Time for another Bleach Crossover and Hinata Hyuga meeting these eccentric people; enjoy.
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(Line Break)
~A Healing Touch~
Jūshirō Ukitake, captain of the 13th division, one of the first graduates to become captain, was once again at his family's estate. He was sitting outside on the porch with a trey of tea and confectionary treats that some of the children had dropped by when they heard he was back again. He didn't mind it all, but he didn't think it right that he was not in his office taking care of his own paper work like the other captains; not to mention that his fukutaichō refused to bring him his work since it would 'stress him'. He looked out to the little garden that had looked to have been neglected a bit, but it was still wonderful to look at. He thought back to the little amount of things he could do, but the thought of actually doing them bored him. It would be better if he just had someone to talk to; maybe he could sneak back and just keep a medical personal close. Just as he took a light sip from his tea, he heard someone stumble into the house. It was odd, since no one usually bothered him, not unless they alert him first. He slowly grabbed his zanpaktou and glanced back to see who exactly was on the estate with him.
"Ukitake-taichō," a small voice quivered as they got closer to him. He smiled lightly when he saw one of the newest Shinigami popped her head out of a door on his left. She smiled lightly and her cheeks were painted a pretty pink as she walked out and kneeled down. "Sorry, I-I forgot th-that Kuchiki-taichō had sent me here, s-so I would have sent a message, but I was already late…" she sat up from her bowing and just looked at her lap. "I'm sorry."
"Do not worry Hyuga," he smiled lightly as he watched her smile at him and blush lightly. There was always something so wonderful about her; she was odd, unlike any other human he had met. It was a tragic that she was taken from her life so quick, but he was happy that she was brought here so fast. The girl was gifted with such a strong power and more abilities than the others. Once of the thing he was fairly impressed with was her wonderfully odd eyes; they would look so lifeless on any other person. But on her, they were bright with life, hope, and kindness. Jūshirō came to love those eyes, and not like the way Mayuri Kurotsuchi had; he caused Jūshirō to worry so much about the girl. The scientist was dead set on getting at least one of her eyes for himself, but luckily, he was never given permission or the chance. Jūshirō motioned her closer when he noticed the medical kit that she brought with her. "Are you here to try and teat me?"
"Yes," Hinata smiled brightly as she got up and walked up to him so that she was kneeled before him. "K-Kuchiki-taichō th-thought I could be of help," she blushed lightly as she took out a pair of gloves and slipped them on over her hands. She looked up to him, "M-Maybe I could help e-ease the pain," she smiled kindly and Jūshirō could only smile back. "I-I hope that you don't mind that…that I…" she blushed more as she lifted up her hands like she was going to touch him, but didn't look able to work up the nerve to do so.
"It is alright Nurse Hyuga," he said with a smile and chuckled lightly when she burst a pretty shade of pink. He took in a rather deep breath when she placed her hands on his chest. Even through fabric, he could feel her warm touch. He took his deep breaths, and watched as her eyes began to focus right on his chest, to the point the veins began to bulge out of her head around her eyes. It was an odd ability that she possessed. He had heard from some other captains that she came from a powerful clan in her dimension. Byakuya had spoken to her a few times about her past, and he was surprised that she remembered so much; even her death. What a morbid picture it must have been. Jūshirō lightly moved his hand and touched the sides of her face. Hinata flinched from surprise, but was able to keep a bit of focus. "I apologize, but you are rather interesting."
"Kurotsuchi-taichō said the same thing too," she smiled lightly. Hinata always tried to make light of her situations even though she was afraid of sleeping alone at night. "B-But I like it better when you say it." She smiled as she traced his lungs. "I-I think I-I might be able to f-fix that…" she said more to herself as she pulled her hands back and looked back up at him, "I hope that I'm n-not b-being t-to forward…" she blushed as she stood up and began to fumble with her hands. She blushed more when he began to chuckle more at her expense.
She really was just like a child. "Do not be so coy, Nurse Hyuga." Jūshirō removed the top half of his uniform; allowing it fall down and leaving him bare to her eyes. Hinata quickly shut her eyes and turned around. It was usually different when she was in the medical wing; her patients were unconscious and usually just foot soldiers. But this was one of the oldest captains, not to forget that her captain was counting on her too. "Please proceed," he encouraged her with a light smile. Hinata took a deep breath and then walked around so that she was kneeled behind him and lightly placed her hands on his back. He kept back a groan at how warm her hands were against his back. He then felt her move her hands away and heard her take the gloves off.
"I-If I burn you," she said lightly as she activated her Byakugan again, "please t-tell me."
"Alright," he nodded to show that he had heard. Hinata focused her energy to her hands and soon enough her hands began to emit the soft yellow glow of her newfound energy. Still, even after it being about few months, she was still amazed by it. She found his lungs again and lightly traced her hands around it. She could see the problem; his longs were suffering the worse from it, and if she could heal them…she could be able to find where the cause was. She watched as dead tissue was replaced and wounds mended. His breathing was a little ragged, but she figured it was because she was messing with his lungs. She fixed the last problem she could see, and once she removed her hands, she came around to the front and knelt back down.
