First I like to thanks those that have been keeping tabs of this story and enjoying it, I greatly appreciate it. I also would like to thank N9R your comment actually kicked my ass in to gear. I was honestly trying to come back to this story I had everything in my head but every time I tried to write it down nothing seemed to come out on paper or on my word document when I tried to type. Also what was stalling me was not being the greatest writer ever, I know a lot of mistakes are in the story and with Life and having responsibilities trying to write and edit take a toll on a person. I want you to know I try to do my best, but I'm glad to those who continue to read it because they love the story. I will continue to write this story to get to the conclusion, I don't think it was fair leaving you guys hanging. I'm sorry but please enjoy my story.
Continuation of Beach Day
Retsu followed the stern quiet man, with his knowledge of the island there was no need for a map or compass.
"I'd say everyone has a slight disadvantage with you practically knowing the whole island," she said smiling as he glanced over to her with strict eyes and looked forward.
"Should I have not been involved since it would be an unfair advantage?" He asked her as she felt she had slighted him when it wasn't her intention.
"Oh no, Mr. Kuchiki! That was not what I was implying, I was honestly making small talk," she nervously giggled.
"I knew that was your intention I was just teasing you," he said seriously as she hesitantly laughed.
"Oh, I'm sorry... you don't seem like the type to tease," she smiled.
"Only to a few," Byakuya said managing to climb up a rock formation and stretched out his hand, being courteous enough to help her over.
"Thank you!"
He only nodded as he proceeded. Every few moments he would stop to wait for her to catch up, making sure to look back to clarify she was still behind him.
"It's really not necessary to wait on me, I'll catch up," she politely told him.
"Rukia did specify we needed to stay together as partners, I'm also in no rush," he specified.
"Okay, could we then stop for a moment so I could drink something and catch my breath?" She breathlessly asked as he nodded.
"Thank you."
She opened her bag to take out two bottles of water as she handed him one. They both stood there as they drank from their bottle.
"Thank you!" He stated in his low toned voice. She laughed as Byakuya looked at her curiously as he drank.
"Sora always manages to forget to eat or drink. Says he's always too busy to take care of himself. Are all lawyers like that?" she rolled her eyes thinking of Sora, as she grinned.
"Managing a law firm and others takes precedence over hunger. Especially when you have others counting on you."
"But those counting on you will understand that you need to eat, taking care of yourself is important," she sternly said, putting her bottle into her bag.
"My late wife was good at taking care of others and herself. But life can be so unfair especially to those who are kind." Retsu felt his voice have a hint of sorrow.
"I'm sorry it must be the doctor in me. I tend to butt into the way people manage their health, ending up giving free consultations to friends in conversations." She laughed nervously.
"Free Consultation?" he sighed, " that's something I never heard together. The number of consultations I went to, I assure you weren't free. But then again money meant nothing, especially for her." Byakuya said almost as if he was talking to himself.
She nodded and began to twiddle her thumbs. He observed her as she remained silent.
"You seem to have something on your mind like you want to say something else."
Retsu looked at the calm man as he eyed her sideways as they continued to walk.
"I wanted to say that, not a lot of people have that option. To have an abundance of money to spend, especially on a loved one's health," she looked down somberly as he watched her sadden state suspiciously.
"Is this your way of guilt tripping me into donating to a program or charity, no doubt the hospital is always looking for wealthy donors, " Byakuya commented not leaving the contempt in his tone. If Retsu was upset she didn't show it as she smiled and nodded 'no'.
"If Mr. Kuchiki felt that my comment was meant to squeeze a small donation from him it was never my intention. I was simply stating children in my unit are unable to get the treatment they need because of lack of funds. Parents who are unable to spend precious time with their child because they are working to pay off the hospital expenses. I care about my patients and if the hospital is able to help those with the donations and charity they receive, I am truly thankful. I never found it necessary to guilt someone because of their income or status. In all honesty, I would rather receive a check that was written from the heart." She slightly smiled but Byakuya could feel a dark aura enveloping her that felt unnatural as she pushed her point.
"So am I to believe that Dr. Unohana is a rare beauty that cares nothing for money?" Byakuya stopped as he walked closer to her closing the distance between them, she moved back only to back herself into a tree.
"Please tell me what you're insinuating Mr. Kuichiki?" She stared up at him, eyes narrowed curiously.
"Just stating that I've met women who claim to have good morals, care about others, but later showing their true intentions of wanting my fortune." He said studying her.
"I care nothing for your bank account."
"Exactly what they stated at first before their trying to manipulate the situation, even going so far to use their looks and body to get what they want," he said looking down at her.
"That's deplorable, I hope Mr. Kuichiki is not suggesting that I'm..." Retsu began to say before Byakuya interrupted.
"Frankly, I am in no mood for this back and forth. If it is indeed money you're after I can write you a check and you can stop this farce of a relationship with Sora. He's an asset to the company and a person I deeply respect. I don't need him distracted by a woman's charm even if she's as beautiful as you."
Retsu stared at the man in front of her as she began to smile," As I said before, deplorable, I can't imagine a woman finding your personality attractive enough to sleep with you."
"Then your price?" Byakuya asked impatiently.
"Nothing Mr. Kuchiki. Without money and status, there's really nothing to you. Excuse me," she pushed him aside, walking in the direction, glancing at the map.
"Dr. Unohana," Byakuya said after clearing his throat. It seemed that his bluntness had caused the woman in front of him to be upset with his words. She turned slightly arms crossed looking everywhere but him. "I do apologize for my bold choice of words, I meant no disrespect I just had to make sure."
Retsu looked at him confused, "Make sure?"
Byakuya had a slight grin on his face, something Retsu had never seen the man do, probably something he did rarely.
"As I said before, In the past I'd run into many women that only cared for my fortune. If they couldn't get to me the next person they would set their sights on was Sora. That speech I gave, usually ended with the woman agreeing to accept what I gave them and leaving Sora and myself alone."
"How shameful," she covered her mouth in disgust.
"With Sora being someone that is not only a partner but a close friend as well. You can see why your relationship with him is sort of suspicious."
"I understand, but I'm not with him for money. He's someone that I have known for a while and I love deeply. Our paths have recently crossed and I am thankful that I was able to find him again. So I'm not upset with your comments now that I know your true intentions. Please forgive my harsh statement that you were nothing without your fortune," she bowed in apology.
"No need, I'm glad he's found someone who can care deeply for him. He deserves it," Byakuya stated as she smiled. " Also I wouldn't mind donating to the hospital that his sister, Kurosaki, and you reside in. Come let's continue trying to find this item."
"Yes let us indeed and Thank you for the donation it means so much," she said excitedly, as they both continued with Retsu following close behind. The uncomfortable tension soon evaporated and they both were able to talk to each other with ease.
"Mr. Odelschwanck, can we please start looking for these plushies. We haven't even moved more than 200 feet and you're already lying down," the spiky-haired girl groaned watching the older man lying on the grass as he covered his face with his straw hat.
" Tatsuki-chan, there's no need to rush. That's the problem with you young people always in a rush can't stop to appreciate the simplest things."
"Not when you're supposed to acquire items the fastest way possible, it's a contest, Sir."She sat down beside the older gentlemen, sighing loudly realizing she wasn't getting anywhere.
Shunsui lifted his hat a little to glance over at the spitfire of a girl near him as he chuckled. "I know I'm not as handsome as Ulquiorra-chan but I have you know, that in the prime of my life I had many women that couldn't keep their hands off me."
"I'm pretty sure it was the other way around," she sniggered before continuing, "I'm not only with Ulquiorra because of his looks, he's intelligent, mature, and caring. We can't all be shallow like Nel."
"Now, Now Tatsuki-chan. That's my daughter and your friend." The older stated as he sat up chuckling.
"Well, friends can be honest too."
"Do I get a sense that you are not a fan of Grimmjow but find him attractive."
"What? I never said that." she glanced at the old man in shock.
"Ah but Tatsuki-chan by stating that Nel was shallow you inadvertently stated that Grimmjow was handsome."
She glared at the older man as she looked away defeated, "Whatever."
"I know he's blunt and rude at times but I know he's good for Nel."
"I know that he seems to really care about her, I guess there's someone out there for everyone no matter how weird others find it."
"The same could be said about your relationship with Ulquiorra, Nel has said on occasion that she loves you guys but finds it dull and boring."
"We are not dull and boring," she yelled out.
