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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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"Are you sure you wish to return to work so early, Nanami?" Byakuya asks me as we eat breakfast. "Six weeks is so short a time for you to recover. And Sakurako will need you throughout the day for feedings."
I take a drink of my milk before nodding. "I will be staying in the office for awhile, if that is alright. And...I had intended to bring her with me. She sleeps so much, I don't think it would be a problem and I have the harness that Orihime was kind enough to bring me. Sakurako seems to enjoy that." I say gently.
He frowns a bit. "Are you sure it's wise?"
"I...would you prefer me to stay home?" I ask a bit sadly.
"Not at all. I just worry that perhaps your first day back might be overwhelming for you with an infant in tow."
"I don't think so. Why not let me try and see?"
"If that is your wish. Would you pass me the pepper, please?" I pass him the pepper and return to eating the scrambled eggs with cheese that are in front of me. He has become guarded these last weeks, and very overprotective. If Sakurako so much as twitches in her sleep he is up checking on her. A sneeze has Doc at our bedroom door. I love him but I am concerned for his state of mind. As I finish eating, I finish my milk as well. He eyes me. "Nanami, is that enough to hold you over until lunch time? Shall I have Rina pack you a bento?"
"Byakuya, I love you very much, but I assure you that I am perfectly fine. I am so full I may need carried to the office." I laugh gently.
"You are full of prunes, I think." he mumbles.
"If it will make you worry less, then I will not say no to a bento box."
"You two seem to be in a mood this morning. Anything I can do to help, brother?" Rukia asks, her voice seeming to be a bit worried.
"No, Rukia. Things are fine. Do not worry." Byakuya sighs. "As you know, I am not fond of change and having an infant of my own is a big one. I am perhaps just worrying over things too much."
"Byakuya, my boy, meditate before you leave. You haven't been doing that since your marriage so I am sure it would help." Granny orders him, leaving no room for argument.
"Yes, Granny."
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I finish one last paper before finally taking a break. Sakurako is sleeping in the carrier, her cheek resting peacefully on my chest. She'd fed earlier and I had changed her before pacing with her, singing a lullaby to get her to sleep again. I write Byakuya a quick note and place it on his desk before heading outside. I pull my daughters blanket more snug around her as I walk, fearing she might catch a chill. It isn't too cold outside, just a bit breezy...
"Obasan!" Ryden yells, dropping his training sword and running into my arms. I keep him away gently.
"Easy, my duckling." I smile, ruffling his hair.
"But...why don't you wanna hug me?" he says, pouting a bit.
I crouch down and pull the blanket down a bit. "I don't want to squash her."
His face lights up. "Is that why you didn't come see us?"
"Yes. I've been learning to be a mommy and healing. Where is your daddy?"
"He's napping in the office. Obasan, he's not sleeping at night anymore." he says seriously.
I frown and stand back up. "Where are your sisters?"
"Hime is teaching them to make cake. Kakku is helping me train but he went to the bathroom."
I nod. "I'm gunna go see your dad, ok? Do you want to come with me or-"
"No, I'll stay and train. I like training."
I nod and leave him with the other men in the dojo, heading for Kenpachi's office. I enter and spot the giant man laying on the porch. I walk to him lightly. "Nii-san?"
His eye cracks open slightly. "Where have you been, Noodle? I haven't seen you in weeks." he grumbles before turning his back to me.
"I was being a new mother, of course."
"I see....wait, you had the baby?"
"Yes. Would you like to hold her?"
"Tch. What makes you think I wanna hold a baby, Noodle?"
I laugh softly. "Because you look so lonely."
He sits up finally and brushes by me to sit in his chair. I follow him, closing the door behind me. He watches me and I see the exhaustion in his eyes. "Noodle, tell me somethin'. You told me before that your family is tied to werewolves, right? Do you know how to find them?" he asks quietly.
"I don't. I don't even know that that is true, Kenpachi. It's likely just a fairy-"
"I felt her for a brief instant six weeks ago."
