Author's Note: See, I told you I wouldn't give up on it this time. So, I give you chapter seven. Don't worry if it seems like I am not updating. I am but in a different way. I am editing all the errors in my previous chapters. They bug me. I have nightmares about them. Once I am done editing those I will work on chapter eight. But, for now here is seven. I hope you don't hate it!
Disclaimer: I wish I owned Ichigo and Byakuya, then they would be in love. But, I don't.
Chapter 7
"He found him." Aizen hissed. He didn't really care if they had found him or not. Actually he was happy the brat was gone. He took away what Aizen held most dear. His love.
"Where is he? When did they find him?" Jin looked worried. A little confused. And heartbroken. And for him to look heartbroken; this man that is feared by many for being so heartless, it took a lot. He paced the room. Occasionally looking up at Aizen. He didn't look amused or happy.
"Gin found him, he's living with a doctor. His name is Byakuya Kuchiki. They live just outside of town on the top floor of an apartment complex, that this Kuchiki seems to own." Aizen took another sip of his drink and leaned back in his chair. He was bored, but he would never tell that to Jin.
"I want him back. Here. Now. Tell Gin to get him back." Jin walked out of the room, slamming the door behind him.
Meanwhile At Byakuya's House
"You wanted to speak with me." Byakuya sat down on the couch across from the boy. But he isn't a boy is he.
"Uh-yeah." Ichigo fumbled with the blanket that he had covered up with. "I mean you saved my life, twice if i remember correctly." Ichigo looked out the window then back to Byakuya. He did that nervous thing where he scratches his head and smiles.
"Yes I did. I only did what doctors are supposed to do." Byakuya didn't like taking credit for the boys life. He didn't like the feeling of owning someone. Ichigo wasn't something to own. He wasn't a toy. As hard as it was for him to admit Byakuya cared for the boy more than he would like to.
"You took me in and gave me a place to live." Ichigo's smile faded and he looked a little sad. Byakuya couldn't see why. "So, I thought you should know about me. Like, what happened. I figure if you are going to let me stay here, you should know who you are letting live here with you. Right?"
"Mmm... I suppose you do have a point. But, you don't have to tell me anything Ichigo. It isn't necessary."
"It is necessary." Ichigo looked down at the blanket in his lap. His expression hardened. He looked pained. "About ten years ago my mom had an accident. She passed away a few hours after. My dad got kind of lost after she died. A week or so after she left I came home from school and he wasn't home. Turns out he left us."
"Us?" Byakuya asked.
"My two sisters and I. Karin and Yuzu. I was only twelve and Karin and Yuzu were eight. We weren't old enough to work. Well they weren't I guess I was." Ichigo shifted in his seat trying to avoid eye contact with Byakuya. "I was begging for food one night. In the back alley of some restaurant in town, I can't remember which one. When this guy came from nowhere and asked me what was going on. I was only twelve, so I told him. He took me to his house. I almost shit myself when I saw the size of this mansion. It was huge! So, he took me inside. He eventually offered me a job."
Ichigo went on to tell Byakuya about everything. How he was raped. Tortured. He told him why he did it. So his sisters would live normal lives. He told Byakuya everything. And the whole time he talked Byakuya never looked away from him. And Ichigo never looked at Byakuya.
"Who was this man?" Byakuya managed to ask after a long silence. He could barely believe what Ichigo has put up with.
"Jin Kariya and Sosuke Aizen." Ichigo sat back down on the couch.
"Oh." Byakuya couldn't believe it. I mean he believed Ichigo but. Holy shit.
Later That Evening
Byakuya was sitting on the couch, looking at Ichigo. He was sitting on the couch across from him. They hadn't really moved since Ichigo told him. They just sat there in a quiet room. Ichigo was just staring off into some unknown place. He looked defeated and sad.
"I'm sorry for what happened to you Ichigo. And I would like for you to stay here with me as long as you want to." Looking at Ichigo, he was hopeful. He cared for him and wanted him to stay. Ichigo's past didn't change how he felt about him.
After a long pause Ichigo finally heard what Byakuya was saying. He couldn't believe it. After what i just told him. My life. What happened. He still wants me here? Is he for real? "Are you for real?" Ichigo couldn't help but think he was kidding. How could anyone want someone so … so... tainted. Someone so ruined.
"I meant what I said. I want you here. So long as you want to be here. I wouldn't want you to feel obligated on my behalf."
"I want to stay here with you. This is the nicest place I have ever been. It feels like home. You're sure you want me to stay?" Ichigo sat on the edge of the couch looking at Byakuya. He was nervous and excited and relieved. All at the same time.
"Yes. I'm sure. I enjoy your company, Ichigo." He smiled a soft and warm smile. It was rare to see him happy. He usually looked so 'hard at work' but not now. He looked at peace. Truly content.
