Chapter 2
My Name Is Moria
By Demon-of-Cats
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, the Tite does. I own my OC's and OOC's.
Warnings: This is AU and contains some spoilers.
No flames, but constructive criticism is welcome.
"Shinji . . . are you sure that this is the right place?"
"I'm sure sis," Shinji said and then looked around. He flicked back his long golden hair and then stepped inside, ushering his younger sister to follow.
All the while, his younger sister observed, her beloved older brother walked into the Squad Eight like he had every right to be there. They walked for a ways and then they reached a door.
Shinji knocked and then called through the door, "Captain Kyôraku! Are you in?"
"Who's there?" Kyôraku called through the door and then the door slid open to reveal a woman with long braided hair and glasses.
"It's Captain Hirako, Captain Kyôraku."
"Shinji! Come for a drink?"
Shinji shook his head, "Sorry but no. I'm here to introduce you to one of your new squad members."
Kyôraku raised his eyebrows slightly and then asked, "Why are you taking the time? Is this person important to you?"
Shinji nodded and then ushered his sister into the room, "This is my younger sister . . . may I call you by Shunsui?"
Kyôraku nodded and then stood, "I see the resemblance between the two of you. Well Miss Hirako, it is good to meet you and I hope you make a wonderful member to my squad. Might I ask your first name?"
"You could, sir."
There was a moment of silent amusement from everyone in the room. Kyôraku grinned visibly, mumbling something about being glad one of the recruits had a sense of humor, and then asked, "What is your first name?"
"My name is Moria, Captain Kyôraku."
"Well Moria, let me welcome you to squad eight. Oh! One more question before I go on. Is that your natural hair color?"
Moria nodded with a slight grin.
"An interesting bit of knowledge, continuing with the introductions; this is my Lieutenant, Lisa Yadômaru."
Lisa smiled and then said, "It is a pleasure to meet you Miss Hirako."
"Thank you Lieutenant Yadômaru."
There was a slight pause as Lisa removed something from her desk in the office, "I'll start handing out assignments Captain."
"Thank you Lisa," Kyôraku said and then watched as the two ladies left. When the door closed he opened a drawer on his desk and asked, "Do you drink Shinji?"
"Not in the morning," Shinji said with a grin as he watched the sake bottle start to come over the side of the desk, "I don't hold my alcohol too well, makes me woozy for the rest of the day."
"I won't offer you a drink then until tonight," Kyôraku chuckled and then set his sake bottle back in its hiding spot. He watched the door again then asked, "Where are your parents? Did they die?"
Shinji frowned slightly and then said, "I barely remember them. Father died a little before sis was born and mother died a few days after sis was born. She asked me to keep an eye on her and protect her. I've done the best I can do."
Kyôraku smiled and then said, "She seems to have turned out pretty well. I'd say you did a good job. If you want I can help keep an eye on her here."
"Thanks," Shinji said with a genuine smile, "I could use all the help I can get."
Kyôraku grinned and waved his hand, mumbling something about how it was nothing.
A few minutes later, Shinji left. He passed Lisa with a fresh group of recruits and smiled at them before heading back to his own squad.
End Chapter 2