Summary: As of late, Rangiku has been more and more depressed even though it's been four years since the defeat of Aizen's army. Ichigo has been reclusive of late since their is hardly any hollows to fight since the fall in Hueco four years ago and rarely finds anything exciting. Friends of both parties have tried everything to cheer them up and yet everything failed. In a last attempt, they bring the two of them together and it's an instantaneous click. But will forces of the unknown threaten to tear the relationship apart?
A/N:Omg! I must do this cause of this special person I have been inspired by! Major shout out for Raptorcloak AKA Raptorclaw for the inspiration from his kawaii story! You rock man! I send shout outs also to all my other friends on here for being a major support for this story and its progression. Thank you guys for giving me tips, help, and most off the needed support on keeping the story alive :D! On another note, I will be doing some time skips as to progress the story for how I want it to go ^ ^. Right now, the story has been a progression of five months in their world. Now for the disclaimers, Toushirou?
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Chapter 8: Revelations and Discord
"Three god damn months and nothing but god damn hollow attacks! What the hell!"
"Easy Ichigo." The sandy blonde hair ex soul reaper tried to calm down the young shinigami. The wear of battle spotting his face too.
"I know... It's just..." Ichigo sighed out loud irritably and resisted hitting the wall.
"She'll be fine Ichigo... You worrying about her doesn't make it any more better on you." Laying a hand on his shoulder, Urahara offered his support where needed best.
Sighing, the orange haired teen took a seat in a chair and ran a hand threw his hair. "Dang, its been only three months and I miss her so much."
"Idiot, she's fine. She's in the soul society. She'll..." Karin started.
"She disobeyed orders. Who knows what they will do to her."
"Ichi-nii, Rangiku is a strong, beautiful woman. If anything, she has Captain Hitsugaya, Captain Hinamori, and a few others probably to keep her safe. Now relax." Serving tea, Yuzu didn't stay long in the room to hear the rest of the conversation. Picking up the tray, she went back with Ururu in the kitchen.
"He's so stressed out, it's not fair." Ururu said sadly.
"Well he's going to have to learn. He's far from a baby and he's our older brother so he needs to act like one."
Brushing her hair back, Ururu smiled. "He's lucky to have a family like you."
Yuzu smiled at her. "You have Mr. Urahara and them. Jinta seems a little harsh to you but its sweet."
"No its not! I get beat up everyday and..."
"If he didn't care, would he risk his life to keep you safe?"
Putting the cake batter spoon in the bowl, she sighed. "Yea, he is a good older brother."
"Told ya! Now lets get this cake made before the others start to whine."
"Shoot, your sister has better control then you."
"Shut up Ganju." Ichigo didn't even have the means to glare up at the man bothering him. "Shut up and leave me be."
"Damn..."
"Ganju."
Freezing up quickly, Ganju shut up as his sister approached the stressed teen.
"Ichigo, look at me."
Holding his head, he came to eye level with the kneeling explosion woman.
"Everyone goes threw hell. That's the point of living so that we may go threw it otherwise how in the hell would we learn? Your father suffered with his wife's death, I suffer from my brothers. At least the person your missing is living so get the hell over it and learn how to wait. Patience serves well my friend." With that, she went back and sat down on her mat. "Oh, one more thing. If I have to get up for any reason to talk to you again, your dead."
Ichigo knew that threat wasn't meant to be taken lightly so he nodded.
"Cake's here!"
Bringing in the cake, the snickers around the room became full blast.
"Oh shut up!"
"Haha! They brought your cake Ichigo!"
Delivering a blow to the back of his dad's head, he looked down at the white cake decorated with vanilla frosting and strawberries.
"Here Ichigo, its good." Handing him a slice, Ururu proceeded to serve everyone and took a slice for herself last.
"Wow Ichigo, the cake is really good."
"You're lucky you're a girl Karin."
"And if I was a boy I'd still whoop your ass here to Sereitei."
"Are you sure you're related to them?"
"Afraid so Ms. Yoruichi." Yuzu sighed and ate another piece of her cake.
"...Hmm?" Looking up, Ichigo sensed the presence of an arrancar.
"Ahh, the peace never seems to last does it?" Grabbing Benihime, Urahara tipped his hat before exiting the room. Not a few minutes later, he came back and sat down.
