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Another Captain??

Byakuya Kuchiki sat kneeled on the floor, sipping his tea slowly. Shunsui laid on his back on a nearby pillow, relaxing and chattering about the new soul they had escorted to Soul Society. He had no care for Shunsui's talk, until one sentence caught his attention.

"Seems like the newbie is entering the Captain Qualification's Exam, looks like she isn't going to be executed. Damn…I had bet against her. I really can't help but wonder how strong she is, don't you? Kuchiki."

Byakuya almost choked on the tea he was drinking. The girl entered the Captain Qualification's Exam?? Last time when he met the girl was with Shunsui, she had shown no potential. He had simply passed her by, not caring for her. Shunsui had done most of the talk. He had no interest in the soul, and simply completed his mission by telling her what he was required to say. Who did this girl think she was? The spark of fury lit inside of him grew, she had no chance of achieving Bankai! She had only been in Soul Society about a month!! Was this Hoshizaki girl simply entering the exam to mock the Captains?? Unbelievable, she must be mocking the Gotei 13 itself!!

"I do not believe she could have completed all the courses and achieved Bankai too.", said Byakuya, hissing quietly, desperately trying to supress his anger.

"Byakuya, you felt the high reiatsu she emitted and when she first arrived in Soul Society." , responded Kyouraku.

"Reiatsu does not matter if you can not properly control it and use it effectively, a month is barely enough time to learn to be a shinigami, but a captain nonetheless? If she has met the requirements and achieved Bankai, I'll give her the Kuchiki family heirloom myself." , stated Kuchiki sternly.

Kyouraku sighed, he had to get his hands on a camera from the Real World when Kuchiki gave Yuki-chan the precious family heirloom.

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-Yoruichi's Basement

"Wow Yuki! You're alot faster now!!", remarked Yoruichi as she tried to catch Yuki in the game of tag they were playing, Shinigami version of course. It was an excellent way of training, not only was it fun, they could practice Shunpo and it was slightly challenging in the limited space.

"Yoruichi-san! Do you think my shunpo is faster than that Kuchiki?" , earnestly asked Yuki-san.

"Of course it is, you're almost as good as me, and little Byakuya-kun is still centuries away from being at my level." , smirked Yoruichi arrogantly.

"Hmm, I'm as good as you? Well try to catch me?" , joked Yuki-san.

"Hey, I said almost as good!" , responded Yoruichi.

The two started flash stepping, intiating a deadly dance, Yoruichi's body poised to tag, Yuki's eyes swiftly following Yoruichi's movements. Each refused to give up and as they flashed faster and faster, their bodies slowly became simple blurs of color.

Clap

Clap

Clap

"Yuki-san, you have no chance of beating Yoruichi, eventually she will beat you even if it takes a while. Don't forget she's the Goddess of Flash!" ,remarked Urahara-san as he suddenly appeared.

The two women stopped, both breathing heavily after moving at unbelievable speeds. Yuki panted loudly before transferring her attention to the poorly dressed man who had stopped Yoruichi's and her's battle.

"What do you want Urahara?", questioned Yuki, slightly annoyed at his interference.

"Nothing just bored, tommorow is the day of the Captain Qualification Exams. We need to go over it again." , reminded Urahara.

"Sure..."

Yuki jumped down from mid-air, landing quietly on to the rocky terrain, almost making no sound. She was excited about the exams. Just thinking about it made her whole body tingle with anxiety and anticipation. The exam was to show the Gotei 13 and Central 46 that she was not to be messed with, and becoming a captain would only ensure that it was a constant reminder in the minds of the fellow shinigami.

"So Yuki, listen closely. There are three different ways to becoming a captain. 1)The Captain Proficiency Test, you display that you have achieved Bankai 2) Personal Recommendation, you are personally recommended by at least 6 captains and approved by 3 of the other 7 captains 3) Trial by Combat, you have to defeat a captain one-on-one with at least 200 witnesses. Considering that you have achieved Bankai, naturally you'll take the Captain proficiency Test." ,said Urahara.

"No, I'm not. ", Yuki stated simply.

"What? ", asked Yoruichi, not understanding.

"I want to fight Kuchiki. The reason I achieved Bankai was incase I lost, I could always take the Captain Proficiency Test later." , explained Yuki.

"So that's why you asked me whether or not your Shunpo was at a higher level than Byakuya's..."

"Listen Yuki, if you want to defeat Byakuya, then you'll going to have to give it your ALL. No holding back, you've fought Urahara and me head-on for 30 days straight. Near the end of the month, you were finally able to defeat us. If you get yourself beat by Byakuya. Then I'll personally skin you alive for making us look bad." ,said Yoruichi evilly.

"Yes Yoruichi-san", answered Yuki meekly. Though she knew there was another way, Yuki always wanted to see the hot headed side of the extra strict asshole… She was pissed at him for looking at her like she wasn't worthy of being in his presence when he and the pink haori dude had escorted her to Soul Society. She was sure if she pissed him off enough he wouldn't be able to fight her using 100% of his strength and she could take advantage of that to defeat him.

