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(A/N) Umm, yeah, i have no idea about the whole government system thing in Soul Society, my bad.So lets pretend that the new way of selecting a captain was for emergencies only.

:)i like pretending.

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It was the morning after the conference. Matsumoto found herself, once again, sitting on the steps drinking with Kira. She looked into her cup, swirling it mildly.

Didn't I just promise myself not to get drunk with Kira again? She sighed thoughtfully.

Kira seemed to read her thoughts, "You know, we really need to stop doing this." He said.

Matsumoto nodded vaguely. Her head was already feeling a little dizzy from the alcohol.

Finally Kira set the half-empty jug down.

"I can't drink anymore, here, you can finish the rest," he stood up, or at least tried to stand, and ended up almost falling down the stairs.

"Careful," Matsumoto warned, quickly rising up to steady her friend.

"C'mon, I'll walk you back," she offered.

"What about the sake?" Kira asked. They both looked toward the forgotten jug on the steps.

"Seems like such a waste…" Kira commented.

"Here," She let go of Kira long enough to grab the bottle.

"Hey! Shuuhei!" she called to the newly appointed captain, who happened to be just walking by at the moment.

He stopped walking and turned his head left to right, looking for the one who called him.

"Shuuhei!" she said again and waved her arm. He walked closer to her.

"Here," she tossed the jug of sake to him.

"Huh?" He caught it easily.

"It's a present," was her only explanation as she turned back to helping Kira up the stars.

"Knock yourself out" she encouraged.

Shuuhei stared. Blinked. Then headed off to Komamura's quarters.

The two shinigami reached the top of the stars, unaware of the dark clouds that were gathering in the sky.

"You feeling ok Kira-kun? Or should I be calling you Kira-taichou from now on?" She smirked.

"Don't even start-" he began. Just then a rush of wind blew up around them, causing Kira to almost loose his balance again. Matsumoto's haired whipped around her face, a few seconds later the wind died down.

"Wha-" Matsumoto started, that's when they both became aware of their surroundings. It had suddenly become noticeably darker. Much darker. The black clouds completely covered the sky now, blocking out the sun. It was like night, without the moon or stars. The only difference was the clouds reflected off the white walls and floors, causing an eerie blue glow along the ground.

All was silent.

"What is going on?" Matsumoto whispered.

Kira shook his head. "I don't know," he said, equally quiet.

"No wait! Do you feel that!"

"Feel what?" she asked. Suddenly it hit her with a force strong enough to knock her back a few steps. It felt as though someone just dumped a bucket of ice water down her back.

But it wasn't water, no, it was someone's life force! Life force that belonged to someone very very familiar.

"It's him." She hissed.

Kira froze, "G-Gin?"

She shook her head, "No. Aizen."

Kira's eyes widened immediately. "That bastard!"

He took off instantly, in the direction where the dreaded force was strongest.

"Kira, wait!" Matsumoto called. Too late, she ran after him.

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Hinamori walked alone. Head down, hands clasped in front of her, she had just received the news from Nanao. Apparently Kyouraku-taichou had misunderstood her and told the council that she was ready, and willing to take the role of a taichou.

As of now, Hinamori Momo was captain of the shinigami of 5th division, captain of Aizen's squad.

She honestly didn't know what to think or feel at the moment. She never thought that she would be replacing captain Aizen, she always thought that she'd just stay as his faithful lieutenant forever, or at least become the captain of some other squadron, so that they would still be working together.

Hinamori raised a hand to her forehead. Too many changes, too little time to take it all in.

What was going to happen now? What was a captain supposed to be doing right now? They never told her what had to be done, or even what they expected her to do. They just said 'Hey, guess what? You're the new captain, congratulations.' Then left her to figure it out for herself.

Then again, she guessed that it was understandable, considering the situation they were in. They needed to completely reconstruct the council, considering everyone else there was dead, they didn't really have time to welcome the new captains or give out too official orders. The ruling system was just a mess at the moment.

