Hey guys! Thank you for reviewing and being patient for the next chapter to come out. I'm still deciding where I want this story to go because I really want to drag out Toshiro and Karin's relationship as long as possible, so I can get as much hilarious moments out of it as I can.
CHAPTER 8: You're Kidding, Right?
It was normal day for Karin she was sitting in the academy cafeteria exhausted after working her ass off in her Zanjutsu class. She was literally shovelling her food as fast as humanly possible into her mouth since becoming a soul reaper had skyrocketed her appetite.
SLAM.
The doors flew open in the cafeteria, and the most recognized Captain of the Gotei 13 rushed in. Ichigo was angrily making his way towards Karin, and she was clueless as to why he looked like he was going to straight up murder her. What the hell... The last prank I pulled on him was last month. What the hell is he so angry about.
With a mouthful of food Karin tried to speak "I-Chhgoo?". She quickly tried to swallow her food, so she could defend herself from her brother's fury. Once Ichigo had reached her he had his hands wrapped around the front of her uniform grabbing it so that he could yell into her face.
"WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU!" Ichigo demanded.
"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Karin hissed.
"YOU IDIOT!"
"DON'T CALL ME AN IDIOT!" Karin still in Ichigo's grips couldn't help but scream back at her crazy brother. The whole cafeteria went quiet and they were all confused as to why the Captain of Squad Five was yelling at some academy student.
"Why in the hell do ya think you could kill Kenpachi Zaraki!" Ichigo Exasperated.
"Huh? What the hell are you talking ab-"
Ichigo interrupted. "TO THINK THAT MY SISTER WOULD BE SUCH A DAMN MORON!"
"ICHIGO I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK YOU'RE TALK-"
"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU BEFORE KENPACHI EVEN GETS THE CHANCE TOO."
Why was Ichigo Kurosaki mad at his dear sister? For that we will have to go back a couple days to where it all started: The Squad Ten Office.
Rangiku Matsumoto was bored beyond all belief, and her strict Captain had told her to sit down and finish some paperwork while he went to discuss some training scheduling issues with Squad Three. She had been sitting at his desk twiddling her thumbs wondering when her next drinking night with Kira and Shuhei was going to be. The boredness continued so she went to her next favourite method of avoiding paperwork; she decided to snoop through her Captain's desk. Sadly, her Captain was never involved in any serious drama or rumours. Rangiku was hoping she would finally find some dirt on him especially after seeing him act more carefree and daring around Ichigo's little sister.
As she was searching through his desk, she found a piece of paper that had all the new recruits from the academy, and her Captain diligently took notes on all the soon to be graduates. The notes were detailed, and organized, but she already knew how much thought her Captain put into picking out Squad members. Rangiku read down the list till she got to 'Karin Kuranoma" who surprisingly was crossed out with a big X, but the notes by her name were still legible.
Karin Kuranoma:
- Strong Shikai
- Fast Shunpo
- Terrible Kido
- Intolerable personality
Rangiku chuckled a little to herself because it was unusual for her Captain to put any personal feelings into a report or anything that involved work, but she was impressed with Karin Kurosaki's ability to weasel her way under Toshiro Hitsugaya's skin.
"Matsumoto what do you think you're doing?" A very annoyed voice echoed through the office.
"Oh Captain! I wasn't doing anything!" Bubbled Rangiku.
"Yes. I can see that, you obviously haven't done any of the paperwork I told you to do."
"Well I got distracted Captain, I was looking at your notes on the new recruits." She whined
"How many times have I told you not to go through my things." Hitsugaya snapped.
Rangiku chose to ignore him and change the subject. "Why did you cross out Karin? She would be a great addition to the squad!"
"Stop trying to change the subject Rangiku, and besides Karin Kurosaki will never be on this squad. End of story."
"But Captain!" She pouted. This earned her a very cold glare from her captain who motioned for her to get out of his seat, so he could finish the paperwork she hadn't even started.
Rangiku wanted Karin on the squad because she seemed to bring a lighter side out of the Captain that had never been seen before. Captain Hitsugaya had gone through so much during the war with everything that happened with Aizen and Hinamori. She really believed that maybe Karin could get her serious captain to loosen up a little bit, and make him enjoy life a little. It didn't matter what she had to do. She was going to get Karin onto Squad Ten even if it was the last thing she did.
