Chapter 20: Seconds

Warning: Major Lemon

It was raining heavily outside. Rose could hear the rhythmic thudding of rain water hitting the porch. By the sounds of it, it was a really down pour. Rose sighed and snuggled closer to Shunsui in the hopes of falling back to sleep however the rain drops were just too loud. After a few minutes she gave up trying to fall back to sleep. Slowly she opened her eyes and looked around. Shunsui was sprawled out on his back, his right arm flung out beside him while his left hand had laced its way around her waist and was holding her tight to his side. Rose had her head resting against Shunsui's heart, his soft even beats a gentle lullaby to her ears. The plain white bed sheets had bunched around her hips and were barely keeping Shunsui decent. Without anything better to do Rose ran her hand up Shunsui chest, loving the feel of his chest hair under her fingertips. Slowly her lowered her hands down his chest, lazily drawing patterns on it until she reached his pelvic bone. It was only then did she realize the large tent forming around his waist. He may be asleep but another part of him was definitely awake. Rose blushed and then moved her hand down to grab at the sheet in order to pull it down and reveal Shunsui ragging erection but she stopped. The rational side of her brain told her that it was very unethical to take advantage of a sleeping man. Scratch that where she came from taking advantage of anybody while they were incoherent was considered to be a crime. But then again she was thinking about Shunsui. He would probably thoroughly enjoy her taking advantage of him. Rose turned her head to look at the sleeping Shunsui and frowned. Maybe she won't take advantage of him just to spite him…god his ego did not need a boost!

Sadly Rose was a very curious person and she had never properly examined Shunsui member before. In the past she was never in the correct state of mind to pause and observe Shunsui in all his naked glory. Now might be her chance. And for once in her life she could be total control and have him writhing underneath her while she pleasured him instead of vice versa. Slowly Rose removed Shunsui arm from around her waist and slow straddled his knees. Gently she removed the sheet covering his erection and gasped. He was big, but then again it was to be expected due to his large frame. A few drops of pre-cum had leaked out of him already and were slowly making their way down his member. This thighs were toned, tanned but sadly were also covered in scars. Most of them were small and practically invisible however there was one that started from the outside of his thigh and stretched down to his knee. Rose lifted a finger and slowly traced the scar while wondering how many other scars he had on his body. Curious now, she looked up at his naked body and scanned for the sight of any scars. She did not see any so she turned her attention back to his erection. Slowly Rose licked Shunsui member from base to tip, tasting the saltiness of his pre cum. Above her, she heard him moan slightly so she did it again. With a devious smile Rose opened her mouth and started to suck on Shunsui tip, hard. While her mouth pleasured him, her free hands stroked his straining member and caressed his balls. Shunsui face scrunched up against the pleasure while Rose continued her ministration. Feeling particularly daring Rose lowed her head further, until she felt Shunsui member hit the back of her throat, thus taking all of him in her mouth and moaned. Shunsui groaned loudly and started thrusting his member up into Rose's mouth making her moan. Up and down Rose bobbed her head but it was only when she bared her teeth and slowly ran then up and down Shunsui's member did she get the loudest and most guttural groan she had ever heard. Looking up she saw that her lover had propped himself up on his elbows and was looking at her with clouded eyes with of lust. A blushed spread across Rose's face but she continued to pleasure him, dedicated to her task at hand. Shunsui's head fell back and moaned when Rose released his member with a sinful plop and gave him a large love bit on the sensitive skin close to his member.

"You like that?" said Rose hoarsely before she grabbed his member and began pumping it hard. Shunsui only moaned in response. Rose smiled and took his member back into her mouth and started to suck hard. With her free hands she started to rub her clit, moaning in response thus causing Shunsui to groan as the vibrations ran down his member. Rose could sense Shunsui looking at her so she looked up and what she saw only turned her on even more. Shunsui's eyes were dark brown and full of predatory lust…for her and it turned her on to no ends. She could feel her burning arousal soaking her fingers and running down her tights. Underneath her Shunsui was moaning and thrusting his member into her while saliva dribbled out of her mouth. It was so empowering seeing one of the most powerful Shinigami underneath her writhing in pleasure.

