Chapter 23: A Snap Back to Reality
Positioned around Baldo in a triangle Garland, Rotondo, and Captain Komamura woke growing more nervous when Baldo remained asleep.
"Garland what happened," Rotondo panicked, "Why isn't he awake?"
"I don't know. He should be," the four-legged wolf trailed off in a worried tone.
"Should be," Rotondo shot back, "I thought you knew what you were doing?"
"Will you two calm down," Captain Komamura ordered grasping Baldo's hand. He took a deep breath before continuing, "Baldo's mind and body have been through so much. I'm sure it may take a while until he's conscious. It could be months."
"Months," Rotondo looked fearful taking Baldo's other hand into his own.
"He's slept for three years. I'm sure it'll take time before he's able to use his muscles again," Sajin kissed Baldo's forehead, "Just be patient."
"I'm tired of being patient," Garland rested his head on Baldo's shoulder sitting at the head of the bed.
A commotion sounded outside the door as Captain Unohana voice spoke loudly from the other side. "I'm sorry Head Captain Yamamoto. Family only," she yelled, "Wait! Wait! Captain Yamamoto!"
The door slid open and the old man entered prompting the trio to their feet and bow. "What's going on in here Captain Komamura? We've received reports of forbidden Kido techniques and an unusual influx of spirit pressure."
"I'm sorry Captain Komamura but Head Captain's orders," Unohana apologized.
"Of course," Sajin responded, "Thank you, Retsu."
"Silence," Yamamoto commanded slamming his cane, "Captain Komamura explain."
The wolf's mouth opened but was cutoff, "I'm sorry, Captain Yamamoto," Baldo struggled to sit up right. Garland moved closer on the bed providing back support. Baldo whispered, "Thanks, Garland."
"B- Baldo," Yamamoto sounded caught off guard. Even Captain Unohana gasped in surprise but quickly replaced it with relief and happiness.
"You're awake," Rotondo hugged squeezing a little too tightly making Baldo grimace.
His father noticed prying the bear off, "Rotondo there will be time for that later."
"Thanks, dad," Baldo saw his dad using every ounce of self-restraint not to do the same. "I'm sorry, Rotondo, but I'm talking to the Head Captain right now.
"Please forgive me Head Captain," Baldo's attention returned to the Head Captain. "But this is the best bow I can do at the moment."
The Head Captain responded with a simple grunt. Baldo leaned against Garland and continued his explanation staring Yamamoto in the eyes. "I'm responsible for the forbidden Kido and the influx of spirit pressure.
"The Espada, Algera Sponge, tapped into my spiritual powers while trying to take control of my mind and body. Using a technique that allowed me to harmonize with the spirits of animals, people, and zanpakuto," Baldo said, "She was able to pull my father, lieutenant, and third seat into my unconsciousness in an attempt to break my psyche.
"But she underestimated our combined strengths. Thanks to their help, I was able to fend off Algera's attacks and reawaken the powers within me, finally, defeating her once and for all. I used the technique once more to bring everyone home," Baldo finished, "It drained a lot of my energy which is why I wasn't awake before you entered."
"Is this true Captain Komamura," Yamamoto asked.
"I assure you Head Captain," Baldo answered.
"Boy, don't interrupt. When I address Captain Komamura, I expect an answer from your father," the Head Captain commanded.
His father placed a reassuring hand on Baldo's shoulder. "I assure you Captain Yamamoto," Sajin said "that account is accurate."
Yamamoto considered the story before finally accepting it as truth. "Very well," Yamamoto responded, "I expect a full report Captain Komamura."
"I'll have it-," Baldo stopped when his father squeezed his shoulder.
"To you by the end of the day," the wolf finished.
"The end of the week is fine," Yamamoto turned heading for the door.
"Excuse me, Head Captain," Baldo asked making Yamamoto stop short of the exit, "Does this mean I'm not longer a captain?"
"Yes, Baldo Komamura. Squad 14 has been officially disbanded," Yamamoto said over his shoulder. "I'm glad you're awake, Baldo." The Head Captain disappeared through the door.
Baldo squeezed the bed sheets. "Well that's disappointing," Baldo sighed, "And to think Ichigo Kurosaki was going to join our squad. We could have had 4 members one day."
