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Sakura Petals and Fairies	By : Zarakiswolf Category: Bleach > AU - Alternate Universe Views: 1518 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: Tite Kubo owns Bleach and it's characters. I own my OCs. This story is written for entertainment purposes only. I do not get paid for writing it.

Chapter List
- 1-One
- 2-Two
- 3-Three
- 4-Four
- 5-Five
- 6-Six
- 7-Seven
- 8-Eight
- 9-Nine
- 10-Ten
- 11-Eleven
- 12-Twelve
- 13-Thirteen
- 14-Fourteen
- 15-Fifteen
- 16-Sixteen
- 17-Seventeen
- 18-Eighteen
- 19-Nineteen
- 20-Twenty
- 21-Twenty One
- 22-Twenty Two
- 23-Twenty Three
- 24-Twenty Four
- 25-Twenty Five
- 26-Twenty Six
- 27-Twenty Seven
- 28-Twenty Eight
- 29-Twenty Nine
- 30-Thirty
- 31-31
- 32-Thirty Two
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****Trigger warning is posted before. It will say end when it's safe to read. You can skip over this paragraph, it's not essential to plot developement****

"Nanami!" My father whispers before walking slowly to my side. Captain Kotetsu supports his arm. My father is not a large man in terms of weight but he is a bit tall. When he reaches the edge of my bed I scoot over so he may sit. "I thought I'd never see you again, my dove! Those monstrous women ran off with you when the wall fell!" he says softly, a tremble in his voice.
I take his hand gently. "I missed you so much, Papa!" I whimper, unable to restrain the tears from my eyes.
He hugs me. "My sweet girl. You must have been so scared. Tell me, what has happened since that day?"
I glance at Captain Kotetsu who simply gives me a small nod, neither encouraging me nor denying me. I look to my husband, who remains by the window, staring out of it, lost in thought.
"Nanami, what is wrong, dove?"
I sigh. "Papa, the boys are locked in the Maggot's Nest awaiting trial. They admitted to helping the arrancar in the raid and they mixed a poison to try to kill Miss Akane Tanaka which killed The Kenpachi's wife instead. I've been disowned and Lady Hayate was possibly in on it too. She's under investigation."
He sighs. "I knew she would try to kill me eventually. She's never forgiven me for my choice of mother for you. But your mother was so beautiful. And so strong. She was a fifth seat for squad eight at one time, before she chose to become a mother."
"What was her name?" Lord Kuchiki asks, his back still to us.
My father glances up in confusion before looking back to me. "Who is this captain, my dove? A friend of yours?"
I blush. "He is Captain Byakuya Kuchiki of Squad six....and my husband."
Papa's eyes widen as he glances back and forth between us. "You...are married into one of the four great noble clans!?"
"Yes. It has been a long time since the raid, Papa. Nearly ten months. We wanted a longer engagement but...well, Lady Hayate has been very venomous."
"I...Nanami, I do not approve. It is too late for me to change your mind but, this is very forward for someone of our station. Are you at least happy?" he asks seriously.
My blush gets deeper. "Yes, Papa. My husband and his family have been extremely pleasant to live with. I am in squad six as well and I enjoy my duties and training. I...am the happiest I have ever been, Papa."
"Well, then that is all I must ask. Your happiness is all I've ever desired as your father, Nanami. Your brothers were all my wife's children from the time they were born. They do not love me as you do. You are sweet like a bird."
"Lord Hayate, I must ask who my wife's mother is. It may be detrimental to training her to use her sword better." Lord Kuchiki asks, turning to us finally. There's a set to his jaw that seems tense. Perhaps it is the words of disapproval from my father.
"Her name was Shihara Dentai. Her zanpakuto was a fire element." Papa sighs.
"Mine is water." I whisper.
"That does not surprise me, my daughter. You are the opposite of your mother, even in your looks. She had blond hair and grey eyes."
"I see. Thank you." My husband sighs. "Lord Hayate, for your safety, I believe it would be best if you stay out of the Hayate Estate until my investigation into your wife is complete."
"I agree. I have felt for many years now that the day would come when she would try for my life. I am honestly shocked she did not try to kill Nanami."
