Spring and Autumn: Our Seasonal Love

A bleach fanfiction (Kuchiki Byakuya X OC)

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach! Tite Kubo does.

Actually, this is an edited version of my first fanfic called Alternate the Pendulum. I deleted it because of some spam reviews which gave me bad comments and yeah... They're so rude! _ I hope you enjoy my fanfic! :)

-PROLOGUE-

115 years ago

HANARI'S POV

It was a snowy day when I first arrived in Soul Society. I was a small child, back then. I found myself in the middle of a crowded town, with so many people buzzing around. It was somewhere in Rukongai. It was a rare sight for someone like me... Me, who has been nurtured in a seperate dimension. I am Tamashiro Hanari, the second child of the Soul King, a princess of the Soul Society. Only a few chosen people are aware of my existence.

I was sent here in Soul Society, along with my three personal guards, to live as a normal person. At first, I thought that they're abandoning me. But instead, they told me that they're letting me free and that I should live my life to the fullest. They said that they already inquired the Shihouin family, one of the Four Noble Houses, about my arrival. In short, I'm going to live my life as a Shihouin.

So, I'm currently walking around in Rukongai. LOST. I got separated from my guards, and they're nowhere to be found. While walking randomly, lots of people were looking at me. Saying things like... 'The color of her hair... it's like blood!' or 'What's with her clothes? Is she a noble or something?'

I hastened my walk and tried to ignore the people's stares. When suddenly, I heard rushed footsteps heading my way and then *BOOM*. I bumped at a man and fell on the floor.

"Ouch.. That hurts." I moaned as I massage my back. Just who is this insolent fool who dared to bump me? I thought as I looked angrily at the man who hit me. He immediately offered a hand.

"I'm sorry. Are you okay, little miss?" The man stated as he helped me stand up. He looks kind. I instantly noticed one particular thing about him, his pure white hair.

"Yeah." I simply stated, still looking at his hair. WOW! His hair, it's just like snow! Unlike mine, who's color is bloodshot red. I'm quite jealous...

I also noticed that he's looking at me, particularly at my expensive garments. He kneeled down so we're currently facing each other. "I'm Ukitake Juushiro. What's you're name, little miss?" he smiled.

"Nice to meet you, Shiro-dono. I'm Hanari." I said, giving him a 'Shiro' nickname for the color of his hair, which made him pretty shocked. "I'm currently lost here in Rukongai. Would you mind showing me the way to the Shihouin Mansion?" I asked abruptly. Desperate to outrun these people's odd stares.

For a moment there, I saw him got shocked. And then he smiled. "I see. You're one of the Shihouins, right? No wonder you're wearing excuisite kimono like that. A noble like you shouldn't be wandering alone around here, Hanari-chan." he smiled kindly and warmly which made me feel cozy.

After walking for minutes and entering a city called Seireitei, we finally reached the Shihouin Mansion. The estate is surrounded with walls and gates where guards are stationed. Guards are particularly wearing ninja-like uniforms, all colored in black.

A guard approached us and bowed, particularly at Shiro-dono and not me. This bastard... what an insolent act! Doesn't he know who I am?

"Ukitake-sama, would you like to ask audience to Yoruichi-sama?" the guard respectfully asked. After a while, he noticed me at last. He examined me from head to toe. "May I know who this young lady is?"

Ukitake looked at me confused. "Aren't you one of the Shihouins?"

I simply ignored his question and took the pendant resting on my neck. It is a circular glass pendant where you can see swirling violet-colored reiatsu in it. I showed it to the guard and his eyes immediately widened. He immediately bowed. "I'm terribly sorry of my unawareness, Hanari-sama. Please let me accompany you on your way to meet Yoruichi-sama."

I simply nodded and gave the guard a smile. "By all means." I said respectfully. Then I turned to look at Shiro-dono. "Is the answer already clear?" I smiled at him.

"Errrr... Not really." he scratched his head showing his confusion, but still, returned back the smile.

While walking along the grounds, I looked at the white haired man walking with me. "Come to think of it, why were you running a while ago in Rukongai, Shiro-dono?"

