"...Hmm, they seem distracted...I wonder what's up......Neh,I left my board...oh well, I'm almost there anyways..."Gintaru muttered to herself as she walked on. "But I still don't remmember captains doing this much paperwork...the previous one must've been a real slacker..."
Then she noted many reiatsus in front of her.
"Ai-ya. Is this where the paperwork goes?"
"Oh, erm, yes Captain. Let me get the door," said a man's voice.
"...Thanks..."
"Put them over here, ma'm."
Gintaruset the papers down carefully.
"wait, you're the new captain of Squad 3?"
"Ai-ya. Captain Matsumaru Gintaru."
"Oh, it's nice to meet you, I;m your lieutenant, Kira Izuru."
Gintaru turned to see the blonde man bow. "...Nice to meet you, Izuru-kun. Man, 5 hours of paperwork really kills your wrists..."
"Heh, yeah it does..."
"But now that that's done, I need your help."
"With what, Captain?"
"follow me..."
"This is Captain Kuchiki's estate, Captain Matsumaru."
"Yes, but there's a problem..."
"Is Captain Kuchiki alright?"
"Yes, but that's not it. Byakuya's wife, Hisana, and I were close friends before she met Byakuya; I was even her bridesmaid at her wedding. I was always there to help her in the Rukongai, even when I was training to be a soul reaper...When I left for the human world, about 5 days after their 4th anniversary and I was about 97 years old. That was over 50 years ago, and now I can't find Hisana's exact reiatsu; I can feel something close to it, but I can't be sure..."
"Why not, Captain?"
"Hisana...said she had a sister, but Byakuya and I could never find her...Rukia was her name, I think...Did Byakuya ever...?"
"Yes, he did after...after you left..."Izuru said, though hesitantly. She doesn't know...
Gintaru noticed it. "So something did happen..." she said with a hint of anger and worry. "Then, for safety's sake, I must ask you to hold this for me..."
She undid the tie on her hilt and handed Izuru her sword.
"Sorry, Ao, but it's probably for the best..."
Then she pulled a flask from inside her coat and took a quick swig.
"Gah...Crap burns my throat......Alright, let's go"
"Yes Captain Matsumaru."
How will Gintaru react to the truth? Why did she give Izuru her sword? What was in the flask? Why am I asking you? Stay tuned....
