Chapter 1: the Beginning Starts with Three
Me: Hello everyone and welcome back to my first fan fiction! This time, it's Bleach! (As if you haven't figured that out yet thought, right^^') anyhow this is going to be a crossover eventually, I'm not sure how many chapters will show up before it turns into said crossover, but it's most likely going to be a big mess of them.
Shiro: Eli! This is my story right? And, and it really has nothing to do with the normal storyline, right? Right?
Me: no Shiro, it has very little to do with the Bleach story line… but I'm thinking about keeping shinigami… nope! Don't like that idea much anymore. Anyhow-
Ichigo: common Shiro! We're almost on, let Eli finish off here and get into costume! Get the thong on right you marshmallow!
Me: Ichigo… stop making these poor people think I'm writing something creepy -_-' I know one of the categories is romance… and its rated M… but your making it seem worse then it is. (I also changed Isshin a bit- gave him turquoise eyes -explained in the story)
Ichigo: sorry Eli! Just wanted to bug him, I'll get him into position for the story to start… just you get on with your thing and it'll all be good!
Me: *sigh* alright everyone, Ichigo and Shiro aside; I don't own anything but the plot, no characters were too severely harmed in the making of this fanfic and… take it away Gaara! *uses large hand gestures towards Gaara*
Gaara: Um, I guess you should just enjoy… *shrugs and walks away*
Me: -_- yeah… I gotta work on him a bit… he's really mushy on the inside, I swear.
Story:
There was a harsh wind blowing through Karakura Town, so horridly powerful that trees were being snapped and metal light posts were bending sideways. Lamps flickered on every street and people in their houses prepared for a city-wide blackout that could have happened any moment. The harvest moon giving the world an eerie glow threw the clouds that were littering the sky with rain clouds.
The Karakura Town hospital was filled with people running about getting ready for the power outage, the maturity ward filled with bustling people as they tried as hard as they could to save the hospital owners best friend, who had just given birth to triplets. The wet nurses were all crowded around the cradle as Byakuya Kuchiki himself refused to let his best friend die.
"Charging to-"
"Byakuya… stop, she's gone." his hospital manager; Renji Abarai, setting his hand on Byakuya's shoulder before taking the defibrillators from his best friends hands, upset on his own that Misaki was gone. Byakuya shook his head, unable to cope with the horror of looking his wife the same way just months before. Renji trying to calm his friend as the nurses still whispered in their corner.
Inside the cradle lay three babies; triplets for all the word was worth. One- the oldest -looked, normal was the only way to describe him. Bright Orange hair in an already messy tuff at the top of his head, pink skin and beautiful deep blue eyes that had the promise to turn drown like his mothers were.
The third- and youngest -baby was smaller then his brothers, pink skin covering his body, getting to a shock of bleach white hair, and eyes that opened to turquoise- just like their fathers.
Now the second born, he was the most odd of all, most of the women crowding the cradle would say abnormal- harsh, terrible women they were -pale white skin, bleach white hair, and eyes the most shocking any had seen before; black sclera and bright golden iris's that made his eyes pop as if demon eyes instead of baby eyes. And if it wasn't for Byakuya checking each baby for life himself, he'd say that that particular child was stillborn.
"How horrid! No one their mother is dead… this one probably killed her from the inside."
"Too bad only a mother could love a horrid being like that… it's a shame that he killed her before his own birth…"
"It's more of a miracle that he didn't absorb the other two, looking as horrid as that, I mean, look at those-"
"Everyone get outta here! Leave, now!" Renji's anger flaring at how rude the nurses were being as Byakuya tried to get over his momentary shock of loosing his best friend and wife so close to each other. The room cleared out quickly, fear for their lives at how threatening Renji looked, shock red hair pulled back in a spiky ponytail and tattoos on his forehead- it wasn't his ward to boss people around, but they listened to him everywhere because of his looks.
"Byakuya? You alright man?" Byakuya shook his head, still leaning over Misaki, upset that she looked to angelic and dead; orange hair like her first born, pulled back in a messy ponytail of long tresses, face already paling from the bright red it had been during the birth. Angular face looking its sharp edge as Byakuya lifted her shoulders and gave the limp body a hug.
"I'm sorry Misaki… I'll keep my promise though. I'll still care for them, no matter what happens I'll be there for him, in place of you and Isshin." he loosened his grip and placed her hands over her still slightly swollen belly, glad that she looked peaceful.
He reached into his pocket and with a deep breath dialed his eldest sons number- glad for speed-dial with his shaking fingers; raising the phone to his ear he let out a sigh trying to calm his voice.
"Hey Byakuya, I can call the-"
"Just go give the babies some attention Renji, I'm fine." his stoic exterior returning as the other end of the phone was picked up to the sound of crying, shushing, and a sigh.
"Hello father? How is Aunty doing?" a monotone voice coming from the other end of the line from Byakuya.
"Get James and the car, bring Uryuu with you."
"What about Rukia? She's been crying since a few minutes ago… and what about Aunty?" Byakuya let out a sigh pinching the bridge of his nose as Renji picked up the ginger and pasty white boy at the same time.
"Just do it please Ulquiorra, we both know you already know the answer… just let me tell Uryuu, he's more-"
"Delicate, yes I know father. We'll be there as soon as possible, should we swing by and grab Grimmjow and Nel too?" the sigh Ulquiorra received was all he needed to know that everyone should be there so his father didn't have to say it more then once. "Alright father, we'll be there in half an hour." they each hung up without further pleasantries between the father and son as they each went about everything else they needed to do.
"I'll be back Renji, when Ulquiorra and Uryuu get here give them each a baby… I'll have Misaki taken away right now to save face… just make sure that Grim doesn't blow up alright? I'm going to need all four of you to deal with the babies while I get the other guy in here to deal with the rest of the night shift." Renji just nodded his head as his boss and long time friend walked out of the room, phone out and dialing the morgue extension before he was half way out the door.
