A Captain's Love: Part Three
Requested By: XxWolfMan95xX

Anime: Bleach

Reader:
Yuki Okami
Female
21
Long brown hair that goes down her back, held in a ponytail, blue eyes, wears glasses, pale skin, 5'0", D-cup, small curves, wears a wolf necklace
Soul Society. Substitute Soul Reaper.
Human
Shikai

Character:
Sajin Komamura
Male
Unknown
Brown fur all over his body except lower jaw and below, pointed brown ears with black tips, brownish gold eyes, wears the traditional Soul Reaper outfit with Captain's haiori with the number 7 in Japanese kanji on back, gauntlets on hands, boots.
Soul Society. Soul Reaper, Captain of Squad 7
Shikai, Bankai, massive strength

Plot: Prior, during, and post Soul Society arc. Sajin and Yuki meet when he shows up injured in her yard. Not saying any more because it will ruin the story.
Relationship: Growing
Word Count: 5,111

Previously, in "A Captain's Love", Yuki, Ichigo, and the others traveled to the Soul Society to save Rukia. After becoming separated when their cannonball imploded, Yuki crash-landed in a bunch of crates. Moving away from the sight, she was found by Iba Tetsuzaemon, the Lieutenant of Squad 7. Neither exchanged names, and Yuki ended up defeating him, but not without sustaining damage. She found shelter in a storage house, and it was there that she met her Zanpakutō, Amatarasu.
 Once she was healed, Yuki made her way to the prison where Rukia was being held. Unfortunately, she was delayed by Kenpachi Zaraki, Squad 11's Captain. They engaged in battle, Yuki eventually revealing her Shikai. She was able to cut Kenpachi, but he delivered the crippling blow, causing her to collapse.
 Before he could finish her off, she was saved by another Captain. It is there that we continue our story.

Kenpachi smirked, pushing off. He stood, snickering. "My, my. Has everyone gone soft these days?" He frowned. "What do you think you're doing… Sajin Komamura?"

The Squad 7 Captain didn't respond, instead straightening. He shifted his stance, completely shielding Yuki from Kenpachi's sight. "Don't touch her… Kenpachi Zaraki." He growled. The Squad 11 leader chuckled, shaking his head.

"You do know she's a ryoka, right?" He shrugged. "Do what you want. I have no interest in someone as weak as her." He turned around waving. "Kill her if you wish. I don't care."

Sajin waited till Kenpachi had rounded the corner before turning around. "Yuki…" He gasped when he saw her collapsed in the puddle of blood, unconscious. He crouched by her side, picking her and her Zanpakutō up. Cradling both of them to his chest, he flash-stepped to the nearest rooftop, settling Yuki on his lap as he kneeled. "Yuki… Yuki wake up."

Her head rolled limply, resting on the inside of his arm. If not for the faint rising of her chest, he would have thought she was dead. Knowing no one else was around, Sajin took off his helmet, nuzzling the side of the girl's face with his muzzle. "Please Yuki…" he pleaded. "Please wake up."

His ears pricked when he heard a soft moan. Pulling back, his eyes widened in joy as her sapphire orbs slowly opened. A gentle smile tugged at her bloodstained lips. He smiled back, fixing her glasses.

"Hey…" she said softly.

"Hey." He responded. He tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "How are you feeling?"

"Like hell." He chuckled softly, letting her sit up slightly. She groaned, holding her head. "What the… why am I not dead?" Before Sajin could answer, Yuki looked down at her sword. "Really?" She paused, turning her gaze from her blade, to her chest where her wound had somehow stopped bleeding, and back to her sword.

"Thanks. I owe you one." Sajin watched, spellbound, as she chuckled, before wincing. "Fine… just don't make me laugh for a while." Yuki sighed, letting her head fall back onto Sajin's arm.

"Were you just… talking with your Zanpakutō?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah. Her name is Amatarasu. She says hi and thanks, by the way." Sajin smiled, looking down at the blade.

"You are most welcome, Amatarasu." Yuki chuckled. "What did she say?"

"Just don't be so late next time." Sajin laughed along with the girl, at least until she winced. "Ouch. Kenpachi is a beast." Her eyes widened, glancing away from Sajin. "Uh… that um… sorry."

