I do not bleach okay all character other than Ayume or Kyo are either made up officers or characters from bleach that are owned Tite Kubo

Chapter 7: The plan and Zaraki's rampage?!

Ayume stood in line between captain Soifon and Captain Unohana , they were in their usual line with the vice captains at the other side, Yourichi stood on the side of the room no where inparticular with Ichigo, Orihime, Uryuu and Chad.

The Soutaicho was going on about war ethics and repeating the current situation for the millionth time most likely, everyone had a bored look and some of the former Ryoga were on the verge of falling asleep.

"Would you get the fucking point already" Kenpachi whined expressing what everyone wanted to say but were too scared too, Komamura and captain Kuchiki and the soutaicho glared at Zaraki. If Yamamoto was affected he didn't show it as he continued the boring lecture before saying "Now for today's meeting our other agenda is training for the war and how each division is training for it" everyone let out a sigh of relief but held back comments as the soutaicho noticed it and glared sternly at each captain.

"Now will each of the division taichos tell me how you're preparing for the war" he said more as a demand than a request.

Ayume sweat dropped she had only just retaken control of 3rd division so how was she going to answer this "Soifon taicho" the soutaicho asked, Soifon nodded "we are training double time currently" was Soi fons answer.

Yamamoto nodded then looked at Ayume "Tadashi taicho I understand that you're only just been reinstated but can you tell me your plans on training 3rd division" the soutaicho asked.

Ayume nodded then spoke "from now until the war 3rd division will be training every morning in practice matches with each other as well as in the afternoon to make up for the absence of training that has occurred since Ichimarus leaving" was her blunt answer.

"Unohana taicho if you'd please" the soutaicho said his sight moving from her to Unohana letting Ayume sigh in relief.

"Ha that was a pretty good plan for something thought up on the spot" okami remarked in her mind, Ayume rolled her eyes "why are you so talkative and it's a captains, meeting I have no time to bicker with you".

"Aw Ayume's annoyed geez you're so serious all the time you need to relax or is it technology withdrawal" Okami teased.

"No it's not that and you still haven't answered my question baka Okami" she snapped back in her mind, Okami sniggered.

"Well ain't it obvious I'm a reflection of your soul so when you regained your powers and got more outspoken so did I" Ayume looked at her zanpakto confused.

"Geez your supposed to be smart lets put it this way when you were quieter and more reserved I was quiet and reserved but now you are more outspoken I am too hence I talk to you more" Ayume groaned "damm it I liked it when you were quiet".

"As I was saying now that I know everyone's training plan I'd like to announce how we are going to handle this war" Yamamoto said snapping Ayume back into reality.

Yamamoto now had everyone's attention "We will be making the first move, now listen carefully I will only explain this once" Yamamoto said his eyes looking at every captain, former ryoga and Vice captain sternly.

No one dared speak and listened as the soutaicho explained the plan; the silence was broken by Kurotsuchi who did not agree to the plan.

"What we're going to relay on a gate made by the guy who made the device that has caused this whole mess"

Ayume and some others groaned, "Geez Kurotsuchi taicho we all know you hate him but he's the only one who can make the gate we need to get to Hueco Mundo, so for fucks sake grin and bear it captain Kurotsuchi" Hitsugaya snapped.

"Woah shortys annoyed" Kenpachi commented, Hitsugaya glared making the temperature drop a few degrees.

"What'd you just say Kenpachi" Hitsugaya stated his words like ice, "hey hey lets not argue Yama jii will get angry if you do" Shunsui said easing the two argumentative captains.

"Hitsugaya taicho Zaraki taicho settle down immediately and Kurotsuchi taicho the plan remains as it is no complaints," Yamamoto said narrowing his eyes on the three argumentative captains.

"Wow these guys like to argue and that Yama jii guy is one scary old guy"Okami commented, Ayume who was standing and waiting paitently like everyone else in the room rolled her eyes.

"I'll ignore that comment and for your information it's disrespectful to call the soutaicho by that name" she said in her mind.

"Alright now to the second topic of today's meetings" Yamamoto announced bringing Ayume's attention away from her talkative zanpaktous. "We have some allies here I'd like to offer training for the war to each of them" this time the alerted looks were to the group of former ryoga. "I'd like to ask each of you if would accept our help in training until the time we attack" Yamamoto said sternly, some of the group looked nervous at Yamamotos gaze.

"Kurosaki Ichigo would you accept the offer" Yamamotos gaze turned to Ichigo, the orange haired teenager nodded "yes I would". Ayume could swear that Yamamoto cracked a smile for a second "now Kurosaki it's my understanding that you meet a vaizard on the living world". Ichigo nodded nervously this time "I'd like to make a truce with the vaizards as we're gonna need all the help we can get defending Karakura town" Yamamoto said shocking everyone. Ayume smiled she was glad that stupid argument was over, it was well due time that the two different types of shinigami learnt to get along. Yamamotos gaze turned to Chad "um Chad is that your name" Yamamoto asked. "Yastotora Sado and it'd be an honour sir". The soutaichos gaze was now on Inoue Orihime, she just looked up nervously to meet his gaze "I'd like to accept I'd like for once not to be a liability sir" she answered Yamamoto chuckled "I'm sure we can help with that". Once more the soutaichos gaze changed, but to the white clad Quincy this time, Ishida looked up seriously. "I understand that theres a lot of tension between Quincys and soul reapers but would you still be interested in our help" Yamamoto said almost sympathetically.

