R o y a l B l u e s || Chapter 1 - I Shall Protect You

 

In the country of England there was a tradition the Princesses at coming age go to a school to learn. Once sixteen years old they learn the ways of how to become a Princess. The tea parties, way you walk, the way you dance. Everything to learn how to take over as Queen after their Mother’s has passed along with a rightful Prince chosen by the parents. The laws were strict with these rules that the girls as children were now growing up. Many had regret being a Princess instead of a peasant. It was to this day that this rule will always be in the world of London.

In the 1830’s around London there it was in the middle of Spring. Rain came falling down from the grey clouds that hovered over the huge city. The top ceilings had been wet from the heavy rain that has fallen on top of us. In this world if you had not a great job you would not make it. Many peasants had worked so hard just to live off by the little money they had. The King and Queen of this land were very high class. Many had wished to be like the royalty in being protected or saved from death. They would not wish to be in royal. It is not as nice as you may think… 

“Bri-chan, it time to wake up, Bri-chan.” A middle age woman would use her finger to poke the pale cheek from the Princess who laid in her Queen size bed. On top of the bed had her stuff animals which were nit neatly by her maids. Since childhood they always been her best friend. Many of the children were too far away to interact with. Which she had sent letters to them all in a slow way sometimes it didn’t come in months. It scared her to send it and not realize how long it could take to receive. In training she had a white owl that was sent for the letters to arrive quickly. It seemed to work until her parents scolded her sending an owl out without the permission of them. It didn’t make sense they have her send it the old way when flying in the air could be so much easier.

 “Bri-chan, you must open your eyes and wake up.” Feeling the poking on her face she would slowly open up her small eyes in seeing the maid at her bed side. “Mm…” Her tone would sound soft with arms stretching above her head. “Mistress, it is time for you to get ready. Today is the day you leave to the academy.” Academy… was it already this day? The day I leave the house toward a mansion of learning of becoming a Queen someday. First needed of training of being a Princess which that day for her has come.

“Is it time for my ducky bath yet?” The young petite would say in a drowsy tone out of her dreams they always tend to be odd. Shaking her head the blue haired female maid would walk over to the bed. “Come on, Mistress we must hurry. I have packed your clothes, you need to get up and take a shower. Or do you wish to smell bad for all the other girls to see?” 

A hand raised up toward her maid slowly. “Gomen, It just so sad to see that you won’t be at my bed side no longer.” The blue haired female smiled warmly at the young Princess. “Oh, Bri-sama you do not need to be sad. I am sure you would be safe there as I heard it is a learning process.” A few tears fell from the young petite face about the maid words. “I will miss you a lot, Emmy.” The words the Princess spoke were sweet. Emmy knew that this wouldn’t be the last time she saw her which knowing this she loved her with a Mother’s love. “I will too, Mistress. I will a lot.”

With the words spoken; the young petite Princess would leave to the bathroom with the pair of clothing she would wear just to go to the academy. Most of her clothes were already packed by her maids which deep down she didn’t want to leave. This castle was her home where she grew up in. Right now everything was being slowly taken away from her. One thing she hopes is that her friend that always mail to her would be there. That is what she hoped… 

Thirty minutes passed with her coming out with a sky blue dress already tied in the back. Emmy came with her bags already taken out to the carriage. “Mistress, I can only braid your hair other than that I must hurry.” Her Parents must have wished for her to arrive early instead of being late. That would show she was willing to learn. Right now she didn’t care much for it. It wasn’t worth it. 

“Don’t look so sad, Mistress. I will be able to send you letters when I am able. You can write us anytime and shall receive our letters.” With a small smile the blonde haired female nod he r head with hearing a deep voice. “So, finally growing up into a fine woman, huh?” The voice came from her brother who put his hands on top of her chest. “Eek!” Jumping up away from the bench with a pink round pillow attached to it. In front was a mirror with all her accessories for Emmy to use. “Jallel-san, you never change do you?” Emmy shook her head back and forth at his actions in seeing his little sister grow up. Placing two hands on her chest, a frown would appear on her lips at watching her brother. He wore his noble clothing ready for school which he already grew of age. As a Prince he was required the same though he was off to boy academy. Each year they would go until they reach a certain age and then learn from that. Or if required; the parents choose whom they would marry once returned.

Many thought you had a life free from the laws of noble. It wasn’t the truth, not at all. You had a life in riches; but that life is chosen by you with parents choosing who you love. 

“I hope you gain some knowledge in this subject so you can get married off. I hope the guy isn’t as dumb like you!” Bri puffed out her cheeks in feeling angry. “I-I won’t become dumb! Why are you always so mean?” Turning her head away, a voice would call from downstairs. “Jallel, you need to leave your sister alone! She only has fifteen minutes!” The voice was the Mother of the two children who grew up together. Back then it was so simple; now it is as though her life is changing around her. Being clumsy she never make being a Princess. Not at all…Why can’t her parents see that?

“Hurry up, squirt. Or you be late which put a bad name on our family!” Jallel smirked at his sister watching her make that angry expression. He really would miss her the most in being worried. Would she really fit in? He hoped that the parents would see she just a mess. Though it is time for her to grow up and stop dreaming like a kid. She won’t be able to just be a kid forever like he hoped to be. Stepping down the stairs, his eyes would shift away from his parents who smiled happily. “Do not worry. I am sure she will not fail.” The sweet tone came from the female with blonde hair down to her waist. Her ocean blue eyes would fill with warmth. “Mother, I doubt you are even worried, however she just a kid. You should wait another year till she ready.” Jallel noticed his Father step in the room with his arm wrapped around the female waist. “Son, when you are old like us with kids you understand.” His Father had his hair to the shoulders with his blue eyes shifting toward the stairs. 

Up on the stairs; slowly taking one step at a time, a hand would hold onto her that would be by Emmy in making sure she was safe. Once the last step was taken; her feet tripped over each other in falling forward which the skirt part lifted up enough to show her underwear. “Nice panties.” Jallel spoke with seeing her blue berry panties which a hand would hit him on top of his head. A low growl left Jallel’s lips in walking toward the door. “I still say you guys are rushing her out the door. Stupid idiots you guys should learn she is not ready.” He grabbed the door handle in twisting it so he could open it. Once he did, a sorrow look was on his face with not seeing his sister for a long time. “Good luck.” He said just before exiting out of the door in slamming it behind him. 

“Jallel…” Bri felt tears down her cheeks at how angry he was in seeing her go. She knew deep down he was angry at forcing her to leave early. “Ignore that fool. He obviously doesn’t learn from his school that you both have a duty to fulfill.” Shad crossed his arms across his chest with shaking his head. “My dear, are you alright?” A sweet voice came over with hands touching her shoulder. “Mother…I am fine.” Inside her mind she wasn’t fine without her brother it was hopeless. He always was there to help her. Now she on her own as a child growing up she must now get out of that reality. “Mother, Father I will do you proud in becoming someone better.” 

