Sorry these are taking so long to update…but I'm busy. T^T
Chapter 11:
-The next day-
"Oi."
Ash grunted a reply.
"Get up. It's time for school." Tōshirō commanded the teen. Said teen just groaned in annoyance. From the sound of that groan, Tōshirō rolled his eyes and prepared himself.
"But Shirooooo. Do we have to?" Ash whined completely unmoving. Tōshirō sighed.
"Yes! You do!" And then proceeded to physically drag Ash out of his bed, causing him to land flat on his back.
"You're mean." He replied still unmoving. Tōshirō really hated Ash at times like this, but then he got an idea. "Well Yuzu could be with Jinta now." He jested, hoping that it would be incentive for his brother to rise.
Ash stood up a bit quicker than he expected with an annoyed sigh. "Fine. I'll start breakfast, and by the way…" he paused as he walked past the smug Hitsugaya. "Karin could be with Kagawa." His words hurt, they really did. But then Tōshirō realized something.
"She's not. I know this because cause it's 5:30 am."
"Right, because cheating takes place during business hours." The sarcasm in Ash's voice was almost visible.
"Shut up and it's go."
Ash couldn't help but smirk at his brothers reaction but the moment of happiness quickly left. He began to think about what may happen today and how he might deal with confronting Yuzu again after the incident, that she doesn't remember and was supposedly not her fault. It might not be awkward for her but for him it will be agony. But this was nothing new for him… It seems like today he would have to put on his mask. The same one that Yuzu Kurosaki so effortlessly took off, the same one he uses in his life to remain calm and indifferent.
The same one he always wore…..
-At school-
Tōshirō and Ash arrived at school earlier than expected. Much earlier. It was so early in fact that no one was there. Ash glared at Shirō was such ferocity that the white haired teen swore he would burst into flames at any given moment. He wasn't in the best of moods already and this only served to intensify his irritation.
"Ash, we need to talk about this." Tōshirō said somberly. He got the brotherly look in his eyes meaning one thing, now they can be themselves.
"We don't need to talk about anything." Ash tried to remain emotionless.
"Ash I can see that it's bothering you. Look at the ground." And Ash did and was surprised at the sight. The grass below him was black and burned with a scent of ashes in the atmosphere.
Ash heaved a sigh. "Damn it."
"Now you see? We need to talk."
"No we don't! Had it been Karin, you would've been all depressed."
"…"
"Look Shirō, I really want to talk about it…but you know how I am when I'm mad…"
"Enough. We'll talk when we get home.." Ash nodded. "Thanks."
It wasn't long after that that students started arriving at school, each with puzzled looks as the gazed upon the floor beneath the Hitsugaya/Kita brothers. Apparently Tōshirō's reiatsu had reacted naturally to Ash's and it made a thin layer of frost just a few meters from his feet. The ground below Kita had become jet black and brittle, this only further emphasized the "opposites attract" message the boys already. All the kids unfortunate enough to try and question the teens about the surrounding area were answered with stares and silence with a silent threat floating around.
Karin and Yuzu arrived at school a bit later than they intended but neither Tōshirō or Ash paid them any heed. They were so lost in thought that they didn't notice that they were surrounded by a crowd of screaming fan girls again.
Each girl brave enough to get within three meters of either blissfully unaware teen were met by a terrifying glare from Karin and a sickeningly sweet smile from Yuzu. A brave screaming girl made a mad dash at the red eyed teen but this proved to be a terrible idea. She grabbed Ash's arm and attempted to forcefully yank him away but the second she touched his arm, she yelled in pain.
The scream was loud and filled with anguish. It easily silenced the crowd and gained everyone's attention. She pulled her smoking hand away to reveal why she yelled.
Her had was covered in several third degree burns and blisters. All eyes widened and everyone besides the obvious four rushed the girl to first aid. It was at this moment that Ash and Tōshirō had begun to take in their surroundings. Karin and Yuzu were staring at them but that wasn't really nothing new there. They wore incredulous looks and even held a hint of fear in their eyes.
"What?" Tōshirō asked with a raised brow.
"A-are you ok?" Yuzu asked nervously. "We're fine." Ash's reply was cold.
Waiting for no one, Ash began to walk to class a bit faster than usual with a dangerous aura around him. Everything about him from the emotionless expression, to the annoyed look in his eyes said "Do not disturb" as clear as day but Yuzu was determined to find out what was wrong with her Ash-kun.
Yes her's. She had to admit, she sounded selfish in claiming the boy to herself but she and even he knew it was true. He was always her's and will always be her's. Just like she was his. It was really sad how much of her he owned even though he was unaware of it. She would carry the moon and the stars on her back if he asked her to. She would always be by his side even if he doesn't know it.
Almost has though Ash heard her ramblings, he turned one ruby eye to her, coming to a complete stop in the process. Yuzu Kurosaki. I would destroy the world for you, I will mercilessly end anything that upsets you in anyway and I will never forgive myself if I ever make you frown. My power wi be used to make you smile and to protect you. I will follow you into the darkness just as you would do for me.
Tōshiro took Karin's hand in a gentle but protective grip. She turned to face him but he continued to look straight. Karin Kurosaki. How? How do you do this to me? You've single handedly broke down all my defenses, you somehow made me feel emotions that I've never felt before. You're a beautiful girl who's stolen my heart and I trust that you don't break it.
Karin easily fell into rhythm with Hitsugaya and continued to enjoy the warmth of his hand. She couldn't help but grin at the fact that she was acting like a love struck girl. But she was. Tōshirō Hitsugaya had made her fall in love with him with no visible effort on his part. She hated herself for feeling like this but it was true, she only ever admitted it to Yuzu but yes, she loved him and would lay down her life for him in an instant. She had gotten lost in those teal, cold eyes but she had no intention on leaving them.
Tōshirō looked into Ash's eyes and in that instant a message was relaid.
'We are part shinigami. We can be killed at a moments notice.'
But just as his words rang true, so did Ash's. 'But it feels so right.'
A/N: Sorry for the short chapter guys and I got a new story cover. That is how Ash and Tōshirō are depicted in this story. Also anyone who is writing a fanfic and needs an idea or character, you can just use Ash.
Preview for upcoming events:
Tōshirō gripped his sword tightly and glared furiously at his opponent. He shunpoed high into the air and yelled, "DRAGON'S DECENT!" His opponent's eyes widened and pointed his sword at the dragon that was Hitsugaya. "Shoot to kill…."
Ash stared at the gargantuan man with indifference but the killing intent wafting off of his opponent was to harsh to ignore. "What is ya name boy?!" The man commanded with his voice filled with glee. "I am Ash Kita!" He said as he pointed his sword high into the air.
"Fucking sweet! I am Kenpachi Zaraki! Captain of the 11th Division!" The man said as he charged at Ash, ready to lob his head off.
"BRING THEM INTO DARKNESS, KURAI HONŌ!"
Then the clash began….
