A/N:
Hi again xD
It seemed it was the fastest update ever that I did in this year xD
And yes, it was the epilogue that I promised before xDD
I could finish it faster (I still surprise we finished our chapter in the same time, Lara xDD) since I'm not really busy these couple days in my work place ^^ and well it's only short chapter, I think the shortest one xDD
But, I really enjoyed when I wrote this epilogue, it's been awhile I'm not writing this type of chapter xD, and I wish you all can enjoy this too :))
Okay, no more rambling xDD
Here is the epilogue for Sakura Blossoms in Their Heart 'Mission Complete'
This chapter is Special for you all :3
I hope this epilogue can bring your smile back after the 'sudden' ending that I made before :))
And my biggest thank to Mandy xD
Thank you again for you help for this epilogue :3
And of course for your support xD
Let's see our 'Badman' after this ;)
Well, another friendly reminder ^^: This epilogue happened 25 years after their marriage, so it will be ooc especially the way they interact towards each other, I wish you don't mind xD
Please forgive my grammar or spelling mistake, I'm not the best but I'll do my best ^^
Disclaimer: Well, until the last chapter of this story, Bleach never been mine T^T, it belongs to Tite Kubo
Epilogue
~~Mission Complete~~
'
'
There's another crisis.
'
'
Please…
'
'
We need your help…
'
'
Rukia fluttered her eyes opened, but immediately narrowed them as the sunlight which was peeking between the branches touched hers. Still leaning against the Sakura tree, she raise her hand to shield her eyes until she got used to the brightness.
It was late afternoon of the initial day of spring season, the beginning of the first Sakura to bloom after a long sleep in the winter. A bright smile adorned her face as she watched the ocean of pink above her. In a few weeks they would see the full bloom perfectly. Byakuya said this year was the best one to enjoy the beauty of Sakura. Excitement built within her since she heard his story, and she really could not wait until the time comes.
As she began to scan the sight around her, she could feel the warm breeze caressing her skin, persuading her to return to her nap. Yawning, she almost obeyed it. However, something inside kept forcing her to stay awake.
Slowly, Rukia's eyes moved to the man beside her, and her smile widened as she gazed his appearance. His eyes were closed while he leaned against the tree. Several strands of his jet black hair flowed freely between his eyes. He looked really peaceful in his sleep, even when the warm hazy orange ray embellished his pale skin.
She closed her eyes for a moment, savoring the warmth of his body as his right hand wrapped around her waist protectively before examining his appearance further.
He just…
Perfect.
How could he manage to look so flawless, even in a simple gray kimono?
Anyway, this perfectness was enough for her inner intention. Not only his presence, but also the time, atmosphere, and scenery. It's all perfect. That's what she needed right now.
Taking a deep breath, she tried to soothe the feelings that began to distract her as a flash of the duty she should carry came back in her mind.
Well, it will be easier than what she did a long time ago, right? Because the circumstances were totally different, and there was nothing to worry.
Alright. It was now or never.
Rukia took a brief glance at Byakuya, ensuring he was still sleeping. Then she took something from her sleeveless purple kimono.
She threw another glance towards her husband before she put it on her lap.
"Safe," she whispered as she let out a sigh of relief.
Her eyes now fell on the item above her lap. A digital camera. The important stuff for her secret mission given by the SWA.
Without wasting her time, Rukia checked the condition of it for the last time.
Blitz, off.
Sound, off.
Great!
Delicately, she lifted the camera and directed it to his face. She knew it was an illegal act, and if Byakuya find out, he will be mad. Nevertheless, she was under an important mission right now, the only way to safe SWA from a crisis.
I'm sorry…
She gave him an apologetic look before she put the camera in front of her face.
But, as she tried to push the camera button, those closed eyes suddenly open. A small gasped came out of her mouth as two pairs of silver eyes caught her violet ones. Instinctively, she lowered her camera, and tried to hide it behind her sleeveless.
"What are you doing?" his passive tone combined with his intense stare sends a shiver through her spine.
"Um…" She shook her head. Her eyes tried to look as innocent as possible, pretending nothing happened.
Byakuya raised an eyebrow. He reached his hand to find the item she had hidden.
"No!" she yelled when Byakuya found it. With all her power she tried to evade him by moving away from his reach. However, Byakuya tightened his grip around her waist, holding her movements, but carefully enough to not hurt her. After a minute, without any trouble, he grabbed it easily from her.
