Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach. If I did it would be full of ByaYoru action
A/N: Fair warning, this is a long chapter, and I hope you enjoy it.
"Wake up Byakuya."
Byakuya mumbled something incoherent in response. Yoruichi kissed his lips softly stealing the gibberish from his lips. Byakuya's nose filled with the scent of lavender as Yoruichi's kisses moved from his lips to his forehead. His eyes fluttered open meeting Yoruichi's golden gaze.
"Good morning, Byakuya."
"Good morning, Yoruichi."
"I know you're tired, but we have to get ready to go or we'll miss our flight."
The flight? Oh the HONEYMOON, "Yes, we don't' want miss our flight." Byakuya noticed that Yoruichi was already dressed. Byakuya sprang out of bed. "I'll go ahead and take my shower."
Byakuya decided to take a cold shower in hopes that it would wake him. He thought about last night's experience with Kenpachi and the search for the Wak-fu. He frowned as he thought about the hours he spent on Mount Ao instead of Mount Midori.
In Kenpachi's defense the map Rukia drew was a little difficult understand. Ginrei gave Emeka the map. Emeka gave Kenpachi the map; Rukia drew, without looking at it because according to Ginrei Rukia was one of the best artists in the Kuchiki clan. Kenpachi had so much trouble understanding the map he asked his precious pink-haired vice captain to point him in the right direction, which she did. Unfortunately, she pointed and said "The green mountain", which Kenpachi took to mean ao* not midori.
Byakuya didn't care who told Kenpachi to go where or why they ended up on Mount Ao. Byakuya was just upset because he spent the night on a cold mount instead of the warms arms of his wife. He also only got two hours sleep. "Damn Kenpachi", mumbled Byakuya. He shivered as the cold water pricked his skin. The cold water did wake him, but now he was freezing. Byakuya showered quicker than he had ever done. He was trembling when he stepped out the shower. He figured the best way to warm up was in Yoruichi's arms. He left the bathroom in hopes of finding his lovely wife waiting for him, but instead an empty room greeted him. "Oh great she's gone."
Byakuya got dressed. He expected Yoruichi to return soon, but after waiting 15 minutes he decided to search for his missing wife. He got a hint of spiritual pressure and started moving quickly in her direction. He found her in minutes. Byakuya opened door to be greeted by a loud burp.
"Oh, man that was good", said Yoruichi rubbing her tummy. "Hey, Byakuya what took you so long"? Yoruichi gulped down her glass of milk.
"I was waiting for you," Byakuya set at the opposite end of the table from Yoruichi, "in the bedroom."
"I left you a note saying to meet me for breakfast". Yoruichi saw Byakuya's surprised look. "Too much candy on the brain to notice the note, huh Byakuya."
"What? I"
Yoruichi started laughing. Byakuya could hear the joy in her laughter, and it made him feel warm inside. He never wanted her to lose that joy. In that moment he made a silent commitment to make sure Yoruichi's life would always be full of joy.
Yoruichi finally stopped laughing. She looked around at the table full of empty dishes. "Tiger."
The servant rushed as fast as aging legs would take him to Yoruichi. "Yes, princess."
"Byakuya needs something for breakfast. We need to leave soon."
"Yes, princess, I will have chef to prepare something. The only food left from", his eyes quickly glanced the many empty dishes "hmm, your breakfast is some miso soup."
"I will just have soup."
"And some banana cream pie, " added Yoruichi.
"Pie for breakfast, Yoruichi"
"C'mon, Byakuya, live a little it's our honeymoon. Plus, you need more than soup to start your day." Yoruichi smiled.
"Fine", Byakuya turned to the bald man, "and banana cream pie."
/
It was raining when Byakuya and Yoruichi made it to human world. Normally, rain would be a disappointing for couple rushing to the airport, but this was not the case for Byakuya and Yoruichi. Yoruichi had ordered a town car to take her and Byakuya to the airport. It was a very nice car sleek and black with heated leather seats and privacy glass. It was perfect for the newlywed couple. They got comfortable and cozy in the back seat of the car. Yoruichi and Byakuya had fallen asleep in each other's arms in less then 10 minutes after leaving Urhara's Shop. Their nap was nice but short. The couple was awakened by the sound of car horns.
The middle age driver's dark brown eyes stared at Byakuya and Yoruichi through the car mirror. "Apologizes ma'am and sir, apparently there was an accident up ahead."
