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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
- 5
- 6
- 7
"Miss Hayate, I would like to ask you to accompany me to dinner tonight." Lord Kuchiki says quietly.
"I would like that, Captain." I reply pleasantly, smiling at him.
"Good. I believe the rumor mill has died down a bit. I haven't heard how our son is doing. It's quite depressing."
I giggle softly. "I thought it was a daughter?"
"I heard son."
"I heard it was twins." Renji chuckles. "Anyway, Nanami, I also heard that they belonged to Captain Zaraki. Something you want to tell us?"
"What!? That's preposterous! I barely know the man! He does have cute kids though." I laugh. "Honestly, I'm quite scared of him."
"Believe it or not, Zaraki isn't a bad guy. He's got a mean streak, as do we all, but he's a good man."
"A heathen. That is the only word for that creature." Lord Kuchiki sighs. "I will be glad when the rumors stop. It is tiresome having to address them all the time. That is why I wish to take you to dinner tonight, Miss Hayate. I could use a peaceful distraction."
"That sounds lovely, sir. I gladly accept your invitation."
"Renji, please inform Rukia not to worry about Nanami tonight. She will be with me."
"Sure thing, Captain. Happy to help. And I'm glad to see you guys are getting on so well. These last two months have been pretty hectic with the rumors. Oh, Nanami, I've been told to tell you that the investigation into you is over. Captain Fon doesn't believe you have anything to do with the raid. However, your brothers still won't talk." Renji sighs as he finishes.
"Captain Kuchiki, my offer still stands to try to talk to my brothers." I say quietly.
"Do you believe they will be truthful with you?" he asks.
"I...don't honestly know but I think they'll be more truthful with me than they would with anyone else."
"Very well. I shall speak with Captain Fon and make arrangements. However, I do not agree to send you alone to the Maggot's Nest."
"Well...why not send Captain Zaraki with me? From what I've heard, he needs some exercise and since swords are not allowed in the Nest, I think I will be perfectly safe. I'm sure most men fear him in there."
Both men look at me like I'm crazy but Lord Kuchiki finally clears his throat. "You do not wish me to accompany you?"
"I do not wish to see you soil your hands with criminals, sir. That would be most irritating to you."
"You do have a point." he sighs. "If you are sure you want him to accompany you, go ask. Renji, go with her. Zaraki may not be as bad as his men, but he is still a violent ogre."
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"Hey, Renji, who's the pipsqueak?" a bald man with a staff across his shoulders asks.
"This is Nanami Hayate." Renji answers. "She's come to ask Captain Zaraki for a favor."
"You know he doesn't do favors, Renji. He'd kill her quicker than do a favor."
"I don't think so. He's bored lately, right?"
"Yeah, so?"
"She needs to go to the Nest to talk to her brothers about the raid. She needs an escort. She figures he wouldn't mind, since you know those maggots will attack without a thought."
"Oh, I see. So she needs a body guard, huh? You can ask but I dunno if he'll go for it. You know he likes strong opponents."
"Thanks, Ikkaku. How're the kids?"
"They're doing ok. Miss Harmona, obviously, but they're still rambunctious little brats that keep us all on our toes. Captain Kyoraku has been spending most evenings with them so Captain Zaraki can get a break and wind down."
"I...Renji, who is this Harmona?" I ask.
"Harmona, also known as the Wolf of Squad Eleven and, even better known as the Wolf of Zaraki. She was Captain Zaraki's wife. She gave her life up to save him and Captain Kyoraku's fiance. It's been hard on a lot of people. She was a good woman, even though she was a little crazy." Ikkaku answers me.
"I see." I bow to him. "I am sorry for the loss of your friend...however, I have heard of the Wolf of Zaraki. I believe I saw her once when I was younger. A big blue wolf. She ate my brothers pet sheep." I giggle. "I never told him."