"The arrancar were under orders to take me, Papa...I don't wish to speculate but I wonder if it was not her or the boys who wanted that. Papa...they told me they hate me."
"I am sorry, sweetling." he holds me closer and strokes my hair.
"I would normally not offer, as I am not a social man, but I would be remiss not to offer you a guest room in my home, Lord Hayate. You have much to speak of with Nanami and she has missed you terribly." Lord Kuchiki says.
"I gladly accept."
"Well, seeing as everything seems alright, both of you may go when you're ready." Captain Kotetsu says softly.
"Nanami, I believe it would be best for you to take the rest of the day off so as not to strain your shoulder. Why not bring your father to the Manor, if you wish."
"Are you sure, Captain? I-"
"You must take it easy. You were injured badly during training and still are not healed completely. There are stitches on the inside of your shoulder."
"Oh! Oh no! How will I train!?"
"Do not worry. It will be a short stint of light duty. I will not make it boring, if I can help it."
"Thank you, sir."
"I shall walk you home so I may explain to the family, then I must return to my office. If you both are ready, we shall proceed."
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Papa and Granny seem to be having a good time, chattering about different things. Kimi seems to like him too. He is a goofy man, I admit it. It is hard not to like him. I sip my tea quietly, smiling cheerfully. Papa is alive and well, that is all that matters to me now. I glance up with a smile as Lord Kuchiki comes to sit beside me for dinner. I have missed him since he left earlier to go back to his duties. Rukia looks a bit confused until my father introduces himself to her. Then they begin chattering like old friends. For once, Renji is pretty quiet, but he seems tired so perhaps that is why.
"Nanami." Lord Kuchiki says my name quietly. My gaze turns to him.
"Yes?"
"How is your shoulder?"
"It's a bit sore but nothing terrible. I've been being very careful today." I say. "Doc made me a sling for it if it hurts too much."
"Very good. I see your father has made friends with the family. Does that ease your worry?"
"Very much. My father is a very silly man so it's hard to not like him, I think."
"Indeed. You look very much like him."
I blush a little. "I'm glad for that. I can't imagine myself with blond hair. I don't think it would suit me."
"No, it would not." he laughs softly. "I am pleased that you are not hurting too badly."
I notice Renji's face getting redder and redder. "I'm fine. I promise. How was work today?"
"Boring, I'm afraid. There were many reports, none of which I really wanted to read, as they were from squads four, ten and twelve. Nothing worth my time, I'm afraid."
"I would be happy to read and summarize them tomorrow, if you'd like. Since I can't do much training."
He eyes me critically before nodding. "If you are sure you won't mind, then I will accept your help."
I smile and nod. Of course I'd be happy to help him. I would do almost anything for this man. He has saved me in more ways than one, I believe. I am less afraid of the world than I was. He's taught me to love and be loved. I will never again feel alone. I finish my tea and take the last bite of my rice before letting out a yawn.
"Are you tired, my dove?" Papa asks, his attention immediately coming to rest on me.
"A little. It's too early for sleep though."
"Oh, Nanami, why don't you show your father the garden you've helped grow, hmm? He will be so proud, as we are." Kimi giggles.
"A garden? Nanami, I'd love to see it." Papa smiles delightedly.
I stand and, to my surprise, so does Lord Kuchiki. "I will join you, if I may. It has been some time since I've seen what Nanami has accomplished with the garden." he says. Something in his tone seems a little off but I do not question him.
"Why of course you can come. It is your garden, after all, Lord Kuchiki." Papa says. There's a mild tension in his voice though. I decide to ignore it and lead the way to the garden in the back of the manor. Papa stops and his eyes wander proudly at the sight of the many blooms that greet us. From lilies, to roses to orchids, all the colors of a rainbow are present in these flower beds. Lord Kuchiki's sakura trees overlook every plant and their fragrance is sweet and airy. "You grew all of these?!" Papa says, turning to me finally.
"Oh, no. These plants were already here. I just helped them a bit." I blush.
"Helped? Nanami, you have given new life to them, it seems. I have never seen the garden so colorful, nor smelled so many pleasant smells." Lord Kuchiki compliments me, making me blush harder.
"Indeed! She has always been very interested in plants. That is the one thing you get from your mother."
