A/N I thank anyone who has read this. Much appreciated. :D
Chibi-Onee-chan – Hilarity... :D It makes me happy. XD
Startime101 – I know! Amazing! D: And Kaori's still pretty much pissed. X3 But she'll get through it. X3 And Kayo... I WANT to make her still mad, but I just can't do it. XD
Dina Sana – Thankies. X3
DeathKnight KiraKira – Be patient. That's all I can say. And here's a little piece of advice... compare your OCs with another author... and it will surely piss off the author. I did it once... I got scared when they messaged me back. XD Seriously, I was scared. Messaged them back and apologized over and over again. X3
DreamingInThePast – They will be bankrupt the more time they spend with Rina. XD And it's amazingly thanks to the immature twins that they've managed to work together~! :D And thank you. X3 They're so much better in my head. XD And yes, she has. She's mostly doing it because she, while she wouldn't admit it, actually misses the big lug. XD And she knows Kaori and Kayo do miss their Taichos, as well. X3
DemonVermin – :D Yes, it will~! XD Yes, cookies~! :D I hoped it helped. I panicked and did it half-assed. ( -.-) But at least I finished it. X3 Yes, they will! I will MAKE them. XD
Phoenix-Warrior93 – Yes, she has. XD Thanks to Renzo. XD And hold on... Are you asking if I'll just have them all have sex in one chapter and that's it? 0.o Hell no! No way! That's not gonna happen for a while and I would spread it out. Not have it all in one chapter. I think I'd be horrified if I did that. XD
Undefined – Yes, he should've. XD And I had to write it. I was sad. :(
Luafua – Yes, she is. XD And don't worry. Those won't be for a while. Thankfully. I still need to gather my courage. XD
Whoa-hoh, apparently some people think, "Uh, she changed the rating, let's get the hell out of here while we can." XD No, but seriously. I'm not stupid enough to get right into the smut. 0.o Still very much enjoying the plot. X3
Disclaimer – I do not own Bleach, but I will in the future. XD I kid, of course, so don't sue me. XD
Warning – Swearing.
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"Huh... Not a great way to start."
"Shut it!"
"...Really... You begin your 'master plan' of seducing him and you walk in on him changing..."
"I said shut it!"
"...I think he's bigger than me. Do you think so?"
"I don't know how big your dick is! And I don't wanna know! All three of you shut up!"
Earlier
"I'm gonna start!" Seika declared, standing up with a grin.
Kenshin and Haku looked up while Renta covered his face. Oh, god. They had been hanging out, though Kenshin and Renta were not talking as much to each other. It seemed the third seat of the tenth division still hadn't forgiven the other for punching their friend. The friend that abandoned them, Kenshin kept saying in retaliation. Though all three turned towards the woman, seeing her narrow her eyes as her grin grew more demonic.
"...Start what?" Haku asked, trying to fold a piece of paper into a crane.
It was harder than it looked.
"Don't ask-"
"I'm gonna seduce the guy with the one eye!" Seika declared, pointing to her left eye with a smirk.
Silence covered the room.
"...I'm sorry, y-you're gonna what?" Haku asked, scrunching up his face as he stared at his friend with a somewhat disgusted look on his face. "You're going to seduce... one of the prisoners?" He asked, seeing the woman frown at the word 'prisoners' before she nodded. "...Are you crazy?!" He yelled, standing up and shaking the woman roughly. "What's wrong with you?! They're prisoners! As soon as they're done with all this they're getting thrown back in!"
"You don't think they'll get thrown back in, right?" Renta asked, sitting up with a frown.
"They're prisoners," Kenshin said, crossing his arms as he sneered, letting out a light scoff. "Of course they're going to be thrown back in."
Renta scowled at him.
"So? I said I'm gonna seduce him, not have sex with him." Seika said, receiving stunned stares.
"...It sounds to me, Seika, that you want to have sex with him," Haku countered, scowling at the dark haired woman. "No one just seduces someone for no reason! You want to seduce someone, seduce... Kenshin!" He held his hand out towards his friend, who frowned at the gesture.
"This is payback!" Seika said, giving a wide smirk.
"P-Payback?! How is seducing him payback?!" Haku shrieked, throwing his arms into the air as he sent a baffled stare to the woman. "What did he even do?!"
