The 5th division was amassed in the courtyard in front their barracks. The mob of Shinigami merged into a giant crowd right in front of the barracks. Each one was chatting to one another. Rumors went from one ear to another.

In front of this crowd was a young woman, with her brown hair in a bun, known as the Lieutenant to the fifth division, Momo Hinamori. Hinamori was confused even more than the rest of the division. She was ordered to call every member to the barracks on this day, Even Officers on duty in the human world. This command was from Captain Commander Yamamoto himself, which meant something serious was happening.

Hinamori felt a pat on her back, and turned to see a lower rank member who asked "Hey Lieutenant Hinamori, why we were called here?"

"I don't know." Momo simply replied "Commander Yamamoto didn't give me an answer when he gave the order. I'm as confused as you are."

"That's weird. Well I hope it's nothing that important. Some of the guys are thinking that they assigned us a new captain."

Momo's eyes sank to the floor "I hope not."

It was only 3 months since the winter war, and since she was stabbed by her childhood friend Toshiro Hitsugaya. She knew that he was under the influence of Aizen's Shikai, but that made it worse. She was utterly betrayed by Aizen, the man that she looked up and put so much of her devotion in to. Even after his defection she couldn't completely let go to the image she had of him. She thought that he had some good reason to do such horrible things. But when she felt Toshiro's Zanpakto embedded in her chest, that little hope died.

She didn't really trust anyone after that. How could one after such an important bond could was shattered as hers was? Her friends tried to help her but it was no use.

And then there was Toshiro. She only saw him once after the winter war. When he tried talking to her she instantly tensed up like a timid animal. She didn't mean to; it was on instinct, but the damage was done. The look in Toshiro's eyes expressed pain even greater than the wounds he endured during the fight. He avoided her, afterwards. Rangiku said that he was training to master his Bankai, to protect her.

A large creaking sound pulled Momo out of her thoughts and killed all the chatter, as the mob turned behind them and saw the Doors to the outside open. In the middle of the open doors was a figure, which approached the crowd. When the stranger was closer, the crowd took a good look at him.

He was a tall man, as tall as Captain Byakuya. His white hair was brushed down, bangs swept to either side. His bright blue eyes, felt piercing. His chin sported a gruff 5 o' clock shadow.

His outfit was that of a Shinigami, but had strange alterations. He wore the captains Haori, but instead of it being the regular white, it was died a dark crimson. He had the sleeves rolled up right above the elbows. There were several leather straps that covered his Shihakushō and instead of the traditional sandals, he wore black western boots.

His weapon was different as well. Instead of a typical katana, strapped to his back was a large western two handed sword. It was almost as big as him with the blade being as wide as 2nd division lieutenant Ōmaeda's head. The hilt adorned to large metal skulls on each side, one with a jaw, the other with horns, and had a bony rib like structure underneath.

The stranger walked past the crowd to the front of the barracks. The crowd in turn stared at the back of his Haori, hoping to see the insignia of whatever division he was with. What they saw shocked all to their core. The Lilly of the valley was on the middle of his Haori. That was their insignia.

The stranger stood on the steps of the barracks, and then slowly turned to the crowd. He slowly turned his head left to right, and vice versa as he stared at the crowd. The crowd tensed as he looked at them. It was if he stared at each one individually, examining them, judging them. Then the stranger's gaze turned to Momo. He stood at her the longest, sizing her up. Momo shifted uncomfortably, never turning from his gaze despite her desire to.

Then the strangers face softened and formed a smirk as he spoke to Momo "Momo Hinamori?"

Momo was thrown off a bit and before she knew it she responded "Yes?"

"Is this all of the 5th division?" When Momo nodded he turned to the crowd and shouted "I'm going to make this short so listen up! I'm Dante, and I'm your new captain!"

The once silent crowd of the 5th division broke into chaotic noise. Some whispered amongst themselves. Others shouted shouted in disbelief. A select few voiced their disapproval rather vocally.

Momo however just stared at her new captain in shock. This was one of the last things she wanted to happen. With what happened to her because of her previous captain, she didn't want to work with another. Not when her trust in others was shattered.

The new captain identified as Dante just snorted as his voiced drowned out the crowd "Now I know how you feel about this. You've all been through a lot of hurt. With what happened with Aizen, most of you don't want a new captain, even one as good looking as me." Dante stopped and snickered at his division's unanimous deadpanned expressions "Some of you can't even trust anyone anymore, especially some new guy you're going to be taking orders from." Momo looked down to ground when she heard that.

Dante's face then shifted to a serious expression "So let me say this. I'm not going to make promises I can't keep. I'm not going to say it will get better or how I would never do the things that Aizen did. I'm not going to tell you how you'll never be hurt again or that you can just simply trust me, because none of you would buy into that. All that I am going to say is this; I will be here for you."

Dante stopped and noted the confused stares before continuing "No matter how much you hate me, distrust me, or want to kill me, I am your captain, which makes your problems, my problems. I will be there for you when you need me. When you're life is on the line, I'll be right beside you, trying my hardest to bust your ass out. I only ask that if you ever think different of me that you'll think of being there for me."

Dante then clapped his hands "And with that, the introductions are over." He then turned to Momo "Momo, follow me."

Dante walked towards the gates, not minding the dispersing crowd or His lieutenant giving chase. There was a silence between the two as they walked through the streets of the Seireitei, not minding the looks that the other Shinigami gave Dante.

"Momo" Dante's voice caused her to stop and look at her new captain who was staring right at "The first task that we are doing is really important. I need your help with it. Do you understand?"

Momo looked at her captain shocked. She only met him a few minutes ago. Now he was giving her some important responsibility. This seemed almost unreal if it were not for how serious her captain looked.

Momo then took herself out of her daze and nodded "Yes, I understand."

Dante smiled "Good. Now, where can I find some pizza?"