Hi! Sorry for the late update. I didn't plan to wait so long (( My computer broke down and I lost all of my files…

Thanks for the nice reviews! I'll try to do my best. So, here it is. I know it's a bit short, but the next chap will be lot longer, with more Renji in it. Please keep reading and review

I do not own Bleach…


Chapter 3

Yumichika was sitting on the grass, watching the river. The town was silent and peaceful. He liked it that way. Despise what the others thought, he never liked crowded places. That's why he preferred to stay at home or do some paperwork, while Ikkaku got drunk with the others. A soft breeze ruffled his colourful features and he closed his eyes. He didn't move when Byakuya appeared next to him. He could tell, that the beautiful captain was in a relative good mood, so he flashed him a small smile and bowed.

"Good evening, Kuchiki taichou."

Byakuya nodded, but that was all the reaction he gave. He was staring at the river, unmoving, while the small black cat curiously wagged her tail. Yumichika sighed and lazily got up.

"I was ordered to accompany you in this mission."

"Why?" Byakuya's voice was emotionless like always, but his eyes darkened. If the pink haired demon sent her babysitter it meant one thing… Trouble.

"You don't have to worry, Kuchiki taichou. I wont't interfere your mission. I was told to contact you when I arrive here, since you're in charge in this town right now, if I'm not mistaken… I'll be staying at Urahara-san's shop. You won't even see me." he started, then suddenly, out of nowhere, a very long list appeared in his hands.

"Lets see… I have to buy 164 kinds of candy for Kusajishi fukutaichou and Ukitake taichou, a special double-pack melon-flavoured ice-cream to Hitsugaya taichou - of course, in secret -, the newest perfume for Matsumoto-san, some porn magazines for the Shinigami Men's Association – namely for Hisagi-san and Iba-san… Hmmm, Ikkaku also wanted a…"

"I'm not interested in your tasks. If that's all, then I go. If you need something, you know where to find me."

"Understood. Good night, Kuchiki taichou."

Another nod, and the captain disappeared. Yumichika sighed and brought out a small note from his clothes.

"I don't like stalking, but an order is an order, right? …"


Ichigo gaped like a fish, his dad froze in spot and Rukia's face showed all shade of red as they stood in front of the kitchen door, listening.

"Ahhh… Renji… It hurts…"

"Hah…*pant, pant*"

"Please, move *pant*…."

Ichigo gulped. His face was also red like a tomato as he tried to surpass the urge to barge in and kill both of them. Rukia was having a hard time to breathe. She grabbed the other teen's hand and whispered.

"Bi-Bichigo… This-this is…"

"Uh… Well…I-I have no idea! Why the hell are you asking me? He's your fuckin' brother, DAMN IT!"

"Don't shout, idiot!"

"Uhn! Renji… Please… I can't breathe… It's too much!"

Rukia almost passed out as she heard her brother's moan. Ichigo was sweating and he could feel the red fog growing before his eyes. His dad cleared his throat as he drew himself up.

"I go." he said in a determined voice and put his hand on the handle. The other two gulped. Isshin took a deep breathe and…


It was almost dawn when Byakuya arrived at the Kurosaki clinic. The house was dark and he couldn't hear any sound. He decided to use the window, instead of the front door. He didn't want to wake Kurosaki Ichigo's weird father… He silently landed in the cold kitchen floor. No one was there. He decided to check on his adopted sister first. He went upstairs and searched for her reiatsu. He could easily found her. She shared a room with Kurosaki's younger sister. Fortunately, the two girls were currently in a 'school trip' as the under-dressed man explained. In Byakuya's translation, it must be some kind of training camp…

Rukia was sleeping peacefully in a strange bed, that reminded him those he saw in the 4th Squad's barrac… It was a bit disturbing, but Rukia was sick, right? Byakuya carefully closed the door and stepped closer to her bed. He noticed a small smile playing on her lips. She seemed calm. Byakuya felt relieved at the sight. He was really worried, when she collapsed a few hours ago… A soft snor caught his attention, so he turned around. Next to the window, his gigai was sleeping in a seemingly uncomfortable chair. Ch! They could have given him a futon, at least…

The morning came fast. Byakuya didn't sleep at all. He decided to wach over his sister instead. At first, Rukia stared at him with wide eyes, then her face turned bright red and she tried to avoid every eye-contact… 'She must be shocked that I stayed with her all night' he thought seriously. Well, it was unusual, after all. He never watched over her when she was injured – or she didn't know about it. When the morning came, he usually disappeared. Her surprise this time was understandable.

