Sooooo, I wanted to write a story using this favorite couple of mine, so here goes! I hope you enjoy! By the way, I'm not going to use things like Taicho and stuff, cuz my Japanese sucks, kay? These are going to be really short chapters!


The Heir

Byakuya Kuchiki clasped his kenseikan in its place, slipped on his haori, and finally wrapped the silver white scarf around his neck, the family heirloom that has been passed down from generation to generation. The sky was a mixture of pink, orange, and blue, signaling to the young nobleman that it was still too early for him to be up, but he paid no heed. He wished to go for a walk before making his way towards the barracks of his division. He had promised Lieutenant Abarai he would be present during the squad's morning practice in order to observe the development of their training.

However, Byakuya was in a foul mood that morning.

"Lord Kuchiki," A young maid called out in surprise as he exited his bedroom. "If you wish, I can inform the kitchens to prepare your breakfast-"

"Not today." He curtly cut her off as he made his way down the hall. The only thing he wanted right now was to slip away from the Kuchiki estate unnoticed, but he knew he wouldn't be able to escape from the family advisors forever. As he walked down the small path that led toward the outer gates, he noticed the many pink petals flutter lazily in the wind, and he let himself sigh in frustration. He continued to walk down the sea of pink, feeling relief as he saw the gates; he needed to get away, even for a while.

"I see you remain as stubborn as ever." A cool, calm voice came from behind him. Byakuya froze, for he knew that voice too well. It's been years, but still Byakuya hasn't grown used to the fact that Ginrei Kuchiki always found a way to catch him off guard. You don't coincidentally run into the former Sixth Division captain by mere chance, he makes himself known.

"Grandfather…" Byakuya bowed his head in a respectful manner. Ginrei walked out from behind a cherry tree and fixed Byakuya with a look of bitter disappointment. Byakuya's body tensed, he was no fool, he knew why his grandfather was there. It was situations like the one he's facing now that drove him out of Kuchiki estate all day. He didn't think his grandfather would get involved; Ginrei did make it clear that Byakuya could make his own decisions now that he was the head of the Kuchiki clan.

"It has come to my attention, Byakuya, that you are already well into the marriageable age, however, you have yet to take a wife. The family is quite distressed." Ginrei told him, folding his arms. This was exactly the thing Byakuya wanted to avoid; so the family decided to run to his grandfather, pitiful.

Byakuya averted his gaze and settled it on a small mound of pink petals. "I have no intentions of marrying due to the fact-" Ginrei raised a hand to silence him. Byakuya's jaw clenched as his grandfather took a few steps closer.

"None of that concerns me, what does is the welfare of the family. You know well the difficult times we are in, Byakuya, and an heir is of great importance to the Kuchiki family. If you were to fall in battle, the family would be in shambles; I'm an old man, I won't be able to keep everything together for long. I also can no longer vouch for you, and so it has come to a decision that I will pick out your betrothed." He explained.

Byakuya's head snapped up in surprise at his grandfather's words. He knew his grandfather would lecture him on the importance of a marriage, but he never expected Ginrei to go as far as pick a wife for him.

"If you are worrying over the time I was outnumbered in District Seventy-Eight, I assure you, Grandfather, that it was a mistake on my part for not keeping proper guard. I understand the family's insecurities, but they should not get overexcited." He said, but Ginrei was already shaking his head.

"No, Byakuya, I'm afraid you've stalled the inevitable for far too long. You will be arranged to marry a suitable woman of another noble family, and bring both our families together by the act of marriage and providing an heir." He replied coolly. By the terseness of his grandfather's voice, Byakuya knew he was fighting a lost battle. Feeling both frustrated and angry, Byakuya addressed his grandfather with icy indifference.

"I suppose you would like me to stand aside as you take full control of my life?" He asked.

Ginrei remained unfazed by the tense atmosphere. "I understand your anger, Byakuya, but there's no turning back now. You will accompany me to the noble house of your betrothed to make the engagement final."

"She's already been chosen?" Byakuya asked in disbelief.

His grandfather gave a curt nod. "Indeed she has."

"Her name?" He asked through clenched teeth.

"Hisana Miyoshi." Ginrei answered.

"Hisana." The name sounded bitter against his tongue.


I made up a last name for her, so yeah, lol! Tell me what you think, yeah?