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I'm Glad I Said I'm Sorry	By : Ultimania Category: Bleach > General Views: 2024 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 6: Tanabata
Rangiku's POV
This necklace was the best gift ever. I silently vowed to myself to always wear this necklace forever, no matter what happened. Not only did I think think my necklace was beautiful, but it will always remind me of Gin's kindness forever. I am so excited about today's festival, this was my first time ever going to a festival. Then, I realised that I do not even know what kind of festival I was going to. ''Gin, what kind of festival are we going to?''
''It's called Tanabata*, and it's also called the Star Festival. To be honest, that's all I know about it. Some scary short Shinigami girl with blonde hair in pigtails told me about Tanabata after I asked her about the festival and then said, 'Now don't ask me anything else about that crappy festival, or I'll kick your ass!' I ran back to our house after that, did I mention how SCARY that girl was, Rangiku!''
I giggled and said, ''Girls are scary after all, Gin. You must fear them...'', and then I whispered in his ear in what I thought was a seductive tone, ''...especially me.'' Gin blushed and said, ''T-t-that's n-not what I meant, R-Rangiku. T-that g-girl was s-seriously going to kick my a-ass.''
I just simply laughed and said, ''Whatever you say, Ginny.''
''I told you, don't call me THAT!''
I silently thought to myself that this is already turning out to be a wonderful birthday.
Gin's POV
Shit, Rangiku always wins when it comes to teasing. But seriously, that Shinigami girl was SCARY! I just asked her about Tanabata yesterday and she threatened to kick my ass! I guess that girl hates festivals altogether.
Despite the fact I did not know anything about Tanabata except for it's name, I'm anxious and excited about this festival at the same time. I just hope Rangiku enjoys herself during this festival, because I want her to be happy. We finally reached the place where Tanabata was being celebrated at, and I was amazed at what I saw.
I looked and saw that Rukongai's biggest square was filled with booths of games, places to eat, attractions, and just about everything else you could imagine. There were literally thousands of people there, some were regular souls, and some were Shinigami. Then, I realised that almost everyone in Rukongai and Soul Society came to this festival! I was so shocked, because I have never seen so many people in my life!
''W-wow...'', both me and Rangiku said simultaneously.
''I can't believe there are so many people here'', Rangiku said.
''Me too, this must be one special festival for everyone to be here.''
Then I grabbed Rangiku's hand and said, ''Hold on to my hand, Rangiku. We could easily become lost and seperated if we do not stick together.''
Rangiku looked at me with a slightly surprised look on her face, but then she smiled and squeezed my hand in response. ''Okay, Gin...your hand is warm.''
''It is? You are the first person to ever say that. Everyone I met in the past who has touched my hands told me they were cold.''
''Really? But whoever told you that must had been lying. Your hands are very warm, Gin.''
I began to feel a little better about myself after Rangiku's compliment. Because most of my life before I met Rangiku, everyone I met disliked something about me. Even my so called ''friends'' made negative comments about me before they betrayed me. Usually most of the comments were either, ''I find your smile creepy. Hell, to be honest, everything about you is creepy!''-or, ''You hands are so cold, your skin feels like a snake's scales!''
Eventually, I decided that I was tired of hearing that bullshit about me. I finally ceased making friends and shut myself off from everyone. Due to this, I began to have two smiles on my face. One of my smiles was fake and I tried to make myself look ''creepy'' whenever I pretended to smile. The truth was this ''smile'' was actually a mask to conceal my true emotions. Because if people don't care about the real me, why should I show them my true emotions?
But when I met Rangiku, I never used my fake smile around her. Because with Rangiku, I can show my true smile...because I feel truly happy whenever I'm around her. I decided I had to ask her one other question before we went off to Tanabata.
''Rangiku, do...you think I'm...creepy?''
Rangiku looked shocked and angry from my question. ''Who would ever call you 'creepy', Gin! Whoever called you creepy are a bunch of idiots and bastards!''
Woah, Rangiku has a fiery side! Needless to say, this was my first time seeing her this angry.
Then, Rangiku looked at me with a look of concern and sadness. ''Gin, whoever called you creepy were lying to you. You are a lot of things to me, Gin. But, you are NOT creepy to me at all. That is the truth.''