"I took no offense." He smiled as her body relaxed. "Do you think you could stand?"

"I can try." Sajin placed both of his hands on her waist, helping her upright. She was stable as long as he held her, but the second he let go, she collapsed. Thankfully, he caught her before she could make contact with the ground. "Guess that answers that." Sajin gently set her down, making sure she was settled before removing his hands.

"Stay here. I will come back for you once I deal with Kenpachi." Yuki looked up at Sajin.

"What are you going to do?"

"Make him pay for hurting you." Yuki shook her head, wincing at the pain.

"Don't do anything rash, Sajin. I know you're a captain, but you also told me that Kenpachi is the strongest of all of you. I don't want…" She trailed off, looking down at her lap. Sajin kneeled down next to her.

"Don't want what?"

"I don't want to see you hurt again." Yuki smiled, trying to lighten the mood. "I've already had to patch you up once." Sajin smiled, nudging her with his nose again.

"Don't worry. I'll be fine. Just stay here alright? I'll send a team from Squad 4 to pick you up." Yuki sighed, nodding.

"Just… be careful. Alright?" Sajin smiled, gently running his fingers through her hair.

"Okay. I'll see you soon." Yuki watched as he jumped off the roof, flash-stepping after Kenpachi. She sighed.

"You love him, don't you?" Yuki jumped, cursing under her breath. "Language!"

"I never should have shown you that movie and… maybe." A sigh echoed through her head.

"You can lie to your mind, but I can see your heart. You'll realize it… in time."

"Yeah well…" Yuki groaned as she lay down. "I'll save that time for later. Right now, thinking is the last thing I need to do." Amatarasu chuckled.

"I'll keep watch again. You rest now. You've done well."

"Thank you, my friend."

"What I'm here for."

狼の愛

"Yuki! Yuki wake up!"

"Huh? What? What's going on!?" Yuki shot up, instantly regretting it. "Shit! What the hell, Amatarasu!?"

"Shut up! Someone's trying to contact us!" Yuki froze, listening. Another voice rang through her head.

"All Court Guard Captains, Lieutenants, and Seated Officers, may I have your attention please. And also, the ryoka. This is Squad 4 Lieutenant, Isane Kotetsu, with an urgent announcement. Listen closely, as the message will not be repeated. This is an emergency report from Captain Unohana, regarding the traitor in our midst. As grim as the following facts are, what I'm about to tell you is the truth." Yuki glanced down at her sword.

"Captain Aizen is alive, and he is the one responsible for the death sentence of Rukia Kuchiki. Captain Gin Ichimaru and Captain Kaname Tōsen are his accomplices." Yuki gritted her teeth, digging her nails into her palm. "He has taken out Lieutenant Momo Hinamori and Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya. He has also killed everyone in Central 46." Yuki's eyes widened. "All are attempting to murder Rukia Kuchiki, for reasons unknown."

"What are you doing!? You can't fight!" Yuki ignored her Zanpakutō, using the sheath to stand up.

"You… heard the Lieutenant. I'm… this close. And I… can feel the others. They're here too. We're so close to Rukia." Her knuckles turned white as she gripped her sheath, her eyes hard as flints.

"We won't lose… we can't! Not when we're this close!"

"Yuki…"

"We came here… to save Rukia. I came here to save her! Now you're telling me to give up… when I can literally see the end!?" Amatarasu sighed.

"If you go up there… you'll die! You heard Isane. There are three captains up there!" Yuki straightened, ignoring the pain.

"All the more reason for me to move it."

"Yuki Okami! Listen to me!" Amatarasu sighed again. "I'm not telling you this because I want your friend to die. I'm telling you this because I care about you. You're my master, my wielder, and my friend. I don't want to lose you… especially after we just started to get to know each other." Yuki smiled softly, gently running a hand along the blade.

"I know, Amatarasu. I know. You said that you can see my heart, did you not? Then you should know that even if I have to crawl… I am getting to Rukia." Amatarasu sighed/groaned in defeat.

"Why is it that my wielder happens to be the most stubborn ass on the planet?"

"Hey! I resent that!" A deep chuckle resounded through her head.

"Alright fine. Let's go save your friend. Ready to give that flash-step a try?" Yuki nodded, guiding her sword into its sheath.

