Ohayoo gozimasu minna! And so now we have moved on to BLEACH fandom territory!
Hello, we are Kei and Hiro, rulers of the DeidaraxGaara fandom! A-psh. That's just a joke though.
This is a new place for us, so please be gentle. Arigatou gozimasu minna.
Bwahaha! Most of this chapter was taken from Volume 14. So it's very, very accurate, until we come along and completely ruin it. But please! Do not turn us away! We promise to try our hardest to produce this couple in a positive way, that keeps them as IC as fantardedly possible!
Pairings: ByakuyaxHanatarou, IchigoxHanatarou (one-sided), UryuuxOrihime, HichigoxIchigo (one-sided), RukiaxIchigo (one-sided) And many more. Notice most are one-sided? Yeah, it's like that. There are more, but we cannot reveal them at this time.
Forgive our wordiness in the chapter. Not a lot goes on. Sumi masen kaa.
Warning: OOC, yaoi, slash pairings, slight AU you could say, grammatical errors that we may never fix.
Disclaimer: We do not own BLEACH. This lovely piece of work belongs to our Kami-sama, Tite Kubo.
((Edit)) I'm changing things around, adding on, deleting, so those of you who've read this before please be sure to read again! I kept the above content because, well, it's hella funny!
Cruel Stare
Chapter One - A Trade
Hanatarou's body shook with the reiastu that crushed his entire being, his wide eyes tearing up from the pressure. He and Ganju looked back through the large gate of the repentance cell, the blurry figure walking gracefully to them, stopping dead center of the bridge.
"Ah, AAAAAH!! That's Byakuya Kuchiki!! The Captain of the 6th company!!"
Sure enough, it was the ever stoic, ever conceited Captain, his stare cold, merciless.
"Byakuya Kuchiki...so he's..."
"Y-you know him, Ganju-san?"
Hanatarou looked up to the gorilla of a man, a thin line of sweat running down his sickly looking cheek. Ganju continued to stare at the man, his brows furrowed together.
"Of course. The Kuchiki are one of four noble families who hold the highest rank of shouchi--The true fist! And he's the greatest leader in his family, ever! And the most famous of the 13 Captains!!"
Hanatarou watched as the Shiba sweat profusely.
"There's no way we can beat him. We don't stand a chance. May...Maybe he'll let us go...If we beg for our lives."
The 4th company healer was appalled to the idea as he turned to fully face Ganju now, his tiny, delicate hands fisted.
"What're you talking about, Ganju-san?! Let's run! We'll take Kuchiki-san with us!!"
It was Ganju's turn to face the little Hanatarou, a glare forming. His gargantuan hands were fisted as well, as he seemed more menacing with the action that the poor healer did.
"Are you crazy?! You see another way outta here?! We have to cross that bridge! Do you think we can get past that guy?! He'll kill us!!"
Ganju pointed back at Rukia, who had been silent the entire time, giving her a slight shock.
"You expect me to risk my life for her?! She killed my brother! I won't die for her! No way, not for her!"
Rukia glanced to her feet, her features down in misery. Hanatarou noticed the depressed Kuchiki, his arms shook. Once more he turned to Ganju, his entire body shaking now.
"I understand. This rescue was never really personal for you anyway. There's no reason you should fight for her."
Ganju's eyes widened slightly, he remained silent.
"But would you at least take Kuchiki-san with you? I'll stay, and stop him!"
Hanatarou's face was stern, while Ganju and Rukia both were shocked by the statement. Ganju was the first to recover, if only in slight.
"Are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying?"
"I...I believe I do."
A tiny fist went to the healer's chest as he stared out at his soon-to-be opponent.
"I know how you feel. I wouldn't want to risk my life for an enemy either. I'd do the same thing in your position."
The Shiba was enraged now, his glare back on Hanatarou's tiny being.
"That's not what I mean! That's guy's reiatsu is at least as great as Zaraki's! There's no way we can handle someone like that!"
