This is rated M for Mature
There will be violence, sexual matter and coarse language
Chapter 2
Big Boys Blush
Tsubasa bowed along with the rest of the recruits when the captain and lieutenant entered. As she began to rise she noticed that the captain's hair was the same color as Mio's and Mitsukuni's. The thought of all three of them standing together made her smile gently.
"Alright! I'm Captain Renji Abarai and this is my lieutenant Izuru Kira and we would like to welcome you to the Third division. If you have any questions please feel free to ask either one of us. This division is your home now so we want you to treat it with respect. Does anyone want to introduce themselves?" Renji asked hoping someone would just so that the others would feel more comfortable.
Seeing the captain looking for someone to speak up Tsubasa battled to pros and cons. She really wanted to make a good impression and help him out but at the same time a lot of the girls there didn't like her very much because of her appearance. Still he looked so desperate that she took a deep breath and stepped forward.
"Captain Abarai-san, Lieutenant Kira-san, my name is Tsubasa Ritsu and I am honored to be a part of this division. If there is anything you need help with please let me know." She announced with a dazzling smile. For a second it was silent until a man beside her step forward and introduced himself.
This resulted in hands being raised and people introducing their selves. The captain and lieutenant looked relieved and she couldn't help but smile. As she was about to sit down the captain motioned for her to come over.
"Yes Captain Abarai?" She asked once she was in front of him.
"Ritsu-san I just wanted to thank you for speaking up. That must have been pretty hard but I really appreciate it." Renji said while scratching the back of his head.
Now that he had the chance, he took in her appearance. She had long straight blonde hair that went down to the small of her back and big hazel eyes that made him feel like he was going to melt. Her skin was a light tan that had a glow to it. Yet what really surprised him was the fact that her chest was the same size if not bigger then Rangiku Matsumoto's.
"You're very welcome Captain Abarai! I hope we can continue to help each other out in the future. If you'll excuse me I'm going to go and settle into my new room. I wish you a good day!" Tsubasa chirped before bowing and leaving with a group heading to the dorms.
"Captain, are you ok?" Kira asked his friends slightly concerned with how red his face was.
"Kira, do you believe in love at first sight because I think I just got hit with Cupid's arrow." Renji mumbled before heading back to his office leaving a dumbfounded lieutenant behind.
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"I'm really sorry about the tall comment. It was rude." Momo apologized. She was surprised by the soft laughter that escaped the two beautiful women behind her.
"It's quite alright Lieutenant Hinamori. We are tall but we are still shorter than two of our friends. Though not by much mind you." Akali said gently trying to let the small woman know that she hadn't offended them.
"Really? You have friends that are taller than you?" Momo asked slightly amazed, their friends must be as tall as Matsumoto.
"That's right, but we also have friends much smaller than us as well. Our one friend, Kayo is only four feet tall." Ahri explained with a soft smile on her face.
"Wow, sounds like she's Toshiro's kind of girl then! Oh, I'm sorry. Toshiro is the captain of the Tenth division. He's also one of my shortest and oldest friends." The lieutenant explained happily.
"Really? That's the division that Kayo was placed in. I'm sure that she will feel more comfortable with a captain close to her own size." Ahri said with a gentle smile.
"Ha ha, maybe they'll fall in love and run the division together!" Akali teased.
Momo took in the two women she was leading. Both were tall and with their mismatched eyes and long black hair they looked quite intimidating but hearing their voices and how they spoke of their friend finding love, she just couldn't be scared of them. At least not anymore.
"Alright this is the place. You go on in ahead of me and I'll go get the captain." Momo said happily.
"And if I'm already here lieutenant?" Came a teasing male voice. Instantly the three women turned to see the captain of the Fifth division. What really caught the twin's attention was his bright orange hair.
"Oh Captain Kurosaki, I was just showing Ahri and Akali to the hall before coming to get you." Momo explained happily. Seeing him look at them, the girls introduced their selves.
"I'm Akali Lee and this is my younger twin sister Ahri Lee. We are both honored to meet you." Akali said as they both bowed to their new captain. When they straightened they saw him smiling kindly at them.
"You know I might have to get name tags for you girls until I learn to tell you a part." Ichigo teased with a small blush, causing all three women to laugh. It felt nice to laugh. The twins normally didn't around people they weren't familiar with.
"Well shall we go in and get this show on the road?" Ichigo asked happily. Seeing nods of agreement they all entered the hall to get on with the opening speech.