Come to think, did her own squad even know she was their captain now? Probably not. She didn't even know until just a few minutes ago. But her squad might have already guessed who their new captain was, after all in all the other squadrons the lieutenants became captains.

There was something else Nanao mentioned. Out of all the replacement captains, her being one of them received the most protests at the meeting. Ok, so maybe she could understand that, sometimes she couldn't even trust herself to make the right decisions. But what bothered Hinamori was that it was Hitsugaya-kun who objected it the most and for the life of her she couldn't figure out why.

Wasn't he her friend? Hitsugaya, out of everyone she had come to know at soul society, knew her the best. They had been childhood friends for crying out loud! Why wouldn't he trust her? Did he really have so little faith in her abilities as a shinigami so much as to bring it up before the 'council'?

Hinamori clenched her fists. It hurt her to know that the one person she thought knew her best, really didn't know her at all.

"Aw, my dear Hinamori, don't be angry. After all, I have come back here just for you."

Hinamori's blood ran cold. No. It couldn't be. Not now, it just couldn't be-

She spun around. It was.

It was Aizen. Standing there smiling, just like the old Aizen, arms stretched out in a welcoming embrace. He stepped forward.

Hinamori's entire body shuddered. "Wh- who are you?" she asked him.

His smile broadened. "Why Hinamori, it's me. Don't you recognize me?"

Yes she recognized him. He was Aizen. Aizen who was dead. Aizen who was murdered. Aizen who used to watch over her. Aizen who told her what to do. Aizen who let her watch him that night. Aizen who spoke to her kind and caring words. Aizen who was alive. Aizen who had stabbed her.

He took another step forward.

"G-Get away from me!" she cried.

He stepped closer.

"What's wrong, Hinamori-chan, aren't you glad to see me again?" he asked, arms still open, face still in a wide, warm smile.

"NO!" she screamed, "You are not the Aizen I once knew!"

"Whatever are you talking about, Hinamori-chan? I'm Aizen, I'll always be Aizen," He cooed, his smile took on a colder side.

Suddenly Hinamori's heart was overcome with emotion. Not of fear. Not of pain. She was filled with rage.

"Give him back," she whispered.

"Hmm?" Aizen stopped walking towards her.

"I said to give him back! Give me back the Aizen-taichou we used to know! Give me back my Aizen!" she screamed, crying openly now.

Aizen laughed loudly, "Give you back your Aizen? Haha! Hinamori-chan, your Aizen is dead. Gone forever. I am the new Aizen, the real Aizen. I am Aizen!"

"You bastard!" she seethed, eyes and tears blazing with hatred, "I will kill you!"

She charged. Soul slayer out and pointed at his chest, she charged.

Aizen didn't flinch, didn't move to get out of the way. He just stood there, smiling at his former lieutenant's actions.

"Hinamori NO!" a voice called from afar. She ignored it and kept running.

CLING!

"Kira!" Hinamori stated in surprise. Kira had come in between herself and Aizen, he had blocked her soul slayer with his own.

"Why Kira? Why? He's the enemy! You told me yourself that he was the enemy!" she cried out.

"Get a hold of yourself Hinamori!" her blond friend demanded, "You are in no condition to fight him! He'll kill you in an instant!"

"Oh, like you think that you would do much better, Kira-kun," Aizen said, eyes sparkled with amusement.

Kira spun around, his soul slayer was now aimed where Hinamori's once was.

"No," he said, "but-"

A voice came from behind Aizen, "With the both of us, I think we stand a fairer chance."

"Matsumoto-san!" Hinamori cried out.

"Hey there little Miss Momo, don't get in our way. Taichou would be very upset if we let you die here." Matsumoto said.

"Hmm, this is getting more interesting by the second," Aizen commented.

"No!" Hinamori argued, "This is my battle!"

"Don't be an idiot Hinamori!" Kira yelled.

