Update!
Just so you know in the last chapter, Byakuya was being sarcastic to Rukia. He was pretending to be caring in front of Ginrei to make Rukia feel worse. He wasn't being a nice at all
Chapter 7: The Baby Father
Renji opened his apartment door, and walked in, he held the door opened as Ichigo and Mamoru held Rukia's hand. She had stopped crying hysterically but tears were still slowly coming down her face.
Ichigo realized that she had an anxiety attack. Her emotions were already crazy plus seeing her grandfather and brother probably sent to women's emotions way over the edge.
Ichigo looked to Mamoru who was looking at his mother worried. "I'm going to take mommy to bed to rest" he said to him. Mamoru didn't fight it, he just nodded. Mamoru knew he could trust Ichigo. Ichigo was their protector much like Renji had been.
Mamoru let go of his mother's hand as Ichigo walked her to the bedroom, where they were staying. Renji watched as the little boy looked on to his mother. Renji realized the boy was very smart. Mamoru was usually good at sensing people's emotions.
"Ichigo is going to take care of your mom" Renji said to the little boy. Mamoru turned to Renji putting a smile on his face. "I know! Ichigo is mommy's prince charming"
Renji laughed and ruffled the boy's hair. Renji loved Mamoru like his own son. He loved Rukia like his little sister. He wished he didn't have to leave them a year ago but seeing how happy and in love Rukia was, it made it worth it.
In the guest room, Ichigo walked Rukia to the bed where she laid down, silently crying. Ichigo sighed and removed his jacket and shoes. Ichigo joined Rukia on the bed and pulled her extremely close. Rukia seemed to be back to normal and over the anxiety attack.
"Thank you" Rukia had said. It was first thing she said since she left the hospital.
"Stop thanking me woman, I told you, I got your back" Ichigo replied rubbing her back.
"I never wanted you to see me like that" Rukia confessed. She couldn't believe how crazy her emotions got. She was losing control of her emotions and she didn't know how to react. "I could have hurt the baby"
"We can get a check-up"
"I don't think there is a need right now. I'm pretty sure I'm fine" Rukia said. Rukia felt so safe in his arms. She wondered if she would have panicked like that if Ichigo was in the room with her.
"I told my grandfather about you" Rukia said, Ichigo was shocked that she had told her family about him so quickly. "I told him about Mamoru and the baby"
"Byakuya knows?"
"He came in after I told my grandfather. He may have told Byakuya after I left" Rukia confessed. She began to feel uneasy just thinking about it. Byakuya had probably known the whole time, or at least knew where Rukia had been hiding all this time.
"I'm scared he is going to take Mamoru away from me" Rukia admitted. Ichigo was surprised to hear this confession.
"Take him?"
"In order to preserve the Kuchiki name, he would hide anything that could blemish our family's reputation. That's the reason I had to hide." Rukia said. "I never told you that because I didn't want you to worry but Ichigo you deserve to know."
Rukia had told Ichigo that she simply left in order not to bring shame to Byakuya, he had no idea that Mamoru could be taken away from her.
"Once we are married, that won't matter anymore?" He asked.
"It shouldn't, but I don't know. I'm ready to give up this damn Kuchiki name. I just want to be your wife and the mother of your child" Rukia said.
Ichigo looked at Rukia and couldn't believe how much trust she had in him. Rukia had told me many things. She tried her best to always be honest with him. He didn't realize it until now but he kept this woman at a distance. Why did he need to do that? How could he show her that he trusted her as much as she trusted him?
"Rukia" Ichigo breathed. Rukia looked up at him and saw the hurt in his eyes. He wanted to say something.
"I think I should stop being selfish and let you know about my mother" Ichigo said. Rukia pulled away from him and couldn't believe how serious he sounded.
"Ichigo, you don't have to tell me, I know it's a dark time and I only want you to tell me if you really want to" Rukia assured him. Of course she wanted to know. She wanted to be closer to him and understand him but she didn't want to force him. She would give him time to open up.
"I want to tell you, I want you to know my darkest secret" Ichigo said. Part of him knew there were other things he should tell her but telling her about Senna after what she just went through wasn't smart.
Rukia nodded and sat up to show him that he had her undivided attention. Ichigo took a deep breath and looked away as he began.
