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 ~