This Can't Be A Coincidence [Closed]

For the past two weeks, Logan Drakeford had just been wandering through the Seireitei. He didn't think that he would be allowed to stay for as long as he was because he wasn't a member of Gotei 13. He wondered why no one had confronted him about his presence, but at the same time doubted that many of them knew he was even here. He kept himself hidden the entire time he was walking through. At the moment, he was making his way casually through the Squad Five Barracks. He was trying to find a Squad that he would apply for, but so far he was only interested in Squad One. None of the others he had visited seemed like they were his type of people. So far, he had only looked at Squad One, Two, Eleven, and now Five.

Having felt like his little journey through Squad Five was coming to a completion, he began heading towards their Training Grounds just to catch a glimpse of anyone that might be out there. When he arrived, he saw about twenty people training one another with wooden swords and hand to hand combat. It was obvious to him that there weren't very many higher ranks within this group here. Logan assumed that they were all busy doing other things while these people fought to get stronger. Watching people get stronger was something that Logan didn't mind taking part of. He crossed his arms along his chest and watched them.

Earlier that day

It was rather dark outside, it was still the middle of the night. The sun wasn't going to be up for a few hours. Much of Seireitei was fast asleep, however one was not. The eyes of the Shinigami slowly opened as he woke, looking at a clock to see it was early, really early. He groaned as he knew there was no chance of falling back asleep. He was awake for good tonight. The Shinigami was Snopy Saika. The blonde haired Shinigami wasn't fond of waking up at a time like this. Due to his positive disposition towards night he would have only gone to bed a few hours ago. This meant he only had about 2 hours of sleep. This would be detrimental to most, but he was different. His body was conditioned to require little sleep, solely from not getting much sleep in all his 101 years of life. He still got tired, but it wasn't detrimental to his function unless A LOT of sleep was lost.

Despite the hour he went and got a shower to freshen up. Upon coming out, he put on his Shihakusho and walked over to a bookcase. He grabbed some of the Manga he had and started reading. After an hour, he looked outside and saw there was still no sign of the sun, he really was up early. He sighed as he got up and put the Manga away. He headed out of his room and headed through the barracks. He knew that without a Captain paperwork would be piling up, and for some reason he was always asked to help. He shook his head as he walked in. There wasn't as much as he thought there'd be.

He worked on the paperwork for a few hours and sighed as he finished. Looking at a clock, it was only 9:00 in the morning. The sun had long since been up. Snopy had no work left, as all that seemed to be expected of him was to do the paperwork and do missions assigned to him. Other than that no one really seemed to care what he did. He went back to his room and grabbed a small sip of Sake before trying to come up with an idea. It seemed like there wasn't anything else to do so he went out to grab a bite to eat. He made his way to the diner he had been to with Kanna one time in the past. Seeing as he was now a seated officer, he had a larger salary. He decided to order a lot of food to eat. The waitress seemed surprised but he insisted he was sane. He ate a rather large meal, and he graciously tipped the waitress 5% more than he needed to. He had a lot of money piling up, so enjoying himself a bit would do no harm.

To top it off, there was another reason he ate so much. He decided today was as good as any to train. He ate a large breakfast so he would have a lot of energy to do so. He walked rather slowly, giving the food ample time to digest. By the time he had arrived back at the barracks it was around noon. Snopy made straight for the training area. He himself went off on his own from the other members. When he trained with them he never really felt wither member benefited. He simply went off into a large open space and stretched a bit to warm up. As soon as he finished he pointed off in the distance. Hadō #4, Byakurai. He had barely finished firing before he felt a familiar presence. It was Logan. Snopy wondered if Logan even noticed him. Either way, he continued to train and waited to see if Logan would make an appearance or just casually make his way out.

As Logan stood there watching those in the Squad spar with one another, something caught his attention. He was being looked at, and the presence of the person watching was rather familiar. "Oh, oh, oh... I see our little sparing friend is just over there... Why don't you go say hi. I wouldn't mind seeing his cute face again..." This suggestion from the woman residing inside of him only made him want to turn away and walk off. He glanced over to Snopy, stared at the male for a moment, and then turned to walk away. As he was walking, a young woman that was carrying a few more of the wooden swords that the others were using, bumped into him. "Ah!" she fell to her side, dropping most of them, "Hey! Why don't you watch where you're fucking go-..." The woman had begun yelling at him, but he knelt down next to her. "Are you all right?" he asked with his usual smooth, deep voice. She just nodded with a blush on her cheeks as he picked up the swords and helped her to her feet. Saying nothing more, he handed them back and then continued walking away.

