WARNING: This chapter does contain hints of threesome; IchiHitsuHichi. I didn't describe anything, really, but it is implied. Just warning you now.
Also, this is the last chapter! (cries) Wow, what a journey. I had so much fun writing this, and it's such a joy to see that so many people liked it! (Holy crap, 124 reviews! O.o) While I have to grovel for forgivness for being so late with this chapter, I still hope that you all like it and drop me a final review. (bows low) ARIGATOU MINNA-SAN! I don't know how to thank you all for this wonderful journey! Please review once more, and don't forget to look out for the sequel! The summary is at the end of this chapter, please take a look! ENJOY!
And, as always, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! (lol just kidding.)
I don't own Bleach. I cry. However, I do own Sora, Yoru, and Kitsune, as well as her zanpaktou, Oni. (which translates to demon)
Chapter 14
Ichigo woke to cool flesh pressed to either side of his body, arms wrapped around his waist and more around his chest. He smiled, snuggling closer to the body behind him and tightening his grip on the one in front of him.
Last night had been… interesting to say the least. Unohana had wanted Toshiro to get a good night's sleep, as well as keep an eye on the twins, so she had kept the babies in the fourth division. Relishing the moment, the two lovers had seized the chance to be together.
Ichigo had felt Ogichi's upset at being left out, and had wanted to help, but didn't know how. Ogichi had solved that for him, forcefully manifesting himself in their bedroom.
It had startled Toshiro, but he had been happy and had welcomed the Hollow with open arms. A night of love, touch, and passion had followed, Ichigo being drawn in by Ogichi's cool touches as Toshiro was pulled in by his own warm ones. It was an eye-opener for all of them.
He felt a shift against his back, and then Ogichi's arms tightened around his waist, his breath cool against the back of his neck. He snuggled into his other half's cool embrace, sighing in happiness as he did. He felt so… safe, in a way. He protected and was protected.
He felt eyelashes flutter against his chest, and then Toshiro looked up at him, a small smile on his face. "Good morning."
Ichigo leaned down to kiss him, lingering on his lover's lips. "I love you."
Toshiro smiled. "I love you too."
"Leavin' me out, eh King?"
A flinch was his answer, Ichigo's heart thundering. "God! Don't do that!"
Toshiro's happy laugh echoed around them, along with Ogichi's distorted chuckle. Toshiro kissed Ichigo's chest, and then Ogichi's white hand. "We wouldn't do that, Ogichi."
The Hollow chuckled. "Yer too good to me, hime."
Ichigo chuckled; Ogichi had a more pronounced slur when he was manifested, one that actually turned his words. They lay quietly for a while longer, and then Toshiro shifted. "Come on, up! It's time to go see the twins."
"It's five in tha mornin' hime."
Teal eyes glared in the Hollow's direction. "And I want to see my babies."
Ogichi swallowed. "Um, yea, sorry. I'll jus'… go then."
He vanished and Ichigo pushed himself up, stretching. "He'll learn. Never separate mother and babies for long." He grinned. "Especially if that mother is a temperamental captain."
Toshiro snorted faintly as he pulled on his shihaksho and captain's haori. He handed Ichigo the 9th division haori and watched as the taller orange-head put it on and placed Zangetsu at his back.
They walked hand-in-hand to the fourth division, meeting Unohana at the door. "Good morning, you two. We were expecting you."
"Are they awake yet?" Toshiro asked softly.
She nodded. "Only just barely. Come."
She led them through the rooms to where the twins were. Toshiro went straight for Isane, who was sitting in the corner, a light-colored bundle in her arms. She smiled, offering the child to the tiny captain.
Toshiro took his baby gently, shushing him when he whimpered as the bottle was jarred from his mouth. Toshiro smiled, giving the bottle back to his son. He gently smoothed the dark orange hair away from his child's forehead. "My little Yoru…"
By this time Ichigo had Sora, feeding him as well. The orange-head sat beside his lover, his shoulder just brushing Toshiro's. They sat in silence for some time, and then Toshiro leaned against his lover's shoulder, sighing happily.
"I love you, Ichigo."
The taller shinigami smiled widely, kissing Toshiro's forehead gently. "I love you too."
Matsumoto was startled out of her thoughts by a little body hitting her leg. She looked down into mischevious dark teal eyes, smiling slightly. "Hello there. How come you're here?"
"Dad told us to come to you." The orange-headed child said with a grin.
The tall woman thought a moment. "Hmm… I wonder what Ichigo-kun is planning this time."
She looked down at a tug on her hakama, meeting another set of teal eyes. "He said it was exciting. We wanna know. We think…"
"…it's for Papa."
Matsumoto chuckled. "Probably. Well then, come on you two, let's go then."
The four year olds each grabbed a hand and followed her into the 10th division office. They instantly started playing with their pile of toys in the corner, Matsumoto sitting at her desk and reluctantly starting her paperwork.
She knew that her taichou was out with the new recruits, as was Ichigo. The flood of new shinigami was taxing them both, and while Matsumoto was usually out there with him, she had been recruited to watch the twins.
