The Spoiled Princess

A noble family was on its way home from their winter home. Although winter still had a strong hold on the Soul Society, that didn't matter to the Kamiki Family. The Kamiki Family was the most powerful noble family in the Soul Society, second in rank only by the Royal Family. Normally there would be more then one squad escorting and protecting such a high ranking family. But, just like the incident with the Oin, Squad 10 was the only one there. The rest of the squads either didn't want the job, were too busy, were out of commission in some form or other, or, the 'favorite' excuse, the job doesn't suit their skills. Although it was a long mission, Toushiro was having some fun with the fact that Vegeta was still grumbling about some of the excuses the other captains gave.

Vegeta: "No, it's not top secret... I can't, I'm having trouble with my carp again... Really?! You'd think that Yamamoto would've just told them to suck it up and deal with it! I know I would've."

Rangiku: "Hm... At least with Byakuya, you'd think that. He's used that excuse more times then I can remember."

Toushiro just listened to his two lieutenants with some amusement. Meanwhile, the Kamiki Family's only daughter and child, Nina Kamiki, was getting bored. Spoiled-rotten and bossy were mild terms for what she was.

Nina: "Father, I am bored. Can't you make the servants go any faster?"

Mr. Kamiki: "If they went any faster, the ride would be bumpy."

Nina: "Well I don't want a bumpy ride."

Nina then saw Toushiro and his lieutenants standing a little ways out.

Nina: "Why are those three just standing around doing nothing when they should be making us comfortable?"

Mr. Kamiki: "Those three are the ones in charge of the squad protecting us, princess. Although I do think they could be doing more then just standing around."

Mr. Kamiki called for his messenger to relay a message to Toushiro, Vegeta and Rangiku. After they heard the message, Vegeta just growled again.

Vegeta: "Ragh... Nobles... All they do is boss you around and when they don't get their way or have to actually DO something, they mope and cry screaming 'that's unfair' all the time!"

Toushiro raised an eyebrow and just gazed at Rangiku with his eyes narrowed. It took her a minute to notice her captain's gaze.

Rangiku: "What?"

The saiyan prince suddenly looked forward and roared! Trouble was coming!

Toushiro: "Get ready! Rangiku, alert the squad!"

Rangiku: "Everyone! Defensive potions, now!"

A large group of hollows appeared just as Squad 10 prepared for a fight! The enemy scattered and started attacking various places of the convoy! Vegeta went after the largest hollow of the group, which apparently was giving the saiyan prince a challenge as they both fought relentlessly. During the battle, some squad members were hurt and were soon attacked by two hollows!

Toushiro: "Reign Over The Frosted Heavens, Hyorinmaru!"

The ice dragon froze the two hollows with ease, saving the wounded.

Toushiro: "Get them to safety!"

Squad Member: "Yes, captain!"

While their captain covered them, some soldiers carried the injured over to Rangiku who was providing protection to some of the servants and the wounded. Once they were clear, Toushiro looked around. Mr. Kamiki and his wife were safe with Rangiku and the seated officers. Vegeta was slowly tearing into the hollow he was fighting. But there was one thing Toushiro didn't see. And then a scream got his attention!

Nina: "Someone save me!"

Nina Kamiki was being chased by 4 hollows! Nina tripped and fell to the ground. When she looked up, she screamed as the hollows were almost on top of her! Using a quick Flash Step, Toushiro got to her and carried Nina away from the hollows! He stopped and put her down on top of one of her family's carts.

Toushiro: "Are you alright?"

Nina nodded before screaming again and pointing forward! The hollows were back! As the hollows bellowed, Toushiro drew his sword again!

Toushiro: "Big mistake... Reign Over The Frosted Heavens, Hyorinmaru!"

With one swing of his sword, Toushiro defeated the 4 hollows all at once.

Nina: "Whoa..."

Although the princess was safe with him, the remaining hollows were still tearing up the convoy trying to get at anyone they could! Toushiro had had enough. The young captain gave a loud whistle to get Vegeta's attention. The saiyan had just finished killing the large hollow when he heard the whistle.

Toushiro: "Vegeta!"

Vegeta turned to his young friend.

Toushiro: "Let's hear ya roar!"

He wasn't a pet nor acted like one, but there were a few commands that Vegeta's friends used that he willingly followed. Toushiro had learned that one from Goku. Whenever Goku shouted those words to the prince, he'd roar as long and loud as his lungs and throat would allow! And Vegeta's been known to scare off Gillians with a good roar. Vegeta prepared himself...

Toushiro: "Cover your ears!"

