Not Mine Valentine
Captains Meeting

The next morning Toshiro woke up early in the morning like he usually did. He stretched his arms before getting up and getting dressed in his captain's uniform. He then did his morning exorcises before heading in to the office. He passed by Rangiku's room on the way and found himself pausing to look at the door. The silence eventually caused him to head on ahead to the office, frowning as he did so.

The small taicho slipped into the seat at his desk before taking a deep breath and stretching his arms out in front of him and began working on the paperwork in front of him. He kept working at it as the sun started to rise and the sunlight came in through the windows. The boy didn't even notice when someone came into the room. "Taicho..."

"Hmm... just get started on the paper work on your desk Matsumoto." The boy continued working at the paper work only to find two pieces stuck together. He carefully pulled them apart and then frowned at the glitter glue mass that greeted him. He let out a deep sigh and shook his head. About an hour before lunch a hell butterfly came in and he listened to the message.

"So, what is going on."

"They're announcing the verdict forty-six came to at a captain's meeting." Toshiro watched as the butterfly flew off.

"They came to their verdict that fast?" Rangiku's voice tightened as she spoke to the small taicho. "Well... I guess it wouldn't take long as they're going to have him executed or throw away the key."

"You don't know that for sure." The boy looked at her, his mouth twisting up into a frown.

"Why else would they come to the verdict this fast?"

"Maybe because they've had quite a few months to review his case before he was even brought in and they had an idea of what kind of outcome they were looking for. Who knows for sure though." Toshiro stood up. "I'll let you know the result when I get back."

The boy slipped out of the office and headed to the forth division and slid into his position as the tenth division taicho and watched as the other captains who were not there arrived. He found himself moving slightly so that he was in a more comfortable position. Finally they were there and Yamamotto spoke up. "As you've been told the forty-six has passed down their verdict for Ichimaru Gin's trial."

"That was quick." Kyoraku tugged his hat down so that the hat was covering his eyes. "So... is it good news or bad news? Well, I guess whether it is good or bad news depends on the person."

Yamamoto began to read from the list. "On the charge of treason, the forty-six has found him to be not guilty."

"Hold on!" Soifon's eyes suddenly narrowed as Toshiro's head jolted up and his facial features twisted up with a look of surprise. "He left with the other two. What is their justification for pardoning him of that crime?" She glanced around at the various captains. "Do any of you have an idea as to why he may have gotten off with this. I mean, this is the forty-six after all!"

Kyoraku let out a cough and there was a few minutes of silence. Yamamoto was about to start in on the list when Toshiro spoke up. "It wouldn't happen to have anything to do with the fact he planned from the very beginning to turn on Aizen?"

Soifon suddenly glared at him. "And whose word do we have that this is the case?"

The boy frowned at her. "I've heard it from Matsumoto and Urahara."

The female then turned her head towards Byakuya. "And aren't you upset with the fact he's getting off for planning your sister's execution?"

The man frowned and retained his emotionless composure. His eyes looked over at Yamamotto and didn't speak until he received a nod. "I refuse to let my dislike of the man get in the way of my judgment. If I don't hold Kaname Tosen guilty of that crime, why should I hold Ichimaru Gin."

The female then turned her head towards from the third, fifth and ninth division captains. "And you. Wasn't one of your own cut in half by him?"

"Hiyori?" Shinji began to pick his ear.

"Of course her!"

"Last time I checked we were criminals to be executed on site. If I was in Gin's position I would have attacked my side in order to prove his loyalties to Aizen because then I wouldn't be committing a crime.

The ninth division captain let out a deep sigh. "Let Hiyori kill him when she sees him next. Not that I see her being able to do it, but I doubt she would like us to fight her battles for her. We've had so many atrocities leveled against us that one more doesn't matter."

Soifon glanced at the final one, only to have him cower suddenly under her glare. Yamamoto snapped her name, causing her to look at him. "Stop being childish." He then began to read off the list and there was one not-guilty after another and Toshiro's eyes were wide. Yamamoto then came to the last one. "For the crime of acting without orders. Guilty as charged. The prisoner is sentenced to one month in the cells."

When it was obvious that Yamamoto was finished Soifon let out an irritated sound. "None of you are upset like I am at this?"

"I am." Mayuri raised his hand up.

"You didn't exactly like him, so that isn't really surprising." Ukitake's mouth twisted up.

"And you did?" The man glanced around.

Byakuya glared at the man. "As I've said, I'm not letting my dislike of the man get in the way of my judgement. Hitsugaya Taicho wasn't incorrect in saying that if Ichimaru's intention was to always turn on Aizen that he shouldn't be charged with treason."

"I side with Kuchiki Taicho on this." Komamura spoke up. "I don't like Ichimaru Gin either, but I'm not going to let my dislike get in the way of my judgment either."

Rose and Kensei then voices similar positions. Shinji then shrugged his shoulders when Soifon looked at him. "I actually liked him when he was a kid, so I've got a soft spot for him." The blond haired man watched as Toshiro's eyes widened in surprise. "Not really that surprising as he was my third seat prior to me leaving before. I don't know how to put it."

"Ukitake and I never had a problem with him." Kyoraku let out a chuckle.

"I don't have a problem with the fact his punishment is as it is," Unohana spoke up. "A person may commit a crime, but that doesn't mean they are an evil person."

Toshiro watched as the forth division taicho then choose to leave only to be followed by the others. Kyoraku raised an eyebrow at the boy. "Don't worry. She's not talking about you and the little stunt you pulled during the Winter War."

"That's not..." The boy shook his head, watching as Soifon glared at him.

"Well, it should be no surprise that you're siding with Ichimaru on this one as you did something similar to him." The woman then left the room.

"Is that why?" Two bright teal eyes looked at the first, eighth and thirteenth division captains.

Ukitake raised an eyebrow. "I don't know. I don't think so as it obviously hadn't crossed your mind Don't worry about it. You may want to tell Ran-chan the good news."

"Is it good news though." Toshiro shook his head at the rather surprised looks on their faces.