It didn't even take the full half hour for both of Byakuya's sons to walk into their father hospital, followed by a bright blue haired teen carrying a small sea-foam-green haired colored girl on his hip and Uryuu carrying the Kuchiki daughter Rukia.
Everyone filed into a line behind Ulquiorra, knowing the hospital better then his father as he stalked towards his aunt's room with a glare on his tattooed face that most the staff was scared of- more so then even Renji. The green tear-track tattoo's running down his face accenting his bright green eyes perfectly.
Ulquiorra's twin; Uryuu, pushed his glasses up as he set Rukia on his other hip, the girl still sniffling as both ten year olds black hair swished around their head in much the same style. Uryuu, hadn't told their father about his tattoo he had gotten on the same night his twin had gotten him tattoo's- at the young age of ten on their birthday -Uryuu's tattoo a small cross shape on the inside of his wrist with a chain making it look like a bracelet.
The blue haired boy walking swiftly behind them with the girl on his hip was none other then Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, an eleven year old boy who was known in the hospital for putting other kids there and not helping get them out. His own face 'marred' with teal lined under his shocking blue eyes that made them pop all the more.
"Common, hurry up, aunty was this way." his voice still monotone but his twin and best friend could hear the slight hint of concern in it as the ten year old slid around a nurse so smoothly anyone outside their group would have thought he was gliding across the tiled floor.
Forest-green, sapphire, and lapis lazuli eyes opened wide when they walked into the room, seeing Renji standing in a corner with a cradle and two white haired children in his arms, one much smaller then the other.
"Renji… where is our father? And Misaki?" Uryuu's voice timid as he poked his head over his twins shoulder, pushing his glasses up slightly, still trying to juggle Rukia in his arms.
"Oh thank goodness… Ulquiorra, do me a favor and take the one in the cradle will you? My arms are filled with snow-flake and marshmallow." Ulquiorra let a bit of emotion cross his face at the names before letting a smirk cross his lips.
"What kind of lame-ass names are those you pineapple?" humor in his voice as he reached in and pulled the small orange haired boy out and to his chest, taking care to cradle the child's head with one hand, and making sure that the blanket was staying in place.
"Well how about you just wait for your dad… but right now this one is snow-flake, this other one is marshmallow, and that one there is pumpkin. So sit down guys and just wait for Byakuya to get back." Uryuu and Ulquiorra nodded as Grimmjow just turned to the bed and sat down, uneasy about the fact that Misaki wasn't in the room.
After a few moments of everyone trying to relax al the babies in the room; including Grimmjow setting Nel down to sleep on the bed beside him and taking Rukia from Uryuu and allowing Uryuu to take snow-flake; the white haired boy with turquoise eyes.
"Sorry for taking so long… thank you for getting here so soon Ulquiorra, Uryuu, Grimmjow… please, everyone take a seat." the fact that he had done this many a time before, Byakuya was upset at the fact that it never got any easier and it wouldn't be any easier at all with the fact it had to do with his family directly.
"Unfortunately your aunt Misaki didn't make it through childbirth… I'm not going to go into details because I know you're just children… and to fulfill my promise to her before her death her three children will be staying with us, Grimmjow, you're aware that your parents are moving to the United States and their putting you and Nel in my care as well, correct?"
Uryuu got up and set the baby down into the cradle, before walking over to his father and planting his forehead against his fathers' chest. "Dad… how?"
Byakuya gave out a sigh knowing that his children understood matters like medical analogy more then more kids their age, but he just put his hand on Uryuu's back and held him, his own long black hair covering his face. "Her heart gave out… now, how about we name the kids? Would that make everyone feel a little better?" Uryuu nodded his head slightly before walking over to Ulquiorra and putting his head on his twins' shoulder, his emotions being much more wild and sensitive then Ulquiorra's since the death of their mother.
"Ichigo… the orange haired one should be named Ichigo." Uryuu's voice slightly dull as he rubbed his head on Ulquiorra's shoulder looking down at the pale white baby with black sclera.
"Alright… and I say that we name the other just like him Hichigo." Ulquiorra's voice just slightly more emotional then it had been in a long time.
Byakuya just shrugged, thinking it was a good a name as any before looking at the third child with a kind smile, "And Toshiro… Misuki was always fond of that name. Alright, their all named… please tell me that James brought the limo though Ulquiorra."
Ulquiorra gave a nod as he scooped Hichigo up into his arms and turned towards the door "I'm going to go get them situated in the car seats… Grimm, some with so we can buy another one for the unexpected." referring to Toshiro- everyone, including Byakuya -had thought that Misaki was having only twins.
Getting back to the Kuchiki house- or more like mansion -was a welcoming sight to everyone, including Grimmjow who had found himself stuck in Canada while his parents went to the US to help further their musical career. "I still don't get why they couldn't take me, I love hearing the guitar." his sulking only worse as he got the text that his parents were at the airport and leaving for New York without him and his baby sister.
"It's alright Grimm, their coming back for Christmas… and Thanksgiving… and every other holiday you can think of." Uryuu's voice a tone of joy as they all walked in and towards the nursery that had been converted into that for three children but not four.
"Renji, do me a favor and take the kids up, get the triplets to bed and Grimmjow, if you could sleep with Nel tonight that'd be great… I've got to look over a few forms tonight and make a few emails… I'll be in my study." Renji- being used to taking orders from Byakuya, nodded his head and motioned for the kids to all follow him up to Rukia's nursery where luckily there was an extra large crib.
Ulquiorra nodded with Hichigo in his arms as everyone turned towards the stairs; Grimmjow with Nel, Uryuu with Ichigo, and Renji with both Rukia and Toshiro, all leaving a physically and emotionally tired Byakuya in the entrance hallway before he vanished into his study, just beside the living room- convenient with all the kids around.
Byakuya sat down with a huff and opened his laptop and went right to the 'live in nanny' file he had in his emails he had been working with when his wife first died, realizing with the four extra children that he'd need someone home to deal with all of them, knowing that the main concern was the babies and not his own twins or Grimm- though keeping the blue haired kid out of trouble wouldn't be a downside.
