Briar: Well i was camping for four days-
Shiro:Camping! For shame and you didn't bring your comp to write?
Briar:Yes, for fours days got back friday and i did not bring my laptop cause well i didn't think i'd be camping a lot but i am, a pity really so now i have to take it with me and work on my book.
Shiro:We're coming camping! Ooo fun!
Briar:Nooooo, just me and my family. I don't need them thinking im schizophrenic, like my baby bro(he ain't really but c'mon he was talking ta the couch and runs around in circleds saying spiders are chasin him, either that or he has a wild imagination lol)
Shiro:But you're bringing them*points to Haruki and Toichi*
Briar:But my dad okay'd him as long as I don't chose them over family activities :P anyways on with the story.
Ichigo woke up slightly groggy, he had no idea how long he had been out but the last thing he remembered was falling asleep with Grimmjow beside him and they were holding their son. His name was Kouhei, Ichigo knew that. He resembled the Kouhei from dream land. Shuffling a bit, Ichigo hoped not to wake Grimmjow but failed since Grimmjow stirred as well.
"Morning," greeted Grimmjow with a smile.
Ichigo smiled," Morning."
"You never did name the cubs you know," Grimmjow pointed out," our little daughter has only let Ulquiorra touch her so unless you want him naming our cub you better be spouting out names."
"Shut up," growled Ichigo, clearly irritable since it was the morning," I got the damn names...Wait where is Shiro?"
"In another bed," replied Grimmjow," you broke his entire hand you know that. Were you even trying?"
Ichigo scoffed," If I was trying his arm would have been taken out too."
"Too true King," spoke a groggy Shiro," now tell 'em the names of the kids so I can call Szayel to push this cart outta here so I can sleep. If I'm lucky Kenpachi's kid won't push me into the walls claiming it to be an accident and she was just racing."
"I named our son Kouhei, our daughter Honey-Mai," Ichigo listed off," Shiro and I's daughter is named Phoenix, umm...Uh...The one with the orange hair like me, the boy is called Uri, and the other boy who looks a lot like Shiro is called Yuee."
"Nice names," said Grimmjow not really meaning it.
Ichigo elbowed his ribs and gave him a threatening look that said 'I dare you to say more' which would lead to more excruciation pain for Grimmjow. Specifically in the nether regions. Grimmjow shuddered at the horrid though of such a thing. Grimmjow just smirked and kissed Ichigo on the top of his head.
"Ulquiorra placed them beside us," informed Grimmjow," I know male beta's can't breast feed so what are you going to do?"
"I guess baby formula," replied Ichigo," I heard Nel say something like that when she reminiscent the good old health class days."
"Those were boring I never paid attention to that," said Grimmjow.
"And that's why we have cubs," said Ichigo.
"Hey I didn't hear you asking to have me use a condom!" countered Grimmjow.
"Quiet down or you'll wake them," hushed Ichigo.
It was too late for the cubs already woke up and began to cry, Ichigo tried to move to get them but Grimmjow pushed him down and offered to grab them for him. Ichigo watched as he handle the tiny cubs with care. Taking hold of Yuee and Uri and Shiro took Phoenix. Ichigo was handed Yuee and Grimmjow held Uri. Hushing the child to sleep Ichigo rocked back and forth watching as his eyes slowly shut. When Ichigo looked up Phoenix and Uri were in the same state. Ichigo smiled at that. It was cute.
The door creaked open revealing Ulquiorra and interrupting Ichigo's thoughts about how cute there little family was. Ichigo noticed two things in Ulquiorra's hands. Bottles of formula and Honey-Mai. Honey- Mai was smiling and gurgling, telling Ulquiorra something in the baby language.
"Hey there sweetie," Ichigo cooed to the baby in Ulquiorra's arms.
Honey-Mai growled at being referred to as sweetie. Ichigo held a hurt expression that his daughter, only a day old was being so cruel.
"I brought food for the cubs,"informed Ulquiorra," I've already fed Honey-Mai."
"Thanks," said Ichigo," leave it here. I'll feed them when they wake up."
"As you wish," said Ulquiorra," do you wish to hold your daughter?"
"No," replied Ichigo sadly," she might attack me again. She's safer with you anyway. She doesn't seem to like Grimmjow either."
"Don't be sad," said Ulquiorra," when you're older you'll find out why she doesn't like you. Maybe it's a phase or something of the sorts."
"I hope so," replied Ichigo.
*1 year later*
Today was the cubs first birthday and Ichigo was so excited. Though they were one in age, in maturity they were at least two, except for Phoenix. She was the most advanced. Soul society allowed them to live, deeming the cubs a non threat. Grimmjow was not executed since he was saving his mate. Old man couldn't go against the majority of his elders and their subordinates and mates. After three months they returned to Karakura Town, as well as Kiki's family and her workers who had part demon in them.