Unfortunately for him, he walked right into the path of a mob. The mob consisted of ten to fifteen young girls who surrounded him rather quickly. Logan was always known as a 'looker', but wasn't one to be interested in females very much. "Who the hell are you!?" a man's voice moved over the crowd, directed towards Logan. Logan only turned his head to face a multitude of men who would have turned green with envy if it was possible. Logan said nothing. "HEY! We asked you a question!" one of the men pushed through the crowd of girls and grabbed onto his shirt. Logan only turned his head towards Snopy has a slightly warning. The look said 'get your men or bad things will befall them'. This man attempting to intimidate him was foolish. Not only was Logan 5 to 10 times stronger, but his height sort of made the visual... lame... Logan was a good 6 inches taller than this male.

As Logan began to walk away Snopy turned his attention away from him and went back to training. However, he had only turned his head away for two seconds before all hell broke loose. Turning his head, he saw a mob of girls that had went over to Logan, as well as a mob of guys who were obviously jealous. Snopy sighed, he had grown quite sick of their "every girl belongs to me" attitude. It didn't affect him, seeing he already had someone, but he felt bad for the girls and anyone caught up in it. Logan wasn't one he'd feel bad for, but their rudeness was irritating enough. Finally, though he had a girl so their control wasn't a problem for him normally, there were girls in the Squad that showed interest. If one of the guys noticed Snopy talking, despite it just being friendly conversation with no meaning behind it whatsoever, they gave him a hard time.

Snopy didn't notice Logan's look, and was focused on the assholes he called allies. Snopy put on a friendly enough tone and spoke. You know, believe it or not most girls find this kind of shit to be a turn off. His tone and expression were flawlessly friendly, only Logan would probably be able to figure it out. Stay out of this Saika, this is our business. Snopy raised an eyebrow and put on a questioning tone. So its your business to control who the girls can and can't be around? And it gives you the right to attack people? Snopy wasn't going to let them get to him, no matter what. He'd simply get them to stop, peacefully or not. They're our girls, so only we can have them. Its none of your business though, so but out. Snopy shook his head. I don't really think so. I'm going to have to ask you to cease and desist before something bad happens. You are disrespecting me, the females of the squad, and my acquaintance here. Butt out you asshole, or we'll beat you down next. Snopy laughed a bit, then he spoke. It seems you still don't see where I stand. Well then. Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws. Snopy spoke in a relaxed tone as he began charging a Sokatsui blast in his hand.

You're bluffing, you wouldn't do it. The guys all called his bluff throughout the incantation. Perhaps it would have worked, if he was bluffing. He was going to simply teach them a harsh lesson should they choose not to cooperate. Th-there's no way you would... Hadō #33, Sokats- Suddenly all the guys panicked as they finally saw he wasn't bluffing. The one took his hands off of Logan. Okay okay we'll back off. You'll stop with all this the females are ours crap? Snopy raised an eyebrow at them. Of course not, they are ou- Hadō #33, Sokatsu- The men panicked again as he spoke in a now cold voice and almost blasted the spell at them. We give, you win. They aren't our property anymore. Snopy got a huge grin on his face. He said the next line half laughing. You thought they were your property? Well, I hope you enjoy the beating they give you. Ladies, I give you full permission to hurt them as you please. Just nothing too serious, don't kill them. Snopy laughed a bit as he left the guys to the now pissed off girls of the Squad.

Sorry about that. Some people think they have rights to everything. Its about time they gave me a good enough excuse to call them out like that. So anyway, what are you doing here anyway Logan?

To keep himself from acting, Logan slid his hands into his pocket. He wanted nothing more than to remove this male's hand from his jacket, but refused. The women all moved behind him, glaring at the men who threatened Logan. These people certainly were interesting. Snopy seemed to understand that they needed to be stopped. The moment this man dared to say that the women belonged to them, Logan's demeanor shifted from his usual calm self, to that of malevolence. The look he had on his face would be startling to anyone that knew him otherwise. "WHOA, WHOA, WHOA BIG BOY! Calm down. Let Snopy take care of them. If you act now, you'll end up killing these idiots.. hahahaha!!" Hearing that, Logan forced himself to keep still, but the look in his eyes had not changed in anyway. Once he was let go, he dusted his jacket off as if something disgusting had gotten on it. Snopy's pretend Hadō was rather entertaining, especially when the men ran off in fear of being hit by it.

