Toshiro's POV

Me and Rangiku took care of the Gillian Menos Grande in the northwest side of the Seireitei, along with members of Squads 3 and 8. I froze dozens of Menos, before shattering them with a single blow.

"Captain, where do you think they all came from?" Rangiku said in a nervous voice. I don't blame her, we've never been attacked by so many Menos at once. Suddenly, one of my Squad members slashed a Menos, killing it swiftly. I was impressed. Mamoko had trained them well. He flash-stepped over to us.

"Captain Hitsugaya, Lieutenant Matsumoto, there are over 50 Menos Grande in the north section gate of the Seireitei! 5th Seat is there, but alot of us are getting wiped out. At this rate, they'll actually get into the Seireitei!" me and Rangiku exchanged looks.

"Thank you. Lets go, Rangiku."

"Yes, Captain." we flash-stepped as fast as we could towards the north section gate. When we finally made it.

"Captain Hitsugaya!" Ikkaku and Yumichika flash-stepped over to me, both injured. "Mamoko's surrounded!"

"Mamoko?" I looked around, and surely enough, I discovered her, fighting off as many Menos as possible. Suddenly, she was knocked into the ground.

"Mamoko!" Rangiku called out. I stopped her.

"Stay here and defeat the rest of them along with Squads 10 and 11, I'll help Mamoko!" I began to flash-step towards the Gillian, Hyorinmaru unsheathed, but I was too late. It brought its giant foot down on Mamoko.

"MAMOKO!" I screamed. I glared angrily. "Reign over the frosted heavens, Hyorinmaru!" I froze a few Gillian before shattering them. After they faded away, I flash-stepped to Mamoko, whom was unconscious. "Mamoko? Mamoko! Get up!" blood trickled from her head onto my fingers. I lifted her up bridal-style and brought her to Squad 4 clinic. Unohana took her.

"Go, Toshiro. The Seireitei needs you to keep fighting." I sighed. You just don't say 'no' to Unohana...

"Alright."

Next Day

Me, Rangiku, Momo and Izuru walked to Squad 4. All the Gillian were killed, but the reason behind their attack was unknown. I was silent since yesterday.

"You alright, Lil Shiro?" Momo asked me. I growled in frustration. "Well? You gonna answer me or what? Lil Shiro?"

"Shut up will ya Bedwetter! I'm fine!" I walked faster, the Lieutenants having trouble keeping up with me.

"Hey! Slow down Captain!" Rangiku told me. She flash-stepped next to me and whispered:

"Mamoko's fine...it's alright." I didn't respond. I was afraid my voice might crack or something...and that's just not something a Captain does. When we finally entered Squad 4 clinics, we were brought to Mamoko's room.

"She has quite a bump on the head, don't be too loud." the Squad 4 member said. We all nodded. We all took a seat around Mamoko's bed, no one saying a word. I heard a tiny squeak from Momo, and saw that she was trying not to cry. I reached forwards and held her hand. Her head and waist were bandaged up, and has few scratches on her face. Her black curly hair fell in her face, and I pushed them away. I hate seeing her in here...the damn girl gets in too much trouble! And...I never seem to be there to protect her...

"Mamoko..." I whispered, fighting back tears, "open your eyes...wake up, Mamoko..."

Mamoko's POV

I remember laughing...it was a warm fall day...there wasn't a cloud in the sky...we were having a picnic...my dog barking and chasing after a butterfly. I've always loved butterflies. Then, he ran off. Me, Mom, and Dad ran after him...but...what else happened? All of a sudden, shouts, arguments, a gunshot...my father fell to the ground. My dog ran away, and Mom told me to run too. I did, but she didn't follow. She couldn't follow. Another gunshot rang out, and I looked back to see her fall to the ground, the evil man chasing me. I wasn't watching where I was going, and tripped. I tried to get up, but felt myself being kicked. Another gunshot...then darkness.

Now I'm falling...just falling down. When am I going to reach the bottom? What just happened? Did I die? And I swore I heard someone scream my name...what's going on? I'm so confused...

My eyes snapped open, and I sat up. I was in a blinding white room, and with me, 4 others. A short boy with white hair, a taller guy with blonde hair, a busty woman with blond hair, and a girl with a tired expression. I snatched my hand quickly away from the white-haired boy, confused and a bit scared. He seemed shocked and a bit hurt at my actions.

"Mamoko? Are you alright?" the blonde boy asked me. I was a bit startled that he knew who I was.

"Who...who are you people? How do you know my name? Where are my parents? How did I get here?"

"Whoa, calm down there Mamoko! You just got hit in the head." the blonde lady told me. I touched my head lightly, and sure enough, it throbbed slightly before the pain dulled. It was then that I noticed they all carried swords. I froze.

"Mamoko, hey, are you ok?" the white-haired boy said, reaching over to touch my hand again. I flinched away.

"No! D-don't touch me! I...I have no idea who you are!"