"Ahhh…Rose…I-I gonna cum." Groaned Shunsui after a particularly sinful lick from his bed mate.

Rose smiled and then slowly ran her teeth down Shunsui's member. She wanted him to cum in her mouth. With a loud shout Shunsui came, spilling his load into Rose's awaiting mouth. He tasted salty and absolutely delicious. Saliva and cum leaked from Rose's too full mouth as she struggled to swallow Shunsui's load.

"Mmm" moaned Rose after she had finished swallowing all the cum in her mouth. "Good morning Shunsui." Shunsui was lying down on the bed and only managed a small chuckle.

However Rose was still burning with desire so she sultry climbed up Shunsui body and straddled his chest. Looking down, she saw that his eyes were still sort of clouded and his mouth hung slightly open. He looked adorable! Rose smiled and leaned down to kiss his lips lovingly before burying her face into the crook of his neck.

Slowly Shunsui came back to his senses after possibly the best blow job he had ever received. His darling Rose had become quite daring and he loved it. It seemed that some payback was in order. Gingerly he lifted his arms, which felt numb, and started to gently caress Rose's thighs. She mewled next to his ear and then moaned out loudly when he sank two fingers into her wet core without warning. Shunsui grunted when Rose dug her nails into his back while her passionate moans filled his ears. He could feel himself becoming harder and harder by the second while Rose became wetter and wetter. Suddenly Rose sat up and scooted back until she was hovering over Shunsui ragging erection. Shunsui cursed loudly when Rose slowly inserted him into her warm heat. She only stopped when he was fully inserted inside of her and then when that was done she swivelled her hips in a circular motion, moaning at the intense pleasure. Shunsui closed his eyes and grit his teeth as Rose slowly rode him, teasing him. He just wanted to recklessly pound into her, she felt so good.

"Shun-Shunsui." moaned Rose. Shunsui opened his eyes and nearly came then and there. Sitting on top of him in all her sweaty glory was Rose slowly impaling herself on his slick member…. while she played with her clit. It was such a hot, erotic sight, seeing his lover pleasure herself while she rode him. But Rose was teasing him with her slow fucking and fingering…and she knew this. Shunsui waited patiently until Rose started to impale herself on his member again before he quickly and brutally thrusted up into her, hitting her sweat spot in the process. Rose screamed as Shunsui thrusted deeply into her, however, her cry was drowned out by a loud clap of thunder. The room around them lit up as lightening crashed overhead. The storm outside only seemed to enhance the passion storm occurring inside the bedroom. Shunsui repeatedly thrusted up into Rose while she screamed in ecstasy. Suddenly he sat up causing Rose to gasp as his member change direction ever so slightly. This position seemed more intimate as it brought the two of them nose to nose. Shunsui smiled a wicked smile before he started to rhythmically trust into Rose while his hand moved down her body and started to play with her clit. The pleasure was intense and made Rose cry out with every thrust. Rose screamed when the pleasure became too much and she came loudly, soaking Shunsui member with her fluids. Shunsui waited until her orgasm was over before he continued to thrust, but this time harder and faster into her. Rose mewled and dug her fingers into Shunsui's back in the hopes of anchoring herself against the intense onslaught of pleasure. The sound of wet skin slapping against each other filled the room and were only drowned out by the sound of the storm ragging outside. Suddenly the pressure was building up again inside of Rose. Next to her, Shunsui was panting, groaning loudly as he repeatedly thrusted into her. And then Rose came exhaustingly again, collapsing against Shunsui's chest breathing heavily. Shunsui thrusted a few more times before he too came. It was intense but oh so heavenly. The two of them collapsed onto the bed in a tangled, sweaty, panting heap.

"Good Morning darling Rose." Said Shunsui after he caught his breath.

"Hmmm." Was all Rose was able to say.

The two of them lay there, in the afterglow of the amazing morning sex while listening to the sound of the storm outside. It was only when Rose's tummy growled, protesting the fact that it had not been fed yet, did the two of them get up and head towards the kitchen.

Sadly it was a work day, so Rose watched with a small pout as Shunsui pulled on his captain's haori, sakkat and kimono and left for the office. However, before he left he promised her that he would help Nanao with the paperwork.