The two parents were shocked by her not complaining in begging why she had to leave. They must know she had to do this for their family. “Darling, you don’t have to think of it like that. You never were a bad child that needs to change; more over you need to learn how to be a Princess.” Lips would press against her forehead softly. “Mother…” A hand would stroke his Daughter’s head softly with ruffling her hair. “Your Mother is right we do not want you to change. Now go have fun!” The hair in front of her was sticking up thanks to her Father. “Yes, I shall go have fun! I will miss you both quite dearly.” With her last words the two adults had embraced her daughter. With kisses on her cheeks there she would notice Emmy. Standing still until she was allowed to walk over. “I will miss you, Mistress. Never forget that we all will be here for you.” 

Nodding her head slowly walked toward the door in opening it once again. Being alone was one thing she could not stand, but this was her path in becoming a great Princess. Even if small, she shall do what can be done in being her best.

The door would slowly close with the driver smiling warmly at her. Helping her inside she would sit on the chair with her thing inside. Feeling the carriage slowly pulled down the road toward the academy where she stays most of her days. Waving to her parents the last time she sees them for a long time. The trip toward the academy had taken at least eight hours which lead into a deep forest. Inside the carriage looked safe though her eyes shifted to the bag. It had filled with many things mostly her clothing along with letters stuffed inside. 

The driver outside kept going even through the rainstorms that passed by. The young Princess worried for his health though he told her it was alright. During the trip she would notice a unicorn which quickly pressed her cheeks against the window. It was magical to find creatures like that. In London she didn’t think it be possible. With this place surrounded by water it seems other places appear out in the open. On the trail her eyes spotted a city which had been a market of some kind. Down the road even further was the huge academy. Around were houses that placed for the princesses there. “We are almost there , mistress.”  

His voice spoke which she heard from the door being open near the front where she been sitting. Once he spoke those words; slowly the carriage would arrive at the academy where they all be meeting. Their rooms be selected with a roommate. Roommate?! Why didn’t she think of this? If someone was mean to her as a roommate there was no telling what she do. 

The negative thoughts would not help in this situation. Reaching down already the bag was disappeared from her site. Was she robbed?! A robbing in a carriage would be quite odd. Though the driver already had taken her few bags inside to be placed with butlers taking them to her room.  “Mistress, I have already taken them inside. You may find your way in which I do warn you to not get lost.” His hand would be offered for her for some help out of the carriage. Taking his hand gently in her own the blonde haired girl got out of the carriage. “Thank you…” Leaning her head forward would bow just before she rushed over to the huge doors that were double. Grabbing the handle quickly it would be turned in pulling the door towards her. When stepping inside there was a long hallway that lead with stairs on the left. Upstairs it seemed like doors were everywhere. Oh, where should she go? It would be her first time and now she may just get lost…

Up at the top there was a chandelier which had a beautiful design. A few adults were walking around with many males wearing these butler outfits. They were getting prepared for this year Princesses it seemed. “U-Um…” Her voice was soft with approaching the male when he had showed his fangs towards her. F-Fangs?! Wait, why did he have…? Turning to the right, feet would hit the ground heavily in running away. This was a bad dream! Bad, bad, bad. She had no way to get back home unless some way to call. Rushing to the wall her body was breathing heavily hoping to never see that male again. His eyes looked evil with a deep desire to harm her. “Mistress, have you gotten lost. You shouldn’t wander around alone.” A calm tone came from behind her which her body slowly turned to face him. 

The boy had teal orbs with his small slender body reaching a hand up toward her cheek. He wore a black butler uniform which looked very elegant. A white shirt was shown as the first shirt; a black tie would be near his neck, teal vest like top with buttons running down while his black long sleeve shirt with black pants would be shown with nice black shoes to go with it. Using a finger he wiped away the tears that fallen from her face. “Mistress…has anyone hurt you?” He checked her entire body which made the pale cheeks turned bright pink. He kawaii! Super kawaii I can’t keep my eyes off of him. At least he isn’t like that other male who almost wanted to bite her. Wait… that only is a fairy tale with vampire’s right? 

Arms wrapped around the boy tightly in fear that she would be killed if he had not shown up. Rubbing her cheeks against his soft fabric, tears came falling down her cheeks to where she should be going. “Ah, Mistress you shouldn’t cry. I love it if you smile at least for me it be beautiful.” Teal orbs glared at the male down near the entrance. He knew that man had scared her in showing something she shouldn’t have seen. Had he no manners as a butler? He worried bringing that guy out from his home was foolish. The master of this school was required for each of them to help the Princesses not to scare them. 

For five minutes she cried when he stroked her head the tears slowly subsided. “Mistress, how do you feel now?” His words were soft with kindness. Lifting her head, two blue eyes would look right into his kind smile that would brighten the room. “I-I am fine now. Gomen—I cried for a long time in fear that man w-would eat me.” Those words upset the young boy who wrapped his arms tightly around the female. “I promise you no one will have you for dinner. If anyone tries I will kill them.” His words whispered right into her ear softly. K-Kill…? He no needs to kill someone over that though it protect her. Surely he would not need to do such a thing.

“Please do not kill. I do not require to see such bloodshed. If you promise those words then I will believe you.” Shaken her hands would touch the cheeks of her own. Shifting his lips into a warm smile the male grabbed her hand gently. “Of course, Mistress. We shall go to the dining hall to await what be told for you. I do hope I get to see you again.” His words were like a bitter goodbye or that she wouldn’t see him. 

Walking down the hall they would reach toward a room further down from the opposite way she went. The whole building was confusing which her eyes shifted away from others. When she approached the two doors there inside hearing many female voices. “You may walk inside to find a seat, Mistress.” He took his hand away from hers slowly. Bri face looked sad with seeing him let go of her hand. “A-Ah, wait!” Before she could stop him he would already be gone which confused her. He was right there! Well, she have to figure out who these people were. No human could just disappear…could they? 

Pushing the doors open right inside she noticed other Princesses who stared at her from different countries. A lot of their eyes would look at her with cold glares. The rest looked at her with a few cheeks blushing dark red in whispering words about her. The society here was like at her home with talking about you when you didn’t realize. Looking down at the floor she noticed there was a spot near the back row. Rushing over she would trip in feeling the ground met with her face. Many girls laughed at her clumsiness. Getting up on the ground her legs would move over to the chair in sitting down. Looking down at her skirt, tears came pouring out her eyes in wishing someone to accept her. It already been a few minutes and now she wishes to go home.

A female would walk up to the front desk with her eyes on every Princess. “Welcome to the academy of Princesses. You all will be required a butler during the time of your learning. They will help you get ready, go to classes, and make sure you are prepared for when you leave it will make you stronger.” In front of them there were plates of food in different varieties. Bri eyes shifted toward the food in hearing her stomach growl. Every one of the girls had gotten food while the main lady spoke. “When we call your name, please hear the name of your butler while the entire class gets called out.” 