"J-Just a little bit more," she whispered more to herself when she meant to say it to him. She blushed as her fingertips touched his bare chest and sent a shiver through her body. Hinata didn't like this anymore. It made her feel…funny and she was sure that both captains would not approve of her funny feelings. She quickly tried to fix what she saw, but she had to be gentle since she was sure she would burn his pale skin.
"Be calm," he said gently with the kindest smile he had. "You are doing a good job; don't rush for my sake."
"I-It's not that," she said lightly as she glanced up at him and then back to his chest. "I-I'm a little n-nervous." She laughed lightly as she pulled her hands back and gave a satisfied sigh. "There…that should do it." She deactivated her eyes and smiled lightly, "How d-do you feel?"
"Better," he said as he took in a deep breath. It didn't hurt as much as before and he began to redress. As the Hyuga girl began to put away her things, he caught her looking down at one of his newest chapters for his novel that he writes. He watched with curiosity as her eyes scan over the words. He chuckled, "You need to wait like everyone else Nurse Hyuga," he smiled in amusement as she looked like a child caught with her hand in the cookie jar. He patted her head as she looked down at her lap.
"I…I just love the story…so much," she blushed as she placed her medical box on her lap and looked to him. "I know it's for kids…but you are such a great wr-writer."
"Why, thank you," he watched as she got back to her feet. "And thank you for your help."
"I-I'll come right back if you need m-me again," she smiled as she bowed to him. "I rather like your home…a-and Kuchiki-taichō just has me running a-around; d-don't tell him I said that though," she blushed and laughed nervously.
"Promise," he nodded as she walked away. Jūshirō looked back to his writing that he had left abandon since he was just out of ideas. But, as he looked back to where the girl was once standing, he got the idea of another story arc. His hero, Sōgyo, meets a beautiful medical woman…being kept as a slave by an evil Clan Lord. He quickly pushed aside the story he had been working on, and quickly went on to his newest idea before it had left him.
"She had," he said as he wrote, "such pretty lavender eyes."
Yes…he felt so much better.
(Next One)
~Forced Breaks~
It wasn't that Hinata liked to do nothing but work and be bossed around by her superiors all day, but the idea of having a 'fun night' wasn't that pleasant of an idea either. The most she ever had time for was when she would get to drink tea with her captain; and even then it was just him telling her all the other things that needed to get done before the day was out. And then when night finally hit, it was Hinata just making any last possible runs before eating a small dinner and heading off to bed. She never really had a day off; it was more she would have slow days. When it was just her delivering messages around the Soul Society and talking with a few people here and there, and then working in the medical ward and listening to men and women tell their stories of grand adventure. Hinata always mentioned that her fighting was getting better, and her Bankai was coming along nicely, but Byakuya never got the hint that he should send on her on missions to fight off the hollows. So, Hinata was left with paperwork.
She sighed as she walked through the maze that she called home with a box full of scrolls and papers. She made her first stop at the science division; Kurotsuchi-taichō made another teasing threat that she should keep one of her precious eyes open when she sleeps. Hinata never liked going to the science division since it was Mayuri always trying to find a way to cut her open and poke around inside. Then she was sure to stop by Hitsugaya-taichō's office and leave his work with the sleeping Rangiku. She was happy that she saw him while she was on her way to the Second Division's area; he was always very stern, but she knew that deep down they were friends.
She was on her way, now, to First Division's area, she could never find the captain, but she knew exactly where his office was. In all truth, she had never seen him when she made her deliveries, he was always away. She always saw Nanao Ise doing work, but never the captain. Hinata would never question where their captain was, but it made her curious to where he might have been. To her knowledge, she was told the First division's captain was very laid back and so informal with everyone. Hinata made it her business to try and find him whenever she was in the area; she had met all the other captains.
Hinata placed the last of the items on his desk and as she was just about to walk out, she was able to dodge a falling sake bottle. Hinata squeaked when she jumped and looked to her left to see the broken bottle and the liquid that was once in it. She felt her eyes go wide as she looked up and saw a man looking down at her. "You were supposed to catch it Hinata-chan, not let it break." He said with an amused smile as she looked at him with even more confusion. "I thought you were a ninja before you came here," he smirked as she nodded, "then catch it next time."
"Okay…?" she answered as she continued to stare at him. He was unshaven, and his hair had a slight curl to it. He wore a captain's uniform, but he also had a bright pink kimono draped over his shoulders too. There was a straw hat atop his head and a sleepy look in his eyes, like he had been woken. Hinata finally gasped when she realized this was the captain she had been looking for; he had been above her this whole time! "Shunsui Kyōraku-taichō?"
"Yes?" He answered as he lied on the ruff, slightly hanging over so he could see her.
"W-What are you doing…sir." She quickly added as to not be disrespectful.
"I was drinking," he said as he sat up and looked into the distance. "But I think now I will go for a nap." He sighed happily.
"B-But," she pointed into his office, "I-I had left your paperwork f-for today…"
He scoffed and waved it off. "My Nano-chan will take care of it," he said as he lied back. He couldn't see her, but he could guess that Hinata wasn't very happy with his choices. "Why don't you come on up and nap with me Hinata-chan? I'm sure you are tired from all that running you do."
