SILENT CRIES OF DESTINY

Part 7.

Thanks to all who don't mind me updating so fast. I have to write to keep the ideas I have fresh in my mind.

As for pairings, well, I can't say too much, but there are some I am planning.

As always, I don't own Bleach. Tite Kubo does.

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Unohana kissed Hanataro gently on the head before turning to Isane. "I'll be gone for a while, but don't hesitate to call me if anything goes wrong, both in here and in the squad. Is Ogido ready?" "Yes, he's waiting outside and don't worry about the squad. I heard from Yumichika that if any Squad 11 member besides Zaraki, Yachiru, Ikkaku or himself comes here, then a fate worse than death will befall them."

The captain began to walk out when Isane brushed her shoulder. "Um might I ask why you're taking Ogido?" "Don't worry Isane, he's not going to where I'm going. He's going to be needed to heal the two men after Captain Kuchiki and his "punishment force" as he would call it, get through with them."

"Heal them? Bu...but...?" Isane gasped, looking over at Hanataro's bed. "I'm sorry Isane, you're confused. You see, Captain Kuchiki and Vice Captain Abarai are to carry out the punishment, but another member of their squad, Rikichi, has asked to participate as well. Hanataro was one of his first friends when he graduated from the Academy. Vice Captain Kira has also requested to take part and then there's Ichigo and also that mod soul that Ichigo uses in the world of the living that would like to take part. Since there's only two, I've requested Ogido to heal them when one opponent is done with them. It wouldn't be fair for any of them to fight a half dead man. But rest assured Isane they will die."

"Captain, I don't mean to correct you, but aren't there three of them?" After seeing the look her captain gave her, Isane secretly wished she'd never have to see that look on her captain ever again. "Yes, Isane, there are three. However, I've asked Captain Kuchiki if I could have one of them to talk to. There's some things I need to discuss with this individual. It seems the other two ratted out the third last night about him being the one who instigated the attack in the first place. And I feel it's my duty as Hanataro's captain to ensure proper punishment befall the leader."

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They had all agreed that Byakuya and Ichigo would be the last two to attack and ultimately finish off the two men. Kon had been given a temporary gigai that was made for withstanding attacks and topped with the fact that he was originally a fighting mod soul, him and Rikichi, who had been paired up to fight the first man managed to give the man several broken ribs, numerous slashes across the chest and a long gash on his left arm that wouldn't quit bleeding. As Ogido healed the first man, Renji and Izuru fought the second man, ultimately ending the second fight when Izuru doubled the man's weight tenfold and Renji wrapping Zabimaru around the man's body and quickly pulling it back, slicing the man's skin to ribbons.

Once the first man was healed to what Ogido thought was good enough, which was just healing to where the man could stand, Byakuya stepped up and reduced the man to a bloody lump of flesh with his Bankai. Ichigo fought the second man for a few minutes and then let his hollow side take over, finishing the job. Ichigo regained control and began to walk off, earning stares from those present. He smiled. "It was either let my hollow fight, or hear him constantly nagging about it raining in his and Zangetsu's world."

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"L...listen captain, none of us meant to do that to that boy. We were all drunk. It won't happen again." The man tried to break free of the restraints on his body.

"I really wish you wouldn't struggle. You're not going to be able to break free of those anyway. They're the ones I use for Captain Zaraki when he refuses treatment." Retsu Unohana walked closer to the man strapped on the operating table.

"Captain, 4th Squad is supposed to heal not hurt. And the boy will be fine, won't he? Why go to all this trouble for that kid?"

"It seems there's some things I need to discuss with you. You see Hanataro may not look it, but he has some very powerful friends who wanted to make sure justice was served."

"Then why are you getting involved? I thought you would be above all the violence."

"I might have been, had it been anyone else. But you just happened to hurt the one member of my squad I care about the most. My son."

"Y...your son?!"

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Mayuri Kurotsuchi found Unohana in Hanataro's room, checking on his vitals. "How are you doing, Retsu?" "Fine. A little relieved now. All that's left is for him to wake up." she answered, looking up at the 12th Squad Captain with tired eyes. "So what brings you all the way out here to my division? If you need anything, you know where it is already."

