Renjis POV.
Captain Kuchiki was silent as usual when we arrived in the living world. The night air felt calm and steady even though we had come here to kill tonight. The mission was to capture Rukia and kill the substitute shinigami. Simple as that. To be honest, I don't know why my captain was sent here as well. To simply kill a substitute shinigami is something I could've easily done on my own. But I wasn't the one to complain. I did feel an itch like feeling in my whole body, like I couldn't stay still for some odd reason. Maybe it was from thinking how fun Mejii and the guys must be having or to bring Rukia back to soul society. Either way, I was ready. It even got to the point where captain Kuchiki told me to stop and calm down, seems like he was getting annoyed.
Captain Kuchiki brought us to a neighborhood and has us cover our reiatsu to stay hidden. '' is this where she is?'' I asked Captain Kuchiki and awaited his response, as usual, he is not the type of person to waste time and calmly replied with a yes. She has been here for a few months now, I wonder how much she has changed. I put my glasses on in case we couldn't recognize her immediately.
Suddenly, the door opened and a small figure came out from it. Black hair with one bang still left in front of the face, a light blue dress and a brown backpack on. There is no mistake. '' Rukia Kuchiki…. Found you''.
It's really her, in a Gigai form, but it is her. Watching her run off made me notice that something was different though, but without being able to speak to her, I couldn't put my finger on exactly what just yet. '' we'll follow her'' captain Kuchiki suddenly spoke and started to use his flash step to go after her, as usual he is fast and I barely had time to react before he left. ''wha-wait!'' I quickly spoke and went after him. We both were following Rukia for a while, she seemed to be deep in thought, she didn't even notice that we were here! How oblivious can she be? What could she possibly be thinking about? ''This has gone on for too long, let's stop her.'' Captain Kuchiki suddenly spoke and flashed stepped a bit further ahead to cut her off if needed, meaning he left her to me for now. Feeling grateful to him I sat down on top of a pole and watched her tiny form run to the pole. ''yes!'' I shouted and Rukia stopped dead in her tracks. I felt ready, it was time to get the party started, the moon made me even more antsy and it was all for this moment with Rukia. ''See, you understand'' I spoke. ''Huh?!'' Rukia instinctively responded and turned around to where I was. I noticed the wind had started to blow as her dress and my hair both got caught in it.
I unsheathed my sword '' Though, to put it another way, because you stayed in this world so long, you were able to prolong your life a bit more, Rukia!'' I had a smile on my face as I stared down on her from my position on this lamppost. Rukia looked shocked as she was staring back at me. ''Renji! Are you Renji Abarai?'' of course I am, I jumped down and swung my sword, a gasp escaped her as I swung my sword down hard right in front of her. The green light from the force was enough to rattle her. ''You had an assailant from the Soul Society lurking right behind you, but you were so deep in thought, you didn't even notice until I called out your name?'' I spoke and she was shaking. ''Granted you're in a Gigai, but in just one or two months, haven't you become a bit too lax?'' I stood up and calmly raised my sword and casually held it on my shoulder. She wasn't running, that's so like her. ''Spit it out, Rukia'' She was staring at me, not saying a word. ''Where is the human who took all your powers?'' she flinched ''What are you saying?'' she managed to say before taking a step towards me. ''Just because I'm in a Gigai doesn't mean I've lost my powers. Furthermore, to assume the one who took my powers was a human…'' I cut her off. ''It was a human!'' I said getting irritated, she flinched again. ''Otherwise there's no way you would have such a human expression on your face!'' Rukia looked shocked at this statement and fell silent. I wasn't done talking yet though. ''you're from the Rukon District like me. You were taken in by the great noble family of Kuchiki… '' I took a few steps to the side ''And they spent a lot of time and money to make you an elite Soul Reaper!'' I turned my gaze back to her direction. ''Isn't that so?! You are Rukia Kuchiki!'' I said almost shouting and pointed at her. Rukias face looked calm, she