A/N: I do not own Bleach... Kubo does,
but I own Arashi Kanari, 'Spadonari metaura', Vienta Tormenta, Tormenta- Licores más Finos, and the 11th division's initiation of an officer and their storyline...
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Le Rukia
Chapter 13: A proposal
Kanari and Hisagi
Readers POV
Hisagi slowly repeats what Kanari has said, what about your Ni Sama…..
He is still holding onto her, but looking at her as he asks in a serious tone…" What did the two you discuss on that cliff? ...
She smiles at him saying, "I apologized for overreacting to something he said to me before, I asked him to take his place in my life as my Ni Sama not the 9th Division Taicho. I also told him … In the last two weeks, I thought about family"
She is looking at him intensely...she continues by saying…"Hisagi to find and have family is a rare gift from Kami, one that because we are different cannot be thrown away, it is to be cherished and I want to cherish my relationship with my Ni Sama as I cherish my relationship with you….So I ask you now, what shall we tell my Ni Sama, I want his approval of our relationship".
Hisagi knew when he found out about the connection between the two; this day was coming …..
why is he, now feeling apprehensive, he loves her and he does get along with his Taicho, it is almost as if he is backing off her.
She is now looking into his eyes, it is as if she just sees his apprehension, she asks "what is it?"
He looks at saying, "what if he does not approve of our relationship?"
It was as if he had slapped her, she jumps up saying, "What….. He would not do that ….. Why would you say something like that? ….. You are his Vice Taicho, he trusts you completely…her eyes are now Aquamarine, they are confused and starting to tear….. Do you feel he would not approve of me for you?"
She is now standing in tears crying saying, "I don't understand your question."
He reaches up and pulls her back down to the sofa into his arms,
He closes his eyes and softly laughs thinking, 'he loves her even though she can be naïve as hell'
Kissing her on head as he starts to cradle her in his arms saying, "You Baka…. That is not it…. I will talk to him soon…but since I will be talking to him, we need to define our relationship"
She is looking up at him with a Huh look on her face….
He holds her tighter and once again says to her. "No other man will have you, but me….we will be together forever."
She looks at him, and giggles as she says, "you know forever it is a long time here in Soul Society."
He replies saying, "What do you think about marriage?
She replies saying, "huh?"
Hisagi's voice becomes excited as he says, "You and I should get married Kana; I want us living together as man and wife"
She looks at him, as in shock…..
There were a lot things going on in her mind, but she did not see that one coming….
She looks at his cup of Sake; it was still filled, so he had not been drinking….
He is looking at her; she has not spoken…..
She just looked at him …. Blinking ….
Spadonari spoke up saying, "KANARI…. Say yes"
She is now up walking around, talking saying, "Not now Spadonari… Be quiet"
Again He reaches and pulls her back down to the sofa, this time sitting her next to him saying," Tell me what that beautifully unique Zanpakutō of yours said".
Spadonari says …".let me out…. Kanari…. Let me out."
Kanari looks over to him, as if she made her decision and grins….
She turns so she is sitting in front of him face to face; taking his hands in hers and says...… 'Spadonari metaura'….
She materializes Spadonari in both of their hands; he takes her into his hands.
He can feel her calling to him.
As He gently caresses her sword, he notices the reaction is has on Kanari.
She moans softly; the connection between the two is sensual.
Spadonari and Kanari are one; it is very rare that this happens.
Yes, Zanpakutōs and their Shinigami share a soul, but there are different degrees of share…
Kazeshini and Hisagi are closed but not that close ….
Spadonari and Kanari are entwined tightly, and he sees in order for him to have any type of relationship with Kanari…..
He had to be accepted by her Zanpakutō…..
Spadonari is allowing him to touch the part of her soul; she shares with Kanari, something that is almost never done, especially with a Kido Zanpakutō.
This action alone indicates that they are soul mates and should be together…..
Hisagi is standing, he still has Spadonari in his hands and he continues to tease them both by slowly and gently fingering her grip and tassel …
He asks her again saying, "Kana will you marry me."
She is looking at him, her eyes are teal/hazel, he can see she is trying to gain control, and Spadonari is not letting her.
