OMG! I was having issues with with the uploading process. I've been having issues when I fix some grammar errors in my word document and upload it to . I hadn't notice that there was some words that were left out and some words that I'm sure I corrected in word. So I tried looking to see if it was donw correctly in theis chapter. I apologize ahead of time and will try to fix what this has caused in the previous chapter, but I thank you for reading through the errors. I know some errors are my fault and I am in no way saying I perfect, it's just when it's something I know I fixed and it wasn't put through it irritates me. =P


Grimmjow looked at Nel, from the corner of his eye as he drove. She had been quiet and staring out the window from the passenger's seat, since they left Zanpaktou's. They were a few minutes from her home, but he stopped the car abruptly as the tires screeched. Nel lunged forward catching herself as she looked at him wide eyed,

"What the hell, Grimmjow?" She asked angrily.

He lifted the emergency break and glared at her, "Oh that's how I can get your fucking attention? What's your problem?"

"I don't have a problem, it's nothing." she looked forward ignoring him.

He gripped the wheel tightly and was about to say something when a car behind them, blasted the horn. Grimmjow yelled out, "Go Fucking around,"

"You're in the middle of the road you prick," the other shouted.

He stuck his middle finger at the other driver who drove on speeding by. "Grimmjow, can you please either park correctly or take me home."

"I'm not moving my car until you tell me what's your damn deal." He waited as she exhaled and took her seatbelt off, opening the car door and got out.

"Fucking Hell!"

He was livid as he quickly parked the car closer to the sidewalk and exited the car slamming his door hard. She was not too far away as he ran up catching up to her walking form. He grabbed her just enough to get her attention as she stopped, avoiding his glare.

"What the fuck, Nel?"

"I just want to go home, Grim, since you don't want to take me I'll just walk the rest of the way. I don't feel like talking about it," she started walking when she was stopped by him, blocking her path.

"Well, I feel like talking, now what's wrong?" He waited folding his arms, Nel hugged her waist as she eyed her blue haired boyfriend.

"It's just that...Well, I know we've been together for a few months and I'm in no way rushing things...it's just..." She closed her eyes and exhaled. "I thought this relationship seemed to be more than sexual, what's the point of talking or going out with friends. Let's just call it what it is and just call me for sex. " She said irritated as she made to walk away.

"Nel, would you cut this shit out, you know you mean more than that."

"So when you said you didn't feel like being tied down, how was I supposed to take it?" She asked with a determined expression. Grimmjow grabbed the bridge of his nose as he started to talk, " I fucking knew it, we have something good going on why the hell would you complicate things by getting married."

"I never said I wanted to get married now," she yelled.

"Then what the fuck?" He stood there confused as she looked at him dumbfounded.

"The point Grimmjow is I said I wouldn't get married now but I would want to settle down in the future, you're telling me that's a complication for you?"

"Dammnit, Nel! I'm not the marrying type and as for children, I never wanted any."

She looked at him almost hurt, " Oh...If... If that's how you feel...maybe...maybe we should end this before it gets harder."

"Wait, you're breaking up with me?"

"Grimmjow, you might not see it but as our relationship progresses it would only hurt more. I want those things and I wouldn't want to force you who's dead set on not having that with me."

"So this ends because I don't want to have a kid, so that I can fuck it up."

"Why would you even think that, your not that kind of man."

"That's probably what my mother thought too about my father."

"Is that what your afraid of, ending up like your father?"

Grimmjow avoided her questioning gaze as he stood there saying nothing.

"Your so afraid of becoming that piece of shit, keep heading down that road your gonna be exactly what your afraid of."

"I'm nothing like that fucking asshole."

"According to Ukitake, he not only left your mother because she had no money but left because he was afraid of being responsible of a kid and a commitment."

He looked at her with a glare and nostrils flaring, "So because I'm not your prince charming coming to sweep you off your feet to have some fairy tale wedding and have a fuck load of brats. You revert to tactics to piss me off, don't ever fucking say I'm that piece of shit."

Nel furrowed her brows as she stared at him, he touched her bottom lip just staring at it's fullness of them. They stood there for a moment, until he moved turning around heading to the car. "Let's go, I'll take you home."

She composed herself, still feeling the warmth on her cheeks from his closeness. She headed to the car and got back to the passenger seat. Grimmjow started the car as they headed towards her home. He parked in front and cut off the engine. Nel sat there in silence as she looked over at her blue haired boyfriend, she contemplated on talking but thought better of it as she exited the car. She still had her hand on the door with her body halfway out the car as she spoke, "Maybe we should take a break." She whispered.

"Why don't you fucking say what you really mean, and say you want to stop seeing each other," Grimmjow stated angrily.

