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Ichimaru saw Rena collapse, but before he could do her any harm, Hitsugaya appeared with Matsumoto and Byakuya. Hitsugaya and Byakuya quickly made their way to Rena. Matsumoto also went to Rena. She was a little shocked to see Ichimaru, Mayume's dead body on the ground, and Rena, injured so badly.
"Ah, Hitsugaya-kun. Rena-chan won't make it. Not with the amount of blood she has lost. I almost feel sorry for ya, but when she dies, I have less problems to deal with," Ichimaru said, with that stupid grin plastered on his face. Before anyone could do anything, Ichimaru escaped. The three shinigami quickly brought Rena back to Soul Society and to the 4th Division.
When Hitsugaya, Byakuya, and Matsumoto came into the 4th division with Rena, all the shinigami immediately went to call for Unohana. Unohana had arrived and told Hitsugaya to bring Rena to the intensive care unit. After setting Rena down onto the bed, Hitsugaya was shooed out by Unohana. She told him that as soon as they had some results of her condition, she would tell him. So while Unohana and some other 4th division members were treating Rena, the waiting room was filled with shinigami. Again, everyone knew about what happened to Rena, but unlike last time, they found out in ten minutes. Everyone was concerned about Rena. They were aware of her condition, and were afraid to lose her. After what seemed like years, when it was only about a week, Unohana came out of the room. She was immediately met with shinigami questioning her about Rena's condition.
"Please, calm down," Unohana had said.
"How's Rena, Unohana-taichou?" Hitsugaya asked.
Unohana smiled. "She is fine. We managed to treat her in time, but she is in a coma right now. Do not worry. She will wake, but we don't know when." Unohana turned to Hitsugaya and motioned for him to follow her. He went into Unohana's office.
"Hitsugaya-taichou, in case you are wondering, Rena-taichou wasn't pregnant," Unohana informed him. He nodded an went back to Rena. Unlike last time, nobody was inside the room. It seems the rest of the shinigami left to give him some alone time with Rena. Even though Unohana had said that Rena would wake, he was still a little nervous about the coma.
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It had been a week and Rena still had not woken. Hitsugaya was getting really worried, but he couldn't stay by her side all the time. He had to attend meetings to discuss about what had happened and about Ichimaru's second betrayal. He was currently sitting at his desk, signing papers. Suddenly, Isane rushed into his office. Hitsugaya looked up at the fourth division lieutenant and ask what she wanted when she beat him to it.
"Hitsugaya-taichou, Rena-taichou is awake!" Isane said. Hitsugaya quickly shunpoed to the fourth division.
When he arrived, he saw Rena, trying to sit up. He went over to her side and helped her. When she had sat up, she tried to speak, but her voice was so dry. Unohana called someone to get her some water. After Rena drank the water, she could talk, but no one expected what she would say.
The second Rena opened her mouth, she said, rather loudly, "I'M SOOO HUNGRY!!!!!!!" Everyone within hearing distance laughed. Apparently, their beloved Rena was back. Hitsugaya almost fell when he heard her words. He was so surprised at her words. He smiled at Rena and hugged her. Rena returned the hug. She was awake, but apparently her stomach wanted food right now. A few minutes later, a shinigami of the 4th division came in with a tray of food.
After Rena had finished her food, Unohana told Hitsugaya to wait outside, for she needed to do a check-up on Rena. When she was all done, Rena asked, "I wasn't pregnant, was I?"
"No, you weren't," Unohana replied. A small smile graced Rena's lips.
"That's good. I would've lost the baby if I was pregnant," Rena replied. Unohana smiled at the girl. She then went outside to let Hitsugaya in. Unohana left the two of them alone.
Hitsugaya made his way over to her and hugged her. I almost lost her, was the only thought he had. Rena returned his hug. When Hitsugaya released her, he asked, "Rena, are you well enough to get out of bed tomorrow?"
"I should be. Why?" Rena asked.
"There's a meeting tomorrow to discuss about what happened to you, and we need you to tell us the details, but are you sure you'll be okay tomorrow?"
"I'll be fine. You worry too much," Rena said.
"Yeah, I wonder why," Hitsugaya mumbled.
Rena heard him and threw the bun she was eating at his head. Hitsugaya had seen the bun coming at his face. He held his hand up just in time to catch the bun. He smirked at Rena. He bent down toward her ear and whispered, "When you recover, I'll make sure you pay for that."
Rena saw the playful gleam in his eyes and smirked. "What makes you think I'll do anything with you?"
"So you're saying you can last without having sex? If so, then fine. We won't do anything at all when you recover," Hitsugaya said.
Rena glared at him. She knew herself that she couldn't last very long. "Fine. You win."
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The Next Day
"Rena-taichou, it's good to see you well again. Many of us were scared that we had lost you," Yamamoto sou-taichou said.
"Thanks for you concern," Rena replied.
"Now, I understand that you were fighting someone before you passed out, correct?" Yamamoto sou-taichou asked.
"Yes. I was fighting Emura, Mayume. Apparently, she went to Hueco Mundo to request their help to kill me. They had agreed with a little compromise," Rena replied.
"What was that?"
