Chapter Three: Do This To Me
Third Person: Hitsugaya Toshiro
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"Captain," Rangiku said.
Toshiro looked from the window he was staring out to her. "What is it?"
"Are you alright? Are your hands feeling any better?" Rangiku moved closer and took one of Toshiro's small bandaged hands into hers.
"It was nothing more then a small hollow wound, it's nothing to worry about Rangiku, get some rest, you've got first patrol in the morning," Toshiro said taking his hand from hers.
"Alright," Rangiku said quietly and left. Urahara kept looking at Toshiro though.
"Those weren't the wounds from a hollow attack," Urahara said.
Toshiro glanced at him. "Does it really matter?" Toshiro asked.
"I suppose not," Urahara said. "But is it a good thing to lie to her?"
"What she doesn't know, won't hurt her," Toshiro said looking back out the window.
"I'm not so sure about that," Urahara said.
Toshiro stood slowly. "I'm going for a walk," He said.
"Please be careful," Urahara said as Toshiro walked from the shop.
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**Memory**
"Where are you taking me Rangiku? I have work to do," Toshiro said. He had a blindfold over his eyes, and his lieutenant was dragging him down one of the many maze like roads inside the Seireitei.
"It's a surprise," Rangiku said.
"I don't like surprises," Toshiro said.
"You'll like this one," Rangiku said.
"I doubt it," Toshiro said. "If you're taking me to another bar, I'm warning you now that I-"
"It's not a bar," Rangiku said.
Toshiro sighed heavily as she finally stopped pulling him. "Can I take the blindfold off now?" He muttered.
"Just a movement," Rangiku said quietly.
Toshiro heard shuffling, then hands brushed over his face softly. Toshiro looked up as the blindfold fell away. "Gin.... What are you doing here?" Toshiro asked and Gin's smile grew wider.
"Happy Birthday, 'Shiro-kun," Gin cooed and Toshiro stared at him.
"....Gin....," Toshiro whispered. Toshiro looked around the small room, a small table was set for two, candles light all over the room. The windows were all open, letting the cool night air into the room, the candle flames danced casting beautiful shadows and lights against the walls.
"Do ya not li' it?" Gin asked watching Toshiro's face.
"...I..... this is beautiful Gin," Toshiro looked up at Gin. "Thank you,"
"Yer welcome." Gin said leaning down and pressed his lips against Toshiro's pulling the small body against his own. Toshiro kissed Gin back softly, letting his large eyes flutter closed.
"I love you," Toshiro breathed when Gin pulled his lips away from his.
" Love ya too, 'Shiro," Gin said and Toshiro kissed him again, standing on his toes and wrapping his arms around Gin's neck.
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Toshiro's eyes snapped open feeling the cold chill of someone watching him. He stood slowly and reached for the hilt of his sword.
He heard footsteps behind him and spun around. "Who's there? Show yourself," Toshiro demanded, but got no reply.
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The sound of a blade slicing through the air filled the area below Urahara's shop. Toshiro was practicing his almost dance like form, his captains jacket and uniform top lay over a rock several yards away. A sheen of light sweat ran down the defined slight muscle of the boy's body and his hair stuck against his face and neck as he moved.
"Captain Hitsugaya,"
Toshiro stopped the swing of his blade and looked at Urahara walking towards him. "What is it?" Toshiro said lowering his blade and relaxing his stance.
"Dinner is ready," Urahara said and Toshiro exhaled heavily. "Are you going to stop your draining to join us, or finish your training and eat later,"
Toshiro sheathed his sword. "I'll come up now," Toshiro said.
"Very good," Urahara said leading Toshiro towards the exit from the basement. "You've been training very hard for several hours, if you'd like, I can have Tessia warm up the bath for you,"
Toshiro thought for a moment, "I'll take you up on that offer," Toshiro said slowly.
"Very well, after dinner then," Urahara said.
"You look like you've been working really hard Captain," Hisagi said leaning back against the wall.
"Training isn't to be taken lightly," Toshiro said.
"I suppose not, but there is such thing as to much," Hisagi said wisely.
"I know my limits," Toshiro said
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"Thank you Tessia," Toshiro said. Tessia bowed and walked from the bathroom sliding the door closed. Toshiro looked out the open window at the night sky as he reached down for the tie of his pants.
'Full moon remin's me o' ya 'Shiro,' Gin's voice echoed in Toshiro's ear as his pants slowly fluttered from the floor. ' I's strong' 'n beautiful', bu' still gentle,'
Toshiro closed his eyes, his pale naked form seemed to glow in the moon light. He felt Gin's body press against his own and he reached up wrapping his arms around himself slowly. He felt hands run up his sides and he shivered, even though he knew that they weren't real. Toshiro let his head hang slightly and he exhaled slowly.
'Gin..... how can you..... still do this?' Toshiro said slowly stepping into the tub, then sank into the water.
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Blood gushed from Toshiro's chest with every fading beat of his heart, his legs shook, and his arms were to weak to lift his blade. Darkness threatened the edges of his vision. The ice of his banki started to crack where it had formed in the large room full of pillars. He looked up at Aizen who had a simple smug smile on his lips and Toshiro's eyes moved slowly to rest on Gin who stood a few feet behind Aizen.
Tears slid from quickly dulling bright ice blue eyes to smear the blood that splattered Toshiro's pale cheek. Toshiro's blade fell from his fingers with a heavy thud and Toshiro took a heavy step forward. "G-...Gin," Toshiro muttered.
Gin's squinted eyes opened slightly, revealing emotionless red pupils.
