Bleach Romance
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Chapter One: The New Female Recruit of the Eleventh Division
Kenpachi Zararaki's Point of View
By: Sassy Little Owl 808

Author's Note: Yachiru is off on a mission with the Fifth Division

7: 45 AM~Eleventh Division Main Office~The New Recruit

Everyone is staring at the young woman with the nine-tailed demon fox beside her, as she stares back at us with no fear in those piercing emerald green eyes, standing silently beside Yamamoto Soutaicho. Some of the boys, including my third seat, Madarame Ikkaku, eyed the young woman with disgust and disdain. In contrast, others, such as my fifth seat, Ayasegawa Yumichika, and my new fourth seat, Minamino Takashi, took a mild interest in her.

The soutaicho introduces the young woman as Seiun Tempest and the nine-tailed demon fox as Kuronue. This gains everyone's attention, even mine, and causes a stir amongst the boys until the nine-tailed demon fox growls warningly, which effectively shuts everyone up. The soutaicho only sighs dismissively while the young woman smirks mischievously.

I heard rumors about this kid and her fox. I never dreamt I would have the brat in my division. Oh crap, she's going to drive me fucking crazy. I could see great potential in her and a hidden mischievousness, too. Oh, fuck me.

Madarame Ikkaku glares coldly at the young woman, which only makes that smirk widen to a full-blown wicked grin. Tempest ignores him completely, and then she turns those piercing emerald green eyes over at me expectantly.

I looked over at Ayasegawa Yumichika, who nodded in acknowledgment. Yumichika smiles at Tempest in welcoming,g, while watching Kuronue with uncertainty. Kuronue sniffs at Yumichika, who went stiff as I saw that mischievous smirk in place on Tempest's face. I saw Kuronue wag his tail in a friendly manner, which put Yumichika at ease.

I watched as Yumichika led the young woman away. I turned to the rest of the division as they all scrambled to begin their day. I saw the disapproval in Ikkaku's eyes, but I did approve the brat joining this division, even if I knew the brat could drive me up the proverbial wall. I knew somehow she'll fit in without a doubt once she proves herself to my rowdy-tough-tumble boys, especially Ikkaku.

Yumichika takes Tempest and Kuronue to her barracks, which is a huge, unused dojo. Ukitake-taicho had commissioned Urahara Kisuke to restore and install anything that Tempest would need.

Tempest whistled upon seeing how much room there was for herself and Kuronue. It's a lot bigger than her room at the Ukitake Manor. Yumichika could see her smiling appreciatively as she stood at the barracks. Kuronue lay on his huge bed wagging all nine tails in approval.

Yumichika watches for a few minutes and leaves quietly.

An hour later, I watched as Tempest came out of her room. I noticed Tempest's wearing what Yumichika calls workout clothes from the World of the Living World. I'm amazed by how fit, athletic, and firm this brat is. Her shinigami outfit hides her figure. Damn, and she's still single too. I shook my head of my thoughts, and I did notice Kuronue wasn't with her either.

I came out and I watched as she ran in the direction of the training grounds with her zanpakutō strapped to her shoulder. I knew Yumichika had pointed it out to her as well as where I could be found if she needed anyone to talk to or anything else. I have a feeling Tempest will most likely turn to Yumichika for advice before saying anything to me. I could see Yumichika has taken a liking to Tempest. Hmm, I wonder.

I could see Ikkaku eyeing Tempest up with disgust.

I decided to follow the brat to see precisely what she's working on. Of course, those who aren't busy doing their morning chores were out here. I watched as she stretched, as well as did some warm-ups and what appeared to be yoga. Damn, she's is flexible.

The brat went to the far end of the training grounds, as if not to bother anyone, but I suspect it was to ensure her zanpakutō wouldn't accidentally hurt anyone. I watched as she looked around to see if anyone was around, and then she sighed.

A zanpakutō rings as it is being drawn, and a commanding voice rings out,

"Unari Tsuyoi, Stage One, "

A sphere of hurricane-force winds surrounds Tempest in a protective cocoon, as tornadoes are shot out, forcing me to dodge. Damn, that's strong enough to put most of the boys including me on our asses or in the fourth.