Byakuya questioned, "Is there another road we can travel?"
"No sir, we're stuck until they clear the chickens out of the street."
Yoruichi interjected, "Did you say chickens?
The driver tried to remove all amusement from his face as he looked at Yoruichi through the car mirror. "Yes ma'am, a truck carrying chickens was in an accident with a Kung Po delivery truck."
"We need to get to the airport, we can't miss our flight. We-" Byakuya stopped as Yoruichi's laughter changed from a light giggle to head tossed back laughter. "Yoruichi this is not a laughing matter."
"Yes, it is a Byakuya a chicken truck got hit by a Kung Po truck," Yoruichi laughed a little more, "Kungo Po, Byakuya, Kung Po is a sauce manufacturer". Yoruichi could tell by Byakuya's face he didn't get what was funny. "Get it, Byakuya, sweet and sour sauce and chicken, soy sauce and chicken, teriyaki sauce and" Byakuya we really need to work on your sense of humor.
The driver covered his mouth as he started to laugh.
"See Byakuya, Yakiniku gets it."
Byakuya did not find amusement in the situation. He frowned. "I don't want us to miss our flight."
Yoruichi took Byakuya's hand. "I don't either Byakuya", she caressed his cheek, "we're going to make it to Hawaii and enjoy our honeymoon, " she smiled, "promise", she kissed him softly on the lips. "I say way continue our nap".
Yoruichi snuggled up to Byakuya, and soon his body relaxed. Just listening to her breathing was enough to calm him. Yoruichi quickly fell asleep. Her sleep soon grabbed hold of Byakuya and he joined Yoruichi in dreamland.
When Byakuya and Yoruichi finally made it to the airport the wind and rain increased dramatically. The poor driver got soaked getting the luggage out of the car. The airport was too crowded, noisy, and big for Byakuya's taste. Yoruichi left to do something, and all he could do was stand in one spot holding the carry-on bags. It was his first time at an airport and he did not know where to go or what to do.
"Don't just stand there, Byakuya we have to get terminal D11." Yoruichi could see the frustration in Byakuya's face. She smiled and took his hand. "Byakuya, I'll race you."
"What?"
Yoruichi winked and headed east. Byakuya quickly followed. Following Yoruichi was not an easy task. Yoruichi seemed to snake through crowd effortlessly. Byakuya on the other hand was having a little trouble. It seemed the every child and elderly person wanted to step in his path. Plus, he was carrying the luggage, but he made to the terminal only a minute after Yoruichi.
Yoruichi turned and said, "It's about time you got here, Byakuya." She gave him a quick smile then turned to the ticketing agent.
"Ma'am, I do apologize your flight has been delayed."
"Delayed, for how long?"
"Sir, it looks like," the ticketing agent's smile disappeared, she mumbled "oh dear", she looked back up at Byakuya and Yoruichi, "I am sorry but your flight has been changed to cancelled."
"What do mean its been cancelled?"
Yoruichi added, "What happened?"
"All flights coming from Akita have been cancelled because of the weather."
Yoruichi got a clear view of the ticketing agent's badge. "Sakura, is there another flight we can take? We'll take anything," Yoruichi leaned in a little, "we're on our honeymoon, and as nice as the airport is it is a terrible place for honeymoon. Please check."
"Oh, ok" Sakura smiled and started typing. "There is a flight but it's not here it is flying out of Kansai."
"Kansai" responded Byakuya and Yoruichi in unison.
"I'll change your tickets from non-stop and have you fly from here to Kansai. Then from Kansai to Maui, but you'll have to hurry boarding for that flights starts in less than 10 minutes. It is at gate C4." Sakura handed Yoruichi the tickets.
"Not a problem, thanks Sakura."
Byakuya and Yoruichi moved so fast they seemed to vanish in front of Sakura's eyes. This time the race was better for Byakuya. He was almost step for step with Yoruichi until he had to dodge a cart.
Byakuya and Yoruichi made it just in time. The plane was nothing like the one Byakuya read about. The brochure Yoruichi gave him. That plan was described as a large luxurious plane. The plane he and Yoruichi stepped on was much small and had crapped storage bins. Byakuya crammed the carry-ons into the bins and sat down next to Yoruichi. Byakuya's face was emotionally blank, but Yoruichi could tell by his crossed arms he was not happy.
Yoruichi rubbed his forearm. "It's only a 30 minute flight and then it's off to Maui."
