Briar: I'd say there is about 3 chapters left to this story.
Ichigo:Yes!
Briar:You still have ta give birth ta the babies.
Ichigo: *scowls* you're evil!
Briar:Thanks. I take pride in that you know.
Ichigo: Just get on with it so this madness ends quicker.
The days had gone by swiftly. It now being February 27th and Ichigo being close to his due date. It was a leap year this year. The group had practically become nocturnal. Ichigo preferred staying awake at night anyway since his eyes had become sensitive to the light. Ichigo did not like being in bed most of the time and he had become more clingy. It had gotten worse each day and now the only way Grimmjow could leave Ichigo was if he were asleep or if Grimmjow let Shiro lay with Ichigo. But today having Shiro with Ichigo didn't work. Grimmjow was getting up to stretch his legs and Ichigo followed even though Ulquiorra discouraged it. They were in the hallway now.
"Where are you going?" asked Ichigo.
"To stretch my legs," replied Grimmjow.
"Please stay with me," whimpered Ichigo," I don't like being alone."
"You have Shiro," Grimmjow stated.
"It's not the same," whined Ichigo," I want you to be with me Grimmjow."
"I gotta stretch my legs," informed Grimmjow trying not to snap.
"Why can't you just do that in the bedroom?" asked Ichigo hurt," y... Your not gonna leave me are you?"
"No," replied Grimmjow.
"Then why go farther then the bedroom?" asked Ichigo with tears streaking down his face.
"Oh God!" exclaimed Grimmjow with his fingers in his hair," for fuck sakes sometimes I need to walk! I can't nest like some fucking beta! Times like these make me wish you were never pregnant to begin with!"
Ichigo gasped, the tears stopped flowing and his hand moved to his stomach. Every time Ichigo sleep he saw his beautiful cubs and Grimmjow didn't even get to. Did he forget that one time they were together. Like a family.
"Fuck you!" screamed Ichigo.
Everyone was at the door watching, as soon as Grimmjow had raised his voice they immediately went to see what was wrong. Ichigo went to the door and Grimmjow knew his family would not allow him to walk.
"Let him go!" Grimmjow told his family.
Surprised, Grimmjow actually saw Neliel listen. She did not even speak. The room was silent as they heard the door slam.
"You should go after him," Neliel whispered," it's not safe at night."
"That'll just piss him off more," croaked Grimmjow.
Oh God what have I done! Grimmjow thought to himself.
Ichigo walked away and he got to the forest that was near the house. Though he was angry he was more scared. Something did not feel right and his instincts were screaming to go back to the house. Ichigo whimpered quietly. His hears laid down with his tail wrapped around his stomach. Ichigo was in slippers and a jacket. The cold winter air danced by him, teasing him that he would no longer be warm. Looking up at the dark clouded puffy night sky, Ichigo saw white snow trickle from the clouds and slowly dance down. Each unique shape falling and soaking into the ground. Some were larger than others. Sticking out his tongue Ichigo caught one, that's when he heard something. Whipping his head around that's when he saw golden eyes did not belong to Shiro though. Ichigo caught purple hair and that's when he realized who it was. Yoroichi, she was the quickest were animal ever. Soul society had found him. Ichigo's breathes began in short pants and his fear rose. There was a twisting pain in his stomach and he fell to his knee's. Holding onto his large belly Ichigo tried to calm himself down but nothing was working. The only thing he could hear was the loud roaring of his blood pumping in his ears. The pain only increased. It hurt so bad and Ichigo did not know what was happening. He wanted to call out to Grimmjow but he felt his chest being crushed from the pain remembering what he said. Realization struck him. Grimmjow wouldn't come to his rescue. Grimmjow didn't want the cubs any more. Then something hurt Ichigo even more that caused tears to fall once more. Grimmjow didn't want him.
Interrupted from his musing, Ichigo began to cough. It didn't feel right. It felt like he would vomit. That's when it happened. Pain rippled through his body increasing the intensity of the coughing and Ichigo coughed up blood mixed with saliva.
"Oh no!" Ichigo gasped through his coughing.
He was going into labour. That was the only way a male beta could know he was going into labour. The cubs were trying to find a way out since he did not have a birthing canal. Ichigo began to panic. All alone in the forest and no mate. There was a sound that echoed throughout the forest and Ichigo noticed the shadows taking form. Soul reapers!
"Don't come near me!" screamed Ichigo.
They would kill him for sure. He was dead and he wouldn't even get to see his cubs. If they did let him live Shiro's beautiful cubs wouldn't grow up with a mother. Ichigo's body felt heavy and he fell to the snowy ground. Tremors shaking throughout his body. Everything that was said to Ichigo was void. He couldn't hear anything. Everyone who was their did not edge forward for a while.. They didn't know what to do. When someone tried he scream. They began to worry when the tremors decreased. That was not a good sign. Each time they edged closer Ichigo would scream louder and louder. His voice become horse after sometime. Besides fear the only reason Ichigo screamed was for hope that Shiro would come. Sometimes he scream Shiro's name, other times they were just screams. Worst of all he cried out for Grimmjow. A mate, that no longer desired him. His body grew colder and colder, Ichigo figured he was probably going to die from hypothermia.
