ＤＯＮＴ ＬＥＴ ＧＯ (Byakuya Kuchiki/Ichigo Kurosaki)

ＤＯＮＴ ＬＥＴ ＧＯ (Byakuya Kuchiki/Ichigo Kurosaki)- 24

"Are you sure this is the right way to do this?" Ichigo asks as sweat collects on his upper lip.

"What? Don't you trust me?"

"It's not that. It just seems... kinda strange. Don't you think?" Ichigo scratches his neck, wondering why he agreed to this. Well, he kinda got tricked into it... he has been tricked by many things lately.

"What do you know? You're new at this."

"A-Alright. But do you have to stand this close to me?" Ichigo gripes, elbowing the black clad body next to him for some space. Renji trips and lands on Ichigo, knocking them both to the ground in a heap of tangled arms and legs.

Meanwhile, Byakuya Kuchiki looks out the window facing the courtyard of his division, to see the two falling. Renji's face ending up in Ichigo's lap sends a deep frown across his stoic face.

"Something wrong, Byakuya?"

"Nothing."

Captain Ukitake glances out the window, seeing Ichigo and Renji arguing. "Oh, that's right. Renji offered to teach Ichigo kidou."

"It's the blind leading the blind. They will end up setting fire to my division before it's over." Byakuya sits at his desk, turning it discreetly to be able to keep an eye on Ichigo.

"Ah, well if they're too much of a hindrance, send them to the exercise arena. It is very nice of Abarai to volunteer his free time to educate Ichigo."

"Yes, Renji is very... generous."

"The captain-commander has high hopes for our former substitute. I am relieved Ichigo is taking his order to learn kidou seriously. There is a concern-"

"You are insinuating Ichigo would try to flee in an attempt to return to his former life?" Byakuya's ash blue eyes glared at Ukitake. "I have never seen him run from anything." Not even me.

"Ah, you have a point. Ichigo is practically fearless." Ukitake replies, hiding the surprise in his voice. "Still, if he attempts to leave, we have been ordered to seal his powers." With his brown eyes still focused on the pair outside arguing, Ukitake let out a chuckle. "Might I suggest someone who is well versed in kidou to instruct our new captain?"

"Do you have anyone in mind in specific, sir?"

"Hmm... Well, we could have Rangiku teach him a thing or two. She seems quite familiar with him."

Byakuya's right eye twitched as Renji steps behind Ichigo, showing him how to hold his arms out properly. He kicks at his desk when Renji's chest brushes against Ichigo's back.

"Another idea. You should teach him! I'm sure he'd learn much more than anyone from you!" Before the noble can muster a reply, Ukitake leaves the room.