I have gotten the request to write a Byakuya Kuchiki X Hinata Hyuga. I have always wanted to try my hand at a Bleach and Naruto crossover so I can't wait to see how this goes.
After this I have my own one shot in mind and then I will go back to taking request again. I hope that you all enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto™ or Bleach™
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Hinata Hyuga was known as the most obedient shinobi under the Jonin rank by her Hokage. Hinata did what she was told in the time frame given and followed each order to the point. It was one of the reasons that she was the next in line to become an Anbu, but it seemed that fate had a different plan from her. Hinata was shocked to find that not only was her next mission a solo, but it was an 'A' ranked and would be her ticket to being an Anbu. She read over her scroll a hundred times, packed over and over again so that she was prepared, and then trained extra hard to be ready for any situations. Hinata really thought that this was going to be her chance to show her father that she was better than what he thought and to her teammates that she didn't need to be protected ever second of the day. She was so proud of herself when she was on her way back from completing it; she was so excited that she sent her report ahead of time so she could come home to see the Hokage's smile and her new Anbu uniform, but…
Hinata didn't make it back home. She didn't even get to pass through the front gates. She was ambushed by rouge Takigakure shinobi; the same group that had the leader that was on her list to be captured or killed; Hinata had to kill him since he would not go without a fight. She was so close to home, but no one saw her, no one heard, not until she was already dead. She knew that she was dead, but she couldn't react to it. The whole world just went dark like someone had flipped a switch on her. She watched as the pain in her body faded away and then her vision came back. She was still lying on the ground, but she turned her head and saw her eyes staring back at her. Like some kind of dead fish. Hinata was back on her feet in a non-existent heart beat and she starred in horror at her bruised and battered body that lay lifeless on the ground. She tried to touch her cheek, but her hand went right through her body. Hinata began to back away until she caught the rustle of a chain; she looked down and watched as a chain came out of her body and just dragged on the ground as she moved. Hinata touched it and gasped when it began to eat itself. She stayed still and it stopped but she refused to move. Hinata looked around for something to get the chain off her, but she was left with no one.
It was until she heard a low groan and felt a sudden shift in the air; like the presence of someone with very high chakra. She looked over and was shocked to see a rather large and muscular man floating up in the air. She even saw a little blotch of pink with him. His hair was spiked up and he made a twinkle sound as he looked around. Hinata gasped when she heard her chain eat itself again and this time it got a lot closer to her chest. Before she could scream as it was about to eat the last of the rope, she felt the hilt of a sword hit her forehead.
"Gotcha'," the man said with a smirk. Hinata gulped loudly as she suddenly felt light.
"Way to go Kenny!" The little blotch of pink was actually a little girl. "You got her right before she became a hollow!"
"I always get the target," it was getting a little hard to hear him, but Hinata did feel better. "I better take her to the Seireitei; she's got some strong reiryoku going on." Then Hinata felt like she faded away without any troubles. The only thing that bothered her was that no one was there to take care of her physical body. Hinata thought she was finally going to live in peace like everyone always told her she would, but she never saw that bright white light that was supposed to lead her to the gates of heaven. No, she landed on a cold floor in a large echoing room. She went wide eyed when she took in a big breath of air. The need to breath came back to her. She panted like she had run a marathon and slowly got to her feet. She felt solid again. She touched her face and body to be sure she wasn't ghost like anymore. It was a relief to feel alive, but she knew that she wasn't anymore.
"Kenpachi Zaraki," a rather old looking man with a long white beard said from his seat. Hinata watched with wide eyes as he sat with such an air of power before her. She suddenly bowed down on her knees; force of habit really. "Why have you brought this girl before me?"
"Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto," Hinata looked over to see the man from before stood next to her, with the girl still hanging on his back. "This little girl has a great reiryoku; it would be a waste to send her anywhere else but here." He was very confident with himself, even though the man before her held no emotion on his face. Kenpachi crossed his arms over his chest, "Hell, even I'll take her in my group."
"She has no training, no zanpaktou, and no idea what is even going on." Yamamoto said sternly and got to his feet slowly. Hinata flinched back as she heard him walking towards her. "Tell me young woman, do you know where you are?"
Hinata tensed and looked up at Kenpachi for an answer. He wanted her on his team; she could not disappoint someone who was putting his neck on the line. He didn't look at her though, didn't even acknowledge the turmoil that was written on her face. Hinata looked back to the old man and tried to think of something. "Am I…in Heaven?" She asked and she flinched when she heard the little girl giggle. "Sorry…" she whispered and let her head drop. Her hands clutched the cloth on her pants; she had let someone down.
"You can stand young woman," Yamamoto said. He was a little surprised at how formal she was. She didn't talk until she was spoken to, her body language was that of a woman that had gone through extensive teachings in etiquette, and she bowed to him without knowing who he was. She stood slowly and kept her hands locked at her sides. "You are in the Seireitei. This is the place where souls with very strong powers come and help protect against Hallows and help those who have died, pass on." He explained lightly. She didn't look confused, but she didn't look satisfied with the answer either. "You are here since Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi see a great strength to you. And I see it as well." Her eyes widened and he smiled lightly. "I will give you the chance to become a Shinigami."
"Hooray!" Yachiru smiled brightly, "We get to have the girl on our team Kenny!"
"Don't get too excited," Kenpachi smirked, "I bet the old man has some tricks up his sleeves."
