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Tanjōbi
IV
Written by Dragenruler
Dedicated to Darklover
31st January
The meretricious beams of dawn overwhelmed his closed eyes as the gentle light tickled his soft, milky-coloured skin. The vivid blaze of the light reflected throughout the tremendous windows in the bedroom, the breeze was biting as it escaped through the open windows. His soft skin prickled by the travelling breeze.
He swiftly shifted his body around the bed as he gazed throughout the window, his arm slumping against her side of the bed. The light was blinding, but the day was already enticing. The dark clouds surged against the artistic daylight. It was eerily quiet as the day further transformed beautifully, articulating the common chatter that surrounded the day.
It was soothing, being able to rest after such a raucous month. The shushing of the bellowing waves were sedative. Everything was too blue, too enchanting even during the dawn of winter. It was alluring; it made him want to smile. Everything looked surrealistic as he ogled at the scenery with foggy eyes.
It truly felt like a dream. It was unnatural; he usually refused to celebrate his birthday… The day was just another day, there was nothing special. He was a hypocrite. He loathed his birthday, and yet, he adored his family's birthdays. Those momentous occasions, the birth of his daughter and his wedding anniversary, he would never forget such events.
Byakuya sighed as he quickly closed his eyes, the soft footfalls of his wife echoed throughout the hallway and into their bedroom. He gently shifted his body, twisting his closed gaze towards the opening door. Byakuya desperately wanted to smile as he could easily imagine his wife twisting her body, their daughter in one arm and a salver filled with food held between her other hand and her hip.
"You want to wake Daddy?"
He could easily imagine his little girl eagerly nodding her head, her beautiful tresses curling around her childlike head. Byakuya could lightly hear her soft footfalls and innocent giggles as his little girl ambled towards the bed. Her tiny and fragile body quickly leaped onto his relaxed physique, her small arms curled around his neck.
"ChiChi… Wake up! Daddy…" She mumbled into his ear, quickly tugging at his long locks. Byakuya smiled devilishly as he twisted her tiny body, instantly tickling her sides. Her giggles grew louder as he placed random kisses over her face. "Tickles, daddy! Stop it…" Her tiny body thrashed around the bed, her giggles echoing.
"Keiko… Don't you think that Daddy would like to eat his breakfast?" Her angelic voice echoed throughout the room, forcing Byakuya to freeze as he kissed Keiko gently on the forehead before twisting his physique to gaze upon his petite wife. Byakuya smiled delicately, she was the perfect wife.
Byakuya gently reached towards her, smiling. "Come here, Hisana-Koibito…" His gaze travelled towards the small salver in her hands, she was extremely sweet. The scrumptious aroma lingered throughout the atmosphere as Hisana slowly sauntered towards their bed, the cutlery gently joggled against one another.
"Darling, I know you do not favour Western Food, but I know you love spicy food." She murmured, slowly situating herself onto the silk covered mattress. "Keiko, come… Let's give Daddy his food, he must be starving and then you can give him your present." Keiko's dark tresses eagerly emerged from the bed, her smile glowing as she nodded rapidly.
"Daddy got presents!" She giggled, crawling out of Byakuya's arms and towards her mother. Keiko vigorously curled her tiny arms around Hisana's neck, slowly kissing her mother's ear as she giggled. "Daddy be fast!" Her eyes shone blindingly as she gazed at Byakuya.
"Keiko, why don't you go get your present?"
The three-year-old nodded earnestly, she openly kissed her mother again before hastily leaping off of the bed and bolted towards her bedroom. "She is full of energy today…" Hisana giggled, calmingly placing the salver onto the bed as she shifted her body closer towards her husband, innocently peering at Byakuya.
Byakuya immediately twisted his arms around Hisana, abruptly tugging her frail body against his. "Thank you…" He gently caressed her arms, cosseting the tender skin. "It is quite amusing." He murmured seductively against her ear, gingerly kissing her earlobe as his gaze travelled back towards the open doors.
"I have to apologize…" Hisana whispered, swallowing harshly as she peered towards his handsome face. "I know gift giving is not tradition… but she was very persistent." She giggled, gently placing her hand against his bicep, twirling numerous forms on his arm. "You can't easily say no to her face…"
"We made-"
"Mommy! Daddy, love it!"
It was a nebulous night. The bitterness of the night swept across her cheeks as the howling of the wind enhanced, the darkness surged against the cloudless sky. The earth was concealed with whiteness, lacking with various colours. The paleness that plummeted from the sky was enticing, little mottles of white proliferated throughout the atmosphere.
