Standard disclaimers apply to the fictional characters of BLEACH used in this story. They are the property of the esteemed Kubo Tite-sensei, and I have no claim over them. Please don't sue.
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Rushing to the bathroom sink, Katagiri uncapped her hand from her mouth and found it bloody. She spat out a mouthful into the sink and turned on the faucet; the water diluted the red substance. Another bout of coughs threatened to shake her entire body when she realized that she forgot to close the door and Ryuuken's footfalls were approaching her way.
Without thinking, she quickly whirled around and closed the door with a click of the lock. She caught a glimpse of his surprised blue eyes before the door was shut in his face and she felt slightly guilty. With her back on the door and her eyes to the floor, she exhaled through her nose, hoping to quell the coughing.
Her mind drew blanks as for the reasons of this sudden attack. Something did not feel right with her body, and it was a familiar sensation though it had been many years since the last attack. It was befuddling and frightening and she could feel her mind falling slowly into fear.
The doorknob rattled and the wooden door shook behind her. "Kanae? Kanae!"
"I'll be out in a minute," Kanae answered as she moved back to the sink and looked in the mirror. The corners of her lips were smeared with blood.
She could only wonder what Ryuuken was thinking when he saw that.
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AN: Sorry for the shortness, hitting a rough patch in school right now.
Thank you my dear readers and reviewers, especially to Isame Kuroda, Guest, Nessie910, Amulet Misty, and Anna Riza Kurosaki.