Sorry for uploading this so late, with it being Halloween and all I've been really busy and I'm sick. :(

But yeah, here it is, Chapter 11 Memory.

It's a Halloween special, if you can't tell by the length.

Enjoy and leave reviews if you can. I'd appreciate it. ^_^

To Minako a memory is like a picture, but more intimate. Memories with others are very intimate because it forms a bond, usually a long lasting bond. Minako doesn't have to many of her younger memories so she makes the most of the memories she does have and she always treasures them. Unfortunately for Byakuya, Minako wanted to make memories, in the World of the Living for All Hallows Eve or Halloween as they call it, with him. Minako thought it would be great to get Byakuya out of his comfort area.

Urahara was throwing a Halloween Party at his place and all Shinigami and select few humans were invited. Minako was going to take full advantage of the opportunity, but getting Byakuya to cooperate was not going to be easy. Byakuya wasn't one for dressing up or going to 'parties.' The only 'dressing up' Byakuya did was for formal events among the nobles or bedtime. Minako on her way home thought of a plan to get Byakuya to go.

Step 1: Getting Byakuya to go.

"Byakuya, where are you?" Minako called for Byakuya. If he wasn't home this would be a minor bump in her plan. Minako checked the library. Not a soul there, not even a servant dusting off the books. His office was empty as well. That was very off because those are the first two places he ever goes when arriving home. Minako finally checked his room and found an at peace Byakuya sleeping. It must be a full moon because you'll rarely ever see Byakuya taking a nap. Minako climbed in bed beside him. Byakuya was up in a matter of seconds. He rose up and Minako gently placed her hands on his shoulders.

"Is there something you want, Minako?" Byakuya asked rolling his neck around as Minako massaged his shoulders gently but with a rough feel.

"So Urahara is throwing a party in favor of All Hallows Ever. I was wondering if-"

"Yes, I will go." Minako was surprised by how easy it was to get him to go. If Minako knew it was going to be that easy she would have just asked him after his nap. Now, the next step will probably be more difficult.

Step 2: Getting Byakuya a costume.

Minako thought that getting him to purchase a costume would be harder than step one. She was wrong. All she had to do was sign a paper.

"What is this for?" She asked looking at the piece of paper from his stationary.

"The costume cannot in any way determine my pride."

"What!" Minako arched her right eyebrow while reading over the paper. Minako could not believe that she actually had to sign this paper, but she knew if she didn't Byakuya wouldn't dress up at all. Minako should have just let him choose his own costume. "Fine, I'll agree to your terms."

Minako took Byakuya to a costume shop in the World of the Living. Minako picked her outfit with ease. Minako wanted to be the Queen of Hearts and so she was. Her outfit fit like a glove. It was a little revealing, but not more than Rangiku's costume.

"Is there anything you want to be?" Minako had no idea where to start. Byakuya wasn't one to dress up like an animal or something adorable.

Byakuya didn't answer, so Minako was going to have to go at it alone. After going through millions of costumes, Minako took Byakuya to the lady at the counter. The lady waved her finger around as if she was trying to see what type of costume would be best for him. The woman shook her head like there was no costume fitted for him.

Minako was confused and frustrated, but she wasn't giving up just yet. She still had one more trick up her sleeve. Without letting Byakuya know, she grabbed a costume to correspond with hers. Step two, complete.

Step 3: Getting Byakuya to put on the costume.

Minako pulled the costume out of the bag and Byakuya shook his head no. Minako didn't know what to say. He was going to be the King of Hearts. Minako couldn't figure out what was so wrong with that? Was it the hearts part?

"How is being a king going to 'hurt your pride'? Minako crossed her arms while looking up at him.

Byakuya didn't respond. Minako was most frustrated when he didn't respond. Just then, Minako had a minor plan to get him to put on the costume. If Byakuya wouldn't respond, she would get him to respond.

Minako walked closer to Byakuya, too close to be talking. Minako laced her fingers with his and squeezed tightly, her other hand wrapped around his waist. She leaned up on the tips of her toes and brought her face closer to his. Their faces inches apart, their lips almost touching. Then Minako said, "Please where the costume, for me?"