"I know. But...I came here to save Kuchiki-san. I can't...leave without trying!"
Turning on heel, Hanatarou bowed swiftly, his hands clasped to his knees.
"Thank you for everything!!"
With this, Hanatarou retreated, the wind blowing his shihakushou and hair about. His heart was pounding faster with each step towards his demise. His hands trembled as he clutched his sides, palms growing balmy and sweaty. The only thoughts that played through his head were ones of happiness. When Rukia told him about the living world, about the differences between the Seireitei and it.
Meeting Ichigo and Ganju, taking care of them, having his worthless behind saved more than once. He wanted to be useful on this rescue mission. He wanted to show everyone that he too was strong.
And now was his chance, to stay Captain Kuchiki while his friend saved the one he loved and respected so much.
"GRAAAAH!!!"
Hanatarou blinked, his hands pressed to his chest.
"Huh? What was tha-"
Ganju came running full speed, then came to an abrupt stop before the healer. He towered over the poor boy, his face stern.
"Move."
Hanatarou's eyes were wide, little beads of sweat clung to his forehead.
"Ganju-san?"
A searing kick to the rear sent him flying back, a sad yelp left him as he soared through the air, and another when his face crashed into the wood of the bridge.
Everything ran by so quickly. Ganju confronted the Captain. Words were exchanged, though he could not make them out. And a blur, Rukia ran past him.
"Ah! Where are you going Kuchiki-san?!"
Hanatarou reached out, successfully restraining the girl by her wrist.
"Let go Hanatarou! If I don't stop him...he'll be...K-killed..."
Rukia fell to the ground, overwhelmed by Byakuya's reiatsu.
"Kuchiki-san!"
Hanatarou ran to the woman and knelt to her, a hand settled on her shoulder. Rukia looked up quickly.
"It's alright, Kuchiki-san. You saw how self assured Ganju-san was. He must have some brilliant plan up his sleeve! That's what I believe, at least."
And so both looked on as Ganju huffed and puffed, then completely charged at the obviously stronger man. He yelled, two bombs clutched in his hand.
Blood poured from his arm as he fell to the ground, utterly defeated. Hanatarou's worry showed, his eyes wide.
"Ganju-san!!"
Said man was soon to his feet. More words were exchanged. Rukia must have been able to hear the conversation, because her eyes widened as well, her face contorted in fear and panic.
"Please don't!! Aniki!!"
Byakuya set his zanpakutou straight up. Hanatarou watched the man's lips move, his sword dissipated into a thousand tiny cherry blossoms. Rukia screamed, it was all over.
Ganju was once again on the ground, his body covered in wounds, blood rained down.
"Ganju-san?"
Byakuya looked back to he and Rukia, who immediately shielded the healer with her body. Her pale arms stretched out, hoping to block whatever may come.
"Please stop!! Aniki! Aniki!!"
Her words seemed to go unnoticed as Byakuya stretched his arm out, the hilt of his zanpakutou in it. In an instant the man's arm was caught by one Ukitake-taichou, as Rukia addressed him after words were exchanged once more.
The sickly looking man gave a salute to the girl, a smile on his face. Hanatarou slumped from his knees and now sat on his legs, watching the two taichou converse. Someone's reiatsu was made known as everyone looked up and around.
"This reiatsu...is it..."
Rukia's shock could not be oppressed.
Ichigo appeared in the air, an odd wing protruded from an object he held. Both he and Rukia's surprise was obvious as they stared up at the shinigami substitute, who now landed before the Kuchiki girl.
He completely ignored her as he made his way to Hanatarou, a firm hand clasped his much tinier shoulder. Hanatarou's heart fluttered as he stared up at the teen.
"You okay, Hanatarou? Sorry. I shouldn't have sent you guys ahead. Where's Ganju?"
Tears filled the tiny boy's eyes, his mouth opened to speak, but nothing came out. He felt choked, but the hand on his shoulder loosened and moved up to stroke at his cheek, his thumb catching stray tears. Hanatarou hiccuped and held at Ichigo's hand, as the teen's other went to pat at his head.
