Authors notes: Hello people of the fanfic world I have returned! I have just suffered through the hell that is known as exams and am now free from the shackles that are school.

I realize I have 3 other stories that need updating but to be honest I just haven't got the zest to update them so I am hoping laying this new story out, that I have so badly wanted to write will help bring me back.

This will not be a very long story as I just really wanted to write a Hitsugaya sick story(unless it is requested to be). This will be a Hitsu/Ichigo fic but no lemons will be written as I don't think I can really do those proud (blushes).

'bold'- zampakuto

'italics'-thoughts

"normal"

Sadly I don't own Bleach but if I did Hitsugaya would be the main character.

Hot and miserable. That's how squad ten captain; prodigy of Seireitei, Hitsugaya Toushiro would describe his current state of being.

Said taichou was currently engrossed in his most 'loved' paperwork which included his vice captains share. Matsumoto who left 3 hours ago to go 'deliver signed papers to first squad' had yet to return. Thus the young captain found himself in his office alone with only the swift movements of the brush across paper filling the silence of the office... okay that and his constant sniffing. Yes Hitsugaya was miserable but not because his was doing paper work (that included work that was not his own)...no he was at least used to that. He was miserable because he had a massive pounding headache, sore throat that felt like he swallowed a hedgehog and runny nose. Not only this, but the young captain was uncomfortably hot and sweaty.

"Achoo!" The sound of the young captains sneeze echoed throughout the room, the force of the sneeze sent the prodigy rocking back in his chair and effectively sent all the papers that he neatly stacked toppling over. Toushiro looked up to see all his hard work scattered on the floor, with a dejected sigh he let his head fall so that his forehead hit his desk. All the young taichou wanted to do was sleep. To fall into the blissful state that was unconsciousness and allow his tired worn out body the rest it so desperately needed.

"But I have to do the paperwork! It's not like I can ask anyone else to do it. The only other qualified person is most probably drunk by now." Hitsugaya sighed and stood up to collect his fallen sheets. He did not expect the world to tilt the minute his feet hit the ground and the next moment the young taichou found himself on the floor coughing harshly.

A small bout of panic began to run through the captain when the coughing would not subside and the lack of oxygen was starting to catch up to him.

Inside his consciousness the young captain felt his partner the great ice dragon Hyourinmaru stir. Awoken when he felt his master's panic the beast sent a calming wave to his master and a small breeze formed in the room allowing Hitsugaya to take a much needed breath.

Allowing the fresh air to coarse threw his body the young captain just sat on the floor.

'Master you are unwell physically it has increased over the last 3 days. I feel it best to for you to rest.' The ice beasts soothing voice flowed through Hitsugaya.

"I know I know but I just can't, with Aizen's betrayal still so new to Seireitei and the Espada that have shown up in the world of the living we just can't afford to rest or relax." The boy said frustrated.

'Yet master you cannot fight effectively when in bad health.'

"You are correct as usual Hyourinmaru I guess I should go get some medicine from Unohanna." Slowly the young captain stood and was about to leave the office when a small black and red butterfly flew through the window.

Gracefully the hell messenger rested on the captain's outstretched finger and re-laid its message.

All captains are to assemble at first squad for an important and urgent meeting.

Sighing for the upmost time today the sick captain decided to talk to Unohanna after the meeting.

-H.T-H.T-H.T-

School….Ichigo Kurosaki age 17 really detested school. I mean when you have to worry about killing hollows, saving people, oh and keeping the entire Karakara town safe who really has time to think or care about school?

Doodling on his math book said substitute could not get himself to concentrate. But this time saving lives and destroying hollows was not the reason no he was thinking; about how it felt like only a day ago that Hitsugaya Toushiro literally fell on his doorstep. Injured from a fight with a man he later found out to be a very close friend of the young captain.

During his small amount of time with the young captain Ichigo was able to get to know him more than he truly realized and he found that they were both similar and very opposite.

They were similar in the fact that they both preferred to do things on their own then to involve others in their battles. They were similar because when they opened their hearts to someone they would do whatever needed to protect that person. They were similar because they both wanted to become stronger for the soul reason to protect, they were similar because they both were stubborn.

Yet Ichigo was impulsive, headstrong and very easily angered. Willing to run head first into battle not even knowing who he was fighting and what their strengths were; whereas Hitsugaya was a smart shinigami who used his head and always had a plan preferring to strategize before running into battle. Toushiro (yes Toushiro he would not keep calling him Captain Hitsugaya) was powerful and incredibly perceptive, he was dedicated and had a very strong sense of self, he had beautiful teal eyes and white hair that was so pure compared to Ichigo's orange mess, and the way he moved was so….. "Ahhhhh" Ichigo shouted aloud and began rubbing his head in aggravation and then proceeded to sweep his books from the table. This was how it was going for the last week all Ichigo could think of was Hitsugaya, Squad 10 captain Hitsugaya Toushiro and he didn't know what to do about it.

