Hey guys! Hope you all had a great weekend!

I think you guys will really love this chapter.

Couple of things I assure you MrShowOff I am not Kubo in disguise but thank you for that amazing compliment.

Letting you guys know there probably won't be any action for a few chapters while Ichigo adjusts to being a new Captain.

POLL: Do you guys want to see a fight between Ichigo and Kenpachi? It almost has to happen I just cannot figure out where to fit it in.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH...IF I DID WE WOULD ALREADY KNOW WHAT CAPTAIN UKITAKE"S BANKAI IS

_Chapter 9_

Welcome to the Seireitei

The Soul Society as a whole is split in to two main parts. The interior or the Seireitei is where you would find the Gotei Division's and many of the Noble houses. Beyond that is the Rukongai or wandering soul district. This area is divided into eighty different districts judging by distance from the seireitei. The larger the number of the district the harder life was for the souls living there. Inuzuri was deep in the southern seventy-eighth district.

It would be easy to miss the shadow that was darting between the buildings heading toward a meeting that he was already late for. He had just got vital information. At last he saw the building he was looking for, it was a run down old one story early Japanese style home. Opening the door and making his way inside he used his senses to feel if anyone had been following him. There was none he had been the former lieutenant of the stealth force after all. He could stand in front of you and be invisible if he wanted too. The back room was lit only by candlelight he could dimly make out the others. There were ten of them in total he could feel that the only one not present was their leader. Taking his seat he awaited the arrival of his former Captain.

"This stupid. Why the hell is he taking so long?" a pair of ruby lips remarked angrily

"Don't worry about it. They never patrol this area. It would be a miracle if they realized we were here." mused a tall shadow from the back with a raspy voice.

A sudden crushing spiritual force hit all of them as the door opened.

"Sir you have arrived." a shorter form observed happily with almost childlike glee.

"Report!" the new arrival commanded

The man who had just arrived stood up quickly and turned to the new arrival.

"The rumors are true. He is here in the seireitei. Apparently he has regained his full powers and given up his life in the human world. Sir I have more disturbing news as well."

"Proceed." this news was troubling the boy could be a problem in their plans.

"He has just been named Captain of Squad 5."

"DAMN! I was hoping his involvement wouldn't be a factor. Now he is a damn Captain." a rather deep voice from the rear of them room cursed.

"Silence! He will be no problem just a minor inconvenience. It does not change our plans at all. He may be incredibly strong, but everyone has a weakness. We just need to find his. We shall have our revenge on the Seireitei! On the Gotei 13! We shall have our honor restored!"

Removing his hood Ryu Shinjaku, former Captain of squad 2, banished due to a failed attempt to insight a coup d'etat within the ranks of the Gotei 13 smiled. His assembled men all former Captains and Vice Captain level shinigami were just about ready to make their existence known again. The years in banishment had been fruitful at the very least all of them were now at at least Captain level strength. Some were beyond.

"Ichigo Kurosaki, Captain of squad 5, Savior of the Soul Society. I will find your weakness, and I will break you with it."

Rukia Kuchiki was getting very annoyed. A small vein of irritation could be seen on her forehead. The Captain's meeting had been over for over an hour now and that orange haired idiot of a boyfriend of hers still hadn't found her yet. Having been around him so much she could pinpoint exactly where he was and was originally amused as she followed him wandering around looking for her and Renji. True, she had concealed her spiritual pressure, but he still be able to find her. They had decided to take lunch on Soukyuko Hill and wait for him to come find them. She liked this place. It was the site of the spot where she first realized that she might be falling for him. She remembered the day of her execution like it was yesterday. She closed her eyes and the memories flowed.

She had said Goodbye to everybody. She wasn't sad. A image formed in her mind's eye of that orange haired boy that started all this. Why was it she felt like she wanted to see him one more time so badly? She didn't notice that the Soukyuko had already been released and was drawing closer to her. Her mind was full of images. Mentally she thanked all those who had helped her throughout her life. Closing her eyes, she was ready. It was time.

Seconds passed, too many seconds.

"Yo."

Opening her eyes she saw him there in all his glory. He had stopped it! It was unbelievable. If she had to pick one moment when she knew that she was falling for him this would be it. That stupid orange haired, obnoxious, arrogant, absolutely irritating man...that she couldn't be happier to see.

Opening her eyes the memories faded back into her mind. He had finally realized where they were and was quickly making his way towards them. In an instant she saw him. He landed just a few yards away. With his back turned. The first thing she noticed was that he had a Captain's Haori on. Turning to them with a oh so smug look on his face walked toward them slowly. Her face turning red she couldn't help but think.

"He looks damn good!" she felt a twinge of longing to get him alone.

Her faced turned a deeper shade of red. Thoughts like that haven't ever made their way into her head before.

"It's okay to want to be alone with your love, Rukia." Sode no Shirayuki laughed in her head.

