Kenpachi's P.O.V.

7: 45 AM~Eleventh Division Main Office~The New Recruit

Everyone's staring at the young woman with the nine-tailed demon fox beside her as the young woman stares back at us with no fear in those piercing brown eyes as she stood silently beside Yamamoto soutaicho.

Some of the boys eyed the young woman, including my third seat Madarame Ikkaku with disgust and disdain. Others like myself and my fifth seat Ayasegawa Yumichika and my new fourth seat Minamino Takashi took a mild interest in the young woman.

The soutaicho introduces the young woman as Sohma Tohru and the nine-tailed demon fox as Kuronue. The statement gains everyone's attention, even mine. The information causes a stir amongst the boys until the nine-tailed demon fox growls in a warning which effectively shuts everyone up. The soutaicho only sighs dismissively while the young woman smirks mischievously.

I heard rumors about this kid and her fox. I never dreamt I would have the brat in my division. Oh crap, she's going to drive me fucking crazy. I could see great potential in her and a hidden mischievousness too. Oh, fuck me.

Madarame Ikkaku glares daggers at the young woman, who only makes that smirk widen to a full-blown wicked grin. Tohru ignores him completely, and then she turns those piercing brown eyes over at me expectantly.

I looked over at Ayasegawa Yumichika, who nodded in acknowledgment. Yumichika smiles at Tohru in welcoming while watching Kuronue with uncertainty. Kuronue sniffs at Yumichika, who went stiff as I saw that mischievous smirk in place on Tohru's face. I saw Kuronue wag his tails in a friendly matter which puts Yumichika at ease.

I watched as Yumichika led the young woman away. I turned to the rest of the division as they all scrambled to get their day started. I saw the disapproval in Ikkaku's eyes,

I did approve the brat joining this division, even if I knew the brat could drive me up the proverbial wall. I knew somehow she'll fit in without a doubt once she proves herself to my rowdy-tough-tumble boys, especially Ikkaku.

Yumichika takes Tohru and Kuronue to her barracks which was a substantial unused dojo. Ukitake-taicho had commissioned Urahara Kisuke to restore and install anything that Tohru would need.

Tohru whistled upon seeing how much room there was for herself and Kuronue. It's a lot bigger than her room at the Ukitake Manor. Yumichika could see her smiling appreciatively of the barrack. Kuronue laid on his huge bed, wagging all nine tails in approval.

Yumichika watches for a few minutes and leaves quietly.

An hour later, I watched as Tohru came out of her room. I noticed Tohru's wearing what Yumichika calls workout clothes from the World of the Living World. I'm amazed by how fit and athletic and firm this brat is. Her shinigami outfit hides her figure. Damn, and she's still single too. I shook my head of my thoughts, and I did notice Kuronue wasn't with her either.

I came out, and I watch as she's running in the direction of the training grounds with her zanpakuto strapped to her back. I knew Yumichika had pointed it out to her and where I could be found if she needs anyone to talk to or anything else. I have a feeling Tohru will most likely turn to Yumichika for advice before saying anything to me. I could see Yumichika has taken a liking to Tohru. Hmm, I wonder.

I could see Ikkaku eyeing Tohru up with disgust.

I decided to follow the brat to see exactly what she's working on. Of course, those who aren't busy doing their morning chores were out here. I watched as she stretched as well as she did some warm-ups and what looked like yoga. Damn, she's is flexible.

The brat went to the far end of the training grounds as if not bother anyone, but I suspect it was to make sure her zanpakuto doesn't accidentally hurt anyone. I watched as she looks around to see if anyone was about, and then she sighs.

A zanpakuto rings as it is being drawn, and a commanding voice rang out,

"Unari Kurama, "

A sphere of hurricane-force winds surrounds Tohru in a protective cocoon as tornadoes are shot out, which had me dodging. Damn, that's strong enough to put most of the boys, including me, on our asses or in the fourth.

