The Suicidal And The Sacrificial

Mending Broken Hearts

Division 4

"Nozomi!", Sumire sat straight and felt dizzy. "You shouldn't be moving a lot. You almost drained your reiatsu during your battle with one of the high-ranking Quincy", Isane held on to her back and assisted her to lie down once more. "How about that air-head?", Sumire looked around and saw the squad member busy as always. "It's been two days since the war ended. As of Captain Nozomi, her presence was summoned for the imprisonment of Aizen", Isane informed. "I've been sleeping for two days. How lame", Sumire bit her lower lip. "I heard from Captain Nozomi. You used your remaining reiatsu to heal her wounds. Because of that, she was able to aid in fighting the rest of the enemy", the vice-captain gave a small smile. "About Captain Unohana, isn't she coming back? I'm worried what will happen to Division 4 of that air-head continue to take this position", Sumire turned her face in order to hide it from Isane.

"Captain Unohana died. We can't bring the dead back to life no matter how much we yearn for it", Isane burrowed her face in her palms. "For whatever reason she perished, I look up to her for being the Captain of Division 4", Sumire said with a serious tone.

Central 46

After Aizen gave a speech and defense of killing Tousen to Hisagi, he turned his attention to Nozomi. "I thought you will be telling me stories in Muken but I guess your punishment has been lifted. You weren't placed into Muken because you defied the orders of the old man or the central 46. That very sword of yours was the one used to tear the soul king's limbs. The only time that sword is allowed to be drawn again is to kill the soul king if he doesn't do his job well. The reason why that sword can penetrate that sealed entity was due to the enormous blood accounted on it thousands of years ago. One day, the bloodthirst from the sword will soon swallow you", Aizen still found time to taunt the lady.

"You're not mistaken. It took thousands and hundreds of lives, may it be for justice or for the selfish pursuit of power. From now on, it will be used to protect hundreds of thousands of lives. You can talk all you want Aizen, I'll just cross the bridge when I'm there. As of now, this is the oath I have to Chisuke", Nozomi was referring to her sword. "A sword that tasted blood will never revert back to being tame", Aizen had a short laugh before his mouth was sealed.

Nozomi turned to see Hisagi's frustrated face. "Now, now. It's time to fix a lot of mess",  the white head dragged the vice-captain. "Vice Captain Hisagi, you're free to keep your former Captain's philosophy, just don't fall into anyone's trap just like that of Aizen", Nozomi continued dragging her away.

Hill

"Twas a tough fight. You fought in your own way and that was admirable", Kyouraku, the new Captain Commander raises his sake bowl for a toss. "Areh~ You could have called me if you're going to drink such an exquisite treat", Nozomi came with all a single bellflower. She stared down and saw the rest of the 12 flowers representing the different divisions. "Those who mourn are loved", Kyouraku had a small smile shaded by his hat. "Nanao-chan is worried about your disappearance. You're going to shorten her life", Nozomi sat with the man. There was a moment of silence and the two savored the moment. Jushiro was like those moments. He doesn't have to talk for one to enjoy his company. His serene and gentle presence makes someone want to bathe in an atmosphere of warmth. "What are we going to do from now? Nozomi-chan? What do you think would they have done if they are given more time?", Kyouraku looked at the tomb and the name engraved. 

"It's sad, isn't it, New Captain Commander? When someone leaves, it's sad. You and I know that perfectly, so I guess let's try our best to delay that sadness to befall to every soul", Nozomi stretched her limb. Kyouraku noticed Nozomi's mouth twitching seemingly trying to stop something from bursting out. "The two of you came from prominent houses, not that I know the pressure and the matters you have to go through. But even if you belong to Rukongai, Jushiro will do the same. He will take care of you like a stray kitten without expecting anything in return", Kyouraku recalled how many times Jushiro begged for the Captain Commander to relieve the punishment that was given to Nozomi that even his health started to deteriorate from the worry he has for the lady.