"That easy?" Yoruichi looked over at him.
"Ah, he just came back. The arrancars he sends are merely play toys."
"So were basically dealing with his kids?"
"In a way, yep."
"I'm out." Ichigo got up and exited the room.
"Where are you going son?"
"Orihime and them contacted me on something that we need to discuss alone!" Slamming the front door closed ended the issue.
"Oh damn is he missing her..." Karin sighed.
"Ichigo!" Orihime waved as she saw him come closer. Adjusting her scarf, she made sure it covered her nose down to her neck.
"Uh, hey."
Smiling, she gave him a small hug before stepping back. "It's been a while."
"Yea it has. Where's Sado and Uryu?" Stuffing his hands in his coat, Ichigo made a mental note to get gloves.
"Follow me." Turning away from him, she walked up the stairs in front of him to the small shrine that was at the top.
"So is he here?" Uryuu asked.
"Yea."
"Of course I am four eyes." Ichigo said eyeing the Quincy.
"Nice to see that you still haven't lost that nerve." Pushing up his glasses, he smiled up at the substitute soul reaper. Dressed in a feather downed jacket and earmuffs, the wind that blew by didn't faze him at all.
"Yea, you guys got the message about Aizen's return right?" Ichigo asked while adjusting his had.
"Yea." Chad replied.
"I had Orihime move in with me temporally as well." Uryuu added. "But that's not what we called you out here for."
"Then what did you?"
Pointing towards the shrine behind them, he steps aside to let Ichigo go by. "I was here a few days ago when I was attacked by a group of hollows and arrancars. I kept defeating them but I noticed that more seem to come after. That's when I noticed that the shrine started to glow with spiritual pressure. After I finally exhausted it, I opened the doors to see that."
"What... What the hell?" Amber brown eyes stared down into a miniature Garanta that had a sealing talisman on it.
"Thank Ryuken later." The distaste of his father shown in his tone. "Seems like there happen to be gateways for them to come in here. If Aizen is planning to do the same thing as before, he has a good head start."
Closing the doors, Ichigo looked back at him. "How many are there?"
"More then ten we can say."
Orihime gnawed on her finger nervously.
"And did you seal them?"
"I got at least five or six but there's alot popping up."
Running a hand threw his hair, Ichigo looked at them. "We need to tell the others this."
A month...
"Ugh! Not again."
"Baby kicking?"
Laying her head on the table, Rangiku nodded. Lifting her head up, she tilted it to the side. "It feels like I'm getting rough housed by two members of the eleventh division. This is crazy! It's not even five months and I'm dying here!"
"I think I'm starting to like the kid." Toushirou chuckled before getting up.
Giving him the stank eye, she groaned again as she laid her head down on the table.
"Come on, lets get you over to Unohana." Picking his lieutenant up, it was a short trip to the medical ward. "Unohana?"
"Hello there Captain Hitsugaya." Isane walked in with a basket in hand. Noticing Rangiku, she giggled. "Room four down the left hallway, I'll get my captain for you."
"Thanks." Nodding at the girl, he made his way to the room and laid her on the bed. Sitting next to her in a near by chair, he watched as she drifted off into a light sleep. Turning to the door way, he gave a nod to the entering medics.
"Rangiku."
Opening her eyes, she smiled at the other captain. "Hey there."
"I see you been feeling the kicks more or less?"
"Lil' brute." She pouted, receiving a laugh from the silver haired lieutenant.
"Too cute."
Smiling, the silent captain went over to a sonogram machine and wheeled it besides the expectant mother. Pulling out the transducer, she set it to the side before grabbing a bottle. "Captain, would you like to leave?"
Blushing, he nodded and excused himself from the room.
Rangiku smirked. "You're gonna see a pair one day soon!" Despite the door being closed, she laughed when she saw him go stiff.
Chuckling, Unohana relaxed her before opening her uniform. Placing the cool jell on her abdomen, she grabbed the tool and placed it on her stomach. "Isane?"
Nodding, she turned to the machine and turned it on.
"That tickles!"
"Relax Rangiku." Typing something on the keyboard, it took a few more minutes before she squealed. "Captain!"
