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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
- 18
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"Nanami? You're home, sweetheart." The voice of captain Kyoraku says in my ear.
"Is she alright?" I hear Granny ask.
"She's cried most of the way home. I think the emotional stress on her is a problem. Byakuya should be coming along soon."
"Come, bring her inside. Her father is out and I don't think us elders have the strength to carry her."
Shunsui follows Granny into Byakuya's room and sets me down gently. "She feels a bit warm to me."
"Stay with her for a moment. I'll get Doc. No funny business."
"I only mess with single women, never married ones." Shunsui teases.
I hear Granny scoff before opening my eyes. "What happened?"
"I brought you home. Byakuya should be along soon. You feel fevered. Are you alright?" he asks, brushing a thumb across my forehead.
"I'm exhausted. I don't think I can do this any longer. I can't face her again." I begin crying a bit.
"Shh. You won't have to. I promise. Never again." He pulls me up gently before sitting and rocking with me as he has Harmona on several occasions. "Don't fret. It's bad for the baby." His hand rubs my shoulders gently.
"Nanami, sweetie, open your mouth for me." Doc says. When I do she pops the thermometer in. She sighs before it beeps. "Oh dear. This is bad. Master Kyoraku, do you have any idea how long Master Byakuya will be?"
"It shouldn't be long. He had to stay for the verdict then he should be coming straight home."
"I warned him this stress would be too much in her current condition. Would you be willing to do us a favor? I'll beg if I-"
"Rest easy. I care for her as a friend. I'll do anything I can to help."
"I need you to fetch Isane. Nanami is going to need fluids and I don't have the equipment here. This isn't a typical illness, I'm afraid, that I could ask the human girl for help with. This is stress induced."
"Of course. I'd be happy to help."
"While you do that I'll see what I can do to get her at least a little cooler."
****Byakuya POV****
The Manor is in chaos when I manage to get home. I stop Rina as she carries an armload of laundry by me. "What's happened?"
"Oh, Master! You...Nanami-"
I take her shoulders and make her look at me. "What's wrong with Nanami?"
"She's ill. The stress has finally taken a toll on her. Miss Kotetsu is here and Master Kyoraku is...you must go to your room, sir."
I use flash step and pause in the door of my room. Shunsui has removed his haori, kosode and shitagi and is holding Nanami to his chest. Doc and Isane are starting a line of fluid in her arm. "What is going on here?" I ask.
"The stress. She's never handled it well, Master Byakuya. She's running a fever." Doc replies curtly.
"Since he's here, can I go now? This is his job as her husband." Shunsui asks.
"Yes, you may."
Shunsui lays Nanami in the bed gently before hurrying to replace his clothing. He walks by me with no words. The blush on his face is enough to let me know that this was not his idea of a good day. I step into the room. "What can I do?"
"Get your chest bare and hold her."
I do as I'm instructed and lay with her once the doctors have stripped Nanami. Her skin is hot enough to fry an egg, I believe. Her face scrunches as if she's in pain and I soothe her with a kiss. "Are you certain that stress is the only thing causing this?"
"Not entirely but there's nothing to indicate she's been poisoned or ill other than this fever." Isane sighs. She finishes hooking up the bag of fluid and hangs it on a pole, letting it drip into Nanami's arm. "I'll leave another bag of saline here in case she needs it. If her fever starts coming down and you don't think she needs it, just keep it here in case there's another episode. I'll be back to check on her in six hours, if you don't mind. I'm a bit worried about her blood pressure. It's too high for my liking."
"What happens if it refuses to come down?"
"Then...we'll have to move her to the infirmary and monitor it there. If it still refuses to come down then it would be best to deliver the baby early, for both their safety. It's not ideal but I'm not willing to risk it."
"I understand. Whatever you must do to keep her alive, that is all I care about."
"For now, let's see how she does with rest. I'll come check her blood pressure in an hour, once the fluids have had time to work on her a bit." Doc says, patting my shoulder gently.
"That sounds good. If she gets worse, please don't hesitate to call me back here." Isane nods.
As the doctors leave, I brush my hand through her hair. "Nanami, my love, don't do this to me. I can't lose you." I tell her softly, kissing her temple.
****Nanami POV****
I shiver as I wake. I don't understand why I'm so cold. I can feel someone is holding me...Byakuya. Why am I feeling so cold then? I feel a pull on my arm as I roll over and notice a tube. Fluids? What day is it?
