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Chapter Five

I woke with someone's arms around me. From the sweet smell of peaches I knew it was Yuzu. I turned slowly to face her.

"Morning." I managed. She pushed her hair out of her eyes. It was a habit for Yuzu to always end up in my bed, instead of her own.

"Hello, you." She sat up and stretched.

"Did you have a good night?" I asked as we both looked at the clock. It was just about six.

"They won't let me or Jinta leave. I wished you would have joined us, Ichigo's friends are very entertaining but, we did notice that their captain was missing."

"I'm glad it was a good night, Ichigo and Rukia are expecting us." I stood up changing the subject and stretched now. We got dressed and packed our bags just as the knocking came.

"Morning Karin, morning Yuzu, did you two have a good rest?" Ichigo asked.

"Not as peaceful as some." I winked and his face went into scowled mode.

"Karin please try not to tease your brother so early in the morning." Rukia laughed standing behind his tall frame.

"I have to tease him now, you two will be away for two weeks." I smiled at her. The other doors started opening and Orihime came out with her boyfriend. The lovely redhead: Rangiku, then Renji, Yumichika, Ikkaru and their captain behind them. The four of them looked like they were in a train wreck, their eyes bloodshot and their clothes dishevel. Their captain was composed and looked like he was an early riser.

"GOOD MORNING!" Orihime sung out as we all headed for the elevators. She was always very perky, nothing got her down. She and Rukia began chatting as everyone tried to get into the now crowded elevator. I grabbed for Yuzu as the elevator doors started to close.

"We'll take the next one." I waved as the door closed.

"I was talking with Rangiku last night; she also thinks that you and her captain make a very good looking couple." Yuzu started and I put my hand up right away stopping her.

"No matchmaking Yuzu." I warned as we stepped into the opening elevator.

"Why not? I can already see he's perfect for you." She pressed closer to me, her brown eyes twinkling. I moved in closer to try to throw her off. When the doors opened to the people waiting it probably looked like I was going to kiss her. There was murmuring as I smiled and pulled myself slowly away from Yuzu. Yuzu only laughed.

"Aren't they sisters?' I heard a male voice.

"It's nothing like that Keigo. Stop playing and let's go have breakfast." Ichigo demanded.

"If Jinta ever found out that Karin kissed Yuzu he throw a fit." Rukia laughed taking Ichigo's hand.

"I can kiss Yuzu anytime I want." I stated winking at her. The restaurant was opened and we all took our seats, more people than Ichigo had anticipated but he was too lost in Rukia too care.

"How long are you guys planning to stay, Toshiro?" He asked their captain.

"Only until tonight," He answered without taking his eyes off his food. "And that's captain Hitsugaya to you."

"That's a quick visit even Byakuya, is planning to stay at least two weeks here."

"That's Captain Kuchiki to you Ichigo." Renji looked up to scold him.

"Not all of us can afford that luxury." Toshiro continued eating his food without looking at him.

"Come on captain we're on vacation, let's stay and go back when captain Kuchiki goes back." Rangiku placed her arms around him like he was her brother. He looked annoyed but, it didn't seem her closeness bothered him at all, like how they would normally be if he wasn't in his captain status.

"You all may stay but, I have paperwork." He finally said and they all cheered.

"You should stay too Toshiro, there's plenty to do here." Rukia tried now.

"Or someone to do here." Another voice snickered lightly. That made him grip the end of the table and suddenly it froze. How did he do that? Ichigo pulled Rukia back without a hint of expression on his face.

"Captain, they're just joking." Rangiku said quickly to ease his mood.

"I can take a joke." He said with an eerie calm voice. The four of them looked up with fears in their eyes. He touched the table again and it melted turning into water and with that we all got wet. Only Ichigo and Rukia were safe because they had already anticipated this was going to happen so they stood up. The people on the other side of the table barely noticed because Orihime was entertaining them.

