Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 8)

Alice and Hitsugaya move into another awkward phase and are confused on what to do. Both want to move forward but are nervous

Alice: Alice stared back at Hitsugaya without really knowing what to do. Hitsugaya moved away from her. His face was red and he quickly met her eyes only to look away twice as fast. She too, averted her eyes. She could feel her face heating up. "Umm...Uh, Its okay." She tried to start a conversation up.
"I have a lot of p..paper work to get to." Hitsugaya quickly left her alone again. Alice breathed out. Her heart was racing. She stood in awe for a moment before deciding to head back and get her own paper work done.

Toshiro: Toshiro practically ran back to his office. And just his luck, Rangiku, as if on cue, was waiting for him. "Capitan, whats up!" She greeted him with far to much
enthusiasm for the moment. "Rangiku, I don't have time for this!" He wanted to get rid of her as fast as he could. "Hey, wheres Capitan Hirataka?" At the sound of her name Toshiro's face heated up once more. He was afraid Rangiku would notice and sure enough she started up once more. "Capitan? Aww did something happen?" She immediately got in his face and pressed for details. He tried his best to hid his face.

Alice: Alice paced her office. Many times she was visited but she asked to be alone. Hisagi stood at her door. He had refused to leave.
"Capitain you look flustered. Are you alright."
"Hisagi, i promise i'm fine!"
"Well you don't look fine, and i think Hitsugaya would agree."
Alice looked up so fast she almost hurt herself.
"How..How do you know that?" She was nervous.
"You and Captain Hitsugaya should be more discrete when youdecideto do something like that Ma'm."

Toshiro: Toshiro pleaded with Rangiku to drop the subject. But she wouldn't budge.
"Me and Hirataka had a run-in thats it!"
He was starting to become angry when a knock at the door distracted him. Rangiku ran to the door and almost fell over laughing. When she moved away Hitsugaya's heart stopped. Alice was standing there looking as nervous as he felt.
"Hi!"
"Umm, Rangiku please go do your work."
With a smile and a nod she promptly left the room. He was alone again with her.
"Toshiro, ummm can i talk to you?"
"Sure" He showed her to a seat.

- Toshiro Hitsugaya -

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 7)

A bit of Alice's past is revealed as she thinks back on her encounter with Hitsugaya, the first major sign of a relationship between them is shown.

Alice: Alice walked quickly through the 10th squad barracks as she tried to make sure no one noticed her tears. When she finally got outside she thought back to the last time she was this upset. Her motherhadn'tcome home that night and she was worried, so she stayed awake...

Flashback:"Don't look at me like that," her mother screamed. The alcohol on her breath was strong and Alice had an urge to cover her nose but she held back. "Why?" was all her mother repeated for the next several hours. Before dawn had come, her mother had passed out. She finally let the tears poor. She was hurt. Alice went shopping while her mother slept and tried to understand why the events had played out like they had. The cut on her cheek stung and she wished she could afford a little remedy. Lost in thought she hadn't noticed the two soul reapers on her tail. They slowly made there way for her and she let out a scream. They quickly led her away from the crowd and calmed her down.

"Shhhh," they pleaded "We wont hurt you" Alice noticed the logo on the inside of one of there kimonos. They were 9th squad members. She soon ran out of stamina and calmed down. They let go of her and she scrambled away.

"We come for good reason, your spiritual pressure brought us." The one that had grabbed her first spoke up.

"Wh..What do you mean?" She asked.

The other one started to speak "You are strong for someone so young, we expected you to be much older. Do you know of your power?"

"I..I dont, what are you talking about?"

"Little one, please dont be frightend, when you are a little older you will dream, and then we will be back."

With those words the men disappeared and left with her a small charm. She held onto it until the men returned. When they did they took there charm. But she wouldn't let it go.

"We are glad you kept this, you will now train yourself to become a soul reaper, this charm only hinders your growth." She let them have it.

After those departing words she never saw those soul reapers again. It was if they had abandoned her. She cried for a long time.