was listening to my words. I was now shaking with frustration. ''Looking so human… there's no way that's a good thing!'' clouds started to cover the moon and petals started to fly in the wind, it was obvious to me what that meant. ''Right, captain Kuchiki?'' I quickly looked behind Rukia to where my captain was standing, he had the same expression on as he always does. Rukia however looked shocked and scared. She turned her head around and met his gaze. Petals were flowing around us, knowing my captain's abilities, this isn't anything new to any of us. However, she is not on the receiving end, where she has never been before, I don't blame her for being scared. ''Brother… Byakuya?'' Rukia quietly spoke. Captain Kuchiki had his usual expression where it feels like he is looking down on you. ''Rukia'' he calmly spoke. Not wanting my captain to act, I started to walk towards them, my sword giving out a sound as I changed the grip made Rukia quickly turn around and look my way. I swung my sword towards her and she managed to jump out of the way, only grazing a small cut on her cheek. She looked at me while blood gently streamed down from her cheek. Captain Kuchiki didn't move a muscle. ''Passing on Soul Reaper powers to a human is a grave crime.'' I stepped towards her and put my sword next to her face, captain Kuchiki calmly watching behind me. ''Consider it compassion from the higher-ups for letting us handle your execution instead of the Keigun. Now tell us where he is, Rukia.'' She was kneeling down, looking up at me. ''We're taking you in.'' she stood up, more blood dripping onto the ground from her cheek. ''Then we'll go after the one who took your powers and we'll kill him. Don't even try to protect him. You realize it, don't you? You didn't dodge my earlier attacks. I've let you dodge them. The next one will be fatal.'' I raised my sword in the air and took a stance. As I slowly stepped towards her, she slowly backed away, keeping a distance between us was her only option to not get cut by me after all. Captain Kuchiki was simply watching as I swung my sword towards her, she jumped away and it was exactly what I wanted her to do and I swung again where she landed and my sword cut her dress on her right shoulder, damaging her slightly there. Rukia was surprised by that attack that she threw herself as best as she could away, making for a very ungraceful landing. She stood up for a second before sitting back down, holding her shoulder in pain. I didn't enjoy or thrive in hurting her, but she has done something illegal, and this is my job. ''Now…!'' I simply spoke was slowly walking towards the kneeling Rukia on the ground. I raised my sword, ready to strike when I saw a blue light reflecting on my katana. It made me instinctively duck out of the way as a blue light flew past me in a ridiculous speed. I watched the light for a second behind me before I looked back to where it came from. A dark figure was standing in the distance, casually walking towards us. I noticed that Rukia was also looking over there to see who it was. I felt irritation towards the person who interrupted us and was not in the mood for more work. ''An unarmed girl being attacked by two men with weapons…? It's not… a very pleasant sight''. It was a man, judging by the voice, he was walking towards us carrying a bag. I stood ready in case he attacked again, who the hell is this guy? He stepped into the light, a blue haired man with glasses, wearing a t-shirt with a cross on it. His left hand was covered in bandages and he was holding a plastic bag in that same hand. I was studying him when he started to speak again. ''I don't really go for that kind of thing.'' He was very calm, it was pissing me off. ''You can see us? Just who are you?'' this situation it starting to spiral. The man adjusted his glasses with his left hand as he spoke. ''Just a classmate.'' I felt as if he was mocking me. The guys existence felt annoying. ''Classmate?'' I simply said not feeling like I understood what was going on. The man smiled a challenging smile and spoke. ''One who hates Soul Reapers.'' At this point even, captain Kuchiki moved closer behind me. Not only can he see us but he knows what we are? What's going on? Rukia suddenly stood up and looked over to him. ''What are you doing here?'' he turned his gaze towards her. ''Sheer coincidence. Nothing for you to worry about. But if you must know… I had a sudden urge to go to Sunflower Sewing, the sewing shop franchise that's