A/N: This is a Byakuya chapter on how he came to his decision in chapter 39. Please review.

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November 30

Byakuya closed his eyes as he sat at his desk in the 6th division. He had been mulling over on what to do with Ichigo… and the baby. It was hard on him, on one hand, he was Aizen's, a criminal's child; while on the other hand, he was also Ichigo's, his husband's child. Once again, it came down to whether he should break the law or break his husband's heart.

Why did it always have to be hard?! Why couldn't it be easy, like it always was for the Substitute Soul Reaper?! It wasn't fair! He was not only the Head of the Kuchiki Clan, but he was also the Captain of the 6th Division. If it was anyone else, what would they do?

This whole decision could make or break his relationship with the younger male. Some of it was no brainer as he could see just how hurt Ichigo was. He could tell he didn't want to be with Aizen, he truly loved him; which made this entire decision hard. What could he possibly do to appease both aspects of his life?

He got up from his chair and went to look out the window at the shining moon. It was still night and the air was growing crispier by the moment, he could feel it though his open window. It was as though the weather was pushing him to make his decision, whether it was the right one or not. He scoffed at the thought and trailed his eyes towards the barracks. Honestly, he couldn't even understand his own thought process anymore; as if the weather could push him to do anything, it was ridiculous.

But maybe… instead of the weather, it was his mind that wanted closer for this predicament. And he couldn't exactly blame himself, ever since he had learned about the pregnancy, he had been thinking for a solution towards the problem. But it never came to him and that was starting to wear him out.

If Rukia could see him right now, she'd probably scold him for not looking after himself.

He sighed and lifted his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose. Well, whether or not he liked it, it was time to make his final decision. And honestly, he was leaning towards letting Ichigo keep the baby.

But with that, came a different problem. The child would be ostracized from having Aizen's last name. And that wouldn't exactly be fair to the child, nor to Ichigo. A year ago, he would have probably told his husband to get rid of the baby and that would be that. Without the child, there wouldn't be any problems.

However, now, because of Ichigo, and even Kon, he couldn't deny Ichigo a chance to have and raise the baby as his own. It was odd really, the moment he had met Hisana was probably the moment where he began to soften himself. He wasn't the strict husband that he was supposed to be anymore and of course, the same had happened with Ichigo. It was as though logic was thrown right out the window when it came to them, and even Rukia to some extent.

"…" His eyes widened when he thought of the solution to their problem. Of course! The baby was Aizen's child, but if he was adopted, like Rukia was, then it would become a Kuchiki, and then it wouldn't be weighed down by Aizen's actions.

But there was one remaining problem, the law. He would be breaking, yet another law. He closed his eyes in resignation as he finally made his decision. It wasn't an easy choice, but ultimately, it would be Ichigo's choice on whether he would accept this solution or not.

With that thought in mind, Byakuya went straight to the door, not even bothering to explain himself to his subordinates as he left for the hospital.

A/N: So, what do you guys think? Please review!