"You know that's not what I want" Nel shouted.

"Bullshit," he shot back as she glared at him, getting completely out of the car and slamming the door. Aggravated, he got out of the car again as he yelled, " I'm getting tired of your theatrics when you're the one who wants to break up."

"You don't understand, Grimmjow. We can still be friends but if we continue this relationship knowing we completely want different things it's only going to get worse." Nel yelled back.

"So being friends is gonna make it so much better, excuse me if I'm not interested in being a gal pal while your with some asshole." He said heatedly.

"You think it's gonna be easy to see you with your floozies."

"Then why? Fuck Nel," he rubbed his hair in frustration.

"Because," as tears started to pour down as Grimmjow's anger subsided with the sight of her tears. "Because I'm afraid my selfishness is going to try to force you into something you don't want and you'll hate me and so will I …. I don't want that when I'm already..." The tears became apparent falling down her cheeks as she whispered, "...falling for you."

Grimmjow's eyes widen as he made to reach for her to comfort her, when she ran from him. She ran into a strong chest, in shock she looked up to find her father looking down at her.

"Now, why would you make such a pretty girl cry?" He looked at Grimmjow then down at his daughter who he was consoling.

"Do I need to set him straight, Nel-chan?"

Grimmjow furrowed his brows at the older man but said nothing perhaps feeling guilty himself.

"It's not his fault daddy. You know how silly I can get when I don't get what I want." She said as He nodded.

"We have a guest that Jushiro is entertaining we've been waiting for the two of you to come back. I heard loud voices so I came to investigate, come on the both of you."

"I don't think so, I'm gonna get going," Grimmjow said.

"It's not a request," the older man said as his usual cheery expression turned to seriousness. Grimmjow didn't find this side of Shunsui very amusing as he stared the man down. Before he could tell the man off, Jushiro showed up. "Please excuse Shunsui's behavior, but if you could please join us it is important matter for us to discuss, and our guest is waiting." Grimmjow looked at Jushiro for a moment and nodded as he followed them in.

Nel was a little curious as to see who the guest was, as they entered. Sitting at the table with a cane beside him was an elderly bald headed man, with a white beard that reached down to his stomach. Everyone entered the room having a seat, Grimmjow stood frozen and wide eyed, as the elder man heard their arrival staring at his grandson who wore an unpleasant face.

"Well this night keeps getting better and better. What the fuck you want old man?"

"You would refer to me as grandfather," Genryuusai said raising a brow, his voice sounding angry but his expression remained calm.

"Oh, I'm sorry! What the fuck you want grandpa?" Grimmjow grinned as he walked up to the table. Jushiro spoke before it escalated any further, "If we could please get settled, so we can discuss an urgent matter that Master Genrai wants everyone here including his grandson to be present."

Everyone made themselves comfortable, Grimmjow who was a little hesitant until he saw Jushiro smile and nod as he sat down. The old man nodded as he cleared his throat and began talking, his voice sounded gruff and deep.

"I came here to discuss the possibility of our dojo's merging."

"My, My Master Genrai. Why would you need to merge with us, your dojo is the top in Japan." Shunsui said as he spoke in his cheerful tone.

"I thank you for your flattering remark, but I am also well aware that you have been our competition for some time, but that is not the main reason. I am an old man, with my daughter gone and my only heir who in not interested in the dojo, who only cares about drinking, cars, and the female anatomy."

"Master Genrai, you sound like a broken record, nothing wrong in those things, you always told me that and look at me." Shunsui said winking as he raised his cup to the old man.

"Whatever I do with my personal life is none of your damn business. As you can see I'm doing all right." Grimmjow stared at his grandfather with contempt, " I bet that pisses you off how my mother and I were just fine without your help." He grinned at the old man, who continued to remain stoic and calm.

"Like your mother, it seems you had help from Jushiro as well."

Grimmjow furrowed his brow as he looked to the long haired man in question, who seemed to avoid Grimmjow's questioning glare, which only upset him more.

"Master Genrai, there is no need to bring that minuscule detail," Jushiro said staring at the old man.

"I didn't have no help and what the fuck is he talking about?" He turned his attention again to Jushiro.

"It's really nothing," the white haired man said waving his hand wanting to elude the question.

"The fuck it ain't nothing, if you won't answer, than speak gramps."

"Might as well say it Jushiro, old man took the cat out of the bag." Shunsui said sipping his drink.

Jushiro exhaled as he looked down as his shoulders hung low, as if he been carrying something for awhile. Nel saw how her father's long time friend, she come to know as Uncle, had kept something that had been burdening him.

