Degeneration of a Soul

Here is the final piece to the story. There is a lemon, couldn't escape that :) Thanks for reading this story.

Epilogue:

Solidification of Love; Passionate Soul

One month and 3 days later…

Hitsugaya took a deep breath before opening the doors. Before him stood the Gotei captains, some had smiling faces. He returned Unohana’s briefly before halting before Yamamoto-Genryusai. Hitsugaya briefly bowed his head. “It is good to see you well, Hitsugaya-taicho.”

“Thank you…” He whispered.

“Unohana-taicho tells me that you are still getting used to your body.” Hitsugaya stilled. “Until you are used to how things were before I recommend you take leave of absence. I will have a substitute fill your place until you are fully recovered.”

“But-.” Hitsugaya quickly refrained from speaking. He didn’t want to anger the 1st any more than he had to. “Yes sir.”

“One question before you leave,” Hitsugaya nodded, “how is Hyourinmaru?”

Hitsugaya let a soft smile grace his features. “Everything is fine with my Zanpakuto, sir.”

Yamamoto-Genryusai nodded and dismissed him along with the other captains.

Hitsugaya sighed heavily as he exited. Many of the other captains had given him words that they were grateful he had recovered. He came to face Byakuya and bowed his head. “Thank you, Kuchiki-taicho.”

Byakuya shook his head. “I have to make up for my mistakes in the past, by not creating new ones in the future.” Byakuya said. He pat Hitsugaya on the shoulder and walked down the hall. Hitsugaya looked after him.

“How are you feeling today, Hitsugaya-taicho?” Unohana asked.

“I’m feeling fine…” He looked up at her. “Thank you for helping save my life, Unohana.”

“I do anything and everything that I can do for my patients, and even more for my dear friends.” She said brightly. “Hitsugaya-kun, would you be able to escort me and Tomoyo to where Degenero fell?”
Hitsugaya’s brows raised. “Why would she want to go there?”

“To send off properly those who fell to Degenero, she has gifts for them.” Unohana said and began walking. Hitsugaya assented and walked with her. “Will you be returning to Karakura?”

Hitsugaya flushed heavily. “Most likely…”

Unohana chuckled to herself, “good.”


Tomoyo launched herself into Hitsugaya’s arms when she saw him. Tears of happiness ran down her cheeks. “I’m so happy you’re okay nii-chan!” She exclaimed. He felt awkward and uncomfortable…but he hugged her back.

“It’s good to see that you are well also.” He said.

“Are you coming with us?” Hitsugaya nodded and she cheered happily. She ran into her room and returned with a giant bag.

“Er, do you want me to carry that?” He asked.

“Nope! I can handle it.” She said and began to walk with Unohana. It didn’t take them long to reach their destination. Tomoyo raced to the cliff and looked out over Soul Society. “Wow, it’s so big!”

“What’s in the bag Unohana?” He asked quietly.

“Origami she made while recovering.” She answered.

Tomoyo grinned and opened the bag. “Now no one has to go through what I and nii-chan went through…this is for those people who had to.” She said sadly. She opened the bag and let the papers shapes fall into the breeze.

*

Ichigo yawned heavily as he made his way to the door. He hated school. Even more so, he hated mornings. His features softened though as he thought of Hitsugaya. He didn’t mind mornings when he was with him. Smiling to himself he narrowly avoided the morning kick from his father. “Gah! Must you always do this?” He seethed.

“My precious son is indeed ready for the day!” He shouted and made his way to his clinic. Ichigo rubbed his head absentmindedly.

Opening the door he was surprised to find a casually dressed Hitsugaya ready to knock. It was quiet between them for a second as the shock settled. Then Ichigo pulled him in and shut the door. “I thought you’d be gone a while.” He said and ran his thumbs over Hitsugaya’s cheeks.

“Seems Yamamoto-Genryusai wants me at full recovery…” Hitsugaya muttered. Ichigo’s touch was hot and much appreciated against his cool skin. Softly their lips met and Hitsugaya moaned quietly.

Ichigo reluctantly pulled out of the chaste kiss. He looked over Hitsugaya’s calm face and drank in as much as he could. “I have to go to school.”

Hitsugaya nodded, “I’ll be here.”

“Did you get any rest while you were gone?” Ichigo asked.

Hitsugaya rolled his eyes. “I’ll see you later Kurosaki.” He said and pushed him out the door. He couldn’t help but smirk.

“I am going to get you to tell me you love me.” Ichigo promised which made Hitsugaya blush.

Ichigo waved and ran off. Hitsugaya tried desperately to calm his heart. He turned and made his way to Ichigo’s room. There he searched for his sleepwear, one of Ichigo’s t-shirts he had come to love. He quickly changed and collapsed onto the bed. He was indeed exhausted, but he wanted Ichigo.