Alice: She thought back on the crude feeling of the two soul reapers leaving her, and the slap delivered so long ago. After the encounter her mother treated her as a stranger. And she too abandoned Alice. Now Hitsugaya had left her. She had never seen him that angry at her. He was sure to hate her. She was alone, and for the first time in many years she cried.

Toshiro: Toshiro thought hard on his decision to do that to Hirataka. She didnt even send a message to tell him she would be late. Sure they hadnt had a set time to meet but he had hoped she would come early. After thinking on it for a while he decided to check on her. He hoped she wasnt far off. Toshiro quickly ran to the door and scaned the hallway. She had left the barracks. He gathered his courge and ran as fast as he could. Just before he got outside he heard someone crying. He went to the source and saw Hirataka curled up and sobbing. Had he hurt her this much? He started to argue with himself on what to do. He was scared she might be angry. When she looked up he jumped. "What" she said with such a sad tone.

"Are you okay?" He hesitated with the question.

"I don't know why i am upset, just don't worry." She was trying to brush him off, but he wouldn't let her.

He picked her up off her feet and looked her straight in the eyes. They were sad looking, giving him all the more courage to say what he needed to.

"Hira..Alice, I'm sorry" He looked at her waiting for a sign of approval. He was beggining to think she wouldn't give, when a small but visible smile sneaked its way in. The without even realizing it, Toshiro grabbed her and kissed her.

- Toshiro Hitsugaya -

Suki Desu - Episode 1 - I am Kai!

This is a new series i am starting called Suki Desu. It will be 12 episodes long. I will try my best to keep up intersest! Please enjoy! Names will be said First, Last! Episode 1: Kai Touko is a small town girl. She and her best friend Eri Sakagami decide to start up a club in there high school. Its a club that has no name and two members. Not even official. And guess who gets involved in the club activities first? Eri's twin brother Ryuu!! (Told in Kai's perspective)

Please comment on this, if not enough interest is shown i will be only focusing on Snow & Ice.

Kai walked to her class. It was so quite. Eri had just disappeared and had been gone all lunch! Break was almost over. Kai sulked she was so lonely! When she got to the classroom she saw Ryuu in the corner. She had never really talked to him. In fact he was almost never home. She sat in her seat and laid her head down on the desk. “Kai!!!” Eri came running in, stopping to hug her brother, and then rushed over to Kai. “Kai lets start a club.” Kai looked up shocked. “Excuse me? You wanna what?” Kai looked at her puzzled. “Umm Eri are you alright?” Eri looked up from the sheet she was holding. She stood up and ruffled her long brown hair a bit. “Kai, come on!” She grabbed Kai’s hand and ran to the club building. In the very back was an empty room. Eri unlocked the door. (Obviously using her powers from the student council) “This will be our new club room!” Eri squealed. Kai was still confused. “I’m sorry?? We are joining a club?”

“No, we are starting a club. Come on it will be fun. We get to help people.”

“What’s our name?”

“Well, I haven’t figured that out yet but doesn’t it seem fun?”

Kai sighed. She could guess this was gonna be a lot of work. After school she met Eri in the club room. “Alright I know what we are gonna call this club!” Eri started up immediately. “We are Suki!” Kai looked at her with a sad expression. “Suki? Why? Are we a love club or something?” Eri giggled. “Yup, we sure are! And I know who are first victim will be. I’m the club president so I will oversee all activities, but you will be our lover!”

“Our what?” Kai wanted to jump out the window. She hated love.

“You will help our customers fall in love, using your own charm!”

“Then wouldn’t they fall for me?”

Eri giggled again. “No silly, they will fall in love with whoever you set them up, like a matchmaker!”

Kai got up and walked away. “Kai!!!” Eri whined. “Wait!”

“No, I don’t think so.”

“But, Kai!” She grabbed Kai’s shirt and pulled. “Kai, one week! Please just one week!”

She stopped, she loved Eri to death. They had been best friends for years. They had lived together since Kai’s parents had died in middle school. She sighed. “Alright, I’ll help, but after one week, if I don’t like it, I’m gone!” She headed home, not waiting for Eri to catch up. She went straight to her room and hid under the covers. Her head hurt. She dozed off before long……

“Kai? Kai? Wake up Kai!” When Kai opened her eyes Eri was looking over her crying. She sat up quickly. It looked like a lot of time had passed. It was dark. “Eri? Are you okay?” She was worried, she looked so upset.