"5," Rotondo added, "Yuru Ishida said he was going to join too."
"The Quincy," Sajin questioned.
Rotondo nodded then punched Baldo in the arm. "That's for taking so long to wake up," the bear growled softly.
"Ow," Baldo held his arm, "I'm sorry. Dad was right. I couldn't move."
"Rotondo, Garland, leave your brother alone," Sajin walked to a small nightstand opening a drawer.
"Brother," Baldo asked.
Garland nodded as Rotondo explained, "It's not official but Captain Komamura invited us into his noble house."
"Well, let's make it official," Sajin held up an envelope, "Captain Unohana will you escort them and act as the witness. I'll be along in a minute. I want to talk to Baldo privately."
"Of course, Captain Komamura," she bowed accepting the envelope and escorted Garland and Rotondo closing the door behind her.
Baldo looked depressed. "Has it really been 3 years?"
"Yes," Sajin sat beside him and interlocked his fingers with Baldo's. "I believe you have something to tell me."
"But I," Baldo paused blushing, "I'm scared to say it out loud."
"It's alright Baldo," Sajin continued holding Baldo's hand, "If you aren't ready to tell me, I can wait until you are."
The wolf went to stand but Baldo's hand remained interlocked. "Dad, I'm in love with you," Baldo blurted out. "I've been for a long time now but was unsure how to tell you. Afraid because of how you may react.
"But after Yachiru said you were hurt protecting her, the idea of losing you consumed my thoughts driving me insane. That's when I knew for sure that I couldn't live without you. That I was in love with you."
"I know," Sajin stroked Baldo's face gently, "Ichigo told me about your feelings. Your true feelings and the Kageroza Mod Soul incident after Algera invaded your body when it became clear you may not awaken for a while."
Sajin climbed into the bed hugging Baldo then kissed his forehead. "I'm in love with you too."
Baldo nestled into Sajin's fluffy neck, "When did you know?"
"The day of the Aizen fight when you looked at me like a person instead of an animal," Komamura whispered in Baldo's ear, "When you stepped in front of attack after attack to protect me only reinforced my feelings toward you.
"I realized I needed you to be a part of my life for the rest of my life. Asking you to join my house was so I could remain close to you," Sajin smiled, "Honestly, I didn't anticipate you literally jumping at the offer.
"I'm glad though. It made my promise to you easier to keep," Sajin held Baldo.
Baldo asked, "Promise?"
"Remember what you asked after being hit by Aizen's Kurohitsugi?"
Baldo thought a moment. "I asked if you would look for me if I made it to the Soul Society."
"Everyday with every breath I take until I found you," Sajin recalled and finished with, "And I never stopped looking."
"How come you never said anything," Baldo asked.
"Even though becoming a Shinigami means you're an adult in the Soul Society," the wolf's hold tightens gently around Baldo, "You were still a boy that needed to sort out his feelings on his own.
"I was content just being your father," Sajin kissed Baldo's forehead again. "It wasn't until the night you fought Kenpachi that I realized you may have feelings toward me." The wolf rested his chin on Baldo's head. "When you told me what Kenpachi said."
Baldo smiled, "About which one of us was Alpha?"
"Yes," Sajin smiled too, "When I asked you what you answered, I saw how red your face had become and nervous your hands twitched. You lied about not thinking about it.
"I wanted to pull you tightly and smother you in love then but I refrained and excused myself for bed."
"Because I was too young," Baldo said, "That was the night I realized your true feelings toward me too. I'm sorry, dad."
The papa wolf leaned back and looked questioningly at Baldo, "Why? Did you bleed on my kimono again?"
"No," Baldo laughed, "Three years." Baldo's hand rose to his mouth, "My breath must have been absolutely horrible for our first kiss in three years."
"Not at all," Sajin chuckled letting Baldo's hand drop. "I volunteered to keep up with your hygienic needs while you were sleeping. I brushed your teeth, cut your hair, and bathed you."
"Thanks dad," Baldo said nestling back into his father's furry chest. He slowly caressed Sajin's muscled knee.
"Oh, Baldo," Sajin breathed in a pleasurable way drawing Baldo's attention. The wolf looked at him in the eye, "Is that my zanpakuto or am I happy to see you?"
