Chapter 6

Betrayal?

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 please, but constructive criticism is always welcome.

It had been years since Moria had moved into the Seireitei with her brother. They worked diligently and each got awarded for their efforts.

Moria still remembered the day that her brother had come home and mentioned that someone had told a Lieutenant Sarugaki about how she would hit him with her sandals. Apparently Lieutenant Sarugaki had taken up hitting him with her sandals.

"Does she kick them at you bro?"

"No."

"Then she doesn't do it right. How often does she hit you?"

"A lot…"

At this Moria paused and blinked at her brother, "and you let her?"

"It doesn't hurt too much."

"I've only ever hit you once and usually because you're being a pain."

Shinji chuckled and nodded, and then the topic of the conversation shifted to other things.

These other things Moria couldn't remember. They were just too common and all melded into one mass of nothingness. She remembered some days he wouldn't want to talk, others she wouldn't.

It was normality.

Normality never lasted long.

It started when he didn't come home one night. She was worried but she did what she normally did and put the extra food away for him in the morning. The next day she didn't see him at all and the Captains were acting odd.

The next day a message was sent for her to come to Squad Two before reporting for duty.

When she got there she was asked a lot of questions, which she answered truthfully. She felt the eyes on the back of her neck but didn't turn to look at them. When one person finished asking questions another would come in and ask her more. Some were the same some where not. She was there almost all day, it was well past the time she normally went home when the last person came in. After the questions were finished she was told to go home, but she had a question of her own.

"Where's Shinji?" She asked, "He's been missing for two days now."

"He is in prison," the man said, "Awaiting execution."

Moria blinked at the man in shock, unable to believe, "Charges?"

"Usage of illegal methods to obtain hollow powers. Before you rant about that isn't possible then you should know that he thinks you are too weak to bother with. Mumbled that he shouldn't have listened to her and abandoned you to begin with several times. At least, something along those lines was what he said. I don't think he cares for you."

Moria blinked back the tears that were threatening to come up, "It was all a façade?"

"What was?"

"He was only pretending to care? Acting?"

"It seems that way."

Moria shook visibly. She walked out of Squad Two and towards her home. She stopped at the door but couldn't open it. He was in there . . . memories of him swam in that place. The lies of her life were there. Were they lies? She didn't know anymore.

She wandered around for a while, trying to find a place that he wasn't. It was nearly midnight when she collapsed of exhaustion.

She awoke to a cool hand on her forehead. At first her eyes wouldn't adjust and she tried to brush the hand away.

A familiar and kind voice scolded her gently before continuing. She couldn't make out the words that were said but she could tell who it was, Captain Unohana. She felt a slight pain in her arm and she was soon asleep again.

When she awoke again she saw Kyôraku sitting at the window, looking out. He seemed thoughtful and a little angry.

"Captain," Moria mumbled and tried to sit up.

Kyôraku turned and said, "Stay laying down Moria. I said . . . oh never mind. You've been out of it for a while now. You were really sick when I found you."

"I couldn't find a place to stay," Moria mumbled, "Did he really say all that? Did he never care for me at all?"

Kyôraku seemed to fight himself for a moment and then said, "When I found out what he said I went to confront him. He barely reacted. I think it must be true."

Moria shook. She felt Kyôraku put an arm around her shoulders and the tears couldn't be held back. She cried.

He held her, gently rocking and rubbing the back of her neck.

"Ya wanna talk?" Kyôraku asked.

"What can be said to ease the pain? Is there anything?"

"I suppose not . . . Who are you?"

The door had slid open.

"I'm Sajin Komamura, Captain Kyôraku," Komamura said, "I heard that Moria was here so I came to check on her."

"Aww . . . see Moria. Your entire past isn't a lie. Someone still cares," Kyôraku said and pointed to Komamura.

Moria looked at Komamura. She stared at him for a while and then looked out the window, still in pain.

"I'll leave the two of you alone then," Kyôraku said and then stood. He walked over to Komamura and said, "Stay as long as she needs you. I'll let Sôsuke know that it is an order from me so you don't get in trouble with him."

"Thank you," Komamura mumbled and then walked over to the bed that Moria occupied.

Kyôraku watched in surprise as Moria grabbed the mask and pulled it off of Komamura. She put it on the bed and threw her arms around his neck.

Komamura gave Kyôraku a fearful glance.

Kyôraku mouthed, "Your secret is safe with me," causing Komamura to relax and hug Moria back.

Kyôraku watched for a moment and then left the room, shutting the door behind him. He went and asked if Unohana would take sole care of Moria and she agreed after a query as to why.

"I think she would appreciate it," Kyôraku said, "and I ordered a Sajin Komamura to stay with her. They seem to be close friends and he could help her heal."

"I know of whom you speak Captain Kyôraku," Unohana said in her smile, "I've treated him before as he would let no one else near enough. His appearance is very odd but his heart is strong and pure. I will do as you ask Captain Kyôraku, only because I think you could be correct."

Kyôraku chuckled slightly and then walked out of Squad Four. His slight smile changed to a deep frown and he thought.

End Chapter 6