open 24 hours… And that's why I was walking here so late.'' He said and raised the bag he was holding. He started to adjust his glasses again and Rukia seemed slightly uncomfortable by his presence at this point. '' It's not as though I sensed the presence of Soul Reapers and came here to look, taking the trouble of carrying this plastic bag just so I could use it as an excuse.'' Not knowing what the fuck is going on anymore, or who this clueless guy is, I was only getting gradually more annoyed. ''Well, I don't blame you for being shocked, but…'' I cut his bag in half which made him stop talking and turn his attention back to me. ''I asked you a question. Just who are you?'' they both fell silent; the man was still holding onto the handle of the destroyed bag. ''Well, don't answer if you don't want to'' I was holding my sword on my back but now held it in front of me, pointing it right at this guy's face. ''I'll just kill you first.'' Since this guy was so rude to interrupt, I would be happy to kill him. Rukia stepped in front of the man and started to speak. ''Wait, Renji! He has nothing to do with this…!'' the man suddenly cut her off. Which made Rukia turn around. ''What are you saying? I did answer you. I'm just Rukia Kuchiki's classmate… one who hates Soul Reapers.'' He was staring straight at me, which made me more annoyed. ''That's not an answer!'' the man fell silent for a moment before he looked back at me. ''I'm Uryu Ishida. Pleased to meet you.'' ''eeh? What's this change of attitude?'' what's with this guy? ''You may be a Soul Reaper but you'd still want to know the name of your killer, right?'' the man said and once again adjusted his glasses. That statement made me first tremble with anger but quickly turned into a tremble of bloodlust towards him. ''It's decided! I'm going to kill you!'' After a very unimpressive fight, the man named Uryu fell to the ground. Rukia watched his body fall over but didn't seem to feel sadness or anger. ''See? That's why you shouldn't talk big.'' He was lying on the ground coughing and bleeding after the cut I gave him. I hadn't killed him yet even though the desire was there to do just that, let's change that. ''Now then… Let's go with the final blow. Remember this before you die! Renji Abarai… is the name of the man who killed you.'' The man was staring up at me from his pitiful position as I raised my sword into the air. ''Wait!'' Escaped from Rukia as I started to swing my sword down. ''Nice to meet you!'' I shouted. But before my sword could make contact Uryu, another force swung before me, stopping me from killing him. The blue force that came from the attack felt similar to mine from earlier. ''Wha-'' was all I managed to get out before I jumped back and landed on a wall. ''Who are you?'' I shouted as a new person was standing in front on me on the ground. This one had orange spiky hair, dressed as a Soul Reaper and carrying a huge sword.
''Ichigo Kurosaki. The one who will beat you. Nice to meet you.'' A Cocky aura radiated from him, quite similar to me I suppose. But I wasn't the only one surprised to see this man appear. It seemed like both Rukia and Uryu were just as surprised. ''Wearing Shihakusho? Which squad are you from?! W-What's with that outsized Zanpakuto?!'' the man put his sword on his back and had a dumb expression on his face. So many questions flew by me at that time. Why does this idiot come here knowing who me and captain Kuchiki is?! His captain should keep more watch over him! ''Oh? So, it is big, after all? I did think it was big compared to Rukia's. But well… Haven't had anything else to compare it to.'' He looked at me as if he was challenging me. ''The size of one's Zanpakuto mirrors the size of one's spiritual energy. A kid this young with a sword that size?! Is he for real?'' the he raised his sword and took a stance looking at me. Shocked for a moment by this kid, I was still ready to fight. I looked down at Rukia, her expression said it all and I turned my gaze back towards the new man in front of me. ''I see. I get it now. You're the human who took Rukia's power, huh?!'' ''huh?'' was all the man said and I jumped up in the air and swung my sword at him. ''Take this and that and that! What's the matter? Is that sword just for show? Huh?!'' I shouted and repeatedly attacked him, he blocked my sword by holding his sword in front of him only defending himself. He suddenly forcefully stroked down on the ground, I easily jumped up into the air and swung