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Part Ten: Roommates
Ichigo and Ruika could not stop Kiki in time before she kicked the doors open. Light shone in on the Captains. Kenpachi's bells rang out from the vibration of Kiki's kick and Spiritual Pressure. He didn't bother to look back but the Captains turned their heads in Kiki's direction and glared. Yamatoto slammed his cane hard upon the floor.
"What's the meaning of this?!" His cracking voice boomed.
Kiki stood in front of them all, showing no sign of fear. Inwardly, she was terrified. Here, in this room, were Soul Reapers she never heard about or seen. Some, Ruika told her about. And how fiercesome they were. But all their Pressure in one room, was suffocating! It made Kiki want to run and scream in horror. Yet she held her ground, like a true Soul Reaper.
"Is this the newly born Reaper?" One Captain asked. His face was an odd one. Amber irises, a purple and black face; to top it off, a white hat that was shaped like a 'U' on his head. Yamatoto nodded grimly.
"Ah ha! And what a pretty specimen! So young and incomplete, I wonder what makes you tick?" He wondered out loud joyfully.
Kiki was about to step back until a thunderous voice shouted at the weird man.
"She's not some creature you can dissect! Watch yourself, Miyuri, or I'll cut you up myself!" Kenpachi threatened, his voice dripping with venom and malice.
Now the Captain's glare focused on their Eleventh Captain. Miyuri hissed through his golden teeth. "How dare you raise your voice while you're being prosecuted?!" The two Captains stared each other down as if they were battling. The air was tainted with rage. Obviously, these particular Reapers greatly disliked each other. Kiki hopped that was case. She didn't want things to ignite over her.
Yamatoto calmed the two down enough to remind them that an unexpected guest just stormed her way in. Kenpachi still did not turn to see Kiki. Yamatoto cleared his throat.
"Yagami-san, I understand that you are new to all of this but, you've caused much trouble. I'm asking you to wait outside."
Kiki didn't budge. "Sir, I'm sorry but I cannot. I can't allow you to persecute him!"
The Captains' eyes widened. Not too many Reapers defied Yamatoto.
"If you're so insistent on staying then please, be quiet."
Kiki agreed. It would be difficult but she would do it.
The Captains resumed their conversation. It was painful to hear this yet Kiki was motionless. After what felt like an eternity, they made their decision.
"Zaraki Kenpachi, by the power of the Thirteen Captains, you are to receive the death penalty." Yamatoto announced.
Kiki could no longer remain silent. She abruptly stood to her feet and yelled.
"What?! That's not fair!"
Yamatoto's patience had run out.
"Yagami-san, I've had just enough of this! I was going to be merciful but your outbursts have pushed my nerves. You shall be striped of your Soul Reaper abilities!"
Kiki shut her mouth. Tears formed on the brink of her eyes. Kiki had felt that she was whole. Kiki never felt incomplete but now that her powers were awakened as a Shinigami, she thought she couldn't go back to being just…human.
"Please, don't, I-I-" Kiki shuddered.
Kenpachi finally glanced back at Kiki. His coal eyes glimmered with no emotion. Kiki stared right back at him. Her eyes glistened with fear and sorrow. The spiky hair Reaper looked away.
"I'll take my punishment. Not like you all could actually kill me anyway." He laughed.
"No, you can't-" Ruika bolted behind Kiki and latched a hand over her mouth.
"Shush!"
The Shinigami had their eyes closed and their faces stern. This was the final judgment.
Ichigo was right behind Ruika. He was not as willing as Ruika to bend to the Soul Reapers.
"Hey, let's make a compromise." He proposed.
Yamatoto sighed. "Ichigo, it's hard but we've decided."
"Please, hear me out!" He pleaded.
The Captains looked to their Elder. He was expressionless. Yamatoto waved his hand.
"Let Ichigo speak."
"Thank you."
He inhaled and began.