"He groped and kissed me!" Seika snapped, stomping her foot childishly as he pouted. "I'm just gonna seduce him until he cracks."
Seika ignored the incredulous stares she received from the third seats of the seventh and ninth divisions, while her brother rolled his eyes as went back to folding paper.
"Like this?"
"Yeah, an' make sure ta... yeah, like that." Zenaku nodded, watching as the redhead healed the cut on Reizo's finger.
Kaori removed her hand, checking before she jumped and whooped, holding her arms in the air. Reizo blinked before he started grinning widely. Zenaku only rolled his eyes and scoffed, watching as the redhead turned to give him a bright smile. Hesitating he gave her a thumbs up with a flat look on his face, which caused the redhead's smile to grow. She had shown up with Rina just when Reizo tripped and cut his finger on the page of a book he was carrying, so he decided to try and get her to heal the little cut.
"Let's go eat~!" Renzo squealed, jumping up and holding his arms above his head with a grin. He smirked and glanced towards the small blonde standing next to Riko. "Kayo-chan, do you wanna come with me?" He purred, his smirk growing when she squeaked as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
Her face turned a lovely colour of red, which made the smirk turn into a toothy grin.
Reizo jumped over to Kaori, grabbing her hands and jumping with a bright smile. "Wanna come?! Wanna come, Kaori-chan~!?" An adorable smile crossed his face, tilting his head curiously.
Kaori blinked, both her and Kayo's eyes wide at the names. Riko looked between the four of them, frowning while quirking a brow in confusion. Tetsuya listened intently to Nojima as he retold all that he had learned in the library, looking up at Renzo's announcement and giving a smile. He nodded, saying they should all go get something to eat, making everyone nod and stand up from their futons.
"I'm gonna catch up," Zenaku called, looking pointedly at the second tallest grey haired man of the group, making Nikito stop and frown. "Gonna change."
"Why? Work up a sweat?" Shiko asked, smirking up at the man.
"Yeah."
"We'll see you at the mess hall." Ichirou grunted, everyone walking out of the room.
Once he was sure they were gone Zenaku motioned Nikito to walk towards him, grabbing his wrists when he did. He narrowed his eyes, looking thoroughly before he gave a satisfied nod.
"Good. Ya can't tell anythin' was there." Zenaku said, a proud smirk crossing his face. "Now go. I wasn't kiddin' when I said I was gonna change. I'm sweatin' like crazy here." He said, looking at his arms with a scowl.
Nikito nodded, turning to walk away before he stopped. "Zenaku..." He murmured, turning to stare at the taller man with a confused frown on his face. "You never liked me... Two years ago you absolutely hated me for what I had done..." He faced his scarred comrade. "Why are you treating me like this? Healing my scars and wounds?"
Zenaku stayed silent, holding up the spare uniform. Rather than stare at Nikito he was staring at the clothes in his hands, face blank before he slowly turned his head. The duo stayed silent, staring at one another before Zenaku scoffed lightly.
"I ain't stupid, despite how I look, Nikito," Zenaku said, scowling when he saw the man frowned in confusion. "Yer depressed. Why else would you try and... take... your own damn life?" He said with a tense frown, motioning towards his wrists. "That's not the only reason I'm even helpin' ya."
Nikito went rigid when he said he was depressed, staying very still as he listened.
"We work together, even if ya weren't in the Rukongai most of the time. While I was locked up and I got... tired... and frustrated, wonderin' if all of you guys were even healthy or happy or... other shit than depressed!" Zenaku growled, facing the man with a frown. "You've pissed us off a lot with yer high an' mighty attitude an' actin' like ya were better than us during the years we worked with Joshi... but you are still and will be our comrade." He said firmly, seeing the other man widen his eyes slightly.
"Zenaku..." Nikito murmured, his shoulders slumping slightly.
"Don't get all mushy on me, Nikito. I'm still used ta yer damn jabs an' tauntin'. And seriously, get the hell out, I wanna change an' go eat." Zenaku said, facing away from the man.
Nikito paused before nodding slowly. "It's..." A melancholy smile crossed his face. "It's nice... not to be hated once in a while."