I finally felt content and touched. ''Thanks...Ran-chan.''
After calling her that, Rangiku blushed the hardest I had ever saw blushed. I never saw her face this red before.
''W-w-why d-d-id y-you call me t-that?''
I decided to tease her. ''I need to get ya back for calling me THAT name. Besides, it sounds cute.''
Rangiku blushed even harder. ''It's not cute, Ginny!''
''Whatever you say, Ran-chan.''
''Ginny!''
''Ran-chan!''
We kept teasing each other and laughing as we headed into the square where the festival was being celebrated at.
Rangiku's POV
Damn you, Gin! Why do you have to call me ''Ran-chan''! That name is so embarrassing, looks like you got your revenge for me calling you ''Ginny''.
Still, why would anyone call Gin ''creepy''! I guess some people just look at everyones' outward appearances and instantly judge their personality based on their outward appearance. Which is foolish, because the inside of a person matters more than their outward appearance.
For some reason, I feel like I heard these words before, ''You should never judge a person based on his or her outward appearance. You may find a person who appears to be good on the outside, but then find out this same person is pure evil and that their goodness is simply a facade. You may also find a person who is perceived to be creepy or dangerous, but find out that this same person is actually good and kind-hearted. You must realise that a person's outward appearance does not tell you that person's true nature, but it is what's whithin their heart that shows whether a person is good or evil.'' Strange, I feel like someone has told me this personally somewhere during my past, but I can't remember who, where, or when.
As we finally made it to the square where Tanabata was being celebrated, I was amazed at everything that was at the festival. I saw a booth where I could see various gifts that were being displayed. One of the gifts caught my eye. It was a cute brown teddy bear, it looked so cute I couldn't resist wanting to buy it.
''Hey Gin, that teddy bear is so cute. Can you somehow buy it for me?''
''Sure thing Rangiku, consider this another birthday gift for ya.''
The booth's name was ''Milk Bottle Fun'', then I realised Gin would have to win this milk bottle game in order to win that wonderful teddy bear.
Before either of us could ask for the booth's owner we heard a voice muttered, ''That idiot Shinji made me run this stupid fucking booth, I am going to kill him tomorrow.''
Gin immeditely shuddered when he heard that voice. ''Uh...Rangiku? Maybe...w-we should go to a-another booth.''
I looked at him in confusion. Why was Gin changing his mind all of a sudden? ''Why, Gin?''
''Because-''
''Who the hell is here!'', the voice said.
We both looked inside the booth and finally saw the source of the voice. Below the booth there was a short girl with blonde hair, and she wore her hair in pigtails. She was dressed in a standard Shinigami's uniform, and she was sitting in a very small chair.
I began to wonder if this was the girl Gin ran into before Tanabata. But before I can ask any questions, they were answered.
The girl looked at Gin and finally said, ''What the hell are you doing here, you silver-haired midget! Did you bring your girlfriend to make fun of me! I should kick your ass!''
No, that girl did NOT just called Gin a midget. Considerig her size, she was one to talk. I was pissed off, but before I could give her a piece of my mind, Gin beat me to it.
Gin finally broke his silience and opened his eyes. He grabbed the girl's arm and yelled, ''Why the HELL are you calling me a midget! If anyone is a midget, it's you!''
''I am a midget! Shut the hell up, you preverted midget!''
''What the hell did you just call me!''
''You heard me, I said-''
I was about to stop Gin and this girl's shouting match, but then I heard another voice. ''What the hell are you doing, Hiyori?''
All three of us turned to the source of the voice and saw a man with long blonde hair, and he was wearing Shinigami clothes and some kind of haori. Wait, that haori looks like a C-captain's haori!
About two months ago, Gin brought home a book that contained details on Rukongai, Seireitei, and the Gotei 13. Gin never said how he obtained the book in the first place, but I am glad that he did. For days, Gin would constantly read the book until he completed reading the entire book. After that, Gin hid the book under our bed and never touched it again. One day while Gin was not at home, I took the book out from under our bed and read it for a few minutes. Although I did not read the book as much as Gin did, I did find out that captains wear a special haori.
Before I could ask any questions, Gin beat me to the punch.
