Misaki woke up in a room, and she remembered she stayed in Rukia's house. Only a day had passed after Aizen's defeat, and today, was the day Gin Ichimaru and Sosuke Aizen's sentence was being announced. Although it will be the Central 46 which will pass judgment on Aizen's crimes, Gin Ichimaru's crimes will be looked upon by the Head Captain, in front of all the other Captains of the thirteen Court Guard Squads. She walked out of the room, and saw Rukia, Orihime, Uryu and Chad in the living room. She waved at them, and smiled. "Slept well, Misaki?" Rukia asked, Misaki nodded and said, "I guess. How's Ichigo doing?" "Better, but he's still asleep." Rukia said, and Misaki nodded. "Where is he?" Orihime pointed to the door next to where Misaki slept and said, "Next to your room. You slept next to his bed, so Renji carried you to the nearest room." Misaki blushed and walked to Ichigo's room. She opened the door to find him fast asleep. She sat beside his sleeping figure, and took his hand in hers. "Good morning, Ichigo." She said, and stared at his face. Misaki sighed and kissed Ichigo's forehead. "I owe Toshiro an explanation." She said, and got back up and went to the hall to find Rukia. "Rukia, I have a favor to ask." Rukia looked on with determination. "Can you take me to where Toshiro stays?" Rukia nodded and smiled. "Follow me." And Misaki did what she was told.
Her walk to the squad barracks was short, and Rukia stopped Misaki from moving forward by holding her wrist. Misaki turned to look and Rukia was smiling. "Thank you, Misaki." Misaki's eyes widened and she rapidly shook her head. "Oh don't thank me Rukia! Geez, I really have no clue to react to such compliments!" Misaki blushed with embarrassment. Rukia chuckled and said, "To see Captain Hitsugaya, go down the hall, to the right. Second door." Misaki nodded. "That's his Captain's room." Misaki walked in the direction which was pointed out to her and knocked on the door. "Enter." It wasn't Toshiro's voice. Misaki opened the door to find Renji. Misaki's eyes widened. "R-Renji?" She was sure she took the right door, but then Renji stopped her. "If you're looking for Captain Hitsugaya, go to the tenth squad training area. He's there, and Rangiku, well, last I heard she went to see Momo, the squad five lieutenant." Misaki nodded and stared at what Renji was doing. "Ah, I was filling up Rangiku's paperwork. Just a favor." Misaki smiled and walked out. She had no idea how to go to the training area, so she walked off. She was wandering along the streets when she heard someone call her name. Misaki turned to see a man, with a 69 tattoo on his face. "You are Misaki Otonashi, right?" Misaki nodded. "I'm Shuhei Hisagi, lieutenant of squad 9, and I was looking for you." Misaki was perplexed. "For me?" She didn't know why he was looking for her, and there was no reason for him to either, right? "Well, yes. There was a Captain's meeting, and you're summoned there." Misaki's eyes widened, and "Me? Uh…when is it?" "Now." Misaki yelped and pressed her palms to her face. "But I don't know how to get there! I'll be lost if I go on my own!" Shuhei chuckled. "That's why I was sent to bring you." "Oh." Misaki was embarrassed.
The two flash stepped to the First Squad barracks and Shuhei dropped her off near the main door. "Aren't you coming?" Shuhei shook his head. "I'm not a Captain, it's a captains meeting." He reminded her. Misaki pushed the door and walked in. There she saw all the Captain's lined up, and the head captain standing in the middle, facing all of them. She turned to her left and saw Toshiro standing there, and Retsu Unohana and several others. Technically, every Captain except Gin and Aizen were there. She then felt someone hug her from behind. Misaki gasped and she heard a familiar chuckle. The girl turned on her heels and saw Shinji. "Shinji!" She wailed and hugged the man, and soon realized she was in front of all the captains and released him. "Misaki, I was also a Captain, and no one minds if you hug a man like that. I needed that hug." Shinji pouted and she chuckled. She saw Kensei and Rose too. "What're you guys doing here?" She asked and, "Misaki Otonashi. Shinji Hirako. Rose Otoribashi. Kensei Muguruma. I have summoned you all here for a meeting." The head captain said. "Thanks for stating the obvious, old man." Shinji muttered and pulled Misaki forward.
