Kira Matsumoto stopped laughing long enough to sense June running toward her position. She sheathed Houka Mitsukai, then scowled as she saw June's figure in the distance.

'Aw heck...it's not like my injuries are that bad!' she thought tiredly, ignoring the pain in her side where she had been stabbed. She shook her head and hid her reitsu, then ran into the nearby forest. She ran as far into it as she knew, then redirected to the cherry-blossom tree she had planted far into it.

Yes, she'd heard what had happened with Captain Gintaru, and her apologies went out to the woman. She herself knew what it was like to lose someone she cared about. It's how she and her captain got along so well.

'Speaking of Captain Kuchiki, I should probably go and visit him some time...' she thought. Then she jumped to the highest branch and put a barrier around herself and the tree. That way, only a hell butterfly could reach her. Then she leaned back, and rested.

(Sorry!!!!!!! I'm soooooo sorry for not posting in so long. I've been...kinda busy lately. Anyways...SORRY!!...Anyone countinue, ne?)