Love And Betrayal
"Hisana" she heard his voice call as she entered the park the next evening. He was quite handsome in the moonlight and she stared at him mouth agape. She blurted out a good evening. They walked around and watched the festivities. She was glad it was loud and they couldn't talk much. She couldn't bare to speak to him. By the end of the evening they went to a hill away from the crowd and watched the firework display. They sat closely together. Happily in each others company. She looked at him trying to hide the longing in her eyes.
She asked him "Bayakuya-san if you had this friend who was more then a friend like family to you and you had to betray them because it was the only way to save their life, even though it meant them hating you forever afterward would you do it?"
He thought for a moment "well I would say your duty to your friend and his life is more important then ones later companionship."
"I thought you would answer that way" she said
"That's a rather serious question Hisana."
She cringed every time he called her Hisana. "Its no big deal really, Its not even my problem someone asked me earlier. I answered the same as you."
"Sometimes we have to do what is best for another and forgo our own happiness. I never thought life was meant for happiness and idle fun anyway. Duty must come first."
"Duty over happiness, I never agreed with that until recently. I had a sister once she said and I had to betray her trust for everyone's good." she said.
"What do you mean."
Rukia caught what she said and fixed it properly. "Her name was Rukia, we both died together I don't remember how. But she was just a baby I was so young and I couldn't care for her and myself so I left her with a family I hoped would care for her. I regretted it so much I have looked everywhere for her and I must find her and protect her."
"I'll help you look for her If it makes you happy."
"You'll know her she has the same violet eyes as I do. They are rare enough for me to know her no matter how different she may look. But I'll bet you anything she looks just like me but much younger."
A long silence and she laid her head on his shoulder. After a while he turned to her.
"You look so beautiful in the moonlight Hisana." he said staring into her eyes. He took her into his arms and their lips met. This time she kissed him back. She forgot her surroundings as each movement of his mouth against hers made a passion in her stir that she never knew she was capable of. They did not break the kiss for a long time and when their lips parted they kissed again. When it was over Rukia felt her head spin. She wanted him to take her then and there. She did the only thing she could think of doing, she said she had to go home she wanted to run but controlled herself as best as she could. He asked to walk her but she refused. She just needed to get out of the situation.
And so it went everyday she would buy apples at the marketplace and everyday he would meet her at the park. Sometimes for a short time sometimes longer. Sometimes he would visit her in the evenings after his shift and he couldn't stay away from her.
"I'll marry whom I wish." came a calm and collected Bayakuya as his grandfather protested his choice. "I have already decided and as soon as she accepts my proposal we will be married."
"Bayakuya be reasonable you must marry a noble." Giniri said now loosing the temper he had hidden for so many centuries. "I let my daughter marry a commoner and do you remember the story."
"What happened with Kouga and Muramasa will not happen here."
"Do not say his name" shot back Giniri sternly
"I think you will like having her around she is very sweet, smart, and loyal to her friends. I haven't asked her yet but my decision is made," Bayakuya stated matter of fact. " However I haven't told her about my connection to the royal houses. I'm unsure how she will react."
"Bayakuya she doesn't know? To think someone would date you for your personality" he said while rubbing his chin. "It's a joke son. Even I can laugh once in a while. If you have made your decision I can not stop you. Just know that you are breaking all the rules of the family and it is your duty to uphold the laws. You mustn't break anymore."
"I understand" was his only reply.
She was so happy to spend time with him but the burden she carried with her always weighed her down. She knew this happiness wouldn't last long and it would only get worse much worse for her.
The next time they were together he looked her dead in the eye which scared her a bit and she remembered how cold and scary he could be. She thought he somehow found out and was going to kill her. But instead….
"Hisana I know we haven't known each other long but I insist that you marry me immediately." he said in his normal stoic manner.
"Um don't I have a say in this?" Rukia replied with a chuckle The way he proposed was somehow not a shock.
"No I'm not giving you a choice I love you and you will return with me to Seireitei now to sign the documents. If there is anything you wish to pick up at your home you may do so now, you wont need much everything will be provided for you."
This wasn't exactly the way she pictured her wedding day but she knew what she had to do. Even with all the strength in her resolve she wouldn't be able to say no to him. She wondered if it was ok for them both to be happy even if it was just for a little while. She was going to ruin his life to save it and he would never forgive her. She didn't even bother to question him any farther.
"There's one thing I need to do before we go. I need to see if my neighbor found any trace of my sister while he was gone. It wont take more then a half hour."
She returned to Dairo and explained the situation. Who couldn't have been happier.
"My dear Yuki. You have again exceeded all expectations. You must go now and keep up this charade. You will return here in six months when everything has been settled. Hisana will finish then act the bereaved widow, she has quite a talent for that. Although you have done such a good job I wonder If we even need her anymore. A weak woman like her becomes more useless every day. You are so pretty Yuki."
Rukia suppressed the hatred she had for this man. "Will I be ok she said innocently.
"Why of course there are even two Shinigami under my influence. Everyone wants a part of this money and everyone is willing to do what it takes. If you need help my people will always be around to guide you. Oh and before I forget inject this under your skin, as long as it is there it will act as a contraceptive." Dairo said.
Rukia now had the extra information she needed. There were servants and Shinigami involved not to mention all the gang members. But a gang falls apart without its leader. It was the insiders that posed the first threat. They had to disappear without raising suspicion. Rukia' mind went to work. She picked up a pair of brown contacts on her way back.
Rukia rejoined Bayakuya and they left for Seireitei
"There's something I've neglected to mention" he said to her
"What would that be?" she asked pretending to not know
"Hisana I didn't want to tell you before because there have been too many people who would only seek my favor because of my position. In three years my grandfather will retire and I will take my place as the head of the Kuchiki family. It is an old and proud family Hisana. We want for nothing. You will have to behave according to your new station. It may not be easy for you. There are some who may not care for your background."
"I think I understand" she said "Maybe this is a bad idea."
"Hisana" he grabbed her by the shoulders to make her look at him. "I will be by your side and I wont ever let anyone hurt you. Remember that I love you and trust in me."
Rukia wanted to die listening to his words. She knew this was all going to end so badly. She was determined to make him the happiest man in soul society even it I was only going to be for six months.
When they arrived at the Kuchiki manor Rukia made sure to make comments on how large and beautiful it was. Like she had never seen it before. She had to control her impulse to go to her room. She was introduced to the servants first. Grandfather Giniri was waiting in an inner room with all the paper work for the marriage. When she was introduced she thought he could see right through her. She always felt like he could. Like they both could. You knew by first introduction to their grandfather who had raised Bayakuya. They were very much alike, although Giniri had many more years of practice in his behavior. She wondered for a second if Giniri was born that way or if he was an impulsive a youth as Bayakuya. She chuckled to herself at the thought of a young Giniri taking a temper tantrum.
