Unfinished Gems

Soul Brothers - 7

Yoru appeared in Squad Eleven. Alyss, when she felt him appear, giggled insanely while circling him.

Yoru grinned.

"Ohayo!"

Zaraki and Yachiru stared at him. Where had he come from?

"So you are the infamous Kenpachi Zaraki and Yachiru. I've heard good things about you two."

Zaraki grinned fiercely.

"Have you come looking for a fight?" he asked, hopeful.

"Alas, no. My sword isn't suited for straight out fighting..." Zaraki looked disappointed. "But I know someone who would probably benefit from fighting you."

Zaraki perked up.

"My brother Ichigo has a sword that is more useful for straight out combat than anything else. Perhaps he can give you the fight you want."

Zaraki sensed the boy wanted something in exchange.

"What do you want kid?"

"Mind if I pretend to be part of your Squad until we leave? That way I can annoy the other captains without anyone suspecting I'm a Ryoka."

Zaraki had a fierce grin. Was that all?

"Fine."

"My brother has orange hair and is carrying a sword that looks more like a giant butcher's knife. It's held by a red thread across his chest, and he answers to the name Ichigo Kurosaki."

The captain grinned wider. That was more than a good enough description for him!

"Oh, and he has so much spiritual energy that he really can't control it. The only problem you might have with him is that he's a greenhorn when it comes to fighting with swords. He still has to get used to using his blade."

Zaraki laughed.

"You're alright kid! What's your name anyway?"

"Officially it's Yoru Shihoin. But everyone calls me Yoru Kurosaki."

Yachiru giggled as she jumped on his shoulder.

"Welcome to Squad Eleven, Yoru Kurosaki!"

He grinned.

~

In less than an hour, Yoru had stitched in the symbol for Squad Eleven. No one commented on his sudden appearance, or the fact that he hadn't been there the day before.

He suspected it was because Yachiru kept riding on his shoulder. No one was in the mood to question her.

It wasn't until noon that he felt his brother's spiritual pressure appear. He looked up, and gaped.

He was really, really glad he had snuck in using Cheshire's powers. He didn't like the way that ball looked when it crashed into the unseen force protecting the soul society.

When the ball split apart, separating most of his friends, he knew he would have his work cut out for him.

"So which one is the strongest?" asked Yachiru.

"In terms of power, Ichigo. In terms of intelligence, my mother. I'm guessing we'll find Ichigo before we find her."

Yachiru jumped on Zaraki's shoulder, and Yoru went to mess with Ichigo.

~

Yoru found a small problem with his new status as part of Squad Eleven. Some of the seated officers didn't know about him just yet.

Like the bald guy with the spear.

"Who the hell are you?"

"New recruit to Squad Eleven. Yoru Kurosaki."