So know here they were in Grimmjow's home with all the elder's, Kiki and her husband, Grimmjow's siblings and all of Ichigo's friends. Ichigo held Kouhei who had grown a liking to Ichigo and ever since he learned to crawl never strayed far. It was difficult moving around the kitchen and trying to cook but Ichigo managed. All of the cubs could walk and talk. They were not fluent but could get most of what they wanted out. Ichigo smiled at his son, even though he was the only one who couldn't speak...Well out loud that is. He had powers like Shiro to speak to Ichigo in his mind which helped a lot since Ichigo wouldn't know how to respond to what Kouhei wanted when he cried. It made if difficult for Grimmjow since he couldn't hear, but Shiro could hear as well since Kouhei and he shared the same powers even though Grimmjow was his father.
Honey-Mai still clung to Ulquiorra. He and Orihime mated but she had yet to conceive. She had said it was because they already had Honey-Mai and she couldn't handle more cubs unlike Grimmjow, Ichigo and Shiro who did a great job. She was okay with it because even though her and Ulquiorra weren't having a cub of their own did not mean that they had sex. Honey-Mai knew who her real parents were but ignored them and called Ulquiorra her daddy. It surprised Ulquiorra when she called him daddy, and yet, she never called Orihime her mom. She just called her Ori instead.
Uri was the second smartest kid, taking after his Mom after all since Ichigo learned so fast and was very adaptive. He looked just like Ichigo as a child and held that same smile Ichigo held too before his mother died. Ichigo loved each of them dearly.
Then there was Yuee. Shiro's junior. He wasn't exactly like Shiro since he was more kind like Ichigo. Yuee's hair was long, his bangs covering his hair a little and it was like Ichigo's at one point when he fought Aizen. Yuee was the most curious. Always exploring and a few times caught Ichigo and Shiro in a heated make out session. Yuee ignored it and went back to his exploring of the house. Find many cubby holes that were unknown to most due to they were well hidden and he had those tunnels to explore the entire house. It was quiet handy, depending on which side of the coin you were on. Ichigo, being a mother worried about Yuee, but Shiro told him it was best to get his curious nature out when he was young or he might get into more trouble as he grew. Ichigo reluctantly agreed and usually left food around the house sine Yuee was too busy to come downstairs to eat.
Lastly there was Phoenix. Her fiery temper that only revealed itself when she was right and thought others were in the wrong. She was by far the most advanced. She already learned how to write, and read. Nothing too advanced, something a child would read at age six. It shocked Ichigo when his daughter picked up up up down by Robert Munch and began to tell the story to her brother Kouhei. The cubs seemed to get along, and Ichigo was happy.
Now was Ichigo sat on the couch, Kouhei cuddled his side, while Ichigo held Yuee in his lap. Kouhei wasn't jealous because he knew his mother loved all of them and had to show each other them his love. Right now everyone was eating snacks. Grimmjow held Phoenix as she read a story out loud to show him and her father how well her reading had gotten. Ukitake was amazed and figured by the time she entered elementary school she could read at a middle schooler's made Phoenix smile at that, but if they tried to let her got to another grade level Phoenix would decline. She didn't want to leave Kouhei alone. Kouhei spoke to her sometimes. They were closer than two peas in a pod. He felt more like Phoenix's twin than Honey-Mai's.
"Who wants cake?" asked Kiki.
The children squealed in delight at the prospect of sugary treats. Ichigo had made a giant cake for his cubs and each had individual cupcakes specially made for them. Each had their names on it and a single candle. Placing Yuee in Shiro's lap Ichigo went to the kitchen. Kiki followed so she could get the cake. Orihime dimmed the lights. One by one the candles were light and Ichigo and Kiki moved forward. Once they came into view everyone began singing happy birthday to the twins and Phoenix who was the only one who wasn't a twin. Ichigo smiled a grin from ear to ear at the happiness of his cubs. They were worth every single pain Ichigo went through in those four months. Moving forward Ichigo handed each cupcake to his cubs.
"Blow out the candles and make a wish," Ichigo told them.
I hope we're like this forever wished Yuee.
I wish that Daddy and Momma give me a new brother or sister wished Uri.
I wish that Daddy takes me and Ori so we can move away from my real parents wished Honey-Mai.
I wish that everyone will be happy wished Kouhei.
Even though it isn't possible I'll still keep wishing that Kouhei gets his voice wished Phoenix.
Each cub blew out their candle one by one praying there wish came true.
*A year and a half later*(AN: to those who wanted more of the birthday scene sorry)
Uri had gotten his wish. Ichigo was now a few weeks pregnant and it was July. There was a small bulge prodding from his stomach thanks to Shiro. The two had decided the cubs were old enough to handle having more brothers and sisters. Uri was the most excited and Yuee even stayed downstairs more often instead of his dark cubby holes and little area inside the attic.
