Next chapter
Like I said before I have more for you then just Byakuya returning. I'm doing my best to write a conclusion so there is still at least 3 more chapters to go.
Sorry this one is so short. It was necessary because the next chapter has a lot to take in. Thanks for the reviews and for staying through the story. I wont keep you waiting too long for the rest.
"Kuchiki-Taicho, Rukia has not shown up for work today." Eda said.
"She is at home." he said.
"No she isn't I checked, she said she was coming in today and never showed up. I'm worried."
"Abarai! Rukia has gone missing, take all available units and have her found."
"Yes Taicho!"
Later that day:
"This came for you sir." the third seat said.
" 'We have your wife who carries your heir. You have ten hours to destroy the marriage contract. You will also turn over the deed to the northern lands in your possession. We do not wish to cause any trouble however our armies are already in place should you refuse. This is a simple business deal. Rukia will not be harmed if you act quickly. We will not return her but we will return the child when he is of age.' " Byakuya read out loud.
"What the hell is this all about Taicho?" Renji asked.
"The Sugimoto clan has made their move." Byakuya said.
"What about Rukia, we have to save her!"
"She will be fine, she is too valuable to harm and I do not believe Sugimoto will lay a hand on her."
"They said armies, what are we going to do."
"We are not going to do anything. You will continue your duties. I can not involve the Gotei 13 in land disputes."
"Taicho I'm not just your lieutenant I'm you friend and Rukia is family to me. I'll not abandon her for any stupid rules." Renji said.
"Forces are already in place." Byakuya said.
"How?" he asked.
"What do you think I was gone so long?" Byakuya said.
"What about the letter that said you were missing?"
"The origin is still uncertain but I am sure it was a ploy to divide my family and take the land before I could oppose the act."
"Rukia!"
"Yes they did not count on her abilities." Byakuya said.
"This will be dangerous. When their forces have been eliminated, they may get desperate. I may have use for you." Byakuya said.
"We have to save Rukia!" Renji yelled.
"I will not let anything happen to her. Has Kurosaki returned to the living world?"
"No not yet. He's training with the 11th." Renji answered.
"Let it be known that he has left us. Now listen carefully I will not repeat myself." Byakuya said unfolding a map.
"What is going on here. I demand to know where I am." Rukia yelled.
"Rukia my love calm down, do not strain yourself. You are in such a delicate condition."
"Raiden what is the meaning of this?"
"I told you we were going to do great things together."
"Why am I here!" she demanded.
"You have driven me to desperate measures my dear. You could have just married me when you had the chance. I never counted on your loyalty to your family. You truly are something. But don't worry your forced marriage to your brother will soon be annulled and we can marry."
"If this was all about marriage you should have said something earlier." she said realizing he didn't know she married Byakuya for love, everyone thought it was political.
"It was just for land control at first but I didn't count on falling in love with you. Please don't get up, you should rest. The servants will bring you whatever you need."
"So this is your house?" she asked.
"I am sorry I didn't invite you over sooner. As you can see it is much more opulent then
what you are used to. We can do anything you want with it, but right now there are things I must see to."
"Wait. Raiden. Please don't worry about me. I must know what is going on, I'm so fearful they will try to find me." she began acting.
"It is just a land dispute. Your family will hand it over,. There will be no need for a battle. I will get to keep you. With you here the Sugimoto clan will be on top again. I made sure to make you worth more by getting you promoted to the central 46. Oh but don't look at me like that, I want to keep you here. I told you I will make you happy, not like how that family of yours has treated you all of those years. I see you as Rukia and not your sister. You wont have to live in her shadow any longer. This child will secure our place in the world, he will unite our families wealth."
"When my brother was missing…the missing notice was from you?"
"I did not want to cause you any grief my love, I was planning on taking the land then through easier means but you headed the house so well. I had to wait until I could assemble an army. If you had married me I was sure you would have just given them to me. It just reconfirms how great a companion you will be for me. I am offering you the world my love." he said.
"Then who sent the death threats the warning, the attack?" she asked.
"Again I am sorry to worry you. I only wanted to find a reason to be closer to you. You really are a difficult one to pin down. I had to set my spies closer to you. I planned on abducting you then but that royoka boy was with you. Anything you wish, you may have or do, just never leave me. Promise me you wont leave me. Your mine. I will do anything for you." he began shaking her.
"Please do not hurt anyone. I don't want to see anyone hurt." she pleaded.
"I must regain your honor. Everything they made you do, it was wretched. I saw the change in my sweet Rukia. If you wish we can execute your entire family. When I meet him again I will fight your brother and not hold back this time. You want him dead don't you?" he said his eyes wild.
"I um I don't want anyone to die."
"It's for you darling. You will help me, wont you? Just think of all the horrible things he has done to you. You want to be free of him right?"
"I..of course I will help you." she said knowing refusal might mean her death.
"Sir, we have word." a man came in handed him a paper while bowing.
"I am sorry my love. It seems your brother will not give up his land so easily. But he thanks me for taking you off of his hands so he can remarry someone of a better bloodline."
"He didn't say that!" Rukia yelled.
"I am sorry love, but you know they never cared for you. I am so glad you are here with me. Why did you say you wouldn't marry me. It pained me so."
"I…I didn't think a man as wonderful as you should be burdened with a woman who was carrying another mans child." she lied quickly knowing that the slightest show of disloyalty to him would set him off and she was in no condition to help herself.
"I must go for a bit my love but I shall return much more powerful. Then we can be married and plan our future."
He left and Rukia took in her surroundings. She had no idea how long she would be stuck there. One thing she did know was that not matter what Byakuya wouldn't abandon her and neither would any of her friends. There was little she could do but sit and wait. The child was her biggest priority and she allowed the servants to feed her and make her more comfortable. She did all she could so she would not seem suspicious. So she waited.