Zenaku narrowed his eyes, still facing away from the grey haired fellow before he shook off the top half of the shihakusho. Was that it? Or was it something else? He groaned lightly and let out a sigh, hearing the door shut. He wasn't as smart as Rina or Nojima. And since Nojima didn't know crap about emotions it would take a while for him to figure out what the hell was wrong with Nikito. Though Rina would be able to figure it out with in a snap.
Outside of the room, four people—third seats—walked down the hallway, three of the third seats trying to stop one from making a very big mistake. A mistake that involved a very scary looking man that looked as if he could crush their heads in one hand! Agh, Seika was making a mistake! Haku was openly panicking, hopping around the woman and trying to explain that it was all wrong. Renta and Kenshin were calm, though they were not walking beside each other.
"I'm staying with my idea," Seika said, sending the third seat of the ninth division a scowl. "I'm not changing it."
"B-But... have you looked at him!" Haku cried, eyes wide as he cried comically. "Seika, he'll break you like a toothpick!"
"Stop judging him by his looks," Renta said, sending his friend an exasperated look. "He's just like you, me and the next person."
"B-But his strength...! He punched that simu... simu... thing out of existence!"
Renta rolled his eyes while Kenshin snorted. Seika glanced at the door, giving a wide grin and saying she sensed the guy she was looking for inside the room. She grabbed the door, all three tensing with wide eyes. Haku panicked and ran towards her when he noticed she froze, breathing heavily before he looked into the room and paused. Renta and Kenshin were the next to look in, both freezing.
Zenaku turned, eyes growing wide as he froze.
All five people stayed silent, one... very naked man standing next to his futon, getting ready to dress. Simultaneously, all four of the third seats' eyes drew downwards, all their eyes growing wide.
"...Oh, that's nice." Renta commented blandly, a flat look on his face.
It snapped him out of it, Zenaku snarling and rushing towards the door, slamming it shut and locking it. Seika's face was bright red, her jaw hanging open. Haku snorted before he started giggling, receive an unamused stare from Kenshin. Renta covered his face with his hand, lightly shaking his head.
"...You're off to a good start." Kenshin commented, smirking in amusement when the woman sent him a glare.
"...I think he's bigger than me," Haku said, looking down to stare at his crotch. "...Did it look like he was bigger than me?"
"Shut up!" Seika snapped, turning to glare at him next.
"Seika, please... just think," Renta said, sending his sister a pleading stare. "How do you think Onee-chan will react when she finds out you're trying to... seduce one of the prisoners?" He whispered, furrowing his brows worriedly.
"So? You should know, Renta, I don't give a flying crap if we're nobles. I ain't marrying another noble I don't know." Seika said, crossing her arms and pursing her lips. "I'll do what I want."
"Onee-chan's gonna kill you!"
"Don't care~!"
The door slid open, which made them all tense and look towards the door. A surprised look crossed Zenaku's face before he snarled and walked past them, sliding the door shut and stomping down the hallway. Seika tensed, widening her eyes when he disregarded her just like that. Haku blinked and looked at her, sending her a thumbs up and a wink.
"Good start!" Haku whispered, yelping when she smacked him and ran after the scarred man.
"Hi! My name's Seika!" She greeted, grinning up at the man.
Zenaku growled lowly, sending her a glare. "Yeah, an' I'm the guy ya walked in on while I was changin'."
Seika winced. "Uh... I'm sorry?" A nervous smile crossed her face, flinching when he growled once more. "Uh... I saw you fight. You're amazing~!" She regained that giddy grin, sending the man a praising look.
He didn't glance at her. "Thanks." He grumbled, continuing down the hallway.
Seika frowned and glanced back, frowning when all three men looked like they ate lemons and were sending her those stares. They hesitated before sending her six thumbs up, all wincing as they gave tense grins. She was doing horrible. Okay, seduce... seduce, Seika. You can do this.
"So... you look strong and muscular!" Seika holding up a fist with a grin. "Bet you can take on a whole army."
"What d'ya want?" Zenaku asked, stopping and sending the woman a glare.
She jumped in surprise. "Uh... Wanted to meet you?" She gave a nervous smile.
He scoffed. "Meet me?" Zenaku asked disbelievingly, turning to face the woman fully, crossing his arms and scowling. "You wanted ta me me? Why?"
"...'Cause." Seika said meekly.
"Really?" Zenaku narrowed his eyes, taking a step towards the woman. She took a step back. "Ya want to me the guy that groped an' kissed ya?" He let out a snort. "Someone that doesn't even know ya? Just like that?"