"My mother was the light of my family. We all loved her. My father was a goof but he was madly in love with my mother. My sisters loved my mother, and I did too. She was always smiling and when she smiled it was contagious, we couldn't help but smile too" Ichigo said, he is voice was becoming shaky. He could feel tears stinging his eyes.
"One day, when I was nine, my mother and I were walking down the street and it was raining. She had just picked me up from the dojo where I and Tatsuki met. I saw this little girl; she was playing with a ball on the side walk. My mother commented on how the little girl was by herself and that she hoped that the girl's parents were around. The girl was happily slashing the ball in the puddles, but then the ball slipped out of her hand and into the street." Ichigo tears had begun to fall. Rukia's heart broke watching him. She had never seen him cry before.
"The girl tried to run after the ball but my mother called out to her, the girl kept going. I decided it was my duty to protect that little girl. I ran after the girl and my mother ran after us both." Ichigo cried as he tried to keep his composure. Rukia slowly had tears flowing as her fiancé bore his soul to her.
"Everything happened so fast, all I remember is a light from a car coming towards me, a car honk and my mother screaming my name, then it all went black" Ichigo stopped, Rukia took his hand and held it tightly. He didn't know if he could finish. It had been about 17 years but it hurt all the same.
"I woke up in the hospital, with a broken foot, my father and my sisters were in the room, looking so lifeless. The first thing I asked my dad was 'Where is mom?' He started to cry and told me she was de-dead" Ichigo's voice was breaking.
Rukia hugged Ichigo as he let his tears flow out. He felt weak for crying but that didn't matter to Rukia. Ichigo carried such a heavy scar on his heart.
"The little girl died too" Ichigo said. Hearing that made Rukia wish, he would have waited to tell her. "I couldn't protect anyone"
Ichigo cried in Rukia's arms ad she cried too. Rukia felt as if it was his fault. He only wanted to protect people and he ended up losing his mother.
"Ichigo, please don't blame yourself. I am sure, your mother is so proud of you" She said holding him as if he was a baby.
They both stayed in the bed holding each other. Rukia and Ichigo had never felt as close as they did then. They both felt naked and vulnerable but safe with each other. Both of them fell asleep as they fell more in love with each other's warmth.
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Rukia woke up as she heard noises coming from the living room. She looked to see that she was still in Ichigo's arms. She couldn't believe how emotional he was. He had confessed something that burdened his heart for years. She was happy to know he could trust her. She looked at her watch and it read 7PM.
They had been asleep for a few hours. They needed that sleep. So much had happened earlier that day. Some sleep was needed in order for them to be able to function.
Rukia slipped out of Ichigo's arms and fixed her bed head. She slowly walked over to the door but not before looking at a peaceful sleeping Ichigo. She smiled at his handsome face which had a small smile on his face. It was as if his soul was somewhat at peace.
Rukia walked out and saw Renji and Mamoru cleaning up the living room. They had been picking up papers and books that had been on the floor.
"I'm pretty sure your living room didn't look like this when we got back" Rukia said, scaring Mamoru and Renji. Mamoru ran to his mother and hugged her.
"Mommy, are you feeling better?" He asked. Rukia smiled and nodded. Mamoru was such an angel. She never meant to worry her son.
"Yes, mommy was just a little sad" Rukia tried to explain to him. Mamoru gave her a small smile then kissed her cheek. "I love you mommy, please don't be sad anymore" he whispered to her. Rukia couldn't help but hug him tighter as he said this. She was blessed to have such a sweet boy as he son.
Rukia released him. "I will try and always smile for you" Rukia said. She was beginning to understand Ichigo's mother. She always smiled at Ichigo because she knew Ichigo would worry. Rukia had to always smile at Mamoru, so he would never worry.
Renji watched the way Rukia was with Mamoru and saw that Rukia was feeling better for which he was thankful for.
"How did you sleep?" Renji asked. Rukia looked up and him and smirked.
"Wonderful, nice mattress" Rukia replied.
"Thanks, Jackie picked it out" Renji said, picking up the last of the book, "She is actually going to be here soon"
"So that's why you're cleaning" Rukia teased.
"Me and Mamoru were playing dodge ball and we knocked down some stuff" Renji laughed nervously.
"In the house?" Rukia questioned with a raised voice. Mamoru had his head down in shame.
"Hey, its my apartment!" Renji snapped.
"And you could have broke something, Renji, act like an adult" Rukia shot back.
"Whatever go wake up carrot top, so he can meet Jackie" Renji said. Rukia glared at him and turned to go back to the room.
