A/N: I do not own Bleach... Kubo does……..
This is the Sequel to Hello again … entitled Nothing can come between us…
The story is based in Byakuya and Tamiski's relationship; there are HitsuKarin, IchiRuki, and other pairings
Thank you for reading
I now give you Chapter 34 the conclusion
Of
Nothing can come between us…
The Clan knocks at the Door
Byakuya and Tamiski are sitting on the bed in her room bonding with their children; they both are pleasantly amazed at the strength each child has as they hold tight to their fingers.
Byakuya looks up to his wife saying, 'we will need to discuss their training'
Tamiski looks to her husband smiling saying, 'Byakie they are only hours old, and you already wish to discuss their training'
His face has turned serious as he says, 'Miski in our arms we hold the future of both clans; we must have a plan to present to both Clan Elders'
Just as he finishes speaking there is a knock on the door followed by the voice of one of the Shihoin Nobles saying, 'Tamiski Sama, we have come to take possession our Heir Masuyo'
As if they understood what was said, all at once all three children to cry.
Unohana hearing the disturbance, is heard firmly saying, 'GO …you shall not disturb Kuchiki Sama, she has just given birth and needs her rest'
Tamiski hearing her children cry, now looks up to her husband her eyes are large with fear; Byakuya pulls his wife and children into his arms to calm them.
Her eyes are emotional as their eyes meet, he kisses her saying, 'You rest, and I will handle it'
He stands and puts his sleeping children into the bassinet, he then walks to the door ensuring it is lock, he then walks over and gets into bed; he gently pulls her to him holding her close.
His eyes are serious as he gently strokes Tamiski's head saying, 'we will not give up any of our children'
Her head is on his chest, she exhales softly as she nods then falls into a peaceful sleep.
Seven months later…
Tamiski Kuchiki has just finished surgery; she is stripping off her green scrubs as her rushes through Kura Town Hospital.
Those who know her move quickly out of her way.
While those who do not know her look at her with amazement as she pitches with accuracy the scrub pants and shirt into the recycle bin, runs with her head nurse into the elevator where she quickly reads her patient's charts updates signs and returns it to the nurse.
The elevator doors open and she runs toward the front door.
Just as the automatic doors retract open her blackberry sounds she rolls her eyes as she reads the message…
Text to Renegade
You're late
Don't forget the gift
It is in my office
Travesuras
She sighs as she turns around and starts to run back into the hospital, only to be met by Travesuras' head nurse who stands smiling handing her a box.
She says thank you and runs out the door into a waiting car…
As she sits back, she exhales deeply she knows she is late, she hates being late, he hates it when she is late…
Byakuya's ~ Pov
Byakuya sits signing forms at the sixth division.
He discreetly looks up at the clock which hangs from the wall he quietly mumbles saying, 'She is running late'
He puts his pen down and looks out the window thinking…
Thinking about how his life has changed over the last year…
For years after Hisana's death I had become so cold and stoic, if it were not for Rukia and her unorthodox way of doing things, I would have been completely lost into the clan and my division.
He smirks to himself as he thinks it was Sotachio who pushed Shunsui, Ukitake, and him to go and celebrate with Hitsugaya on his getting married.
Flashback….
As we walked into the bar, we had just gotten the text Kurosaki send telling us that Hitsugaya had encountered issues with his bride.
We decided to sit in the back of the bar and observe
We stood there puzzled as we watch the interactions between Hitsugaya's wife, Karin Sama and three women we had not seen in years, it did not dawn on me until she stepped out of the shadows that she would be there.
I was in a state of shock that my lost wife stood dancing in front of me, it was not until I saw her leave with another man did I break down and run after her.
She had been missing for over one hundred years.
For years I had discreetly searched for her but could not find her, and now I had found her.
I stood there upset thinking she had found another to love.
After learning secrets surrounding her bridal necklace I was able to track her and confront her, after long emotional discussion, I finally convinced her of my love for her, we reconciled.
We returned home to her clan, where I stood at her side as she told them we would no longer be separated, we were married and would stay married.
She wanted me to see where she had lived and worked as a healer, so we left for New York.
During this time we were happy...truly happy.
Until she was attacked while traveling to meet her foundation, I was livid.
