn persistent people catch him. He disappeared, crossing district after district within minutes. He reappeared in a forest now, a different place than he was before. He looked up and smiled. Ah, he felt so glad to be back, not having to worry about brain damage or death. But he kind of wished he could taunt those people some more. It was quite fun.
Walking towards nothing he reached out and grabbed a handle. Sliding open a door he walked in and took off his sandals, looking up with a smirk. He slid the door shut behind himself, knowing no one was around to see him. Several people, walking by, blinked and widened their eyes slightly before smiling brightly.
"Nikito~! You're back~!" A voluptuous woman yelled, running towards the man and hugging him. "We were wondering when you were going to visit!"
"Are you alright, Yamato-sama?" One asked, furrowing her eyebrows worriedly. "You seem out of breath."
"Oh… I only went for a little jog. Nothing to worry about." Nikito said, panting heavily while he gave a smile to the woman to reassure her. She furrowed her eyebrows before smiling and nodding. "Anyway, where may I find the Boss?" He asked, standing straight and smiling, patting down his robes for any twigs or leaves.
"He's in the garden."
"Thank you." Nikito said, nodding to the three with a smile before walking through the hallways.
He walked through the hallways, receiving shocked looks from people before they bowed and welcomed him back, all saying they never expected him to come back so soon. Nikito simply smiled and walked towards on door that was nowhere near another. He knocked and slid it open, seeing a man standing on a small bridge. The tall man turned, long gray hair covering his face slightly. His irises glowed red for a moment before turning dark.
"…Nikito…?"
"I'm sorry, Boss." Nikito said, giving a wide, apologetic smile. "But they found out."
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"How the hell did this bastard get out so damn quickly without anyone noticing!" Kenpachi growled, very talkative today, looking very enraged.
"We don't know!" Soi Fon snapped, glaring at the man. "If he's still in the Seireitei then we can still catch him."
"I don't sense him anywhere…" Ukitake murmured, looking at the city with a frown on his face. "He's a fast one."
"He left this in his cell." Soi Fon said, holding up a piece of paper and walking towards the Soutaicho to hand it to him.
Once Yamamoto finished reading it he frowned. He looked at Kurotsuchi, seeing the scientist frown at the glare he was receiving. Surely he didn't think he had anything to do with it? He was eager to test his machine. Half and hour later… both Hiroto and Surai were in the office, both cuffed and scowling. They glared at the Taichos, both kneeling down.
"…I always hated tha' bastard." Surai said, rolling his eyes with a scoff.
"Shut up." Hiroto said, glaring at the man and scoffing. "I should've known he would do this."
"…We're just finding more and more people that aren't on our side." Kyoraku said, letting out a sigh and shaking his head lightly. "How long were you two unfaithful to the Seireitei?"
Surai blinked and looked up in thought, holding up his hand and counting his fingers, making the Taichos frown when he counted all ten of his fingers, starting over again. Hiroto rolled his eyes from beside him. He couldn't believe he worked with this fool. Now what? They were going to be thrown in jail?
"…Well, I've lost count." Surai said, scowling after he counted his fingers two times. "Well, longer than twenty years."
"I've been loyal to Boss for twenty-five years." Hiroto said, smiling with pride in his voice.
Surai glared at him. "Kiss ass."
"Who is this boss?" Komamura asked, seeing the man from the twelfth division flinch and widen his eyes while the other pushed him with a scowl on his face, the two bickering with each other quietly.
"…He's…" Surai paused and looked down. "My Taicho?"
Hiroto turned his head and gave the man a blank stare. Really? All the Taichos frowned out of frustration. Kurotsuchi had his arms folded across his chest, giving his subordinate a cold stare and a frown. He wasn't expecting this. He didn't have a high seat, but to know he respected someone else out there while he had an excellent mind. It was an insult to him. Unless this "Boss" happened to be more powerful than him and smarter, but he highly doubted that.
"Why did you continue to serve the Seireitei if you were not on our side?" Ukitake asked, giving the two a frown.
"Why?" Surai asked, raising his eyebrows in mild shock. "To protect the souls in the Rukongai. We don't really give a damn 'bout the people in the Seireitei." He said, a lazy smile crossing his face.
"I believe what he was asking is why you stayed in the Seireitei." Hitsugaya said, giving the two a glare.
Both men blinked and stared at each other, their eyebrows raised. Surai looked to the side and opened his mouth and closed it. He raised his eyes to the Taichos and smirked once more, making Hiroto roll his eyes at his behavior.
"Well… because we were ordered to." Surai said, giving a wide grin.