Amongst the howling wind, I heard the same commanding voice,

" Kaminari yari Kurama,"

Lightning spears were being shot from the sphere, which had me looking for cover. Damn, I was right. Tohru is pretty strong for an Academy graduate. I have a feeling Ukitake taicho has something to do with her progress. He must've been tutoring and training her on her home trips.

I heard that same commanding voice,

" Kaijo Kurama,"

Suddenly everything stops and drops from the air, including me. Tohru stood there smiling. I tried to sneak away, but I heard a commanding, clear voice from behind Kuronue and me blocking my path, growling.

" So Kurama was right when he said he smells a Berserker of great power watching us," Tohru growls through clenched teeth.

A hard kick to my stomach had me on my knees as I heard a growl and rocks crunching under my shoes. I looked up to see Kuronue standing between a very upset Tohru with tears standing in her eyes and me,

" My brother was trying to kill you, so Stormie (Tohru's nickname) is upset at the moment because you foolhardily had put yourself in danger. My brother doesn't trust any of you except Yumichika because he is willing to know Stormie. So understandably, Stormie is upset." Kuronue looks over his shoulder at me.

At that moment, the alarm rings out, announcing a horde of Hallows has invaded Seireitei; I stood up and placed a large hand on Tohru's head in apologies. I watched as Tohru leaps on Kuronue's back and nods toward me.

" Lead the way Kenpachi-taicho."

I took off running like a manic with Kuronue keeping up with me. I did notice his nine tails were flaring dangerously as we came upon the battlefield.

" Shūgeki Kuronue!" I watched as Kuronue charges as Tohru draws her zanpakuto. The teamwork between herself, Kuronue, and Kurama flawless. I lose sight of them as I charge in myself.

I have seen Tohru leap off Kuronue's back and take out four Hallows as she raced to Ikkaku's aid as one of the Hallows was sneaking up from behind him unawares.

A scream of pain on the battlefield, which drew all of us toward the spot where a shocked Ikkaku stood looking on as the Hallow that tried to sneak up on him but at the last minute, Tohru threw herself at Ikkaku's back just as Hallow was about to bite Ikkaku's head off.

The Hallow had bit down on Tohru's right shoulder, and the bastard was trying to devour The Eleventh's, Fox Princess. Kuronue came up, and he used one of his tails and drew Kurama.

The zanpakuto spirit materialized as a gigantic orange-red nine-tailed demon fox, and it ripped the Hallow off its wielder and let out a ferocious roar as it devours the Hallow.

The gigantic nine-tails roars ferociously as if challenging the rest of the horde as if in answer. Other nine-tails showed up and took out the rest of the flock.

Tohru looks up at her zanpakuto spirit, and in a commanding voice,

" Calm yourself, Kurama. I am fine."

Tohru turns to Ikkaku with an apologetic look on her face.

"My body just moved on its own, but I am glad you're safe, though."

Ikkaku has a horror-struck look written all his face as he asked,

"Why did you try and to protect me, knowing I had shunned you?"

Tohru would've answered if she hadn't fainted, and Kurama had scooped her up and looked at Yumichika expectantly.

"My brother likes you because you were kind toward her, so he doesn't know the way to a place of healing," Kuronue said to Yumichika.

"Kurama, how about shrinking to a normal size instead of trying to look so intimidating," Kuronue said to his brother in their language.

Kurama shrinks down to his brother's size and looks over at Yumichika with a nod. Yumichika shunpo but Kurama catches up and grabs Yumichika tosses him on his back with a fierce,

"Hang on, Peacock, just let me know where to go."

Kuronue looks over at the rest of the nine-tails and bows in appreciation. The other nine-tails nodded in acknowledgment and vanished just as they had appeared.

Kuronue then looks over at the grief-stricken Eleventh Divisioners with pity in his gold eyes as he shifted shaped into his other form- young man with fox ears, wearing pure white shinigami uniform and a foxtail.