Ishida seemed to consider it "hmm I'm not sure I promised my father I'd never involved with shinigami again".

"Uh that's your Dad speaking and he's one to talk" Ayume scoffed, he looked at her confused.

"Ishida san I meet your grandfather he was a nice guy helped me out once and he'd want you to take this up" Ayume said.

"All right now that's over everyone is dismissed you all have 5 weeks to prepare that is all you are dismissed, I trust all the former ryoga will find their own accommodation and for the captains please hand your recommendations by the end of week" Yamamoto announced before leaving. After the meeting shunpoed back to 3rd Division, it had only been a day but she'd already somewhat figured out who Zaraki taichos new favourite opponent was and had to say "nothing much has changed".

Okami had to agree "yeah I'd agree with you on this none of those insane captains have changed much except for that short white haired kid".

Ayume frowned as she shunpoed along the roofs of various buildings "um Okami he's a captain and just cause he looks like a kid doesn't make him one""Ha you thought he was a kid too at first" Okami retorted.

"Yes at first and I'd hate to get that guy angry besides I never knew you that observant in the past" she remarked just as 3rd division was in sight.

"Geez I was I just didn't tell you everything back then you were also different back then" Okami replied in her mind. Ayume smirked "how so Okami" her zanpaktou grinned pearly fangs showing.

"Well where do I begin…" Ayume sighed and slowed down to a grinding halt on the roof overlooking the training grounds. While she waited for her zanpaktous answer she took the opportunity to watch some of her subordinate's train "oh eyeing them up eh".

She glared at Okami "no you perverted wolf" This comment had been out loud and had now informed the squad of officers to her presence "Tadashi…taicho are... you all right" the officer she recognised to be what she thought was her 16th seat asked nervously.

She jumped down gracefully receiving looks from the group of her subordinates, she then sensing their nervousness she smiled and waved. "Hello everyone just watching some of my officers' train I'm not making you uncomfortable am I?" she said as more of a question then a statement. The male 16th seat saluted her "no taicho its fine just unexpected that's all may I ask… how do think they're doing" She smiled "of course …they're doing alright except you shinigami male with uh brown hair in front when doing kidou you should always keep your eyes focussed on the target" Ayume pointed out.

The boy in question looked embarrassed, she sighed then went over to him "you know making mistakes isn't a bad thing if you don't make mistakes you'll never learn" she pointed out before leaving.

"That was cruel pointing him out there Ayume oh and you were really strict and grumpy back then" Okami remarked.

Ayume groaned "why'd I have to have such a talkative zanpaktou and I thought wolves were lonely silent creatures" she muttered entering her office.

Two days later

"Aahhhhhhh" a yell was heard thoughout the Seireitei followed a loud childish voice proclaiming "Ken chan Ken chan he went that way!"

This caused Ayume and many others in different locations and Divisions around the Seireitei to look away from their respective duties.

Ayume herself had been listening to her sixth seat officer who had been away on a recon mission in rugonki district 45 and had recently returned.

"Uh what's going on and why do I hear crashing nearby?"Ayume asked no one in particular.

"I'm sorry taicho I have no idea" the female sixth seat replied in answer to Ayume's question, Ayume shrugged it off with her hand "its okay I wasn't really expecting an answer but uh what's your name again I'd hate to call you sixth seat all the time" she asked.

The young officer looked at Ayume confused "oh Tadashi taicho I'm Tomari... Tomari Sakura I've been in squad 3 for 120 years taicho" the girl replied.

Ayume realised why the girl was confused "oh that's why you were so timid before you still think I'm all formal and strict about everything, it also explains why you look vaguely familiar".

"You actually admit to being a grouch" Okami remarked, Ayume rolled her eyes startling the officer "oh sorry my zanpaktou is very talkative and wow quite an improvement in recent years eh Tomari san" Ayume replied.

"Thank you Tadashi taicho" the girl replied now visibly less scared, Ayume chuckled "no problem you can call me Ayume if you wish".

Ayume heard the crashing come closer "oh Sakura chan" Ayume asked getting the officers attention.

"Yes taicho... I mean Ayume san" the girl replied curiously "do me a favour and tell me what's going on out there" came Ayume's request; the girl nodded and went to check.

Minutes later Tomari came back, Ayume noticed the girl was back to being nervous and was slightly pale, this made Ayume worry "what's wrong are you alright?"

Before Tamori even spoke Kyo and another male shinigami that'd obviously been talking with ran in also quite shocked "don't tell me the apocalypse has landed" Ayume remarked sarcastically.

Kyo frowned not realising Ayume's sarcasm "no Ayume but you have to see this Zaraki taicho…he's" Kyo never got to finish as Ayume flash stepped out the door.