"Papa, someday, will you tell me about her?"
He glances at me, hesitating. "My dove, I am not sure that is the best idea. I do not wish to hurt you with what I know." he says softly.
"I don't mean now but someday when I'm stronger. Please."
"I will think about it. You know I'd do anything in the world for you, but this is the one thing I do not wish to. Give me time."
"Thank you."
****Byakuya POV****
I'm sitting in my home office, finishing reviewing the paperwork on my desk. Nanami and her father were in the garden still, last I checked. I have a disturbed feeling about her father. Something is not right about his hesitation to tell Nanami about her father and it irks me. Perhaps I will ask him to tell me, if he will agree to it. A gentle yet familiar knock on the door rouses me from my thoughts. "Enter."
The door opens and closes quickly as Doc enters. "Master Byakuya, I came to speak with you for a moment."
"By all means, you may sit while we talk."
She does and sighs. "I am going to be frank, m'lord. I will need to observe your wife starting in two weeks."
"For what reason?"
"Well, as I'm sure you know, the night of your marriage there were certain things used to hopefully make her conceive. I will need to test her by the eight week mark so we can take steps accordingly if she is pregnant."
"I do not believe she is." I say quietly.
"You can't know yet."
"I've been keeping track of her monthly cycles. She bled last week."
"That may not mean anything unless you know how heavily she flows, sir."
"That is true. Nanami is not going to like it if she is, you know. She seems to distrust doctors still."
"If I may be open...Nanami has a good reason to not trust doctors. I've looked through the files that Soi Fon brought to me at my request. The Hayate physician...sir, he molested her. Many times. I will not share those files unless I'm certain she won't see them, but even his notes are disgusting. If she saw how he spoke of her I would not put it past her to be severely depressed, if not suicidal. I'm not sure why she never told anyone but-"
The office door flies open and in steps Lord Hayate. He closes the door behind him and locks it before coming to my desk. "I am sorry for barging in but I heard the last part that your physician said. I feel I must speak on it, now that I am free from my wife."
"Sit." I order him.
He does. "This is why I did not approve of your marriage to her. I do not trust any man with my daughter, Lord Kuchiki."
"I am not going to hurt her in any way. However, by not speaking up before, you have." I nearly snarl, I am so angry.
"My wife knew. She knew and allowed it. I am not so sure that she did not watch it when Nanami was younger. I did everything I could to protect my daughter but in the Hayate clan, it is unheard of for anyone to be in a female's medical exam except for the head of the clan or a sister. Obviously Nanami has no sisters, therefore this left her open to the abuse. The raid is my fault." tears begin to stream from his eyes. "I told a trusted friend of mine that I was going to take Nanami and flee. The day after, the raid happened. My wife is a monster. She must be stopped."
"Who was this friend you told?"
"The brother of Marechio Omeyeda."
I frown. I've hated that clan since the beginning of time. Sloth and gluttony are not traits most nobles cater to. "Why would he have told?"
"My wife is attracted to wealth above all else. That clan is one of the wealthiest, of course."
"Why would Nanami not speak of the issues with the Hayate physician?" Doc cuts in, her voice dark with anger.
"My wife threatened her into silence and locked her away in the estate. She had no friends, only her brothers, and even her brothers were not her friends. I gave nearly everything to my wife, but not a daughter she so desired from her own womb. For that, Nanami has suffered greatly."
"Would you be willing to stand in front of everyone and say it if it came to trial?" I ask.
"Of course. Anything for my daughter's justice she so deserves."
"I will speak to Captain Fon about it. She will likely come to question you."
"So be it."
"Doc, would you give us a moment alone, please?"
"Yes, sir."
As she leaves, my gaze settles on the man who looks remarkably like my wife, from the white hair to the violet eyes. "You will tell me of her mother. I am not going to allow secrecy in my home. Do you understand me?"
"I understand but I will not do it now. I am still trying to gather my thoughts and make them coherent. I will say this, perhaps her mother's file will be helpful to at least get you a background so it's easier to explain?"
"I will look into it. Has Nanami gone to bed?"
"She is baking cookies with Miss Rukia."
I frown. "She needs to rest."
"She may be quiet and timid, but she is headstrong when she is bothered."