Byakuya unlocked on his body and took Yoruichi's hand until he heard someone say, "Excuse me." Byakuya turned to see a silver haired man with a thin mustache lining his leathery face. Byakuya responded, "Yes"
The little silver-haired lady sitting next to the man spoke, "Sir would you and wife mind switching seats."
Byakuya's only response was a raised eyebrow.
"You want to sit on this side of the plane", responded Yoruichi.
"No, young lady. I was wondering if you would change seats with my husband. We don't like to fly, but sitting by the window helps. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get two window seats."
"Sure, I'll change seats with him." Byakuya gave Yoruichi a disapproving look. She rubbed his shoulder. "C'mon Byakuya, I'll be right across the aisle."
"Thank you" the couple said in unison.
Yoruichi and the older man switched seats.
The old man seemed to take forever to get comfortable. He adjusted his seat over and over. When he finally settled in he decided to calm his nerves by talking to Byakuya, "Your wife is very nice."
Byakuya mumbled, "Yes."
"Where are you two off to?"
"Hawaii."
"That's far, I've never been have you?"
"No."
"What parts of Hawaii?"
"Maui"
"Going to the beach?"
Byakuya sighed; "Yes" Byakuya turned and frowned at Yoruichi who was speaking with the older woman.
"Thank you, again young lady. My name is Nabiki Kuno and the man talking your husband's ear off is Tatewaki."
"I am Yoruichi and the man with the grumpy face is my husband Byakuya Kuchiki". Yoruichi smiled. Introducing Byakuya as her husband was going to take some getting used to, but it did have a nice ring to it.
"He's probably just over protective. I am assuming this is your first child."
Yoruichi's eyes grew wide. "How did you"
Nabiki laid her hand Yoruichi's arm, "You've got that glow, a very powerful glow. I could see it when you walked on the plane".
Yoruichi yawned. "Sorry"
"It's ok don't mind me, you and the baby probably need a nap. Go ahead and get some rest" Nabiki turned and looked out the window, "I've the heavenly skies to occupy my time."
Yoruichi took Nabiki's advice and took a nap. Byakuya on the other hand had to sit through Tatewaki's stories. Tatewaki's stories about his days as a high school principal were not nearly as interesting as Emeka's youthful adventures. The 35-minute flight felt like 3.5 hours to Byakuya.
The second plane was much nicer. The plane boasted in-flight luxury that even Byakuya found to be satisfactory. They were in the sky for no more than five minutes before the cabin attendant brought them beverages and snack sized cups of ramen. The seats were so plush and comfy Byakuya started to yawn.
"You should get comfortable and take a nap Byakuya, it's a seven hour flight."
Byakuya closed his eyes. Yoruichi disturbed him when she reached over and took his seat remote. "What?"
"I just wanted to make you more comfortable". Yoruichi press the button to Byakuya's surprise the seat reclined into a flat bed like position. "See isn't that more comfortable."
"Yes, thank you."
Yoruichi smiled and reclined her seat as well. "Sweet dreams, Byakuya."
Yoruichi and Byakuya's nap was interrupted, after a little over an hour, by the captain's voice, "Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize but we will be stopping in Fukuoka. The plane is experiencing a minor technical issue. The issue does not affect the planes operability, but Air Panda does not take any chances with the safety of our passengers. We'll be back in the air as soon as possible."
Byakuya sighed.
"Byakuya, I am sure it won't take long. Why don't you watch a movie or play a game?" Yoruichi turned on Byakuya's personal entertainment system. "I know the perfect movie." Yoruichi did a quick search. "Great, they have it. The movie is called Frozen Peach Blossoms. It's about a famous artist that leaves Paris and returns to his grandfather's village after his grandfather is murder by a local gangster".
"Yoruichi, I don't"
"I forgot mention the artist is a samurai and last member of his clan. Everything he does is for the pride of his clan." Yoruichi saw Byakuya's eyes light up.
"I'll watch it to occupy time while we're waiting."
The delay was almost an hour and a half. Byakuya's movie only had 15 minutes more to go so continued watching the movie after takeoff. He and Yoruichi watched part two. Blooming Peach Blossom. This time the artist samurai was not only fighting for pride, but for love as well. Byakuya watched part three, New Season, which centered on the artist samurai's children while Yoruichi took a nap.
