[AnimeFreakGeek]

Synopsis: Fan fiction of the anime/manga Bleach
The characters are Izuru Kira and Gin Ichimaru
There is a slight romantic relationship between these two so it is yaoi but nothing hard or extreme- just hinted




Life had gone on, much as it always had in Soul Society. There were the occasional missions to the living world to deal with Hollows and what not, but all in all life was quiet and peaceful for once. The sakura trees, which were always in bloom, had once again become a favorite place among the shimigami; countless hours were spent under the pink blossom laiden branches talking, laughing, and enjoying sake. Everyone seemed happier than usual and seemed more alive, everyone that is except Izuru Kira, the lieutenant of Soul Society's Squad Three.

Kira walked back into the small apartment he had in the squad three barracks. His long time friend, Rangiku, had just asked hi to join her, Hisagii, Momo, and several others for some training out in the north field. Kira had been waiting for his captain, Gin Ichimaru, to return from his daily meeting with Captains Aizen and Tousen. He had finished what little paperwork there was to do that was not sent to Squad 11 and was thinking over what he should do for lunch. Though he didn’t know exactly why it had happened, Gin seemed to be spending more and more time with him; not that Kira was complaining, he truly enjoyed the company. He looked up to his captain and admired the man greatly. After taking him on as lieutenant, Gin had always been there when Kira needed someone, and Kira was determined to repay the dept he owed the man.

So, when Rangiku and the others came by, he had politely declined and went back inside to wait, though inside he felt icy coldness grip his heart as he remember the words his captain had said some time ago concerning those he had called his friends. "I overheard them the other day on the training field, Izuru. They don’t really want you along with them; they just invite you out of obligation and said they prefer you wouldn’t join them. You need not feel bad about it though, you are so much better than they are Izuru, you are above them in so many ways- even if it is not in your strength alone. Don’t waste your time with the likes of them." So he hadn’t- ever since that day, Izuru had been distancing himself farther and farther from those he had one time called his closest friends. So now he was sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for his captain to return from 'important' business.

The soft scrape of the sandals could be heard outside as Kira sat there on the bed, his head in his hands. The door to the room slowly slid open and Gin walked through the archway, his face creased in the familiar smile.

"Oh, hello Kira." Gin tilted his head to the side slightly when Kira didn’t answer. "What, no hello?"

Kira looked up at the sound of the familiar voice.

"Oh, captain, I’m sorry I didn’t hear you come in," Kira said as he stood and bowed slightly.

"Now, now Izuru, none of that," Gin said as he walked over and gently touched Kira’s shoulder, a slight grin spread across Kira's face as he stood again.

"Did the meeting go well?" Kira asked as he glanced out the window where Momo and the others still training.

"Hmm, oh the meeting… Yes, it went well."

Gin turned and made his way to the desk that was set against the wall of his room and slipped off the pack that was slung around his shoulder. Carefully he set it on the desk and ran his hand through his silvery hair. Aizen Souske, Captain of Squad 5 and the secret leader of the soon to be executed rebellion, had entrusted Gin to turn Kira away from his friends, making it so that Kira would only rely on Gin for information or support. The quicker Kira isolated himself from others, the better; things were going just as they had planned.

Aizen and Gin had separated Renji, Momo and Kira several years ago, sending Momo to Squad 5, Renji to Squad 6 and keeping Kira in Squad 3. Renji had broken ties with Kira soon after their placements into their new squads, which caused Kira to turn to Momo and surprisingly, to Rangiku for friendship. Rangiku and Kira quickly became drinking buddies with Hisagi, the lieutenant of Squad 9. Hisagi would be another problem... he was a lot like Renji. Strong personality, believes in himself and extremely intelligent but it would be easy for Tousen to deal with his lieutenant. For some strange reason, despite the differences in the lieutenant’s personalities, the five of them - Momo, Kira, Renji, Rangiku, and Hisagi- were close friends. Tousen had Hisagi under control for the most part, Kira was coming under his own control nicely and Momo was so enthralled in her Captain that she would never doubt a word he said; yes, Gin new things were coming together nicely.

"What did you do while I was gone, Kira?"

Kira shook his head as he turned from the window.

"Nothing much... Captain. I... ummmm... Rangiku and Hisagi came by. They are outside training right now."

"And you didn’t join them?" Gin asked as he looked sideways at Kira, closely watching his reaction.

"No... I, I don’t want to go today... I don’t... need to be with them,” Kira said quietly as Gin grinned big, his back still to Kira.

"Well you are right there Kira." Gin turned and walked up behind Kira and looked out the window with him at the other lieutenants training.

"I had always thought they were my friends, that they would always be there when I needed them..." Kira's voice trailed off .

"You have grown wiser since then Izuru, you now know better. You know that I am the only one who won’t leave or turn my back on you."