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-Captain's Meeting

"As you know, Hoshizaki Yuki has undergone training this past month to complete all the Shinigami courses at the Academy. We have notice from Urahara-san that not only she has completed them but exceeded them and wishes to take the Captain Qualification's Exam.", croaked out General Commander Yamamoto who was surprised by the news himself.

Gasps and murmurs echoed throughout the room. Looks like Yuki wasn't getting executed...

"Hoshizaki Yuki has chosen Trial by Combat to prove herself worthy of the Captain Position. All 10 Captains will attend, along with the other 189 witnesses since one captain will be required to fight. (10 captains because 3 are traitors. It should be 190 beacuse 190 + 10 is 200, but 1 captain will fight so tis 189) The battle is at 12 PM and Hoshizaki Yuki will meet us here at 11:45. Our rendevous point is Sōkyoku Hill."

Shunsui saw Byakuya smirk, he sighed. If Yuki-chan had chosen Trial by Combat, it would mean she hadn't achieved Bankai. Turns out that he wouldn't need the camera that he gripped in the pocket of his haori. Byakuya Kuchiki would wear the irreplaceable scarf around his neck till he died.

"Hoshizaki Yuki has chosen to fight Byakuya Kuchiki, Captain of the 6th Division."

More gasps and murmurs were aroused.

Yuki had chosen Kuchiki? Byakuya Kuchiki was a formidable captain, he was well-rounded in battle. Kuchiki was masterful at swordsmanship, capable of flawless precision and lethal attacks without much effort, he had also been personally taught the "Goddess of Flash" and often displayed his high knowledge of Kido spells, showing his ablity to use spells up to level 81, not only that, Byakuya was a perceptive fighter with enhanced durabiliy, expert hand-to-hand combat, and immense reiatsu. Hoshizaki Yuki was as good as dead. This really would be an interesting battle thought Shunsui.

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Shunsui had set up a bet, who would win, and who would lose. 8 of the Captains had bet that Byakuya would win (Division 2,4,6,7,9,10,11,12) Shunsui however had taken a chance and bet that Yuki would win and had also convinced Jushiro to bet in Yuki's favor. Shunsui had only put in a measly 1000 yen, while the captains had put in rather large amounts of money, if Shunsui lost he had only lost 1000 yen. If he won, well then he would have a rather large amount of money, of course after splitting the money with Jushiro and Yuki. Yes, Yuki had been behind the whole bet, she would receive a rather large percentage of the earnings if Kuchiki was defeated. All the witnesses and the captains along with Yuki were gathered on Sōkyoku Hill.

"Welcome everyone! This battle is to decide whether or not Hoshizaki Yuki is worthy of being a Captain and will or will not receive that position. Hoshizaki Yuki will battle Byakuya Kuchiki, Captain of the 6th Division. Everyone gathered here today are witnesses to the outcome of the battle." ,said General Commander Yamamoto.

Byakuya Kuchiki and Hoshizaki Yuki stood in the middle of Sōkyoku Hill, both staring daggers at each other, the tension was thick in the air. A barrier had been erected around the witnesses (excluding the Captains). Jushiro couldn't help but stare at Yuki, he had to admit, she was unbelievably pretty, like a .... a goddess. Yuki's raven hair was held up high in a ponytail, her fair skin held a deep contrast against her dark midnight hair. She was almost as pale as Jushiro himself!! Except, that skin of hers was so alluring, unlike his which had a rather unhealthy feeling, Yuki's fair skin was a milky cream. Her eyes were green, a perfect green, they weren't just one color though, it was a light green in some places and a darker in others. Her eyes shimmered with determination and anticipation. She was... excited? Her eyes showed no sign of fear or anxiety. Her perfect face held a smirk, aimed right at Captain Kuchiki.

"See something you like Jushiro?" , joked Shunsui.

Even though Jushiro knew deep within himself that his long time buddy was joking, he couldn't help but admit that infact, he did infact see something he like. Worry filled him, the tension between the Kuchikia and Yuki were thick, Kuchiki didn't seem to like her, and Jushiro couldn't help but fear for her life. However, her condescending grin seemed to relieve him of his fears.

"The battle will commence... NOW!"

In one swift move, too quick for the naked eye to follow, Byakuya executed his famous move, Senka, and Senbonzakura was stabbed deep into the girl, blood spurting out in all directions. Shouts erupted in the crowds and Kuchiki smirked knowing he had won.

"Wow, close call." ,rang out Yuki's voice.

What had been her body on Senbonzakura's sword was no longer Yuki's corpse, but simply a black coat. Kuchiki's eyes froze, this couldn't be what he thought.

"Yes, it is what you thought it was. Utsusemi, the Molting Cicada. Surely you've learned it from Yoruichi-san, She taught you too, didn't she?" ,said Yuki, the grin still on evident on her face.

