Unfinished Gems

Changes - 7 - FIN

Haru snickered when he saw how Ichigo got Rukia down. He had to hold back his laughter at the sight.

He interfered with the lieutenants while Ichigo dealt with Byakuya.

"Sister!" cried Kiyone.

"I have had enough of this nonsense," said Haru.

Before any of the captains could interfere with Ichigo, Haru took out his sword.

Genryusai's eyes widened as a far too familiar Zanpakuto appeared in Haru's hand.

"If any of you are inclined to fight my brother or try to retrieve Rukia Kuchiki, then you will have to fight me to do it," said Haru clearly.

"Impossible! Where did you get that sword?"

"You seem to be working under a misunderstanding. I was not born with a Zanpakuto like Ichigo. Muramasa chose me," said Haru.

Genryusai remembered clearly the havoc Muramasa's power wreaked on the soul society. Koga had killed countless soul reapers using it.

So why hadn't he known that Muramasa had returned?

He looked to Byakuya, who had complained about one of the Ryoka earlier.

"Who are you?" he asked finally.

"My name is Haru Kurosaki, Ichigo's brother. The only reason you haven't heard of me is because I don't like using Muramasa's power that much."

"What do you intend to do?" asked Genryusai.

"At this point, nothing really. But I will not allow you people to interfere in Ichigo's fight. Any attempts to do so will be treated as threats, and I will not hesitate to turn your own powers against you."

"And if that fails?" asked Genryusai.

"Then I will have Grimmjow eat you. Either way, you shall not pass."

Ichigo, when he heard that line, stumbled.

"Haru, you watch too many movies."

"Just because you cant appreciate fine literature..." Haru catcalled.

"Lord of the Rings put me to sleep!" Ichigo yelled back.

"And yet you read Shakespeare just fine!"

"Shakespeare doesn't go on for a thousand pages and it isn't that dull!"

"This coming from someone who reads Yaoi?" he asked.

"THOSE ARE YOURS!"

As amusing as they found the exchange (particularly Muramasa who knew full well Haru only read yaoi to freak out Ichigo and Isshin), the others were still in the way.

Kyoraku took Ukitake and Nanao away while Yoruichi appeared and removed Soi Fon.

Genryusai went after his former students. He didn't want to deal with Muramasa just yet.

Which left Unohana.

"I supposed this just leaves you and me," he said calmly.

"Indeed."

"If you want, I can help you collect the injured. No need for them to be endangered while my idiot brother fights Mr. Stick-in-his-ass."

She raised an eyebrow. And was more than mildly surprised to see him sheath his sword.

"I only brought him out to insure Ichigo would have a fair chance against him. I really don't like using his ability, no matter how useful it can be," shrugged Haru.