"I see."
After one more pat the teen went to Rukia. The girl looked ready to cry as Ichigo yelled, or rather, spoke loud enough for everyone to hear. Rukia's head was bowed to hide her sorrow, Ichigo was looking away, to the two taichou that stood by practically unnoticed.
Ichigo stepped forward and declared his victory over Byakuya, and then was yelled at by Rukia. And of course, the boy yelled back.
Soon enough, battle was engaged, as Rukia and he fell to the ground from the pressure. The girl looked back to Hanatarou.
"Are...Are you okay, Hanatarou?!"
"Yes. Just barely. What about you?"
He was sure Rukia answered, but he wasn't paying attention. He wasn't paying attention to anything really. He merely watched as Ichigo fought Byakuya. The healer noticed the improvement in the shinigami substitute, how he had grown faster. And he seemed to be able to maneuver Zangetsu with more ease.
Rukia screamed as Byakuya once more set his zanpakutou up, though a woman in ninja gear had the blade wrapped up. The boy heard Yoruichi yelled and assumed it was her name. To be sure, he looked over to Rukia.
"Who is she?"
Rukia didn't turn back to him. Her voice was low.
"I've heard that name before...I believe...She was the supreme Commander of the Secret Remote Squad. And...The General Corps leader of the First Division Punishment Force."
Hanatarou took in the information as he stared at the beautiful woman, who spoke casually with Byakuya. Ichigo intervened, and in a flash, Yoruichi's hand was in his chest. Hanatarou gasped and leaned forward, his eyes wide. Again, he wanted to speak, to scream as Rukia had been doing, but the lump in his throat would not permit sound.
The woman settled Ichigo over her shoulder, and soon enough, a game of Catch the Devil began, both she and Byakuya using shun-po throughout. There was a point where it looked like the taichou had managed a blow, but it was an illusion, as Yoruichi got away, claiming she would have Ichigo stronger in three days.
Byakuya glared at her retreating form, then turned to he and Rukia. Ukitake stepped forward, asking what would be done. Hanatarou's body shook under the Kuchiki's glare, sweat ran down his forehead and gathered at his brow.
"I'm taking him with me."
The words slapped the healer in the face. He could hear Rukia yelling again, and even hear protests from Ukitake-taichou. But Byakuya was unfazed as he walked over, grabbing the neck of Hanatarou's shihakushou. Their eyes met. Hanatarou's lips trembled as he was glared at, his shaky hands coming up to tug at Byakuya's.
"P-Please let me go!"
Byakuya seemed to roll the thought around in his head before yanking the boy to his feet and dragging him off, ignoring the little protests.
"W-why are you doing this?! Please tell me!"
Hanatarou's tiny hands still clung to the taichou's much bigger, calloused one, tears were once again filling his eyes. He sniffled as he bowed his head, tears falling on the taichou's hand.
"Ichigo Kurosaki has a connection to you. I want to know what it is."
Hanatarou blinked and looked up at the Kuchiki, who was glancing over his shoulder to the healer.
"C-connection?" Hanatarou blinked as he attempted to dig his heels into the ground, his eyes screwed shut as a frown marred his face, though Byakuya seemed unfazed.
"He seemed preoccupied with your safety, more than Rukia's. I want to know just how far he will go for you, Yamada Hanatarou, of 4th Division."
-TBC-
ARG. Done!!! We hope it wasn't too boring!! It's just that well, that entire scene would be too much to write up. And so most of the good stuff was left out. Along with Byakuya's kiss...Yeah, originally, Byakuya would kiss Hana and say something along the lines of how he was obsessed with the boy and whatnot. Lame idea, and so came the slow relationship building idea!
((Edit)) Bwahahaha! What crappy changes on my part. Sorry, sorry. Well, I do hope you all enjoyed all the little changes. Sorry, original authors, but I'm totally changing this story. TT-TT
Keisuke, OUT!
