Hey everyone! Goddess here! Well it has been a while, huh? I am very sorry for my delay, distractions and obstacle have been in my way but that will not stop me from writing my stories! XD I hope you can forgive me for the late update, but if you don't...then I'm going to cry like a little baby! x) Anyway, ENJOY! XD

Disclaimer: I do not own any part of 'Bleach', neither anime nor manga.

CHAPTER NINE: MY MEMORIES PT. 2

Yuki looked out the bared window of his jail and watched the full moon just as it began to rise. He thought about the conversation him and his brother had earlier that day. The words of his twin still lingered around his head and he just couldn't seem to get them out of his head.

"We just want to see who deserves and loves Momo more."

'Is that right, Toshiro? After all this time, we're still playing the same game of who gets the girl.' He thought to himself. Yuki sighed and closed his eyes as the image of a pig tailed girl turning to him and smiling sweetly ran through his head. He opened his eyes and looked back up at the moon. 'Hina-chan. You know that I love you more, right?'

Yuki then lifted himself off the floor then started walking to the bars, where the guard was. He called out, "Excuse me? Guard?"

The man turned around and asked, "Yes? Do you need something?"

Suddenly the guard felt a huge amount of spirit energy that was so powerful he could barely breathe. He fell to the floor on his hands and knees and conjured up enough strength to look up at Yuki and before he completely passed out, he saw an evil smirk developing on the white-haired boys face.

Once he was knocked out, Yuki turned away from the bars and began walking to the stone door ahead of him. He quietly whispered to himself, "Don't worry Hina-chan, I'm coming to get you."

After a few easy hado spells to take out the guards and break through the walls, he successfully retrieved his sword and before anyone noticed that he was missing, Yuki ran out into the Seireitei streets. He was quick and stealth so that nobody saw him, however, it wasn't easy considering it was night-time and his pure white hair stood out immensely.

"I have to find an easier way out, but how?" Suddenly, an idea came to Yuki and without a second thought, he began making his way to the tenth division.

On his way there, the memories of his past began flooding back in almost from out of no where. Voices were heard, but the one he recognised the most was one of a very important girl.

"Yuki!"

"Hina-chan..."

"Yuki, Momo loves you very much!"

He smiled as he remembered the time his Hina-chan saved him and his brother yet again when they tried stealing an entire watermelon. Thanks to Momos quick thinking and cuteness, the shop owner let them off with a warning.

The Hitsugaya twins were expecting their older friend yell at them, but instead, she took them both in her arms and whispered how glad she was that they were awake.

"I love you Yuki..."

'No...don't finish that sentence Hina-chan!' Yukis began feeling tears develop but he tried his best to hold them in. Remembering the times he and his brother spend with Momo always seemed to make everything a lot better compared to how they use to be. Yuki had tried to make her see how grateful and in love he was with her, but there was always that one person that got in his way. That person being none other, than his own twin Toshiro.

As Yuki ran on, more and more memories were coming back to him. After a while of reliving them, the tears became to hold back so they fell away into the wind as he switched from running to flashstep. 'I'm begging you Hina-chan, don't finish that sentence...'

"...and I love Shiro too! Both of you, so much!"

'Why? Why Hina-chan?' He thought as he sprinted. 'I've given you my all for so many years, isn't that enough? Why can't you see just me? Not Yuki and Shiro, not just Shiro. Just me. Hina-chan...'

"I'm going now, I'll see you two later." Momo said as she pat both of the twins heads at the same time.

It had been two years since the night the young pig tailed girl found the twins freezing in the snow and since then, the two boys have grown immensely attached to Momo. However, they both have their own unique way of showing and expressing it.

Yuki, who was the kind and caring one, usually gave her nice compliments and always tried his best to help her out with things at home. Like chores, cooking, and more. He didn't mind either, as long as he was with his Hina-chan then that's all he could ever ask for. Toshiro however, was quiet different. He was never one to let out his feelings so easily like his brother, so was mainly rude and a brat when he wanted Momos attention. Which would always lead him to scoldings by his twin for the disrespect.