"Shinji Hirako, Rose Otoribashi and Kensei Muguruma. For helping save the Soul Society from the treacherous Sosuke Aizen and his minions, I have come to a conclusion. You three, will be the Captains of squad 5, 3 and 9, respectively. I hereby promote to back to your previous positions as Captains." Misaki's eyes widened and she didn't know what to feel. That meant that Shinji and the others would have to stay here, in the Soul Society. She wouldn't be able to see him again. Misaki looked down with sadness, "Misaki Otonashi." She looked up at the head captain and gulped. "You have helped the Soul Society tremendously, along with Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki, who I assume at this very moment, is resting." Misaki nodded. "I hereby announce you as a respected ally of the thirteen Court Guard Squads and a position in squad 4, after your life in the living world." Misaki's eyes widened and she turned to see Unohana smiling at her. Misaki smiled slightly, and then the door opened to reveal someone Misaki did not expect to see.
Two others were clutching on to the man, and his hands were held with a Kido spell. Misaki's breath was stuck in her throat and she couldn't swallow. "Gin…Ichimaru…" She murmured to herself. "Gin Ichimaru." The head captain spoke. "You have betrayed the Soul Society, by joining Sosuke Aizen and Kaname Tousen in creating the Oken and have several criminal charges against you. You have aided the traitors by abandoning your squad." Gin stood there quietly, and Misaki's heart was beating rapidly. "Your judgment will be decided by all the Captains of the Court Guard Squads, including myself." Misaki cringed. There was an eruption of whispers amongst everyone and Misaki stared at Gin. He looked down, his eyes closed as usual. His smirk was absent and it seemed as if he regretted living. The whispering stopped and Misaki's heart leapt. "Captains, speak your decisions." Head Captain said. "He needs to be assassinated for his crimes." Sui Feng said, and Misaki scowled. "Imprisonment." Unohana said. "Imprisonment." Byakuya Kuchiki said. "Imprisonment." Komamura said. "Another chance." This caused everyone in that room to gasp. "What do you mean, Kyoraku?" Head Captain asked. Kyoraku shrugged and said, "He did try to kill Aizen in the end. He discovered Aizen's secret behind his Zanpakuto, I personally think he deserves another chance. Under watchful eyes, of course." Misaki was happy someone thought almost the same thing she was thinking. Toshiro was quiet. "I agree with Kyoraku." Misaki smiled. "I don't really care, imprisoned I think." Kenpachi said. "I agree with Kyoraku." Misaki was downfallen because the voting was not in Gin's favor. "I finally have made my decision." Misaki didn't look up from where she was seeing, and her eyes filled with tears. "Gin Ichimaru will be appointed as my co-lieutenant." Everyone in the room gasped. Misaki looked up to see Gin staring at the head captain, his eyes opened. "Kyoraku had made a fair statement. You betrayed the Soul Society, but you betrayed it for the Soul Society. You discovered Sosuke Aizen's secret, and tried to kill him. Your deeds are unforgivable, but I will take my chances. Hence I am appointing you under my Squad, to keep you under complete supervision until I see fit." Misaki sighed with relief. Rangiku will be happy.
After the meeting Shinji hugged the girl one last time, and she cried on his shoulder. "I won't be…seeing you again, will I?" Shinji chuckled. "You will. You do have a spot in the Thirteen Court guard squads, so why worry? You'll be in my squad for sure." Misaki smiled and turned to see Toshiro. Misaki hugged the little Captain earning a grunt from the snow haired boy. "I owe you an explanation." She said, and she spoke to the boy telling him everything. "I'm glad you're safe." Toshiro said, blushing lightly. Misaki ruffled his hair and someone tapped her on her shoulder. It was Rangiku. She hugged the woman and told Rangiku the news about Gin. Rangiku smiled slightly and thanked the girl. "Captain Hitsugaya voted in his favor too!" Misaki said, and Rangiku tackled the little captain in a hug. Misaki smiled.