"I loved your mother very dearly, and was going to take the responsibility of taking care of her and her unborn child. But as you may know she had made up with her father, living with him before she died. Master Genrai refused to let me have the child whom I promised to care for. He used his lawyer, stripping away any possibility to claim the boy or even see him. I knew I had no right but it still angered me, I still watched you from afar learning of your disagreement with Master Genrai and how forcibly kicked you out. Knowing you to be very prideful I didn't feel right to suddenly step in, you would of just brushed off my help."

"I knew of your love of cars and trying to make something of yourself with Pantera. You were shot down by many investors, some wanted to buy the rights knowing you had something extraordinary. So I made the decision to become a silent partner giving you free rein to start up the company as you see fit. I kept it from you because I needed you to believe that you built Pantera on your own, which you did. Whatever Master Genrai says, you never needed my help, just a push." Jushiro smiled nervously at the blue haired man. Grimmjow's anger subsided as he took in what the man's story meant to him.

"I was wondering why my silent partner who owned 50% of Pantera suddenly handed over their 30%, I didn't complain but just found it odd." Grimmjow hesitantly smiled.

"I would of handed over the rest but that would have been more suspicious. Whatever money I acquired from Pantera, I set aside for my god daughter's savings. Now that Nel-chan is 18 she own's 20% of Pantera." He smiled at Nel who seemed surprised, as she looked to Grimmjow, who was in thought.

"I also see that my grandson has found his interest in your daughter." Genryuusai said speaking to Shunsui.

"Which is none of your damn business" Grimmjow growled out facing his grandfather.

"Many years ago I came to Shunsui, asking that we merge our houses through a marital union, but my stubborn pupil refused. It seems that things will work out without interference." The old man said eyeing his grandson and the green haired girl.

"What is he talking about father?"Nel looked at him confused.

"Master Genrai is all about tradition and he wanted a girl worthy of his grandson. I refused, I did not want my little girl being forced into marriage for the benefits of an old man. I also told Master Genrai that tactic didn't work on his daughter and that is why she left, but he was stubborn."

Genryuusai looked down as a man who lost so much as he spoke, " It is true that I've made a lot of mistakes that have ruined my family but I've come to rectify it the best way I can. I have not come here to be forgiven but to uphold my daughter's dying wish."

"Master Genrai?" Jushiro spoke with a surprised voice as if this was news to him.

"Kiyoko, spoke of a man she grew to love and kept his name from me until she told me in her final words."

"What do you mean, she had met a selfish man who only cared for her money, whom impregnated her and left her. She never mentioned his name to me, I fear if I knew I would of not have control of myself. I would of..." Jushiro looked down tightening his fist.

"Killed him," Genryuusai looked away embarrassed as he furrowed his brows.

"I understand that anger, I had made arrangements to marry my daughter to a respected family, she refused saying she was in love with one of my students. She never said his name for fear of my wrath with good reason. Back then I probably would have done something unforgivable."

"She never mentioned Grimmjow's father being one of your pupils." Shunsui said. "Jushiro and her were past lovers but that relationship ended abruptly."

"Why?" Nel said heartbroken

"I thought she had shared the same feelings for me, but she said she fell in love with someone else while we were together. I was infuriated at first but we ended it, remaining dear friends." Jushiro said sadly. "A few months later she was pregnant and Master Genrai had stripped her of her title and denied her as being his daughter. So I took her in, I still loved her even if my feelings were never returned."

"I heard all this shit before. What's the point of bringing up my fucking father. He was never there and honestly I don't give a shit what you have to say about him, unless he's dead somewhere in a damn ditch." Grimmjow said frustrated.

"As I said I came to rectify my mistakes, your father had not been physically a part of your life because of my selfishness. But your father has been there for you unbeknownst to you." Genryuusai said coughing as he sipped some water.

"Even if the man wanted to be in Grimmjow's life because of some guilt, you can't get rid of the fact that he was not there for Kiyoto or Grimmjow." Jushiro voice rose in anger, something Nel-chan hardly saw.

Genryuusai shook his head and exhaled, " I will have to get straight to the point so you will understand, as my daughter lay dying she said she had fabricated a lie. I had found out about her involvement with one of my prized students, Jushiro. I told her that she needed to end it because she belonged to someone else I had arranged. She told me before it went any further she did not want to drag him along when it would only hurt him in the end. She did as I asked but a few months later, she became pregnant and when I voiced in anger to kill him for laying his hands on my only daughter without permission. She said that they never became intimate and the man she foolishly gave her chastity to, had left her and she did not know of his whereabouts." Genryuusai finished.

"She had given you false information, your daughter and I, before our relationship ended became close and intimate. She lied to protect me from you, for her I'd face the flames of your fury." Jushiro continued to angrily voice his opinion to the elder man.

