Fire Melts His Ice
And here we are with Chapter 4 of Fire Melts His Ice. I'm writing this right after I published Chapter 3, though I think it'll probably drag on. School is starting soon, and I'll be pretty much busy. Ugh, I just had to pick this time to start writing again. But anyway, I'll hope you enjoy. ( and I hope I can find as much time to write )
I'm trying to move as fast as I can into the plot so please bear with me (:
Let Me Hear You Laugh
"...I'll use my bankai."
Hitsugaya caught his breath. "You...have a bankai?"
Hotaru nodded, touching the tip of her sword in a seemingly affectionate sort of way. "Well, I only do that when I'm bored. Which I will become if you don't even use your shikai, taichou-kun."
"I'm only taking this as a practice." Hitsugaya said, hardening his tone. "So I shouldn't have to even do that. What you're doing is nothing but a complete waste of energy."
Hotaru looked surprised. She cocked her head to one side and said, "Eh? Waste of energy? But...I'm not even using any effort. It's not like I'm using my bankai yet."
Hitsugaya didn't know what to say. He assumed Hotaru was only saying that to get him on his edge, so he clenched his sword and prepared to attack Hotaru while she was still standing there.
Just before he could rain down a blow on her shoulder, she disappeared. Before he knew what was going on, Hotaru reappeared, crouching on end of his blade. In one swift motion, she spun her sword around and used the hilt to stab him in the chest, forcing him to the ground.
What the...am I usually this slow? Or is she too fast for me? That wouldn't be possible unless she had the swiftness of Yoruichi Shihouin's shunpo! Hitsugaya thought as he fell. On the ground he looked up at Hotaru. She had a earnest look of worry on her face, her eyes widening.
Indignant, Hitsugaya got up to his feet and looked straight at her. "Just what is your purpose of sparring with me? This wasn't just to pass the time, was it?"
"It sort of was," she looked back at him, her eyes radiating sheer innocence. "Back at the Academy people always said the 10th Division captain was a gifted prodigy, so I just wanted to see if I was capable of being the 3rd seat by trying you one on one. If I was thoroughly defeated by you, I shouldn't be, right?"
Hitsugaya wanted to tell her that people below liutenant rank were a far shot from captain's abilities, but thought she probably just had high standards for herself.
"All right," he said. "I don't want to waste anymore time. You've had your fun. I'm going back."
"Wait!"
Hitsugaya turned around, not quite sure what to expect. Hotaru hands were clasped together and she had a playful smile on her face.
"What do you like to eat, taichou-kun?"
Does she take me for an idiot? Hitsugaya thought, sighing. "I don't know. The only snacks I eat are the rice cakes Matsumoto forced down my throat last time. I don't care."
Hotaru laughed. It was a beautiful, sunny laugh. "See you then!" she skipped away.
"..."
Hitsugaya shook his head and walked back to the 10th Division.
Haha I published this right after the previous chapter, how great am I? J-ust kidding. I'm probably just spurred on after watching BLEACH: Fade to Black at the cinema! Haha, hope you enjoyed this chapter, minna-san! * bows *