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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 believe it is time to speak of moving the wedding date forward, Elders. Nanami's life may hang in the balance the longer we wait." Lord Kuchiki sighs.
"What do you mean, brother?" Rukia asks.
"My brothers made a threat to me today. The Hayate clan is well known for poisons. I believe they even make a few that Captain Kurotsuchi would enjoy getting his hands on. They threatened to kill me if I married." I sigh softly, staring at my hands in my lap.
"What!? Those scoundrels! Was it not enough that they tried for the life of Miss Akane?" one of the elder men asks.
"I actually don't believe they did. I believe they gave the poison to her sister, Sanishi of squad seven, and Sanishi put it in the bottle of sake. Honestly, for Captain Zaraki to know of that particular poison and it's antidote is a little concerning for me."
"Why would that be concerning?" Lord Kuchiki asks.
"Well, to be overly honest, the antidotes to our poisons are never shared outside the clan. It makes me wonder if Captain Zaraki has had dealings with the Hayate clan before or possibly knew someone who did that passed the information along. I'm glad he knew it and was able to save Miss Akane."
"You could always ask him, I suppose. Though he obviously isn't going to tell you if he doesn't want to. That man is a bit of a pain at times." Rukia laughs.
"I will think on it. I don't wish to seem like I'm accusing him of wrong doing, of course."
"Back to the question at hand. We can be ready for a wedding in four months, if you wish to go that soon." Granny says.
"I...really I don't understand why you think we should push it forward, sir. I would think it would be best to push it back? I may be too tired to understand what's going through your mind." I say, looking at Lord Kuchiki.
"I wish to go forward because I believe that, with you being married to the head of the Kuchiki clan, Lady Hayate and your brothers will not dare to try to harm you. They know that should they try, it will bring disaster to their entire family." he explains calmly.
"Oh, I see. But are you sure it's what you want? I do not want to be in a marriage with you if you are not happy, sir. I would die rather than allow you to suffer more."
"Nanami, you are not making much sense, I'm afraid. Your happiness is something that must be reached as well. It is not just about me and my happiness."
"Sir, you know that I'm happy here. Your family has treated me very well since you let me stay here. It would be bad manners of me to not ensure you are happy too. I've always believed that a marriage is based on friendship and trust first, if not love."
He sighs softly. "I think, given that I sleep holding you every night, Nanami, that we can establish that there is trust, can we not?"
"Yes."
"Then trust me. Trust in my desire to keep you safe."
"But is there love or a friendship?" I demand to know.
He is silent for a moment. "I am not ready to love you but I believe I see you as a friend, Nanami."
I hide the disappointment but nod. "Then I will agree to this."
"Four months. We will be quite busy, Nanami. Measurements to take for your dress. Ceremony planning. We will do the best we can with such a short time but do not fret. You will be gorgeous." Granny says, smiling brightly.
I nod. "Thank you. I have faith in your abilities, Granny."
Rukia hugs me tightly. "I'm excited for you. Don't worry. We won't let you be harmed."
I cannot tell her that I am worried about the harm from outside. I'm worried about the harm from Lord Kuchiki. I had hoped during the last five months that he would have at least a little bit of love for me. His hesitation earlier makes me believe that he doesn't even truly see me as a friend. I do not know if I have the strength to carry this burden, but I must.
**************
I leave Lord Kuchiki sleeping. I am unable to. Everything in me is telling me this is the wrong choice. I can't trap him in a marriage like this. It is wrong, for him and I both. I feel angry at myself for being so weak and timid that not even this man can love me. What could I have been thinking!? I am not a rare beauty, nor a lady with great poise, nor am I even graceful. I am certainly not worthy of his love. Lady Hisana will never be far from his heart or mind. I can't even compete with a deceased woman. How pathetic I am, just like Captain Zaraki said.
"Miss Nanami...you should sleep, ma'am. You have been polishing that same tile for twenty minutes now." one of the maids says gently from behind me.
I jump so badly that I hit my head on the marble countertop, which creates an even bigger problem. I stare for a moment as red drops hit the freshly cleaned floor. Did I spill something?