"You will have to go through some very hard training and studying. I need to be sure that you are ready for anything that may come your way." Hinata nodded and he glanced to Kenpachi, "I will leave her in your care until I can see where she would be better suited." Yamamoto looked to Hinata, "For now, you will rest and become acquainted with what you are truly getting involved with." Just before he could walk back to his seat he stopped, "What is your name?"
"Hinata…" she thought for a second since the answer almost escaped her, "H-Hinata Hyuga," she said and bowed to him. Hinata was almost scared that she had almost forgotten her name. "Thank you," she then turned to Kenpachi and bowed again, "and I am your debt. Thank you for honor of serving under you."
"Don't try to kiss ass this early Hyuga," Kenpachi said with a smirk and began to walk out of the room. "Come on, I need to show you to where you will be working for the time being." Hinata stood back up and chased to catch up with him.
Yamamoto sighed as he sat back down. He had never seen a human like her before. She was very different from so many humans, even when it came to the Shinigami that worked here. It was a little sad though; a girl like her that had died so suddenly and without any warning. Hopefully, she will enjoy it in this world.
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Hinata was kneeled before a box that she had been filling with scrolls and papers. She was in Kenpachi's office and was given the job to organize and deal with all the papers in his room. Hinata was shocked to see all the unfiled things in his room. She was left with a map of the area with important rooms marked with names she had to know. She was given the run down by Yachiru that certain people would be addressed with a '-taichō' and others with '-fukutaichō'. She was even told that the man she last talked to was to be addressed 'Sōtaichō'. Yachiru was rather bubbly with her explaining and she was more at ease since the girl was her superior but assured her that she would do just fine here. Hinata was left with her kind words and a grunt from her taichō. Hinata wasn't given a change of clothes; she just shed her jonin vest that was riddled with holes; she set it aside and out of her site. It brought back memories of her old life, worried about her old life, and regret that she wasn't still there.
Hinata sighed as she got back to her feet and picked up the box filled with items that had to be taken to another taichō. She was a little concerned on how the government in this place worked, but as long as she had a place to call home, she rather not make waved. Hinata walked out of the room with her map opened up on the box to show her where to go. She was never walking alone, other people walked every which way but they were all dressed in the same uniform with some variations in some. She once saw another taichō that wore a brightly colored kimono layer over his uniform, but he was also lying on the roof and she was sure that he was also drinking. She stuck to the usual path to one of the taichō's room since she had been here before. She had left the box outside their room, but this time, the door was open and he box was gone. She slowed down and peeked in to see a woman with long bright orange hair sleeping on a sofa with her box on the table. Hinata blushed at how the woman was dressed; a little too revealing for her taste. She tip-toed in and set the box down by the other. She grabbed her map before walking out.
Hinata was about to make a quick exit but when she walked out, she came face first with the owner of the office. She was in awe when she was eye to eye with a male. He had bright green eyes and white hair that stuck up. He had the facial expression of everyone in her family and his arms crossed over her chest. She felt her face grow hot as he continued to stare at her. "Are you blind?" He asked bluntly. She shook her head and looked down at her feet. "Who are you and what are you doing in my office?" Hinata noticed that his hand was now on the katana or zanpaktou as they called it, and she tensed.
"Hinata Hyuga…I was leaving files and documents from Zaraki-taichō." She bowed down low and refused to get back up until told to. She felt herself shake a bit when he still felt his eyes glaring at her.
"I am Tōshirō Hitsugaya," he stated as she slowly looked up at him. He gave her a nod and she stood up straight as he walked around her. "It's about time that lazy bastard got me these things." He said not caring that she was listening. "Rangiku!" he shouted and caused Hinata to jump. The orange haired girl woke with a start as she fell off the sofa. "You have work to do."
"Come on," she whined, "It's not like we have a time limit." She said as she looked to the box. Rangiku's eyes traveled over to the girl and she looked surprised, "Hello?"
"H-Hello," Hinata looked to the girls arm to see the band, "fukutaichō!" Hinata bowed low and waited again to be told to stand.
"Oh my," Rangiku smiled brightly, "you are the cutest thing I have ever seen!" She ran over and hugged the girl; nearly suffocating her in the process. Once she let go Hinata was red faced and out of breath. "I'm Rangiku Matsumoto," she introduced herself.
"Hinata Hyuga," Hinata said with a light smile and blush.
"Rangiku," Tōshirō seethed out with a glare as he sat at his desk.
Rangiku pouted, "We have company-"
"You both have work," he cut her off. "You are to file those and Hyuga-san is to go back to where ever she came from." He shot her a look and without a second thought she walked away with a red face and an 'eep.' He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "The last thing you need is something to distract you."
"Oh I know you can agree with me," she smiled and winked, "that girl is totally cute."
"Her physical appearance is not important to me," he stated as he went to his work.
"You totally agree with me," she muttered under her breath as she sat at the sofa and went through the boxes. "You were probably too busy staring at her breast to notice her face."
"Rangiku!" Tōshirō yelled with his face as red as a tomato, causing the woman to laugh at him.
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Hinata huffed as she bent over to catch her breath from all her running. She had never been so terrified of someone that was her same height. She had never run so fast. She had not looked down at her map and she was sure that she had ran without thinking, so she had no idea where she was at the moment. Hinata looked around at the buildings; hoping one of them could stand out more and show her where she was. But everything looked the same and it's not like she sensed anyone familiar. Hinata had tried to use her Byakugan multiple times, but where ever she was, it was different. Hinata saw the energy within people, but it wasn't like her chakra path ways. It was more of a red energy that resides in their chest. She had seen two people sparing and the energy moved around the body and more towards their weapons then within the body. It was rather amazing to see how it moved. Even their zanpaktou had almost its own energy source. It was like there was another living thing within the weapon.