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Mio prided herself on her patience. It allowed her to handle many difficult situations and led to her many achievements. However she feared that she was never going to meet the captain of the Sixth division due to being arrested for murder. The girls hadn't shut up once since they had arrived and now there were more of them. Yes, Mio prided herself on her patience but it was running out and quickly.
Slowly leaving the comfort of her corner, she got ready to tell the girls to shut up when someone beat her to it. He was an average looking man with no defining features what so ever and he was ordering them to "just shut the fuck up already". Mio raised an eyebrow at his foul language.
She personally only swore when she was either drunk or incredibly angry. It just wasn't professional to use such vulgar speech. Then again Tama swore all the time, not that it really mattered in the Eleventh division. However this was the Sixth and it had an image to up hold. So slowly she approached the male, unaware of the set of grey eyes watching the spectacle.
"Excuse me but I do not approve of you rash behavior. I understand your wish for silence but using such foul language is not the way to handle it. I will ask that you not speak such filth in front of me again and that you return to your seat. I will deal with this situation." Her voice was cold and emotionless.
At first she noticed that he was going to tell her off but then his eyes widened with realization. His face lost all color when he comprehended that he had offended Mio Hatori. No one escaped her wrath when she was displeased.
"My apologies Hatori-san, I meant you no disrespect." The man said while bowing before returning to his seat. She simply nodded her head a fraction before turning to the girls, who were pale and shaking slightly.
"I understand that you are excited to be working under a captain that you so clearly admire but you're causing unrest among the others here. If you wish to continue your conversation then please do so quietly." Once more her voice was cold and emotionless. She saw the girl's signal they understood and without another word returned to her spot just in time for Captain Kuchiki to enter.
"I am Captain Kuchiki. As members of the Sixth division I will expect you to act in a respectable manner. This is not a vacation you are expected to complete all your assigned tasks in an orderly time and fashion. That is all. You are dismissed. Hatori stay behind. I wish to speak with you." Byakuya ordered. Mio simply nodded. It wasn't until everyone had left that she spoke.
"What can I do for you Captain Kuchiki?" She spoke calmly despite her nervousness. Damn those girls had been right, he was ridiculously handsome.
"I saw how you handled the situation about the noise and thought you should know that I was impressed. You handled it in a calm, professional manner and it made me consider giving you a certain task. First I must know if you have Shikai." Byakuya didn't normally deal with these things but since Renji was now a captain himself, he had no choice.
"Yes sir. I have had my Shikai for quite a few years now. Whatever this task is I am more than willing to assist you with whatever you need." Mio's calm response seemed to catch him off guard, if his eyes widening a fraction meant anything.
"How well can you control your Shikai?" The captain made sure to keep his voice as cold, calm and collected as hers.
"I have complete control of my Shikai. I do however like to train to keep my skills sharp. May I ask what this task you're considering me for is?" She was curious. Why did her ability with her blade matter so much? Was it a mission?
"The task I have decided to give you is the position as my lieutenant. I must have one but no one has shown any kind a disposition for it. However I feel you will do just fine." Byakuya stated calmly, keeping a watchful eye for her reaction.
Well that wasn't what she was expecting. Was he even allowed to do this? Wasn't there a rule that stated she had to be a Shinigami for a certain amount of time first? She was honored but she was also nervous. What if she failed? Finally deciding to just do what she wanted she looked him in the eye.
"Captain Kuchiki, I would be honored to be your lieutenant." Mio was proud that her voice didn't shake from all the emotions she was feeling at the moment.
"Excellent. You will start tomorrow morning. I will have someone show you to your new quarters." With that he walked away, however when she called his title he stopped and looked at her. It was in that instant that Byakuya was grateful for being able to mask his emotions.
"Thank you so much sir! I won't let you down!" Mio said smiling brilliantly. She couldn't help it, she was just so happy. Seeing him nod and leave the new lieutenant checked to make sure no one was around before jumping up and down in joy. Oh she just couldn't wait until she told Tama!
Meanwhile back in his office Byakuya Kuchiki paced the open space thinking about how he was going to work with a woman who had just turned him into a blushing mess with just a smile. That was something not even his late wife Hisana had been able to do in their first encounter.
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When they got to the hall both were embarrassed. The captain had already started and they had just interrupted him. Iba instantly began apologizing but Mitsukuni was too busy taking in her new captain's appearance. People were right he did look like a wolf.
