Chapter 36: Wedding Day
"Did you enjoy you trip to the human world" Byakuya asks Kurotsuchi. Kurotsuchi laughs, "It did not go as I had planned. I had hoped to bring Rukia over here and study her and her offspring, but I had an interruption." Byakuya looks at him aggravated, "we are not planning on keeping them alive Rukia is a traitor and her offspring are abominations. Also that mother of hers should be killed to since she was able to conceive and birth a child." Kurotsuchi laughs, "Ah the miracle of life it is an interesting thing, especially in this case. I think they are more valuable alive." Byakuya looks at him, "they will be killed." Kurotsuchi smiles, "guess who came to the rescue along with Yoruichi. A former captain of the soul society, Isshin Kurosaki. Evidently Yoruichi was not the only soul reaper able to produce offspring. This is a most interesting puzzle. Though I was not able to bring Rukia here I was able to procure DNA from each person in that room. So if you would excise me Byakuya I have some research to do." Byakuya watches him leave, "I will kill them all for their dishonor."
"Are you ok Rukia" Yoruichi asks checking her daughter over for injury. She was terrified that Kurotsuchi was nearly able to get to Rukia. Rukia in her present condition was unable to fend off an attack of any sort. "I am fine, my butt is sore where I fell on it" she assures her mother. She looks at Ichigo's dad still surprised to see that he is a soul reaper. "I don't suppose you guys can help me up, I don't think I can get up from the ground myself." Isshin and Yoruichi help her stand just as Ichigo comes bursting through the door. He sees them pulling Rukia up from the floor and rushes to her and wraps his arms around her, "are you alright. Are you hurt?" Rukia shakes her head no, "Kurotsuchi trapped me in here and wanted to abduct me, but luckily my mother and you father were able to break down the door and stop him." Ichigo turn and looks at them and notices that his dad is wearing a soul reaper outfit. "Dad, what's with the outfit? Are you a soul reaper?" Isshin laughs at his son, "I was a soul reaper many years ago. I was actually a captain at one time, however it wasn't meant to be." Ichigo looks at him, "…have you known about me being a soul reaper?" "Of course I knew you were a soul reaper. I knew that Rukia was a soul reaper too. Although it seems like she will be moving into a different role. From soul reaper to motherhood." "So let me get this right you knew Rukia and I were soul reapers, but mentioned nothing about you being a soul reaper or the fact that soul reapers can have children." Rukia hears the last part and for some reason it angers her and she begins crying. "Well excuse me Ichigo for burdening you with fatherhood you asshole." Ichigo looks at her shocked and realizes he sounded somewhat harsh. Just as he was about to apologize Rukia pushes him out the way and storms out the bathroom.
Isshin watches Rukia leave and slaps Ichigo on the back laughing, "Never make a pregnant woman angry fool." Ichigo glares at his father, "it was not my intention, and I was shocked by what I have learned today." Ichigo runs after Rukia who hasn't made it too far and stands in front of her. "I am sorry Rukia, I did not mean to sound harsh. The only things in this world that I care for are you and our children. I regret nothing that we have done together and look forward to spending my life with you a raising our family." He drops down to his knees and presses his head into her belly, "you kids need to stop making you mama angry at me" and kisses her belly. Rukia begins crying again, the pregnancy making her rather hormonal. Ichigo looks at her and smiles. "I love you Ichigo" she tells him and Ichigo hugs her, "I love you too, Rukia" Ichigo proceeds to kiss Rukia thoroughly when he hears someone clearing their throat. "Son, I am sure this is what led to Rukia's current state. I always starts with a kiss and then next thing you know…you are having triplets." Ichigo glares at his dad, "thank you for you lesson on the birds and the bees." Ichigo looks at Rukia, "let's go home…to our house. I have everything moved in already. Next week we will go baby shopping. However, tomorrow let's get married that way you will officially be mine." Rukia nods her head at him in agreement. Isshin places an arm around Ichigo and Rukia, "as far as baby furniture and items like that Yoruichi and I will buy them. I have already discussed this with her and she is agreeable to it." Rukia smiles at him, "we would appreciate it." She looks at Ichigo, "let's go home."
Isshin watches the two walk away hand in hand as Yoruichi walks up to him. "They really do love each other." Yoruichi nods in agreement, "they do. I think after the wedding tomorrow we will need to discuss some form of guard for Rukia. She can't be left alone because she is basically defenseless in her present state." Isshin nods in agreement, "somehow I don't think you will get any objection from them on that." Rukia and Ichigo stand in front of their new home. It is a small single family home that has a small front yard and a fairly decent sized fenced in backyard. "This is perfect" Rukia tells Ichigo. Ichigo nods, "shall we walk inside?" Rukia nods and they walk into the home. Ichigo indeed have everything ready for them. She slowly walked from room to room complementing Ichigo along the way. They finally reach the master bedroom where a large bed sits in centered against a wall. Rukia lets out a squeal of excitement "we won't be cramped anymore." Ichigo laughs, "you want to break the bed" he asks. Rukia laughs at him and rubs her belly, "I may end up breaking the bed from being so heavy." "Awe, I think you look beautiful." Rukia yawns, "I think we can break the bed in tonight by going to sleep. I am exhausted Ichigo." Ichigo nods and helps her into bed and snuggles up to her and they both fall asleep.
Rukia wakes up and Ichigo is not in bed with her. She looks out her window and sees that their backyard has been set up for a wedding ceremony. "He is good" Rukia mutters. She hears a knock at the door and Yoruichi and Orihime walk in. "Are you ready to become Mrs. Kurosaki" her mother asks her. Rukia nods and sighs, "I have nothing that I can wear though." Orihime smiles at her, "I made you a dress to wear." Rukia is surprised as Orihime hands her the dress. It is a lovely white lacy dress that has floral embroidery on it. "It wonderful" Rukia breaths as she looks at it. The two help her into the dress and Rukia looks at herself in the mirror. The dress was fitted below the bust line and flowed out form there so her belly was not standing out as bad. "You look beautiful" Yoruichi says as she does Rukia's hair and makeup. Yoruichi smiles at her, "we are done and I am sure that your groom is waiting." They hear a knock at the door and Isshin walks in. "You look lovely Rukia. May I walk you down the aisle?" Rukia nods in agreement. "Well let's go then" he takes her by the arm and slowly they walk to the backyard. She sees Ichigo standing at the alter waiting for her. He smiles when she sees her. Rukia notices that Urahara is presiding over the ceremony and she is not surprised to find out that he can marry people. Rukia stand next to Ichigo and listens to Urahara go over the wedding vows. She and Ichigo repeat their vows to one another. Urahara smiles at them "I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Kurosaki. Ichigo you may kiss your bride." Ichigo look at Rukia and whispers in her ear "I love you" and kisses her as his wife for the first time.