It was then I found out she carried my child when attacked, I wanted blood.
Byakuya closed his eyes and sighs deeply as he relives the time when he had to go before the clans and relinquish Tamiski only because he had allowed a fool to manipulate him during a time when he was confused about his feelings of being rejected.
He looks out the window as he thinks about the fact she stood by him and his clan even though it cost her dignity, through everything she has proven her love for him, and when it finally came time to him to prove his love for her, he without hesitation bowed on his knees before her and everyone confessing his love for her, and begging her not to leave him.
He now picks up a picture of his three children that his wife put on his desk, as he controls his emotions as he thinks of his children Masuyo, Ginrei and Kimiko.
He always wanted children and for a long time it seemed as if he would never have them, it was not until she returned to him, that he felt it would be possible.
When the Shihoin clan nobles threaten to take Masuyo from him and Tamiski, He made her rest while he dealt with issue.
He stood up to the Shihoin clan stating his family would stay together, he would not allow anything to pull them apart.
Soon after she came to him telling him she was moving her practice from New York to Kura Town Hospital stating she would not be away from her family.
When he looked her with questioning eyes she kissed him then reminded him, as he had pointed out to the Clan, it was important that the family not be split up, they must stay together.
End of Flashback…
For the last seven months Tamiski teaches her classes at NYU by way of the internet, works with her foundation at Kura Town Hospital during the day and returns home in the evening.
Byakuya leans back in his chair smirking, thinking …
All the way around he was happy, he had his wife sleeping next to him ever night, and he had his children what more could a man ask for.
Father and Son
Hearing a noise Byakuya snaps out of his daydream state, and quickly glancing over to find his son crawling posthaste into his office with his nanny is running top speed behind him.
She quickly bows apologizing as she picks him up.
Ginrei starts to scream and stretching his arms towards Byakuya.
Byakuya raising his eyebrow looks over at the boy; then raises his hand telling the nanny to leave him.
She puts Ginrei back on the floor, bows and backs out of the room.
He watches as Ginrei arrogantly raises his chin at his nanny then stands and toddles towards his father, he comes around his desk and grabs his Haori steadying himself so he is standing looking up at his father.
Ginrei's eyes are intense as he looks at Byakuya then at the bracelet, his father and mother had made for him, it is two tiny diamonds similar to his mother's necklace one diamond has turned the color pink indicating his father's presence, while the other remains a natural color
Byakuya picks his son up saying, 'Yes I know she is late'
He shakes his head as he notices as Ginrei sits on his lap wearing a scowl on his face reflecting his displeasure that his mother has not arrived.
"It's hard for me to stop my heart…love never knows….when the time is right….I don't want to hurt…anybody but…can't help loving you…I never felt like this before…I know this is passion…worth waiting for….let love take… take its course…that's the only thing…for us to do…We got time, oh baby,…there's no rush…gonna be a better…day for us…hang on…and I will wait for you….our love will always stay as good as new"
As the ringtone sounds, they both turn and look at his blackberry.
Byakie
I know I am late
I am sorry
It could not be helped
I am in the car and on my way
Love You
Miski
Byakuya, grins as he reads the text, then looks to his son, who also has replaced his scowl with a smile saying, 'come let's go prepare she will be here soon'
Reader's ~ Pov
Tamiski sits in her car she is really late it could not be helped, during surgery they had to make unexpected adjustments to her patient's new leg.
She lays her head back closing her eyes it really has been a long day, this is the first time she has been able to sit and relax.
Tamiski's ~ Pov
She takes a cleansing breathe and starts to relax, she glances out the window and starts to think about how her life has changed over the past year….
A year ago Karin became engaged to Toushirou Hitsugaya and Yuri, Hisa, Cheri and I returned to Japan to ensure he truly loved her, that night after so many years Byakuya entered back into my her life..
I was so afraid when I encountered him, after so many years of feeling his strong emotions of hate for me, he told me he wanted me to return home and stand with him as his wife.
It took all the faith that I had in him to put aside my insecurities about our relationship and return as his wife.
I became pregnant and just when I felt we would work everything out and be happy.
Our pass resurfaced to tear us apart, leaving me to once again battle my insecurities.
