Division Four

Discerning the Truth

In leaving the Maggot’s Nest, Yamamoto and Kyoraku made hast to the Fourth Division. Yamamoto had to agree with Kyoraku on one account. The Seraph’s actions and reactions to said events seemed too real to go unnoticed. Not to bring into account they were talking about Sousuke. Yamamoto would put nothing past that man. He is dangerous, ruthless and above all power hungry.

Yamamoto was not sure what to believe of the Seraph’s story. However, the truth of her story of Sousuke coming or not. Yamamoto was surely not going to over look the safety of one of his oldest students. At reaching the gate they did not even have to stop. The guards stepped aside and opened them promptly so they could pass into the Fourth Division.

Lying in Wait

Juushiro returned to Fourth Division, coughing and a dribble of blood on his lips, but he wiped it off and managed a small smile for the sentries. They waved him past with a smile of their own, though they faded when his died down. He sighed. He was really a person everyone paid attention to, especially now that their other 'angel' had fallen from grace. He offered one more wider smile, eyes gleaming, before entering the building, heading for his room.

Grim Morning at the Fourth

It was today. Kita's judgement. Juushiro draped the new captain's haori over his shoulders and brushed his long hair out of his eyes, pausing to glance at his fingers. A slight tremor persisted, but they were no longer stained crimson, black and blue from his torture. The throbbing in his throat had faded to a dull ache. The captain of the thirteenth division was far from well and would be returning to his room there afterwards; however, he could, at the very least be there for his friends in a bad situation.

What fates were awaiting Kita and Tsukiro?

He sighed, coughing lightly, and his eyes flashed. It was time. He opened the door and walked out, met halfway down the quiet hall by Captain Unohana.

"Thank you for your care, Retsu," he greeted with a small smile.

A Coffin?

Unohana sat in her room having tea. There on the table sat a small white teacup with its saucer, both adorned with yellow roses, the sugar bowl and a teaspoon. Directly in front of her an unfolded piece of white paper with writing.

“Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it, can neither see nor feel it.” Unohana spoke softly in her room. “This could be many things. However, I must be certain I have the right answer.”

She sat and pondered on the riddle for a bit longer finishing her tea. She then rose from the table and exited the fourth division barracks, headed to the human realm. There she would find her second riddle. She was sure of it. As she walked along to the gate four squad members from division 12 walked past her pushing a coffin. Her eyes widened as she turned looking at them.

“Excuse me,” Unohana said, “But may I ask what that is doing here? There is no use for such a thing here in the Seireitei.”

The four of them turned looking at her as one of the guys’ smiles with a nod, “Yes, Captain Unohana we know that, but it seems there is going to big a big Halloween Party and each division has been assigned to bring something to help decorate.”

“Our luck was not so good when we drew from the choices.” Another said.

“Hm,” Unohana replied as she walked to the side of the coffin, “May I?” she asked resting her hand to the top.

The four guys got an odd look on their face and nodded slightly, “Yeah. Sure. I guess so.”

Unohana smiled a warm smile, “Thank you,” she then slowly opened the lid of the coffin.

Her eyes scanned the inside. It was white silk from head to foot a small pillow for the head. However, there was something extra tucked under the pillow. Unohana’s eyes caught a glimpse of something that did not belong. Carefully lifting the pillow she saw a small piece of paper. Was this it? Was this her next riddle? Slowly she unfolded the piece of paper.

Continued to: Long Over Due

When Will it End

While help out a patient, Unohana removed her zanpakuto resting it against the wall in her office. After about an hour of being gone she went back to her office to fill out paper work and get some papers signed. Entering the room her heart sank.

“He took Minazuki.” She sighed softly, “This has to stop or there will be trouble I fear.”

Unohana walked to her desk and sat down. “I will report it later. There is nothing we can do about it right now anyway.”

She quickly got to work hoping to take her mind from her missing zanpakuto.