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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Sept 19, 2014 11:52:27 GMT -6
Realizing defeat and not wanting Kita stuck underground any more than they or she did, Tsukiro kept silent and continued to eat.
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Post by Commander Shunsui Kyoraku on Sept 19, 2014 12:29:37 GMT -6
Shunsui sighed and rose to his feet again, setting a hand on Tsukiro's shoulder. "We will protect her, kid, but that can't be done here. It isn't right to just make her disappear. The fastest way to decide this is to find Azayaka, and we can't do it as fast as needed without her. You know most of our lieutenants, third seat. They'll protect her and it won't create a huge fuss. A lieutenant is often in charge of the visitors from Karakura Town. This is the second best option since we can't find her in the profiles."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Sept 19, 2014 12:33:21 GMT -6
Again, Tsukiro kept silent. However this time he reached for Kita's hand and pulled her down into his lap. He pulled his knees up, cradling her in his lap as he kissed her cheek. "Just be careful, okay?"
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Post by Kita Miyamoto on Sept 19, 2014 12:44:59 GMT -6
Kita smiled and nodded at Kyoraku. "Its nice to have someone on your side with power." She giggled softly then was pulled into Tsukiro's lap. She looked at him touching his cheek. "I will be very careful. I know how dangerous she can be." She looked to Byakuya and smiled kindly. "Can I ask a favor of you sir?"
He looked at her with questioning eyes not saying a word so she continued. "If you have no pressing work for Renji. Would it be alright if he were my escort?" She felt Tsukiro tense under her as she looked his way.
"I really only know two of the lieutenants here. I figured he would be the lesser of the two evils in yours eyes right now."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Sept 19, 2014 12:52:18 GMT -6
Tsukiro grinded his teeth. He figured if he opened his mouth, it would only make things worse. His hold on her tightened. "Fine..."
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Post by Captain Byakuya Kuchiki on Sept 19, 2014 12:57:48 GMT -6
The noble exchanged a look with his superior then faced Kita again. "I am certain he will accept such a chore," he replied in monotone. Byakuya offered a short nod to his captain commander then turned from the room.
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Post by Commander Shunsui Kyoraku on Sept 19, 2014 13:01:26 GMT -6
Shunsui set his hat over his eyes. "Then, it's settled, the second hunt for the mole in the system." He made to follow him but paused at the door. "Third Seat Ashimitsu, you have an appointment in a few hours' time. Say your goodbyes and report to my office for one duty before you return to the living world."
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Post by Kita Miyamoto on Sept 19, 2014 13:07:33 GMT -6
Kita nodded to Byakuya. "Thank you, Captain." She then looked at Kyoraku. "Thank you Commander. I will find her. I promise you that."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Sept 19, 2014 13:15:02 GMT -6
Tsukiro stood up with Kita and nodded to the Captain Commander. "Yes sir." The two captains nodded in farewell and left the room. Tsukiro finished his meal, splitting it with Kita. He left reluctantly shortly after, but not before hugging her long and hard and kissing her deeply. "I'll be back in a while. I'll bring something for lunch." She nodded and he was out the door, leaving her to herself. --End--
"Lessons with a Master":
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jan 20, 2015 14:35:35 GMT -6
"Finally Returning to Soul Society": Yumiko started awake from another nightmare and clutched her kimono around her neck, breathing heavily. Her heart pounded in her ears, pushing away the remembered screams and snatches of another night with Aizen. Again. Yumiko sighed, brushing hair out of her face. Maybe if she could find the lieutenant, the screams would go away. She reached out and touched-
Chinmoku sent out a wave of anguish and Yumiko pulled back.
Heavy cuffs circled her hands, and her sight was fading.
Her hands shook.
No, not again. I can’t – let it…
The cuffs disappeared and her vision cleared.
Aizen stood before her with his hand out. “Shall we go, my Queen?”
She shook her head, backing away, and a hand touched her shoulder. She turned and Koga looked at her, shaking his head slowly. “You can’t go back. You are as much an enemy of Soul Society now as we are with this choice.”
Choice?
Unseen pain whipped through her hand. Chinmoku on the ground bleeding. “I need you to go with me, Yumi.”
Yumiko closed her eyes, tears running down her face. “I had to,” she whispered.