Byakuya narrowed his eyes slightly. Why hadn't they noticed before? They were serving someone else and remained in the Seireitei. Who was this "Boss" and why were they even serving him? Surely he wasn't that great of a man. Frustration shined in his eyes. Kaori and Kayo were waiting outside. Why they were waiting was because the Soutaicho ordered all the high seats from fukutaicho to the fifth seats into the courtyard of the first division. They were just waiting. The sides of his mouth went downwards. This was all so confusing.
"By who?" Yamamoto asked, getting frustrated with the lack of honesty.
"…Well… I think you knew him." Hiroto said, shrugging lightly. He smirked and narrowed his eyes. "I'm sure you'll remember him. But we won't tell you who he is."
Surai's expression grew dark, narrowing his eyes and smiling. Most of the Taichos frowned. Ukitake raised his head slightly and turned his head, sensing that someone was wrong going around in the Seireitei. Hiroto also smirked and narrowed his eyes, both men standing up and dusting off their robes.
"Tell me this, Taichos of the Gotei thirteen!" Surai suddenly exclaimed, giving a wide grin while closing his eyes. "How many people are in one division?"
"At least over two hundred." Unohana said, staring at the two. She turned her head and looked at the city, narrowing her eyes slightly. "…What is…?" She didn't finish.
"And how many people are in the Seireitei total?" Surai asked, narrowing his eyes and quirking a brow, his grin remaining on his face.
"At least three thousand." Hitsugaya said, frowning in confusion.
"Should I tell them!" Surai yelled, giving his partner in a crime a wide grin.
"…Well, we're found out. Mind as well." Hiroto said, frowning slightly.
"Now tell me this!" Surai yelled, turning towards the Taichos and giving a wide smile. He nodded towards the city. "How much people can you sense out there?"
"Well, it would take a while just for us to find out." Ukitake said, frowning slightly.
Yamamoto frowned and turned his head, closing his eyes and concentrating. Surai kept grinning while Hiroto frowned, seeing most of the Taichos concentrating on trying to see exactly how many people were in the Seireitei. There should be at least three thousand… Yamamoto's eyes snapped open, standing up and clenching his hand, gaining the entire Taichos' attention.
"I want a full lockdown in the Seireitei!" Yamamoto ordered, seeing most of the Taichos pause and stare at him in shock.
"It's too late, old man." Surai said, giving a lazy smirk. "As soon as Nikito was discovered most of 'em left." He snickered and closed his eyes, soon laughing and pointing at the Taichos. "And none of ya even noticed!"
Hiroto smirked, hearing Surai's laughter grow louder. Byakuya, along with most of the Taicho turned their heads, widening their eyes slightly when they noticed a severe decrease of shinigami in the Seireitei. At least over two hundred shinigami in the Seireitei were gone. It wasn't much, but it was serious.
"So much for the strong and mighty Taichos of the Seireitei!" Surai yelled, falling to the floor, still laughing very hard.
Yamamoto glared at them, ordering them to be put into the cells. Several subordinates went into the office, grabbing the two and escorting them away. All the Taichos stayed silent, all turning to face the Soutaicho and await orders. He knew whom they were following? No one came to mind. Obviously it was no one in the Seireitei. He looked up, seeing all eyes on him.
"I am hereby announcing that this is a level one threat." Yamamoto said, seeing some of the Taichos stare at him like he was crazy. "We have a little over two hundred people that are gone."
All the Taichos stared at him with shock clear in their expressions. They soon narrowed their eyes and frowned. Kurotsuchi left when he was ordered to find an exact amount of people that left. All the Taichos were ordered to lock down their divisions. Kaori frowned and followed her Taicho after he ordered her to follow, noticing he seemed tense. Kayo blinked, hearing Hitsugaya order her to follow and keep close. In the office Yamamoto sat down.
He didn't know what was going on… and he didn't like it.
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Riko groaned, frowning and slowly opening her eyes. She stared at the ceiling for a long moment before widening her eyes and sitting up. She looked around, looking for a window, anything to get out of there. She glanced at her kimono, seeing that her shihakusho was gone. She stared at the futon and scowled. She stood up, feeling her breath quicken, looking around with wide eyes. Where was she?
"Ah!"
The dark haired woman turned, seeing a brunette at the door and seeing her smile brightly. Riko frowned, seeing the woman push in a tray of food and slide the door shut, hearing her running down the hallway, yelling, "Get the masters! She's awake!" The black haired woman narrowed her eyes and stepped back, holding up her fists. Dammit… dammit… She didn't want to be back there. She stayed still, staring at the floor and lowering her arms. She stared with a frown on her face. She couldn't do anything about it now.
She sat back down, staring at her hands on her lap with a frown. Her eyebrows pulled together.
