Ichigo
The next week was just fine. Well, I havent returned home. But I dont care if I go home or not. Currently, I am walking through the Sereitei, going to see Rukia. "Looking for me?" I heard her ask. I turned to see she was behind me. "Yeah. Hey Rukia," I said. "Hi Ichigo. Is it just me, or are you fatter than last time I saw you?" she asked. My eyebrow twitched. "I'm not fat," I snapped. "Geez, I didnt mean anything by it. What are you? Pregnant?" she asked. "As a matter of fact, I am," I replied. She had a shocked expression. "Woah, I didnt know that a guy getting pregnant was possible! This is very unusual!" she said. "You think I didnt know that?" I asked. Dang Ichigo, lay off! Shut up Shiro. You try being a guy with a child in your stomach. Dude, I can sense how you feel. How else do I come to your aid when you are about to die? Because you are annoying. Love you too. No you dont. You got me. "Ichigo, isnt that Orihime over there?" Rukia asked. I looked in the general direction she did, and saw that Orihime was coming over here. "Hi Ichigo!" she greeted. "Hello Orihime," I replied. "Did you tell him yet?" she asked. "Yeah. Then Shiro told all of squad ten," I replied. "How did everyone take it?" she asked. "They seemed chill. Apparantly everyone already knew about me and Toshiro. I mean, they were a little shocked when Shiro mentioned the child, but they werent negative at all," I replied. "Then how come I didnt know until a few minutes ago?" Rukia asked. "I dont know. You never asked," I replied. "Kurosaki!!!" I heard. I moved to the side when someone lunged at me, then saw that it was Ganju Shiba, who was now on the ground. He stood up, and turned to me. "Why did you dodge? Oh, I know. You want to wrestle!" he said. I shook my head. "No, Ganju. Its something else," I replied. "What something else?" he asked. "Ichigo here is pregnant," Rukia said. Ganju's mouth hung open as he gaped. "Wh-What? H-How?" he asked. "I had sex with Toshiro and got pregnant. I thought you were smart," I said. "I am smart! HOW THE HELL DOES A GUY HAVE A KID?" he yelled. I covered my ears, they were more sensitive now. "Beats me," Rukia said. Ganju grabbed my shoulders firmly. "Tell me you are joking, and that we can wrestle right now," he said. "I'm sorry. I'm not joking, and we cant wrestle right now," I said. I'm sure it was unintentional, but he squeezed my shoulders a little too tight, making me wince. "Let him go Ganju," I heard from behind me. I smiled knowing who it was. As soon as Ganju let me go, I turned and went into the arms of Toshiro. "Hitsugaya, HOW DARE YOU KNOCK UP MY WRESTLING BUD WITHOUT MY PERMISSION?" Ganju yelled again, making me cover my ears again. He didnt seem to notice me. "I dont remember it being your desicion what I do with Ichigo. Its his. And stop yelling," Toshiro said. "ME? STOP YELLING? WHY WOULD I STOP-" I heard someone smack Ganju. "Shut up! If you care so much about Ichigo then shut your trap!" Rukia. She is the one who had smacked him. "Ichigo, why arent you in our home?" Toshiro softly asked. "I just wanted to visit Rukia to tell her. I havent seen her in awhile," I replied. "What about me? You didnt want to see me?" Ganju asked. "You would most likely be out of the Sereitei. I am not walking that far," I replied. "Does Renji know?" Rukia asked. "No. I havent seen him. But I'm sure Rangiku told him," I replied. "Damn right she did," I heard. Then I turned to see Renji and Rangiku, as well as Kenpachi and Yachiru. "Kurosakiiii! Is what Lt Matsumoto says true? Are you really half girl?" Kenpachi asked. "Um..." I said, looking at Rangiku. "Captain Zuraki, I said he is pregnant. Not half girl," Rangiku said. "Which makes him half girl!" Kenpachi said. I sighed, shaking my head. Yachiru leaped off of Kenpachi's shoulder, and stood in front of me. "Kenny says he wants to train your kid how to fight! It would make him so happy!" Yachiru said. "No. We dont need him to do anything, much less try to kill my child," I said. "Oh, Kenny will make sure to be careful! He wants to make him strong so he can be a worthy opponent one day!" he said. "Did he just assume its a son?" I