Me: ok I am DYING to put this chapter up but this is where it starts getting confusing so if you get confused (cuz this is gonna be in someone else's POV as well as Karin's) because of the switching then im sry.

Karin: aw so im not the center of attention anymore?

Toushiro: *runs and snickers in a corner*

Karin: *red anime anger mark appears* Toushiro Hitsugaya. What are you doing?

Toushiro: *gulp…RUN*

Karin: *sigh* man he can be so immature. Oh well. Winter does not own Bleach…just the plot of the story that is AMAZING

Me: to indicate that I am switching POV, I will put "location" and then ether Karin (indicating that that is Karin's POV) or Seireitei (indicating that it is in another person's POV-- and I hope that yall can guess who Stephany is…) and thanks Karin

Karin: no problem now, on to the story

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Surprises

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(Location: Karin)

"So you do plan to go with him to Soul Society?" Ichigo asked. Karin just nodded. "Well, when do you plan on leaving?" Isshin Kurosaki asked. Karin just shook her head and indicated that that question should go to her boyfriend. "So Captain Hitsugaya, when are you both leaving?" Karin's father asked again. "Tomorrow or the day after. It depends on what Karin wants to do." Toushiro answered. Satisfied with the answer, Isshin started to walk away. "Okay. Just come and tell me when you are leaving because I want to be able to say good bye." He called over his shoulder. Ichigo looked extremely…furious with the idea even though he had given the "okay" for Karin. "Hey Ich-nii, just calm down. I'll be fine, and to prove that statement, I have a captain for a boyfriend that will protect me with his life if need be. And I also a few friends waiting there for me…I just can't wait to surprise them." "Oh ya, like who?" "Well for starters there's Rukia and Rangiku and-" "Okay okay. I get the picture." Ichigo said, "Oi Toushiro, come over her for a sec." Ichigo yelled. "It's Captain Hitsugaya to you Kurosaki!" came the response. "Yeah yeah whatever just come over here for a minute. I need to speak to you…alone." As Ichigo said "alone" he looked at Karin and she got the message. As she stood up, Toushiro came into the room. "Have fun talking you two." Karin called over her shoulder.

As soon as Karin was out of the room, Ichigo turned to Toushiro. "Captain Hitsugaya. I will only say this once. If you ever, and I mean ever hurt my sister, I will personally kill you. Understand?" Toushiro could tell that he wasn't joking and so, instead of a smart remark, he just nodded. "I would never do such a thing to her Kurosaki. I will protect her with my life." Toushiro said, and Ichigo visibly relaxed. "Very well then. I trust you Toushiro." Toushiro was too wound up in his thoughts to reply upon hearing his given name.

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(Location: Seireitei)

"Captains and lieutenants, the reason that I have called a meeting is because I have an important enouncement to make..." the head captain, Yamamoto said. Everyone in the room became immediately silent. "In two weeks time, I will be retiring and-" "WHAT?!" many of the Captains and Lieutenants yelled simultaneously. "Yes you all heard me correctly, and I will introduce you to the one I want to take my p-" Bang "What on earth is going on?" Soi Fon asked. The only Captains that held it together were Retsu Unohana (4th squad) Sosuke Aizen (5th squad), Shunsui Kyoraku (8th squad), and Jushiro Ukitake (13th squad). Even Byakuya Kuchiki was not one hundred percent calm, but he was not in a panic like some of the others. "SILENCE!" Yamamoto yelled. Bang "Oh my goodness. What is happening out there?" Captain Kurotsuchi asked. "Anyways, as I was saying, I would like to introduce you all to the one I would like to name as Head Captain in my place." As Yamamoto spoke those words, I quickly opened the door and ran to his side. I was so fast, that none of the captains saw me until I was behind Yamamoto. Then I leaned down and whispered something in his ear. "Hello…grandfather…" I saw his stiffen and I smirked. "Hello. I haven't quite introduced you yet and they don't know that you're my granddaughter yet." He whispered back. "Well then hurry up. I want to meet them." Then grandfather (that is what I call Yamamoto because in the story, he really IS my grandfather…and how that is possible will be explained later) turned to all of the captains and lieutenants and sighed. "Everyone, I want you all to meet…my…granddaughter. She is the one who will fill in my position." I smiled and waved my hand at all of the captains and lieutenants who just looked frozen to the spot. My grandfather then turned to face everyone else, making his back face me. I walked over and stood by his side, but it was somewhat hard to walk in a graceful manor because I was wearing high-heels of all things. "It's a pleasure to meet everyone." I said and then bowed slightly.