Name after name was called to her attention it would be soon hers be called. Everyone had gotten butlers while that red haired butler guy was with a girl who looked very mean. Her name was Amaya Kanataro which the family name sounded familiar that visited her once. When younger she always looked down on people which that butler seemed to fit personally. Not saying a word of it the worries were over knowing he was with someone he should be close to. 

“Bri Haku, you are with Toshiro Hitsugaya that is the last of them.” Every girl eyes were on Toshiro as he walked over to Bri who looked shocked at him. “Mistress, I am quite happy to see you again. It be nice working with such a beautiful lady.” Many girls yelled in anger at how she got the hottest guy in the academy. The rest of the butlers looked at the Princesses with their expression normal. “Ladies you aren’t here to take butlers as your lovers. That would be forbidden in your family name. Please do us a favor and keep that in mind!” The leader would yell with anger in her voice at how these girls reacted to one male. “You should be ashamed now enjoy the rest of the night.” 

Sighing in a deep tone she was thankful that lady spoke. All the girls were now angry at her or at least some were. This made her worried they come attack her in a group. “Do not fear, my lady. I will protect you as I said earlier I would.” He helped her gather some food onto the plate that now filled with food. “You need to regain your strength after today you shall be going to your room.” Blue eyes would look directly into his teal ones with being shocked. How did he know I be his Princess? Even if she says not to love. They all were beautiful with white skin. Something was off with how Toshiro left so quickly while that guy with red hair had fangs. “B-r-i-c-h-a-n.” Toshiro voice echoed right near her ear which gave her body shivers. 

Grabbing her spoon and fork she started to eat without thinking too much about it. Already she found one person who didn’t give her the cold shoulder. One person who gave her no fear inside the small body of hers. Still everything was happening so fast that she had no time to think. Eating the food would take her five minutes as she stood up from her chair. At beside her was Toshiro who would wait for her to leave. “We shall return to your dorm quickly, my lady.” Rest of the other girl’s eyes were on her mostly on her butler which she hoped they wouldn’t attack. What if they did, his words echoed in her mind that he kill them. That wouldn’t be good as of right now he be a murder. 

Exiting the room her whole body remained relaxed by just walking with Toshiro alone. All those eyes on her was causing inside the small chest to be stabbed by swords. “Toshiro, would I have to be in class with those girls?” Stopping on his feet the male would let out a soft chuckle. “My lady, do not worry about anything. If one of them attacks you they will be sent back home. Besides, I gave you my word did I not?” His arms would wrap around Bri slowly in pulling her closer. “I promised to protect you and will always do just that.” 

Having a butler beside her always would not be new. Maids always were at her side being a girl though him as a boy caused her cheeks to get red. They both exited out of the building to go across the courtyard to a house that would be just for her. Inside the house she noticed her luggage was already inside her room. “This room will only be for you. If anyone else enters they will be sent home as well.” Haku eyes widen at his words in seeing how strict it was to follow the rules. How could they know if someone came in? “T-That  male with red hair, I have a feeling he will return to see me. He almost looked like he was going to…” Her words were silenced by a finger onto the small lips. “Do not worry. I promise you that if anyone besides me or you enter. They surely will be punished by their actions. It is registered by you or I, also if you invite guests you must inform me at once.” With his head he bowed forward toward the Princess. “I will do my best to serve you, Mistress.” 

Her butler had showed her each room which had her own dining room with a kitchen. However she noticed Toshiro was making the food in preparing everything for her. “Mistress, I like you to rest now as tomorrow be a big day for you.” Patting on her right shoulder, eyes would shift down to look at hers seeing he was very close. “T-Thank you for doing everything! I-I will work hard to be a great Princess.” Smiling warmly at Bri he noticed she was slightly nervous. This girl wasn’t like his other Princesses who would always require other things from him. This was the first time he felt happy in years with one person thanking him. Most of them would order him around but, she treated him like a human. It made him very happy to hear of this.

Bri walked toward her room in finding everything was neatly placed in the space provided. The mirror was like the one at her house with a bench. Only she knew it wasn’t like home with many other girls out to get her now. They should know this wasn’t a place for them to love their butlers. Why are they all like that? Deep down she had a small crush on Toshiro at first sight. Perhaps still remaining inside her heart. Changing out of her dress the petite female would untie the bow which she felt alone doing this. Only this would require to do herself as if he had done this it be embarrassing. He would see her naked which that she wouldn’t allow. 

Dropping the dress to the ground her feet would move toward the closet which she noticed all her clothes neatly was folded inside. “Such a gentleman…h-how can I repay him?” Questioning herself she didn’t know how to repay others. This is the first, no this be many times her maids would tell her it is their job. Grabbing a blue nightgown in her fingers slowly she would grab the edge in pulling her head through the fabric till popping out of the hole where the head should go. Moving her arms through the sleeveless holes she noticed in the mirror her body was quite small. “I wonder if I can ask him to brush my hair.” Taking out the brush her legs would move up to the door when she opened it he already was there. “Did you need me, my lady?” 

“I-I-I want to repay you!” Her words just came out from emotions which he had never seen such a silly girl before. She was very different even to require repaying. “It is my job, my lady. Though I must admit you are the first to do such a thing.” Reaching for her hands, slowly he would take the brush away in knowing what she ask of him. “May you sit down so I can brush your hair? I rather you be comfortable.” Nodding her head she walked inside the room to the bed in sitting down. Toshiro was already there with pulling the ribbons out of her hair. Slowly the hair would become undone with no more braids in sight. 

For fifteen minutes he brushed her hair calmly in trying to put her at ease. This whole trip was frightening from the looks of it he knew she never had gone through that trouble. “C-Can, I request something of you?” Haku fingers gripped tightly on her night gown. Stopping the brush the albino had thought she never would request something. He only would help her be ready though a few requests he could do. Turning to face him her eyes would soften in fear of being alone. “May you sleep with me?! I feel afraid a-a-and I do not want to be alone.” His smile would rise from her question in feeling afraid. He felt from just inside the room she was safe with him. “Of course, my lady. I will follow every order besides you crying. Please smile when you can, I will do my best to make you happy.” 

His words brought happy tears down her face while slowly her lips would form into a smile. He would place her brush down by the counter where the giant mirror would sit. Slowly closing the doors his legs would move over towards her. Lifting the blankets he waited till she got in the bed. He didn’t expect much from her to do anything with him. In secret many of his previous clients would try to have sex with him. He kept quiet about it from the leaders he worked for. Knowing they learn about it sooner or later. This time he felt nervous with Bri for she only asked to be at her side. Though sleeping was another story he must keep his act up. He can’t fall from his usual routine. 

