Bleach Karaoke Madness Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Walk With Me, My Love

Shunsui didn't have time to think about much before he saw Nanao storm over to him looking meaner and angrier then he had ever seen her.

"Captain Kyoraku, of all the stunts you've pulled over the years this tops them! How dare you insult me in front of the entire Gotei 13, not to mention everyone else here! You are going to pay for this, and pay big!"

Shunsui gave a nervous smile, "Aww Nanao, it was all a joke. Please don't take it like that." said Shunsui. "You call that a joke?" Nanao demanded. "Um, well..." Shunsui stuttered, not sure what to say that wouldn't get him killed or skinned. Hesitantly Ukitake approached the two, "Jushiro, help me." pleaded Shunsui hiding behind him. Ukitake sighed, trying to pick his words carefully to avoid being the next on Nanao's hit list. "I don't think Shusnui meant any harm Lietenant Ise, I don't really think there is a reason to get this angry." Ukitake tried to explain. Nanao glared and rounded on Ukitake, "What are you talking about Captain Ukitake, are you saying he had a right to insult me?" she asked. Ukitake recoiled, now it was his turn to be nervous. "Not at all Lieutenant Ise, but I don't think you shouldn't be so hard on him." he tried. "I think Liutenant Ise has both Captain Ukitake and Captain Kyoraku on her list now," Renji noted. "They'd better both be careful before there's nothing left of them." Rangiku added. "I can't believe you're letting him get away with this Captain Ukitake!" stated Nanao, glaring at Ukitake. "It isn't that at all, but I don't think we should be fighting in a public place like this." Ukitake said, trying to defend his friend before Nanao decided to have his head. Momo watched the situation, a worried look on her face. "Someone should break them up, they shouldn't be fighting." "It isn't our place Momo, they'll work it out." Izuru replied, grabbing Momo's hand as she made to stand up. Momo sighed, "I hope so," she said, sitting back down. "Come on Little Nanao, don't be such a spoiled sport." said Shunsui in a sweet voice. "Don't even think about trying that with me Captain, it won't work." Nanao warned, turning her glare back to Shunsui. "That is enough from all of you," ordered Head Captain Yamamoto, standing up from his seat. Nanao, Shunsui, and Ukitake turned, "Yamamoto-Sensei." Ukitake replied, turning to face the Head Captain. "I am disappointed in all of you, members of my Gotei 13 trying to get into an argument with each other in a public place. You bring disgrace to us all with your behavior, sit down this instant. You can deal with this when we return to the Soul Society." Yamamoto said, a displeased look on his face. "Head Captain, I apologize for my behavior." answered Nanao apologetically, bowing in respect. "We both apologize Head Captain, I didn't want a fight to break out here so I stepped in." Ukitake explained before dragging Shunsui back to their seats, Nanao following them.

"Well, at least that's settled." observed Izuru. "Yeah, but knowing the lieutenant there's sure to be trouble for Captain Kyoraku later." Shuhei said. "Well since no one is doing anything, I'll go sing." Rangiku announced, standing up from her chair. Hitsugaya looked at her, a bit surprised. "You sing?" Rangiku looked at him and smiled, "Of course Captain, do you think I can't sing?" she asked. "It isn't that, it's just that I've never heard you sing before." Hitsugaya answered. "Well, you'll get to hear me now. I think I'm rather good, if I do say so myself." commented Rangiku, smiling as she made her way up to the stage. Gin watched as Rangiku went up to the stage to put her song request in with the DJ, "She's never let anyone hear her sing, not even me." he thought. "Well, well Gin, it looks like Captain Hitsugaya's lieutenant is trying her hand at karaoke." Aizen noted. Gin turned to Aizen and smiled with his usual wide grin, not showing the interest he had. "Yes it does Captain Aizen,"

Rangiku put her request in and waited for the music to begin, the pub was soon filled with the beat of Irish drums and other flute. "What song is she singing?" asked Hitsugaya, becoming more curious. "I guess we're about to find out," Izuru replied. "I didn't know that Lieutenant Matsumoto sang." said Renji. "Neither did I, I've never heard her sing before." Rukia added.

"I wish I was on yonder hill,

Tis there I'd sit and cry my fill.

And every tear would turn a mill,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan.

I'll sell my rod, I'll sell my reel,

I'll sell my only spinning wheel.

To buy my love a sword of steel,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan."

The drums in the song had gotten more upbeat by this point, at the moment she was singing, Rangiku was thinking only about one person. Gin Ichimaru. They had been friends since childhood, helped each other out. She had feelings for him ever since she could remember, then he betrayed the Soul Society, left to join Sosuke Aizen in the fight against the Gotei 13. But she still loved him, and would always love him. That much, she knew would always be true. Hitsugaya sat there, watching Rangiku sing and knowing well who the lyrics of the song were meant for. "Her feelings for Captain Ichimaru will never change," he thought. "Rangiku is doing well up there, isn't she?" Momo asked, smiling as she looked at Izuru and Shuhei. This was the first time she had ever heard Rangiku sing, her voice was amazing and luring. Her voice was soft and flowed softly with the music, meanwhile, while Gin continued to take pictures, he too knew that the song was meant for him. He also thought back on their childhood, "I'm sorry Rangiku, one day you will understand my reasons for leaving." he thought.