"I...uh...that is to say, Rin wants to know if he can visit Hanataro soon and I was wondering if I could have the body of the man you took? Captain Kuchiki already let me have the other two on top of Captain Zaraki's four and Captain Ukitake's two. I mean I know you probably let him have the full blown Retsu Unohana treatment, but still I'd like to play with the remainder of the body."

"What remainder of the body would that be, Mayuri?"

Kurotsuchi felt a cold chill emanate around the room. He stepped back a few steps towards the door. "S...sorry to bother you about it Retsu. I mean I do have more than enough material right now." he chuckled. "Um, take care of yourself and him."

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He thought he could hear familiar voices around him. Slowly bringing himself out of unconsciousness, but not opening his eyes, he noted he felt warm and slightly numb. He felt pressure on his right hand and wearily opened his eyes, allowing them to adjust to the soft light. "C...captain Unohana?"

Unohana smiled and reached up to stroke his forehead. "How do you feel Hanataro?" "I...how long was I out?" he asked, looking around the room, to see where he was. "About five days, give or take. You briefly woke up two nights ago, but immediately went back to sleep. I'm so relieved you're awake Hanataro. We've all missed you." "Missed me? Who...?"

"Everybody's come to check on you to see how you were doing." Isane came walking, checking the machines before sitting down. "Let's see, in addition to everyone here wanting to check on you during their shift, Rukia's been here with Captain Kuchiki and Renji and with your friend Rikichi, Captain Kurotsuchi and Rin have been here, Yumichika and Yachiru, Ganju, Ichigo, Orohime, Chad and Uryu and even Ichigo's mod soul, Kon. And that's not mentioning random Soul Reapers coming in to ask how you were doing."

"What?! They all came?!" Hanataro gasped. "Of course Hanataro. Where else do you think you got all these get well presents? Good thing Captain Kuchiki let us use his personal hospital room or all of it probably wouldn't fit." Isane chuckled. Hanataro looked around the room again, wondering to himself why he didn't notice the colorful assortment of flowers, stuffed animals, balloons and cards.

"Isane, if you don't mind, I need to talk to Hanataro alone for a few minutes before everyone gets here to see him." Unohana said softly. Of course Captain." Isane smiled. "I'll see you later, Hanataro." Unohana stared at the door for a few minutes before turning back to Hanataro.

"What's going to happen to me once I get better Captain?" Hanataro looked down. "Nothing Hanataro, why do you...?" "I killed someone! I should be punished! After all, I'm a seated officer and for a seated officer to kill someone without provocation..." "Hanataro, calm down. Nothing is going to happen to you. Head Captain Yamamoto heard Captain Kuchiki, Vice Captains Abarai and Kuchiki, and my reports and determined you acted in self defense. No harsh action will be taken on you."

"But..." Hanataro gripped the covers with his good hand. "The rest of the men were all dealt with as well by most of your friends. Even if the Head Captain had not ordered the punishment, they still would have been taken care of. You may have not realized this, but you have some very strong friends who care about you a lot."

"Um Captain, did you say Vice Captain Kuchiki?" Unohana smiled. "It seems there was some changes that took place in response to you getting hurt. Rukia was made Vice Captain of Squad 13, Yachiru has decided to grow up so she can protect people weaker than her, Yumichika became the second 3rd seat of Squad 11 and Captain Kurotsuchi has a new lab assistant in your friend Rin, who he wants to come here to learn the full workings of the human body. Now is there anything else you want to know?"

Hanataro began to fidget. "I never wanted to ask this because I didn't want to be rude but are there any pictures of my mother? A few times, I felt like I was slipping away but I would see this lady that kept telling me to hold on and it wasn't my time yet. I'm sure that lady was my mother. She looked so familiar to me even though I don't know what she looked like."

Unohana swallowed the lump in the throat and gripped Hanataro's hand. "Hanataro, I'm sorry I never told you this sooner. I'm ashamed of myself for being so weak when it came to something so important as this. I've lied to you all this time about your birth parents. You know already that your father was my Vice Captain before he died. Hanataro, I loved your father very much and I didn't think I could take care of you so soon after he died. I'm...I'm your..."

Hanataro's eyes widened and tears rolled softly down his cheeks. "You're my mother."

"Yes."

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dun dun dun!!! the moment you were waiting for, Hana's awakening and the big mother reveal

Sorry to leave on a cliffhanger such as this, but that's what chapters are for, to end in them.

Next chapter will be up soon

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