"Does my appearance bother you little girl?" It wasn't a harshly asked question. In fact his voice was very soothing and dare she say it sad. She recognized the tone. She used to use it herself before Lady Tama had found her. It was the tone someone used when they didn't expect to be accepted.
"No sir. I'm just surprised is all. When I heard you looked like a wolf I expected you to be scarier but you're not. In fact if anything bothered me it would be the fact that everyone in this division is so much taller than me.
To say Komamura was surprised would be an understatement. This tiny woman wasn't scared of him and was dare he say annoyed that he was taller than her. He didn't care if he had been in the middle of a speech, she was his main focus now.
"Tell me little one, what is your name?" The large wolf-like captain asked in slight awe. Said "little one" blinked before blushing when she noticed all the attention was on her.
"It's Mitsukuni sir. Mitsukuni Sakura. It's an honor to meet you." She said while bowing deeply. Faintly she noticed Mio's reiatsu spike indicating she was very happy about something. Mitsukuni made a mental note to ask her about it later.
"Miss Sakura, please tell me about yourself." The large captain ordered ignoring everyone but her.
"Well I'm the seventh seat on B.O.S. and I have completely mastered my Shikai. I was trained by Lady Tama after she took me in, I love animals and food, especially sweets." The small woman listed on her fingers making her look absolutely adorable. That was enough to for Komamura to end the gathering and order Iba to show the other recruits were their rooms were.
"Miss Sakura please stay. It's been awhile since I could talk to someone who was comfortable with my appearance." The captain explained. That was all she needed to know. With a bright smile she complied and followed him back to the gardens so they could talk, unaware of the light blush under his fur the entire time.
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Tien never thought that arriving with the captain would make people so happy that they would hug her but she was wrong. In fact Captain Kyoraku's lieutenant had yet to let go of her. Nanao Ise was her name and she was determined to keep Tien within an arm's length.
"Come on Nanao-chan. Let the poor girl breath and then let me have a turn!" Kyoraku whined. He smiled as innocently as he could when his lieutenant sent him a very dark look.
"Now Nanao-chan you know I would never do anything that Hitachi-chan didn't want. I just want to give her a hug to welcome her to the division and congratulate her on her new position." The perverse captain explained with a devilish smirk.
The recruits had been taken care of but before she could go to her room lieutenant Ise had grabbed her. Now here they were nearly forty minutes later and she was still nowhere near going to her room.
"Captain Kyoraku? What do you mean by new position?" Tien asked finally getting out of her lieutenant's grasp.
"Why you're going to be my new assistant since Nanao-chan is always so busy. You'll spend all day by my side helping me with whatever it is I'm doing." Kyoraku explained smiling. What he didn't expect was the predatory grin that broke out across her face.
"You're close to the captain of the Thirteenth division aren't you captain?" Tien asked a plan already forming in her mind. Kyoraku shared a confused look with his lieutenant before shifting it back to the woman who'd caught his eye.
"Yes Jushiro and I are very good friends. Why do you ask?" the captain said cautiously.
"Because we're going to go and visit him! You can tell him about hide and seek and I can scope out his new recruits!" Tien exclaimed happily.
"I don't know Hitachi-chan. Ju-kun could be busy with his new recruits. He'd get annoyed if we interrupted him." Shunsui regretted the words the second they left his mouth. Tien looked like he just kicked her puppy.
"Can we go if I give you a prize?" She asked a suddenly wicked gleam in her eye. It was that moment that Ise had to leave to get ready for her dinner date with her boyfriend and the two found themselves alone. Shunsui swallowed not sure if he like that gleam or not.
"What kind of prize?" He finally asked. Of course his mind went diving straight into the gutter almost instantly but he snapped out of it the second she spoke. Had he heard her right? No way! This had to be a joke!
"I'm sorry I didn't hear that right. What did you just say?" Kyoraku asked straining his ears for her answer.
"I said if you let us go I'll give you a kiss." Tien repeated, the gleam in her eye never fading. Slowly she watched as his face took on a look of thought.
Personally Tien never cared about rules. Being born and raised in Zaraki taught her not to give a damn and to just do what she wanted. And right now she wanted to know what had Tosai flaring her reiatsu. Coming out of her thoughts she looked at him.
"Alright but it has to be on the lips and no pecks allowed." Kyoraku stated feeling proud.
"Sure thing Captain Raku! Now lead the way!" Tien exclaimed and followed as he took off. This time she was the one with a great view.