Rukia opened the door to the guest room and saw that Ichigo was sitting up on the edge of the bed. "Hello Sleepy head" Rukia said. Ichigo turned and smirked at her.
"Hey midget" Rukia glared and walked towards him. She went up to him and put herself on his lap facing him. She kissed him lightly and looked at him. "You okay?"
"Yeah I am. I'm going to need you to never mention to ANYONE, that I cried" Ichigo warned.
"Why? Crying makes you human. I'm honored you could cry in front of me"
"Rukia, if you tell anyone, even your BFF Renji, I will never speak to you again"
"Oh shut up," Rukia said before she pulled him into a kiss. Ichigo changed their position, where Rukia was on the bed and he was on top of her.
The kiss was extremely hard and passionate. They had never kissed like this before. Ichigo pulled away knowing he was ready to have sex with her right there.
"Are we allowed to have sex on pineapple head's guest bed?" Ichigo asked smirking. Rukia gave him a mean look.
"You guys are so immature with these names"
"He gave me a name?" Ichigo asked. Rukia rolled her eyes and pushed Ichigo off her. Rukia got up and walked to the door.
"Rukia, did Renji give me a name?" He asked annoyed.
"Shut up, and get ready, his girlfriend is coming over" Rukia said before she left him in the room by himself.
Rukia walked back into the living room, to see Renji carrying groceries through the door and a woman following behind him.
The woman was tall and had dark skin. She clearly wasn't Japanese. She had short black hair that came to her neck. She had beautiful full lips and a gorgeous face.
"Is that all the stuff" Renji asked her.
"Yeah that's it" She said as she looked at the bags. She looked up when she noticed Rukia was in the room.
"Oh hello" she said to Rukia. Renji turned to see Rukia and his girlfriend had finally seen each other.
"Jackie, this is Rukia" He said proudly, "Rukia this is my girlfriend Jackie Tristan"
Jackie smiled and walked up to Rukia, "It's nice to finally meet the infamous Rukia" She extended her hand and Rukia shook it. Rukia recognized the woman. She was one of the foreign students at Tokyo University. She lived in the same residence hall as Rukia her freshman year.
"Nice to meet you too" Rukia said smiling. She wondered how much Renji told Jackie about her.
Mamoru had come out of his guest room to see what the commotion was about. Jackie eyes brightened seeing the little boy. "You must be Mamoru"
"Yes I am, are you my uncle's girlfriend?"
"Yes, my name is Jackie" Jackie said smiling at the boy. Ichigo walked out right as Jackie introduced herself. He was shocked to see a non-japanese woman.
"You must be the fiancé" Jackie said referring to Ichigo. Ichigo was annoyed that he didn't have a name. "And you must be the girlfriend. My name is Ichigo"
"Jackie Tristan" She replied.
"What's a fiancé?" Mamoru said to himself confused. No one seemed to hear expect Rukia.
"Well, I'm glad everyone finally got to meet." Renji said "Jackie plans on cooking dinner for us all."
Jackie smiled. "Yes, please, just relax as I take over the kitchen"
Rukia smiled as the woman took her leave. They all watched as she walked away.
"You never told me, she wasn't Japanese" Rukia whispered. "Or that we went to college with her"
"Does it matter?" Renji questioned. Rukia knew it didn't matter but she thought he could have mentioned it.
"Is she American?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, from New York, but I would rather you ask her" Renji said before walking away. Rukia was right; she was just being a protective friend. She wasn't a big fan of Americans from the movies she saw.
"By the way" Renji said "Do what you want on the bed, I'll get new sheets after you leave"
Rukia and Ichigo blushed madly. "So I can jump on the bed with my shoes on?" Mamoru asked innocently.
"Mamoru" Rukia says as she turns to him. Rukia grabs Ichigo's hand. Ichigo was surprised by this.
"Me and Ichigo have something to tell you" Rukia said. Ichigo realized what she was doing. He looked at her to see if she was sure. Rukia smiled at Ichigo then looked at Mamoru.
"Me and Ichigo are getting married" Rukia confessed smiling widely. Mamoru eyes widened and his mouth dropped.
"Mr. Ichigo is going to be my dad?" Mamoru asked. Rukia and Ichigo nodded hopefully.
"And mommy is having a baby, so you get to be a big brother" Rukia added. She had to admit she was nervous but she had to tell Mamoru.
