Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 10)

Toshiro: Toshiro blinked. Volunteers? Head Capitan must really up against the wall in this case. He didn't want to go but somehow he figured he would be made to. He stood there silent hoping someone would speak up. Then he remembered that Hirataka would want to help. He shoot her a quick "don't you even think about it" glance but it was to late. If she saw him, she ignored it. Her hand shot up immediately.
"I'll go!" She almost shouted. Her words resonated in Hitsugaya's mind.
He held back the urge to stop her, and instead responded with the slow raise of his hand. She looked over with a satisfied smile on her face. He had set her up! Before he could revoke his decision Head Captain Yamamoto spoke
"9th Squad Captain Hirataka, and 10th Squad Captain Hitsugaya, you will head out as soon as a senkimon can be opened. You are all dismissed. I suggest that you two get ready for your journey."
Hitsugaya walked back to his barracks. His was fuming.

Alice: This was serious. The Head Captain was asking for volunteers. Alice was satisfied, she had managed to get Toshiro to go as well. She would feel much safer if he were there. She went to her barracks and informed her squad of the coming events.
"Hisagi will stay here and lead if an attack were to come while i was still away. I don't need to tell you that he is granted every power i have until my return."
She went to her office to finish up the last of her paper work. Who were these bounts? And what reason did they have to attack? Alice was probably just as confused as the next guy. But something told her good things were far from them. And with Aizen still out there, anytime they could be faced with two major enemies. This needed to be taken care of, and fast!

...to be continued...

Snow & Ice - A Hitsugaya Tale (Chapter 9)

Alice and Toshiro try to get things normal but a problem arises.

Alice: Alice walked slowly to the seat. She sat down with difficulty. It had taken so much out of her to come here. She was still unsure of what she should do. She tried her best to gather up courage but struggled. Finally Hitsugaya broke the silence. "Its Captain Hitsugaya..." Alice let out a small smile. He could still say that huh? She laughed a little. They were both being silly.
"Hitsugaya, this is awkward."
"Yeah" He agreed.
"I wanted to let you know, I wasn’t upset. I was sort of happy. And well, Thanks a bunch." Same old, same old. She went back to her normal self. Maybe, this way things could move forward? She could only hope.

Toshiro: Toshiro looked up at Alice. She was making an effort. Which was more then he could do. He was about to open his mouth when a siren let loose. They both scrambled to the window. Outside squads had started to separate. They looked at each other and after a quick nod Hirataka rushed to her own barracks.
"Captain!" Rangiku came running.
"What’s going on?"
"Someone's invaded the seritei! Yamamoto's calling for all captains."
"Assemble the squad and wait for my orders!"
"Yes, Captain." Hitsugaya flashed as fast as he could to the 1st squad barracks. He was one of the first to arrive. Hirataka was not yet there. He took his place in line.

Alice: When Alice got back to her barracks Hisagi had everyone assembled. "Capitan there calling for you" She told him to standby and was once again fleeing. She made her way to the 1st squad barracks. When she arrived Most everyone was there. She took her stand next to Hitsugaya and waited for the remaining captains to arrive. Head Captain Yamamoto started.
"The alarm has been set off, but we can not find the perpetrator. When have reason to believe he or she has already left the seritei. The substitute soul reaper Ichigo Kurosaki has been working with Yoruichi on the world of the living. They have already fought off many bounts. Renji, 6th Squad lieutenant, has been sent already, but we require more. Any Volunteers?"

~ Alice Hirataka ~