I pause. "What do you mean?"
"I felt Harmona six weeks ago. It wasn't strong, just a flash of her power. I thought anyway. I've never been good with feeling reaitsu."
"Kenpachi, I'm not sure what to tell you. I didn't know her so I don't know what you felt." I say, removing Sakurako from the harness on my chest and handing her to him. His grouchy expression soothes itself into a calmer one. I giggle a little. "I have to say, you look pretty silly."
He glares at me. "What?"
"I just mean that you're so big compared to her. It's just cute. It's so out of place. I know you have kids obviously but somehow I never pictured them as little babies in your arms." I giggle again.
He smirks a bit. "I kinda miss havin' little ones that don't fight back." he teases me.
"How are you really?"
He sighs. "Surviving. It's what I've always done. But I get random pains sometimes like I used to when she was alive. Then feelin' her that day six weeks ago, I guess I got my hopes up a little."
I bite my lip for a moment. "What would you do if she was alive?"
"Kick her ass for not comin' back to me." he snorts.
"What if she somehow became a child again and was being raised by a nice family this time, if she was alive. And that's why she can't come back to you."
"Then I've got no hope of her ever comin' back. She won't be my woman then. Hell, if that was the case, she probably doesn't even know I exist."
"Oh, I'm sure she does if she's out there. Don't give up hope of seeing her again someday." I say quietly.
His eye focuses on me. "You know somethin', don't you?"
"I can't tell you. I can only tell you not to lose hope."
He hands Sakurako back to me before getting to his feet. "Noodle, somethin' you should know about me is I hate bein' lied to. Until you're ready to tell me what you know, stay away." he warns me before storming out.
****Byakuya POV****
I sense something is amiss as soon as Nanami returns from her visit. Tears stain her cheeks. "Is everything alright?" I ask her.
"Oh...no. Captain Zaraki and I had a bit of a disagreement." she says softly, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.
"A disagreement?"
"Byakuya, I can't stand keeping this secret anymore! It's not fair to him! He felt her that night when she came to visit me."
I frown. "So it was her. I thought so." She sits in her chair and Sakurako whimpers. Nanami releases her from the harness on her chest before placing the contraption on the desk. To my dismay, Nanami brazenly pulls her kosode and shitagi over so she may feed our daughter. I clear my throat. "Nanami, that is not something you should be doing in public."
To my surprise, she glares at me. "Lord Kuchiki, would you rather I let her go hungry so that your eyes aren't offended by the sight of your daughter feeding as she was meant to? Or would you rather I feed her in the bathroom where any sort of germs might get into her system? In fact I'll take my meals in the bathroom too." she hisses venomously.
I blink a few times. "I simply meant that it would be easy for someone to walk in. Would you mind if I lock the door until she is finished? I know you are shy and very likely would mind if someone walked in and began staring at your breast."
She looks shame faced for a moment before nodding her head. "I'm sorry for being rude, Captain. I don't know what came over me just now."
I turn back to her after locking the door. "I know what it is. You have grown protective, just as I have."
"No, I honestly thought you were telling me that I shouldn't be feeding her like this at all."
"I will be honest, Nanami. This is why I didn't wish for you to come back to work yet. I know that you need to be close to her for feeding and I know that it will require you to be exposed. I am simply worried that if someone walks in and sees you exposed, that the rumor mill will begin again and you will be made to be miserable."
"I just want to be useful. I feel like a burden with how I've been unable to work these last few months and you've been unable to-"
"That is enough. Nanami, you are not a burden to me or anyone else. Keeping you safe and happy these last few months was paramount. I was able to do work just fine from home. You did much more than you realize with the paperwork for this office, even the morning after giving birth. You are going to work yourself to exhaustion again." I say rather coldly.
"I'm just tired of feeling so useless."
As Sakurako finishes feeding, Nanami readjusts her uniform before laying a towel over her shoulder and burping her gently. I take my daughter from Nanami once that is finished along with a clean diaper. I get the soiled cloth changed quickly before placing it in the bag to be taken home for washing. Sakurako watches me and smiles a bit when I'm finished bundling her back up. I hold her in my arms. "Nanami, you are far from useless."