"Nanami?" He says my name questioningly.
"What happened? I'm so cold." I whimper, snuggling into his body as tightly as possible.
He lets out what sounds like a relieved sigh. "You had a fever. You don't respond well to stress."
"I didn't mean to burden anyone."
He kisses my forehead gently. "You are no burden. How do you feel?"
"I'm feeling like I'm in a bucket of ice water. I'm cold. So very cold."
He rests a hand against my head and nods. "I think your fever has gone finally. Captain Kotetsu will be along shortly to check on you and hopefully remove the saline in your arm." His hand drops to my belly and he gives me a delighted smile. "I feel her!"
"I do too. And she is kicking my bladder." I grumble before getting to my feet. I roll the IV bag with me into the bathroom. Byakuya follows though he stays by the door. As I do my business, I shiver some more. "I want to request some soup please. I'm freezing."
"That can be arranged, depending on what Isane says. You blood pressure was elevated earlier. Doc has been checking it every hour and she says it is coming down a bit in the past two hours finally."
"Is she alright?"
"Our daughter? Yes, she seems to be fine. I think...Nanami, I think she should be our only child. This has scared fifty years from my lifespan today."
"Let's talk about it later, once you've calmed down. And once I've calmed down. Please?"
"I can't lose you."
I finish washing my hands and walk back to him. "I am stronger than I seem."
"You are intent on scaring me." he frowns. "Back to bed with you. The less you're on your feet, the better."
"Am I being forced into bed rest?"
"Yes. Twelve weeks isn't that long."
"Says the man who has no idea what pregnancy is like." I tease as I walk by him and go back to bed. He follows me and pulls me to him as he lays down. His hand caresses my belly, which has begun rounding nicely. I can't help but giggle when I feel the soft kicks as she tries to kick his hand.
"She will be beautiful, I'm sure. Just like her mother." Byakuya says before kissing me.
"And her father."
A knock on the door causes him to pull a sheet over us. "Enter."
Isane walks in with Doc and smiles. "Oh good! You're awake. How do you feel, Nanami?"
"Frozen but otherwise alright."
"Alright, let me check your blood pressure again and we'll see about taking the fluids off."
She quickly does that and nods. "Much better. I'm going to recommend lowering salt intake just in case though. I'd like you to come get checked or have Doc check you at least once a day, please." she says before removing the IV from my arm and bandaging it quickly.
"I am putting her on bedrest." Byakuya says.
"I'm not sure that's necessary but if it makes you more comfortable, maybe it's not a bad idea. She's still going to need to get up and move around though."
"I will walk her around the garden when she feels up to it."
"Good enough."
"I will be working from home as well so that I may be here in case of another problem."
Isane blinks. "I...well, alright. I suppose that's a good reason. You'll have to run it by Head Captain Kyoraku though."
"I will but I will not negotiate on this matter. Also, Nanami requested soup."
Doc smiles. "I'll pass it along to the cook. She asked if Nanami requests anything to let her know."
"I will leave you two to rest."
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I finish my soup and sigh. I'm finally warming up. Byakuya is sitting behind me to keep as much skin touching his warm skin as possible. It is soothing. "Thank you."
"You are welcome. Are you feeling better?"
"I'm warming up a little."
He take the bowl from me before he tilts my head and kisses me. "Good. Would you like me to massage your shoulders?"
"Only if you want to."
"Nanami, your comfort is most important right now. I want you to be relaxed and comfortable. If you want something, ask for it. Do not hesitate."
I blush. "Then...yes. Please. I want you to massage me."
He kisses me again gently. "Was that so difficult?"
"Yes. You made me pull my own hair." I tease him.
"You are silly." He says before sitting me up. He gets the massage oil that smells like cinnamon from his drawer. His hands settle on my shoulders after sweeping my hair over my shoulder. As he works, I close my eyes. I slowly relax...until he begins kissing my neck. He does it only once before going back to massaging me. "Would you like me to go lower?"
"I don't know how I could lay on my stomach without discomfort."
His hands move and I watch him rearrange the pillows so my hips will be supported while my tummy will not put pressure on me. "Lay down and I shall finish my task." I follow his order as quickly as I'm able and I hear him laugh softly. "Are you eager for my touch?"
"Always. It feels so good." I blush. His hands start massaging lower on my back and I relax completely, letting out a content sigh. "Byakuya...what if she has white hair like in my nightmare?" I ask curiously.