"Mm..." a low growl emitted from Logan's throat as he watched them run off. Soon, the women also ran after and chased those idiots as well. Logan turned his attention towards Snopy and just stared at him. He had not answered his question for one reason. Logan raised his hand and pointed towards a few men behind Snopy. "Fourth Seat Saika, do you know this man? Who is he? Why is he here?" one of the young men asked in a respectable voice. It seemed this one was different than the idiots from before. They seemed to respect Snopy's authority over them, and Logan could tell that they looked up to Snopy by the tones in their voices. "Ah... It seems my future husband has made a few loyal followers. Absolutely wonderful! Ahaha! I'll be proud to call him my own." Logan only shook his head, "You fool... Saika is in love with that Aikotsuki woman of Squad Four. Cease you idiotic speech and keep silent."

Snopy turned around as some of his other Squad members stood behind him. They asked who Logan was, but Snopy's focus was a little different. Yoshi, how many times do I have to say it? When dealing with superiors that kind of attitude is good, however I personally hate those kinds of formalities, please just call me Snopy and speak as you normally would. He always did prefer to be called by his first name, even by his inferiors. As long as someone wasn't an ass, he saw them as equals. The only people whom he made call him Saika were probably being beaten to a pulp by a mob of angry women right now.

"Sorry. So the man standing behind you, do you know who he is?" Snopy felt better as the man spoke a bit more casually. More or less. I met him and he saved my life. I met him again and he almost killed me before taking me to the Squad 4 Barracks. I can't really say we are friends, but we are acquainted. Before the man questioned the almost killed part Snopy added in one last detail. It was training, we stopped so he wouldn't actually kill me. But everything is fine, I can handle this. Snopy nodded his head as the man wanted confirmation, and the small group left.

Snopy couldn't yet turn his attention back as another person walked up. I'm kinda busy, do you need something flat chest? He didn't have to turn to know it was his friend Kiyomi. She was small, petite, had long black hair, and purple eyes. To top it off, she did indeed have a flat chest. Quite a pretty girl, but Snopy always saw her as more of a sister. "My chest isn't flat!" He sighed as she reacted in her usual fit of anger. She hated when he called her that. You know I'm just teasing you. But anyway Kiyomi, do you need me for something? Her tone turned to its usual happy perky tone. "No, I just got bored so I wanted to watch you train. Who is this guy?" She looked up at the rather large man. She was fairly short, which made him seem even larger. An acquaintance of mine...and I know you won't leave even if I ask. So I ask that you just be a little polite and let us talk. She nodded and sat down on a rock a little ways off.

That girl is a handful, why my best friends are always such pains I'll never know. Anyway, that is my best friend Kiyomi. Be patient with her, she is a good person, just a little energetic is all. Anyway, back to my question. What are you doing here? Snopy noticed it was just one thing after another. He hoped he could just get an answer out so the encounter could move along.

It seemed that Snopy was rather popular with the people within his squad. Being respected by some and others wanting to just watch him. This was obvious. It was WAY too obvious. This young flat chested girl had a crush on the Fourth Seat. Logan really had to fight a smirk when he saw her. As the girl looked to him, he did not shift his head at all. He only shifted his eyes to look down to her, which would make him look cold and slightly evil in this instance. The girl was indeed small... and flat. "AHAHAHA Flat chested bitch shows up... AHAHA! This chick doesn't have anything on me. Set her down and use her as a surf board! Aaaahahahaha! Obvious she has a thing for Snopy, huh? Not going to happen. He doesn't want or need a child... he needs as woma-" Logan had enough by this time, "SHUT UP!" Although he didn't mean to, a small amount of his own spiritual pressure suddenly shot out in a burst as he demanded Akira's silence. Although it was short, it was rather powerful, equal to that of a Captain. It stopped a second later though, and he was back to normal.