"But, i-if I do not work…" she felt a chill run up her spine at the thought of Byakuya finding out. "I must b-be off." She bowed even though he could not see her, "Have a-a good day, Kyōraku-taichō." She then ran off before she was late again for her daily tea/report. Shunsui sighed as he watched her walk away; he had never seen anyone so caught up in their work; she wasn't even highly ranked and she looked to be running around the most. He was tired just watching her run around; so Shunsui made a vow.
He was going to help Hinata Hyuga relax.
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Hinata sighed as she was walking down another hall and, what a surprise, Shunsui Kyōraku was standing right there like this was just another coincident. For the past week, Hinata had been seeing the captain everywhere she went, and every time she saw him he had something for her to make her relax. She held her box tighter and tried to walk past him, but he stopped her –per usual- by grabbing the back of her uniform. "I think you get the drill now Hinata. I have another deal for you." Hinata sighed and stood there, waiting for his proposal. "I'll be sure that my Nano-chan finishes all of your delivering, if you come and have a drink with me."
"I-I do not d-drink Kyōraku-taichō." She stated again for about the fifth time that week. "Can I please get back to work?"
"What if I throw in a fun game of chess?"
"I-I'll get in trouble if I-I don't g-get back t-to Kuchiki-taichō."
"How about a sparring match?"
"No"
"Free dinner?"
"N-No thank you."
"Male entertainment."
"N-No!"
"Female entertainment?"
Hinata flushed red and she facepalmed.
"What about I throw in some sweet dangos and cinnamon buns?"
There was silence.
Shunsui smiled when she looked to see that the look on the girl's face was a rather pleasant expression. Her eyes were bright with joy and a smile pulled at her pink lips. She held the box tight to her chest as she seemed to be glowing with happiness. "All the desserts of your choice, my treat."
She shifted on her feet. "I…I guess a little break wouldn't-ahh!" Hinata didn't have time to finish as the male picked her up and threw her over his shoulder like a sack. She had dropped the box on the ground and became panicked. "W-Wait," she tried to reach out and wriggle out of his grip. "I-I still have to finish!"
"Nope," he smiled, "we are relaxing and I can't wait to show the others that I actually got you to join." He laughed as she began to blabber on about her work. It was humorous to listen to her get all nervous and flustered.
(Line Break)
"Uh…Kyōraku-taichō?" Renji sat across from the captain as he glanced to a pink cheeked Hyuga. "Are you sure it was a good idea to allow her to drink?" He sat at a table with the captain, Rangiku, and even Kenpachi joined them when he saw his once organizer sitting there. The room was noisy with all the others drinking and having a good time, but this table was fairly interesting since it was covered in sake bottles and desserts.
"Come on now Renji," he smiled as he filled up his glass and hers. "She was old enough to die for her village; she is old enough to have a drink or two."
"Or two bottles," Rangiku smirked as she muttered under her breath as she picked up another sweet bun.
"A-Actually *hic*," Hinata smiled with her cheeks going redder. "I-I ha-have been….been old enough t-to die s-since I-I was tw-*hic*-twelve," she took the shot glass and quickly downed another. Hinata never drank before, but with the captains and Rangiku egging her on, she took the first shot. It was awful, but they continued to push her. And now, here she was. Her vision was a bit blurry and her motor controls were slowed. Hinata even had some trouble thinking of things to say at times. "S-So…" she smiled and spoke in a rather high pitch, "w-who wants a-another bun?" Hinata also took advantage of all the cinnamon buns; she hadn't had one of those since a month before her death. And heaven knows how long she had been dead now. She ungracefully ate the bun, getting the thick frosting all on her cheeks.
"Kuchiki-taichō is going to be so mad," Renji smirked as he took another slow sip and then set down the empty glass. "But let's just see how good the little ninja is with her booze."
"Alright Hinata," Kenpachi started, "who do you work for?"
Hinata thought for a moment as she wiped her mouth with her sleeve. "Th-The…short one?" She thought harder as the others chuckled and laughed at her. "I-I mean…th-the one…T-Taichō…Kuchiku-taichō…?"
"Kuchiku?" Rangiku laughed as she held her sides.
"Here Hinata," Renji smiled at her, "what were you doing this morning?"
"I-I…" she rubbed her temples. "O-Oh!" She smiled and pointed to Shunsui, "a-avoiding….th-*hic*-this man." The others laughed as Shunsui forced a light laugh as he looked at her with a bit of concern. "J-Just….e-every h-hall *hic*," she shook her head, "e-everywhere."
"Maybe someone should stick to their rooftop," Kenpachi said with a smirk.
"Okay Hinata," Shunsui smiled, "who was your last captain?"
"S-Spikey b-bell….taichō…" she said dully and then hiccupped loudly. She laughed lightly at herself as Shunsui poured her another shot. "A-And b-big…" she said as she lifted her hand up as if trying to show how tall he was. "S-So big," she took the shot and suddenly looked very dazed. Renji and Rangiku began to laugh and point at the glaring captain.
He smirked at the two, "You think that's so funny," he shot a look at Shunsui, "Hey Hinata," he smiled at her, "who is your favorite captain?"
