Hi guys!!! It's me, serenity again. I know that I should probably be working on my other fics that I've delayed for way too long, but I just felt in the mood for a little Hitsu Karin . THIS IS NOT A ONE SHOT it's my take on what I think should have happened after episode 132.

Disclaimer: I do not own bleach. If I did, I would have Karin and Hitsugaya married. Except you know, when they are older.

Ps: probably some of the things they say aren't correct according to the episode, but please, bear with me!

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I looked up at the boy who stood over me. No, he didn't seem much like a boy to me anymore. He was a man. His black and white coat swayed in the wind, adding to the dramatic scene. It was just a few inches in front of me,

I could probably reach out and grab it if I wanted to. He glanced over his shoulder, perhaps to make sure I was still sitting, dumbfounded, behind him. He then turned his attention back to the monster at hand. I watched as Toshiro began to speak, his voice ringing loud and clear, slicing like a knife through the deafening silence. "Rain over the frosted heavens, Hyourinmaru!" the authority and power hidden in his voice made me shiver. He spoke with such confidence.

As he spoke the last word, the reitsu changed immensely, and it got very cold. I could see my breath, and coughed on the dry air. The next few things seemed to go by in super fast speed, like someone had frozen me, but put everything else in fast forward. The next thing I knew, the monster was dead, ice shards were raining down like crystals, and Toshiro had his hand out stretched to me. I hesitantly grasped his hand, allowing him to haul me up. he released my hand as soon as I was standing.

I turned my attention to my friends, and was abruptly aware that there were other people in the world other than me and Toshiro. "Ah!" I began with a start "How's everyone?"

Toshiro also turned his head in their direction, but his eyes never left mine. "They'll be okay." he said, seemingly barely aware of there presence. "Toshiro that outfit…?" I began, wondering how to ask without sounding like a complete mental case.

"It seems that you have high spiritual pressure, but I'm impressed you can see me." he told me, monotonous as always.

I forcefully placed my hands on his shoulders, causing him to look surprised. "Hey, do you know where Ichi-nii is?"

'you're a shinigami, aren't you?" I asked, shaking him.

He looked at me meaningfully, his icy eyes digging into my soul. "how do you know about shinigami?"

Not realizing how intimate the motion was, I leaned in close to him. I could feel his icy breath. "My big brother is one. His name is Ichigo! Ichigo Kurosaki!"

"Kurosaki?!" Toshiro gasped, apparently, my dear brother had gotten himself quite a reputation, no surprises there. "I see," he said more calmly, "so you're Kurosaki's sister?" he closed his eyes, the ghost of a smirk pulling at the sides of his mouth. "No wonder. No, sorry I don't know where he is.'

I looked, waiting for me to get control over my emotions. The only hope I had of finding my brother had just faded in front of me, like so many other things in the world. I looked away, not wanting him to see my weakness. "I see."

I let her hands fall uselessly to my sides. I was so stupid, why did I think he would know anything about Ichigo? Why did I even bother asking?, I had known the answer from the start, but it was so hard to just crush that flame of hope once it gets a hold of some tinder. I was about to say my thanks to Toshiro, and go home, when his voice floated over to me. "But, Kurosaki is trying to become more powerful." he told me, leaning in. "Just like you."

It felt good, being compared to my brother in terms of power. Toshiro continued speaking, and each word was like a match added to that flame of hope that had since grown huge. "He never gives up, right until the very end. That's the type of person he is."

I could feel tears brewing under eyelids, threatening to fall at any moment. I clamped my eyes shut, giving myself a second. Gotta shake it off, Karin! I told myself. I followed my advice, smiling, and rubbing the back of my arm quickly across my eyes. I took a big swallow, trying to force down the lump of cotton that had since formed in my throat.

"Taicho!!!!! You're safe!!!!!!" I heard someone yell from across the field (And I'm not exaggerating about the exclamation marks).

"Eh? Another one?" I asked, observing the seemingly infamous black ensemble.

He looked almost embarrassed for a second. "She's my subordinate."

Wow! I didn't know he was that important! God, I hope I didn't do anything to piss him off. I began thinking back to everything I had said or did today. He gave me a strange look. Aw, to hell with it. I swung my hands behind my head, a smile breaking out on my face despite my protests. "You have subordinates?"

"Kind of."

The rather erm… busty woman that had been running was now in front of us, looking respectfully at Toshiro. "You're late Matsumoto."

"My apologies."

Then, realizing my presence, she looked to me. "Huh, Taicho, this kid…" she trailed off. I kept a smile on my face, but inside I was wondering why the hell she trailed off like that.

'she's Kurosaki Ichigo's sister." he said, as if that explained everything. What did I know? It probably did.

I saw recognition flare in her fair eyes, and she gaped. "Ichigo's sister?"

I looked up, putting on my sweetest smile. "Hello."

Her face softened, and she put her hands in front of her and leaned down, like she was talking to a little kid. "I'm Matsumoto Rangiku. I'm the fuku-Taicho under Hitsugaya Taicho."

"You really are elite!" I admitted with a groan.

"You're pretty cool, Toshiro!" I patted my hand on his head, ruffling the gravity defying hair that grew there. "and you're still just an elementary student!" I added as an after thought.

I heard him mutter something under his breath, but I could only catch parts of it. "ment…ry…stu…!"

"w-what is it?" I asked, concerned about his suddenly irritated expression.

Suddenly, his subordinate's laugh came from behind me, causing me to open my eyes to Toshiro's irritated expression. Oh crap, what had I done now? With a low growl, he irritably shrugged off my hold, coming closer with each word. "How long are you going to keep thinking that I'm not an elementary student!"

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Okay, didn't turn out as amazing as I thought it would. Oh well, tell me what you thought of it! After all, it's your, the reader's, opinion, that counts! The next chapter will be greater, I swear!

Over and out, Serenity =^-^=

PS: don't hold your breath, I can't say for sure when the next chapter wil get out. Might be tomorrow, tonight, or two months from now!

PPS: please don't kill me if it takes longer than that!