Hinamori continued, "No, as captain of the 5th squad division, it is my duty to eliminate the former, traitor captain in a fair battle."

"This is my replacement captain? Don't insult me," Aizen laughed.

"Can it Aizen!" Kira thrust his sword forward, toward his heart. But Aizen easily dodged the attempt. For a moment he seemed to disappear-

-and reappear right behind Hinamori.

"And I'll have you know-," he raised his sword above her head.

"Hinamori look out!" Matsumoto warned her. She spun around. It was too late! The sword was already coming down at her head! She closed her eyes.

"-that a fair fight will only mean your death!" He finished his swing.

Blood splattered. Hinamori opened her eyes. The blood was not from her.

She was on the ground, Kira laid on top of her. A long scar reached from his shoulder to his waist.

"Kira!" Hinamori cried, shaking his shoulders frantically, "Kira no! Please wake up! Wake up Kira!" She quickly checked his pulse on his neck and breathed a sigh of relief. He was still alive, she didn't know for how much longer, but for now he was still alive.

"Aarrrrhhhhh" Hinamori looked up. Matsumoto was attacking Aizen from behind!

"Matsumoto No!"

SLASH!

Matsumoto fell back with an identical cut as Kira's, but on her front.

Aizen laughed as the woman tried to struggled back onto her feet. "Is this the best you two have to offer? So much for protecting Hinamori."

He brought the point of his bloody sword to Matsumoto's neck, forcing her back onto the ground.

"Now," he said, "You die!"

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The End

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JUST KIDDING :P

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"Kyouraku-taichou! Kyouraku-taichou! We're under attack!" Nanao called, sliding open the door to her captain's office where Shunsui had just finished slaying two hollows.

"Really?" he said, "I hadn't noticed."

Nanao watched as the hollows deteriorated. "I can't believe this, hollows are attacking Soul Society. Hollows! In Soul Society! It's ridiculous!"

"Yes," her captain agreed, "There's a first time for everything. But if what I'm thinking is right then these," he motioned to the hollows wailing outside, "are only distractions."

"You mean?"

"Yes," Kyouraku nodded solemnly, "He's come back."

Just then Zaraki Kenpachi arrived at the door, his adorable little lieutenant riding on his back as always.

"What are you two standing here for? We're under attack!" he demanded.

"Zaraki-san," Kyouraku turned towards their guest, "May I leave these…things to you? Nanao-chan and I have a quick errand to run."

Zaraki grinned evilly, "Leave it to me."

"Yay! Ken-chan!" Yachiru cheered, "Lets go play with them! Let's go play with them!"

They left the room. Cries of pain and suffering soon followed.

Kyouraku looked to his lieutenant. She nodded.

"Let's go."

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Matsumoto closed her eyes, waiting for the final blow.

It never came.

"Aizen!" a familiar voice growled.

She opened her eyes. It was taichou!

"What the hell are you doing here and what the hell do you want with Hinamori!" Hitsugaya demanded, their swords were locked together.

"I only wanted to have a little fun, Hitsugaya-kun." Aizen stated innocently.

He pushed his sword forward. Hitsugaya let him. When there was no pressure against his Soul Slayer, Aizen almost stumbled.

Hitsugaya took this chance, ducked under his sword, and slashed at his opponent's stomach.

Aizen stepped back in pain.

"Matsumoto! Are you alright? Can you stand?" Her captain called back to her.

"Yeah, I'm okay," she replied.

"Then take Hinamori and Kira and get outta here! I'll cover you!"

Matsumoto struggled up to her feet.

"No!" Hinamori called out angrily. "I'm staying!"

"Hinamori, go with Kira, and make sure he gets out of here alive." Hitsugaya demanded once again.

"I already told you I'm-"

"Hinamori look out!"

Again Aizen had appeared behind her, but this time she was ready. She spun around and just barely managed to block Aizen's sword with her own.