He took the camera and showed it right before her face that started to change scarlet.
"If there is nothing happening, why I found my wife pointing a camera in front of my face?"
The embarrassment took over her. Her cheeks flare up, but she managed to keep her eyes on him, attempting to defend the final bits of her pride.
"I can explain it," Rukia cleared her throat before she continued.
"We're in crisis."
"Again?"
"Let me finish!" Rukia protested. Her brows furrowed, trying to look mad. She wanted him to know how serious she and the problem in SWA were.
However, the deep blush on her cheeks betrayed her efforts.
Cursed this blush! How could she let herself blush in a critical situation like this!
Twenty five years had passed. At least she should know how to control her mind, body and soul towards her husband. So, even if he released his hand from her waist and suddenly start to move forward to press her small frame against the tree while his strong arms were placed between her to seal the movement. And even though his smoky gray eyes locked with hers intensely, and his damn gorgeous face was only few centimeters from hers. She should. Have to. Control it.
"I'm waiting," his tone sound boring, but she knew her husband too much. He was relishing the outcome of his actions on her.
This man! She will never let him win again this time!
Closing her eyes, she attempted to prevent any kind of tingling sensation inside her.
Okay. Focus.
"Well, like I said before, we're in a state of crisis, so we need your picture to save us." She started to speak while trying to ignore his alluring scent that began to conquer her nostrils.
"I knew it's wrong and you have the right to be mad at me. But, the situation is totally different than the last one." She added immediately after seeing his doubt.
Finding he did not give any response that she wanted, Rukia decided to change her strategy.
"I still remember you always taught me to become a responsible person towards their duty. Because of that, as a member of SWA, I accept the obligation to help them. What kind of person am I if I disobeyed them? I can't and never let them fall." Rukia finished her sentence with the full confidence. She even emphasized the word 'responsible' purposefully, knowing it will have a big impact for Byakuya. Well, at least that's what she got from his silence.
"This time, what did they offer you?"
Rukia's eyes grew wide after hearing his question.
Shit! How did he know!
A pink hue started to creep across her cheeks down to her neck, taking over her pale skin and turning it into bright crimson.
"Nothing," she tried her best to maintain her expression to look calm. She was sure he had only made a guess based on the last experience. It was impossible for him to know her secret transaction with SWA.
"Liar," Byakuya lifted one of his hands and began to play with her silky hair. He stroked it gently before he trailed his index finger from across her red cheeks down to her jaw line.
Rukia shuddered slightly as his delicate finger caressed her skin. But, she tried to keep her mind focus. She would never let him win. She took another deep breath before proceeding on her remarks.
"I'm not! And it's not the main point of our conversation… Hmm…" A soft whimper came out of her lips almost involuntary when he trailed his finger on her neck, up and down, playfully.
Cursing herself for the lack of defense, Rukia threw a pierce glare toward her husband.
"What are you doing?" she attempted to sound angry. Unfortunately, the combination of a lovely blush on her cheeks and the mixed of anger and delight on her violet orbs, just merely makes her seem attractive in his eyes.
"Nothing," he said tonelessly, but he kept his finger teasing her skin.
Rukia almost lost her concentration when his finger traveled even lower to the neckline of her kimono. His face only a few inches from hers, and his luscious lips looked so tempting at this distance. Her mind was clouded with desire, and as he delicately brushed his finger over her chest, she lost it all.
"Stop it," she said breathlessly between moans.
"No, until you say the truth." He wiped her lips tenderly, but as she tried to respond he pulled back, not giving what she wanted.
Rukia stared towards Byakuya in disbelief as the fact hit her. Her damn smexy husband was seducing her to bring the answer out. How could he!
She just wanted to protest, but as soon as his finger slide into her Yukata and started to rub her inner thigh, for the second time, she felt defeated and lost in the pool of desire.
And finally, she yelled in frustration.
"Alright! I'm giving up. Stop it already! I'll tell the truth!"
Byakuya stopped his ministrations, eyes scanning her flushing face. She was panting heavily and her eyes were clouded with lust. A smug smile tugged at his lips, satisfied with his actions.
She's so easy.
"They… they promised to give me a set of Chappy baby supplies." She rested her head against the tree while trying to set her breath. "And it's a limited edition." She added, hoping Byakuya will be impressed by her answer.