The crowd stared at Yuki, not one crimson stain was on her, she showed no sign of ever have been injured by Senbonzakura's blade. Shunsui grinned along with Yuki, maybe she would win after all. Every witness stared at her respectfully, slightly intimidated by her power. Only Kuchiki's stare was not one out of respect, but out of hate.

The smirk on her face only grew as Yuki saw the evil glare he directed at her, the plan was being executed perfectly. Pissing him off might not be too hard after all? But after 100 years of living among the stuffy Kuchiki clan, being a noble must've taken a toll on him, it should be easier for him to hold his mask together. Unless he was already pissed at her, for what she didn't know, but the more pissed the better.

"Looks like I underestimated you." ,were Kuchiki's only words.

In a flash, Yuki appeared a few meters behind Kuchiki. Byakuya turned around quickly, his reaction obviously too slow to catch up. In her hand was a few strands of Byakuya's hair.

"Looks like my Shunpo really is faster than yours!!" , taunted Yuki.

"You could've slit my throat if you got that close. Why didn't you?" ,asked Byakuya.

"Because little Byakuya. This battle means nothing to me." ,responded Yuki.

The whole crowd suddenly became quiet.

"Why not?" ,asked Byakuya, obviously not comprehending the meaning of her words.

"Kuchiki-taichou, you see. I've already achieved Bankai."

Shunsui grinned,

Snap!

He quickly photographed Byakuya's face. That image would be carved permanently in all the minds of the witnesses.

"I'll make sure you can't become captain then! You'll die at my hand!" ,yelled Byakuya.

"Don't say such mean things Kuchiki. We're friends aren't we? You know a little birdie told me, that if I achieved Bankai, you would give me your family heirloom. That scarf around your neck."

The audience all looked to Byakuya's neck, the white scarf that usually hung at his neck had disappeared.

"Oops! Look I was to excited to have it and took it a bit earlier. Sorry!"

Byakuya's face right now was one of pure hate, and of course he was glaring at Shunsui who was hiding behind Jushiro.

"Byakuya-kun, if you kill me. I can promise you I'm giving this to Shunsui-san. And you know his laid back attitude, some people cough* cough* Nanao-chan cough* cough* might even call him a lazy ass. You don't want this valuable scarf to be gambled away when he's drunk! Do you Byakuya-kun? I'm sure the elders won't be pleased." ,teased Yuki.

Soi-fon had to admit, she was one manipulative bitch, a very very very smart one. Byakuya's face was completely contorted, his eyes glittered with anger and ferocity. His composure was lost for a second. and he desperately tried to flash step and grab the scarf back. But Yuki simply was faster than him.

"Sorry Kuchiki, no can do!" ,sang Yuki before tossing the scarf into Shunsui's lap.

"You know Yoruichi-san said it was such a long time since you were the same hot-headed boy long time ago. Glad to see he isn't completely gone."

"Kuchiki-san, why don't you release some of your anger and release Senbonzakura?"

Byakuya had no choice, he had to defeat this girl if he wanted to leave with his pride. He hated this girl, though he had to admit she was intriguing and smart.

"Scatter, Senbonzakura."

Byakuya's blade glowed pink, and slowly transformed into thousands of tiny cherry blossom petals.

"Glad to see you finally released your shikai. Ready to see mine?"

"Kill, Amida!!" (Amida is God of death,)

Shunsui's head pounded with thoughts, Kill? Of all the zanpaktou's he had seen, he had never seen a shinigami released by the word kill. Gin's though was very close to it, shoot to kill, Shinsou was the traitorous bastard's release. However, this woman's words echoed deep into him, the words ringing in his ears, making him tremble and shake. Every spectator of the battle could feel the killing intent radiating from her.

A glow of light transformed from her blade, and it changed to the form of a scythe.

Well wasn't that perfect, kill, scythe, God of Death. Didn't that just scream death or what??

Byakuya guided the razor-sharp cherry blossoms, Yuki made no movement to dodge. She held her scythe high in the air and slashed right through the cherry blossoms, the pink petals dissolved in the air.

"Byakuya-san, my shikai form can kill anything with a simple slash. Did you not hear the word I used to release it? It doesn't matter how hard it is, or sharp. It will be destroyed. I suggest that you give up this instant. If I destroy all your petals, which I can promise you I am capable of, Senbonzakura herself will be destroyed and you will never wield your Zanpaktou again." ,whispered Yuki in a serious tone, the smirk on her face was completely wiped out.

Byakuya simply stared at her.

"I never thought this sword fit me, I was a doctor in my first life. How could I have a sword with such killing intent as a shinigami? It's easily explained but I'll save that for another time." ,commented Yuki.

"Just please… Give up already. I don't want to hurt Senbonzakura. Amida said she was quite the looker!"

"If you don't want to hurt me, then you should never have chosen Trial By Combat. I'm sorry, but this is a battle." , answered Byakuya coldly.

Byakuya let go of his sword, letting it fall into the ground, "Bankai."

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ok.. I warned u about her being slightly mary sue-ish.

But she won't be that strong later in like the 23rd something chapter because of an incident ok! So keep reading and REVIEW!!

Pretty please??

With cherries?