Hitsugaya didn’t know how long he had been asleep but he woke to lamplight. He watched Ichigo silently as he worked. It was probably homework. He stretched a little which caught Ichigo’s attention. “Hey sleephead, you looked comfortable so I didn’t wake you.” Ichigo greeted.

Hitsugaya hummed in content. “What time is it?”

“Just a little after nine.” Ichigo answered and closed his book. “How’re things in Soul Society?” He asked as he came to sit next to Hitsugaya.

Looking up Hitsugaya smiled. “Tomoyo made origami for all the people that fell to Degenero. She dropped them off near where he was slain.” He answered and curled up closer to Ichigo.

“Aw man, I wish I could have seen it.” Ichigo said. “Is she alright now?”

“Yeah…” Hitsugaya mumbled.

“Hey, you okay?” Ichigo asked and leaned down. Hitsugaya looked up and met his lips for a kiss. Hitsugaya gripped Ichigo’s shirt tightly as the kiss became more passionate. He looked unseeing into Ichigo’s smouldering brown eyes as their tongues rubbed against one another. Ichigo’s hand ran down his back eliciting a moan from Hitsugaya. Their kissing and Ichigo’s hands became more intense and Hitsugaya pulled out of the kiss out of breath.

Ichigo stopped his actions and pressed a small kiss to Hitsugaya’s forehead. “I want more, Kurosaki.”

Ichigo sat mesmerized by the flushed face. He ran his thumb idly over Hitsugaya’s reddened swollen lips. “It’s Ichigo, Toshiro…”

Hitsugaya blushed as Ichigo’s hand smoothed down his chest. He shut his eyes and pressed his hand to his mouth. The blanket that was covering him was slowly pushed away. He opened his eyes when Ichigo’s lips pressed to his palm. “We should stop here.” Hitsugaya sat up and caught Ichigo’s hand. Ichigo noticed a desperate look on Hitsugaya’s face.

“Please…Don’t stop there…” Hitsugaya said quietly.

“You sure?”

“I wouldn’t say it if I wasn’t.” Hitsugaya said. Ichigo smiled and kissed him again.

“Let me lock my door.” Hitsugaya nodded. Ichigo got up quickly did his small task and went to his dresser. Hitsugaya noticed he picked up a bottle.

“What’s that?”

“Do you need to ask?”

Hitsugaya rolled his eyes. “Just get over here Kurosaki.”

“Call me Ichigo, and I will.” He said devilishly.

Hitsugaya groaned. “Fine…Ichigo…” Hitsugaya’s cheeks heated up.

Ichigo looked over Hitsugaya’s flushed face and felt heat stir in his loins. The snowy-haired captain was stunning. He made his way over and kissed him. He ran his hand up the smooth legs and under the giant t-shirt to Hitsugaya’s forming arousal. Hitsugaya’s hands ran over his shoulders and wrapped around his neck. Hitsugaya met his kiss with more vigour. Hitsugaya moaned quietly as Ichigo pumped his arousal. Ichigo kissed his neck as their kiss broke. He tasted the slender neck and nipped and sucked down to Hitsugaya’s collarbone.

Hitsugaya helped Ichigo remove his shirt and ran his hands down the muscled chest. He lay kisses after his hands. Ichigo unbelted his own pants and Hitsugaya kissed the underside of his chin. Ichigo pressed him back into the bed and pushed their arousal together. Hitsugaya wound his legs around Ichigo’s waist aching for more friction. “Ichigo…harder…” He groaned.

Ichigo moaned as he pressed their arousal together harder. Hitsugaya’s body arched into his and tightened his thighs around Ichigo’s waist. Feeling fingers running over his neck and into his hair Ichigo ravaged Hitsugaya’s neck with more passion as he smoothed the large t-shirt up. He kissed Hitsugaya’s stomach and left marks along his abdomen. Hitsugaya’s soft moans coupled with his heavy breathing excited him to no end. He couldn’t get enough of the smaller man. “You okay Toshiro…”

“Yeah…” He moaned loudly as Ichigo licked the head of his arousal. He was losing control and he loved it. Ichigo held his hips down as he engulfed his aching arousal deep into his mouth. His tongue swirled and rubbed erection and sent waves of pleasure throughout his body.

Ichigo lubed his fingers the best he could and gently rubbed the opening of Hitsugaya’s anus. He teasingly pressed a finger against it which earned some profanities from Hitsugaya. Slowly he pressed his index finger inside. Hitsugaya whimpered and gripped his hair harder. Ichigo kissed up his stomach and licked Hitsugaya’s erected nipples slowly.

