He looked sternly at the two, and Toshiro feared that Issin would kill him. That fear vanished as the old soul reapers eyes lit up and a large smile pooled on his face. He reached out to his daughter, hugging his arms around her.

"Cant breath," She struggled trying to dislodge her father. When he finally did let go, Karin smiled.

She turned her attention towards Toshiro and their eyes meeting and Toshiros usual scrawl turning into a hesitant smile. Since when did he get a happy ending? It just didn't feel quite right. The girl that he loved, loved him back, Issin accepted him and he even beat Renji. So what was nagging at the back of his stomach?

Issin turned towards the captain and grabbed in a great bear hug, lifting him off the ground. As he released him, however, a deadly look past the man's eyes.

"Toshiro, I think that we should head back to the house. I would also like to talk to you if possible."

It was then that Toshiro realised something about the kurosaki's. They were very, very protective of the ones that they loved. Of course he seen Ichigo protect his friends hundreds of times, but he had assumed that it was just Ichigo. Although now that he thought about it, Karin had always been willing to give her own life before those of her squad. Even the ones she didn't know. A small smile crossed his face at the thought, but then he remembered what situation he was in and a look of fear replaced the smile that had settled.

They returned to the house around half an hour later. Byaguya was sitting at the table with Renji, Yuzu and Jinta eating a meal that Yuzu had prepared. As the three entered the house, Yuzu smiled jumping on her twin.

"Thankgod you're ok," She said into Karins top. Karin returned the hug before pushing her away and sitting down to eat. Byaguya sat, a solemn look on his face as he drunk his tea. Renji stood as he saw Karin knocking the chair over behind him. She's fine, was the only thought running through his head as he sat down and begun digging into the untouched food on his plate. Yuzu returned to her seat next Jinta, grabbing his hand. He blushed slightly before turning to her and offering a smile; she responded with a larger smile and clutched his hand tighter. Soon they were whispering to each other, Yuzu leaning into the other and eating. It was quite a sight to Toshiro. He too took a seat at the table. He sat in the one next to Karin, earning him a sharp glare from Renji. Karin who just continued eating didn't notice but Toshiro did and it sent shivers down his spine.

To think in the last two hours he had turned Renji into his enemy and Issin as his possible assassin if he ever hurt Karin, not to mention Ichigo. Wait now he remembered. The feeling from the alley. It wasn't fear of Issin, but Ichigo. Toshiro new that hurting Karin was like signing his own death certificate. The colour drained from his face as he comprehended it. He wouldn't be able to hold his own against Ichigo, but he wouldn't hurt Karin. Never would he hurt her, now that he thought about it, Toshiro realized that Karin was truly his everything now. He loved her unconditionally and if he ever hurt her it would be like stabbing himself, or tearing out a piece of his own heart. He just wouldn't be able to do it and survive. These were the thoughts that filled his head as everyone ate there meals. After dinner, they all said goodnight, well except for Toshiro. Renji agreed reluctantly to go to bed. Jinta going home for the night. They had decided that the three men would share ichigos old room and Karin would sleep in her old room, setting up a futon next to Yuzus bed. She lied down but couldn't sleep and in the end Karin slept next to her twin. There she was finally able to sleep. Just like when they were children, they slept curled up next to each other.

Downstairs Toshiro sat across from Issin, who was holding a bear in one hand and reaching for another for Toshiro, who took the drink not even opening it.

"Do you love my daughter?" Was the first thing Issin asked.

It only took a second for Toshiro to respond. "Of course I do."

"You would give your life for her?"

"Yes."

"You know what will happen if you hurt her?" As he asked this, Issins eyes flashed a deadly glare in Toshiros direction. It sent shivers up his spine as the old man's spiritual power exceeded even a captains limits.

"Of course." He responded, swallowing as he did.

"Then you know not to Toshiro."

Toshiro gulped at the use of his name and once again the spiritual power of the man in front of him rising once more. "I wouldn't dare."

Instantly the power vanished and a small smile slid onto the man's face. "Good, now go up and get some sleep, you will be returning to the soul society tomorrow anyway, might as well accept a good night's sleep."

"We were meant to investigate some strange spiritual activity in the area." Toshiro said rising from his seat.

"Oh, that was from the hollow from earlier. I hadn't been able to get it out of hiding to kill it, but now it is gone and you can go back home."

Toshiro turned to leave saying a pleasant goodnight. As he went upstairs he found the door to Yuzus room open slightly and looked in to see Yuzu wrapped in the arms of Karin. It was a beautiful sight and made him smile before he silently closed the door and moved to his own bed.

As he lay down one though ran threw his head. Just how strong is Issin, for that matter how strong does Ichigo get when he is really angry.

They woke early saying their goodbyes and returning to the soul society, but not before Karin could tease Jinta about his new found love. In response he stuck his tongue out at her and attempted to swat her with the broom he was using to sweep Uraharas shop. Karin dodge everyone laughing as she did. Once she got bored she shredded her body and left it once more in Uraharas hands.

By the time they reached the soul society it was nearly noon and everywhere soul reapers ran around completing their orders. Karin and Renji walked behind there captains as they entered the populated areas. Each person they passed bowed to the respective captains. After a little while the group split, Renji giving Toshiro one last death glare before following his captain into the squad 6 office. All morning Toshiro had been trying to talk to Karin alone, but they couldn't find anywhere private to talk and now they were finally alone. He searched the surrounding area for any souls and finding none he turned to Karin. She stopped, Toshiro blocking her from moving forward.

"Karin." He said. Toshiro had not exactly been in this situation before. Or any similar ones for that matter, and you could hear the uncertainty in his voice. "Yesterday, what you said. Was it true?"

Hurt filled Karins eyes and she felt like tears could break through. Did this mean he didn't love her back? Was yesterday just a mistake or a heat of the moment thing? "Why would I lie about something like that?"

"Thank the lords." He said in nearly a whisper. But the streets were empty and she was just able to hear what he said.

She gasped and the pained look disappeared. "What about you? How do you feel about me?" She questioned sternly, looking her captain straight in the eyes.

"Does that question need an answer?" He laughed, "Yes, I do indeed love you Karin Kurosaki."

With that he pulled her into a tight embrace and kissed her gently on the lips. She returned the kiss and held him in her own arms. From behind them came a small laugh.

The two pulled apart, Toshiro going an instant red when he was faced with Rangiku Masamoto trying extremely hard to hide her laughter, "Masamoto!" Toshiro yelled.

"Finally!" She yelled in excitement. She ran over to Toshiro and started to smother him in her chest as she hugged him tightly. Then she turned to Karin, an evil smirk on her face as she too had her breathing halted by the bear hug she was given.

"Masamoto, shouldn't you be at the office?" Toshiro questioned. Rangiku pulled away from Karin and begun to pout, trying out her newest addition of the puppy dog eyes. Once again it failed and he was about to shout until Rangiku pushed Karin in his direction and he had to stop to catch her.

"Well, in my opinion you guys make a great couple. But make shore Ichigo doesn't find out or he will have your head Toshiro." She said walking away and waving.

I plan to post the next chapter in about an hour but after that it wont be for a few days. I hope you guys like it so far and would really like to get some reviews