Two days later, Misaki woke up one night, as she couldn't sleep. Ichigo still didn't wake up, and Misaki thought she'd take a walk. She got out of Rukia's house and hugged herself. It was a cold night and Misaki began walking. She didn't know where she was, and she quickly stopped, knowing she was lost. Misaki was spooked and she heard someone chuckle. She looked to the rooftop of a building and saw Gin. "How careless of ya. Getting lost like that." Misaki was shocked he could move around so freely, but she saw that there was a seal in both his arms. It looked like bracelets but Misaki knew the difference. "Hello." She said. She didn't know what to say, since the two of them didn't share a proper conversation before. Gin got down and stood in front of the girl and his smirk was slightly scaring her. He then stopped smirking and sighed. "Why did you save me?" He asked, walking to his left and motioned her to follow. Misaki did, and said, "You reminded me of Minato." Gin chuckled. "You reminded me of Rangiku, although she isn't my sister, and she'll never be." His voice was low. Misaki smiled, and walked alongside him. "Thank you…I guess." He said, at last. "I couldn't let you die. So, don't thank me." Gin sighed one last time, and waved. "Go to sleep. It's too late." Misaki nodded and turned around to find Rukia's house. 'He dropped me home?' She turned around to thank him, but he wasn't there. Misaki smiled and got inside.
It took Ichigo a month to wake up. Ichigo and everyone were soon transported back to his house, and Misaki noticed his features change, and his hair grow back into its normal size. Orihime, Rukia, Chad and Uryu were staring at Ichigo's face, as he woke up. "Oh!" Orihime said, as Ichigo opened his eyes. "What? Is this my house?" He asked, "Yeah, you slept for about a month." Rukia said. "A month? Oh right! My powers!" He yelled, staring at his palm. "Ichigo. Urahara told us everything. You've lost your Soul Reaper powers." Ichigo didn't look too surprised. "Oh so you already know. I guess I'll have to resign as a Soul Reaper then." He sighed and "Can I go outside?" Ichigo asked and stepped out, to find no spirits. He couldn't sense anything. "I guess this is good bye." Rukia said. "Give everyone my regards." Ichigo said, and Rukia nodded. "Bye Rukia, thank you." He said and Rukia Kuchiki disappeared from his vision.
Ichigo sighed and walked back inside and he immediately thought of her. He blushed and scratched his head. "Where's-""Misaki's at the cemetery." Uryu spoke. Ichigo's eyes widened and he immediately ran toward the place. He climbed the stairs and as soon as he caught sight of her, he rested his hands on his knees and panted. Misaki turned to see him, and smiled widely before attacking him in a hug. "You're awake!" Ichigo smiled and hugged her back. The two pulled away and Ichigo stared at her face, and blushed. "Uh…Misaki?" Misaki cocked her eyebrow. "Ichigo." She said. "I uh…well, I can't-""See spirits anymore right?" Ichigo sighed and nodded. She hugged him tighter and sighed. "You're safe. That's what matters." "I was also wondering…well, never mind." Ichigo turned a beet red as Misaki stared at his face. "What is it?" She giggled. "Last time…Urahara…well, he interrupted and I well…" Ichigo found it hard to speak. Misaki at first didn't understand him, and then turned red. "Oh…" She said, and bit her lip. "Let's go home-"Misaki pulled his face toward hers and kissed him roughly on his lips, and Ichigo's eyes widened. He snaked his arms around her hip and pulled her closer to him, and kissed her back passionately. They pulled apart and Misaki murmured, "I love you, Ichigo." Ichigo kissed her forehead and said, "And I love you, Misaki."
Extended Ending:
Misaki was in a lot of pain. She groaned and Isshin wasn't helping. "Misaki, push!" Misaki was doing that! "Argg…!" Misaki swore she was going to tear apart. Where was Ichigo when you needed him? "Ichigo!" Misaki yelled and the doors swung open. "Did he come out already?" Ichigo said, his eyes filled with panic. He held Misaki's hand and squeezed it. "Push honey, I'm here now." "Argh!" Then echoes of a baby's cries filled the room. "It's a boy!" Isshin exclaimed. Misaki was exhausted. Ichigo took his son in his arms, and his smile vanished. Misaki wondered what was wrong. "Ichigo-""He has orange hair." Misaki giggled. "Idiot, I was worried." Misaki smiled and Isshin began to cry. Ichigo literally kicked his father out, and kissed Misaki on the lips and said, "So, what do we name him?" Misaki thought for a minute. "Sorry I asked, I already know what to name him." Misaki was confused. Ichigo looked at the girl's face and held her hand, holding the baby carefully in his other. "Minato Kurosaki."
A/N: Ah, it's over. *cries* Personally, I loved writing this. One of my finest works yet! :3
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