NOTES: Hello and welcome! Thank you so much for checking out my FanFic! I'm actually new to the Bleach fandom, recently having just finished the anime. So if there's discrepancies, please let me know. I've been gaining most of my Bleach knowledge from memory and Bleach wiki pages. Obviously don't read the Fanfic if you don't want any anime/manga spoilers.

The story takes place a couple months before Act 1. Since I believe the anime/manga starts off in April I believe. I'm writing this story to meld together with the cannon storyline, so everything will unravel from there.

In this first chapter, both Gin and Toshiro are in the Groom's wedding party. I know it technically makes more sense for Tosen to be in it besides Toshiro, but from what I remember Tosen was never revealed as Aizen's ally until later on. Just to clear up as to why Toshiro was put in place instead of Tosen.

Originally I wanted this story to be an Aizen x Reader FanFic, but I'm actually still in the process of working on another FanFiction that uses POV scenarios and wanted to expand further more than using POV again. To summarize, I created the character Rina Haruko. She's a pretty standard Shinigami, who has been recognized by Zaraki Kenpachi back in her Shinigami Academy days. She is also the sole female of the 11th Squad. Her Zanpakuto is lightening based, naming it 'Golden Light.'

Note. Italicized words mean the characters are thinking to themselves.

"You look absolutely gorgeous Rina!" Rangiku Matsumoto squealed out loud.

The room was fluttering about with busy bodies with the sparse handful of females in each of the thirteen squads. The pitter patter of footsteps hurrying on the tatami mats created a lively atmosphere, yet the anxiety of the clock's teasing ticking over took the excitement with stress. This was a special night to be had and an extremely rare one to say the least, it was a wedding in the Soul Society. Between the fifth squad's Captain, Sousuke Aizen and the eleventh squad's sixth seater, Rina Haruko.

"Eh? It's a little much …" Rina croaked, staring at herself in disbelief into the vanity's tall mirror.

Rukia Kuchiki was adding the finishing touches to Rina's over the top up do as Rangiku folded her arms and gave out a troubled sigh, "This is why I keep telling you to leave the eleventh division and come join either Rukia and I. You've lost all sense of beauty working under Kenpachi." The mention of Kenpachi spat out of Matsumoto's mouth like poison. "And done!" Rukia announced excitedly placing in a fancy hair pin into Rina's tightly styled black hair. Rina's eyes drooped as she gave herself a final glance into the mirror, jumping up from her seat, "This is ridiculous! I look like a China doll!"

Rina's Maid of Honour, Ragiku responded in protest, "This is the one night Aizen Taichou will see you all dressed up!" Rukia took a step forward adding in her two cents, "It's only for one night! Don't you think Aizen Taichou deserves to see you at your best?! Especially on your wedding night?!" Rina's shoulders sagged giving into their disapprovals, halfheartedly waving a loose hand at them, "Okay, you're right, you're right." Rina heaved in a deep breath as she puffed her chest out, hands firmly on her hips, "I'll just suck it up!"

"Please! Please! Rina! Have more of a lady like posture! You'll scrunch up your robes!" Rangiku cried out. "Wooowwwww! You look beautiful Rin-Rin!" The three of them turned towards the high pitched voice as Rina's bridesmaid Yachiru casually made her way towards them munching on a cookie. "Huh? Where did you get the snack?" Rukia asked. Yachiru's smile widened, "There's a whole table of them outside! Do you want me to get you one?" The air heaved in disbelief, but it was something they were all used to when it came to Yachiru.

Rukia clapped her hands together, "It's almost time! Are you ready to be ?!" Rina blushed at the remark of carrying her future husband's last name, bowing her head down as she brushed her toes on the groves of the tatami floor, "I guess …." Her words trailed off as Matsumoto squealed in delight, "Look at you! Your face is bright red in embarrassment! How is that going to work anyways? We'll be having two Aizen's in Seireitei, it'll be kinda confusing." Rina looked up with a giggle, "Sousuke and I already agreed that my last name will officially change, but I'll still be known by my own last name."

Rina's Maid of Honour and her two Bridesmaids lined up in front of her, taking one final glance. Dressed in many layers of white silk robes, makeup done to perfection and an up do that took nearly two hours to get done, got a thumbs up approval from Matsumoto, Rukia and Yachiru. The determined and focused eyes of the three of them started to make Rina uncomfortable, as she took a step back, stopping in place as she bumped into what felt like a brick wall. The feeling of eyes peering down at her made her snap her head back as the voice spoke out, "Oi. Are you all done?" Rina jumped forward, straightening herself out, "Yes! All ready, Taichou!" Yachiru groaned, "Ken-Chaaaannnn, you're not allowed in here! Girls only!"