Gin came close to the blonde man and stood behind him as they looked out the window. Hisagi and Rangiku were busy sparring with each other while Momo and Renji were sitting under a nearby tree, watching and taking. It was quit the beautiful day, the sun was shinning and bird were singing in the nearby cherry tree.

"Soul Society is a strange place, isn't it Kira?" Gin could have sworn Rangiku looked straight at him, but he wasn't sure. What a waste. Soon the rebellion would be in place and she would be dead, just like the rest of them. "You think you know someone so well, but when it comes right down to it, you're easily deceived."

Kira nodded slowly as he looked out at his friends. His captain was right. He was being deceived. At least when Renji had moved to Squad 6, he had the guts to come and talk to Kira, face to face and explain why he couldn't talk to Kira anymore. He tried to explain to Kira that now that they were in different squads they wouldn’t see each other as often. As much as it hurt Kira, he was glad Renji had told him- Momo however was too excited about being in squad 5 with Captain Aizen to really give Kira much thought. Many times she walked right by without a word, only to go running after her beloved captain. That had been years ago, but Kira still remembered how much it hurt to be pushed aside and forgotten, and he had finally broke down and told Gin about it one day. Since then, he was slowly starting to accept that things change, people change, and sometimes friendships change and fade. Momo gave a little wave to them from under the tree, recognizing Kira's light blonde hair from a distance. Gin sighed.

"Sometimes, old friends become new enemies."

Kira turned and faced his captain, his eyes wide with a mix of sadness an confusion.

"But just... because I’m not as close to them... that doesn’t mean they are my enemies... does it?"

"Sometimes it does. Sadly that happens at times, Izuru. You know what I have told you before. Soul Society has fallen from the glory she once had. Yamamoto isn’t fit to oversee us anymore- and it's had an affect on everyone- from the captains to the lieutenants. Friends have turned on friends, betraying their trust. You know it as well as I do. Little Momo use to be one of your closest friends, yet over the years, she has lost all space for you in her life. Hisagi and Rangiku have grown closer, also shutting you out of their lives. Friends are so fickle, Izuru. They turn on you and betray you. Its important to remember who it is you can really trust. And if a lieutenant cannot trust his captain, who then can he trust?"

Kira nodded slowly as he turned from the window and faced Gin. Dropping to his knee he looked down at the floor as he spoke.

"I will follow my captain- even unto death. That is the oath I took and I still hold to that... Captain."

Gin grinned as he reached out a hand and laid it on Kira’s head gently, almost lovingly.

"And you have my gratitude Izuru; you shall be rewarded for your loyalties in the end."

“My… my… my…” Gin thought to himself. “This is going to be easier than I thought. Kira is so desperate for friendship, love, and understanding, and this is just what I need, a person who would do anything I ask of him.”

"Kira, please stand up. You're embarrassing me with such a show of loyalty.”

Taking Kira's hands in his, Gin helped him rise from the kneeling position. Gin stood there, Kira’s hand in his for a moment as the two looked at each other. This was the perfect time to put Aizen's plan into motion. In one of the rare moments, Gin’s eyes opened fully as he looked at Kira.

"Kira, would you be so kind to do me a favor?"

"Anything, sir."

"Would you help me change out of this uniform and into a yukata?"

Kira stood and looked at Gin for a moment, something like a mix of surprise mixed with a slight smile came over his face.

"Of course, Captain," he said softly.

Gin turned slowly, taking a glance over his shoulder at Kira as he slipped off the captain’s haori and started to undo the sash that held the black shinigami robe. A wicked grin passed over his face; it was like pulling the strings of a marionette. Kira was his fully and completely, and all he had to do now was keep it that way until the time was right for Aizen to put the final step of their plan into action. Kira took the haori and carefully folded it and brought over a clean, simple grey yukata.

"Captain.."

"Yes Kira? What is it my boy?"

" N.. nothing..." Kira said as his voice trailed off.

"Kira, do not be afraid to talk to me- speak what is on your mind."

"Its just... you've seemed rather troubled lately and I... I was wondering if everything was alright. You've been meeting with Captain Aizen and sometimes Captain Tousen almost every day..." Kira stopped as he handed the yukata to Gin, their hands brushing slightly, causing a slight shiver to run up Kira’s spine. “I was just worried that…”

“You were worried that I was thinking about transferring you to a different squad weren’t you, Izuru?”

Kira hung his head and nodded slowly.

“Izuru, you think too much. I chose you as my lieutenant because you have something that few others posses- and that is loyalty. You have a strength that many others are lacking, though it is not of the physical nature it is still very important, and Soul Society could do with a good deal more of it in our ranks. Do not worry yourself my Little Kira. You will never leave this squad unless it is by your own choice and of your own free will.”

“Thank you, Captain Ichimaru.”