Baldo laughed at his father's butchered joke until he looked at what he thought was Sajin's knee straining against his pants. Baldo pulled his hand away and blushed.
"Sorry. I thought it was your knee," Baldo apologized embarrassed.
"Don't be," Sajin whispered before nipping Baldo's ear. His dad ran his own finger along Baldo's hidden erection teasing him.
"Can I see you," Baldo asked.
"Not until you're healed. It's not appropriate in a hospital. Besides," Sajin kissed him before standing up, "I don't want your nose to bleed."
"Not fair. Animals don't need clothes and you've seen me naked," Baldo frowned, "The least you could do is let me see you in nothing but your fur."
The wolf's ear twitched toward the hallway. "Fair enough," his father turned away opening a closet door.
Inside on hangers, sat Baldo's Shihakusho and his white Squad 14 haori. Undressing and hanging his uniform, Sajin revealed copper toned fur running the length of his back hiding most of his muscles except the bulging ones.
His copper color extended into a fox's tail tipped with white which Baldo had never seen before. The wolf used it to hide his butt.
Sajin slowly lifted his tail teasing Baldo. When the wolf finally revealed his derrière of two furry covered but shaped mounds protecting a silver dollar sized hole, Baldo needed to readjust his bed sheets to avoid ejaculating.
Baldo swallowed loud enough for Sajin's sensitive ears to hear. The canine cocked his head toward Baldo using the gulp as encouragement. His father turned slowly toward Baldo hiding himself behind his tail.
Shifting again, Baldo worked hard keeping his sensitivity from dirtying his sheets just from taking in the wolf's crème colored chest and underbelly. Muscled and defined abs creased the light colored fur just on his fluffy chest. The color ran the inside of his father's thighs and forearms as well.
Sajin smiled enjoying the length Baldo went through to keep from dampening his sheets. He especially enjoyed his cub's facial expressions portraying pure torture. Moving his tail, Sajin chuckled when Baldo gasped with widening eyes at the wolf's 11 to 12 inch endowment with a circumference close to 5 inches. It masked an equally impressive set of fuzzy balls.
"Wow, dad," Baldo began receding remembering his 5 inched at best circumcised self and thinking back considering that the butchered joke may have been meant to spare his feelings.
"Baldo, what's wrong," Sajin asked seeing Baldo's face sadden.
"I feel so small," Baldo shyly looked at Sajin's member feeling his disappearing. His father laughed full heartedly. "It's not funny."
Sajin walked up to Baldo and held his face kissing his son passionately. He pulled away gazing deep into Baldo's eyes, "I like your dick. It's a mouthful."
Baldo looked at the wolf feeling his excitement returning and saluting the furry captain. Then Sajin finished unexpectedly, "its meaty" with a devilish glint in his eye behind an impish smiled.
The human couldn't contain his laughter remembering his 4 inch girth. As his body shook his sensitive head grazed the sheet, "Damn it," Baldo said. Sajin smiled at the expanding stain, "It's your fault."
"My fault," the wolf laughed.
"Your dirty talk made me all hot and excited," Baldo blushed.
"I'll try and keep it to a minimum," Sajin chuckled getting dressed again.
"Don't. I love it when you talk dirty," Baldo said, "But I guess its official." Sajin's head cocked to the side, "You're Alpha."
"Damn right," the wolf said with so much confidence Baldo laughed again.
Baldo's tip slid along the sheet again apparently still loaded, "Damn it."
"Stop wasting it," Sajin commanded laughing as he walked over to Baldo leaving the closet door open.
Baldo laughed when Sajin playfully nipped his neck, "Then don't tease me, dad."
The wolf kissed Baldo's forehead. While pulling back, he noticed his son staring at the Squad 14 haori.
"What do I do with it now," Baldo sighed.
"I have an idea," Sajin responded folding the garment over his arm, "But it's a surprise."
"Okay," Baldo answered with curiosity.
"Now get some rest. I'll return later and expect your help with my report," Sajin walked to the door.
"Yes, dad. Wait," Baldo said just as Sajin was about to shut the door, "Could you ask one of the Squad 4 members for clean sheets?"
The wolf chuckled nodding then left.