"Hush now, no need to get defensive people will have their own opinion about things. You see Nel's relationship like a steaming kettle ready to explode while she sees your relationship as a still pond. It doesn't matter what other people think about who you choose to love. The still pond can always have ripples once a rock is thrown in and the steaming kettle can always be taken away from the heat to cool down."
The spiky-haired girl seemed to listen to his words as she nodded in understanding. They were silent for a few moments appreciating the sound of the trees dancing with the wind and the sun rays cascading down upon them.
"So how did people view your relationship with ... Nel's mother?" she asked nervously as she saw Shunsui give a hearty laugh.
"Well others saw it as a wolf going after the innocent sheep, unbeknownst to them my wife was a wolf in sheep's clothing."
Tatsuki and Shunsui both laughed then the laughing settled into a sigh.
"Does Nel have a lot of her similarities?" she wondered as the older man pondered before he answered.
"Well, of course, there's her beauty and a lot of her bad qualities." he joked as he continued, "No I joke, she has a lot of her mother's good qualities."
"But you also raised her so you didn't screw her up that bad," she smiled watching the older glance in her direction raising his brow curiously.
"I joke, she's a great person and a great friend. I love her and Orihime. You did a great job as a father."
"With Jushiro's help of course," he vocalized feeling it was necessary to include his old friend as Tatsuki nodded. Suddenly Shunsui got up dusting himself off as he held his hand out to the younger girl.
"That was a nice talk, Tatsuki-chan I appreciate you giving this old man time to rest."
"No problem, Sir!" She bowed and gave him a quick hug as they both began to look for the items.
"Sheesh, that shit was really in there," Shuuhei said wiping the sweat from his brow, Ulquiorra and himself had just finished digging through a pile of rocks to find a black plastic bag.
Ulquiorra opened the bag and pulled out a chappy plushie, except it was a mini version of himself. He showed the plushie to Shuuhei with a serious look, the spiky-haired man looked at him and then the plushie and began to laugh.
"Aside from the bunny ears you both have the same striking resemblance," he said referring to the expressionless face the plushie had. The green-eyed man looked at the plushie and just shrugged putting the item in the bag as he continued quietly.
"So... is this what you usually do? Stay quiet?" Shuuhei asked the young man next to him as he walked beside him.
"Usually, if there is something to talk about, or interests me, " He said in a mellow tone.
"Okay, what interests you?" The older man asked trying to grasp for straws, anything to stop the silence.
"Bats, law, studying human behavior, and sex," he said with no hesitation.
"Yeah well, the last one I'm not even going to touch. Why does human behavior peek your interests?"
"It's one of those mysteries I try to understand... What drives some people? Is it the calculated mind or the emotions that lie in the heart? Sometimes I can read people while some tend to surprise me and I can't really get a fix."
"Would it be someone I know?" Shuuhei asked interested, as the young man nodded.
"My sister, Orihime. When I first met her she irritated me for some reason. Why did she care so much? Receiving unwanted hate by others yet she continues to show them compassion? I couldn't comprehend it, which frustrated me internally so I took out my frustration towards her, ignoring her, being rude. I could see it hurt her but I eventually stopped. I wanted to know why she continued to pester me in caring about me when I had only shown her nothing but unkindness. She said the treatment I gave her was nothing compared to the years of neglect and abuse I received. She said she didn't mind figuratively, being the punching bag of my anger and pain. After that moment I changed and I started to feel something I never had."
"What was that?" Shuuhei asked.
"Love, that eventually passed down to my brother then to..."
"Tatsuki?" Shuuhei added as the green-eyed man stared at him as he nodded.
"I don't think I've ever told her, I usually show it through actions, but never through words." He looked down at the floor as he walked.
"Don't worry she knows, if I know my sister she cares more about actions than just saying you love that person. But I guess if you're worried just say it and see how it goes."
Ulquiorra nodded in agreement to the older man's words.
"I thank you Shuuhei for what you're doing about Shukuro Tskhushima."
"I told Tatsuki to not tell Orihime and Sora."
"Don't worry you can trust me to keep that secret until it is appropriate. I understand enough that giving that type of information could spoil this weeks mood. But thank you again."
"No problem, Orihime is like a sister and Sora and I have been friends for years. After seeing Tatsuki so hurt by what those assholes both did you bet your ass I wasn't going to let it go." The spiky-haired man said with a glint in his eye and a determined grin.
"I know I'm still studying to be a lawyer. I want to help, I promised that I'd protect my sister from harm sort of my way of atoning for the pain I've caused her."
Shuuhei saw the green-eyed man's distraught face, which surprised him he always been so expressionless. He felt sorry for him, He knew how it felt. In the past, he always felt like shit when his sister was hurting and he was there because he was overseas and only could so much.
"I tell you what. I hear Sora takes you to his office and court to show you how things operate for him. How about I take you to my office show you what I've been working on with my team on Shukuro and you can see how we do things on our end. You're a smart guy, maybe you can point out a few things that I might have missed."
Ulquiorra looked up to the older man wide-eyed in shock as the spiky-haired man smiled. "I would like that, Thank you."
"Great," the older man yelled roughly grabbing Ulquiorra for a hug, 'Than you can hang with me and the team after work. Just hang out what do you say?" Shuuhei said excitedly as he held the younger man in his arms as he nodded silently. "Awesome, let's find the second item." The two trekked on with the older man still dragging his sister's boyfriend along the trail in a hug. Shuuhei let go once he noticed the younger man's discomfort as they continued on the path.
After retrieving the first item, a chappy Rangiku plushie, Grimmjow was able to give his father the slip and head to the other location as quickly as he could. As he approached the location standing beside it, waiting patiently was his father Jushiro.
"How the fuc-," he asked completely confused as he looked behind and then forward. Trying to comprehend how this man got there so fast.
"Oh good! You made it," the white-haired man said with a humbling smile.
Grimmjow grumbled as he passed the smiling man in haste. " Whatever, let's just get the last one and head back," he said looking at the top of a rocky hill that could only be reached by climbing.
Jushiro began to climb as Grimmjow chuckled.
"Out of the way, old man,"
"Old man? If memory serves me correct, this old man got here before you did."
"So we don't need you to do any more strenuous activity and give yourself a damn heart attack," Grimmjow said as he began to climb the wall. Jushiro watched his son climb halfway before he began to yell out, " I should also mention that I was able to acquire the second doll while I was waiting for you."
Grimmjow began to curse everything in the book as he climbed back down. "This fucking information just came to mind when I'm halfway up there?" He growled at his father who remained calm.
"I do apologize, but being an 'old man' you tend to forget things," he said smiling. Grimmjow looked at the older man in front of him as he began to grin. Who knew his father had a cheeky side to him.
"You expect me to believe that bullshit?" He asked to receive a nod 'no' from the white-haired man.
"Just having a little fun at your expense but also decided to get the doll so we can have a little time to talk."
"About what?" Grimmjow scratched the back of his head, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
"Does talking about your mother upset you?" Jushiro asked, his voice laced with concern.
"No! I said before what's the point of talking about...her," he said sounding annoyed.
"I was half joking about forgetting things in my old age. I have so many fond memories of your mother. I'm afraid if I stop talking about her I'll forget. Whenever I talk to Kyroku the memory comes alive, like it happened yesterday." The white-haired man grinned as he looked at his blue-haired son.
"Well in the household of Jacquerjaques it was forbidden to talk about the daughter of Genryuusai. Grandfather wasn't too keen on having a heart to heart conversation. Though I'd hear him tell me that I was as stubborn as her," he said grinning rather proud of himself as he began to walk with Jushiro in tow.
"That I could agree with Master Genrai. Kiyoko was very stubborn but that was also one of the things I loved about her."
Grimmjow clicked his teeth and remained quiet, as Jushiro continued.
"I see her in you whenever you smirk, I always knew when she grinned trouble always followed. " He said laughing heartedly.
"Bet that didn't sit too well with the old bastard?" Grimmjow questioned.
"Genrai wanted his daughter to remain the traditional Japanese daughter. Stay poised, quiet and beautiful, speak but not be heard. She could learn the dojos fighting style but never show you could overpower a man."
"But she didn't follow those rules?"
"She did at first when she was much younger, but when she left abroad for education in London. She came back not quite the same. More outspoken, Straightforward, and daring."
"At what point do you think she had enough dealing with the old man's shit?" Grimmjow asked, waiting patiently as the older man beside him sighed.
"When Master Genrai forced her into a marriage that she never wanted a man he chose to be her husband," Jushiro said with a sneer in his tone clearly showing signs of disapproval.