Toshiro coughed and blood splattered from his lips as he took another step. Blood splattered against the floor and the wings made of ice on Toshiro's back began to crumble even more.
"This is rather touching," Aizen said with a soft chuckle. "What are you going to do Toshiro-kun? You'll be dead in a few more minutes,"
"...G-Gin... p-please.... t-t-" Blood poured from Toshiro's mouth cutting off his last words and he dropped to his knees, then slumped to his side, his dull eyes looking at Gin, who slowly closed his eyes, his wide grin never faltering.
"Let's go Gin," Aizen said.
" Hai," Gin said following Aizen towards the exit.
Toshiro's eyes snapped open and he sat up right quickly. Cold sweat soaked his body, he trembled slightly and his chest rose and fell rapidly and he grabbed for his blade that laid at his side, but stopped, realizing it had just been another nightmare.
Toshiro put slender fingers against the long scar on his chest and closed his eyes. 'Why that.... why did I have to dream of.... that moment again?....'
The door of Toshiro's room slid open and he looked up at Rangiku. "There's trouble," She said
Toshiro stood quickly, then gasped clutching his shoulder, dropping back to his knee
"Captain!?" Rangiku stepped towards him.
"I'm alright," Toshiro said catching his breath.
"Are you sure?" Rangiku asked.
Toshiro took a few deep breaths then stood slowly, grabbing the sheath of his sword. "Yes," He said. He pulled on his top and captain's coat, not tying it closed and followed Rangiku to where Urahara was waiting with the others. "What is it?"
"We've got company," Urahara said.
"Already!?" Toshiro asked tying his uniform closed.
"Yes," Urahara said.
Toshiro rushed from the shop and Rangiku followed.
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"Orihime! Come Quick!" Rangiku screamed over Toshiro, he couldn't seem to move his body as much as he wanted to. "It's okay Captain, just stay still,"
Toshiro cough blood and screwed his eyes shut. "...T-the others?" He asked.
"They all survived," Rangiku said as Orihime finally reached them.
"... R-Rangiku," Toshiro muttered and she took his hand.
"It's okay captain, it's gonna be alright, just let Orihime heal you," Rangiku said and Toshiro closed his eyes as a warm sensation and orange light wrapped around him. Rangiku squeezed Toshiro's hand and stroked his hair, and glanced at Orihime who had placed her hand on the curve of her healing shield.
"It's not going to take to long," Orihime whispered.
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**Memory**
"Shiro-kun," Momo cried and he looked at her.
"What?" He spat.
"You haven't told me who it is you're seeing yet.... Who is it? Is it another shinigami?" Momo asked.
"Of course it is stupid girl," Toshiro said wiping juice from a large slice of watermelon as it ran down his chin on the back of his hand
"Tell me," Momo whined.
"None of your business," Toshiro said.
"Is she pretty?" Momo asked and Toshiro blushed.
"Its....not like that Momo," Toshiro said and she looked at him.
"What do you mean?" Momo asked.
"It's not a girl," Toshiro said, Momo's mouth fell open and she stared at Toshiro who blushed more and looked away.
"Really?" She asked leaning in front of him to see his face. "That's so sweet Toshiro, who who who?" She asked and he looked at her.
"You don't care?" Toshiro asked.
"Does he make you happy?" Momo asked.
"More then anything else," Toshiro said.
"Then I don't care," Momo said and leaned her head against his. "Have I meet him before?" She asked.
Toshiro bit into his watermelon. "Of course you have big dork," He said mushing the soft flesh of melon against the roof of his mouth.
"Is he a ranked officer?" Momo asked.
"Yea," Toshiro said.
"Higher then a third seat?" Momo asked and Toshiro looked at her. "A Lieutenant like me?"
"No," Toshiro said. "Higher,"
"Another captain?" Momo quirked. "That's wonderful 'Shiro-kun," She threw her arms around him.
"You crazy girl, lemme go," Toshiro said struggling against her. Momo giggled.
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Toshiro grimaced and opened his eyes with a heavy exhale and looked around, he was back in the room at Urahara's shop, laying on his futon. He looked around, then slowly sat up, holding his side and grimaced again.
"You should really still be sleeping,"
Toshiro looked up at Urahara. "I don't have time for rest," Toshiro said.
"The wounds you got last night aren't completely healed, they could re-open," Urahara sat next to the futon and Toshiro noticed he was holding bandages.
"How are the others?" Toshiro asked.
"As well as can be expected," Urahara said. "Let me check you wound," He reached forward and began to undo the bandages around Toshiro's chest.
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End of Chapter Four
I woke up two hours ago and couldn't get back to sleep even though it was only 4am so I figured I'd get a chapter of this done, so here it is. I just want to say for the record. I fucking hate Momo, she's so annoying I just wanna punch her in the face, it's even worse because she's not even a real person. And I slept funny so my right arm feels kinda funny... it sucks... But this chapter is based off the episode where the espada come to capture Urahara, not the ones who came with Grimmjow, but before that, I'm to lazy to go find out which episode that it, so you'll just kinda have to look on your own, but that's the episode.
'Do I Ever Cross Your Mind' by Brian McKnight is the inspiration for this entire story, If you've never heard the song before, I demand that you go listen to it, and download it, and love it. It's a rather sad sad song, and it fits really really well with the story, if you listen to it it'll help you get the whole mood of the story. Besides that Brain McKnight has an amazing voice and again, it's a good song even though it's really sad. It kinda mixes well with both Toshiro's and Gin's mindset of the story and again, really think you should listen to it.
Well here's the chapter, I hope you liked it. Please leave comments and reviews, the more I get, the faster I update so keep that in mind if you want this story or my other one to update faster. ^_^
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