“I found……I found the perfect candidate for our first job!” Kai went back to her sleeping position. This had to be a joke. Was this really important enough to wake her up crying over. Sheesh, Eri was a handful. The next morning Kai was the first to wake up. She looked across the room where Eri’s bed was at. She was still asleep. Kai walked downstairs almost bumping into someone at the table. Ryuu looked up at her. He grabbed his toast and left without saying another word. It was so weird. For some reason he didn’t seem to like Kai. She never knew why. She took some milk and toast from the fridge and chowed down before she woke Eri up. Later after school that day, Eri and Kai meet in the club room. Kai started.

“Alright who’s our first victim?” She asked with half interest.

“My brother!” Eri let go of a loud squeal. She had been holding it in a long time.

Kai almost choked, “Your brother? Why?”

“Because, he is perfect. Not many people understand him but that’s okay! As long as he finds love he will be find. First we need to get him ready! Me and Dad are going on a trip for a week in America, this should give you plenty of time…..” Eri continued on but Kai tuned her out. America? When had this been decided? “Kai? Are you listing to me?”

“Huh? Yeah. Okay, well how come Ryuu isn’t coming?”

“Dad and I don’t want him to! He needs to stay home!”

Kai was shocked by the tome in her voice. She backed off a bit. Alright. She was gonna do this, if nothing else then to find out why Ryuu hated her so much! After Eri had explained all the details she went straight home to pack. It seemed her flight was tonight. Kai stopped at the super market to get things for dinner. When she got home she could here the shower running. Mr. Sakagami’s car was gone. They had already left. She quickly made dinner. When she had the table set, Ryuu came out in a pair of jeans and no shirt.

“How’s dinner?” He asked. It startled Kai.

“Oh, umm its fine. You can sit if you want.”

He sat down and waited for her to serve the food. He ate it within seconds and then left.

“Umm, wait! Ryuu!”

He stopped dead, he turned his cold green eyes one her. They could kill. Kai sighed; a whole week with his attitude was enough to drive her crazy!

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 6)

Alice reviews the emotions she felt with Hitsugaya while he deals with them in his own way.

Toshiro: Hitsugaya woke with a bit of a headache. He had paper work to do so he shrugged it off. He reviewed the training program that he and Hirataka had come up with the night before. It was more suited for her squad so the training would be cake for his. He made a few adjustments to it and set it aside. He figured Hirataka would soon make her entrance so he got as much done as he could. However the first disturbance of the day was not by his new noisy friend but his old one. Matsumoto charged in claiming she was ready to "work." Simply meaning she would be lounging around talking up a storm. Which was exactly what she did. He listened on and off making the occasionally comment, but he was bothered. It was almost mid-day and Hirataka was not here.

Alice: When Alice woke she iced her head before getting to work. No more news about the bounts had surfaced and she worried a little. Her squad members made short visits within the hours to say hi or ask for something. So this is what being a captain was like. She enjoyed the feeling for a while before Toshiro found his way back into her mind. She was no fool. She understood that she obviously had a feeling of some sort for him. But she couldn't describe it. He was cold and always serious never laughing or playing, and sometimes she wondered if he was right in the head for a boy genius. Despite all this though she still felt something for him. And it was far beyond hate and dislike. It was something stronger. The thoughts made her tingle. Be it with pleasure or the fear of the unknown, it could have been both. All her thoughts were racing and before she new it, noon had arrived. If she took any longer Toshiro would surely be upset. She gathered her belongings and ran off for the 10th squad barracks.

Toshiro: When she arrived he remained absorbed in his work. He was happy she had finally come, but the feeling lasted a mere second before rage filled him instead. She had clearly forgotten about him and to top it off she haunted his every thought. Not knowing what to do he did what he did know. Anger. And that was something he was good at. She tried to grab his attention but he simply brushed her off. Finally her pleading drove him mad."What!" he raised his voice high enough for her to sense his anger.