"Forgive me for not believing you, sir." she sighs before going to unlock the office door. I hide my amusement as Renji knocks on her forehead by accident, his head turned away from the door as he is talking to someone else.
"Renji, would you kindly stop knocking on my head now please?" she says.
His look of embarrassment is comical indeed. "Oh! Sorry! You know, you should say something when you open a door." he chides her gently as he comes in and goes to his desk to attend to his own paperwork. Nanami returns to her desk and I listen to Sakurako cooing softly for a few moments before she settles back into sleep.
"Captain...would it be alright if I take her home now? I've finished my paperwork and don't seem to have anything else to do for the moment." Nanami asks quietly.
"That would be permissible. I shall see you at dinner. Please try to rest." I tell her.
"I will try. It is only an hour until time to leave in any case." she promises.
I watch her as she leaves with our daughter, ignoring the alarms going off in my head. Something is wrong. Very wrong. I finally can't stand it anymore. "Renji, please ensure she made it home. Something seems to be amiss."
He gives me a strange look but hurries out of the door.
****Nanami POV****
"Forgive me, my daughter." Papa's voice reaches my ears.
"Papa?" I groan. I am blindfolded and, from the feel of things, my hands are bound.
"I shall not harm you or my grandchild. Please trust me. However, I cannot continue in silence. Lord Kuchiki is no husband for one such as you who needs warmth in order to bloom. There is no affection in his eyes, nor his voice when he is near you. You were never meant to be paired with him. I tried to prevent it."
"You're not making any sense, Papa."
"Your mother was a beautiful woman, Nanami. Shihara was a common woman, much like Lord Kuchiki's first wife. But she had a dark secret. Shihara was a pyromaniac. She enjoyed burning things...and people. So many died at her hands but it was always explained away as accidental loss of control. Fire element zanpakuto are anything but easy to control, often hot headed like their masters. She murdered men in cold blood. I...was fascinated by her. I paid her to carry you for me. Paid her to let me impregnate her and give birth. Half before and then half when you were born. However, she told her captain, who is now your head captain. He had words with me about the legality of this."
"What!?"
"When you were born, my wife tried to banish your mother. She wouldn't leave. I was given a choice. Kill her or kill you. I killed her, Nanami. I could not let you die. You are the heir to the Hayate clan."
I feel tears fall down my cheeks. "Why!? Papa, why would you lie to me all these years? Where am I? Where's my husband!?"
"I have taken you out of the Seireitei. You and Sakurako both. We are hiding. I cannot let you go back to that man."
"You will cause a war! I want to go back to him! Papa, please!? You can't do this to your granddaughter! She needs her father!" I sob.
I feel his hand gently wipe my tears away. "You will forget him. Sakurako is too young so she will as well. I must protect you from the coldness of the high nobles."
"Papa, this is wrong! Byakuya has never hurt me in any way! He loves me."
"So he does not tie you up like a common harlot? He doesn't make you beg for him and call him master? I have noticed the marks on your wrists and ankles, Nanami. I have eavesdropped at your door several times to try to prove my suspicions wrong. And he uses things on you that should not be used. Defiles you with toys. It is disgusting. I will not allow it to continue."
"But he doesn't hurt me! It is for pleasure, Papa!"
I am startled by the slap to my cheek. "You are no whore, Nanami. You are a noble. If he is a disgusting degenerate, you have nothing to gain from staying with him."
"Where is my daughter!?"
"She is sleeping. I will unbind you when she wakes so you may feed her. Do not worry."
I hear his footsteps retreating and silently cry. This is wrong. My husband is no degenerate. He loves me. I pray to whatever gods there are that Byakuya will find us and soon.
****Byakuya POV****
I sit in meditation. My emotions had become a storm earlier upon the discovery that Nanami and Sakurako are missing. I know she would not leave of her own accord. Someone has taken her.