He let out a sigh looking over the name files and the pictures beside the files, deciding that he had to have personal interviews with all of them including Ulquiorra, Uryuu and Grimmjow.
"Dad… was she in pain… like mom?" Byakuya spun around seeing Ulquiorra in the doorway, his face contorted with tears that he was holding in. without any words Byakuya held out his arms and it took no more of an invitation for the raven haired teen to walk over to his fathers arms and to sit in his lap, letting the tears spill down his tattoo covered cheeks.
"No Ulquiorra… aunty Misaki wasn't in any pain at all, I promise." he wasn't good with dealing with his sons emotions, though he had to admit, he had never been distant from his sons, he had done his damn-est to be back for dinners and special events like his twins first violin recital and all their recitals thereafter, he had even gone to many of Grimmjow's recitals and concerts that he could.
"D-did she know? That-that she was…" he trailed off, voice chocking itself in his throat as he tried to stop himself from crying.
"Yes, she knew… we both knew it might happen… just let it out son." his ears caught the familiar sound of three sets of footsteps coming down the stairs and he let out a sigh, grabbing Ulquiorra to his chest and walking out into the living room knowing that at least Uryuu would want to do the same and use his chest as a pillow.
Byakuya sat down on the families long black leather couch, setting his son down on his right knee and getting some pillows set up for the ten year old would be more comfortable. Grabbing the general remote for everything in the living room with his still free hand Byakuya turned the fireplace across from the couch and below the TV on as some quiet chamber music automatically filled the room as Uryuu came in holding Renji and Grimmjow's hands as they walked up to the couch.
"Daddy…" without even needing that from his son Byakuya raised his arm and Uryuu slid into place and put his head under her fathers chin as Grimmjow curled up at Renji's side, still holding Uryuu's hand.
"After my time off from the hospital I'm going to have to get a nanny to come in… I'm going to be holding interviews here and I want all four of you to be there… I don't feel like making the decision myself." his voice tired as the image of cherry blossoms blowing in the wind slowly faded into view on the TV with the rhythm of the chamber music, powerful upright-basses giving off a soft sultry tone of relaxation as the violins and viola carried the melody with clarinets and oboe.
The Kuchiki kids nodded their heads letting their dad feel the movement as he looked over at Grimmjow and Renji for their answers; also simultaneous head nods.
Byakuya let out a sigh, the kitchen table was set up for the interviews, all the possible candidates had returned his emails, when they had been emailed by the wealthy business-man about eight kids who needed watching- no news to him that he'd need more then one person without being overly rude to them with the five children not yet in school.
"Dad… are we going to meet someone nice?" Byakuya shrugged, sitting there in his business suit and making sure that none of the kids were wearing ripped or tattered play clothes for the interview- knowing that they understood the importance of looking professional.
There was a knock on the door and he got up, motioning for everyone else to take a seat where he had asked them to as he walked towards the front door to receive the first interview candidate with his kind business-man smile he reserved to hiring staff at his hospitals.
The moment he opened the door he was shocked, the man truly looked nothing like his picture, and the pink haired girl on his shoulder was concerning for him. Seeing the tall man- easily towering over him -with his hair back in long spikes with bells at the tips, an eye patch covering his right eye. Sadistic looking smirk on his scarred face.
"Can I help you?" his voice stern, positive that this couldn't be the first man, although he looked enough like the picture it was obviously an old picture.
"Actually… the question is; can I help you? Isn't this the Kuchiki place? I'm here for the nanny interview." Byakuya shook his head with his stern face.
"I apologies… but you are not the kind of man I want around my children… no matter what the pink money on your shoulder says. Please remove yourself from these premises before I call the police." the man just shrugged his shoulders and turned around.
Throwing his hand over his shoulder the man yelled "Just remember, the name is Zeraki! And despite the look, I am great with kids!" Byakuya just glared after the man with the hardest glare he could as the figure walked out of the gates to his mansion and he closed his front door, shivering as he turned back to the kitchen.
"Never mind… false alarm." he gave a smile as everyone shrugged and Grimmjow went back to his videogame, Uryuu went back to his book and Ulquiorra went back to his drawing as Renji raised the phone back to his ear, telling the hospital manager how to run the building.
Almost only ten minutes passed before the doorbell rang again and Byakuya got up as everyone slowed down what they were doing to make sure that it was a real call and not another crazy person.
Byakuya opened the door, instantly noticing the next man scheduled to be there; Starrk Coyote; a well qualified man who had experience as a body guard as well as with children. "Sorry I'm late… my nap went longer then I wanted it to. It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Kuchiki." he extended his gloved hand and Byakuya shook it, only slightly curious of the reason for the glove as he invited the tall lanky man into his home.
"Mr. Coyote, these are my children, Ulquiorra, Uryuu, and nephew; Grimmjow, and my personal assistant and friend; Mr. Abarai." Byakuya gestured to each child as he said their names, and Renji stood up to give the man a hand shake, hand stuffed into jean pockets and his black blazer over his white v-neck t-shirt, taking a much more casual look them Byakuya himself.
"Hello everyone, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I apologies for being late, I hope I didn't keep you all waiting." Byakuya nodded as he motioned for the open chair beside Ulquiorra and everyone sat down.
"Nice to meet you young men… are those… tattoo's under your eyes?" Starrk sounding more shocked then Byakuya first was when it happened.
Ulquiorra nodded "Yes, I got them just recently." Ulquiorra looking up at Starrk, shocking the man more then the lanky man ever thought possible.
"So… it said in your file that you were a body guard for the prime ministers son… what does that have to do with you taking care of children?"
"Nothing really, I'm good with children, never had a complaint from my little sister when I babysat her… and I'm guessing the pay will be pretty good."
Byakuya let out a sigh "Mr. Coyote… I'm going to have five children at home, all under the age of five, for six hours… eight children in total. Now I'm not expecting one person to do that all, but I do expect you to be able to put up with changing diapers- since four of the five are babies, be able to put a bottle in the microwave and not burn their mouths, and the basic baby care needs."