In order to pass the time Rose sat down and turned on her laptop. Sadly nothing could really hold her interest for long so she soon abandoned her laptop and started to roam around Shunsui house. He had mentioned a large book collection somewhere in his house so she set out trying to find it. She soon found it when she walked into his study. His study consisted of a simple desk that sat in a corner with no papers on it, a large bookcase that lined the entire side of one wall and a large painting aisle that faced the large sliding doors that led onto the porch. There were a few painting leaning on the wall that sparked Rose's interest. What she saw shocked her slightly. All of the painting were landscapes and not erotica which she had first assumed. Maybe Shunsui was not as perverted as everybody thought. Maybe one day she would ask Shunsui to do a painting of her…or did that sound to pretentious? With great care, Rose put the painting back in there original place and turned to examine the bookcase. She completely ignored the copious amounts of love poetry and moved on to the novels. Most of the titles she had never seen while some of them were in characters that she could not understand. Rose could understand and read ancient Japanese script this this was beyond her. How old were these texts? Reading these books was going to be more challenging that Rose had previously thought. After a lot of searching, Rose finally found a book that looked both interesting and easy enough to read. As there were no comfy cushions in the study Rose left the room and went to lounge on Shunsui's bed. It was also the only part of the house that would still smell like him.

And that was how Rose spent most of her days. Shunsui would cook her breakfast…or lunch if he got up late before leaving to go to the office or to lounge on Ukitake's porch. Rose would spend her days either reading, baking, lounging around in Shunsui bed with her laptop or training with Midnight Dancer. Sometimes she would go exploring the large gardens the surrounded the house and was surprised to find that there was not only had a koi pond but a large hot spring. By early evening Shunsui would return, usually accompanied by Ukitake, Hana or Rangiku. Sometimes Shunsui would return early and train with Rose. Her movements were becoming quicker and more precise…sadly her kido was still lacking.

It was a scorching hot day so Rose picked up a towel and went outside to practise yoga. Midnight Dancer had suggested that she tried yoga as it would help her clear her mind and improve her balance. Rose was wearing a pair of light blue hot pants and a tight white crop top. With great care and flexibility Rose stretched out on the towel she had laid out and then moved into the Scorpion pose. Her muscled sang with pleasure pain and her blood ran to her head. Rose held that pose for several seconds before lowering her feet passed her head and then placing them on the ground. Her stomach muscled stretched and burned but the pose felt so good. By the time she had finished doing her yoga, Rose was covered in a light coating of sweat. A nice dunk in a cool lake sounded very appealing. Maybe when Shunsui returned she would suggest going to one. She did not have any swimming trunks but she doubted that would be a problem…especially with Shunsui accompanying her.

With a sigh Rose spread out on the grass and closed her eyes, the heat of the sun warming her skin. Behind her the trees swayed in the gentle breeze, ruffling them and sending a few stray leaves dancing in the wind. However, it was not loud enough to drown out the sound of a stick cracking underfoot. Rose lifted her head and started in the direction the sound came from. Nothing, she saw nothing out of the ordinary and so she let her reiatsu out and scanned the area. Again nothing came up however, her instincts were screaming that something was wrong. Rose got to her feet and walked silently towards the bushes where she assumed the sound originated from. The hairs on the back of her neck stood up with every step she took. Her instincts were screaming at her that something was wrong and that she had best retreat. But she ignored them. Fear spread through her body making her whole body feel numb but still she walked on. Rose turned around the bushes and stopped when she saw a large black hooded figure standing there. The figures cloak covered every single inch of him however, the cloak did not hide his unnaturally elongated figure.

Rose stepped back and looked up. "Kagawa, what an unexpected surprise. I am sorry to tell you that Shunsui is not in right now. He is most likely at the eighth division or lounging around on a roof somewhere. But he will be back in a few hours so why not come back then?" Every single nerve in her body screamed at her to get away from Kagawa or attack him, or just do something.

Kagawa stretched out one of his spindly hands and caressed Rose's cheek. "Shame." He whispered

Rose stepped away from his hand. "M-might I suggest you come back another time…S-sir." Rose did not know why she was stuttering but she knew then and there that she wanted Kagawa to leave.

