The night before they had to depart from the world of the living, Karin hardly slept. She stayed up all night, resting her head on her daughter's crib and watched as she slept so peacefully not even aware that she would be reunited with her father in less than 24 hours. It was like a dream to Karin that she was allowed to return home. She was excited to go back to her life in the soul society.
In a couple more hours she would be faced to face with Toshiro and he would pull her into his arms and declare that he would never let her go. They would kiss, lightly but just as passionately then they would realise that they needed more than that to satisfy their urges. Karin fell back on her bed, a red tint brushing against his cheek, her hands trying to cover her face. Karin giggled as she knew how exactly Toshiro was going to act but she couldn't wait to see him again.
"Hey, baby, we are going to see daddy tomorrow and we will never let him go ever again," Karin whispered to Akira who was kicking lightly in her sleep.
Karin, Ryohei, Chizaru and Jinta stood in the basement with Karin's final things in a suitcase. Karin already said her goodbyes to the single mother group and Ryuken who would miss her dearly. Chizaru was astounded that there was a large underground under the small store. Urahara and Yoruichi hugged Karin as they hoped she would only visit if she had official business.
Karin handed Akira to Jinta where she quickly jumped out of her body and into her soul form. Chizaru stared at Karin and then Karin's soulless body who was limp in Kisuke's arms. The young girl looked confused as there was two Karin's, she didn't understand how it could have happened. One was wearing all black clothing except a white coat with 9 written on the back, a sword strapped to her back and her thigh. Her hair already pulled back into a ponytail. The other Karin, the one she knew, was wearing a tank top and jeans. Not the slightest part scary than the other Karin.
"Chizaru, are you sure you want to come? My old town may upset you slightly and can be quite scary. I appreciate you offering to come along with me," Chizaru really wanted to back out but she was interested to see what it looked like. Karin had to wear two weapons on her person, she was quite intrigued to find out why.
"How bad can it be?" Karin looked at Ryohei who nodded his head reluctantly. She may leave him if she knew that Karin and Jinta were crazy.
"Well...the place I work is called the soul society. I am what you call a shinigami. I send people who have died to the other side. I was kicked out for my own protection. There is an organisation that hates me and tried to kill both me and Akira when we were both vulnerable" Karin looked to her daughter which was now back in her arms. Chizaru took a step back, Karin wore the sword to fight and kill people. "My fiancé works there too. Besides from me and my brother, everyone has died. When Akira was born, she was classified as stillborn. It is a miracle that she is even born. That is how bad it can be." Ryohei placed a hand on Karin's shoulder and squeezed it. Chizaru stepped back a little bit more as the information seeped in. The sweetest thing that she knew was dead. She had met Akira only a couple of weeks old, in that time Karin had gone through so many hardships: the death of her child; then when she thought she could be happy, she was nearly killed; then just to top it off she was ripped from her fiancé's arms. Sensing her distress, Ryohei held her close trying to calm her.
"And you knew, Ryohei?" He nodded slowly then took Chizaru's hand and squeezed it. She sighed and took Akira's changing bag. "I'm intrigued to know what heaven looks like." Karin patted her back then waited for the senkaimon to open. Akira was strapped to Karin's chest in a harness so she could run freely.
"When we step through, you will need to run quickly," Karin took one final deep breath of the world of the living before she charged into the senkaimon with her friends behind her. It was all too real to be running around in the tunnel that connects the two worlds. Karin ran quickly just so that she could be in Toshiro's arms. Chizaru ran as fast as she could, holding onto Ryohei's hand, pulling her along the dark passageway. It was hard for her to sightsee as they had to travel very quickly.
When they arrived in the soul society, they were in squad 1's barracks where the head captain was waiting for them. He smiled proudly when she had noticed them. Karin nodded and ran up to him for a large hug. He hadn't changed at all in the year she was gone.
"Welcome home, Captain Yoshida," Karin released him and patted his arm as she bolted to the 10th squad. She grabbed Ryohei's hand and rushed along with him. Chizaru knew that she was to follow Jinta to drop the remaining of Karin's things in her house. She followed Jinta blindly around the labyrinth of the soul society. He ducked away from soul reapers who were dressed a lot like Karin. Many people knew who he was as being Karin's friend. It would give away the surprise.