"For that she knew you'd foolishly do, but she also divulged in those last hours of her life that there had been no other man in her life. That her only regret was not being strong enough to tell the man she loved the truth, and if I could promise her to tell both Jushiro and my grandson the truth." Genryuusai exhaled sounding like a man releasing a weight he had been caring for years, had finally let go.

Jushiro and Shunsui eyes widen as they both stared at Grimmjow who remained quiet.

"So.. Genryuusai –sama, when you said she loved only one man and she had been with Uncle Take only, then..." She covered her mouth as if realizing the extent of the kept secret as tears started to form.

"Now I'm upset, twice my poor Nel-chan has cried tonight." Shunsui said who seemed far from angry with a hint of a smile as he downed his cup of sake.

"You robbed me of a son Master Genrai, you knew I was more than willing to take responsibility. Why would you keep this for so many years?" Jushiro said trying to stay calm as his tone began to rise a few decimals.

Genryuusai gripped his cane in thought as he began to speak, "It was because..."

'BANG'

Both Grimmjow's fist rose to slam the table startling Nel and causing the old man to stop mid-sentence. Everyone at the table saw his fist clenched as he stared hard at the table as he spoke, " There's no goddamn excuse you could ever say to me old man, except that you're a miserable selfish old fuck."

No one seemed to disagree as everyone remained quiet.

"You have not changed Grimmjow, your still the same foul mouthed disrespectful child."

Grimmjow angrily jumped from his seat to try to hit the old man but was surprised to find himself off balance and a cane inches from his face. Grimmjow pushed the cane away to try to hit him again when he felt someone grab his arm, preventing him. He saw Jushiro beside him, "He is more than deserving of your strike, but he has to live with what he has done, leave him to wallow in his grief."

Grimmjow looked at his grandfather, he still looked like the same tyrant he grew up with but sensed that he became weaker with age, his face tormented. Grimmjow yanked his arm from Jushiro's grip and sneered, " Thanks for the advice, Dad! But I appreciate it if you get your damn hands off me." He said between gritted teeth. Jushiro had a slight hurt expression as he nodded.

"Grimmjow, you apologize to Uncle Take," Nel said furiously.

Jushiro grinned trying to console the young girl, "There is no need for an apology, Nel-chan. It was not my place and for that I apologize, Grimmjow."

"Master Genrai as far as merging, we accept your offer of combining Jaegerjaquez/Oderschvank. On one condition, everything is handed to my partner and friend Jushiro with free rein, you can keep your shares and income but your seat on the board goes to Jushiro." Shunsui said seriously.

There was silence as the old man held on to his cane as he rubbed his beard thinking.

"It is the least that I can do for the pain I have caused. I will take my leave and discuss the change to the board tomorrow morning, goodbye." He bowed to everyone even with his grandson growling, the old man had parted from the room.

"Ahhh! This calls for a drink," Shunsui said pouring a drink and gulping it down.

"You took the words from my mouth," Grimmjow poured two glasses in front of him as he chugged them down one right after the other, he made to pour again when a small hand lightly touched his arm.

"Don't you think you had enough."

Grimmjow looked at Nel who looked concerned with her eyes still puffy and red from crying. He moved his other hand up to his mouth as he drank, " Nope!"

Nel sat back down in frustration and waved her hand as if to say go ahead. She looked around to find Jushiro sitting at the end, eyes furrowed looking intently at the table, thinking.

"Uncle Take, are you okay? Do you want to sit by me?" Nel gestured the empty chair by her.

"I'm okay just figuring out the extensive workload your father placed on me, that's all," he forced his smile as he walked to sit on the chair she had gestured. She knew Jushiro could handle anything, he was a smart business man, she knew that wasn't what was plaguing him. He grabbed her chin lifting it up examining the puffy redness around her eyes, " Are you okay, Nel-chan? What has gotten my usual cheerful god-daughter in such sad spirits, you've been crying before you got here?" He finished asking, grabbing her closer for a hug.

"Oh, nothing! There's no need to worry."

"Come now, Nel-chan," her father mused as he continued to drink, " you only get like this when it's something that you want, tell daddy and he'll make it better."

Grimmjow began to laugh hysterically as he chugged down his drink, continuing to laugh.

"I'm glad you find it hilarious, you mind sharing with us so we can all be amused," Nel said with aggravation laced in her tone.

Grimmjow's laughter subsided to a grin as he drank and looked at Nel from the rim of his cup, after he was done he put his cup down and continued to grin.

"I'm wondering if your dad would like to know that maybe that arranged marriage he turned down was a mistake, huh Nel-chan. Wouldn't that make the spoiled princess feel better?" He chuckled playing with the rim of his cup.