"No time like the present." Crouching, Yuki focused on her Spiritual Pressure, gathering it in her feet.i The second she had enough… she was gone. 'Almost there. I'm almost there.'

狼の愛

Aizen smirked as Renji shakily stood, clutching Rukia with his left hand while his Zanpakutō was held in his bloody right. Blood dripped onto the ground in huge drops, while rivulets ran down the left side of Renji's face. The Squad 6 Lieutenant was adamant in his refusal to give Rukia up. Aizen hated to admit it, but he admired that about the redhead. Unfortunately, it did not shake his resolve.

"Yeah right. You don't want to kill me? Then what about Momo!? You killed her in cold blood!" Aizen sighed.

"What happened to Momo couldn't be helped. I had trained her so she couldn't live without me. So don't you think that killing her was an act of mercy?" Renji's eyes widened in horror. "Still… what I said is true. I did not want to kill her myself. That's why I went to all the trouble of forging the letter, leading her to attack Izuru, and Tōshirō. But that, didn't work out."

"So you have the mind to connive this plan, but you don't have the stomach to get your own hands dirty. You disgust me. If you're willing to go through all that trouble, you should at least possess a stomach for bloodshed." Everyone froze at the new voice. Only Rukia recognized it. Her head, along with everyone else's, turned to face the owner. Her eyes widened.

"Yuki…" Yuki stood at the edge of the cliff, her hand on her hilt. Her hakama was torn, stained with dried blood, her hair was a mess, and a stream of dry blood ran along the side of her face. Her eyes were hard as she stared at Aizen, even though her feet were heading towards Rukia. She stopped in front of her and Renji, blocking them from Aizen's view.

"Are you alright?" Rukia nodded, before realizing that she couldn't see it.

"I'm fine."

"I know that. I was asking your friend." Renji's eyes widened.

"Yeah."

"Good. Because I'm going to need your help to defeat this guy." Yuki glanced over her shoulder. "You… can… help me with that, can't you?"

"Then who will guard Rukia?"

"I will!" Everyone looked up to see Ichigo jump over the edge, landing next to the threesome. "Hey Yuki." He winced as he fully saw her. "Ouch. You look like you've been through hell." She scoffed.

"Like you look much better." She sighed, unsheathing her Zanpakutō. "Well, since you're here, I'll let you and Red take this guy. I'll watch Rukia." The men nodded. Renji set Rukia down, allowing Yuki to take up a guard position in front of her.

"Renji Abarai." He said as he passed, standing next to Ichigo.

"What?"

"My name. It's Renji Abarai."

"Yuki Okami." He nodded, glancing at Ichigo. He nodded back, both turning their gaze towards Aizen. Yuki looked back at Rukia. "Now I'm asking you. Are you alright?" She nodded, her gaze sweeping over Yuki's form.

She noticed, chuckling lightly. "I'll be fine. They're just flesh wounds." Rukia smirked.

"Of course that's all they are." Yuki smirked back, turning her attention to the fight between Renji and Ichigo and Aizen. Renji released his Shikai.

"Roar, Zabimaru!" His Zanpakutō transformed, attacking Aizen. Yuki's eyes widened when he caught it with his bare hand.

"Of the three of you I always thought that you would turn out to be the most troublesome. And I was right." Yuki gasped when Aizen shattered Zabimaru, the pieces falling to the ground.

"Renji!" Rukia cried, as blood sprayed from her friend's back. He fell to his knees, breathing hard.

"You idiot! We were supposed to take him together!" Ichigo shouted. Aizen stood before Renji, smiling. Yuki gripped her Zanpakutō hilt, gritting her teeth.

"I was right. When I first met the three of you I felt sure I could use you. That's why I had you all assigned to Squad 5 as soon as you joined the 13 Court Guard Squads." Yuki glanced back at Rukia.

"What the hell is he talking about Rukia?"

"Renji, Izuru, and Momo entered and graduated the Soul Academy together. They've known each other a long time." Yuki's eyes widened, a tsk escaping her mouth.

"So Aizen has played them for that long?" Her knuckles turned white. "Why that…"

"Easy, Yuki. Don't lose control." Yuki swallowed, nodding. "And loosen your grip for crying out loud."

'Sorry.'