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(Location: Karin)

"Hey are you guys done talking yet?" Karin asked. Ichigo nodded and Karin came into the room and grabbed Toushiro's hand and begun to drag him out of the room. "Hey Ich-nii, Shiro and I are gonna go and say good bye to everyone." Ichigo nodded and the stood up, turning to walk to the kitchen.

"So…where are we headed first?"Toushiro asked. "Um…let's go to the soccer field. Maybe some of my friends are there." Karin said. Toushiro nodded. "Okay, but first I need to go and do something. I'll catch up with you at the field." "Okay." Karin responded and ran in the general direction of the field.

Toushiro watched to make sure that Karin was alright before he started to make his way towards Urahara's place.

When Toushiro arrived, he knocked on the door and the door automatically opened. "Urahara! I need to speak to Head Captain Yamamoto. Are you here?" There was a loud crash and then a voice responded. "Yeah, go right ahead Captain Hitsugaya!"came the response. Toushiro sighed and then turned on the communicator.

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(Location: Seireitei)

"Your…g-granddaughter?!" Kenpachi stuttered. "Damn, then she should be able to fight extremely well. Hey girl! I, Kenpachi, challenge you to an…wait a minute…you don't even have a sword…how can you the Head Captain if you don't even have a zanpaktou?" "You will find that you do not always need a sword to fight." I replied. "Yes…maybe so, but if that's the case, then how am I supposed to fight you?" "Well I guess that you will either have to produce a sword for me to use, or just not fight me. I personally don't care ether way." I said. Someone cleared their throat. I looked up and saw that it was grandfather. Then I noticed that I had caused quite a commotion and started blushing. "We can finish this conversation after the meeting." I whispered. Kenpachi seemed to agree with me. I stood up straight and looked at my grandfather. He had the mixed expression between humor/amusement, and worry. I smirked and decided to have a private conversation with him. Hey grandfather, are you okay? You are kinda giving me a strange look. My grandfather's head snapped up upon hearing my "voice" and then looked at me. I nodded slightly to indicate that it was me who spoke to him. Grandfather looked like he was figuring out a hard problem, then he looked at all of the captains and lieutenants and introduced them by name and then their position. When he was finished he spoke. "If there are any questions or complaints, state them now." Grandfather said. No one made any movement or any sound. "Very well then, if there is nothing else to say, you are all dismissed aside my granddaughter, of course."

As everyone was leaving, I turned to Kenpachi. "Hey, how about in two days we can have our little fight…I can even finish it within five minutes." "Ha! You are SO on little girl." Kenpachi replied. "Okay but let me get one thing straight. I AM NOT A LITTLE GIRL, UNDERSTAND?!" Kenpachi nodded and smirked. "Well then I'll just be seeing ya in two days then…and what's your name by the way?" he asked. I hesitated, unsure if I should give out my name or not, but I decided that if I was going to rule Soul Society, then they should know my name in the least. ""I'm Stephany. Nice to meet ya!" I said. "Stephany? Hm…that's an interesting name. okay well I'll be seeing ya soon. See ya later." And with that Kenpachi shunpoed away.

"Just what do you think that you are doing, Stephany?" Grandfather asked. "What do you mean?" I answered. "I mean, you are going to fight Kenpachi? Why?" "I want to show him who's boss around here." My grandfather sighed and then looked me in the eye. "As you can see, we are missing our 10th captain, Captain Hitsugaya Toushiro." I nodded. "Well, please just be careful around here. I don't want people to think that you are a intruder." I smiled and walked out of the room. Right as I left, grandfather got a call on his communicator.