Hitsugaya bit his lip hard and arch into Ichigo’s touches. He barely noticed a second finger inside him. But when they began scissoring slowly he grit his teeth. Ichigo kissed his gently. “Am I hurting you?” He asked breathlessly.

“I’m alright.” Hitsugaya mumbled. They met eyes as Ichigo continued to stretch him. Hitsugaya felt lost and exposed beneath his strawberry. ‘Yeah…he’s mine.’ He thought lovingly. Ichigo’s intense gaze burned and exhilarated him. “Ichigo…mmh.” He was interrupted by Ichigo’s lips. He gave into Ichigo’s dominance and let his tongue massage his mouth. He arched slightly when a third finger entered him. “Mm…Ichigo…” The fingers pumped inside him slowly. “Ichigo…” He gasped and bucked his hips.

Ichigo smiled and kissed Hitsugaya’s lips. He stopped and removed his pants. Hitsugaya watched him with lust-glazed eyes. Ichigo felt precum leak from his erection and moaned quietly. “Are you hot yet Toshiro..?”
Hitsugaya nodded and gripped the pillow by his head. Ichigo kissed the center of his chest and ran his hands lovingly down his body. They removed his t-shirt and he settled down again onto the bed. Ichigo positioned his erection at his entrance and Hitsugaya bit his lip. He gaped as Ichigo pressed inside. He felt so full when Ichigo was fully within him. “Nngh, uh, Ichigo…” He moaned and gasped.

Ichigo gripped the bed covers beneath them. Hitsugaya was so tight. “You feel so good Toshiro.” He moaned.

“Good…” Hitsugaya said cheekily.

Ichigo smiled dazedly and they kissed passionately. “I love you…” Ichigo said softly against Hitsugaya’s lips.

Hitsugaya tingled when those words reached his ears. He licked Ichigo’s lips gently begging entry. Ichigo met his tongue greedily and they rubbed together. As they slowly came to a stop Hitsugaya wound his arms around Ichigo. “I love you too…now move…you’re driving me crazy.” Hitsugaya ordered and Ichigo complied with a lazy smile. They moaned together as Ichigo slowly began to move his hips. Hitsugaya felt a little uncomfortable at first but slowly it ebbed away. Ichigo’s soft moans and groans rivalled his own as the pleasure began coursing throughout his whole body.

Ichigo watched Hitsugaya’s face intently. It was flushed and sweaty. Hitsugaya’s eyes were darkened with pleasure. Ichigo moaned and thrust a little harder. He couldn’t get enough of Toshiro. The tightening in his groin and the heat in his stomach intensified and he kissed Hitsugaya’s neck.

Hitsugaya was no better off, especially when Ichigo had begun pumping his arousal between them. He bucked hard into Ichigo’s hand and met his thrusts eagerly. He was getting so close he could feel it coiling through his body. “Ichigo…nngh…I-I’m coming…Ichigo..” He moaned and held onto Ichigo tighter. Hitsugaya came hard and his come splashed onto both his and Ichigo’s stomachs. He trembled and shook with his orgasm. He bit on Ichigo’s shoulder so to quell his cries. He could feel Ichigo’s own hot release inside.

Ichigo slowed his thrusts as he released the last of his ejaculate. His orgasm remained and he held onto Hitsugaya tightly. “Toshiro…” He moaned lazily. Hitsugaya’s breathing was heavy against his shoulder. He relieved himself slowly from Hitsugaya’s spent and sated body. He rolled over so Hitsugaya lay over him.

Hitsugaya pressed his face into Ichigo’s neck and hummed in content. “Love you…Ichigo.” He said tiredly.

Ichigo smiled and kissed his forehead. “Me too…told you I’d get you to say it.”

“Shut up…enjoying the moment…” Hitsugaya mumbled.

Ichigo laughed quietly.

Hitsugaya arched up so his face was over Ichigo’s. Slowly their lips met. The kiss was long and gentle. For tonight, Karakura town was peaceful for both human and spirits alike. Hitsugaya enjoyed that, especially since he was with Ichigo. He had slid to Ichigo’s side. “I guess…you melted my heart…”

Ichigo looked at him curiously. “What do you mean?”

Hitsugaya shook his head and smiled. “Nothing…everything’s alright now.” Ichigo rolled onto his side and wrapped the blankets around them. ‘You melted me Ichigo...’ Hitsugaya smirked to himself and rested his contented body in Ichigo’s embrace.


Yes I had to put the pun at the end. It called for it. Alright! Completely finished, I hope you enjoyed the story and that the ending is satisfying.

Cheers,
Frozen-Wings