"I made Izuru and Momo subordinates for myself and for Gin. You, however, were different. I sent you, the problem child, away to a different Squad. And, as it turns out, my instincts, were correct." Renji couldn't say anything, his wounds haven taken a massive toll on him. "I'll give you one more chance. Stand aside, and get out of here."

Rukia ran in front of Yuki. "They'll do it, Captain Aizen! I'll go with you if you want. Just lea-"

"Shut up Rukia!" She stared at Yuki in shock. "We didn't come all this way to save you just to hand you over to some high-and-mighty bastard like him!" Yuki stepped in front of Rukia. "What the hell do you think we've been doing this whole time?! Why do you think we're covered in blood!?"

"Yuki…"

"We came here to save you. We're bleeding because we've fought for your life!" Yuki gripped Amatarasu's hilt. "And we sure as hell aren't giving in now. Not when we're so close!" Aizen smirked.

"You might be able to get away… for a little while." His smirk grew as he lifted his sword. "But you can't save her and Renji." His blade dropped.

Ichigo's eyes widened as a weight was thrown into his chest… milliseconds before the clang of metal reached his ears. Renji gasped as a shadow was thrown across his face. Aizen's eyes widened minutely. Gin and Kaname didn't move.

Yuki glared up at Aizen from behind their clashed blades. She slashed through, forcing him back. Her hair flew in the wind as her eyes hardened even further behind her glasses. Aizen smirked, pushing his up.

"Watch me." He smiled.

"So be it. If you want to die first, then I won't deny you that wish." He stabbed at her, only to have her parry the block, sparks flying. Renji managed to jump back, barely avoiding it.

"Hey! I thought you were trying to save me not kill me!" Yuki rolled her eyes, ducking Aizen's slash.

"If you were faster you wouldn't have to be so worried!" Renji glared, but didn't press. Instead, he joined Ichigo where he was holding Rukia. They glanced at each other, not needing to say anything.

Aizen slashed at Yuki again. She blocked, swinging her sword up and over her head, trying to bring it down on his shoulder. He jumped out of the way, skidding to a stop. She growled at his smirk.

"What the hell you laughing at?"

"Look behind you?" Yuki's eyes widened as Aizen's Zanpakutō disappeared. Her head whipped around in time to see Aizen materialize behind her.

"What the hell!?" He swung at her. She dodged, but suffered a cut to the chin. Back handspringing away, she landed in a crouch.

"Boo."

"Shit!" Yuki barely blocked the strike. 'How the hell is he doing this?' Her eyes widened slightly as she realized that when one had the sword, the other disappeared. 'Hallucinations. Clever.' She pushed against him, prompting him to break off the contact.

"You have amazing reflexes, especially for one so young… and so hurt." Yuki panted, noticing the tell-tale trickle down her stomach. "If you stand down, I might let you go alive."

"And let you take Rukia? Yeah right." Yuki smirked, gripping the hilt. "I don't think so."

"Are you sure?"

'It's our only choice. He's using his Shikai. It's only going to be fairer if I use mine.'

"You do realize what will happen if you use up too much of your Spiritual Pressure." Yuki smirked to herself.

'Well then… isn't it convenient that we're on an execution ground?' Amatarasu chuckled.

"You truly are reckless. In that case, let's show this bastard what we can do."

"Let's go, bastard!" Aizen smirked, charging. Yuki waited till the last moment, counting down the seconds. "Howl to the moon, Amatarasu!" Her blade glowed as Amatarasu howled, Yuki's Spiritual Pressure releasing itself. Aizen jumped back, shielding his eyes. Gin and Kaname covered their ears, while Ichigo and Renji shielded Rukia.

Aizen let his arm fall, only to gasp when a sword was plunged into his chest. His eyes traveled down to see Yuki with her transformed Zanpakutō standing there. She was panting, sweat mixing with the blood. Aizen sighed.

"So that's your Shikai. Impressive. But not enough to win." He disappeared, before materializing again right in front of her, completely unharmed. Yuki's eyes widened.

"Son of a-" Her curse was cut off when he grabbed her throat, lifting her up off the ground. She held onto his arm, trying to get some air. In an attempt to get free, she swung her Zanpakutō at him, only to have it knocked out of her hand.