It took a few moments for Byakuya to say his statement. With his infamous passive tone he said, "Are you willing to sell your husband because of that plushy?" he frowned while examining her.
"'I promise not to repeat it again, even if they use Chappy as a gift, I'll reject it firmly.' That's what you said twenty five years ago. Or did you forget your promise?"
Heat of embarrassment pervaded her entire body.
"Of course I'm not forgetting it. And it's not like what you think. I'm not the kind of person who will sell her husband for Chappy…"
Rukia crossed her fingers secretly. Well, it was true. She had rejected the SWA's offer so many times. But, she could not help herself when they showed her many kinds of Chappy baby supplies for their future child. However, she indeed felt a slight of guilt until now, but what could she do? She had made a promise and well... The image of their baby wearing those items made her heart fluttered. That's why she readily agreed with SWA to take this mission.
"I… I'm just doing my responsibility as a SWA member and…" She paused for a moment before she continued her remarks. "Well, the Chappy is not for me. It's for our child. I'm sure Chappy will look cute for our baby."
Byakuya's eyes softened as Rukia mentioned their baby. Carefully, he put his hand over her stomach. He caressed it lovingly, trying to feel every movement in it.
A soft smile adorned her lips as she watched him, and then she laid her hand on his. "I think the baby is sleeping now."
She slipped her fingers between his and intertwined them. She closed her eyes, enjoying the togetherness. His presence and the baby inside her, she could not describe how happy she was now.
After a few serene moments passed, she heard Byakuya started to speak.
"Though you gave me a good reason from your point of view, I still found it inappropriate to take my picture secretly." He raised his gaze to meet hers.
Shit! She thought by bringing the baby up he would put the SWA things behind, and she could find another way to take his picture, but it seemed he would never let her go easily.
"Well, I'll be honest. As a loyal member, I have to prioritize…" Rukia stopped as she felt Byakuya release her hand and started to move his finger up her sideline.
Her eyes got huge and her heart skipped the beat when she saw Byakuya leaned forward while his finger repeat the same 'seducing' action towards her skin.
"W-What are you doing?" Rukia startled in place.
"Nothing, I'm just admiring my wife." He answered lazily. But his finger kept working, sending a shiver throughout her body. "And you can continue. I still listen."
Rukia almost lost her breath as Byakuya's lips seductively brushed her owns. How could she finish her words if he purposefully did all those 'teasing' touches?
"S-stop…" she trembled as the pleasure took over her when Byakuya trailed his lips on her neck.
"We… need… to talk…" Rukia tried hard to finish her remarks.
"Are you sure you want me to stop?"
No!
"Yes! You should sto…" Rukia could almost not control her moans as Byakuya gave a gentle bite on her sensitive neck.
What happened to him? Why was he suddenly so turn on like that?
Well, it did not mean she dislike it. But, they have to talk about SWA's future, and she didn't have time for this. The SWA really needed her help and she could not let…
Umm… it actually felt so good…
Rukia closed her eyes as Byakuya lips found hers. And it needed not a long time for her to open her mouth, giving her husband more access to taste her.
Another whimper was out of her lips as their tongues mingled. Oh, how she loved the way he kissed her. So powerful, full of passion, but no less tender. He's really a good kisser, and she admitted, she was no longer thinking about SWA, not as his velvet tongue caressed hers, and his fingers danced along her skin.
Click.
Rukia broke the kiss instantly as soon as she heard the very familiar sound.
Flabbergasted, she could not hide her surprise when she saw Byakuya holding the camera and his finger pushing the button.
"What are you doing?" she reached out her hand to take it. A small gasped came out of her mouth as she found the photograph of her and Byakuya kissing attached to the screen.
"Why is it?" she asked in shock.
"I just helped you to complete your mission." He answered while getting the camera backwards.
"B-But, but, the picture is…" shock still enveloped her and she could only stare blankly towards him.
What was in Byakuya mind to do something unexpected like that?
"I ever said once, they can have my picture only if you become the model with me."
"If that's the case, why do you not tell me about it earlier? I can ask Rangiku to make an appointment with Takizawa san so we can hold the photo shoot again."
"And let him take my pictures in a very inappropriate manner? It better not." He scolded.