Gin smiled as he took the yutaka and turned his back to Kira, letting the black silky shinigami robe slide down his back. Kira felt something inside him as his breath caught in his throat. Why was he doing this? Why was he reacting this way? It wasn’t like he hadn’t seen naked men before. He saw them every day in the showers of Squad 3’s barracks. So why was the sight of his captain, stripped nude, affecting him the way it was? Kira felt his face get hot as Gin turned slightly and looked at him over his shoulder and grinned slightly, and he knew his cheeks were red from the heat. This was different… it was like his captain was trying to seduce him, and Kira could not deny that he was affected by it.

Gin pulled the yutaka on and looked at Kira for a long moment and then took one final step towards his vice captain. It happened so fast, before Kira really knew what had happened he felt his captain’s lips against his own- a mix of soft gentleness and power, it made him shiver in fear yet also made him long for more… and he felt an emptiness inside when Gin stepped away from him, those blood red eyes looking at him.

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That had been a week ago, and Kira had spent every spare moment he could at Gin’s side- which did not go unnoticed by his neglected friends. Rangiku wandered around her Captain's office for what seemed like the tenth time in less than an hour. Her captain was out on a mission with Captain Ukitake and Captain Zaraki, so there was currently no paperwork for her to finish. That would all come later, after the mission. Dropping down on the couch, Rangiku considered taking a nap. Shifting this way and that way on the lumpy couch, she just couldn't get comfortable. Sighing loudly, her voice echoing in the empty room, Rangiku gave up on getting comfortable and got to her feet once again. Maybe a nice long walk would pull her out of this strange mood she was in. Her Zanpakuto at her side, Rangiku left the office and started down a familiar path, her belly clenching in worry. There in the distance, she could see Kira and his captain, Gin Ichimaru. Gin was the last person she wanted to see but the thought of spending time with Kira pushed all those worries aside...

[Venomous Vixen]

His long time friend, Rangiku, had just asked hi to join her, Hisagii, Momo, and several others for some training out in the north field.

him?

Hisagi and Rangiku were busy sparring with each other while Momo and Renji were sitting under a nearby tree, watching and

talking

and he felt an emptiness inside when Gin stepped away from him, those blood red eyes looking at him.

those blood red eyes just looking at him?

Aside from that you have the beginning to what could turn into a very captivating tale. I would have liked to have seen a bit more background, maybe a chapter before this with a bit more of how they got there and why they are there. It remained a bit unclear what they were organizing for and what was going on in the world around them. Also I would like to see where this leads, what happens to his "friends". Does he end up seeing his Captain for the backstabber he is, or does he lose his friends forever? Looking forward to more!

[AnimeFreakGeek]

thanks for the read-
I know what you mean about a chapter before. Thats the struggle I have with fan fic. Too much basckstorie bores some and not enough confuses others- sorry it was hard for you to undertsand.

I appreciate your feed back and comments greatly.

Yes there will be more- at least 3 maybe 4 more chapters. I think it will be really interesting.
Thanks again for the feedback!

[Peppy]

I'm 10% of a fan of Bleach-dom universe, so I was able to know who the charcters were. But I think adding pictures of the charcters would help those who need some visual aid, because there's no despriptions on the characters' features in the story. Just a thought.

I guess you pretty much carried the Bleach formula - nothing is revealed until the end and everything is wholly depended on actions and dialogue, I thought you did that pretty well. But it's a good and bad thing on story writing. It's good because there's information but it's bad because it's makes the story sound scattered. I think you need to find some balance between the two.

Well, I enjoyed reading it. I shall read the next chapter, like, whenever I have the time. Good read, Animefreak.

There were the occasional missions to the living world to deal with Hollows and what not…

whatnots

shimigami

A minor mistake. It‘s supposed to be shinigami, right?

…countless hours were spent under the pink blossom laiden branches talking, laughing, and enjoying sake.

I‘m not particularly certain if it‘s the right choice in word.

His long time friend, Rangiku, had just asked hi to join her, Hisagii, Momo,

His long time friend, Rangiku, had said hi and asked him to join her, Hisagii, Momo,

…though inside he felt icy coldness grip his heart as he remember(ed) the words his captain had said some time ago concerning those he had called his friends.

I think this whole part needs some fixing up.

You need not feel bad about it though, you are so much better than they are(,) Izuru…

"Now, now(,) Izuru, none of that," Gin said


When a name is directed to a person, there's usually a comma added to the mix.

So now he was sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for his captain to return from (an) 'important' business.

…new things were coming together nicely.

…behind Kira and looked out the window with him at the other lieutenant(’)s training.

It was quit(e) the beautiful day…

a would work better I think.

Little Momo use(d) to be one of your closest friends,

Its important to remember who it is you can really trust.

“It‘s” there are a few missing like these and one that doesn’t need an apostrophe.

I chose you as my lieutenant because you have something that few others posses-