She raised her head when she heard multiple footsteps in the hallway, seeing the door slide open. The tall man standing there narrowed his eyes before he stepped over the tray and walked in. Behind him six more people walked in. The last person walking in didn't see the tray, tripping over it and cursing loudly. Zenaku turned, one of the people in the group, glaring down at the brown haired man.
"Dumbass!" Zenaku said, rolling his eyes with a scowl.
"You know… I would just love… if you didn't call me that for one whole day!" The brunette yelled, standing up and scowling at the tall man.
The only woman in the group closed her eyes and shook her head. "Would you two stop fighting?"
"We find it funny when they fight." Reizo and Renzo said, both grinning widely and snickering.
"Don't encourage them." The stoic one said, giving them all a glare.
"Yeah, she doesn't appear to really remember us." Zenaku said, folding his arms across his chest. He scoffed and frowned. "So, introduce yerselves ta little Riko again." He said, a wide grin crossing his face.
The tallest one frowned and snorted. "Really." He said dryly, facing the woman, seeing her glare at him. "Name's Murakami Ichirou. Remember it, you little brat." He said, crossing his arms over his chest.
"He's also your Daddy." The brunette said, giving a wide grin. He flinched when the man raised his arm to hit him, giving him a dark glare and a scowl. "Jeez, I'm only kidding! Anyway," He placed his hands on his hips and gave a smirk. "You should remember me~! I was like an older brother to you." He said, grinning excitedly. "My name is Nakamura Shiko!"
"I am Kawano Rina." The woman said, giving the black haired woman a soft smile. "I was like a-"
"Mother to you." Shiko muttered, smirking to himself. He flinched when Rina suddenly sent him a dark glare, her eyes wide with rage and her teeth gritted. "Jeez! You two have problems! I'm only kidding!"
The quiet one stepped forward. "I am Yamazaki Nojima. I was your teacher."
The twins laughed. "Yeah, right! You viewed her like a sister!" They yelled, snickering to themselves.
They shut up when Nojima turned his head and glared at them. Riko frowned and narrowed her eyes. Had she forgotten how they act? She watched as they all turned towards her, all their faces softening just the slightest. She froze when Rina stepped forward and bent down, wrapping her arms around her in a hug. Riko stayed still, her eyes remaining wide, trembling before relaxing, turning her head to stare at the woman with wide eyes.
She… remembers being held like this.
Has it been so long she forgot how they act?
"I missed you so much." Rina said, tears filling her eyes and flowing down her face, closing her eyes and smiling.
Ichirou stared down at them, narrowing his eyes and curling his upper lip. He scoffed and turned, heading for the door and sliding it open, shutting it behind himself. Riko blinked and frowned, seeing the others frown and sigh. Shiko rubbed the back of his neck before sending her a sad smile.
"Uh, you'll have to forgive him, Ri-chan" Riko blinked at the name. "He's still mad you… left." Shiko said, closing his eyes and chuckling. "But I'm sure he'll talk to you. After all, he took great care of you." He said, grinning widely.
"We should let her rest." Nojima said, his arms folded behind his back, staring at all of them seriously. "If I'm correct she would be mad right now."
Everyone in the room cringed. So harsh. Rina leaned back and smiled at Riko, running her hand through her black strands. Riko closed her eyes without meaning to, just feeling her hand. She reopened her eyes when her hand disappeared, along with her hug. Rina stood and gave her a smile. They all turned and walked towards the exit. Shiko turned and gave a charming smile, saying he was going to get someone to get her some more food before sliding the door shut.
Riko stared at the door before lowering her head. She closed her eyes tightly.
No…
She refused to cry. Since she was there… did that mean she would never see Kaori and Kayo? Ikkaku and Yumichika? Yachiru? All those idiots from the eleventh division? Zaraki… Taicho? Her shoulders shook, not crying, but holding her arms to try and prevent herself from crying.
Someone stood outside the room, staring at the door stoically before continuing down the hallway. It would be best if he did not see her. If he had to guess she would most likely try to beat him. He turned his head when he saw several women running down the hallway towards him, giving him wide smiles.
"Did you see her, Reta-sama?"
The man smiled. "No. I don't think she would want me to."
Besides… she hated him since he couldn't protect her.
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A/N Okey doke! Since I want you to know what my "antogonists" personalities are like I'll write them down in the bottom, but they won't be long. But I won't reveal what Reta's personality is. D: Dun dun duuuun!
First off, Ichirou!
Murakami Ichirou
Appearance: Ichirou is 6'8, long hair that reaches a little past his shoulder blades and dark eyes. He's a very large man, a little lanky, with a scar going from his left shoulder to his right hip, a wound he sustained from Nikito. He usually has a bored or serious look on his face, rarely looking scared of shocked.
