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Fic - She Left

Title:  She Left
Rating:  G
Pairings/Characters:  Light Ukitake/Unohana
Warnings:  Possible spoilers for the Hueco Mundo arc, right before Turn Back the Pendulum.
Word Count:  148
Disclaimer:  I own nothing...unfortunately...
A/N:  Written for Week 48 at [livejournal.com profile] bleach_contest

She was leaving, departing for the unknown horrors of Hueco Mundo.

Ukitake’s eyes remained wide as he focused on the floorboards, barely hearing his name among the others who would fight the traitor, Aizen. He knew the choice was reasonable. She was the best healer they had.

But…she was the best. And she was leaving.

Ukitake looked to the other row of captains, instantly seeking her form. He drank in her figure, all soft lines masking her strong resolve. But she looked at peace with her eyes closed and no outward worry evident upon her brow. Ukitake yearned to feel that peace.

Yamamoto’s voice broke in to dismiss them all. Ukitake took an intake of breath as she opened her eyes and met his own, calmness in her gaze, before flash-stepping away.

He bowed his head and closed his eyes. Be safe, Retsu-san.

And then he, too, left.
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[identity profile] vayshti.livejournal.com 2009-03-14 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
But…she was the best. And she was leaving.

This is so telling. We *know* she's one of the strongest, and yet she *is* sent to HM, rather than defending the pillars. It's always struck me as odd, so it's interesting to see you focus on this choice as the setting for such a light, yet emotionally charged, meeting of thoughts.

[identity profile] dancing-in-time.livejournal.com 2009-03-14 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much for your kind words! I also thought it was interesting how Yamamoto chose her to go to HM this time, but during Turn Back the Pendulum, he wanted her to stay behind. Maybe her strength has improved even more over the years or he knew that everyone would really need her help because she's so strong.

Also, since I'm an Ukitake/Unohana fan, I thought it would be interesting to see her departure through his eyes and how that would affect him.

I'm glad you enjoyed!

Your icon distracts me with the attractiveness, hehe.
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