I painted my face white while applying red lipstick. Retsu and Orihime beam while Yachiru hover around Isane's knees. We were in the World of the Living.
"Remember Yachiru you must be a good flower girl"Retsu instructed in a motherly tone.
"Yes Braidy-chan"Yachiru pip in a squeal. Nanao stormed in looking flushed and over zealous.
"Ok while you all stand around doing nothing I'm here busting my ass on organizing this shit"Nanao seethe looking at Orihime. Orihime blushed then looked at Restu.
"It was awfully kind of you to get Momo to be the train bearer"Orihime spoke to Retsu.
"Yes it was wasn't it?"Retsu spoke softly with a twinkle in her blue eyes.
"Speaking of which how did you get Momo to go along with it?"Nanao asked scrutinizing her superior then turn her hawk like gaze on her clipboard. She scanned the wedding event's planned.
"Oh I just said a few words nothing much"Retsu volunteer her secret.
"Oh yeah how did you get Captain Zaraki to squeeze into a black tuxedo?"Nanao asked shifting her gaze to Tia's face. Yachiru spoke up before anyone could.
"Baldy- chan went with Byakushi to get Ken- chan in the suit"Yachiru explain.
"Oh?"I asked looking interested to know about my fiance. Right about now I had butterflies in my stomach.
''Yeah Byakushi threaten to use his bankai on Ken-chan unless he cooperated"Yachiru laughed looking glee. Orihime blushed then spoke up.
"Miss Harribel it was awfully kind of you to request for me and Ichigo to be your maid of honor and best man"Orihime thanked me.
"You're welcome"I replied winking an eye before Isane conceal my face with the veil. I really wanted Grimmjow and Nel but due to Orihime's ability I was forever grateful to her besides Nel insisted Orihime would look better up in the altar with me. I think because of her growing belly she was embarass of showing it off. I on the other hand hid the bump well I merely had extra decorations sewn to my waistline giving me a look of a ballroom bride. Yachiru blinked then race under my twenty foot train.
"Yachiru get out"Orihime screech with Nanao and Isane.
"Yachiru you can play with your new mommy when the wedding is over"Retsu coax the little girl she crawl outs.
"Sharky- chan is wearing a garter"Yachiru pointed out. I blushed since it was the only thing blue on me.
"She's suppose to"Retsu spoke straightening the back of my wedding dress. Nanao looked like she was about to blow a blood vessel for she down a couple of sake shots that were left by Grimmjow.
"I better talk to Captain Hitsuguya and make sure he understands his role"Nanao murmur then walked clutching the sake close to her chest. Toshiro had a simple job it was the role of the ring bearer.
"Byakuya is ready to receive you"Retsu whisper looking out the chapel door I shivered never in my wildest dream had I dreamnt it was he that would give me away. I didn't want Yamamoto and surely didn't want to bother Nel's fracciones. Ikkaku and Yumichika volunteer but I felt no comfort in picking one over the other if I had to bet they would hold it against the other. Retsu must have spoken convincing words to get Byakuya to agree. I had to admit if it weren't for her I would've had a much smaller turn out. I truly admire a woman of her status she must be important enough to wield authority over the others. Yachiru was usher out while Momo came in looking rather calm and not hype up over Aizen's injustice. I lower my eyes while she took her position in the back.
"Alright you three come out"Nanao appear hissing while clutching her ear. I strolled out with Orihime and Momo. Retsu, Isane and Yachiru had a head start. I trek slowly till I was at the doorway. I took a deep breath then tremble when I felt a soft touch on my right elbow. I looked to see Byakuya dressed in a white tuxedo. He had his hair neatly comb to the side and wore no scarf. He looked rather unsettling especially with the lack of captain's attire. Toshiro appear dress in a blue pin stripe suit I could hear him mumbling something about I can't believe I let Retsu talk me into this. All he had to do was deliver the two gold bands safely to Zaraki. Mayuri could be heard arguing with Nemu on getting the cake ready in the reception.
I slipped my arms through Byakuya's while the two doors open. Everyone stood up and watched as we walked gracefully slow through the aisles. I heard awes while others chatted in their ''hush"voices. All of Zaraki's eleventh squad members were jammed in the back role while the respected officers stood up front.
"Looking good'
"Yay Captain Zaraki"
"I feel sorry for Momo"
"Where is Momo?"
"Dawg she's at the end"
''Damn son"
I pick up bits and pieces of the side conversation at one point someone whistle at me. Byakuya kept his face emotionless as he made his way up the aisle. I really would have opted for Ulquiorra to be here but he was dead.
"Looking good Nisama"Rukia whisper taking a picture then turn to Renji. Renji waved at him oblivious to the face he can't wave back. Byakuya just stare straight ahead but shifted his eyes every now and then to him. I could see Zaraki's beaming face as Ichigo just stood near his side. Zaraki had his hair down and removed his eye patch. Ichigo wore a maroon suit while Orihime wore a red dress.
Byakuya stood between Zaraki and me then he turned facing me. I watched as he lifts the veil then steps aside for Zaraki to receive my hand. I exchange grips to him then step forward till we were in front of the Head Captain. I see that one way or the other I was going to stare at his wrinkly mug. I have never quite forgiven him for what he's done to my fracciones. Yamamoto spoke after the organ died off.
"Today we are gather here to celebrate the holy union of this man and woman"He pause allowing the truth to sink in I felt Zaraki twitch but no reply. Yamamoto continue to speak dragging the ceremony out. I could hear Yumichika's lip tremble as he clutch a handkerchief to his nose, Ikkaku was waving two thumbs up as if Zaraki had eyes on the back of his head, Chad was taking pictures, Omaeda picked his nose then looked to see if anyone saw, Jushiro and Shunsui just gaze on in proud fatherly ways, Urahara was present holding Shihouin's hand below the seats, Shinji and his amigos were present as well. I could hear Yachiru do a potty dance while Momo race around my train trying to get the wrinkles out.
"Do you Captain Zaraki take the Tia Harribel to be your lawfully wedded wife?"Yamamoto asked looking briefly at him then back to his scrolls.
"I do"Zaraki spoke then looked at me.
''Do you Tia Harribel take Kenpachi Zaraki to be your lawfully wedded husband?"Yamamoto asked loud enough to ring his voice throughout the church's walls.
"I do"I spoke then blink my eyes twice in uneasiness Yamamoto open his eyes for a minute then closed them.
"Before I marry you both is there anyone here that objects if so let him speak or forever hold his peace"he invited looking around. I looked over my shoulder expecting Rangiku who was sitting arm cross near Shuhei but she kept silent. I search for Aizen's presence but he was no where. Grimmjow also stood up looking for someone to slap around but Nel pulled him down.
"Very well then in the power invested in me I now pronounce you man and wife you may kiss the bride"Yamamoto concluded looking at Zaraki. Zaraki grin then lean forward. I lean forward and kissed him in a appropriate way.
"Awe"everyone in eleventh squad said.
"Yay Mommy- chan and Daddy- chan"Yachiru squeal throwing the remainder of her cherry blossom petals in the air.