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Hitsugaya was beginning to think that Matsumoto had a fetish for small people. She just couldn't stop hugging Akira-san. They had moved to his office when it became apparent that they weren't going to be finishing the speeches.
Now he watched as the small girl used his furniture as a barrier to keep her from being caught in Rangiku's clutches. He would never admit it out loud but it was kinda cute. Ok, it was really cute.
"Oh come on Kayo-chan just let me hug you. We both know I'll win in the end anyway." Matsumoto stated while stalking towards the silverette. Violet eyes widened comically before narrowing dangerously.
"Captain Hitsugaya, can I please have permission to defend myself from the lieutenant?" Kayo asked, her voice soft yet strong. Surprise by the request the Tenth division captain simply nodded. That was all she needed.
Flash-stepping she was in front of the busty blonde instantly startling the lieutenant and captain. Then Rangiku was on the ground and unable to move. Neither one of them had seen the violet eyed girl move but she had defiantly done something.
"Kayo what did you do to me?!" Matsumoto demanded trying to move her limbs frantically. Toshiro just stood there in shock.
"It's no use lieutenant. I struck your pressure points cancelling all signals from your brain to the muscle. As a result you won't be able to move until either I undo it or it wears off. So trying is pointless." Kayo's voice was low and deadly.
"I must say I'm impressed Akira-san. Where did you learn that technique?" Hitsugaya asked finally coming out of his shock.
"Thank you Captain. Tama-san taught it to me when she first started training me. Since I didn't have any weight to withstand powerful strikes she taught me how to immobilized my enemies for easier kills." The silverette explained, her once bright eyes growing dark with the memories of that time.
"Well if I swear not to hug you again tonight will you let me go?" Rangiku's bargained. She really wanted to go out drinking tonight before her captain made her do paperwork.
"Very well. However I suggest you remember that I can immobilize any part of your body at anytime lieutenant." Kayo said with warning clear in her tone.
"Got it! Don't piss of the little people!" Matsumoto exclaimed.
Bending, Kayo re-hit Rangiku's pressure points to cancel out the effects. Straightening she turned when the captain called her name.
"Akira-san would you be able to say paralyze Matsumoto from the waist down?" Toshiro asked with a devilish grin. Kayo cocked her head to the side while Rangiku paled.
"Yes. It would be really easy. Why?" The petite girl asked curiosity burning in her eyes. Before anyone could speak Rangiku raced out of the room screaming.
"That's why. If I can trap Matsumoto at her desk she would have no choice but to do her paperwork." The chibi captain stated with a deep sigh. However at the sound of Kayo's bell like laughter that deep sigh turned into a gasp. Hitsugaya felt his face burn at the beautiful sound. Why could she make him blush so easily?
"Akira-san, would you like to get something to eat before returning to your dorm?" Toshiro asked and held his breath praying she said yes.
"That sounds wonderful Captain, but I don't know where the dorms are so after we eat could you show me?" It was an innocent question but Toshiro's mind soon started playing out different scenarios, which made him blush harder. When had he become such a pervert?
"Of course, that's no problem at all. Well shall we go?" With the nod of her head the two silver haired Shinigami left the office.
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It was with a maniacal grin on her face that Tama turned to face the other recruits who all paled at the sight. With an erri chuckle she shot forward from her place, bokken drawn and ready. Men fumbled with their blades but she didn't bother to give them a chance. If this was a real fight against an enemy they would be dead already. She was going to get this over with quickly so she could fight a seated officer.
When she reappeared on the other side of the recruits everyone's eyes widened when over half the men dropped. They hadn't even seen her strike. Kenpachi smiled feeling his fingers twitch. She looked fun to fight.
Then just as quickly as she had stopped she was moving again. Tama didn't give her opponents a chance to gather their bearings. They saw her one second then she was gone and their world went black. The fight was over three minutes after it began with Tama coming out on top.
"Well Captain Zaraki? How was that?" Tama asked not even winded from how fast she was moving. She smirked at his face. It was clear that he didn't think she would win. Oh if only he knew who he was playing with.
"That was impressive. Makes me want to fight you myself, but the deciding factor for that will be how you hold up against my seated officer. You beat him and I'll fight you myself." Kenpachi declared expecting her to get scared like Ichigo always did. However she just grinned predatorily.
"Alright I guess I'll take on the fourth seat. So tell them to step forward. Oh and you might want to have a medic on standby." Tama spoke calmly while examining her bokken.