Scooting over enough to let him in the bed, slowly she saw he climbed in bed with him laying at her side. “Thank you…” She thanked him once more with her body leaning up against his body. Toshiro cheeks blushed deeply with feeling glad she was short. He couldn’t let her see his change in expression. He admired her body close to his even though he was her butler he had to keep up this act. She was like a doll that needed lots of love. Never would he let anyone harm her. Slowly her small arms would wrap around his body in leaning closer. “Good night, Toshiro-kun.” His eyes would close with his chin at the edge of her shoulder. 

 “Good night, Bri-chan.” When he said her name, her own very cheeks blushed deeply with holding onto him tightly. His body was warm with making her feel comfortable. This shouldn’t be her being safe. He was a male! Somehow inside her mind she could trust him knowing he wouldn’t take advantage even if she asked, that was forbidden to do with a butler. If he wasn’t a butler, surely she would love to be in love. He was gentle, kind, sweet, and loving. How she wished to always remain at his side.

This was all a dream that was set up for her. Surely it was a dream. She would only wake up to find this boy couldn’t have existed. Surely he couldn’t have… if this all wasn’t a dream. Perhaps someday she would look up to this and realize that everything she done was for a reason. All of this happened and thankful that he was there at my side, my butler Toshiro-kun.

 

D i p p e d L o v e || Chapter 1-Fears

Deep within the land of darkness there was a place humans would never wish to go. A world where everything was dark with a great will to kill. A deep desire where everything goes into anger and pain that never left their soul. That pain---was in Hell. Hell was where everything was crumbling apart. This place… was a torture chamber only lead by the leader of evil himself. The one male who was feared by all in the human world. 

Toshiro Hitsugaya…

In the brunette arms, there laid the baby of the future in Hell which he had been sleeping peacefully. Many demons roared with excitement having a new child to grow up in hopes of taken over their King. After that, he does that the next, the next, and the next child after creating a generation. 

“Darling, you have to look at our child!” A soft voice called from their room which was up on the balcony of the castle in Hell. All around was either fire or more other platforms down below where demons fought knowing they can’t die. Bound by a chain on them. Even if they did die; going to the human world was pointless with a guardian watching over who give you the painful death of being stabbed. The black haired male walked over to his wife whom had just born a child of great importance. He was at least 6’0 at a tall height from his wife. “Hinamori… do you think you can stay up a little longer?” 

“Sweetie, I am not some human who needs you to care for.” Her tone was angry at how much he babysat her with care. It was here where he took control of this throne of defeating the male who had it. He been banish to another place where he could not threaten them. “Alright… if you feel weak just let me know. Our child should be cared for and you as well.” Two pale cheeks went out toward his little remark. Of course she was fine! Yes, she was tired. That was to be expected. The child was no easy task to create. It was with their love that this could happen. 

“Goo-goo gag a…” The small child murmured from his lips in moving his small fingers around her thumb. He enjoyed feeling his Mother’s cold touch against his own. Inside his mouth were little baby fangs which he was growing more quickly then any human child would. Momo knew that his life would be short and fast with not many things to explore. “You’re so cute!” Her finger would tickle his stomach in hearing soft laughter’s. He enjoyed watching his Mother’s eyes while he breast feed from her. It was a bonding he never wished to give up ever. 

Hinamori continued watching her son grow throughout the years knowing that someday he be an evil child for the rest of his life. For whoever he marries will too have that title as Queen after she passes away. That would not be for a long time though she hoped it was soon. Watching humans be brought here for food was sickening. No, it was not right. Not even the slightest in wishing that killing them was the right thing. Silent Hinamori continued to let her son know that if he could escape to do it before his Father starts his training. To leave here…leave and never come back.

At the age of fourteen the boy who named was not announced had grew up into a fine child. His black, spiky hair was to his shoulders in need of cutting it. Though he did not mind it at all with his crimson eyes glowing in the dark as he ran over to his Mother who called him to the balcony. Toshiro was gone out on the hunt for more humans which she planned the perfect get away. “Mama!” Toshiki ran over to his Mother with arms out wide in embracing her. The brunette wore a long, maroon dress that went to the floor with her hair up in a bun with braids in the back going to her waist. Her skin was pure white snow with eyes red as the blood. “Ma…ma?” He noticed her eyes were not full of happiness but, a full sorrow over what she intended to do.

“Toshiki, my son I do not want you to suffer.” He raised his black eyebrow toward his Mother’s words in confusion. “Nani, what are you talking about Mother? I am not in pain nor am I upset.” He grabbed onto his Mother’s hands with one of his warm smiles upon his features. “Do not lie to me. Have you not even noticed the screams? The painful humans getting cut into limbs by your Father?” Crimson eyes opened up wide at her words in fear. “S-Stop, Mama! You are scaring me about Father. H-He never do such a thing!” Hinamori grabbed her son for an instant in teleporting over toward a cell. Inside laid millon of human bodies who were either cut up or just attached to the wall by a chain hooked to their ankle.

“….” Toshiki stood frozen at the sight with many humans without limbs or even have the will to move on. He could sense their fears, their agony, praying to be set free by someone. “This is why you should leave. I do not wish for you to go, however I-I hate to watch you turn into a monster who does this for fun.” Squeezing her fingers into her skin, tears would leak down her cheek becoming a light red tears like blood. “P-Please just go to the human world! Never come back to this place. O-Or you will become like this. An evil lord like him with a woman of his choosing. It will not be love! It will be a sorrow life you will be chained to.” Hearing voices coming closer near them the female opened up a portal in pushing her son.  

“MAMA!”

His voice was cut off without even saying goodbye to his Mother in not knowing what would happen. Would Father kill Mother for telling and letting him go? No! He had to believe that things would work out. Father, why would you do this? You taught me that humans could be our friends. Why did you lie…? I know that this isn’t how it should be. Cut up like animals to make them cry out in pain. They are not ours to keep yet you continue to act as if it is okay.

 WHY?!

 

When the light surfaced he noticed the trees all around with a small city up ahead. “Mama…please still be alive. I-I do not want to wait for you and find you died by his hands.” How painful he hated his Father in agony with Hell loving that anger it feeds off of it. His crimson eyes scanned the area for anyone he could feed off of. This head was unbearable. It was crushing him like a rock had just fallen. “So hot…” 

The stroll happens to take hours within the forest over getting lost. He never been here his entire life where Father gathered humans by his charm perhaps. He looked like a sexual God from those stories you read. Or those perfect beings that were born to be models. He too had that look at a young age where woman be into those cute-young ones. Where would I find shelter? I do not wish to trick humans, but I am in need of nutrients. 

Step….step…step…

His feet hit the sand slowly with noticing the ocean was nearby. Oh how the water looked beautiful here. Everything was magical from the ocean, to the trees; even the sky was not dark and gloomy. The human world was perfect more than he could imagine. Mother, this place is amazing how I wish you could join me! His body suddenly fell forward finding the sand to be burning his skin a bit. Would I burn up and rot…? Perhaps that would be better than becoming some evil lord. He could not bear the fact if Mother’s plan had failed. 