my sword at him, damaging his right shoulder. The kid sat down and held his shoulder in pain. Rukia looked worried by this and my captain still didn't move a muscle. I was standing behind the kid watching his movements. Rukia attempted to run over to us but was stopped by Uryu who were still laying on the ground. ''Don't go…'' the mean weakly said. ''Ishida.'' Escaped her lips before she looked back at me and the orange haired kid. He was still holding his shoulder on the ground. ''It's over, huh? You'll die and Rukia will get her powers back. And, Rukia will die in Soul Society.'' The man turned his head around towards me and let out an angry grunt. ''Huh?!'' a light flickered and went out. ''But what an idiot you are! Rukia came here all alone… Just so that she wouldn't involve you. You should've just stayed put at home, but you came after her. Did you think you could do something? You, a Soul Reaper by accident? You can't hurt real Soul Reapers lie us… not even a scratch.'' Feeling like I needed to give this kid one last lesson and to show how he is inferior to me, I kept talking for a bit too long. Suddenly his sword was swung at me and I looked down at him. He had more fire in his eyes now. ''Sorry about that. I know you were talking, but you were so wide open, I couldn't help myself. But why don't you continue? Not even a scratch, you said?'' he said and stood up, challenging me once again. I put my thumb over the small cut on my chin he had just made during my speech. Mejii is not going to let me live this one down. ''Why you-!'' I jumped back slightly and was ready to keep fighting when a sudden voice spoke behind me. ''You were off your guard, Renji.'' I Looked back apologetically at my captain. '' Captain Kuchiki!'' he kept talking ''That boy, Ichigo Kurosaki…I thought I had seen him somewhere. I got a report the other day from the Secret Remote Squad. He injured the Menos Grande quite seriously, and forced it to return to Hueco Mundo.'' I started to laugh. ''huh?'' the kid spoke. ''What a laugh. The quality of the Secret Remote Squad has really deteriorated lately. This kid? Wounded a Menos Grande? Who'd believe such a story?!'' I said while pointing at the kid. ''I mean, Captain, take a look at his Zanpakuto! It's just big and pitifully useless! It's obvious he hasn't mastered his spiritual energy. What's the name of your zanpakuto?'' ''Huh? Name?'' ''Did you ask?'' ''You mean, ask Rukia?'' So, you name every one of your swords?'' this proved it! ''I knew it, you don't even know your zanpakuto's name. And you think you can fight me as an equal? Well, it's 2000 Years too soon!'' I put my sword up and my hand on top of it. I slid my hand down on my sword and it transformed as usual underneath my hand. The man looked at me in shock as I did this. ''Roar! Zabimaru! Look in front of you! What stands before you is… your prey!'' I shouted and jumped up into the air. The kid tried to once again shield himself with his sword. But when my zanpakuto is in this state, that won't do. My zanpakuto bent and cut his left shoulder as well as hitting his sword. From the shock and pain from my sword now imbedded in his shoulder, the kid dropped his sword to the ground and was shaking in front of me. I chuckled as I pulled zabimaru back to me causing more pain and damage to the kids' shoulder. ''It's all over, punk. You will lose to Renji Abarai… and die at this spot!'' I swung my sword around me as the kid fell to the ground holding his left shoulder in pain while blood was pouring down from it. ''Sorry, kid. But that's what's known as a difference in strength. The zanpakuto changes in size and shape depending on its wielder's spiritual energy. And this is the manifestation of my spiritual energy!'' My Zanpakuto is my pride and joy and not something to take lightly. I will not allow this kid to go any further then here, he needs to know his place. Perhaps when I kill him, all the information I've given him will be passes on to his new life in Soul society? The kid looked like the pain was getting too real for him to handle, as he started to go pale. Not my problem though, again, I'm here to do my job. ''well kid, I think it's about time I got going. I don't like the air here.'' I took a stance, I took a last look at Rukia before though, she looked terrified for this guy. I noticed that something happened with the kid, I don't know what, but I wasn't going to let anything happen! ''Are you ready?'' there was no response from him. ''no