The Picnic

[Azumi Onigata]

Upon witnessing everything that went down the way it did...Azumi was truly terrified, never has she ssen her husband or Mei-mei lose a fight so quickly or so badly. The little one wanted so badly to go to her father, but she wouldn't let her out of the barrier, not that a barrier would stop that man even if he decided to come after them. The baby was so unruly she was practically fighting with Azumi to get free.

"DADDY YOU HAVE TO GET UP!!! Let me go mommy, daddy needs me!!"

When Azumi saw how much of a fight she was putting up it only made her hold on to her tighter. It was hard for her too, to see have to see Ryouji and Shukumei go down the way they did...but she was to terrified to do anything.

The little one started pushing away from her mother and getting more rowdy with her, Azumi looked away from her daughter, her arms and hands were trembling badly. She was even fighting back tears because she needed to be strong for both Shizune's. It was then that the little one bit her mother's arm and out of reaction she let go of the little one...when she tried to run, the bigger Shi was there to grab her by the back of her shirt and she didn't like it at all

"LET ME GO!!! DADDY NEEDS ME!!!"

Azumi ran over to both and took the the little one back into her arms. She couldn't believe that her baby would do something like that, she was well aware of how much she loved her father but to bite her just to get to him wasn't like her at all.

NO SHIZUNE YOU AREN'T GOING NOW STOP IT!!!"

When she heard her mother yell...the little one stopped fussing and she was heartbroken...she began to sniffle as if she wanted to cry. She only wanted to go and help her daddy.

"Yesh..mommy..."

It honestly killed Azumi for her to have to be so strict toward such a wonderful girl, but she didn't understand the risks involved and she wasn't going to let her only reason for living take a chance and be hurt. Azumi glanced looked up to the bigger Shi and saw her angry she was....it was the same way with her and Lady Yuri, forcing her to standby and watch like this had to be hard if not harder for her since her parents in the future were already taken from her. It had to be like seeing the scene in her head over and over and finally watching it with her own two eyes.

"Shi...I know its hard for you too...but they didn't want you to get hurt either...Don't go doing anything rash, Ryouji would never forgive himself if anything happened to you or the little one."

She couldn't even remain calm herself, how could she tell someone else not to do something that she herself couldn't do. They needed to be healed...by the time the relief squad got here, it could be to late.

[Future Shizune]

After seeing her present era self put up such a fight to go and attempt to help their father...it brought about some scenarios about what her life would be like if her parents were still alive today. Would she be just as protective and willing to risk it all for her father and mother. Honestly she couldn't blame the little one at all. She loved her father more than anything and her mother as well.

Even with her mother attempting to calm her down, it didn't work. She felt if she could have done something to assist Lady Yuri and her father and Aunt. It wouldn't make a damn difference now since they all went down effortlessly. Now that her mother yelled at the little one, she seemed so heartbroken that she couldn't go and help her father. It then that Shi decided to do something. Although it was nothing along the lines of running in and attacking her supposed uncle.

Shi flash stepped from where her mother was standing and appeared in front of Lady Yuri and picked her up, tossing her over her shoulder. She then flash stepped over to her Aunt and cradled her under her left arm and flash stepped over to where her mother was standing was standing.

She then flash stepped to where her father had fallen and saw the wound on his chest, it angered her, she felt so powerless a feeling she loathed, she became a shinigami to live up to her father's name and to protect what she loved and cherished most...after picking her father up she flash stepped over to her mother and laid him down on the ground.

She turned her attention to Jin who hadn't moved from the spot he was in now. He looked so much like her father it was almost hard to tell them apart...aside the total evilness and his affinity for the color purple. Never again would she allow Lady Yuri to stand on the sidelines. It didn't hurt her feelings, but she could have been an asset

[Jiro Seiki]

After receiving the call, Jiro passed the news along to the Commander General and got permission to go into the Living world with a few members from Squad Four to help heal the fallen Captains. By how Megumi sounded, it must of been real bad. After all, it's not that often he gets to go to the Living world as he's watching over the Squad and performing his duties in Seireitei. After appearing in the town, he had to make sure to tell those who come with him that they were only here as a relief team and nothing else. Though he was against it, members of his own squad came along as the 'arresters' so to speak.

"Keep in mind that we're only here to support both Captain Yuri, Captain Shukumei, and her brother. All we know is that they were defeated which means their opponent is very strong. Don't do anything that can get you killed. As for my squad members.. Please be careful. Captain would be upset if anything were to happen to any of us."

