[Next morning]

I was standing right in the center of Training Grounds 24. Don't worry, it's about 5:50 maybe and the sun has yet to make itself known. I was always 15 minutes early just so I can have just a moment of relaxation. it was peaceful and quiet, the perfect combination I was looking for. I sat cross-legged and did simple breathing exercises. It's been difficult for me to have a minute of spare time for myself and when I do, I take it.

I've been a Captain for about 5 years and it's always been stressful. First of of, the leadership. You not only set an example for your company but you also are the prime example of your squad. If your squad does badly, they look down on the Captain as being a bad leader. Then there's the paperwork. I would think that being a Captain doesn't involve as much paperwork as I have to deal with, but sadly there's just so much that there are some days that I give my full attention to the paperwork and the black lettering of each slip of paper.

Then my favorite part. The training. It's one of the most wonderful feelings in the world to teach others how to grow to become a better person and Shinigami. Every strike or word of wisdom I say is being absorbed by dozen's of young and promising Shinigami of both my Company and others. I know that this is a privilege that can be abused but I refuse to use it for such evil purposes. I may be involved with something darker than a hollows heart itself but I refuse to let it affect my normal life.

"Diabolos-sensei?" I snap my eyes open. Toushiro was standing 5 feet away from me. I smile a bit before closing my eyes.

"Right on time Hitsugaya-san. We'll start our training session with meditation. While in meditation, try to talk with your zanpakuto. The more that you talk with your zanpakuto, the stronger your bond grows." I can hear the grass moving as Toushiro got himself comfortable. As he did so, I could hear someone else approach the training grounds. Someone I did not like whatsoever.

"Morn' Sensei," Gin sang before plopping down on the grass. I didn't acknowledge him or anything. Soon, there was nothing but silence. I kept conscious enough to know the time. I always give about 15 minutes to center my students to their core. Their core being their zanpakuto. When I felt their reiatsu flare before dwindling down to almost nothing. I open my eyes and stand. I step about 30 feet away from them before unsheathing Michael. Michale hums in greeting. I smile before raising my sword above my head. As I do, I raise my reiatsu and the sun rises.

"Diabolos-sensie?" I turn around and but both hands on the hilt.

"Don't back away. When you attack, you kill. Don't think you can beat me, know you can," I say. Toushiro and Gin draw their zanpakuto and get ready. Gin is the only one who knows what to expect and I can almost smell the fear coming from Toushiro. I smirk.

"Most of all. Don't fear me." I attacked.

...

"You've done well for your first day, Hitsugaya-san. Now I suggest you rest up cause we'll do the same thing tomorrow."

"Does it get better?" Toushiro asked, rubbing a purple bruise on his arm. I chuckle and Gin threw an arm around both of us.

"Why not we all get some food or som'n? I'm buyin'!" I decided to take this chance. We went to a small diner and I ordered my favorite blueberry scone with blackberry oatmeal. We're sitting on old, leather seated stools and the seat order is Gin, Toushiro, then me. Before we got our order, 4 drunk Shinigami stumble in. This is one of my peeves about Shinigami's today is how wasted they allow themselves to be. I know that sometimes I drink sake every now and then [usually at the anniversary of Tristan's death] but you shouldn't let alcohol control your actions.

"Hey gorgeous, I havn seen ya herrrre befer," one slurred out, sliding into the seat beside me. Gin burst into a fit of giggles.

"I suggest you remove yourself," I ordered. He didn't listen. Only stroked my back. I wanted to chop off every finger as slowly as possible before forcing them down his throat. But I am professional, therefore I'll shove his whole hand down his throat and force him to chew.

"Aw come on babe, why not we go an' I'll give ya a good time." His breath is as repulsive as the dead.

"Second warning. Remove yourself or I'll make you."

"Make me," he said before putting his hand on my lap, stroking my inner thigh. Instantly, I was standing up and holding him by the throat. His buddies complained but I raised my reiatsu. Their eyes widened when they finally figured it out. I was a Captain. I look back to the idiot that dared try to 'flirt' with me and gave him a vicious glare.

"Think you're some smart shit huh? Well let me tell you something. My name is Captain Diabolos of the 3rd Company. That means when I tell you to back off, that means you back off. That goes to the same for any female you decide to befriend. If I dare hear that you and your buddies are causing trouble, please know that I will relieve you of the burden of your manhood," I threatened.

"Am I clear?" The male nods his head vigorously. I dropped him on the floor and they scurried out. I sat back down and instantly dig into my breakfast. When I took a sip of my favorite indian tea, I looked over to my students. They were both staring at me in shock. Gin was grinning that fox like grin while Toushiro was starring wide-eyed. I smirked at their expression.

"What? A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do."