The bleak sky was enchanting; it made her smile in excitement. It was a foreign emotion, she always loathed the idea of snow, but now… It was mesmerizing to simply watch the gentle plucking of the whiteness from the sky as it collapsed towards the earth. The astringent coldness that the snow provided was frightening.
A violent quiver raced throughout her body and it made her want moan in torment. Her somber memories were unnecessary. Today was supposed to be a mirthful day and her ghastly and repulsive history would not intrude her plans. Another shiver jolted throughout her body, a soft frown graced her delicate visage.
She peered towards the window again; the pliable shushing of the waves easily overshadowed the roaring of the snow. It was unnatural, Byakuya truthfully despised when they abided at his family's beach manor. She knew that her husband shunned his birthday, and she understood his reasons but Keiko wanted to celebrate.
A soft sigh escaped from her as she enclosed herself firmer inside the blanket. She tenderly tugged her knees towards her chest, cuddling into the comfortable balmy blanket. She gracelessly drooped her head against her shoulder, her gaze never faltering from the darkness. Hisana could wait forever for her husband.
It was already late…
She had continued their usual nightly routine without her husband. Byakuya was always punctual and refused to let her worry. He phoned her, he was being forced to a bar with some of his co-workers, and it made her want to giggle. Her husband was always too wellborn for bars, and yet, he allowed himself to be dragged towards one.
Her night was methodical. She tended towards her daughter throughout the day and dismissed the maids. Hisana had cooked and cleaned while caring for Keiko, only to wait for the night to consume them and let her husband welcome himself home. She fed Keiko, bathed her and brushed her teeth before tucking her into bed.
Hisana sighed again; it was tiresome and lonesome to take care of one child alone. She was a little worried, but knew Byakuya would be elated. It was supposed to be his birthday present from her, but the plans her husband had with Kyōraku and Ukitake were running quite late and within a few minutes, his birthday would be over.
The day was just like any other, just like Byakuya wanted. Hisana curled deeper into the blanket, the bitterness of the night slowly seeped into her bones, forcing her to tremble from the icy atmosphere. Another sigh escaped from her as she peered towards the window, into the consuming darkness.
The darkness her imouto might be struggling through… No, she ensured that those tormenting thoughts would be buried since her daughter was born. Her daughter did not need to know of her abhorrent past and her shameful sins.
Hisana gently caressed her abdomen. She would not allow Keiko to make the same mistake that she had made. Her daughter would not be as wicked as Hisana was. A harsh cough rattled throughout her body, it was atypical. Hisana rarely got sick, but these random coughing fits made her worry.
"Are you alright, Hisana?"
Soft, tender kisses caressed her ear, making Hisana giggle in shock as she peered at her husband. She gently shook her head as Byakuya continued placing delicate butterfly kisses against her cheeks. Hisana could smell the stench of alcohol on her husband, but kept quiet. Her smile never faltered.
"I am fine, darling." She murmured, gently twisting her physique towards her husband. The blanket plummeted to the ground as Byakuya quickly concealed her body with his. He quickly enveloped her billowy lips, devouring her mouth. Byakuya smirked throughout the hungry kiss, urgently tightening his grip on her body as he tugged her closer.
"It is still your birthday?" Byakuya nodded eagerly, his kisses slowly migrated towards her neck. "Yes, it is…" He whispered, hotly nibbling on her shoulder as his caressing hands roamed towards her buttocks. Byakuya vigorously tugged her closer towards him, innocently kissing onto her collarbone.
"I still have not given you, your present…"
"It can wait… I know what I want for a present." Byakuya growled, twisting their bodies. Hisana's face twisted in confusion as she lay on top of him. "I just want to be with my wife…" He muttered, tenderly kissing her as he hauled her closer. Hisana giggled, sluggishly shaking her head as she pushed him away.
"No… My present to you; I am pregnant."
30th June
It was an alluring day. The auroras of the dawn erupted against the sky, the cloudless sky shone elegantly. Its trembling blaze gleamed across the enormous beach; the gentle breeze chilled the sweltering heat. It was an ideal day for the beach; the heat was immaculate and sizzling and it was calming.
It was summer, the torrid temperature formed fallacious waves of swelter, hypnagogic the sky in a mirage. The whole blue welkin was mesmerizing with no sign of the usual darkness that consumed Karakura Town as of late. It was refreshing, being able to be embraced by such an alluring day. This was what she needed.
