Disclaimer: Kubo-sensei sent his answer to my plea for ownership of Bleach, in fact someone just arrived with the letter *opens door*...Kenpachi?! *runs away in terror*

Rukia's idiom today? 'Best of both worlds.' Her immediate answer? "Chappy!"

Ichigo only sat silently as the resident shinigami sparkled with her new knowledge. Now you might be thinking: has he lost his sanity? This action contradicted his normal behavior all together! Was this a sign of the apocalypse?

The answer to one: '...probably.' And the answer to the other? A slip of paper hidden under a large palm that read: 'The tables have turned.' Ever since their class had begun these idiom translations, the substitute shinigami had been at a distinct disadvantage to the modern-day-ignorance of a certain mini Kuchiki. But this idiom came like a shining hope; a cosmic sign even! Now it was his turn. He would seize this opportunity and show that little know-it-all! He was Ichigo Kurosaki and he was no fool.

And so in all his teenage wisdom, Ichigo Kurosaki did not stop the dark haired girl from drawing happy bunny-blobs all over her English homework. He was finally going to exact some long overdue revenge.

'Just wait...' the substitute shinigami quietly snickered, 'Wait until Ochi-sensei grades her paper. That will teach Rukia!'

Every now and then even the most unfortunate soul is given a reprieve. When the tables are turned and the advantage goes to the underdog. My name is Ishida Uryu and I have just witnessed a miracle...of course it could also be a sign of the apocalypse.

While I worked on a project for my extracurricular needlecraft society, I observed such an event.

Kuchiki's dejected voice said, "Why do I have to redo this English idiom? Chappy is the best of both worlds!"

Kurosaki was incoherent with mirth.

Inoue took the shinigami's red-marked homework, kindly offering, "Maybe Sensei wants less of your decorations?"

The orange haired idiot has nearly asphyxiated with laughter.

Kuchiki grimaces, "I was merely presenting art as a demonstration of why Chappy is the best."

Kurosaki is slumped on the top of his desk, he has grown suspiciously quiet. It is quite possible that he has died.

Inoue frowns, "Yes...well...it is an English assignment."

A sigh from the death god, "I guess you're right. This time I'll only draw one or two Chappies."

Oh darn it, the orange haired ignoramus twitched...Scritch scratch went the pen as Kuchiki etched a couple rabbit-shaped figures on her new paper.

"What do you think?" She holds up the completed assignment.

I readjusted my spectacles, "Er...very nice artwork. However, 'best of both worlds,' usually means that someone benefits from different things that do not normally go together."

"Oh, like peanut butter and jelly!" Inoue offers cheerfully.

-Thud- Kurosaki fell out of his chair.

I cough to cover a laugh at his expense, "er, not quite. A better example might be more along the lines of how a 'death god' can function as a 'living human.' Normally soul reapers are not allowed such extended contact or influence in the Living World. Therefore one might suggest that Kuchiki enjoys the best of both worlds."

Understanding dawns, Kuchiki scribbles down her "troublesome idiom" and berates the prone blob of Kurosaki for "laughing idiotically." I'm glad that school has been out for awhile now, being seen in the company of these two can't be good for my health OR sanity. I distract Inoue from the ongoing bickering, escorting her away from the name-flinging duo. Walking home I remember to prepare for the apocalypse.

AN: *incognito* In reply to a Guest review: some are puns, some are just me torturing Ichigo. For everyone who read, reviewed, or favorited: Many thanks! Apologies for the brief hiatus, real life interrupted and then demanded A LOT of attention. As always if some grammar or other errors are present let me know and I shall fix promptly! Til next time -MantaRae