"O-O-Oh!" She smiled brightly as she raised her hand. "I-I know *hic* know th-this one," she said as she was bouncing her seat. "A-Ask me," she slurred and let out another hiccup as they chuckled at her actions. Kenpachi motioned for her to go on. "O-Okay," she took a deep breath, "Sa-Sajin K-Komamura-taichō!" She exclaimed as she threw both hands in the air.
"What!?" They all looked to her with shock.
Hinata nodded and giggled, "H-He is so n-nice to m-me when I dr-dr*hic*drop off files," she sighed lightly with a happy smile. "A-And…w-when...Kuchiku-t-taichō says," she paused to collect her thoughts. "w-we pl-play chess t-together." Her smiled lightened, "h-he said *hic*," she lightly touched her left temple, closer to her eye, "I-I remind him…of an old friend…" she hiccupped again as she looked to Shunsui, "C-Can I have another?"
"Whatever you want," he smiled lightly as he poured her another glass. But the second she picked it up, someone grabbed her wrist, making her drop the glass. "Well," Shunsui smiled up to the rather peeved off captain, "Byakuya," he patted the seat beside him; "you finally decided to join us."
All the others at the table and even the other Shinigami in the room tensed while some made a run for it while they still could. "What are you doing?" He asked rather bluntly and glared at the three least drunk at the table.
"Dr-Drinking a-and s-sweets Kuchiku-taichō!" Hinata proclaimed as she threw both her hands in the air again.
"Is that so?" He looked down at her and she looked up at him with her cheeks a bright pink and her eye lids dropped. He picked her up by her wrist and then picked her up like anyone would pick up a woman. "Tell me Hyuga," he was oddly calm, "who is to be credited with this grand idea?"
"I am," Shunsui said not caring what kind of wrath the captain could unleash upon him. "The girl deserves a break."
"Tea is a break," he glared at him, "what you have done is carelessly allow her to nearly drink herself into a comma." He turned away. "Renji," the red haired man flinched, "seeing as my usual assistance will most likely not wake up on time, you are to take on her duties in the morning until she is ready." He then walked out without another word. Hinata babbled on about her time there and waved to the three as she was carried away.
"Damn," Rangiku picked up her shot, "and I thought my captain was a hard ass."
Kenpachi chuckled, "I was hoping for more a fight to happen."
"Well this stinks," Renji grunted, "now I have to do all her work." He sighed and let his head fall to the table top. "I better get to bed and pray for no hangover."
Shunsui wasn't really listening though; all he was thinking about was a new plan to get that girl to come out and relax with him.
A roof top nap?
Placing bets with the other Shinigami?
Or maybe a nice picnic?
The possibilities were endless.
(Next One)
~Prisoner~
Lilynette Gingerbuck glared as she looked around for her lesser half. She didn't understand how she was able to be part of someone that was so….useless at times. She had checked all the usual places, but he was surprisingly not there. She took pleasure in the extra time though; she was given more of a chance to plan on how she was going to wake him up. Lilynette would have to think of something rather extreme for how long he has caused her to waist. She was about to give up until she saw him just standing there, staring at the door like he stared at everything else; in a bored fashion. She was about to sneak up on him, but she then took notice to what he was staring at.
Coyote Starrk wasn't a very articulate man, but Lilynette was able to read him better than anyone. She knew him for a long time; he was unmotivated, unfeeling at times, and he was a true bore to be around. But she knew that he was all powerful, since he was the Primera Espada. She had seen him fight and she had seen him calculate information. He could have led the army, but chose not to. He even dressed oddly. He was very…formally dressed and even went as far as to wear white gloves that covered his number. New Arrancars always learned the hard way when they had tried to pick a fight with him; he was the reason that not many arrancars lasted long. Lilynette tried to warn them not to push him, but she liked to watch them be torn apart too. But she was getting off topic again, she looked to her partner again and then to the door. This was the fifth time today he had stopped at this door while heading off to one of his usual nap places.
It was the door that was locked up tight to be sure that the prisoner wouldn't get out like she did last time. Lilynette warned them about leaving some new girls to watch over her; she got the better of them with just her words and a slash of her very unique zanpaktou. They were all rather impressed at Gin's great catch to capture her; now if only someone could actually get her to join them.
"You're lucky that I didn't find you sleeping," she smirked as she walked up to him, "I was going to shove my fist in your mouth again."
"Hm." He nodded as he just starred at the door like he was reading a book.
"What are you doing anyway?" She asked as she stood beside him and put her hands on her hips.
"Nothing," he stated. Coyote had yet to move and she was sure that he had glanced at the door handle.
"Tell you what," she smiled up at him, "I'll do you a favor today," she patted his back, "I'm gonna get you into that room." he looked at her and she sighed lightly, "I know, I know," she looked at her nails with a smug look, "I'm amazing." She walked off and then glanced back at him, "you just wait right here and I'll get you the key to get inside." She laughed lightly as Coyote just looked at her and then went back to staring at the door.
