A/N: I do not own Bleach... Kubo does……..
This is the Sequel to Hello again … entitled Nothing can come between us…
The story is based in Byakuya and Tamiski's relationship; there are HitsuKarin, IchiRuki, and other parings
Please enjoy and tell me whether it is worthy of continuing…
I now give you Chapter 2
Of
Nothing can come between us…
The investigation begins ~ Reader's POV
Eiko, her guard, Karin, Hisa, Yuri, Cheri, and Soi Fon have returned to the scene of the battle, she has instructed them to search for clues of what may have happened, there is stuff thrown all around the area. Hisa bends down and picks up the gifts that Renegade was delivering to her friends; she puts them into a bag,
As they are looking for clues, Yuri walks over to where she felt the strange presence that was watching them, calls to her Aunt, pointing as she says, 'Auntie this is the place that I felt a presence when we arrived, I refused to call attention to it, because I thought they where send by uncle'.
Eiko looks to her saying, 'show me, the exact place', Yuri carefully walks closer pointing to the area, as the others watch, Eiko approaches the area;
she concentrates and as she raises her hands they start to glow over the area; Yuri and Soi Fon smirk with pride, as everyone looks at her with confusion.
Yuri seeing this says, 'My Aunt Eiko and my Cousins are special'
As Eiko runs her hands across the area, it reveals shadows of reiatsu, she was revealed five in all, four are of the dead Assassins, but one is not, she grins as she focuses in on that one, saying 'it is a small man, I have his scent'…
They all turn as one of her guards, as found renegade's blackberry, it is battered but functioning, and it is recording;
Yuri takes the phone, with a sly grin, says, 'she is very smart, she recorded some of what happened' she secures the phone in her pocket saying 'it will take some work, but I can save the recording'
As they start to walk away, Soi Fon see something hidden on the ground and goes to retrieve it, it is a package inside is a letter and a article of clothing, she reads the letter as she walks back to the group and looks at the clothing…
she now stands before Eiko with tears rolling down her face, she hands her the letter and the article of clothing; after reading the letter Eiko looks to the women, who now surround her staring saying, 'you know about this'
Yuri looks to her aunt saying, 'Yes';
Eiko says, 'this changes things greatly… she looks to Soi Fon saying, 'you are not to mention this to anyone, do you understand' Soi Fon bows to her says, ' Yes Shihoin Sama' …
She then says, 'put it back, we will allow her to retrieve it later' as Soi Fon returns the package back in it hiding place.
Eiko turns to her guard, selecting one saying, 'Go to my oldest daughter and tell her what has happen, tell her to wait until I send for her'...
The guard bows saying, 'Yes Shihoin Sama' with that he vanishes….
She then turns to the others saying we will return, looking to Yuri she says, 'you go home and download what is on that phone, I want to see it as soon as possible' Yuri bows saying 'Yes Auntie'
Eiko then turns to Hisa and Cheri saying,'Hisa and Cheri do I need to ask where to find you'...
The two women grin saying, 'We have a place'
Eiko looks at them both grinning saying, 'be careful do not get your feelings hurt laying with those two'
they each look at her saying,'yes Shihoin Sama'
She now looks to Karin, she is grinning as she says, 'I felt you husband's Reiatsu raise when I requested you presence, is that going to be a problem?'
Karin wearing a grin, says 'No Shihoin Sama, I will handle my husband, it is most important that we find out who it is, that is behind this plot against my Sensei'
Eiko looks at Karin and then to the others saying, 'My daughter has selected her students well; until we have figured out what is going on; each of you will have a guard with you at all times, they will remain hidden, but know they are there to protect you.'
It is at the moment a guard appears before her, "Shihoin Sama,"
Eiko quickly turns to the guard saying, 'speak' he looks up at her saying, 'Tamiski Sama has awaken, she has requested that her husband take her to her home at the Kuchiki Manor'..
Eiko quickly becomes agitated, but looks over at the package, Soi Fon put back in it's hiding place, and says, 'return to her, watch and protect her' with that the guard vanishes.