Gin's POV
Shit, shit, shit! Why the hell did we run into that scary girl again! Why is a Shinigami bitch running a booth! Why did this midget call me a perverted midget! I am no pervert, the only girl I fantasize about is Rangiku. However, I can't understand why ANYONE would be attracted to that Shinigami bitch. As a hundred questions raced through my mind, I saw another person approaching. He was a man with long blonde hair, and he was wearing Shinigami clothes...and a C-captain's haori!
I went to a bookstore in Rukongai about two months ago and found an ordinary looking book called, ''Basic Information on Soul Society''. It was written by someone called ''Urahara Kisuke''. I figured that if I was ever going to track down those Shinigami bastards who raped Rangiku, I need to know more about Shinigami and the Gotei 13. I bought the book and returned home.
After I read the entire book, I did find out a little more information about the Gotei 13. Apparently, the Gotei 13 are Soul Society's military branch, and are divided into thirteen divisions. Each division is led by a captain and a lieutenant. I also found out that that the Shinigami use swords called Zanpakuto, and a Zanpakuto's powers can be unleashed in two stages, ''Shikai'' and ''Bankai''. What sucked though was that the author of this book did not write the captains' and lieutenants' names down, what a cheap-ass book. I did read that a captain wears a special haori.
I knew this guy was a captain, but what was he doing at Tanabata? I looked at him and said, ''You are a captain, aren't ya?''
The Shinigami looked at me with a curious look and said, ''You're a smart kid. How did you figure that out?''
''I know that captains wear a special haori, plus your spiritual power is very high.''
''Well, since you figured out that much, I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Hirako Shinji, I am the Captain of the 5th Division.''
Then, Shinji pointed at the small and scary girl. ''This midget is Sarugaki Hiyori, she is the lieutenant of the 12th Division. I apologize if she gave you two lovebirds hell.''
Both me and Rangiku blushed, but before we could say anything to Shinji, Hiyori was already on his ass.
''Don't call me a midget, you dumbass!''
''Shut up, snaggletooth. Are you just trying to drive the customers away on purpose?''
''Don't call me THAT either, Shinji!''
Snaggletooth...that is such a hilarious nickname, and it almost fits her. I chuckled to myself.
Unfortunely, Hiyori heard me chuckling. ''What are you chuckling about, midget?''
I did not want to rekindle Hiyori's scary wrath, so I lied. ''Um...nothing at all.''
Then Rangiku began to giggle while making fun of me again. ''Looks like Ginny IS scared of girls after all.''
I groaned, ''Shut up, Ran-chan.''
Then Shinji looked at Rangiku and said, ''Did you know you are my first love?''
Wait, wait, wait! Did Shinji just flirted with MY Rangiku! That damn idiot! Even if he is a captain, I want to kick his ass! Rangiku just had a shocked look to her face like someone just slapped her. Before me or Rangiku could even respond, Hiyori hit Shinji's face with apparently one of her sandals.
''Dumbass, you say that to EVERY girl you meet!''
''Except you, right?'', Shinji said with a smirk on his face.
''Oh, shut up!'' Then, Hiyori left her booth and stormed off. Whew, I'm glad she's finally gone.
Even Shinji seemed to agree with me. ''Man, Hiyori is such a pain in the ass sometimes. I guess now I will have to run this booth in her place.''
Then Shinji looked at me and laughed. ''Don't take my comment toward your girlfriend seriously, I just say that to girls in order to piss Hiyori off. I laughed and was glad he wasn't seriously flirting with Rangiku. But wait, I just realised that Shinji called Rangiku ''my girlfriend''. Both me and Rangiku blushed again.
I suddenly remember what I was going to ask this Shinji in the first place. ''Why are Shinigami running booths in a festival like this?''
''Because, Central 46 wanted the Gotei 13 to begin financially supporting Rukongai by running this festival, and that old man ordered us captains and vice-captains to host some of the booths because of that.''
''What is the Central 46, and what old man?''
''Nevermind kid, it's nothing for you to worry about. You two don't even know what Tanabata is about, do ya?''
Both me and Rangiku replied, ''Uh...no.''
''Well, to put it as simply as possible, it's a lover's festival.''
