**Author Warning**
Heavy speculation and bs was used for this backstory. Just made something up that I felt might be something that could've happened. Enjoy.
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"I had just left the academy and I had yet to go to the department of research. I graduated the academy a genius so I actually had my pick at which squad I wanted to join but at that point I was just tired. While meeting with the captains I could see how stagnant and boring each squad would be.....until I saw her. She just sat there sleeping during a captains meeting...can you imagine that?!
I later found out she the princess of one of the noble clans on top of being a captain so there was really much they could do to her. After a bit more digging I found out that she was spoiled, uncontrollable and most importantly...didn't demand anything of her subordinates! Of course she still expected all of us to have a certain level of skill but she preferred to handle all the missions on her own. A weird contradiction because she hated being told what to do.
What started as me just wanting to get the bare minimum of skill slowly turned into wanting to be skilled enough to work by her side. There were hundreds both inside and out of our squads with the same idea but through a stroke of luck I caught her attention when I gave lessons on how to cover your tracks and analyzing traces. After that she always came to me with questions.....then paperwork.....and then eventually just to talk.
She spoke of her family, her brother, her life and all the expectations she faced. How despite her rebelliousness she's never actually felt like she's had control of anything in her life. And after a while, in an act of rebellion it happened..." (Kisuke)
"..." (Kagami)
"....." (Kisuke)
"Sigh. Bro this is already disturbing enough.....don't think I'm going to ask 'what happened next?' Just finish your story if there's a point." (Kagami)
"My point is: although for me it was what I wanted, for her it was just.....just a moment of rebelliousness. What I thought of as the start to my new future. Was just her acting out against her family.... After that we stayed friends and still met up regularly but I just couldn't bring myself to feel the same anymore. Soon after I rediscovered my love for research and transferred to the 12th division. With Yoruichi's support, my strength and my record I was able to become the captain.
Although nothing was said, we both came to an understanding of our relationship and since then we've just been friends. My warning to you is that you're not the first to have been smitten or taken with her nature. She's upbeat, easygoing and a natural flirt...but for her it's not that serious. Not saying she easy or gets around a lot....just that if you read too much into her actions, you'll be the one left hurting.
Yoruichi is...she's like a purple flame.....captivating and heartwarming, yet not meant for close contact. Do you understand now? I'm not trying to discourage you because after hundreds of years, I've more than gotten over it. Just don't to put all of your hopes on her as 'The one'." (Kisuke)
There was a lot Kagami wanted to say but seeing the way in which Kisuke walked away.....made him think that maybe he should at least give it some thought. He'd never heard that story anywhere in his old world but that's to be expected as it was simply a show over there. The part that made him uncomfortable is that he could actually see some truth in it.... The nonchalance at which she flashed both Ichigo and Ishida in the anime. The casual way she'd change in front of anyone. And he was spot on with the flirtatiousness.
'Wait a minute. Is that why she's been trying to hook me up with one of the girls? It was common to deflect someone onto someone else when you didn't like them. Am I thinking about this too much? He did say she wasn't easy and she doesn't seem like the person to give head casually.... Just perfect. You finally meet your waifu only to realize they st-'
"Hey! What happened here?! You and Kisuke really went all out. I think I even saw him bleeding a bit. Did you really manage to land a hit on HIM?" (Yoruichi)
"Yeah..ummm...a surprise attack really. Total coincidence....." (Kagami)
"Hmm... Well either way the girls are gone and I could use a workout. Mind seeing if we can make something of this 'surprise attack' of yours?" (Yoruichi)
"Actually I'm feeling kind of tired....Kisuke really went all out on me for a but there. Maybe another time. See you later." (Kagami)
Wasting no time, Kagami left and went home. He knew that was a weak excuse but if they spoke any longer he would've given something away. Right now he had to think about what he wanted to do from here. He tried watch a movie and even studying to take his mind off of matters but nothing worked. Giving up on sleep, he simply sat with his black sword in meditation.