-X-
Karin and Ryohei sat on the benches of the 10th arena at the top so that they wouldn't be seen. She was so nervous that it was a challenge to hide her spiritual abilities. When she felt the gentle nudge of his spiritual pressure, she bit her lip from running up to up and jumping him. There were many spiritual pressures that were new to her. She smiled brightly when she saw his white locks. He hadn't spotted her yet as he was fully engaged in conversation with one of his seated members. Karin instinctively stood up and placed Kazengetsu on the bench beside Ryohei. She watched him as he tried to put on his fake smile to his squad. She slowly released her spiritual nudging Hyorinmaru to wake his owner up.
When teal eyes met dark grey eyes, Toshiro froze on the spot, a smile. He prevented all the others from moving forward. There she was, his fiancée and best friend, standing in front of him, not changed at all. He fake smile morph until he was smiling brightly. He couldn't help but start running up to her. All he needed was to hold her, to protect her and never let her go. He dreamed of this day for so long and now it was finally here.
Karin followed in pursuit, tears running down her face at the same time. Karin unknowingly jumped into his arms when she reached the bottom step and wrapped her arms around his neck while her legs wrapped around his waist. She hid her face in his shoulder so that they were together. He was so warm that she never wanted to leave. All she wanted was to be with him and enjoy his company.
Ryohei smiled softly as he witnessed his friend reunite with one another. He knew that it was a long-awaited dream that Karin had. After seeing one of his good friends cry so many tears of sadness, it was heartwarming to see that they were tears of joy. It was especially strange to see how Toshiro would react as he thought that he didn't have much emotion at all.
"Karin?" The female in his arms made a small moan telling that she was responding. "How are you here?" Karin looked him dead in the eyes and attacked his lips with her own, completely ignoring the question. His arms wrapped around her body and her bottom, supporting both of them. He wanted to wait until they were in private but he couldn't hold back and kissed her.
Many of squad 10 whooped as he kissed her back as passionately as she was. Karin didn't want to ever stop kissing him, it had been far too long since she has contact like that. Sensing that they were going to fall she unhooked her legs around his waist. Tears streaming down both of their faces. His hands supported her head as they kissed in the middle of the arena. Her hands going through his hair messing it up. His hands slipped under her haori and rested on the small of her back.
When the couple pulled apart, Karin went back for another hug. She was so exhausted that she could sleep right there in his arms. Toshiro didn't say much as he held her. Racking his mind for some explanation on his she was there. If this was a dream then he would never wake up. His life was nearly complete, he had his wife but not his child.
"Hey, Karin, where is our baby?" Karin moved out of his arms and gestured for Ryohei to come down. Akira opened her eyes, squealed and kicked in delight when she saw her father.
"Dada! Dada!" Ryohei handed Akira to Toshiro then placed both his hands on Karin's shoulders and witnessed as the young male cried in delight that his daughter was speaking. The raven-haired girl patted his hand in comfort. She was glad to have her good friend behind her, supporting her through both the bad and the good times. Toshiro held Karin with one arm while he cradled his daughter in the other. Karin hid her fiancé's face as he sobbed into her shoulder. She was shocked that he openly sobbing, there a few times where she personally saw him cry.
"I have dreamed this up so many times. I swore to myself that I will never let you go over again. I will protect you from anything that dares harm you," squad 10 slowly ushered into the room to see their captain.
"Everyone this-"
"Karin!" Everyone turned to look at Rangiku who had interrupted her captain. Both ladies smiled and hugged each other. Rangiku squishing Karin in her breasts. The other members officially clicked that it was the lost captain, Karin Yoshida. She had returned home at last. Karin pushed away from when she required some air. Tears were still welled up in her eyes as she couldn't believe the lovely reception she was receiving. Toshiro was next to Karin's side and held her hand. His grip was strong but it was only his way to say that she was not going away anymore.
Akira was occupied looking into her father's eyes, trying to grip his hair but he had cut it a little so it wouldn't fall in his eyes. Karin couldn't stop smiling so large as she was standing right beside Toshiro. Karin looked at all the unfamiliar faces and smiled as squad 9 would have all new members as well.
"Hey, Shiro lets see what your team has got. I wanna see a proper fight," Karin stepped away from him and drew her dagger. Many members smiled but Toshiro jumped in front of her. "Yeah, you're right, they will be no fun. But you know who will be…" Karin quickly vanished from the arena leaving Toshiro in the dust not before grabbing her sword. The male chuckled and with Akira clutching his body he ran after Karin knowing who will be the best fight.