So hot…so very hot.

“Are you okay?!” A sweet tone came to the boy’s ears who wore a very strange clothing to him. Her dress was blue with white stripes near the bottom of the skirt. Underneath it looked like some round ball stretched out the dress. While the top looked like a soft fabric with something showing. Her soft delicate skin that was beautiful to his crimson eyes. Even being in the sand; her scent was something sweet he could devour in a second. Instead he refused to sink low like Father in killing this beautiful woman.

Long black hair ran down to her waist; with her violet eyes glancing down at the boy who seemed to have nice clothing made out the finest silk. He must be rich to be out here, but why all alone and not with guards or something. This girl could not figure out his story at all. Reaching down, her hand would touch his arm in pulling him up so his other arm would hang low so the two could walk. 

“Hold on! I-I will save you. Don’t die!” The voice continued to call out to him each time they walked from the sand into the forest which he found quite better not in the hot sun. “L-Leave me here and go… you only get killed.” His eyes shifted to her neck once more. Why did he have to get Father’s desire? He did not want to kill this girl for helping him. She was innocent!” Stepping on his shoe, he felt a incredible pain raising throughout his whole body. “Baka! You think I leave you here to rot? I am not like that even if you aren’t with your family. You look as though being a Prince at least! M-My moto is to save everyone even if they are poor. No one deserves death---not even you mister raven boy!” 

With that said; she did not listen to his pleading in warning her it was not safe. He warned her, warned her constantly though still she continued to carry him. He have to scare her somehow with hi fangs. They be sharp enough to pierce her skin in running away. That had to do it. “I am thirsty…” Black haired female would put the boy right underneath the tree where shade could be found for the both of them. 

“Be so easier out of this dress! I hate how Father tells me to look like a Princess. I wish to just wear pants and a shirt or a skirt that isn’t so long I could fall over.” Complaining out loud she noticed the boy eyes were beautiful. Staring into them made her lose herself inside those crimson color. It reminded her of blood with remembering the way Father had said war had started. Demons attacked their people in stealing only a few for the Lord in Hell was having fun. Catching a thing that wasn’t fun---not at all. An image of her species being cut open like some sick thrill in watching them die.

Toshiki noticed her eyes changed from admiring him to sorrow which he could feel their emotions just by standing a few inches away. She saw death which was pouring out from her body like a faucet. How sorrowful… so she had also lost people to her. Still he had to get her close enough so a little nibble would scare her. Maybe then his death would be quick and painless! “I need you to come closer.” He ordered the female in staring into her eyes breaking whatever memory she had at that moment. “If you come, I will reward you with a little nibble, human girl.” His lips turned into a smirk which he grabbed part of his button on his white shirt where he unbutton a few in showing his chest.

A blank stare watched Toshiki who was flirting or trying to get her closer. Something was weird with this boy who wanted sex so soon. He acted like some male who wanted to see if she was interested and probably refuse when she did want it. “Um… what are you doing? You shouldn’t be doing that! Flirting with m-me when we just met.” Turning her head, avoiding his eyes she would not be effected by his spell.

W-What is going on?! This usually works from what Father taught me! I-I know I did the right thing. Had his spell been weak by the sun rays? That must be it! It had to be… She was not a normal girl that’s for sure. He had to get to the bottom of this and fast!

“Listen I am not interested in a tomboy like you. I rather find a REAL Princess to sink my teeth into.” He was speaking out loud with his desires in being hungry. Though it came out wrong as seeing the female just suddenly turned into an apple. “P-Pervert! You man just think about sex don’t you?” Toshiki raised a hand through his hair feeling like he watned to just die right now. Why is this happening?! He should be able to control her, make her his slave, do anything yet…she hasn’t fallen to him! What is it that makes her different?! 

The young boy would fall forward feeling his head hit on top of the rock which he laid down with his cloak from behind cover part of his cheek. Alarmed the girl ran over to him in helping him sit up. “Idiot! You shouldn’t do that when you are very weak. It must be the sun…I have to get you out of here.” Still his eyes would glance over at her knowing this be the perfect time to feed on her. She was close! 

Arms would wrap around her, pushing her body against his he felt she tried to struggle away from him. He sat up with his tongue running against her left side of the neck. He had to do this…he has to bite and then leave her so he may continue on. This girl was foolish to not see what was before her. “Idiot…” He would open his mouth quickly moving his fangs inches away when he felt something was wrong. What was this feeling? He felt that the girl did not refuse him. Or did she simply just knew that death was upon her? No, he heard of Mother’s stories about how his kind can find that one soul mate. It happens where they can’t read their minds. Nor control them no matter what they did… 

“A-Are you afraid? Is that why you are embracing me, Raven boy?” The girl would tease feeling her arms wrap around his back thinking this was a embrace. She did not know his fangs were out and a demon her Father so wishes to hunt. “It is alright. We will find your family and you can be safe.” Toshiki bit his lower lip with feeling afraid of biting someone he felt that might be that one his Mother spoke of. She told him this one simple thing… “Toshiki, if you run into that special someone treat her right. If you two fall in love then your bond be special as once you bite her. Or him depending on which one it could be… you mark her for eternity which is a rare occasion to happen within our kind.” Momo raised her finger while she spoke to her son with a picture behind it explaining everything. 

His memories came flooding back with what she had said. Mother, if she is the one…how or what do I do to treat her right. I do not know how.” The black haired female laughed softly seeing his cheeks blush slightly at something. “You’re cute um, what is your name?” He let out a sigh from his lips not wanting to keep their bodies together. “Toshiki Hitsugaya and you?” 

Her arms would remove form his slowly only to feel he kept his grip on her not wanting to let go. “Alice Kazuki is my name, Toshiki-kun. Let’s be good friends, okay?” After she said those words a angelic smile appear on her face with a laughter of the angels coming from within. 

Toshiki felt frozen by just her laugher and the way she moved and acted. He was starting to feel something was wrong with him. He didn’t feel the need to take his prey and do what he wanted. She was a beautiful person that he only wanted her. Only her alone… He was sure of that now whatever or whoever she was---the ribbon wrapped around their fingers were starting to form…

B o n d s || Drabble - HitsuBri -

A loud pounding would be heard in the hallway of fourth division. White hair bounced with each footstep he took in reaching the room where she be held. 

“Where is she?!”

His voice rose with the doors pushed aside seeing the Taichou fourth division was standing. Turning around, her eyes would smile at him in warmness. “Do not be worried, Hitsugaya-Taichou. She is here resting in the bed.” His feet rushed over to Unohana seeing that the female with long golden blonde hair was there. Snowy-white skin would appear within his third seat. The female was in a peaceful sleep from her expression up0n her face.  On her arms there laid dark blobs along her legs as well. Her right arm was wrapped in a bandage which had a white strap over her shoulder that laid on top of her chest.

