I'm a little disappointed at this epilogue...sigh. I hope you enjoy it, it's a little dabble after their promise to each other. this is rated G. I would like to know if there was a continuation if you guys would either perfer a prequel or a sequel?

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Toshiro's POV

Karin looked at my face as I talked. She was studying me. I felt an embarrassment rise up from within. It was nerve-wrecking how she looked at me with her gray eyes. I pressed it, the embarrassment. I couldn't let her see it. That would be the end of it.

It was so new. How she shined under the sky. How bright her smile was under the beaming sun. She was just so right.

She wasn't the girl from before. She grew. So much, too much, too perfect...damn it stop looking at her like that.

She wasn't paying attention. I wasn't paying attention.

Her hands, her fingers-that's all I felt. Shit...what was I saying...?

"Karin!" She flinched at the volume of my voice. I didn't intend that.

"Toshiro?"

"This is important." I held her face in front of mine, drawing her closer to me. "I don't want this to happen..." I pulled for a kiss, a sweet, broken lingering kiss. "I don't know how this works. I want to take you now."

Her smile was soft but it was so fragile as well. she gave me a sweet kiss. "Toshiro, I waited for you once, I can do it again."

I smiled at her. I didn't want to leave. Not now, I just wanted to stay with her. Take her away, now, but it's impossible. Why? Why must I get permission...

I turned toward Matsumoto, who was waiting with the hell butterflies. She had big, huge, smile on her face. I knew what she was thinking...

As i approached her the door slid opened. I turned around to Karin once more. she had a sad but happy smile on her face. Love swell out of me...what is happening to me.

I smiled at her. She waved. The door closed.

Ukitake is going to freak...

-At First Division Office-

"I need to speak to the Head Captain."

The girl was red for some reason. Did I say it to harshly. I was a little bit anxious. "He...is...waiting...for you."

"Thanks." i smiled at her softly. Hopefully she knew I wasn't mad. Not at all. I feel great. i miss her.

The Captain was waiting and he looked calm as always never with unnecessary emotion. he spoke. "Ah, Captain Hitsugaya, I was waiting for your return. It has been a week. Are you here to give a report? i assure you Lieutenant Matsumoto came by to turn in her papers."

"No, no sir that is not the reason." I paused. I didn't know how to continue.

"Yes, captain?" His voice had a lot of curiosity in it. Sly old man...acting as if...never mind.

I took a deep breath. "Sir, during the time that I was in Karakura, I have researched and done the mission properly."I stopped. Why do I keep stopping? Just spit it out!

"Toshiro…does this have anything to do with Karin, Ichigo Kurosaki's sister?" it was as if he had a smug smile on his old face.

I had no choice. It's time to lay all the cards to play it out "yes, sir. I have asked for her hand in marriage. I would like to bring her here for a proper procession."
"I see. I see." He touched his bead, kind like petting it. Why was he doing that? "Does Karin agreed to this?"

"Yes."

"I see. Then there is only one thing left for you to do."

"what is that sir?"

"You will need minimum 6 Captain-status approval."

"Is that it sir?" my voice sounded a little too happy. He nodded I was only so happy to turn around leave the room.

"Oh, Captain Hitsugaya?" I flinched. I looked back waiting, eagerly. "I hope she knows what she is getting into when she comes here…"

If I wasn't imagining things, I saw him smile.

If it was true, the possibility of bringing Ichigo is higher and is probably why Head Captain was happy but…no one would know. And I didn't really care right now.

I saw her…she looked beautiful. Even in her jeans and simple top, she was absolutely gorgeous. She was smiling.

I smiled. She looked away.

I'm worrying, don't turn away, and look at me, always.

I arrive at her footstep, closing on her, kissing. I missed her. It has been four months. I missed her touch , her presence.

A kiss, it felt forever. I felt a barrier. What was it? Was it physical or something else?

She looks up at me and smiles. She takes my hand away from her face. She brings it to her stomach. Why?

Her stomach it was bulging. I looked at her with eyes widened and big. She has tears in her. Don't cry, I love you and I'm sorry, it's my fault.

Taking her hand I lead her away. I will be with her forever. And this child will be our treasure. Ours, not mine, ours forever.

I love you.