She activated her Byakugan and looked around for just anyone that didn't look to threatening. She could easily tell the captains from the others since there was a reason that captains had greater energies than the normal 'Shinigamis', she thought that was their names. Hinata was surprised that her Byakugan seemed to see a bit farther than before. She was in awe as she found a rather strong energy source and she followed after it. She deactivated her Byakugan and slowly approached the man with an odd hat. She looked through her scroll and from the symbol on his back he was Mayuri Kurotsuchi captain of the 12th division. He was rather creepy, but Hinata didn't have much of a chose. "E-Excuse me," she called lightly as she jogged up to him, "Kurotsuchi-taichō," she came to a stop as he turned around to face her. She got paled as his stared right through her. She put her hands at her sides and bowed low. "I'm sorry," she said still bowed. "But can you please help me find my way back to Zaraki-taichō's office?"
"My, my," Hinata was forced back to standing straight and her head was now between his hands. She was like putty in his hands as he moved her head around and inspected her body. "What an odd little thing you are." He smirked and opened her eyes wider, "Can you even see me at the moment?"
"Y-yes," she admitted much to her later regret.
"Unbelievable," he said, "it should be impossible for you to see." He suddenly pulled out a scalpel, "I'm going to take one of your eyes now."
Hinata was frozen in her spot with her mouth opened in a silent scream. Before the blade could touch her eye a female voice saved her life. "Kurotsuchi-taichō," they both looked over to see a woman standing there in a shorter looking uniform and clipboard in hand. "She is under the jurisdiction of Kenpachi Zaraki," she said dully, "I do not think that you would want to have to tell him why she is missing an eye."
"Oh Nemu," Mayuri pouted as he let go of Hinata. "You always ruin my fun." Hinata quickly jumped away when he looked back at her. "You lucked out this time little girl." Hinata nodded and bowed again as they left. "What a pathetic thing she is," Mayuri laughed as he walked away and leaving Hinata hurt and still lost. She looked up once they were gone and let out a held breath.
"You okay?" Hinata looked behind her to see a red haired male standing there. She was in awe at his spikey red hair and tattoos. "Sorry," he smiled lightly, "I'm Renji Abarai," he bowed lightly and then walked up to her. "I've never seen anyone so calm around that crazy scientist." He smirked as she just stared at him. He eyed her, "What's wrong," he teased, "taken back by my good looks?"
Hinata blushed red and looked down at her feet. "Y-Your t-tattoos," she said as she motioned to her own head.
Renji lightly touched his head and then smile brightly, "Pretty cool, huh?" Hinata looked back up at him and couldn't help but smile back at him. She nodded lightly and he motioned for her to follow. "How about I take you some place where you can rest? You look completely lost." Hinata nodded but before she could explain that she had to get back to work, he began to walk away and she didn't want to left there. She jogged to catch up to him and once she was at his side, she slowed to walk. He glanced down at her, "So…" he started, "who are you?"
"H-Hinata Hyuga," she spoke up lightly and then looked up at him; she caught the band around his arm. "Th-Thank you for helping me Abarai-fukutaichō," she nodded her head to him and he smirked.
"I've never met someone so respectful," he laughed lightly. "But the bigger question is to why you are here Hyuga-san?" He asked lightly with his hand resting on his blade handle. He was never really one to be so close to someone he didn't know, but she looked rather harmless and if she did try anything. He could easily take her down. Renji watched as her face contorted into an expression of concentration and thinking.
"I-I work for Zaraki-taichō for the time being," she spoke lightly and smiled up at him. "I am sure that I-I am dead though," she needed to say it to him. Hinata had to remind herself that she was in a different world now; even if she hated it. She didn't see it, but he was looking down at her with pity. "I was brought here…since I have a power in me that is strong," she looked up at him and blushed to see that he was staring down at her. "Is there something on my face?"
"Nah," he said with a smile and led her into a room, "I'm just…happy to see some new faces around here," he motioned for her to take a seat on the sofa. "Would you like something to drink?"
"I don't want to be any trouble," she said as she folded her hands on her lap and smiled. "I just needed to know where I was." She poked her fingers together with a nervous smile, "I should get back to Zaraki-taichō before he gets mad at me for not working-"
"Oh," Renji snapped his fingers, "you're the person that has been dropping off all his late work," he smiled. Hinata nodded and he laughed, "My captain was so mad. He just finished his work and now he has to read through all the old papers."
"I-I'm sorry!" Hinata said with panic as she stood and bowed to him. "I am just doing my job since I owe him everything for bringing me here."
"Whoa," Renji put his hands up as she stood back up. He freaked when it looked like she was about to cry, "I was just saying it since it made me laugh," he smiled in hopes that she would not cry. "You don't have to apologies for it; you're just doing your job."
"Oh…okay," she said with a nod and rubbed her eyes. She smiled shyly, "If it makes it any better, I found a lot of work that he had yet to do."
Renji smirked, "I bet my captain would love that."
"I would love what?" They both looked over and saw that Byakuya Kuchiki stood in the door way and looked at them with no expression on his face. Hinata blushed red; he was really good looking. Renji on the other hand cringed lightly at getting caught bringing in some stranger into his office.
"Nothing Kuchiki-taichō," Renji said and then motioned to Hinata. "This is Hinata Hyuga; she is the one working for Zaraki-taichō at the moment."