Nel's eyes began to water as she angrily spoke, " Don't mock me Grimmjow, you're such an asshole, " she grabbed her cup filled with water and threw it at his face as she got up.

"Excuse me," she said before excusing herself out the room. Grimmjow wiped the water off his face as he watched Nel run out in tears. His amused face changed to regret as he stood up shaking the water off. Both older man sat staring at the door the green haired girl exit from, then looked at the man who stood before them in silence.

"I guess that's my cue to leave. Thanks for the drinks and a mind blowing fucking night," he bowed and left.

Both older men sat at the table in silence until Shunsui spoke, " Now I understand where he gets his temper from, now that I know he's your son," he said drinking.

"Leave it to you to find this situation amusing, " Jushiro spouted as he stood up not amused and walked off.

Shunsui laid on the ground with his glass in his hand as he spoke to his glass, " I guess it just you and me, old friend."


The instructor at the dojo had the students partner up, practicing some light sparring. Tatsuki's usual partner was Nel but Nel was not there that day. So the instructor paired her off with her boyfriend. He told them to face and bow to their opponent, it took everything for her to bow to Ulquiorra.

"Now those on my right, I want you to defend as your opponent attacks with punches only."

Tatsuki threw a barrage of punches as Ulquiorra defended himself with ease, it only frustrated her more. She used a spinning kick with all the force she had. It didn't seem to surprise him as he blocked her leg.

"I said punches only Arisawa, but good block Inoue. Now we switch, those on my left will defend as the their opponents attack.

Ulquiorra made a punch so fast that Tasuki caught it just in time, but didn't see the other fist, that hit her arm. She looked at Ulquiorra with a confused look, " What was that Ulquiorra, I take harder punches from Kenten," She spouted referring to the four year old student she teaches at the dojo.

Ulquiorra stood his ground as he watched her inhale rapidly. Once she composed herself, he punched with more force to her chest as she blocked and fell backwards on her bottom. Her arms where the blocked connected with his fist ached as she angrily got up, she threw a kick and a punch that he quickly defended.

"Arisawa, I said defend." The instructor yelled. Tatsuki kept trying to find an opening with no such luck which infuriated her more.

"Enough!" The instructor said as Tatsuki stopped and glared at Ulquiorra who seemed puzzled.

The instructor came up to her with an upset look, " Arisawa, squat in the corner and hold for the remainder of the class."

"Sensei, but that's an hour, " she yelled.

"Maybe next time you'll listen, now go."

"Yes, Sensei!" She stomped off to the corner as she squatted bending her knees as she held her balance.

Two boys from the class started to snicker but soon ceased as they were kicked across the room.

"What the hell, I guess you can join Arisawa, Inoue move it!"

"You know I don't need your help in dealing with those idiots."

Ulquiorra looked forward in silence as he held his stance.

"Of course, just ignore me." She mouthed out.

"Your trying to bait me into an argument, Tatsuki. Your upset, I can tell by your sloppy form. Your upset about Orihime and your bothered about whether I want to be a parent."

Tatsuki bit her lip, upset that he was right as she continued to listen.

"I'm not sure where I stand on that, I am working to help those children in foster care, but bringing a child into this world, I don't know Tatsuki."

"But we'll be there to protect them." Tatsuki said trying to hold her pose.

"What if we're not. Are you 100% sure that nothing will happen to us?" Ulquiorra said looking straight forward.

"I'm not 100 % sure, but I do know I have family and friends to protect them if something were to happen to me." Tatsuki said smiling.

Ulquiorra turned his head towards Tatsuki who tried to smile through the pain in holding her position.

"Once you put it in that perspective I can see that happening, just as my family found and protected me." He stated slightly smiling at her.

"Eyes forward Arisawa and Inoue," the instructor said as they both smiled and looked forward.

Once the lesson was over, they left to shower. Tatuki finished putting on her clothes as she left finding Ulquiorra waiting outside for her.

Once he spotted her heading in his direction, he leaned in to kiss her when she got closer.

"It was never my intention to hurt you on being silent in the personal discussion you had amongst Grimmjow. We had not talked on the issue and you spoke for the both of us."

Tatsuki nodded in understanding as she knew she was upset with him for no reason.

"I'm sorry Ulquiorra, I guess my anger got the best of me and I shouldn't take what your brother does out on you. So I apologize." She leaned up and kissed him with more affection as he proceeded to follow her lead. She pulled back out of breath as her cheeks redden, smiling. "I hate apologizing."

"It's because your hot headed." Ulquiorra said holding her.

"Now you sound like Shuuhei," she scowled.

"Hmpf, he knows you as well as I do." He noticed her upset face as he kissed her, they began to walk hands entwined together.