Personality: He's usually cold and cut off from everyone else, except for his friends. Though none of them will admit they're friends, he's friends with Rina, Shiko, Reizo, Renzo, Nojima, and Zenaku. He doesn't like hurting women, but he's also a little afraid of forward women. He hates Nikito and doesn't trust him. Despite being afraid of forward women, he has a little soft spot for Rina, though he won't admit he likes her. He cares deeply for Riko, but why is that? Well, it won't be revealed for a while.
Kawano Rina
Appearance: She's a very voluptuous woman, with a mischievous glint in her blue orbs most of the time, reaching the height of 5'8. She has long blond hair that reaches the small of her back with messy bangs that reach a little past her eyes.
Personality: She is usually playful and always loves making people uncomfortable. Since she first saw Ichirou and saw that he was scared of her she has teased him almost everyday and has come to like him. Once someone makes her mad she gets really angry and becomes violent and dangerous. She also does not like Nikito. She's a little forward when meeting someone. She cares very much for Riko and will get angry if anyone were to make her cry or scared and beat whoever did it.
Nakamura Shiko
Appearance: Shiko has brown hair that point in every direction and has eyes that match his hair. He has a small ponytail on the right side of his face that reaches his jaw and a long ponytail in the back that reaches the small of his back. He reaches the height of 6'0.
Personality: Very playful and straightforward, he always has a charming smile on his face. Because of his straight forwardness he has gotten hit at least a dozen times daily because he annoys his friends. He happens to be their punching bag when he makes them angry. He doesn't care what people say and always hates being called names. Though they don't seem like it he and Zenaku are actually very good friends. He has a soft spot for Riko and would do anything to protect her. Though he doesn't like Nikito he talks to him whenever he visits.
Tanaka Zenaku
Appearance: Zenaku has dark eyes and reaches the height of 6'5. He has black spiky hair that covers his right eye and has a bandana around his head most of the time. He's quite lanky despite how much he trains. He has a scar that goes from the top left side of his face, just above his eye, that ends at his right cheek.
Personality: Rough and violent he has a very crude personality. He's straightforward and has a tendency to call everyone he meets a "dumbass." Though he's rough and rude he doesn't like hurting women or seeing them in pain. He's an expert in kido, as observed by Riko. He gets angry very easily and won't hesitate to hurt who made him mad, except for women. Though he doesn't like being pushed around he lets Rina order him around because he's a little afraid of her. Like the others he has a soft spot for Riko. Along with the others he also hates Nikito.
Yamazaki Nojima
Appearance: Nojima has a very stoic look on his face all the time, having grey eyes and blond hair that is very spiky despite his respectful attitude. He reaches the height of 5'9, the shortest out of the men in the group.
Personality: Quiet and intelligent, Nojima has the tendency to point of obvious things without a care for anyone. He is cold to anyone he doesn't know and won't hesitate to hurt anyone who is a threat to him. He has a book on him most of the time and is always reading. His room is filled with books. He always goes for a walk around the manor when he has time or wants to cool off when the others make him angry. He is very easy to irritate. Ever since he first met him he has hated Nikito. He cares very deeply for Riko and hates it when the others tease him for it.
Kobayashi Renzo
Appearance: Renzo has blond hair that point in every direction and hangs in front of his eyes. He has blue eyes that are full of mischief and playfulness. He reaches the height of 6'2. Since his hair is long he ties it up in a ponytail in the back that reaches past his shoulder blades.
Personality: Always finding someone to tease he won't stop bothering them until they tell him to stop. He always finds something to laugh at and is shy when he meets a woman, but after a few minutes he becomes very straightforward. The oldest of the twins he always protects his brother by being the first to charge in a fight. He usually always has a grin on his face and is always looking for someone to tease with his brother. When alone in his room he will find something to read or draw a picture. He, along with his brother, hates Nikito.
Kobayashi Reizo
Appearance: Like his twin Reizo has blond hair that point in every direction and hangs in front of his face. He has blue eyes that have mischief shining in them, but unlike his brother he is also a little innocent. He reaches the height of 6'2. He ties his hair in the back that reaches past his shoulder blades.
Personality: Along with his brother he always tries to find someone to tease and pick on. He is very playful and innocent. He's very nice with women and doesn't want to hurt him. When he is alone in a quiet room while his brother is sleeping or somewhere else, he just looks at the sky or reads. He can stand Shiko and talks with him when his brother is occupied and is good friends with him. He always has a grin on his face and likes building objects, like tables, whenever he can.
Okay, it wasn't that short. X3
Little spoiler: Riko got her name from Shiko when he combined Ichirou and Rina's name, but he thought Rio sounded dull, and it's already used in another story, so he stuck a "k" in there.