Byakuya looked to the girl and they both just stared at one another. Hinata was used to the look she was getting; being analyzed by someone who was obviously stronger and smarter than her. She blushed pink as she even felt him looking at her. Byakuya on the other hand was a little…taken back at this girl that stood in his office. He was sure that she was blind and mute, but by her eye movements, she could see and she was just talking before he entered. If she was under Zaraki, he could guess why she was so quiet. She was some sort of human spirit, but it was like she wasn't human either. He was hesitant to continue any sort of conversation with her since he suddenly felt his throat get a little dry. Her outer appearance was…lovely to say the least, but he didn't judge by outer looks. No, he had to see what was inside. Her power levels were above average but she wouldn't stand a chance against that lousy substitution Shinigami his sister had been seen around. "You are dismissed Hyuga," he said as he walked to his desk.
"Y-Yes," she said lightly and bowed to them both. She jogged out of the room with a map in her hands. Renji sighed as he went to work by going through the boxes she had brought earlier.
"She works under Zaraki?" Renji was surprised that his captain was actually asking him, let alone talking to him. He looked back at him. "Well Abarai-fukutaichō?"
"Yes taichō," Renji said and tried to hide his smirk as the lightest of blushes appeared on Byakuya cheeks as he went back to work. It was rather cute. "Would you like me to…invite her for tea?"
Renji nearly laughed as his captain looked up with his light pink cheeks and seemed to be thinking the whole idea over. But it soon died as he shot a glare at Renji, "Get to work."
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Hinata had a satisfied smile as she looked at the clean room that she had done all by herself. Hinata had never been so proud of her cleaning. She was even praised for what she did by her cool captain; he patted her head. Hinata never thought she would idolize someone like she had Naruto, but Zaraki-taichō was really…amazing. He was strong, confident, and could come up with a great game plan. She had spent about a month with him as her captain and would sit in on their meetings they would have to take out these things called hallows that appeared in the human world, or spirit world and be assigned groups to go retrieve human souls. Hinata would be sure to sit in the back and take notes to what was going on, but she would soon be distracted by the thoughts of her old life. Hinata did kind of like it here but noting could replace her old family and peers.
She had made quick friends with Rangiku and Renji, but that was because those were the only people she would ever see since she had to drop off so many papers to them. Not to mention that they would accompany her when she had to go to the scarier captains for things. Not only that, but they were slowly teaching her how to use her power in this new place. She was being taught basic powers and she was rather good at it. Hinata was surprised that her chakra has transferred to this thing called reiryoku. It was the red power that she saw in everyone else. Though, when she did anything with her energy, she would have blue power and not the usual red. Hinata even began to show them the things that she could do; Rangiku and Renji were rather impressed that she could walk up solid objects, stand on water, and see through walls. Her basic healing jutsu was almost like theirs and her fighting skills were more like the people in the 2nd division. But the one thing that no one could help her with was the voice that spoke to her in her head.
Hinata never told anyone about the woman that spoke to her since Hinata rather thought it as a way for her to cope with her death. This woman, who she had yet to find out her name, would talk to her about her old life like she had lived it with her. The woman told her stories about her days as a shinobi and would even teach her knew jutsus. All her jutsus did all involve a sword though and Hinata did not own one. Her vest was long gone since she had no need to hold on to something that was ripped. She was easy to spot since she was the only person their not in uniform and Hinata was okay with that, no one bothered her when she was running errands. The woman would talk to Hinata before she went to bed and sit with her in Hinata's dreams. Hinata didn't question her being there; she just wanted someone to talk to.
She sat down before a low table and poured herself some tea; she didn't know where it came from, but every morning Yachiru handed her a little package that held tea in it. Hinata blushed when the pink haired girl suggested that Hinata had her own secret admirer. Hinata never thought she would see the day that someone would have a crush on her and that they would also send her such delicious tea to show it. Hinata smiled as she took a deep breath of the sweet tea and savored her first sip. She had never felt so calm before. Hinata became lost in her inner peace fairly quick.
"You have been drinking this tea for a week now," the voice in her head spoke in a sweet voice. "Are you not in the slightest bit curious on who is this admirer is?"
"Of course I am," Hinata whispered under her breath to be sure that no one passing by would notice her talking. "But I have a duty to serve my captain. I can't go off trying to find out who it could be. Though," she blushed lightly, "I would love to thank them."
"I bet that special eye ability you have can see who is dropping these off." She said with mischief in her voice. "I hope the man is pleasing to the eyes."
Hinata blushed but nodded none the less. "I have been talking to you for so long," Hinata mused lightly as she looked down at her tea. "Can I ask what your name is?"
"I'm sorry my sunflower," she spoke up, "but that is something for you to figure out." Hinata was fairly confused by her and caused the woman to laugh lightly. "You'll understand soon enough. You just need a little push." Hinata only shook her head and went back to drinking her tea. Hinata was about to pour herself another glass, until one of the lower ranking officers in the division walked into the room.
"I was told that you were needed to be seen by Byakuya-taichō; he has something for you to do for him."
Hinata stood up and dusted off her pants, "H-Has it been cleared by Zaraki-taichō?"