"I don't have a fourth seat because the one person qualified chose to stay in the fifth seat. So if you want that place you'll have to fight him for it." The large captain explained, wondering how she would react.
"There is no way that this chick can beat Yumichika." Kenpachi thought to himself. Still he was looking forward to watching her try. Looking at her she really didn't look like the kind of girl who could take down so many guys. She had to be five-two max with a blue eye and long black hair that in a high pony tail reached the back of her knees. It had little metal clips in silver and bronze scattered in it but what he wanted to know most was how she lost her eye. Her voice snapped him out of his thoughts.
"Very well I'll challenge the fifth seat of the position of fourth. Now step forward and draw your blade. I'll even let you have the first strike!" Tama exclaimed her eyes gleaming and a maniacal grin on her face.
Yumichika looked at his captain unsure of how to handle the situation. This little woman was challenging him, giving him first strike and she was still wielding her bokken. She didn't have her zanpakuto drawn at all! Taking a deep breath he stepped forward.
"I am Yumichika Ayasegawa, fifth seat to the eleventh division. I accept your challenge but first I must ask why you have not drawn you blade and why you have given me first strike?" He spoke calmly and with a gentle tone but inside his instincts were telling him to run. Just like the first time he had ever met his captain.
"Nice to meet you Chika-chan. To answer your questions, it's quite simple. You are not worthy of going against my blade at this moment. Perhaps you'll prove to be strong enough during our fight and make me draw it, which would make me very happy by the way." Snapping her eye to his they stared at each other. Yumichika had never seen an eye like that before. It made his instincts scream danger.
"As to why I gave you first strike. It's because it may be the only time your blade connects. I got to give you a fighting chance right?" The mockery was clear in her voice. She seriously saw him as nothing but an opponent who was in her way. Still she would play with him if only to amuse herself.
Yumichika had always been able to tell when he was in over his head and now was one of those times. This woman was like a small female version of his captain and that alone terrified him but there was also the fact that she was this confident.
Most people would assume she was just being cocky but he saw the look in that cold blue eye. She was serious in her declaration. She knew what she was doing to the point where he began to question just what district she was from.
Before Yumichika could think anymore about the enigma that called herself K. Tama Taisho he was forced to block her attack. She simply looked at him silently telling him to keep his guard up or he would end up dead. By blocking her attack he realized just how small she truly was, but the strength behind her swing was enough to make him take a step back.
Yumichika tried to understand what happened. One second she was forcing him back and the next she was back in her original spot. Everyone watching had looks of confusion on their faces at her actions.
"Stop zoning out and attack me already. Look I'm not very patient when it comes to fighting weaklings so let's just get started. I'm starting to get bored and that's never a good thing." The annoyance in Tama's voice was crystal clear.
Not seeing any way out of it, Yumichika raced towards her, raising his blade and bringing it down on her right shoulder. However instead of the spray of blood that everyone was expecting she just stood there unmoving.
Slowly raising her left hand to his chest she flicked out her pointer finger and sent him crashing into the wall. Everyone was silent trying to make sense of what happened. It was the next two words from her mouth that made even Kenpachi pale.
"My turn." As soon as the words left her lips Tama was in front of Yumichika and bring her bokken down onto his left shoulder. Immediately after she shifted her stance and brought her bokken across in a sweep only to narrowly miss his head. Yet it only made her grin wider.
Pain. That was all he could feel from his arm and shoulder. It was obvious that some serious damage had been done. Yumichika cringed at the thought of that second strike connecting with his head. He was lucky he managed to doge. Still it was getting harder to avoid the constant assault she was delivering.
"Awe what's the matter Chika-chan? Don't you want to play with me anymore?" Tama asked enjoying the fear she saw in his eyes. Still she knew he was holding back, the very thought made her grit her teeth and snarl.
Kenpachi was watching the fight with wide eyes. He had never seen a woman go straight for blood like that before, and judging by Yumichika's movements she packed quite a punch. It wasn't until he saw the fifth seat's face that he started to grow concerned. Yumichika was afraid.
Despite the pain in his left shoulder and arm he forced them to move when he saw her strike at him again. When the bokken and blade connected it was with such force that Tama's bokken snapped, the end of her wooden blade flying through the air before piercing the wall.
For a moment neither of them moved, Yumichika from shock and Tama, well she was looking at her broken bokken in confusion. Slowly the fifth seat moved away to get some space between them. Still Tama didn't move. She didn't drop her stance or inspect her bokken. No, she just stood there, frozen. Yumichika watched her closely, ready for a sudden attack but what he wasn't prepared for was for Tama to burst out laughing.
