Title: Ice and Snow
Author: AnkusDiary (yo!)
Summary: What if Toushiro was really a girl? How would the events of Soul Society change? Why does she hate Ichigo so much?
Warnings: None.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or the characters. I will not make profit off of this story, only in my dreams.
Author's Notes: This story was originally BleachxFairyTail9121's and I decided to continue it before the story could be on hiatus forever. I have a strange love for fem!Hitsugaya stories so of course I wanted to keep this idea going. I do not own the plot, I'm just going with the flow and making chapters longer.
I was born on December 21, the day that is near Christmas. Everyone says that Christmas was supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Now my parents were even more happy on Christmas day because it meant that all my birthday gifts can be mixed with Christmas gifts. To be honest, I wasn't really interested in my birthday or Christmas. Every year I look forward to this day not because of Christmas, not because of my birthday, but because of the snow. I loved the snow yet other kids would say it isn't much fun, excluding snowball fights. However, I really didn't care what they thought; I loved the cold. I was always lonely but of course that never bothered me. I am always disliked because of my 'frightening' white hair, my 'terrifying' teal eyes, and my 'scary' cold personality.
I never knew why it was such a problem.
I don't think myself much of a horrific being that came out wrong. Sometimes, when I was little, I would even think I was born a guy but somehow magically transformed into a girl. That would explain most of my problems. Problems that made me wish I would just drop dead to make the world a better place. Maybe then kids would stop flinching at the sight of me. Or parents cringing and holding their children close as if I would do something to them.
Fortunately, one day while I was going to the river in the morning, everything seemed normal, but suddenly I heard a roar coming from behind me. I turned around to find a creature with a white mask on it's face. Of course I was frightened.
I tried to run but I was so scared that I couldn't move, and suddenly, everything went dark.
...
When I woke up I had this chain on my chest. I didn't know what to do. I looked around and what I saw made me confused. I saw my body lying on the floor lifelessly and another scene caught my eye. What I saw distracting that hollow was a women with strawberry blonde hair and having the biggest pair of boobs I've ever seen holding a sword to it.
They began to fight but the woman won within a flash. Once she was done, she turned towards me and I flinched at the sight of the sword. However, instead of stabbing me next like I anticipated, she gave a warm smile and knelt down next to me and my other body. She told me I was dead and not to worry, which I raised an eyebrow at. She told me that she was going to send me to this place called Soul Society. She placed the end of her sword on my forehead like a stamp and a butterfly flew away. I really don't know what happened next but all I knew is that I am dead and will never see my parents again. Strangely enough, a tiny part of me will even miss the kids that taunted me back at school. I was quite upset but I knew I had to look into the future and never look back.
A future that started out my life all over again.
Toushiro really did not understand what was happening, all she knew is that she is dead, but she accepted that. The only reason the girl was upset is because of her parents. She knew they loved her and treated her right and she'd never get to see them again. Toushiro thought she should probably just look on the bright side. At least she would never be made fun of or ignored by those kids again.
...
When Toushiro woke up, she found her self standing amongst old Japanese houses. It seemed like everyone was gone; there wasn't a single soul around.
"... Hello?" She called out, trying to find someone. All the Girl got in response is an echo of her own voice. Toushiro sighed and was about to wander aimlessly until she saw a group people come out. When they noticed her and she expected them to scream and run away, but to her surprise, they walked right over to her. The cold girl took a step back, never fond with close interactions.
" Are you new here?" One of them asked her with a kind smile, and Toushiro looked up.
" Um.. I am. Can you tell me where I am?" She slowly asked while looking around again. She thought heaven was supposed to be fluffy white with sparkling gold mansions. However in reality, it seemed just like her old neighborhood.
" Sure thing. We're in Rukongai District 1." Another responded.
" I see... So what is that?" Soul pointed to a large wall that protected large buildings. One thing that confused her is why it is separated from the village.
"That's a place we aren't allowed in, Seireitei. From what I've heard Soul Reapers live there." Toushiro blinked. Soul Reaper wasn't a word she was familiar with.
"I-If I may ask, what's a Soul Reaper?"
" Well think of it like this. A Soul Reaper is basically the guardian of the afterlife. However, they are people you don't want to mess with." Toushiro nodded while making a mental note of it. So that woman from before is one of them?
" I appreciate your help."