"Be quiet you. We have just started this relationship I do not want to think of such things...yet" smiling to herself Rukia was knocked out of her thoughts by Ichigo.

"Yo, Sorry I am late." sheepishly rubbing the back of his head "I had trouble locating your reiatsu."

Some couples have a unique way of communicating. Ichigo and Rukia were no different in this. The kick she easily landed on the side of his head left him sprawling on the ground.

"That shit will never get old!" Renji laughed at his friend's plight earning a glare from Rukia.

"Shut up Renji!" looking down at a whimpering Ichigo

"And you! You are a Captain now! Do you mean to tell me that you couldn't find me just because I hid my spiritual pressure! YOU IDOIT! I could feel you the whole time you were wandering around like a dumbass! I told Renji not to hide his. DID. IT. EVER. EVEN. OCCUR .TO .YOU. TO. SEACRH. FOR. HIS. REIATSU!" she emphasized each word with a kick to the shin as the Captain was still on the ground.

To anyone passing by the scene would be very confusing. A small raven haired lieutenant repeatidliy kicking a whimpering Captain on the ground while another lieutenant watched hysterically laughing.

"OUCH RUKIA THAT HURTS! STOP IT!" Ichigo cried out.

"THAT'S IT QUEENIE KICK HIS ASS!" Hichigo laughed in his head.

Finally relenting her assault after she was sure her point was made Rukia stepped back. Ichigo groaned as he made his way to his feet mumbling something about "Damn crazy midgets"

"WHAT WAS THAT!" Rukia yelled

"Nothing! Nothing!" visibly scared and shaking his hands in front of him.

"I can't believe they made a dumbass like you a Captain." Renji smiled proud of his friend.

"Well it wasn't easy. First I had to fight Hichigo and completely sync with him. Then I had to fight Toshiro." Ichigo grimaced tired after two battles back to back.

"What! Why did you have to fight Captain Hitsugaya?" Rukia asked intrigued.

"The Old Man wanted to make sure that I had full control of my powers. The fight with Toshiro was a test of sorts." he answered

"How did it go?" Renji asked

"Toshiro has been training his Bankai his has unlocked its true form. It was truly beautiful to see. It was a very good match." Ichigo smiled remembering the bout.

"Congratulations, Ichigo." Rukia said with pride in her voice.

"So what is there to do here in the Seireitei? If this is going to be my new home I guess I should get used to my surroundings."

"Just about everything you could need is in the area around the Gotei barracks. What do you want to do?" Rukia inquired

GRUMBLE GRUMBLE GRUMBLE

Ichigo looked away embarrassed. He just realized he hadn't ate since he had came to the Soul Society. Rukia and Renji laughed as they looked at their friends expressions.

"So I guess you are hungry huh?" Renji laughed.

"I guess you could say that." Ichigo replied sheepishly.

"I know a great place!" Rukia exclaimed follow me.

Before either man could reply she vanished.

"Dammit! Stubborn midget, come on Renji let's go before she is gets to far ahead."

Renji nodded and they both vanished.

Ichigo caught up to her quicker than Renji and fell in step beside her.

"So where are we going midget?" Ichigo asked

"I am not a MIDGET! It's a surprise CAPTAIN Strawberry!" she replied knowing he wouldn't take long to give her a opportunity to use her new nickname for him.

"Why you little! Don't call me that!" Ichigo's scowl was almost as famous as he was and was wearing now.

"What are you two yelling about now." Renji had caught up with them finally.

"Getting a little slow man! Took you long enough to catch up!" Ichigo laughed.

"Hey! I got a little lost or I would have been here already! It won't take me to long to kick your ass you bastard!" Renji yelled back.

Rukia rolled her eyes, here they go again.

"Oh yeah you stupid pineapple! I'd like to see you try!"

"Let's go right now STRAWBERRY!"

"I'll kill you for that bastard!"

"SHHHUUUUTTTTT UUPPPPPP! Can't you two go five minutes without trying to kill each other!" truly the raven haired shinigami was fed up with the fight already.

"You are one to talk Rukia! You and Ichigo fight all the time!" Renji whined.

"That's not fighting! That is the only way I can get through to this idiot!" emphasizing her point she quickly elbowed Ichigo in the chest knocking him momentarily off balance.

"Hey Rukia that hurt! It's dangerous to do that at these speeds."

"You will be fine...Oh look there it is!"

The three friends skidded to a stop in front of a small one story structure. The words

"THE HARE'S DELIGHT" were proudly displayed on a small sign by the door.

"Rukia, What is this place I have never ate here before?" Renji asked curiously he was always ready to try some new food.

Proudly turning around with her biggest smile Rukia exclaimed

"This is The Hare's Delight! I found it about six months ago one day while I was just wandering around lost in thought. It is the best! Come in and I'll show you!" she was being way too nice. Something was definitely up. Renji and Ichigo looked at each other and followed their friend into the restaurant.