Haku…

What had happened to you? Who did this? If it was the members in his squad again, he must have to solve things straight between them. It would not be a pretty sight in seeing this. I will protect you… I won’t let you fall into a deep coma. Not like, Hinamori. I promised that to the both of you. Yet… why am I so useless? So weak as a Taichou in protecting?!

“You should not push yourself so hard. Hitsugaya-Taichou, you know she did this in showing her true strength. Yes, a broken arm and a few broken bones. However… those wounds can heal within time.” Unohana words were in a soft tone with a bit worry in her voice. “Some others are from not hollow wounds which I fear someone else with human hands have caused this.” 

Teal orbs widen slightly at the words Unohana just uttered. Clenching his fists, teeth would grind against each other feeling the rage was rising with each passing second. A meeting will be held after he returns with all his members besides Rangiku, and, his seventh seat. In knowing those people would never case harm toward her. 

“I am thinking that one of my members had this all planned to make her get killed.” His voice would whisper softly in a tone that resides in anger. A raven eyebrow would rise at the words he spoke, “Are you certain it is him?” Teal orbs shift up toward Unohana who stared down full of worry. “Yes.” Turning around; his haori would whoosh with the wind slightly blowing with his quick turn. “Can you protect her? I will find the culprits and put them into the cell for even daring to attack a subordinate as they are my men.” 

Nodding her head, the tenth Taichou left using one of his shunpo’s in resolving this matter quickly in return of his third seat---or so he hopes. “Hitsugaya-Taichou… do not lose your emotions to whoever done this. If you do find out, then please do it as a Taichou would.  Do not let your anger feed your emotions… Bri will not be proud if you killed someone with that feeling of protection. You have nothing to hate yourself for.”

Outside of the fourth division onto the tenth was the white haired Taichou who jumped from building to building. A light breeze blew through his hair which made his robes dance with that wind. Hold on, Haku. I promise I will find who did this and set them straight! Even if, I have to kill them. You won’t have to worry no more… I will protect you!

Two feet landed on the flat surface; he waited there seeing a few of his members give him the worried expression. “Taichou?” His head would shift in meeting their eyes. Eyes cold of the intention in killing whoever did this to his third seat. Without a word said; he left down the corridor toward the meeting room for tenth division. The meeting twenty-four hours ago was placed for hollows attacking the rukongai. He told everyone even Haku who was here without a scratch on her. Who would have set this up? 

The blonde haired female walked down the corridor with a worried expression. Taichou, why did you leave so suddenly? Was it Hinamori again? She did not hear news the fifth Fukutaichou was out of commission. It had to be a rumor that some sicko had spread. That’s it! Now she just has to find him so he can believe her. During his absence she went on a quest in finding him. He wasn’t in his usual place which was the main office. Odd… did he hear the news and march straight to that place? One other mystery is their third seat has gone missing. Could that be why he left? Hinamori and Haku both missing? Well, that wasn’t the case now since Hinamori was fine with her new Taichou. 

Taichou, where have you gone? Have you gone out looking for that evil who took Haku’s life? You know she never approve of you wasting their blood on your sword. Neither would Hyorinmaru which you know emotions get in the way. So, why do you leave? Taichou… you know that this isn’t right for you to get revenge. Whoever did it is now gone thanks to whoever saved her. She was sure Haku was fine in fourth division.

Her eyes spotted white hair from the room where they all met during missions. There he is! Rushing inside, her feet would slowly touch the ground in meeting her Taichou. Blonde hair was cut shorter to her shoulder length; pink scarf was still attached on the top of her shoulders. The black shihakusho was same length with on the left side being cut in two with her legs being able to move freely. With her coming next to him; the tenth Taichou was deep in thought over who could have done this. Not aware Rangiku was in the room with him. 

“Taichou, have you gone to see Haku?” The female voice caught his attention which he turned his eyes in meeting her hazel eyes. “Matsumoto, what are you doing here?” Ignoring her question was one thing, but to change it with another question seems he had seen her. Now he is plotting to find out who did this in a way which would not end well. “Taichou, I have been searching for you. I heard about Haku’s injuries, but to plan revenge is not something she would like! You know Haku will complain when she hears of it.”  A right hand would touch her right side in feeling upset seeing him like this. It was not like him to act this way—okay maybe a little when Hinamori gets hurt. But this isn’t what Haku would want… 

“I want her safe from harm. I heard her wounds came from a hollow and hands by a human. In other words someone had planned this out for her to get killed.” Hazel pearls would widen from hearing what he just said. No… that isn’t possible! Why would someone threaten toward Bri? She was the sweetest girl in the Soul Society. “That is why I want you to gather everyone by my orders. I will get to the bottom of this.” 

Later that afternoon there was a gathering with every member in the tenth division. Inside the meeting room was where the Taichou and Fukutaichou would wait for everyone. A few whispers would heard inside where many complained about wanting to get work done before nightfall. “I ordered you here for the rumor of Hinamori and Haku whom is in fifth and tenth.” He breathed in slowly, his hands would fall at the waist in taking in what he heard from Matsumoto. “Hinamori Momo is not harmed in that incident which you heard. However, Haku Bri third seat in our division is now resting in the fourth division. I have heard news she alright only need rest.” 

Warm smiles appeared on a few members who loved Haku with their hearts. She had gone through so much to reach to that point which the attack scared them. “Thank goodness! I hate to hear she died from such a hollow that could of taken those children lives. She risked everything to protect them.” The Fukutaichou raised her lips toward the half of the members while the others were grown with boredom. They be tested on if they harmed her or will speak up and acknowledge their reason for almost causing her death.

“With that said I wish to find out who really sent her almost to the grave.” He crossed his arms across his chest with a serious look upon his features. “She has a few broken ribs due to the hollow and a human hand. I am sure someone in this room had done it.” Many eyes widen at the news wondering why they done it. Whispers were beginning to get louder; words spoke with fear of who be next. 

“Taichou, why don’t we just drop this? No one is going to come out and say it. I am sure you know that why would they announce in front of everyone?” Her whisper would echo right next to his ear. Nodding his head, eyes would narrow slightly toward all his members. He knew this. He knew that no one would be confident in saying ‘I was the one who put her in that bed’ That is why he did this to be sure in knowing they are cowards. “I can see none of you were the culprit. If you know who did this. Come see me at once! You all are dismissed.” 

Matsumoto could not put a finger on what the Taichou had planned. He did this meeting, but knew that someone would not say it out loud. Why waste the time? He must be planning on confronting them alone. With no leads; he sure to not give up so easily in meeting each person. “Taichou…why do you do this? How about you just be at her side until she can tell you who done it?” Shaking his head, his arms would cross with leaning against the wooden surface. “I will be seeing her tonight. I have things to tell her even if she can’t hear me.” Hazel orbs would shift to the ground at his words. “Don’t worry. I am not going to cry, Matsumoto. I know this is painful, but she is a strong woman who gone through a lot to get to this position. I will not let her down so easily. My oath is to protect her!” 