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(Location: Karin)

"Hello, Head Captain. This is Captain Hitsugaya reporting. I plan to come back to Soul Society tomorrow or the day after…with Karin Kurosaki." "And why would you bring a mere human with you?" grandfather asked. "Because sir, she has already awakened her zanpaktou as a human, and by bringing her here, she could improve her skills greatly and be a major asset to us in the future." Grandfather pondered this for a few seconds and then responded. "Very well Captain Hitsugaya. I approve of this, but let me tell you that she is YOUR responsibility. Do you understand?" "Yes sir." Toushiro answered. "Very well, you are dismissed and I will inform you of some very important news upon your return. Have a good day Captain." Toushiro made a small bow and switched it off. Toushiro was very happy.

Toushiro quickly thanked Urahara and left the shop to go and find Karin.

When Toushiro did find Karin, she was enjoying herself in playing soccer with her friends. When Karin sensed that Toushiro had arrived, she halted running and called her friends over, and then motioned for Toushiro to join her as well. When everyone was gathered together, Karin started to speak.

"Hey guys…I am moving in two days so I won't be able to see yall anymore. That's why I wanted to play a good game of soccer with you guys." Many of Karin's friends looked upset by her words but were determined not to show it. "Well we are really gonna miss having you around." one of the boys said. All of the others nodded their heads in agreement. "Aw thanks guys, and im gonna miss all of yall." Then one of the boys noticed Toushiro. "Hey, aren't you the kid who helped us win our soccer game a few years ago?" Toushiro nodded his head. "Yeah I am." "Oh…okay so what are you doing here?" the boy asked. Toushiro just shrugged and (as always) pulled out his cell phone. Karin sighed and looked up at the sunset. "Well guys, I gotta run. It's getting late and I don't want my idiot of a father to freak out on me. I hope to see you guys soon. Bye!" Karin said and then took off in a run towards her home…and Toushiro followed.

When Karin reached the house, she sighed and took a deep breath. Toushiro looked at her and she just had the oh-boy-here-we-go kind of look as she opened the door. As expected, Isshin jumped towards Karin as soon as the door opened. Karin rolled her eyes and landed a kick to her father's face. Toushiro just smirked and walked in right behind her.

Karin turned towards Yuzu who opened her mouth to scold Karin, but Karin held up her hand. "Save it Yuzu. I have something else that I need to discuss with you. Do you have a moment?" "Of course Karin. What is it." Karin turned to look at Toushiro and he knew that she wanted to talk to her sister in private, so Toushiro was about to walk upstairs towards Karin's room to lie on her bed before a hand landed on his shoulder. "Hey. I want to talk to you." Ichigo said and Toushiro nodded and made his way up to Ichigo's room to give the girls some privacy for their conversation as well as their own.

As soon as the boys were gone, Karin turned towards Yuzu. "Okay…look Yuzu. I just wanted to tell you that I am going to be leaving for a while so I want to ask you a favor." Yuzu looked shocked at her sister's words but managed to nod all the same. "I want you to take care of yourself while im gone and in return, I'll come and visit you as often as I can. Can we make that a sister's deal?" Karin asked and held out her hand. Yuzu smiled and took her sister's hand in her own and squeezed it. "I'm really gonna miss you, Karin. Don't get yourself in too much trouble, okay?" Yuzu joked. Karin smiled and nodded. "Okay. Well I'm leaving tomorrow so I better go and get some sleep." "Okay Karin. Will I see you in the morning?" Yuzu asked. "Yes. I will leave after breakfast." Yuzu nodded and watched her sister go up the stairs to their room.