"Congratulation Kurosaki, Rukia." He said before turning and leaving the table. He was gone before anyone else could stop him.

"That was very rude." Yuzu suddenly said. "How did he do that?" She asked Ichigo.

"Captain isn't just his title." Ichigo smirked now.

"We're in trouble." Ikkaru said as he continued to eat his food like that hadn't happen.

"Let's finish eating and deal with our captain later." They all agreed. I turned to Yuzu.

"Shall we go home and change?" She nodded after the heartfelt good byes me and Yuzu walked home with our soaked clothes.

"He seems very calm and collected but, I'm beginning to think he has a lot of stored up anger." Yuzu pointed out.

"I think he's calm and collected because he has to be, don't you think he's much younger than them to be with such a title?" I asked her now.

"Rukia told me that he is the youngest captain they ever had though he's grown physically he's still immature." Yuzu smiled looking at me.

"It must not be all that much fun shouldering such responsibilities and troublesome comrades." I defend without knowing why I was doing that.

"Something happened between you two didn't it?" Yuzu asked her eyes large.

"What do you mean?" I tried now. "Just because you want something to happen between us doesn't mean it will."

"Oh, I do want something to happen with you two and I hope it'll be very soon so that I can attend another wedding. The food was very delightful didn't you think so?" Yuzu was Yuzu and our serious conversation turned into a useless one. Laughing we pushed the door open to our house. Goat chin was already about his morning routine and came running to hug us the minute he heard the door. I dodged his attack after seventeen years, he was very predictable. Yuzu however was always polite and allow his insanity to continue.

"How was the breakfast my baby?" He asked her.

"Don't be creepy, you weirdo. Why did you leave so early yesterday?" I asked putting down the bags.

"Someone had to be here to protect our house my sweet Karin." He almost got his arms around me but, I was quicker and kicked him in the shin. He cried out in pain and Yuzu went to help him.

"I'm going to head out for a run, so stop being an idiot." I went upstairs to change into my shorts and shirt, grabbing my iPod, I headed back downstairs.

"Karin if you run by Mr. Urahara's shop can you give this letter to Jinta please?" Yuzu asked as she came towards me.

"In this day and age of technology you're still writing letters?" I teased and took the pink envelope.

"Some things are worth persevering and kept as a tribute to tradition I believe." I smiled hugging her.

"And honor, with chivalry and the perfect love right?" I laughed as she pouted.

"Those things are not dead; they're just resting until they are needed." I kissed her forehead and grabbed a bottle of water before heading out the door. Yuzu had her head stuck in the clouds but, I loved that about her, it kept me more grounded and I would protect her from reality as long as I could. God help Jinta if he ever broke her heart. Not only I would kill him but, Ichigo would probably make sure there was no trace of him left in this world or the next. I had just reached the bridge close to Mr. Urahara's shop when I saw him standing there. He did look like a normal teenager, plain white t-shirt, washed out jeans and a stripe vest to match the combat boots he had on. He was not a normal teenager I noted. He had spiky silver hair and blazing turquoise eyes, so very haunting you would never forget them once you saw them. He turned as if he was sensing something, his posture went straight and he watched me.

"Thanks." I managed before he took off again. It was as if he didn't hear me and he turned to walk away. He did see me right? I was walking towards the bridge before I knew it. There was Jinta coming out of the shop. He waved as he saw me, and then his face went from calm to disturbed in less than the second I was on the bridge, the explosion was loud and I felt my body being thrown. Suddenly arms were around me and I could feel us falling into the water. I was too shock to scream, I closed my eyes.

"You're welcome." The tone I knew all too well. "Why are they back?" I opened my eyes at that question. I saw what seemed to be the sky faded to black as the darkness was closing around us. There was no impact as I felt his body. He was on his knees and I was right beside him.

"Welcome back captain Hitsugaya." A voice echoed in my ears.

"Back where?" I asked looking around. My eyes were slowing adjusting to the room.

"Soul Society." Came the unexpected answer.