" No problem. Hope to see you again!" One boy said, earning a bop on the head by his friend. As they left, Toushiro couldn't help but smile softly as her cheeks heated. These people were too nice to be true. Maybe she'd meet more villagers like that along the way.
As Toushiro began to walk down the street, it seemed that more and more citizens lived in the area. The white-haired girl continued to walk ahead, looking around at stores and shops. It seemed so lively around this area. Maybe it is for the best that people don't notice her. Toushiro figured it was time for some background on where she was now, and noticed a raven-haired girl standing in a line that seemed too long. She didn't want to bother her but Toushiro really wanted to know what was going on.
" Um... Excuse me." She said as she walked up to her.
"Oh, Hello! Do I know you?"
" Erm. No, but do you know where I am?" The other girl smiled big while throwing her hands up.
" We're in Rukongai District 2! A pretty lively place I'll say. What's your name, are you a new soul?" Toushiro tried to catch up from the quick speech. She didn't know whether to tell her name to a stranger, but this girl seemed nice enough.
" T-Toushiro."
"Ooh, pretty. My name is Hinamori, but you can just call my Momo. It's nice to meet you." She took her hand out for Toushiro to shake it in which she hesitantly reached out to shake her hand. "Do you have a place to stay?"
The white-haired girl pondered on the question. Now that she thought about it, she just ended up in Rukongai with no information. Maybe she was expected to survive on her own.
" To be honest, I don't think so." This made Hinamori light up, causing Toushiro to raise an eyebrow in suspicion.
"Why don't you come live with me and my Granny? She isn't really my Granny but she sure acts like it."
" I-I don't think I should. I don't want to intrude on your family or anything-"
" It's fine, really! I've always wanted to have a sister, and Granny could use more company when I'm out."
" You're too kind but really-" Toushiro's arm was grabbed and Hinamori was already dragging her away from the line.
" I think you're going to love it here! There are so many people I want you to meet!" As the girl rambled on, Toushiro just let herself be dragged. What's the point in declining the offer if she had no where else to stay? Maybe moving in with them isn't going to be too bad, Hinamori already accepted her.
" I'm home, " The other girl announced while walking up to a large house. Toushiro was finally freed and she stood beside the other girl, " And I brought someone I think you'll like."
"Oh, who is it?" Asked a quiet raspy voice spoke. Judging by the sound of it, it's the old woman, Granny, Hinamori spoke of.
" It's a little girl and her name is Toushiro."
The two enter entered the house and found the much older woman sitting on a couch in the living room. Hinamori walked up, pulling Toushiro up eagerly.
" I-It's a pleasure to meet you ma'am." Toushiro said, not really knowing what else to say.
" Likewise to you but please, call me Granny."
" Uh, r-right."
" Granny, Toushiro said that she's a new soul and has no place to stay. Can she stay here with us?" Hinamori asked. Granny gave a weak smile.
" Why not? It would be nice to have more company in the household." Hinamori gave a bright smile and hugged Toushiro, nearly knocking the breath out of the other girl
" Oh thank you Granny!"
The sound of a stomach growling caused the white-haired girl to blush in embarrassment.
" Why didn't you just tell me you were hungry?" Granny asked while getting up before slowly walking to the kitchen. She took out a watermelon and cut it into thick slices and Hinamori took a slice. When she noticed that Toushiro didn't, she smiled and motioned for her to take one too.
" Don't be shy! Here, eat all the watermelon you want!" Toushiro blinked as she was handed a slice from the girl's generosity and was dragged outside on the porch, where they could watch the setting sun. Granny took out many more slices and put them in a basket before setting them on the floor next to them. The two enjoyed the juicy fruit and the beautiful scenery.
"Isn't it pretty Shiro?" Hinamori said while grabbing another slice. Toushiro's left eye twitched.
" Wait... D-did... Did you just call me Shiro-chan?" Hinamori only laughed at the reaction and took a bite.
"Yeah. It's short for Toushrio, I thought it seemed pretty cute."
" Pl-please don't call me that."
" Okay, Shiro-chan." A vein throbbed and the raven-haired girl laughed again.
The two continued to enjoy the Watermelon. Despite the nickname, everything seemed so perfect to Toushiro. Here, she had just found a new family in a village with people the very opposite of her old life. Here, she could smile truly.
" Oh no! I forgot to get the groceries!" Hinamori whined and Toushiro turned away to hide her giggle.
Maybe dying wasn't so bad after all.
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