"That doesn't surprise me any. She was a trip." he chuckles. "Cap'n is in his office, probably drinkin' some sake. Be prepared for a no, just a tip."
I follow Renji to the squad 11 office and the stench of plum sake hits my nose immediately. The huge man from the night I ran from Lord Kuchiki sits at his desk, taking a deep drink of the stuff. He catches sight of us and frowns. "You again, kid? The hell you need now? I ain't takin' you back to Princess Kuchiki so buzz off."
"Ah, Captain Zaraki, she's actually here to ask-" I interrupt Renji before he can speak further.
"Captain Zaraki, I'm here to make a humble request, if you'd be so kind, sir. I need an escort to the Maggot's Nest. Your lieutenant suggested you may be bored and Renji here said that you'd be the best one to ensure I'm safe, as I'm a weak coward and can't fight even with a sword. I will beg you, if I must, Captain." I say, bowing deeply to him.
It's silent for a moment. "The hell you askin' me for?"
"Because you are the strongest captain in the Gotei Thirteen, of course. I know that I'd be safe with you. I don't think my captain can handle the task, you see. He's so...noble." I lay it on thick, hoping to flatter the big man.
"Is that right? Then why the hell are you marryin' his prissy ass?"
"I...well, I love him."
"You love him or his money and pretty face?"
"Him. He could be ugly like you and I'd still be able to see the man differently than all these other women who chase him for his pretty face, as you call it."
The brute laughs and cracks a grin. It's animalistic. "Alright, I'll take you. Any woman that's willin' to insult me can't be that bad. You ain't as good at it as my wife though."
I hear Renji let out a relieved sigh and I smile. "Thank you, Captain. To be quite honest, I am very afraid of you and wasn't even thinking before I spoke."
"You'll need to sharpen that tongue of yours, knowin' the nobles. They duel with those more than swords. Come get me when you're ready to go and I'll be ready, ok, kid?"
"Yes, Captain Zaraki!" I bow again and hear him scoff.
"Stop that bowin' shit, will ya? Just call me Kenpachi. I ain't your damn captain."
"Yes, sir."
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I'm enjoying this tea house that Lord Kuchiki brought me to tonight. I'd been surprised when Renji and I returned home from speaking to Captain Zaraki that there was a pretty pink yukata on my bed and a note in his hand writing that it would please him to see me in it. I had had one of the maids, she told me to call her Rina, help me put my hair into a bun, with my pink braids hanging free. She'd also been kind enough to put a little make-up on me as well. The lip gloss tastes like peaches and the eye shadow is a very very light purple, making my eyes seem brighter.
"You look beautiful tonight, Miss Hayate. I am pleased you liked my gift." he says softly.
"How could I not? It is a beautiful and thoughtful gift, sir. I don't believe I've ever had a yukata that is so soft."
"All the more glad I am that I chose it."
"Sir, you can be honest with me. Why did you really want to go out with me tonight?" I ask rather bluntly.
He stares at me for a moment before finally answering. "It is your birthday, Miss Hayate. I wished to ensure that you had a good time."
I smile. "Thank you, sir. I appreciate it. My birthday was never celebrated in the Hayate family so this is a pleasant surprise."
"You should get used to it. Birthdays are something my family always celebrates. I wished to do it privately with you, as you seem to still not enjoy crowds and I believe the family celebration might have overwhelmed you."
"You are probably correct. Crowds scare me. Loud noises scare me....however, lately, you don't scare me anymore."
"Oh really? Would you prefer me to be scary?"
"No, of course not." I say hurriedly, causing him to chuckle.
"Relax, Miss Hayate. I want you to be comfortable with me. I have brought you a gift. Would you like it now or when we return home?"
"You didn't need to do such a thing! This yukata was gift enough!"
"Nanami, I wanted to."
"But-"
"Now or later? Choose wisely. And I will hear no more arguing."
"Later. I do not wish to cry in front of strangers."
"What makes you think you will cry?"
"Because I'm so happy."
