My Big Fat Drabble Collection
by Ulquiorra9000
Chapter 10: Petal
Byakuya Kuchiki's haori coat billowed behind him as he took his nightly stroll across the Kuchiki estate garden. Almost absent-mindedly, he picked a pink blossom petal from a tree and tossed it toward the biggest pond.
The petal drifted away and landed on the shore.
Byakuya froze. For years, every night, he'd gotten a petal into the water. His late wife's favorite pond. This had always been a particular tribute to her.
Now imperfect.
Should he toss another?
Byakuya moved on, listening as the crickets chirped. The moon shone bright as a tiny part of his mind wailed at him, demanding that he fix this problem.
No need, really. There would be tomorrow night. But he couldn't fully silence that voice...