-X-
Two swords clang together, both males exhausted from the long fight. The day was warm and beautiful, Ichigo and Isshin were sparring as they usually did in squad 3. It was the best way to keep their strength. The best part was that they were not afraid to go all out. They believed the other could block the attack, and if it ever got out of hand, squad 4 was on hand sometimes.
"To slow, Pops!" Ichigo launched a large attack on his father but Isshin deflected it to the floor. The older male charged forward and swung Engetsu with all of his strength with the help of his spiritual pressure. Ichigo counteracted the attack with a similar attack of his own. Both males were too engrossed in their own fight that when a kick to their heads sent them flying across the room, they were presently surprised.
"You left yourselves wide open?" Both males looked up to see Karin on the floor in a stance much like an animal ready to pounce. Both males grinned, then rushed towards her, their swords ready for the fight. Karin unsheathed Kazengetsu and blocked both their attacks. When the two captains fought there was always a small audience witnessing their brilliance. All Kurosaki's smiled when Karin had ducked out of their hold and threw away Kazengetsu, eyes wandering to where it fell. She held her fists up, like a boxer. Toshiro sighed as Karin was already sparring with her family, he was hoping to spend some time alone with her for a little longer. The captain sat beside the spectators, his hands protecting Akira's head from the harsh spiritual pressure. The three stood in a triangle with their swords still sheathed in their holsters. The audience was captivated as the strong captains were about to fight with the intruder. They knew she was going to be destroyed with the sheer might of those two males. Karin launched forward at the same time as Isshin and instead of fighting leapt into his arms as he spun her around. Both of Yoshida's laughing. Ichigo, missing his cue leapt forward and hugged Karin at the same time as her father.
Toshiro released a sigh of relief as there wasn't going to be a fight between his family members, they had a strong tendency to go over the top. He slipped away from the squad members with his daughter still clutching his chest. She was gently sleeping in his arms. The cold captain quietly entered the arena and stood behind the other captains. There were hushed whispers when people saw a glance of Toshiro holding a child that was identical to him. Isshin realised the hug to see his granddaughter in his son-in-law's arms. Karin moved to stand beside Toshiro and wrapped his now free arms around her waist, holding her close.
Isshin who now cradled Akira, smiled softly as he was happy his family was complete and he will be damned if she ever had to leave again: it was too painful the first time for everyone.
"So, honey, care to explain why are you here?" Karin stood in front of Toshiro with his arms wrapped around her waist. Karin smiled as she never felt so comforted in such a long time. She pressed her body so tightly against his as she smiled brightly. Though he was cold, she felt her whole body heat up.
"I got a letter from the head captain saying that I can return home a week ago," Toshiro moved her hands from her shoulders and spun her around. Karin realising what she said kissed his lips softly.
"A week ago. You could have been in my arms a week ago!" Karin backed away as Akira began crying. She rushed towards her daughter and cradled her trying to soothe her tears.
"Shiro, how can I miss the championships? It was the only way I could prove to myself that I could still be in charge of a team," Seeing her eyes tear up, he kissed her head and pulled both of his girls into his arms. Karin snuggled into his neck, tears slipping down her face. His hands stroking her back.
"Never mind that now, I am glad that you are now," he kissed the top of her head as he tried to calm her down. It had been a while since he kissed her so gently and passionately. Akira snuggled into both her parent's arms and fell asleep while holding her father's finger.
"Sorry Shiro, I didn't mean to snap at you. I'm just tired. Let's go to bed," Karin pulled back and looked at him straight in his eyes. Her hands sliding seductively sliding into his and pulling him closer to her. His face going beet red as she pulled him along. Luckily, she spoke in hushed tones as she pulled him out the stadium.
When they entered their house Chizaru, Ryohei and Jinta were lounging on their couch watching the television. Toshiro stopped when he saw the three of them in his house. Karin didn't mind as she was taking in her old house. Not much had changed in the time she had left. Thankfully, he kept the house clean for her coming back. Ryohei, noticing that Toshiro was staring nudged Chizaru.
"Shiro, meet Chizaru, Ryohei's girlfriend. Chizaru this is Toshiro," Karin introduced them, hoping Chizaru would realise that there was never ever a loving relationship between her and Ryohei only that they were like relatives. Chizaru stood up and shook his hand, her eyes never releasing from each other: he was a very handsome man.