"No idea," the person said dully and then walked off before Hinata could ask them to check for her. Hinata bit her lip and tried to think of something. Offending her captain would be bad; offending another captain was just as bad. Hinata got up and decided to drink her tea when she got back, but by then it would be too cold. Hinata frowned as she grabbed her handy map and then began her travel. There was an uneasy calmness around the area; usually she could hear other people walking or training, but now it was just dead silence. She became a little more cautious as she walked into another division sector. Hinata was about to continue until a sudden weight of energy brought her to her knees. It was the same feeling she got when she first died; when she saw Kenpachi. Hinata couldn't look up though, she couldn't even breathe right. She huffed for breath and it got a lot worse as the power source got closer. She pulled at her collar as she was pushed more to the ground, but she kept herself up on her hands and knees.
"You need to relax," the woman spoke calmly as Hinata choked a bit. "It's just like being a shinobi, let the chakra flow and stand."
"I-I can't!" Hinata chocked out as she got in a few gasps of breath. "I-I…I-I can't b-breathe!"
"Calm down Hyuga," Hinata looked up to see Byakuya kneeled beside her. His hand lightly stoking her back as he spoke in his strong voice; he almost seemed to push away the suffocating power with his better controlled power. She slowed her breathing and was able to fill her lungs to the brim. "Stand slowly, or you will surely pass out." He helped her to her feet and blushed as she leaned against him for support. "A hoard of hallows have broken through. I'll take you to a safe place to stay."
"I-I'm sorry," she said in a shaky voice as he led her to his office. "I-I'm a-a burden…" Hinata found herself being lied down on a sofa.
"Never," he whispered and looked around to before placing a light kiss on her temple. He stood up, "Stay hidden." He said as he walked out was sure to hid his blush the best he could.
Hinata's breathing rate returned to normal and she closed her eyes. "I want to help…" she chanted slowly. "I have to."
"Fell the power run through you like your chakra once did." The woman spoke with more power and Hinata felt her whole body get warmer. She had never felt this warm before, it was like she was alive again. Lying in the sun with Kiba running about with Akamaru and Shino doing some meditating; it was like she was living her life. Ever since she came to the Soul Society, she had been feeling cold, weak, and alone. She found a few friends, she worked to aid one of thirteen powerful Taichōs, but this was the first time she felt warm. Hinata let a smile slip through as she even began to radiate heat. Without another second of hesitation she sat up and opened her eyes.
"I feel it…" she whispered to herself. "I…I feel alive again."
"Go," the woman encouraged. "Show them the power of a kunoichi!"
Hinata ran out and towards the dark concentration of Hollows.
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"Someone cover the south entrance!" Tōshirō yelled as he ran towards another hollow.
"You can't hide that delicious soul forever!" A hollow bellowed out he charged to get into the Seireitei, but he was stopped by Rangiku and Renji. "She's so damn close! I can taste it in the air!" It laughed out right before Renji cut it down with his Bankai.
"Where the hell are these things looking for?" Renji yelled in hopes that someone would know his answer.
"Get to your position." Byakuya said as he went for another hollow.
Renji was about to run to his other position until he saw something running towards his position, where another hollow was headed. "Shit," he muttered and with his quick step, got to the persons side faster. He quickly stood before the familiar woman that he had tried to teach. "Get out of here Hinata; you are not ready to fight."
"I am Abarai-fukutaichō," Hinata said as she looked up at him with bright determination in her eyes. Hinata took a step beside him and took a deep breath. "I am a kunoichi and I stand to protect those that are close to me."
"That's all very cute," Renji said as he wiped his Bankai zanpaktou around to ready for another attack. "But you can be cute when the enemy isn't trying to kill us!" he then took off to fight the large hollow. Hinata frowned and just kept her place. She couldn't go looking for a fight; she did have no idea how to kill one of these things anyway. Hinata suddenly became stock still when she saw the biggest and ugliest hollow she had the displeasure of learning about from Rangiku. It was a Menos Grande; Hinata gapped at the site of it. For it being the lowest class of hollow, she thought it was the scariest looking one. And why was it so damn big! "Run Hinata!" Renji yelled but before he could get over to her, he was hit hard by another hollow.
"The little bitch is mine!"
Hinata felt her eyes get wide as she watched the hollow ran for her. She suddenly felt warm again and everything almost seemed to slow down to a painful rate. Her breathing slowed as she began to calm herself. She widened her stance as the hollow got closer and closer; she heard people screaming, but it was faded. "Say it Hinata…" the woman whispered as the world got darker and darker. All Hinata saw were many ribbons flowing about her. "Who am I?"
Hinata reached out to the brightest red ribbon her eyes could see.
"Amaterasu."
Byakuya had never felt fear like that before. He watched as the young woman just stood in the way of the hollow. He tried to find a way over to her, but his brain almost seemed to stop functioning as he watched. It was like she would die once more and this time, it would be right before his eyes. It hurt; it gave him a terrible pain in his chest. The hollow got closer and closer, but before it could grab her, a blinding light surrounded the girl. Like staring right into the sun. He shielded his eyes and as the light disappeared he gazed upon the Hyuga who was now better dressed for battle. She stood in the Shinigami garb and a zanpaktou in hand. With a swift movement she cut through the mask of the hollow that had gotten close to her.
"Hey!" Hinata turned back to the others that had watched her discover her true potential. "We fight to protect!"
"Hell yeah we do!" Rangiku yelled back.
"Come on Kenny!" Yachiru smiled brightly. "We can't let Hina have all the fun."
"Good point," Kenpachi said with a smirk and jumped back into battle.