"Pity. You had such spirit. And so much potential too." His grip around her throat tightened, making her gasp. "Unfortunately, this is where it ends for you." Yuki's vision began to fade in and out as Aizen's grip tightened. She could tell he was talking, but she couldn't hear anything.

'Ichigo… Rukia… Uryū… Orihime… Chad… Amatarasu… thank you.' Yuki winced marginally when she could no longer breathe. 'Sajin… I'm sorry. I… never… told… you…'

Suddenly the hand vanished. Yuki felt like she was outside her body, watching things unfold. Strong, gauntlet covered arms caught her body, bringing her to a broad, warm chest. The person's haiori wrapped around her shoulders, enveloping her in warmth. Her eyes slowly became more focused, the scene before her slowly clearing.

Aizen was no longer holding her throat. Instead, he was several yards away, staring at her and her rescuer. Shutting her eyes tightly, Yuki opened them again, looking up. Her eyes widened at the familiar brown fur.

Sajin wasn't looking back at her. He was staring down Aizen. A growl rumbled in his chest, seeping through his clenched teeth. His eyes sparked, anger flaming in his brown-gold irises.

"Sa… Sajin…"

"You idiot." Yuki gasped. "I told you to stay put. Why didn't you listen to me?" After a moment, Yuki huffed softly, closing her eyes.

"I probably should have warned you. I'm not too keen on following orders when I already have an objective." Sajin sighed.

"You are so stubborn. Just like when we met." Yuki hummed, pressing the side of her face into Sajin's chest.

"It'll take more than a couple wounds to make me change."

"As touching as this reunion is, I'm afraid it must be cut short." Yuki's eyes opened, her head turning so she could look at Aizen. He was smiling. Sajin growled again.

"How dare you stand there and smile like that? Aizen! You betrayed everybody! Every one of us! You will not be forgiven!" He froze up when he saw the purple-haired Soul Reaper. "Nor will you! Kaname!"

'So that's Kaname!' Yuki gripped Sajin's haiori. 'Oh Sajin. I can't imagine how painful this is for you.'

"Yuki." She looked up at him. "I'm going to fight, but I'm not going to put you down. Are you alright with that?" Yuki nodded. "Alright then." Sajin unsheathed his Zanpakutō, leaping at Aizen.

"Kaname! If you've got an explanation, I need to hear it now!" He got nothing. "That's it? Nothing!? Too bad, Kaname." Sajin clutched Yuki closer to his chest, right before releasing massive amounts of Spiritual Pressure.

"Bankai!" Aizen smiled. Yuki gasped when he appeared two feet in front of them. Her eyes widened further when Aizen began to speak.

"Hadō number 90. Kurohitsugi." A black box formed around Sajin and Yuki.

"What… what is this?!" She gasped when Sajin abruptly let her down. "Sajin!?"

"I'm sorry Yuki." Yuki's eyes widened as he shoved her out of the box. Sajin closed his eyes, not feeling the grip she had on his haiori sleeve. He hit the ground, fully intending to feel pain.

He didn't.

His eyes flew open, his jaw agape. Instead of him standing in the box and Yuki outside, it was he standing outside the box. Yuki had somehow used his own momentum against him, throwing him outside the ring. His breath failed him when blood sprayed from several wounds all over her body.

As she fell… her mouth moved in inaudible words… but he understood what it was she said.

Tears came to his eyes as a raw scream ripped from his throat.

"YUKI!"

狼の愛

Three days.

That's how long it has been since the depth of Aizen's betrayal was revealed.

That's how long it has been since he ran like the coward he was, calling Menos Grande to help him, Gin, and Kaname to escape.

That is how long since everyone who was injured in the battle was settled in to the Squad 4 barracks for healing.

That is how long Yuki has been asleep… and how long Sajin has stayed by her side, only leaving when absolutely necessary.

He waited… he watched… he hoped… for anything. A sign she would wake. A sign she would be alright.

After Aizen had escaped, Squad 4 in its entirety had showed up, tending to everyone. Renji had been taken in for surgery, Byakuya, who had apparently fought the ryoka named Ichigo and who had taken a direct blow from Gin's Zanpakutō in place of his sister Rukia, had been treated on sight, and Ichigo had been tended to by their ryoka friend Orihime. Yuki was another story.