It is like he and Spadonari have joined forces…
Hisagi is grinning saying, "it seems Spadonari is on my side …so tell me Kana, what is your answer?"…
She stands and tries to reach for the sword, only to have him step back and continue to finger the grip …..
He is determined to get the answer that he and Spadonari wanted…..
He arches his eyebrow and slowly raises Spadonari up to his mouth …...
She looks at him, her eyes are large, as she says, "you wouldn't …. Spadonari stop don't"
He says, "Answer us Kana."
He places his mouth on the blade just below the grip, kissed it gently, and then licked it with his tongue.
He then blew his warm breath down the shaft of the blade...
As he did this, Kanari, felt his breathe caress her whole body, the ecstasy took her breathe away and made her stumble into his arms….
As she stumbles she says, "Yes"
With still in his arms, he sits them both back on the sofa, saying in a teasing tone, "Yes what Kana"
She is breathing hard now saying, "yes I will marry you"
While she works on calming herself, he lowers a happy Spadonari into her stand, which is conveniently located next to the sofa,
She is looking over at him, as she reaches for his Sake cup and drinks it then says, "You're a fight dirty …. You should be a part of the 11th."
Now looking down at a laughing Spadonari she says, "I will deal with you later."
The sword only laughs louder.…
He kisses her, saying, "it is only fair, since you have been and will continue to torture me for the rest of our lives"
She curls into his arms and with a coy smile saying, "Yes I will "
The 9th Division – the next day
Readers- POV
Hisagi walks into the offices early.
He is a good mood, as he remembers the way she stumbled into his arms and then after the second cup of sake she passed out….
He is at his desk going through his paperwork, thinking, 'it not as bad as he thought
He starts to run through the practice schedule when he hears his Taicho enter into the offices….
He looks up and says, "Good morning Taicho"
Tousen replies saying, "good morning Hisagi"
Both men are standing here as if they know, what must happen, it is a matter of who will go first…
Hisagi stands saying, "Taicho... I need to talk with you about an important matter."
Tousen, is observing him carefully, he knew it was coming he says, "Yes of course Hisagi come with me."
They enter into his office …
Tousen walks to his desk, as he sits behind his desk he offers Hisagi a seat …
Tousen then says, "Go ahead Hisagi."
Hisagi takes a deep breath starts the conversation saying, "Taicho, Arashi and I, we have a relationship."
Tousen says, "Yes I know Hisagi, you and she are friends….. Has something changed?"
Hisagi thinks to himself, 'hell just say it" then says, "Yes, Taicho …Arashi and I would like to get married"
Tousen is shocked, but hides his emotions as he says "married and when did this come about?"
Hisagi says. "Last night we talked about it."
Tousen says, "Hisagi do you love Arashi enough to be with her for the rest of your life?"
Hisagi looks at Tousen, saying, "Taicho… I can't see myself without her…. And she feels the same."
Tousen says, "As your Taicho I cannot stop you from seeking permission from Central."
Hisagi says, "If I may continue….Arashi feels strongly about getting your approval as her Ni Sama, before we seek further permission."
Tousen nods his head now with understanding... says, "Hisagi, I would like to talk to Arashi, about this…. once I do that I will talk to both of you"
Hisagi stand saying, "Hai Taicho" and walks out to the practice Fields…
Tousen takes a deep breath and leans back in his chair thinking, 'I need to talk to her…but I already know the answer…Marriage that was totally unexpected.'
The 11th Division – the Next Day
Reader – POV
Kanari walks into the division Dojo
She is greeted by Mari, and they walk together in to the large practice room
Usually they would have been met by the vice-captain, 3rd and 5th seats and the usual day of the 11th division would then start….
Today is a little different, the Vice Taicho for some reason is little withdrawn and sad…..
It is a dangerous combination if not taken care of quickly….
Kanari thinks, 'after the night I had I will not let anything bring me down'….
As she steps over the bodies of the lower level members and moves out of the way as the 3rd and 5th seat run out of the Dojo...
Mari looks at her scared…
Kanari smiles telling her to go hide….
She continues to walks into the room, it is totally wreaked, she had a giant tantrum.
Kanari looks over at her; she is on the floor pouting.
Kanari walks in sits next to her on the floor…
She looks at Yachiru saying, "So do you want to tell me what is wrong."