Starrk looked at Byakuya for a moment before nodding and standing up "I apologies… I thought that you were talking about older children… like running around after them or something. Sorry for wasting your time Mr. Kuchiki. It was a pleasure meeting you all." Renji and Byakuya nodded as well and stood up shaking the mans hand and Renji following him out.
"Do we need a body guard daddy?" Uryuu looking up with his bright sapphire eyes as Byakuya shook his head sitting back down "No son… you just need a nanny… and not really you so much as the babies."
Renji walked back in with a bright smile on his face, a short raven haired man walking in behind him, slight blush on his face as Renji introduced him. "This is Watakuni he was walking up the steps as Mr. Coyote left."
Renji sat down as Watanuki and Byakuya shook hands with slight smiles. Byakuya introduced everyone to Watanuki and vice-versa as the young man- obviously just out of university -got comfortable in his seat.
"So, Wataniki… do you have any qualifications for this job?" Watanuki nodded, face turning slightly pinker as he pulled his folder out and handed it off to Byakuya.
"Y-yes, I know I didn't give much information on my profile… but I don't like putting too much information out on the internet… this is my folder of jobs that I've done, and qualifications I have. Some university courses that I've completed, a list that I'm doing online right now- mostly at night or in spare time -and a list of heath courses I've taken."
Byakuya nodded as he flipped through the pages seeing the Watanuki had a pretty good resume for the hospital as well; he could easily see the boy working with the child cancer patience with how many qualifications he had.
"I've always wanted to work with children, and one of the things I don't have in there is; from grade seven through university I volunteered at a day-care helping the women take care of the children, but I have a phone number there if you'd like to give them a call to verify that. I should let you know that I'm not free of Saturdays from the hours of six and nine at night though." Byakuya nodded, never before seeing a resume quite so organized.
"Weekends are no problem, I'm home then… and weekends are supposed to be taken off… I see you have several culinary courses… so you can cook well?" Byakuya looked up and gave a nod.
"Y-yes sir… I took a lot of cooking classes in middle and high school, as well as achieved my á la carte from VCC." Byakuya nodded as he set the file down looking at Watanuki.
"Can I keep this Watanuki?" the young boy nodded his head and Byakuya gave a smile flipping through a few more pages as Watanuki turned towards Uryuu and Ulquiorra.
"So… how are the three of you doing? Liking school?"
Grimmjow just scoffed. "Not really, But Ulquiorra helps me when I need it… or Uryuu."
"I'm fine… Uryuu and I have both been bumped up a year due to our high intellect for our age and the fact that we retain more information then most." Ulquiorra looking Watanuki in the eyes and gauging his reaction- that of normally looking into someone's eyes instead of staring or freaking out.
"I-I really like school right now… but I don't feel good enough to go back yet." Watanuki was about to ask why but Byakuya cleared his throat making Watanuki look back his way.
"Thank you very much Watanuki… we'll be in touch." Watanuki nodded as he stood up and extended his hand to Byakuya and was lead to the door by Renji.
"Daddy, I like him. He was really nice…" Uryuu giving his father a smile as Ulquiorra nodded in agreement, opening his sketch pad up again and doing more doodles.
"He gave off a very calming vibe… and he seems qualified enough… And he can cook. I'm getting tired of pizza and Chinese take-out." his son's voice giving off emotions, even if his face wouldn't.
"He seemed kind of tight and strict… but I'd trust Nel with him." Byakuya nodded and set Watanuki's file that he'd been given into his pile with his own file on Watanuki, making the first in his possible list of candidates, making Byakuya a little more confident with how these interviews were going to turn out.
It took several hours to get through all the interviews, but they finally got to the last, the possible pile consisted of Watanuki and one other, so Byakuya was hoping that this next person would be a winner.
Byakuya walked back into the kitchen with the orange haired, large breasted woman and he gave Grimmjow a glare telling him with his eyes alone that he should behave. And the blue haired boy nodded and turned around again, closing his mouth as the girl smiled and gave a wave.
"Hello everyone! My name is Orihime Inoue!" Ulquiorra and Uryuu nodded in acknowledgment as Grimmjow waved back casually, over the fact that she looked hot and ready to act normal again.
"Please, take a seat anywhere dear." Byakuya giving as close to a smile as he gave anyone but his children.
"Alright sir." she sat down beside Renji and smile, flower shaped hairpins keeping her bangs out of her eyes as she fixed her skirt so it fell over her knees comfortably.
"So Ms. Inoue, do you have any qualifications?" Orihime nodded. And pulled out a small folder.
"Yes… uh, I had a few nursing courses and I have my full emergency first aid training. I've also worked at a couple places with children there, I actually interned in your hospital for a while in the maternity ward so I'm great with babies… and I did another internship in the cancer ward, working with some elderly and children." Byakuya nodded and flipped through the stack of papers and numbers.
"It says here that you currently live on your own… and that you have no pets… but in pen it says you wouldn't mind a pet… why did you put that in."
Orihime just nodded with a kind smile "I just thought I'd put that in there since it's the whole truth… I have nothing to hide- I don't think… I can't think of anything that I'd hide anyways." with the kind smile Byakuya motioned for Renji to come over.
"So… how are you boys doing today? Anything new in elementary school that I don't know about yet?" she gave a smile to the three boys who shrugged.
"Nothing really new… I sent another kid to the hospital just last week… he called me blueberry." Grimmjow giving a smile as he drew circles on the tabletop with his finger.
"Dad wasn't happy about that Grimm, you shouldn't tell people like that." Uryuu scolding her older brother figure- aside from his twin of course.
"No, it's alright… he should just know, that the smart ones usually turn out to be the boss's… and that comeuppance comes to everyone." Grimmjow just gave her a confused look at the word before Ulquiorra cut in and answered his unasked question.