"Hitsugaya, what about the training? When do you wanna start?" She said it calmly as if he had not just presented himself angry.

"Do it alone," he spat back "Clearly thats how you work."

"Thats not fair! I have work to!" She protested clearly losing her patience with him.

"I do not need your help, was it not you that suggested we go our septate ways anyhow? Why does the outcome now matter?" He was angry and he noticed his words had hurt her so he sat back down and continued to work. She turned without another word and left him alone, upset.

- Toshiro Hitsugaya -

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 5)

The bounts are identified as threats and Toshiro and Alice get together to "Come up with a plan" (To the left is Alice - not owned by me, taken from google.)

Toshiro: The head captain began to speak. "Yoruichi Shihoin has found evidence of creatures terrorizing the world of the living! These being have come to be known as bounts." The word was unfamiliar to Toshiro. He wondered what they were. "They are highly dangerous and are believed to be planning to infiltrate the seritei. I want immediate preparation. 12th squad will continue investigations. That is all!" Toshiro caught up with Hirataka the first chance he got. After small talk he began.

"Hirataka, what is your squad planning to do?"
Toshiro was worried for them. There forces were weak as it was, but Hirataka was still injured. They had no way of knowing when the bounts would attack.

"Ummm, well I’m not sure. I think we should just train as hard as we can right now."
"That’s not good enough," Toshiro yelled. He hadn’t meant to yell, but for some reason he was angry.
"It's alright; I know if we train hard enough we will be fine. We have that substitute soul reaper in the world of the living right? He should keep the bounts at bay."
"Come with me Hirataka," Toshiro lead her to there barracks where he began creating a training regiment for there squads.

Alice: Alice played along with Hitsugaya’s idea. It took them all day and late hours into the night to create the training program. When it was finished she sat back with her tea. "Why did you want our squads working together Toshiro?"

"My name is Captain Hitsugaya, and I think it would be better if we trained together."

"OOOO, captain you have a crush" Rangiku stepped in with a huge grin on her face.
"What is it Matsumoto?" Hitsugaya was clearly angry.
"Oh, not much really, just wondering why Captain Hirataka is here at such a late hour." Rangiku smirked. She was having fun.

"Well Matsumoto, why don’t you sit down? I think me and Toshiro where...oh I mean Capitan Hitsugaya...where just about done here, right?"

Hitsugaya shrugged. He went back to his desk and sat down. He was tired. He laid his head back and in the right light he looked stunning. Alice found herself stealing glances at him while she and Rangiku talked. After a little bit longer she decided it was time for her to leave. She had a lot of work to do in the morning. Rangiku left and Alice started gathering up the papers they had been working on. It looked like Hitsugaya was asleep so she tried her best to be quiet. However, she hit a cup of tea and it spilled all over, breaking with the force of the floor. She looked up quickly, Hitsugaya lay still. *phew* She breathed out. She picked up the broken cup and went for a paper towel. It didn’t take her long to realize that she was not in her barracks. She scrambled but could not find a towel anywhere. She was afraid to go near Hitsugaya’s desk but it was the only place she hadn’t looked.

Slowly she moved towards the desk. She was almost there when all the sudden a cat meowed at her. She screamed the sudden noise in the otherwise dead quite room scared her. She tripped over her toes and landed on Hitsugaya. He woke with a grunt and the chair toppled.

Hitsugaya: He hadn’t quite fallen asleep when she had dropped the cup. He decided to try again. Then she snuck towards him but out of curiosity, he ignored her. But he could not keep his eyes shut when she had fallen on him, or when the chair had fallen. He looked down at Hirataka. Unfortunately he had landed on top. She had a small scratch on her face, and her kimono was ripped at the shoulder. He blushed. This was an awkward position. "Ummm, Are you ok?" he asked in almost a whisper.

"Ete! That really hurt," She opened her eyes and looked up at him. She was very pretty now that he had a look at her this close up. Her red hair and red eyes sparkled in the candle light. She was truly beautiful.

