Who: Rukia, Matsumoto, Yachiru, Renji and Chad. (Why am I playing 3 of these?! Why do I do this to myself?!) When: Not long after Renji's arrival. Where: The garden What: Meeting up to talk about things. Warnings: TBD
Rukia made her way to the garden as quickly as she could. She knew she could find Matsumoto on the way. Hopefully by the time she had found her, Yachiru would have been found too. Then they could meet up with Renji and Chad and figure things out. What they were going to do, when, how. It was just the same as being at home. Still, she missed Soul Society and her brother. She missed Karakura town and Ichigo.
Pushing those thought behind her, she ran into the pub to find Matsumoto sitting with Yachiru. The two of them were sharing a drink, Yachiru sipping on some brightly coloured fruit drink, while Matsumoto nursed a glass of what looked like Sake. Yachiru turned to look at Rukia and smiling, waved. Rukia somberly bowed in her direction.
"Vice Captain Matsumoto. Vice Captain Yachiru" she said. Matsumoto turned around. "Ah, Kuchiki-san!" she smiled. "Are you ready?" Matsumoto asked her. Rukia nodded. "Yes, we should hurry" she said. The two girls nodded. Yachiru drank the last of her drink thirstily before springing off her seat to join Rukia, followed by Matsumoto.
The three Shinigami made their way down the halls swiftly, each of them wondering what was going to happen next. Would they be able to stop Ulquiorra? What other threats might they have to deal with? Would they return home one day?
They headed into the garden, a strange looking room that perfectly mimicked an outdoor garden. It copied everything from the trees and grass to day and night. Even the slight breeze in the air made it all feel that little bit more real. Yachiru hopped up to sit in the branches of a tree while they waited. Matsumoto sat down beneath the shade of that same tree, while Rukia kept an eye out for Renji and Chad.