Well, what do you know. I uploaded on Monday after all :D Well, here's Chapter 4. Rather a filler, but there is an important part in it. Anyways, enjoy!
And thanks to who reveiwed! -passes out the cake-


Toshiro raced through the Senkaimon, his hand firmly on Mitsuki's. She was panting slightly, keeping her eye on the hell butterfly in front of her. Seeing the exit close by, he urged her to go faster, and they came flying out through the gate in the middle of a park. Mitsuki leaned against him, then walked off, already recuperated. "We've got to get our Gigais from Urahara. Come on; the sooner we get settled, the better."

Sighing, Toshiro raced after her, the feeling that he always got from being in the human world coursing through him. It was so fresh, so…alive. Even if the residents gave him weird looks because of his hair color. But still.

They found Urahara's shop rather quickly, and the man seemed to be waiting for them, holding the familiar black cat in his arms. Smiling broadly, he said, "Welcome! Your gigai's arrived safe and sound, and they're ready for use." Looking down at the cat, he said, "Want to show them the way, Yoruichi?"

The cat glared at him, but leapt daintily down and stalked away in a huff. Urahara watched them go, smiling behind his fan.

Mitsuki watched the black cat, following it to a side room. "Right here." The cat said, and Mitsuki jumped a little, surprised. Not even fazed, Toshiro walked over to his Gigai, eyeing it.

Yoruichi watched as the two got ready, but mostly she was watching Mitsuki. She had heard the young girl's story from Kisuke's contacts, and personally, her abilities intrigued her. Smelling the air, she caught a faint whiff of Mitsuki's aura- though small, it wasn't anything the shop owner couldn't restore. Smiling to herself, she watched the blonde shinigami get used the Gigai, stumbling slightly before she got the hang of it.

Urahara was in the front of the shop when they decided to leave, but he stopped Mitsuki before she left. Confused, she cocked her head. "Yes?" she asked, exchanging a look with her husband.

"I noticed that your spirit energy is rather low." He said, smiling. Hiding behind his fan, he said, "If you'd like, I could help you restore the power."

Mitsuki paused, eyes wide. She wanted to say yes, but…

"Do it, Mitsuki." Toshiro said, seeing her look. "I know you've felt like a burden, and this'll help you."

Looking at him, she felt reassured and smiled brightly at Urahara. "Thank you." She said, and he nodded. "First lesson will be next week, if you'd like." He said, laughingly. She nodded in response, and happily left after Toshiro. Yoruichi watched them go, tail twitching. "You sure it'll work?" she asked.

"Of course. It worked for Kurosaki, did it not? It may have to be modified, but she will not doubt get it back."

The cat sighed. "If you say so."

Oblivious to the two behind her, Mitsuki followed Toshiro to Ichigo's house, looking at the world around her. The last time she had been in the Human World was when she was alive, and being a Shinigami it cast a new light on a lot of things. Still, since it had been at least ten years since she had passed away, she had better avoid her home town.

Reaching the Kurosaki house, she nervously rang the doorbell, and was utterly surprised when the first thing she heard was yelling. After a lot of noise and a loud thud, an annoyed orange-haired boy opened the door. Seeing who it was, he relaxed. "Oh, hey Toshiro. They sent you, huh?"

"That's Captain Hitsugaya, Kurosaki." Toshiro responded, sounding annoyed. Ichigo rolled his eyes, than looked interestingly at Mitsuki. "So, she's your wife, huh? I keep forgetting that you actually look like an adult now- well, come on in. Oy, Rukia, we've got company!" he yelled, holding the door open to the two tenth squad members. Mitsuki mumbled a quick 'thanks,' looking around at the room. She noticed a small, brown-haired girl watching from around the corner, and smiled. The girl's eyes widened, then she ran off, running into a slightly taller black-haired girl who was coming out of a near by room. Annoyed, she watched the girl run off. "Watch where your going, Yuzu!" she called, almost being knocked over by another girl who came running down the stairs. "Sorry Karin!" she yelled, joining Ichigo.

"Glad you could make it." Ichigo said, eyebrows raised. Toshiro sighed, crossing his arms. "Hey, Kuchiki-san. Mitsuki, you know Rukia, correct?"

Mitsuki nodded. "I've seen her before. Your Captain Byakuya's sister, right?" she asked, holding out her hand. Rukia nodded, looking at her. Smiling, Mitsuki said, "I'm Mitsuki Hitsugaya, Toshiro's wife and his fifth seat."

