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Chapter 12: Welcome to the Afterlife

Kenpachi had left Kiki behind awhile ago leaving her to privacy. Kiki was flustered and in a daze but managed to really take a bath this time and clean herself up. She got dressed, brushed her short hair and tended to the wounds Kenpachi had given her hours before during their training session. Thoughts were running thousands of miles through her head as she dressed her injuries.

I wonder if I should have let him got that far... Kiki pondered as she bandaged her arm.

She sighed as she sat up and pulled on a night kimono. On the way to the kitchen for a glass of tea, Kiki winced due to the pain her legs and above were feeling. She grit her teeth and continued walking. Kiki assumed she was alone in the house since her footsteps were the sound coming from the building. It was an eire type of silence. The kind you get when you're in a graveyard. Kiki shook her head. Duh, of course, she was in the Spirit World after all! Basically everyone here is dead to a point. She turned the corner into the living room where a small round table sat with a cup of steaming tea and Onigiri were sitting. Placed in front of the tea was a note. Kiki picked the letter up and examined it.

'Got called out on a job. The whole squad is with me so don't expect to find anybody around. If you need anything go to the Fourth Company. Unohana and her Vice Captain will happily assist you. Be back whenever.'

~Kenpachi

Nodding, Kiki placed the paper down and picked up the glass and blew the tea's temperature down to a drinkable degree. She took a bite out of the Onigiri laid out for her and finished her tea. She had a full stomach and was starting to grow bored.

"Maybe I'll go train by myself for a bit. It is nice outside now since the sun is going down." Kiki smiled.

She returned to her room and changed into her tattered Soul Reaper uniform. Kiki picked at the torn clothes. She frowned at the condition it was in. "I wonder if I get a new one…" Shrugging, she grabbed her Zanpaku-to and slid into her sandals. Kenpachi had a decent yard and was big enough for maybe some practice with the sword. Kiki wouldn't do anything with her Shikai or Bankai without the Captain or Vice Captain around. It would prove to be dangerous if someone wasn't around and her Hollow decided to act up again. The wind howled

"If who acts up again?" Kiki gasped as her sword glowed a misty white and rattled.

"I was talking about you!" She hissed through her teeth.

Kiki heard the Hollow give an exaggerated sigh.

"Aw, you hate me. That hurts my feelings, partner!"

"We are not partners! You're more like an infection! I didn't ask for you to be around." Kiki growled.

The Hollow giggled. "And I think nobody asked you to be around either."

Kiki knew what it was saying. She wasn't asked to be here. She was more like a monster being watched and kept under control. But Ichigo was just like her. Having this…condition. And he was treated with respect and is friends with many of the Shinigami living here. He's a powerful Sub Shinigami. And Kiki could become one too!

"Shut up! I know I wasn't ask to stay here and be watched over like some five year old!" Kiki clamped onto Amarante's hilt. Her body began to illuminate from the misty white to the shining brilliant green. Behind Kiki's eyes, her Hollow watched with a sick grin.

"I am a Shinigami and I will be treated with the honor my title deserves!" She unsheathed her blade and smacked it down on the ground. A furious Kazearashi unleashed itself upon the trees scattered about Kenpachi's yard. The angry howling wind took down the rooted plants and cut a hole into the wall that separated Kenpachi's house from the rest of the houses.

A single bead of sweat rolled down the side of Kiki's pale face. The blast hadn't taken as much out of her as before with her training with Kenpachi hours before. Did have something to do with her inner Hollow being awake? She glanced down at her hand. Normally, it would covered in sweat and shaking, but now it was dry and strong. She clenched her fist. Was this power truly not her own?

About to send out another wave of destructive winds, Kiki heard someone behind her that made her halt. Turning around, she saw a small short black haired boy looking over the wall she had just broken.

"You sure are strong for a newbie. For a girl as powerful as you, that's kind of terrifying!" He laughed nervously.

Kiki frowned and returned her Zanpaku-to inside it's sheath. "Who are you?"

The boy gasped and jumped down quickly. "Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. Your power just shocked me and made me forget my manners." He dusted off his uniform and held out a hand.

"My name is Yamada Hanataro, 7th Seat of the 4th Division!"

Kiki grinned. "I'm Yagami Kiki, um, Sub Shinigami!"

Hanataro smiled gently and bowed. "I've heard some about you from my Captain. She says you're very kind and…" He trailed off.

This didn't go unnoticed so Kiki asked him what was the matter.

He shrugged and became very nervous. "I-It's just she said you're the same as Kurosaki-kun. That you have a H-Hollow inside you…"

Kiki shook her head. "It doesn't surprise me that you know that. Word seems to spread fast like fire around here."

Hanataro seemed pleased Kiki didn't get mad at him. "Yes, that it does. Sometimes that's a good thing other times not some much." He laughed.

Kiki smirked. "Yeah," She took note of the sword hanging by his side. "So, you're a Reaper, huh?"

He looked puzzled for a moment but understood. He pat his Zanpaku-to. "Yep, that I am. But I'm some what of a disgrace. I haven't carried it with me like everyone else does until recently. I'm weak and easily beaten. But I'm not all that great at fighting. I mean, I have not even achieved Bankai, a Shinigami's greatest power…"

"Haha, I leveled myself up to Bankai what seems like ages ago! You'll get there soon though. I know it." She winked.

Hanataro laughed and blushed. "Hey, uh, would you like a tour?"

Kiki nodded. "I'd love one. I can't get a decent tour since Kenpachi and Yachiru get lost so easily."