In unison, they gave a 'yes sir!' and soon flash stepped to where the others were. Even injured, it wasn't hard for him to pick out his Captain's reiatsu. Eventually, they arrived there and saw for themselves the damage that was done. He looked around seeing Azumi and Hina upset and saw the Two Shi's as well. When he saw his Captain on the ground barely conscious, he would of want nothing more than to attack the person who did this to her, but knew it would be futile. The fourth squad members went to the twins and Yuri to begin the healing process. Alrhough the wounds seemed really deep, nothing appeared to be fatal. With a sigh of relief, Jiro just looks upto the one responsible for all of this.

Who was that strange man and why did he bare such a resemblance to Ryouji? Not that it matters now, anyway. Something else was odd too. The spirits of both his captain and shukume's Zanpaktou had materialized. Were they un-at-ease at their master's defeat? Regardless, maybe if anything else were to happen, they would be there to help out or so he would hope. Then, one of the squad three members turned toward Jin, unsheathing his Zanpaktou, pointing it at him.

"I have no idea who you are, but it is obvious that you are the one who has done this to Captain Nakayama and Captain Onigata. You are hereby under arrest for attacking them and those affiliated with Soul Society!"

After her injuries were slightly healed, Yuri had heard bits and pieces of what the Shinigami said. It was enough to make her believe that he was going to attack Jin. She then stood up after forcing herself although she wasn't finished being healed yet. Protecting her squad members came first before her own safety, after all.

"I'm.. Telling you to stand down. That's an order!"

The Shinigami didn't listen. He was dead set on bringing down Jin for what he has done. Though his...determination or lack thereof could be admired. Either that or he was too stubborn to back down now that he had declared an attack. Jiro felt so helpless since he felt like he needed to stay near Yuri and the others in case Luna were to try something. He could already tell that there were going to be more people injured if not killed.

[Jin Onigata]

After being threatened by the Shinigami, Jin saw fit to ignore him completely, there wasn't anyone here who was a serious threat to him now, especially with his siblings and the other female Captain were down. It would be in his best interest to listen to his Captain, but he was an undisciplined sort, he was eager to enter battle to perhaps avenge those whom have fallen at his feet.

"Listen to your captain...shinigami for it is she who has tasted defeat at my hands already. What chance do you possibly have?"

After being insulted, the Shinigami became much more hostile and his threats became more like orders. Ordering him to stand down and that he was going to be taken in and when Jin continued to ignore him, he saw fit to use force to bring him into submission, when he neared Jin, he lowered his head slightly.

"Lunamir"

Her name was the only thing he uttered. Out of Sonido, Luna drove her hand and arm through the Shinigami's chest while giggling in her own little sadistic way. She slowly lifted him off of the ground and tossed him down to Jin's feet. He turned his head slightly,staring at the Shinigami.

"You....won't get away...with this...."

Jin saw fit at this point to finish the job...even in death he was still far to talkative for his tastes. Jin turned around and raised his right foot off of the ground slightly before thrusting it down into the SHinigami's head. Once the Shinigami or what was left of his head was silent, Jin turned away from the group of Shinigami once again.

"The Insolent are always the loudest. If there are any others who wish to meet with the same fate, step forward so that you too may be silenced...if not...commence with the healing of Shukumei and Ryouji."

Jin glanced down to his Zanpakutou, it was thirsty for more blood, but he would be unable to oblige its request, there was no need for anymore blood to be spilled this day. It was bad enough that he had already ruined his boots...who knows what other things may get ruined at this rate.

[Yuri Nakayama]

As Yuri watched her squad member be killed off by Jin, she just froze in place with a look of shock, fear, an despair all mixed into one. She wanted to stop him, but before she could even act, he was brought down so quickly. It was just like before when.. What was she even thinking about? What made this seem so familiar? Was she really in a position where she had to watch someone die right in front of her? Ever since Luna glared at he befor Jin's appearance, an overwhelming feeling of Deja Vu came over her. It was starting to get bothersome since she can't remember something she feels like she forgot.

"Why...Why does this seem so familiar? I know there were times where I couldn't do anything.. but this.. This seems different.. I can't explain it but.. I know it's true.."

Hearing her master speak, Mujitsuhana quickly went over to console her and to assure her that everything was fine. It just made Yuri feel like she understood her agitation but didn't want to talk about it. Maybe she had her reasons. If it was something that wold cause her great stress, it could cause her Inner Hollow to awaken even though as of now, it's under control. She was going to trust Mujitsuhana and just try to forget what she was feeling. Maybe it was them trying to unnerve her or something. Regardless, Luna knew something about her and she was going to find out what she knows.

When approached again by one of the fourth squad members, Yuri just told she was fine and for him to treat Ryouji and Shukumei. She was feeling fine at least physically, anyway. She looked to the other people from her squad, seeing the shocked looks on their faces. At least now they wouldn't do something stupid. Hopefully the twins would recover quickly.