Oh crap, I did not know that! Damn it, I am so embarrassed.
Rangiku's POV
A l-lover's festival! No, Shinji has got to be kidding. Is this Gin's way of saying he loves me! I looked at Gin and realised that he was just as shocked as I was.
Shinji looked at us and began to laugh. ''The looks and blushes on both of your faces are priceless! You two have the hots for each other and did not even know what Tanabata is all about!''
Both me and Gin finally managed to mutter, ''Shut up...''
''Alright, let me explain to you two lovebirds what Tanabata is all about.''
Both me and Gin began to listen to Shinji's long explanation about Tanabata.
''Tanabata is a lover's festival. It is based on this story, which has been passed down through generations.
''A long time ago in a faraway place called heaven, there was this girl named Orihime*, who was the daughter of the Tentei*. She weaved clothes everyday by the bank of the Amanogawa*. Her father loved the clothes she weaved so much, that she continued to work hard to weave clothes for her father daily. However, Orihime was sad because she was unable to fall in love with any man due to her constant hard work. Her father was concerned about his daughter, so he arranged for her to meet Hikoboshi*, who lived on the other side of the Amanogawa. When the two met, they both instantly fell in love with each other and they got married.
''But now, Orihime cannot weave anymore clothes for Tentei, and Hikoboshi allowed his cows to stray all over heaven. In a fit of rage, Tentei seperated the two lovers across the Amanogawa and forbade them from ever meeting again. Orihime was very sorrowful and begged her father to allow her to meet Hikoboshi again. Moved by his daughter's tears, Tentei agreed to allow her to meet Hikoboshi on the seventh day of the seventh month as long as she work hard and finishes her weaving.
''But the first time the two lovers tried to meet, they realise it was impossible to cross a bridgeless river. Orihime cried so much that a flock of magpies came and made a promise to Orihime that they will make a bridge out of their wings so Orihime can meet her lover. So, the two lovers meet each other everytime Tanabata takes place. However, the magpies are unable to make a bridge when it rains, preventing the two lovers from meeting sometimes. It is also said that you can see their love among the stars on rainless nights during every Tanabata.''
I was shocked, sad, and amazed that Tanabata was based off such a tragic and romantic story. A tear fell down my cheek and I finally said, ''What a sad story...''
''It is indeed a tragic story'', Shinji replied.
Gin just stood still with a frown on his face, almost like he was contemplating about something.
Concerned, I asked, ''Gin, what's wrong?''
Gin's frown was immediately replaced by a smile. ''No Rangiku, nothing's wrong.''
Why do I feel like Gin was lying? Regardless, I decided to drop it.
Gin's POV
That Tanabata story greatly troubled me, because of how tragic the story was. If those two lovers can become seperated so easily, then the same thing could happen to me and Rangiku.
I did not want to think about it, but the thought kept crossing my mind. Shit, why am I thinking about this! I am just Rangiku's friend, nothing more! But, she is special...more special than anyone else I met. I can't deny that I have special feelings for her...but I highly doubt she has feelings for me in THAT way. Rangiku asked me what was wrong, and I lied to her. I feel bad lying to her, but she does not need to worry about our future on her birthday...and I want her to be happy. Oh shit, I'm just worrying too much.
My thoughts were interrupted by Shinji. ''Hey kid, didn't you want to play this milk bottle game?''
Then I remembered Rangiku wanted that teddy bear so badly, and I was more than happy to fufill her wish.
''Yes, what are the rules?''
Shinji then gave me a small white ball and showed me a pyramid of milk bottles. ''The rules are simple, you just have to successfully knock down those milk bottles with that ball. The more milk bottles you knock down, the more points you score. The more points you score, the better the prize. There are five pyramids of milk bottles during this game, so are you ready?''
''Ya bet I am ready.'' Rangiku watched me with a look of anticipation on her face.
I looked at the milk bottles and aimed the ball at the center of the pyramid of milk bottles. I concentrated as calm as I could, took aim, and threw the ball. All the milk bottles were knocked down in that one throw. Shinji looked shocked, Rangiku was smiling, and even I was surprised.
Shinji finally composed himself. ''Hey kid, that was impressive considering this is your first time playing this game. But, I bet you cannot knock down the other four pyramids of milk bottles!.''