Mamoru looked at them both, looking a bit confused then a smile spread across his face.
"We are going to be a family?" He asked smiling. Rukia nodded with a grin that matched his.
Mamoru yelped and hugged his mother excitedly. Ichigo, Rukia and Renji were all relieved to see Mamoru so happy.
Mamoru was indeed happy. Ichigo was the reason his mother was always humming. He didn't understand much but his mother was happy with Ichigo and that's was all he needed. And to find out he was going to be a big brother was the best news.
The family was going to be complete.
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"Dinner looks great, Jackie" Rukia said as she sat down at the dining table. Ichigo and Rukia sat in between Mamoru. Renji sat next to Rukia and Jackie sat next to him. The table was a circle so Ichigo and Jackie sat next to each other.
"Thank you Rukia" Jackie said as she began to pass around the food. There was nothing but American food on the table. There was baked macaroni and cheese, biscuits, oven fried chicken and an apple pie for dessert.
"This food will probably kill me" Ichigo said happily. He always ate healthy but once in a while he loved to eat everything that was bad for him. Everyone helped themselves, and Ichigo served Mamoru some food.
The beginning of dinner was pretty quiet but it wasn't awkward. Everyone was enticed by the great American food in front of them.
"So Jackie, how did you and Renji met" Rukia asked deciding she would get to know this woman.
"Well I have my own shoe boutique in downtown Tokyo" Jackie began. "Renji came in to my store to warn me about a serial burglar that had broke into four other stores recently"
Renji began to blush as Jackie told the story. He never gave Rukia too much detail about his relationship about Jackie but it was because he was a man, he felt he didn't have to talk about his feelings.
"I thought he was cute, so I asked if he wanted to go on a date" Jackie finished. Ichigo and Rukia couldn't help but laugh at that story.
"It makes sense, I doubt Renji would have made any move on you" Rukia teased as she elbowed him playfully
"I had just met her, I didn't expect to leave with a date, I was just warning her" Renji defended.
"Renji does have a tendency to keep things like that to himself" Jackie mentioned. Renji glared at his girlfriend once she said that.
Rukia caught the tension between Renji and Jackie quickly.
"What do you mean Jackie? Renji is usually pretty honest with me" Rukia said. Jackie looked over to Rukia and raised her eyebrow.
"Renji doesn't tell you everything sweetheart" Jackie said coldly. The tension in the room grew immensely. Renji was afraid of this. Jackie had a bit of a temper and never had a problem voicing her opinion but Rukia was the exact same way.
"Is there a problem Jackie?" Rukia asked putting her fork down and folding her arms
"Well Rukia, I'm going to be honest and say I was very skeptical of you and Renji's friendship. I understand you guys are 'BFFs' but your closeness bothers me, I'm sure Ichigo feels the same" Jackie said plainly. Ichigo coughed when he heard his name mentioned.
Rukia couldn't believe the nerve of this woman to just assume things about her.
"Well, my fiancé understands that Renji is like family and he trusts me" Rukia countered.
"I just found it hard to watch my boyfriend run off to the other side of the country to see if another woman was doing well, because she forgot to call" Jackie cut in
Ichigo hated to admit it but Jackie had a point. The things Renji did for Rukia made it look like there were romantic feelings there. Rukia didn't know how to answer that. She had to admit that she would be pissed if Ichigo did the same but she would have to trust him.
"Do you know why Renji bought this apartment, Rukia?" Jackie questioned. Renji's eyes widened. Why was Jackie doing this? Rukia and Ichigo looked at the woman confused. There was a specific reason.
"He got a discount" Rukia said unsure.
"Yes, but he could have gotten a one bedroom apartment, but he got this apartment hoping one day, you and Mamoru would return to Tokyo and you guys could live with him." Jackie confessed.
Rukia couldn't believe it, Ichigo however wasn't as surprised. It all made sense.
"The room you and your fiancé are staying in would have been your own bedroom and the room your son is staying would have been his. I picked out the furniture with Renji because he strongly believed you would come back"
Rukia didn't know what to say to Jackie, she looked at Renji for and answer but he wouldn't look at her.
"Renji?" Rukia asked. She never realized that Renji really wanted her to come back to Tokyo so bad. Ichigo however understood Renji now. Thinking about his mother and the people he cared about, him and Renji were the same.