"Master, forgive my interruption...Lord Hayate is missing as well, sir." Rina reports from the door to my office.
"Has he been missing all day?" I ask, my voice as cold as ice.
"No, sir. He left the mansion earlier, claiming he was going to the market district to buy things to spoil your daughter."
"How long ago was this?"
"I believe it was this afternoon. Two o'clock perhaps."
"I see."
"Sir...I beg you to find them. Lady Nanami has become a dear friend to me and Sakurako is loved by everyone, Master. Even the servants. Please."
"Have faith, Rina. I will not let this go unpunished."
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"This emergency meeting has been called for by Captain Kuchiki. Captain Kuchiki, you have the floor to speak." Captain Kyoraku says.
I step from my place in line. "My wife was taken this afternoon. Her father is also missing. I must ask each of you captains if anyone has seen her today?"
"I saw her earlier. We had a talk. She showed me the baby. Had a bit of a fallin' out with her but I didn't see her leave my barracks." Captain Zaraki admits.
"What was the disagreement over, Captain Zaraki?"
"I...felt somethin' a few weeks ago. I asked her about it and I could tell she was hidin' somethin' from me. I got mad and told her to stay away from me until she could tell me the truth."
"You felt something? For my wife?!" I hiss.
"No! Hell no. She's too damn soft for my taste. I meant...fuck this sounds crazy. I felt Harmona. It was for a brief instant. Maybe I'm goin' crazy but I felt her. I know Nanami knows somethin'. She always gets twitchy when I talk about my wife."
"Captain Zaraki, your wife died. There is nothing anybody knows besides that fact. Whatever you felt may have felt similar to her but I know it was not her. We buried her, if you've forgotten." Captain Kyoraku says, though I notice he seems a bit nervous. Zaraki doesn't seem to notice.
"I know that, dammit! I know she's dead! Why the fuck does everyone keep pointin' that out to me? My bed is cold at night. I'm lonely. What other fuckin' sign to I need that she's dead!?"
"We have more pressing matters. Nanami and the baby being missing is very worrisome. We know she can't handle stress very well." Captain Kotetsu says, worrying her lip.
"I will have my men scour the Seireitei. Once that is done, I will report anything they find. I have little hope that she is inside the city though." Captain Fon sighs.
"But her father would never do anything to her...would he?" Captain Hitsugaya asks.
"I do not believe so, no. Her father seems to be very protective of her, but he is an agreeable man. He is doting towards her, often being silly to make her smile." I answer.
"Where is he though? Could it perhaps be someone Lady Hayate hired before her capture that finally found an opportunity to harm them?" Captain Hirako asks.
"I would almost bet that is correct. Damn, this is bad." Captain Muguruma sighs.
"Captain Kuchiki, we will find her. I believe you should go home for now and try to think of any leads." Captain Kyoraku suggests.
"As you wish."
"Dismissed. Finding Lady Kuchiki and the child is of utmost importance. Every squad is to join in on the search. Captain Fon will be in command."
****Nanami POV****
Sakurako whimpers before finally beginning to feed. Papa has freed me finally. My hands are numb, my wrists a bit burned from the ropes.
"Nanami, you must renounce your husband." Papa says from behind me.
"I cannot. I love him, Papa." I say stubbornly.
"You are turning into a common whore in his care, my daughter. Perhaps the physician was actually doing what you begged of him."
"Papa! I never wanted him to touch me! Lord Kuchiki loves me. He stops if I am upset! The physician never did!"
"And yet you allow him to defile you with disgusting rituals while you are together. You should be ashamed, Nanami. I have raised you to be a lady, not a harlot!"
"Yes, Papa. I understand that you do not understand that Lord Kuchiki is not doing anything wrong. I have read books since coming to the Manor. What Lord Kuchiki does is not unusual. There is nothing repulsive about it."
"It is wrong! You will never be with him again. Put it from your mind. I have indulged you far too long and now you are becoming a wanton harlot in his care. No more. I shall punish you every time you mention that man."