"You have such nice cheeks, pale but still lovely. And your hair, so glossy and silky. But none of those can compare to your eyes. They shine like a million stars and hold such passion within them. Yes it is a real shame." Continued Kagawa as if he had not heard Rose speak. His eyes seemed to stare at Rose but not really see her. It was a terrifying experience.

Rose continued to step backwards in slow cautionary steps like she was backing away from a tiger. "Shame…what do you mean by that Sir?" She asked in a cautious voice.

Kagawa's eyes darkened and a malicious smile spread across his face. "It's a shame that Master is going to have to take it all away."

Rose froze and started up at Kagawa, her heart thumping loudly in her ears. And then it hit her. Kagawa should not have even been allowed inside the Kido barrier. Shunsui had told her all the people who had permission to enter and Kagawa was not on the list. And there was only one person Rose knew who was arrogant enough to demand that everybody called him 'Master'. Rose turned and sprinted towards the house. She could hear Kagawa running behind her, his long leg catching up with her. she felt his hand grab her arm so she did the first thing that came to mind. Rose spun round and kicked Kagawa as hard as she could between the legs. Kagawa collapsed on the floor, howling in agony while clutching the area between his legs. Rose did not hang around for long and turned round and continued to sprint towards the house. She flew through the sliding door that lead to Shunsui's bedroom and slammed the door shut. She then sprinted down the corridor and into the living room where her Zanpakuto lay. Midnight Dancer was hissing audibly and seemed to be emitting a dark blue glow. She knew that danger lay ahead. The terrible thing was that Rose knew she could never beat Kagawa in a fight, he was just too powerful for her. Her only hope of survival was to fight him and keep him occupied long enough for Shunsui or anybody to come and help her. But then the question was did Shunsui know that the Kido barrier had failed? In the distance she could hear the sound of glass and wood smashing. She had seconds at most before Kagawa entered the house. Desperately Roe looked around in the hopes of finding something that could help her notify Shunsui that something was wrong. And then her eyes fell on the sheets of paper that lay across the small coffee table. She could leave Shunsui a note telling him who had taken her so that then even if she was captured he would know where to start looking. Rose dived at the papers and hastily scribbled down a note. Behind her she could hear the sound of approaching footsteps. Frantically Rose ran to the cupboard where Shunsui kept all his Sake stored, picking up her Zanpakuto on the way. It felt sort of reassuring to have Midnight Dancer by her side. She pulled open the door to the sake cupboard and pulled out a thankfully empty bottle of Sake with a dark blue and silver label on it. She shoved her message into the bottle and then replaced it with the others before shutting the door. She then stood up and started to run towards the exit. Sadly if Rose had not stopped to write Shunsui the note she would have made it outside and would have run into Renji, who was passing by.

Rose luck had run out as Kagawa saw her starting to run towards the front door so he flashed stepped in front of her and hit her hard across the face. Rose stumbled to the floor, her face aching. But now was not the time to worry out her injuries and with a swift kick she managed to send Kagawa sprawling on the floor. Rose then stumbled to her feet and unsheathed her Zanpakuto.

"Dreamer laugh and Sinner scream, haunt their minds and make them mine. Dream, Midnight Dancer!" shouted Rose.

Sweat trickled down Shunsui back as the sun beat down on his neck. He had removed his kimono and haori and really wanted to remove the upper part of his Shihakushō but then Ukitake and Nanao might have scolded him. Currently the members of the eighth and thirteenth division were doing a joint trial training session. The motion had been suggested by Toushiro at the latest Taicho's meeting in the hopes of improving the coordination between the divisions. The Soutaicho had approved of the idea but he wanted a trial session to take place between the eighth and thirteenth division first before he made it official.

Shunsui, Nanao, Hana and Ukitake sat on a large podium that overlooked the large thirteenth division training field and watched both division train. The training was divided up into small one on one sparring matches. Around the field groups of Shinigami sat, talked, ate and drank. In fact the whole event closely resembled a party. But then again everything that involved the eighth division was a party. So far everything was going fine and the only thing that had spoiled the day was the scorching heat.

Shunsui sighed and took a large swing from the bottle of sake in his hand. "If only Rose was here, she would have enjoyed herself." Mussed Shunsui to nobody in particular.