The reminder of the flight went smoothly. Unfortunately, Byakuya and Yoruichi were two hours late for check-in at Coconut Grove. Byakuya just stared at the desk clerk in disbelief. He couldn't believe they made all the way to Maui to not have a room.
"Ginger, may I speak to a manager?"
"Yes, ma'am but I am not seeing one free rooms in the system." The young blond woman left and came back with a tall lanky with graying hair, but he looked to be younger than Ichigo.
"Hi, I am", he paused, "Mr. Dan. Ginger is", he paused, "right" he paused "we checked twice" he paused, "there are noooooooooo" he paused "rooms".
His slow speech made matters worst. Byakuya and Yoruichi were completely annoyed.
"Is there" he paused.
Yoruichi couldn't take it anymore. "Mr. Dan, I called and explained to a desk staff member that my husband and I were running late because of our flights and she said it should be ok, if not she'd handle it."
"Do you" Mr. Dan paused, "have her".
"Her name was Keke," replied Yoruichi before Mr. Dan could finish. Ginger and Mr. Dan stared wide-eyed at Yoruichi. "Is there a problem?"
"No, no, ma'am, please excuse us for a moment." Ginger pulled Mr. Dan away.
They came back 15 minutes later. "We don't have a room, but we have made arrangements for you to stay," Ginger looked downward as she finished, "at this quint hotel on the beach," She perked back up, "for the night. The hotel van will drive you there. Comeback after 10:00 AM we'll have a suite ready for you two. Just give the hotel a call and we'll have van pick you up."
Mr. Dan added, "Sorry about " he paused "the trouble."
Byakuya and Yoruichi boarded the hotel van. The sun was setting on another day. The sky was a warm orange with streaks of purple. The sunset was beautiful enough to bring some peace to Byakuya and Yoruichi after a trying day.
The van finally made it to its destination, the Hotel Heartwell. The Hotel Heartwell was a forth the size of Coconut Grove. The building was a loud pink color. The color was almost as loud as the sound of music and laughter, which filled the van as soon as the driver opened the doors. Byakuya did not try to hide his dislike for their new accommodations.
The sound of the music was almost as loud inside as it was outside. Yoruichi questioned the bellhop, "Is there a party?"
"Yes, this weekend is the Winter Festival. It's 72 degrees the perfect weather for building sandmen and skiing, well water skiing. They'll probably party all night tonight." The bellhop opened the door. "Here you go our honeymoon suite," he winked, "the Lover' Nest." Byakuya tipped the teenaged bellhop, which made the teen very happy. "If you all need anything just ask for me. My name is Jack. That's Jack with a J."
Byakuya closed the door on Jack with a J and surveyed the room. The room was cheesy to say the least. There was a heart shaped bed with a mirror over it. The room was painted red and white. The room was also full of fake roses. The room faced another hotel instead of the ocean. The music from the beach was so loud it was like Byakuya and Yoruichi were standing in the middle of a party not a honeymoon suite.
"Byakuya lets go down to the beach".
"We can hear the beach from here."
She took Byakuya by the hand. "Let's find a quiet spot on the bleach. We can enjoy the warm weather and beautiful star-filled sky".
"Fine."
Yoruichi grabbed a blanket off the bed just before they left the room. They found Jack with a J and he gave directions to a very secluded spot. It was a bird sanctuary. It was natural setting and very quiet at night, because most people didn't want through two acres of thick animal filled jungle to get to it. After Byakuya gave Jack a tip he let them borrow his flashlight and told them where they could purchase a machete.
Byakuya cut through the dense vegetation as Yoruichi held the flashlight. The jungles of Hawaii made travelling through the forest of the Soul Society seem like a walk in the park. As much as Byakuya enjoyed a stroll in the evening this was too much and there were too many bugs.
They were both relieved when the made it to the beach. The full moon allowed the to take in some of the beauty of the beach. The sand was sugar-powered white and cool against Yoruichi toes. She breathed in the fresh ocean air. She turned to Byakuya and smiled. "Isn't this lovely, Byakuya?"
"It's", Byakuya slapped his neck killing a mosquito, "lovely", he mumbled.
"Byakuya, take a seat." She patted the sand next her. He complied and she wrapped the blanket around them. "Isn't sky beautiful? Have you ever seen so many stars?'
Byakuya looked up. Yoruichi was right. Hawaii seemed to been given a double portion of stars. "It's beautiful." He turned to Yoruichi and tilted her chin upward. He pressed his lips against hers. He kissed her until her lips parted inviting his tongue. Their hands began to wonder over each other's bodies.
