bleach does not belong to me: only the mirrored world does
note: my beta is a bit busy so I am editing the story myself... So if you find mistakes, it's likely my fault... But I am trying to avoid that... So I hope you guys don't mind, enjoy the story :)
~The Human Seritei~
"Mattaku... Why do I have a feeling I'm going to regrets this.." Shunsui sighs laying on the floor of Jushiro's office, Jushiro just give him a look "don't complain, you don't need to be here.." Shunsui looks up at him "your not even feeling well are you? Why did you agree to this today?" Jushiro frowns getting irritated "please Shunsui... Shut up... I am really not in the mood, go if your so bothered, I'm not keeping you here..." Shunsui sits up with a frown "I just don't think you should be doing these experiments like this..." As tempers go, Jushiro normally didn't have one, he was extremely difficult to piss off, even worse to make him mad enough to abuse you in any way whether it simply be telling someone to leave him alone really rudely(yes even that was tame compared to some people). This all changed though when he wasn't feeling too well, he could be very short tempered particularly with Shunsui, there were only a few times he had snapped gently at rukia though but it occasionally did happen. At this point in time though, Jushiro had had enough and glares at Shunsui "last time I'll ask, drop the subject..." Shunsui sighed before deciding it was in his best interests to just shut up "fine" Jushiro nods before returning to his papers, he had agreed to participate in an experiment where they were attempting to create a tear outside of the lab, everyone else was busy at the time so despite Jushiro wanting to politely decline due to his health, since he wasn't needed to go somewhere, he said yes for peaces sake. The twelfth division sent over four members about midday where they would set up their device in Jushiro's garden, when they were ready, Jushiro and Shunsui headed to the area. Rukia who'd noticed her captains mood had tea and some of his favourite snacks brought out for Jushiro. Jushiro was surprised by the kind thought and it did cheer him up a little, the tea helped settle his stomach and the sweets where made by Unohana Taicho so they also helped settle his illness.
Finally with Jushiro sitting looking over the garden pond and Shunsui laying on the grass beside him, the device came to life with a whurr, it failed a few times as they needed to fix some things but finally they had an open tear. The other world was given the signal and after it was returned, finally the guests were allowed to travel through, Jushiro and Shunsui from the other world had agreed to participate so they were to be the guests, fortunately the cat Jushiro felt much better then the human counterpart did, so it wasn't too much of a worry for them. It was rather odd as the large bobcat walked out of the mirror looking around curiously, though there was a rather large bird beside him that stood taller then the cats shoulders, the bird had long thin legs and was a brown colour, a big fluffed up tail hung behind him, his wings were also rather large tucked by his side, his features however had a scruffy look to them, the birds identity was unmistakable as he wore the same hat, haori and pink flowered coat as Shunsui, the bird was obviously his counterpart and even had the long hair with the random strand of hair hanging down over his eye. Human Shunsui politely hid his shock, and nodded to the guests as did human Jushiro putting on a polite smile "welcome Ukitake Taicho.. And Kyouraku Taicho... If I'm not mistaken..." The bird looks at human Jushiro nodding his hat "indeed I am.. What tipped me off?" He smiles playfully, Jushiro muses "you are very hard to mistake... Not to be rude" human Shunsui sits up shifting his hat and nods politely to the bird and the bird instantly understands, the bird chuckles "not at all, I understand clearly" the cat sits politely and nods to Shunsui instantly recognising him as well.
Jushiro looks to the researchers then "so what is it you wish to test?" The researchers look at the paperwork "we are testing the effects of prolonged exposure as well as tear limit and time.". Jushiro nods "hai, please tell me if you need anything then" Jushiro then turns his attention to his guests "make yourself comfortable please" he smiles, the cat nods smiling before looking thoughtful "excuse my rudeness Taicho... But you don't seem very well..." The bird looks at Jushiro and then the cat, Jushiro looks a little surprised he noticed "Ah... Well truth be told today isn't the most convenient..." Shunsui looks at the cat, still a little weirded out mind you "how can you tell..", the cat smiles a little unsure "truthfully I can smell it in the breeze... " the bird frowns "that's a little creepy Juu.." The cat looks apologetic "I can't help it... I have a rather sharp nose.." Jushiro nods understanding "it's fine, I am not bothered.. A little surprised... But that's all.." Shunsui chuckles "the perks of being a big cat I guess..". The cat nods and then looks at shunsui "have you perhaps been drinking kyouraku taicho?" Shunsui looks surprised then smiles "yeah... Seems I've been caught out too.." The bird looks at shunsui and then frowns "and you didn't. Invite me? Geez.. I feel left out..." Shunsui chuckles "Gomen, I'll give you an invitation next time" Jushiro looks at shunsui then shakes his head. The peace was suddenly disrupted by a fizzle and the whurr stopped, scaring the bird and cat a bit. The mirror device had sparked and started smoking, the mirror was no longer open.
