The soul reaper.

Chapter 5

For the next few days, Byakuya Kuchiki watched me like a hawk. Where ever I went he was there watching me. But I didn't feel nervous when I saw him, I almost felt. . .protected. It is almost like he cares.

I told Ichigo about this. He told me the other captains probably set him up to do this. In a way I agree. Byakuya seems like the guy who dosesn't care about much. Or anything. So, yet again, I thought someone truly cared for me.

"I just want to go home." I uttered.

"Oh don't be like that. You'll get home soon." Ichigo smiled.

"How do you know? What if they never let me go? Like a prisoner or something." I asked, getting a bit nervous.

"They can't force you to be here unless they have a good reason. Trust me I thought the same thing."

"What if they find a good reason?" 

"They won't. What could you have done?"

"Yea never know." 

"You couldn't have done anything wrong." A voice called from behind.

Ichigo and I turned around to see a captain. Although he didn't come off as one. His smile was too kind and he looked ill in a way. His brown eyes seemed warm, while his long white hair flowed past his shoulders.

"Oh hello Jushiro." Ichigo awkwardly waved. 

"Ah Ichigo! I see you made a new friend." Jushiro smiled, he held his hand out towards me, "Jushiro Ukitake."

I gladly shook his hand, "Dana Starkey."

"Ah so your the girl I am training. I am sorry I couldn't get to you sooner. I kinda got sick." Jushiro smiled.

"That's okay. I don't think I need training." 

"The others captains want you to learn Kido, at least, and I have to help you learn it." Jushiro said. 

"Kido. . ." I uttered thinking, "Isn't that, like, a spell?"

"In a way." Jushiro explained, "Kido is a form of Shinigami combat based on advanced spells. These spells are produced with strong Reiryoku and fall into two categories: Hadō for direct attacks, and Bakudō for battle support."

"Okay. . ." I replied puzzled.

"So," Ichigo cut in, "It is a type of spell to help in battle."

"I get it now." I smiled, "When do we start?"

Jushiro laughed, "Now now you're getting ahead of yourself! Remember I'm not the only one training you."

"Awwwwww Who else can there be?" I moaned.

"Captain Kuchiki of course! He's a kido expert!" 

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"Man you are one sorry kid." Ichigo said, patting my back. 

"Not she's not! She gets to spend most of her time with Captin Kuchiki. I would kill for that! Do you know much pictures for the photo book I could get?" Rangiku replied.

"You have to admit this isn't normal. For Captain Kuchiki to be so involved." Renji uttered. 

"I agree," Rukia added, "but we don't know if it's for the best or the worst yet!"

"Probably the worst." Ichigo said.

"Yea," I replied, "Maybe he hates me or something."

"Nah Captain Kuciki doesn't hate you." Renji assured.

"You should sure of yourself." Rangiku uttered, her eyes narrowing, "What do you know Renji!"

"Nothing!" Renji snapped, soundly slightly nervous.

"WHAT DO YOU KNOW!!??" Rangiku exploded. 

“Well I overheard him talking about Dana and his late wife. It probably means nothing.” 

“He was talking about Hisana?” Rukia asked, “Why would he talking about her?”

“Well Rukia she was his wife. I don’t think he can just not stop talking about her.” Ichigo blurred out.

“I know that! But why talk about her and Dana?”

They all looked at me. 

“I don’t know.” I shrugged.

“Oh well.” Rangiku sighed. 

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The next few days were pretty awkward when I ran into Byakuya Kuchiki. I was almost tense. He didn't make it easy either. He would ask me questions about my past (which he does not need to know) and he would always tell me what to do. (Don't eat too many sweets. Sit up straight. Don't mumble. Ect.)

It wasn't much better with Rukia or Renji around. They agreed with every word he said. I found it a bit annoying since I thought they were my friends. I guess you have your reasons though. 

"Hey Ichigo what is this?" I asked as me and Ichigo walked though 6th company barracks.

"Oh the black butterfly. It is a hell butterfly. They are used to give messages." Ichigo said as the hell butterfly landed on my nose.

"Training begins tomorrow morning at 9 kiddo! Don't be late!" Jushrio's voice sung. 

"I won't be," I uttered.