Disclaimer: I do NOT own Bleach in any way! All copyrights of this series goes to Tite Kubo. The only characters I do own are Shia Hitsugaya, Tatsuya Hinamori, Miyako Hinamori, Suzuna Saito, and Shia's younger sibling (whose name I will announce later).
Synopsis: Part of the Secrets Untold series. Shia Hitsugaya lived a happy life until two important events happened: the break out of a rare disease in Soul Society and the coming new family member, her sibling.
Author's Note: I wasn't intending on continuing this series, but it turns out that my wild imagination has thought up with something good for me to write about. Yay, *throws confetti into the air* the Secrets Untold series is back, better than ever!
It is recommended that you read chapters one through eight of Secrets Untold and all the chapters in Secrets Foretold. It is also optional for you to read Oto-san or Okaa-san? before you start reading this story. I will most likely be making references to the prequels.
Dedication goes all my HitsuHina fans on fanfiction. net including my three awesome reviewers who have given me suggestions to include the following ideas in the story series:
1) Thank you KnowledgeandImagination for the request to include the zanpakuto spirits into the first installment to the series, Secrets Untold.
2) Thank you darklover for giving me the idea of Momo's pregnancy in Secrets Foretold.
3) Thank you sweet miracle 'michu 17' for the suggestion to include Shia's younger sibling in this story.
Without any further adieu, here is chapter one of Secrets Retold. Enjoy!
~ LONG LIVE THE HITSUHINA LOVE! ~
LEGEND
"Talking.""Thinking." Storytelling.
"Onee-chan, please tell me a bedtime story."
The older sister took a seat on the futon and draped her arm over her sibling's shoulder. "Okay, promise me that you will go to sleep after I finished telling you one."
"Hai!"
The dual haired Soul Reaper placed a finger on her chin and thought out loud, "Hn, what should I tell about?"
"Ou, I know!" the younger sibling exclaimed. "Please tell me a story about how I was born: starting from the beginning to the end!"
"You want me to retell you that story again? You do understand it's a very long one."
The child nodded with agreement. "I know, but I like listening to it!"
The older sibling let out a defeated sigh. "Okay, I'll tell you the story again."
"Yay!"
"It was about thirteen years ago when it all happened..."
Secrets Retold
Chapter One: Happy Child
The sun is high up in the sky. The birds are singing, leaving the tenth division barracks to be peaceful and quiet. However, it was easily short lived by the first interruption of the day. Luckily for him, it isn't his vice-captain this time. "Oto-san, wake up!"
Toshiro Hitsugaya grumbled and turned his body to the side, trying to get back to sleep. Suddenly, he felt his futon shift as her weight is added to his own.
"Wake up already! It's morning!"
He cracked an eye open. Sitting right next to him is the cute face of his daughter, who looks like a seven year old girl, Shia Hitsugaya. He stirred in bed before felt another weight is added to the futon. A smile crept up on his face, knowing exactly who it is. He turned his head to the side and allowed her to give him a loving kiss. "Good morning Toshiro."
The white haired captain opened his eyes to see his raven haired girlfriend. "Good morning Momo."
"Yuck, get yourselves a room!" their child exclaimed.
Her parents looked at one another before they both let out suppressed laughs. Hinamori explained, "You won't find it disgusting when you're a little older, Shia-chan."
"Your mother is right," Hitsugaya agreed as he sat up. "Someday, you might find yourself a boyfriend to love."
She folded her arms over her chest, turned her head to the side, and stuck her tongue out. "Bleh!"
"Alright little one, it's time for you to take a bath," the now fifth division captain said.
As she walked over and took hold of her right hand, the dual haired girl complained, "Aw Okaa-san, I already took one yesterday!"
The two females began leaving the family bedroom together. "Well, you have to take another one. Don't you want to look your best when your grandfather and grandmother comes over later?"
"Really? They're going to come over?"
"That's correct; Suzuna-san will be coming over too."
"Yay!"
Hitsugaya let out a smile as he watched his family leave, happy and proud with the life he is living right now. "You're very content today, Master Toshiro," said a voice.
Looking over to see his zanpakuto spirit, standing next to him, the white haired captain casually replied, "What do you expect, Hyorinmaru? How can I not be happy when I have everything I wanted?"
"You mean almost everything, young master. You have yet to grow into the ideal height you've always wanted."
Toshiro gave his partner a stern look before dropping the subject with a smile. "Yes, I suppose you're right about that."
With that said, he got out of bed and began his day.
"Aw Shia-chan, you look so adorable in that yukata!" tenth division lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto exclaimed at the dual haired girl dressed in the light blue and purple sash casual wear. "It makes me want to give you a big hug!"