Yachiru looks up, her eyes are watery saying, "Kamereon, he is so mean to me…. Ken-Chan will not let me go any missions…. He treats me like a baby… I am the vice-captain of the 11th."
Kanari looking at her saying, "Really….. Maybe I can talk to him….. Would you like that Vice-captain?"
Yachiru looks up at her, saying, "you will do that?"
Kanari says, "Yes I will, but you must promise me something"
Yachiru looks up innocently saying, "What Kamereon?"
Kanari points to floor where the bodies are littered saying, "you must stop terrorizing the lower level members of the division; they are not skilled enough to give you a worthy fight."
She points to the others hiding in the corner saying, "You can only terrorize the higher levels."
Yachiru stops as if thinking about what Kanari has said…. and says, "You are right Kamereon …. I will do that… now you will go and talk to Ken-Chan Kamereon?"
She looks at the young girl saying, "Yes…. I will go now. Where is he?"
Yachiru jumps up and hugs her saying, "he is in his quarters"
Kanari gets up and walks to Kenpachi's quarters and knocks on his door….
He says enter, she walks in and saying, "good morning Taicho"
He looks up and says, "Arashi… good you are back… what is it?"
She looks at him saying, "Well Taicho it is the Vice-captain…. We need to talk …She is unhappy… when she is unhappy... we are all unhappy…. and you can't hide in here all day…So I have an idea."
She smiles saying, "let the Vice-captain, Mari and I can go the human world; do some errands maybe for the 13th Division Taicho, I know, he has been sending several Shinigami down there running errands…. If we see any hollows ... of course we will kill them, but more importantly we will get her away from soul society for the day."
He stands saying, "I will go too"
Kanari raises her hand saying, "No Taicho, we will go with the Vice-captain… Girls Only! Anyway she is mad at you"
Upon hearing that he rethinks going…
Kanari then says, "she will be safe will me, I would die before allowing anything to happen to her…..so we will go to the 13th then to 12th division and pick up our Gigai and go …when we return she will be happy ….happy."
Kenpachi says, "Arashi do not let her eat too many sweets unless she is sleeping in your quarters"
She looks up at him saying, "Hai"
Then runs out to find Mari and Yachiru...
The Human world
Readers POV
Heads turned, as they walked the streets of Karakura Town.
Looking at the attractive women, as they pass by, Mari and Kanari are wearing heels and flowing dresses that hit just above their knees… under floppy hats they have let their hair hanging loosely down their backs, they both have their eyes covered by big sunglasses.
Yachiru has a sundress and Mary Jane shoes, her eyes are also covered, and a cute hat matching her dress.
She is adorable looking and happy to be away from Soul Society…
She walking holding Kanari's hand (this was an order given to her by Kenpachi before they could leave Soul Society) saying, "Look Kamereon… at all the humans… look at the stores"
She looks into the store windows saying, "Wow …. Look at all the sweets. Now jumping up and down she is chanting… I want some sweets to take back."
Kanari smiles saying, "ok we will buy some sweets to take back but later….first let's finish our business… then we go take a tour of the city,"
Yachiru looks up saying, "we will buy some to eat now and purchase some for later?"
Kanari replies saying, "Yes, but first we need go to this address and put an order in for the 13th divisions' Taicho…. We can walk it looks to be that way 3 blocks."
Kanari looks down at Yachiru and asks her if she will be alright…
She replies sure as long as we can get sweets there…
Mari says, "Yes... Vice-captain…..I believe … it is a store"…
Kanari turns saying, "ok... let's go"…..
The three start to walk ….
Talking and joking around as they walk into a mostly deserted warehouse district …
As they approach the deserted looking store, a man jumps out and grabs Yachiru, demanding money…
They are in their Gigai so they're powers are confided…..
So it will be all hand to hand, Kanari, totally ignoring the man says, "Calmly… Vice-captain, do you need help"…
Yachiru is excited, as she says," no"...
Then Kanari says, "You cannot kill the human, but you can hurt him."
She pulls her glasses down to expose her icy teal eyes, looking at the man saying, "Hurt him bad…for grabbing a child."
Kanari sends Mari ahead to recon the store, as she stood watching the vice-captain having a little fun…
Once she was done, Kanari looks down at her vice-captain saying. "Now I have to get you a new dress"…
She walks over to the man, checks his pulse just to make sure he was still alive while saying, "We will call for assistance from the store."