Moving the transducer around, she turned to the screen and smiled. Clicking a few buttons, the printer next to them whirred to life, printing images. "Would you like to see?"
"Yes please."
"It might be a shock though." Smiling, she turned the screen.
"Twins! Oh damn." Face palming herself, she cursed under her breath. "When I catch him..."
Laughing, Isane opened the door and went outside to deliver the news to Toushirou.
"What? Kurosaki is a dead man... Now I'm going to have to deal with double plus the mother?"
"HEY!"
"Oh! I see two little girls."
"This early?" Rangiku said shocked. "But I thought..."
"I know but it seems these twins developed fast... Not surprising at all, remember whose children were talking about."
"Someone help me." Toushirou walked away in need of some fresh air. (A/N: Lol, I love seeing him suffer sometimes XD)
Looking at the screen adoringly, she tenderly rubbed them. "Ow! I saw that this time!"
Laughing again, Isane cooed at the screen. "You're going to be so adorable!"
Wiping the Gel off her stomach, Unohana turned to clean off the transducer before setting it back on the holder it was in. "You're due back in three weeks for a check up. I wanted to make it quick since I know you wanted to sleep. Next time we'll do a in-depth sonogram to make sure everything is set but so far they seem healthy and happy. I am a tad surprised you can see their gender so soon since your only three and a half months... But when concerning Ichigo as I said you learn to expect the unexpected." Unohana laughed lightly at the last part.
"Yea, with him anything is possible." Laughing with the captain while fixing her uniform, the strawberry blonde hopped off the table and grabbed her sword. Hooking it back into her waistband, she saluted them. "Thanks for the help!" Walking out of the office, she heard Isane call her.
"Here!" She placed a photo in her hand before walking off.
Looking down at the photo, she smiled as she touched it lightly. 'Your dad would love you guys so much...' Tucking the photo away, she walked outside the barracks when a hell butterfly approached her. Lifting up her hand, she let it gently rest on her finger while relaying its message. Narrowing her eyes, she took off as fast as she could to the first division head quarters. 'Seems like I'm going here alot lately...' Jumping off the roof, she nearly fell to the ground if it wasn't for the hands that supported her.
"Woah girl, no running like that for a while now." Helping her to her feet, Dawn supported some of her weight.
"Thanks." Trying to get some focus back into her eyes, she walked down the familiar pathway as more of the high ranking officers congregated.
"No problem."
"What's going on?" Standing up fully, she sighed as her hand instantly went to her back as they walked.
"Seems like a new development is underway of the return of that bastard." Tinged with malice, Dawn's eyes started to change color unbeknownst to her.
"Dawn... Your eyes."
"Hun? Oh shit." Blinking, they returned to their normal color as they caught up with some of the other captains and lieuteants.
Pondering for a moment, the distant sounds of shouting could be heard.
"It seems like there here already."
"Whose here?"
"Absolutely not! We cannot split up our divisions entirely!"
"But you're leaving the human world to only a few and with that many portals appearing who knows how long it will be before they take over?"
'I know that voice.'Breaking out of Dawn's grasp, Rangiku ran past the others and into the chambers. "Ichigo!"
Turning around, he nearly had to compose himself when he saw her standing in the doorway. "Rangiku!"
Running into the room, a sudden quake caused everyone to go off balance.
"What the hell was that?" Someone yelled/
"Hollows!"
The up roar of hollows invading Sereitei sent everyone on high alert.
"Shit! Rangiku! Stay here!" Taking Hyorinmaru, Toushirou ran out to combat the hollows.
"Ichigo! Take Rangiku and get out of here!" Rushing out with Toubime in hand, she cut a hollow clean in half before rushing out to join the fray.
"You heard them, lets go." Picking her up with ease, he ran out the exit that Dawn presented him.
"Lets go! He'll need back up! Captain Shuhei ! Captain Kira!"
The three soul reapers followed the other as they ran next to Ichigo.
"Go hide in Rukongai for a while at least till we can manage."
Snuggling into Ichigo, she inhaled his scent and smiled. 'Fresh Peaches...'
Looking down, he smiled at her. "Nice reunion."
"Pfft, I know." She said smirking cockily.
"Hey, don't look now but we have company." Stopping short of them, Shuhei pulled out his sword.