"Comeuppance is like Karma Grimm. And you really shouldn't tell people about sending others to the hospital. And as for me school is going fine…I enjoy my classes and cant wait to go back and get my homework all handed in." Orihime nodded, not bothering to ask why they weren't going to school as she just smiled.
"Well, I hope school is more exciting then when I was there… I mean, it was cool and everything, but all the boys kept pulling my hair and I barely got any homework done." Grimmjow just scoffed as he kept drawing circles with his finger.
"How are you with babies?" the question asked quickly from the blue haired boy. As Orihime thought.
"I'm pretty sure I'm good… they've never complained before… I know how to do the basic baby stuff because of my hospital internship." Grimm nodded as Byakuya cleared his throat again, calling attention back to himself as Renji moved to sit back down.
"Thank you very much for coming today Ms. Inoue, we'll stay in touch, alright?" Orihime nodded as she stood up and followed Byakuya out giving everyone a smile.
As Byakuya walked back in the first thing that was said slightly shocked him "It'd be best for Nel and Rukia to have a girl around the house daddy." it was just the person who said it who shocked him. Uryuu never usually speaking out about matters that could have been made by anyone in the family.
Everyone in the room looked at the young boy before Grimmjow, Ulquiorra, and Renji all nodded their heads in agreement. "It would be best to have a girl around Byakuya… don't want your girls growing up with these guys like one of am… do ya?" Renji's voice coming out gruff before he cleared his throat and got up to get something to drink.
"Alright… so out of my choices Orihime is the only girl that I'd even consider. Since al the other women were either too stupid or didn't know what the job would need… and I trust her if she was able to work in my hospital. What about the other person? Two would be best to have." Byakuya crossing his arms over his chest as he walked over to the fridge and pulled out a case of pop, setting it on the table and watching as everyone grabbed the carbonated sugar and water. Not really concerned about giving them too much so early in their day.
"Do me a favor and watch these guys while I go check on the others… one of them is waking up." Renji just gave Byakuya a disbelieving look before pointing at the baby monitor that had been sitting there the whole time.
"Byakuya… the baby monitor would-" just as Renji was about to finish a harsh cry erupted from the speaker and Byakuya just rolled his eyes and turned back towards the stairs as Renji turned the volume down on the monitor.
Byakuya climbed all the stairs and walked into the first room, upset to hear three sets of crying and a forth getting ready to start. "Shhh, relax." his voice surprisingly soothing as he walked over to the triplets cradle and looking down at Ichigo and Hichigo, both crying their eyes out.
He let out a sigh of relief seeing that they were just woken up. "Alright… shush… shush." Byakuya reached his hand into the cradle and spread his large palm out over the two small stomachs as he looked over into the other and noticing that it was his own daughter that was crying.
"Hey babe… did the boys wake you up?" his voice even softer for his own daughters ears. As he reached his free hand in and stroked her mop of raven colored hair.
"And they said you'd be a terrible father… you'd doing all this just to prove them wrong… aren't you Byakuya?" Renji's voice making Byakuya let out a sigh.
"Of course… I just, don't know if I can do it right. What happens if I mess up or something goes wrong? What if I raise them wrong? I've been put in charge of eight lives… three of those are my own flesh and blood… and the other five, what happens if I screw up their lives?"
"Ha. You really care? Common, didn't anyone ever tell you the rules of parenting? All those years with Ulquiorra and Uryuu? Didn't Hanna ever-"
"Of course she didn't! When we were together we were either with the boys talking about their days or we were spending our time keeping our marriage good for them and for us. I don't know how to take care of kids."
"Well then in that case my friend… do what they all do; use your instincts… it cant be that hard for you, I mean, they've already all stopped crying encase you haven't noticed." Renji gave a smirk as Byakuya scoffed as Rukia gripped his finger and started to suck on the tip.
"I guess their hungry… looks like you, my dear best friend, are going to have your work cut out for you. Feeding all these kids at once."
"Shut your mouth and go order a pizza… unless you want to cook Renji." Renji just held his hands up and turned to the door, hitting the dimmer so the light automatically gradually turned on. "And if you could take them to someplace like Subway would be better… get them something to actually eat… I'll get these guys fed here and meet you wherever."
"Fine… are you going to bring all the babies?" Byakuya nodded and Renji just scoffed. "I'm gonna leave a volunteer here then, and take Nel with me. Give extra arms and take one of the things that fill those arms." Renji's lips pulling into a smile as he turned to the two year old and picking her up. "Alright sweetie… lets go get Grimmy and some food, yeah?"
Nel gave a bright smile "Renny! I wanna see me Grimmy!" Renji just smiled and set Nel on his hip as he turned to the dresser and grabbed out a dress that he'd give Grimmjow to change her into. "Bye, bye Yaya!"
Byakuya paused hearing the nickname she had given him and shuddered, hoping to every deity there was that she didn't tell Grimmjow, simply because it'd be the end of his calm life as he knew it.
Five Years Later
"Ichigo! Hichigo! Rukia and Nel and get your butts down these stairs right now!" Watanuki's slightly high voice reaching pitches Ulquiorra and Uryuu didn't know it could reach as he stood at the bottom of the stairs. Grimmjow rolling on the floor laughing his ass off like a hyena while Orihime worked in the kitchen on something that would taste horrible and that Watanuki would just remake as soon as she was done messing up and he was done yelling at the dynamic quarto and what they must have done this time.
"Ulquiorra… why do Ichigo and Hichigo… and Rukia, and Nel all get into so much trouble? And why is Watanuki never yelling my name?" Ulquiorra just gave a smile and he pulled the little white haired Toshiro closer to his side as he started reading his book again, wondering where to start reading out loud.
"It's because you're the best of them all… and you don't get into trouble like them." Toshiro nodding before slipping out of his big brothers grip and running off to start more trouble with his twins.
"Ichigo! Hichigo! Can we all go to the park again?" the entire floor stopped what they were doing aside from Orihime in the kitchen and everyone looked down at Toshiro, Ichigo liked the idea too, but after the last time when Hichigo was beaten up and it was just the kids there who couldn't help.