"Did she want that? A family?" Grimmjow asked a little hesitant about choosing his words.
"Yes, she said as much. She felt like she was given everything including the best education. But she couldn't see herself as some rich families son's trophy wife. She was more than that. That is why Shunsui chose to have Nel not brought up that way."
"Nel, she's a firecracker that one. I admit when we were first were introduced I was looking at her perfect figure and thinking of how it would end up in my bed."
"Ahem!" Jushiro intentionally cleared his throat, as this subject was making him uncomfortable. Grimmjow began to grin as his expression became serious.
"But she's more than a great lay. She makes me want to be a better man. All I can think about is that I'm going to fuck it up."
"The only advice I can tell you is if you do mess up, learn from your mistakes and apologize profusely." Jushiro laughed as Grimmjow smiled and nodded.
"You really need to loosen up more. Haven't heard you curse once, say fuck a few times."
"I've cursed in the past, I just prefer not to."
"Like what?" He asked not believing the other man.
"Damn, hell, and maybe a few sh-shits." He whispered the last curse, as he looked around.
"Are you fucking kidding me?"
"You sound like your mother. Always calling me a boy scout."
"So she cursed?" Grimmjow asked this peaked his curiosity.
"Not in front of her father or others she didn't know. When she hung out with Shunsui and I she would. It usually consisted of Shunsui and her drinking. And when we ..." Jushiro began to say but instantly became embarrassed," When we were intimate."
Grimmjow laughed, holding his stomach, "That's normal. Hell, when Nel gets into it she-" He instantly stopped when he saw his father's face of disapproval. "Sorry keep forgetting Nel is like a daughter to you and your also a damn prude too."
"Just because I find it inappropriate to talk about certain things, I'm considered prudish?"
"No wonder grandfather considered you his prized student, always well-mannered, never swearing, did everything by the book. Bet you did whatever grandfather asked of you."
"Yeah...just about," he said as his smile faded as he looked at his hands. Grimmjow seemed to notice the unease as he continued to walk. "Which reminds me, before we head back. Your grandfather wanted to give this to you personally but I felt that wasn't a wise decision, seeing that you are still upset with him," Jushiro handed him an envelope with his name written in beautiful calligraphy.
"What is this?" He asked taking the envelope as he studied it.
"It's a letter that was supposed to go to you when you turned eighteen, but for whatever reason, your grandfather kept it to himself. It's from your mother," Grimmjow's eyes widen in shock, " I haven't read its contents but it seems to have been opened and read by your grandfather. You can read it when you're alone and situated."
He watched his son look at the envelope. Seeing him go through emotions, from shock to worry and then anger. "Thanks," he said with a heated tone as he put the envelope into his shorts pocket.
Jushiro let it go, knowing full well that the anger wasn't directed towards him. He spoke as they walked but he didn't receive much from Grimmjow, sensing that he didn't feel like talking. So they remained quiet, as they headed back to the beach with the others.
"But isn't that considered cheating, Rukia-chan?" Orihime said after she followed the petite woman a short distance from the beach. It seemed odd to the auburn-haired girl why they weren't heading to the areas that were marked on the map. But Rukia insisted that she knew where they were going. They end up next to a beautiful cherry blossom tree, Rukia ran excitedly towards the huge plastic bag. Orihime saw two chappy plushies, one looked like a cute mini Ichigo while the other looked like a mini Renji.
"Not when you are the bride to be," Rukia smiled as she sat near the tree and motioned for the girl in front of her to sit by her. "Come let's sit and chat."
"O-Okay!" Orihime did as she was told as she nervously looked around, like a child afraid of being caught doing something bad.
"We've known each other for 5 years give or take, but only in passing. We recently became closer since Ran's party. I wanted to talk to you one on one because Ichigo is very special to me."
Orihime looked at the violet-eyed woman as she listened and nodded in understanding.
"Well since you know the story of Renji and I you understand that Ichigo was the first friend outside of Renji and his friends. He was someone that I cared about other than Renji, someone I could trust. I'm telling you this because I'm glad he's with you, I was tired of women simply using or hurting him. He's a good man who deserves a lot. Thank you for loving him." Rukia slightly smiled as her eyes began to water, as she quickly wiped them away. She knew more than anything that her best friend had been through so much in his life and deserved happiness.
"Oh, Rukia-chan! That means a lot coming from you. I also want to thank you too." Orihime said also wiping the tear that fell.
"Thank me?" Rukia questioned.
"Well for inviting me to this hot springs island. Also, for being a friend to Ichigo and my brother. Without your help and counsel, I'm sure things would have turned out for the worse for Sora and I. Thanks for being the kind hearted person that you are." Orihime expressed as she leaned over to hug the older woman.
"I've never been called kind-hearted before. Always the ice princess or the snobbish brat," Rukia giggled as she hugged the auburn-haired girl, "Thank you Orihime."
"Sometimes people judge someone by the rumors they hear or what they first perceive. You have to get to the core part of that person in order to get to know them. It's always fun getting to the center of a jelly donut, Right?"
"Well, that's a new way of putting it. I agree with not judging others. Especially with this odd group of friends," the petite woman said as she heard a loud giggle come from the younger girl.
"Normal is overrated," Orihime stated with a smile, that quickly faded, "Are you nervous?"
Rukia looked at the girl beside her who seemed to wait patiently for an answer. Rukia closed her eyes as she leaned her head back.
"Of course, I'm nervous! Of messing up and making myself look a fool in front of a lot of important people, but I'm also terrified."
"Terrified?" Orihime asked concerned.
"That I'll wake up and I'm that naïve 13-year-old girl again, but there's no Renji. He's not there to give me my first kiss, to care for me, to-," that's when the small raven-haired woman began to talk between sobbing and
whispering," -love me."
"I'm so sorry Rukia-chan I should have never asked if you were nervous. That was really dumb of me. Of course, you are nervous, what bride to be wouldn't. All this stress and fears you have before you walk down the aisle. Stupid! Stupid!" Orihime began to hit her forehead.
"Hey stop that! I'm actually feeling much better. I think I've kept this in for so long that it was driving me crazy. I just needed to tell someone and let it all out. I'm sorry for making you worry like that," Rukia smiled causing the other girl to smile as well.
"I'm glad you're okay and I wasn't the cause of more stress in your life," the auburn-haired girl nervously giggled.
"Speaking of stress? I heard about the police station incident from Byakuya. How are you holding up Orihime? If you don't want to talk about it you can just tell me to mind my business, it's okay if you're uncomfortable talking about it." She asked looking at the younger girl concerned.
"The subject is a little uncomfortable but you're a concerned friend that is curious of my well- being," she sighed as she glanced from the petite girl beside her and looked up at the sky, "I'm actually fine, Ichigo is as well but I can see deep inside he still carries this anger."
"Well I wasn't there and I still want to punch those two assholes in the face," Rukia raised her fist, showing her intent as the auburn-haired girl giggled at the older woman beside her.
"Is it weird that during the whole ordeal the only thing that scared me to death was-", she paused as Rukia began to see fresh tears slowly fall down her face as she held the younger girl tighter. "-that Ichigo would believe the horrible things my father said about me and hate me for letting Shukuro do those things to me."
"First of all Orihime, Ichigo doesn't believe other people's bullshit especially when it comes to you. And secondly, if he did have an issue with what happened to you he would have to answer to me. But that's why I love Ichigo, he has a big heart even though the idiot claims he doesn't give a shit about people. He could've been anything else he set his mind to he's an intelligent guy. Why choose a doctor? He could've been in law enforcement or a lawyer, especially given the circumstances of his past that hate would have driven him to go after the same scum that took away something important to him. But he choose to help others, I see the determination in his eyes, you see it too, the love he has for his patients. So it's not weird to have those fears but understand that its just fears, not reality."
Orihime nodded her head understanding the petite woman's words, "I know that now Rukia-chan. Ichigo and I talked after he was released, and he told me the same thing, he didn't believe them and it wasn't my fault that this happened."
"Yep, that's my Ichigo. I'm glad we had this talk, I hope you're comfortable enough with me that we can continue having these friendly talks again."
"Of course Rukia-chan! I consider you a dear friend and I'm happy that you consider me a friend as well."
Both women hugged each other and sat by the tree for a while looking at the sky until it was time to head back.
"Sora, over here!" The older Kurosaki yelled as he climbed halfway to a tree grabbing the wrapped up bag. He slowly climbed down to meet his son's best friend/ future daughter-in-law's brother.