"Then she shall have white hair."
"Would you be sad for the loss of your black hair?"
"Nanami, I do not care what she looks like as long as she is healthy. She could come out with pink hair and blue eyes and I would still love her."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. Why do you worry so?"
"Because yours is a Great Noble Clan and there has only ever been black hair in it. I didn't want her to be unloved for it."
"You really do worry over nothing. Ichika has red hair, you know, and she is cherished just as much as I was as a child."
"I...suppose I'm doubting myself again." I sigh sadly.
His hands pause. "Why?"
"I'm not sure. My emotions are like a raging sea today...after earlier. I had to tell everything in detail and it hurt so much. Yet it felt good to release it. To share the burden as Renji says. When I was done speaking my legs would no longer hold me and Captain Kyoraku caught me before I fell completely."
"I see. I am sorry I couldn't be there for you during the hearing. You will never have to face her again. She, your brothers and Tayashi are all going to rot in the Nest." His hands find the small of my back and slowly work the kinks out, making me sigh.
"I know. I am glad for that."
"You don't sound sure."
"I've been seeing people. They watch the Manor. And follow me, though they've never tried to hurt me."
"It is likely Captain Fon's men. I asked her to place a guard detail around you."
"Oh...that's not necessary, but thank you for protecting me."
"Your skin is cold again. Would you like to take a bath and warm up?"
"Only if you'll come in with me. I enjoy sharing my bath with you. It's peaceful." I blush.
"I'd be happy to."
****Byakuya POV****
I walk with Nanami, being careful on the wet grass. She doesn't want to go far, it seems, just to the pond. I place her normal blanket down and help her sit. I have to hide my smile, as she flaps her arms rather like a bird as she sits in order to keep her balance. "Has she shifted?"
"She is on my right side and my hips are killing me." she sighs. "I will be glad when she is here. I don't think I can stand to be pregnant much longer."
"It will be soon, I'm sure. You've done wonderful these past nine weeks. Three more will not be long."
"That is easy for you to say. You haven't gained an extra twenty pounds." she teases me.
"You look beautiful, Nanami."
She lays her head on my shoulder. "You never did decide on a name."
"I would if you would help me, as it's not just my child."
"Obasan!" I hear, right before Zaraki's triplets dart into the garden. They settle around Nanami peacefully though I can tell they are excited.
"Hello, my ducklings. What brings you here?" she asks them.
"Daddy got hurt. Ryden broke his hand during training today." Mitsuki chirps.
"Oh dear. I'm sure he will be fine though."
"He is pouting in his office. He said if Mama was still here she'd teach us a lesson." Ryden pouts. "I miss mama."
"I know, my dears." she sighs and I know it's hard for her not to tell them the truth.
Mitsuki looks at me. "Ojisan, will you make fun of daddy?"
"Perhaps if he irritates me as he usually does." I reply.
"That's not-"
I hear Nanami take a deep breath and focus on her. "What is it?"
"Oh, it's nothing. I think she kicked a nerve." she says, though she winces again.
"Nami, are you ok?" Ashiro says, placing her hand on Nanami's swollen stomach.
"Yes, don't worry. I'm fine, I promise. Why don't you run along and play now, my loves. I must go lay down."
They look at her doubtfully but give her hugs before running off. She's pale and I don't like it. "Byakuya, it's hurting pretty decently. I'd like to go lay down, please." she says, wincing again.
I get to my feet and don't bother helping her to hers. Instead I lift her into my arms and carry her back to bed. "Do you need Doc?" I ask her with a tone daring her to lie to me.
"I...think that may be a good idea." She answers honestly, holding her stomach.
****Nanami POV****
"Nanami, sweetie, you're in labor." Doc says bluntly before she goes to wash her hands. "It's not quite time yet to panic but you're dilating, my dear, and having contractions. That's what that pain is."
"But I'm not due for another three weeks!" I worry.
"You are technically to term so it's ok. It's going to be alright. I'm going to need to check you every two hours for awhile and once you get far enough I'm not going to leave this room until she's here. For now, I'd try to get comfortable and rest as much as possible. It's going to take a lot of energy to push this little one out."
Doc leaves and Byakuya immediately returns, sitting next to me and kissing me. "What can I do for you?"
"Hold me, please. I'm scared."
He lays beside me and strokes my face with his hand, kissing my cheek. "It will be fine, my love. Women have been doing this for thousands of years. Shall I sing to you?"