"Um… only if one of your brothers can take you… maybe two of them." Watanuki looking over and getting an affirmative nod from all three boys, no one wanting a repeat of what happened the last time, it had been horrible for them to walk into the hospital with a bruised and bleeding Hichigo… when their father happened to be making his rounds in the emergency room.
"I wouldn't mind running a few laps around the track… I'm working on my endurance… and abs." Uryuu just scoffed as Ulquiorra rolled his eyes as he saved his page in his book before getting up and stretching.
"Alright… let's get going… who's coming with us?" everyone but Hichigo and Ichigo ran to the door and right outside, being quickly followed by Grimmjow and Uryuu. Ulquiorra looking at the twins before Hichigo ran up the stairs and Ichigo followed, Toshiro running back in a moment later and following his brothers, calling after them.
"What? But Toshiro… you wanted to-"
"Relax Watanuki, Uryuu and I didn't like to be separated either… we'll be back down in a minute or two." Ulquiorra sniffed the air as he passed and sighed looking into the kitchen "She's done… and it's burnt… again. Please, can't you come up with another excuse? I don't want more marshmallows and leeks." his eyes showing all the emotion they needed to, being much more emotional then right after his mother and aunts deaths.
Watanuki sighed and nodded as he walked into the kitchen, Ulquiorra walking up the stairs towards the room shared by the triplets he cared for as deeply as anyone else in the house.
"Common guys, what's wrong? Toshiro… you are the one who wanted to go to the park… you're not all upset, are you?" Hichigo nodded as he curled his legs up to his chest further on his bed, Ichigo sitting beside him and Toshiro on his other side.
"Hey guys… can I talk to Hichigo alone for a minute? Just one minute, you guys can be outside the door if you want." Hichigo nodded and both his brothers slid off the bed and Ulquiorra took Ichigo's place beside him.
"Alright… it's about what happened… isn't it?" Hichigo nodded, face buried in his arms. "And you don't want to be weak- though I'm not saying you are -right?" Hichigo nodded his head again before looking up, allowing Ulquiorra to see his black sclera and gold iris. "Alright, well, first off. Is staying inside is just what those bullies want. And being your awesome older brother I'm not going to let that happen, so; Ichigo, Toshiro, you can come back in here."
The two came bouncing back into the room and all sat around Ulquiorra and Hichigo on the bed. "Who here wants to learn some defensive martial arts?" all three raised their hands and Ulquiorra nodded "Alright… I'll talk to dad about it, but until then, how about we just head out so you guys can have some fun at the park, alright?" all three nodded with bright smiles as they hopped up and ran out the door, leaving Ulquiorra.
Hichigo stopped in the doorway and smiled back "Thanks Ulqui… I like having a brother like you… just don't tell the others, alright?" he ran back down the hall and followed his brothers out to the park only a block from their house.
Ulquiorra grabbed his violin and walked out the door smiling as Orihime gave a pout at the fact that Watanuki had kicked her out of the kitchen again "Bye Orihime. See you in a bit." walking out of the house Ulquiorra noticed Hichigo kind of hanging back slightly as Ichigo and Toshiro ran forward to the park where Grimmjow, Uryuu, Nel and Rukia were already playing about and sitting around watching the glee filled children play with others.
That night When Byakuya got back Ulquiorra walked right up to him with a slight smile before he jerked his head in the direction of the home office that he knew his father was going to already.
"Hello everyone. Yes, good to see you all, I'll be right out for dinner." he gave everyone a pat on the head on cheek as he followed his eldest son into his home office where Grimmjow was already waiting, arms crossed over his chest and leaning against Byakuya's desk, blue hair in a wild style that he'd kept for several years now.
"Alright… I have a feeling this is an intervention… so, start talking boys, what's up?" Byakuya bypassed Grimmjow as he walked to his desk and set his laptop case down, loosening his tie at the same time and sitting down with a slight huff as he sunk into his comfortable chair, not in the least bit upset that his son and adopted son were speaking with him, only a little perturbed with the timing that they chose.
"Hichigo was scared to go to the park today. He didn't want to leave the house after what happened. And of course, that lead to Ichigo and Toshiro not wanting to… and I really just think that it'd be beneficial for all of them to learn some slight defensive martial arts…" Byakuya seemed intrigued, he figured this conversation was going to come up eventually with Hichigo's… unusual appearance, but he didn't think it'd happen at the age of five.
"It's because of when he had to be brought into the hospital, isn't it?" Grimmjow nodded with a gruff scoff as he unhinged himself from Byakuya's desk and turned to face him.
"Their not going to wan us around baby-ing them Byakuya… and you know as well as I do that Toshiro is the only one who'd even consider walking around with any of us around for the rest of his life. They know they don't look normal, let them run with it and learn to protect themselves, because havin' us do it is only gonna make it worse." his bright azure eyes boring into Byakuya's deep grey as they looked at each other, Grimmjow slightly angered looking and Byakuya as calm as ever.
"Alright, I'm convinced, they'll start at the same dojo Ulquiorra and Uryuu went to as soon as they want. I'll put in a call and have it done, but as for you talking to me like you're my boss Grimm; knock it off already, I know more then anyone your just a big kitty." his lips pulling into a slight smirk as Grimmjow just huffed and stormed off towards the living room filled with several different cherry blossom trees in small potted jars.
Byakuya took care into making sure his house always smelled like the fresh pink blossoms he loved so much in his younger life and previous life as he liked to call it. "Alright, I'll be out for dinner in a moment. Go get your food before it gets cold boys." his voice still soft thought the commanding tone was definably still there.
Ten Years Later
Ichigo and Hichigo were not the kind of kids anyone wanted to get into it with, never disrespectful or rude when they didn't want to be, but everyone who had gotten on their bad side knew that they were a force to be reckoned with. Hichigo could punch harder then most kids could before he learned where to punch to get a good hit, and Ichigo was faster then most could see. While Toshiro was one of the best kickers anyone could find, spending all his time with soccer and some student counsel stuff.