"Uh..." Seika looked to the sides before nodding hesitantly.
"I ain't an idiot," Zenaku growled, bending down until his face was in front of hers, causing her to tense and widen her eyes. "Ya want somethin', say it out loud. I ain't got time for people ta be mockin' me." He straightened and turned, walking down the hallway.
It was silent when he left. "...He thinks you're mocking him?!" Renta cried, his jaw hanging open. "W-Why would he think you're mocking him when you're trying to... y'know." He shrugged lightly.
"...Hey!" Haku snapped his fingers and grinned, pointing down the hallway. "Maybe he's self-conscious and doesn't know you're trying to do... that." He grinned at the woman. "So, just seduce him aga- NO! What am I saying?! Stop now while you can!"
"Self-conscious?" Seika murmured, raising a hand to her chin and frowning lightly.
It made sense.
"You see, gentlemen, Rina and I have come up with a plan," Shiko said, sending the three a smirk.
"And that is...?" Hitsugaya asked, narrowing his eye suspiciously.
"Ignore them."
"What?" Kenpachi said, crossing his arms at the same time his expression grew dark. "Ignore them? The fuck do you mean ignore them?"
"I mean exactly what I say, Taicho. Unless you would like for me to explain what ignore means?" Shiko asked teasingly, raising his hands when the tall man growled threateningly. "Please listen before you go and start assuming the worst, then you'll be like Riko and her two adorable friends." He chuckled lightly, seeing two of the Taichos send him dark glares.
"Then explain. Now." Byakuya ordered, sending the man a glare.
Shiko scoffed lightly. "So prissy," He received an even darker glare, if possible. But he kept the smirk on his face. "Rina and I have established that those beautiful women," This earned him very pissed off stares. "are expecting you... to go to them."
Kenpachi barked a laugh. "I ain't goin' ta her."
Shiko stayed silent, fixing a stare upon the tall man, slowly raising one eyebrow. Kenpachi soon started frowning, thinking quickly about it before he told the brunette to shut up if he wanted to live. Though he wouldn't have minded punching him to get that irritating smirk off his damn face.
"Yes, you have been giving them what they wanted," Shiko said, sending the three a smile. "but take away what they want and you get...?"
He soon frowned when the three leaned forward, expecting him to answer.
"T-They will come to you!" Shiko said, holding his hands out towards the Taichos and rolling his eyes. "Boy, you act as if none of you have had someone break up with you."
The three stayed silent, quickly averting their gazes. Pausing, the brunette stared at them before raising a finger to his lips, struggling not to laugh. Stop, they'll kill you if you do. Taking a deep breath he forced a smile to cross his face, which gained the attention from the three. But since they could clearly see his expression they all frowned when they could obviously see he wanted to laugh. Clearing his throat, Shiko gave a radiating smile.
"But you see, my dear Taichos-"
"Why don't you just fuckin' call us by our nam-"
"Rina has gone to speak with them," Shiko interrupted him, showing that he did not care to learn or remember their names. "and she will convince them you have given up, and in order to fix the relationship...?"
The three opened their mouths to answer before frowning.
"...They will come to us?" Byakuya asked.
"Yes! Give the boy a prize~!" Shiko cried, clapping his hands together as he grinned at the man. He received another glare. "Yes, once Rina convinces them you have given up they will go to you and get confirmation."
He gave them a wink and a smooth smirk.
"You just leave everything to us, Taichos." Shiko purred, which caused shivers to run down their bodies.
They scowled. How the hell does he keep doing that? It was really unsettling.
"If you love those women like I think you do," Shiko held out his hand, raising his brows slightly as his smirk widened. "Then hopefully you won't let those prides of yours get ahead of yourselves."
"What?!" Kaori gawked, spitting out the water she had just drank.
Riko sputtered, a disgusted look crossing her face before she grabbed Kaori's sleeve and started wiping her face. Ugh, gross! That was just, ugh, yuck! The redhead scowled and took her sleeve back, all three glancing at the woman that was no longer smiling. Rina looked... serious. All three women hesitated before frowning. Did they really just give up...?
Kayo looked down, biting her lip. Well, they were being stubborn... and wouldn't listen. Maybe it was for the best.