Hinata took her chance to run to the aid of Renji, who was still lying on the ground. She sheathed her zanpaktou and knelt down beside Renji, "Abarai-fukutaichō, please wake up." She tried to summon her green summoning chakra but the green was more faded then before. She placed her hands over his chest and tried to find the injury. She activated her Byakugan and watched the battle behind her as she continued to heal.
Renji finally started to cough and sat up, "H-Hinata?" She smiled and deactivated her dojutsu. He was surprised to see her in uniform. "How did you…?"
"I said her name," she smiled and helped him to his feet. "I told you I could do it Abarai-fukutaichō."
"Yeah," he smirked, "you did. Now," he began to walk forward, "come on. We have hollows to kill." Hinata nodded and Hinata followed after Renji as he jumped into the air. She was surprised that she just stood on nothing it was rather odd to her. Hinata took off towards another hollow but she was suddenly struck with something that was fairly odd. She was getting warmer inside. She pulled out her zanpaktou and held it out before her as she watched the hollow charge at her.
"I finally found you!" the hollow yelled as he opened his mouth wide. "Your soul will get me into the Espada!"
"We'll see about that!" Hinata yelled back as she brought her zanpaktou down right on its head. She had no idea what the thing was talking about, but she wasn't going to give up her soul to anyone. Hinata was so proud of herself until a large hand wrapped around her body and dragged her down to the earth below. She was so shocked that she had let go of her weapon. That was the dumbest thing she had ever done. Hinata tried to see if someone could aid her, but she was suddenly freed. Hinata spun around in the air and saw that Tōshirō had cut off the hollows arm. She smiled and looked down to land on the ground. It had been a long time since she had to land. That was also taken care for her when Byakuya caught her and carried her down. She blushed red as she held onto him; once his feet touched the ground, he also set her down. Hinata bowed down to him, "Th-Thank you," she stood back up and saw that he had also caught her weapon. "Sorry," she muttered under her breath.
"There is no time to be sorry," he stated bluntly. "We have a battle to win." Hinata was left there as he took off after another hollow. She looked around and saw that there were so many, but she was unsure at why they were here. Hinata felt herself sweating as she got warmer and warmer. Hinata panted lightly as she went for another Menos Grande. She jumped into the air and cut through its head before it could attack. Hinata wiped the sweat from her forehead as she stood there.
"Look out!"
Hinata turned and saw that a Menos Grande was locked right on her. She saw the great ball of dark energy that was shot at her. Hinata began to panic and lifted up her zanpaktou. "A-Amaterasu!" She felt something pull her arms down and with her downward slash; a great light shot at the ball and destroyed it. Hinata was wide eyed as she watched the energy of light go through the ball of dark energy and hit the hollow; she looked down at her weapon. "W-Wow…"
"Go Hinata!" Rangiku cheered. "At this rate, you'll know your Bankai!"
"Bankai?" The words tumbled out of Hinata's lips, and before she knew it, all the heat she had been building up released itself. Hinata closed her eyes as she was blinded by her own light.
"I'm so impressed my sunflower," Amaterasu smirked as she watched the girl change uniforms. "I've never seen anyone get and master a zanpaktou so fast." Hinata looked at herself and blushed at her change. Her top now stopped under her best and her sleeves were gone. She had a red breast plate on that went over one shoulder and had a sun etched into the metal. Her bottoms shortened to her knees and she had on shin and forearm guards. Hinata looked to her zanpaktou and marveled that it got longer and looked sharper; the blade was brighter and almost looked to glow.
"W-What!?" Hinata stood there in the sky as the light drifted away as another Hollow came after her. "W-What do I do?"
"Call a weapon and fight!"
"A-Any weapon will do!" Hinata watched as her zanpaktou blade morphed into a glowing yellow whip. Hinata didn't hesitate to at least try something. She struck the hollow's leg and she watched as her whip cut through it.
"She's too strong!" The hollow cried out.
"Another day Shinigami!"
Hinata was confused. They had come for her? She watched as the hollows began to retreat. Hinata looked to her weapon and it took the form of her zanpaktou once more. She looked at herself but her uniform had yet to change back to normal. Hinata looked around to the other Shinigamis that had been fighting. They all looked at her; they all caught it much faster that the hollows were after her. Maybe the hollows thought she was a quick treat since she was brand new to the area. She had died and as far as Hinata knew, no other shinobi had ever been brought here. Hinata had checked for others. Hinata gulped and decided she would be much better on the ground.
She was dead wrong.
"Holy Shit!" Rangiku gushed loudly as she was right in front of Hinata. "How did you do that?!"
"W-What I d-do?" Hinata asked as she shrunk back.
"Hinata," Renji looked at her with shock, "you just unlocked your Bankai in a matter of minutes after getting your zanpaktou."
"S-So?" Hinata looked at them both. "I-I just said a name and the word."
"You don't understand," Rangiku held her shoulders and got really close to her as they spoke. "No one has ever done that."
"Ever?"
"Ever," Rangiku stressed.
"Told you she was worth keeping," Kenpachi smirked as he cleaned the blood off his tarnished blade.
"I bet Hina-chan could be her own captain if she wanted to!" Yachiru smiled brightly and jumped onto Kenichi's back. She looked to Kenichi, "Wouldn't that be cool Kenny? We could have a captain that likes to work with you!"
"That would be nice," Kenichi smirked and crossed his arms over his chest.
