Ok... So this took a little longer than expected... and I'll admit... I got a bit destracted... I have found some of my old Gameboy emulator games and I have been playing the crap out of them (Zelda is very frustrating)

Anyways... Here it is!

Disclaimer: I don't know whether I said this before but BLEACH BELONGS TO TITE KUBO.

FIRST DAY IN THE SERETEI

She woke up with a pounding headache early the next morning. Hesitantly, she sat up and put her face in her hands, rubbing the sleep from her eyes as she did so. She noticed the presence of the medic that stayed here for the night before she opened the door to her bedroom and stepped inside.

"Good morning, Miss. How are you feeling today?"

"My head feels like shit…" She responded dropping her hands in her lap. She looked up at the woman; her long, ginger hair straightened and hung low down her back and she absentmindedly popped out her chest making her already enormous breast pop up a bit. She had a cheerful attitude about her, even though Xepher acted a bit like an asshole,"and you can drop the formalities, just call me Xepher."

"R-right! Sorry!" she flustered, "Anyway, do you need any treatment before we leave… Xepher?" she tested her name out.

"I bet I'll feel better when I get something to eat. Is Sai and Nick up?"

"They left earlier for town, but I'll gladly make you something of you need it."

"No no! It's fine! I'll do it!" she stopped her and stood up. This was not her brightest idea for she immediately slumped against the wall,"Owww… my head…"

"A-ah! Hey! S-sit down and let me heal you up a bit!" She tried being demanding but it came out sounding like a nervous wreck.

Nonetheless, Xepher nodded and laid back down on her futon. The Shinigami beside her took out her Zanpactou and muttered, "I reject, Shun Shun Rikka."

The blade split down the middle into two separated halves then positioned themselves on either side of the brunette. The formed a sphere, surrounding Xepher as she sighed in relief as her headache faded away. Curious, she lifted a hand to the bandage on her head and removed it, feeling the spot where her forehead was torn. Her eyes widened in amazement as her fingers grazed smooth skin.

"It's completely healed…" She looked at the medic, "That's amazing!"

"Thanks" She bowed.

"I'm the one who should be thanking YOU!" She corrected, "By the way… What's your name?"

"Oh! I'm sorry! I should have told you sooner!" She frantically waved her hands in apology before stopping and smiled, "My name is Orehime Inoue; fifth seat of Squad 4!"

"It's really good to meet you Orehime. Thank you for taking care of me. I'm sorry for snapping at you earlier."

"No no! It's only natural after sustaining an injury like yours." She laughed nervously and placed a hand behind her head showing she was being a little uneasy.

They awkwardly stood there in silence for awhile until she decided to try to stand up again. Getting up on her feet, she swayed a bit but successfully stood without any support. She sighed and walked toward the door, "I want to eat and get out of here as soon. I'll make you something as well before we leave if you want." She offered.

"Great!" the medic cheerfully replied and followed her into the kitchen.

They ate quickly. Not only because Xepher couldn't wait to get to the Seretei and settle herself in, but also because Orehime ate atrociously. She had come to the conclusion that her taste buds must have been mutilated at some point in her life because she was sure that a curry and strawberry jam sandwich was not a meal that should exist. However, she let the strange girl be and ate without saying anything negative about her appetite.

Xepher grabbed her sword and the few clothes she owned really quickly before leaving. Soon, they we're out the door in less than a couple of hours. She wanted to get there as soon as possible if it meant anything to her so, in order to make the time go by faster, she made small talk with Orehime as they walked (almost ran) to their predestination. It seemed to work because not before long they were within the gates of the Seretei and she was standing before one of her commanding officers.

Orehime bowed, "Good morning Lieutenant Matsumoto!" she squeaked.

Xepher blinked and looked at the woman in front of her; tall, caramel hair, busty chest. This was the same woman who accompanied Captain Hitsugaya the night that she died!

… Aaaaaand by the look she was giving her she seemed to have recognized her too.

"I know you! You're that chick from the alleyway!"

"Hi…" Xepher lifted a hand and waved nervously.

Orehime stood up straight and looked back and forth at both of them, "You two… Already know each other?"

"Heck yeah!" the busty woman replied, "I wondered if the Captain's noticed before he recruited you! We helped her the night she was killed… when was it?"

"Almost a year ago." Xepher answered, "but I would hardly call it help… I DIED that night…"

"We performed a Konso on you and, like I said, there was no way for us to stop what was happening. At least you were stubborn enough not to get yourself raped that night. You're both strong and pretty!" the woman lifted a hand to shake, "I'm Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto of Squad Ten! Welcome aboard!"