"That's great Kurosaki-san," he patted the older man as he watched him unwrap the bag.
"We already have a mini Orihime-chan let's see who we have here," the older man's grin soon faded when he pulled out a mini-Jinta plushie. "Well that's disappointing," he frowned as the doll fell out of his hands and on to the ground.
"Oops," the older man voiced, his tone had a hint of sarcasm as Sora bent down to dust off the red-headed plushie.
"Now Kurosaki-san, we do need this before we head back." Sora smiled at the man's sour mood.
"Of course Sora, if you could just hold that doll while I hold the cute Orihime-chan. Don't want to get my hands dirty."
"But you just climbed a tree?" Sora looked at the older man with a raised brow as he laughed and shook his head as he watched the other man ignore him and trek on.
After walking with the elder Kurosaki, they spoke about work and raising their loved ones. After a while of silence, Sora still had something to say to Isshin but he began to feel knots twisting in his stomach. Sensing the younger man's hesitance, he turned to the older Inoue with a confused look.
"Something on your mind my boy?"
Sora swallowed deeply feeling the effects of dehydration, He really should have brought a water bottle. "It's really nothing I should bother you with, Kurosaki-san." He said trying to refrain from answering the older man. That's when the older man stopped walking to give the younger man his full attention.
"Now, Now we are going to be family. I will not have secrets among us."
Sora nodded his head as he sighed very loudly.
"When I was upset with Ichigo, I did something that I should have not done. I felt like he betrayed me and I wanted to find anything on him that could potentially convince Orihime that he was bad news. Working for the Kuchikis' you have access to a lot of things, especially other people's personal information." He looked up to the older man to find that he was listening intently and he nodded for him to continue.
"I hit a dead end with Ichigo and found that he had nothing to hide, he had no priors, he was squeaky clean, aside from getting into trouble in fights at school and out of school." Sora began to laugh with the older man beside him who chuckled. "He was generally a great guy, but then something caught my attention. It wasn't something I found on him though but on you Kurosaki-san."
"Oh?" Isshin said sounding generally interested as he listened intently.
"Something that's probably nothing, I'm sure. Your background in nonexistent, your life begins during your time in high school. No information about your prior family, no medical records as a child, nothing. And..." Sora started to nervously grip his fingers as he felt the older man's intent stare.
"And the last name Kurosaki seems sort of something you legally accepted once you married Masaki Nagasawa. I never mentioned this to Ichigo I felt this was not my place to. I apologize for sticking my nose into things that are none of my business. I'm sorry Kurosaki-san." Sora bowed in apology and continued to be in that position until he heard the elder man move.
"It's okay Sora, I'm glad you didn't mention anything to Ichigo. My past is something I haven't been able to divulge to my children just yet. Understand that I can't tell you everything, not until I explain everything to my children first, especially to Ichigo."
Sora rose to face the older man and he nodded in agreement, as Isshin continued.
"Kurosaki is not my true family name. It's actually Shiba."
"Shiba? You mean the family that accumulated their wealth through fireworks?"
"Sort of. Our family name goes back 300 years, two brothers took the family name and went on their separate ways. One to live a life producing inventions and getting his hands on Chinese methods to produce fireworks, giving his family wealth and a name for themselves, while the other brother produced wealth by means that were not legal, which included drugs,
weapons, gambling, and even other means."
"I heard of the Dark Shibas, they were even more deadly than the Yakuza. But they died out a long time ago, became scary myths to frighten others or culprits to unexplained murders. I think you're pulling my leg Kurosaki-san." Sora laughed nervously, as Isshin grinned back.
Isshin turned to walk but hesitated. "I ask that you keep this conversation between us a secret." Sora began to nod.
"Could I ask you a question?" Isshin sternly asked.
"Of course Kurosaki-san," Sora felt a seriousness in the older man he never felt from him before. The older Kurosaki was always jolly and at times irritatingly annoying, this time he had a hard expression on his face that sent shivers down the younger man's spine.
"The incident that happened at the police station was a past that you tried to escape from. Did you ever feel like certain past choices could have avoided current circumstances?"
"I do think of the choices I had to make at a young age and if I could have changed them I would. I try not to dwell on the past. My choices took Orihime away from a life that would have been far more worse then what she had been through in that station. One choice keeps haunting me ... maybe if my father wasn't in the equation, all of this could have been avoided."
Sora deep in his dark thoughts realized where he was as he glanced over at Isshin. The older man looked up nodding with a sadden expression as he seemed to relate.
"Sometimes the past catches up with us so fast especially when you're basking in the happiness with the people you love. If you're not careful it can consume those closest. I pray that day doesn't come to you Sora, then you might question the choices you made in your life again."
"I...I don't understand Kurosaki-san," Sora nervously swallowed feeling somewhat uncomfortable about the conversation. Before he could recover from the older man's comment, Isshin quickly reverted back to his old self.
"Nothing Sora but an old man's ramblings. Come now, back to the beach. I'm starting to miss my daughters and soon to be daughter-in-law." He said patting Sora's back and skipped forward. Sora shook his head, did he imagine all this, maybe he was daydreaming like his sister usually did. He shrugged his shoulders and followed the older man back to the beach.
Ichigo scowled as he made his way through the path of trees following Jinta. They already procured a plushie, being silent the whole way through, specifically Jinta walking off extremely pissed off. Ichigo couldn't take the silence and he definitely couldn't take the pissed off red-head.
"Oi," he shouted out speeding up to catch up with him, "Oi!"
He knew the younger man wasn't deaf so he knew he was ignoring him. Deciding to catch up to him as he grabbed the younger man's shoulder.
Jinta feeling irritated having someone touching him, especially from the person he was angry with. He turned to grab the orange-haired man's arm to flip him over only to feel the other man's legs sweep his legs from under him, causing him to lose his balance.
"Son of a bitch, would you calm down Jinta," Ichigo yelled putting out his arm to help him up, only to have the younger man swat it away.
"Fuck you, I don't need your help," Jinta dusted himself off and made to walk off, only to feel the hand on his shoulder again. He angrily glanced at Ichigo, "What the hell do you want?"
"To talk for fuck sake," Ichigo growled out, already regretting his decision to make peace with the brat in front of him.
"Like the talk that went so well last time? No thanks," the red-headed specified as he continues to stand in front of Ichigo but glancing elsewhere.
"Look I understand that you're pissed at me for not giving you a chance. You have to understand you were always a thorn in my ass the few times we met. For some reason, I got the sense that you didn't like me even hated me."
He saw the younger red-head look his way as he looked towards the ground and sighed.
"I don't hate you," he whispered.
"Then what the fuck is your problem?" Ichigo spouted getting the red-head to angrily glance in his direction.
"I don't have a problem. I... I rather not talk about it."
Ichigo looked at the young fighter with irritation, "I don't give a shit if you don't want to talk about it."
"Maybe it's none of your fucking business," he yelled right back at the taller man as he watched him angrily stare in his direction but his expression changed to one of amusement.
"None of my business huh? Well, Yuzu is my business and if you think you can simply ignore your issue with me and still have a relationship with her. You are greatly mistaken you asshole."
He watched the younger man take in his words and glare with so much contempt towards him. He turned to punch a tree as hard as he could, then yelled out in anger as he slumped down defeated on the ground. Ichigo watched his tantrum then decided to sit near him with his back against a tree log.
"Growing up all I had was my grandmother, anything I wanted to be she was right there cheering me on. Believing I could do anything I set my mind to.
When I was younger I wanted to study fighting like the cool samurai movies I watched or the manga I would read. My grandmother found a little dojo for me to attend, the owner lowered the price because of our situation and with my help we would both clean the dojo after hours. Well, my fighting, as well as my mouth, caught the attention of Sensei, he used to call me 'mini Renji'."
Jinta heard the older man's chuckle, grinning himself before continuing his story.
"He said it for everything and it would piss me off, that one day I couldn't take it and I just yelled 'Who the hell is Renji and why do keep calling me that' I quickly regretted my words afraid I'd be kicked out so I bowed and profusely said my apologies. Sensei just grinned and directed me to the adult area, getting the attention of Renji who glanced at me curiously.