"Come on," Hitsugaya walked past them, "we need to report back and take care of the wounded." The three nodded and most Shinigamis went back to where the belonged. Hinata followed behind Kenichi and was sure to keep her head down since everyone was still staring at her. She was still oddly dressed, and she felt her face get hot when she felt a cool breeze on her exposed abdomen. Hinata sheathed her weapon and walked with a fast pace. Hinata suddenly looked up when another article of clothing was placed on her shoulders. She looked up and saw Byakuya without his white coat. She looked and saw that he has placed it on her.
"Th-Thank you Kuchiki-taichō," she looked up to him with bright eyes and a blush. He glanced down at her and just grunted and walked on ahead; he felt his ears burn red. Hinata just blinked in confusion as she pulled the coat around her a bit more.
"Wow Hina-chan," Yachiru smiled at her, "no captain ever gives up their coat. Kuchiki-chan must really like you." Hinata blushed and looked away with a light smile. "But we won't let him take you away from us!" The pink haired girl smiled brightly, "you have to be in our division." Hinata nodded and glanced back to the other captains that had taken the moment to look her over a few times.
She wished she was home.
(Line Break)
"She's too powerful for her own good," Hitsugaya said as he leaned against the wall. He was checking up on those in his division that had been injured but to his surprise, the girl that had been on everyone's mind was running about the infirmary aiding those in need. She was all bright smiles as if she had done this for decades; like she wasn't the sole reason for a hoard of hollows. But, Hitsugaya could felt it when he first met her; her strength was beyond a human's. Her becoming a Shinigami was either a gift of a curse, and after what had happened with Aizen, Hitsugaya thought it a curse. She knew nothing of this world or what she had done. If the wrong person spoke to her, she could bring down the Seireitei and all of them with it.
"Come on Tōshirō," Rangiku looked at him with her hands crossed under her bust. "She saved all of us-"
"The attack was her fault," he glared at her. "The Hyuga needs to be locked up and controlled her soul brings another wave."
"She needs a proper teacher," the two looked over. Byakuya stood there, still lacking his proper coat. "Where is the Abarai?"
"Here Kuchiki-taichō," the red head slowly sat up from his cot. Hinata gasped when she heard the male groan in pain and was quick to get to his side. "I'm fine…" he waved her off, but she wouldn't leave him alone.
"Please," she spoke calmly and smiled, "I'll only be a second." She activated her Byakugan and watched the power run through his body in a chaotic pattern. She brought her hands up and summoned her healing jutsu, only to have her hands glow a pale yellow. Hinata spoke up, "Lie down please."
"I told you," Renji lied back down, "I just need to get back to work." He sighed in relief when he felt the warm from her hands over his chest and abdominals. "That actually feels awesome," he smiled and Hinata only blushed. She watched his power settle to a calmer manner and then finally settled. "Wow," he sat up easier and smiled at her, "thanks Hinata. I have no idea what you did, but it worked."
"I wish I knew what I did too," Hinata spoke to herself as Renji got up and walked over to his captain. Hinata looked over and blushed when she saw Byakuya standing there. She quickly stood up and took off the coat she had been wearing until her uniform went back to normal; which had scared her and a patient since it was rather sudden. Hinata went over and held out the coat and bowed forward. "Th-Thank you Kuchiki-taichō."
"Hm," he said as he took the coat back and then watched as she stood back up and stared up at him. He felt something in his brain nearly scramble as she blinked her big lavender eyes. "You are to come to the center of the Seireitei to discuss what has just occurred." He turned away and walked off before she could give him those innocent looks of confusion. Renji nodded to them before going to follow after his captain. Hinata looked over at the others with confusion on her face.
"Aren't you just the cutest?" Rangiku pulled the male into an embrace and held her so tight that Hinata nearly began to turn blue. She let go and allowed the Hyuga to take in a breath of sweet oxygen. Rangiku smiled, "Let's go get some sake to celebrate."
"She needs to attend a meeting on what is to happen to her," Hitsugaya said as he began to walk out. He glanced back at her, "So I would move along Hyuga." Hinata squeaked and ran off before she could really see that stare. Hitsugaya shook his head as Rangiku giggled.
"I bet you like to watch her run." She teased.
"Go get your work done."
~Three Weeks Later~
Hinata smiled as she walked down the familiar paths of the Seireitei; just about a month ago, she had been faced with a hoard of Hollows that were after her power; which was oddly strong. After the battle she was taken to a meeting where it was decided that she needed to be properly trained and watched over so she didn't cause another hoard to attack. Hinata was still hesitant about the whole issue because she couldn't be with her division anymore. Kenpachi was even shocked that he could not train her, but there was a good reason why he could not. Hinata was left in the care of Byakuya Kuchiki. Hinata had to move to the new division and housing for her; she was lucky enough that Renji was housed next to her. She held no real role in the division, and still acted as more of a messenger. When she wasn't running around delivering things, she trained and spoke to Amaterasu. The woman had started to share more and more with her. They shared stories and Hinata was allowed to relive her old memories. Amaterasu was one of the best listeners that Hinata has ever met. The only thing that really changed was that she no longer got tea anymore; she was a little upset but she had figured out who had the same tea.
Byakuya drank the same tea that she was receiving; Hinata blushed at the thought that he was sending it to her, but she knew it must have been someone in his division. She began to think that it had to be Renji, since she didn't really know anyone else; she's tried to work up the nerve to thank him, but she always chickens out.
"Quickly my sunflower," Amaterasu spoke and sounded awfully happy about something. "We may be able to catch up with the red haired boy before he goes off on another mission."
