Hey guys! This is a sequel to 'Babysitting Yachiru' Several of you guys asked to hear more about Danielle and here it is!This story will reveal some of her past and a few twists and turns will arise! This story will not be updated too much, as I am working to get Book 1 in One Avatar is Plenty! completed but, I will do my best! I hope you read and if you like it please take the time to review! Or even if you hate it ^-^ Thanks!
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach. I only own the story idea and the OC Danielle Ame.
You do not have to read Babysitting Yachiru to understand this story, but it would be more pleasant and I would appreciate it.
I ran.
I ran until my chest was heaving and my legs ached. Yet, I didn't stop. I ran-I ran away from the jeering and taunting. The voices ran through my head as I sped through the trees.
I stopped when I reached a cliff looking out over a river, millions of trees and the village I had just run from. I collapsed in exhaustion and felt wet tears stream down my face, why was I different? Why was I their main target? There were others for them to pick on. Why was I chosen?
I flinched when I heard voices-looking for me- Through the trees. I couldn't run anymore.
My chest, still heaving, nearly exploded when I tried and my muscles screamed out in protest, "Oh, there you are!" I whirled around, eyes wide in fear, only to see a young girl.
Her brown, innocent eyes surveyed my tangled hair, my terrified expression and my torn clothes with a sad smile. "I won't hurt you. I know what it's like." she said before turning and raising her hand to her mouth.
"I'm right here."
My eyes flashed over to the voice to see a short boy. His cool blue eyes flipped over to me and he gave me a scrutinizing look. He was one of the other victims picked; picked on by his size and snowy white hair.
'Only the elders have white hair.' they had said. Yet, he only turned his head and went on with his errands. As if, As if they'd never spoken at all.
"Oh! There you are Shiro! I found her." The girl said with a grin.
He frowned and sent her a frosty glare, "Do not call me Shiro!" he yelled and I backed up a little. She said she wouldn't hurt me, but they all said that.
The girl smiled sweetly and turned back to me, "You look exhausted."
"She looks dead."
The girl frowned at the boy before walking over to me with her nose in the air. "Go ahead, sit down." she said motioning me to sit.
I sat, thankful to get off my aching feet. "My name is Momo! Momo Hinamori!" she held out her and and I gingerly took it. Her hands were warm and she gripped my hand fervently, like I would run away if she didn't.
"I am Toshiro Hitsugaya." the boy said, walking over and sitting down after a glare from Momo. He held out his hand when Momo cleared her throat. His hand was ice cold and soft.
"I am…Danni. Danielle Ame."
Danielle, Momo and Toshiro grew closer over the next week. They were inseparable. So much so, that people began to call them triplets. Although, they were as different as the seasons.
Toshiro was like winter-Cool and calculating. He was quick to scrutinize and it took a lot to change his mind. He was stubborn and protective of things he considered important. He was very orderly and it took very little to get him worked up. Even with those characteristics he could be very gentle and loving when you needed a hand or a comforting shoulder.
Momo was Spring-Very active and full of life. Her eyes sparkled with joy and she reached out to anyone who needed help. She was gentle and believed the best in everyone, which could be a bad thing in some cases. She was very naive and was easy to fool, probably why Toshiro was very protective of her.
Danni was Autumn-Full of color and beauty when you get to know her. Warm but quick to change to cold if necessary. Very loving to her friends and very loyal. She was flighty and easily frightened but was firm and strong when it came to her friends.
Very different, yet, like three flowers that bloomed in unusual circumstances, the three friends grew strong together.
"Toshiro!" Danielle cried out as she ran through the small village in the Western Rukongai district. She had searched everywhere for the white haired boy!
Finally, she turned towards the house where he lived with his Grandmother and Momo. She walked up to the door and knocked softly, still weary of his grandmother.
"Momo is sick." Toshiro said calmly when he answered the door. "Oh, No! I hope she gets better soon." Danni said with a frown.
"Why don't you two go to the market and get ingredients for soup."
Danni jumped when Toshiro's grandmother appeared, handed them a basket and some change, before vanishing back into the house.
"Your grandmother scares me." Danni said quietly, ignoring the looks and taunts as they walked to the market.