"It's okay, if you don't want to talk about it but how's Sora?"

Ulquiorra looked at Tatsuki questioning gaze as she anticipated his answer.

"On the way home he was completely silent, he dropped off Dr. Unohana, apologizing to her and telling her that he would speak to her later. I made an attempt to speak to him."

"You did, what did you say?"

"I had asked if he truly believed Orihime to follow her mother?"

Tatsuki expression seemed to wait as she held her breath.

"He did not answer only shook his head as he drove, afraid to speak. When we got home he said that he loved me and said goodnight. I woke up in the middle of the night finding myself restless. I found him sitting on her bed staring at her bear Enraku as he silently cried. I made no attempt to bother him, I had not the heart to."

Tatsuki face turned to sympathy for Sora, "he misses her and regrets his words. I honestly think those two will make up, they just need time. Time for Sora to accept Orihime's decision and time for Orihime to believe that her brother still loves her."

Ulquiorra nodded finding his girlfriend's words to be accurate, as they continued to walk.


Sora stared over the case documents trying make sense of it. The past few days he had been staying late in the office, hesitant to go home. He closed the case files, calling it a night. He closed his office door and looked across to find Byakuya's office light still on. Walking over, he peeked into the door that was slightly ajar, finding him also working on case files. Sora tapped on the door lightly as he heard permission to enter.

Byakuya looked up, looking as bad as him with dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep. "I'm going to call it a night... the words on the print are starting to look blurry." Sora mused.

Byakuya nodded as he started to close his files, " I fear I have the same problem, I should head out as well." He started to straighten his desk, turning off the lights as he followed Sora out of the office.

"I thought I had been the only one here, " Sora grinned as he pressed the button to the elevator.

Byakuya looked at his watch, " I hadn't realized it was late, lately I've been using work as a form of company. My home has many rooms and many servants, but it seems so empty." Sora could sense the hurt in his voice as he nodded knowing what he was going through.

"I know what you mean, Ulquiorra lately stays in his room or visits his girlfriend, nothing feels the same without her there."

The door to the elevator opened as both men went in silently.

"I feel like my body is tired but I know I won't get any sleep, I think I'm going to a café to get a cup of coffee. Care to join me Byakuya?" The stoic man looked at Sora who halfheartedly grinned as he agreed.

Byakuya usually called his chauffeur but the café was within walking distance. They sat down and ordered their cups of coffee. Sora began to talk, "It's funny, it had always been just the two of us and then it became a trio when Ulquiorra joined us. I always knew what to do, the only time I felt helpless and alone was when I was with my parents. I guess I hadn't noticed she had grown up and no longer needed my help."

"That is not true, Orihime would always need your help, just as Rukia needed mine. But I needed to learn that she knew how to make decisions on her own, and when I had intentionally forced my decisions on her making her question herself. I needed to let her mold the person I knew and love, instead of trying to make her into something I wanted." Byakuya spoke as if he was not only giving advice but learning from his own counsel.

The waitress gave the coffee to the gentlemen and smiled, asking if they needed anything else. They both declined and thanked her, as she scooted off to the other tables.

"All I think about is if Ichigo who I came to trust as a brother, why did I become so upset, when Orihime took interest?"

"It's because no man is good enough for her." Sora looked up, confused at Byakuya's words.

"What?"

Byakyua sipped his coffee and looked at Sora, " You feel that she deserves someone perfect, someone you can approve of, but we set a high bar thinking she will never come close to finding someone that perfect. We fear that when they do find that someone who has those qualities we feel she deserves, she won't need us anymore."

Sora scowled looking at the dark brown contents in his cup. Deeply he felt ashamed, he had hurt the one person that didn't deserve it. He looked up to find Byakuya touching the side of his cup with a focused look.

"Byakuya, last night Rukia had showed everyone that she was happy, but Orihime sensed deep down she was hurting. Renji, also knows this isn't easy for her too, and she wants her brother in her life, you should talk to her." Sora's sincere words seemed to have no effect on the other man as he remained still.

Sora drank his cup and left a fifty dollar bill, "I'm gonna call it a night and get home, need a lift?"

Byakuya nodded no as he remained drinking his cup. Sora made to leave when the stoic man held his arm to get his attention. Sora looked at his boss as he began to talk, " You should also take your advice and talk to your sister."

Sora gave a slight grin as he answered him, "I know, but what I said to her... I feel was something that I shouldn't be forgiven for. Goodnight Byakuya. I'm glad we had this talk." Sora smiled and left the café leaving Byakuya alone with his coffee.

When he finished his cup he left a hundred dollar bill, the waitress redden, smiling and thanking him. He left the cup and dialed his phone, a few minutes later his chauffeur arrived.