answer?'' I ran towards him and just as I was about to swing. Rukia jumped up and grabbed my arm, stopping me from delivering the final blow. ''What are you doing, Rukia?! Hey! Let go! Are you trying to deepen your guilt?! Let go, you fool!'' I was trying to break free. ''Run, Ichigo! Stand! Stand and run! Ichigo!'' Rukia was desperately trying to let him get away, but instead he reached and took a hold of his sword. ''What? You still have the strength to move?'' Since Rukia had loosened her grip on me after seeing him move. I pushed her off me and stood up straight again. ''Fine. I was just thinking that It's no fun to finish off someone who can't move anymore.'' The kid stood up but had obviously a hard time doing that. ''Well then, fight hard and die!'' This fight is now only for my last entertainment. This kid stands no chance against me and I was loving it. ''Ichigo, if you can stand, get away! Run, Ichigo!'' Rukia shouted but suddenly went quiet as the air around the kid changed. ''Ichi-?!'' ''What's the matter? If you won't attack, I will!'' I got into a stance. So what if the air around him changes a little? This kid can't possibly beat me! But just as I thought that, pressure started to fly from him, making me put my arm in front of me as a sort of protection. What is this sudden increase in his spiritual pressure! He looked at me and was suddenly past me in the, leaving a cut on my shoulder! I quickly turned around and put my sword up. ''What the hell…?!'' That is with this sudden change?! He swung his sword upwards at me, even though I blocked it he had put so much force in it that it made me fly backwards! I clung on to the railing to stop and sat down on the ground looking at him. Now he had damaged my forehead and ruined my sunglasses. What the hell is going on? What's with this kid?! He was about to die earlier! Where'd he get all this power? He was grinning at me! ''What's wrong? Your moved have slowed down considerably.'' I was getting irritated! Idiot! You just got faster! ''I don't understand this, but it feels good. I don't even feel the pain from the wound! And I don't feel like I can lose!'' his pressure was flowing at me. And it made me even more irritated! ''Why you-! Roar, Zabimaru!'' I swung my sword and he grinned an evil grin at me, making me hesitate before I swung at him. He started to dodge and deflect my zanpakuto back at me, making me dodge as well! He grinned and ran towards me and swung his sword around I was now put in defense having to dodge, but he did manage to cut my leg. ''You're good at dodging around!'' he shouted at me with the big grin on his face, pressure keep flowing from him. What's happening?! How much higher can his spiritual pressure go?! ''But that's about to end.'' The man jumped up into air and I suddenly felt how my zanpakuto got heavy, I couldn't move. I won't make it in time! Suddenly everything went quiet, the kid was standing in front of me as if he has just cut me, but most of his sword is gone! He looked shocked, ''w-What the-?! My zanpakuto…'' he turned his gaze to me. I knew exactly what had happened. I can't believe I let him get to me this much that my captain had to step in! I watched how my captain threw the rest of the kid's blade on to the ground and how he drew his sword. The kid turned his way, back now facing me. Then, with his flash step, he cut the kid down. He fell to the ground while I felt embarrassed that my captain had to do it. Captain Kuchiki turned back around to the kid. ''You're slow. Even when you fall.'' Captain Kuchiki had a hint of annoyance on his face. ''Brother Byakuya!'' as captain Kuchiki stabbed the kid in the back, Rukias expression went to fear as the kid fell completely down. It's been a while since I saw it, but he's awesome, after all. I had to strain to follow his second attack. But his first one… I couldn't even tell when he drew his sword, or put it back. If I couldn't see it coming… He probably doesn't even know what happened to him. Still… What was that extraordinary spiritual pressure he demonstrated earlier? ''What's the matter, Renji?'' Captain Kuchiki spoke, drawing me out from my deep thought. ''No… you didn't need to help me with a kid of this level, Captain.'' I said looking away in embarrassment. Captain Kuchiki who had his back facing me and was looking at me from the corner of his eye closed them now. ''Don't say that. If all I did was watch each time…I'd get rusty.'' No, this man is…And I am… ''Ichigo!'' Rukia suddenly