She has not been able to saturate in the bright lustres of the sun. A soft sigh escaped from her as she readjusted her expensive sunhat. The heat was overwhelming, but she enjoyed it none the less. Hisana moaned in pleasure as she situated herself onto a beach towel, excitingly gazing towards her husband and daughter.
Her husband was aristocratic and angelic. His long ebony-coloured tresses drooped across his shoulders and visage, enthralling his facial features and made her want to kiss his glamorous mouth. He looked provocative with his purple-coloured trunks and his protective light-green-coloured shirt, exposed in the front displaying his stalwart body.
Her little Keiko was adorable. She refused to let her mother dress her and chose her own clothes, it made her giggle. Her little girl was extremely precious. Hisana sighed; Keiko always wanted her long curls pulled into pigtails or a braid. She was too cute and it did not help that it was impossible to say no to her.
She giggled softly as she stared at her tiny, growing family. Her adorable little Keiko sat upon Byakuya's shoulders as they ogled at the enticing scenery, the waves calmly sloshing against his legs as he pointed to various objects in the distance. It was a delightful scene; she felt a sharp kick towards her bladder.
Hisana cringed as she quickly clutched onto her swollen stomach. Her fragile, trembling hand quickly caressed the spot, desperately trying to soothe her baby girl. Hisana sighed softly; her baby girl's kicking slowly dwindled. She was extremely active, Hisana wanted to call her Kicker, but Byakuya would not appreciate her calling their daughter that.
That did not make it any less true…
Her fingers sluggishly traced various figures on her tummy, gently twirling around her bellybutton. It was consoling… Hisana gracelessly placed her arms behind her, her palms digging into the sand as she desperately tried to lift herself.
"Let me help Hisana-koibito." His deep baritone voice slowly echoed throughout the private beach, as he kneeled next to Hisana. Byakuya gently clutched onto her hands, tenderly lifting her. He kissed her forehead delicately, sluggishly releasing her hands as he murmured. "Is everything alright Hisana?"
"Do not worry, Byakuya-sama…" Hisana gently caressed her swollen belly, quietly peering at her husband. A soft sigh escaped from her. "She has just been kicking a lot today, but she is quiet for now…" Hisana murmured, smiling brightly as she tightly held onto her sunhat when the breeze got stronger.
"Daddy… Sandcastle!" Keiko asked innocently as she scrambled towards her parents, instantly curling her arms around Byakuya's leg. She eagerly smiled at her mother, rapidly withdrawing from her father and fled towards her mother. "Mommy! Built sandcastle with me and daddy! Please, baby sister can help!"
"Oh, no honey… Your baby sister can't help…"
It was a raging night, murky clouds bemoaned as thunder roared to life. The menacing flashes of purple and gold illuminating the sky and the soft pitter-patter of the rain enthralling the passing visitors. A picturesque scene of depression, the sorrow glowing as the thunder hit once more.
A lone extravagant restaurant sat on a corner. It was the most elegant restaurant in Karakura Town, Japan. The restaurant was known for the delicious cuisine as it held various foods from over the world, as well as it's notably costs. There was only one way to be able to get a seat in Kyoufu even with a reservation.
Stairs arched in a Victorian style, leading towards ebony-coloured walls. Extensive crystal windows arrayed against the walls, the dark colour fading further into the night. Inside of the elegant restaurant, stood rows of angelic tables that curved into the fine tawny-coloured wood, snow-coloured napery fading against the snowy cloth of the chairs as the dark wood curled in loops around the velvety silk.
The dim lighting dazzled against the bewitching scenery, creating an enthralling romantic atmosphere. A restaurant that held a high class like this was for prosperous people, who was used to dining in such nobility.
The hushed voices of happy prattle embraced the faint glowing atmosphere, ignoring the wondering stares of the lonesome people. Most people who went alone must've been stood-up or a business meeting that must've cancelled, but it was rare to see someone alone at such a fancy restaurant.
"Mommy… I want Donburi!"
"Keiko, not so loud… You will get your donburi." Hisana smiled at her husband, Byakuya cherished their daughter and Keiko never disobeyed her father. Hisana gently placed her hand on top of her developing stomach. She quickly scanned through the menu, eagerly placing her other hand next to her daughter.
"What do you think, Hisana?" His elegant baritone voice resonated throughout the ataractic atmosphere. Her body trembled at the sound, it was enticing. The hushed prattle consumed the restaurant as she peered around the restaurant, ogling at the various people. "What are you in the mood for, Hisana-koibito?"