They continue walking to the store...Yachiru is happy…. happy
Kanari's assessment the human world is it a strange place…..but it is new and exciting, she likes it…
As they approach the store, they see two strange men and one of them is holding a cat, who apparently witnessed the whole incident with the vice-captain.
Once the group is in front of the store, introductions are made… …
The man holding the cat is wearing a stripped hat putted far down on his head, and he wearing wooden sandals – his name is Urahara.
Yachiru looks up and calling him Geta boshi...
The other is a larger man…. He looks like the strong man on the circus poster they saw in town….. He has a single curl hanging on his forehead – his name is Tessa.
Yachiru looks up and calling him curly; she reached for the cat (Yoruichi)… it hissed at her…..
Kanari watched the three, but she was drawn towards the cat. It did not seem like a normal cat but these were not normal humans…
Yachiru again attempts to reach out toward the cat, this time Kanari says, "Vice-captain… I don't think that is wise."
Yachiru looks up to Kanari, saying, "Kamereon do you think the cat has a name."
Kanari never taking her eyes off of the cat she replies saying, "I think she does, but no one wants to share it…. So let's leave it at that."
As they start to walk into the store, all of a sudden a hollow appears and it is attacking the man that Yachiru had just beaten.
Yachiru jumps up excited screaming, "I want to kill the hollow"
Kanari responses by saying, "vice-captain, that is not fair Mari or I have had a chance to do anything,"
Yachiru disappointed looks up at Kanari saying," ok Kamereon you go."
Kanari looks to Mari, as if telling her to watch Yachiru, as she takes out her glove and dispatches her soul from the Gigai...she says, "Excuse me"
She walks toward the hollow saying …'Spadonari metaura Chi tan'
As she calls forth her Zanpakutō, the two men and the cat watch with interest, Spadonari kills the hollow quickly, and once again Kanari checks the human.
Kanari returns, she still has Spadonari in hand, when Urahara with fan in hand walks over to her saying as he snaps his fan open leaving just a little of his eyes to see , "your Zanpakutō is unique, it is one of the original five royal Zanpakutōs,"
Kanari eyes are uncovered as she looks at him, her eyes start to change color to Icy Teal once again the two men and cat take interest…..Kanari now seems like she has spaced out…..
Spadonari and Kanari are talking about him … Kanari saying, "is what he says is true."
Spadonari says, "yes I am the second, there is one stronger that I and three below my station."
Kanari says, "Why didn't you tell before"
Spadonari giggles saying, "I did not feel like it" … …..
Kanari is getting pissed…
She finally says, "Spadonari is what my Ni Sama said to me true?"
Spadonari remains silent…
Kanari raises her mental voice saying, "Spadonari answer me... Please..."
Spadonari softly answers saying, "yes… Kanari"
Kanari says. "We will finish later tonight "
Just as Urahara asks Kanari if she was alright, she snaps out of it saying, "I am sorry Yes", she then dematerializes Spadonari...
Urahara once again has his fan up in front of his face this time saying, "It seems your Zanpakutō is very talkative."
Kanari responses, her voice has a hint of irritability saying, "Yes, Spadonari, when she chooses is talkative"
As they walk he continues saying, "Spadonari that is a beautiful name."
Once inside the store….Kanari relays a message to him, as she steps back into her Gigai saying, "Spadonari says thank you for the comment."
Kanari changes the subject quickly, by saying, "But enough about that... I have an order for you."
After purchasing a lot of sweets and a new dress, the three leave the store…
Yoruichi says we need to keep that girl close….
It is apparent she does not know yet all there is to know about her Zanpakutō and the responsibilities that go with it...
Tessa, who just walked back to rejoin the others, has a book in his hand, saying, "She has Spadonari…. She is the mischievous and strong willed one, but it seems she likes the girl… if she did not she would not have allowed her to put her away so easily."
Later - Kanari's Quarters
Reader's POV
She is sitting in a chair at her table;
Spadonari is lying on the table; they are having a long conversation Spadonari tells Kanari, what Tousen told her in the gardens is true...
Spadonari is not a soul reaper sword; therefore Kanari is not a soul reaper, the thing she has always wanted to be she can never be.