Byakuya stopped when he realized Yoruichi was unbuckling his pants. "Yoruichi we're outside."
"I know." She smiled wickedly at him. Then recaptured his lips. Her hand slid inside his pants.
Byakuya moaned, "Yoruichi".
"Byakuya, you've been a very good boy the past couple of days, and I think you deserve some candy, we both do," she took hold of his candy cane. "Do you want some candy Byakuya?"
Byakuya moaned, "Yes."
She smiled. He brought her head closer to his and tasted her smiled. Byakuya moaned against her mouth as she mounted him.
/
The next morning Byakuya awoke quite refreshed. He rolled over expecting find his wife sleeping next to him, but she was nowhere to be found. The room was too small for her to hide anywhere even in her cat form. "Why does keep disappearing in the morning?"
Byakuya dragged himself out of bed and into the bathroom. He took his shower and got dress, but Yoruichi was still missing. "Where can she be?" Byakuya decided to go look for her. Byakuya opened the hotel room door just a Yoruichi insert her key.
"Yoruichi, where"
Yoruichi grabbed Byakuya's shirt collar and pulled him into a kiss.
"Good morning, Byakuya."
"Good morning."
Yoruichi walked into the room. "I went to snag breakfast" Yoruichi held up a plastic bag. She pulled out a banana, a bowel of prepackaged cereal, and a carton of milk and handed them to Byakuya. "Don't look at me like that, I had to fight for that banana. These people are insane when it comes to a free continental breakfast."
"Thank you." Byakuya stared admiring Yoruichi. She was full of surprises and he realized how much he enjoys discovering them.
"Don't worry tomorrow's breakfast will be better Coconut Grove has omelet bar. I also called to make sure they pick us. The van will be here soon."
/
"Welcome to Coconut Grove". A tall model type woman with wavy dark hair and a perfect smile greeted Byakuya and Yoruichi. "I am Keke Palmroy", she placed a lei of fresh flowers around each of their necks, "and my family owns Coconut Grove, you have our sincerest apologize regarding the mix up last night. To make amends we're upgrading your suite. Come with me."
Keke led Yoruichi and Byakuya to a super deluxe suite with breathtaking ocean view. "This is one of our finest suites. I hope it is to your liking." She smiled at Yoruichi and Byakuya.
Compared to their Heartwell room the suite was a palace. The great room was larger then the Heartwell room and open designed. The wall between the living room and the balcony was glass with a sliding door in the middle. The other wall had a 42" LED television. There was cozy kitchen with a breakfast nook.
"Keke this is wonderful, thank you."
"It's my pleasure Yoruichi, if you need anything do not hesitate to call the front desk. I hope you two enjoy your stay with us. Have a nice day."
"Thank you" responded Byakuya and Yoruichi in unison.
"Let's take a look at the rest of the suite Byakuya."
They went out the balcony to admire the view. They set down in the plush lawn chairs.
"Byakuya, I think this lawn furniture is nicer than all the furniture at the Hotel Heartwell."
"I think you're right."
They sat outside for a little while longer before finishing the tour. Byakuya slide open the two large sliding doors to the bedroom.
"Isn't that a lovely big bed"? Yoruichi wasted no time and laid on the four-post king size bed.
"Yes, it is" responded Byakuya as he climbed on top of Yoruichi."
"Oh no you don't, Byakuya Kuchiki, we've got a date with a helicopter pilot named Chip to tour the entire island so stop looking at me like that".
"Like what." His smoldering gaze intensified. He lowered his lips toward hers.
Yoruichi flipped Byakuya over. "Oh no you don't"
Byakuya sat up and wrapped his arms around Yoruichi's waist. "You know I like it when you're on top."
"Bya-"
Byakuya stopped her protest with a kiss. He released her lips and stared into her golden eyes.
"But the tour."
"Then I suggest we hurry." Byakuya kissed Yoruichi before she could comment.
Two hours later they were flying over Maui with helicopter pilot named Steve. Byakuya and Yoruichi did some souvenir shopping after the hour and half tour. Then it was back to Coconut Grove for a quick change of clothes. Next Byakuya and Yoruichi went on a dinner cruise.
Byakuya was more than happy to be back at Coconut Grove after the four-hour dinner cruise. He carried Yoruichi into the bedroom and laid her top of the bed.