Eiko turns to the women saying 'tomorrow we will visit my daughter at her home, now go and speak nothing of what we have learned today.'
They all bow to her and then vanish, leaving her, Soi Fon and two of her guards standing alone in the portal; she looks to Soi Fon, her eyes reflect understanding as she says, 'you must come to terms with your feeling for him, since she has passed the ritual, she will no longer tolerate, your jealously…. She will kill you, to protect what is hers'
Soi Fon turns and nods quietly….
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The 10th Division - Hitsugaya's Pov
The 10th Taicho paces around his office, he is trying to control his frustration, after waiting so long for his new wife, Karin, to finally come home to him, she as gone off somewhere with Eiko Shihoin, the Shihoin Clan leader's wife. He has tried to track her reiatsu, but can not, someone is blocking it …
Hitsugaya: "This madness"
Hyourinmaru: "Calm down she will be back"
Hitsugaya: "I did not even get a kiss, a hug, or even a How the hell are you"
Hyourinmaru: "I can't argue that one"
Hitsugaya: "That woman, just ordered that she go with her…. and she LEFT!!!"
He stops and shivers at the thought of the Shihoin woman, and the alarming level of power she demonstrated at the 4th division, he noticed how everyone, except members of the Shihoin clan, Ukitake, Soi Fon and Shunsui was shocked that she was that powerful.
He now thinks of Byakuya, and shakes his head, saying, 'what a family, I thought I had it bad with Kurosaki…'
Hyourinmaru: "What is wrong with you?"
Hitsugaya: "It just seems some one, some where hates me"
Hyourinmaru: "Stop… exaggerating… they don't hate you"
Hitsugaya: "If it is not hate what is it?"
Hyourinmaru: "They love to push your buttons"
He stops pacing and picks up a picture of he and Karin, they had it taken during their honeymoon at the estate, he is holding her, they are both smiling... they are happy; he puts the picture back on his desk, he now fingers the statue of the red and teal entwined dragons she gave him for his office.
Hitsugaya: "It is has been two weeks, without her"
Hyourinmaru: "OK … now we are getting to the issue"
Hitsugaya: [running his fingers thru his hair] 'What do you mean?'
Hyourinmaru: [Laughing] 'Your Horney'
As he is about to respond to the wisecracking old dragon, there is a soft knock on the door, as he turns towards the door he says, 'enter' It is a messenger from the Shihoin Clan, he hands him a note and leaves…
Shorty
You are late for dinner;
I hope you don't make this a habit
Karin Hitsugaya
He stands there with his mouth open; as if he is in shock, he scans for her reiatsu, and he finds her…He now stands there Grinning saying, "she is at home"
His eyes glow with his need for her as he shunpo out of his office; ….
Matsumoto laughs as he passes her blowing papers everywhere…
Hitsugaya and Karin
Karin is home, she had arrived two hours ago, and started to cook dinner for her husband, she was pleased that she found her new home clean, and even her clothes had been moved into the 10th Division Taicho's home;
she knows he has been trying to find her so he is probably frustrated and she is going to have to talk to him, about her working with Eiko Shihoin so she methodically picks out a seductive outfit to greet him with;
she pulls out the green short number, she grins as she showers and changes, she then selects the shoes, looking at herself in the mirror; she smirks with approval.
She then walks into the kitchen and checks on dinner, it is perfect; she looks at the clock, thinking, 'I need to send a message, for him to come home if not I will be here waiting all night… ALONE'
She writes a note, then calls her guard; telling him to deliver the note and then become discreet. The guard nods then vanishes, minutes later she is bending over the stove when he arrives.