"Are you sure you have to go, Hina-chan?" Yuki asked while enjoying the warmth of her hand on his head. "Can't you take the entrance exams next year?"

For the last six months, Momo has noticed a change within her. She didn't know exactly how to describe, she could only feel something inside of her stirring. Like something, a power maybe, was developing. At first she tried to hide it and it was good up until night-time when she was sleeping and having dreams of a mysterious firebird.

Her dreams only got more and more unstable until it got to the point where it was effecting her loved one all around her. Momo didn't know how but she had somehow managed to almost burn down the entire cottage if it wasn't for Yuki or Toshiro waking her up in time. When her grandmother also began noticing the change, she explain to Momo about 'spiritual pressure' and how it was growing within her.

Momo didn't want to put her family in anymore danger, so she decided to do the impossible and become a soul reaper to channel her new power. So she was now on her way to take the entrance exams for the Soul Reaper Academy.

She smiled and replied, "I don't want to put you two in any danger so I have to Yuki, ok?"

He nodded his head and excepted the truth, however, his brother wasn't taking it to well. Toshiro slapped her hand off his head and crossed his arms in frustration. "Just go already Bedwetter. What are you waiting for? A farewell party?"

"Toshiro!" Scolded Yuki, "Be nice to Hina-chan, she is doing this for our own sake."

"Whatever."

Momo laughed quietly to herself then leaned over until she was face to face with the annoyed twin. "Will you miss me if I went to the academy Shiro?"

In truth, Toshiro definitely would and so much too. He didn't want her thinking that he was some child that needed her to take care of him so he merely rolled his eyes and replied in an angry tone, "Not really. I hope you get into that stupid so you won't bug me with that dum nickname anymore."

"Oh, I see..." Momo said, quietly and sadly.

Yuki was quick to see her disappointment so, without thinking, he wrapped his arms around her waist in a tight hug. He said, "I'll miss you Hina-chan, more than you know."

Even though the sudden hug took her by surprise, Momo smiled down him and stroked his hair softly. "Thank you, Yuki. I'll miss you too."

Toshiro watched with envious eyes as his brother, once again, got all Momos affection instead him. He could feel the jealously that has grown since the first day he saw Yuki holding her hand tingle inside of him It took everything he had not to march up to her and demand a hug from her as well.

After a few seconds of embracing the boy, Momo separated them then bent down on one knee in the middle of them and took both of their hands. "I'll be gone until late afternoon, ok? Be sure to do your chores and take good care of grandma. I've left some money on the table for you two to buy groceries alright?"

Both boys nodded, Yuki smiling and Toshiro frowning.

She smiled then gave one last hug to the both of them. "I'll see you guys later. Behave and I promise a special treat." She then stood up and began walking down the road. "I'll be home before you know. Bye!"

"Goodbye Hina-chan! Good luck on your test!" Yuki called out waving until she was no longer in sight.

Toshiro rolled his eyes and started making his way back into the house. "Come on little brother, we have work to do."

"Oh right. Coming!"

The whole day was spent with the boys cleaning and taking care of their grandmother. When they were finally done with their chores, Toshiro decided that it was time to go out shopping for the list of food Momo left. So they got the money and began walking down the dirt path to the food markets.

It was considerably easy to find everything, the only hard part was having to deal with the stares and quiet insults people around them were giving. Usually when they come here, Momo was with them and it gave the twins some sort of comfort knowing that she was protecting them. Though, on their own, they felt like outsiders.

Toshiro tried not to let it get to him so when he saw his brother looking scared, he did what Momo did. Held his hand tightly in reasurrence. Yuki looked at him and smiled gratefully, though he couldn't help but feel the need to want Momos hand be the he was holding. However, he didn't want Toshiro feeling bad so he ignored the thought and continued on with the shopping.