Yoruichi caressed his cheek. "Did you have a good time today?"
"Yes". He kissed the back of her hand.
She smiled. "Byakuya I want some water, no make that ice water."
"Certainly" Byakuya left to get Yoruichi's water. When he returned he found Yoruichi asleep. He crawled into bed, wrapped his arms around her, and went to sleep.
The next morning Byakuya woke up and Yoruichi was gone. He assumed she went to get breakfast until her heard strange noises coming from the bathroom. He rushed to bathroom to see what was wrong. He found Yoruichi splashing cold water her face.
"Are you ok?" Byakuya rubbed his hand over her bare back.
"I am ok. I guess they baby excited from all the fun we had yesterday." She cracked a weary smile. "I am going to go lay down for awhile".
Yoruichi's "awhile" turned into all day. She was either sleep or throwing up.
"Yoruichi, I think we should go back to"
"No, it's just morning sickness."
Byakuya caressed her cheek. "Yoruichi, it's late afternoon."
To Yoruichi and Byakuya's surprise Yoruichi started crying.
"Don't cry", Byakuya wrapped his arm around her. Byakuya tried to remember his grandfather's advice when his grandmother would cry. Then he remembered his grandfather's advice was basically to avoid crying pregnant women.
"I am sorry" Yoruichi started crying harder, "I am ruining our honeymoon."
"No, don't say that. Yoruichi I am just happy to be with you. It doesn't matter if we're in Hawaii or the Soul Society".
"That's so sweet." It made her cry even more.
He laid her head on his chest and held her until she fell asleep. Once Yoruichi was asleep Byakuya called Urahara's Shop to have Tessai make arrangements for Byakuya and Yoruichi to return to Karakura Town. The next day Yoruichi was feeling better she threw up only once and that was around 6:00AM. It was now eight and she was feeling pretty great.
She walked into the kitchen area and found Byakuya finishing up a phone conversation. "Byakuya was that diving place. I almost forgot we're supposed to go snorkeling in 45 minutes."
"No, it was Tessai."
"Is something wrong?"
"No, he just wanted to give me our flight information for this evening."
"Flight, what, we aren't schedule to go back for three more days."
"Not anymore, I"
"You scheduled a flight without discussing it with me first. I can't believe you Byakuya Kuchiki" Yoruichi slammed the bedroom doors.
Byakuya just stood staring at the closed doors. He tried to think of something to say. He kept hearing Emeka's voice saying, "Doghouse". The ringing phone captured Byakuya's attention for a moment.
Yoruichi burst through doors and marched to the great room. "Byakuya are you going or staying the cab is here?"
"Cab for"
Yoruichi sighed heavily. "Snorkeling," continued walking out the door of the suite. Yoruichi was moving quickly down the walkway.
Byakuya caught up to Yoruichi, "Yoruichi we need to talk."
"Why, you're going to go and make decisions on your own, like you always do." Yoruichi cut her eyes at Byakuya. Then she smiled warmly at the cab drive that greeted them.
Yoruichi and Byakuya didn't speak a word on the cab ride. Yoruichi only spoke to the instructor and other people in the snorkeling group. Then she returned to being silent on the cab ride back. Yoruichi took a nap as soon as they made it back to the suite. When she woke it was almost time for them to leave. Byakuya had already packed so all they had to do was meet the hotel van.
Byakuya approached Yoruichi with hesitation. "Yoruichi, it's time get ready to go to the airport." Byakuya waited for Yoruichi to bite his head off but she didn't.
She yawned and replied, "Alright".
Yoruichi's reaction confused Byakuya she wasn't angry, she wasn't anything, she was nonchalant about them leaving. She handled their boarding at the airport and she help Byakuya recline his seat. Then she went to sleep. She slept the entire flight. She slept in the cab from the airport. She even slept on the way back to the Soul Society. Byakuya had to carry her the entire way. Yoruichi slept until the next morning.
Unfortunately, it was another sick morning for Yoruichi. She threw up three times before she and Byakuya went to see Unohana. Byakuya didn't show it but he was on pins and needles as they waited for Unohana to return with her results. He held Yoruichi hand the entire time.
Unohana entered the office and sat behind her large oak desk. "Sorry to keep you two waiting. I have good news Yoruichi and the babies are fine.
"Good." Byakuya breathed a sigh of relief.
