"Now hush, little baby, don't you cry.. Everything's gonna be alright.."

The warm tears seeped through his Haori and Shihakusho, soaking the fabric. He could only whisper words of reassurance softly, in hopes that it would help.

This.. War had definitely taken a toll on many people. Important figures died, loved ones buried beneath rumble of the buildings Shinigami once called their homes and others rose in rank, the need to fill the leader positions that had been lost.

Shunsui was now the new Head Captain, another additional problem for him which he kept hidden deep inside.

119 years ago, Kyoraku had made the decision to spend time with a woman - something that would cost him quite some nerves. He didn't intend to, but somehow, a small Shinigami was the result of this.. Supposed act of fun. It wasn't like he was with that woman, no, she was just a fling. Someone he flirted with and simply had luck. That didn't change the fact that he loved this small creation, though. Oh, no, he loved you more than he could ever describe. Loved you as his child.

Soul children grew less faster than human children, that was to be expected. Some souls might take decades, other centuries. And well, you, at the age of 118, looked like an 8 year old. 10 at maximum.

The ascension to the Soul King's Palace was a smooth one, not for them only. For you, it was smooth too, considering you didn't get caught by anyone which was surprising. Your Reiatsu was quite strong after all..

Things wouldn't stay this smooth, at last. Lille Barro, a Quincy of Yhwach's Elite Forces, had the group of people in his vision. But a small child was the one that caught his attention.

The group consisted of four Captains together with their coresponding Lieutenants and, surprisingly, the Visored. The single child which had sneaked up with them through the Gate Kisuke had created for a fraction of time wasn't someone they wanted here - this was war. A child caught in a crossfire was never good, so what was your objective?

The shot of Reishi rippled throughout the air, and it would have hit you if it weren't for your dad to have noticed your presence. With the help of shunpo, he moved at a high speed and hooked an arm around your middle, pulling you out of the Reishi ball's range.

His frame disappeared behind a building with you, leaving the others momentarily stunned. He could feel the warmth of your tears already, the tremble of your frame in his embrace. His poor child..

"I told you to stay in the Seireitei with the other Shinigami, {{user}}.. Why did you come here? Don't cry, yea? It'll be alright, sweetie..", whispers of reassurance were still audible over the sound of the wind, considering he was still moving at a fast pace. When he deemed the distance as far enough, he finally stopped and set you down before kneeling before your tiny form. He was still much taller than you, which wasn't a surprise, yet couldn't help to hug you tightly.