He relinquished me before the clans forcing me to return to my clan as an unmarried pregnant woman; only to have him twist the law and get me back as his wife.
It was revealed that my sister and Sensei were my true parents, while my great grandfather plotted to marry or kill me and Yuri.
Tamiski looks out the window, shaking her head quietly saying, 'My life has been unbelievable'
Her eyes start to tear up as she momentary thinks about the dark time, the time she thought Yuri had been killed, she closes her eyes shaking it off saying, 'Yuri is alive and happily married to Sado Kun'
She now thinks of Byakuya.
Her eyes are glowing as she thinks of how he bowed before her showing her and everyone telling her he loved her, how he fought for her during the Sentou dzuki sendo, how he never gave up on her when she needed time alone to heal from the Sentou dzuki sendo, how he came for her in New York with Yuri and Sado and brought her home, how he stood by her when she refused to allow the clan to witness the birth of their children and more importantly how he faced the clans and stood his ground making sure they did not take their children from them.
She stares out the window as she remembers …remembers when her clan came for her daughter.
Flashback…
They had come to take Masuyo from me, I looked into my husband's eyes I was afraid, I did not want to end up like my mother and father having a child and not able to raise it as your own.
He held me close telling me he would handle it, I looked into his eyes and saw I did not need to be afraid, I could trust him with everything because he loved me and our children; he would not allow anything to keep us apart.
During the days that followed as I rested with the children, He spoke with my father and Isshin about an old passage in the book of Clan Laws, the three of them went before the Clan nobles and my God Father Yamamoto and presented the training plan he had put together for our children and at that time he designated who the god parents would be.
As the nobles balked about Masuyo staying with us and being raised as both Kuchiki and Shihoin, he pointed that in the book of Clan Laws, it was always intended that two houses would join by marriage that the heirs born of that marriage would be educated in the ways of both houses therefore ensuring that peace would be maintained.
He also went on to state with Yuri as the children's god mother and Yoshiro as their god father this would ensure the Shihoin Clan influence will be instilled.
They had no other choice but to back down…'
End Flashback…
As the car puts up to the river bank she breathes deeply trying to calm the glow from her eyes.
Her new guard composed of four Shinigami selected by her husband from his division are standing there waiting to escort her home.
As the car pulls off the gate opens and she and her guards enter…
Welcome Home
Byakuya stands in front of the Kuchiki gate with Ginrei.
He looks down at his son as he stands waiting for his mother's arrival, he notices the look of pride the boy has as he hold on to his father's finger.
Byakuya's eyes reflect humor as he once again notices what Yuri had claimed long ago, 'how his son was demanding like his father.'
As the gate opens he sees Ginrei's little eyes light up with excitement.
Both Kuchiki men look up as the guards walk through the gate bowing saying, 'Good evening Taicho and good evening Ginrei Sama'.
As the guards walk away, she steps through the gate and stands before him, her eyes glow as she looks at him standing there.
She looks down and smiles brightly as she sees her son standing there with her husband on his face is a grin as he glances at the gems in his bracelet which now reflects pink and blue stones.
She turns her head and looks around then she tilts her head as her bewildered eyes look to Byakuya.
He looks at her saying, 'They are still with their grandparents… training'
She shakes her head as she thinks of Yoruichi and Urahara was grandparents.
She looks down to her son and again tilts her head her eyes questioning, she is taken back with surprise as he quickly shunpo into her arms.
She laughs as she stands him up so he can take her and Byakuya's fingers and began to walk home saying, 'I see my prince you are the fast learner'
Ginrei laughs as Tamiski looks to Byakuya jokingly whispering, 'he gets that from me'
Byakuya cuts his eyes at them both as they walk into the Manor.
God Daughter confronts her God Father
Several hours later…
Tamiski sits at Sotaicho's desk; she swivels around in his chair as her childhood memories run through her mind.
She remembers as a child running through the halls and playing in this room.
Yamamoto walks into his office to find his god daughter sitting at his desk quietly waiting for him.
He chuckles as he walks up to his desk saying, 'Renegade, I see you have long last mastered your stealth techniques'
Her eyes sparkle with mischief as she says, 'Godfather, My mother always said if I could get pass you I would have accomplished my goals of being the best at hiding my resitua.'