When Karin entered her room, Toushiro was already lying on her bed, so Karin grabbed her pajamas and went to the bathroom to take a shower and change. When Karin came out of the bathroom and into her room, she saw Toushiro sitting on her bed with his back facing her. Karin decided to sneak up on him, so she quietly walked up behind him. But before she could surprise him, she found herself with her back on the bed and Toushiro towering over her, smirking in triumph. Karin looked into Toushiro's eyes and she felt herself melt. Toushiro leaned down and kissed Karin passionately. When he was finished, he laid down beside her. "Hey Shiro. I want to go back tomorrow, okay?" Toushiro looked only a bit surprised. "Are you sure you want to go tomorrow?" Toushiro whispered back. Karin nodded. "Alright then. We will go back tomorrow." After that, they both fell asleep.

The morning came too early for Karin. She turned and looked at her clock and it displayed 7:12am, so Karin sat up and looked at Toushiro, then she nudged him on his shoulder gently. He just mumbled something in his sleep, then was silent. Karin decided to try and wake him up a different way. Carefully, Karin adjusted herself that she was on top of Toushiro and leaned down and gently pressed her lips against his. This woke Toushiro up immediately and he snaked his arms around Karin's waist and one around her neck, making the kiss more passionate. They kissed for about five minutes and then Karin ended it, reminding Toushiro that they needed to go down stairs and eat breakfast before they went to Soul Society. Toushiro hesitantly agreed and they got up and got dressed then headed down stairs.

Just as Karin was at the bottom of the stairs, her father jumped towards her yelling for all he was worth. "GOOD MORNING KARIN! I AM GOING TO MISS YOU DEARLY! I CANT BELIEVE THAT MY DAUGHTER HAS FINALLY GROWN UP!" this continued for about ten more minutes before Karin lost her calmness and punched her father in the stomach and then when and sat down for breakfast. "Hey father, Toushiro and I are leaving after breakfast." Karin's father settled down and looked at his daughter for a moment, then he walked over and gave her a hug. Instead of getting a punch like he expected to get, Karin returned the hug, then turned to the food that her sister made.

After half an hour of eating breakfast, Karin stood up and said her good-byes. Ichigo had come down a few minutes before and had managed to get a small hug from his sister as he said his own good-bye. Then Karin turned to face Toushiro and indicate that she was ready to leave. Toushiro nodded and then said a small good bye for himself before getting up and walking towards the door.

As Karin opened the door, she heard Yuzu yell one last thing to her. "Please take care of yourself, and I'll be waiting for you to return. Have a safe trip!" "Ok Yuzu. Will do, and you take care of yourself as well. Good bye!" Karin yelled over her shoulder and walked out the door.

Karin and Toushiro went to Urahara and asked him to open the gate to Soul Society, but as they arrived, Toushiro saw a sight that he had started to miss. His lieutenant came running at him and when she reached him, she gave him a great bear hug. "Matsumoto, let go!" Toushiro said. She did what he asked and turned to look at Karin. "Well hello Karin. Do you remember me?" Matsumoto asked. Karin nodded and smiled. "Okay, well let's go and captain…you are in for a world of shock when we arrive." Matsumoto chuckled and walked through the gate that led to Soul Society, leaving a confused Captain and his girlfriend behind.

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Me: well this has to be the longest chapter that I have written yet! Wow! Well I hope that all of you understood this chapter and I want to thank those who reviewed. *whispering* and the shock that Toushiro is going to have if you didn't understand was that I, Stephany (and that's not my real name ether…that was just a name that I liked so I stuck with that), am going to be the new head captain and that I am the granddaughter of Yamamoto.

Toushiro: hey! What are you whispering about?

Me: oh don't worry…you'll see soon enough…

Karin: ok well we hope that you liked this chapter and we hope that you will review!!!

Me: and one last thing, the way that I write is like this. I sit down at the computer with just me and my brain and i just type what comes to mind (so I don't really know where this story is going…but I have a few ideas at the moment about what's going to happen) and there is going to be a new twist to this story that has to do with Stephany, Karin, and Kaze Ryuu. And surprisingly Hyourinmaru has a part in this as well… thanks for reading! Hope that you enjoyed this chapter!