Spadonari is a warrior's sword; therefore Kanari had been chosen to be a Warrior, she does not have the ability to save souls only destroy them…
She also tells Kanari; ultimately how she is to be used depends on the Shinigami who wields her; so it is Kanari who is in control of their destiny….
She has three releases in Shikai and her Bankai, she tells her as they grow together, she will learn how to successfully use them and she has time to learn...
Spadonari says, "Our power is great and we must be careful with who we trust… history has shown, there are people who would try to manipulate the Shinigami's who wielded any of the 5"
Kanari quietly nods her head which is lowered….
Kanari, now toying with a little box with tears rolling from her eyes, she asks her about Hisagi, saying, "Are our feeling true"
Spadonari says, "yes, Kanari and you know that they are, He is the most important part of you… he loves you, and you love him and it is that love that makes you strong enough to control the power you have…..Kazeshini, even though he is not one of the 5 ….has always been my mate … he and the Shinigami who wields him always calms and controls the devastation that I may cause."
Spadonari's voice softens as she says, "Kanari do not be afraid, you and I are special … I am here with you for reasons that are yet to be revealed…..you are special because you have heart, and a strong sense of justice, you are not easily provoked to cause unwarranted harm to others….. It is because of this that our souls are so entwined."
Kanari looking up at Spadonari saying, "what do you think of my Ni Sama?"
A brother's visit
Readers POV
There is a knock at the door…
Kanari walks to the kitchen to retrieve a wet towel and starts to clean her tears from her face as she walks to the door…
She opens the door, it is Tousen he senses that she is upset, but he does not say anything…
Kanari is surprised, Ni Sama, this is a pleasant surprise, please come in.
Her quarters have the scent of fresh flowers, the flower scent is unique and he knows whose gardens they came from.
She politely says, "Please come and have a seat, would you like some refreshments."
He can tell she is a little nervous so he takes a seat, asking her to sit with him…..
He speaks saying, "I heard that you went to human world today with the vice-captain…. How did it go?"
She tells him about her day and she met an interesting store owner.
Upon hearing the store owner's name his eyebrow raises, thinking…'well that is where he is'…
For reasons unknown to Kanari she decided to leave out anything pertaining to Spadonari….
Tousen changes the subject.
He says. "The scent in her quarters…. is unique... What is the smell?"
She says." they are white lilies"
Glancing over at her he says, "Really… where do you find such a flower."
She replies with embarrassment saying, "Aizen Taicho, gives them to me … he says he has so many in his gardens, and since he knows I love the scent, he sends them to me. I told him, that I could not continue to accept them, but He says I would like to give them to someone who appreciates the pleasant smell instead of letting them die unappreciated in his gardens."
Tousen says," how does Hisagi feel about Aizen Taicho giving you flowers?"
Kanari suddenly looks at him, saying, "You know about me and Hisagi."
Tousen nods...
She says, "Well at first he was upset but we talked about it, and we decided that it was not worth arguing about, he knows I love him and he loves me… and that will not change."
Now she is beaming as she talks to her Ni Sama about Hisagi saying, "He does still get a little jealous… I can see it, but I told him, there is always going to be someone somewhere who will want what he has and what I have; we must make a conscious effort to recognize that, stay focused on us."
Tousen hears her words, thinking, 'I am impressed her feelings are sincere for him, but Marriage.'
Tousen looks over at her saying, "Hisagi spoke to me today."
She looks up at him her eyes are teal/Hazel saying. "Really"
Tousen replies saying, "Yes….. He mentioned marriage"
She is smiling as she says, "yes... Ni Sama... we would like to be married"
He raises his hand and asking is there a reason why you should marry other than love…
Kanari looks confused by the question, then turns saying as if she just figured it out… "No. No Ni Sama it is not that… we have never."
Tousen puts his hand up and says, "Ok….Marriage, it is just so sudden and you are so young."
She says," Ni Sama…. There are many married couples Vice Taicho Shuba is married and he and his wife ….they are so happy"
Tousen says, "yes, but they had a long engagement"…
Tousen's tone becomes serious as he says, "Kanari what would you do if I do not approve this marriage."
Kanari is shocked now tears start falling from her eyes….
She says, "Why would, you do that …. I don't understand….why would you make me choose between family…and the man I love…. that man is also a part of my family."