" I still remember when I found Stormie on the backstreets of Zaraki District 80; she reminded me of Kurama and myself. An orphan left for dead, but this little girl was stubborn and tough. So I raised her and trained her to defend herself if she needed to. Then my Stormie insisted on going to The Shinigami Academy, so I told her, ok, knowing my brother Kurama is among the zanpakuto spirits. We are the only family she ever knew. I watched her excel in both personal growth and intelligence."

"My Stormie wanted nothing more than to join the Eleventh to be among strong and proud men. But some of you shunned her without knowing her, except for Yumichika. Stormie didn't come here to be the only other female in the Eleventh but to become a part of something bigger."

Growls in Ikkaku's face through clenched teeth.

" The only reason I won't tear your fucking head off for treating Tohru the way you did is because besides my brother and me. The Eleventh and every single person in it has become very precious to Tohru."

Nods toward me.

"Now, if you all will excuse me, I must see to it Tohru is getting the care she needs, and my brother isn't wreaking havoc."

I just stood there in shock about what I had learned about Tohru, and now I can see why her first name fits her so well. I could see a few of the boys following Kuronue. I decided to follow them.

Two days later, Tohru is released from the Fourth. Kotetsu Isane Fukutaicho told me that Tohru isn't allowed to train or use her right side for about a month.

So I did what I thought would sensible to me, and that's making her stay home for a month at the Ukitake Manor. I knew "The Eleventh's Fox Princess" wouldn't listen, so I sent a butterfly to her guardian, and there it is.

I did miss the brat, though.

A month later, Ukitake taicho had escorted Tohru back to my division. The boys and I were waiting for her at the gate. Tohru, upon seeing us, hid behind Ukitake.

" I know none of you want me here, so if you would be kind enough Kenpachi-taicho, could you transfer me into another division." I cut her off just by lifting her over my left shoulder with a nod to her guardian and hauled off Tohru into the division.

I placed a very loud protesting Tohru down just outside the main office, and I began to scold her gruffly,

"I'd be the Gotei 13 biggest idiot and laughing stock if I cut you loose. So you're staying because you have been promoted to the sixth seat, mostly at the boys' insistence. So brat, your ass is staying here."

Tohru's jaw drops open as her brown eyes widen ever so slightly as she looks up at me as if she didn't believe me. Yumichika pointed toward her office with Kuronue sitting there in his human form, smiling.

Tohru still didn't move, just kept looking at me, and then her eyes shifted to the rest of the boys as if to make sure I wasn't lying, and Kuronue came over and dragged her off to her office smiling.

I just shook my head in disbelief with a soft smile as I got ready for my day.

Later that night, I watched as Tohru sits in the window seat to eat and sip mint tea in the mess hall. I could see the wheels in her little head-turning.

Kuronue sat at her feet and very loudly said,

" Stormie, do you want to say something, or are you going to keep quiet for the moment."

I have seen the look of "shut the fuck up" etched across her face as she gives a heavy sigh,

" Kuronue, you, Kurama, and I all know I am tolerated except for Yumichika and Kenpachi-taicho, so why keep me here."

Ikkaku walked up to her with his boyfriend Yamada Hanatarō following as he hauled her out of the window seat and hauling her off to where the others were.

"You're not tolerated because your our comrade, and you have proven yourself to all of us, especially to me, and if anyone messes with our "Fox Princess," they'll answer to all of us."

The entire squad of the Eleventh roars at the statement.

Ikkaku unceremoniously drops her onto Yumichika's lap as he poured her some fruit juice. Yumichika sees the slow blush as Tohru realizes that she's sitting on her close friend's lap as he is sitting on his boyfriend's lap.

I watched as Tohru tries to scramble off Yumichika's lap, but Hisagi Shūhei stops her with a soft smile.

"Stay, Tohru, and I don't mind one bit."

Yumichika hugs her close as Tohru burst into tears as she hid her face in his left shoulder.

I heard her muttered,

" I am finally home."