"Arigato Rangiku-san," she replied as she happily accepted her offer. Once she was let go of, the Hitsugaya child spread her arms out for her to see. "Okaa-san made it for me."
"Well Hinamori did a great job making it. It suits you."
"Oi Matsumoto, you still haven't started cleaning up all the sake bottles and jugs in this room?" Toshiro asked. "You do understand that Hinamori-san, Miyako-san, and Saito are going to be here at any minute."
"Yes Captain, I'm fully aware of that. However, your daughter is just so cu-"
All of a sudden, the temperature in the tenth division office went down to freezing level. "GET TO WORK!"
"Eek, okay okay! I'm going to work!"
After glaring at his lieutenant, who is finally picking up all her sake jugs and bottles, Hitsugaya's raw spiritual pressure significantly returned to normal as he closed his eyes. After letting out a defeated sigh, he placed a hand over his forehead. He muttered, "She is going to be the death of me someday."
Remembering about his daughter being in the room, Toshiro looked over to see if she has been affected by his reiatsu in any way. On the bright side, she wasn't physically harmed. He let out a smirk on the corner of his lips. Because she is born from two powerful Soul Reaper parents, it is expected that she can handle being in the presence of a captain.
"She'll be one powerful Shinigami someday when she grows up."
"When is Okaa-san coming here with Ojii-san, Obaa-san, and Suzuna-san?" the little girl asked.
Hitsugaya placed a hand on her head and gently ruffled through her soft dual hair. After bending down to her level, he replied, "You have to be patient, Shia. They'll be here soon enough."
She folded her arms over her chest and pouted, "I don't like waiting."
The white haired captain let out a chuckle. "Neither do I, but we have to deal with it," Toshiro explained. "In the meantime, why don't you sit down on the sofa and draw something? The papers and coloured crayons are already set up on the table for you."
"Okay!"
With her mind set, the dual haired girl quickly took a seat behind the coffee table began drawing on her sheet of paper. Hitsugaya resumed to finishing the tasks at hand: cleaning up the office and making sure that Matsumoto doesn't run away from work again.
"Phew, that was hard work!" the female lieutenant said upon taking a seat on the couch next to Shia. "After so long, all the bottles and jugs of sake have been picked up."
"It didn't take long," Hitsugaya retorted. "As a matter of fact, it only took you fifteen minutes to complete your work."
Extending a hand out, she waved it back and forth. "Whatever you say, Captain..."
"Do you like my drawing?" Shia asked, showing the strawberry orange haired Shinigami her most recent creation.
"Aw, it looks adorable just like you!" the tenth division vice-captain cooed before she started tickling the little girl on the belly.
"R-Rangiku-san s-stop doing that! I-It tickles!"
Concerned that his daughter may get injured in the process, Toshiro warned, "Oi Matsumoto, stop doing that or else she may get hu-"
"Obaa-san, Ojii-san, Suzuna-san! You're finally here!" Shia exclaimed upon leaving her seat and ran past her father.
When he turned around, he saw the dual haired girl run up to the Hinamori family and their family doctor. "Look at you, Shia-chan!" Miyako said as Tatsuya carried her up to his shoulders. "You've been doing some growing lately!"
She gave her grandfather a hug around his neck. "Yep, I've been getting all the proper nutrients I need on a daily basis!"
Miyako let out a giggle. "I'm sure your parents are doing a good job raising you."
She then smiled at the two captains of the Gotei 13. The two lovers smiled back in response.
In the meantime, Tatsuya put his granddaughter down on the ground. She ran over to Suzuna to give her a hug. "You all must be exhausted," Hinamori said. "Please take a seat on the couch."
"Don't underestimate us Momo-chan, we're still young and active," Miyako replied.
"That's right my sweet peach," Tatsuya agreed. "As a matter of fact, just recently..."
"Alright Tatsuya-kun, that's enough!" The head of the household's wife began pushing him away from the group. "The last thing I want to hear is another one of your make believe stories. We're here to relax with our daughter, our son in-law, and our grandchild."
"But really Miyako-chan, they're real stories!"
At this moment, Matsumoto joined the group with cups of prepared tea. The family gathered, sat around the coffee table, and conversed. During this time, Shia is sitting on the side, having fun colouring with Suzuna. "So, how are things going around here?"
"Nothing's really different, Okaa-san," Hinamori replied. "We're just doing our usual thing: look after our divisions, eliminate Hollows in the area, and of course, spending family time with Shia-chan."
"Are you sure you two are able to manage all that? You know, it would be completely alright if we look after Shia-chan for a bit while you two get things back in order."
Momo took a sip from her cup of tea. "Don't worry so much, Okaa-san. We're totally fine, right Toshiro?"