"...Fine! I didn't need him, anyway!" Kaori scowled, looking away with a huff.
"I'm gonna punch you," Riko warned, sending her friend a glare before turning back towards her mother figure. "So what? Zaraki Taicho doesn't... care anymore?" She asked, swallowing visibly to show her nervousness towards the answer.
"I'm afraid so." Rina answered, furrowing her eyebrows and lowering her head. "Shiko spoke with them, and they had threatened him before telling him they were through with the drama."
Kaori frowned. "Why would he talk to them?"
"I spoke with Shiko and told him you three had relations with the Taichos and he went to confirm it," Rina said, a sad smile crossing her face. "They told him they were through and almost attacked him when he kept asking questions. And all the signs pointed to this outcome."
Riko widened her eyes and made a face. Shiko talked to them? Seriously? Looking down she nodded slowly. Made sense. Well... Renzo and Reizo were told by Rina, so it makes sense if she told Shiko. All three women stayed silent, looking at the table while the others were getting food. And threatening anyone that got too close to them.
"W-Well, I-I'm sure Hitsugaya Taicho will find someone... better." Kayo said, looking up with a tense smile and furrowed brows, closing her eyes when she felt them burn.
Riko and Kaori blinked before they frowned slightly, watching as Kayo raised an arm and rubbed at her eyes. They blinked when Ichirou sat down beside her and stared down at her, causing the small blonde to jump and gasp in surprise. She looked up, eyes growing wide with fright when she saw the man, growing tense when he raised an eyebrow.
"Ya alright?" Ichirou asked, causing the woman to squeak before she nodded hesitantly.
Kayo's eyes, including everyone's around the table, grew wide when he grabbed her and set her in his lap. Ichirou's face was blank, reaching up and rubbing her head. Rina blinked before a warm smile crossed her face, seeing the stunned look on the small blonde's face when he rubbed her head. Slowly, Kayo's face tinged red, concentrating on the touch. Was he comforting her?
"What the hell did ya three do?" Ichirou asked, sending the three women stares.
"I didn't do anything!" Riko cried, gawking at her father figure. She paused. "It was... him." She said, pointing to some random guy.
Ichirou turned towards the 'random guy,' narrowing his eyes before he growled threateningly. The man widened his eyes and jumped before he got up, left his food, and ran out of the mess hall. Snorting, he went back to rubbing the woman's head, which made Zenaku frown and raise an eyebrow.
"Aw, what?" Zenaku asked, a sly smirk crossing his face. "Getting maternal instincts again?"
Ichiroiu tensed, eyes growing wide with rage before he and Zenaku glared at one another, growling under their breaths. Kaori snorted, widening her eyes when his glare snapped towards her, quickly averting her gaze to the table and fiddling around with the napkins. Kayo went rigid when she heard the growl, making the tall man frown before he sent the scarred man another glare and forcing himself to relax.
Riko looked at both Kaori and Kayo, making hand signals that made the two frown in confusion.
Seeing that they weren't getting it, she scowled and quickly leaned forward.
"We're gonna talk to 'em." Riko mumbled, seeing the two widen their eyes before they hesitated.
Slowly, they nodded, the redhead scowling and the blonde looking so sad.
Discreetly, Shiko and Rina glanced at one another, narrowing their eyes and smirking. Renzo glanced between them, face blank before he narrowed his eyes and grinned at his brother. Tetsuya walked towards their table, people moving out of the way because of his height. He stopped and blinked curiously, staring at the small woman in Ichirou's lap. He chuckled lightly and smiled warmly at the sight.
"I'm gonna kill him...!" Riko growled, stomping towards the gates.
Kaori and Kayo trailed after her, both frowning slightly. Truthfully, they both couldn't face the Taichos if they really were... done with them. After Ichirou had set her down he asked if she was all right, which surprised her before she slowly nodded. Then she watched in amazement as a smile crossed his face and he reached over to pat her head one more time.
He was... nice...
"Yoo-hoo~! 'Scuse us, girls~!"
Kaori and Kayo blinked, both turning to see the twins running towards them with wide grins on their faces. They glanced at one another, turning to see Riko looking back curiously. Frowning, she nodded towards the gates, silently telling them she would wait there. Nodding, they looked back towards the twins, seeing them stop in front of them and give bright smiles.
