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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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I watch Byakuya light his incense sticks. They are very strong scented, like sandalwood and lavender and another smell I can't quite identify. When he's finished, he sits beside me in a meditation pose like he's caught me before, with his legs crossed and his hands flat on his thighs. "Nanami, this is not the sort of meditation in order to enter into communication with your zanpakuto spirit." He says quietly but clearly.
"I understand."
"Breathe deeply. In through your nose. Exhale through your mouth. Clear your mind of any thoughts. Let none intrude. There is nothing to see. Nothing to hear. Nothing to-"
****Byakuya POV****
She has already managed to sink into a meditative state, it seems. Her breathing is steady and there is no movement from her. I close my eyes and join her in this state. This should help her reach an inner peace.
****Nanami POV****
I find my emotions are much calmer lately. I am glad that Granny and Byakuya were correct in their encouragement for me to meditate every night after dinner. Though it's only been three days, I am noticing a dramatic improvement of both my focus and mood stability. A few of the people in the squad have even complimented me on the improvement.
I stand proudly over the men and women I've taken down during training today. Renji is the first to wake and he looks a bit ill. "Well, you're a heck of a lot stronger than you've lead me to believe, Nanami. That paralysis is making me sick for some reason. What're you feeling?" he asks before shakily getting to his feet.
"I suppose this would be pride. I've never felt it so I don't really know what it is." I blush a bit and lower my eyes for a moment.
"Keep training. At this rate, you may master bankai in the next couple of years if you keep improving." He nods.
"Perhaps. I think I should take a breather, Lieutenant. I'm feeling a bit ill today still."
He eyes me keenly. "So could that be why we're all feeling nauseous?"
I bite my lip and nod. "I think. I'm sorry for that. I'll have to ask my fairy friend if that's correct."
He nods. "Alright. Fair enough. Go get on paperwork." He says, giving me a wave of dismissal.
I retreat to the office and sit in my chair, letting out a sigh of relief. I'm startled though when I hear a mild cough from Byakuya's direction. My eyes open and I blush as I look at him. "Yes, sir?"
"You are pale. Please eat something. I shall make us some tea." He says before getting to his feet and heading for the small kitchen. I follow his order and pick up one of my favorite pears but as soon as I bite into it, I immediately retch into the waste basket beside my desk. He comes to my side immediately. "Nanami?"
"I've been feeling a bit ill the past few days, Captain. I think perhaps I've eaten something that wasn't good." I groan before taking a napkin and wiping my mouth.
"Your emotions?"
"I'm not feeling any, honestly. I'm a bit tired and I felt pride a little while ago after causing half the squad to faint during practice."
I look up as he looks outside to the practice area. "Why do your practice partners look ill as well?"
"Somehow...I think perhaps my feeling of illness was carried by my water when I hit them."
He nods. "Perhaps. Would you care to show me later once you've rested a bit?"
"I can try."
He kneels in front of me and tucks my hair behind my ear. "Would you like some peppermint tea? You don't feel fevered so perhaps it is simply something you ate."
"Please." I respond shyly. "I'm sorry for being ill, Captain. I'll try not to let it interfere with work."
He simply kisses my forehead. "It is not a sin to be ill, Nanami." He says before getting to his feet to retrieve the tea. He's also nice enough to bring me some dry crackers. "Try these. Heavier foods may aggravate your stomach."
As he sits back at his desk, I sip my tea. "Captain, I want to thank you."
"For what? It is not uncommon for me to bring you tea. You are my wife. No thanks is needed."
"Not for that, though I do appreciate it. I want to thank you for teaching me to meditate. I feel much calmer lately and am noticing a vast improvement to my abilities in shikai."
"I have noticed it and am very pleased with the improvement. I am proud of you."
I bow my head, blushing even though I am smiling. I feel so happy that he said he's proud. I have only ever wanted someone to be proud of me. I nibble on a cracker and I notice him watching me with a puzzled look. "Is something wrong?"
"Nanami, do you realize you've just licked all the salt off of that cracker?" he asks seriously.
"I always do that. I like salt." I say softly before finishing the cracker and taking another sip of tea.
"I believe perhaps you may want to consider having some blood work done if you are craving salt. That may mean you have some mineral needs that are not being met."
"I will, if it gets too bad. I promise."
He nods, still looking just a bit puzzled. "I must ask you something, Nanami."
"I am listening."