Sensei stated to Renji I was the little troublemaker he was talking about, Of course, I was annoyed but I held my tongue of fear of ruining everything my grandmother did to get me in. Whenever Renji had free time we would spare and we got along because not only did we have the same hair we both lost our parents. I know at first he hanged out with me out of pity but seeing how hard I worked he came to have respect. I idolized him as a younger brother would do to his older brother. As you may have heard that my fascination with Shunsui was known to him and he wanted to pay to get me into the dojo. But I couldn't leave the dojo that meant so much to me, it felt wrong so I declined Renji's offer. I hardly met Renji's friends because of his demanding schedule, the only one I came to know regularly was Rukia and she thought I was adorable because I was a mini version of Renji. So when I overheard that a close friend of Renji's was coming to spare, after a while of absence. It peeked my interest. So from afar, I watched you spare with Renji and you won. It completely shattered something in me. I didn't think anyone could beat my big brother, every person he would spare with he would come out on top. So when you did it, it was something my little mind couldn't comprehend. Whenever I heard you would visit the dojo I always made time to watch you spare with Renji or spare by yourself."
"You were stalking me?" Ichigo asked the younger redhead curiously.
"I wasn't fucking stalking you, I was just ... I was just... Would you just let me continue my story without you interrupting me?" Jinta told the older man with aggravation in his tone. Ichigo shook his head and he waved his hand gesturing for him to continue.
"Renji caught word from Sensei what I was doing, so Renji caught me one day watching you fight. I turned to find Renji standing there but the expression on his face was one I can't get out of my mind. He was hurt and when he realized that I saw him he quickly changed his expression to an uncomfortable smile. So when he asked me if I wanted to meet you I just shrugged like it meant nothing. When Renji introduced you to me I couldn't talk."
"Yeah, I remember you looked like a deer caught in headlights. Renji said you wanted to learn martial arts from great fighters so he asked me if I wanted to spare with you."
"And I yelled at Renji 'What bullshit can he teach me?' it seemed to catch him off guard and it instantly pissed you off."
"Yep, I told your ass that you can spare with your fucking self."
"Yeah," Jinta began to chuckle, "and that was the beginning of our friendship. I don't think Renji ever bought it but he never pressed me for an answer. I didn't hate you ... I hated the fact that Renji is my big brother and has done so much for me even after the death of my grandmother and by admiring you I caused him pain. I continued to cause him pain even in the way I was fighting. He clearly knew some of the moves I didn't get from him, but from watching you. Never asked where I learned it from just remained quiet and I knew IT HURT HIM," Jinta yelled out as he quickly whipped a stray tear away.
Ichigo came closer to the younger man and put his hand on his shoulder, "Look Jinta I get your upset that you hurt him, but knowing Renji he doesn't care if you had a small crush on me."
"Fuck you Ichigo," he shrugged the older man's hand away from his shoulder. Shaking his head as he heard the orange haired man chuckle.
"Look I'm sorry for joking about it but on a serious note, talk to Renji I'm pretty sure you're stressing about nothing. He understands and he's always stated you're a very important person in his life, nothing is going to change that."
The younger man looked up and nodded his head, "Yeah, maybe you're right," he sighed as he casually got up with Ichigo doing the same.
"Come on, let's get the last plushie and head back."
Ichigo began to walk alongside Jinta as he eyed the younger man who continued to look ahead avoiding his stare.
"So what moves have you stolen from me?" Ichigo stated arrogantly with a smirk.
"I didn't steal shit, just improved it to make it look better. If you must know it's my signature move 'The Gun' I once saw you give these jabs that were so fast and give an exploding right and left. So that's why they call me "Jinta the Gun."
Ichigo nodded a little impressed as he continued to walk ahead of the younger man, "Well next time I catch your ass stalking me we're not going to spare I'll just beat your ass."
"You're not going to beat shit and I wasn't stalking you...Oi Ichigo are you listening?... Oi," he yelled out but no matter how hard he yelled the orange haired man continued to walk on.
Renji stared at the path that lead up to the mountaintop, his eyes glanced over to the quiet petite blonde beside him who was grasping an Isshin plushie. Her expression looked weary as she glanced up at the mountain.
"You can stay down here if you want," he asked the Kurosaki twin, who glanced up with a fierce determination.
"Oh no, Abarai-san! I can do it, besides isn't it against the rules?" she sheepishly said biting her bottom lip.
The older red-head glanced at the petite blonde and chuckled, "I doubt my
fiancee is playing by the rules," he whispered to himself.
"What was that Abarai-san?" Yuzu asked curiously.
"Nothing, Come on let's get on with it. Stay behind me." He explained as he watched the younger girl nod and grip her plushie in a tight hug.
After 10 minutes of climbing up the mountain in silence, they were only halfway. Renji stopped to glance behind him to find that the younger girl seemed a bit tired as she sluggishly followed. The older man shook his head as he bent down to her height his back facing her.
"Hop on Yuzu, and don't give me that crap that you're not tired because you are."
The younger girl reddens in embarrassment as she seemed like she wanted to say something but thought better of it. Walking slowly up to the older man she wrapped her arms around his neck. Renji rose up grabbing her legs as he continued to walk.
"I'm sorry Abarai-san, I should've listened and stayed at the bottom of the mountain. Now I'm just burdening you with my weight."
She heard the older man chuckled, "Yeah you're really heavy. What do you weigh about 10 pounds?"
"H ... How can I weigh that much, t - that's not humanly possible." the younger girl stuttered.
"It was a joke Yuzu," he chuckled again causing the younger girl to redden even more.
"I.. I knew that Abarai-san," she sighed.
"I'm glad he chose you. I mean there's only so much I can do as a big brother but to have someone special care about you that is something else entirely."
"T... Thank you, Abarai-san!" she squeaked out.
"Okay enough with calling me Abarai-san, just call me Renji."
He felt her nod as she whispered, "Okay, Renji-kun."
She was silent for a moment before she spoke again, "Renji-kun!?"
"Yep!"
"Do you think Ichi-nii and Tou-san will ever approve of Jinta-kun?" her dishearten words caused the older man emotions to boil over.
"Don't worry about those two idiots," he yelled out still keeping his pace.
"B...But Renji-kun.."
"No buts, I know how Jinta can be rough around the edges but he has a big heart. Just don't tell him I told you that."
Yuzu began to chuckle as the older man's spirits lifted hearing the girl's mood change for the better.
"Don't worry your secret is safe with me, but it's not much of a secret if I already knew about it." She softly giggled as she sighed, "I can also get pretty jealous .. I don't mean to be.. but,"
"It's normal Yuzu, I'm pretty sure Jinta has a jealous streak himself."
"I guess he does," she still sounded unconvinced.
"Where is this coming from anyway... Is it Nel?" when he said the name he felt her body tense.
"I know it's nothing but Nel is absolutely gorgeous and I'm ..."
"Gorgeous also, Look Yuzu I get your self-confidence is pretty low because you're not aware of your self-worth. Believe me, I've been there with Rukia, She's smart, rich, and beautiful and I was just a servant. The thing about love is it doesn't care about your past circumstances, your wealth, or appearance. When you truly love someone that person is everything to you."
Renji suddenly stopped as he bent to have the younger climb off him since they had arrived at their destination. They came upon a wrapped black bag, when Renji made to reach for it he hesitated as he eyed the girl next to him.
"Would you like to do the honors?"
"Okay," she smiled as she reached for the black bag, when she opened it, out came a serious face Byakuya plushie.
"Rukia would have her damn servants put his plushie at the highest damn point."
Yuzu giggled and ran up to the older man giving him a big hug.
"Thank you Renji-kun I feel so much better."
Renji smiled as he wrapped his arms around the smaller girl.
"I'm glad what do you say we head back, need help getting down?"
The younger girl let go as she twirled around, "NO, Renji-kun! I think I can make it back down on my own." She did just that carrying both plushies tightly in her arms. He smiled at the girl ahead of him and grateful that his brother was able to find happiness.
Rangiku dragged herself as she followed the young white-haired boy, "Oh, Toshiro-kun~" she sweetly called out as he continued to ignore her.
"Can't you be a gentleman and help out your elders," she purred.
"If helping means giving you a picky back ride," he glanced at her as she began to perk up, "Then it's out of the question, Ms. Matsumoto."
"Please, I'm dying Toshiro-kun," she grabbed his arm as he rolled his eyes in irritation.
"Not fast enough apparently," he whispered.
"What was that?~" she sweetly said.
"Nothing," he sighed before stopping to turn in her direction, "Since we already have two of these plushies we can rest a bit."