Tousen says again, "What would you do Kanari, if I do not approve this marriage?"
She stands up and looks at him, saying, "I will not give him up…he is like Spadonari apart of me, I can't give him up."
Tousen says, "Will you marry him without my permission?"
Her face is stern saying, "why are you doing this?"
Tousen says, "Kanari you are avoiding the question… answer me."
She is standing in front of him, her head is lower, he can read her aura it shows sadness that touches him, there is no anger, no hate... Just sadness …
She sadly says, "If I must Ni Sama….I will marry without your permission."
Tousen stands saying, "Kanari… I ask these questions because I want to understand just how far you will go for Hisagi."
She is still standing with her lower.
He walks to her, takes her face in his hands and pulls her face up so she is looking at him as he says, "Ok, I will approve of your marriage …. BUT…"
Her aura lights up quickly.
It is like a light has gone off in her soul
She looks up saying, "BUT?"
1 hour later - 9th Division Gardens
Reader POV
Kanari and Tousen are standing in the gardens when Hisagi arrives into the office after being summoned by his Taicho….
As he enters she walks over and stands next to him…..
She is wearing a light green kimono, her hair hangs loose on her shoulders, eyes are covered…..
They now are standing in front of Tousen.
Hisagi looks at her with concern, he had felt her reisatu quietly fluctuate an hour ago and now looking at her, she is hiding behind those glasses.
He is thinking, 'What the hell upset her earlier, when we are finished here we will talk about it'
The offices are quiet letting Hisagi know those two idiots are listening.
Tousen says, "I have had an opportunity to talk Kanari about your request for me to give you permission to marry."
Masaru and Daisuke look at each other with shock…..
They mouth the words… M...A...R...R...Y...
Daisuke glances out at Kanari, thinking.'Oh Kami... Why could it not be me...?.'
Masaru thinking, 'he had seen the two in the sparing in the outlands… the way they kissed each other…. The way Hisagi is very overprotective of her….. Yes he can see them married.'
Tousen then says, "I told Kanari, that I will approve of your marriage… BUT"
He looks at them saying, "You will have a long engagement"
Hisagi is watching Kanari's reaction, as she jerks her head up looking Tousen, he then thinks, 'humm he did not tell her….please Kana control that temper of yours…. Let him finish'…
Kanari glances over to Hisagi; as if she reads his mind... she backs down…
Tousen notices this thinking,' He has that much influence over her… so… we will test this love of theirs.'
He continues saying, "I feel that Kanari is too young at this time to marry, and you both should have more time to get to know each other before you marry"
They are both standing listening as he says, "your engagement will be eight years."
Spadonari screams, "what the hell… do we really need his permission!"
Hisagi looks to Kanari; her eyes are covered, but can feel the tantrum that Spadonari is throwing in her mind,
He then thinks, 'Taicho please hurry and finish this before Spadonari drives her crazy'…
He continues talking, saying, " if you agree, as Kanari's Ni Sama I will file the papers with Central 46, which will include talking to Kanari's Taicho… I will give you a moment to discuss it."
Kanari moves with Hisagi to another part of the gardens….
Once they are alone, she rushes into his arms, breathing deeply he reaches down and kisses her head softly.
She says, "eight years …. Hisagi ... can you wait….. Eight years… there are tears in her eyes… he looks into her eyes saying BAKA….it is not like we will be apart; we will just have to wait before getting married…. I am here I am not going anywhere."
She looks to him saying, "eight years"
Hisagi, holds Kanari, and whispers into her ear saying," Spadonari calm yourself, eight years is not that bad, I will be there every step of the way"
Spadonari upon hearing this stops screaming and becomes quiet….
Kanari quietly says, "thank you".
Spadonari calls to Kanari, saying, "Do you really want me to tell you what I think of your Ni Sama,"
Readers POV
Kanari and Hisagi have walked back to the other side of the gardens, and are now facing Tousen.
Hisagi steps forward saying, "Taicho, Kanari and I have decided to accept your terms."
Just as Tousen nods in agreement saying, "congratulations".
Two Taichos walk into the gardens
One says, "Tousen Taicho why are you congratulating your Vice Taicho? "
Kanari turns and her smile is gone
A/N
Thank you for reading
LR