Welcome to the 21st chapter of my story.
Gin's mouth opened as his knees collided with the sand as if to let out a scream, but nothing escaped his lips. His rarely seen ruby red eyes became dim as he fell to the side and his body hitthe ground, Hoshi still in his grasp. Both of their hearts were beating, but the pace was steadily decreasing. The shinigami and Espada began to stop fighting as they saw Unohana rush and kneel by Gin's still form. Only when they reached Unohana did they notice Hoshi and the growing pool of blood from under them. Unohana looked up at them, pain painted on every delicate feature of her face. "Did you not see what he did?" she asked, scanning the face of every remaining captain. They remained still, looking at Gin. His red eyes remained open; though it was obvious he was out. Unohana quickly activated her healing abilities and began to heal both Gin and Hoshi, continuing.
"Not only is he a hero, but a humble man," this caused many of the captains to grimace and laugh angrily. "I suspect that ever since he met Aizen he has been planning against him," she said, as Hikari interrupted. "He started the coup de'at against Aizen two moths ago to betray. He taught us secrets, helped Hoshi achieve her Bankai, and convince these Espada to join us. Only just two days ago did he reveal to Hoshi and I that he has been planning to betray Aizen for nearly one-hundred years, and he kept up the act no matter how much it hurt him," Hikari shot her eyes downward and clutched onto her other arm. "He didn't care if he died or not. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I respect him." The captains looked shocked now, as Unohana delicately took Hoshi from Gin's arms and picked her up, and as Ukitake slung Gin's arm around his shoulder, rising the young man up off the ground. The Captain Commander studied Ichimaru.
"He will not be imprisoned. For his aid to the Soul Society, Gin Ichimaru shall be placed under our new third company captain, Hoshi Zaraki." Ulquiorra walked up and opened a garganta into the human world. Ichigo and Orihime exited, and the shinigami and Espada exited to the Soul Society. Unohana and Ukitake rushed to the medical center, and the nurses and aids came and hooked up the IVs and pain relievers, because Hoshi's face began to distort in pain. About four hours after the pain relievers and medication were attached, Gin awoke. He tried to sit up, but a rupture of pain shot through his back and he clenched his eyes closed. He slowly opened his eyes and noticed where he was. Soul Society. He slowly turned his head to see Hoshi lying on the next bed, and oxygen mask strapped over her pale face and bandages covering her upper torso to her neck. Ignoring the searing pain shooting through his back, and sat up. He pulled the IVs out of his arms and examined himself. He was no longer wearing his shirt, and there were bandages wrapped around his waist. He stumbled over to the window and looked out.
Color.
Trees, flowers, grass, and real blue sky. Somewhere deep in his mind something shot up. 'I'm home.'his mind said, and he gritted his teeth. The pain was getting worse. Just then, Unohana rushed into the room. "Ichimaru! Lay down!" she ordered, and he obliged. His eyes were still dim as he looked up. "If you stay up, your going to split that wound open." she sighed and began to reattach the IVs and cords. "Aizen's sword went straight through you. We've done all we can for it. You should be able to leave the medics in about five or six days."
"So, Unohana-taicho, when are they going to kill me?" he asked casually, and Unohana frowned. "We have decided not to send you to the Soukyoku, Ichimaru." he seemed slightly shocked at this revelation, and his dull eyes widened. "For your aid to the soul society, you are going to be placed as lieutenant under third squad captain."
"And that would be?"
"the one beside you."
Hoshi. She was a captain. Unohana said no more and left. Gin looked out the window and saw who he thought was Momo and Renji. His eyes would remain open, and for the time being, he would see clearly.
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Occasionally, people would come and visit Hoshi. They would send him cold glares, but he would ignore them, looking out the large window. On the third day, Ikkaku Madarame came. As he left, he turned and glared at Ichimaru. Things were like that from day-to-day. On the fifth day, Ichimaru was able to move without scolding from Unohana. On the sixth day, Hoshi awoke.
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Gin Ichimaru had not been sleeping, so when the girl woke, he was awake to see. Her eyes popped open and she screamed. He was up immediately, and looking down at her, as her ruby red eyes filled with tears and spilled over. Her whole body shook as she sobbed. Unohana rushed inot the room and inserted a small syringe into the IV and it made Hoshi apparent pain disappear, after all, Aizen had sliced her open.
The next morning Gin was given a shinigami uniform and was dismissed from the medics. He put on the uniform, careful to avoid the bandages along his waist, chest and right arm. He sighed and walked aimlessly around Soul Society.