[Shizune Onigata]

After Big Shi brought her Auntie, Miss Lady Yuri and her daddy to where she was, she looked up to her. Maybe she wasn't as bad as she originally thought...she didn't understand why she would do something like that

"Thankies...Big Lady Shi..."

After struggling to get free of her mother's bear hug, the little one ran over to where her father was laying and knelt down beside him. He was really hurted. But she refused to believe her father was down the way he was...he was the strongest daddy in the world and there was no way that big Meanie Jin was going to beat her daddy. She shook him gently to try to get him to respond and when he didn't she grew sad.

"Get up daddy, I know you ish hurted but you have to win...show him how strong you really are daddy!!"

When her father didn't respond she did her best not to sniffle or cry to be strong but she couldn't help it...her daddy was hurt badly. She shook him again and when he didn't respond, the tears started welling up in her eyes.

"Daddy...you have to get up please!! Who ish going to protect us if you ish hurted...you have to beat up the bad man!"

Again there was no response from her daddy...the tears started flowing and she began to sob wondering if her daddy was ever going to wake up. She has never been exposed to anything like this and she was afraid she was going to lose her daddy. She couldn't imagine not being held by him or tucked in at night by him or riding on his shoulders!

She just laid her head down onto his chest and continued her crying. She grabbed on to his robe and squeezed it tightly in her little hands, she would give anything to see her father wake up, but she was so afraid that he wouldn't after not answering her twice.

Luna whom was getting angry with all the whining the little brat was doing facepalmed. Attempting to ignore the whiny little baby but it wasn't working to well.

"Shut the hell up you little brat...your dad is dead...deal with it!"

The little one looked up and stared at Luna...there was no way her daddy was dead...he was just sleeping. She didn't believe it at all! She continued her sniffling and Luna who had had enough pointed a finger at the little girl.

"Don't worry poor whiny baby...I'll send you to him right now!"

She had begun to construct a Cero at the tip of her finger. As it grew in size, she began to laugh maniacally and once the cero was fully charged and primed. She continued to laugh and before she could fire it, the little one was in her father's arms as he stood there staring at Luna...she looked up and saw her father standing there...and her eyes lit up like a christmas tree. She knew her daddy wasn't dead...she knew it!!

"DADDY!!!!!!!!"

Shizune wrapped her little arms around her father's neck and just hung there hugging him. She was still crying but not of sadness...her daddy was awake again.

"Daddy don't ever scare me like that again okay?! I was afraid that you...you were..."

When his arm wrapped around her, she snuggled into it. She hasn't ever been so happy to be semi huggled in her life.

[Yuri Nakayama]

Seeing Ryouji up and holding Shizune, Yuri smiled a little. It was good to see him back up on his feet. Now that Shukumei was being tended to, it wouldn't be long until they were back at full strength. Still, why did Jin want them healed? Was he going to fight them again or something? If so, they would have to be ready. Though, in the back of her mind, she knew that if they were to fight again, they would end back up on the ground, or even worse, like the Shinigami that was killed. Such a sight wanted to make her just lash out... Not only that, she felt even more helpless as she couldn't move from where she was. All she could do was curse at herself for being unable to act quickly.

"Good to see you on your feet, Ryouji, but I believe it's best we leave. Not much we can do here, regardless."

She goes over to the fallen Shinigami, kneeling down and just stared. Though his disobedience was what lead to his downfall, Yuri couldn't help but to feel responsible. This had to be put to an end. It seems like every other day where she's losing comrades for whatever reason. She was determined to get the remainder of her squad into shape no matter what it takes. She hated to leave the body here. He at least deserved to be brought back to Soul Society for a proper burial.

Even if they were to leave, where would they go? They couldn't hide anywhere. It was definitely troublesome. Still, she had to make the call. Perhaps they would be safer at Uraharas. He always had some new inventions for whatever kind of purpose that came along. Picking up the dead Shinigami by the back collar of his ooutfit, Yuri glanced back to Jiro and the other squad members that were helping out.

"Jiro.. Get them to where they need to be. I'm assuming you know where..correct?"

"I do have a hunch, but what about you, Captain? Where are you going?"

"I have things too take care of. Before you ask, it's not dealing with these two*. Someone has to pass the news along and since Shukumei is being taken care of and you're taking care of them as well, it leaves me to take care of things."

"Captain, you should come with us as well. You're just as hurt as they are."

It didn't matter what her condition was as long as the others were alright. If she could make it to Soul Society, she would be fine. Though she guessed she didn't blame him for worrying. So much has happened in such a short amount of time.

"I promise I'll stop by the fourth squad barracks and get checked out. Now, get going. That's an order."