Waterfall Eclipse

Informing the Boss

Chapter Ninety-Four:

Informing the Boss

Telling the necessary people the news seemed like a great idea when they returned from their vacation, but now that it was the following morning, Rani was excited, but dreading, informing her captain of the news. Mainly because of the conversation he had back with Toshiro when the two had only been dating for six weeks, but she knew it had to be done.

After getting ready she headed to the office and was surprised to see the captain getting up at the same time as she walked in.

"Morning Captain Kuchiki." She quickly and cheerfully greeted. She was ready to get his attention again when he interrupted her.

"Morning Tómasu. I have a meeting that I have to get to. I don't know how long I'll be." He replied curlty. "See to the squad, as usual." He added and then quickly left.

"Yes, sir." Rani replied confused and then exhaled hard. "I hope I'll get to tell you sometime today or tomorrow." She said softly as she sat down at her desk and got to the pile of work that had accumulated.

Rani diligently worked on the two piles and reduced it down by half. The Third Seat came in to take the papers to be filed and Rani made her way around the grounds of Squad Six before heading back to the office to do more paperwork.

After finishing the last of it, she went out for another stroll in the Squad Barracks stopping to talk to many of the Shinigami. Rani made her way to the dojo and observed the training that was taking place before continuing on. She stopped short as she started to pass the empty practice grounds.

Rani decided to hop down to the bottom and find the peaceful spot she enjoyed so much there. Once there, she pulled out Taki Nisshoku and began to meditate. Within a few moments she found herself in her zanpakuto's realm.

"Hello Rani."

"Hey Taki Nisshoku."

"Where have you been? I could sense I was still in your home, and that you weren't."

"Toshiro took me on a surprise vacation to a tropical island."

"Oh? That sounds nice, but why do you sound sad?"

"Do I? I am sorry. I wanted to tell Captain Kuchiki the news, but he walked right out saying he had to go to a meeting. I think it's something he would want to know."

"What's the news?"

"Oh, right, so Toshiro proposed to me and I said yes." Rani sheepishly answered. "I wasn't sure how, or if, you wanted to know." "If you weren't sure, why come here?"

Rani let out a sigh as she looked down and to her right.

"I don't know. I needed someplace to think, and I actually like it here, as odd as it sounds." She said and then paused. "I would have told you later today, when I got back home, but this was an impromptu thing. I really wanted to tell Captain Kuchiki earlier this morning since he grilled Toshiro a while back."

"Regardless, I am glad you came Rani, and I am really happy for you." Taki Nisshoku stated as she then pulled Rani into a hug. "I know how much he loves you, don't forget, and this was just a matter of time. However, I do believe your captain found you."

"Huh? What?" She said surprised. "Damn. Okay. We'll talk soon." Rani said before leaving the realm. "Captain." She greeted as she stood up.

"I am sorry I had to rush out on you before. Is everything all right?" He asked concerned. "I heard you mumble something after I left."