She flushed and took the lieutenant's hand and shook, "I'm… Xepher Ryokutsuki."

"Umm… Am I dismissed?" Orehime spoke up and they both looked at her.

"Oh! I'm sorry, Doll! Sure! You may go back to your squad!"

"Thank you!" She bowed and ran off after turning back to Xepher and cheerfully said, "I hope we get to see each other again! It was nice meeting you!"

Once the medic was out of earshot, Rangiku turned back to Xepher and gave her a wide grin, "So you're the new third seat, huh? Captain told me all about you! Already got you're Shikai down but can't manage to master your Kido."

Xepher winced, "Seriously… how many times does that have to bring itself up?" then gasped, remembering who she was talking to, "Forgive my rudeness, Lieutenant."

The woman blinked at her,"Oh come on! You may be my subordinate and student now but I was hoping you can treat me more like a friend than anything. Tell you what…" She lifted a finger next to her face as if she was going to point something out, "You can drop the formalities when it comes to me! Of course… there will be the exception of being around Head Captain Yamamoto and all but I also understand that you're strong enough to tackle down a high level hollow! With enough experience, you can easily be as good as me! So what do you say? Can we be friends?"

This woman was unbelievable. She had that aura about her that told her that she was up to something and she didn't know whether to be scared or not. However, she decided to go along with it and shrugged her shoulders, "Sounds good to me, Rangiku"

"That's my girl!" She squealed in delight, "Now then! First things first, we need to get you settled into your living quarters! Come on! The Squad Ten barracks are this way!"

She led her through a maze of walls buildings which looked like a bitch to navigate through. Taking several turns here and there until finally they reached a clearing, they entered another building with several hallways. She led her down one and their feet mad a soft thump noise every time they hit the wood floor. It wasn't until they turned another corner until Rangiku finally decided to speak.

"You're actually quite lucky! There are hardly any women recruited into this squad so the ladies wing is almost completely empty! ...save for you, me, and a couple other girls… So you get one of the biggest rooms in the spot"

"H-how am I supposed to find my way around this place?"

"Oh trust me, Hun! Nobody finds their way around for the first few months! It's expected!"

"Great…" Xepher groaned, almost embarrassed that this would be the entirety of her first days as a shinigami.

"Don't worry about it! I promised Captain to be by your side for a little bit! Aside from being lieutenant and being your personal instructor, I'll be giving you the basis of what we do here!"

They finally reached the end of the hallway where a door seemed to be waiting for them. Rangiku slid it open to reveal a good sized room. A desk and dresser stood against the wall on one side and a bed and nightstand was located on the right.

"I hope this is comfortable enough for you… after all this will be your new home!" She walked in before Xepher and grabbed the pillow off the head of her bed, "I had to grab a few luxuries for our newest female! I hope you're okay with that?"

The lieutenant tossed the pillow towards her and she caught it with ease, "I'm starting to feel a little spoiled." She joked, "I'm guessing bathrooms are separate?"

"Yeah… There's a bathhouse across from this building… You'll have to walk down there which SUCKS during the winter when you just have to go take a piss or something. Those lucky captains get their own bathroom."

"Guess I found my new goal then."

"Wha- Are you serious?!" Rangiku looked at her incredulously then shook her head," Good luck with that! I've been in this job for YEARS and I've yet to become anywhere near the rank of Captain."

"Are they that skilled?"

"More than you can imagine." She smirked, "Our captain especially! He was the youngest person ever to reach that rank! We used to call him boy genius! The kid's a natural!"

"But he looks just around my age."

She paused, "How old are you exactly?"

"Well… I did come here through death too recently… I'm almost nineteen years old."

She blinked then smirked, "Captain's just about two hundred years old."

"Y-y-you guys seriously live that long?!" Xepher stuttered looking wide eyed.

Rangiku was amused by her reaction, "You too, Hun! Don't forget that we're not like those mortal humans anymore. I don't know the exact science to it though… that would be in Kurosutchi's department."

"Kurosutchi?"

"Captain of Squad Twelve. That guy's the head of the research department in the Seretei and TRUST ME, you don't want to meet him too soon. The guy seriously creeps everyone out." She shuddered,"Anyways, We shouldn't dawdle here much longer. Captain wants us to check in with him as soon as we get done settling you in."

"Yeah… that won't be long…" She stated dropping the few clothes she owned on top of the dresser in the room before standing in front of the lieutenant.

The woman gawked at her, "Okay… on our first day off, I am definitely taking you shopping…" she stated before they headed towards the Captain's office.

END

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