"Please. Maybe I can take a nap."
As he begins singing, I close my eyes. I take a few deep breaths and slowly begin to calm down.
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"One more time! Push, Nanami!" Doc encourages me.
Byakuya holds my hand, kissing it gently, ignoring my screams of pain as I push for what seems to be the thousandth time. I'm so tired.
"Rina! Blanket! Get her cleaned up while I attend to Nanami, please."
A soft cry of displeasure reaches my ears, though I can't seem to get my eyes to open. I smile though, a tear rolling down my cheek. Byakuya kisses my forehead softly. "She is perfect." He tells me before I whimper at whatever Doc is doing down there.
"There we go. Nanami, sweetheart, you did wonderful. You've got some stitches down there due to tearing but you should heal up nicely. How are you feeling?" Doc asks me.
"I'm exhausted."
"I'm not surprised. That was a long labor. By my reckoning it was close to ten hours." she says before finishing up. She helps me into a pair of mesh type panties before pulling a sheet over me. "She's splendid. Absolutely beautiful, like the snow. I am so proud of you, sweetie."
The crying gets louder until I hear Byakuya cooing softly. The cries dull down to soft whimpers. I force my eyelids open and turn them to him. He is holding our daughter and the look on his face is hard to describe. It is like a child seeing the beauty of nature for the first time, pure and simple wonder. He leans down and holds her so that I can see. She is bald, which mildly disappoints me, but her eyes are her fathers. Her skin is is like his too, pale but clear of any blemish.
"Sakurako." I say softly.
"I believe that would be a wonderful name." Byakuya agrees.
"Shall I announce her birth?" Rina asks timidly. "She weighed six pounds and five ounces and is nineteen inches long, Doc."
"Wonderful! A good, healthy girl. I will come with you to announce. For now, help me get Nanami back to your room, Master Byakuya. She will be more comfortable in her own bed to recover." Doc says delightedly.
****Byakuya POV****
After Nanami is settled into bed and resting, I hold our daughter, who is also sleeping. I hadn't had the chance to see whether she had a birthmark like Nanami's but I suppose there will be time for that later. Physically, she has my features, though her nose belongs to Nanami and I believe her eyelashes do as well. They are long and thick, like wings almost, just like her mother.
Nanami winces and rolls suddenly, whimpering a bit before her eyes open. "I believe I will take you up on your offer of this being our only child. I do not like pain."
I give her a small smile before placing Sakurako in her bassinet beside the bed. Once done, I lay back with Nanami and kiss her gently. "You are a good woman. I am proud of you, my love." I tell her before pulling her into my arms.
"Byakuya...promise me you will take care of her if something ever happens to me." she demands suddenly, a tone she's never used making my eyebrows raise.
"Of course I will. I would give my life to keep both of you safe."
"I don't want you to give your life for me. Just for her if it becomes necessary."
"What is going through your mind that scares you so?"
"I remember how I was treated growing up and...I couldn't bear it if she went through it too."
I kiss her again gently. "I would kill anyone that tries."
She curls herself close to me, whimpering a bit. "I love you, Byakuya. Don't ever question that."
"I love you too."
****Nanami POV****
Byakuya sets a frustrated frown on his face as I slowly make my way to the dining room. He has me holding onto the bassinet and he is behind me, making sure I don't fall. I refuse to stay in bed. I've had enough of staying in bed. The room gets silent as I enter, looks of shock on the elders faces as I settle myself next to Granny.
"Nanami, dear, you don't need to be out here. You should rest." Granny chides me gently.
"I've been resting the last few months. I need interaction with people other than my husband, Granny. I'm beginning to feel as though I'm in a cage of sorts." I sigh.
"Lord Hayate, your daughter is being headstrong." Byakuya comments.
"I warned you about that." Papa chuckles. "Nanami, dearest, you just gave birth. No one expected you to be up and about to soon."
"Actually, the more she moves, the better she will feel, though I didn't expect her to walk all the way out here. Nanami, you're going to be more sore tomorrow, you know." Doc sighs.
"Alright, you all can yell at me later. Right now, I'm hungry and I'm sure I will need food to make milk for Sakurako so feed me now and yell at me later." I laugh.
"Speaking of..." Granny trails off and I know what she wants. I lift my daughter and pass her to Granny, who seems tickled at the trust I have. She has a smile the reaches ear to ear. "How precious she is. She looks like both of you, you know. She may grow some and look a bit more like one or the other, we shall see, but she definitely has Byakuya's cheek bones and your nose, Nanami."