"Nanami! Don't move! I'll go get Doc!" the girl shouts.
What? Why do I need Doc? It's only a spill. Probably juice or paint from the look of it. I try cleaning it but more drops hit the tile. I sigh tiredly and get to my feet. I manage to take a few steps before black spots begin to dance in my vision. I fall after taking two more steps. What is wrong with me? Am I this tired? A nap does sound nice. I'm not that much farther from my room. I can't get my legs to move though. I'm so tired...
****Byakuya POV****
I hear a loud thud in the hall and immediately am on alert. I grab Senbonzakura before opening the door. There's a figure collapsed in the mouth of the hallway between the kitchen and this room. A coppery smell tinges the air. Someone has been hurt. But who? And how? I turn back to raise Nanami only to find she's gone. My heart beats a little faster as I begin walking closer to the prone form. The clouds finally retreat from the moon and white hair catches my eye.
"Nanami!" I call her name as I crouch beside her. There is a nasty cut on her head that is weeping blood, tainting her snowy locks with a sickening color that is alien to this woman. She still breathes. What happened? Why was she not in bed with me? I hear footsteps running towards us and ready my sword. To my relief, it is Doc and one of the maids.
"Oh dear. You must have startled the poor girl pretty badly, Rina. That's quite a nasty gash." Doc sighs. "Master, I will need her moved so I can get a proper look. With this amount of blood, I'm not surprised she fainted. However, I don't think we need to worry too much. Will you carry her to the table, please?"
I say nothing as I lift Nanami into my arms and follow the other women to the dining room table. I lay Nanami down, noticing her face is pale as the lights come on overhead. Doc makes several tsk's before getting to work, taking several items out of her bag. "I won't do stitches. I'd have to shave her head for that. However, I think it was lucky it's right where her hair naturally parts. I can staple it without having to cut too much hair out of the way."
"Do what you must. What exactly happened?" I ask.
"Master, she seemed upset. I came out when I noticed the light on in the kitchen. She was polishing the floor and after twenty minutes was still working on the same tile. I tried to speak softly and not scare her but when I drew her attention to the fact she jumped. Her head hit the corner of the counter. I'm so sorry!" Rina cries.
"It was an accident. I am not pleased but it is not your fault. Miss Hayate startles very easily. I had not wanted attention drawn to that fact but perhaps it should be now. You may retire for the night, Rina."
The girl bows and nearly runs. Doc eyes me for a moment as she cleans the wound on Nanami's head. "Master, I believe I need to speak. Frankly, this girl has been traumatized by something. I believe it was before the incident with the Hayate physician. That's why she startles so easily. During my exam of her, there was a strange scar under her hair in the back. It is a ragged, ugly thing, almost like someone had attacked her with a dull knife. I've seen great change in her these last few months but I notice she really doesn't like being in a crowd and yet she hates being alone too. I wish she trusted me more."
"What do you suggest?"
"I know you're sleeping in her bed. You've admitted that much. I would suggest you try speaking to her calmly. Perhaps try reassuring her that she matters, especially to you."
"Yes, she matters but I do not-"
"Love her? My boy, I've watched you grow up but there's always one thing that shows in your eyes as plain as the sun in the sky on a summer day. You do love this girl, you are just fighting against it. Don't fight much longer or this girl will be damaged worse."
I frown and watch silently as the staples are placed in Nanami's head. A total of four. Do I love this woman? I do not feel the same for her as I did for Hisana, so I do not believe I do. I do not love this woman. I do care for her, in a way, as a friend does. Is that not good enough?
****Nanami POV****
My eyes open and I'm in bed. The last thing I remember is cleaning the floor in the kitchen. My head hurts. I whimper softly and Lord Kuchiki's face appears above me. "Are you alright?"
"My head hurts."
"I am not surprised."
"Why not?"
"What is the last thing you remember?"
"Polishing the tile in the kitchen and....that's all."
"You are hiding something."
"No! I'm not, sir. I was troubled and couldn't sleep so did what I usually do and started cleaning."
"Do not give thought to the threats of your brothers, Nanami. They are not worth losing your sleep over."