Yoruichi did not have the same type of reaction as Byakuya. Her eyes grew wide and her golden pupils dilated as she stared firmly at Unohana hoping the motherly captain would say something else. She swallowed hard. "Babies, you meant to say baby," Yoruichi smiled nervously and asked, "didn't you?"
"Oh no I meant to say babies", Unohana clasped her hands together and smiled, "congratulations you're having twins."
"No, I am having one baby. Unohana, a few weeks ago it was only one baby."
"That's what I thought, but apparently one baby was hiding or the other one was showing off", joked Unohana.
"Twins, Unohana."
"Yes, Yoruichi, I doubled check just to make sure."
Yoruichi turned to Byakuya who had been silent the entire time. His head was down and he held his right hand against his brow as if he was in deep thought, but Yoruichi could see the curl of his lips. Byakuya was smiling. His smile brought a sense of calm over Yoruichi. "Byakuya we're having twins."
Hearing Yoruichi say those words sent current of euphoria through him. His smile grew a little more. Byakuya wanted to grab Yoruichi and take in his arms. He almost did until Unohana's voice brought back to his senses by asking if he and Yoruichi wanted to know the sex of the babies.
Byakuya's composure returned and the smile disappeared. "Captain Unohana, you're able to tell the sex of both babies this early?"
"Right now I can't but Captain Kurotsuchi has a device that can determine the sex at this stage. Research and Development developed the technology for something else, but that project was postponed. The device has a 97.8% accuracy rate".
The thought of Yoruichi being examined and probed by Captain Kurotsuchi did not sit right with Byakuya, but if Yoruichi wanted to go through with it he would support her. "Yoruichi do"
"No, we can wait until Unohana is able to determine the sex."
"Well then I'll see you two in six weeks. I'll be able to tell you the sex of the babies then. Yoruichi just take it easy, no strenuous activity. I want you get as much rest as possible, no traveling and", Unohana turned her attention to Byakuya, "no tag games. I am sure Captain Kuchiki will be very attentive to your needs. My door is always open if you need me, if you start to feel worse come and see me."
"Thanks Unohana,"
It started snowing as soon as Byakuya and Yoruichi left Unohana's office. Yoruichi smiled. "I guess I won't be participating the Shihoin snowball fight today."
Byakuya frowned. For some reason Yoruichi found his grumpy face extremely funny. A loud laughter erupted from her belly. Byakuya shook his head gently and pulled the laughing Yoruichi closer to him under his umbrella. Yoruichi wrapped her arm around Byakuya's arm as they walked back to Shihoin compound.
"Byakuya, I hope the house you're building for us is big enough for one more."
"It is."
"I am sure it has a garden, but does it have a pool or hot spring?" Yoruichi waited but Byakuya didn't answer he just continued looking forward. "What about a play room for the kids?" Again Byakuya ignored Yoruichi's question. "Oh c'mon Byakuya just a little hint about our new home, not for me but for the babies. " Yoruichi smiled.
"Fine, it has a roof and a floor. I was also planning on adding doors."
Yoruichi stopped walking. Byakuya stopped and looked at Yoruichi. His face did not show a smile but his eyes did. Yoruichi tried to muster up a frown for Byakuya's answer, but she couldn't help but smile. "Ok, Byakuya, now you've got jokes". Byakuya raised an eyebrow. "You win, Byakuya, I won't ask the about the house anymore" she looked down and mumbled "today." She ran her hands down his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist. A sly smile covered her face. "Too bad the candy store is closed for awhile, otherwise I'd give you a prize."
"What? Now you've got jokes."
Yoruichi smiled at Byakuya. "Captain Kuchiki, remember Unohana said no strenuous activity." She danced a way from Byakuya's grasp. His frown returned and Yoruichi started laughing more than she did before.
Miko: Ha Ha, Byakuya candy and Yoruichi became emotional.
Peace in Chaos: Yeah, those hormones are kicking in big time for Yoruichi.
Velveteen: Twins, double the pleasure.
Miko: Yeah, you like the ByaYoru twins thing don't you.
Peace in Chaos: Yup, I've always pictured ByaYoru having twins. They're both so awesome they've gotta have twice the fun.
Velveteen: Nabiki Kuno, ha ha
Peace in Chaos: I Nabiki and Tatewaki together FTW.
Miko: And he followed in his dad's footsteps as a principal.
Peace in Chaos: Yup.
*For those of you wondering ao was once used to describe blue or green in Japanese, but green was eventually changed to midori (hmm midori).
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