Standing behind him, Kira drew his sword as well.
"My aren't we hostile? And all I wanted to do was say hello..."
"Oh no!" Dawn stopped in her tracks when she saw who it was.
"Bankai!"
Swinging the bade above his head, Shuhei caught the quad bladed scythe in one hand while keeping the other side dug into the ground. "Kill, Akako Kazeshini."
Two split blades were held in each hand of Kira, both extended versions of their shikai. "Destroy, Kama Wabisuke."
Clutching to Ichigo, Rangiku peered out to watch as others defended her.
"Aww, my Kira has grown up."
"How dare you show your traitorous face here again!"
Not paying attention to him, Gin's odd colored eyes focused on Dawn standing off on the side.
Shifting nervously, Dawn drew her sword and stood in front of the couple. "When we get him, run and don't stop."
Nodding, Ichigo swung Zangetsu off his back and balanced it in one hand. 'Were going to get out of this.'
"Hmmm... Ok! Three on one, lets see who wins. Shoot to kill, Shinso!"
Jumping up, Dawn kicked Ichigo while countering the extended blade. "RUN!"
Catching his footing, he didn't waste a moment in running with the frightened girl in his arms. Getting into the district, he kept running till he got to the fields.
Standing her ground, the three reapers stared down their opponent.
"Let's finish this." Swinging his blade again, the sound of someone dropping made both Shuhei and Dawn look to their side
"Kira!"
Clutching his chest, the blonde captain received another blow to he stomach, effectively incapacitating him. Falling to the ground, the dirt slowly became muddy and sticky, taking the color of black blood.
"Hold on! AH!" Swinging her sword, Dawn growled as a she killed a hollow. "Damn it! Captain Shuhei!" Turning around, she saw him drop to the ground as well. "Oh no!"
"Well, well, well. It seems that my lieutenant has a lieutenant of her own." Appearing behind her, Aizen took no time in slitting the poor girl's throat, relishing in the blood that was splayed across his sword. Bringing it to his lips, he licked it lightly. "The taste of battle still never ceases to amaze me... I wonder how Gin was doing." Looking down at his victims, he smirked. "You're lucky, your vocal cords were missed by mere inches but... Since you seem to have a nice body... I'll enjoy this." Grabbing the injured lieutenant of the fifth division, a scream could be heard...
"Aye, that was a cute move that she did that Dawn."
Skidding to a halt, Ichigo's shoulder was suddenly pierced. Clutching on to Rangiku, they were suddenly picked up in the air.
"Well this just won't do won't it?"Pulling the blade out, it returned to stab the target again.
"Ichigo!"
"No it wont Gin! Die! Getsuga Tensho!" Sending out a blast of blue energy, he was able to pull away from the sword and start running again.
"You're hurt." Rangiku said as she laid her hand on his wound.
"I'm fine." Running into the forest, he panted as he sat down in the heart amongst the dense trees.
"Ah, let me see." Opening the robe, she flinched at the wounds. "Oh no... Let me..."
"Rangiku..."
"Yes?"
"Come here..."
Approaching the injured soul reaper, she was suddenly pulled into a kiss. Responding, she pulled away and smiled. "I missed you too."
"Ya damn right. I'm ok so... Watch it!" Pulling them down, Tree tops were cleared in an instant. "Damn it!" Getting up, he was ready to pull Rangiku up when a strike directly across his back cut deep forcing him to kneel again and gain his momentum. Coughing up blood, the wound seeped and ran down the muscles of his back but not before another one crossed that forcing the blood flow to increasing and drip into the grass below.
"Ichigo! No!" Getting up to tend to him, a sudden harsh tug on her hair sent the lieutenant into the arms of the last person she wanted to see. Struggling in the vice grip, she yelled. "TEME! LET ME GO! " Grabbing the hilt of her sword, she was able to get it up just enough so that she could call out the command. "Growl Haneiko!" The blade suddenly turned to dust as she elbowed Gin in the gut. Getting free, she turned and quickly sliced him with the blade.
"Hey! That's not nice Ran-chan!" Smiling as a shallow wound was inflicted, the next couple of cuts seemed to not faze him at all.
'What the hell? My attacks are bouncing right off of him!'