He giggled half-heartedly. "I'm running away from my friend, Kyouraku. He's trying to make me go into a... brothel." he blushed as he said the last word doubtfully. I wonder what 'brothel' means. I thought.

While walking, I saw a pavillion on the middle of the lake. There I saw one woman, which I immediately recognized as Yoruichi-sama. But, I also caught sight of another figure, particularly a boy. I don't recognize him at all.

BYAKUYA'S POV

"Why do I have to get stuck on another boring tea ceremony with you, demon cat?" I grumbled feriously to the woman sitting in front of me. I really hate her! I thought. She looked at me and grinned.

"Because your grandfather can't come, and you're to act as his replacement." Yoruichi stated. "And didn't I told you? I'm going to introduce you to my niece. She's very pretty. You might even fall for her." she winked and laughed sheepishly.

"I don't have time for these kind of things, Shihouin Yoruichi!" I grumbled. "I still have to train in order to become a powerful leader. I don't have time playing games with you!"

"Oh come on, Byakuya-bo! The day will come when you'll need to marry someone! And my niece is perfect to be that someone." she laughed and pat my head. I was going to slap her hand away from my head when she suddenly removed it, causing me to hit my own head. OUCH!

I stood up angrily and walked out towards the archway. When suddenly, a girl, with beautiful violet eyes, appeared in front of me. I was so stunned. We almost bumped into each other. Her face was only an inch away from mine. My face is getting hotter and hotter each second.

"Umm. Excuse me?" the girl said. Her face still an inch away from mine.

"Y-yes?" I asked quite nervously. It's the first time for me to have a girl face me this close... too close!

"You're blocking the way." she simply uttered and smiled. I looked around and just noticed it.

"Oh! I-I'm sorry." I said as I moved and cleared the way. She ran immediately inside and bowed at the demon cat.

"It's nice meeting you again, Auntie!" the girl exclaimed as she removed her hood covered with snow, revealing her long red curly hair. She's wearing a white kimono with a red snow pattern and a violet slash.

"Hanari! It's been a long time since I last saw you! Back then, you're still a very little girl!" Yoruichi smiled and walked to her. They hugged each other. S-She's her niece? She's... pretty. I thought. After that, Yoruichi suddenly looked at me, smiling slyly.

"OH! I forgot!" she said as she pushed me towards the girl, facing us each other, but not as close as before "Hanari, meet Kuchiki Byakuya. The heir of the Kuchiki family. He's of the same age as you. I hope you could become good friends." I blushed a little when she looked at me and smiled.

"I'm Shihouin Hanari. Nice to meet you, Byakuya-kun." She said as she extended her hand to me, offering a handshake. I took her hand and shook it lightly. "N-Nice to meet you to, Shihouin Hanari-san." I said, as I immediately let go of her hand when I started blushing again.

"You could call me Hanari." she assured me. "After all, I like it when people call me by first name." She smiled at me.

"Okay... H-Hanari-san." I stammered when I pronounced her name. The demon cat suddenly snorted and grinned at me when she noticed me getting all fidgety. After that, she approached Hanari and patted her shoulders.

"Shall we go then, Hanari-chan? We still have lots to talk about, right?" she winked at her.

"Yes, Auntie." she replied with a smile.

"Then, you could go now, Byakuya-bo. You still have a practice to attend to right?" Yoruichi asked him while smiling sheepishly.

"O-Of course!" I said. "Then, I should get going." I cleared my throat and immediately ran away.

"See you again, Byakuya-kun!'' she shouted and waved her hand.

After that, I went straight home and practiced. But weirdly, that girl's face keeps on popping out of my mind.

TO BE CONTINUED

I hope you liked it. Hahaha. More chapters to come! :D

Author's convo with Byakuya:

Byakuya: I didn't like it at all!

Me: Get real, boy! You blushed there like hell!

Byakuya: I-I'm just tired and sick, t-that's just it!

Me: You got sick just because of attending a tea party? You're that weak, Byakuya-chan?

Byakuya: . . . . . . . . .