"Where are you two going?" Renzo asked, leaning towards the small blonde and smiling in front of her.
Kayo widened her eyes and blushed brightly from how close he was. "I-I was going t-to go with R-Riko and-"
"Aw, you're so adorable~!" Renzo squealed, hugging the woman and rubbing his cheek against hers.
She gasped once more, her entire face turning red. Oh, god! Oh, god, oh, god, oh, god! She let out a squeak when his lips brushed against her ears, going rigid and shaking when he let out a small puff of air. Renzo narrowed his eyes and smirked, receiving a suspicious stare from Kaori.
"Where are you going?" Reizo asked, getting in her line of sight and giving a bright smile.
"Uh... I-I was going to go to the... sixth... division." Kaori answered, giving a wide, nervous grin and taking a step back.
He took one towards her. "Oh~? Really?" Reizo's smile grew. "I never get to go anywhere. Can you take me on a tour around the Seireitei when you get back?" He asked, giving an adorable smile.
Kaori widened her eyes slightly, noticing how he tilted his head with a soft look in his eyes. He looked... cute. Cheeks turning red, she gave a hesitant nod. Reizo gave a wide grin and held her hands, making the red on her face go a shade darker. From the gates, Riko frowned, looking between her friends. Were they... blushing? No way, they couldn't be blushing... right?
"C'mon, guys! Let's go!" Riko yelled, frowning when they all glanced at her.
"Okay, I'll see you when you get back, Kaori-chan~!" Reizo said, giving a wide grin.
Kaori was about to give a nod, widening her eyes and gasping when he leaned forward and kissed her cheek. Her jaw dropped, seeing Renzo do the same with Kayo. Both women were frozen, bright blushes crossing their faces, watching as the two gave a wave and turned to walk back towards the building.
T-They... kissed them!
Kayo squeaked and placed her hands on her cheeks, eyes wide.
"Guys!"
"C-Coming!" Kaori called, grabbing the small blonde and pulling her towards the gates.
As one, the twins turned, staring after them before they glanced at one another and snickered.
"Oi! Renzo! Reizo!" They blinked and turned, seeing Hideo run towards them while holding his staff closely. "You've been called to a meeting!"
The three women, having heard, stopped and scowled. Damn. That most likely meant the Taichos were going to be there. Well, when that meeting was done they were going to have to answer to them. Riko narrowed her eyes dangerously, grinding her teeth together. Kaori and Kayo, after staring at her, took two large steps away.
"You found someone?!" Zenaku asked, eyes wide with shock.
Yamamoto nodded, watching as the group stared at him incredulously. Walking in, they greeted the Taichos, though it was only Tetsuya that greeted them brightly, and stood in a line. And once they were settled the Soutaicho surprised them by saying someone had come forward and said they survived an encounter with the crazy son of a bitch that was Hijo. Tetsuya merely blinked before he gave a close-eyed smile, giving a grateful nod towards the Soutaicho.
"...He's always smilin'." Shinji murmured, glancing at the other Taichos.
Ichigo smirked in amusement, crossing his arms and he stood in the room. He had been training at the Kuchiki manor, and thankfully Byakuya didn't mind.
"Calm and collected," Ukitake commented, nodding lightly. "He has leadership skills."
"...Really." Soi Fon frowned, completely disagreeing. "So far he has no leadership qualities from what I can see."
"So? When do we meet 'em?" Ichirou asked, crossing his arms with a flat look on his face.
"Now." Ukitake answered, giving a kind smile.
The double doors opened, everyone turning their heads and making faces when they saw a delicate looking woman standing at the entrance with two guards next to her. She furrowed her brows, holding her arms and looking around as her long brown hair masked her face. Renzo and Reizo grinned, hearts appearing in their eyes as they gazed at the woman. Shiko frowned and nudged them, making them pout and nod.
"Hello," Tetsuya greeted, making the woman jump and gasp. He gave a warm smile and slouched his back slightly, folding his arms into his sleeves. "My name is Reta Tetsuya. What is your name?" He asked kindly, tilting his head slightly.
Her eyes grew wide slightly. "R-Reta Tetsuya?" She asked lightly, seeing the man nod. She gave a bright smile. "I-I've heard of you!" She exclaimed, rushing towards him before bowing. "It's an honour to meet you, sir!"