“Taichou…” Matsumoto raised her lips into a warm smile at his words. Perhaps she could get through to him quickly without having much trouble. “Go home to rest. I am thankful for what you done today. I will go see her and rest myself so this is an order from your Taichou.” Closing his eyes, he left Matsumoto knowing she follow him perhaps in making sure. He made an act to show he did not need to be babysat. He needed to find this out on his own for Haku’s sake.

Approaching the fourth division; he noticed a nurse was checking up on her status which in term lead to her in a coma state. Just like Hinamori… Her wounds were more severe with the wound to the chest and emotionally were wounded by her Taichou she respected and loved. Aizen Sosuke… He had been locked up after the battle happened in the winter. It had been seventeen months along with the full bringer battle being over as well. “Haku, I have not given up on finding who did this to you. Do not worry. I will find them and make sure they pay for what they done even in death.” He took a seat on the chair next to him were the blonde slept in peace. 

Memories of the past were come flowing back to him. The memories of that day he met the clumsette third seat whom had been alone. It was back before the whole human becoming a shinigami in rescuing Rukia. The betrayal of Aizen where things were peaceful without the big lie that leads to a great war. It was then he had a mission in the human world which is where he met---Bri Haku the clumsy oaf. 

March 5^th in the middle of spring at that time he had met her. The strange female whom was a soul on an accident little did he know that she be his third seat later. Deep within he felt something about her was off. Her soul had a familiar presence of his powers being like hers in a way he thought in need to keep her safe, keep her from harm. Why he felt this way? Deep in his mind there was no answer. Just a mission to fulfill that was it. 

He had saved that soul whom he did not know of her name. Even though he met; there was something about her that gave up the feeling he wished to help. Suddenly the memories kept coming back to when he did find her. The roller coaster ride they went through was intense. He had not dealt with such a difficult woman. How difficult she was to not trust him in believing he protect her. He promised that, yet he remembered her running away had upset him. It was then he forced her to make that promise. That one promise he never want her to give up on. 

Friendship, compassion, protection, he kept all these things in mind to her. Hearing out that her goal was to become his third seat in tenth division. That day when her powers outburst in making it snow was quite usual for her to go to the academy. That was their promise, their oath in keeping the bond remaining strong. He still remembers those strong words which made him give off one of those warm smiles.

“I will become your third seat! Just you wait, Toshiro-kun. I will not fall and someday I will be at your side once again.” Those words echoed in his mind while he was playing the scenes over, and, over again within his mind. To hear her back then was a gift to behold. She was young and naïve with wishing to give up everything. He would not let her do that. Not when he could give her that reason to live. 

A young girl would skip down the road with her blonde hair swinging from side to side. “I am ready! I will fi---“ THUD! Her head fell right into the lake where the red, white robes clinging to her body tightly. Wiping water off from her hair, a soft chuckle would be heard from the distance. “Fell in the water have we?” It was her friend Toshiro Hitsugaya who caught her tripping once again. Two cheeks puffed out in anger at his comment. “I-I am not! It just looked pretty so I wanted to go for a swim.” Turning away, her cheeks still would puff out from his childish comment. Holding out a hand, he kept it out towards the young female. “Come on, you will be late if you continue to swim with the fishes.” With her hand touching his; standing up on her feet with their hands holding on. “Yes, Hitsugaya-Taichou arigatou for everything. I am truly grateful you saved me over, and, over. I happy to be your friend and toward my goal in becoming your third seat.” Lips shifted upward in a warm smile at her words. “If you continue to act like a child, you won’t be able to become that third seat.” Letting go her hand, he continued on ahead with that teasing smirk on his face. 

“Wait!” Haku ran out of the lake in following after him. His laughter was soft with looking back at Bri. She always seemed to make him enjoy time instead of looking grumpy. She and Hinamori had that light that was precious. If anyone were to harm that light---they would see the anger side of him that would not be a pretty sight. 

Those memories started to fade when he realized the body he sat beside was still asleep. “Haku…” Leaning forward, his hand would grab tightly onto hers. Intertwining their fingers, he felt her chest lift up and down with each breath against his cheek. “I will protect you. I promise you that I will not lose you.” Loosening his grip on her hands; orbs would look out toward the window having a nice view of the sky. 

The heart monitor was beeping at him with a signal that she still lived. Unohana said it could take time for her to recover from the injury that was received. Eyes would burn from staying up so late just watching his third seat sleep. Would they come? He couldn’t let them have her. Not take away what friend he made from the time they met. Not her… 

“Hitsugaya-Taichou!” Two nurses ran in with fear in their eyes. “What is it?” The white haired Taichou sat on the chair watching the stars glow from the window. “A hollow has appeared near the tenth division with Matsumoto on the edge with the members.” On his feet, eyes would widen in shock with what he just heard. “What?!” Turning his head, he gazed at Haku with fear of leaving her. “We will protect Haku. Go defend your division! She will be alright with Unohana-Taichou here.” 

“Alright. Make sure you keep your eyes on her.. I fear the ones who attacked her is still out there!” Using shunpo once he left quickly over toward his tenth division. The two nurses were dolls under control by a member whom laughed in a dark tone. “Such a stupid Taichou. You actually believe hollows could come in without being noticed?” The dark haired male had a black cloak over his head when he approached the blonde. 

“Thanks to you he has suspected his members. I was shocked when he actually called us all to the meeting. Think he can protect you forever?” Shaking his head, a sword would be pulled from his sheathe on the right side. “I don’t think so! I will end your life and show that everyone be happy with you gone.”

The heart monitor would beep faster at each second. He noticed something was forming from the monitor with ice having a sort of barrier. He swung his sword down to cut it when the kido had golden chains wrap around the sword, moving to his legs, quickly the male tried to do a kido when another one was shot from behind him. 

“You think I didn’t see what you were planning?” A calm tone entered the room with his hand pointing out toward the kido that now wrapped around the member. “Ren Aishido is it not?” Keeping the kido onto the male; he sent in other members with Rangiku grabbing Ren’s arm. “You’re going to be sentenced for attacking one of your one.” Her voice was serious with a glare staring at the male.

“Damn you, Taichou! How did you know? I know you couldn’t have planned this alone.” The blonde female holding onto his arm laughed softly. “Foolish boy. You think he had others? I didn’t even know this plan would turn out so easily. Lying to get him away, keeping him here would ruin your plan. You are so pathetic. I hope the higher ups kill you for creating this plan in getting rid of her. Haku-san, is a great shinigami who worked hard. You on the other hand is something that should be banned from our society.” 