"You broke it! No one has ever been able to break my bokken before. It looks like I was right about you holding back. Well congratulations Chika-chan! You've just proven to me that you can handle my blade!" The small woman declared happily. She looked absolutely thrilled and Yumichika looked absolutely terrified.
The men of the eleventh division watched in fascinated horror as she slowly drew her zanpakuto from its place on her right hip. It was odd because the hilt and blade were blue and red just like the sheath.
Tama wasted no time before attacking him again. She was starting to have fun which meant she wasn't going to hold back completely anymore. Yumichika felt the difference in the blows immediately. They were stronger, sharper and much more precise. She wasn't just fighting anymore she was dominating.
Yumichika had never felt so overwhelmed by the urge to run before. This woman wasn't normal. She would kill him if he slipped up. The fifth seat looked at his captain silently asking a question. Seeing Zaraki nod, Yumichika retreated from another strike. Raising his blade he called on his Shikai.
"Split and deviate! Ruri'iro Kujaku!" Immediately her eyes went to his zanpakuto. It was a form of sickle or falx distinguished from the khopesh by the cutting edge being located on the inside. It was split into four evenly spaced blades and Tama knew it would prove to be an interesting fight.
"Wow Chika-chan! Bringing out the big guns huh? Well I guess it can't be helped. Since I don't know what that blade of yours does I'm gonna have to use my own Shikai." Tama smirked at their shocked faces and she really couldn't blame them. It was rare to graduate with Shikai. Without moving she activated her release.
"Dream and paint the sky! Kogitsune!" At her call all the men tensed waiting for the blade in her hand to transform. Seeing where they were looking Tama burst out laughing catching everyone's attention.
"Sorry boys but this blade won't be changing if that's what you're waiting for. You see the Shikai I used is for my other zanpakuto." With that said Tama reached behind her where her zanpakuto Kogitsune appeared out of black flames. She held the Nodachi, which was as tall as her, out for everyone so they could see the black flames eat away the sheath leaving the blade bare.
"Chika-chan meet Kogitsune. He is a very devious sword but don't worry I think he likes you!" now let's continue our fight!" Tama announced and before charging at the fifth seat. However Yumichika's Ruri'iro Kujaku started to glow before turning into luminescent vines and shooting towards her.
Tama cut and sliced whatever got too close but eventually she got caught. Slowly the vines started to pulsate but nothing was happening. Confused Yumichika looked at her only to widen his eyes in shock. The vines that were holding her were turning black and crumbling.
People were looking around wondering what was going on. Ikkaku couldn't move and Kenpachi was trying to figure out what was happening while Yachiru watched silently.
"What's the matter Chika-chan? You look so confused, would you like me to explain?" Tama's voice filled the entire division, as if coming from every direction. All the men looked around trying to pin point were her voice originated.
Suddenly the Tama being held by the vines turned black and broke apart. Some men gasped while others looked at Yumichika for answers. However he had no idea what was going on. Realizing she was still waiting for his answer he nodded his head. Slowly she appeared in the air, coming out of black flames.
"Very well. Since the moment I activated my Shikai, you have all been trapped in my world. You see that's what Kogitsune's ability is. He creates illusions and traps people in them. This is my world now. Anything I want will happen." Tama explained while descending to the ground. Once she landed in front of them she spread her arms wide and with a maniacal grin bid them welcome.
"Welcome to my world!" As soon as Tama spoke the illusion shifted. The once normal world they knew became completely altered.
The sky turned blood red with a white full moon hanging low. The white walls of the Seireitei became black and all the trees became sakura trees in full bloom. The small flowers literally glowering a soft luminescent pink. However the oddest things were the dancing shadows, floating balls of fire and the fact that the ground was now water which rippled with every step or move someone made.
Kenpachi stared around him in awe. It was erri, calm and yet beautiful. When his eye finally made it back to his fifth seat it widened considerably. Yumichika was being pulled under the water!
"What is this? I thought you wanted to fight?" The elegant man screamed at the bored looking woman. He began thrashing despite his body's protest.
"Quit struggling. I'm not going to kill you. The water will heal your injuries so that you can fight me with all your strength. So just relax." The small woman explained calmly.