"Siuil, siuil, siuil a run,

Siuil go sochair agus siuil go ciuin.

Siuil go doras agus ealaigh lion,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan.

I'll dye my petticoats, I'll dye them red,

And 'round the world I'll beg my bread.

Until my parents should wish me dead,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan.

Siuil, siuil, siuil a run,

Siuil go sochair agus siuil go ciuin.

Siuil go doras agus ealaigh lion,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan."

"This is such a pretty song, it's so romantic." Orihime said, smiling. "Yeah, I guess it's alright but what kind of weird language is this?" questioned Ichigo, confused. "The language is called Gaelic, it's an old language that was spoken in Ireland. However, due to people being forced to learn only English after England took over rule, the language is almost dead. However, people around parts of Ireland are trying to bring the language back in order to prevent it from being lost all together." Byakuya explained. "How do you know so much about languages from the World Of The Living?" asked Ichigo, looking over at the 6th squad captain. "As head of the Kuchiki Clan, I am required to learn these things. It wouldn't hurt you to learn them too," Byakuya answered. Ichigo glared at him, "Shut up already." "I've never heard of Gaelic before but it's very pretty," Orihime replied. "I have heard of the language, but this is the first time I've ever heard it spoken." said Uryuu. Going into the final three verses of the song, Rangiku put all her feeling into the words she sang.

"But now my love has gone to France,

To try his fortune to advance.

If he e'er comes back, tis but a chance,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan.

Siuil, siuil, siuil a run,

Siuil go sochair agus, siuil go ciuin.

Siuil go doras agus ealaigh lion,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan.

Siuil, siuil, siuil a run,

Siuil go sochair agus, siuil go ciuin.

Siuil go doras agus ealaigh lion,

Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan."

As the song ended, everyone applauded and Rangiku made her way back to join her captain. Gin stopped her as she stepped off the stage, "Well well Rangiku, your singing is quite good." Rangiku glanced at him, "And you expected less," she said. "Not at all, that would be under-estimating you." Gin answered. Rangiku didn't say anything more as she walked back to her table. "Well, what did you think Captain?" Rangiku asked as she sat back down next to Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya didn't say anything for a minute, "That was actually very good Rangiku, better then I thought anyway." he answered, giving her a small smile. "Thanks Captain, I knew you'd like it." Rangiku said, giving Hitsugaya a big hug. "Will you get off me already Rangiku," ordered Hitsugaya, annoyance in his voice. "That was very good Rangiku." Isane commented, walking over to Hitsugaya's table. "Thanks Isane, I'm glad you liked it." Rangiku replied, smiling. "Yes, it was a fine performance. You know how to match your notes exactly to key, though you should work on your voice a little." said Nemu, a little too bluntly for Rangiku's liking. "Well I think you did great Rangiku, you have a lot of talent." Momo stated, smiling. "Come on Nanao, don't stay mad at me." begged Shunsui. "Don't even think that sweet talking me will work, when we get back to the Soul Society you're going to pay for the stunt you pulled." Nanao responded. "I think I'll put a song in myself," replied Ukitake, getting up out of his seat. "Jushiro, since when do you sing?" questioned Shunsui, surprised by his friend's sudden statement. "I didn't know you liked to sing, Captain Ukitake." Nanao said, pushing her glasses up. "I don't mind singing, this is the time to losen up. We came here to take a break after all," answered Ukitake, walking up to the stage.

"This is getting stupid, those stupid Soul Reapers are stealing all the spotlights." Grimmjow growled. "Well, instead of complaining you could go up there and sing." stated Tia. "She's right, I'm finding this quite enjoyable but more of us need to get in on the action." replied Szayel Aporro Granz, the 8th Espada in Aizen's army. "Then why don't you get into it, don't expect us to do it all." Grimmjow snapped. Szayel smiled, "I would never expect you to do it all, that would certainly be asking for too much." he responded, pushing his pink hair from his face.

Ukitake stood, going through the song books trying to decide what kind of song he wanted to sing. He finally decided that he wanted it to be a song that represented the friendship that he and Shunsui shared, Shunsui had been his best friend for as long as he could remember and had stood by him since the day he found out he was sick. "I've never seen Captain Ukitake sing," Rukia noted. "Yeah, Jushiro just doesn't seem the type." Ichigo added. "Go Captain!" called out one of Ukitake's third seats, Kiyone Kotetsu. "Yeah, you can do it Captain!" his second third seat, Sentaro Kotsubaki. Ukitake sighed slightly, knowing that his two third seats would well make a scene at hearing him sing. He finally found a good song that he felt best represented his friendship with Shunsui, after putting his request in he waited for the music to start. The song started to an upbeat tune that resounded, everyone waited with curiosity for Ukitake to start singing.