"It's nice to meet you, Toshiro. Wow, I never realised the strong resemblance between you and your daughter. Well, I should have. Her hair and her eyes are definitely not from Karin," she laughed and went back to her seat.
"Stay as long as you like. Ryohei, Jinta, try and avoid Shuhei, my mum and Yuzu. Not surprised them yet. I'm going to finally get some sleep, so keep it down," Karin grabbed his hand and pulled them into their room.
She stood in the room with her eyes tearing up, with her now free hand, she wiped away the tears. It was just a while since she had seen it. It was their bed. Where they created life and joined as a family. Toshiro quickly fixed the bed and sat in his half of the bed. Karin smirked and handed Akira to Toshiro while she stripped out of her haori. She placed her haori in her cupboard. All of her clothes were still there from the last time.
Karin climbed into his side of the bed where it was still warm. Toshiro placed Akira in the middle and climbed into her side. He slid his hand down her side. Her head resting on his arm. He watched quietly as her eyes slowly dropped until she was asleep. As she slept she found his hand and interlocked their fingers. Toshiro watched as his daughter slept soundly in the centre of her parents. Toshiro leant down and gently kissed his daughter then reached over to kiss Karin's cheek, earning a soft moan from his fiancée. His thumb gently stroking her hand. She looked so peaceful as she slept beside them. After kissing her cheek he placed a soft kiss on her forehead. Her eyes fluttering open, her grey eyes staring up at him.
"Keep going, I'm not stopping you," he laughed and gently kissed her lips. "I really missed you," she moved her hands and placed them on the side of his face and kissed him harder. He pulled her over Akira and lay her on top of him. Her legs going to either side of him as she pulled him tighter for a kiss. His hands slid down to her waist and held her close. They only stopped when Akira stood up and grabbed Karin's hair.
Karin straddled his waist and picked her up and lay right down next to Toshiro with Akira nuzzled into her chest. Toshiro sat up and moved closer to his fiancée and kissed her cheek. Akira reached her hands out for Toshiro then he scooped her up and kissed her little cheek. Karin laughed as she began to grab his hair. She looked at her mother and out of nowhere threw up on her. Both people jumped out their bed Karin covered in sick.
"I'm going to have a shower. You can clean her up in her own room," Karin left the bedroom to see Ryohei watching her. He burst into a laugh as she walked to the bathroom. Karin handing Ryohei her disgusting clothes. "Chuck these in the washing machine. It's in the kitchen," Ryohei walked past the bedroom and picked up Akira.
"Go have a shower with your wife. Just chuck your clothes outside and I will put them in the washing machine," Toshiro laughed and shook his head as he walked to the Akira's bedroom. As much as he loved that idea, he had the strongest feeling that she was self-conscious of her body again. He wasn't going to simply walk into his bathroom while his fiancée was getting showered, maybe when they rekindled their relationship but not when they have just met each other again.
"Shiro! I forgot to pick up clothes. Can you get some for me?" He rolled his eyes as he changed Akira out of her dirty clothes and walked to the bathroom with Akira on his hip with a fresh pair of clothes in his hand. He walked into the bathroom where his wife was sitting in the bathtub, covering her body. Toshiro couldn't stop staring at his wife who was sitting in the tub. Karin splashed water on him, soaking him slightly. Before he left the room he placed the clothes on the toilet lid.
Karin dressed in the clothes Toshiro picked out for her. A simple vest top and joggers. She couldn't help feel low as she felt ugly in her home clothes. She sat on the couch, Akira on her lap, cuddling with her fiancée. Ryohei sat on the other couch with Chizuru on his lap. Jinta awkwardly on the other side of the couch beside Karin. Ryohei watched as Karin snuggled into to Toshiro's neck. Akira was busy playing with her mother's hands while Karin rested her eyes.
"So Toshiro what do you do?" Toshiro was taken back by Chizuru's question. He assumed Karin told her their job.
"I'm a Captain in the 13 court guard squad. I maintain the peace with the world here and the world of the living but half the time I'm doing paperwork than protecting,"Chizaru watched as the white-haired male played with Karin's ring on her finger. Toshiro kissed her head as her eyes started to droop. Akira safely cuddled in her arms. Karin was soon peacefully asleep in his arms. "Hey Ryohei, how was Akira in the world of the living?" Toshiro asked as Karin rolled in his arms. Ryohei pulled Chizaru closer to his body seeing his old friend cuddling his family.