"That doesn't explain this pain, sir."
"You hit your head on the counter. There are four staples there. I normally would not do this but I would like it if you go see that human girl for healing."
"Sir...can I speak to you?"
"You do not have to ask to speak to me."
"I...do not think I can do this, Captain."
"Do what?"
"Marry you. I can't ask this of you. You are a pure blood noble. I'm a mongrel. It's like asking a purebred horse to mate with a mule. It's not a good idea. I know you don't love me and I don't think you can either. Lady Hisana is your only love, sir, as she should be. I think I should begin staying in the barracks. I do not belong here."
His frown settles on his face. "It bothers me greatly that you think this way. You are no less worthy than anyone else in this clan, Nanami."
"But you can never love me. I can't bear for you to be stuck in a marriage with no love, sir. It's not fair to you....and neither is it fair to me."
He lifts my hand and places it on his chest. I feel his strong heartbeat. "I am beginning to love you, Nanami. Do not doubt that. I do not mean to make you suffer so. If I had no love for you at all, I would not seek your comfort at night, nor would I be making an effort."
"I-"
He pins me with his body suddenly as his lips capture mine. There is no gentleness with this kiss, as there has been normally. It causes the feeling of molten lava coursing in my veins. It is an intoxicating feeling being this close to him. I fear I might get...too late. I'm attached to this feeling. I open my mouth and let him lead me where he wishes as my hands caress his chest lightly. He pulls away suddenly, with flushed cheeks and dark eyes. "I can't restrain myself, Nanami. We must stop. Four more months will not be long."
"I understand." my voice is strange to my ears, heavy with lust.
He settles back beside me. "Try to sleep. I will give you today off so you may go get that wound healed."
"Yes, sir."
"Nanami, if someone had hurt you in the past, you would tell me, wouldn't you?"
"What gives you a belief someone has?"
"Doc informed me of the scar on the back of your head. It is well hidden by your hair."
"Oh! No! That was my own clumsy self, sir. While swimming with my brothers once I hit a rock while doing their dare to dive in the pond backwards." I laugh.
"Then no one has hurt you? It doesn't explain why you are so timid and afraid, Nanami."
"It isn't the sort of hurt you believe, Captain. Words can be just as painful as weapons." I say softly.
"Who was it?"
"Tayashi Nobiama."
"What did he say?"
"I do not wish to speak of it, sir. My head really hurts."
He frowns again but nods. "Very well. I hope you will tell me some day."
I do not wish to speak of that man. The one with the cruel blue eyes and hate filled heart. Lord Kuchiki pulls me up into his arms and begins rocking me gently, as a mother would a child. I settle my head on his shoulder, eventually being lulled towards sleep again.
***************
"Oh, Nanami! I'm sure that must hurt. Here, let me heal you." The brown haired girl says before a yellow dome encloses me where I sit. I'd come and found her, as Lord Kuchiki ordered, as she played with Captain Zaraki's children and her son, who is visiting from the world of the living with his father, in infamous substitute soul reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki.
"Thank you, Orihime. I hit my head on the kitchen counter last night, apparently." I sigh. "I'm sorry for the trouble."
"Oh, it's no problem. I'm happy to help. You seem a bit sad today. Is everything alright?"
"Yes, I'm just very tired. I was upset last night and I was polishing the floors late into the night."
"Aww, I see. I hope you're feeling better soon, Nanami. Will Captain Kuchiki let you take a nap?"
"He gave me today off so he doesn't have a choice."
"Are you here again, kid? The hell'd you do this time?" Captain Zaraki grumbles as he emerges from his office.
"Nami hit her head, daddy." Ryden giggles. "She clumsy."
He comes and inspects the healing wound. "Did you cry?"
"Honestly, I don't remember anything after hitting my head, so I doubt it, Cap-"
"I thought we agreed I ain't your captain so you're to call me Kenpachi?" he growls.
"I forgot. I'm sorry. You're really scary, you know. Like a big tiger getting ready to maul people to death."
"Harmona used to say somethin' similar." he chuckles before plopping down on the edge of the pond.