"I have discovered that already." I say. Yes, I've discovered how headstrong my wife can be. She refuses to call me by name, no matter what. It's irksome to me. And so arousing as well. "Why was she not told anything about marital relations, Lord Hayate?"
"I didn't wish to speak to her of those things after finding out about the physician. I thought it might scare her."
"I see."
"Lord Kuchiki, please...do not hurt her. She is such a sweet girl. She does not deserve to be hurt. I know you've obviously been intimate with her but if she seems afraid, I beg you to stop."
"Your daughter is fine. She has been told she only has to tell me if she is uncomfortable with something."
"She will not. Believe me, she will not. That is why the abuse went on for so long."
"What do you mean?"
"She wouldn't tell anyone. Not even me...until her last exam. It was a week before the raid and four days before her fiance was arrested. She came to me later that day crying. When she told me what he had done, I was furious. I immediately went to my wife to seek some form of retribution....I was denied. My wife only made things worse when she laughed and admitted to knowing about it. She is disgusting to me now."
"I feel certain that she will be stripped of her clan title soon. Nanami refuses to speak ill of her or anyone else but I've seen it in the way her face falls when Lady Hayate is mentioned. There is fear and loathing in those eyes that is never there any other time. Were I not a keen observer, I would miss it."
"What will become of me when it is all done, Lord Kuchiki?"
"You are the blood heir to the Hayate Clan, yes?"
"Yes, I am. My wife married into the clan."
"Then you shall return to it and, hopefully, find a new and better bride."
"Like you did?"
I frown, insulted by this but I refuse to show it. "Nanami is not my first wife, it is true, but she is the woman who I've been able to fall in love with after the death of my first wife. I believe our talk is done. Let us go enjoy the cookies your daughter had made."
****Nanami POV****
"Smells delicious!" Papa says from behind me, causing me to jump. Luckily, Lord Kuchiki is there to steady me and the plate of coconut and white chocolate chip cookies I've made.
"Would you two like one?" Rukia asks.
"I would indeed! I know Nanami's cookies and they are the most delightful things in this world."
I blush and laugh. "I begin to think you wish to marry my cookies, Papa."
"Bring me to the preacher and I shall!" he teases.
I roll my eyes lovingly and let him pick his cookies from the plate before turning back to Lord Kuchiki. He takes one and eyes it. "What is in them?"
"Coconut and white chocolate."
"I see. Thank you." he says before taking a bite. His eyes seem to light up when he finishes chewing. "They are splendid, Nanami."
"Thank you. I'm glad you like them. I might try a new recipe tomorrow for a different sort of cookie."
"As long as you let your shoulder rest, you may do whatever makes you happy." he says.
I smile and nod. "Of course. I will rest it as much as possible."
"Very good." he says before kissing my forehead. "I will retreat for the night. Try not to stay up too late."
"I'll be in shortly." I say.
"It is getting late, isn't it? Lord Hayate, have you been shown to your room?"
"Oh yes! Thank you, Miss Rukia. I will head there now. It has been a long day today and I am very tired. Good night, Nanami. I shall see you tomorrow." Papa says before heading off down the hall.
Rukia gives me a hug before heading to her room with Renji. Lord Kuchiki leads me back to ours and locks the door. He normally doesn't but maybe he is worried about something. His hands grab my wrists, pulling me back gently so he can kiss my neck. "Nanami, your cookies were devine." he whispers.
"I'm glad you were pleased by them, sir." I sigh softly.
"Would you like a bath?"
"I think that would be best. I...was lying earlier. My shoulder hurts. Badly."
He immediately releases my wrists. "Why did you say nothing?"
"I didn't want to worry anyone. I'm sure it's fine."
"Is this why you hid wh-"
"Please, sir. I don't wish to speak about anything right now."
"Nanami, Doc has mentioned it was more than once. I need you to tell me. Do not bottle it anymore. You are letting that man win. You will never find peace if you don't speak."
I tremble slightly. "I can't. I just can't."
He turns me to him and holds me to his chest. "You must. I am a patient man, so I will not force you tonight, but I must know. If it is uncovered in the investigation, I can't hide it from the judges. You will be forced to speak or Lady Hayate will walk free."