"Toshiro, I don't know what to tell you. Karin was brilliant, every time Akira cried, she was there. Not much help from me though. Don't get me wrong, I offered to help but you know her, she wanted to deal with it herself. I wished Karin didn't have to do this alone especially with your first child," Ryohei whispered.
"You think we are going to have more that one!" He yelled loudly. Karin opened her eyes softly and gently touched his cheek. He leaned down and gently kissed her lips. "Sorry, Karin. We are discussing the possibility of a second child," Karin laughed as kissed him back softly. The urge to stop was very troubling. She had to pull back once she felt Toshiro kiss her back.
"Oh My God! What is that?" Toshiro looked up to see a hell butterfly fluttering in. Toshiro held his finger out for it to land on. Karin held onto his shirt as he listened to the message. Still anxious about the butterfly, she hid her face from the black spiritual creature.
"It's called a hell butterfly; it serves many purposes like messages from one another and this one is from Ichigo," he turned his attention to Karin, "He is inviting us to dinner with your family and Jinta, Ryohei and Chizaru, you are more than welcome as well. We are going to surprise your mother and sister," Karin rushed of Toshiro handing Akira to him and walked into their bedroom.
-X-
Toshiro was at the door with Karin and Akira behind him. Masaki was busy in the kitchen with Yuzu preparing the dinner. Isshin was sitting in the living room with Ichigo and Rukia casually interacting. When Isshin noticed Toshiro and Karin's head, he smiled widely. It was now the time to surprise his wife.
"Dear, Yuzu, come through here I have a question for you," both ladies came out covered in flour and grease. Toshiro stepped to the side allowing Karin to be seen. Masaki stood very still as she choked on her sobs and stepped back not quite believing on what she was seeing. Her daughter and granddaughter smiling brightly. She ran up to her daughter and pulled her close to her body.
"My baby, she's home," Karin wrapped one of her hands around her waist. Karin loved the feeling of her mother's arms around her waist. Yuzu ran up to her and hugged her from behind. Ryohei and Chizaru sneaked in and sat beside Ichigo and Isshin on the couch witnessing Masaki hold her daughter. All the whilst Jinta stood by the door by waiting for Yuzu to recognise him.
"Karin, welcome home," all three ladies were tearing up and the sight of Karin's home. Karin witnessed Rukia slapping Ichigo on the arm as he hadn't told her of his sister's return. Akira clutched onto her mother as she woke up from her slumber.
"I'm home and I refuse to leave like that again," Masaki kissed the top of her daughter's head. Yuzu finally lifted her hard to see her redheaded boyfriend leaning against the door frame. She let out a loud squeal and bounded her way up to him and wrapped him in a tight hug. Jinta laughed held her as tightly as he could. She placed a chaste kiss on his lips as she lead him into the house. When she turned around, Ryohei was sitting on the couch.
"Ryo!" She squealed and held her arms open so she could hold him. He stood up and wrapped his arms around her. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm not allowed see my flatmate finally return home. I need to make sure she never returns to my shack," he smiled and sat back down beside Chizaru. Yuzu looked at Karin and Ryohei who were comfortable sitting next to each other.
"Anything happen?" Everyone's jaw dropped open, Jinta gently tapped her arm whilst Karin glared at her. Ryohei was quickly defending their honour.
"Nothing happened between them," Chizaru said whilst looking at Toshiro who had a hand on Karin's shoulder who was gently squeezing. Karin looked into his teal eyes and smiled ever so lightly. He leaned down and kissed her head.
-X-
Dinner was sweet as Karin was caught up with all the actions of the soul society. Not much has happened since she left. She did question Toshiro about his coma and how he was feeling. All throughout dinner Karin had one hand wrapped around Akira as she sat on her lap and one hand seductively circling the palms of Toshiro. 'Stop it!' She heard hissed in her mind. She moved her hand and rested it on his knee. 'Karin, sweetie, please stop or we are going need an excuse to escape,' she heard his voice in her mind. Karin looked at him and grinned ever so slightly.
They didn't realise when Ichigo had walked over and picked Akira up. Their hands split apart but Ichigo whispered in her ear.
"Let me take Akira for a while. Take some time to catch up with Toshiro," Karin shook her head and went back to her dinner. "Karin, obviously you need a little 'catch-up'. You haven't seen each other in a long time now get. I will look after my niece. Isn't that right Akira? Uncle Ichigo will play with you," the couple stood up and Karin kissed Ichigo's cheek then kissed Akira's.
