Chapter Four
Heather's POV
"Heather, wake up." Ginrei called as he stood over me while I lay across the couch. It had been a few hours and the other officers had already gone to tend to their own duties. "Hm?" I hummed and stretched, I had no idea I had dosed off until the man woke me. "Come, we're leaving." He replied as I sat up at a sloths pace and yawned. "Where are we going?" I asked. "Back to my home, I already had a room arranged for you." He replied as if the information were obvious. I looked at him oddly. "But I thought that I was a prisoner or something?" I questioned not understanding. "I have reported your testimony to the Head Captain, and for the time being, you are under surveillance, not a prisoner." Ginrei explained. I scratched my head. It must have been my lucky day or something, but still, I did not want to push my luck too far. "Oh, fantastic then." I responded, standing up then stumbled a little. Saying that I was exhausted was the understatement of the century; I was wondering how I was still alive. I held an almost zombie-like stagger as I walked, occasionally the Sixth Division Captain would grab hold of my arm to keep me from falling.
The walk was a little longer than I originally thought but what else was I to expect? Kuchiki Manor was private property and had nothing to do with the Gotei 13. "Wow," I muttered under my breath. "Pretty impressive, huh?" Yoruichi's voice announced from behind me, I jumped, "Is sneaking up on people your favorite past time or something?" I demanded testily watching the woman laugh. "I didn't expect to see you here. How did this change come up?" Yoruichi inquired. "She is under my surveillance for the time being. The Head Captain had decided she is not to be a prisoner and I do not see the point in throwing her in a cell if she had she is here simply because she is lost." the Head of The Kuchiki Family explained. The woman shrugged, "That makes sense, but you better keep an eye on her." She said with a wink. "Whoa! Hey! Wait, what is that supposed to mean?" I asked having the strangest feeling that she was implying something between me and Ginrei. "Well, Byakuya is at an impressionable age…" The second division captain smirked lightheartedly. I flinched at the thought. Why would I want him at this age?! He's cute for a kid, no problems admitting that one. The very idea of being attracted to a kid though… Gross! "Not in this century, my feline companion." I answered with disinterest. "Oh-ho! Wanting to wait until he's a little older, I see?" the female captain teased. "What?! No!" I cried out in slight panic, I was half-hoping this conversation was all a delusional one. "I know Byakuya-bo is a cute little fellow, but jeeze, Heather. Aren't you a bit old for him?" she continued. I felt my cheeks flare red; that was probably the worst playful accusation I had ever walked into. Ginrei cleared his throat, silencing whatever comeback that was about to fly out of my mouth.
"What business do you have here, Shihoin?" the man inquired opening the gate. "I was hoping to play with Byakuya-bo." Yoruichi replied innocently. "And you said I was the pervert." I teased. "Not today, Captain Shihoin. I'm afraid too much is going on." the Head of the Kuchiki House replied and the woman sighed. "Oh well, I tried." she turned her gaze to me and said as she walked away, "See ya around, pervert." I waved clenching my teeth before following the old man into the gates of the manor.