The white haired Taichou closed his eyes slowly feeling it was a waste of time telling him about his plan. “Matsumoto, take him to central forty six while I capture his subordinates.” The kido was reset in case his buddies planned on appearing when Ren shook his head. “There is no one else. I planned this with my zanpakuto that can summon hollows. It was a new ability that was not known to you foolish idiots.”

“I see. Now you can be judged your fate by the ones who control the Soul Society themselves.” Closing his eyes, he turn toward the bed where Haku was laying. Rangiku with other members moved Ren out of the room quickly with no time to let him speak about how Haku was the one who made it up. Toshiro knew Haku for years now in knowing how much she never harm people. She was someone who could not even hurt a fly even if she wanted to. That is the person he admired who stood at his side. The one who had believed in him when he almost lost Hinamori. She was there… 

Cursing down the hall; the male voice was yelling which made Toshiro feel he won something. He saved his third seat from death and losing her forever. Humans can be quite cruel; however he is a shinigami like us. What was his motive? To kill her and hide the body? He would know no. Unohana-Taichou would know about this whole thing in arresting who touched her body with their reiatsu. 

After that incident; Ren had been sentence to leaving the decision to his Taichou which he did not keep him alive. The male killed him up on the Sogoku Hill where he did not wish to kill own subordinate. He yelled in fear that it was the last time in being alive. Toshiro walked toward the red haired male with a cold expression. “You leave me no choice, Ren.” Raising his blade, he would use flash step in moving behind Ren who turned around too slow in feeling his sword slash down at him in cutting him in half. His body turned to ice in shattering slowly up toward the sky. 

Ten years passed since that time it made Toshiro get lonely without hearing much of Haku’s injuries. She was on close guard by Unohana’s subordinates while Toshiro had to wait. He had grew a lot of inches since that time. Gaining his height in a tall height over not being 4’4. His height now was 6’2 which many had noticed he was not a small Taichou no longer. 

He hears Matsumoto complain about it constantly with her being now short and not able to hug him. Still she could try though he is aware around him as when his height was tiny. His dream goal had come true with growing the height he wanted however, now it was hard to be in tiny places with things to hit. The tenth division got loud with parties happening with Rangiku ignoring his orders in doing work. He ignored her not wanting to deal with someone so childish. 

Haku…I do hope your injuries heal so you can wake up. It may be new, but you are always in my thoughts. Even if I do not admit it. I really miss having you in the office with working together and going to that house we shared during your soul adventures. Do you remember? I still remember where it is. Silly thoughts of thinking you be there would be foolish to wish come true.

March 5^th happened to turn today which the time had been midnight where he had heard about this day being important. Parties happened around the division which bothered him from not getting any work done. A angry mark would appear near his head at yelling. When suddenly the door opened showing the drunk fukutaichou with her eyes full of tears. “TAICHOU!”

“What is it, Matsumoto? No need to yell, hurry up! I am quite busy as you can see.” His hands would show the huge stack of paperwork. “Bri-chan, she woke up! Taichou, Haku has woke up from the coma!” Dropping the pen on the table; the tall Taichou would leave the room quickly moving toward the fourth division to the room where Haku was being held. “Good evening, Hitsugaya-Taichou. I am sure you came to see her. Inside here…” Unohana eyes closed with a bright warm smile at the news. It was thankful she was best at healing or Haku life would have been lost. Moving a hand toward the hole, he slide the door open in seeing the blonde watching from outside with her hair grown quite a length. Her body looked quite healthy with getting good when sleeping for years. 

The blonde would turn her head over toward the tall Taichou. Blue orbs widen at the very sight in her Taichou not being small no longer. How long had she been away? What had happened? It felt as though yesterday was the time she got hurt. That battle with the hollows and then….! “Taichou! Ren he…he attacked me an---“ Her words were silenced with two slender arms wrapped around the petite female. He pressed her head up against his chest where he had a couple abs onto his albino chest with the robes opening in showing some skin. 

“T-T-Taichou, w-w-wa---“ Wet tears fell from his cheeks on falling onto her pale, white cheeks which left her in silence. “I have waited for you in so long. Do not worry about Ren-san. I have gave him the judgement for even trying to get rid of you. I thought I lost you, Haku.” His hand would place against the back of her head. With the other hand would be wrapped around her waist in keeping her against him. He would not let her go. Not ever again! 

“…Taichou, please forgive me. I did not mean to leave you in this pain of waiting.” Her cheeks would turn bright red at him being so close. What had happened since her wounds appeared? He grew so much! He is tall! A-And he seemed to have gotten stronger since the last meeting. 

Hitsugaya smirked at the third seat knowing she was out for so long and very confused. “Haku, I will give you quite a gift and accept it willingly.” Haku eyes opened up wide at this gift for being out for so long. How would that…. Her words cut off when seeing his face came closer to her lips. Pulling back, her body landed on the bed which his lips followed in giving her a gentle kiss against her very own lips. 

Haku could feel her whole body shiver with tears falling from her eyelids. With her small hands; they would wrap around her Taichou’s back feeling his haori was still on his back. He was the Taichou in the division she admired with staying at his side along Matsumoto-san. Their lips pressed against each other for a while in surprise with both their tears falling in happiness of the reuinion. “Taichou, arigatou…b-b-but why the kiss?! I do not understand your motives. Have your growth made you act high and mighty? It does not seem ri---“ He placed a finger against her lips with knowing she had feelings for him. He could not deny it either. Perhaps the kiss was over board, but this was his third seat. The one who respected him since the day she told him not to give up. Hinamori was in a coma and when he was about to give up. That time she stayed at his side saying to get stronger. Keep gaining the power in protecting who he loved to protect. Haku always believed in her and now he must tell her the same.

“Get stronger, Haku. I will not let you give up when you recover we have so much to go over. I do hope you are prepared…” His smirk continued to stay knowing his eyes, mouth, everything always caused her cheeks to blush. They were great friends which remained bonded by their work relationship. This now must stay hidden the kiss and what he just told her. “That kiss is only for you to know. Haku, can you keep it a secret?”

Hiding under the blanket, her eyes would close tightly remembering the kiss was played over, and, over again. “Mhmm. I will not say a word.” With that said a hand would appear at her right cheek with him pulling the blankets down in leaning forward. Another rkiss was placed on her lips this time he knew she would not be so surprised. This was the best gift she could receive from him. 

IT was a promise for her to keep living even after this incident she will remember it for a long time. Even if she has to slowly recover. He would be at her side where they both will continue to improve their powers even with him being secret about his kiss. She only worried that failing the person who looked up to her. That was her fear, but everything was fine now. She kenw that he would stay---right where her heart called out to him. He has answered her…he heard her calling and their love had grown even more.

I love you, Toshiro Hitsugaya… you are the reason I am alive today. Even if you do not remember I will always remember with my heart and soul. Nothing will make me forget what you taught me in becoming stronger. Arigatou…