"I see. Happy tears will be permitted tonight. Do you have room in your tiny stomach for dessert?"
"Only if you do. I don't think I could eat much more without hurting myself."
"To go then?"
I nod. "That sounds better."
***************
Lord Kuchiki joins me in bed finally. It's become nightly that he sleeps here beside me. I'm not really sure why but I hope it won't stop. I've become attached to him, as a cat is to cream. He rolls me to my back gently and stares into my eyes. "Nanami, will you take your present now?"
"I had hoped you would have forgotten, Captain. I really am not after gifts or money, sir. I know that's the latest rumor but just being able to be here, with you...that is the greatest gift I could ask for." I blush.
"You are being more vocal these past weeks. I approve. However, it pleases me to give you gifts."
"Then yes, I will take it. I do not wish to make you sad."
He lifts my hand and slides something over it onto my wrist. It's a bracelet, made of onyx colored marbles that have gold swirls in them. A carnation colored fairy graces the center of it, made out of what feels like marble. True to my words earlier, I begin crying. "It's beautiful!"
"You have gotten stronger, Miss Hayate. I saw this in the market last month and could not leave without it. It reminds me of you."
I roll and hug him tightly. I never have when we are in bed together, fearing the impropriety of it, but I can't stop myself now. "Thank you! I love it!"
"I am pleased to hear it. However, you are crushing my ribs, Miss Hayate."
I giggle and loosen my grip. "Better?"
"Yes. Much, though I don't mind your arms being around me. It feels good."
"It feels good for me too, sir. It's like...running into a blanket. I feel warm and safe."
"A blanket is not safe."
"Yes it is. Blankets keep the monsters under the bed away." I giggle.
"You seem to be having a silly attack, Miss Hayate. There are no monsters under your bed. They've run to my room. They claim you are too sweet for them to pick on. They are afraid of cavities."
"Why, Captain, is that joke I just heard you utter from your lips?"
"Indeed, it seems to be." he says before kissing me softly. "Happy birthday, Miss Hayate."
"Thank you...were you able to arrange a meeting with Captain Fon?"
"She says if Zaraki is escorting you, you may go to the Nest at your convenience. Her men have been issued orders to let you pass. Only if Zaraki is with you, though. She does not have faith that you could keep yourself safe if you are alone."
"She is correct, I believe. I am still afraid of conflict." I sigh.
"Do not fret. It is natural to dislike conflict."
"Captain...when we marry, will I be forced to leave the squad?"
"Do you wish to leave?"
"No. I would like to continue training."
"Then you shall stay."
I lose my composure for a moment and kiss him, pouring my happiness and love for him into it. He groans softly and pushes me away after a moment. "I'm sorry, Captain! I didn't mean to-"
"Miss Hayate, I enjoyed that, but if you kiss me with that passion again, I will dishonor us both." he says, putting a finger against my lips to stop my apology.
"I...oh! I'm sorry! I didn't wish to make you uncomfortable. I got excited."
"Miss Hayate, you are not the only one that is excited now. Were you my wife already, I would let you finish. However, you are not, so I can't. Never doubt that I enjoy your lips against mine. I enjoy it a little too much, if you must know the truth."
"I enjoy yours too, Captain." I blush.
"That is good. Now, kindly roll to your normal position so we may sleep before either one of us gets too carried away."
I roll with my back to him obediently but my smile doesn't drop. He enjoys my lips? He actually said that? As he pulls the blanket over us, I relax, soaking in the heat of his body as my eyes close. Just before I fall asleep, his lips brush my cheek, as they usually do.
*******************
I walk beside Captain Zaraki quietly. He's quiet too, for a moment. "What the hell do you need to go see your brothers for anyway?"
"To help get the raid investigation closed."
"Why bother? It's over and done with." he grumbles.
"Well, they want to figure out what happened and who let the arrancar in to kidnap me, of course."