"Kuso" Ayume swore looking at what had been her officer's barracks in wrecks and two figures one who looked suspiciously like Zaraki with a pink blob behind him running towards them. Ayume's mouth was agape in awe of the damage, as were the three other shinigami behind her "um taicho shouldn't we do something about this" the male shinigami beside Kyo spoke up.

Ayume looked at him "you kidding this is Zaraki we're talking about let's just wait till they leave then access the damage" Ayume replied still shocked.

Moments later Zaraki left but not without heading right though the office walls making two big holes at either side of the office, and making another of the walls collapse. The windows also shattered sending glass shards flying at them as well as previously stacked paper flying everywhere.

As if to make it worse the wall that had collapsed was right by the door where Ayume had been standing, so when Zaraki had gone and everyone got back up on their feet they were all cover in cuts and bruise from the glass.

"Everyone alright?" Ayume asked getting up from a pile of rubble of what was once a wall, Kyo and the others nodded despite being slightly hurt.

"The question is are you okay Ayume chan" a male voice asked from outside "Ukitake taicho" Kyo stuttered seeing the 13th division captain appear, Ukitake smiled and waved at Kyo "oh hello Hikari kun how are you?"

Ayume finally got to her feet but staggered over to one of the few pieces of intact furniture left in the room, which ironically was a chair.

"I'm okay I think just a bit dazed that's all" came Ayume's reply, Ukitake frowned a bit "you sure Ayume chan" Ayume nodded "why are you here anyway Jushiro?"

Ukitake smiled a bit "oh I was at first division and on my way to 4th division to see Retsu but I saw Zaraki and the damage so I came to see if you were alright"

Ayume tanked him for his concern "well I better go you should get those injuries checked by Unohana feel free to visit me and Shunsui some time he thinks you owe him a drink" Jushiro joked before leaving.

Ayume frowned and tried to get up but couldn't "great I haven't been here a week and already I'm hurt" she muttered "ha ha ha what bad luck" Okami sniggered.

She ignored her zanpaktou and turned to the three officers "okay you three go find vice captain Izuru and help access the damage and calm everyone down" she order they all nodded and left, but Kyo stuck around.

"Ah taicho shouldn't you get some help with your injuries" Kyo asked, Ayume sighed "yes but after I kick Zaraki's ass" Kyo sweat dropped "Ayume you can't even walk at the moment".

Ayume frowned at Kyos statement "I can still shunpo to fourth so go help out 6th seat Tomari" she ordered sternly this time.

Kyo got the message and flash stepped away to help, Ayume managed to lean on something foe support then shunpoed off to 4th division, then hopefully once her injuries were dealt with kick Zaraki's ass "yeah exactly you hope" Okami remarked sarcastically.

At fourth division

Ayume limped in to fourth division "maybe I should have taken that offer of help after all" she said to herself as shunpoeing on the foot had tired her out quite a bit.

"Yeah I could've told you that" Okami sarcastically added not helping Ayumes growing headache "shut up you stupid wolf" she snapped.

By the time she reached the main building she was leaving a blood trail but didn't care, to add to this she was receiving many looks from fourth division members including Isane the vice captain of fourth who was the first to ask to help her.

"Tadashi taicho I presume Zaraki taichos been near your division" the vice captain said receiving an annoyed look from the staggering Ayume.

"Yeah how'd you guess" she remarked back sarcasm inching in every word, it was then Unohana appeared sighing and shaking her head "geez Ayume you haven't been here a week and you already have injuries" Unohana said sighing.

Ayume growled "its not like I wanted to be injured Retsu and you know it" came Ayume reply, Unohana chuckled "well come on then lets have a look then shall we oh and Isane help Tadashi taicho to a bed" Unohana commanded sweetly as usual.

Minutes later

Ayume lay on a bed having her injuries looked at and treated by the 4th division taicho "ah so how much damage did Zaraki do to your division Ayume and how'd you do this" Unohana asked more demanding the asking.

"Well from what I saw the officer barracks are destroyed not sure about anything else at the moment and he ran though the office causing a wall to fall on me and three of my officers" Ayume explained as Unohana bandaged up Ayume's wounds.

She nodded then finished up "well that's all I can do at the moment and your going to have to stay here a few days you've got a minor concussion so I want to keep you in for observation and stress wouldn't do it much good" Unohana explained.

Ayume visibly groaned at the idea "ha your favourite place a hospital" Okami remarked "…"

"I'll be back later to check on you till then get some rest you look like you need it" Unohana said before leaving to attend to someone else.

"Sure fine geez now I'm bored" Ayume complained to no one in particular "you know you could always talk to me" Okami piped up, Ayume looked at him blankly "yeah you always talk to me so not right now besides I'm kinda tired".

And that ends chapter 7, wow that's long for me and anyway it took me ages to write this with uni and stuff also I kept rewriting this chapter and didn't like it so I finally came up with this one, still not completely happy but it works so yeah.

Also the plan I mentioned is the one they used in the manga as I am trying to stick to the storyline of the manga.

Definitions:

Baka: means stupid or idiot

Taicho: means captain

Kuso: a Japanese swear word

Okami: means wolf in Japanese

Also as a side note all words in italics are conversations between Ayume and her zanpaktous.