"Umm, I hate to bea bother but you wouldn’t mind getting up would you?" She asked him a bit skittishly.
"What? Oh ummm yeah." He got up and helped her off the ground. She brushed the dust off her hair and her kimono. "You okay?" he asked again.

"Mmhmm, just a little bump, ill be fine." Hitsugaya breathed out. He had been holding it in for so long. "I’m going to go to bed." He finished off the conversation and headed to his room.

Alice: She was so lying. He side was killing her. That fall had hurt like none other. Man was she in pain. She walked back to her barracks. It was cold out. But she was warm. The heat in her cheeks provided warmth for her whole body. Why had he been looking at her like that? She didn’t have the energy to dwell on the thoughts. She got to her room and went to bed. She had way more important things to think about.

~ Hirataka Alice ~

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 4)

In this chapter we see more signs of a relationship developing between Alice and Toshiro. (coming soon, the bount arc version)

Alice: Alice looked down at her wound. It was still bleeding heavily. She would have to go back to Unohana in the morning. But for now she went to bed. She was exhausted. And she really needed some sleep. Alice made her way to her captain’s quarters slowly. She was in a lot of pain and would be grateful for some sleep. Finally she made it to her room. She lay down and the last image in her head was Toshiro Hitsugaya.

Toshiro: Toshiro walked quickly to his barracks. He was a bit flushed and he knew Rangiku would give him hell about it. When he made it back it was quite. Most of the squad had gone to bed. He decided that was a good idea He went into his room and laid down. So much happened in just one little mission. He had a whole new view of Hirataka. He hoped in the very back of his mind that she and he could become good friends. He looked forwards to the future.

Alice: Alice woke to an alarm. It was loud and gave her a headache. Just then Hisagi rushed into the room.
"Capitan"
"Don’t you knock Hisagi?"
"Captain, An emergency captains meeting has been issued effective immediately, we are to report directly to 1st squad barracks."
Alice jetted out of bed and grabbed her captain’s jacket. Not even stopping to brush the tangles out of her hair. When she got to the meeting room, most of her fellow captains and their lieutenants where there. She took her place in line. Yoruichi Shihoin was the next to enter the room. Alice new her purely by reputation. She had never seen her in person before. Alice wondered why she was allowed in.

Toshiro: He watched as Alice entered. It was most definitely something to laugh at. She was clearly frazzled. It looked like she just woke up. He chuckled a bit to himself. It was definitely funny. Seconds later Yoruichi walked in and then the head captain. Toshiro straightened up. He could not believe that something was gonna happen again. So soon after ryoka had broken in. Luckily Ichigo and his friends ended up on there side. But the atmosphere clearly read trouble. He waited patently for the head Capitan to begin......

- Hitsugaya Toshiro -

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 3)

In this chapter Alice finally releases her zanpaktou and we get to see a hint of something develop with Hitsugaya.

Toshiro: Toshiro watched as Alice was beat down more then once. Her fighting spirit seemed to have vanished. She was strong going in but all the sudden she was weak. "Is the girl really a Captain level Soul Reaper?" Matsumoto said what he was sure they were all thinking. "Captain Hirataka do you need help?" Matsumoto asked. All the question seemed to do was aggravate and distract Alice. She was beat down this time a large gash appeared on her shoulder. She cried out. Toshiro couldn’t keep watching much longer. He flashed over to her. “Hirataka," he said into her ear "Focus." She breathed in deeply. "Release." Was all he said before flashing back to Matsumoto and Hisagi.

Alice: "Freeze, Aoi Yuki" Alice released her zanpaktou. In shikai the long katana changed to a crystal blade. The once white sheath is now a crystal blue and is circling the blade in an almost ribbon like form. Now more confident, Alice moves swiftly to the menos and cuts it down. Its flakes and breaks into blue snow covering the ground below and finally disappearing. Alice breathed out heavily. She had done it. Her first major kill was satisfying and scary all at the same time. Forgetting she was injured she spit out a bit of blood. "Captain!" Hisagi rushed to her side to keep her from falling over. "Captain, are you all right?" She coughed a little bit and held onto her side. "I’m fine Hisagi, let’s go"

Toshiro: Toshiro thought about what he had seen on the way back to the soul society. He had seen many zanpaktou that were Snow & Ice oriented. But something about Hirataka's was different. The power level held such great potential. She was probably a lot stronger then she had thought. When they returned home Toshiro buried himself in paper work. It was hard to focus when all he could think about was her power. She was stronger then most. Usually that kind of power could only be attained through years of training. She was a little older then him, she was another genius.