''Ya sure about that?'', I taunted.
''Don't get cocky, kid.''
Shinji was eating his own words soon enough, because I knocked down the four other pyramids of milk bottles effortlessly. Shinji was speechless, Rangiku was laughing, and I was glad that I was making Rangiku even more happy.
''Kid...you surprised me. You are the first person to knock down all five pyramids of milk bottles. Now, go ahead and pick your prize.''
There were many prizes on display, but there was only one I wanted to choose. ''I choose that cute teddy bear.''
''Ok kid, here is your prize.''
Shinji gave me the teddy bear, then I turned toward Rangiku.
''I think you deserve another birthday present, Rangiku.''
I gave her the teddy bear, and she was hugging the teddy bear joyfully. ''Oh Gin, this teddy bear is so warm and cute! Thank you so much!'' Rangiku then decided to kiss me on the cheek, and I blushed again.
Rangiku then turned and apparently saw something that pleased her. ''Hey, Gin! It looks like there is a feast going on nearby! I am going to go check it out!''
''That's fine, Rangiku. I'll be right behind ya in a minute.''
After Rangiku left, Shinji asked me, ''Wow, you really have the hots for her, don't you?''
''Shut up'', I mumbled.
''Well, there is something I wanted to ask you before you take off.''
''What is it?''
''Have you and your girlfriend ever considered becoming Shinigami?''
I was shocked by this question. Did I really wanted to become a Shinigami? After those Shinigami bastards raped Rangiku, I began to develop a secret hatred for Shinigami. I figured that all Shinigami were like that, and the last thing I wanted to do was to become one of them.
But after I saw Shinji and Hiyori today, I realised that not all Shinigami are evil. I began to realise there were good and evil Shinigami.
But the real question was, did me and Rangiku really want to leave our home for a new life as Shinigami? I know that if we become Shinigami, we would never have to worry about running out of food or being in danger ever again. For most people, Rukongai is a living hellhole, and it was for me too...until I met Rangiku.
When I met Rangiku, it was like an empty void that I never really thought existed inside me was filled completely. Not only that, but me and Rangiku never really had any trouble in Rukongai or ran out of food while we lived together. We both were content, so why leave a life full of happiness just to become Shinigami? I would have to think about this, but it is certainly not going to happen anytime soon.
I decided that instead of telling Shinji no, I decided to ask him a question instead. ''Why did ya ask?''
''Because you and your girlfriend have tremendous spiritual energy for souls, especially you. Considering that both of you are so young, you and your girlfriend have amazing potential.''
''She is not my girlfriend!''
''Quit denying it, it is clear as day that you have the hots for her.''
I remained silent, this Shinji reads my mind too damn well.
Finally, I realised that this would be a good opportunity to ask Shinji some questions about the Shinigami. ''Can I ask ya some questions about Shinigami?''
''Sure, kid.''
''How does a soul become a Shinigami?''
''Well first of all, you have to enroll at the Shino Academy. That is basically the place where you learn everything that is related to becoming a Shinigami. However, you have to pass an entrance exam in order to even be admitted into the academy. Of course, since you and your girlfriend have tremendous spiritual energy, that shouldn't be much of an obstacle. The Shino Academy's curriculum lasts about six years.''
Six years! That is a long time, but I guess there is a lot of work into becoming a Shinigami. I decided that for now, me and Rangiku should just live our lives without becoming invovled with the Shinigami.
''I think we are content for now, so I'll pass on this offer.''
Shinji looked at me like he understood and said, ''If you change your mind, just let the Shino Academy know that I will recommend you to the academy and 5th Division.''
Then I realised that I have not even told Shinji our names!
''Wait, wouldn't you need our names-.''
''There is no need, your face is too unique to forget about.''
I did not know whether take that as a compliment or an insult. But, I decided to ask him one more question. ''Wait, where is your lieutenant?''
''I honestly do not know. He was supposed to show up today for Tanabata, but I guess he is too 'busy' to even take one day off. Honestly, that guy needs to loosen up once in awhile.''
Woah, I think it's unusual for a captain to sound so pissed off about his lieutenant. I wonder who he is? Maybe I should ask him his lieutenant's name...naah, I already asked him too many questions.