Toshiro gave a hint of a smile, "Me too."
When they got to the market, Toshiro produced a list of what they needed. "Where did you get that?" Danni asked, stealing the list from him.
"It was in the basket." he stole it back, "You are not very observant, are you?" he asked with a smug little look of satisfaction.
"Am too!" Danni pouted and Toshiro smirked at her look of surprise as three tomatoes and some broth appeared in the basket she was holding.
"You can be so…so!" Danni's shoulders slumped when she couldn't think of a word good enough.
"Superior? Handsome? Wonder-"
"Short."
Toshiro clenched his fist as an irk mark appeared on his snowy brow.
"What did you call me?" He thundered as Danni paid the vender.
"Short." She said sweetly as she took the basket and turned towards home.
"I'm not short!" Toshiro squealed, following after her.
"I'm taller than you!" Danni said with a giggle as Toshiro ran to keep up with her.
Toshiro rolled his eyes and took the basket from her when he caught up to her, "Small women shouldn't carry heavy baskets. That's for big, strong men." he said smirking at the glare she sent him.
"Well, when you see one let me know." Danni said, snatching the basket back.
Toshiro huffed but let it go since people were beginning to stare at the odd couple and the calling of names had begun.
"Let's go back and help your grandma make soup for Momo." Danni said with a oft smile that Toshiro returned before nodding.
"Yeah, Let's go."
They raced back to the small hut unharmed and went inside, heading straight to the kitchen.
"We brought the stuff, Grandma." Toshiro said and Danni held out the basket awkwardly.
"Good. Toshiro, go keep Momo cool. Make sure she isn't over-heating. Danielle, Help me prepare the soup." The two nodded and moved to their appointed tasks.
Toshiro grabbed a basin of water and went to Momo's side and wetted a cloth, before putting it over her forehead.
Meanwhile, Danni was boiling the broth they got while slowly chopping various vegetables to add with the chicken the grandmother was fixing up.
"That's enough Danielle. Go on and help Toshiro. I'll finish up here."
Danni nodded, bowing swiftly before going into the living room with Toshiro where Momo's mat lay.
"Is she okay?" she asked kneeling by the mat looking down at the slightly flushed girl with the wet cloth on her forehead.
Danni reached down and took the cloth before putting it in the basin with cool water. She felt of the girls forehead before wringing out the towel and placing I back on her head.
The brunets eyes flickered and opened, showing warm brown eyes.
"Hey, guys."
"Good afternoon, Momo." Danni said with a smile as the brown eyed girl woke up.
"I remember, I had something to tell you guys." Momo said with a weak smile.
Toshiro and Danni exchanged glances-having overheard rumors.
"Don't worry about telling us now, Momo." Toshiro said, replacing the cloth on her head.
"You're sick." Danni added, moving the pillows so she could sit up when her grandmother came in with the soup.
"We made you some soup!' Danni said cheerfully, making Momo smile.
"Here you are, sweetheart." Her grandma said, walking in and setting a bowl of soup on her lap.
"There's a bowl for each of you in the kitchen. Go outside and eat while I take care of Momo. Thank you for helping me, Danni."
Toshiro and Danni bowed their goodbyes and grabbed their bowls before leaving.
They walked outside and after a swift argument on where to eat before heading out to an old tree they normally hung out at that was a bit away from the village.
They ate swiftly, placing the bowls in a safe place before climbing high in the tree.
"Guess Momo was more intrigued by that Aizen guy than we thought." Danni said with a sigh as Toshiro pulled himself up on the branch she had stopped on.
He sighed and they both stared at the setting sun for a while before Danni sighed again.
Toshiro looked over at her with a concerned face and she leaned over placing her head on his shoulder.
"What happens if she's leaving?" she asked, not noticing Toshiro stiffen.
"We just wait for her to get back." he said sternly, "Nothing Will change."
Danni nodded, "Yeah, I suppose not."
They were silent for a few moments before Toshiro let out a small sigh, "We should probably head back now."
Danni nodded but neither moved. They sat and watched the sun gently fall beyond the hills and the light fade to dark.
They finally climbed down and went their different ways as the night fell.
Thanks for reading!