DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT ON BLEACH
Since we took a break for the holidays, we are all just about back. We are going to start to pull the story together. Thanks for emails and patience. Also, thanks for your reviews
"Please, I am okay, Kira," Ukitake said as he was being assisted to the garden. Yumichika was already preparing a place for Ukitake to sit. As he sat down, Katsuo started to walk towards Ukitake. He held out his arms so that he could catch him if he fell. Katsuo walked up to Ukitake and hugged him.
"At least you believe me," Ukitake said to Katsuo as they both were hugging each other, "don't you?"
Katsuo started laughing as Ukitake started to tickle him on the neck and the stomach. They both laughed as Fumio seemed to join in on the fun. Kira sat next to Ukitake as Fumio laughed trying to reach out to Katsuo.
Gin and Emiko came outside and joined the group. As soon as Gin sat down, Katsuo left Ukitake and started to walk to Gin. Fumio turned and reached out to Gin.
"I see who they want to be with," Ukitake said as he adjusted the scarf around his neck. It had slipped down to expose the bruising that had turned a dark hue of purple. He looked at Gin. He could see Gin was still was upset since the day of the attack. Ukitake remembered how Gin would react when he would talk about the abuse he suffered from Aizen. When he saw the bruises on Ukitake's neck, Gin broke down and cried for days. Since Byakuya was never abusive towards him, this caught him off guard and brought back emotions he since had buried.
Gin smiled at the statement as Katsuo made his way over to Gin. He just about made it when he fell on his butt and ended up sitting in front of Gin. Gin leaned and kissed Katsuo and he smiled. Fumio started to cry as he reached for Gin. Kira picked up Fumio and sat next to Gin. Gin leaned over and gave Fumio a kiss. Fumio smiled and rubbed his face and yawned. This was the time of day the children usually are napping. The last couple days had been hectic with Ukitake's attack. They all did not know if they should talk about it or not.
Later, Byakuya, Hisagi, Ikkaku and Shunsui walked into the garden. As they sat down with their mates, their children started to wake and the conversations were about what the children did today.
Gin was holding Byakuya's hand when he became upset and got up and left the group. Gin ran into the manor, crying as he ran.
"No," a voice said, "Byakuya, let him go." Byakuya turned and looked at Shunsui and Ukitake. They were both staring at Byakuya.
Shunsui turned and looked at Yumichika and Kira. "Go to Gin. He needs you more now than he ever. Don't worry about the children. We are here for them. They will be fine." Kira looked puzzled at Shunsui, then, he turned and looked at the Yumichika. He had the same puzzled look on his face. Then they heard Shunsui whisper something in Ukitake's ear.
"Atėjo laikas jums papasakoti. Jums reikia pasakyti jiems viskas. Nenorite Gin sužinoti iš kieno nors kito." (It's time you tell them. You need to tell them everything. You don't want Gin to find out from anyone else.)
Shunsui looked at a teary eyed Ukitake. He closed his eyes and the tears began to run down his cheeks. Shunsui put an arm around him and kissed him on his cheek.
"Kira, Yumichika," Shunsui said, "take Jushiro with you. He needs to speak to all of you in private."
They walked over and helped Ukitake to his feet. The three walked towards the mansion.
"Ukitake taichou, is all well with you and Gin?" Yumichika asked.
Ukitake looked at Yumichika and Kira. He smiled a very nervous smile. "After tonight, I hope so. I. . . . hope so." He turned and continued to walk towards the mansion. He walked in to the room that Gin was in. Gin was pacing back and forth. He was crying and talking to himself.
"Gin, can you please sit, I need to talk to you." Ukitake looked at Gin. Gin stopped and looked at Ukitake. Gin was so upset that he snapped and started to go at Ukitake.
"Talk to me? You want to talk to me?" Gin walked up to Ukitake yelling at him. He stopped in front of Ukitake and reached out for the scarf that was wrapped around his neck. Gin's hands shook as he removed the scarf. "You see, when Aizen would choke me," Gin's tears started to flow again; "he liked to look into my eyes." Gin touched the bruises that were on Ukitake's next. "Aizen said he always liked to see when the fear came into my eyes. Your bruises are like the ones he gave to me."
Ukitake took his hand and held it. He pulled Gin to him and hugged him. "That's how you knew. You knew that I faced my attacker." Ukitake said as he held a crying Gin tighter. Gin cried harder.
"Jūs esate arčiausiai asmens tėvų, kad aš. Negaliu prarasti jus." (You are the closest person to a parent that I have. I can't lose you.) Gin said as he held on to Ukitake.
Tu neprarasi mane. Pažadu. (You will not lose me. I promise.) Ukitake whispered back to Gin.
"You are right. I should not talk to you. I should tell you the truth. Please, Kira and Yumi, sit down. This involves you also." They all sat on the floor preparing them for what Ukitake was going to say.
Ukitake looked at Gin and wiped away his tears. He smiled at Gin and cleared his throat. "You were right, I did see my attacker." Ukitake took a deep breath. "I know who my attacker was. His name is Teruo Shimizu." Ukitake hands started to shake. Gin grabbed his hands to make them stop. "Gin, Teruo Shimizu is your," he looked at Gin as he took a deep breath, "he is your father."
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"Your lordship, we have a visitor. He stated his name is Teruo Shimizu. He said that he got some information that we could probably use," the hollow bowed to the figure on a high chair. His '10' tattoo was very prominent on his shoulder. "Lord Yammy, I think that you may want to meet with him."
"What information does he have that help us," Yammy said.
"I have information that would not only make you King of Hueco Mundo but also over the Heavens and destroy The Soul Society," the soft voice said as it cleared the shadows.
When he came out his appearance shocked everyone who remembered the reign of Lord Aizen.
Everyone's first thought was 'Gin'.
He read their mind. "No, I am not him, but let's just say I'm the father who he never knew about.