As he walks in the house he takes off his slash and hangs Hyourinmaru in his stand, he turns into the kitchen only to see his wife bent over looking in the stove wearing a short green form fitting dress and 3 inches stiletto pumps; his eyes glow as he stands there getting a eye full of his wife's ASSets …. His need as taken him over ….. He is not going to make it to dinner …
She is slowly pulling the roast out of the oven, thankful that she learned how to cook while living with Tammi, Cheri, Hisa and Yuri, as she turns towards him, she wears a seductive smile, she thinks 'I have him, now to lock it in',
she smiles as she puts the roast down on the counter saying, 'you are here' she extends her slender arm and with her hand she waves him to her saying, 'come and taste it' as he walks towards her she takes the apron off revealing the deep cut V in the front of the dress exposing her beautiful cleavage.
Seeing this he stops dead in his tracks, looking at her, she is beautiful and the sexiness thing he has laid his eyes on…. 'Toushirou are you alright?' she says as he looks at her thinking, 'Screw Dinner'.
He step up and pulls her in his arms and starts to kiss her, he pick her up and takes her into the bedroom; Karin thinking to herself, 'Mission Accomplished.. I will talk to him in the morning; after he is calm'...
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Kuchiki Manor ~ Reader's Pov
The next morning
Tamiski sits among the cherry blossoms with Rukia, they are talking about the plans for Rukia's wedding; Rukia points to where the alter, tables and chairs will be placed for the ceremony.
Tamiski smiles as her little sister shows excitement in her eyes and voice.
Rukia suddenly becomes quiet, and looks to her; her eyes start to water; she hugs her close as she starts to cry saying, 'Ne Sana, I was so afraid, I would not see you again'
Tamiski holds her tightly in to her arms softly saying, 'I know I was afraid too, but together we will get pass this'
She now smiles down at her saying, 'I have a lot to live for'
Rukia looks up at her with a grin whispering, 'Yes I know' …
Tamiski pulls back a little and looks at her sister's knowing grin, she then rolls her eyes and gently puts her index finger on Rukia's lips, telling her to keep it a secret; giggling Rukia then looking at her in a teasing way quietly saying, 'I told you so'
Tamiski looks at her little sister, remembering what she said, before she and Byakie left for vacation,
Flashback: 'Rukia quickly turns to Cheri saying, 'Go on vacation while you can, My Ni Sama will protect my Ne Sana… Now totally laughing Rukia looks at her Ne Sana saying 'maybe I WILL get a Nephew or a Niece out of the deal' end flashback…
Tamiski says "yes you did" and starts to tickle her, now both women are on the ground laughing ….
The sounds of the two women laughing, has caused Byakuya to walk out to the gardens, his heart stops, as he stands looking at them, the scene it is like it was years ago when Hisana was alive, she and Miski would be laughing in the gardens and he would walk out asking 'what is so funny' and they would sit and laugh harder, causing him to roll his eyes at the two women and walk back into the manor and continue to talk to his friends… Akihiko and Akihiro….
Tamiski seeing him standing there looking at them, walks over to him and kisses him on the cheek, causing him to snap out of the momentary flashback, she asks him if he is okay. Forgetting Rukia is there, he grins at her and pulls her into his arms and starts to kiss her passionately…
Rukia looks at the two and giggles as she leaves the gardens giving them some privacy…
A husband and Wife ~ Reader's Pov
He hesitates as he pulls from his wife, he now looks at her with interest, as she stands in his arms, she has a glow about her, and she is radiant. His staring is making her blush, she looks at him saying, 'Byakie what is it, is something wrong?'
He looks in to her eyes, saying, 'You're so beautiful' she continues to smiles as she blushes, saying, 'thank you… you are beautiful too'
She then takes him by the hand and leads him to the bench under the cherry blossom trees, saying, 'Please sit with me, we need to talk' he looks at her and nods he knew, it had to happen….
As she looks at him, her eyes start to water, all of the emotion of the last two days, have caught up with her, as she says, 'I am so sorry Byakie, I should not have gone without my guard.'
He takes her hand in his, as she says, 'I hope you will be able to forgive me; for being so stubborn' he takes his hand and puts it on her shoulder and pulls her closer to him kissing her on the forehead saying, 'let's not think about it' …
He takes a deep breath then starts to address a subject which has haunted him since the attack, 'Miski, I need to speak to you about something…' he is interrupted by a one of the Kuchiki nobles, 'Byakuya Sama, you have visitors in your study' still looking at her he says, 'I am with my wife, send them away'..