Ulquiorra had graduated from University the year previously with a degree in Business and Literature. Uryuu was still going to school part time for a master in Business Management and minor in Human Psychology. Grimmjow had gone through school and was the best heath coach anyone could get, being built like a brick house after all his hard work in high school and through university; he was also pretty good with medical skills and human Biography.
Ichigo walked into the club wearing his tight black jean pants, hands stuffed into his front pockets just below his bright blue belt that contrasted his bright orange hair beautifully as he shouldered passed a few people like he owned the place at age fourteen, pushing passed twenty year old who yelled at him, calling him a punk kid and laughing for his inability to get in 'no matter how badass he looked' as they snickered to one another.
Hichigo was right behind him, following with sunglasses covering his eyes from prying people who'd just get scared and piss him off. Blood red V neck t-shirt showing off his black chocker and chains that he always wore, white hair spiked out around his head showing off the piercing in both his ears.
Toshiro huffed as another person 'tried to stop the ten year old' and worked his way between his two brothers, knowing from previous experience as Hichigo placed his hand on his younger brothers shoulder that no one would even bother trying to bug him as they walked. Grey jeans hugging his legs and black polo shirt looking more stylish on him then it would anyone else. Hair in wild spikes making it look like he had gone into a wind tunnel as his gel was drying, and if it wasn't for the lock of hair falling down over his forehead everyone would have thought that.
"Sorry kids, go home… we don't let little kiddies like you into the big-boy clubs like this… try going to that new kids club… I think they let ten year olds like you into those." the bouncer giving Ichigo and sneer as all three boys pushed their way through the last people in their way.
Ichigo just rolled his eyes before jabbing his thumb at his own chest with a glare "Ichigo Kurosaki… we're on the list dumb-ass." Hichigo's lips curling into a feral smirk as the man pointed away from the building again.
"Get lost kids… don't make me go get the big bouncer to actually throw you out!"
"Thank you… since this wont be resolved until you do dip-shit." Hichigo's voice low and gravelly as he glowered at the man through his mirrored sunglasses.
"Fine." the bouncer raised his walkie-talkie and huffed "Hey, I got some kids here that aren't leaving, do me a favor and toss 'em out will yeah?"
"Alright… be there in a second." the gruff voice being so known to the three that it would have scared the shit out of anyone normally… and the bouncer noticed how all three just smirked, crossed their arms over their chests and waited.
"Hey man, I got it." a gruff voice came from behind the bouncer as a large tanned hand with piano fingers came down on his shoulder twice, Grimmjow coming up beside him, ice-blue hair in his classic style, azure eyes narrowed to slits as he looked around and sighed at all the girls who decided to go gaga over him- the reason he didn't work the front door.
"Hey Grimm, mind letting us in now? We've had a long day and wouldn't mind hanging out in the office." Hichigo's gravelly voice making several people standing around the entrance hall shudder as Grimm nodded and moved the black velvet rope.
"O' course… anything for my bro's."
"Hold it Grimmjow! You can't let teens into the club just because you know them! What do you think the boss would say?" the bouncer looking scared as he put his hands on Grimmjow's arm to stop him from removing the rope all the way.
"He'd wonder why the hell I have to do this every month. Their names are on the list, and if names are on the list, you let them in you idiot, now let Grimmjow do his job or you won't have one." Ulquiorra walked out and the hallway erupted into whispers about how the club owner was seen in the entrance hallway.
"Move the rope, or loose your arm Orochimaru." Ulquiorra's eyes giving the long raven haired man the stink eye as he tried his hardest to not get freaked out by the snake like man before making a split decision. "Never mind, consider yourself UN employed. Grimm, take care of the front door here while I go get Starrk to work the front." Grimmjow nodded as he finished removing the rope for the three teens. As everyone else groans and hollered about kids being allowed into the club without even ID cards.
"Common guys, up to the office, I'll get Harribel to bring up some virgin drinks for you guys while I go to find Starrk." Ichigo and Hichigo nodded, knowing after a bad encounter just month prior when Ichigo was almost raped in the back alley to another club, to not go against what Ulquiorra said and not wandering off again.
The club was filled with pulsing music, grinding and bumping people, a harsh sent of sweat and booze. Toshiro had no option but to cover his nose as they walked passed a man who smelled too heavily of cigarettes and beer, Toshiro being to type to get headaches from cigarette smoke.
Ichigo and Hichigo thrived in environments like this, both being very sociable people- much more so then Toshiro -they could talk with anyone for hours. Not being trustworthy but kind was part of the traits Byakuya had found admirable about the two boys as they grew up, as well as Ichigo's deep need to protect, countering Hichigo's burning furry and short fuse.
"Dad's going to pick you guys up, right?" Ulquiorra's voice cutting over the music as he weaved in and out of the people as smoothly as possible.
"Yeah… said something about coming here when he was done work and taking us all out for a family dinner… apparently James is going to bring some 'more appropriate' clothes, as he put it… got a feeling he's going to tell us something… Hey, has Nel been by yet?"
"Yeah, she's up with Uryuu right now, talking about music selections for tomorrow night… and the Halloween costume night we're hosting. The three of you care coming to the party right?"
The three teens tilted their heads as they stood outside an elevator, waiting for it to take them up into the sleek office area that Ulquiorra prided himself in having. "But… none of us- or our friends can drink Ulquiorra."
"Of course not. I'm cutting the bar off on Halloween, the last thing I need in drunken idiots in costumes thinking their real. It'll be safe for you and your friends. My entire staff is going to be here serving virgin drinks… all alcohol will be locked behind my desk."
The three teens nodded with wide smiles "Of course we'd love to come! We'll have to go buy our candy supply… but a party at the club would be awesome! Noitira is going to be the DJ, right? He's like, world famous now." Ulquiorra nodded as the elevator arrived and he motioned for them to enter. "Of course… not every day my three young brothers turn fifteen, at least Rukia wont be bothering you that she's two months older then you." he smirked as he closed the gate and hit the button for the top floor as he turned back towards the bar and staff room to find Starrk and Harribel.