I smiled softly.

*Yeah, brat you are, and I will keep you here for as long as I can."

I swear, ever since a certain little brown-haired vixen joined the Eleventh, things around here have gotten interesting. The boys who worked under her didn't dare step out of line, nor did they question her orders. I am rather impressed because, in six months of joining the Eleventh, the little brown-haired vixen has not only proved she can run with the big boys, but she cares deeply for her brother's in arms so much she'll risk her life to make sure they're safe. I have heard from the boys that work under her, Takashi, Yumichika, and Ikkaku, that she always refuses treatment until she knows they're taken care of first.

Shuffles some paperwork.

The little brown-haired vixen has charmed my fellow taichos as well as the fukutaichos. Hisagi Shūhei fukutaicho had jokingly told her once in front of Yumichika,

"Hey Tohru, you know I swing both ways, and I wouldn't mind bedding you."

This earned him a hard smack upside his head and a cold glare from the little brown-haired vixen, and classic Yumichika got jealous, and he took it out on Tohru for weeks.

Kurama materialized, enraged, and pissed as fuck. I felt sorry for Yumichika and Hisagi. Kurama and Kuronue growl at Yumichika ferociously because the little brown-haired vixen has been crying uncontrollably.

Kurama threatened both Yumichika and Shūhei. If they don't make his Stormie stop crying soon, he'll make them cry as much as his Stormie has been crying. Kuronue only growls more ferociously at them.

Damn.

I remember Ikkaku brought out a very sad and, yes, crying Tohru out of her barrack once Hanatarō had coaxed her into letting Ikkaku carry her. It just tore at my heart to see my fierce little brown-haired vixen in this state over a misunderstanding.

Everyone was glaring at Yumichika when he returned from his mission, especially when Tohru hid her face in Ikkaku's chest and a sad, pathetic voice,

"Big brother doesn't like me anymore, Ikkaku, because of the stupid thing Hisagi said."

The statement made everyone glare more at Yumichika. Yumichika came over to his best friend, and he scooped the little brown-haired vixen up in his arms and kissed her temple. I watch as Yumichika hugs her tight and says softly,

"Big brother, still likes you, and yes, I got jealous about what Hisagi said; I am sorry, my Fox Princess."

I watch as those mischievous brown eyes light up as I could see the wheels in her head turning as she shook her head no and in a sad voice,

"Big brother is only saying he's sorry because everyone is glaring at him, and he is scared of my two nine-tails, but Hisagi has to apologize too, and only then will I forgive you both."

I watched as she looks over at me with her arms reaching for me, and I took her from Yumichika while Hanatarō gives her a reproachful look as Tohru hid her face in my left shoulder.

I did see the wicked smirk and the shocked look on Yumichika's face. I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep myself from roaring with laughter. Oh, she's good at manipulation, and the fact that she has Yumichika wrapped around her little finger doesn't help any either.

Of course, the minute Yumichika is out of hearing, did Hanatarō give her a good scolding while I am roaring with the laugh I had been holding in. And Hanatarō scolded me for finding it funny.

An hour later, the little brown-hair vixen is sitting on my lap in my office while I am doing my paperwork when a knock came with a soft "Taicho, permission to come in."

A rumble of "It's open."

In came Yumichika and Hisagi Shūhei, I pointed at the floor pillows while the little brown-haired vixen sitting on my lap glares at Shūhei coldly, but she smiles at Yumichika fondly. I could see the wheels in her head turning as her brown eyes fell on Shūhei.

I could see Shūhei squirm uncertainty because both Kuronue and Kurama were sleeping on the couch, well Kuronue is sleeping; Kurama is watching us sharply, ready to pounce if the fool makes Tohru cry.

Shūhei stood up and scoops the glaring brown-haired vixen into his arms, and starts randomly kisses her face while apologizing for coming between her and her big brother.

I watched as the grown man grovels for forgiveness from the little brown-haired vixen. I had to keep myself laughing while Yumichika is laughing openly at how comical they look.