"She will be beautiful, no matter who she takes after." Byakuya says, still sounding a bit grouchy.
I take his hand and rub my thumbs across his knuckles. "I hope she takes after you. Not a scaredy cat like me." I say gently, meaning it.
He eyes me coolly before nodding. "I will train her when she's old enough. Do not worry."
I begin eating and chatting with everyone, Sakurako is slowly making her way around as the elders pass her around. By the end of the meal, she is back in Byakuya's arms and her eyes are open, looking around curiously. She seems to like him, as her little hand comes up to touch his cheek. He speaks to her softly and she coos back at him, as if having a conversation.
"I believe she's already got him wrapped around her finger." Rukia laughs a bit. "I'm happy to see it."
Renji walks in, a bit later than normal and stares. "Who...Nanami had her baby?" he asks, rather stupidly.
"Yes, Renji. She did. Not even two hours ago." Rukia says.
He comes to stand behind my husband and as soon as Sakurako lays eyes on him she gets a serious look on her face. Byakuya raises his eyebrows. "Renji, go sit, please. I don't think your hair is good on her eyes just yet."
"Oh, sorry, sir. She's beautiful, Nanami. Ichika is going to go bonkers when she gets to visit in a couple weeks." Renji says, hurrying to sit down.
"Probably. I wonder if she'll drag Takeshi along with her?" Rukia says thoughtfully.
"I can see those two getting married in the future. Of all of Zaraki's children, he seems to have the most manners." Granny snorts. "If not for that, I'd never allow it."
I take Sakurako from Byakuya as she begins whimpering and place her in the bassinet before getting to my feet. Byakuya makes to get up too but I shake my head. "I believe she is likely getting hungry. It's not something you can help with, so stay here." I say softly.
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I manage to get Sakurako latched finally after a few attempts. It hurts a bit but once the milk begins flowing, the pain goes away. It is a calming feeling, holding this little one in my arms...until a scratching noise at the window makes me look up. I nearly drop my daughter as the window opens and a small blue wolf saunters into the room as if it owns the place. "Harmona!?" I hiss.
She wags her tail and climbs in the bed with me, sticking her little black nose on my daughters head and taking a good long sniff. Her red eyes sparkle for a moment and I feel heat where my daughter's leg rests against my belly. She's gone in a flash, turning back to her two year old self. "Noodle, she'll be strong." she says, speaking as an adult would.
"Harmona! What are you doing here!?" I ask, frightened a bit.
"Marking what's mine. I will protect her if Byakuya can't."
"What?"
"The Hayate Clan is bound to wolves. Each member marked by a wolf. You were marked by someone other than me. Someone stronger than my current form. I will protect this child, since you let me eat those sheep all those years ago."
"You do remember things!"
She nods. "Of course I do...I want to go visit Pachi but Dad has forbidden it. Will you please check in on him sometimes for me? I miss him." She looks sad.
"Of course I will. He's become the older brother I should've had."
"Good. I wish I had seen how good a man he was before it was too late. I will fix it in a few years though. I'm going to go back to Akane now. Don't mention anything you've seen here."
"Of course I won't. Be safe!"
She's back as a wolf and out the window. Just in time. The door opens no sooner than the window closes behind her. Byakuya looks around suspiciously before settling his gaze on me. "You had a visitor?"
"I...can't tell you. I promised I wouldn't but it was a friend."
He frowns and sighs. "Very well. I will not question you further about it."
I glance down at my daughter and see she is slowing down with her drinking. I unlatch her and burp her gently before offering her the other breast. She latches on and once again it hurts a bit before the milk comes. Byakuya joins me on the bed and lays back to relax. I watch him for a moment. "Are you tired?" I ask.
"It has been a long day, wouldn't you agree?"
"Indeed, it has. The night will be long too for the next few months."
"Yes, I assume it shall."
I burp Sakurako one last time before changing her diaper and laying her down to sleep. I move to Byakuya's side and kiss him gently. "I love you."
"I love you too. Shall we prepare for bed?"
"I believe that would be best. I assume you are returning to work tomorrow?"
"I had thought about it. I shall decide in the morning."
I somehow don't think he will stay home tomorrow, though I wish he would. I've grown very close to him over the past few weeks and, though I know he has duties, I am lonely when he is away from me.
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