Amongst the howling wind, I heard the same commanding voice,

" Kaminari yari Tsuyoi, Stage Two,"

Lightning spears were being shot from the sphere, which had me looking for cover. Damn, I was right Tempest is pretty strong for an Academy graduate. I have a feeling Ukitake taicho has something to do with her progress. He must've been tutoring and training her on her home trips.

I heard that same commanding voice,

" Kaijo Tsuyoi, Stage Three,"

Suddenly, everything stops and drops from the air, including me. Tempest stood there smiling. I tried to sneak away, but I heard a commanding, clear voice from behind me, and Kuronue blocked my path, growling warningly.

" So Tsuyoi was right when he said he smells a Berserker of great power watching us," Tempest growls through clenched teeth.

A hard kick to my stomach had me on my knees as I heard a growl and rocks crunching under shoes. I looked up to see Kuronue standing between me and a very pissed off Tempest with tears standing in her eyes,

" My brother Tsuyoi was trying to kill you, so Tempest is upset at the moment because you foolishly put yourself in danger. Tsuyoi doesn't trust any of you except Yumichika because he is willing to get to know Tempest. So, understandably, Tempest is upset." Kuronue looks over his shoulder at me.

At that moment, the alarm rings out announcing that a horde of Hollows has invaded Seireitei. I stood up and I placed a large hand on Tempest's head in apology. I watched as Tempest leaped on Kuronue's back and nodded toward me.

" Lead the way, Kenpachi-taicho."

I took off running like a manic with Kuronue keeping up with me. I did notice his nine tails were flaring dangerously as we came upon the battlefield.

" Shūgeki Kuronue!" I watched as Kuronue charges as Tempest draws her zanpakutō. The teamwork between her, Kuronue, and Tsuyoi was flawless. I lose sight of them as I charge in on myself.

I have seen Tempestt leap off Kuronue's back and take out four Hallows as she raced to Ikkaku's aid, as one of the Hallows was sneaking up from behind him unawares.

A scream of pain on the battlefield, which drew all of us toward the spot where a shocked Ikkaku stood looking on as the Hallow that tried to sneak up on him, but at the last minute, Tempest threw herself at Ikkaku's back just as Hallow was about to bite Ikkaku's head off.

The Hallow had bitten down on Tempest's right shoulder, and the bastard was trying to devour The Eleventh's Fox Princess. Kuronue came up, and he used one of his tails and drew Tsuyoi. The zanpakutō spirit materialized as a gigantic orange-red nine-tailed demon fox, and it ripped the Hallow off its wielder and let out a ferocious roar as it devoured the Hallow.

The gigantic nine-tails roars ferociously as if challenging the rest of the horde. As if in answer, the other nine-tails showed up and took out the rest of the horde.

Tempest looks up at her zanpakutō spirit and in a commanding voice,

" Calm yourself, Tsuyoi. I am fine."

Tempest turns to Ikkaku with an apologetic look on her face.

"My body just moved on its own, but I am glad you're safe, though."

Ikkaku has a horror-struck look written all his face as he asked,

"Why did you try to protect me, knowing I had shunned you?"

Tempest would've answered if she hadn't fainted, and Tsuyoi had scooped her up and looked at Yumichika expectantly.

"My brother likes you because you were kind toward her, so he doesn't know the way to a place of healing," Kuronue said to Yumichika.

"Tsuyoi, how about shrinking to a normal size instead of trying to look so intimidating?" Kuronue said to his brother in their language.

Tsuyoi shrinks down to his brother's size and looks over at Yumichika with a nod. Yumichika shunpo, but Tsuyoi catches up and grabs Yumichika, tossing him on his back with a gruff,

"Hang on, Peacock, just let me know where to go."

Kuronue looks over at the rest of the nine-tails and bows in appreciation. The other nine-tails nod in acknowledgment and vanish just as they had appeared.

Kuronue then looks over at the grief-stricken Eleventh Division members with cool pity in his gold eyes as he smoothly shifts shape into his other form —a young man with fox ears, wearing a pure white Shinigami uniform, and a fox tail.