"Captain Zaraki is of the belief that you may wish to get revenge on your father. He suggested that you be given a chance to hurt him."
I am startled but take a deep breath before answering. "I do not want to at this time. I will admit, I am still very hurt. I am also very angry. I do not think it is a good idea until I am able to confront these feelings head on."
"I believe that is a wise choice."
I finish my tea and crackers finally before getting to work. My stomach has settled a bit, for which I am grateful. We work in companionable silence, not even glancing up when Renji comes in to do his share of the paperwork. I finish earlier than the men, as usual, and head out to deliver reports to various squads.
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"I was told there was a sick girl in our bathroom that didn't belong there. I had no idea it would be you, Mrs. Kuchiki." Captain Hitsugaya's voice says from behind me.
"I apologize, sir." I mumble before retching again.
"Shall I summon your husband?"
I shake my head vigorously. "No, please don't. I think I've eaten something that's made me ill. I'll go to squad four for some medicine."
I clean up after myself, though Captain Hitsugaya keeps a wary eye on me. He claims he is not a child, yet he is shorter than myself and has a boyish face indeed. He escorts me from the bathroom and, to my surprise, follows me out of his barracks. "You don't need to escort me, Captain. I'll be alright."
"As green as you look, I think I'd better in case you get sick again. Are you sure you're not expecting again? This seems awful lingering for something you ate. Rangiku told me you've been sick for three days now."
"I don't think I am. I...haven't been able to be intimate since the kidnapping incident." I lie a tiny bit. He doesn't need to know about last week.
"I see. I am sorry for that. Have you sought counseling from squad four?"
"Yes. And my husband is teaching me meditation practices as well. They seem to help more than anything."
"Meditation can be useful, I'm sure. You seem calmer than usual so maybe it is helping you."
"Captain Hitsugaya...could I ask you a question?"
"I suppose. What is it?" His tone isn't very happy. In fact he seems a bit bothered but I decide to question him anyway.
"How hard is it to reach bankai with elemental swords? I've often heard you are called a prodigy due to how quickly you reached yours so I'm rather curious."
"It is not easy for any type of sword but elemental swords are a bit more tricky. Yours is a water type?"
"Yes. She is."
"You may have an easier time than most then. Water element swords tend to bond on a higher level than any other sword type."
"Do you think I could ever reach bankai? I don't really care if I can, honestly, but Lieutenant Abarai and my husband both seem to desire me to reach that level."
He glances at me for a moment. "I think if you put your mind to it, it's possible, but I don't have high hopes for it being any time soon."
I nod. "Thank you for being honest with me. I appreciate that."
As we enter the squad 4 infirmary, he gives me a friendly wave before retreating. I head to an empty room and flip the marker I've come to know means patient waiting. I really am in here too often, it seems...
"You've got a virus, Nanami. It's going around so just be careful around your daughter. Wash your hands, all that jazz." Captain Kotetsu says before signing my release papers and handing me a bottle. "Here. Nausea medicine. Drink lots of water too, ok?"
I nod. "I will. Thank you. Sorry to be a bother."
"Oh, it's not a bother. Come back if it gets worse."
****Byakuya POV****
I wait patiently for Nanami to return home. Captain Hitsugaya had sent me a note that she had taken ill yet again while delivering reports to him and he had escorted her to the infirmary. She appears at the gate finally and comes directly to me. I remove her sandals, as has become my custom while she was expecting our daughter. "What did the infirmary say?" I ask her.
"It's a virus. Apparently it's going around. I've been told to drink plenty of fluids and have been given nausea medication." She says softly before taking my hand and following me to the table. Sakurako screeches happily and crawls into her mothers lap. Nanami seems content to hold her and begins singing softly. Her singing seems to make everything stop, entrancing the family and especially our daughter. She notices the quiet stares and blushes when her song finishes.
"That was beautiful, Nanami. I didn't know you could sing!" Granny says, clapping encouragingly.
"I've never had a reason to before." Nanami says, her entire face turning to the color of a tomato.
"Nonsense. Your voice is made for singing." Kimi giggles. "Sakurako enjoys it when you sing, I can tell. That's the quietist she's been all day."
Nanami glances to our daughter. "You didn't like mommy's singing, did you?" she teases.
"Ma!" Sakurako laughs before hugging Nanami's arm.
"Nanami, you're not eating much." Rukia mentions.