Logan turned his cold gaze to Snopy once more, as he was asked what he was doing here again. "Just wandering around..." was his calm and low voiced answer. It really was all he was doing. He wanted to find a Squad to join, but none of the ones he had visited before seemed to be his type of place. He wanted a Squad that was stable, but based more on strength and power. Squad Eleven, he thought would be a good choice, but when he arrived, it seemed that all everyone wanted to do was fight him. It wasn't his scene either. "Tell me... That girl." Logan said, obviously referring to Kiyomi, "Does Lieutenant Aikotsuki know about her? Or do you plan on losing one of them permanently?" It was a very blunt question, but Logan was rather serious about it. He knew what would happen if a woman later found out that the man they were interested in called another girl their best friend. Not smart.

Snopy watched as Logan looked down on Kiyomi. However it was cut short as suddenly a powerful burst of spiritual pressure shot forth from Logan's body. It was only for a second, but it did cause Snopy to start gasping for breath. He was lucky he was even able to stay on his feet, which he barely did. He turned back to Kiyomi who had a similar effect. After a few seconds of gasping he took a gulp of air in and spoke. What on earth was that for? Snopy took a few moments and was back on his feet, slowly recovering from the burst.

He listened to Logan's response, and then his question. He let out a long sigh before he answered. Don't think I haven't thought about this. I made what others would call a grave error by falling for such a serious, cold, and distrusting person. I do love Kanna, but Kiyomi has been my friend for a long time. I can't just get rid of Kiyomi like that, and I would never abandon Kanna either. I will find some way for those two to get along. I'm so sick and tired of people being forced out of my life, it isn't happening again. He looked up with seriousness. Snopy was not the type to abandon a friend, and he would never abandon the woman he loved. He had no choice but to find a way. I don't care how much pain I must go through, I refuse to let either of them leave my life because of some stupid distrust. Nothing will happen between me and Kiyomi, and I will prove it!

Logan heard the words that Snopy was speaking and could tell that they were true and honest, but he knew it wasn't going to be easy for the guy. He raised a hand as if to tell him to stop speaking for a moment, and shook his head. "First, you need to think of what exactly makes Lieutenant Aikotsuki a cold and distrusting person. If it's something that scarred her emotionally, then you can't expect her just to bend to what you want. In truth, you might even want to prepare yourself to lose her completely." As Logan spoke, he kept a serious face. He wasn't trying to hurt Snopy's feelings or make him feel guilty, even though it more than likely would. He was trying to be honest, man to man. Logan was a 'master' at when it came to dealing with women. Snopy had indeed made a huge error, and in other words, he might have dug his own grave. Kiyomi should have been introduced before he dared tell Kanna that he loved her in the first place. There should have been an understanding of the relationship between the two of them, for Kanna's sake, a long time go.

"Right now... Kanna believes that she is the only woman in your life." Logan began to explain, "Tell me... how exactly would you feel if you later found out that Kanna had another man that she cared deeply for, that also loved her, and has known her longer? And... another thing you made a huge mistake on... Is you let Kiyomi know about Kanna before Kanna knew about her. By doing this, you put Kiyomi higher on your list of priority than Kanna. That should never happen with the woman you love. This is how she is going to see it... and I hope you understand now the danger you have put yourself in..." It was slightly funny how he used the word 'danger' to describe what was happening now. It was true though. Not only would both he and Kanna be emotionally damaged, but neither of them knew what Kanna was going to react like. Some women reacted by running and crying, others by staying and fighting... and when it comes to those who stay and fight, a lot of the time it can be rather violent.

Snopy looked down and clenched his fist, a few tears rolled down from his eyes. After a moment his head shot back up. YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW THAT! Everything that happened was completely unexpected. I realized I loved Kanna while we were on a mission. I would have told her first...but then I was injured and I thought it was the end. So I told her I loved her, thinking that would be my last chance. Then when I survived, she avoided me for awhile. The next time I confronted her I was trying to prove I meant it. Time after time when I saw her I didn't get a chance to tell her...but I know its all my fault, I should have searched for her and told her already. But I don't give a fuck what anyone says, I refuse to give up no matter what anyone says. I am going to prove it to her, and I dare anyone to try and stop me! His emotions shone through quite vibrantly. He was fully aware of every mistake he had made. I'm new to love...so I made some mistakes. All I can do it use every ounce of my power to fix them. Nothing will ever shake my resolve. I know it will be hard, but damn it I won't stop until I prove myself!