"You really are weak and pathetic." he chuckles. "What the hell does your sword do, anyway?"
"Well, it seems to be a defensive water element type."
"Dumb it down for me, kid."
"Sword makes water. Water makes foe drop like rock. No move. No smashy smashy like Big Kenpachi-dono. Ugg."
He stops and glances down at me. I shrink away before he starts laughing. "Well, guess you did what I asked for. So this water you create paralyses your opponent?"
"In a nutshell, yes."
"Interestin'. Why ain't you in squad two then?"
"Well, Captain Kuchiki was assigned to keep an eye on me so logically squad six was the best place for me."
"That explains while you were under investigation. It doesn't explain why you're still there though. What happened? Hoity toity princess finally fall for a live one?"
"You know, you can be unnecessarily cruel, sir."
"Tch. I refuse to change for anyone. Answer the question."
"I...well, the Kuchiki elders sort of demanded that he find a new bride. But there's no other nobles of equal status other than Lady Yoruichi, who's been banished, so he refused anyone else."
"So it's a political marriage? You nobles are harsh."
"No, it's not. He refused other suitors because, as you accused me of this, they all just want him for his looks or money. They don't care for him. However, I do. I...know what it's like to have a pretty face but, unlike him, I'm a mongrel so my blood isn't desirable."
He frowns. "If you ask me, bein' a noble is overrated. Too many fuckin' rules and toes to step on. For what it's worth, I hope your marriage is a happy one. I know how he feels, missin' his wife and all. It's fuckin' pathetic."
"I'm very sorry for your loss, Kenpachi. Harmona sounds like a wonderful woman to have had. I can tell she was a wonderful mother. Your kids are adorable."
"Tch. Now you're brown nosin' me, kid."
"You know, I do have a name."
"Ninny? Nani? Noodle?"
I giggle. "It's Nanami!"
"Nanny?"
"Nanami!"
"Nanny it is."
"I am not a goat!"
To my shock and dismay, he makes a goat noise at me. To his shock, I smack his belly. "How rude!" he teases.
"You probably didn't even feel it."
"Yeah, I think I fly lands harder than you hit me, Nanami."
"Thank you!"
"Wasn't a compliment."
"For saying my name, I meant."
"Oh. Well, we're here. Leave your sword with the idiots at the door."
I nod before removing the sword. I don't really want to do this. I love my brothers but I don't wish to try to interrogate them. However, I must do this. As I follow Zaraki into the Nest, immediately I'm sized up by some of the ruffians in here. I stick close to him, but out of his way should a fight break out.
"This your kid, Zaraki? Rumors are true, she's pretty. Might have to break her in while you watch." someone taunts.
Like a flash, Zaraki starts the brawl. The men surround him and are sent flying. Blood and teeth begin flying and I hear bones shattering. I see why Lord Kuchiki calls him a monster. He is, indeed, but I'm glad he's on my side. I continue forward, leaving him to his fighting, as I go to the underground cells on the first level.
"What the...Nanami!?" I hear my brother cry out, immediately causing the other two to shout as well. I dart down the hall to the left and stop in front of their cells. It seems odd to me that they are kept side by side.
"Shota! Jiru! Haru!" I greet them, holding in tears.
"So, mom was right. Your mom really was a soul reaper, huh? That makes this harder." Shota, the eldest, growls. His dark brown eyes glare at me, his auburn hair shielding one side of his face. "The hell're you doing here?"
"I came to get my own answers. I know you won't talk to the investigators so please, tell me what happened that day! Father is still in a coma."
"He'll stay that way too, without the antidote." Haru chuckles.
"Shut the fuck up, you idiot!" Shota yells at him. "Nanami, you weren't supposed to be returned from Hueco Mundo. You were supposed to be there for the rest of your life under the care of Harribel. Why the fuck did you come back!?"
"I was brought back by a captain that was sent to find me. Shota, please, tell me what happened. I won't tell anyone. You know I keep your secrets." I say softly.