The noble steps to him and whispers in his ear, Byakuya's body language stiffens slightly as his eyes now reflect anger, seeing this Miski, touches his face and smiles saying, 'Byakie go and deal with what ever it is that has happened' ..Still smiling she kisses him, then stands saying, 'I am starving so I am off to the kitchen, and we will talk later'…
She turns and nods to the noble and walks away toward the house and the kitchen, as Byakuya watches her walk into the house he picks up on the reiatsu of the four Shihoin ninja who are following her every move., thinking to himself, 'so it is true Eiko Sama assigned them to her; she will be safe until we figure this out'
His thoughts are interrupted 'Byakuya Sama, they are waiting' He looks at the noble again his anger shows as he says, 'let's get this over with'
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Foolish acts revealed ~ Reader's Pov
As Byakuya walks into his study; he is greeted by four other Kuchiki nobles, two Kasumioji nobles and Kasumioji Akihiko.
Akihiko seeing his old friend smiles saying, 'good morning Byakuya Sama, I hope my arrival has not interrupted anything' Byakuya looks to the man and asks, 'Akihiko it has been years since I have seen you why are you here'
Akihiko sitting in a chair grinning, 'Byakuya Sama as always straight to the point'... Still grinning he looks around the room saying, "Please you are making us a bit nervous" he waves his hand to the head chair saying, 'sit'
Byakuya looks wary at him, as he sits, Akihiko still grinning as he pulls out a tube, and opens it; he pulls an old document out; seeing the document Byakuya's reiatsu sky rockets….
Meanwhile at that same time,
Tamiski is in the kitchen eating, as she feels her husband's reiatsu suddenly raise, she also feels a unexpected thump from her abdomen, 'Ouch, what the hell' she says, as she stands rubbing her abdomen, she notices she is suddenly larger; then she would normally be for a woman in the earlier stages of pregnancy…
she now stands with a look of confusion on her face, a servant comes to her saying, 'Kuchiki Sama, you have visitors' she turns to see her mother, Hisa, Cheri, Yuri and Karin are standing behind her…
Her mother is laughing at her daughter's confused face, saying 'my grandson is started growing'…
She is still in shock as she looks to her mother saying, 'what, do you mean grandson…Mother, what is going on!!!'
Meanwhile, in the study…
Akihiko, still grinning, but his eyes are challenging as he watches Byakuya's reaction to seeing him open the document, saying, 'I have come for what is mine'
Byakuya, trying to control his temper looks at the man saying 'what do you mean, what is yours'.
Akihiko protectively fingering the document says, 'I have come for my wife… have you forgotten our agreement'
Byakuya looks to the man, and then to document…
Flashback, Years ago….
Byakuya is preparing for his marriage to Hisana, he stands in his study with, Hisana, the Kuchiki nobles, Kasumioji nobles, and Kasumioji Akihiko ….
Byakuya, with an unusual coldness states as he signs the document 'so it is agreed, since I can not annul the marriage to the exile Tamiski, when at such time she is found, I will relinquish all clams to her as my wife; therefore allowing the marriage of Akihiko and Tamiski to proceed'
Hisana stands next to him, her eyes are large with disbelief as she watches him without any emotion sign the document, turn his back and then as he and Hisana walk out of the study he overhears Akihiko quickly picking up the document stating ,'she should have been mine all along' …..
Later that night Hisana told him the true reason why she left him; and that Tamiski had always loved him and would never marry Akihiko…but it was too late, the document was signed; as he lays with his new wife he just hoped one day she will forgive him…
End of flashback.
Present day…
Byakuya looking at the paper, says, 'I will not give you my wife'…
The Kuchiki nobles look at him in shock saying, 'Byakuya Sama, you agreed to relinquish her… you must'
As Akihiko looks on, several of the Kuchiki nobles say, 'Byakuya Sama, we understand how you feel about Tamiski Sama, but now that she has taken the Ritual, it makes since that she marry someone else.'