The tenth division captain just nodded with agreement. "It's just a matter of time management, that's all."
Miyako leaned back against her seat, folded her arms, and let out a sigh. "Are you sure?"
The peach girl smiled. "I'm certain, mother. We're both doing alright."
"In that case, why don't you guys let them take care of her for a day or two?" Matsumoto suggested. "Besides, you two haven't been spending any quality time together lately."
Hitsugaya then shot a glare at his lieutenant. In the meantime, the female leader of the household placed her hands together. "That's a great idea, Rangiku-chan! Why don't you two take a short break from being parents and go on the honeymoon you two never got?"
Hinamori then turned her attention to the tenth division captain. They do serve a point; ever since Shia came into their lives, they never got the chance to do what they wanted like any other regular couple. They just skipped the just the two of us stage and moved straight into parenthood. Hitsugaya scratched the side of his head and then sighed with defeat. They could use a short break. He finally said, "Since you guys are so eager to take care of Shia, we'll go on the honeymoon you guys wanted us to go to."
"Yes!" Miyako cheered while putting up a guts pose with both her fists.
"Great decision taicho," Rangiku said happily. "I knew you would eventually accept our offer."
"Even though we will be gone for a while, it doesn't mean you get to slack off," Toshiro retorted. "I'm expecting the division to be still running like it's supposed to once I get back."
"Yes sir!"
As Miyako and Rangiku started chattering with one another, Hitsugaya folded his arms over his chest and let out a defeated sigh. Momo placed a hand on his shoulder, getting his attention. She smiled. He cracked a smile, knowing what she's thinking. She's excited to be getting this opportunity to spend time with her childhood friend just like the old times. "Oto-san! Okaa-san!" said a voice. "Look what I drew with Suzuna-san!"
The two parents turned their heads and looked down to see their happy daughter standing beside them and holding up a coloured picture for them to see.
"Doesn't it look pretty?"
Momo smiled. "Yes, it looks wonderful Shia-chan. Keep up the great work!"
"Hai!"
"Shia, will you mind if your mother and I go somewhere for a few days?" Toshiro asked.
"Huh, you're going somewhere?" she asked. "Is it for work?"
Hitsugaya shook his head. "Not this time; we're thinking about going somewhere to relax for a bit."
"Oh...can I come?"
"No Shia-chan, let your parents go this time," Miyako explained. "In the meantime, we'll be the ones who are going to be taking care of you."
Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Really?"
Tatsuya nodded. "Yep, that's correct."
"Okay!"
"Wow, that was easy to get her approval," Suzuna said after joining in on the conversation.
Momo giggled. "Shia-chan is like that when she has a lot of friends to play with."
"I see."
"Now all that is settled, why don't you two start packing your stuff?" Matsumoto said while forcing Hitsugaya and Hinamori to move towards the door. "Like I always say, it's best to get things done as early as possible!"
"Now looks whose talking about early completion of the task at hand," Toshiro said.
"W-Wait Rangiku-san, we have to get Ukitake-soitaicho's approval first," Momo asked. "Besides, what are the chances he is going to allow two captains of the Gotei 13 to take a break just like that?"
"About that, I already informed him and got the approval."
"In other words, you planned this all along!" Hitsugaya concluded. "No wonder Hinamori-san's, Miyako-san's, and Saito's sudden visit seems a bit fishy!"
"Yeah yeah, go ahead and have fun you guys!" Rangiku said, pushing them out the door. After closing it, she called out, "Be sure to come back in a few days!"
"Enjoy yourselves, Momo-chan and Toshiro-kun!" Miyako added. "We'll see you later!"
"Matsumoto, you're going to pay for this once I get back!" everyone heard Hitsugaya yell out.
The strawberry orange haired lieutenant let out a very bright smile before turning to Toshiro's in-laws and daughter. Placing her hands on her hips, she said, "Well, now that they're gone, let's all have some fun!"
"Hai Rangiku-san!" Shia exclaimed.
Japanese Word Translations
Onee-chan - Older Sister, Hai - Yes, Oto-san - Father, Okaa-san - Mother, Zanpakuto - Soul Cutter, Yukata - A casual kimono that is usually worn during the summer, Arigato - Thank You, Reiatsu - Spiritual Pressure, Shinigami - Soul Reaper, Ojii-san - Grandfather, Obaa-san - Grandmother, Soitaicho - Captain Commander, Gotei 13 - The Thirteen Court Guard Squads, Hai - Yes
Author's Note: Oh boy, Matsumoto has once again caused some trouble for Toshiro and Momo. Oh well, what can we do? What is going to happen next? Well, you just have to find out in my next update. In the meantime, please review! Thanks.