"Surprised? I'm not. You're still not strong enough to kill me, the malice behind it is far from top notch like your little play toy thing down there."
"Fuck off Gin, he's a better lover and partner then you ever were." Slashing him again, she tried to put more distance in between them.
"Oh really? We'll see about that but right now I'd be concerned about those twin babes your carrying."
"Bastard!" Raising her hand to swing down Haineko, she froze mid-swing as her target disappeared.
"My have you gotten slow." Gabbing her arm, he bent it as he forced her to bend, nearly bringing her neck to the edge of his blade. "Call back your sword or else." Pressing the razor sharp edge against her throat, he took pleasure in seeing blood lightly cover it.
"You're a sick bitch." Calling back Haineko, she was stood straight up but her wrists were held behind her back while Gin sheathed her sword.
"Call it what you want but you love it."
"I love you as much as I love hollows." Feeling her arms become useless, she cussed as she struggled to get free of the binding kido.
"Aww, isn't that sweet? Now give me a kiss."
"Fuck you." She spat out while turning her head to avoid him. Hearing movement on the ground, she smiled as she saw Ichigo get up.
Frowning, Gin huffed. "Distractions, distractions."
"HEY!" Raising his sword again, Ichgo swung down again releasing another Getsuga Tensho but it was too late. All he caught was more hollows that threatened to sneak up on him. Looking up towards the sky, he growled as he felt himself lose control to his hollow.
"It was nice berry-tan but I got what I want. Ta-ta!" Sending another cut across the unprepared teen's chest, he opened the Garanta.
"Come back here!" Giving chase, his path was suddenly blocked by more hollows that surrounded him.
"Ah! No!" The strawberry blonde's mouth was covered as she tried to scream.
"Relax, you'll love Hueco Muendo in time." Licking the side of her face, he forced her head to go to the side as he bit into the skin of her neck. Pulling back, gold eyes glimmered at the small trickle of blood from the bite wounds. "Oh yes, I will love this."
Struggling again, Rangiku screamed mutely as she was pulled into the Garanta.
"No! Rangiku!" Striking down another hollow, the numbers kept increasing, soon crowding his vision. Raising his sword again, blue arrows and a stream of red light zinged pass him slaying all the hollows. Looking down, he saw Uryu with his new bow and Orihime standing next to him, missing a point on her hair pins. Closing his eyes, he let his body fall to the earth.
"Ichigo!"
"I got him." running underneath the injured soul reaper, Chad caught him before he fell head first into the ground.
"Ichigo..."
"He's hurt... Lets get him back to the Soul Society..."
Hollows retreated and everyone rejoiced except for one person...
"Ichgo! Be happy! We drove them back!"
Keeping his head down, he ignored Ikkaku's attempts to cheer him up.
"Ichigo! Be happy! We..."
"I can't..." Keeping his head down while Hanataro dressed his wounds, he thanked the timid soul reaper.
"What?" Ikkaku was stunned by his behavior at the moment. "Aye Yumichika! I need some help over here!"
"What seems to be the problem?" Approaching them, the soul reaper fussed about his hair being too long again.
"I can cut it for you if you like?"
"And become bald like you? I'll take my chances with long hair." Ignoring the streaming curses, he looked down at the sulking soul reaper. "Cheer up, at least no one was hurt that badly."
"I can't be happy..."
"Why?"
"They got her..." He raised his head and looked at them.
"Who?" Narrowing his eyes, the sudden realisation dawned on Yumichika. "Damn..."
"What happened?" Toushirou seemed pale in color from stressed. Kneeling next to Ichigo, he took in the slumped shoulders and exasperated look.
"They took her..."
"Who?"
"Rangiku..."
The temperature in the area dropped suddenly to about thirty degrees.
A/N: I decided to make Aizen and Gin a bit more batty since they didn't have all their marbles before they died so it doesn't matter. I hope this chapter doesn't disappoint anyone. Next one will skip into another year for a heads up so expect more hell for poor Ichigo and Rangiku. I know, I know, bad me. It'll get better for them soon so keep your heads up :).
Notes: I forgot to mention but Shuhei and Kira are now also captains so yea ^ ^ It seemed fitting since the wan t to prove themselves to others who still doubt their loyalty.
Update: Changed the pregnancy time line again!