Ichigo looked around the sleek office area; it was what looked like a modern-day ballroom, all white and sleek, marble flooring and jade countertops. The world that the three had been risen in was laid out in front of them, and the fact that they could still hear the pulsing music from just beyond the large window to the rest of the club made them feel at ease.
"Ichigo! Hichigo! Toshiro! What took you three so long? Did the bouncers not let you in again?" Nel bounced up and down from the other end of the room with Uryuu right beside her, long sea-foam-green hair hanging down around her belt line as she was already wearing part of her Halloween costume, a fake skull of a ram on the top of her head.
"How'd they let you in Nel? You ain't old enough." Hichigo giving her a slight glare already knowing the answer as she smiled.
"When you have boobs like this kiddies', you can do a lot. That Orochimaru guy is a total pervert. Half the girls in here aren't old enough. None of the guys though, what a creep." Ichigo nodded his agreement as he waved a few of the staff members who worked closer with his brothers, moving over to the black leather couch as Hichigo walked over towards Nel and Uryuu.
"So, what are you guys working on? Anything I can do to help? Ulquiorra said something about music." His lips keeping their trademark smirk as he took his sunglasses off, comfortable being back in the sanctuary of his family.
"Yeah, give song ideas for the Halloween list if you want." Uryuu knowing that Hichigo and Ichigo were more into the death medal and 'rip your face off' kind of music, Nel being into more Pop and Hip-Hop while Rukia and Ulquiorra were classical experts, Toshiro knew the biggest hits of 'the oldies' and 'classic rock' while Uryuu himself kept up with the newest techno and overall hits that everyone loved.
"Sure, put down that Manson song… this is Halloween, and the Beautiful people… those'd be good. Black Veil Brides; Perfect Weapon, Knives and Pens, Fallen Angels, and youth and Whiskey… also good Halloween choices. More relaxed-ish Halloween songs would be; Panic! at the Disco… Marianas Trench always does good, and Mayday Parade." Uryuu nodded as he scribbled it all down on the paper, glad to have Hichigo around so he wouldn't be spit-balling it.
"Hello everyone… I brought the virgins up like Ulquiorra wanted." a large breasted woman with dark brown skin, bright blonde hair and the most piercing pale blue eyes held out a tray filled with seven drinks ranging from bloody-marries to blown-buster; a drink Harribel had made up herself that had become quite popular. "Take em and drink up, make sure that my virgin drink mixing hasn't gotten too bad. Gotta be in tip top shape for my favorite guys birthday party, right?" she gave a wink in Hichigo, Ichigo and Toshiro's direction as she set her tray down after it was almost empty, a drink for Grimmjow and Ulquiorra.
"Oh, that's cold babe… here I thought you and me had a thing going." Grimmjow wrapping his arm around her waist and kissing her cheek as he passed to get his drink.
"You wish blueberry, I'm into the triplet thing… why have one when you can have three, ya'know?" everyone just scoffed as Ulquiorra grabbed his drink with a slight smirk, wondering how he'd managed to get such an interesting group of employees.
"Awe, common Harribel, we could always go out to dinner one night and have a few drinks after."
"Don't let Starrk hear you again Grimmjow… I think he'd actually go through with castrating you this time." Uryuu giving his friend a good warning as Starrk walked into the room.
"You know it. Hey Harribel." he walked over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips before moving over to the couch and sitting down. "So, Ulquiorra tells me that you're all leaving early tonight… does that mean we're locking up?" Ulquiorra just nodded as he shut his laptop and headed into the inner office with the large mahogany desk that was stained black, setting the computer down and locking the door on his way back out.
"Here's the key… and I swear if I find out you two went at it again in that office I'll burn it with the both of you there."
AN:
Me: hello again, and I'm just like to say, it was a bitch to spell check and grammar check this, my computer called all the characters some really weird names, and since its like a ngiht from the time I wrote all of that I cant remember ^^'
Shiro: also, I'm calling Hichigo in his fic for the simple fact that Toshiro is being potrayed as my and Ichigo's twin, in all other fics involving me I will most likely be called Sharkskin (Shiro for short)… right Eli?
Me: of course Shiro… and to all of you out there, the major plot is going to be picking up in the end of the second chapter, its going to have multiple chapters of Adventure/Action once I get there with the plot.
Ichigo: and don't forget that the next chapter is going to be our Halloween themed Birthday party!
Ulquiorra: the club is going to change its theme for the night too. Because we have a large cast of characters here we're going with a Wonderland theme for the club that night, all those who work there will be in some kind of Wonderland costume.
Me: Sound happier you emo! Its Wonderland for gods-sake! God I still love you!
Shikamaru: Apparently I'm also going to make my début. What a drag… *sighs*
Me: god… I'm surrounded by tired emo's… and get off my bed Shika! I wanna go to sleep after all this typing!
Shikamaru: *lifts head towards me and smirks* then come and join me… but your bed is the comfiest and I'm not leaving.
Gaara: *glares at Shika* you vulgar buffoon.
Me: why are there only guy anime characters invading my mindscape? I mean, cant any anime creators make better female characters without big boobs? It so sexist… though I have to admit, I like all the guys around in some way.
Grimmjow: awe… I think that's the sweetest thing you've ever said Eli.
Me: shut up and get back to your own room! Everyone who isn't sleeping in my chair or on the floor leave. I'm going to sleep now. And to all the wonderful readers out there, no matter where in the world; thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed.
Gaara: please review Eli really appreciates it… she's just too tired to say it herself… it also might take a while for her to update because she has a math midterm on Halloween day, and several other tests and projects around that is getting in the way of her writing… thank you for reading once again, and-
Shiro: review! Ha! I said it last Gaara!
Gaara: whatever marshmallow.