" I still remember when I found Tempest on the backstreets of Zaraki District 80; She reminded me of Tsuyoi and myself. An orphan left for dead, but this little girl was stubborn and tough. So, I raised her and trained her to defend herself if needed. Then my princess insisted on going to the Shinigami Academy, so I told her, 'Okay,' knowing that my brother, Tsuyoi, is among the Zanpakutō spirits. We are the only family she ever knew. I watched her excel in both personal growth and intelligence."

Sighs.

"My Temp wanted nothing more than to join the Eleventh to be among strong and proud men. But some of you shunned her without knowing her, except for Yumichika. Temp didn't come here to be the only other female in the Eleventh but to become a part of something bigger."

Growls in Ikkaku's face through clenched teeth.

" The only reason I won't tear your fucking head off for treating Tempest the way you did is because besides my brother and me. The Eleventh and every single person in it has become very precious to Tempest."

Kuronue nods respectfully to me.

"Now, if you all will excuse me, I must see to it that Tempest is getting the care she needs and my brother isn't wreaking havoc."

I just stood there in shock about what I had learned about Tempest, and now I can see why her first name fits her so well. I could see a few of the boys following Kuronue. I decided to follow them.

Two days later, Tempest is released from the Fourth. Kotetsu Isane Fukutaicho informed me that Tempest is not allowed to train or use her right side for approximately a month. So I did what I thought would be sensible for me, and that's making her stay home for a month at the Ukitake Manor. I knew "The Eleventh's Fox Princess" wouldn't listen, so I sent a butterfly to her guardian, and there it is.

I did miss the brat, though.

A month later, Ukitake taicho had escorted Tempest back to my division. The boys and I were waiting for her at the gate. Tempest, upon seeing us, hid behind Ukitake.

I know none of you want me here, so if you would be kind enough, Kenpachi-taicho, could you transfer me to another division? I cut her off just by lifting her over my left shoulder with a nod to her guardian and hauled off Tempest into the division.

I placed a very loud protesting Tempest down just outside the main office, and I began to scold her gruffly,

"I'd be the Gotei 13's biggest idiot and laughing stock if I cut you loose. So you're staying because you have been promoted to the sixth seat, mostly at the boys' insistence. So brat, your ass is staying here."

Tempest's jaw drops open as her emerald green eyes widen ever so slightly as she looks up at me as if she didn't believe me. Yumichika pointed toward her office, where Kuronue sat in his human form, smiling.

Tempest still didn't move, just kept looking at me, and then her eyes shifted to the rest of the boys as if to make sure I wasn't lying, and Kuronue came over and dragged her off to her office, smiling.

I just shook my head in disbelief with a soft smile as I got ready for my day.

Later that night, in the mess hall, I watched as Tempest sat in the window seat to eat and sip mint tea. I could see the wheels in her little head turning.

Kuronue sat at her feet and very loudly said,

" Tempest, do you want to say something, or are you going to keep quiet for the moment?"

I have seen the look of "shut the fuck up" etched across her face as she gives a heavy sigh,

" Kuronue, you, Tsuyoi, and I all know I am tolerated except for Yumichika and Kenpachi-taicho, so why keep me here?"

Ikkaku walked up to her, his boyfriend, Kira Izuru, following, as he hauled her out of the window seat and led her to where the others were.

"You're not tolerated because you're our comrade and you have proven yourself to all of us, especially to me, and if anyone messes with our 'Fox Princess, ' they'll answer to all of us."

Ikkaku unceremoniously drops her onto Yumichika's lap as he pours her some fruit juice. Yumichika sees the slow blush as Tempest realizes she's sitting on her close friend's lap, while he is sitting on his boyfriend's lap. I watched as Tempest tried to scramble off Yumichika's lap, but Hisagi Shūhei stopped her with a soft smile.

"Stay, Tempest, I don't mind one bit."

Yumichika hugs her close as Tempest burst into tears as she hid her face in his left shoulder.

I heard her mutter,

" I am finally home."

I smiled softly.

Yeah, brat, you are, and I will keep you here for as long as I can."

To Be Continued!