He didn't know why he wanted to get in; maybe he just wanted to know what she really was. When she had first walked into the place, she was shaking. Her eyes were wide with terror as she held her bleeding arm. She was worse for wear. It must have been one hell of a fight that took her down. Aizen was nothing but smirks when he looked over the catch that Gin had brought. Aizen had heard a lot about the new Shinigami that had caused some ruckus in Hueco Mundo; she caused a riot of hollows to chase after her. He was impressed, but when he had put her to the test, she had resisted. Each time he struck, she refused to fight back. Some assumed since she was already in terrible condition, but she stated she would not fight for show. They would see her fight when she escaped. Tōsen was in charge of escorting her from her prison to anywhere she needed to go. But after one day, he refused to escort her around and just said that he would bring her what she needed to eat. So, she was never seen after that. Tōsen was the only one that ever saw her. But her image was burned into Coyote's brain ever since that day. He wanted to see what she would look like back to health. He never bothered to ask to get in, since by the time he got to the door, he would lose the will power to go any further. But there he was, waiting for his partner to come back with a key to get inside. He promised himself that just one look at her would be enough, and then he would be able to take his naps without worry.
He was about to drop to the floor asleep; it had been over three hours since his last nap. He placed forehead against the door and closed his eyes. He slowed his breathing so that he could relax, but as silence filled the hall way once more, he heard that familiar sound he heard every time he stopped by. He listened closely and there it was, the muffled sounds of someone talking. He could not make out a single word of it, nor could he tell the tone of the words. All he knew was that she was in there talking to herself or to something that her mind had made up to cope with the lack of human interaction. It was very quiet and very soft; Coyote kept his eyes closed as he tried to figure out what she was saying. He didn't know why we needed to know, but he just wanted to. It suddenly came to a stop and he opened his eyes like he would see why she had stopped. He listened as someone shuffled around and the rattling of chains. He never knew that she was chained, but maybe someone wised up after her almost escape. She had nearly killed three of the low number arrancars and he was sure if she was given another chance, she wouldn't let them live.
More chain rattling and then he heard most disturbing sound ever. She started screaming. It was enough to make him back away from the door and just stare. She was screaming out in agony like she was being tortured. He heard her sobbing between each time she screamed. He looked around to see if anyone else had heard and was coming to investigate, but no one came; maybe she did this every day, but this is the first time he had heard of it. Her screaming slowly died away as she just sobbed and tried to catch her breath.
"I got it!" Lilynette proclaimed as she ran down the hall toward him. He wasted no time meeting her half way, taking the keys, and then going back to the door and unlocking it. She watched with curiosity as he seemed to be rushing to get in, and once he opened the door he went in and closed it behind him. Lilynette went up to see if she could get in, but he re locked the door and left her out there. "You're welcome!" She yelled through the door with a glare. That was a little rude of him; it's not like she put her neck on the line to swipe the keys from Tōsen; but she only smiled and shrugged, it was Coyote's problem now.
Coyote stood there in the dark room. There was one window that was barred and let in about enough light to see that she was actually there. He set the keys on a small night stand and walked over to Hinata, who was chained up to the wall under the window. She was hugging her knees to her chest; she was balled up tight. He sat down in front of her and waited for her to acknowledge his presence.
Hinata finally looked up, she knew someone had walked in, she just figured that it was Tōsen, the man that used to be friends with Komamura-taichō, and he had brought her another meal. It was really hard to tell time in there but she knew she had to have been there for more than a few days. Each day she prayed that someone had come to save her, but maybe no one cared that she was gone. Like when she was back in Konohagakure; she wasn't even sure if anyone had even bothered to bury her yet. Maybe they had just left her to rot. Hinata looked over the man, he wasn't Tōsen. She wasn't really sure who he was. He looked older than her; maybe he was new to the organization and had come to meet her. If she was lucky, she could get the upper hand on him too and then get out.
"I'm Hinata," she said lightly, trying to suppress the pain in her voice from screaming. Amaterasu had tried to keep her company, but Hinata grew tired of only talking to her. She was going mad in her cell that she just started screaming, hoping that it would get someone's attention to come and just talk to her. This is the first time that anyone came in right after she finished.
"Coyote Starrk," he replied as he looked to her with dulled eyes. He took in her image again, her face was cleaned up, her smile was present, and her hair wasn't as ragged as before. She looked, appealing to say the least. There was something about her that was rather nice to look at. Her uniform was the same black and white as most Shinigami, but she looked better in it. If she was to be put in the white uniform, it would surely make her look a sickly pale.
"Are…are you here to watch me?" Her voice was soft and much too sweet for her to be a prisoner.
"No," he stated as he looked back into her pale lavender eyes. "I just wanted to see you."
Hinata was a little taken back by that, but she decided that it would be best not to question him. "Okay," she nodded lightly and tried to subtly look around for his number. If he was low enough, she could kill him and run away before anyone knew. "Am I in trouble?"
"Yes," he stated rather bluntly as Hinata sat up straight and looked to him with worry. Something was up now, she was in trouble? For what? "You have caused me to miss my naps and I am here to punish you for it."
"Punish me?" She tried to back away, but she was already backed against the wall. She looked over to see if she could get to the keys before he could.