Hanataro agreed and they went off exploring the Soul Society.

Kiki had already met First and Second Division so they went onto the Third. She met Izuru Kira the Assistant Captain and the squad. She asked where the Captain was but no one answered that question. Kiki ignored that and they continued on towards the Fourth Company. They met on the way and chatted for a bit then went their separate ways.

Kiki and Hanataro went past the Fifth Company. He didn't even throw a glance at the place. Kiki stopped and stared. It was empty.

"Hanataro-kun, where's the Fifth Division?"

He stumbled around before giving her a quick cover.

"They're out on a mission..? Yes, yes, that's it! They were called to duty early today!"

She didn't like it but bought it for now. She'd ask Kenpachi later anyways.

The pair saw Renji standing outside the gate of an esteemed estate with a bored look on his tattooed face. He looked over when he heard them walking towards him.

"New girl and wimp boy, what's up?"

Hanataro groaned and hid his face while Kiki lit up. "I'm getting a tour of the place from Hanataro-kun. What're you standing outside this fancy place for? This isn't your home is it?"

Renji chuckled. "No, it's not. It's my Captain's house. The Kuchiki Household. I'm waiting for him."

"Oh, okay then, I'll get to see your Captain too!" She smiled.

Kiki had already seen all of the Captains since she barged into the meeting but she never was properly introduced. Plus, she wanted to apologize to the nicer Captains for interrupting.

Just as Renji was about to say something more, when the two large doors opened slowly. The poised and esteemed Captain Byakuya Kuchiki emerged from his honored clan's home. His face constructed perfectly, showing no emotion. He stopped next to Renji and slowly opened his purple eyes. Byakuya stared at Kiki for a second but acted like an eternity to her. His sight seemed to judge her in a way. With a grunt, he ordered Renji away and began to walk from them. Byakuya was now the most hated Shinigami in Kiki's book.

After he left Kiki growled. "He's such a snob!"

Hanataro sighed. "He IS Byakuya after all. He has an image to put up and keep clean. Of course he'll act that way."

Kiki boiled for a moment but recovered. "Next Captain!"

The next head Shinigami of the 7th Company made Kiki stare in awe. Komamura Sajin was tall and large and his face resembled that of a fox. Kiki hugged him and complimented his fur. Sajin laughed. "You are rather odd for a human but I like you." He rubbed the top of Kiki's gently.

"You're odd for a Shinigami but I like you too!" The great fox like Reaper gave a hearty laugh. "You must visit me often little one!" Hanataro was shocked but laughed as well.

Kiki introduced herself to the 9th Company and also found their Captain missing. That was beginning to make her think. Why were so many Captains gone? But she kept her mouth shut. Kiki had many questions for Kenpachi when he returned and hopefully he'd give her some answers.

The 10th Company caused much clashing and laughter. When the two came to the 10th Division heights would be defended. Kiki saw a kid with snow white hair and with a stern face. Kiki ran up to the child and asked where the 10th Captain was. The child looked at her and said he was.

"You're the Captain? But you're just a kid!"

The white haired boy gnashed his teeth together. "Girl, I am Hitsugaya Toshiro the 10th Captain, I will not be called a kid!"

"But you are so short!" She pointed out the obvious.

Toshiro's eye twitched. "You're not so tall yourself, girl."

Kiki huffed. "I'm 5'2" thank you! What are you, 4'6"?

A long blond haired woman with a large bust skipped out of the complex. Her crystal blue eyes sparkled.

"Ah, Captain, here you are!" She saw Kiki.

"Finally, I'm not the only one with some boobs going on around here!" She laughed.

Kiki stared impassively at the newcomer. "Oh, Toshiro's height is 4'4" actually but close guess!"

"Damn you, Matsumoto!" The tiny Captain shouted.

Matsumoto winked. "I'm Rangiku Matsumoto Vice Captain for the 10th Company, nice to meet ya!"

Hanataro gulped. "Time to go, Kiki-kun."

Kiki was confused why he was pushing her along all of a sudden.

"Hey, new girl, we should go drinking some time! Toshiro is buying!" She yelled and waved on.

"Shut up Matsumoto, it's daylight!" Her Captain scolded her.

That pretty much explained why.

Next stop 12th.

Hanataro buzzed the speaker. A monotone female voice replied.

"Mayuri-sama, does not want to be disturbed. Please stop by another time."

"Alright then, thank you!" Hanataro said.

Kiki pouted. "I wanted to see the 12th guy."

Hanataro flinched. "You sorta don't want to. Captain Kurotsuchi is scary and some say crazy."

"But those are the best people!" Kiki objected.

Hanataro stopped dead in his tracks and looked at Kiki.

"Kiki-kun, I don't know about you sometimes…"

She pouted all the way home.

It was nearly midnight when they got back to the 11th Division. Kenpachi and the other Reapers hadn't returned so Hanataro fixed some tea and dumplings while keeping Kiki company until Kenpachi arrived.

"Did you enjoy the tour?" He asked.

Kiki nodded. "Everybody here is so nice, except for Byakuya, I think I'll enjoy it here. Thank you."

Hanataro smiled and took a sip from his tea.

They watched as the stars popped out of nowhere and glittered in the sky along with the moon.

"Oh, Kiki-kun,"

"Hm?"

"Welcome to the Afterlife!"

Fox: Thanks for reading, I hope you liked it. Next one will be up soon I hope ahaha! Thanks again and have a good summer :)