Ichigo smiled as he stood on the latter. Their home had cherry trees, blueberry plants and strawberries. It had been there when Grimmjow was a cub since this was his home. Ichigo picked cherries for Phoenix since it was her favorite fruit. Kouhei and Yuee liked strawberries so Ichigo promised to pick those for them after cherry picking. Ichigo mainly ate cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches and lots of lemonade. Those were his favorite foods as he was pregnant but Shiro demanded he eat a well balanced diet instead of just sandwiches. Ichigo had pouted but listened. The sun was beating down and Ichigo held his hand up to his face to wipe away a beat of sweat that rolled down the side of his face.
The skies were clear and there was a faint breeze in the wind. Ichigo was finished schooling for good and had a year to take care of the cubs. Suddenly Ichigo was interrupted when arms wrapped around his waist and pulled him closer. Turning around Ichigo met the pale complection of Shiro and his gold on black eyes. Smiling down at one of his mates Ichigo leaned forward and pressed his lips to Shiro's.
"Hey King," greeted Shiro.
"Hey Shi," said Ichigo.
"When ya gonna come in tha house tha cubs miss ya," asked Shiro.
"I'm almost done," replied Ichigo," I just have to pick some strawberries. Speaking of the cubs you should be watching them since Grimmjow is out modelling with his brothers and Nel."
Shiro pouted but placed Ichigo back on the latter making sure he was steady before he left. Ichigo sighed but smiled as his mate entered the house. Turning back around Ichigo plucked the deep red cherries and placed them in the bucket. The wind blew once more moving Ichigo's hair in his eyes and the clouds caste over the sun. Ichigo thought he heard footsteps but thought he was being paranoid. That was until he felt the latter shake violently and it was all slow motion from there. Falling in slow motion Ichigo tried to move his arms so he would land properly but it was not preventable. Landing harshly on the grass Ichigo cried out in pain. Pain throbbing throughout his head and pain coiling in his stomach. There was also the strong pains of contractions hitting him. Gasping out loud Ichigo began to feel the tears flow freely from his face. This pain felt worse then when he had gone into labour when he was in the snow freezing. Ichigo couldn't hear anything, his vision fading to black slowly but the one thing he did make out was the blurry figure of Shiro coming. Tears stained his beautiful face two but Ichigo couldn't make out what he was saying, Ichigo found himself going into unconsciousness.
Waking up feeling as if cotton balls were stuffed in his mouth, Ichigo opened his eyes. There was sleep inside his eyes and Ichigo wiped them away and noticed one he had done so that an IV was connected to his arm pumping fluids into his body. Looking down at himself Ichigo had a white fluffy blanket wrapped around him and Kouhei was curled up beside him, ears and tail present. His little boy had pain constricting on his sleeping form and if he could speak a whimper would most likely be present.
"It's okay baby," Ichigo cooed to Kouhei," Momma's fine."
Moving his hand down Ichigo ran his fingers through his son's hair. There was a throbbing pain in the centre of his back though, it was confusing and Ichigo had no recollection of what happened. The last thing he remembered was telling Shiro to go watch the cubs and now he was in the white walls of a hospital room. Looking around Ichigo saw Shiro on his other side snoozing. The tear stains were present and Ichigo felt pressure on his chest start at his centre and slowly unravel as it made it's way to the tips of his finger tips and a pins and needles sensation occurred for a few seconds before retracting and slowly dulling.
A knock on the door had Ichigo looking up to see Grimmjow and his other cubs. Phoenix ran and climbed to the bed, hugging her brother with one and and the other clutching Ichigo's arm as she cried. Ichigo was confused at such action and turned to the others. Uri was also crying in Grimmjow's arms and Yuee moved and laid at his father's feet. Grimmjow approached slowly towards Ichigo like a frightened animal. This sent Ichigo into more confusion.
"Grimm what's wrong?" asked Ichigo.
"Don't you know?" croaked Grimmjow, his voice cracking a few times.
Ichigo shook his head not understanding why everyone was in emotional turmoil.
"You lost the cub," whispered Shiro's hoarse voice," it was gonna be a boy."
That froze Ichigo into was unaware about the tears until Shiro wiped them away and pulled Ichigo into his arms. Ichigo cried and cried and cried as tremors racked through his body. Continually repeating 'I'm so sorry' like a mantra. Ichigo felt at fault. His pure stupidity had lost them a child and Ichigo could only cry out his weakness. Shiro held him whispering sweat nothings in his ear.
"It's gonna be okay King," vowed Shiro," I promise."
Briar: And finish. I know it's shitty but hey its my b-day and I 'm updating a few more stories then normal like BEL and this one :)
Ichigo: I can't believe you made me miscarry!
Briar: Uh there was a need fer desapir and I'm make it up ta ya.
Ichigo:Promise?
Briar:Uh ya considering I got a story with ya hookin up with Rukia.
Ichigo: It's a work in progress.
Briar: Until next time my lovelies.