Shinji and even a couple other Taichos dropped their jaws. Did she say, "sir?"
"Oh, you've heard of me?" Tetsuya asked, bending down and lifting the woman up. "There is no need to bow to someone like me." He said as he waved his hand, continuing to smile.
"There is every reason to bow! You've helped so many people!" She said, giving a bright smile. "Oh! My name is Hotaru Minako, sir." She said, holding a hand to herself.
Tetsuya chuckled lightly, causing the woman's face to go red as her smile widened.
"...He's such a stud." Renzo said, giving a wide grin as he snickered.
"Now, Soutaicho here tells me you've survived an encounter with Hijoshikina?" Tetsuya asked, suddenly growing serious. He frowned slightly when she widened her eyes and shivered at the name. "Just tell me... what happened slowly." He advised, raising a hand and resting it on her shoulder and giving a smile.
"I-I..." Minako furrowed her brows. "I had five brothers... And they had all been killed by him." She said, shivering as she wrapped her arms around herself. "It was just any other day. We walked around, trying to find food, and he just... came out of nowhere."
Minako gasped, widening her eyes and stumbling back. Her brothers stepped in front of her, four of the oldest. The youngest stayed with her, holding onto her with wide eyes. Her mother grabbed them and moved back, her eyes wide with fear. A maniacal laugh rang out, causing them all to shiver and widen their eyes.
The man walked into the clearing, dragging his sword. Looking up, he raised an eyebrow and gave a wide grin.
"Four..." He mumbled, letting out a giggle as his grin grew. "Four playmates..." He raised his hand to his lip, his tongue coming out and going across his lip. "I want to play..."
"H-Hold on? Four?" Shiko asked, frowning slightly. "I thought you said he killed all five of your brothers?"
"H-He did." Minako said, nodding and swallowing visibly.
The oldest gave a war cry, running forward and raising his sword. The white haired male gave a wide grin, sidestepping the flimsy attack and swinging his sword upwards. The man gave a gurgled scream, yelling at them to get away before he fell to the ground. Hijo stared down at him, tilting his head and giving a bright smile. Raising his foot he rested it on his arm, giving a tiny giggle.
"Scream for me." Hijo said, grin growing maniac when he did as he told, everything wincing when they heard the bone break.
Raising his arm, he brought it down, Hijo blinking when another sword intercepted it. Looking to the side, he stared at the other brother, face blank before a wide grin crossed his face. Minako gasped and widened her eyes with horror when her other two brothers ran towards him, reaching out towards them and screaming for them to come back.
She let out a quivering gasp when they all fell quickly, all screaming in pain.
All the while that... man had a smile on his face, even laughing when they screamed and tried attacking him.
But soon it was over.
"Aw..." Hijo tilted his head, staring down at the four corpses with a pout. "That wasn't as much fun..." His eyes flicked over towards the three.
Minako's mother gasped, wrapping her arms around her and stepping in front of them, covering them with her body. After several moments nothing happened, all three opening their eyes and looking back.
Hijoshikina was walking away.
"No fun to play with those that don't have toys..." Hijo mumbled, dragging his sword and humming.
Minako stared after him, eyes wide. Though soon her and her mother cried out when her brother ran towards his dead brothers and grabbed one of their swords. He ran after Hijo, raising their sword and yelling angrily. Turning, Hijo gave him a flat stare. His eyes flicked towards the sword.
A wide smile crossed his face.
Silence covered the room.
"...He killed him because he grabbed the sword...?" Ichirou mumbled, frowning before he glanced at the tall grey haired man.
Tetsuya narrowed his eyes and frowned slightly. "It seems even Hijoshikina has some sense of honour," He murmured, gazing at his comrades with a serious look on his face. Which shocked his friends, since it was rare he would look serious. "No matter how wicked they may be."
"Hmm... All those that he killed while in the Seireitei," Rina said, glancing at the Taichos. "Did they have weapons while they charged him?"
"...Yes." Kurotsuchi answered, frowning before he glanced at the Soutaicho.
"So?" Everyone blinked and glanced towards the substitute shinigami, seeing him place his hands on his hips and frown. "Just tell everyone in the city that when they attack again don't grab their swords. Leave them. Because it sounds to me he'll only attack those that attack him in return."