Aizen’s arms wrapped around her bare body from behind, his velvet voice whispering against her neck. “You belong to me…”
…..Yumiko fell off the bed to the carpeted floor beneath. Another nightmare.
Laying there on the floor, she remembered the day in the garden, the Seventh’s enigmatic warning, and then the scientist pinching her with some sort of needle. Gathering her kimono around her, she sat up and looked around. It took her one glance to realize that she wasn’t in Las Noches anymore. She could no longer sense Aizen’s ominous power and the air was warmer.
Standing on shaking limps, she walked over to the door, took a breath, and –turned the knob. Not locked. She nearly sagged in relief but firmly stayed on her feet. She opened the door and walked into the sitting room. It took her a few moments to recognize it, but when she did, a wane smile graced her lips. Ignoring the adjoining smaller wooden doors and the mirrored light, she walked over to a large door built out of kido-fused metal. She hesitated and then turned that one, too. A chilled breeze rushed in as she stared through the darkness of the tunnels.
She closed it and closed her eyes, letting her legs finally sink to the floor. She wasn’t a prisoner. Even if she had helped Vale, she wasn’t. She started to cry silently, wrapping her arms around herself and curling up in a corner by the door.
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Post by Captain Nori Mutsu on Jan 20, 2015 16:20:16 GMT -6
Nori walked through the Captain Commanders office with a slight glance to the Commander and Ryo. Seeing she had it under control she continued on her way to go visit the noble Yumiko Ryouma. Oddly though when she exited the staircase she felt and worried and scared reiatsu that was very close. Nori picked up her pace and made her way toward it. Turing the next corner Nori say the girl huddled in the floor in the nook of the a door and the wall.
She walked over to her and placed her hand gently on her shoulder, Yumiko startled and looked quickly up at her. "It's alright, Miss. Ryouma. I won't hurt you."
She offered her her free hand to help her stand. "Lets get you back to the room. These halls are very easy to get lost in if you are not familiar with them."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jan 20, 2015 16:30:38 GMT -6
Yumiko nodded quietly and stumbled up on her numb legs. They’d fallen asleep over the time she'd been sitting there and crying. She didn't know how much time had passed or when those tears had passed and she just sat there, trying to sort through her emotions. Lowering her tear-streaked face, Yumiko leaned on the unknown captain, letting her head them back into the big underground suite. As the captain helped her sit on one of the couches, Yumiko folded her hand in her lap. “I’m sorry….” she said just above a whisper.
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Post by Captain Nori Mutsu on Jan 20, 2015 17:49:52 GMT -6
Nori chuckled softly removing her sword from her back and sat in the chair across from her. "There is no need to be sorry, Miss. Ryouma. You have been through a very trying experience. We are not asking for anything other than you letting us help you work through this."
She rested her sword against the chair next to her. "Would you like to talk about it? I am a very good listener." Her hand then lifted extending to the noble. "By the way. I am Nori Mutsu, Captain of the Third Division. I think you may have met my lieutenant. Kira Izuru. He too spent a little time there in Las Noches."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jan 20, 2015 18:22:28 GMT -6
Yumiko managed a small smile and took her hand. “Yes, I have met him. Briefly. I had lunch with him in Ichimaru’s chambers before…” she glanced down at her hand and pulled away. “He hit me after that invasion that shook the palace…. I thought…..” her eyes filled with tears and she shook them away, “I thought we were in love. I would have done anything for him…. but…. it was all a game.” She stood up then sat down, composing herself, slowly. “He shaped me. I thought I would never escape.”
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Post by Captain Nori Mutsu on Jan 20, 2015 18:53:39 GMT -6
Nori shook her head. "I am sorry to hear that, Yumiko. I wish we would have been able to save you from a catastrophe such as this. I do not know the man you had to deal with like the others, but the stories I have heard I know it has not been a simple feat for you girls."
She lifted to her feet and looked at Yumiko. "Would you like some tea?"
Yumiko nodded solwly as Nori walked past her to the small kitchen and prepared the tea. Exiting back into the living area she sat down next to Yumiko and poured her a cup handing it to her, placing her hand on hers to help her steady her shaking hands.
"Yumiko, I know this is hard on you. But could I ask you why you believed he loved you?"
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