"Oh, how sweet of you. Though I would have preferred riding on the fit back of a young strong man, oh well," she smiled as she sat down on a tree log patting at the empty space beside her. Toshiro's pale skin redden from head to toe at the blunt way this woman was. "Come now, Toshiro-kun! I won't bite," she smiled wickedly. He gave in as he sat by her still keeping his distance only for her to sit a bit closer, much to his annoyance.
"You're too young to be so on edge, you need to learn to loosen up. Can't you tell when a pretty girl is just flirting and joking with you.?"
"That's joking?" the younger man scoffed as he smirked.
"Look Toshiro-kun, you're a handsome, very sexy, well-toned bodied young man but-," she paused to glance at the younger man who was beet red and uncomfortable with her closeness. "-Shuuhei is a great man and I can't do that to him. I'm very flattered Toshiro-kun."
"Excuse me?" he glanced at her like she had three heads.
"That you find this old lady attractive enough to fool around with," she giggled. His eyes were going to pop out of his head at her ludicrous statement.
"I... I NEVER EVEN GAVE THAT INCLINATION THAT I EVER WANTED TO DO ANYTHING WITH YOU," he growled out causing the older woman to just ignore him and just giggle.
"Now that we've gotten that little issue out of the way, we can establish being friends," her smiled brightened as she glanced at the man beside her who looked at her like she had just lost her mind.
"Something is extremely wrong with you," he shook his head looking away trying to avoid the busty blonde.
"Aww don't be that way Toshiro-kun.~" she pouted giving a puppy dog look.
"Why so grumpy? Having your first lovers spat? Trouble in Paradise? Come now, tell your friend all about it." she leaned her head to show that she was listening intently.
"It's nothing that concerns you and Karin and I are not having issues, we're just... it's nothing."
Rangiku glanced over at the younger man who seemed to be thinking about something that was bothering him. She took the initiative to talk about herself instead of prying.
"Shuuhei and I may look like two people who were always in love but it wasn't always like that."
Toshiro sensed that the conversation was becoming serious just by the tone in her voice.
"He was the one who was in love with me since we were young teenagers. I was just a fickle girl in love with the wrong guy because I knew him longer and he took care of me. Looking back at it, he was just using me and I felt that I owed him for being there all those years. I...I still love him and I think Shuuhei knows it will take time to fully get over my ex. That's why I don't deserve Shuuhei, he is so utterly perfect and willing to wait till I give 100 % of my heart. He really doesn't have to worry about it, its slowly getting there," she smirked as she began to sigh.
"My ex-Momo had been a few years older than me, but like you, we knew each other very young we took care of each other. We shared an intimate moment together and I loved her, so I felt betrayed when she so easily disregarded my feelings for someone else. Karin was such a good friend she would always cheer me up and kick my ass into gear. I knew she started to have feelings for me but she never pushed them onto me. I was still not over her when I asked Karin to be more than friends. But I'm glad I did, she's never given me doubt to not trust her and always pushing me to do better. When Momo recently came back into my life to talk as friends, she wanted to be more because she had been hurt by the other guy. I told Karin that I denied her and that I said I had someone special now in my life. What I didn't tell her was that internally I was struggling. I feel so guilty, All this time Karin's put 100% in this relationship and before I came here I was thinking about being with my ex again."
Rangiku could tell that the younger man was beating himself up, but she was curious about where his feelings lied. She really did like Karin and she didn't want to see her feelings get hurt.
"Do you still want to be with Momo?" she asked letting go of a breath she didn't notice she was holding. He didn't answer right away but he glanced at his fingers as he answered.
"No, but I still love her. I'm starting to have feelings for Karin that I believe she deserves, but I also don't think it's right having her wait for me to figure out things."
"Look, Karin is a very sweet girl she'll understand. If she's been patient this long who's to say she won't wait any longer. Just make sure you're honest with her before things become more intense."
Toshiro looked at her with wide eyes as he glanced away feeling embarrassed. He nodded in agreement with a slight tinge of red on his cheeks, before rising up.
"I think we should start heading back," he specified as he helped Rangiku up by giving her his hand.
"Thank you Toshiro-kun~ Such a gentleman," she batted her eyes as she smiled, " I think your right about heading back, you know what would be faster?" she beamed at him as he groaned.
"No! Absolutely not." he walked off trying to get away from her.
"Just give me a ride halfway, Please,!"
But the young white-haired man continued on ignoring the older woman's pleas.
"WooHoo!" Nel ran to the beach under the canopy clutching a Grimmjow and Tatsuki plushie as she bounced up and down. Karin ran close behind out of breath. When they both settled under the canopy they decided to lay on the beach chairs.
"No one... else... is here," Karin said out of breath. Her partner had jogged both places to retrieve the plushies and she continued without stopping. The Kurosaki twin's lungs and legs were killing her. "My heart.. is going...to explode."
"Come on Karin, it wasn't that bad," she pushed the other girl's leg with her foot.
"You didn't...let me rest...for a moment. How..is that ..not bad?" She tried to speak still finding herself out of breath.
"That only proves that you need to get stronger. Why do you think I have so much stamina. I jog every day. I just need to beat that bastard."
"Bastard?" Karin finding her breathing returning.
"Grimmjow," She said venomously, "I can't keep up with him."
"When you mean you can't keep up?" Karin asked as she began to blush.
"When we run together silly. Sheesh, Karin! Get your mind out of the gutter," she giggled watching the younger girl turn three shades redder.
"On second thought, let's have our minds in the gutter since we are alone,"
Nel smiled as Karin curiously looked around making sure they were indeed alone aside from servants.
"You and Toshiro were really cute together at the beach, I bet you can't wait to have some alone time with him," the green-haired beauty smiled suggestively at the already red-faced twin.
"I do want to be alone with him, but it's kind of difficult with my father and brother being here."
"That's true, nothing screams 'COCKBLOCK' then your boyfriend's fear for his life," Nel nervously giggled causing Karin to groan internally.
"I'm not sure if he wants to do anything, we'll probably just kiss and cuddle," the dark-haired girl suggested as she gazed at the ocean's waves.
"Since we got here Grimmy and I haven't done anything, I'm sort of regretting giving him a cold shoulder the day of the sleepover. Yesterday night, he was in the gym the whole night so I just went back to my room. I've been testy lately probably because I'm friggen horny."
"So you're saying he's trying to get his revenge from the day of the sleepover?"
"Yes, he's such an asshole ... a very hot asshole. ARGHH!" she yelled causing the younger girl to cover her ears.
"Maybe you could play his game also?" Karin suggested as the green haired girl perked up from her spoiled mood.
"It does sound like a great idea but Ohhh Karin, he can be so damn tempting when he wants to be with his arrogant smile. Damn him, damn him and his gorgeous face." Nel pouted as she knocked over the Grimmjow plushie.
"Do you ever worry about him and other women?" Karin asked nervously as she twiddled her thumbs.
"Not really, I know he's a guy and from time to time I catch him checking a girl out, but can I blame him when I do the same thing. We both can get jealous at times but we already established that nobody out there can do it for us."
"I wish I was confident enough to say that about Toshiro, our relationship is still sort of new and I still feel like he hasn't gotten over his ex. I just feel like an idiot sometimes, " Karin bit her bottom lip after getting what had been bothering her off her chest. She felt a sense of relief even though the pain in her heart held a slight ache.
"Toshiro seems like his heart is in the right place, it just needs time to mend."
Karin nodded as she felt the knot in her heart begin to loosen.
"Nel-chan! Karin-chan!" both girls heard the familiar voice of the auburn-haired girl as they turned to find her smiling alongside with Rukia.
"Orihime!" Nel yelled out as she ran in their direction with Karin following but walking instead.
"Looks like you weren't lying about being competitive Nel," Rukia uttered to the green-haired girl who giggled.
"That's just the way I've been I love games and hate losing."
"You guys been here awhile?" Orihime curiously asked looking at her friends.
"Just a bit, we've been just hanging out and talking," Karin stated as she kicked the sand.
"Oh! Talking about what?" Rukia asked raising a brow.
Karin nervously eyed both newcomers but before she could say anything Nel beat her to it.
"About the dangers of sex and how addicting it can be," she pouted as she eyed her Grimmjow plushie, "This is adorable by the way."
"T...Thank you, Nel. But back to the subject about sex being addicting?" Rukia began to ask as she glanced over to the dark-haired Kurosaki. "Karin have you?"
"No Rukia," Karin covered her red cheeks with her hands, "Nel is having withdrawals." she pointed at the busty green haired girl as they headed back to the canopy for shade.