"Excuse me?" Hisana murmured as she gazed upon her husband, smiling gently. Byakuya grinned, slowly raising an eyebrow as he glanced towards his frowning daughter and back towards his wife. "I asked what you wanted to eat since our daughter is getting impatient and I am certain that you are also hungry…"
Hisana blushed shamelessly as she glanced towards her bulging stomach. "I am sorry Darling…" Her gaze gracefully shifted towards their daughter, her pouting face and her puffing chest made Hisana want to giggle in amusement. "I believe that I and your daughter are in the mood for some hot sansei udon and you Byakuya-sama…"
"Keiko want donburi!"
"Keiko, you will get your donburi." Byakuya whispered towards his daughter, he gave her a stern look before gazing back towards Hisana. "Kare Raisu with Tonkatsu katsudon." He quickly signalled towards a waiter. The waiter gracefully strolled towards them, his voice soft and gentle as he asked if they wanted to order their food.
Byakuya elegantly susurrated their order, as he glanced towards his pouting daughter. He easily dismissed the waiter, gently smiling at Keiko's frowning visage. "Keiko, do not frown like that. Your food will be here soon…" Hisana giggled softly, the gentle jolting against her bladder made her silently sigh in pain.
"Tanjōbiomedetō, dārin."
Hisana tenderly placed her hand across her chest, cringing at the unexpected twinge. "Hisana are you alright?" His voice was tender, vigilantly watching her as she clutched onto her thin blouse. Hisana nodded rapidly, smiling faintly as she peered at her husband. "I am alright. It is probably only heartburn. I just need to go to the restroom…"
Byakuya sluggishly nodded, his eyes shone with confusion. Hisana barely smiled as she glanced towards Keiko before lifting herself from her seat and rapidly wobbled towards the restroom. She quickly entered the restroom. Hisana breathed slowly as she rushed towards a sink, urgently splashing water onto her face.
She knew what she was doing was wrong… The tormenting pain enveloped her chest as she fiercely coughed, the harsh coughs rattled through her distressed body. It was wrong of her, but she refused to acknowledge that it was more than a side-effect of the pregnancy. Hisana was too scared tell her Byakuya-sama.
Her grip tightened on her blouse as another cough violently rattled through her body, the tormenting twinge constricted as she desperately tried to breathe. It had gotten worse by the weeks and Hisana knew soon mottled blood would paint her hands and it was frightening, because there was the possibility of that happening…
The only problem was that she would not allow Byakuya to know.
Tanjōbi – Birthdays
Sweetheart - Koibito
Imouto – Baby sister
Donburi – A bowl of plain cooked rice with some other food on top of it. Some popular varieties are gyudon (stewed beef), oyakodon (chicken and egg) and kaisendon (raw seafood).
Udon are Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. It is either served hot or cold with various toppings; fried tofu (kitsune udon), tempura (tempura udon) and mountain vegetables (sansei udon)
Kare Raisu – Is cooked rice with a Japanese curry sauce. It can be served with additional toppins such as tonkatsu.
Tonkatsu are deep fried pork cutlets. It is usually served accompanied by shredded cabbage or on top of cooked rice.
Katsudon – Tonkatsu served with cooked rice.
Note – In Japan, traditionally gifts are not given for birthdays
Birthdays
Byakuya- 31st January – The second month of winter.
Hisana – 30th June – The second month of summer.
Keiko – 22th March
Hisa – 4th September
A/N: I am going to make their age difference clear since I believe a lot of people do not know.
Byakuya is five years older than Hisana; Hisana is eleven years older than Rukia. I hope that helped!
This story was wrote with two various pieces that happened on both their birthday. Understand?
I do not know when I will update again, since my exams start in a month and I NEED TO STUDY, but after that I have like a two month vacation! A lot of time to finish this story… Depends on the reviews… :)
I am sorry; this is probably an extremely disappointing chapter. I apologize to my readers, the next one will be better! This chapter is extremely short as well, which means it is even more disappointing… I was forcing myself to write this and finish it within a day and a few minutes.
I can do better and I promise that I will.
To my Faithfull reviewers:
jirachiofelephantsandwhales, Rose Attack, EmpressMinea, Darklover and Makiko-Maki Maki.
Thank you guys for your reviews, sorry if I did not get a chance to reply, been busy with tests. Thank you to all of the people that favoured and alerted… :)
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~Dragenruler
P.S Please go and read my other new ByaSana fic: Anthology! It took me weeks to finish writing that… Thank you!