'We live worlds apart and I don't know if he even likes guys or me for a matter of fact' Ichigo mentally told himself just leading to his depression.

"It would never work" Ichigo then proceeded to say aloud.

"Iccchhhhigggggggggo!" The booming voice of his father reached his ears and by simply turning and grabbing his father's flying foot Ichigo was able to save himself from what could've been a painful surprise attack.

Swinging his father to the left Ichigo released his foot which sent the older Kurosaki colliding with the wall.

With a sigh the boy began to pick up his books. From the corner Ichigo did not see his father's face turn serious.

"What wouldn't work out?" his father asked

"Huh" Ichigo turned around not having heard his father as he was lost in thoughts of a certain white haired captain.

"I said what wouldn't work out, you said that earlier." His dad repeated with a raised brow and proceeded to sit cross legged on his son's bed.

"Oh nothing don't worry."

"Ichigo as you're responsible and hunky dad I do notice when something is wrong. Lately you have been quite and spaced out. Don't tell me what's wrong for my sake do it for your worrying sisters." Isshin said and when Ichigo turned to the door he saw his two sisters peaking in. When Karin and Yuzu saw they had been noticed they quickly scurried away.

"Ahhh okay okay you see there's….. this person…..I really like but I don't know if they like me back and they live really far away so it would never work." The orange head said depressingly.

After a few tense moments of silence Ichigo was answered with a fist to the face.

"What the hell!" Ichigo yelled in surprise and pain.

"Ichigo my boy this is soooooo very unlike you. I have always known you as someone who listens to their heart and acts upon it. If there is distance between you and the one your heart calls for wake early and travel to them and if you are unsure of their feelings go show them who you are if they still don't return your feeling they are not worth your time, So go Ichigo go to the one you love."

"Yeah you know dad you are riGGGGHHHT!" the young teen was cut off when his father picked him up by the collar and threw him out the window.

"Baka are you trying to kill me!" Ichigo shouted as he picked himself up and dusted himself off. He then turned and began to walk to his destination with a smirk on his face. Urahara's shop first and then a certain white haired captain.

-H.T-H.T-H.T-

The well loved and sickly Ukitake captain of squad 13 entered the meeting hall, after receiving the summons from the head captain. He continually went over what they could possibly be summoned for but could come to no conclusion other than bad news.

As he entered the hall he was greeted by his best and closest friend Sushi. Just as he was to walk to Unohanna he noticed Hitsugaya enter. With a joyous smile the older man turned to greet him but stopped in his tracks when he noticed the state of his younger captain.

The white haired boy was very pale but had flushed cheeks that were lightly dusted red. His usually beautiful and expressive teal eyes were glazed over and his shoulders were sagged as if he were completely exhausted.

Ukitake who felt as if he were a father to the young boy was about to rush over to his fellow Shiro but was stopped by the captain commanders entry.

The captains meeting had began and the young prodigy found himself having trouble staying awake. If possible the young boy felt even worse than 10 minutes ago and was completely spent from the flash step here.

The headache he had seemed to intensify when the captain commander struck the hard wood floor with his staff causing an echo to pass through the hall calling all captains to attention.

"Today's meeting has been called as Captain of squad twelve has reported that a large shift has been detected in the precipe world. Please explain captain Kuroutsii." The captain commander spoke in a powerful voice.

"Yes well my researches have detected a large disturbance in the severed world. It started around two hours ago and the energy creating this has continued to increase." The captain explained.

"Please tell us what you think this means captain Kurosutsi." Soi-fon captain of squad 2 inquired.

"I have deduced that this is a result of a large mass of hollows gathering in the severed world."

"But why." The Soi-fon questioned.

"They are planning an attack. They know that we have had problems lately with the whole kings seal incident and Aizen's betrayal." Shusi said shaking his head. His eyes found Ukitake's and he noticed the distressed look in his best friend brown orbs he then turned and saw Unohanna too had a worried look both were pointed to the boy beside him.

Glancing to his side he saw that the ever white top was swaying in his spot and was completely unfocused on his surroundings. Suddenly the young boys eyes went blank and he began to fall forward. With speed only gained after much practice Shusi was able to catch the boy and gently lay him on the ground were Unohanna who rushed over could examine him.

-H.T-H.T-H.T-

Sooooo what did you think? Please free feel to tell me be it questions or pointers I am open to any. Remember reviewes=happy author= faster update (nudge, nudge, wink ,wink)