... And unleashed a terrifying roar! The remaining hollows all turned tail and fled back to Hueco Mundo. With the threat over, everyone could now pick up the pieces. Rangiku surveyed the healing of the injured while Vegeta assessed the damage with a few other Soul Reapers. Toushiro, on the other hand, had his hands full with one thing.

Nina: "You!"

The young captain turned around.

Nina: "Name!"

Toushiro: "Uh... Huh?"

Nina: "Your name. Tell me your name!"

Toushiro: "I'm Toushiro Hitsugaya, captain of-"

Nina: "Did I ask what you were? No! I only asked for your name!"

Toushiro: *Geez, what's her problem?*

Nina: "NOW I'm asking what you are!"

Toushiro: "... ... Captain of Squad 10."

Nina: "Good boy. Now you're going to ask for mine, right?"

Toushiro: "I already know who you are, so no."

And Toushiro tried to return to his squad to get an update on the situation, but he was grabbed and pulled back rather hard by the princess.

Nina: "You get back here!"

Toushiro: "Ah, hey!"

Nina: "Don't 'hey' me! If you know who I am then say it!"

Toushiro: "Why should I?!"

Nina: "Say it!"

Toushiro: "... ... You're Nina Kamiki."

Nina: "And what am I!?"

Toushiro: "The one and only princess of the Kamiki Family."

Nina: "That's right and you had better remember that!"

Toushiro just rolled his eyes. This girl has some serious manner issues!

Nina: "Now... As the princess, I order you to date me!"

Toushiro shook his head as he thought he was hearing things!

Toushiro: "What!?"

Nina: "Since you have hearing problems... I'll say it again! I'm ordering you to date me!"

Toushiro: "Date you?! Why?!"

Nina: "Because I said so! I'm the princess so I get whatever I want, whenever I want!"

Toushiro: "Well sorry, 'princess', but I'm not one of your servants that you can just boss around nor am I interested in dating you!"

Nina: "You're going to date me, or else!"

Toushiro: "Or else what?!"

Nina: "Or else I'll have you arrested for insulating me! Or maybe I'll have your two lieutenants taken away forever!"

Toushiro was horrified at the threat!

Toushiro: "You can't... You wouldn't!"

Nina: "Can and WILL! Depends on my mood."

Toushiro was shocked. The Kamiki Family were so powerful in authority that they COULD do those things and more! So the threat was very real.

Nina: "So what'll it be?"

Toushiro stared at the princess. Her black hair was nowhere as black as her soul was right now! The young captain glanced over at his two lieutenants with fear. He feared loosing them more then being arrested. Poor Toushiro was in a snag and he couldn't get out. He had no choice.

Toushiro: "(Sighs)... ... Fine. I'll do it."

Nina: "That's what I thought. Now... I've heard that there is a new fancy restaurant in something called a 'mall' in some place called 'Karakura Town'. You are going to take me there for our first date tomorrow."

Toushiro: "Tomorrow?! But that's-"

Nina: "That's what I want. After that... Whatever I can think of. Understand?"

Toushiro: "... ..."

Nina: "Understand!?"

Toushiro: "... ... Yes..."

Nina: "Yes, what?"

Toushiro: "Yes... ... My princess..."

Nina: "Excellent!"

Toushiro: *... So this what it's like to unwillingly swallow your pride.*

Nina: "Maybe we can find something to help you hear better?"

Toushiro said nothing more and returned Nina to her father and mother. By then everything was set and ready to go again. Only two buildings wrecked and 7 men injured, a good outcome. Well, it would have been for Toushiro.

Rangiku: "Are you alright, captain?"

Toushiro: "Yes... I'm fine... Let's get going."

And the convoy moved on. Meanwhile, Nina told her father what had happened. But it wasn't the whole truth.

Nina: "And then this handsome but slow Soul Reaper saved me, and he asked me out on a date and I said yes!"

Mr. Kamiki: "Wonderful! Where is this young man taking my little princess?"

Nina: "To a fancy restaurant in that 'Karakura Town'! He's picking me up tomorrow!"

Mr. Kamiki: "Then I hope you have a good time, sweetie!"

Nina: "Oh I will, daddy!"

By the end of the day, the Kamiki Family had arrived safely to their home in the Soul Society. Snow still covered the Soul Society in a thick blanket. It has been like this for 4 months now. As the family exited their travel carts, Nina reminded Toushiro of their arrangement.

Nina: "See you tomorrow..."

Toushiro wanted to say something back, but he couldn't. He just sighed. After Yamamoto congratulated them on their successful mission, Squad 10 returned to their barracks while dropping off their wounded comrades with Unohana. She'd have them good as new by morning. But that only reminded Toushiro of his forced date tomorrow.