King Of Shinigamis - [Rewrite]

Chapter 14: Going Back and Fighting Back

Ichigo woke up with a grunt as the first rays of the rising sun fell on his face. He shivered slightly when the morning chill met his bare torso, momentarily confusing him until he remembered the deeds he committed last night before sleep claimed him.

He looked down and smiled warmly when he found the twins, fast asleep, the sunlight making their milky white skin, just barely visible beneath the blanket, glisten. Their bodies were melded to his, with one of their arms draped over his chest and their head buried in the crook of his neck.

He could feel their heartbeat. He could feel the connection they had, stronger than it ever had been before. Power flowed freely between them like two intersecting, rushing rivers, clear as day. From the moment they made love until they were finished, not many words were spoken. They weren't necessary to begin with. Their thoughts were conveyed only through touch and actions.

He reached down to gently brush a stray lock of their blonde hair out of their face, if only so he could admire their impossibly perfect features better. He had always wondered, from the moment he saw them, just how could anyone be this beautiful and elegant. Unfortunately, that small act had the unintentional side effect of waking the twins up.

He watched patiently as emerald and golden eyes slowly opened, and a delicate hand shifted to rub the sleep out of them. Then their eyes turned to look at him, and their lips curled upwards into a radiant smile.

"Morning, handsome."

"Good morning, Ichigo."

"Good morning to you too, Artoria, Altria."

None of them moved to get up. They didn't want to. Of course, they had to eventually, but in that moment, nothing else mattered. Ichigo could feel their breath on his skin, and the girls could feel his hands on theirs. So, for a few sweet moments, the rest of the world faded away, leaving only them. No responsibilities. No enemies. No war. Just the three of them.

"I love you, Artoria, Altria," Ichigo said.

It wasn't anything he had said for the first time, and it wasn't certainly not the last time, but nonetheless those words didn't seem to fail to bring a pair of lovely smiles from their faces.

""And we love you, Ichigo,"" they replied together, bringing a smile on his face as well.

Then, without warning, the world came back, and with it came all of the problems they would have to face. Those which once threatened to break the bond they have. Those which were new to them, despite having knowledge of what could happen. But now, there were no more secrets being withheld.

The morning sunlight crested over the horizon, slowly illuminating the room. It was a new day, and the enemies wouldn't wait for them.

"We should get up," Ichigo suggested,

"You are right."

"Hmm."

Anyone could notice the disappointment in their tone.

Soul Society

The Gotei Thirteen were busy preparing for the next inevitable battle with the Quincy army. Numerous soldiers bustled in an attempt to rebuild the numerous damaged buildings and streets. As this occurred, those not tasked with repair trained and honed their skills.

Akon, and the remaining members of the Research and Development Division, were busying themselves at various work stations and machines. Though their faces or work ethic didn't suggest it, they were feeling worried. Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi hadn't left his private lab in over a week. Even more worryingly, the Captain had shut off all of the surveillance devices. It was almost as if he was trying to hide something.