Shiro ran as fast as he could. Ichigo's screams reached his ears and when Grimmjow offered to come the only response he got was a very angry 'fuck off'. Ichigo was in pain or scared and Shiro was the one who was always there for Ichigo. Shir was the one who always protected his King. Grimmjow was never there. Fuck Grimmjow. Once Shiro made it to the destination all he saw was a bunch of Soul reapers. Concern on their face. A furious snarl erupted from Shiro's lips.
"Get the fuck away from my mate!" roared Shiro.
Moving towards Ichigo Shiro touched his skin. It was cold as ice. Petting his hair, Shiro picked up Ichigo, placing his warm jacket on top of Ichigo.
"Back off soul reapers!" hissed Shiro," you fucking cause the death of my mate and you all die!"
"Oh I see you have found him!" exclaimed Mayuri," this is fantastic!"
Everyone was shocked to see that the scientist had found them. Grimmjow's family had arrived and formed a circle around Ichigo to protect him. Szayel called name forth but Shiro was too busy protecting Ichigo to hear what it was. When a soul reaper step forward Shiro growled, until he saw Szayel step forward and take that soul reaper into his arms and kiss her.
"What the fuck!" yelled Shiro.
Szayel, the man you would figure would never take a mate was now currently kissing Nemu Kurotsuchi, heatedly mind you. Everyone's jaws dropped at that.
"Get away from that stupid girl!" demanded Mayuri.
"Back off!" growled Szayel, once moer shocking everyone," I take way better care of her than you! Come we must get Ichigo into the house before he dies!"
Nodding his head Shiro began to run once more. Ichigo was coughing up more blood and whimpering.
"S-Sh-Shiro i-s th-that y-you?" asked Ichigo through chattering.
"Yes Ichi it's me," replied Shiro," we're almost home don't worry."
Shiro could sense that the soul reapers were following and Shiro couldn't care less. The only thing on his mind was the safety of his mate and the survival of the cubs. The door was opened for Shiro once he arrived and Shiro went to their bedroom. It was the warmest place. Stripping Ichigo of his clothing, Nel went and got numerous blankets and placed them over Ichigo's chest since Ulquiorra would be doing the c-section. All windows were locked and the fire was roaring as Nnoitra added wood. If the door were ever to open it would be get more fireword. Nnoitra had told them if any shinigami tried to near them he would personally go on a killing spree. There was too much despair and though he did not mind to cause it, he would not let his brother loose his only cubs. That would destroy Grimmjow.
The door was locked once all family members were inside. Kiki was reluctant to letting Nemu in until Szayel cleared her. Though Nemu was the enemy she seemed genuinely concerned. Ichigo screamed in pain, causing people to stop what they were doing. His body twisting and squirming from the pain.
"Get them outta me!" screamed Ichigo.
"We need to administer pain medications," Ulquiorra said.
"Fuck the meds!" Ichigo yelled," I want this pain to stop!"
"Howe do you feel?" asked Ulquiorra.
"I'm cold and in pain you stupid bastard!" screeched Ichigo.
"I need you to promise to stay still then," replied Ulquiorra," if not I can not successfully take out the cubs."
Ichigo stilled at the response. He would not loose his cubs over his stupidity. He was sick and didn't really know what was going on besides that he was giving birth. The only reason he was squirming was to get away from the soul reapers.
"Get the soul reapers outta here then," growled Ichigo.
"They are not in the room," stated Ulquiorra," you are fine as are the cubs, unless they stay in your body any longer they will not be. Nnoitra is dealing with the ones outside. He will not let any in. If they so much as try he said he would destroy each and every one of them."
"How is he?" asked Shiro.
"Mild hypothermia," replied Ulquiorra," I think it was because he went into labour that caused it. He wasn't out there for long but he wasn't wearing much warmth to begin with. I'd say over half an hour at most. It is cold out there and he laid in the snow. I'm glad he started to scream or it could have gotten far worse."
Shiro stroked Ichigo's orange locks with one hand, the other holding Ichigo's as he went through the contractions. Ichigo felt a powerful one occur and he tightened his grip on Shiro's hand, the pressure so strong that you could hear the crack and whimper from Shiro. Ichigo had managed to break each bone in Shiro's hand but he didn't let anything out besides a whimper or else Ichigo might freak out again. It would take some time for his body to heat up once again.
"Okay Ichigo I'm going to cut into you okay," Ulquiorra said slowly and calmly.
"No!" screamed Ichigo," d-don't hurt us. D-don't hurt my cubs! I didn't so anything bad I swear!"
"Ssh," hushed Shiro," It's gonna be okay. I promise."
Ichigo looked up teary eyed at Shiro, Ulquiorra took that as a distraction and began to cut through Ichigo's stomach. Hot blood gushed out and Ulquiorra began to search for the first womb. He found it with ease and noticed the cubs that he was looking for. Shiro had managed to keep Ichigo calm but then he began to freak out once again.
"Grimm get over there and comfort your fucking mate!" growled Ulquiorra.