After hearing what she said Yumichika forced his body to keep still and let himself get pulled under. When he reopened his eyes he almost gasped. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. All around him were giant white glowing koi and plant life. Hell even the rocks glowed white. Yet everything else was black. Looking at his body he saw it was completely healed already and felt himself being pulled back up and out of the beautifully calm sanctuary he had discovered.
When he opened his eyes again he jumped back in shock from seeing a blue eye right in front of him. Before he could get away Tama grabbed the front of his uniform and growled quietly.
"If you ever tell anyone what you saw down there I will personally trap you in your very own personal hell and never let you out." With that she released him with a rough shove and went back to her spot.
"Now Chika-chan, show me what cha got!" Tama ordered. The fight started again. Blows and strikes were delivered by both fighters. Neither one caring how much time passed and just enjoying the rush of combat.
It was when Tama dealt a powerful strike on Yumichika's back that it ended. Said woman smiled in delight as she removed the illusion and returned Kogitsune to her back. Yumichika couldn't move. He had broken bones and the strike to his back was bleeding rapidly.
"Do you admit defeat fifth seat Yumichika Ayasegawa of the eleventh division? Tama asked calmly seeing people getting ready to rush over and treat their friend.
"Yes I submit." He gasped out. He was not ashamed to lose to her because she was truly stronger than him. What he wasn't expecting was for her to draw her Kogitsune again. Before anyone could move she was in front of him.
"Then I will let you see that world again. Dream and paint the sky. Kogitsune." After she spoke the world faded and he was being pulled back into the water. He stayed still as his body healed and just admired the wonderful view until she brought him back.
All to soon Yumichika found himself back in the real world and watching Tama return her blade to her back. He made a mental note to ask her about the underwater world. He was snapped out of his thoughts when Tama offered him her hand. Smiling softly he took it and let her pull him up.
"Well looks like I lost. Congratulations Tama-san on becoming the new fourth seat of the eleventh division." Yumichika said happily. To everyone's surprise she smiled brightly and hugged him.
"Thanks Chika-chan! You gave me a fun fight. We should do it again sometime." At her words Yumichika felt all the color leave his face but smiled anyway. If fighting made her this happy then he would accept whenever she challenged him again. Besides it would let him see that world again.
"Well it's official. You're now my fourth seat. Now how about we have a fight?" Kenpachi asked excited by the mere thought. Of course everyone looked at her waiting for her answer but it was Yachiru who gave it.
"Ken-chan, Blue-chan needs to rest after so much fighting. You can fight her tomorrow ok?" Yachiru's voice was happily but there was something in the tone that told everyone that it was final. Kenpachi just grunted and accepted her words. He wanted to fight Tama when she was at full strength.
"Um, why are you calling me Blue-chan? And don't forget Zaraki, I get my pick of any room in the division." Tama said happily with a look in her eye that dared him to say different.
"I call you Blue-chan because your eye is blue! And don't worry I'll show you all the rooms now so that you can pick!" Yachiru announced happily. If anyone was looking closely they would've seen Tama's eyes soften for just a second.
"Great, maybe I'll take Captain Zaraki's room, I mean it has to be nice right?" Tama asked Yachiru playfully. However Yachiru seemed to think she was serious and said that's where they'd start then. They were so caught up that they never noticed the man they were talking about blush at the thought of her in his room.
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She was going to kill him and she wouldn't even be sorry about it. Zetsu was now hiding behind lieutenant Kuchiki while she was being restrained by her captain. Honestly she was going to kill him. The captain had finished his speech while keeping her away from her obnoxious friend and now it was just the four of them.
"I'm going to kill you if you say one word about you knows what Zetsu and I'll enjoy it." Tosai threatened darkly and smiled sweetly when he paled. It there was one thing you never wanted it was a pissed off Tosai.
"What's going on here?" Came a relaxed male's voice. When they had gotten to the hall Shunsui saw his childhood friend restraining someone but since his back was to them he couldn't see who.
"Shun, is that you? What are you doing here?" The silver haired captain asked while releasing whoever he was holding to turn and face him. However Ukitake froze in shock at the sight of the woman beside him.
"My new assistant and I came to visit you. Is something wrong? You're looking a little pale." Kyoraku asked in concern. Jushiro had very delicate health and it often caused him to be on bed rest. However when he saw a woman step out from behind him he understood.
"Tien! What are you doing here?" Tosai asked while running over to her sister and hugging her. Both captains continued to stare in shock along with the lieutenant until Zetsu spoke up.