"Kenpachi...when Orihime is done healing me, could I speak to you?"
"Oh no. I ain't escortin' you anywhere else, kid. You get all moody and cry like a baby."
"It's not a request for anything. I just wish to clarify something my brothers said. That's all."
"What?"
"I'd rather speak privately, sir. It shouldn't take long."
"Tch. Fine. Can you be any bigger of a pain?"
"I'm not trying to be." I laugh.
"Sure you ain't. Just like you don't try to be scared of me, right?"
"Well, you are a scary man, sir. So very scary that I tremble in my hakama when you are near me with your big scary muscles and your big scary man eating grin." I tease him.
"Now you're layin' it on thick, kid." he snorts.
**********
"So what the hell do you need to talk to me about?" Captain Zaraki asks as he sits on his desk.
"I'm just curious how you knew the cure to the poison that was used on Akane and Harmona. It was a Hayate poison and our family doesn't give out the antidotes to outsiders. I'm not meaning to sound like I'm accusing you, I'm just very curious."
"Tch. That all? I remember seein' the poison in people in the Zaraki district. There was a woman that tried to trap me in a marriage before I met Harmona. She was the one that knew the cure."
"What was her name?"
"Been so long I don't remember. I know she had black hair and orange eyes. Hand had a weird birthmark on it shaped like a-"
"Paw print. She was married into the Tanaka family. If you believe the stories, she is Miss Akane's mother. She was the younger sister of my fathers mother. Every Hayate has a strange birthmark. Even Akane has one."
"Really? Then what's yours?"
I shift my hakama, pulling my kosode up a little. There, on my left hip, is the same paw print birth mark. "It is said that these marks are set on the Hayate family because we have a pact with the werewolves. However, I've never seen any truth to that. Nor have I ever met anyone in the Hayate family who knows for certain. I don't think I've ever seen a werewolf either...well, except a big blue one eating my brothers pet sheep when I was younger."
"That was Harmona, no doubt in my mind." he sighs.
"Can I ask you something else, since we're alone?" My face heats.
"Why are you blushin'? I ain't fuckin' you, if that's what you're after." he snaps.
"No! Nothing like that but...well...I have a personal question."
"What?"
"I've never been with a man, nor do I know anything about marital relations. I was curious if you could tell me what it is that men like in a partner?"
"Oh for fuck's sake! Why can't you ask someone else? You're innocent. I don't wanna-"
"I don't have anyone else to ask."
He sighs irritably. "All men are different, you know. What I like is probably not what the princess does. I liked Harmona because she was so damn eager for me. No matter what time of day or night, she always wanted me. She didn't want me to be gentle, she wanted it hard and mixed her pleasure with pain. Hearin' her scream my name when she came was the highlight of my day."
"How would she entice you though?"
"That what this is about? Princess holdin' out on you, huh?"
"Well, it's not that. We have to wait until the wedding night but I just want to make sure I please him."
"Tch. I wouldn't worry about that, kid. You're pretty enough and I'm sure after this long of bein' alone, he won't need any encouragement."
"But is there anything I could to-"
"Look, Nanami, this isn't a conversation you should be havin' with anyone but Kuchiki, alright? I'm a violent man. I enjoy violent sex. Kuchiki isn't like me. If you want to know what makes him tick, go talk to him."
"But-"
"Get outta here before you rile me too far, woman."
I scamper as his reiatsu swells, giving me cold chills. He really is a monster.
*************
I blush as Lord Kuchiki eyes me from the bathroom door. "You did not eat much. Are you feeling ill?"
"No. I'm alright."
"Your head?"
"Miss Orihime healed it. I am much better now."
"Good." he turns to leave but I stop him.
"Sir, I...will you join me. Please?"
"I do not feel that would be safe, Nanami. Not after the near loss of control I had this morning."
"Then will you stay and talk to me? I have many questions and I don't believe anyone will answer them. They are too afraid of you."
"What questions?"
"I wish to know...how to please you, sir. I don't know anything and I do not wish our first time to be unsatisfying for you."