"Why did you not bring her Kyoraku Taicho?" Asked Hana.

Shunsui pondered that for a second. He really did not know why he did not bring Rose with him. "Hmm… I guess it is because of the heat. I did not want my darling Rose to be exposed in sun and heat for a long time."

Hana looked at Shunsui. "Oh…well I guess I will pay her a visit after my match. Is it ok, Taicho, if I leave you before your match against Kyoraku Taicho to go pay Rose a visit?" Ukitake nodded.

Down below them the sixth seat of the thirteenth division managed to knock the eighth's sixth seat to the ground and pin him there thus ending the match. There was a round of applause for both sides as the two of them walked of the field.

"Taicho, I think sixth seat Takahashi needs to improve his hakudo skills. Normally he should have been able to deflect the kick the thirteenth division sixth seat sent him." Said Nanao.

Shunsui smiled, nothing escaped Nanao's critical eye. "You're right. Maybe we should make him go over the basics just to brush up on his skills."

"I will go suggest that to him." Replied Nanao as she stood up. Shunsui nodded and watched her walk off the podium.

"You know Shunsui this heat is really getting to me, I think I might go cool down in the shade for a bit. Could you please watch over the matches." Asked Ukitake as he stood up.

"Sure Juu."

"Taicho may I come with you?" Asked Hana in a timid voice.

"Hana you don't have to ask my permission to go stand in the shade. Of course you are allowed." Hana nodded, stood up and followed Ukitake down the podium.

Shunsui watched them go and then turned his attention back to the sparring match on the field. Maya was fighting, her Zanpakuto shooting out towards the fifth seat of the thirteenth division. Maya had calmed down after her fight with Rose. In fact the two of them seemed to be getting on with each other. They were not friends but they were at least cordial towards each other. Shunsui remembered Rose's fight against Maya and how her skills, although were sloppy, had seriously impressed him. His Rose most certainly was a surprising person. Shunsui mind wandered as he thought about Rose and what she must be doing in the heat in order to stay cool. He pictured her lying naked on his bed, sweat covering her body making her glow. Her legs were spread apart while her eyes looked at him pleadingly, begging him to fill her.

Suddenly he felt it, the explosion of Rose's reiatsu. It pressed up against him and caused his own reiatsu to rise in response. Around him, lesser Shinigami collapsed to the ground under the mass of reiatsu being emitted by Rose. Shunsui could feel it, the desperation, fear and vulnerability in her reiatsu. He leapt to his feet and grabbed his Zanpakuto that was lying next to him before vanishing off into shunpo. His darling Rose was in danger. It seemed that the kido barrier had failed and that somebody was targeting her. Shunsui heart ran cold as he thought of who could be attacking his darling Rose. The answer was simple, there was only one person in the entire Soul Society who wanted Rose dead and that was Kurosawa. It seemed that he was finally making his move and Shunsui was nowhere to protect Rose. Anger, hot raw anger spread through Shunsui's body as he increased the speed of his shunpo. Behind him he could sense the reiatsu of Ukitake, Nanao and Hana, racing towards his home in order to help Rose. He had to get to Rose, he just had to. He promised her that he would protect her against Kurosawa and that she would be safe. If only his legs would move a little faster.

Rose knew that she was in trouble the moment that Kagawa cast his first Kido spell. Midnight Dancer had barely been able to deflect it. Her hands shook as she held onto Midnight Dancer's hilt, totally exhausted.

"Come on Rose we can keep this up until re-enforcements arrive." Encouraged Midnight Dancer but her voice sounded so weak and unsteady. Rose grimaced, Midnight Dancer could not hold on much longer….and neither could she

"Give up…you are no match for me." Sneered Kagawa as he summoned more reiatsu to his fingertips. Rose only just had time to dive out of the way of the bright blue streak the shot at her. She quickly scrambled to her feet, her head spinning from her over use of reiatsu. And then she felt it, the massive, angry, murderous, sakura smelling reiatsu of her lover approaching at a fast pace. He was an estimated 2 minutes away. She was almost saved, she just needed to hold on longer.