Later on Yoruichi could be seen on his windowsill in her cat form. Looking through the window, she could see him sleeping but was puzzled why the window was locked. He always left it open for her. Of course she could still get it but it was the meaning behind it. Could it be he dislike the idea of having the other 2 join them? She thought all men liked having a harem?
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Exam week passed uneventfully to some but to others it signaled the end to a period of peace. At school, Kagami had confirmed a final meeting between Ichigo and Ishida. Tomorrow would be the day which would set everything in motion. What effect his presence would bring remains to be seen. Aside from that Yoruichi had taken to training the girls extra hard and Kagami was able to somehow make it through their brief interactions otherwise.
Another change was that Chad had also started training with him and Kisuke. All of this behind Ichigo's back of course. In the meantime, Rukia was given the job of distracting him with lessons in sensing and concealing of Reiatsu. Due to the large amounts he had that was enough to take up most of his free time.
*Kisuke's shop
*Night before the (speculated) battle.
"Alright so don't forget the plan. Ichigo and Ishida will focus most of their activity to the park and the surrounding neighborhoods. The Soul Reapers would be spread out so you guys can just work in areas where you don't sense one of them. Remember to move after each battle. They may sense your Reiatsu but they'll be too busy to find who it belongs to.
Aside from that, try to protect any bystanders and MOST IMPORTANTLY...." (Kisuke)
" "Run like hell from anyone wearing a white haori!" "
"Great! You all just might survive this. If that's all I think I'll turn in for tonight. I trust I'll see all these same faces tomorrow night as well." (Kisuke)
Now that Kisuke left, the girls could no longer hold themselves back and started talking. Here was the day they were training for and their voices were laced with nervous excitement. Kagami knew they would be disappointed....war was never a pretty sight. Looking over at Chad he caught a glimpse of his back already leaving the room.
Chad had been exceptionally quiet since being filled in and he had even put in the most effort in training. He knew that he wanted to take some of the burden off of Ichigo's shoulder but he hoped the giant wouldn't do anything reckless. Deciding to have a talk, he followed him and caught up to him at the porch of the shop. He wordlessly sat there staring at the moon.
"Nice moon tonight....heh..wonder if we'll still be here to enjoy it tomorrow." (Kagami)
"....." (Chad)
'Really? Nothing?'
"Don't worry bro....we'll all make it back just fine." (Kagami)
"..." (Chad)
"Sigh.... Are you thinking about Ichigo?" (Kagami)
"...what would he have done?" (Chad)
'Huh?'
"Right up until this evening I held out hope....that he'd ask. That he'd say something. Does he really think so little..... If not for you I wouldn't even have known there'd be a battle tomorrow.... Makes you wonder....how many other nights like this....he's been out there fighting...." (Chad)
"....Damn...that's-....damn... Look nothing I can say is gonna change how he is. You know he'd rather risk himself a million times than risk his friends even once." (Kagami)
"EXACT-" (Chad)
"SO!....What you gotta do is survive tomorrow. Show him you're strong enough to watch his back....just like he's been watching yours. And then? You sock him a good one for leaving you out." (Kagami)
".....I...see.... You're a good one Kagami. Just so you know, I have your back out there too." (Chad)
"Ha! Who's the one that's never beaten whom here? As the stronger one, I might be saving you." (Kagami)
"Ha! Who's always the first to fall after Urahara's beating? A fragile body like yours needs me around." (Chad)
As the two boys good naturedly mocked one another, a group of onlookers could be seen looking on with smiling faces. They'd make it..if only for nights like this.
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"Captain Aizen are you sure about this? Even if the Soul Reapers win the damage done will be enormous, not to mention the loss of-" ( Captain Gin)
"It doesn't matter....I have found something far more interesting. Let's see how much you can excite me..... Kagami-kun" (Captain Aizen)