Alice: Hisagi took her to the 4th squad barracks to be treated and left to let the squad know they had returned. She was treated and went back to her barracks. Alice began to write the report on what had happened in the world of the living. She heard a knock on the door. "Captain, may I come in?" Alice recognized Hisagi's voice."Yeah"

"Captain, I have been asked to fill you in on training advice for our upcoming battle."
"The one with Aizen?"
"Yes, we need to make sure we are ready, and we need to train the squad to fight to protect the soul society."
"I understand Hisagi, ill work on that later."
Hisagi went to leave but stopped short of the exit. "Yes Hisagi?"
"Captain, will you be fighting with us?"
Alice chocked on her tea "Of course I am, I'm a Captain of the 13 court guard squads, why wouldn’t I?'
"Just checking ma'm"
Hisagi left and things were quite again. Alice fell asleep on her desk. In her dream, she remembered what Toshiro had done for her. She woke up fast, and felt flustered. Why did she dream of him? "You ok?" A voice said from the distance. Alice jumped! "Who is that?"
Hitsugaya walked out from the shadows.

Toshiro: He didn’t really know why he came. For some reason he just felt compelled to come. So he did. It was that simple. "You zanpaktou is amazing" he said.

"Well it’s not really that good, I only recently learned bankai and so it’s still weak." She laughed a bit. She was red. He wondered what she had been dreaming about that made her blush. "I am sorry" he said it more to the ground then to her. "What?" she asked. "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean what I said, back when we first met. That’s all." Toshiro turned away quickly and went for the door. "Toshiro wait!" He stopped dead. "My name is Captain Hitsugaya!"

"Thank you." She replied, he turned back around to face her. "You should get some sleep," he said "you’re bleeding again" he left quickly and exhaled when he was finally out of the room. His heart was beating fast.

- Hitsugaya Toshiro -

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 2)

Continuing where we left off. Alice gets a large assignment with two big ingredients. Hitsugaya Toshiro, and the world of the living. (I will start using 3rd person veiws and going between Histugaya and Hirataka)

Alice: This was so scary. Alice didn’t know what to do. She had only been captain for a month and already she was being sent to take care of meno grandees in the world of the living. She grabbed her zanpaktou and headed to the senkaimon to meet with Hisagi and her partners. When she got there she was a little shocked. The 10th squad captain and lieutenant were waiting at the gate. "Hello, are you the partnering squad for the mission in the world of the living?" she asked with a bit of hesitation. "Don’t be stupid; we wouldn’t be here if we weren’t" Hitsugaya spit back. "Captain!" Rangiku Matsumoto 10th squad lieutenant squealed. They waited for the gate to be open and quickly headed out.

When the reached the other side they were hit with multiple spiritual pressures. There had to be 5 or 6 strong menos in the area for it to be this heavy. They were easy to spot and the team immediately headed that way. They split by squads and took on 3 each. Hisagi went for the first one on there side and started out with trouble. The menos were indeed strong, it was clear they would soon be going up a level and would be no mere Gillian. Hisagi struggled with the first one but was able to defeat it. The remaining two had stronger spiritual pressures. Alice went in for the kill.

Over on Hitsugaya's side they had managed to defeat one as well now everyone had one to deal with. It seemed things might be taken care of quicker then expected. Alice continued on, it was hard to get to him. She had been hit with a cero but easily changed its course. If things kept on this way she would have to release her zanpaktou. Both Matsumoto and Hisagi had released but she was holding her own for the time being. "Captain look out!" Alice had lost concentration and was too late. The cero hit her head on. She used her hands to block some of the damage but there was no doubt she had been hurt. Hisagi started for her. "STOP! CONCENTRATE HISAGI YOU KNOW BETTER!" She yelled back at him.