Kenpachi spat out a "Tch" as the sound of loud music could now be heard playing outside the tent. The tent's entrance flapped open behind Kenpachi, as a well dressed Gin and Toshiro stood in sight. Gin's smooth voice called out towards Matsumoto, Rukia and Yachiru, "It's showtime, ladies." Rukia and Matsumoto quickly made haste, hooking their arms with Gin, as Toshiro let out a hand to Yachiru. "See you out there!" Rukia shouted towards Rina, as they all disappeared behind the tent's solid white sheet.

Rina grabbed hold of her bouquet of flowers as Kenpachi was still standing at the entrance, his arms folded across his broad chest, "You okay over there? You're shaking like a leaf." Rina tried her best to stiffen her body, not wanting her squad Captain to think she was weak in any way shape or form. Weakness was not allowed when you're a seated officer of the eleventh squad. "Sorry Taichou, I'm just not a fan of having all eyes on me." Kenpachi gave no response. 'Hopefully he won't think any less of me.' Rina thought to herself. Rina's time in the Shinigami Academy was an uphill battle, making further news when none other than Zaraki Kenpachi had taken notice of her, now being acquainted the sole female of the eleventh squad. "You'd rather prefer a fight to a meal, I like that of you kid." Were Kenpachi's exact words to Rina when they had first met. She made it her life mission to serve under her Captain, even if it costed her, her life. She was going to make sure Zaraki Kenpachi would never regret his decision of putting a female in the squad.

The music outside now changed into a softer tone, knowing this was her cue. Rina took a steady deep breath in, now standing side by side with her Captain. One hand on her flower bouquet and her other hand looped through the left arm of Kenpachi. The bright glow of the scattered paper lanterns beamed down onto her face, stomach churning as the crowd turnout of their wedding was a lot vaster than she had expected. Rows of black chairs left and right as all eyes were on her. Each squad Captain had their own front row seats, each of them smiling at her with joy. Rukia, Rangiku and Yachiru were lined up on the left side of the risen altar, with Gin and Toshiro lined up on the right. Rina's eyes met Aizen's down the carpeted path, scattered with the subtle pinkness of beautiful cherry blossoms. His face was taken aback at first, admiring the beauty of his future wife slowly approaching him, now welcoming her with a tender smile. Captain Commander Yamamoto standing in the center of the altar, suggesting he be the one to officiate the wedding. Though opposed at first to the marriage of two Shinigami's taking place, he had finally caved in when other's started to speak up in gentle protest in defense of both Rina and Aizen.

Rina and Kenpachi making their way down the path as Zaraki boasted out in a hushed tone, "I bet I could take Aizen out in one slice." Rina giggled, in no way surprised that fighting was the only thing running through her Captain's head in a time like this, "You'll have to get through me first." Rina threatened in a joking tone. Kenpachi let out a mocking snort.

His voice now coaxing into a serious tone, "I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But after the old geezer announces you two as husband and wife, you need to leave immediately." Rina whipped her head up at Kenpachi, "Leave?! How am I supposed to tell this to Aizen?! You can't be serious!"

"Did I say I was joking?"

Rina let out a troubled sigh, curiosity getting the best of her accepting her fate as she gave in, "Where am I leaving to, Taichou?" Rina tried her best to be incognito, glancing over at Aizen, hoping he didn't sense this disappointing talk with her and her Captain, "The world of the living. You're needed there."

"And nobody else could do it? In the whole thirteen court squads we have?"

"Old man's orders, not mine."

"How long will I be gone for?"

"Four months." Kenpachi's tone grim and steady.

Rina wasn't even going to bother arguing with her Captain at this point. It would make no difference, nobody would go against a direct order from the Captain Commander, not even someone as insane as Zaraki Kenpachi. Maybe this was just an act of defiance from Yamamoto Taichou's disapproval of this marriage. Different scenarios started playing in Rina's head of Aizen's reaction when she would break the news to her future husband. Sousuke Aizen was always known for his calmer and logical ways of thinking, in reality, he'd probably be understanding of it. Probably. She just wished it wouldn't have to be immediately after the wedding, was she not even allowed to mingle?

"Four …. Months …" Rina repeated in a weak whimper. She would have to be away from Sousuke for that long? That's how long they would have to wait to consummate their marriage? After an absolutely no sex pact during their time of dating and engagement, she would have to wait four more months? Rina could already tell how antsy Aizen got waiting for their wedding date to come up. Surprisingly enough he still chose to stick by Rina's side even with her out of this world no sex pact.

Rina and Kenpachi finally made the long walk up to the front, now releasing their arms as Kenpachi gave Rina a slight push forward, "Have fun, Kid."