"I used to believe that he was in love with you but that was when I was dumb. I realized when he talked about you and Ichigo. He was so truly happy for you to be in love and happy. I understood that he was only trying to protect you and once he saw you were protected he could feel more at peace" Jackie confessed. "I realize I have no reason to be jealous of you Rukia."
Renji looked at Jackie as she spoke those words. He loved Jackie. He knew she was jealous of Rukia but he never told Rukia about that. He never wanted Rukia to worry about anything.
"I love you" Renji confessed. Jackie looked at him shocked. She wasn't expecting that from him. Rukia and Ichigo looked at the couple smiling.
"After what I just said?" Jackie said, she sounded scared. She was expecting him to yell at her for spilling all that information.
"Yes, Jackie, I never meant to make you feel as if you were second." Renji said as he took her hand. Jackie smiled and they leaned in for a kiss.
"EWWWW" Mamoru said. The adults almost forgot about the child in the room. Everyone laughed.
"Jackie, I'm sorry" Rukia apologized but Jackie shook her head. "Don't be sorry, I realized I had nothing to be jealous of. Just never make Renji worry about you like that"
"Okay enough of the sentimental stuff" Ichigo cut in "Can I have some of that apple pie?"
"PIE!" Mamoru screamed with his fork in the air. Ichigo ruffled his future step son's air in approval.
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The Next Day.
Rukia woke up as the light from the morning sun hit her face. She could automatically hear the busy city below. She sat up letting the covers slip off her naked body. She turned to see Ichigo asleep soundly. She loved watching him sleep. He was always at peace in his sleep, at least with her he was.
Rukia suddenly caught the smell of sausages being made. She loved having Renji around. He would usually wake up and make breakfast for whoever was around. Rukia looked for her discarded underwear and quickly put it on. She put on her pajama pants and Ichigo's shirt from the previous day.
Rukia walked out the bedroom and made her way to the kitchen. She was surprised to see Jackie in Renji's shirt and boxers, cooking breakfast.
"Well, Good Morning" Rukia greeted. Jackie jumped as Rukia startled her.
"Oh, Good Morning Rukia didn't know you were awake" Jackie said laughing.
"Yeah", Rukia said as she eyed all the wonderful food in front of her. "The food looks and smells good, you are a great cook"
"Thank you Rukia" She said smiling as she turned off the stove and put the sausages on a serving platter. "I was never a fan of cooking this much. My mother always had me cooking at home but Renji enjoys cooking with me and for me so I like it more"
"I honestly thought it was Renji cooking this morning" Rukia admitted. She helped Jackie as she put the pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles, and sausages on the dining table.
"He wanted to but he got called into the station because there was a lead on a case he is working on." Jackie informed her. Rukia nodded in understanding and an idea crossed her mind.
It was something she wanted to do but she knew Renji wouldn't allow her to do it, especially after what happened yesterday. She knew where she went wrong; she tried to face her past without the help of Ichigo. Ichigo was her rock and he would help her face her past.
"What do you have planned for the day?" Rukia asked Jackie curiously. Jackie who was gathering the plates wondered why Rukia seemed so interested.
"Helping a friend with a few things, should be gone for an hour, why?" Jackie answered skeptically.
"I wanted to spend the day with Ichigo and Mamoru, out on the town, no offense but I think this is perfect bonding time" Rukia said smiling with her acting skills showing.
Jackie however was warned about that from Renji. He said that she could be quite the little actress when she wanted to be. She assumed Rukia was going somewhere that she didn't want Renji to know about.
Jackie wanted to say no, but how could she without showing that she was on to her.
"Ichigo is coming?" Jackie inquired.
"Yes, that is what I said" Rukia said a bit annoyed. Jackie shrugged, "Well, you should wake Ichigo and Mamoru for breakfast before they head out"
Rukia nodded at Jackie's suggestion and went to wake up her son and fiancé. Jackie sighed as she realized she wouldn't be able to stop Rukia. He had her mind on something and she wasn't giving up.
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Ichigo, Rukia and Mamoru walked off the train that they had boarded from by Renji's house. They rode about six stops then they reached their destination. It was still Tokyo but in the more northern part of the city.
"Rukia can you tell me where we are going" Ichigo asked for the seventh time. When he woke up, Rukia informed him, she had something important to do and that Mamoru and he had to tag along. She rushed them to get ready and eat breakfast. Mamoru questioned his mother too but she silenced by saying, she would treat him to ice cream later. Ichigo however questioned her several times and all she said was that she would tell him soon.