"What about the people standing guard at the gates?" Soi Fon snapped, giving him a glare. "Do not forget your place, Kurosaki."
"It's their job, right?" Ichigo asked, giving an irritated scowl. "They would have seen him coming with that sword of his. And when he walked through those gates they most likely attacked him."
"Huh..." Shiko chuckled lightly and glanced at his scarred friend with a smirk. "You learn something new about people everyday."
"I'm startin' ta like this Strawberry." Zenaku said, giving a wide grin.
"Stop calling me that!"
"Thank you very much for telling us, Minako," Tetsuya said, sending the woman a warm smile. "Your cooperation with us is very much appreciated."
"It was no problem, Reta-sama." Minako said, giving the man a bright smile.
R-Reta-sama...? Ichigo quirked a brow. Okay?
"Marry him~!" Renzo yelled, holding an arm out towards the man with a grin.
She squeaked and widened her eyes, blushing profusely. Tetsuya turned, sending his comrade a simple stare. A stare the Taichos couldn't see. But when Renzo saw it he widened his eyes and paled, hesitating before he gave a wide, nervous grin. Seeing that he was quiet, Tetsuya thanked the woman once more, waving when she was taken from the room. Though he looked at the floor and frowned slightly.
"Reta," Said man blinked and looked up, smiling when he saw Kurotsuchi staring at him. "I was speaking with the Soutaicho and we have both agreed-"
"I can't get used to that look." Reizo mumbled, causing the others to snicker as they stared at the unusual appearance of the man.
Sending him a dark glare, Kurotsuchi continued on. "And we have both agreed... that we shall release your reiatsu."
Tetsuya frowned in confusion. His reiatsu was already released.
"Your clan's reiatsu."
Hid blood ran cold, his breath hitching as his eyes grew. He stood still while his comrades all frowned and glanced at Zenaku, seeing him tense. Ichigo frowned in confusion and looked up in thought. His clan's reiatsu? It must be a pretty big deal if they had to discuss it first. But it should make the man feel at ease. Though Ichigo soon frowned in confusion when he glanced at the tall man. Was he... He was! The frown grew when he saw that Tetsuya was trembling.
"Are you okay?" Ichigo asked, taking a step towards the man.
Tetsuya gasped before he gave a smile. "Y-Yes, I am fine. Thank you for asking, Kurosaki-san." He said, making the orange haired man blink in surprise that he knew his name. "Nojima was telling me all that has happened while I was gone. You are one impressive man, Kurosaki-san." He said, giving the man a warm smile.
Ichigo blushed and scratched his cheek. "Thanks."
"What is wrong, Reta?" Yamamoto asked, frowning suspiciously.
"Nothing," Tetsuya said, giving a bright smile. "If this meeting is over I would like to go back to training, Soutaicho."
"Yes, well, we'd need to release your reiatsu, Reta," Kurotsuchi rolled his eyes. "Were you not listening?"
"May we do it another time?" Tetsuya asked, giving a close-eyed smile.
Kurotsuchi frowned. "...Yes..." He said slowly, eyeing the man closely.
Nodding, Tetsuya turned and walked towards the exit. He was out of the room quickly, his comrades following slowly. Shiko was the last out, looking up in thought before he glanced at the confused group of people. A wide smirk crossed his face, raising his eyebrows slightly. Yamamoto looked at him, frowning slightly.
"Do you remember..." Shiko drawled, giving a wide smirk. "What I said when I first saw Joshi?"
The Taichos frowned in confusion.
"Joshi, you're alive~!"
Shiko chuckled lightly, heading out of the room, leaving confused people behind. Ichigo frowned and narrowed his eyes, thinking over his words carefully. In order to find out what he meant he needed to know everything. He turned and faced Ukitake, seeing the Taicho blink curiously at his intense stare. The orange haired man huffed lightly and shook his head, his mouth in a grim line.
"I think I'd like to catch up on everything."
Damn essays. Why art thou such an bitch? XD But yes, got a midterm tomorrow. DX
This chapter... eh. XD But the "adult" stuff won't be for a while, just do you know. And I would alert you when I would start a scene. Don't just think, "Ah, she's getting right into it! My eyes! My eyes! Can I look yet?" XD But man, seriously, if someone actually did that I would be laughing my ass off here. XD
March 28, 2013