Waterfall Eclipse

Lily's Thinking

Chapter Eighty-One:

Lily's Thinking

Captain Hitsugaya didn't want to leave, but he knew he should get back to his Squad at least for the night. He slowly got up and left, walking into the newly appointed Captain Commander Kyouraku.

"Sorry."

"It's fine Captain Hitsugaya." He replied. "Any change in Miss Tómasu?"

"Not really. If you'll excuse me, I need to get back to my barracks."

Captain Commander Kyouraku stepped aside and let him pass. He then glanced in the room to see Rani still lying still.

"He had been in there for most of the afternoon." Lieutenant Kotetsu stated. "I think he fell asleep on her."

"It's odd to see him in love, but it is nice too. If she doesn't make it, we will need to keep a watch on him."

"Yes, sir."

"How is she?"

"Not good. She's not healing as fast as she used to."

"Soul scar?"

"No. She just lost a lot of blood and the fight was bad, according to Miss Nakano."

"After informing her friends and Captain Hitsugaya on her progress, please let me know as well, if anything changes."

"I will." She replied.

He left and she went inside to perform another healing session.

The next day, after Kiyomi, Chiharu and Umeko were discussing Rani, Kiyomi decided to go to Squad Six to talk to Captain Kuchiki, since he hadn't made an appearance yet.

She hesitantly made her way to the office and knocked on the door.

"Come in!" She heard Lieutenant Abarai call.

She opened the door to find the two officers working on a lot of paperwork.

"Miss Kiyomi, how can we help you?" Lieutenant Abarai asked.

"Oh, if you are too busy I can come back later."

"Nonsense. Come in." Captain Kuchiki stated. "What brings you to Squad Six?"

"Actually, it's about Rani, sir." She replied as she stood by the door.

"Have a seat. I haven't heard anything from Squad Four about her, which is odd."

Kiyomi walked slowly to the couch that was in front of her as he got up and joined her.

"She's not doing well. Whatever Sternritter it was that she battled did a number on her and Nakano. Nakano is okay and should be released tomorrow, but Rani...might not make it." She slowly explained trying to hold back her tears. "We were told to start considering making our goodbyes, and I was wondering if you would allow Lady Lily to see her."

He was silent for a few moments before responding to her request.

"I will make sure she sees her today. Has anyone given Captain Hitsugaya this message? I know he's been hard to find lately."

"Sasaki found him yesterday and he was in there with her almost all afternoon. He might be in there now."

"Good to know. I will leave in a few minutes to get my daughter. You may go. And thank you for letting me know what is going on."

"You're welcome sir." She said as she stood up. She bowed before exiting and walked back to Squad Four.

An hour later, Lily arrived with Captain Kuchiki, first stopping off at Chiharu's room.

"I am leaving her in your care, ladies." Captain Kuchiki stated and then left.

The girls nodded as he left puzzled.

"Did he not want to talk to me? Or see Rani?" Chiharu asked confused.

"He got his report from Kiyomi earlier and he was satisfied with that, but I think he wants to talk with Lieutenant Kotetsu." Lily answered as she hugged Chiharu. "I am so glad you are okay."

Chiharu wrapped her arms around Lily and let out the breath she was holding in.

The four talked before Lily decided she wanted to see Rani. Kiyomi took her down to the Intensive Care Unit and brought her over to Rani's room.

"She looks like she's just sleeping."

"I know. She's in a coma though."

"This is really bad, isn't it?"

"We are hoping she'll pull through, but she's not getting any better."

Lily climbed up onto the bed and laid next to Rani.

"Want me to leave?"

"Nah. If I fall asleep you can." Lily said as she started to tear up. She wiped her tears and nuzzled next to Rani's head. "Rani, I don't care about things like that beautiful hair piece that you gave me, but if I could have anything for my birthday today it would be for you to come back to us." She said softly enough for Kiyomi to hear. "I can't lose you too."

Kiyomi couldn't help but smile at the comment, or form a tear. She jumped when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

"Lieutenant Hinamori!"

"I am glad Captain Kuchiki let Lily come see her." The lieutenant stated. "Abarai just told me."

"Sorry. I would have told you."

"Don't be. You're her friend. You should be here. Reporting to me on another squad's member's health isn't a big deal. But I wanted to let you know that I am here if you girls need anything."

"Thank you."

"I'll be heading back to Squad Five now. I'll talk to you later."

Kiyomi nodded as she heard her lieutenant walk away, but hear someone else approach. She turned to see who it was.

"Hello Lieutenant Hisagi." She greeted in surprise.

"Hello Miss Kiyomi. How are you doing?"

"I am...okay. How are you? All healed?"

"Yes." He replied and then looked at her friend in the room. "I heard she and Miss Nakano went up against a Sternritter."

"She did. Miss Sasaki and I witnessed it. It was rough." She replied as she focused her attention on Lily. "I think she fell asleep. Excuse me while I check on her." Kiyomi stated and then walked in and got a closer look. She smiled at the sight of Lily asleep next to her. She quietly exited the room.

Kiyomi walked with the lieutenant away from Rani's room, leaving Lily in there. She woke up, or rather got up and looked around the room and saw Rani's katana.

"I wonder." The ten year old stated as she carefully climbed off the bed.

She walked over to the katana, picked it up, and brought it to Rani and placed it on her. She then moved Rani's hands and placed them on the hilt of the blade.

"Please work. Taki Nisshoku, please, you have to help her." Lily pleaded as she made Rani's grasp on the hilt tighter. "Please work."

A/N: This may be ending 10 chapters earlier than planned due to idiots and jerks on fanfiction.net with the recent messages I have been receiving. I have no motivation to finish the mini-arc I just started, which would have finished this out to chapter 100, and in a way set me up for a part two (not as long)...Sorry if anyone actually liked this on here. I never got messages to tell me yay or nay on here...