The Arrival

The invisible gate opened over the tip of The Sokyoku Hill, out of it i came, tumbling forwards across the ground silently. 'thank god i have this reaitsu cloak.. the Vaizards have Quite a few perks' i thought to my self as i looked out ward into the night-time Seireitei, the moon over head cast a majestic light over the hill and down below i dear say i saw not one but two familiar figures, one seemingly drunk, the other pissed off. "heh, figures" i said as i disappeared, my after image lingering almost transparent in the bushes. i reappeared before the two men, sliding across the ground in a posture that resembles a surfer. "Ryusaki!" i called, his obvious demeanor helped to no avail as he lunged forward with his Zanpakuto drawn, threatening to cleave my head off. "ahh" i called out as i dipped under it only to see Gin's wobbly blade making its way to my neck, quickly i pushed my sheathe up and parried the attack. "what. the. hell? is. that. how. you. guys. say. hi. now?" i said, each pause matched with a dodge or a parry, "Kenshin?" Ryusaki called out, his tone still highly irritated and my dodging just provoking it more. "Yeah! its me!" I called out, assuming it was safe to take a breath -well you know what they say about people who assume- my breath was met with a hard crack over the head with the sheathe of both Ryusaki and Gin's blades, sending me tumbling to the ground and the duo laughing, "Oh.. you guys can suck a dick.. well.. what are you guys doing out here? and can you let me pass? i have business.. unless you want to come along and help?" i spoke, looking up at the two from my seat on the ground.

Gin sat there for a brief moment, wondering if he really should let Kenshin roam Soul Society alone. Even though Kenshin knows the vast layout all too well, accompanying him on said business would definitely be a better plan, as it will provide more options for escape should something go wrong. "Kenshin..." Gin slurred, "I'll accompany you. This business most likely concerns us too, you know". Gin took a moment to gather himself, and also to help Kenshin to his feet.

Even though the three know each other quite well, the atmosphere was tense. After all, Viazard were not allowed within Soul Society at all. Any indication of Ryusaki and Gin cooperating with Kenshin would definitely put the two Division Captains in a terrible bind. Still, neither would turn their back on their friend. After a brief moment, Gin slightly stumbled, smiled and said "Ryu-kun, you gonna be a lookout, or you comin' too?" Even though Gin wasn't facing Ryusaki, he knew the exact look on his face. "Ken-chan, I'd say we're all down for the ride. Care to let us know exactly what this is about?"

As they awaited an answer from Kenshin, a breeze of uneasiness befell the three of them. By the somewhat tense look on their faces, they knew they had little time to decide their next actions, as roaming patrol is scheduled to walk through in a few moments.

Gin stood a few feet from both Ryu and Ken, shaking his head and chuckling. What had just taken place didn't come as "out of the ordinary" to him. Even with the somewhat serious intent on Ryu's part, it seemed more like a quarrel between brothers. As Kenshin approached, Gin held his hand out as to signal Ken to stop moving. Gin's face tensed, and to the others, it looked as if he thought someone may have been coming. After a brief period of silence, he let out a alcohol induced burp, then began to laugh as he stumbled backwards just a bit. "My bad fellas" he said as he gathered himself "Now, since we're done with our re-introductions, I really think we should get going. Ryu-kun, you okay with this, or will I be going it alone? Also, Ken-chan, how good are your sources on this Vice Captain? This is seriousl business here."

Gin could feel himself steadying as time went on. While talking to Ken and Ryu, he was steadily trying to devise a way to cover up the death of a Vice Captain, if that was what "needed" to happen. This seemed like a very delicate operation, and would require a very tedious and well thought out approach. There wasn't much time to work out a well planned strategy, but it helps that this wouldn't be the first time the three had worked together. Gin turned, tipped his hat, and awaited answers from both friends.

Without changing his smiling expression, Gin chanted "Bakudo 26: Kyakko (Bending Light)". He did this so that his reitsu and presence would be hidden during this covert mission. He then lifted his right arm and pointed at Ryusaki and cast the same bakudo on him. With Kenshin already cloaking his reitsu and presence, the three were ready to go. "Now that we're all set, follow me gentlemen. I know my way around Squad 12 pretty well." Ryu and Ken both gave sideways looks to Gin knowing that he most likely knew his way around because of a woman he messed with. Gin sheepishly shrugged his shoulders, and as usual, tipped his straw hat and smiled. Just as the three squad members bodies began to turn into spirit particles, Gin shunpo'd off with Ryu and Ken following. The three made their way through Seireitei as quietly as one could, as if they built every structure themselves. With being able to easily sense the roaming watchmen's reitsu, this was going to be a piece of cake.

(continued in the Seireitei)