wOOt! The third chapter:D There is some minor fluff -very minor- in this chapter

And I forgot to say some things about Mitsuki. Her out fit is similar to Soi Fon's, except without the captains cloak and her back is completly covered. And you learn more about her Zanpaku-to, too. In case you don't understand what I wrote just think of a combination of Ichigo and Rukia's swords...


They stopped at the Sokyoku Hill, the final destination of their tour. Mitsuki was concentrating on the route she had just taken, trying to memorize it. "Take a left, then after five buildings, take a left and then an immediate right…" she glanced at her Captain, who was trying hard not to smile. "What's so funny?" she asked indignantly.

"Do you always talk out loud?" he asked.

"No, it just helps me remember things better." She replied, walking to the edge of the cliff. Staring out at the sprawl of the Soul Society, she smiled, saying, "I'm glad I came here. For once in my life, I feel like I belong somewhere."

"What do you mean?" He asked curiously.

She turned to look at him, sadness in her eyes. "I'm not normal." She said sadly. "My whole life, I've been an outcast- both here and when I was a human. I've only been accepted by one person, and now she's dead." Turning back around, she continued. "The only time I feel accepted is when I am alone, where there is no one to criticize me. But today, during the entrance ceremony… everyone congratulating me, welcoming me…I feet like I belong here, in this division. It's too much for me too handle."

Captain Hitsugaya looked down. "Well, if you ever need to talk to anyone, I'm here. Just because I'm your captain doesn't mean I can't be you friend."

She didn't answer, but he could tell that there was a difference about her, and she stood straighter. Mitsuki smiled. Maybe, just maybe, she could find someone to fill the empty hole in her heart- and that person was closer than she thought. Looking up at the sky, she said absentmindedly, "It's beautiful out."

"It is." Her Captain responded, out of politeness. Not really one for small talk, Mitsuki sat down, pulling out her sword, which was slung across her back in a fashion similar to her Captain's. It caught the sun, glinting. Running her hands over the blade, she admired its shape. Though now looking like a normal Zanpaku-to, when released, it grew out longer and turned pure white. It also grew broader, and though it was heavier, she had learned how to handle it. It was only when she used Bankai did she have difficulties.

A shadow stretched above her, and she realized that Captain Hitsugaya had walked over. "Your sword has an interesting name. Hogosha Chuusin…why is that?"

"Because it guards its hearts secrets from the outside world, but it follows it without question. It is also extremely loyal to its friends." She replied, quietly. She was so much like her sword, but so different as well. If only others could see her true self…maybe then she could finally move on.

"I see." He commented. Taking a spot beside her, he said, "When did you achieve Bankai?"

Her features, previously relaxed, immediately withdrew into the mask. "During my spare time." She replied, rather stiffly.

"Oh, of course…after all, when else would you?" her Captain remarked, realizing that he had tread on a sensitive subject. Carefully, he added, "Have you learned to control it?"

"Not really, but I'm working on it." Mitsuki admitted. "There are still so many things I have to learn about her- she's very complicated."

"If you want, I can help you on it. We can hold lessons after training every morning. I don't really get any work until around ten, anyways." He said, in a nonchalant tone that suggested that he was just saying it. Mitsuki studied him carefully. His head was turned away, so she couldn't see his expression, but she had a feeling he had really meant it despite his tone. But should she really trust him? She hardly knew him, and it never hurt to be cautious. But, she really wanted to be accepted, and passing up an opportunity like this would be a huge mistake. "Sure, why not?" She replied, shrugging.

Captain Hitsugaya nodded. "Alright then. How about you meet me in the indoor training arena?"

"Sounds great." She replied. "I'll be there."