-X-
The couple raced to their home where Karin was pressed against the door and Toshiro's body. Their lips attacking the others, like animals. Karin was glad that he was propping her up as she would easily fall if he wasn't there for her. He began tugging on the edge of her shirt. Through each kiss, she couldn't help but smile. It felt like a dream to be kissed like that. She had been craving his soft touches, the heat that radiates from their connecting bodies. She felt like a young girl who was allowed to have fun with her fiancé. Not a worry that they would be interrupted. She grabbed his hand and lead the pair to the bedroom. A slight skip in her step as they made there way over to the bedroom.
She fell on the bed with Toshiro in her legs, their lips reconnected with one another. His hands went back to her t-shirt. Her hands stopped him but then he went to her neck and began to ravish her. She moaned slightly as he placed butterfly kisses on her neck.
"Whats. Wrong. With. Me. Taking. Of. Your. Top?" He mumbled between kisses. Karin moved her arms and wrapped them around his neck.
"I don't have the body I once had. It's been scarred with childbirth," Toshiro smiled and kissed her lips tenderly. Karin smiled as she felt loved for the first time in ages. He moved his hands down and slid his hands on her bare stomach.
"Karin, childbirth is a beautiful and incredible thing. Your body has been blessed with that amazing achievement," Toshiro sat up and removed his own shirt and tossed it on the floor. Karin smirked and slowly began to copy his actions. He had to cover his mouth as he saw her lying in her bra. She had purposely picked out her sexiest underwear. It was a sheer red lace that shaped her breast just nicely. He slightly prayed that her underwear was the same. "You are even more beautiful than I remembered," he leaned back down and kissed her lips again. Before heading to his most favourite spot and removing the hindrance that blocked him from seeing his girl bare.
The pair undressed slowly with their partner's help. Enjoying the smallest of touches, sending a dose of electricity down their bodies. Karin moaned at the smallest touch. She had wanted this for a long time and now being able to release a build-up of feelings was addicting. They desired more of the other person. Teasing in a way that would meet their satisfaction. Karin loved his warm body hovering over her, keeping out the cold. Toshiro made sure to love every inch of her body. He tried so hard to familiarise himself with the girl underneath him.
"I love you, Toshiro," she hummed as he kissed her neck. Their hands intertwined as he traced his fingers along the side of her body. She purred ever so gently and arched her back when he ran his fingers close to her sensitive area.
"I love you more, Karin," he kissed away the tears that gently ran down her face. Her legs hitching over the side of his hips signalling she was ready for the next stage. He grinned and kissed her cheek as he positioned himself.
Karin lay on his chest as they huffed and puffed from all the fun they had. One hand wrapped around her waist the other playing with her hand. Their bodies glistening with sweat. The raven-haired female lay in a sweet trance as Toshiro played with her engagement ring. He smiled sweetly as she wore his ring with pride and made sure that people knew that she was taken.
"Let's get married," Toshiro spoke, breaking Karin out of her trance. She shifted her gaze so she was looking him in the eye. "I know that we are but I want to get married sooner rather than later," Karin reached up and kissed his cheek.
"I agree and we will but what brought all this one," she moved her hand and caressed his face. He held her hand from caressing him.
"I have never wanted you even more than I do now. When you were gone, I looked all the perks of marrying a captain and there is the utmost highest security. My status as your husband, they won't touch you. They are not allowed to bring their justice to you as our marriage will bind us literally until death do we part," Karin smiled and snuggled into his side allowing him to draw circles on her lower back.
-X-
Karin woke up with an empty bed, she looked around to see Toshiro was not in the house at all. The clock on the bedside table suggested it was still the same day. She looked at her phone that was flashing to see that she had a message. 'Hey, babe. I'm back at your parents. Get dressed at come around X.'
Karin did just that and headed straight to her parents. She saw that Rangiku was now sitting there with a large smile on her face and all the male had their hands covering their eyes. Rangiku rushed over to her and grabbed her hand and pulled her to her parent's room. Karin made a small gruntled noise as her arm was nearly pulled off its socket. It was only Rangiku in the room.
