Chapter 4.

*flashback*

A little girl was giggling and running around. Her small kimono prevented her from running freely so she cut it with her mommy's scissors. Mommy had many sharp objects and various items, she was a nurse and worked in Rukongai where she met dad.

Dad was funny looking. He always wore this mask and painted his face. He made silly faces and told her to work all the time. She liked him even though his sword became a weird baby butterfly.

There were always black butterflies when he came to visit. He never stayed long but he gave her a new book and toy every time. She studied hard for him.

˝When will Dad come back?˝- she asked while running to her Mommy's side. The other woman smiled and patted her soft, purple hair.

˝Soon darling, you really like him, don't you?..˝ - the woman mused and watched her child bounce.

˝Yes Dad is funny and he brings me always stuff˝- the girl squealed in delight.

˝Honey you must study hard and work so you can work with Dad one day, promise me?˝- the woman asked seriously.

˝I promise Mommy I'll make you proud!˝

*end flashback*

Oda woke with a start and brushed the sweat from her brow. Where was she? They were on Ukitake's roof and she told him..

Oh god. Where are they?

She could still remember the look on his face. Horror than confusion. How could she explain? She was cursed. That was the ONLY logical explanation. On top of that Shunsui...

Her head fell on the small pillow and she let out a small whimper. My poor Shunsui. I remember meeting him like it was yesterday..

*flashback*

˝Hurry up! We dont' have all day long!˝- A younger Oda shouted at her fellow shinigami. They were all grumbling about her being in charge.

˝Why should we listen to a non seated shinigami?˝- one of the men complained. Oda's brow twitched and she sighed.

˝Orders from Captain Ukitake. IF you don't like it go and whine to him but don't hinder our mission. Now for the rest that actually want to work, take samples from those trees and the rest scatter and check for Hollows, understod?˝- she said and was greeted with a cheer. For a non seated shinigami she had the strength and voice for leading a group. Her missions were aways efficient and fast.

Soon they returned back to the barracks of the 13th division and Oda went to give her report in. She was walking casually and yawned. It had been a long night and her arms hurt from processing and writing the data collected.

Oda was about to reach and open the door but stopped. She could hear voices inside Captain Ukitatake's office. His warm and another, more rich and lazy.

Should she come back later? Or...

She peeked in Captain Ukitake's head and was overwhelmed with the amount of emotion and thoughts. The man's mind was a waste lake and she felt her strength leave her rapidly.

˝Oh no...˝- she whispered as her body fell, her mind still attached to her Captains. With a thud she fell unconscious.

˝Didyou hear that?!˝- the voice of Captain Kyouraku said.

˝Yes I hope something bad didn't happen, I feel˝- Captain Ukitake said and swayed a bit ˝Dizzy˝- he finished.

˝Stay here old friend, I'll see what's happening˝- a thump of footstepd and Captain Kyouraku opened the door. Beneath him was the unconscious body of a female shinigami. He stared at her.

˝What is it?˝- Ukitake's voice pulled him out of the trance.

˝A female shinigami..she appears to be unconscious...˝- he said and admired her purple hair.

A moment later his friend joined him and gasped ˝It's Oda!˝

˝Oda?˝

˝Oda Kurosatchi, she's new in my division..˝

˝Kurosatchi? Are you sure?˝

˝I know but she's his daughter...˝

˝Hmm˝ - Kyouraku bent and lifted her bridal style ˝I'll put her on the couch˝

˝Please do I'll go get someone from the 4th!˝- Ukitake rushed out leaving them alone.

The dark haired Captain continued observing the female. She appeared asleep now but her eyes twitched. Was she dreaming? He allowed himself to roam her body, admire the high cheekbones and pouty lips and wondered what color her eyes were.

˝Green...˝- came a muffled voice and startled them both. Oda woke with a startle and bolted up almost head butting the man. She gasped and gazed in his eyes. They were a misty grey. Her eyes shifted along his face and she blushed. He was handsome. A sly smirk was on his face.

˝All you alright, Oda-chaan?˝ - he sand and Oda made a wierd face.

˝How do you know my name?!˝- slowly paranoia crept up to her. Did he knew her secret? Could he also..?

˝Ukitake told me, are you alright? You seem to have fainted˝

˝Mmhhm I just got erm blood pressure problems but it's erm alright now thank you˝- she stumbled over her words. His gaze was to intense and the thoughts that came from him made her blush furiously. She needed air and she needed to get out of here..

˝Air please˝- she gasped and sighed as he got up and opened the window. Fresh, cold air came in and soothed her skin. Her mind became sharp again.

˝I will take my leave then, thank you˝- she bowed but stopped as she heard his words.

˝Mind tell me how you hear my mind?˝- he said smiling and pulled his hat over his eyes ˝I mght have to wash my thoughts..˝

˝Yes, you should!˝- she said bluntly but then clapped her hand over her mouth. Kyouraku laughed and bowed to her.

˝Captain Shunsui Kyouraku, 8 th division at your disposal Oda-chaan˝- that sentence made her blush again and she shook her head lightly.

˝I don't need anythi-˝- her sentence was cut as her stomach roared and Oda blushed out of embarrassment.

˝Oh I don't think so! I will treat you dinner, how does that sound? Let's go!˝

Blushing Oda nodded and followed the strange but good-looking Captain.

*end flashback*

a/n: I realised I messed up the time line – with Mayuri and the two Captains. Sumimasen. For the sake of the story just bear it. *gives cookies*