I shake my head violently. "No."
He sighs. "Let's take a bath. I will not push you."
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I lay beside Lord Kuchiki, unable to sleep. He is correct. I have to speak about the Hayate physician. I must. Holding it in is only holding me back from getting stronger and becoming more open. I do not wish to, but I must. Right as I begin to rise, his arm tightens around me.
"You need rest."
"I can't sleep."
His hand rubs my back gently. "With the amount of tension in your spine, I am not surprised."
"I...Master, I do not want you to hate me."
"I do not. Has someone told you I do?"
"No. I will tell you what happened but...I'm ashamed, sir."
"Why?"
"Because I was too scared and weak to stop it." My voice is already trembling.
"Nanami, I will not hate you. You were a victim of a terrible thing." he says, rolling me gently to face him. He kisses me gently. "You are stronger than you believe."
****Trigger Warning*****
"It started when I hit puberty. Every three months Lady Hayate would force me to go see the physician. His eyes were cruel, yellow orbs. He had greasy black hair too. I...the first exam he did, he...kept touching my breasts, measuring them and making terrible remarks about me not being a real woman since they were so small. Then he moved to my vagina. Pinching and pulling the lips. He..." I choke, tears streaming from my eyes. "He scratched me inside several times and would slap me if I struggled. Lady Hayate watched sometimes but when she watched he was more violent and she stopped him from deflowering me several times. He wanted to...it hurt so badly for days after. I tried to stay in my room as much as possible. Lady Hayate always had to give me medicine after, when it would hurt to...you know. Every time was the same. I only told papa about the last time because I was bleeding and it hurt so badly."
*****End Trigger*****
He is silent for a moment, his arms getting tight on me. "How long?" he finally asks, his voice cold as ice.
"I......seven years."
"Every three months!?"
"No, that was only the first two years. After that it became every six months because my father became suspicious."
He rolls and pins me beneath him, his grey eyes searching mine. "Nanami, I need the truth. The first night, when I touched you, did it bother you?"
I blush but nod. "I...it did a little. I didn't know what to expect. I wanted it, but I was afraid you would be violent like him. That you would hurt me."
"Did you let me because you were afraid!?" he demands.
"Yes...and no. I wanted it, like I said. I wanted to prove that not all men are the same. And you helped do that."
"Nanami, does anything I've done to you bother you? I need an honest answer. This is how a relationship works. If something bothers you, you must tell me!"
"No! I like what you do with me, sir. You don't hurt me and are careful not to scare me."
He looks like he doesn't believe me. "You are certain?"
"Yes, sir."
"Will you ever tell me if something I do bothers you?" After a hesitation from me, he sits on my hips. "Nanami, if I cannot trust you to tell me if something hurts or makes you uncomfortable, I cannot-"
"I...safe word. How about we agree on a safe word and if I say it, you will stop immediately and not ask me about it?"
"If that is the best you can do for now, then I will accept that suggestion. I wish you would speak to me more often about your troubles, Nanami, but I will let it pass for now."
"Thank you-"
"If you call me by my name."
I frown and sigh. "Why do you want me to?"
"Because we have been married for three weeks and I have yet to hear my name from your lips in an understandable manner."
"Master, I like not saying your name. I do not want to be your equal. I enjoy how you control me."
"If you do not say my name, I will become cross, Nanami."
"Then be cross, sir. I may be small and weak but I will not give in to your charms." I tease, my cheeks growing hot.
"I don't think you will like me if I'm cross. This is your final warning."
"I will like you no matter what you are, Master. Cross or happy, sad or furious. I love you."
He stops to think, raising his eyebrow for a moment. "Nanami, it would please me to hear you say my name."
"Will you reward me?"
"Yes, my pet. I will reward you."
"I need more convincing."
He drops back down and kisses me. It is hot and passionate and I bury my hands in his silky hair. He pulls away before resting his forehead on mine. "Say it, Nanami. Now." his voice is dark, sending delightful shivers down my spine.
"Byakuya." I say gently. His eyes light up in a way they haven't done before.
"Nanami, I must have you now. I wish for you to say it again as I take you."
I blush deeply before nodding. Yes. I will do anything for this man.

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