"They're twins. Tosai is the youngest and that's Tien, the oldest. The only difference other than their hair style is their eyes." The male explained watching as the three simply nodded their heads. It wasn't until Tien saw him that he smiled.
"Oh my god! Zetsu-mei! Hey man, how yeah been? Have you broken any hearts yet?" Tien asked playfully. Tosai smiled at the scene. Tien always teamed up with Zetsu-mei when it came to teasing her.
"Tien, my long lost love! Have you come to return to me? And of course not, you know you have to scope out the crowd first!" Zetsu replied just as playfully while embracing the smiling twin. They always joked around together.
"Tien you never answered my question. Why are you here? Not that I'm not happy to see you." Tosai quickly added at the end of her sentence. However her sister just grinned.
"I came with Captain Raku to not only tell you I got a promotion, I'm now officially the captains assistant but to also figure out what had your reiatsu flaring so violently." Tien explained with a proud smile. Tosai beamed at her and gave her a huge hug.
"Oh Tien I'm so proud of you! Here it the first day and you've already gotten promoted. All I've tried to do is kill Zetsu." Tosai admitted sheepishly. Seeing her sister's confusion she quickly whispered what had happened. The next thing they knew, Tosai was holding her sister back.
"Zetsu you bastard! I'm going to kill you! How dare you do that to my baby sister! I'm going to wipe that stupid smirk right off your face!" Tien exclaimed furious. Teasing was one thing but that was taking it too far.
The next thing Tien knew, she was being picked up and held bridle style by her captain. It shocked her enough to make her shut up. Tosai looked at her sister and smiled at what she saw. However Zetsu saw it too and didn't keep it to himself. Both women had their zanpakuto against his throat in seconds.
"I say we kill him here and now! That way we don't have to deal with his bullshit later!" Growled Tien only to be stopped by Kyoraku. Meanwhile Ukitake was stopping Tosai and ordering his lieutenant to escort Zetsu back to the dorms.
"Now, now Hitachi-chan. Calm down or I'll collect my payment right here and now." Shunsui threatened playfully. This caused Tosai to quit struggling and look at her sister much to Jushiro's relief. All her struggling was making his body react in a very inappropriate way.
"What is Captain Kyoraku talking about Tien?" Tosai's voice and face were filled with confusion making her look even cuter than usual. When Jushiro saw her he couldn't help the small blush that spread across his cheeks.
"Well I told him I'd give him a kiss if he let us come here." She had a look on her face that clearly said "this is not the worst thing you've caught me doing". Tosai just shook her head at her at her sister's antics whereas Ukitake looked at his friend in shock.
"Well I guess you have done worse things than seducing your captain. Still please try to be more thoughtful when your scheming involves other people." Both men were shocked at the younger twin's request, but her sister just hugged her while agreeing.
"So does that mean I get my kiss now?" At his question Jushiro smacked him upside his head. This resulted in the both girls breaking into fits of giggles.
"Yes Captain Raku! You can have your kiss now; I just hope you can handle it." Tien teased with a wink. Shunsui was in front of her with a flash-step and crashing his lips against hers in an instant.
In that single moment Kyoraku felt the world become brighter. He felt light and just couldn't get enough of Tien's soft lips. He felt like a man starved. It almost scared him just how much a single kiss effected him. Then she placed her arms around his neck! He could feel every inch of her body as it pressed against his.
Jushiro cleared his throat and the two broke apart. Tien went over to her sister with a wink and Shunsui glared at his friend. Ukitake just gave him a knowing look and said that they still had to get Tosai settled in for the night.
So with one last hug Tien and her captain left with the promise of seeing each other tomorrow night. Jushiro gently took her hand and lead Tosai to her new room.
"So what's tomorrow night?" Kyoraku asked curiously.
"What plans did you make for tomorrow night?" Ukitake asked politely.
"Tomorrow is when we all go to the open air bath house!" Both girls replied happily.
~A.N.~
Ok here's the next chapter! I just wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful reviews. I couldn't make the chapter on only one character but as you can see some chapters will focus more on one character then the others. For those wondering this takes place about thirty years after Aizen. Yes, there will characters from InuYasha in this story. Naraku, Inuyasha and Kikyo will all be returning for sure as well as Sesshomaru, Koga and Shippo. Tama's inner world was inspired by Soul Eater, -Man, Avatar and CardCaptor Sakura. Tien's look and personality was inspired by Tony Stark from Iron Man 1. I do not own Soul Eater, -Man, CardCaptor Sakura, Avatar, or Iron Man.