Rukia grinned. "I'm Rukia. So, everyone's favorite Kid Captain is no longer a kid?"

"Shut up!" Toshiro growled. "Where will we be staying?"

Laughing, Ichigo led them up the stairs past a surprised Karin. "You'll be staying in our guest room." He said, pointing it out. Nodding his thanks, Toshiro disappeared inside. Smiling apologetically, Mitsuki bowed slightly before following him.

"You never told me you knew them, Toshiro." She said accusingly, eyes narrowed. Toshiro sighed. "What's there to tell? I met them during the war with Aizen, and I haven't kept contact since."

There was a knocking at the door, and Mitsuki answered, surprised to see Karin. "Oh…hello. You're Karin, right?" she asked, seeing the girl nod. "I'm Ichigo's sister." She explained. "I just came to say hello."

Toshiro looked over Mitsuki's shoulder to see who was talking, and blinked. "Oh, hey, Karin. How has your soccer team been doing?"

"Um, great." Karin responded, looking a little dazed. "We've really missed you."

He shrugged, turning away. "You know it was only to help you out. Wasn't a commitment or anything."

Karin frowned. "Yeah…well, if you want to come play again, we'll welcome you. Nice meeting you, Mitsuki." She said, the turned and ran to her room.

Closing the door, Mitsuki smiled, looking slightly confused. "I didn't know you played soccer." She said.

Toshiro shrugged. "I played for a while. I just like my current job more." Seeing her look, he walked over to her. Tilting her chin up, he said, "What's with that expression?"

"Oh…It's just, I've started to realize that there is so much I still don't know about you. I mean, we've only been married for three years, and it's still so short a time…And I'm still not as valuable in a fight…"

He stopped her, ending her sentence by interrupting it with a kiss. She returned it, her arms snaking around him. After a moment, he broke apart, smiling. "We have a long time to get to know each other, Mitsuki. I'm still figuring things out about you, as well. Don't be afraid to ask questions- I'll always answer them."

"As my Captain or as my husband?" she teased, flicking the strand of hair above his eyes. He chuckled. "Depends on the question." He retorted, kissing her forehead. "Now, help me unpack- we're not done yet."

Laughing, Mitsuki did so, humming a tune as she worked. He listened to her, trying to figure out the song- he was unable to however, since it was one he had never heard before.

They were done before long, and as Mitsuki opened the window, she was surprised to see that it was some time past midday. Looking at the clock, she noticed it was 2:30. No wonder she was so hungry.

Rukia was already downstairs when they arrived, reading a book at the table. She nodded when they entered. "Getting some lunch?" she asked.

Mitsuki nodded. "What is there?"

Rukia walked over to the refrigerator, examining its contents. "Looks like some pasta from last night, or sandwiches. Yuzu made them earlier, so they should still be fresh."

"I'll take the sandwich." Mitsuki said, followed by a nod from Toshiro. Rukia pulled them out, slamming the door shut behind her. Handing the two the sandwiches, she returned to the table and the book.

Toshiro sat beside Mitsuki, looking at her worriedly. "Are you going to be ok?" he asked.

"Of course. The worse that can happen is that I'll throw up, but I'll stop if I start to feel nauseous." She promised. Rukia looked up, confused. "Why would you throw up?" she asked.

Mitsuki grinned. "You didn't know? I'm having a baby!"

Rukia looked shocked, then jumped up with joy. "Oh, congratulations! I have to tell Ichigo!" she cried, smiling. Racing upstairs, they heard her telling the orange-haired shinigami, and a thump that signaled that he heard. "She's WHAT?!" he yelled, and soon they were arguing again.

Ichigo's dad, however, heard what she was saying and came down instantly. "You should have told me!" he scolded. "When are you due?"

"Um… Early May." Mitsuki said, blushing. "We hope to be home by then, though."

"I understand. But I'll need to keep an eye on you while you're here, though." He said, grinning goofily, but Ichigo sent him flying with a kick to the head. "Shut up!" he yelled.

Alarmed, Mitsuki fled to Toshiro, who was already dreading the hectic days in the household in the days to come.


Dum de dum... I'm rather bored. This one was longer than the others... but it was kinda crazy toward the end

Please reveiw! Next treat...poptarts. I seemed to be giving out a lot of pastries...:D