Chapter 8

This is the eighth chapter of 'Betrayal and Secrets.'

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Szayel knocked about fifteen minutes later, coming in with a small blue bottle this time. He saw Gin still by Toshiro's side. He spoke, "Gin-sama, here's the antidote to Hitsugaya-taichou's fever. It should start taking affect about twenty minutes after he consumes it." The white haired former taichou nodded wearily, taking the bottle, "Good, ya can leave now." As the eighth Espada left, Ichimaru took the bottle, poured a tablespoon's worth amount into a large spoon, and held to Toshiro's pursed and chapped lips.

He whispered, "A'right, Shiro-chan, say ah, and drink up." It was barely audible, but Gin managed to make out an airy 'ahhh…' coming from Toshiro's mouth, as it slightly widened. The white haired man smiled tenderly as the he tipped the spoon, letting the medicine trickle into and down Shiro's throat.

Several minutes later, Toshiro's breathing returned to normal, the deep shade of pink lightened up and his groans of pain turned into faint whimpers. Gin sighed, not realizing that he had been holding his breath the entire time.

He smiled, as he heard a gaspy, "G-gin…" coming from the young prodigy. He stroked Toshiro's hair, "Shhh… it's alright, 'm here for ya." Though his eyes were closed, the older man knew his young lover heard him, as a small grin spread across his face.

Gin smiled at the sincerely peaceful expression on his lover's face. Just then, Espada number four: Ulquiorra Cifer, entered, talking in that dead tone of his, "Gin-sama, Aizen-sama is holding a meeting, and requests your presence." The white haired former shinigami sighed, getting up, "Fine, fine, I'll be right there."

Ulquiorra bowed, and left the room. Gin kisses Toshiro's forehead, and also left the room. Toshiro's smiled grew bigger, as if he anticipated that Gin was going to do that.


Within Toshiro's dreams, he was on a cloudy, heavy fogged cliff. It was so thick that he couldn't see anything, not even the ground that he stood on, though he knew was standing on something, the rough scrapping against his feet proved it.

He looked around, confused, 'Where am I? How did I get here? Last time I checked, I was still in Hueco Mundo with Gin.' A velvety, smooth, rich voice spoke out, "You are still in Hueco Mundo, but you are dreaming, young one." Toshiro looked harder in front of him, to see the faint outline of a figure, a male, walking towards him.

The figure appeared in less than several seconds. He was an adult, at least twenty, with long, silky blight blue hair that cascaded all the way to his ankles, piercing cyan blue eyes in narrow slights, and a large white fur slung over his shoulder. He was dresses in a silver kimono with dark blue chrysanthemum designs and a pair of matching sashinuki hamaka. His feet were adorned with a pair of black, ankle-high boots. His face, though young, held wisdom and knowledge far beyond his years.

He spoke in a firm, yet gently voice, "Hello, Toshiro Hitsugaya. I don't believe we've met before." The silverette couldn't say anything, but he shook his head no. The man chuckled, "Very well. My name is Tsuyoshio, and I am what that bastard Aizen has been after."

Toshiro's eyes widened, "You mean, you're the immense reiatsu I radiated several days earlier..?" Tsuyoshio smiled, "I can call in many different forms, but yes, I am. You see, you are indeed the reincarnation of a heavenly guardian being, only being reincarnated every few centuries. There have been at least ten before you. But, you are special. The gods have decided to intrust a dominate power within you. Unfortunately, it seems that Aizen was able to detect within you, and wants it."

The silverette rose any eyebrow, "What is this power? I've never been aware of it before, and how was Aizen able to know about it before myself?" The bluenette sighed, "I'm not quite sure how Aizen was able to detect the energy from within you, but, now that he has, you have to do all you can to prevent him from getting his hands on it. This power that you posses has enough power for him to destroy the Spirit King, and take over. I'm more than positive you don't want that to happen."

Toshiro scowled, "What sort of statement is that? Of course I don't" Tsuyoshio chuckled, "Very good. I will help you control this power through your zanpakuto, Hyorinmaru. This power can be used either through Hyorinmaru, or through your own being." Toshiro nodded, "How is it I train with Hyorinmaru, and try controlling it with my being later?"

The bluenette chuckled, "No wonder everyone calls you a prodigy. Very well. We shall start immediately." The silverette had a confused expression on his face, "Start now..?" Tsuyoshio nodded, "Yes, the extreme illness is one the gods crafted themselves. You have at least several hours to the next two or three days before that 'Espada's' antidote awakens you. We don't' have much time."

Toshiro nodded, and followed the elder spirit into the fog. They came upon an enormous training area, similar to the underground training vicinities underneath Urahara's shop. With a snap of the bluenette's fingers, Hyorinmaru magically appeared in front of Toshiro, who acted on instinct and took hold of it.

The elder spirit smiled, and drew his own zanpakuto, hanging from his navy blue obi sash, "Shower your blossoms, Kurisum Asurozu!" The blade glowed a vibrate blue before growing in length, permanently tinting the blade an extremely light tint of blue, like snow.

Toshiro drew his blade, allowing his reiatsu to surround him, "Sit upon the frozen heaven, Hyorinmaru!" The blade blasted awake, causing the air in the entire area to drop dramtically. With a smooth swing of Kurisum Asurozu, Tsuyoshio smirked, "Very good, let your training comense!" With that, the two lunged, their blades clashing loudly.


Gin suddenly felt chilled going down his spine, like something weird was happening. Tozen, sitting across from him noticed, "Gin, are you feeling alright?" The man brushed it off, and carelessly smiled, "yea, perfectly fine." He could only hope that everything was alright, and that Aizen didn't notice.


Toshiro's finally found out what Aizen wants from him and why. Now all he has to do is prevent it from happening! (Easier said than done)

Kurisum Asurozu: Winter Rose (I'm not sure, I got it from Google translator, so I'm not sure if its correct or not. If it's not, can you send the real thing? Thanks XD)

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