The Shihoin Ritual of Blood Shed ~ the Real Issue
The Shihoin Clan is a powerful clan, unlike other clans it does not matter if their heirs are boys or Girls, the true Heir, regardless of gender must take their place by to completing the Ritual of Blood Shed, it is the ritual to indentify the true heir of the Clan, and it is a battle to the death.
Up until now it was determined when Yoruichi Shihoin the eldest child of HS and Eiko, completed the Ritual before taking over the position as 2nd Division Taicho and Onmitsukido Captain; the child that Eiko carried in her womb, Tamiski would not take the ritual; this child would marry into another Noble family.
Tamiski because she fell in love with Byakuya, was chosen by her Sister Yoruichi, the heir in line to take the throne of the Shihoin Clan to Wed into the Kuchiki Clan.
Even after Yoruichi's defection, there has never been any question, when the time came that she was still to inherit the throne and she would still provide an heir and Tamiski as heir second to her sister, with her marriage to Byakuya would not take the Shihoin throne and would provide the Kuchiki Clan with an heir.
But, because the couple had been apart so long the Kuchiki Clan fearing they would never be provided with a suitable heir had been working hard for years to find her and arrange the marriage between Tamiski and Akihiro; therefore freeing Byakuya to marry another noble woman.
But when Byakuya brought her home and she stood before her Clan and told them she would not leave her husband she and Byakuya had successfully reconciled. The Kuchiki nobles knowing Byakuya's feelings for his wife; seeing this as an opportunity reconsidered their strategy and planned to let nature take its course and allow their leader to produce his heir with his wife.
The Shihoin Clan suddenly started to fear that they would not be provided a suitable heir from Yoruichi then tried to pressure Tamiski in annulling her marriage; so if she could take the ritual, and find a suitable husband to provide the Shihoin Clan with an heir.
Taking it one step further the nobles of the Shihoin Clan then started arguing with the Kuchiki Clan nobles, threatening a Feud if they did not either they allow Tamiski's first born to take the place as true heir of the Shihoin Clan and be raised away from the Kuchiki Clan as a Shihoin or Annul the marriage; therefore they would make her take the ritual, force her to marry someone else and produce a heir for the Shihoin Clan.
It is then Seiji brother to HS started negotiations with the both Clans to work out the heir issues and leave the loving couple in peace.
This would not be a problem if she did not take the Ritual, BUT she has taken the Ritual….
The next issue if it were found that she carried a child she would automatically take the throne as leader, and the child would be automatically be the Shihoin Heir.
This conflicted with the Kuchiki Clan; because her husband was the clan leader his heir would lead his Clan, no one can service two masters.
Three to four weeks ago negotiations broke down, and the Clans have started arguing again….
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Reader's Pov
Tamiski, her mother Eiko and the foundation are now walking back into the Kuchiki gardens, Byakuya and the others observe them from the opened shoji door; their conversation specifics can not be heard, just their laughter; they all seem happy.
Akihiko now seeing her says in a lustful way, 'she more beautiful then ever'…
He now looks at Byakuya and says, 'I ask you now to stand by the agreement we have made, relinquish her to me '
Byakuya looks at the man, saying, 'I will not give you my wife'
Akihiko, looks at him saying, 'Byakuya Sama, you finally realize now that you have given her away; that you truly loved her all along '
It is those words that cause Byakuya to look at his long time friend, with accusing eyes, the only thing that he says, 'Leave me …. Get out all of you'
Akihiko, takes the document and put it back into the tube, stands and starts to walk to the door of the study, he stops and again looks out at Tamiski, keeping his eyes on her he then says, 'If I must take her by force, I will …'
Byakuya is now left alone in his study, looking out at his wife trying to come to grips with something he, himself has done….
A/N:
Thank you to my reviewers…. I really hope you guys like it
LeRukia
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