When Byakuya went downstairs, the others were already gathered around the table. Ichigo's father was wearing a white T-shirt and a black jumper. Byakuya noted, that sharing his dissent about proper clothing was a good decision. He didn't see Renji, but he had probably returned to Urahara Kisuke's shop. Well, not that it mattered anyway…

When they noticed the dark-haired noble, they went silent. Byakuya set down gracefully, back straight, face unreadable as usual. But there was one thing that was a bit perplexing even for him…

'Why are they staring at me?'

Ichigo seemed flustered. He gave him flat, searching glances, while he stuffed some egg rolls into his mouth. Rukia didn't even look up, and her face was still bright red. But the worst was Kurosaki Isshin. He openly stared at Byakuya with a deadly serious face. It reminded him of his childhood, when he did some nasty prank… Aaa, those good old times… But he was absolutely positive he didn't do anything that could earn him a glare like that. Maybe it was Renji?

"Byabuya-kun! I hope you know, that we gladly welcome you in our house…" Isshin started in a serious tone. Byakuya nodded – he didn't like the misspelling of his name, but he can correct the older man later...

"You're a fine young man and I'm sure you can tell apart what's wrong and what's good." Byakuya nodded again, but he wasn't so certain like before.

"I'm aware of that… nowadays, young people have strange fashions… I mean, I'm not saying that you are strange or something like that… I'm a very open-minded man, Byabuya-kun!" he said and hit the table with both hands to underline this statement. Byakuya blinked. He wasn't sure he could follow the older man's thoughts…

"What I'm trying to say is… You're free to like whoever you want." he coughed a bit, but countinued. "I just want to ask you to keep your personal affairs between closed doors."

Byakuya furrowed his brows. He had no idea what the other was referring to.

"I am afraid, I couldn't really understand what do you mean, Kurosaki Ichigo's father. If you find my presence disturbing, I can leave…"

"No, no, no, no! That's not what I meant! You can't leave your sister now you finally found each other! What I wanted to say is… you know… last night…your friend.."

Byakuya finally understood. So it was really Renji's fault…

"I apologise for Renji's behaviour. As his superior, I assume you that he will receive a proper punishment." he stated with a bow. It was Isshin's turn to frown.

"You mean that the red-haired boy is a host, too?... "

"Host?"

"Hoy, Dad! I don't think you get it…" Ichigo tried, but his father was lost in his thoughts.

"Oh, I see! So it's a common thing… You know… to became closer to your underlings in that kind of a job… I mean, I can't say it's a bad thing being friendly and all, but if you overdo it the other party may think that you want something more than a…you know."

He made some strange movement with his fingers, but Byakuya didn't seem to understand.

" The poor boy seemed he really likes you, so…"

Ichigo burrowed his face into his palm. They tried to explain his dad, that last night was a very big misunderstanding, but it didn't worked… Damn Byakuya and his stupid gigai! And to top it all, that brainless pineapple-head had completely fallen for it… Rukia saw her brother's face darken, so she hurried to rescue Isshin, before Byakuya looses his temper.

"Thank you very much, Kurosaki-san! Your fatherly love reached the dephs our soul! I'm sure my brother understood your pure intents and he will follow your wise advice! Right, Ichigo?" she cast a meaningful glance at the teen who jumped in surprise.

"Uh… Y-Yeah. You're great dad!" Ichigo started with a forced smile, while he roughly grabbed the stunned Byakuya by his arm and began to drag him towards the stairs.

"I'm gonna have a long talk with him, so… Don't worry."

The only thing that saved their life was Rukia again, who also took Byakuya's arm and helped Ichigo to escape… They could only hope, that Byakuya will kill them quickly and they won't suffer too much…

~TBC~