He is silent for a moment, his cheeks coloring slightly before he clears his throat. "What do you mean?"
"I mean...oh nevermind. It's nothing."
"Is this about what happened this morning?"
"I...yes."
"Nanami, you asked what would please me. It would please me for you to stop asking such a question and then refuse to answer mine."
I blush worse than before. "I want to know how you like to be touched, sir. I noticed earlier when I was touching your chest that you seemed to enjoy it. I want to please you, cap-"
He walks to the side of the bath and tilts my chin up. "You may call me Byakuya, if you are going to ask me such questions." Is all he says before he kisses me. It's just like this morning. My blood begins to boil. "I will not answer you tonight." he says softly when he surfaces.
"I understand."
"It is not because I do not want to. Nanami, my control is slipping around you. I want nothing more than to pleasure you and myself both. But we must wait."
"Yes, sir."
"Finish your bath and come to bed. You look tired. You will be off for the next three days, per Granny's instructions. I will instruct her to let you rest some, but she needs to get you measured and your input for arrangements."
"What about your wishes?"
"I have no desires except I enjoy lillies."
"Water lillies or tiger lillies?"
"Water lillies. You remind me of one."
I blush a little. "You do have your sweet moments, don't you?"
"On rare occasions."
****Byakuya POV****
"Captain, are you certain this is the right thing to do?" Renji asks me.
"Absolutely. Captain Fon should be here at any minute. Nanami is to know nothing about this, do you understand?"
"I understand, sir. I'm just worried that she will become the target for backlash."
"I will make certain it is known that I am the one leveling the charges."
"Won't that cause issues for you?"
"Not at all. Were I younger and not as level headed, I would strip their nobility from them."
"Sir, is this because of the threat to Nanami?"
"It is because of the damage they have done to her with their cruelty."
The look of confusion on his face is one I am familiar with, unfortunately. I brace myself for the inevitable stupid question that is sure to spew forth from his mouth. Luckily for me, Captain Fon decides to enter the office at this time. "You wished to speak to me?"
"I did."
****Nanami POV****
"Alright, we've got your measurements now. Here comes the hard part, my girl. Colors! Do you have any ideas in mind?" Granny asks me. We are sitting at the dining table with a tailor, florist and decorator.
"I...I know for sure I'd like water lilies."
"That can be arranged. First though, do you plan to have an outdoor wedding? It will be June in four months time." The florist asks.
"The koi pond." I answer with no hesitation.
"Excellent choice, miss. The water lilies will not harm the prized koi. Would you prefer pink or white?"
"I'm not sure." I glance at Granny for help.
"What about mostly white with a few pink here and there?" Granny says, patting my hand.
"Very good."
"For your dress, I would like to suggest a while silk with pink sakura blossoms embroidered." the tailor suggests.
I smile and nod. "I think that would be beautiful."
As more and more details are hashed out, I begin to feel better about this arrangement. We break only for lunch and dinner. I am exhausted. This is the final day of planning. We have started at sun up each day and end well past time for bed. I realize I'm falling asleep when suddenly I fall into a pair of arms.
"I believe she's done, my boy. She's laid everything out wonderfully. I will just help finish up. Get her to bed." Granny laughs gently, patting my knee.
"Will you need her for any more planning?" Lord Kuchiki asks, shifting me in his arms to a more comfortable position.
"No, I believe she's done all she can. It is down to fine tuning now. Your bride has a beautiful sense of design."
"Very well. I thank you for working so hard."
Lord Kuchiki carries me swiftly to my room. "Nanami, rouse yourself for a moment, please. I will help you ready yourself for bed."
"Mmm, don't want to. I just want to cuddle with you." I mumble, half asleep already.
"You must. I will cuddle you once you brush your teeth and get ready for bed."
I pout as he sets me on my feet but go into the bathroom and brush my teeth. Once finished, I rinse and strip out of my casual dress robe into the one I sleep in. Lord Kuchiki watches me, his eyes burning as I crawl into bed beside him. "Good night, Captain."
"Good night, Nanami. Sleep well."
I blush, even though I'm already sinking into sleep. "I love you." I whisper softly.
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