Toshiro: Toshiro looked back at Hirataka. She was stronger then he had expected her to be. She was holding her own for the most part. When the cero hit she looked hurt. But he didn’t have time to worry about it know. His own Meno's took in for a swing. "Rain over the frosted heavens, Hiyorinmaru!" Toshiro took a lunge at the menos, he froze his arm but the menos broke free with ease. This was going to be harder then he had thought. Toshiro continued to battle with all his might. After what seemed like ages the menos fell. Matsumoto and Hisagi had also completed there battles as well. Hirataka seemed to be struggling. She wasn’t releasing her zanpaktou. Toshiro became aggravated.

Alice: Alice was so confused. She had never been hurt this bad in a battle. She was scared for her life. Was this what being a captain was all about? She was fighting back as best she could. After seeing Hitsugaya's zanpaktou she was no longer confident. She had a similar style and she began to doubt her own power. She had made it to captain hadn’t she? So why hesitate now? She couldn’t understand. Loosing her train of thought she blocked another attack. Soon she would have to release; there would be no other option.

~Hirataka Alice~

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale

In the first chapter Hirataka Alice is introduced and so is her relationship with Capitan Hitsugaya.

This is a story about my life. It’s a small thing really. But it’s an important thing none the less. I started in the east rukon district. , with a small spiritual pressure not really worth mentioning. I had seen many soul reapers in my days. When I was younger my family lived in poverty. But that’s how just about everyone was back then. My name? My name is Hirataka Alice, and this is my story.

I ran through the hall with everything I had. I could not believe I was going to be late! I hit the ground with a loud thud, great now I was going to be late and have a headache. I looked up to see what I had hit, there was tall man looking up at me. I didn’t know who it was. He had a blank look on his face. "I...I'm so sorry!" I apologized quickly. He walked away. Angry, I jumped up and grasped his kimono; his haori had a 6 on the back. "That’s not what you say!" I raised my voice a little. "You say "'that’s okay'" or "'I’m alright'" you don’t just walk away!" I was red all over but I didn’t really care. He easily removed my hand from his kimono and grunted "I’m alright" then disappeared. I was depressed now. I had been mean to a captain and now I was sure to be in trouble. I sulked and continued on. Of course just my luck I ran into someone else! Only this time I didn’t fall, in fact the one I had ran into had fallen. "Oh my god! I’m so sorry!" I was apologizing for the second time in just 10 minutes. "Let go!" He yelled as I tried to help him. “This is not the time to be wandering, get to your barracks right now! I will see that you’re punished for being in this part of the 1st squad barracks! Captains only!" He was clearly angry. He walked away fuming and I stood in awe. When the little Captain was gone I decided I had better get going. Boy was he going to be in for a surprise. I got my haori out and slipped it on. I stood outside the door where the Captains meeting was being held. I heard Captain Yamamoto's call. "Please come in Captain Hirataka." I pushed open the door, this was my new home.

"This is Hirataka Alice, Captain of the 9th Squad." I looked in, everyone looked so professional. I spotted the 6th Squad Capitan. He had a small smirk on his face. I looked for the small Captain I had ran into. He was in shock, and I couldn’t help but smile a bit. I took my place in line and the ceremony continued. I was stopped by several captains on my way out. After everyone had introduced themselves I made my way to the only one who hadn’t. By common logic I knew it was Hitsugaya Toshiro, captain of the 10th Squad. "Hey, Hitsugaya was it? Nice to meet you." I smiled but he simply ignored me. "Ummm...excu"
"Shut-up" He interrupted me without hesitation, "I don’t know who you are or why your here but I don’t like you." Well he certainly knew how to hold a grudge. I made my way to my new barracks. On the way I spotted someone I knew! "Hisagi!" I yelled. My new 2nd hand turned and waited for me. “Captain Hirataka I have assembled the squad,"
"Good" I smiled and hurried along. So much happened in the next week. I was put on my first missions and was sure to do every job with perfection. After about a month I got one of my biggest assignments and one of the most memorable ones too.

~Hirataka Alice~