"Here we are on a new adventure,

Danger lurks somewhere in the darkness.

We are set for surprises, even battle!

We're a team, no one better mess with us!

If we stand as one, there's nothing to fear,

We'll beat the darkness, and we'll stay right here.

From time after time, that's how we will be,

Just you and me!

Til' the end I will be with you,

We will go where our dreams come true.

All the time that we have been through,

You will always be my best friend."

Everyone sat there, drawn in by Ukitake's voice. He sang at a quiet, even tone that had everyone surprised. "This was a great song for Captain Ukitake to choose," Izuru replied. "Yeah, it totally represents his friendship with Captain Kyoraku." said Momo, smiling as she looked over at the 8th squad captain. "It looks like a lot of the Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants have talent," Hachi noted. "Yeah, you're right. I didn't think they had this much talent." responded Mashiro, her arms around Kensei's neck. "Will you get off me already, I'm not your personal arm rest." snapped Kensei, shoving Mashiro off him. Mashiro pouted, "Awww, you're no fun at all Kensei. Why can't you ever lighten up?" "How can I do that with you always annoying the hell out of me?" Kensei demanded. "If you want to lighten the mood Mashiro, then why don't you go sing?" Shinji asked, flashing a grin at Mashiro. "If they didn't have talent or skills then they wouldn't be a part of the Gotei 13," Rose said. Love nodded, "Rose is right, they didn't get their posistions for nothing."

"Good friends are those who stick together,

When there's sun, and in the heavy weather.

Smile after smile,

That's how we will be.

Just you and me!

Til' the end I will be with you,

We will go where our dreams come true.

All the time that we have been through,

You will always be my best friend."

As Ukitake sang, he thought back on the memories that he and Shunsui had together. During their days in the academy they spent most of their free time hanging out and having a good times with other members of their class, Shunsui helped him when his days were particularly bad and Ukitake was forever grateful for that. While he couldn't deny that they were both trouble-makers at times, that was just part of how they were together and the truth of it was that he wouldn't have it any other way. "Captain Ukitake really cares for you," Nanao noted, giving her captain a small smile. Shunsui nodded, "He does, we've been through a lot of times together. I could never ask for a better friend then Jushiro." Shunsui too, thought back to the days of the academy. In his opinion the academy days were some of the best days of his life, he and Ukitake would have fun and be themselves. Shunsui, often being the one to get them into trouble and Ukitake having to bail him out. He returned the favor by being there for Ukitake no matter what, often he would stay up with Ukitake when his illness was particularly bad. Shunsui had vowed long ago that he would never give up Ukitake for anything, he was his best friend and would continue to be so for as long as they were alive. Going into the final parts of the song, Ukitake was forever thankful to have a friend like Shunsui around.

"Remember when we first met?

We had such fun, oh I never will forget.

Since then the times are so good,

We'll always stick together like best friends should.

Til' the end I will be with you,

We will go where our dreams come true.

All the time that we have been through,

You will always be my best friend.

Til' the end I will be with you,

We will go where our dreams come true.

All the time that we have been through,

You will always be my best friend."

As the music faded and Ukitake stepped off the stage, the pub was filled with cheers from the audience. Kiyone and Sentaro ran over to their captain, "Great job Captain," Kiyone commented, beaming a smile. "Yeah, you've been better then anyone else here." Sentaro added as the two crowded around Ukitake. Ukitake smiled as he walked back to join the others, "Well I'm glad you both liked it," "That was a fine performance Jushiro." Shunsui replied, looking over at his friend. "Thank you Shunsui, I thought the song was rather fitting." Ukitake answered. "That was a very good performance Captain," replied Rukia, smiling as she walked over to her captain. Ukitake smiled at her, "Thank you Rukia, I'm glad you enjoyed it." "I must say, you put on quite the act." Unohana said, drawing Ukitake's attention. "Thank you Captain Unohana, I thought I did well." he responded.

"Well Grimmjow, are you going to sing now?" Szayel questioned, glancing over at the 6th Espada. "Hmph, of course I'm going to sing." Grimmjow answered, standing up. Before he could do so however, Orihime was already making her way up to the stage, "Where are you going Orihime?" questioned Ichigo. Orihime turned to Ichigo and the others, "I want to sing too," she answered. "I didn't know you liked to sing Orihime, I've never heard you sing before." Uryuu replied. "Well, I've never actually done much singing but it can't hurt to try right?" Orihime asked, smiling as she continued up to the stage. "Have you ever heard her sing Ichigo?" questioned Chad. Ichigo shook his head, "No, not around me." Uryuu pushed up his glasses, "Well then this should be an interesting show." he said.