Because she had sustained much more damage than any of them, Unohana had used her Shikai to transport her to the barracks in order to heighten the chances of Yuki living. Then she and Isane themselves had tended to her wounds. It had taken almost twenty-four hours of straight healing, including help from several of the Seated and non-Seated squad members. Sajin, Iba, and the ryoka had waited outside, watching as the healers would run back and forth, their faces holding nothing but concern and determination. Rukia would come and go, splitting her visits between her friends and her brother.

Once they had been given the all clear, Sajin and the others had crowded into Yuki's room. Orihime had clutched Uryū's chest, sobbing. The Quincy was just as upset… well, all of them were… but they hid it better. Rukia had clamped both hands over her mouth, running out of the room, undoubtedly to Byakuya's room. Sajin had dismissed Iba, and Ichigo, Chad, and Uryū had left with Orihime. The orange-haired Substitute had laid a gentle hand on Sajin's arm.

"She's awfully fond of you, you know. You should probably be here when she wakes up." was what he had said as he left. Sajin hadn't seen them since.

Currently, he was stroking the back of Yuki's left hand with his thumb, letting her palm rest on his. The steady beat he felt in her wrist reassured him that she was living, no matter how weak it was. It was steady, and that is all that mattered to him. Her chest rose and fell rhythmically, her breaths light. Lifting a hand, Sajin gently brushed some of her hair out of her face. Her glasses rested on the nightstand, next to her Zanpakutō that leaned against the headboard.

"Oh Yuki." Leaning down, Sajin rested his forehead in the crook of her neck. "Why? Why did you do that? I should have taken the hit. You had already lost so much blood… why…"

The truth was… he knew exactly why she had done it. Why she hadn't wanted to see him hurt. Why she was willing to die for him. The words she had said… or at least tried to… while falling plagued him day and night.

"'I'm sorry too.'" A tear slipped down the furry cheek. "'I love you Sajin.'" The Squad 7 Captain's eyes shut, but a few stubborn drops squeezed past.

"Oh Yuki…" His head lifted, staring down at the comatose girl. Gently, he pressed his lips to her cheek. "I love you too."

狼の愛

A moan startled Sajin from his sleep. His eyes flew open, adjusting to the light. Or lack of, since it was night. Turning his head down, he focused on the occupant…

And could have fainted with joy to see her staring right back.

Yuki smiled gently up at him. "Hey you." Sajin breathlessly laughed, delicately wrapping his arms around the girl.

"Yuki. Yuki… you're awake." He let the tears flow unhindered, soaking Yuki's hospital gown. A faint pressure on his side told him she was returning the embrace. At least trying to.

"Shh…" She hushed. "It's okay. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere."

"You were asleep for almost four days." Yuki smiled softly, pressing her face into Sajin's neck.

"Well… that's what happens when you lose a lot of blood." Sajin tightened his grip.

"I'm not joking around, Yuki! You almost died!" She sighed, burying her face deeper into Sajin's fur.

"I know, and I'm sorry. But I wasn't going to let you get hurt." Sajin sighed, pulling back to help her sit up. He brushed the hair from her face, caressing her cheek as his hand dropped.

"Why? I could have taken the hit."

"I felt that Spiritual Pressure just as you did." Yuki looked away. "I care about you too much to lose you, Sajin. I…"

"I love you too." Yuki's head flew up, her eyes wide as she stared at him once more. He smiled gently at her, cupping her face. "I really, truly do. I'm just sorry it took me so long to realize it." Before she could say anything, he pressed his lips to hers.

Yuki inhaled sharply, shocked. 'Sajin… Sajin's kissing me. He's really kissing me!' Smiling softly, she closed her eyes and kissed him back, covering one of his hands with hers.

Sajin had never felt this before. He had felt love from and for his parents, yes. For his siblings, sure. But never this kind of love. The kind of love that you can only give to one person in your life.

Their lips moved in tandem, opening and closing against each other. Sajin let one hand drop, taking her free one. Yuki smiled, pressing harder. Sajin responded, lightly dragging his tongue across her lips. She moaned in pleasure, granting him access.

Another battle was waged, but no blood was spilt this round. Instead, Sajin won, celebrating by leaving no part of her mouth untouched. Realizing that she was still healing, he stopped himself before he went too far, giving her one last kiss before completely separating. They panted as they replenished their oxygen storages, leaning their foreheads on each other's.