started to run towards us shouting his name. I stood up and ran towards her. ''Stop it!'' I shouted before grabbing her neck and pushing her back. ''Let go, Renji! Ichigo is…'' ''What are you saying, fool?! Loo hard! The kid is dead! Don't you understand?! By just touching him, your sentence will increase by 20 years! Why would you multiply your crimes for a dead person?!'' I felt frustrated. Why was she doing this?! What's is going on in her head! Rukia looked down to the ground ''I'm the one who got Ichigo involved in this. It's my fault he's dead! So what's wrong with my coming to him?!'' I flinched at Rukia's emotions towards this. I had nothing to say to her, I was blank. ''So even if it would make your sentence harsher, you can't stay away….from this kid?'' Captain Kuchiki spoke to Rukia. I held my grip on her but listened to what he had to say. ''Brother…'' Rukia spoke. Captain looked at the kid for a second before turning his eyes back to Rukia. ''I understand, Rukia. This kid…looks a lot… like him.'' We all went quiet to captain's statement. Rukia got a sad look on her face. Suddenly the kid moved, even grabbed Captain's hakama! ''He's dead, you say? Looks a lot like him? Quit talking about me like I'm not here!'' ''Ichi-!'' Rukia suddenly spoke. The kid had that evil grin on from before. I feared for his life as I saw how Captain Kuchiki's eyes looked proper pissed. ''Let go'' He casually said. The kid was trying to hold on as best as he could, being that damaged. ''I can't hear you. Look at me when you speak!'' This kid can still move?! No way! ''I see…You don't need that arm, huh?'' Captain spoke. Without even realizing it, Rukia had gotten out of my grip, run up to the kid and Captain Kuchiki and kicked the kid's hand off Captain! The kid looked shocked at Rukia's behavior. ''Huh?!'' Captain Kuchiki just looked at them, I stood still frozen in shock at what was happening. ''W-What're you doing, Rukia?!'' ''You're just a human…You're just a human! How dare you grab my brother like that?! Know your place, kid!'' She shouted at him. He looked shocked and hurt at her sudden change of heart. ''Let us go, brother! Through his actions just now… I, Kuchiki Rukia, have opened my eyes. Please take me back to Soul Society. I will atone for my sins.'' Rukia spoke with a hint of sadness on her face. Captain had his usual expressionless look on and didn't say anything. ''Wait you…! What're you saying?! Rukia, you…!'' Ruining the scene Rukia was trying to put up I decided to cut the kid of mid-sentence by placing my foot on his head. ''You don't know when to give up, do you? Quit squirming around and die!'' I said as he was still getting on my nerves. ''There's no need inflict the final blow upon him. Leave him and he will eventually die on his own. Let us go, brother.'' I saw the sadness on her face, this was definitely hard for her but it was the right thing to do. She slowly took a few steps so that she was now standing next to captain instead of behind him. ''Wait, Rukia! What kind of joke is this?! Look at me, hey!'' Rukia didn't respond to the kid. ''Hey!'' he shouted yet again. And attempted to stand up. ''Do not move!'' Rukia suddenly shouted and the kid immediately stopped. ''Take even one step from there… Try to come after me… And I'll…I'll… I will never forgive you!'' Rukia was crying at this point. ''You will die anyway… so stay there and live, even if just one second longer.'' As soon as she finished speaking, the rain started to pour. Captain let go of his sword. ''Fine. I will not inflict the finishing blow. With the two attacks now, I've shattered his Soul Chain and Hakusui – Soul Sleep, the vital spots of the soul. He should die in less than an hour. And even if he does survive, his powers will be lost, Soul Reaper power, as well as his spiritual energy. Renji…'' I quickly stood up as Captain said my name. ''Yes.'' I walked past the kid and stopped when i was standing in front of Captain and Rukia. I raised my sword and held it out in front of me and shouted, ''Open!'' the Senkaimon opened and three hell butterflies flew out from it to us. I unsheathed my sword and stepped inside not waiting for my captain or Rukia to follow, knowing they would. I was more excited to get home to Mejii, this mission had been a roller coaster for me and the only thing to calm me down will be her right now. When we all arrived back in Soul Society Captain wasted no time taking Rukia to the cells. Neither did I waste time going back home!