"Ah!" she screamed. The force of the impact seemed to paralyze her arms.

Hitsugaya charged at Aizen, who almost effortlessly pushed him back into Hinamori and they both went tumbling into the ground.

Hinamori quickly struggled to stand up. Hitsugaya was already on his feet.

"Hinamori, for the last time, if your not gonna help, then get out of the way." He was panting slightly, there was a small gash on his chest.

She stood resolute. "No."

"Then don't say I didn't warn you," he muttered. Then, in one swift motion, Hitsugaya switched his sword to his left hand, spun around, and punched Hinamori in the stomach.

Immediately she buckled over. Hitsugaya caught her with one arm.

"Matsumoto," He called. Matsumoto was already making her way towards them. She took the girl into her own arms, Hinamori made a feeble attempt to struggled against it. Matsumoto was surprised she wasn't completely unconscious already, he must not have hit her as hard as she thought.

"Get her out of here," Hitsugaya commanded, she could tell he was fighting to keep his voice level. "I'll take care of Kira."

"I can take care of myself," Kira said weakly. Matsumoto breathed out relief, he was okay.

Kira managed to push himself to his feet and looked straight at Hitsugaya, "I'll take care of her," He promised. The three left together.

Hitsugaya almost grinned. Almost.

When his comrades were safely out of the way he turned back towards Aizen, who had been doing nothing but smiling while his prey got away.

"One thing before we start," Hitsugaya said, "Tell me the truth, did you come back to kill Hinamori?"

"No," Aizen responded, "I was just going to offer her to come back with me, after all, she was such a faithful servant to me before."

Hitsugaya sneered, "You didn't really think she'd willingly go back with you did you?"

Aizen laughed again, "With a little persuasion, actually, yes, I did."

"Bastard. I'll make sure you never laugh again." Hitsugaya threatened.

Aizen's face was suddenly very serious, "You know, you're very lucky to be alive right now boy. A mistake I'll make sure won't happen again."

Hitsugaya never saw it coming. One second, he was staring at Aizen; the next second, all he could see was blood.

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"Taichou! Over there!" Matsumoto whipped her head around.

"Nanao!" she called out. She and Kira stopped running.

Nanao and Kyouraku made their way over to the injured few.

"What's going on?" Nanao demanded.

Kyouraku surveyed the three, "It was Aizen wasn't it?"

Both Matsumoto and Kira nodded; Hinamori was still unconscious, barely.

"Where is he now?"

"Fighting with my captain. We need to go back now, he needs help."

"Ai. Zen. Tai. Chou." Hinamori mumbled, she was coming to. Matsumoto set her down on her feet.

"Can you walk Hinamori-san," Kyouraku asked the girl.

Hinamori suddenly snapped out of her stupor when she realized who was talking to her.

"Kyouraku-taichou! We have to find Aizen, he's here!" she told him frantically.

"We know," Nanao said, "Let's go. Genryuusai-dono should already be there."

"What? When?" Kira asked.

Kyouraku shrugged, then smiled, "He was ahead of us, you must have passed him up along the way.

He and Nanao started running in the direction the other three came from. Matsumoto and Kira shared a quick confused glance, then ran after them, Matsumoto still half dragging Hinamori.

But this is good, thought Matsumoto, if what Kyouraku-taichou and Nanao said is true, then maybe the other captains have already taken him down.

Up ahead Matsumoto could see where the battle had taken place. Aizen was cornered by the 1st squad captain, Byakuya, and a few others.

However, by the time she and Kira had reached the arena, Aizen was gone. He had disappeared right before there eyes.

Matsumoto finally let Hinamori go completely. The girl stumbled around for a bit. Matsumoto watched her as her eyes widened and settled on something in the distance.

Matsumoto turned to looked at what Hinamori staring at. Unohana, the captain of the 4th squadron, the healing division, was kneeling next to a crumbled, bloody heap on the ground.

Matsumoto's heart stopped.

Taichou…

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