"I love you Yuki." Yuki couldn't stop smiling, gently kissing Sajin between the eyes.

"I love you too Sajin." He smiled, brushing her lips once more before laying her back down on the bed.

"Rest now, my Kirei ten. I shall be here when you wake." Yuki smiled, closing her eyes as her head relaxed into the pillows.

"Goodnight, my Hikaru kishi." Sajin smiled again, crossing his arms on the edge of the bed, resting his head on them. For the first time in four days, he slept peacefully, knowing that his love was going nowhere soon.

狼の愛

"This is the official Senkaimon for your departure from the Soul Society." Ichigo, Orihime, Uryū, Yoruichi, and Chad stood in front of the massive gate with Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, Rukia's superior. Speaking of her, she was standing back with Sajin, Iba, Yuki, and all the other Captains and Lieutenants who had come to wish the others goodbye. The only ones missing here Kenpachi and Yachiru.

Yuki giggled softly as Orihime held out a dress to Rukia, evidently made by Uryū. Sajin snorted in amusement, keeping an arm around Yuki's shoulder. She leaned on his side, humming in content. He stroked her shoulder with his thumb, a habit he had created over the past hour.

Ichigo walked up to Yuki. "You sure you want to stay here? I mean, there's always room for one more on the team." She smiled at him.

"I'm sure." She looked up at Sajin. "This… this is where I belong. Besides, I've already been accepted into Squad 7, so it'd be rude to turn them down." Everyone froze. "What? What'd I say?"

"Wh… wha… What!? What do you mean you're a member of Squad 7?!" Yuki chuckled at Rukia's reaction.

"I mean exactly what I said." Sajin glanced down at his girlfriend.

"Do you want to tell them you're my 3rd seat?" He had to bite the inside of his cheek to keep from laughing at Ichigo's face.

"Nah. That'd be rubbing it in their faces." Yuki took one glance at the others… and that was all it took to break her. She doubled over laughing, Sajin, Iba, and even Jūshirō joined in. Eventually, everyone was laughing. Yuki winced, her side protesting to the amusement.

"Are you alright?"

"Yeah. Just forgot I'm still in recovery is all." Orihime smiled, coming up to wrap her arms around Yuki.

"Take care of yourself, Yu-chan." Yuki returned the embrace, patting the taller girl's back.

"I will, Hime-chan. You take care of yourself too." The girls separated. "After all, Rukia and I won't be there to keep the boys in line. We're putting all of our faith in you that you can keep them on their best behavior." Orihime nodded, while Uryū and Ichigo loudly objected.

"See ya Chad." Yuki and Chad shook. He nodded.

"See ya Yuki." She smiled, walking over to Uryū.

"C'mere you big softy."

"He-Hey! What are you-!?" His words were cut off as Yuki wrapped him in a hug. Red steadily grew from his neck to the roots of his hair. Yuki laughed, ruffling his blue locks.

"It always was easy to make you blush." He sputtered, fixing his glasses. She snickered, turning to the last of the group. Ichigo pulled her into an embrace.

"You take care now, ya hear? I had enough problems with Rukia. I don't want to have to come and save your butt too."

"Hey! I resent that." They chuckled, separating. Yuki scratched around Yoruichi's ears. "Keep an eye on them for me, would ya'?"

"I will, Yuki. Goodbye." Yuki nodded, stepping back to join Sajin and Iba. Everyone watched as the ryoka returned home.

"So…" Byakuya turned to Yuki. "When did you plan on telling us you were a 3rd seat?" Yuki shrugged, leaning on Sajin's side.

"To be honest… I wasn't." The Squad 6 Captain scoffed, the only betrayer of his amusement. Everyone else laughed, some patting Yuki's shoulders. She smiled the whole time back to the barracks, never leaving Sajin's side.

After all, what reason did she have to? They were going to be together for a long time, working side-by-side, training themselves and others, and fighting Hollows. She was his shining heaven, and he her shining knight. She had captured her Captain's love…

And she intended to keep it for the rest of her life.

i I have no idea how flash-step works. Sorry if I offended any die-hard fans out there

Translations:
1) Beautiful heaven
2) Shining knight

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