Jushiro looks over at the researchers questioningly promoting a nervous response "sorry taicho! We will get it running as soon as possible... It may take.. A little... Though.." Jushiro sighs and nods "it's fine, if you don't mind then, we will return when your ready?" The researchers nod and Jushiro sighs before picking up the finished tray and standing "please, this way, I will get you some refreshments" Shunsui stands following suit and the bird and cat nod "thank you...". After relocation to a guest room that was empty, jushiro set down cushions and had more tea and snacks brought for his guests, sake of course for the two drunks. After everyone had settled, they started talking again, the cat laid down comfortably head on his paws happy, the bird sat as well skilfully using his wing to drink his sake, well practiced in the art, shunsui was fair to say Impressed, he sat up lazily following the conversation peacefully as well, the conversation started at the experimentation and everyone seemed to have a complaint or two about their respective mad scientist, though it wasn't long before the conversation went to a completely different topic, the differences between the worlds, after a while rukia knocked and kneeled at the doorway "Ukitake Taicho, there's on order for a hollow" Jushiro, and the cat both looked at her, the cat out of habit, Jushiro nods "where is it?" Rukia looks up "on the outskirts of rukongai... I've been requested to go" Jushiro looks thoughtful "how long do you think you will be" Rukia looks unsure "I'm not sure, I was going to run some errands for you sir before I returned" Jushiro nods "alright, that's fine Kuchiki-San" Rukia nods and smiles before leaving once more. The bird chuckles "she is as cute as your Kuchiki-San Juu" the cat sighs "your horrible Shun..." Both Shunsui's laugh and the human smiles "it seems like your world is almost identical to ours.." Jushiro sighs "in several ways...".
It seemed like forever before Jushiro got a hell butterfly from the researchers "our deepest apologies, we will not have the device fixed until tommorow morning, everything is settled on the other side, please tell your guests" Jushiro instantly looks irritated upon reading the butterfly and then looks apolegetic "it seems as though you will be unable to return home tonight, my deepest apologies" the cat looks surprised then frowns "what's the issue?" Jushiro shakes his head "I'm not sure, but it seems I will have to offer you a room for tonight.." The cat nods "that's fine.. Thank you for your kindness" Jushiro smiles "it's nothing, it's our fault after all that your here.." The bird shrugs it off "I'm not worried, I wouldn't mind exploring this place really.." Shunsui chuckles "if you like I'll show you around" the bird smiles "sounds like a plan.." The cat looks at the bird sternly "if I have to come find you, I am dragging you by your neck..." The bird nods with a sigh "yes dad... I promise I'll behave" Shunsui stands "alright then, I'll be back in a bit then.." Jushiro gives nothing but a healthy warning glance at Shunsui which got the message through sufficiently. Shunsui held his arm out so the bird could land on there and they took off chatting lively, Jushiro could relax slightly then, only slightly though as now he was worried they were going to get up to somthing. It seems the cat shared his thoughts and they both sighed and then chuckled, the cat smiles a little "it seems like our best friend worries us both.." Jushiro nods "so it seems... Though I don't have the energy to babysit him today..". The cat looked slightly worried "are you really ok..." Jushiro nods and smiles a little "I am sure I just need a decent rest...".
The cat nods "if it's not rude to ask.. I was wondering if you were afflicted similarly to myself... I have a tendancy to fall ill easily myself, although my symptoms are that of coughing blood.." He quiets a little toward the end looking unsure, Jushiro looks slightly surprised "you might be surprised to learn, but I do have a similar affliction, though I have no cause..." The cat looks at him confused "no cause?" Jushiro nods "it's not known at least.." The cat looks thoughtful "well in my personal experience, I believe the original experimentation was what caused my own affliction... But I was barely conscious at that time... So I'm not sure.." Jushiro ponders this for a moment "it's odd anyway..." The cat nods in agreement before rolling on his side and stretching with a yawn and settling comfortably once more, jushiro looks at the cat thoughtfully "will you need assistance with anything this evening?" The cat looks thoughtful only now realising he won't be able to do his normal routine "well... Usually my human looks after my needs and such but as I'm not home, that might be difficult... I am capable of looking after myself though.." Jushiro looks at the cat "are you sure..." The cat nods "I guess I haven't explained it yet have i... I told you our DNA had been experimented on, but did I tell you the full extent of powers it gave us?" Jushiro shakes his head "I don't believe so" the cat smiles "it's actually rather intriguing, if I do say so myself, but admittedly it is unnatural" Jushiro looks interested before coughing lightly and sipping his tea "unnatural? It sounds like a long story" he muses, the cat nods "sort of... It's more complicated, but I'll tell you about it anyway" he chuckles "you seem intrigued", Jushiro nods "you seem to know me rather well already.. I'm listening" he muses.