By the time they were done, they were well on their way home until suddenly, a random voice from behind them. "Hey you kids!"

They turned and saw a bunch of aggressive looking boys with weapons in their hands like branches and slingshots with rocks. There was about six of them so the twins were outnumbered. The boy in the front, who they figured was the leader stepped up and smirked, "So, the little freaks finally came out on their own. Where's your mommy?"

Toshiro rolled his eyes and responded of handedly, "First, Momo isn't our mom. Shes our friend. Second, its none of your business where she is so go away and leave us the hell alone. Got it?"

The leader frowned at his attitude then looked at the bags they were both carrying in their hands, returning his smirk. "So you guys went shopping? Interesting." He said, lifting up his slingshot and aiming it at them. "Give us the food and we won't beat you up to badly."

Yuki gasped and hid behind Toshiro then quietly whispered to him, "I think we should do it. It doesn't look like they'll leave us alone otherwise."

The green-eyed boy looked at his brother then back at the group of boys. They all positioned themselves in a way that said that they were ready to attack but still, Toshiro didn't move a muscle. Suddenly, he was struck with a sudden idea and he smirked. He said to the leader, "Alright, you can have our stuff."

"Glad to see you can coöperate weirdo." The leader said as him and his friends began walking to them to get the bags.

Meanwhile, Toshiro quickly whispered to Yuki, "Hold on tightly to your bags and run when I tell you to, ok?"

The younger twin didn't know what to say so he merely nodded his head. He didn't know what was going to happen next but figuring that it was an idea coming from Toshiro, it would turn out a complete mess. However, he couldn't really think of anything so he just listened to his brother like always.

"Alright. Hand it over." The leader said as he reached for the bags.

"Sure, no problem." Toshiro replied. However, he didn't give the boy the food. Instead he quickly knee him in the stomach, causing the boy to fall to his knees in pain with a grunt. The white-haired boy smirked, "Hey, he never said what to hand over. Run Yuki!"

All to quickly, the Hitsugaya twins were well on their way, leaving the group of boys who were kneeling at their leaders side to make sure he was alright. The boy in pain told them to back off then ordered them to go after the twins and the chase was on.

Yuki and Toshiro didn't know exactly where to go considering the bullies were right on their trail and running home would cause their grandmother even more stress other than her sickness. The younger twin turned to his brother and questioned with a pant, "What do we do now Toshiro? Their gaining on us!"

Toshiro turned back to the group of boys then back to Yuki. Thinking as quickly as he could, the green-eyed boy took hold of his brother's hand and made a sudden left turn. However, what he didn't realise was that sudden turn was only down a very steep dirt hill and he did, it was already to late.

The twins were sent flying down the path with the food in their hands scattering everywhere. When they finally stopped, the brothers could feel the bruises developing all over them and cuts were highly visible on their arms and legs. They were completely out of breath and minor injuries all over them didn't help in their escaping.

When they finally had the strength to get back to their feet, Toshiro and Yuki found themselves surrounded by the boys with no possible way out. The younger twin clung helplessly to his brother while the older twin tried to stare the leader down with his never-ending scowl.

The leader snickered mercilessly, "You may have lost our food but at this point, beating you punks to a pulp just sounds more entertaining."

Toshiro continued to guard his brother then closed his eyes tightly to prepare himself for the beating he knew was coming. 'Here goes nothing...'

However, no punch or hit ever came. Toshiro waited for about a minute or two but nothing ever came. It wasn't until he heard Yuki whisper something softly yet gratefully. "Hina-chan..."

Toshiro opened his eyes and saw his pigtail friend standing before them protectively as the leader of their group fell to the ground. He gasped and suddenly felt himself at a lost of words. The only thing that he could even think about was how Momo had managed to once again save them yet again.Yuki however, watched as all the boys suddenly charged at her and gasped as they were about to attack his dear friend. He was going to tell her to run but the look he saw in Momos face told him that she expected them to attack.