"Listen, what if these two could help each other? Kenpachi could train Kiki in the ways of the Soul Reaper. And that was help Kenpachi let of some steam in the process. You win both ways. Kiki's can control her powers and hopefully her Hollow, and Kenpachi and maintain his temper. "
Both rows of Shinigami muttered among themselves. Like decades passed, they eventually answered.
"Yagami, Zaraki, what say you?" Yamatoto asked.
Kiki dare not say a word. If she angered Kenpachi, then he might go berserk again! Zaraki sighed and opened his eyes.
"I don't really care but I guess it's okay."
The whole room was dumbfounded. Usually, the Thirteenth Captain kept to himself. No visitors, who would want to visit the psycho, complete solitude. Yachiru was the only exception.
Kiki was shocked.
"All right then, it has been decided. Yagami-san, you will live under Kenpachi's roof for awhile. I will notify you when the time has ended. Until then," Yamatoto looked over to Ichigo and Ruika.
"Your little Kon friend will take Kiki's place at home and at school. We don't need more trouble."
They agreed quickly. Yamatoto dismissed the Captains. Some exited with angry faces, some amazed, and only two had emotionless expressions. The elder Reaper smiled and gestured the remaining four out.
Once outside, Ichigo shouted for victory.
"I told you everything would go smoothly!" He laughed at Ruika, who rolled her purple eyes.
The tiny pink haired girl, Yachiru, was on Kenpachi's shoulder in a matter of seconds. They both took one look at Kiki and disappeared, leaving a very confused Kiki behind.
Ruika told Kiki he would be back later. He's like that. Kiki left it alone and joined her friends.
Today had been one huge explosion.
Kiki was sitting around a table Ruika and Ichigo settled at. The air among them was still. No one spoke a word nor looked at the other. They waited for the demon shinigami to arrive. Kiki was very nervous. The group had been served minutes earlier; Kiki sipped what remained her cup. Just as the liquid slipped past her lips, Kenpachi busted his way inside. The sudden intrusion startled Kiki, causing her to lose her cup.
Yachiru giggled at Kiki's reaction from her preach on Kenpachi's shoulder.
Kiki scowled and quickly recovered.
"You could give a girl some warning, you know." Kiki spat.
Kenpachi chuckled and hoisted Kiki up over his large shoulder. Kiki gasped and flushed red. Ruika just looked away while Ichigo's eye twitched. These two were bizarre to them. "Well, we're off!" Kenpachi announced. And just like that, the group was gone. Ichigo looked to Ruika.
"How do you think this is gonna go?"
Ruika didn't reply. Her face was disturbed. That's all the answer Ichigo needed.
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Kenpachi raced through the compound of the Soul Reapers with Yachiru and Kiki latched to his shoulders. One thing buzzed inside Kiki's skull. She noticed how Kenpachi would suddenly turn at almost every new opening; almost like he didn't know where he was going.
"Um, Kenpachi-san," Kiki began.
A coal eye glanced back at her. "Huh?"
"Do you know where we're heading to?" She asked uneasily.
The shinigami just shrugged.
"I'll take that as a no…" Kiki sighed.
The small pink haired girl huffed.
"Ken-chan knows where he is going because I'm showing him the way!"
Before Kiki could respond, Kenpachi yelled to Yachiru.
"Which way!?" Yachiru put a finger to her lip. "Hmm, That way!" She squealed, pointing to the right. Kiki was dumbfounded. This man didn't know the route to his own house…? The monstrous shinigami skid to the right and raced on. Kiki clutched tighter to him. His speed was amazing! Everything going past them was nothing more than a mere blur. Kiki's time for admiration was cut short. Yachiru shouted out some random direction and Kenpachi suddenly turned harshly to the left. Kiki gulped and attempted to raise her voice over the wind. "Kenpachi-san, Yachiru-san, are you two sure that you're heading in the right direction?!" Yachiru scowled at her. Kenpachi just glanced back. "I'm not sure now. Yachiru, are you positive that we are going home?" Her pink eyes lazy closed half way, "Probably…" Kenpachi growled. "Did you just 'probably'?!" Yachiru stuck out her tongue. "You doubt me, Ken-chan." She pouted. The spiky hair Reaper grits his teeth together. "Damnit, get your facts straight!" "Please, Yachiru-san, get him on the right course!" Kiki begged. Riding on Kenpachi's shoulder wasn't exactly fun.