Between the shock, the heat began to circulate on her face as some of the 'inappropriate' pictures of their pre-wedding album crossed her mind. Without knowing, Takizawa san had prepared a special present for them, or in this case, special for her on the album.
It was three days after they're married when she found the album again, so she immediately showed it to Byakuya. However, when they enjoyed their pictures, as she unfolded the last page, she could not conceal her shock when she found several pictures of Byakuya, which had been taken secretly when he was in his locker room. Some photos even showed his half naked body, especially his sexy back.
They were very inappropriate photos, and illegal ones. How did Takizawa san do something criminal like that towards her husband! But, for her surprise, she did not deny she enjoyed it. Even so, it was different with Byakuya. If she did not stop him, he definitely would have torn that photo album into pieces with Senbonzakura. Hell no, she will never allow him to rip it up. It was the best picture of him she ever had. And now, the Photo book has been hidden safely in her secret drawer.
"I knew you still have those photos," Byakuya's unpleasant voice brought her back to reality.
Flushing madly, she tried to focus her mind. She yet had to finish her mission first.
"Can we put aside that issue for a while? I'm still on the mission, so…"
"You just finished it." Byakuya lifted the camera so she could see their picture again. "You can give that picture to them."
"But-" She still could not believe Byakuya wanted that kind of picture to appear in that magazine. His devoted fans will kill her as soon as it published! Though they has already accepted their married, but, they only requested Byakuya's photos in the magazine. So, it was not a good choice to put that photos in it.
"Are you sure you want them to have my photos only?"
Rukia fell silent. She bit her lower lips while her eyebrows furrowed, thinking about his remarks. Well, if she wanted to be honest, she did not want them to have his photos. Imagining them did something inappropriate towards her husband's picture made her felt discomfort and jealous in the same time.
"Well, I think you're right... but..."
"No buts. You just finished your mission. Now it's my turn. I have to complete my own."
Blinking, Rukia stared at him in confusion. "Huh? What mission?"
She never heard he was under a mission or something. She was sure along this weekend he was free and he had promised to spend his holiday with her.
Giving her another smug smile, he leaned forward, and before her mind could analyze his intentions, he had sealed her lips for the second time and took her for another passionate kiss.
'
'
My mission? Well, it's a secret.
A/N:
Finally, I can put 'complete' tag in this story :3
And for Yuki that asked me why I still don't put it, it's because I still have an epilogue for this story, so yeah, that's the reason xD
Like my A/N above, the setting is 25 years after their married, and they will have their baby soon teehee xD
In this chapter Rukia also get another mission from SWA to take Byakuya's picture xD
Well, the reason why I chose this theme as the epilogue is because taking Byakuya's picture is one of two major mission in this story. Her secret mission xD
So, I think it's the best time to end the second major 'mission' because they has finished the mission from the Elder in the previous chapter xD
Ah, yes, for Obsessed Dreamer, finally I can keep my promise to reveal the secret of their photo book ;)
I'm sorry if it took a long time for me, but I still remember it, I hope you like the secret behind it :))
And I'm deeply sorry if my previous chapter really made you surprise, especially because I didn't give any warning *bow*, so I wish this chapter could decrease the disappointment :)
Well, I think every story has their own ending, and this is the right time for Sakura Blossoms in Their Heart to end its journey :)
So, thank you so much for all the readers of this story, knowing this couple get so much love really meaningful for me :)
ByaRuki for Love :3
Of course, I never forget to say this as my closing xD
-My biggest thanks for you all xD, thank you so much for your time to read this story, even favorite it and followed it. It's really an honor for me *bow*
- For the all the reviewers thank you very much, I really appreciate all the feedback that you gave to me, thank you so much for your supports, constructive criticisms, opinions, and many things to help me to improve, thank you *bow*
- For Yuki, Butterfly Wings, Guest and ReckoningDay, because I could not find a way to send pm to you all, so put it here, I really want to say my gratefulness for your reviews, It's really meaningful to know you enjoyed this story till the end, thank you :))
And yes, I hope you don't mind to give me Review about this epilogue too xD
It will help me a lot to improve ^^
I really Appreciate your opinion, constructive criticism, or anything that could improve my skill xD
And I'm not bite, so feel free xD
Alright, I really want to say it since the beginning xD
My mission completed!
From Noctis Vee Caelum to All of You :)