"I've got a tummy bug so I don't want to get sick again."
"Sick or expecting?" Granny asks.
"Sick. They tested for the other, even though I have no symptoms." Nanami blushes.
"I see. Keep your fluids up and I have electrolyte powder to add to your water until you get rid of the virus. I'd recommend not coughing or sneezing near Sakurako." Doc chimes in.
"Oh, no worries. I won't."
****Nanami POV****
I sit with Byakuya in the bath after our meditation period is over. My head is laying on his shoulder while his arm is around my shoulders. "I have a silly question." I say softly.
"I might have an answer. I cannot promise it will be silly." he says.
"Granny isn't the first one to ask if I was expecting again. Captain Hitsugaya said the same. Is it normal to have children so close together?"
"Not at all. I believe that in Granny's case, she believes most stomach ailments in a woman of your age is pregnancy. As for Captain Hitsugaya, I do not think he knows much about women or pregnancy so it was probably not meant seriously."
"I see. I was beginning to wonder if I just looked like the type to remain pregnant or something." I laugh gently.
"You are beautiful, Nanami." He kisses my forehead softly. "I think the other soul reapers are used to Harmona. She birthed twins and then triplets."
"Twins?"
"Takeshi was a twin. His sister was eaten by a Hollow...I had to kill Harmona once to stop her rampage. She is a berserker, you see."
"I thought berserkers were illegal?"
"They are. But she can't die. She is an anomaly that even Captain Kurotsuchi can't explain. That alone is refreshing to me."
I smile at his laugh. "You are truly puzzling."
"Me?"
"Yes. You are amused by something that most would find alarming."
"I suppose you're right."
We sit in silence for a few moments before I ask him another question that makes my cheeks burn hotly. "What if I decided to try for a son for you?"
"I would not say no but I implore you to wait until Sakurako is a bit older. At least a year old. it is not that long."
This startles me. "I...really? I thought you didn't want me to try again after the trouble last time?"
"My limit is two. I see how Zaraki's children get along so nicely and I think Sakurako would be better if she had a playmate to grow up with."
I smile brightly and kiss his chest gently. "You are correct, I believe."
"Nanami, I do not think that you have any idea what you do to me."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that you are teasing me."
I blush and scoot closer to him. "And what do you intend to do about it?"
"I intend to punish you."
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I finish the dance to celebrate New Years and listen to the applause, smiling brightly. Byakuya steps to the edge of the stage and holds his hand up for me. I take it gratefully and allow him to lift me down so the next performance can begin. Sakurako perches in my lap, munching on a dumpling. She's wearing a cute little green dress and matching diaper cover with sandals that have tiny little flowers on them. I am wearing the red kimono traditional to the Kuchiki family performer at the New Years festival.
"You danced beautifully, Nanami." Byakuya says, kissing my hand gently as he sits beside me. I yawn tiredly and he notices. "Do you wish to return home?"
"Not yet. She's having so much fun, it would be a shame to return early."
"Very well."
We watch as Rangiku, Izuru, Momo and Shuhei perform a song and dance routine, making most of the viewers laugh. I'm so caught up in the performance, I don't notice Kenpachi sitting beside me until Sakurako squeals and reaches for him. I sit her on his knee and she happily begins making baby jabber at him. He hands her a soft cookie and watches her munch on it carefully before eyeing me. "I've heard from a few of my guys that you've gotten stronger."
"Not to your level, Nii-sama." I laugh.
"Still, gettin' stronger is a good thing."
"I am not going to come and spar with you, no matter how nicely you ask me." I tease him. I laugh so hard tears leak from my eyes at his face. It must be his rendition of a pout.
"Party pooper." he teases.
"You just want to throw me against the wall again and see if I stick."
He scratches his chin and laughs. "Maybe a little."
"Captain Zaraki, I would thank you not to tease my wife too much." Byakuya says calmly.
"Tch. Lighten up. I actually came here for find some konpeito but they sold out early, accordin' to the lady in the stall."
"Oh! I actually remembered you liked konpeito earlier and when I saw how busy the stall was, I decided I'd better buy you a bag." I say, pulling the bag of candy from inside my kimono. I hand it to him and his smile is both crazy and endearing.
"You really are like havin' a little sister I never had." he chuckles before popping a blue piece in his mouth. Sakurako seems disappointed that he isn't sharing but, to my surprise, he gives her a very small lollipop. She bangs it on his chest for a moment before he gently guides her hand so it's in her mouth. The smile on her face is adorable.