"Home, Sir?" The driver asked looking at him through the rearview mirror.

"No,"

"Then where would you wish to go, sir?"

Byakuya looked outside and slightly grinned, he knew exactly where he needed to be.


Renji knocked on the bathroom door where his fiance had been for awhile. She had taken a shower but the water had turned off awhile ago. He heard the whimpers, that was when he decided to check on her, as he knocked again.

"Yes," he heard her, "I'm almost done."

"Are you okay?"

The door opened to reveal a wet haired Rukia with her bathrobe on, but he saw her puffy eyes, suspecting she been crying from the whimpers he heard.

"I'm okay, Renji. Why wouldn't I be." She leaned up to kiss him as she forced herself to smile. He held her and looked at her, she tried nervously to pry herself from his strong grip. He looked at her with such worry, which caused her to feel more uncomfortable. She squirmed again to no avail. "Renji, I said I'm fine, can you please let me go?" She said sounding now aggravated.

Renji was hesitant at first but slowly released his grip on her. She looked at him with an angry look as she walked into the bedroom to change. He went to the kitchen to find something to snack on, he had been stressed out for days. Rukia seemed to be sad all the time but wanted to keep what was bothering her to herself. He knew what was bothering her, he wanted to drag the bastard here so he could apologize but then she'd be upset with him.

"Damn bastard," he growled as he stood in the kitchen now not having an appetite as he slammed the fridge. He was about to check on Rukia again, when the doorbell rang. He lifted a brow curiously, not certain who was here at this hour. When he looked through the peephole he couldn't believe what he was seeing, maybe he was tired so he rubbed his eyes and looked again. There was no denying the stoic dark haired man that stood behind the door, it was Rukia's elder brother, Byakuya.

Renji unlocked the door but held the doorknob tightly as his blood boiled. He opened the door roughly but stood in the way.

"What the hell do you want?" Renji snarled. Byakuya seemed unfazed by the harsh welcome.

"I come to see Rukia." He asked looking at the red haired man standing in his way.

"Why? She's been upset these past few days and I'm willing to prevent anything from hurting her even from you." Byakuya raised a brow at the angered man, they stared each other down, neither one willing to back down.

"Nii-sama?" they both heard the startled voice of the woman they both cared for. Renji moved to the side to let him pass as he slammed the door shut. Renji ignored his guest look as he sat on his couch glaring at him.

"What are you doing here, Nii-sama?" Rukia stood guarded and unsure as she waited for her brother to speak. Her brother saw the redness in her eyes as he felt the guilt start to rise from the pit of his stomach.

"I came over to say that I had been wrong and to say that I was sorry for causing the pain you've been feeling." Rukia looked surprised as did Renji. He walked up to his sister who started to tear up as he held her in his arms.

"I'm not asking for forgiveness, but a chance to be in your life once more." He said as he felt the warm tears on his shirt.

"I forgive you, Nii-sama." She held him tighter as she felt herself letting go all her tears.

Renji smiled at the interaction, all he cared about was her happiness. Byakuya still holding Rukia turned to Renji.

"I not only came to apologize to my sister," Renji looked at him confused, as he continued to speak.

"My jealousy had blinded me to the fact that she had seen in you what initially was why we became friends in the first place. You were my best friend and my right hand, please excuse my mistreatment of you, it's not how you treat someone you trusted for years. I am sorry Renji."

Renji stunned as he stood there amazed, he couldn't believe he received an apology. He grinned,

"Byakuya, I accept your apology but I don't care if you apologize or not to me, it's Rukia, as long as everything is fine between the both of you and she's happy. Honestly that's all I care about. " Renji said with such determination that Byakuya smiled.

"What's so funny?" Renji looked irritated.

"How did I not see how perfect you were for her?" He continued to find it humorous, " It was fear, fear that you did not need me anymore."

His words were directed to Rukia who lifted her head up with tears painting her petite face, "That was foolish I'm always gonna need you," she smiled as he kissed her forehead.

"So...now that's out of the way, are you still my best man?"

Byakuya seemed surprised and a little ashamed, " You would still call me your friend with my treatment of you?"

"Water under the bridge, plus I know you, you can be an anal ass prick. I knew what I was getting myself into when I asked Rukia out, but she's well worth it."

"Thank you Renji, for going through it, that is why you truly are deserving of my sister." Rukia's violet eyes shined as she smiled, seeing the two men she loved most in the world were getting along. A part of her felt she caused the rift between them but like Renji said it was water under the bridge.


