I cut this blurb from the original chapter 3 because it kind of took you out of the story, as well as negating some of the suspense. I still like the writing in it though, so I'm including it as a bonus. It takes place right after Rukia leaves squad 3's barracks. Thanks again for reading and I hope you guys enjoy!

After Rukia left the room, Byakuya continued to stare at Renji, his face unreadable as always. Renji really didn't know what to say. What did you say after your captain caught you kissing his sister? It hadn't been a friendly kiss either; it had been the kiss that Renji had dreamed about since, since forever he guessed. And now he couldn't even enjoy the moment.

"How are you feeling?"

"Um, good," Renji said, trying to gauge his captain's mood. He could usually tell when his captain was angry, but right now, he wasn't exactly sure what Byakuya Kuchiki was thinking. Or that he'd actually get out of Squad Four's barracks alive.

"Captain Unohana tells me you should recover quickly once you wake."

"Yeah, I heal pretty quick."

Byakuya strode to the head of Renji's bed, towering over him as he could never tower over Renji when he stood. "Squad Six has always been captained by a Kuchiki. It is a position earned by my father, my grandfather, and all his sires before him."

"I know that sir. I've got no problem working under Rukia. But, uh, I'll probably be a captain first. N-no offence."

Byakuya continued to stare quietly at him, and Renji fidgeted. Was that the wrong thing to say? Damnit, why couldn't he keep his mouth shut? "Um, she'll probably be promoted soon anyway, right? Captain Ukitake likes her work."

"Abarai. Where did that name come from?"

"I made it up. I thought it sounded cool."

"So you aren't attached to it?"

Renji shrugged. "I guess not. Why? Sir."

"It is good to know Squad Six will continue to thrive under a Kuchiki when I am gone." Byakuya headed for the door. "Rest, now. I will send second seat Takemura and third seat Adachi to see you. They are worried."

It took a long time before Renji figured out exactly what Byakuya had meant by that conversation.