"Ichigo, can we get to the damn destination first?" Rukia yelled annoyed with his questions.
"Look midget, you brought me out here, at least let me know where we are going!" Ichigo snapped.
Rukia ignored him and took Mamoru's hand as she made her way to exit the train station. Ichigo cursed under his breath.
Rukia looked at the address she had written on her hand. While Jackie was eating, Rukia had snuck into Renji's room and used his laptop. This laptop was Tokyo Police Property for Renji to be able to work from home. Renji could easily look up criminals and people who lived in Tokyo. This was perfect. Rukia searched a name that she had been cursing for five years. It was password protected but Renji used the same password for everything. Mamoru.
Rukia and Mamoru walked down the semi-busy street with Ichigo following behind. Ichigo had his hands in his pockets, annoyed with Rukia and the whole situation.
They finally reached a townhouse. It was about three stories high with a lovely brownstone exterior.
Rukia looked at her hand where she wrote the address then looked at the number on the house. This was it. This was the house.
"We're here" Rukia said. Mamoru looked up, confused on whose house this was. Ichigo was surprised to be at a house too. Ichigo was about to question why they were there when he saw the name on the mailbox for the house.
It read "SHIBA"
"Rukia?" Ichigo called out, he looked to her but noticed she was already walking to the door. Ichigo grabbed her arm and spun her around.
"Rukia, why did you come here?" Ichigo questioned.
"I have to do this Ichigo" Rukia explained. Ichigo shook his head, while Mamoru looked at the couple confused.
"Rukia, what happened yesterday could have hurt the baby. I don't want your body stressing itself and seeing Kaien will do that."
"Ichigo, I brought you and Mamoru with me because I need you to be here as my support and I want Mamoru to finally meet Kaien."
Mamoru was confused to who this Kaien man was. He wasn't sure why Ichigo was against it but Mamoru's curiosity sided with Rukia. He wanted to meet this guy.
"Rukia, please think about this" Ichigo pleaded.
"I did, this morning and all thru the trip here. I don't know the next time I will come to Tokyo. This has to be done. Mamoru deserves to at least know who he is" Rukia explained. Ichigo saw the determination in her eyes and decided he would have to support her.
"Okay fine" Ichigo submitted. He would have to just be there for her. Rukia smiled at him then turned to face the door and she approached it. Ichigo took Mamoru's hand and they walked behind her. Rukia took a deep breath before she rung the door bell.
Her heart pounded when she heard the bell ring inside then heard footsteps. This was it. She would see Kaien Shiba for the first time in 5 years.
The door opened and a tall beautiful woman with long black hair answered the door. Rukia was caught off guard by the woman's natural beauty.
The woman smiled and looked at Rukia, "Hello? Can I help you?" Rukia had to admit the woman even had a sweet voice.
"Uh hi" was all Rukia could think to say. She knew the woman in front of her was Miyako Shiba. Miyako however was confused why this woman was in front of her house not saying anything. She looked to the man behind her and was shocked to see a man who looked like her husband but with orange hair.
"Are you guys related to Kaien?" Miyako asked suddenly. She was amazed by this orange haired man. Could he be a family member of Kaien?
"No actually, "Ichigo answered as he cleared his voice.
"Oh wow, are you sure? You look almost exactly like my husband but he has black hair" Miyako admitted. Ichigo was shocked to hear this. He looked like Kaien? Rukia's ex?
"I'm here to see Kaien Shiba" Rukia interjected. Miyako looked to Rukia, wondering what business this woman had with her husband. "My name is Rukia Kuchiki"
Miyako's eyes widened hearing Rukia's name, she then noticed the little boy hiding behind Ichigo's legs. She knew who this was. She had known for a while now.
"Is that Mamoru?" Miyako asked pointing at the boy. Rukia and Ichigo were surprised to hear that Miyako knew of the boy. Did Kaien tell her?
"Yes it is, can we see Kaien?" Rukia asked again. Miyako gave a stern look then stepped to the side to allow the trio into her home.
Rukia looked around the beautiful home. It was modern but still very warm.
"KAIEN" Miyako called out with a mixer of anger and sadness in her voice. Rukia observed the woman, she knew. The woman looked as if she hated Rukia. She must have known about the affair but how long?