"For how long?" Rukia inquired.
"Since we came to this island," Nel sighed.
"Well, that's true for me and Renji with the sleepover and last night, we were getting last-minute preparations for the beach that we both fell asleep," the violet-eyed petite giggled as she spoke.
The auburn-haired girl remained quiet until all eyes were focused on her. She became increasingly nervous that she started to fiddle with her hair.
"I guess couldn't keep it in his pants any longer," Karin chuckled causing Orihime to blush profusely.
"K... Karin-chan I... We..." before the girl could say anything she was interrupted.
"Please don't give any details I like to keep my food down," Karin said with a grossed out face.
"Speak for yourself, Karin. In the room or outside?" Nel asked a stuttering Orihime who seemed to forget how to speak.
"Nel-chan!"
Nel looked up from interrogating Orihime, as all four girls turned to glance and see Jushiro and Grimmjow. Nel stood up putting both hands to her mouth to shout at them, "HOW'S IT GOING LOSERS."
"Fuck you Nel!" Grimmjow shouted.
"Apparently not," Karin shouted back.
"Karin!" Nel pouted
"What?" Grimmjow shouted back as he made it to the canopy with his father tagging along. He saw the grin on the young black-haired girls face and the nervous look Nel gave as he shrugged his shoulders. Nel watched Grimmjow walked up to one of the servants and speaking to them handing them a white envelope. The servant took the envelope nodded and headed in the direction of the castle. He came back to sit next to Nel.
"What was that, Grimmy?" Nel inquired about the envelope.
"What were you guys talking about earlier?" Grimmjow asked waiting for the girl's response and received none. "Exactly it's nothing," he answered for her.
Nel crossed her arms as she held in a scream, Grimmjow grinned at his girlfriends need to get upset if everything wasn't going her way.
"So which plushies did you guys get?" Orihime asked the newcomers.
Jushiro sat near the group as he placed the plushies on the table, "A Ms. Matsumoto and Dr. Onahana plushie."
"Aww look how adorable Retsu is," Orihime smiled as she picked up the plushie.
"I'm guessing these plushies were your idea?" Grimmjow asked Rukia who eyed the blue-haired man.
"Yes if you must know," she told him feeling a bit peeved.
"I think it's adorable, Karin and I got Tatsuki and a mini Asshole." she wickedly grinned as she held the Grimmjow doll in front of him.
"There's only one thing wrong with what you called that plushie and it ain't the word asshole," he grinned at her as Nel felt the heat rushing down her spine.
"Why would mini be wrong? "Orihime asked as she took a moment to glance a blushing Nel and a grinning Grimmjow. "Nevermind," she blurted out feeling herself redden at embarrassing herself in front of everyone.
"Looks like Princess caught on," Grimmjow laughed, causing Nel to roll her eyes.
"Ichigo! Jinta-kun!" Orihime yelled to both when she spotted them, glad she received the little distraction to escape from her earlier embarrassment. She waved excitedly as both men came under the shade. Orihime hugged and kissed Ichigo before sitting together.
"Look Ichigo, Rukia has a Renji plushie and I have an Ichigo. What did you guys get?" she smiled.
"You forgot mini," Grimmjow chuckled.
Ichigo ignoring the blue-haired asshole deciding to answer Orihime instead. "Yuzu and Toshiro," Ichigo held the Yuzu plushie up to Orihime as Jinta toss the Toshiro plushie to Karin.
"You're Welcome," Jinta voiced grinning at Karin's blushing face. "What's up with you, you look worn out."
"That's because Nel almost killed me," Karin said laying her chin on her hand with an exhausted expression. "We were running from the moment we left the beach until we came back, she did not want to stop," the younger girl pouted.
"That's Nel-chan for you always full of energy," Jushiro smiled. "Her poor father had to have her run in circles to tire her out before finally putting her to bed."
Everyone seemed to laugh at Jushiro's cute story of a younger Nel.
Nel felt her boyfriend lean closer to her as he whispered into her ear, "I can think of other ways of tiring you out that doesn't involve you running in circles." She couldn't help but feel the heat rising all throughout her body and the faint blush developing on her face.
"Don't worry Karin-chan, Nel's training regiment is very strenuous, but in the long run, it's very beneficial. Why do you think I have so much endurance," Orihime happily bragged.
"Thanks, Orihime! I'll keep that in mind," Karin nervously said accepting the auburn-haired girl's advice.
Jinta chuckled as he glanced over at the orange-haired man who seemed to avoid the awkward conversation. Jinta continued to stare at him with a grin when Ichigo finally becoming irritated said something.
"What the hell do you want, Jinta?" Ichigo said irritated.
"Aren't you going to say 'Thank You" to Nel?" Jinta asked sarcastically.
Grimmjow and Nel glanced over at the redhead and orange-haired duo interested in the outcome.
"Why do I need to say Thank you to her?" Ichigo questioned as his eyes glared.
"Since her training has helped Orihime build stamina," Jinta chuckled receiving a few snickers and a loud chortle from the blue-haired individual.
"How's that going for you, by the way, Ichigo?" Grimmjow said with his Chesire cat-like grin.
Before Ichigo could answer, his auburn-haired fiancee took it upon herself to answer. "Well Ichigo is amazed at how I have enough energy to play games at the hospital, play around at the park, and have enough time for him at his apartment without getting tired, "she innocently giggled not noticing that her words held a different meaning to this particular group.
"I bet he's fucking ecstatic," Grimmjow chuckled as Nel laughed along with a red hue.
"Would you can it, Grimmjow," Ichigo growled. Before the conversation could get out of hand, the auburn-haired girl squealed out it that moment towards the newcomers approaching.
"Ulqui-nii, Shuuhei-kun! She shouted getting both men's attention as they waved back to the smiling girl. Orihime noticed that little plushies they held in their hands.
"Awwww a mini Ulqui-nii and Sora-nii. How adorable," she giggled as Ulquiorra sat by her, with Shuuhei grabbing a bottle of water and standing beside the group.
"You did a good job capturing his expression Rukia, really spot-on," Shuuhei joked as Ulquiorra eyed his plushie and handed it to Orihime.
"Byakuya hired the best tailors and seamstress, and they just copied the pictures I provided," Rukia said proudly.
"You mean they didn't have pictures of this guy smiling?" Shuuhei poked fun again at the younger man's constant expressionless face.
"That's not true Shuuhei-kun. Ulqui-nii does smile, It's just Rukia wasn't able to acquire a smiling one of him." Orihime pouted.
"You should have had Tatsuki provide you with that, I'm sure he's able to give all smiles alone with her," Nel chimed in.
"Seriously Nel, why would you even mention that,?" Shuuhei said peeved.
"Did I say something wrong?" the green-haired girl said fanning ignorance as she placed her hand to cover her gasp. "I mean he does enjoy reading and doing homework."
Shuuhei shook his head as he rolled his eyes, causing Grimmjow to laugh.
"I enjoy reading too," Grimmjow began to say causing Shuuhei to glare.
"Would you shut the fuck up Grimmjow," the spiky-haired man glared.
"What was that book you showed me a few days ago Grimmy? Oh yeah Moby Dick," Nel moaned out, "It really got my heart racing."
"You read Moby Dick too Grimmjow?" Orihime asked curiously.
"Yeah Orihime, I'm sure Ichigo has read it as well."
"ENOUGH! Fuck!" Ichigo yelled out causing his fiancee to glance his way worriedly.
"Shit Ichigo! Just because you aren't a Herman Melville fan, you don't have to be a dick about it," Jinta cheekily said as the orange-haired man glared right back at him.
"AHOY THERE!" they heard the familiar voice of the elder Kurosaki as Ichigo closed his eyes thinking how long before he'll explode with the irritation that was surrounding him.
"Sora-nii! Papa-san!"Orihime waved at them.
"Orihime would you please stop calling my father that," Ichigo groaned.
"Oh hush now my boy! She can call me whatever she wants. Look what I have acquired Orihime," Isshin proudly said as he handed the auburn-haired girl the mini plushie of her.
"Oh, It's me!" she clapped her hands in excitement, Isshin grinned proudly.
"It is adorable, isn't it? Unfortunately, Sora is holding one that is not as cute, " he pointed towards Sora who sheepishly raised a Jinta plushie. Orihime took the red-headed replica from Sora's hands.
"Papa-san don't be mean. It's just as adorable as Jinta-kun," Orihime explained causing the young red-head to blush.