Hanging on her mum's cupboard door was her wedding dress, still cased in the plastic bag. Now that she was back her family wanted to see the dress. Karin stripped down to her bra and pants while Rangiku unzipped the bag and helped her friend into the dress. Rangiku knew how to tie the dress perfectly. Rangiku placed the veil in her hair that cascaded down her back. The older woman smiled softly as looked at her friend. She was absolutely beautiful.
The older female exited the room and ushered all males and even Chizaru into the kitchen. The only ones that were allowed to see were Yuzu, Rukia and their mother. Rangiku and Akira had already seen it. Karin waited for Rangiku to usher her out and ever so quietly and elegantly Karin exited the bedroom in her wedding dress.
All three ladies clasped their hands over their face as they saw how beautiful Karin looked. She looked a bride, a woman who was all grown up and leading her own life. Masaki couldn't help but cry at the fact that her daughter was getting married and she looked even more beautiful than necessary. Rangiku stood proudly behind Karin like a proud older sister. Masaki ran up to her daughter and held her close to her body. As she sobbed so hard at the fact that her daughter was grown up.
"Sorry, sorry. Karin, you look absolutely beautiful. Toshiro is going to love you in this. Now give us all a twirl, let's see the back of it," when Karin was released from her mother's grip she twirled in the spot her dress copying her actions. Rangiku ushered her back into the bedroom so they could place it back into the bag for safe keeping. Masaki allowing the males to escape from the kitchen.
When Rangiku zipped up the bag they hear a knock on the door. Toshiro slightly peered his head in. Karin was in the middle of getting changed.
"Captain close your eyes and come in!" Rangiku ordered the male. The male did just that and allowed Karin to turn him around so he couldn't see the dress behind him. He smiled brightly and kissed her lips. Karin wrapped her arms around his waist as he pulled her close to his body. Rangiku couldn't help but squeal when she saw her captain place his hands on his fiancée's ass. She hadn't had the time to place her trousers back on. "Captain, you and Karin are so cute. Now, tomorrow there is no time for chatting. We have wedding plans that we need to discuss." The pair pulled apart so Karin could get dressed again.
-X-
The family gathering ended pretty late as the group caught up with one another. Isshin, Rangiku and Ichigo were all pretty drunk at the end of the night. Rangiku crashed with Rukia in the barracks as she was unable to head back to her own apartment. Ryohei and Shuhei headed back home with Karin and Toshiro. Akira was peacefully sleeping in her father arms as they headed back down the street.
"Captain!" A young girl bounced around up to them and kissed his cheek. Karin released their hands and stood back a bit. Her eyes instantly turning red with instinct. "Who is this sweetheart?" The young girl asked referring to Akira. Toshiro turned to Karin was slowly inching for her dagger. He hadn't noticed that her eyes were a glowing red.
"My daughter," She began to stroke her hair but a gust of wind pushed her far back. Karin walked in between the middle of the pair and possessively wrapped her arms around Toshiro. Chizaru hid behind Ryohei as she had never seen Karin this mad before. In fairness, she completely understood. Some unknown was hitting on her boyfriend right in front of her.
"What the hell bitch! Get your hands off my boyfriend!" the young girl shouted at her. Instinctively, Ryohei released Chizaru's hand and wrapped his arms Karin's waist. Knowing fine well that she was going to attack.
"He is not your boyfriend! He is your captain! Know your place!" Karin spat at the girl. The young girl strode over to Karin who was still holding onto Toshiro. Her body slightly shaking. She didn't want to believe that Toshiro had betrayed her.
"Who are you to say?! You are a measly unranked officer," at that point, Karin laughed so hard waking Akira up. Karin released Toshiro and escaped Ryohei's grasp. She shunpoed so fast that the girl was taken back.
"Let me introduce myself, I am Captain Yoshida of Squad 9. I am the fiancée of your captain! Now stand down!" Karin hissed at her showing her ring finger but the girl swatted her hand away in disbelief. Toshiro walked swiftly to Karin and pulling her to his side,
"Nezumi, meet Karin. She is my best friend and my fiance," the girl stormed away as she saw Toshiro's arms wrapping her waist. Once the girl was out of eyesight, Karin grabbed Akira and stormed off home leaving the trio in the dust.
-X-
Karin had grabbed a change of clothes and locked herself in her daughter's room. She bit her lip as she held back her sobs and anger. She could feel blood slowly seeping down her chin. Toshiro banged on the door but Karin continued to ignore him. She wanted to trust him and she did but it was hard to when the truth was staring at her: he hadn't shaken her off. He stood there and took it.