They were soon joined by a tall handsome man with jet black hair, walking down the stairs. He looked at his wife, confused on why she called his name like that. He stopped walking when he saw his guest. His eyes met with Rukia's and his heart began to pound so fast he thought everyone could hear it.
Rukia couldn't believe it after five years of hating him, she still found the man attractive. He looked a bit older but good. He was 30 now, so he was definitely at his peak in the looks department. She wished he was ugly. She wished that a part of her heart didn't still care about him he didn't deserve her time. She wanted to yell and scream at him but she really wanted to understand why he would abandon their son.
Kaien saw the anger in Rukia's and Miyako's face. Did Rukia tell her?
Ichigo ,who had Mamoru standing nervously behind him due to Miyako's scream, couldn't help but feel like he was looking in the mirror, as he looked at Kaien. The man who Rukia was so in love with and had a baby with looked just like him.
This began to anger him. Why had she never mentioned that? She had to have noticed the resemblance it was scary how much Ichigo looked like this man
It was quiet and awkward. No one was speaking, just staring. Miyako decided she would leave, she could feel herself wanting to cry.
"I'll leave you to your guest" Miyako said as her voice broke. Kaien hated to see her like that. He would have to do his best to try and fix this. He could only imagine the hatful things Rukia may have told her.
Miyako walked past him and went upstairs, leaving Rukia and Kaien in a staring contest. Once Kaien heard the upstairs bedroom door slam shut he took a breath and prepared to speaker to his former lover and mother of his child.
"Why are you here" was the first thing he said. He could see an emotion flash out of her eyes and anger replaced them.
"After five years, that's the first thing you say to me?" Rukia growled. Kaien never heard Rukia sound like that. He had to admit, Rukia was just as beautiful as he remembered. But he couldn't think about that.
"You just show up to my door, with no warning. You have my number, you couldn't have warned me?"
"Would you have even let me see you?" Rukia snapped. "You are a coward! You would have made up some bulshit excuse on why you wouldn't be able to see me"
"So you show up at my house! My wife is here" Kaien yelled back
"You think I give a shit Kaien?" Rukia yelled. "I'm not stupid, I figured she may be here but I don't give a damn. You are such a selfish bastard"
Ichigo could tell Rukia as getting ready to cry. She usually got worked up when it came to Kaien but not today. She had to stay calm for the sake of the baby. Ichigo put his hand on Rukia's shoulder to calm her down.
Kaien hadn't noticed the other people in the home much; He saw Ichigo but never looked at his face. He was shocked to see how much the man looked like him. He wondered what the hell was going on.
"Who are you?" Kaien asked defensively. He was curious and somewhat jealous? Ichigo glared at the man in front of him. He so badly wanted to punch Kaien in his face.
"I'm Ichigo Kurosaki, I'm Rukia's fiancé" Ichigo answered. Rukia smirked hearing Ichigo announce it proudly. Kaien was surprised by this. Rukia had never mentioned she had a boyfriend let alone a fiancé. He knew she wasn't obligated to tell him anything but he just assumed she didn't have someone since so much of her anger was with Kaien.
"Fiancé huh? Never mentioned that to me" Kaien said looking at Rukia.
"It's none of your business" Ichigo defended. Kaien and Ichigo glared at each other. "You're the man who thinks taking care of his son is sending money every month."
"Kurosaki, you know nothing about me, so back off" Kaien said stepping closer. Ichigo wanted to step forward but Rukia stepped in between. "Kaien, don't you dare try and pick a fight with him"
"Tell the carrot top to back down then" Kaien spit. Ichigo gave him the finger and smirked. Ichigo wasn't afraid to hit this man.
"Look I didn't come to fight with you, I wanted to talk but I don't think that's happening today" Rukia said. "But there is someone you need to meet"
Kaien looked at her confused. He didn't notice the little boy hiding behind Ichigo and Rukia the whole time. Rukia stepped the side revealing the little boy with blue eyes, a mess of black hair and chubby cheeks.
Kaien's eyes widened seeing the boy. He didn't have to ask. The boy's eyes said it all. This boy was Mamoru. This boy was his son and he loved him already.
Mamoru looked at the man in front of him and felt a connection to the man, like he was drawn to him. He didn't understand why he saw himself in that man.
"Mamoru," Rukia began, she was feeling emotional watching those two. She could tell their connection was quickly forming. "This is Kaien Shiba, he is your father"
Mamoru didn't seem to be affecedt differently from the news at first, as if he already knew who this man was.