Kagawa sensed Shunsui reiatsu and grit his teeth. "Damn I thought it would take him longer to get here." Rose smiled at the bitterness in Kagawa's voice. "You bitch, you knew he would come!" shouted Kagawa. His arm flew out to try and punch Rose in the face, but she back flipped out of the way. She was now standing right next to the front door. Just a few more minutes she kept telling herself. But then her dizziness got the better of her and her vision went out of focus for a second. But a second was all Kagawa needed to fire a kido spell at Rose and blast her through the wall and out into the front garden. Rose gasped for breath as her chest burnt from the effect of the kido. The smell of burning flesh filled her nostrils and made her feel nauseous. Through her blurred vision she could she Kagawa approaching her like a predator about to deliver the killing blow to his downed prey.

"Now Roar, Zabimaru!" shouted a voice above Rose. Rose saw a long sword which was divided into segments fly over her head and attack Kagawa.

Relief washed through her as she saw the outline of Renji land in front of her. "Rose RUN!" shouted Renji before he turned to face Kagawa. Rose did not need to be asked twice. She stumbled to her feet and started to run towards the safety of Shunsui's approaching reiatsu. Behind her she could hear the sound of kido explosions and the scrapping of metal. Suddenly a large red ball of flames shot at Rose's head. She kneeled on the ground and felt the ball of flames shot over her head. Angry shouts and explosion continued on behind her until she felt Renji's reiatsu begin to drop. Panicking, Rose turned around and saw a severely burnt Renji collapse to the ground, his Shihakushō hems on fire. And then she felt pain emanating from the right side of her head. Looking round with blurry eyes she saw the sneering face of Kagawa before her world went black.

Another Reiatsu had appeared outside his house which Shunsui recognized to be Renji's. His heart swelled with hope as he realised that help had arrived for Rose. But he did not know how long Renji would be able to last against Rose's attacker as he was unable to sense his reiatsu. And then Renji's reiatsu began to decline and quickly. Shunsui urged his legs to move faster but he was already at his fastest shunpo speed. The others who had been following had fallen back, unable to keep up with his speed. He was only thirty seconds away when he sensed Rose's reiatsu disappear completely. Shunsui yelled out loud and somehow managed to find the ability to move faster.

Shunsui appeared right outside his house and felt his heart drop. His front garden was in a horrendous state, large pot holes were scattered hither and thither and several of the sakura trees were on fire. Shunsui ran forwards and saw the collapsed body of Renji lying on the ground, his Zanpakuto lying on the ground several feet away. His clothes and flesh were badly burnt which lead Shunsui to realise that the attacker was a kido user. Shunsui scanned the area for any trace of Rose but found nothing. He had been too late. Ukitake, Nanao, Hana appeared behind Shunsui followed seconds later by Rangiku and Toushiro and several members of the eighth division who could Shunpo fast enough.

"Rose has been taken." Shouted Shunsui letting all of his anger out through his words. His reiatsu flared. "You three." He pointed at a bunch of Shinigami. "Sound the alarm. And you." He pointed at another group. "Get Abarai Fukutaicho to the fourth division, I need him alive! The rest of you fan out and search for Rose." Shunsui needed to find Rose. He just had to find her.

Shunsui did not wait to see if his ordered were obeyed before he shunpooed off. It was highly likely that however had taken Rose was trying to find and exit and the closest exit was the southern gate. And Shunsui sped off in that direction.

"ATTENTION, ATTENTION THE HUMAN, ROSE BENTLER HAS BEEN TAKEN. AN IMMIDEIATE SHUT DOWN HAS BEEN CALLED AND ALL SQUADES ARE TO MOBILISE. I REPEAT THE HUMAN, ROSE BENTLER HAS BEEN TAKEN. AN IMMIDEIATE SHUT DOWN HAS BEEN CALLED AND ALL SQUADES ARE TO MOBILISE!" The alarm sounded on ahead calling all Shinigami to mobilise and to find Rose. In the distance Shunsui could hear the sound of the sekkiseki wall falling around the Seireitei. Hopefully they had lowered them in time before Rose and her kidnapper could escape.