"Yes," he moved so that he was seated beside her and then was about to lie down. "Stretch out your legs." Hinata did as she was told and he lied down with his head on her lap. "Move and your punishment will be worse," he warned in a monotone as he closed his eyes and fell asleep. He liked sleeping here better, she was much softer than he would have imagined. Hinata, on the other hand, was very confused at what was going on or how this had happened. She was very frightened to move a single hair in fear that he would maybe kill her. She was breathing slowly and trying to find a way out of her current situation. Hinata just sat there with the man sleeping on his lap and the room was silent again. She didn't like it…she didn't know his number, why he was really there, and she wanted out. She looked down at him and slowly touched his hair and moved it out of his face. She looked around for his number, but he was completely covered, the only skinned that showed was his face. Hinata sighed lightly and closed her eyes. Amaterasu was talking again, about how powerful the man was. Hinata was just numb to it; she let her head drop forward as she just allowed herself to black out once more.
Anything to pass the time.
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Coyote made it his business to go into her cell once a day to take a nap. It was the best sleep he ever got since no one bothered him, not even Lilynette. He told Tōsen that he would take his job, no questions asked and Tōsen allowed him so. He brought her every meal and while she ate, he would sleep. And when he was feeling up to it, he would fake sleep just to listen to her sweet voice. She talked to him like they were having a conversation. She told him stories about her life working with the Shinigami and about a life that must have been from before her death. From the stories she told, she was weak and should have died many times before. She had no confidence in anything she did. He almost couldn't believe that she was here now; she should have lived in the Soul society like the others soul, then she would have been safe and content.
"You know what mister," she spoke lightly as she stared down at his sleeping face. Or what she thought was his sleeping face. "This is the greatest time I have had here," she smiled lightly as she ran her fingers through his hair. "I stopped having nightmares, I don't need to scream anymore, and," she blushed, "you are really nice."
He tried to stay still as she spoke such kind words. She should have tried to kill him when he was here. She was more than capable to take him out, unlock herself, and get out. But she stayed prisoner for some reason.
"I want to go home though," she said softly as he felt a tear hit his face. "No one came for me; no one cared that I was gone. Do you think if I went back, it would matter? Or, maybe they all rather have me here since I was such a bother." She sobbed lightly but a smile was still present on her face. "It wouldn't be the first time. But, with you here, I don't mind staying." She sniffed and wiped her eyes, being sure her chains did not touch him. "I don't mind it here."
Coyote just sat up, much to her surprise and embarrassment that he had just heard everything he said. She watched with a stunned look as he broke the chains around her wrists and ankles and the picked her up. She was tossed over his shoulders like she was a sack. Hinata didn't make a sound of protest as he carried her out of her cell and to who-knows-where. She looked around with wide eyes; it was the first time she had been out of that room and it was amazing. She took in the halls, even though they were plain and nothing to really admire. It was just so nice and bright, that it hurt her eyes. Her eyes watered as she was carried into a large room with a long table in the center. She was placed in a seat and he sat beside her. Hinata, without any hesitation, saw a tea pot and cups and quickly poured to cups. She was used to pouring tea, but she was surprised that she still remembered how to do it so gracefully. The tea was hot and when she took a hesitant sip, she allowed it to slid down and warm her throat.
"I'll take you to get tea every day," he said dully as he sipped his tea, "but you have to keep telling me stories and allow me to sleep on your lap when I want to."
Hinata nodded, "okay," she smiled a bit as she continued to drink the tea. It had been so long since she had fresh tea.
"I also want a kiss from you," he said as he looked at her. He watched with interest as her face turned a bright red and she scrambled when she nearly dropped her cup. She slammed it down and looked at him with wide eyes. "I think I deserve that much."
"But…" she lightly touched her lips and looked down at the table top, "that…that will be my first kiss."
"Good," he said before he could really stop himself. "I would be upset if someone other than me would be allowed to kiss you." He suddenly stopped and thought back to what he had just said. It was odd of him again to be so attached to her and everything that had to do with her. They both just stared at one another; he couldn't understand how her face could get so red; she was just a spirit, how did she blush? He turned so that they faced one another and lightly grabbed her face with both his hands. He could feel the heat through his gloves and she looked unbelievably nervous. It was only a simple kiss…it wasn't like he was asking her to bear him a son.
Although…
Coyote just shook his head and leaned in a bit, they were very close to one another. Before he could press his lips against her own, she finally spoke up.
"W-Why do I-I have to do this?" She looked at him with her big eyes and he felt a twist in his stomach.
"You are a prisoner here," he stated, "everything you do will come to a price."
He placed a light kiss on her lips.
Coyote was not surprised that he got no response, but the feeling enough was enough to calm his stomach.
They went back to their tea drinking.
(Next One)
~Cute Things~
Hinata was in awe as she took in a deep breath of fresh air; her whole body felt warm as she lightly touched her chest to feel the thrum of a heartbeat. It had been a long time since she was able to feel it so clearly. She was amazed by the Human world that the Soul Society knew very well; this was her first time there and she was very out of place. Hinata was used to the human world, but it seemed that this world was very different from her own. She nearly panicked when she saw the tall buildings of Karakura Town; she had only seen buildings that tall when she was in Amegakure looking for the Akatsuki. It was even more frightening since she was all by herself; her captain had trusted that she would be able to do something as simple as delivering a message to a few old Reapers that lived there. Hinata, not wanting to let him down, happily accepted without any hesitation. She found a proper body to house her soul and was given a mod soul to inhabit her body in case of a hollow. Speaking of her mod soul….