"Yeah, you keep a lot of secrets, so we've heard. Finally caught a noble with some weight to his name, didn't you? You don't look knocked up." Jiru snaps. His violet eyes hold nothing but hatred for me.
"I'm not. Those are rumors that Lady Hayate started. I'm still...untouched."
"Stay that way. If you marry that fuckin' Kuchiki, we'll order you to die. You know our clan is notorious for poisons."
"Yes, I'm aware. It was your poisons that nearly killed Akane Tanaka, the fiance to Shunsui Kyoraku. It was also your poison that killed the wife of Captain Zaraki."
"Yeah, and?"
"Were you in this with Miss Akane's sister?"
"I'm engaged to her fuckin' sister, you twit." Haru says, as if that makes things glaringly obvious.
"So why the raid then?"
"It was the Tanaka woman's idea. Akane burned their manor down, you know."
"Sanishi did this? Why though?"
"To frame Akane. You were a bonus to be framed though."
"I don't understand."
"We were ordered to treat you nice, bitch. Mom told us to be good to you so you'd trust us. However, we hate you. Your blood is filthy. Dad would've been better to sleep with a sow than to fuck a soul reaper. You should be ashamed to even wear that uniform." Shota snaps.
I let my face go blank. "No, Shota. I am ashamed to be related to you in any way. I have no brothers. Your mother has kicked me out of the Hayate Clan. I will not see you again. I will not even wish you well." I say before flitting away. I don't stop until Captain Zaraki grabs me on my way to the door. Seeing I'm not a threat, he releases me quickly. The bodies of the men are piled up.
"Get the answers you needed?" he asks.
"Yes." I whisper. "I would like to leave now."
He takes one look at my face and nods, banging on the door. He says a few words to the guard before we're let out. As I secure my sword at my waist, his hand falls on my shoulder. "Don't let it get to-"
"I would like to speak to you, Captain Fon, Captain Kuchiki and Captain Kyoraku together, please."
"Nanami, you need to calm down first. You got snot runnin' down your face. It's pretty gross."
I wipe my nose with my sleeve and, noticing a distinct absence of snot, I glare at him before turning on my heel. I hear him laugh behind me and realize he said that to make me think. He's not as dumb as he acts.
****Head Captain's Office****
I can see the fury in Zaraki's eyes as I relate what my brothers told me. "Well, guess I can finally get some revenge." he says, cracking his knuckles.
"We weren't even looking into Akane in the first place!? Why would they think this raid would frame her? It makes no sense." Captain Fon says.
"I think, in reality, they were trying to frame me. They made their feelings about me very clear." I sigh sadly. "Akane is their excuse for a distraction."
"Well, it worked but they forgot one thing, kid. You're as innocent as a newborn. Hell, I didn't even have to talk to you. Just lookin' at you makes that clear as fuckin' day to me." Zaraki growls.
"Nanami, I think you aren't telling us the entire thing, are you?" Captain Kyoraku asks pointedly.
"The rest was for my ears only and I do not wish to speak on it." I say before bowing. "I would like to leave, please."
"Miss Hayate, I would like for you to go back to the manor. I can see that whatever was said has hurt you and I will not trust you to work in such a condition." Lord Kuchiki says.
"Yes, Captain."
****Byakuya POV****
"She's been crying most of the day and refuses to tell us what is wrong, my boy. I was able to get her to drink of of that sakura tea she enjoys but the poor girl looks broken hearted. Did you fight with her?" Granny asks as I enter the manor for dinner.
"No. She met with her brothers today and they must have told her something. I sent her home because I could see just how bothered she was. I had hoped that your famous tea would have soothed her but I see it hasn't. Where is she, Granny?"
"Where she usually is when she wishes to be alone. Petting your koi."
"I will see if I can get her to speak to me."
"See that you do. And, since you refused to celebrate with us last night, we will do her birthday celebration today!"