Hinata blushed and shook her head. "I-I do not wish to catch up with him," she whispered to herself and looked around to make sure no one was watching or listening. "B-But…It would be rude of me not to wish him a safe journey." She giggled to herself like a school girl and began to make her way back towards her division in hopes to see him off. She was told that he was going to the human world, but Hinata had to question what was considered human, since she was human but she was first of her kind that any of them has seen. Renji told her that this place was like hers but it was more advanced in technology than hers and that no one had chakra like she did. So, in her perspective, they were all like civilians. When it came to the technology, Hinata was impressed by the devices in the research department, since it was like her hospital.
"Maybe he can bring you back something. He seems to be sweet like that."
"Yeah," Hinata blushed as she slowed her pace when she saw the team that was to be dispatched. She spotted Renji and smiled lightly, "A-Abarai-fukutaichō," she ran up to him and looked up to him with a light smile and bright eyes. "I-I wanted to wish you a safe travel." She bowed to him and when she stood back up, she blushed as he ruffled her hair.
"Thanks Hinata. I'll be sure to bring you back something and tell you all about my travels." He smiled at her.
"Th-Thanks," she blushed and looked to her feet.
He only chuckled, "oh," she looked back up at him, "I almost forgot." He pulled out a small box and handed it to her, "Kuchiki-taichō wanted me to give this to you." Hinata opened the box and went red in the face as she saw it was the packets of tea she had been drinking. "I've been so busy that I have not been able to drop these off anymore." And with a last goodbye he took off with his team and Hinata was left there to stare at the package.
"Well…that was a little unexpected."
"Y-Yeah," Hinata nodded looked back up to the closed gates. "M-My taichō is my secret admirer."
"How scandalously and delicious!" Amaterasu squealed like a fangirl and even giggled lightly. "Just imagine it. Him holding you in his big strong arms, and slowly but gently pushing you onto his desk. You will be nervous, stuttering about how someone will see you, but he will listen to nothing you say, since he's too busy admiring your large hips and-"
"St-Stop!" Hinata whispered roughly with a squeak in her voice and her face burning red. "M-My taichō feels n-nothing for m-me!" Hinata quickly walked away from the gate and made her way back to her room to drink her tea and calm down. "H-How could he e-ever want m-me?" She was flushed and embarrassed that she ran once the coast was clear. She huffed as she stood in her room and plopped down on her bed. She looked down at her tea and with a blush on her cheeks; she quickly started to make it. Hinata watched as her tea put boiled over the little fire pit she had in her room; there was something about tea (even from her superior) that calmed her. "Oh my…" she pushed her forefingers together, a habit that she thought she kicked long ago. "What am I-I to do?"
"Hyuga," Hinata looked up and went red in the face as Byakuya stood at her door with that cold look on his face. "I hope that I'm not interrupting anything." He looked over to her and then to her tea pot.
"N-No Kuchiki-taichō," she looked down to her lap and blushed with a smile on her lips. "Would…I-I want to thank you," she looked up at him and smiled. "F-For the tea."
"So," he looked away, "he told you that it was I?"
"Yes, Kuchiki-taichō," she began to push her pointer fingers together again and looked to her tea pot. "Uh…"
"May I join you?" He asked kindly. Hinata looked up and blushed when she saw that he wasn't looking at her and had a light blush on his cheeks.
"O-Of course." Hinata said quickly and pulled out two cups from a small cupboard in her room. "It would be an honor," she motioned for him to the small table. "P-Please," she smiled, "have a seat." He nodded and made his way over to a place at the table where a cup had been set. "I-If I may ask," she spoke lightly while she made tea. "W-Why did you send me th-the tea?"
"I figured after being thrown into this new life without any warning or explanation," his voice was smooth and sincere. "You would need something to calm yourself when it all became too much. Not to mention, running around like you do takes up much of your time," he glanced to her as she walked back over to the table with the tea pot, "this tea would be able to help with keeping up your health."
"Oh…well," she tucked some hair behind her ear before serving the tea, "thank you again."
Byakuya watched as she poured the tea and was fairly impressed with how proper she was. "Hyuga, what was your social standing before your death?" He quickly regretted his choice of words when he saw the look on her face. He would have to work on not being so blunt with her at times.
"I…" she started off, slowly pulling back her memories. "I was the former heiress to a great clan."
"Former?" He questioned.
Hinata nodded and then took a light sip of the tea. "Yes, I handed my position to me better suited sister." She smiled lightly as she remembered her sister's ceremony like it had only been yesterday. "She would lead my family to greater heights."
"And, what became of you?" He was fairly interested in her; not only was she a beauty, but she was from a noble standing in her world.
"I became a shinobi; a protector and warrior of my village." Hinata smiled at him. "It was something that I had always dreamed of doing."
"And what does a shinobi do?" Byakuya had to admit, that this was the most he ever spoke.
"Uh, Kuchiki-taichō," Hinata looked at him with a blush. "Would you just like me to tell you my life story?"
"Yes." He answered faster than he had expected. "I want to know about you and your world."
"And," she looked at her cup, "in return, my I know about your life and world?"
"Of course."
Hinata smiled lightly and started from the beginning.
(End)
Well, I guess that's that. My first bleach crossover, ah, what a trip it has been. Sorry that it is taking me so long to update, but I have such a busy life and writing is something I can only do for so long until my eyes hurt or my brain starts to fry. Okay, so next up is a little story of my own and I did get another request for a Soul Eater crossover, but the person who had asked for it has yet to send me the details. So, you know who you are, please write back to me so I may get started or I will move on to other requests. Leave me your comments and request and I'll get to updating other stories.