"Yo! Big boobs!" Hinata nearly jumped out of her body as she slapped her hands down on the rabbit plush that was in her bag. She looked around to be sure that no one had caught the sound. Hinata was sure that no one was really around, so she pulled the rabbit out of her bag and looked into its red button eyes. The rabbit didn't have a mouth, but its limbs and ears were all moveable, so it expressed emotion that was. Hinata decided that her mod soul was a female, so she referred to her as Usa-chan. Though, she wasn't as innocent as she looked.
"Please U-Usa-chan," Hinata pleaded with red cheeks and a nervous smile, "y-you need t-to stay quiet. I am f-for sure th-that these humans are n-not used to talking animals l-like I am." She patted the rabbit doll's head. Usa just pouted as she was tucked back into the bag, but left out a bit so that she could see the world.
"I just want to know how much longer," Usa's ears gave a light twitch. "And when do I get a turn in that body?"
"I-I hope n-never," Hinata said with a light smile as she pulled out the map Renji had made for her to find the house. Hinata walked past a clothes store, but stopped when she saw herself in the reflection of the window. She stopped at looked at herself. Hinata touched herself to be sure she felt as real as she looked, and then ran her hands down the sides of her body. She was in a yellow and white sundress that fluttered about her knees and brown sandals on her feet. She smiled at herself and quickly continued towards her destination.
"Think of all the fun we can be having," Usa said with a tone of deviousness. She giggled, "I heard so much about the human world, the food, the colors, the…men." She sang out as Hinata looked at her with a frown and blush. "It's not like you're going to do anything about it."
Hinata sighed as she turned down an empty road that was along-side a small lake. She smiled lightly as she looked at the clear blue water that flowed under a bridge. She remembered that she used to hang out by a lack under a wooden bridge that was on the outskirts of the village. She looked at the sky and by the placement of the sun, it was still early in the afternoon; she had until tonight to get things done. She slowly made her way down the grassy hill and sat down. She removed her bag and set it so that Usa would be able to enter and leave. She looked down at the water as she pulled her knees to her chest.
Hinata was tempted to go into the water, but she knew that she might cause a scene if people saw some girl swimming around a small river. Though, it probably wouldn't hurt to at least dip her feet in. She smiled as she took off her sandals and slowly walked to the river's edge.
"What are you doing?!" Usa yelled as she jumped out of the bag and ran over to her; her ears dragging behind her in the grass. "You have no time for this! We have boys to go see!"
"Just a-a f-few minutes Usa-chan," Hinata said lightly as she stepped into the lake. She sighed in content and looked at Usa. "I-I wish you c-could feel it Usa-chan."
"I could if you let me us your body," she pouted as she sat on a rock and watched Hinata walk around the shallow end. "Can we go now?"
"What's th-the rush?" Hinata smiled at her. "W-We have u-until n-night fall." Hinata ignored the rabbit doll as she walked deeper into the water. She was unsure if she could still use her chakra while still in her vessel. She figured it had to still be able to work, so Hinata focused her chakra to her feet and took another step into the water. She nearly cheered in joy when the surface under her feet felt solid. She took another step and it was a site to see. A girl with long blue hair was standing on the water as her rabbit doll yelled at her. Hinata spun around on the water's top and held her arms out to feel the heat of the sun. She even heard joyous laughter from Amaterasu. She came to a stop and noticed that her eyes were closed. She quickly opened them, but was shocked to see that someone was staring at her. Hinata blushed bright red at being caught and she suddenly fell through the water. Hinata panicked once she was under, but instinct kicked in and she began to swim to the top. But something grabbed her and pulled her the rest of the way out. Hinata took in a deep breath as this something picked her up and put her back on the shore. "Th-Thank you," she said as she coughed and looked up at her savior.
He was really tall, and he looked very muscular, even with his school uniform on. She had heard from her captain that his sister, Rukia, talked about having to wear certain clothing while attending a school. Hinata figured it was the same thing. He had tanned skin and messy dark brown hair. Not to mention that he was now soaked from having to save her.
"U-Uh," she stuttered as she wrung the water out of her hair. "I-I can explain…."
"You are the girl Renji told us about," his voice was deep and he was rather calm for have just seeing a girl stand on water. "Nice to meet you."
"Nice t-to meet y-you too," she smiled shyly and bowed her head to him. "I-I am Hinata Hyuga."
"My friends call me Chad," he answered as he stood back up and she followed.
"Oh," Hinata said and reached down to pick up Usa, who was trying to play doll. "Th-This is U-Usa-chan," she said and then shook the doll a bit. "It's o-okay Usa-chan."
"Hello," Chad nodded to Usa.
"He's really cute big boobs!" Usa said brightly as she looked back to the blushing Shinigami. Usa stuck out her arm, "I am a great mod! I was given no name but Usa seems to satisfy me for the time being." Chad shook her paw and Usa giggled. "He has strong hands," she sighed dreamily as she held her red cheeks. Hinata quickly stuffed her back into the bag and then put the bag back on.
"Sh-She is a-a little e-excited t-to be here," Hinata blushed as she bowed to him. "S-Sorry."