I began to walk away, but then Shinji called me. ''Hey kid, I am just going to let you know that you and your girlfriend might want to stay and celebrate Tanabata at least for part of the night. Because, the best part of this festival happens only at night.''
I looked at him and nodded my head, and then ran off towards where Rangiku was. I was excited, thinking about what was going to take tonight during Tanabata.
Rangiku's POV
Gin is so sweet and amazing. First the necklace, and now this cuddly teddy bear. It's like Gin is showering me with one gift after another. I smelled delicious food, and I was starving. I saw countless booths and each one was selling delicious food. I decided to go to one which had a wide variety of food, and as I was looking at the wide variety, I heard a voice.
''Would you like to try a free sample of fried bamboo shoots?''
I looked and saw it was the booth's owner. The owner was an average male Shinigami, but something about him made me feel...uneasy. Despite my uneasiness, I decided to take him up on his offer. ''S-sure.''
The Shinigami then served me a fried bamboo shoot. ''Here you go, girl.''
What was it about the Shinigami's smirk that seemed so...evil? I took a taste of the bamboo shoot, and it tasted so horrible! Ugh, this bamboo shoot tastes like crap, I hate it!
''Do you like it?''
''Yeah..it tastes wonderful'', I lied.
''Would you like to buy some?''
Hell no, I need to get away from this crappy booth!
''Um...that's okay, I am all of a sudden full. I might be back later.''
I ran off before the odd Shinigami could say anything else.
I suddenly felt extremely thirsty, so I decided to find something to drink. After tasting that crappy bamboo shoot, I have lost my appetite. As I was walking, I saw a table with various drinks, and then I saw a bottle that was labeled:''Free Sample:Sake''. Sake? I never heard of a drink like that before. My curiosity getting the better of me, I decided to sample this sake while nobody was looking.
As I began sampling, I began to drink more and more! This sake was so good!
Then I heard someone shout, ''Rangiku, what the hell are ya doing!''
Then the bottle was yanked away from me and I was pissed! That drink was wonderful, and some bastard takes it away from me! Then I saw that the bastard was...Gin. For the first time during my time with him, Gin looked pissed. I didn't give a shit, because Gin has pissed me off for the first time!
''What the hell! Why did you take away my drink from me, Gin!''
''You should know better! Ya do realise what sake is, right!''
''It is the best drink I ever had.''
''You mean to tell me you enjoy alcohol! You are too young for that shit!''
''Wait, what is alcohol?''
''You seriously don't know what alcohol is, Rangiku? Are ya kidding me?''
Gin then proceeded to tell me about how alcohol was a drink only for adults, and that we would have to wait until we are older in order for us to be able to safely drink sake. I pouted and inwardly promised to drink as much sake as I please when I am older, because that sake tasted damn good.
I still felt uneasy by that odd Shinigami I saw earlier at the booth. I felt like I met him before, and that he was dangerous. The Shinigami called Shinji was the complete opposite though, he was likeable and friendly. My thoughts were interrupted by Gin's voice.
''Ran-chan, are ya hungry?''
I couldn't deny it, I was still starving. Those crappy bamboo shoots almost made me feel sick, and I could actually use some real food!
''To be honest, I am starving!''
''Well, there is a booth with a wide variety of food, do ya wanna try that one?''
Gin picked the best booth! It was a booth that had a wide variety of mouth watering food, and there were no bamboo shoots for sale from this booth either!
''Yes, let's go!''
We went to the booth and ordered fried rice and eggrolls, which was very delicious. After we ate, I noticed that time has passed by quickly. I couldn't believe it, but it was almost nighttime! I looked at the sunset and I was in awe.
''Wow, I never noticed how beautiful the sunset was before.''
Gin smiled and said, ''It's sometimes the smallest things in life that are the most beautiful, don't ya agree, Ran-chan?''
''Yeah, I guess you are right, Gin.'' He was right, sometimes the smallest things in life are the most beautiful.
Then, I noticed that there were a lot of couples dancing in the middle of the square, it looked so romantic. An idea suddenly popped into my mind.
''Hey Gin, let's go to the square and dance together!''
