This would take place after the fight Toshiro had with Gin Ichimaru and Rangiko saves Momo.

It's only a short little one shot but I kinda like it and the idea would not leave me alone.

Disclaimer: I do not own bleach or any of it's characters.


Toshiro rushes towards his lieutenant and best friend.

He had almost lost Momo and his heart's still racing, if Rangiku hadn't showed up when she had...

'Rangiku how bad are you injured?' he asks as soon as he sees her bleeding.

'Not too bad sir, I'm sorry for disobeying your orders.'

'Don't worry about it, had you not shown up when you did,' he says softly as he kneels down next to Momo and Rangiku.

'We're placing her in the squat ten barracks, get someone from squat four to take a look at her will you?'

Rangiku studies her captains face and gives a slight nod.

'And while there get someone to take a look at your own injuries as well.'

'Yes sir, will you be alright?'

'I'm fine', he says as he takes Momo in his arms.

She normally teases him that he's so small and scrawny looking, he always get annoyed but right now he wished to hear her teasing words.

With a quick flash step both captain and lieutenant went their own ways.


Toshiro and Rangiku stand in the hallway, watching a squat four member taking care of their friend and colleague.

'Rangiku, I...' Toshiro starts.

Not sure how to express his thanks.

'Thank you, not just for saving Momo but Gin...'

Rangiku remains silent, knowing what her captain wants to say but also knowing he needs to actually say the words.

'He's your classmate and I know your feelings for him, you guys go way back. You deciding to stand with me meant a lot to me. I won't forget it,' he says with his eyes still fixed on Momo.

'Any time captain,' she says softly. 'I'd do it again, I'll always have your back.'

They make room as the squat four member leaves the room.

'how is she?' Toshiro asks.

'She is sleeping, she'll be fine though she is a little dehydrated so I've started an IV to remedy that.'

'Thank you,' Toshiro says.

'Lieutenant Matsumoto asked me to take a look at your cut as well captain,' the squat four member says. Encouraged by the captains words of thanks. The fourth devision does good work, everyone knows it, only a select few acknowledge it. Captains usually being low on the list of people to say words of thanks.

Toshiro throws a glare toward his lieutenant.

It's only a little cut for god sake!

'Like I said, I've got your back captain.' She says cheerfully.


I have been rewatching Bleach again (sue me) (just kidding please don't) and in the episode where Hitsugaya fights with Gin and Gin almost kills Momo, Rangiku saved her. She tells Gin to lay down (or lower) his weapon or he would be facing both of them. I loved that part, showing how loyal she is to her captain even towards someone she loves. (yes that also became clear in Diamond dust rebellion but when I first watched Bleach I hadn't seen the movies yet)

I hope you liked this little one shot, don't be shy and leave a review.