It was a shock to hear Ulquiorra swear so everyone knew it was serious. Szayel was nearby with the blankets and baskets for the cubs. kiki had gotten the water to bath them. Picking up the first girl Ulquiorra cut the umbilical cord and handed her off to Szayel. She was pretty. It was shocking to see she had purple hair with blood covering it but she had Grimmjow's eyes. She cried as she took in her first breath of air like any normal newborn. Going back to the Ichigo Ulquiorra's eyes widened in shock. A blue haired boy was there. He was silent not speaking and his eyes were closed. His sisters cord was wrapped around his neck, it hadn't loosened when Ulquiorra cut it from her. He didn't look good.
"Szayel!" called Ulquiorra.
"Get Nemu to do it!" Szayel called back," I'm busy with the girl."
Nemu came forth and noticed what Ulquiorra did.
"Is he dead?" asked Nemu in a whispered tone hoping Ichigo did not head.
Ulquiorra shook his head.
"He can't breath," replied Ulquiorra," oh shit his heart beat stop! Okay I'll cut the cord and you try to bring him back okay."
"I'll try everything in my power," said Nemu as Ulquiorra moved quickly and efficiently to remove the cord wrapped around the infants neck.
Handing the newborn to Nemu, Ulquiorra worked on retrieving Shiro's cubs. The one girl from Shiro's first batch was not hard to find. The girl had vibrant orange locks like her mother and she seemed fine. Crying out as a breath was given.
"Ulquiorra!" called Nemu.
"What?" snapped Ulquiorra.
"The little boy," began Nemu," he's alive...And breathing but he doesn't cry out. Is there something wrong."
Ulquiorra frowned at that.
"We'll decided later first I gotta get the twins out," determined Ulquiorra.
"Ichigo's heart beat is slowing down!" Grimmjow cried out.
"It's okay," Szayel informed," it means he's getting better. Your used to his high heart beat because he strained himself and with hypothermia you have a rapid heartbeat. It means he's healing."
Ulquiorra could feel his brothers tension ease. When he found the twins Ichigo was thankful. Thankful for two things: they were healthy and that Ichigo healed quicker than most. If he didn't the cubs would not be healthy as they were. Picking up the oldest Ulquiorra noticed this one had white hair like the father and he did not cry out, instead he opened his eyes, revealing golden eyes with black sclera's like his father. This one was a mini Shiro. Nemu was there to take the cub over to Szayel. Then there was the last one. This one did nothing like his brother. He had orange hair like his mother and was a mini Ichigo. All he did was blink and look at Ulquiorra like he was peculiar. Ulquiorra moved to the bathing area. Cleaning the last one and wrapping him up in a blanket. Looking at the clock he noticed it was 12:02 a.m. A smile appeared on his lips. The first batch and second batch were a day apart. It seemed normal if you looked at who the parents were. After they cubs were preapred the three moved towards the parents. Grimmjow seemed fine while Shiro's face held pain.
"Come Shiro I'll heal you," offered Szayel.
"Ichigo would you like to hold your little girl?" asked Nemu.
Ichigo nodded his head and Nemu handed him the girl with purple hair. When she was in his arms Ichigo spoke her name.
"Honey-Mai," said Ichigo with a content smile.
The child itself was not content. Instead a snarl came from her lips and the girl had managed to draw fort her claws and they dug into Ichigo's skin causing him to gasp at the sudden attack.
"Get them away from me!" Ichigo cried out.
Everyone knew Ichigo thought it was a soul reaper and Ulquiorra took the girl from Ichigo and gave him his other daughter. The little girl seemed content with that and Honey-Mai purred while being in Ulquiorra's arms. There was somethign wrong with the picture and Grimmjow growled..
"Give me my daughter," hissed Grimmjow.
Ulquiorra did as told and Grimmjow got the same reaction as Ichigo. The child seemed to dislike both her parents for some reason. Ulquiorra took her back and the girl purred.
"What. The. Fuck." growled Grimmjow," I swear if you fucked Ichi I'm killing you right now."
"If you smell her she smells of you and Ichigo not I," growled Ulquiorra," I like Orihime not Ichigo."
Grimmjow cooled down and the door opened. Byukuya Kuchiki appeared.
"Get the fuck out!" snarled Shiro.
"I am not here to harm you," replied the stoic soul reaper," remember I promised you a few months back I would not. That is the only reason I am here and not anyone else."
Shiro nodded his head but glared.
"Why are you here?" asked Shiro.
"To inform you all soul reapers out there are friend not for," responded Byuakuya," we do not wish to harm Ichigo Kurosaki. We are all in his debt and we thought Yamamoto acted rashly. We elders will vouch for you so you will not be executed. Whether you know it or not Kurosaki Ichigo has managed to wiggle his way in to each of our hearts and we don't want any harm to him."
No one detected a lie from him.
"I will only believe it when it happens," replied Shiro.
Briar: So this is the end of this chappy.
Shiro: I don't get ta know if my mate lives!
Briar: Suspence duh!
Shiro: *grumbles* not fair.
Briar: I am never fair :P anyways sorry I took for ever to write, Exams and shit. I am free now. Since june 26th after I did my chem exam. I hope you enjoyed :) until next time my lovelies