Gin looked puzzled, ''Eh?''
''You heard me, let's dance! It will be so romantic!''
Then, I grabbed Gin's hand and yanked him with me in order to take him to the middle of the square.
While I was taking him to the middle of the square, I could hear Gin's protests. ''W-w-wait a second, Rangiku, I don't know how to dance!''
I giggled and said, ''Don't worry Ginny, it's not that hard.''
Now Gin was blushing even harder and sweating a little bit, he is so cute when he is embarrassed!
We finally made it to the middle of the square where all the couples were dancing at, and I wrapped my arms around Gin.
Gin's protests began to slowly fade. ''R-Rangiku, a-are ya sure?''
''Yes.''
I wrapped my arms around Gin, and we began to slowly dance to the tune of the calming and peaceful music. It was like we are in our own little world, where it was just us.
Gin's arms...feel so strong and I feel so safe with his arms wrapped around me. As we dance, I began to notice more of Gin's wonderful features; his cute face, his silver hair that reminds me of snow, and his slanted eyes that made him even look more cuter to me. But, he's not just cute...because I am beginning to feel attracted to him the more I dance with him.
This felt so wonderful...I wish we could dance like this forever. I...am feeling something for Gin, something beyond friendship...is this what people call...'love'?
Gin's POV
Rangiku...what are ya thinkin'? Out of all the things to do together...why did ya choose for us to dance together? Is this yer way of saying that...ya love me? Oh come on Gin, snap out of it! Rangiku thinks of me as a friend and nothing more!
So, how come I cannot shake off this weird feeling about Rangiku! When she ''offered'' to dance with me, I was confused and embarrassed. Why did Rangiku wanted to dance with me of all people! She even called it ''romantic'', is Rangiku teasing me on purpose!
But, all these questions melt away the moment me and Rangiku began to dance.
As we wrapped our arms around each other, I could feel Rangiku's soft skin. The longer we danced, the more I noticed more and more details about Rangiku. Her hair was beautiful and shines like the setting sun. Her full lips look so perfect, and I wish I could kiss her just to see what her lips taste like. But the most beautiful thing about you, Rangiku...are your eyes. Your blue eyes shine with pure innocence, purity, and beauty. That was the first thing I noticed about ya when we met, and that was one of the many reasons I was drawn to you.
Ever since I met ya Rangiku, it's like my life has taken on a whole new meaning. I silently vowed to myself to always protect ya Rangiku, no matter what. Because, I never want to let ya go.
Aizen's POV
My subordinates are nothing but failures. It has been a year since I told those fools to track down that girl because I do not want her blabbing about the Hougyoku. But, my subordinates have not even found a trace of that girl yet. It is time I took matters into my own hands. I need to get rid of these foolish subordinates and find a new REAL subordinate; one who has tremendous spiritual energy, is obedient, and one who has no weak emotions.
I have mangaged to complete more of my experiments with my Hougyoku, it appears my precious creation has an endless appetite for souls. Which of course, I provided to the Hougyoku. I have founded a greater purpose for those useless souls.
As I walked into the square where everyone was celebrating this festival called ''Tanabata'', I thought how ridiculous it was to celebrate an useless festival about love. Useless emotional attachments are for the weak.
''Oi, Aizen! So you finally showed up!''
I turned and saw a man I felt slightly intimidated by and who I despised, my ''captain'' Hirako Shinji. When I ''joined'' the 5th Division, it was quite easy to climb up to the rank of lieutenant, but I still have not found out a way to remove my ''captain'' out of the way.
Hirako Shinji is different from most Shinigami. Despite being under the constant influence of my Zanpakuto, Kyoka Suigestu, it's like he can almost see through my illusions. It is like he almost knows about my ''true nature'' sometimes. He is a very smart and dangerous man, and I must remove him out of the way in order to advance my plans. But for now, I will pretend to be his ''faithful lieutenant'' and pretend to be his friend.
''Good evening, Captain Hirako. How are you today?''
''Ya don't have to be so formal, Aizen! But I'm fine, and where the hell have you been! You do realise today is Tanabata, don't you!''
''I was busy with some personal ''errands'' of mine, but I do apologize for not coming to this ''wonderful'' festival sooner, Captain.''