Byakuya felt her cool breath across his face. His body was tense and his heart beat was accelerating. Byakuya hated when she did things like this. It is times like that were he wish he could say no, but instead exhaled and said, "Fine, I will wear the costume."

Minako didn't like to use her 'relationship' with Byakuya to get what she wanted, but sometimes she did it for the rush of adrenaline it gave her or because in her head she wanted more than just a quick rush of romance. Minako took a step back and she felt more relaxed and gentle. "Good," Minako let go of Byakuya's hand and took the costume out of the bag. She handed it to him and smiled. "The party starts in an hour."

Step 4: Getting Byakuya to have 'fun'.

Minako entered the party with Byakuya. He stood behind her as she greeted her comrades. Byakuya wasn't uncomfortable, but he did feel out of place at the party. Minako on the other hand felt at home. She loved the atmosphere. It was all of her friends dancing and laughing. Minako thought the placed look wonderful. It was creepy, but the music was good. It was human music, but it was good nonetheless.

Minako felt herself parting more and more with Byakuya. People from every which way grabbed her to talk or to talk about outfits some even pulled her away to dance. Minako didn't mind, but she wanted this night to be about her and Byakuya. In the middle of a conversation with Rangiku, she noticed Byakuya disappeared. Rangiku didn't realize that Minako's attention was somewhere else.

"Right, Minako?" Rangiku asked looking at Minako who was not in the least paying attention. Rangiku still didn't realize Minako wasn't listening to her.

"Yes." Minako answered her not knowing what she was talking about. "Your costume looks great, but I have to go."

Rangiku smiled brightly. Minako knew the attention would keep her quiet for a few seconds so she could slip away and look for Byakuya. Minako pulled it off flawlessly, but when she spotted Byakuya he was headed up on the stage, well it was more like a huge pile of lined up logs with a black and purple sheet over it.

"Best dressed male costume is Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, captain of the 6th division as the King of Hearts." Byakuya let Ururu put the sash across his torso and gave him a basket full of candy. "And the best female costume goes to Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi as a pig." Minako was so confused and in rage. Yachiru's outfit was adorable, but Byakuya and Minako's dress correspond so she should have been a shoo-in. Minako walked behind the curtain and pulled Urahara back stage.

"Urahara, how didn't I win?" Rangiku ran back stage furious too. The two women could tell that they were intimidating the candy shop owner.

"I know," Rangiku said whining. "I look gorgeous!"

"Your outfits were too revealing." Urahara said pulling his fan up to his face, they could tell he was somewhat laughing at them.

Minako left Rangiku arguing with Urahara. She didn't have time to argue with the two of them. She only had two hours until Halloween was over and she wanted to spend it with Byakuya. Minako searched through the crowd of people to find Byakuya. He was standing by the punch bowl with his basket of candy. Minako walked over to him and smiled.

She looked up at him and took his hands. "I want to go home."

Byakuya nodded. They found the door and left the party early. Minako wasn't tired, she wasn't bored, and she wasn't sick. Minako wanted to go home tonight because she didn't want to share Byakuya. Minako was sometimes selfish like that, but only when she was supposed to have him that day. Both of them walked close together. Above them was the bright light of the full moon. Minako looked up at the moon and knew that was the reason for all of the strange things going on today or at least that's what she was going to blame it on.

"Isn't it beautiful, the full moon I mean?" Minako was still walking but she was also still looking at the sky.

"Yes, it is." Minako was shocked when she felt Byakuya's fingers interlock with hers. Byakuya handed her the basket of candy and with his other hand he let go of her fingers and put the sash around her. If Minako wasn't shocked before, she was surely shocked now.

"This is so…" Minako couldn't quite find a word to finish her sentence, "nice of you."

Byakuya didn't say anything. Minako kissed his cheek before they continued walking to a spot out of the open and away from all the humans. The brief moment was over but Minako's heart was still beating out of her chest. Byakuya stopped and turned to face Minako. Byakuya leaned down and gently place his lips onto of hers. The kiss was passionately yet soft, gentle but hot. Minako didn't know if she should be shocked or just excited, but what Minako did know was that she got her wish. She had one more memory with Byakuya…and it wasn't too bad of a memory.

"Thank you, Minako." Byakuya turned back to keep walking.

The full moon will never be a weird thing in Minako's eyes.

Happy Hallows Eve!