She sighed, looking to the pair with a small smile. They were adorable, little four year old versions of Toshiro. Sora was a bit more like his Papa, Toshiro, quiet and calculating while still commanding and thoughtful. Yoru, however, was a lot more like his father, brash and spontaneous, but still kind and compassionate.
Matsumoto laughed slightly, thinking back. It had been fun to watch her two friends learn how to be parents, throughout the trials of babies and toddlers. The years of being a 'mother' had softened Toshiro a little; while he was still the commanding and genius taichou he had always been, he was a little less harsh and cold.
Ichigo had grown up a lot, and was now a strong and providing father as well as a powerful shinigami. The 9th division was almost as strong as the famed 11th, and they were fiercely loyal to their taichou. She was proud of the orange-head.
"Auntie Matsu, Auntie Matsu!"
She looked down into Sora's eyes, not able to speak as the child started. "Come on, let's go see Papa and Daddy!"
"Sora, I don't think…"
Yoru joined his twin, grabbing her hands. "Come on, let's go!"
"What… Sora! Yoru!"
"Come on, come on!"
"Alright recruits, I've seen some of your skills, and so now I wanted to give you a bit of a treat, as well as a demonstration." Ichigo said loudly. "Kit, if you would."
The woman came forward, a rogue grin on her face and her right hand touching the hilt of her short zanpaktou where it hung from it's sheath attached over her left shoulder. There were some murmurs about it and Ichigo grinned.
"Do not underestimate her. Kitsune is my fukutaichou, and her zanpaktou is powerful despite it's size."
She chuckled, drawing her sword and placing the palm of her left hand against the flat of the blade in front of her. "Ready, taichou?"
"As always."
"Then Fire Away! Oni!"
The short sword glowed and changed, shifting to the shape of a gun with a long thin barrel. It was nearly 2 feet long, and the short blade-like muzzle could obviously double as a sword.
Ichigo swung Zangestu, charging her and beginning the battle. The recruits watched with awe in their eyes, jumping as the swords clashed. Kit fired off a reiatsu bullet from the muzzle of her zanpaktou and Ichigo had to bring Zangetsu's wide blade up to block.
The fight went on for a few moments, and then Ichigo called for a stop. "Good, Kit." He turned to the recruits. "This is the sort of stuff we'll be doing during training; you'll be paired up and spar. That way you'll be able to find each other's strengths, weaknesses, and skills. A squad works better together when they can fight as one." He grinned. "Dismissed!"
He turned, placing Zangetsu at his back as he turned to look into his lover's teal eyes. He smiled, moving forward to kiss him. "Hey yuki hime."
Toshiro smiled back. "Hey yourself. Big crop, isn't it?"
"Sure is. We're gonna get a lot more, the Academy sure is growing." Ichigo commented. He gently took his lover's hand, squeezing softly.
They walked in silence for a while, quiet and comfortable. The silence was broken as Toshiro tripped, falling forward. Ichigo quickly caught him, holding him against his chest.
Ichigo swallowed slightly as he found himself nose to nose with his lover. He could see every detail of Toshiro's teal eyes, his pale skin and dark eyelashes. The smaller's pale lips parted slightly, his cool breath ghosting out to move over Ichigo's lips.
They remained there, Ichigo memorizing the feel of that small body against his own. It was a feeling he knew well, the curves of Toshiro's body were no stranger to him.
But now, in this moment, everything was sharp and clear, in focus like it had never been.
He knew. This was the moment that he had been waiting for.
"Marry me." Ichigo breathed.
Toshiro blinked, and then a wide grin spread across his face. "About time."
Their lips meshed together, bodies pressing tighter together. They separated slowly, and then Ichigo spoke, his voice breathless. "Is that a yes?"
Toshiro laughed, flinging his arms around Ichigo's neck. "Of course it is!" He laughed again, and then leaned back to cup Ichigo's cheek gently. "Baka…" he whispered lovingly.
"Daddy!"
"Papa!"
Two little bodies hit theirs and Ichigo swung his oldest son up into the air. Yoru giggled happily, holding onto his father's neck and Ichigo balanced him on a hip, Sora settling in a similar position in Toshiro's arms.
The family moved away, and Matsumoto, who stood behind them, stared in shock, looking into the eyes of the elder two whom had tripped his Papa.
The twins looked at each other, mischief shining in their eyes, and then looked back to Matsumoto, holding little fingers to their lips in a 'shh' gesture.
Matsumoto grinned to herself.
"Little rats!!"
Alright, and here's the promised summary for Finding You, the sequel to Behind Those Teal Eyes!
In the years since the birth of the twins, the war has continued, sending Karakura Town and the Soul Society further into danger. As the Soul Society continues to protect everyone, the now 19 year old twins are pulled into the battle. But when their parents are taken hostage into Hueco Mundo they take things into their own hands, traveling to the Hollow's world to rescue their parents… and to stop the war.
The first chapter of this should be up before long, but I'm having difficulty finding time to type, as you can tell with my lateness on this chapter. It will be going up before long though, as well as a side story called Mom, I Want You To Meet… Stay tuned for them!