asked. "No! Kenny just calls your child a he so he doesnt have to call it an it all for the next week! It would be easier!" he informed me. "Yachiru, lets go get a mini boy shiori!" Kenpachi said. "That isnt necessary, and if it was it isnt your concern," Toshiro said. "Dont be like that, Toshiro," Kenpachi said. "Well then dont worry about a child that isnt yours. Dont you have one to take care of right now?" Toshiro asked, looking to Yachiru. "My lieutenant can take care of himself like he is an adult," Kenpachi said. "Mhm! I can!" Yachiru agreed. I grunted, feeling a just barely bareable pain in my stomach. "What? You dont think he can take care of himself?" Kenpachi said. "Thats not what I grunted about, baka," I snapped. I'll admit, I have gotten grumpy lately. Why wouldnt I? I can barely sleep. When Rukia or Orihime goes through this in the furture, I can symphazise them. "That was not very nice Ichi," Yachiru said, frowning at my tone. I almost snapped at him, but then I stopped myself. "Yachiru, please refrain from blaming him for matters that isnt his fault," Toshiro said. "You're right, its your fault," Ganju said. "Then blame me for all of it. Not him," Toshiro said. "Gladly. Since he cant wrestle me, you'll have to step in," Ganju said. "No. You're not touching him," I said. A Hell Butterfly flew over, and it was speaking, "All captains are to visit Captain Yamamoto's home at once. All lieutenants are to visit Lieutenant Sasakibe's home at once. If Kurosaki and Inoue are listening then they must join the lieutenants." "They better not make you do anything, Ichigo," Toshiro said. I sighed. He kissed me before we went to where we were told to go. At the meeting, me and Orihime seemed to be out of place. "Alright, lieutenants and you two. Ten Menos Grande are attacking Karakura Town on every side. We have to stop them before they destroy the place. Fight with all you've got. Anyone have complaints?" Chōjirō Sasakibe asked. "Yes," I replied. All eyes turned to me. "Why?" Chōjirō (CS from now on) asked. "Lieutenant-" Rangiku started. "Hush, Matsumoto. I asked him," CS said. "Well I cant fight at my current state. Also, I dont want Orihime to get hurt trying to cover for me when clearly I wont survive one hit," I said. "Current state? Explain," CS said. "I cant believe you havent been told yet. I'm pregnant," I replied. CS looked dumbfounded, then he started to laugh. "Nice excuse! Sorry but you arent a girl, so that wont work!" he laughed. A low growl escaped my lips. "You want to come over here and feel for yourself? Because four people here can confirm that I'm not lying," I growled. "Really? Who can?" CS asked in disbelief. Orihime, Rangiku, Renji, Yachiru, and surprisingly Isane Kotetsu raised their hands. "Lieutenant Sasakibe, Captain Unohana has confirmed it as true," Isane said. "Then I guess I have no choice but to dismiss you. But Inoue is not," CS said. Ichigo. Let Orihime borrow me. For her own protection. Are you sure, Zangetsu? Yes. I'm always sure about things I tell you. Well if you're certain then I guess I will. Always leaving me out. Shut up. "Orihime... Zangetsu wishes to aid you," I said, taking Zangetsu from his sheath. "What? But I cant do that!" she said. "Why not?" I asked. "I dont wanna be taking him from you!" she said. "He told me to let you borrow him," I said. "I've never heard of a zanpakuto who would let someone else wield them," Renji said. "I've never heard of a guy who could concieve children but look at me," I replied. Good one. Thanks. "Well... if it means that much to Zangetsu that I borrow him..." Orihime said. I handed Zangetsu to her. She carefully took him. "You should also tell ask Chad and Ishida to help!" Rangiku said. "Uryu is away at collage. Chad... well he'll help, knowing him," Orihime said. "Then its settled," Sasakibe said. The meeting was dismissed, and while everyone else left, I went back to Toshiro's home. My stomach was hurting like Hell, and thats saying a lot considering I've been to Hell twice. The pain I felt had me on the floor in tears. I only hoped Toshiro would be okay when he came back. Well that, and that the kid would quit hurting me.