"Ichigo, my break is almost over, I have to get back. The children will wonder where I am." She said as Ichigo continued to kiss her on her neck. It had been like this for a week, they meet up on her break at the hospital, then end up in an empty room where it starts off just talking to kissing. She would always end up being the one to end it before it went any further. He'll growl and pout and she'd promise him that they could finish it when they got home.

Boy did he hold her to that promise, before she took a few steps in his apartment he'd slam the door and start attacking her with a bombard of kisses, making their way to the bed.

"Fine!" He said starting to unbutton her uniform top.

"Ichigo?" She pushed him off as he grinned.

"Okay, Okay I'll stop," as he gave her one last peck on the lips. She buttoned her uniform and pushed down her skirt. They both looked out the door and saw that the coast was clear when they exited. He walked her to the pediatric ward and gave her another kiss, which she redden and looked around nervously.

"So who cares if people see Orihime, besides it's not like you can hide this," he lifted her left hand as he rubbed the diamond engagement ring.

"No, you can't and when I told the girls, Ryo-kun overheard and he was so upset, aww poor thing."

"Ryo-kun?" Ichigo asked scowling.

She walked up to her window and pointed to a small dark haired boy who was sitting alone bored. As if he could sense someone staring at him, he looked up and saw Orihime. He smiled and waved to her, but when he saw Ichigo beside her he frowned and stuck his tongue out. Orihime giggled as Ichigo looked irritated, "Little bastard."

"Ichigo, be nice! I'll see you later, I love you," she gave him a kiss and ran in. He saw her walk up to Ryo-kun and ruffle his hair giving him a hug as he smiled. When she turned around Ryo glanced over at Ichigo, noticing he was still watching, stuck out his tongue as he lifted down his eyelid revealing his eyeball. Ichigo shook his head and left to return to his afternoon duties. The day seemed to go by like a breeze, probably since the patients he saw had no serious injury and minor symptoms. So when his shift was over he was so glad to get back with Orihime and finish what they started when they got picked up Orihime, just in time to find her saying her goodbyes, they were ready to leave.

Then they saw a disgruntled Retsu running up to Orihime and Ichigo out of breath. Orihime was curious as she seemed to look emotionally worried, "I'm sorry to disturb you guys, I just called the Kuchiki office, and Rangiku said detectives came into the office having a warrant and handcuffing Sora. Mr. Kuchiki asked what the basis is for the arrest, they said they would discuss it further at the station."

Orihime's eyes widen as she hurriedly took her phone out to dial Ulquiorra.

"Ulqui-nii, did you hear about Sora?"

"What happened to Sora?" His voice rose in concern.

"Dr. Unohana said he'd been taken to the station by police detectives in handcuffs, Oh.. I'm so worried."

"Where are you now?" Ulquiorra asked.

"At the hospital with Ichigo and Dr. Unohana."

"Do you know the station he was taken to?"

"No idea, maybe...Hold on Ulquiorra."

Orihime stopped to see detectives be directed at the front desk towards their direction. Ichigo saw what Orihime was staring at as they stopped right in front of them.

"Are you Ichigo Kurosaki?"

"Yes, is there a problem?" Ichigo asked with a scowl. The police detectives took a paper out and opened it to him, all they could read was warrant on the paper before the officers took his arms to place handcuffs as they read him his rights.

" Ichigo?! What has he done?" Orihime asked covering her mouth in shock.

"You have to be fucking kidding me," he shouted as other people started to notice, looking on at the commotion.

"Ichigo, just calm down. I'm certain it will be straighten out it's a misunderstanding. Officers, please tell us where you are taking him?" Retsu asked politely.

"Karakura Precinct 27, If you could make this easier and come with us."

Ichigo listened as he was held by the officers by the arm. "Ichigo!" Orihime whimpered out.

"Don't worry, Orihime, like Retsu said all a misunderstanding, I'll be out soon." He said as he was pulled into a police car.

Orihime heard her phone as Ulquiorra was calling her name. "Orihime?"

"I'm sorry Ulqui-nii, they took... Ichigo...to Precinct 27." She said between sobs.

"Okay, do you have a ride to get there?"

"Dr. Unohana, could you please take me to the station?" She asked as the older woman nodded. "I'll get a ride from Dr. Unohana."

"Good, I'll meet you there." He said as she hung up the phone as both woman ran to the car and drove to the station.


I know! I know! They were just having a happy moment, you were thinking why would you do this to them. Why? Well, because I am a jerk .. no j/k. I felt like Orihime and Sora have to face their demons, in this case a demon (I can't spoil it), before they can continue with thier happy life.

Grimmjow has such a handsome daddy lol. My writing alter ego surprises me all the time, I had no idea I was going to have Ukitake be the daddy, but I love how it turned out. Grimmjow has some serious daddy issues, hope this helps fix it. = P!