#Reekhavic

[wreakhavic]

The Most Dangerous Game

I

Momo woke up earlier than usual. She did her morning routine, put on her neatly ironed lieutenant uniform and armband, and went to the 5th squad dormitory to see if Marika was up. She saw her sitting on the bench in her usual uniform that consisted of a mini-skirt and a turtleneck with no sleeves, reading.

- Heyy! - Momo waved with a big smile.

Marika lifted her head and waved back. She closed the book - Hello, my dear!

- Oh! You look tired. Did you get enough sleep?

- It’s nothing - Marika brushed it off with her hand - I was very invested in this book so I forgot to go to bed yesterday; but I feel great! - she put on a wide smile, then got up, and started walking with Momo. 

- Oh, dear… You should be more careful. What were you reading anyways?

Marika lifted and tilted the book cover towards Momo. It read “Ryünosuke Akutagawa - Rashōmon and other short stories” in fancy golden letters on a dark red background.

- The Captain recommended this one to me - Marika said.

- The Captain always recommends the best books! - Momo exclaimed a bit over excitedly. She blushed - It’s no wonder you couldn’t put it down.

- Yeah, it is true that he knows a lot about literature, however, it seems to me that his library consists mostly of domestic books. I wanted to give this to you - she said as she drew a book out of her sack. It was Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - I think you will like it. Let it be our little secret - Marika winked.

- Momo’s eyes widened. She hastily covered the book in her robe. Clearly, it was a book from the human world, and from Marika’s act, Momo understood that it was not obtained through legal channels.

Two young women approached the 5th squad offices. Momo knocked on Captain Aizen’s chamber doors. 

- Come in! - they heard him from the other side. Marika noticed Momo blushed as they entered.

Aizen sat at his desk with some papers and tea. He stood up and greeted them with a pleasant smile - Good morning, Lieutenant Hinamori, Officer Gato. Would you two lovely ladies have some tea?

- Good morning, captain. I’d like some black tea, thanks - Marika said.

Momo nodded in accord - I’d like some as well - she said. They settled side by side at the opposing end of the table and waited while Aizen poured hot water over leaves and decanted golden liquid into cups he offered them. 

- So, what brings you two here today? - he asked.

Marika noticed Momo’s fidgeting nervously, so she took a lead - I wanted to return the book you lent me yesterday… - she put the book on the table.

- Was it to your liking? You returned it rather fast.

- Oh, it was. I couldn’t leave it until I finished once I started reading.

- I’m glad to hear that - he nodded and opened his mouth to say something but decided not to.

He thought it would be inconsiderate, rude, or even dangerous to suggest meeting with Marika to discuss the book later in front of Momo. He felt a slight annoyance because the presence and existence of Momo limited him in the ways he wanted to act. Instead, he put on a gentle smile and turned towards his lieutenant. 

- Momo, today we have to go through the plan of training for the next month.

She nodded quickly, holding a cup near her face with both of her little hands. Aizen noticed that she hid something in her robe the moment she came in but now he was sure it was something she wants not to be unraveled based on the way she acted. He became interested in what it was.

Marika felt a bit of awkwardness in the air. She finished her cup of tea and stood up - Well, I’ll be leaving now. See you at the training site today - she bowed and approached the door.

Momo looked at her with horror because she was leaving her with the captain before she had a chance to hide the book. 

Aizen followed Marika with his eyes. As she walked he could see the movement of the muscles of her legs and butt in a short tight skirt. He did not dislike the view. It made him feel kind of… warm. He took it as a sign of aesthetic appreciation for a well-built female form.

Marika turned at the door  - Captain, I may come back later today to borrow another book. Momo, we too should see each other later if you want.

Momo nodded again, nervous and red in her face.

*

Aizen and Momo were left alone in the captains' chambers. Now he felt completely in charge. He extended his arm and lifted Momo’s head with a finger under her chin, so she had no other choice but to look at him. 

- Momo, - he looked her straight into the eyes - what do we have here, hm?

Momo, as if hypnotized by his gaze, took the book out of her robe and handed it to him. He glanced at the cover and smiled - I thought it must be who-knows-what! Do you think I would scorn you for something like this? Is that the image of me I project?

- N-no - Momo sounded unsure. Indeed, Captain Aizen was the last person to be angry because she came in possession of some unauthorized goods, and above all it was just a book and not something dangerous.

- But of course not! Out of curiosity, how did you come across it? - he supposed it was a certain someone, who had just left the office.

- O-oh, oh well, Marika gave it to me… 

- Is that so - this was more of a statement than a question.

- B-but, I don’t want her to get in trouble, please captain! - Momo was finally able to think again, and became aware that what she said could get her friend in trouble.

- Don’t you worry, my dear Momo, I’d never do such a thing. And also, I won’t tell her that you told me she gave it to you; just make sure you two tell me when you do such mischiefs - Aizen felt strange satisfaction because it was Marika who gave Momo the book. In fact, he couldn’t think of anyone else who could have. He was content that he had made a correct prediction.

Momo brightened up - Thank you, captain! - she fidgeted with her fingers in her leap. Aizen smiled and patted her upper arm, leaving his hand to linger on her shoulder for a second or so.

- It is adorable to me how flustered you get over such minor things. Now, let’s go to the office and get some work done before lunch…

- Yes, captain! - Momo felt a wave of happiness and warmth go through her body listening to her captain’s reassuring words and feeling his hand on her.

*

Marika was on her way to her post for today thinking about how Captain Aizen scanned them with his gaze when they entered his chambers and the look on his face when he noticed Momo was hiding something. 

"He might look all innocent and nice but I'm sure for a brief moment he had the look of a predator seeing a wound on his prey. It's very interesting".

She smirked, trying to contain her excitement in front of the mystery she wanted to unravel.

***

Here is the first chapter. Let me know if you liked it, if you're interested in reading more of this story, and what do you think of the OC/reader insert Marika Gato! I'm very interested to hear your opinions, dear readers!

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