Ikkaku walks in and sighs.

" Fox Princess, just forgive him already, and Shūhei, you know the brat is just manipulating you."

Shūhei puts her down and smiles knowingly. I watched as she runs over to Yumichika and launches herself at him as she hugs and kisses his cheek. I watched as she opens the sliding door and whistles, and the brother nine-tails follow her out.

I swear she's going to drive me fucking crazy.

Four years have passed, I have watched Tohru bloom into a strong warrior, and she has reached Bankai as I thought she would. The more I watched her, the more I found her to be interesting.

I have noticed I would glare at anyone who would so much as looked at the little brown-haired vixen cross-eyed, or I would either growl or take hold of her and lead her away from anyone with intimate intentions.

Damn.

I indeed had fallen in love with the little brown-haired vixen, and I had thought about asking the brown-haired vixen out on a few dates and see where it goes from there.

I'm invited to the bar by Ikkaku and the boys. I heard that Tohru had lost a bet and had to go on a date with the resident fox Ichimaru Gin, taicho of The Third.

I'm drinking my sake slowly as I saw Gin bring Tohru back to the bar where we are. I watched as Gin kiss her hand and cheek and bid her goodnight. I glared coldly at my fellow taicho, which wasn't missed by my fellow taicho, who whispered something in her ear and walks away smiling at me.

The little brown-haired vixen looks at me thoughtfully as she sat down beside Renji, still watching me until she yawned and stood up walked past me with a questioning look and a nod.

I paid for my drinks, and I followed the little brown-haired vixen almost to the Eleventh's gate when she turned toward me with a knowing smile.

"So, when were you going to tell me you had fallen for me and what exactly were you going to do about it?"

I looked at her as I blush.

"So my suspicion was right. You weren't just overprotective of me whenever you'd growl at any male who comes near me, except my male friends."

I rumbled at the little smart-ass good-humouredly while the brown-haired vixen takes a step back with uncertainty.

"Well, if you must know my beautiful Raspberry, I am going to asking you out on a few dates and see where it goes from there," I murmured in her ear as I wrapped my arms around her lean waist.

Tohru smiles as she looks up at me with a shy smile. I leaned over and kissed her softly yet breathlessly.

"I think you have made up your mind without even telling me," she asked, smiling.

"No, I'm going to take you out on a few dates and leave the choice up to you as I told you I would. I don't want you to feel pressured by me." I rumbled softly.

I could see the wheels in her head-turning, and she smiles at me. Then she did something out-of-character and blushed softly under the soft moonlight.

So two months of dating, I was getting impatient with Tohru. I understand that she has never been in a relationship or dating, but come on.

One night, she invited me over for dinner. I didn't know she could cook, which explains why she hardly eats at the mess hall and how clean her place is. I just watched as my little hostess made me feel welcomed with a feast fit for a king, and she had blush shyly whenever I looked at her. I love this shy version of Tohru as much as I love the fierce Tohru I know so well.

As the night wore on, I watch as Tohru let me lay my head on her lap or how I let her play with my hair as we watched random black and white movies together on her couch.

Sighs.

It was nearing midnight when she leans down kisses me shyly at first, and then she got bold when I moaned and slipped her hands into my kimono. She looks at me and kisses me while pinching my nipple, making me moan softly.

"Vixen, does this mean you'll be mine." I moan softly as I felt her teeth clamp on my nipple.

"Pachi, shut up and let me get to know you on a more intimate level, and we both know you just answered your question." Tohru scold me.

I moaned loudly as she slipped her hand into my pants as licked my other nipple with a sexy, naughty smirk.

"My sexy Pachi."

Well, things got heated as my vixen got to know me better, which left us both breathlessly and happy. The morning saw us sleeping in each other's arms.

Of course, no one dare say anything about my beautiful, sexy sixth seat in my division when it became known. Kurama roared at anyone who tried.

The End of this story.