If you want to delve right into the story and don't care to hear why i've written or done what I have done feel free to skip ahead to chapter one. Below I am detailing what spawned this story and why I chose to do what I did. And also a little bit of what this story is about.
This story started out as an exercise, to see if I could take a character I love and create something with more depth. I love Byakuya as a character, all the Kuchikis I guess can be included into this, but we'll stick with Byakuya. But for a semi-main character(not really a main character but I don't feel he was minor either) he was just sorta flat. There was not much depth to him besides a small little note here or there about his past. I wanted to see if I could develop him further into a more complex individual….so BE WARNED...if you love the Original Byakuya...you might be disappointed ^^;
This story is an alternate world romance fantasy. It does not take place in japan though I kept with the japanese name theme just to keep everything cohesive. So think of it as it's only place and time...things may not make sense but that's because it is it's own world. It's set in a time of a prosperous fantasy kingdom. So it has that very opulant princess fairytale feel to it but with a few modern twists...like medicine, electricity, and protection. But in general it'll keep with the theme of a medieval inspired fantasy.
I've also chosen to change the relationship between Renji Abarai and Byakuya Kuchiki from one of separation to a more friendly vibe. I wanted these two characters to be tightly bonded more like brothers then the "better and lesser" class separation that this sort of time and the original story had.
I also want to note that I chose to replace Byakuya's father with a different man because it fit better with the story I wanted to convey. SPOILERS! If you don't read the manga or follow online articles that delve into the Kuchiki line don't read this!...anyway….as you dedicated bleach fans know Byakuya had a very kind father. For this story to work, I needed someone more imposing, rigid, and strict so I chose to replace him with a harsher, less likeable character.
This story also includes several Original characters i've developed and used previously in unpublished(soon to be published) works, to see the original design of these characters you can find information on them on my Fanfiction profile. These characters and their history are altered depending on the story I put them in. But I like to think of my Original characters as actors playing a part ;) they remain similar with slight variations in history or personality that plays best to the individual story.
I should mention this is the first time i've ever writing a preface for one of my stories before, probably due to the fact that this story is unique in that it was originally just a "let's see" thing...I never expected the story to flesh out as well as it did, and as it continued I just felt it should be shared ;) There are works and plans for a Renji version of this story. So if you are more of a Renji Abarai fan be on the lookout for the "spin-off" to this story. ^~^.
I hope you enjoy my version of the character(s) as much as I had enriching them. OH! Also this story starts out with him as a young child and his personality changes and morphs as he ages. So you will see him develop from a fragile child...yes...I'm making him a bit more vulnerable in the beginning and having him blossom...heheh...no pun intended *looks at senbonzakura* into his final form as an adult. I felt the need to start young so that the readers could get an understanding of what made him into the man he is. This story already has a planned sequel too so be prepared for a generation two story based on this one...I generally have a lot of stories going at once, one for variety, and two, things just come to me sometimes and I feel like it should be written.
So if you are Reading any of my other titles...do not worry...this story will not take their place, and it doesn't mean those stories are being shelved or pushed aside. Yokai Moon fans can relax...the story will still have it's two week posts ;) as will this and any others I choose to post from this point on. Now go forth and enjoy ^~^
Oh! And please give me feedback and comments on how you like the story. I also accept constructive criticism...when it's constructive ;) positivity makes me write more often~ 3
