Yay~ finally the last part. Sorry for the long delay again, but here it is. And yeah, when I updated the last chapter, i forgot to write the AN parts. So, this chapter is going to be like Pinch~ Crisis~ And Suspense~ X3 Haha no. actually,even if this is the last part, i will do a sequel if the readers want. So just review, it is not such a scary thing to do =D Enjoy~! ^^
And yeah, thanks for the reviews btw. X3 loved them.

Ukitake felt rather uneasy leaving his little pet with the 11th squad Fukutaichou. So, as soon as he was done with the interview from the Seireitei Monthly reporters, he made his way quickly out of the building.

His heart skipped a beat when he did not find his kitten, nor any of the members of the Shinigami Women's Association outside. Out of instinct, he quickly suppressed the panic that rose in his chest, knowing the consequences of an attack right now. He held his breath as he counted to ten, calming his racing heart. Concentrating, he began searching for the reiatsu of the 11th squad Fukutaichou.

Ukitake shunpo'ed off to where he sensed the Fukutaichou's reiatsu. She had managed to go far away from where he was, so it took a while for him to locate the exact place she was. All the time he sped through the roads of Seireitei, Ukitake wondered why they had strayed so far away. He hoped nothing had gone wrong, as his little pet was extremely precious to him.

When at last he reached where Yachiru was, he had to bend over and pant to get his breath back. "Yachiru Fukutaichou. Have you enjoyed your time with Shiro chan?" Ukitake asked when he could finally talk. As Yachiru turned around, Ukitake realized that she wasn't holding the little cat. "Fukutaichou, where's Shiro chan?" Ukitake asked.

"Oh yes, it was fun." Yachiru said. "But I got bored after a while. I don't have it now."

"You…? You don't have her? Where is she?" Ukitake felt his chest tightening in anxiety.

"After we finished playing, she was following me to the barracks. Then Mayurin came and said that Shiro chan was an 'interesting creature' or something like that, and took her." Yachiru's face showed no concern for Ukitake's emotions.

Ukitake's eyes widened in panic. Instantly, without replying, he turned around and started shunpoing towards the Technologcal Research Bureau of Seireitei. By now, he was absolutely certain that his little Shiro chan was in grave danger. He imagined what the 12th Squad Taichou might be doing to the kitten, and his face paled. As his breath caught in his chest, he became sure that his illness was taking over after a long delay. In fright, he stopped moving and leaned against the nearest wall. He raised his hand to his mouth as he coughed uncontrollably, drops of blood trailing down between his fingers. Tears ran down his cheeks as pain filled his lungs, making him unable to breath. He looked up in surprise as a hand patted his back softly, offering him a small handkerchief to wipe off the blood.

"Kyouraku san…?" Ukitake managed when he had finally stopped coughing.

"It's okay, Ukitake. I'm here." His best friend helped him up. "I was just up on the roof there, and saw you collapse. What happened? You haven't had an attack for a few weeks."

"Shi- Shiro chan… Yachiru Fukutaichou was playing with her, and Kurotsuchi Taichou saw them, and took Shiro chan away. Kyouraku san… I think… I think he's hurting her… Please help me get her back!" Ukitake pleaded.

"There there, Ukitake. Calm down now. We'll go to the Research Bureau together, shall we?" The 8th Squad Taichou reassured Ukitake. "Let's go. We'll get your little Shiro chan back." With that, both the Captains started walking.

When they reached the building, Kyouraku Taichou called in. They were met by Akon, and asked if they could talk to Kurotsuchi Taichou.

"Hmm. Taichou is in the lab, experimenting on a very rare species. I'm sorry, but I cannot call him right now."

"But this is very urgent. We need to talk to him right now." Kyouraku insisted.

"Well, even if you say so, he won't just come out, you know?" Akon said.

"Well than that's just too bad. We have to talk to him." With this, Kyouraku pushed the research member aside and stepped in, pulling Ukitake after him.

"H-hey! You can't just barge in like that!" Akon yelled after them. Ignoring their calls, the pair strode quickly towards where the Taichou was.

"Now what's the ruckus? Didn't I tell you to keep it quiet in here, you imbeciles?" Kurotsuchi shouted.

"Kurotsuchi Taichou. I believe that you have unlawfully taken something of my friend here. We are here to get it back." Kyouraku said, in a calm manner.

"What on earth are you talking about? I have not taken anything belonging to either of you. Now get out of here. You're interrupting my research." Kurotsuchi said, even as the sound of muffled mews came through the open door.

"Oh~ there's proof enough. The cat in your room belongs to Ukitake, and you have taken it without his permission." Kyouraku's voice lowered dangerously.

"How dare you talk back to me, lowlifes? It is not your concern what I take. As long as I decide it is beneficial to my research, it does not matter what I take. Now get out of here before I force you out."

"And what made you say that, may I ask, Kurotsuchi Taichou?" Unohana Taichou came in. "Whatever the reason, it is not justifiable for anyone to take another person's possession without their approval."

"Are you against me too? Joining in a petty argument against me? What does your squad do that is useful to the Gotei 13 anyway? "

"The 4th Squad does a lot for us, Kurotsuchi Taichou. It is rather ignorant of you not to know." Komamura Taichou showed up. "What Unohana Taichou said is right. You are doing something wrong."

"You too? Hah. So you think you can stop me? Well, go ahead and try." Kurotsuchi spat.

"They are not alone in this. We all agree that this obstinacy of the 12th Squad has to stop." Kuchiki Taichou came in, trailing half of Seireitei with him.

"What you do is hindering our progress, Kurotsuchi. If you don't stop these disgraceful acts right now, we will have to take measures against you." Hitsugaya Taichou stepped in.

"Taking other people's things without asking them… what an unbeautiful thing to do…" Yumichika covered his face with his palm.

"It's horrible what you do… I believe that every squad must have some rules and boundaries to what they do, so that everyone can be happy." Hinamori Fukutaichou said softly.

"No matter what your reasoning is, I will not allow something that resembles Yoruichi Sama to be harmed." Soifon Taichou scowled.

"It is not right to deceive your comrades, Kurotsuchi Taichou. Such things may divide the Gotei 13 to the extent it cannot be fixed anymore." Kira Fukutaichou looked down nervously.

"Such a shame it would be, if the object of interest is eliminated just before publication…" Hisagi Fukutaichou frowned.

"12th Squad Taichou, Kurotsuchi Mayuri," Yamamoto Soutaichou tapped his cane against the floor. "As I have advised a lot of times earlier, I demand you to stop acting to your own interests so selfishly, and strive to improve the Gotei 13 alongside all the other Taichous, without causing problems."

"Genryuusai sensei… everyone…" Ukitake's eyes widened with surprise. A smile lit his face.

"Hmph. Fine. Now get out of here. You are crowding this place. Nemu! Abandon Research 594 and bring the subject over here."

"Yes, Mayuri sama." Monotonously, without any emotion on her face, Kurotsuchi Nemu came out with the squirming kitten in her hands. Ukitake ran to his little pet, and cuddled it lovingly against his cheek.

"Oh… Shiro chan… I was so worried… Thank goodness you're all right…" Shiro chan purred lovingly as it pawed its master's face.

The onlooking group smiled as the Ukitake reunited with his little pet. Over time, most of the Seireitei had come to love the sweet little kitten, and Ukitake smiled as he handed over the little cat to everyone who wanted to pet her.

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