Unohana: Really? What?
Messenger: It's called the Stream of Life. It heals wounds right away, reduces fever, and quivering. We figured that there may be a substance in there that counters Methabanium.
Unohana: Then let's hurry!
Messenger: No, there's something else. It's true that the Stream of Life can heal Methabanium, but the journey there is extremely difficult.
Unohana: How difficult?
Messenger: In soul society, there are only 2 people who can make it though. One is the commander general, and the other one is…
Unohana: Who?
Messenger: Hitsugaya-taichou.
Unohana: The commander general probably won't come with us; he's always so busy. But Hitsugaya-taichou is in no condition to fight either.
Messenger: That's the problem. So how are we going to get there?
Unohana: Then there's only one way.
Messenger: And that is…?
Unohana: Well… I suppose.. I could…. Use…. It….
Messenger: What's It?
Unohana: A special medicine. It heals the user completely for 30 minutes.
Messenger: Then why don't you use it?
Unohana: Because it results in a little sacrifice from the user.
Messenger: What sacrifice?
Unohana: Well, once the medicine wears out, the disease will be 5 times worse.
Messenger: ? But aren't we heading for the cure right now?
Unohana: That may be right, but what if we can't get there in 30mins? Then Hitsugaya-taichou will be sick again, worse than ever.
Messenger: I think we should take the risk. If we leave things the way it is, won't Hitsugaya-taichou die anyway?
Unohana: True… Okay! It's decided then!
Messenger: So? Who do you want to ask to accompany Hitsugaya-taichou?
Unohana: Only one person will be willing to do this task. Someone who truly loves Hitsugaya-taichou.
Messenger: Who's that?
Unohana: Hinamori-kun.
Not long after, Unohana arrived at Hinomori-fukutaichou's office. "Ahh, wuts the matter, taichou?" asked Hinamori. After Unohana explained to her what was going on, she agreed immediately. "Ah, hold on, I have to talk to Matsumoto-san first." "About what?" questioned Unohana. "Well, she needs to take care of my paperwork for half an hour." "Oh, right, I forgot about that," said Unohana.
After Matsumoto came and substituted for Hinamori, they were ready. Unohana forced the pill down the fiercely bleeding Hitsugaya, and turned around to Hinamori. Almost immediately, Hitsugaya started massaging his temples and yawning. "What are we doing here? Huh? I don't get this at all!" After Unohana-taichou was done explaining, Hinamori exclaimed, "We're ready. Then let's go!"
About five minutes later, Unohana, the messenger, Hinamori and Hitsugaya reached the edge of the dangerous forest. "Good luck in there!" said the messenger. "Huh?" asked a confused Hitsugaya. "You're not coming with us?" "Hell no! Do you have an idea what will happen to me if I venture in there? You guys are both high-rank officers, so you can probably handle it, but I DEFINITELY can't!" He stopped to catch his breath. "Alright already! I get the damn message! Can you just leave then?" shouted Hitsugaya.
The minute Hinamori and Hitsugaya entered the forest; they sensed incredibly strong spiritual presence. The only ones they've ever known with that kind of presence was that drifter, Ichigo Kurosaki, Byakuya Kuchiki captain, and Zaraki, captain of the 11th division. Taking on either one of them would've made them sustain heavy injuries.
Hinamori: Shhh… better be quite…
Hitsugaya: I know that!
Hinamori: Let's keep going forward then…
Hitsugaya: I know that too!
A while later, they reached what seemed to be the heart of the forest. Just then, a wild yell seemed to come from beneath their feet. "Uwaah! What was that?" Hinamori screamed, clutching Hitsugaya tightly. 'For some reason, Shiro-chan is blushing…' thought Hinamori. However they didn't have time for this little bit of "Love" as the dirt began cracking open revealing…nothing. Well, that's what they thought at first, but they soon found out that just because something wasn't solid, didn't mean that it's not there. It could be abstract, like…heat. Hinamori and Hitsugaya were instantly as hot as newly fried ducks. The heat even cooked their brains. As Hinamori was about to collapse, Hitsugaya finally had some sense to draw out is Zanpakutou and release his Shikai. "Descend upon the frozen sky, Hyourinmaru!" shouted Hitsugaya.
Right away, the heat turned to coolness. "Arigatou, Shiro-chan!" panted Hinamori. "It's nothi-hey! I'm a captain too, y'know! Show some respect! Baka bed-wetter Momo!" "I do not wet my bed!" Hinamori shouted. Then she added "At least usually I don't." Hitsugaya burst out laughing, something rare for him. Without that, they ventured even further in. As they did so, they noticed the spiritual presence growing ever so much stronger.
Hinamori: Careful now, Shiro-chan, it's getting closer!
Hitsugaya: I KNOW! And it's Hitsugaya-TAICHOU!
Hinamori: Whatever, Shiro-chan
Hitsugaya: I THOUGHT I SAID TO CALL ME TAICHOU!