She stands from his chair, walks up to him and kisses him on the cheek saying, 'godfather your words say you are surprised but your body language tells me, you sensed my presence long before you entered the room'
Yamamoto walks and sits in his chair saying, 'As always Renegade nothing escapes you'
She sits opposite him, she looks into his eyes saying, 'Godfather, I have come to thank you'
He looks at her, she raises her hand as she says, 'Yes thank you, I know it was you .... The Man Behind the Curtain...who was behind my reconciliation with Byakuya'
He lowers his head as he says, 'it was also I who kept knowledge of the Sentou dzuki sendo from you and the others.'
Tamiski looks at him, her eyes are sincere as she says, 'Yes, but it is because I did not know I was able to live my life free of that burden…again I thank you'
He looks back at her his eyes still reflect sorrow as he says, 'Renegade, I have felt I did not do all that I could to keep you safe from hurt'
Her eyes become large as she says, 'but it was you god father, who allowed me to stay close to my parents as I grew up, it was you who turned an eye when I escaped into the real world after being exiled therefore allowing me to find my true worth'
She smiles as she says, 'Even while I was in hiding healing it was you who tracked my resitua daily and told my husband of my well being which allow him to remain calm until my return, it was you who stood with my husband when he went before the clan stating our children would stay and be raised by us'
Yamamoto sits quietly looking at her
She grins as she stands and walks over to Yamamoto hugs him saying, 'God father I know it was your love for me that you did all of these things.'
He pats her arm saying, 'Thank you Tamiski'
She looks to him saying, 'Okay, I know you hate visiting but you promised to come to dinner, so let's go, my husband and children are waiting'
He sighs as he saying, 'Okay'
As he walks into the manor the light go on and everyone shouts 'Surprise'
He turns and looks at Tamiski who is now standing next to Byakuya smiling saying, 'Happy Birthday'
Nothing can come between us
Everyone to include all the division Taichos, vice captains and representatives of the noble houses have gathered in the Kuchiki Manor great hall, Byakuya looks through the glass door into the adjacent room at his children playing with Kaien, Misaki, Satoshi, and Kimiko.
He looks around he sees his wife's foundation happily talking amongst themselves, Inoue and Yuri who had just arrived with her husband Sado, who now stands talking with Ichigo, Ishida, Renji and Hitsugaya.
He sees Soi Fon who is standing with Akihiro as he talks to Akihiko and his new wife Chie.
His eyes rise as he see Shunsui and Ukitake standing with Cheri and Hisa, thinking those two are still fighting their feelings they will eventually give in to marriage.
Yoruichi and Urahara are missing; they both felt the time spent in soul society while participating in the Sentou dzuki sendo was enough; they wanted to stay home for some time alone.
Byakuya scans the room, he is looking for her; his eyes have a slight glow to them as he finds her standing with her god father telling him to let his hair down and enjoy his birthday party.
He sees Sotachio roll his eyes and laugh saying, 'Renegade'
She looks up and sees him looking at her; her eyes now have a slight glow to them as she walks to him quietly taking her place at his side.
After several hours, everyone has enjoyed themselves and has left for the evening leaving the foundation and their men dancing in the grand ballroom
Byakuya looks around as the music starts to play,
He sees Rukia dancing with Ichigo, Karin and Hitsugaya, Yuzu and Jinta, Yuri and Sado, Hisa and Ukitake, and Cheri and Shunsui
Tamiski looks to him quietly saying, 'Husband dance with me'
He pulls her into his arms and they start to dance.
She whispers into his ear saying, 'listen to the words of this song for it truly describes how I have always felt about us'
He holds her close as he listens….
'I always hope that you remember …..We'll never really learn the meaning of it all…..What we have is strong and tender….So hold on'
'In the middle of the madness….When the time is running out …and you're left alone…. All I want is you to know that… It's strong still…Can't pull us apart'
He looks into her eyes, it is the same look of unconditional love he saw years ago when they first wed, he pulls her closer to him as he listens to the words as the music continues to play
Nothing… can come….Between us….Nothing can pull us apart …. Nothing… can come….Between us….Nothing can pull us apart… Can come between us…
Tamiski seductively smiles at her husband, as he pulls even closer and continues to dance
Tamiski glances over to see Yuri dancing with her husband Sado.