"They help get me out of her way, but instead of killing me they can do whatever they want with me and Mayume assists in bringing the downfall of Soul Society. I'm not sure if the information is accurate, but I assume it is. After she did a bit of damage, I released my shikai and killed her. I was weak from my injuries, so i'm not sure if Ichimaru said anything about his plans. I am, however, sure that he will attack soon. I didn't hear this or anything. I just assume it because we already know that it's him that betrayed us again. He knows that we know and I really don't see the point for him to wait to attack. He assumes I'm dead already, so he thinks that there are less captains to kill," Rena said.
"Hmm. That is a very possible. He will think that he can just kill off the ninth division if he assumes you are dead. Also, most shinigami will be most despressed about your death. He will assume all this and attack. The only problem now, is to find out when. Alright, captains, prepare your squads and have them ready and alert at all times," Yamamoto sou-taichou ordered.
"Hai," was heard throughout the room. The captain commander soon dismissed the meeting.
Once outside, Rena was bombarded with questions. Mainly about her health. When Rena got out of that mess, she walked beside Hitsugaya.
"Toushirou, how's Rangiku doing?" Rena asked.
"Matsumoto? She locked herself up in her room. I guess Ichimaru's second betrayal was too much for her to handle," Hitsugaya said. He sighed.
"I'll come back to your division with you. She must feel really sad right now. I'll see if i can cheer her up," Rena said.
Hitsugaya looked at her with appreciation in his eyes. He clearly had no idea how to comfort Matsumoto.
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"Rangiku? Please open the door," Rena pleaded. She had been knocking on the door for about five minutes already.
The door opened, much to Rena's relief. She stepped inside and sat down on a chair. She faced Matsumoto and asked, "Rangiku, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," Matsumoto replied.
"Are you sure?" Rena asked.
"Yeah, I'm sure," Matsumoto said.
"You're lying. Rangiku, don't lie to me. I can just tell you're not okay by the look on your face," Rena said. What Rena had said was true. Matsumoto had bags under her eyes and her hair was a mess. Matsumoto sighed. She then suddenly broke down crying.
"I don't know what to do anymore. sob He's always sob leaving me. Now, I find out that he's betrayed Soul Society again. sob I need help," Matsumoto sobbed. Rena left her chair and embraced Matsumoto. Rena felt so sorry for her, she also wanted to kick Ichimaru's ass.
"Shh. It's okay. He's not worth it. Don't cry over him. You have guys all over you. Sure, they may not be handsome, but some of them really care for you. Rangiku, he's not worth it. You can do so much better. It's his loss," Rena said.
"But, he left sob something behind," Matsumoto said.
"What? If you keep thinking he left you behind, you'll never get over him," Rena said.
"That's not what I meant."
"Huh?" Rena was utterly confused. "What do you mean?"
Matsumoto hesitated for a second. "Umm, well he uh...left a...child."
"Oh. That's it?" Rena said before she realized what the lieutenant told her. "WHAT?!?!?"
"I'm um pregnant," Matsumoto said.
"H-how? I mean I know how, b-but. Oh, my head hurts."
Rena relaxed, then she said, "Are you going to keep the baby?"
Matsumoto looked down at her feet. "I don't know. He's gonna attack any day, and I don't want any harm to come to it if I decide to keep it. I'm happy it's his, but at the same time, I wish he just didn't give me this child. I'll never forget him, and I might have to tell the child that his father's gone. I don't know what to do anymore!" Matsumoto started to cry again.
"Rangiku, I'd say you'd want to keep it. All you said just now is to protect the child. Sure you'll never forget him, but can you honestly say that you will, even without this child?" Rena asked.
Matsumoto thought for a minute. She the lifted her head and smiled at Rena. "You're right, Rena-taichou. I'll never truly forget him. I do want this child. I can't kill a living being that didn't do anything wrong. The child deserves a chance...thanks," Matsmoto said.
Rena smiled at her and hugged her. "No problem. Come talk to me anytime, okay? You'll get over him. You just need some time. Oh, do you want anyone else to know this?"
Matsumoto sighed. "They'll have to sooner or later. Rena-taichou, can you tell Hitsugaya-taichou for me. I'll tell the rest of the captains. I don't think it'll be that wise to let more people know right now."
"Okay, make sure you take care of yourself." With that said, Rena left the room.
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"Toushirou? You in here?" Rena asked as she entered his room. A muffled 'mmhm' was her answer. She walked over to the bed and shook him awake.
"I just talked to Matsumoto," Rena started.
"And?"
"She's fine. Just depressed, but she'll get over it in time," Rena replied.
"That's good."
"One more thing..." Rena said.
"What?" Hitsugaya questioned.
"Don't tell anyone yet, but she's pregnant and it's Ichimaru's," Rena finished. Hitsugaya's eye widened at that fact.
"What's she going to do?" he asked.
"She's gonna keep her child. She's not that happy about it being Ichimaru's, but she wants to keep the child," Rena replied. Hitsugaya smiled, then it faded. Rena noticed and asked, "What's wrong?"
"When that kid is born, I'm going to get even more headaches. The child will bug like his mother, I'm sure of that," he replied. Rena laughed at that.
"Well, you're gonna have even more problems. I have no doubt that you'll get me pregnant if we have sex again. Though, I'm pretty sure that we won't be able to do anything until after the battle," Rena said. Hitsugaya smiled and kissed her. His tongue running across her lower lip, asking for entrance. She granted it almost instantly. His tongue explored her cavern and soon their tongues fought for dominance, which Hitsugaya won. They pulled away, both breathless.
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