Standing in shock the two were immediately surrounded by the one thing that got under Ichigo's skin about Rukia.

Chappy. Not just one Chappy either, this seemed to be a restaurant themed on that damn rabbit.

Rukia was running around inspecting all the things that were on the walls and tables. Ichigo couldn't help but think how damn cute she looked. Running up to him with a grin she asked,

"This place is great! The food is really good too! Let's get a table!"

Normally he would have flat out refused. He did not like Chappy and could not understand Rukia's fascination with the rabbit. Looking at the joy in her eyes he relented. He figured that it was just one of those things he would have to deal with as her boyfriend.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA you are a wuss King! Queenie has you wrapped around her finger!" Hichigo laughed inside his head.

"Quiet You! Or ill kick your ass again." Ichigo yelled in his head.

"Okay Rukia, lead the way" he relented.

The three made their way to the table. The meal was actually pretty good and surprisingly the food was delicious. Renji cracked open a bottle of sake and was pretty drunk by the end of the afternoon. After dinner and desert Renji was noticeably swaying when he shot up and exclaimed.

"Well that iz it...Immma going...I am going...home...yeah home. See yuz guys later."

Laughing Ichigo and Rukia walked their friend outside and watched him stumble toward his barracks.

"I need to go home to Ichigo. Nisama will be wondering where I am." Rukia looked at him hopefully.

"Can I walk you there?" Ichigo asked eager to have a few moments with her by himself.

They walked to the Kuchiki estate in silence just happy to be near each other. Once they were outside of the main area of the seireitei Rukia's hand found his and he squeezed it affectionately. In the distance they could see the main gates of the manor. Thinking that they were to far away for anyone to see them Rukia spun around and pulled his lips to hers. After a passionate kiss she pulled away and looked lovingly up at him.

"I am glad you are here Ichigo. I never thought it would be possible to feel this happy. Soon we will tell everyone about our decision and we will not have to hide our affection. I just want to be able to talk to Nisama about it first so he does not get the wrong idea."

Smiling Ichigo took her in his arms and pulled her close.

"Rukia just let him try and keep me away from you. I already told you I love you. There is no way I am going to let anything get in the way."

Smiling she took the opportunity for one more quick kiss before tearing herself away and walking toward the gate.

Smiling Ichigo started to walk towards...wait he didn't know where the fifth squad barracks were. Damn. He was so caught up in his fun with his friends he had forgot to ask that simple question. Spotting a shinigami nearby he flash stepped towards them. Scaring the wits out of them when he appeared in front of them.

"Hanataro!" what was the chances he would find a friend.

"Ichigo!" spotting the white haori he blanched "I... I mean Captain Kurosaki what are you doing here?" the young medic asked puzzled he almost never ran into someone when he was going on his walks.

"Do you know where the squad five barracks are?" Ichigo asked somewhat embarrassed.

Shock played on Hanataro's face before he smiled.

"Of course follow me. Looks like I will be showing you around again after all huh Captain Kurosaki."

"It's Ichigo and yeah it looks that way."

The young medic then turned and lead the new Captain to his division. The two talking about the past too pass the time while they walked.

From a window on the top floor of the Kuchiki manor steel grey eyes saw all. He had seen the two walking hand in hand. He had seen the kiss. The anger rose in him upon seeing that and it had taken everything he had not to rip the boy to shreds at that moment. It had taken him seeing the look in his sister's eyes when she looked at the boy to stop him. He knew that look well. Hisana had given him that same look many times. He knew that this would probably happen, he had no idea that it would happen so fast. For now he decided to watch. Tomorrow however he would have to talk to them both. She was a noble there were customs that had to be met. Although he would still make the boy squirm he had decided long ago that he approved of his sister's choice. Neither of the two had to know that though. After all why couldn't he have a little fun. The main problem would be that the boy would have to be told about his heritage. That meant he would have to talk to the infuriating man. Frowning he called a hell butterfly to him. After relaying the message he announced its destination.

"Take that to Isshin Kurosaki in the world of the living."

Isshin Kurosaki.

He had known the man as Isshin Shiba, former head of the Shiba clan also former Captain of squad ten before he gave up his position and title of a noble for his love of a human. Byakuya Kuchiki turned and headed for his bedroom. Thoughts of the past few moments being analyzed in his head. He would have little sleep tonight. He would have to tell her.

"Rukia, how are you going to react when you find out that Ichigo is Kaien's cousin. That everyone of Captain class knew it. And kept it from both you and Ichigo."

Frowning he descended to his bed. Staring at the ceiling.

"I hope you forgive me for my part of the deception."

So Many Cliffhangers!

So the bad guys have been introduced! Their arc will be coming soon and I am probably going to do at least one chapter as a backstory.

Hope you guys liked the chapter.

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