"It's fine," he nodded and took in her appearance a bit more; she looked a little like Orihime, but she was shorter.
"Um, s-since we a-are on th-the same side," Hinata smiled lightly as she pulled out a piece of paper and showed him the map. "D-Do you know w-where K-Kisuke U-Urahara-sama lives?" She asked softly as he took the map from her and then nodded. "C-Can you please take me th-there?" Chad nodded and began to walk up the hill. Hinata ran after him as she grabbed her sandals. She didn't mind walking around barefoot since she was rather used to it. He waited until she caught up and then continued down the road. She looked back to him and marveled at how almost everyone she met was taller than her; other than Hitsugaya, but she wasn't allowed to say anything about it. Rangiku said her height made her cute, but Hinata just thought it made her look far younger than she really was.
The walk was short and Hinata was happy to see that the style of the house was familiar looking; she placed her shoes by the door and tried not to drip everywhere as she entered the shop part of the building. "Who are you?" a little voice said. Hinata looked over to see a thin looking girl with big eyes, pink cheeks, and onyx colored hair. She was dressed simply and wore an apron. She held a broom and looked to be cleaning.
"H-Hinata Hyuga," she bowed to her and then looked over to Chad. "Th-This is-"
"We know who he is," another voice jumped in. Hinata looked to see a red headed boy who also had a broom. "He was the one that brought you here stupid."
"Sorry," Hinata mumbled as she looked to her feet.
"Don't be mean, Jinta," the girl said lightly. "This is the woman that Mr. Urahara was talking about." She looked to Hinata and bowed, "I'm Ururu Tsumugiya."
"Jinta Hanakari," the red headed boy said with a bright smile. "I'll grab you a towel. Ururu, you take her to the back." She nodded and grabbed Hinata's hand. Before Hinata could say goodbye to Chad, she was pulled into a different room. She was greeted in a tea room by Jinta and another muscular man with glasses and a mustache. "Here you go lady," he gave her the towels. Hinata placed one as a cushion for her knees by the table and then dried herself off as she kneeled.
"Thank y-you so m-much," she smiled at Jinta. "Y-You run a lovely sh-shop," she bowed her head and the muscular man began to tear up.
"Thank you for such kind words," he said through his sobs. "I am Tessai Tsukabishi."
"Hinata Hyuga," she got used to saying it over and over again and bowed to him. Hinata couldn't help but feel so welcomed and she was even in such a good mood, that she didn't mind that Usa came out of the bag and sat herself down on the table. "A-And this i-is Usa-chan."
"She's so cute," Ururu said with a soft smile.
"And deadly!" Usa added as she stood up in a battle stance. "I'm the greatest mod soul that has ever been created!"
"She is rather cute," Hinata jumped and looked up to see Chad had entered the room.
"See," Ururu said with a nod to Jinta.
"I-I hope that I-I am not imposing," Hinata spoke up as she pulled a few folders filled with paper, "b-but I-I must speak to K-Kisuke U-Urahara-sama," she looked to the three.
"And here I am!" Hinata jumped when a man in a long robe, walking stick, straw hat, and blonde hair come into the room. He had a bright smile on his face as he took a seat in front of Hinata. "I got word from the other side that I should be expecting you." Hinata pouted a bit as she knew that her captain didn't really believe she could make it anywhere. Everywhere she went someone had word that she was supposed to be there, and if not before a certain time they should go and save her. Hinata just pushed the folders in his direction and smiled. "Ah yes, more things for them to bury me with to keep me from truly coming back."
"J-Just f-following orders," she bowed to him and Usa inspected the man from her spot. "I-I hope that y-you have n-not been bu-burdened with too much."
"Oh you are too kind Miss Hyuga," he blushed lightly as he waved his paper fan coyly. "I'm sure that this will be nothing, of course…" he smirked, "it would go faster if I had a pretty assistant," he knew that Tessai was standing behind him with a look of determination, "that was a girl," Tessai slowly moved away with a few little tears in his eyes. "What do you say?" He looked to Hinata.
Hinata blushed lightly. It would be nice to help him…."I-I would have t-to ask m-my captain-"
"I already told your captains that you'll be here for the next week," he said happily as he got up. "Why don't we get you into some dry clothes and show you to your room?" As he was about to walk up to her, he saw that Chad was looking right at him. He knew that the male didn't talk much, but the look in his eyes was something that said 'don't touch'. He just backed off and smiled nervously. "Why don't you take her Ururu?"
"Okay," she nodded and Hinata was again dragged out of the room.
"You better watch yourself old man," Usa said with her ears dragging on the table as she shook her paw at him. "Miss Hyuga may be an easy target, but she is my easy target. Got it?"
"Understood," he slowly backed away from the doll.
(End)
I'm so sorry for the lack of updates guys. But I am swamped with school and other personal things. I'm going to try and update every story that is active within the next two weeks, so please bear with me on how slow this is. I promise that I am not giving up one anything (just yet. I might have to chop out things I don't really enjoy writing and I just don't know what to do with anymore. Warning, A Life Unknown may be one on the chopping block.) I thank you for still standing by me and I hope that you all can stand by me for a very long time.
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