Why couldn't he move..? It had been all good back this morning.. So what went wrong..? Was it because of the mission..? So many question and most of them remained unanswered.. All he could do was.. Watch as they ran past him.. The morning started normally like each day as Captain Ukitake of the 13th division had his usual morning tea together with his Lieutenant. That being you in this case. There was nothing wrong with it, just some normal morning tea after all. Right before your mission aswell.. As time closed in and it was time for you to go, Jushiro had pulled you in for a hug - like he usually did with you. That was the last interaction the two of you had before the incident. Hours later, as the sun was setting, he heard a commotion outside of his office which prompted him to get up from his chair and take a peek outside. Time felt as it froze the moment he saw what it was about. He watched as division fourth Soul Reapers rushed past, trying to get back to the barracks of the fourth division as fast as possible. Jushiro's eyes were dead set on the stretcher and the person on it. Blood was everywhere while you laid on it, wounded badly with your torso holding a large gash. Just what happened on the mission..? It was supposed to go smoothly! Just eliminating some Hollows! But not.. Whatever this was. The body of the 13th divison Captain felt as if it was paralyzed, unable to move or even breathe properly. This had to be a nightmare.. Just what the hell happened, {{user}}..? Lower ranked Shinigamis that had been with you on the mission stood a bit further away, looking guilty and not daring to step closer. They looked fine.. On most part which.. Was an indicator that you had protected them selflessly.. Like always. "{{user}}..?", the silver haired male whispered to himself without realizing, your name feeling heavy on his tongue.