Kaien bent down to be on a similar level. It was hurting him that this little boy so innocent had grown up without him. Kaien always knew he was being selfish and irresponsible but he hadn't felt it so strongly until now.
"Hey Mamoru" Kaien said. His voice was a bit shaky. He was scared that the boy would reject him and he didn't blame the kid. Kaien never felt an attachment because he had never saw him but seeing Mamoru now, was breaking his heart. It began to kill him thinking about the amount of time he missed.
"Hey" Mamoru said. He wanted to know who is father was. Rukia usually said he wasn't here or he was gone. Mamoru wished his mother would explain things to him but she never did so he was always confused. Mamoru didn't know what came over him. His feet moved and he ran into Kaien's arms crying.
This shocked Rukia, Ichigo and even Kaien. The boy hugged the man as tightly as he could, like he was afraid this was a dream he would wake up from.
Kaien hugged the boy back and picked him up. Rukia was shocked to see tears in Kaien's eyes as he hugged the boy. Rukia should have been happy. Kaien was embracing her son. Kaien didn't reject their son but instead she was livid.
Kaien was never in Mamoru's life. His life with Miyako was so important that he abandoned his son. Kaien wasn't going to play hero now when he had been the villain the whole time. Rukia walked up to the father and son and quickly pulled Mamoru away.
Kaien was shocked by this sudden action while Ichigo looked at his fiancé amazed. He had never seen Rukia be so forceful with Mamoru.
"No Kaien, do not act like you care about my son" Rukia yelled as she put Mamoru behind her. Mamoru however was trying to run back to Kaien.
"No Mamoru" Rukia yelled, scaring her child. Rukia looked to Ichigo, "Take Mamoru outside! We are leaving"
"Mommy please, I wanna stay" Mamoru begged her. Rukia was too blinded by anger to listen to the pleas of her son. Ichigo was even upset with Rukia. Although he hated Kaien, he felt that Mamoru and Kaien need time together.
"Ichigo take him!" Rukia yelled once more. Ichigo looked at her and could see desperation in her eyes. He couldn't allow anymore unneeded stress and anger to her body. Ichigo obeyed and took a crying Mamoru out, it was a struggle because the boy tried to pry Ichigo's hand off but it didn't work.
Once Ichigo took Mamoru out, Rukia turned to Kaien who seemed so heartbroken.
"You do not try to get into my son's life and act like what you did was okay" Rukia stated. "My son deserves a father who will love him and be there for him."
"You told Miyako right?" Kaien snapped. "I don't have to hide it"
"You son of a bitch! Since your life isn't perfect you can deal with your son! I have never spoken or seen Miyako until today and I never told her who I am or Mamoru was, SHE ALREADY KNEW"
"She what?" Kaien asked himself. How could Miyako already know?
"Yeah I said my name and she asked if it was Mamoru." Rukia said with her voice lowered. "Don't worry about being Mamoru's life. I'm good without your help"
Rukia turned to leave but Kaien grabbed her arm and spun her around.
"Rukia, think about this, Mamoru just met his father, you are just going to keep me away from him"
"Kaien, are you insane? You think you can just come back into his life. You may just leave his life or pretend he doesn't exist. I won't let you hurt my child. I have my fiancé who will legally adopt Mamoru so he can have a real father."
"Rukia-" Kaien was cut off when Rukia slapped his face. "Stay away!" Rukia warned before storming out Kaien's home. Kaien watched as Rukia left. He knew he was asking for much when he asked to spend time with Mamoru but he never realized how bad he fucked up five years ago until now.
Rukia walked out the house and saw Ichigo with a sad Mamoru. She let her tears fall as she saw he son. She knew what she was extreme and cold hearted but she had to. Kaien wasn't to be trusted. She closed her eyes and prayed that her son would forgive her.
End of Chapter 7
So yes we meet Jackie, she can be a bit of a bitch!
Kaien and Rukia's reunion had much drama. Ichigo will eventually bring up the whole Kaien's looks thing in a later chapter. You will find out how Miyako knew about Rukia in a later chapter to.
I know what Rukia did was harsh but the drama makes you love it!
This isn't the last of Kaien we will see in Tokyo!
Next Chapter: (College Reunion) (Return of Ulquiorra and Grimmjow)
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