Yuri winks at Tamiski then whispers into Sado ear.
He arches his eyes as he glances over to Tamiski and Byakuya who are dancing on the floor, then nods to his wife and they walk out of the room.
'I always hope that you remember ….What we have is strong and tender…In the middle of the madness…Hold on….'
Karin looks over to Tamiski and grins as she dances with Hitsugaya, her eyes glow as she whispers she loves him in his ear.
Their eyes meet as she tells him, how happy she is since returning home with their family.
He takes in her scent as he pulls her close, saying, 'I think it is time to go home'
Her eyes are locked on him as she bites her lower lip with anticipation on how their evening will end.
'So it truly is a good thing….And I always wanted you to know…..There is always this and this is everlasting...Hold on…'
Rukia also looks over to Tamiski and grins as she dances with Ichigo, her eyes seductively look into her husband's eyes as they dance; as if reading her minds he puts her close gently kisses her forehead whispering 'it is time to go….'
Yuzu looks over to Tamiski and then to Jinta, she smiles as she hear him say, 'Yes dear I agree with your sensei, it is time to make our exit'
'It's about faith…It's about trust… yeah… yeah'
Hisa looks over to Tamiski and grins, as she kisses Ukitake's ear as she whispers saying, 'Jūshirō, I think we should make our exit'.
He looks into her eyes saying, 'Hisa my dear you have read my mind'
Shunsui Dances with Cheri, he eyes are locked her as he observes the communication between the women, he pulls Cheri close to him and nods to Tamiski as he continues to dance.
'It's about faith….It's about trust…'
Byakuya pulls his wife closer to him, softly whispering, 'when are they leaving'
She laughs softly as she discreetly kisses his ear whispering, 'soon my love soon'
Byakuya looks around the room taking notice of the couples dancing…
'Nothing can come….Nothing can come….Nothing can come between us'
Utkiake and Shunsui each discreetly nod as they quietly exit with Cheri and Hisa
'Nothing can come…Nothing can come….Nothing can come between us'
He looks over to see Rukia smiling as her husband waltz with her into the nursery retrieving Kaien.
He continues to dance as he watches as Ichigo kisses his wife as she stands hold their son.
Ichigo looks ups and he and Byakuya's eyes meet, he nods then escorts his family out the manor.
Byakuya then glances over to see Hitsugaya discreetly kiss his wife on the neck, then with a grin on his face leads her into the nursery to retrieve Satoshi and Kimiko, he too then nods to Byakuya and quietly leaves.
'Can come ….Nothing Can Come…can tear…. Nothing Can Come … Can pull…nothing can come… us apart…Nothing can come between us
He looks up and sees Jinta and Yuzu quietly retrieve Masaki, Jinta turns and nods to Byakuya walks out.
'Can come ….Nothing Can Come…can tear…. Nothing Can Come … Can pull…nothing can come… us apart…Nothing can come between us
He and Tamiski are now alone in the ballroom, he starts looking around for Yuri.
He knows she is still here somewhere and she is truly the mischievous one.
Just as he turns he sees her whispering into the children's ear as she leads them from the nursery into the ballroom.
Thinking nothing of it he shakes his head as he continues to dance with his wife.
Just as Byakuya reaches into kiss his wife Masuyo, Ginrei, and Kimiko shunpo full speed to their parents suddenly knocking them to the ground.
'Can come ….Nothing Can Come…can tear…. Nothing Can Come … Can pull…nothing can come… us apart…Nothing can come between us
'Can come ….Nothing Can Come…can tear…. Nothing Can Come …Can pull…nothing can come… us apart…Nothing can come between us
Byakuya and Tamiski now find themselves on the ground stunned with their giggling children jumping on them.
Byakuya Kuchiki, his wife Tamiski and their three children now sit on the floor on the grand Ballroom in the Kuchiki Manor laughing, he reaches over to his wife taking her by the chin kissing her saying, 'you are right nothing can come between us'
As they break from the kiss they both look up just as Yuri blows a kiss and walks out with Sado laughing saying, 'Good Night Cousin'
The End
A/N:
Ringtones:
Tide and Time ~ Basia
Songs:
Nothing can come between us ~ Sade
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