The Next Day
"Yeah. I want him here. I don't care how you do it just do it! For fuck's sake just get him here I don't care if you have to kill to get him. I want him now." Jin hung up the phone and threw it. It shattered against the concrete walls. He knelt down and picked up the only thing left of his pet. A long piece of satin stained by blood in some spots. Making the red darker. He missed Ichigo. He loved him more than anything else. But, he would never tell. He wasn't supposed to feel like this. All he knew was that if he didn't see that beautiful boy, look into those eyes, taste his lips or feel his warmth. He would go insane with rage.
At The Byakuya Residence
"This is my sister Rukia. She helped get you here. And she also took care of you." Byakuya looked to Ichigo.
"Thanks for taking care of me and all." Ichigo smiled shyly. Girls kind of freaked him out. All the ones in the past used to bug him. They always followed him around and he had enough to deal with. But, she seems cool I guess. I can't believe she's related to him though. He's perfect and she is just. She's alright.
"Yeah yeah. I'm just glad to see you well. I'm surprised you didn't bolt again." Rukia huffed. She liked this kid. He was a little annoying but she didn't mind.
"Yeah-ugh, sorry about that. I had to check on my sisters. And I had some stuff to do." Ichigo didn't like talking about anything that had to do with them. He hated them.
"Well we should probably get going B, I mean you have a huge mess to clean up. The hospital is in chaos. Literally. And it isn't my fault." Rukia headed for the door. She hated bossing her brother around. But seriously the hospital is in chaos.
"Alright. Ichigo, you will be okay?" Byakuya looked truly concerned. Like, he wanted to make sure that Ichigo would really be okay.
"Yeah, I'll be okay. I mean what could happen. Don't worry about it." Ichigo waved to Byakuya and then to Rukia. With a teasing smile on his face. After they left he walked over to the bookshelf. He pulled the first book he saw about gardening off of the shelf and plopped onto the couch. And he read.
Later But Not Too Much Later
Knock! Knock!
"Who in the hell..." Ichigo opened the door and stumbled back.
"It's nice to see you again Ichigo." Gin stepped into the apartment. Taking in all that surrounded him while shutting the door behind him. "This is a very nice place for a brat like you."
"It isn't mine. Why are you here?" Ichigo struggled to hold it together. He knew what was going on. And he wasn't about to let this asshole take him back. He didn't want to go back. So he wouldn't. He was going to have to pay close attention.
"He wants you back. So I have come to get you. He even said I could kill if that's what it took. He didn't specify as to what. So I think I just might take him up on that." Gin looked at Ichigo. He had a vicious sting in his eye. Like he was looking at his prey.
"I'm not going back there." Ichigo stood his ground.
"My, my Ichigo, haven't we suddenly become very commanding. He wants you back and he will have you. Dead or alive." Gin started walking over to Ichigo.
Ichigo lunged at Gin. Tackling him to the ground. Ichigo was throwing punches. Gin was returning them. Gin pinned Ichigo underneath him. And they went back and forth for a while. Finally, Ichigo pinned Gin to the wall. He took Gin's hair in his hand holding onto it tightly. His nails were digging into Gins scalp. Ichigo pulled him over to the counter and slammed his head into the stone countertops. Blood went everywhere.
"You tell them that I am never coming back! And to leave me alone. You tell them the next time they send someone I am coming straight for them. And there will be no second chance Gin! Can you do that?" Ichigo pulled his head so that Gin's eyes were in line with Ichigo's.
Through blood Gin managed to muffle, "Yes." Gin began to cough. And Ichigo dragged him by his hair to the door, and threw him out. Ichigo looked around. He smiled. He finally felt free of them. He knew they would send another. And another. Until they got him back. But, Ichigo wasn't going to let that happen this time.
The door flew open and Byakuya ran in panicked. "What happened? Are you alright?! Who was that?! What did he want? Ichigo?!" Byakuya ran over to Ichigo. Who had managed to fall to his knees on the floor. He was breathing heavily. With a smile on his face.
"Remember how I told you I worked for those two guys. Well, they run the biggest mob in this state and all the neighboring states. That was one of their boys coming to retrieve 'their' property. He lost." Ichigo looked up at Byakuya and smiled. "You still want me here?"
"Of course. Let me clean up your cut's." Byakuya lifted Ichigo off the floor. And walked him over to the kitchen. Ichigo sat on the countertop by the sink. And Byakuya cleaned his cuts. "I'm glad you're alright Ichigo." Byakuya smiled.
Ichigo hopped off the counter. Grabbed a rag and began cleaning up Gins blood.
So, I have to apologize to all my story followers and lovely people that favorite this fic. I have recently decided to discontinue this particular story. It is not complete but I didn't want to leave you all waiting forever for another chapter. So until I finish the whole fic; if I ever do, it will remain complete for now. I just cannot seem to write anything for this story. And I'm completely unsure of what I want to write so until I figure it out... I'm sorry for leaving you guys hanging.