"I don't think that would be a good idea. She is very upset."
"Exactly. We will distract her with cake and gifts. It works on you."
"For all you know, I could be pretending."
"You are a good man, but an actor you are not."
I walk to the koi pond and sit beside Miss Hayate. She is laying with her belly to the ground, her head resting on her arm as her other arm pets the koi who flock to her. Her knees are bent, holding her feet in the air. I cannot see her face from this angle. "Miss Hayate?"
"I'm sorry. I don't mean to be so depressed, sir." she mumbles, almost too low for me to hear.
"What is troubling you so?"
"I...don't wish to speak, sir. It hurts too much."
"Nanami, we spoke of this before. You must be open if I'm to help you."
"It hurts."
"I am sure it does."
"They told me that Lady Hayate always ordered them to be nice to me. That they've always hated me. They told me that if I go through with this marriage, they will kill me."
"That is cruel for them to speak in such a way. However, they are locked in the Nest. They would be unable to harm you."
"They mixed the poison that killed Harmona and nearly killed Miss Akane. The Hayate family are well versed in poisons that not even the punishment force know of."
This catches my attention. "This is a clan secret?"
"Yes, sir. It is a well guarded one. I suppose they should not have let me go so easily. And I know why they wish to silence me. There are many things the Hayate clan does that would get them in trouble."
"Nanami, I believe it would be best for you to calm yourself before speaking of such things when angry."
"I won't want to speak of them when I am not....I am the designated secret keeper for the Hayate clan. My father did that. When Lady Hayate figures it out, she will try to kill me. There is no doubt in my mind, Captain."
"Should we speak to the elders?"
"I don't know, my lo...Captain!"
"You must come eat. Granny insists. And do not lie to me that you are not hungry, Nanami. You haven't eaten since breakfast and I highly doubt Zaraki fed you lunch while you were out."
"He asked if I wanted anything but I refused."
"Come then, Miss Hayate-"
"I like it much better when you call me Nanami, Captain. I do not wish to bear the Hayate name any longer than I have to."
"As you wish, Nanami. Let's go eat and then I would like you to get a bath and relax. I shall read to you, if you like."
"You don't have to, if you don't wish to. I...am not a child that needs looking after, Captain. I am perfectly fine caring for myself now."
"The trembling in your voice betrays that as a lie, Nanami. I am not here to coddle you as a child. I am here to comfort you as someone who cares for you."
She moves quickly and throws herself into my lap, crying yet again. I will never forgive her brothers for hurting her. No young woman should be treated like this. I make a vow to myself to ensure the boys suffer the consequences.
*****Nanami POV****
I blow out the candles on the cake and smile. Granny eyes me but nods. "That looks much better than earlier."
"A toast, to Miss Nanami's birthday. Even though it was yesterday, we wish her to know that she is now part of our family so the cake is delicious, as is the company." one of the men laughs, already sounding a bit drunk. I take a sip of the sake that was set before me. It has a slight floral aftertaste but is quite sweet. The man laughs some more. "We brew that ourselves, my dear. Do you like it? The aftertaste comes from Master Byakuya's sakura trees. I think they taste sweeter this year, since you've been caring for them."
"It is delicious. And it has nothing to do with me. I just watched the head gardener and followed in her footsteps." I laugh.
"Well, you did something different. Our gardener doesn't love the trees as you do. Maybe your love for them made them sweeter." Rukia says.
"I believe that we need to speak to the elders. Rukia, if you wish to stay, you are welcome." Lord Kuchiki says softly.
"It can wa-"
"No, Nanami, it can't. Be easy. It is probably not what you believe I wish to speak of. That is your decision when to speak of the Hayate transgressions."
"I....yes, sir."
Everyone leaves except for the five elders and Rukia. Even Renji removes himself, to my surprise. I hide my shaking hands in my lap. If it's not about the Hayate Clan secrets, what could the purpose of this meeting be?
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