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I stopped outside the front door, I could hear those drunk idiots shouting from here. They better not have tried any funny business with her, last time I walked in on them trying to convince her into not wearing so many clothes. I stepped in to the house and walked out onto the porch where they all were, seems like I have really missed a party this time. Not only were the two idiots here but Izuru, Shuuhei and Matsumoto as well? Wow. They all seemed very drunk, except for Mejii, she looked unusually sober actually. Only her and Shuuhei were still awake, the others had passed out at some point. ''I'm home!'' I said smiling at the two of them. Mejii quickly turned hear head to me and smiled. ''ah! Renji welco-'' she went from smile to standing up looking worried. ''w-what happened?!'' at first, I didn't know what she was talking about, but I quickly realized that I never went to the infirmary when I got back, I went straight home. Of course, she is acting like this then. I scratched the back of my head and smiled ''ah I messed up… hehe'' she did not look as amused as me, and simply sighed at me. She turned her head back to Shuuhei, ''Sorry brother, can I leave these guys to you. It seems Renji is an idiot and I need to deal with it.'' Shuuhei laughed and tried to look sympathetic with me and I only gave him an appreciative nod as Mejii dragged me to our room, leaving Shuuhei in charge of the situation regarding all the drunks on our porch.
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After putting bandages on my shoulder and leg, Mejii was now sitting right in front of me on our bed, helping me with the damages I had taken to my forehead and chin. In the meantime, I had told her everything that had happened in the living world to fill her in on the situation. ''huh, so she really is back now?'' Mejii said as she was carefully putting disinfection on the wound on my forehead, it stung a little. ''Yeah, guess so.'' ''are you planning to see her?'' I looked at her. Her small form was reaching to my forehead so I bent down a little to help her reach better. ''Should I?'' ''You're off work tomorrow right? Why not stop by? Have a chance to talk to her without anybody disturbing?'' She looked me in the eyes. ''maybe, we'll see. Do you have work tomorrow?'' it's rare that we both have the day off together and it seemed like tomorrow was no exception as she shook her head. ''I have work later in the day, honestly, I'm glad I took on the role to help Yachiru out with the lieutenant role, otherwise I wouldn't have anything to do at work!'' I chuckled to myself. 11th division is only there to help out with battles if needed, they don't do much else, making them the most laidback, battle loving squad. ''done!'' Mejii suddenly said and leaned back. I touched my forehead with my hand and felt the layers of bandages on there. It's not often I get hurt like this so having all these bandages felt weird. ''oh! I forgot one!'' ''huh?'' I looked at Mejii, she leaned forward and kissed the scratch on my chin. My chest felt warm and I put my arms around her, pulling her down beneath me on the bed. She looked up at me in surprise. ''that was very sudden, no?'' she said and giggled, damn it she is too cute. ''I couldn't help it!'' I placed my hand on her cheek and gently stroked her cheek. ''Renji you shouldn't move around too much, the wound might open.'' She said with a concerned gaze at me. I smirked for myself. ''We can sleep in tomorrow, if my wounds come open I'll trust you to help me then.'' A faint blush on her face formed and she nodded and I found myself relax into her embrace.