Karin had changed Akira and placed her to bed then sat most of her time looking at the big mirror in the corner of the room. She saw her reflection in the mirror and hated it. She clenched her fist as she was not allowed break it as Akira was sleeping. She sat on the floor as she bawled her eyes out. She couldn't help it. She tried so hard to keep it inside. Was she not allowed to stand by his side now that they had a child? She felt so helpless and lonely.
Toshiro unlocked the door to find his fiancée bawling on the floor. He rushed down to the floor and cradled her. Karin grabbed his shirt as she choked on her own tears. He soothed her hair and pulled her into his body. He couldn't do anything except watch her cry.
"Why? Why? Why, was she all over you?" Toshiro placed a small kiss on her forehead. As she cried harder. "All I wanted was to throw my fist down her throat." Toshiro grabbed her chin and made sure that she was looking at him directly.
"Trust me, I love you. Nezumi said she was separated from her husband. Just like us. She was understanding through it all. There was nothing going on between us. Karin, please trust me," he leaned forward and kissed the tip of her nose. Karin leaned forward and placed her forehead against. Her tears caressing his cheeks in the process. Toshiro held her tight as she cuddled into him.
"I want to and I'm trying so hard to believe you but you never shook her away," she sobbed to him. He soothed her back, repeatedly kissing the side of her cheeks. Trying so desperately to kiss away her pain.
"Karin, you have to trust me. I trusted you with all my heart," Karin puked away from her hug to look him in the eye as they spoke. "Do you think it was easy for me to see you with your ex? To see him hug you, touch you and worst of all kiss you. But I knew that your heart belonged to me. I have only ever seen you as the one I want to spend my life with," her tears slowly stopped at his words. "Karin, I think… no, I know, you are my soulmate. There will never be anyone else for me but you," she leaned forward and pressed her lips against his own. He could feel all her pain, loneliness and regret in that one kiss.
They kissed until she fell asleep in his arms, awkwardly, he picked her up and carried her through to their bedroom where he lay her on their bed and kissed her forehead. He headed to the living room and sat in their new study. He bought a desk and chair so they could so their work at home. In the corner of his eye, he could see Ryohei and Chizaru sleeping on the pull out bed. They looked so calm lying next to another. He found the transfer papers and began filling out the transfer for the 13th seat, Nezumi. He didn't really care where she went but he didn't want her to bring Karin into that state again. All he needed was Rangiku and Nezumi to fill out the rest. His lieutenant would fully understand why one of their female members were being transferred.
After the remaining of the paperwork was finished he kissed his daughter goodnight and then headed to lie in bed with his fiancée. As soon as he lay in the bed, Karin instantly turned around and cuddled into his body. He shifted so that he could sleep comfortably with her. She still had tears running down her face but she was calmly breathing.
When Toshiro woke up, he saw that the bed was empty. Was it a dream that Karin came home? He threw his covers off and rushed to the living room to see Ryohei and Chizaru tidying up there bed.
"Morning, where is Karin?" Toshiro said as he walked into Akira's bedroom: she was still peacefully sleeping. He decided to let her sleep before she had to wake up.
"She went to work already. She said something about the dojo,"
Sweat dripped down her whole body, her hair sticking to the back of her neck. She had shorts on and a sports bra on. In front of her was Kazen who was in a similar state to her. She didn't wear his tunic and only had his shorts on. Karin ran up to him and tried to punch him in the face but he blocked her attack and returned a hit of his own. Karin dodged every single attack of his. Both of them were moving at such great speeds that any spectator would not be able to keep up. Her eyes still glowing red from last night. For once they didn't want to leave. As she activated part of her Bankai, her moves were more powerful and concise. Kazen was trying his best to keep up with all of her moves.
"Why are we practising so early in the morning?" Karin didn't say a word she only raised her eyebrow in the process. He was part of her and so he knew the answer fine well. Kazen smirked and ran up to her and tried to aim for her, Karin caught his leg right next to her head and pushed him away. She pushed him further away as she felt a very familiar spiritual pressure.
"Captain Yoshida?"
AN:
If anyone thought their should be a slight warning with Karin and Toshiro's time together then plese let me know and I will add a warning. I did dial it back so it was T friendly. Finally, the chapter has been released. As per usual, sorry it took so long, I wasn't utterly proud of this. It needed a lot more emotion than was previosly written