Carnival of Rust by Sukoshima Aika
Thankies to Rucifer-, zeldagamefan, cheshirejin, animefan2157 and Utena-Puchiko-nyu. Without you I might have quit at one chapter. And to Utena-Puchiko-nyu, I think the next one will be ByakuHana.
BTW I don't own Bleach. Wish I did though. Rated for language, content and for your safety. Yaoi/shonenai, RenjiHana. NO LIKE-Y NO READ-Y.
Chapter 2: When it rains…
"Oh no! What's a Hollow doing here?" Momo asked more to herself than anyone in particular.
"Hanataro?" Toshirou called out to the dark haired boy. "What are you doing?"
"Someone might be hurt." Hanataro said scrambling over debris to try and help the injured.
"You don't have a zanpakuto. You're going to get yourself killed!" Momo yelled drawing her own.
"Momo. Stay put!" Toshirou put his hand on her shoulder to stop her.
They watched as the medic continued his possibly suicidal mission to help in any way possible. The Hollow spotted Hanataro and letting out a bellow of deadly intent swung its large razor sharp talon tipped hand.
"HANATARO!" Momo screamed dashing forward only to find Toshirou already charging toward the young medic.
"Idiot. Get down!" Toshirou yelled knowing he wouldn't make it in time. A split second later the Hollow's hand came slicing through the air just as the boy disappeared.
"Huh? Where'd he go?" Momo called to the startled white haired captain.
"Don't worry. I've got him." A voice said off to their right. Both soul reapers turned to see a bloody, banged up Renji standing there with the little medic slung over his shoulder. He set the boy down and looked him over. "You alright?"
"I'm fine. You're hurt. Renji-kun. Let me..." The little medic said squirming as Renji rubbed his sleeve against the boy's cheek in a vain attempt to wipe away a smudge.
"I'm fine. Stay still." Renji pulled the medic closer cradling the boy with his larger frame.
"But you're bleeding." Hanataro said blushing and continued to squirm.
"Hey! Stop that!" Renji hissed at the medic as he felt himself get excited and hoping like hell Hanataro didn't notice.
The little medic stopped more confused than embarrassed by the feel of something hard pressed low against his stomach. "Renji-kun? What…I mean…" Hanataro asked unable to finish his question.
Renji stood up abruptly turning away from the small soul reaper. "Don't….I." Renji shook his head. "I'll be fine."
"You hate me." The boy whispers. This isn't a question.
"No! I don't hate you. I…" Renji stops himself.
TBC
Haha I'm so cruel to stop it there. Aww don't cry. There's more to come. I promise.