''Well, whatever. Two intresting kids came by my booth today.''
Why would I care about two kids? I have more important things to worry about. But, I pretended to be curious. ''What was so intresting about these kids?''
''Well, there was a silver-haired boy and a girl with golden blonde hair, and both of them have tremendous spiritual energy. Both of them would make excellent Shinigami. I told them if they ever decided to become Shinigami, they are welcome to join the 5th Division.''
Now, Hirako had my intrest. It was obvious that the girl with golden blonde hair was the girl I had been looking for. But she was with this boy? Perhaps he has been protecting her, that would explain why the girl has been so hard to track down.
''Those kids sound intresting, do you know where they are now, Captain?''
''My guess is that they are still somwhere in the square celebrating Tanabata. Don't try to force those two kids to become Shinigami, that's their decision alone. The boy did not seem too excited about becoming Shinigami?''
''Then the girl-''.
''I only asked the boy while he was alone, although the invitation was for both of them.''
Strange, why was the boy so relunctant to become a Shinigami? Perhaps he is afraid to leave his old life? Now BOTH the boy and girl intrigued me.
''Do you know their names?''
''No, it's none of my business to know about their names. Those kids deserve to have privacy and peace in their lives.''
Those kids will not have privacy and peace while I am around, because I control everyones' destinies. You are a fool, Captain Hirako. One day, I will show you just how much of a fool you are. But for now, I must pretend to be your subordinate.
''I see, well I suppose I might look around in the square for anything fun or intresting.''
''See ya later, Aizen.''
I could care less about what Hirako thinks about me, because I have more important things on my mind. My first objective was to find my subordinate that I placed in one of the booths to spy on the girl. I found him selling bamboo shoots like he has forgotten his original mission, what a fool. I walked to him and said, ''I suppose you had so much fun selling bamboo shoots that you have forgotten your original mission?''
My subordinate saw me and finally said, ''A-Aizen-sama, I can explain! I gave the girl a bamboo shoot, but I gave her the wrong one! I was going to offer her the poisionous bamboo shoot, but she ran off. I can-.''
''I do not care to hear anymore of your excuses, but I want to know where those kids went.''
''I honestly do not know, perhaps she went to the middle of the square where everyone is dancing at?''
''I see, then I will go check out this dancing, and I will deicide on your punishment later.''
''B-but Aizen-sama, I...''
I walked away, because I did not want to hear anymore of his excuses. My ''punishment'' would be killing all three of my subordinates, because they have been so useless that I had to do everything myself. In order for my plan to succeed, I need a new subordinate. I need someone reliable and who I can trust.
I made it to the middle of the square and I finally found what I was looking for.
In the middle of the dancing crowd, I saw two kids who were dancing; the girl with the golden blonde hair, and a very strange boy. The boy had silver hair, slanted eyes, and a tremedous amount of spiritual energy. I never felt this much spiritual energy from a soul before, this boy would make an excellent Shinigami and subordinate.
But, that girl is a problem to my plans...or is she? Not only does she seem to not remember anything releated to that incident, but I can tell that boy is very close with that girl. The bond between those two is strong...too strong. The more I look at that boy, the more I began to realise that he would be the perfect subordinate. But, his bond with that girl needs to be broken.
The last thing I need was a subordinate who had a soft spot for anyone else. I need a subordinate who is emotionless, like a snake, and who swallows everyone who looks tasty. I do not need a subordinate who is in love with someone. But yet, that boy's spiritual power was enormous, he could easily become one the most powerful capatains in Soul Society if he was to become a Shinigami. Which is why he could become a very great threat if he is not on my side.
Then an idea formed inside my mind. Oh, this idea is very cruel, but it would work perfectly. Yes, I think I will follow through with this idea.
Soon, that boy's bond with that girl will be broken forever.
Author's Note:Did you enjoy this chapter? Review as always and let me know!
*Tanabata:A Japanese star festival.
*Orihime:Not Orihime from Bleach, but another Orihime that is a character from the story of Tanabata. Her name means ''Weaving Princess''.
*Tentei means ''Sky King''.
*Hikoboshi means ''Cow Herder Star''.
*Amanogawa means ''Milky Way''.
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