The wind sped through Rangiku's hair as she sped off south in search of Rose. She could sense Shunsui's angry reiatsu a few miles to her left heading towards the southern gate. And then she saw them, the outline of a black hooded figure about hundred meters in front of her carrying an unconscious Rose. Rangiku pulled out her Zanpakuto and increased the pace of her shunpo. She begged that Shunsui would notice the increase of her reiatsu and realise that she had found Rose. Sadly Rose's kidnapper sensed her fast approaching Reiatsu and turned to attack her. Rangiku stepped out of the way as a powerful blast of kido shot past her. Well at least now Shunsui would notice her.

"Now Growl: Haneko." Shouted Rangiku. Her Zanpakuto turned to ash and sped forwards but was easily deflected by the kidnapper who had cast a powerful shield. Rangiku grit her teeth and sped forward, Zanpakuto ready. She was right in front of the kidnapper when he finally realised where she had gone. Looking up Rangiku saw who the kidnapper was.

"You-." Cried Rangiku. But that was all she could manage before Kagawa shot a powerful kido spell at her. She barely had time to shield herself with her Zanpakuto but sadly that was not enough. Rangiku was thrown back by the force of the kido and landed hard on the ground. Rangiku blinked several times before her eyes closed and she fell unconscious.

Shunsui felt Rangiku's reiatsu flare to his right so he stopped and turned. In the distance he saw Rangiku releasing her shikai and attacking a figure in a long black cloak who seemed to be holding something. Shunsui sped forwards and noticed that the cloaked person was holding his darling Rose. Hope and anger rose within him as he shunpooed towards the kidnapper. He saw Rangiku getting hit by a powerful Kido and fall from the sky. He was only meters away when he saw the kidnapper summon a large purple portal and start to step threw it.

"ROSE!" shouted Shunsui as he saw the unconscious form of Rose and the kidnapper disappear threw the portal. Shunsui was inches away from them when the portal shut, blocking him and thus taking Rose away from him.

He froze, rigid on the spot and then his legs gave out. Shunsui fell on his hands and knees and for the first time in his life was at a loss of what to do next. So he did the one thing his now numb body craved and that was to shout out loudly and let his reiatsu flow uncontrollably out of his body. His reiatsu flared and seemed to encircle him like a large purple tornado. Below him Shinigami collapsed to the floor, gasping for breath. He could vaguely sense Ukitake's reiatsu pushing against his in the hopes of controlling him, but alas his power was just too strong. He had failed, failed to protect Rose and failed to save her. The roof tiles underneath Shunsui were ripped off and flew around him as the wind storm increased in intensity. Nothing else matter now because his darling Rose had been taken from him.

Suddenly his reiatsu was starting to be forced back into his body. Shunsui looked around and saw Ukitake and Toushiro standing around him, their bodies glowing with reiatsu. Shunsui closed his eyes and brought his reiatsu back into his body before letting out one last strangled yell of agony. Ukitake's eyes were full of concern, understanding…and sympathy for his friend. No words were said because what does one say to a friend who just lost the love of his life?

The sound of water dropping to the ground signalled to Rose that she was in a damp area. It was also freezing which caused her to shiver violently. She felt sore and her head was throbbing with pain. And then she remembered everything, Kagawa, Renji, the fight. Rose opened her eyes and sprang to her feet. She was standing in a dark, damp cave with the only source of light coming from a large circular hole in the ceiling. Sadly the hole had a metal railing covering it and was located about hundred meters above her. Also the walls were smoothed down and too slippery for her to climb. It looked like the hole was only there to torment her.

"Why hello Rose." Said a voice behind her.

Rose turned around and saw a man approach her hearing a white shirt with a brown leather trench coat over it. His legs appeared to have a sort of white armour on it, similar to that of an arrancar. The man stepped into the light and Rose screamed. The man's face was covered in deep red scars, and his skin seemed to be held together by thick black stiches. He resembled Frankenstein.

"Well I am glad you recognized me Rose Bentley." Said Kurosawa.

Hi Guys,

Again I am not very good at writing fight scene but personally I thought that this chapter had a better fight scene than in previous ones. I know that Shunsui is very emotional in this chapter but personally I think that he would react that way after witnessing the love of his life kidnapped right in front of him. So we finally get to meet Kurosawa face to face, I don't know why I pictured him wearing a leather trench coat...

Anyway I hope you enjoyed the chapter and please leave a review. :)