"But-"
"Enough! Finish feeding my granddaughter then you must come eat. Not another word on this subject."
****Byakuya POV****
Rukia hugs me gently, something I never permit under normal circumstances. However, I allow it tonight. She must realize how upset I am and lingers for a moment or two longer than necessary. "Brother, do not worry. Nanami may seem timid but, I believe if Sakurako is threatened, she will be strong enough to protect her."
"Perhaps. I simply do not understand why her father was taken though. Lady Hayate hates Nanami and her father but seemed hell bent on hurting her moreso than her father." I sigh.
"I wonder if he could have taken her somewhere?"
My eyes widen. "I hadn't given it thought but it makes perfect sense. He could have convinced her to go somewhere but I doubt she would stay of her own accord."
"If that is the case then we know she and Sakurako are safe at least. I hope it is the case."
"The problem is finding them. I somehow do not believe that they are in the Seireitei any longer."
"Me neither. The Hayate Estate would be a good starting point, I think."
"I had thought of that but it seems to obvious."
"You never know. Her father is a silly man."
"I agree."
As Rukia leaves, I ponder. Could Nanami's father have taken my wife and daughter? Could he have gone back to their family home? Is he harming them in any way? The unease in my stomach is not promising.
****Nanami POV****
I cry out as the can hits my bare back again. I can smell blood. It hurts. This is agony unlike anything I've ever experienced.
"Do you renounce him?" Papa asks me, yet again.
"No!"
Another hit and I sob, my entire body trembling.
"If you will not renounce him, I will make you associate him with agony so that you will never lie with him again, my daughter."
I fade out of consciousness as the terrible hitting continues. I will be scarred, there will be no getting around that. Byakuya will never wish to lay eyes on me again, I believe. Perhaps, if he finds us, he will take Sakurako to raise and leave me to fend for myself. It would not surprise me, unfortunately. I am so weak. He deserves someone better than me.
****Nanami - Inner World****
"Nanami! You're injured so badly!" Mizu yōsei cries, holding my cheek gently.
"I'm so sorry. You deserve a stronger partner." I apologize to my fairy friend.
"Nanami, you are the only partner I would ever want. What can I do for you?"
"I...find Byakuya. Please. Sakurako needs her father."
"She needs you too."
"She needs him more right now though. It hurts too much to move. I'm having trouble lifting her to feed her."
She nods. "I'll find him. Don't worry."
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My hands shake as I try to lift my chopsticks to eat with. I am unsuccessful in the endeavor. It simply hurts too much. "Papa...I am sorry." I whimper.
"Sorry? For what?"
"Falling in love with him. I do not want to be hurt anymore. I do not love him. He is a sick man. Filthy in his urges."
"Do you mean it or are you just saying that to get out of another beating, my dove?"
"I mean it. I deserve a man who is proper and not an animal in bed."
"And The Kenpachi?"
"He is no friend of mine. He told me he no longer wished to be my friend the day you brought me here."
"Good. You are finally brought to your senses. I am glad. I do not like hurting you but I had to keep you from becoming a harlot, my dove."
I nod and try to eat again. Again, my hand begins shaking so badly that I drop my food back into the bowl. I set my utensils down. "I am not hungry, Papa. I will go lay down, if that is agreeable to you?"
"You must eat for Sakurako. I shall feed you if it is necessary."
"I...it hurts so much. I cannot lift my arm."
Just like when I was a child, Papa sits and patiently feeds me, taking a napkin to wipe the corners of my mouth as need be. "This is not so bad, is it?"
"No, Papa. I admit, I miss Miss Rukia and Granny but you are right. I do not belong to....that man. I do not wish to return to him again. Vile beast that he is."
He simply nods. "Very good. I am relieved."
My heart breaks as I say the words, knowing they are lies, but I can't give him any sign or he will hurt me again. I can do this. I can hold out a little longer. Surely we will be found soon.
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