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Chapter 4

Hanataro had watched his employer drift in and out of memory "Lord Kuchiki," he said but the young lord seemed to not hear him, so he did the only thing he could do, stand there offering emotional support.

*Flashback - 5 years ago*

A now 30-year-old Byakuya stood over the grave of his Grandfather, who had only recently passed away. The newly appointed Lord Kuchiki, and head of the Kuchiki family said a silent prayer, he had matured greatly in the last ten years. Byakuya had kept his promise becoming an heir that made his Grandfather more than proud but he had also kept an eye on Uryu.

He had watched as Uryu was paraded out at important functions like the show pony his father treated him as. This only got worse after Uryu's mother died leaving the boy completely at the mercy of his father. With no one to shield him Uryu began to grow emotionally cold even from a distance Byakuya could see the boy dying inside, and desperate for love, affection, or even a friend. Byakuya had wanted to be there for him but Uryu was rarely let out of his father's sight so all the young noble could do was watch as Uryu was portrayed as a prodigy, but never in the field he truly excelled in, his father wanted Uryu to go into the medical field. He told everyone his son was already showing great promise in the field, which was not a complete lie, the boy did show great promise in the area of medical knowledge. However, anyone could tell it was not his true passion.

Byakuya had sent him more than one client over the years, but the carefully built illusion had been shattered one day. Uryu was at a party with his father acting the part of his father's perfect heir when suddenly a pair of young twin girls ran up to him. Byakuya had held his breath; he could do nothing to stop the events that unfolded. The girls had thanked Uryu for making their party dresses, everyone had fallen silent for a few long moments, but then they started bombarding Uryu with questions and requests. Ryuken had not allowed Uryu to answer, insisting it was time for them to leave.

It had not taken very long for rumors to trickle back to both Byakuya and his grandfather about Uryu being seen with dark bruises peeking out from the neckline and sleeves of his always pristine cloths.

Time passed and Byakuya had done what he could from a distance, but then his Grandfather had died and the responsibility of serving the king, leading the family, and keeping his promise had filled his life.

"Kuchiki-Sama you have a visitor," came a voice from behind him.

"Thank you," he said walking to his office his face turned to a scowl when he saw just who was waiting for him. "You had better have a good reason for being here Ryuken, I am not my Grandfather and I will not overlook the abuse you suffer on your son," he said.

"What happens between my son and I is no concern of yours, I have never understood your interest in the boy, but I have actually come to see if you have seen that disappointment. He came to me a few weeks ago on his 15th birthday telling me that he would no longer pretend he wants to be a doctor. Then he told me he was leaving, I warned him that if he left that he would have nothing, but he insisted I have not seen him since. I have heard his name apparently the fool is pursuing his useless hobby of sewing," Ryuken said.

Byakuya was not happy to hear Ryuken talk about Uryu like that, but he was glad to learn the boy was finally away from his father. "I can assure you I have no idea where your son is but even if I did I would not tell you, as I said earlier I am not my Grandfather and you are not welcome in my home, so I must ask you to leave," he said.

After the older Ishida left Byakuya had called for a man he trusted with only the most important tasks, the young man was only a few years younger than him. "Renji I need you to find Uryu Ishida it will not be easy and you must use discretion. I know that word is foreign to you but try to understand," he said ducking whatever it was the Renji had thrown at him.

"Fine whatever," Renji left to start looking for the runaway he thought it would be easy, but as it turned out it was not. He searched for weeks but whenever he got close, he would just miss him. However, he did not give up only stopping his search to give Byakuya reports. "You do realize he probably does not even remember you," Renji finally said earning a blank stare and no answer.

*End flash back*

*Flashback - 1 year ago*

Not knowing was beginning to really get to Byakuya, he was sure where ever Uryu was he was safe in the respect he was away from his father, but he had learned enough from Renji that he knew that Uryu was not living well. The now 19 year old was rapidly gain fame though he knew due to being in hiding that did not mean he was using that fame or money earned.

*End flash back*

*Flashback - 6 months ago*

Byakuya had watched from a distance for long enough, he was not sure when his feelings had changed from ones of wanting to protect and nurture to ones of desire for the young man who had blossomed into something wonderful. He had not seen Uryu in many years, but he was certain the way he felt would not change. He was sitting at his desk when he got the news Uryu had been found.

Now all he could do was wait and hope that Uryu would share his feelings. He wondered if Uryu would even remember their first meeting or the foolish promise of a child that had meant nothing to Byakuya at the time, but now meant the world to him but the only beautiful thing he wanted in his life was Uryu himself.

*End flash back*

Byakuya shook himself again. He knew it was not the time to reminisce; it had become painfully clear Uryu did not remember that first meeting or the promise but that no longer mattered.

Byakuya had his Uryu and they had developed something more than he had expected at first "Renji" he called soon the red head appeared in front of him. "I need to know who it was that took Uryu. I will deal with your lack of guarding the estate after I get my Uryu back," Byakuya said "I know whoever it was worked for the king and I think it is about we dealt with my cousin that I should have done years ago. after all he always wanted what was mine- the vain little fool."

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