"You can't be serious."
"Oh I'm completely serious Captain Hitsugaya." Head Captain Kyoraku answered sitting at his desk facing the depressed looking white haired Captain.
Hitsugaya sighed letting his head fall into his hands. "She doesn't even want to be on my squad, and the feeling's mutual. What the hell happened?"
"Ichigo happened."
"What is that supposed to mean?"
"It got out that Ichigo is Karin's brother and now every single squad is more interested in her than they already were, and now squads are fighting over her." Exclaimed Kyoraku.
Hitsugaya looking up from his hands and crossed his arms glaring at the Head Captain. "So why is that my problem?"
"You're the only one who didn't show any interest, and the whole point of Karin Kurosaki not using her real name was so she could earn her place, but since Ichigo ruined that plan, you seem to be the only one willing to treat her like a regular recruit."
"Well what about Captain Kuchiki? I'm sure he would whip her into sha-"
Kyoraku stopped him. "My decision is final." Hitsugaya who was still seated with crossed arms let out a big defeated sigh and got up to leave. "One more thing Hitsugaya."
With a big scowl on his face he turned around. "What?"
"I already sent Karin to your Squad to meet up with your Lieutenant. The students were also going wild over her newly found family name." A look of pure fear crossed over Hitsugaya's face.
"When?"
The Head Captain raised his eyebrows, and shrugged. "A couple hours ago. Why?"
"Fuck" Kyoraku could hear the icy captain swear just before he flash stepped through the door in a hurry.
Hitsugaya was in a panic. He knew he was too late, but he couldn't help himself from at least trying to stop the inevitable, but first he needed to stop at his office. He had to make sure he had something he could barter Rangiku with and just recently he had found her Christmas stash of alcohol with her favourite holiday saki that only came out around that time of year.
As he walked into the office he saw Karin, she was on one of his yellow couches where Rangiku was usually found reading her gossip magazines. The dark haired girl was asleep on the couch with a piece of paper taped to her forehead. When she breathed the little piece of paper would blow softly upward and then float back down onto her face. Hitsugaya walked over and read the note which said 'Welcomed Karin to the squad by taking her out drinking. Ps. She will have to stay with you tonight since her barracks aren't ready, and recently my place flooded so I've been staying with Nanao. -Rangiku'
Hitsugaya ripped the note off of Karin's head, but she was so out of it she didn't even wake up. Hitsugaya couldn't help but notice that her sleeping face had a delicateness to it. She looks so peaceful, and beautiful while she sleeps. He pinched the bridge of his nose he couldn't believe he had let that thought run through his mind about the girl who he couldn't seem to get away from as much as he had tried.
Hitsugaya thought about leaving her in the office to sleep it off, but he didn't want it getting out that he let Ichigo's baby sister almost get alcohol poisoning because he couldn't control his Lieutenant. He decided that he would have to take her to his place since she would need a place to get cleaned up in the morning, and as much as this girl grinds his gears, it wasn't her fault she fell into a Rangiku Matsumoto trap. Speaking of traps, Somewhere in the back of his mind he knew that Rangiku had something to with Karin getting on the squad he just wasn't sure how, but when he did. She could kiss the specialty liquor goodbye.
"Momo!"
"Hi Rangiku, What can I do for you?"
"I need to ask a favour from you?" Rangiku pleaded.
"Of course, what is it?"
"I just need you to tell Ichigo that you heard from some squad members that a student named Kuranuma wants to fight Zaraki to become the new Kenpachi"
"Why? And is that really true?" Hinamori asked in shock.
"Ahh. Umm yeah it's true at least that's what I heard, anyway the favour is coming from my Captain."
"Little Shiro?"
"Yes Momo, he won't admit it but this is going to help him get the girl of his dreams!" Exclaimed Rangiku. 'Girl of his dreams' might be going a little far, but nightmares and dreams are pretty close right...
"Really!? Little Shiro might actually get a girlfriend!" Momo squealed.
Matsumoto grinned. "Yes, so I need you do exactly as I said." She wasn't sure if her evil plan for the sake of true love or maybe just so her captain could 'get some' was going to work, but she had to try.
Please review, I know it's a short chapter with different parts but for some reason this is the way it was layed out in my brain, I hope you enjoy! Don't worry there is more HitsuKarin bantering to come! -DayDreamer