"Kenpachi, are you still angry with me?" I ask him seriously.
He sighs. "I am but I understand maybe what you're hidin' isn't your secret to tell. You're just the middle man in the picture, aren't you?"
"Yes. And I'm very sad that I can't tell you but I promise it'll be a happy ending in the future."
"I trust you."
****Byakuya POV****
I dodge as best as I'm able. Nanami's water balls have swallowed my flower petals and she is on the offensive. She is holding nothing back today, which makes me proud. She looks pale suddenly though. "What is it?" I ask.
"I...cut you." She says, pointing to my hand. Indeed, she has landed a cut. It is minor, but still a bit painful. She releases her shikai and comes forward, taking my hand in hers. "I'm sorry! I never thought I'd ever land a blow to you!"
"Worry not, Nanami. It is not deep, nor does it hurt very bad. I am proud of your accomplishment." I soothe her, tilting her chin up with my opposite hand.
"Are you sure you're not angry?"
"Not in the slightest."
She gives me a small smile before she hugs me. I normally do not allow her to do so in public but I decide that perhaps she needs this small bit of reassurance that I am not angry. I hear a few of the squad members say a few lewd things but, to my surprise, Nanami simply glares at them and sticks her tongue out. This makes them laugh. I, however, am not pleased by this display. She must feel me get a bit irritated, as she releases her hold on me and backs away. "Would you like to go another round or may I get to my afternoon paperwork, Captain?"
"You may get to your paperwork." I dismiss her a bit coldly.
She hurries into the office and I begin dealing out orders to those who still remain for training. I take my time with training them, knowing if I let my temper simmer, I may frighten Nanami more than necessary. That tongue is mine alone, it should not be protruding from her mouth directed toward anyone but me. I shall have to teach her that it is unacceptable.
****Nanami POV****
I hear the office door close and glance up. Byakuya stands there with his arms crossed, looking very upset. "Is something wrong, Captain?"
"Yes, Nanami." He hisses before striding to my desk. He places his hands on the arms of my chair and gets nose to nose with me. To my surprise, his kisses me, his hand holding my head captive. I melt into him, completely at ease. He pulls away finally and glares at me. "Who do you belong to?"
"You, of course. Why?"
"Then do not stick your tongue out at other people. That tongue is mine to enjoy, not theirs."
I blush. "You're rather possessive today. And you know I don't want anyone but you."
"Good. Your dance last night was beautiful, Nanami. Just as you are."
"Captain...is there something you intend to do to me?"
"Not now. However, your tongue will be put to use later." He says, his tone teasing me.
I feel a bit warm and lick my lips. "I understand."
"Have you finished your work for the day?"
"Yes, I just have a few deliveries to make."
"I shall accompany you then."
I smile at him and lead the way out of the office. It's not often that he wishes to come deliver papers with me but it's always interesting when he does. He tends to spoil me when he does by taking me to lunch or shopping in the market district if we have time.
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We sit in a small cafe, drinking tea and I'm munching on a cookie. Byakuya eyes me thoughtfully. "Nanami, that is something you have not done for some months now."
"What is?" I ask, giving him a startled look.
"Baked cookies. I just happened to think of it."
"Oh! You're right!" I give him a sly look. "Are you craving my cookies, husband?"
His cheeks take a pink tint and he clears his throat. "Yes. I am craving your cookies. You are a great baker."
"Would you like the coconut ones or I had thought of perhaps making white chocolate chip cookies with cherries in them."
His eyes light up a bit. "The cherry cookie sounds intriguing."
I smile and nod. "Then I'd love to make them for you, since you refused to allow me to make them for your birthday."
"You gave me a better present for my birthday, wife."
"The new scarf?"
"It served wonderfully for tying you up, did it not?"
I blush and nod, feeling my heart skip a beat. "Yes."
"Take care, Nanami. I can see the desire in your eyes. I believe I have corrupted you." he teases.
"I need you, Master. You are being mean. Getting me all riled up like this is terrible behavior."
His eyes flash. "Tonight, after you're done baking, I shall correct that."
"Promise?"
"I promise."
I'm plotting against him, little does he know. I intend to make him be the one to beg this time. I may not succeed but I will try my best. I love this man so much, sometimes it hurts.
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