She quickly ducked down as on of the boys threw a punch at her and then slid her feet against his legs, making him fall on his head. The next boy who charged her swung a thick branch at her and it was only meters away from her face when she dodged with ease. Momo then chopped the back of his neck with an open hand, making him join his two friends on the floor. The last three boys charged at Momo at the same time, making Toshiro and Yuki gasp and look away from the scene.

However, the peach girl only smirked and just as the boys were going to get her, she quickly jumped up from center and land directly in front of her two twins. The three watched as the boys ran into each other head first then stumble a few steps before falling on top of each other. Momo smiled at her job well done before turning back to Toshiro and Yuki.

The white-haired brothers both thought that their friend/guardian would yell and scold them for getting themselves in trouble. So when they were suddenly engulfed in a massive hug by her, it left them speechless.

"I'm so glad you two are alright." Momo said as she held them tighter. "I thought for sure you two were goners."

The twins didn't say anything. They just turned to each other than smiled before hugging their closest friend back, both whispering apologies for scaring her.

On the way back home, both Toshiro and Yuki held on tightly to Momos hands and they both had their eyes on her as she led. They were each lost in their own train of thought about the events that just happened today.

'I can't believe she had to save us again.' Toshiro thought. He was grateful to Momo for protecting him and his brother, but he couldn't help but feel bad for making her worry about them constantly. 'All I want is to show her that I am worthy of protecting not only my brother, but her as well. I don't want her to see me as child anymore.'

He looked down at his feet as he thought about ways to somehow boost his strength while Yuki, who was still staring at Momo, smiled quietly to himself.

'Hina-chan is so amazing! The way she handled all those boys single-handedly, it's so impressive!' He thought. 'Shes so brave and beautiful. I'm so glad that she's in my life, that she'll always be in my life.'

From that point on, the twins were sure on one and only thing. They were both undeniably and truly in love with Momo Hinamori.

Yuki watched the building in front of him as the memory of him and his brother being saved once again played through his mind. He sighed as he approached the very large barrack with the number four on it then masked his spiritual pressure so that no one inside would be able to tell that he was coming.

Once inside, he crept through the hallways quietly with as much stealth as possible. When he was sure that he was in a secure place where no one would come for a while, Yuki closed his and focused everything he had to find the spiritual energy that belonged to none other than his Hina-chan. He located it on the third floor then, as quickly as he could, he ran all the way there while dodging and avoiding any squd members.

When he finally got to her room and took out the guards in front of it, he slowly opened the door and entered. Yuki saw his Hina-chan laying down on a single bed with wires placed at her fingertips for her heart rate and a breathing mask at her mouth and nose, He guessed that it was if she had another panic attack in her sleep. Other than all the machinery, she still looked like the picture of perfection in his eyes.

Yuki smiled then sat down at Momos bedside and softly stroked her cheek. He loved the feeling of her soft skin against his fingers and just seeing her sleep was like watching an angel dissent from the heavens. He would give anything to just lay with her and stay there forever, but he knew that there was still work that needed to be done. Yuki just wanted to her one last time before he begins the true fight ahead of him.

"I'll be back soon, Hina-chan." He whispered to her as he got up but he hand still on her cheek. Yuki watched as she breathed in and out gently, almost like she was comforted by him. He bent down until he was right at her ear and whispered something that has always wanted to tell her. "I am in love with you, Momo Hinamori."

Before Yuki left, he carefully removed the mask off her face then gently, with his heart racing, he gently kissed her lips. It was his very first kiss and even though it wasn't returned, he was just happy that it was her. The woman he has loved his entire life.

With that done, Yuki placed the mask back where it was and left the room. He closed the door and put a kyomon seal to make sure nobody tried to take her when he made his attack. He placed at hand on the door and closed his eyes. 'I'll see you soon, my love.'

Then, it a quick flash, he was gone and began heading to his next destination. The Squad Ten Barracks.

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-GoddessOfImagination