"Gosh, you two are annoying." She looked to her right.
"Okay then, that way!" She announced.
Kiki prayed it was correct.
"Okay then?!" Kenpachi disagreed.
Kiki felt so out of place. 'These people are trying to kill me!'
"Hey, you complain a lot!" Yachiru argued.
"That's because you keep getting me lost!" He retaliated.
Yachiru rolled her eyes. "Fine. I give up. You can find it on your own." She motioned her hand in front of her lips and 'zipped' it shut.
Kenpachi shook his head. "Girl!"
Kiki flinched. "Y-yes…?"
"You're gonna tell me the way!" He announced.
"Excuse me?! I've never seen your home much less know its whereabouts!" Kiki exclaimed.
Yachiru butt in as Kenpachi turned around another corner. "Yep, yep, it's sure is this way!"
"You're sure right?"
Neither of the girls on his back replied.
"You're SURE right?!"
After hours of running around the huge Soul Reaper compound, the group finally made it to Kenpahi's residence. As a matter of fact, they pasted it at least twice… It was nice small house located just outside the main rim. He had a medium round table with cushions set around it in the living room. There was also a small kitchen; perfect for single man. The cabinets weren't very full. Except for Yachiru's; it was full of candy. Kiki was astonished at how much the tiny girl could stuff away. Kenpachi showed her the remainder of the house including her own room. "Thank you," Kiki bowed slightly. Kenpachi just rolled his shoulders and walked away. Before Kiki shut the door, Kenpachi said, "In the morning we're going to train. Bright and early." He grinned like a wicked jackal. Kiki thought she was going to faint then and there. She hated to get up early. Kiki examined her room and found it to be just right. She had two sliding windows, a closet, bathroom, and a sleeping mat rolled up in the corner. It was simple and she loved it.
She walked to the closet and gently slid it open. It was empty all except for a note hanging in mid air. Kiki snatched it. It read,
'Yeah, there are no clothes in here. I ain't buyin' you any clothes. That Ruika girl is comin' over later. Don't get too dirty. That uniform is all ya got.'
Kiki sighed and crumbled up the paper. She entered the bathroom and decided to take a bath. After her bath, sleep caught up to Kiki. She wrapped herself in a regular plain kimono and fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
Morning arrived quickly. The sun shone through the slots of the blinds. Kiki cracked one eye open and looked around. She sighed and sat up straight. Yawning, she withdrew herself from the bed and made the sheets quietly. Putting on her uniform, Kiki stepped out and wandered into Kenpachi's living room. Yachiru was curled up in a ball on the floor with candy spread all about her. Kiki stifled a laugh.
"Don't wake her up."
Kiki spun around to see Kenpachi leaning on the table with an empty plate sitting in front of him. He was fully dressed and looked ready to go somewhere.
"Good morn-" Kiki was abruptly cut off when Kenpachi was suddenly looming over her.
"Enough talking, it's time to train." He ordered.
Kiki nodded so fast it made her head spin. Without another word, he took hold of the female Reaper and dragged her outside. The two walked - rather Kenpachi tugged Kiki along with him- to a large and open field. She scanned the area, is this where she was training?
She looked back to the large muscled Reaper, he was standing completely still.
"Um, I am training here?" Kiki pointed to the ground below her.
"Yes, we are." He complied.
Kiki began to twitch. She was going to practice with the most feared Soul Reaper?! Before she could object, Kenpachi took out his battered Zanpaku-to and slashed at her.
"Haha, let the training commence!!"
Fox: Ha, Kenpachi surprised the crap out of Kiki! How well do you guys think she'll do going up against our Ken-chan? Anyways, next chapter is gonna be steamy ;D