"Stop calling that plushie or me adorable, Orihime. It's...It's just not right." Jinta exclaimed as he began to blush.
"You're lucky Orihime-chan was sweet enough to compliment you in high regard. You see Orihime-chan, you can't compliment feral ruffians like him," Isshin shot back to the ungrateful red-head.
"Oh Papa-san, Jinta is just trying to convey to me that using the word adorable sounds... unmanly," the auburn-haired girl giggled before she fixed her mistake, " I'm sorry Jinta-kun it looks very handsome."
Jinta became even more embarrassed as he whispered, "Thanks," as he headed to grab something to eat.
"Handsome wouldn't be the word I'd use to describe that plushie," Isshin continued to poke fun.
"Well, no one asked for your opinion old man," Jinta growled out, as he angrily plopped food onto his plate even sitting angrily beside Ichigo. Ignoring everyone as he began to chomp away on his food. "He even eats like a feral animal," Isshin whispered to Orihime but purposely saying it out loud for everyone to hear. Jinta's eye twitched as he paused his movements. After a few seconds of contemplating something he suddenly grinned and turned
slightly to stare at the elder Kurosaki.
"Keep spouting as much bullshit as you want old man, it ain't gonna change shit. Your daughter will still like this handsome feral ruffian," he said giving a toothy grin turning back to his plate. Isshin began to chuckle and stare at the redhead.
"I'm hoping you don't want to have children in the future, I'd hate to see Yuzu upset when she finds her boyfriend missing a body part that requires you to have them," Isshin said with a smile on his face but the threat sent a shiver down the red head's spine.
"Isshin-san would you leave Jinta-kun alone," Rukia said just when a set of newcomers arrived.
"YooHoo! Did you all miss me?" Rangiku flirtingly yelled as she walked beside the white-haired man with an annoyed expression.
Rangiku ran up to Shuuhei grabbing his face giving a chaste kiss on the lips.
"MMMM, I missed you," she moaned out batting her eyes at him.
Toshiro grabbed a napkin and filled it with ice and placed it on his head as he sat by Karin. He really hated the heat and needed to rest and cool off.
"Your girlfriend is crazy," he blurted out causing Shuuhei to glance at the busty blonde as she shrugged innocently.
"He's a boy so wound up he can't take an innocent joke from a beautiful girl, " she winked at Toshiro who rolled his eyes.
"Innocent?" Shuuhei grinned grabbing the girl closer.
"Don't you believe me Shuuhei?" she purred in his ear.
"No," he whispered back moving his hands to grab her bottom making her giggle.
"You're both crazy," Toshiro whispered looking away from the public affection.
"Crazy... in love," Rangiku giggled, "Here Nel, thought you might want to hold on to daddy." She tossed the Shunsui plushie to Nel who smiled setting it near the Grimmjow one.
"Where's the other one?" Shuuhei looked to his girlfriend than to Toshiro who just shrugged.
"It's well hidden, Care to search me?" She gave him a heated stare. Grinning the dark haired man grinned searching her as his hands moved suggestively along her curves. He finally glanced between her breasts to see a tuff of something black peeking out. Glancing up at her as she gave him a wink, using his fingers to pull the Shuuhei plushie from between her mounds.
"I couldn't think of a more perfect place to keep him safe," she sweetly giggled licking her bottom lip.
"I think we need to cool off the little guy," he smirked lifting the blonde over his shoulder.
"You sure it's him that needs cooling off?" She shrieked as he patted her bottom heading towards the ocean's shores. Rangiku giggling as she held onto her boyfriend's shoulder as he walked against the waves.
Toshiro shook his head in annoyance as Karin blushed to watch the two swim even deeper into the ocean's waters.
"I guess we can give her this later," Jushiro smirked at the two lovers as he was referring to the Rangiku plushie.
"One thing you have to understand about Rangiku is that she's very flirtatious getting a kick out of making a male ... or female very uncomfortable with her comments... and mannerisms. She quite the character but a dear friend who is smart, great listener, and loyal," Sora explained out loud directing most of his comments towards the white-haired boy.
"What's wrong Toshiro? Rangiku's crude jokes too much for you to handle? You don't seem green, like this bastard who blushes as red as his damn hair whenever a pretty thing compliments him, " Grimmjow stated referring to Jinta who continued to stuff his face, who also scowled being none too thrilled being mentioned again.
'Green?" Jushiro asked curiously, not up to date with this generations terms.
Grimmjow feeling awkward having to explain the slang term to his dad.
"Fuck sake! It means to be inexperienced. Little Toshiro is just prudish in public but he knows where to stick his hot dog, unlike Jinta who doesn't even know what hole to stick it in," the electric blue-haired man jokingly laughed seeing their pissed off expressions.
"I can stick my foot in your god damn mouth you fucking prick," Jinta shoved his plate away furiously staring into arrogant blue ones.
"I also don't think its anyone's business about someone's experience or lack of," Karin intervened eyeing the blue-haired man who grinned at her.
"Why are you even in this conversation you're as green as they come."
Karin's eyes widen as she furiously stared at him biting her lip.
"Your a blunt asshole who doesn't know when to close his vulgar mouth, " Toshiro said standing up leaning close to the object of his anger.
'Karin's right, its nobody business about my personal life," Toshiro's soft blue eyes glaring into hard amused ones.
"You're right about me being an asshole with a vulgar mouth. But I wasn't blunt enough. Cause if I was blunt I would have said maybe you should also take another swim to cool off your fucking attitude since that's the only way you're going to get your dick wet."
"Grimmjow!" Nel shouted punching his arm, upset about his comment.
Karin embarrassed beyond words looked elsewhere as Toshiro glared even more. Before Ichigo could say anything already annoyed with this conversation his father began to talk calmly.
"My Jushiro, even if I didn't know he was your son I'd think he was raised by animals. But even animals have a sense to not go any further into danger," Isshin said with a grin never taking his eyes off the blue haired man.
Grimmjow continued to eye Isshin, "Is that some sort of threat?"
"No Grimmjow! Just a warning, You would refrain from mentioning my daughters in that vulgar mouth of yours. I'm not afraid to give you the ass whooping your grandfather or father fail to do," he chuckled.
Grimmjow's grin began to fade not liking the tension between the elder Kurosaki and him.
"Is that right?" he said leaning closer to a grinning Isshin who kept his eyes intently on him. "What's wrong Isshin? Afraid you're daughters will grow to have daddy issues?" He chuckled but instantly felt something quickly move in front of him. He found his father grabbing the hand of Isshin that was close to hitting his neck.
"How about that drink Isshin-san?" Jushiro said as he hid the struggle he was enduring from holding the elder Kurosaki's arm with a smile.
"You read my mind, Jushiro," as Isshin jokingly patted the white-haired man on the back as both their hands went back to their sides. Both leaving to head to the bar, Grimmjow turned to glance at the duo, his expression one of shock. He didn't even see Isshin's movements, touching the side of his neck as he swallowed hard feeling a hint of pain.
At that moment no one seemed to say anything until they heard the voice of the sweet Kurosaki twin.
"Karin! Ichi-nii!" everyone turned to see a smiling Yuzu who was receiving a piggie back ride from the tall red-haired man.
"Hime-nii! Jinta-kun!" she yelled waving as she laughed.
"Would you stop yelling near my ear and stay still unless you want to fall off," Renji growled as he tugged her closer to the group.
"Sorry Renji-kun," she shyly said as she settled down until they got closer., he bent down close to an empty seat by Jinta. Yuzu slowly got off Renji's back to limp to the seat.
"What the hell happened to you?" Jinta asked eyeing his girlfriend who winced while sitting down. Ichigo was about to ask before the young red-head decided to question first.
"Well, I thought I could be able to walk down the mountain. I was walking too fast trying to prove myself to Renji-kun I could do it. I didn't listen to him telling me to be careful," she pouted glancing down at her injury.
Jinta shook his head in disappointment as he laughed, "Idiot! You're so stubborn, Yuzu. If that was me I would have hauled your ass before you got hurt," he smirked receiving a glare from his petite girlfriend.
"Granted she's stubborn but she's a tough cookie. She made it 75% of the way down the mountain before it happened. Question is. Why the hell would you put your damn brother's plushie at the highest peak?" Renji yelled at Rukia, as he threw the Byakuya plushie on the table near her.
"Because Nii-sama deserves the highest praise," Rukia proudly exclaimed annoyed she even had to explain herself as her fiancee rolled his eyes.
"But now Yuzu is hurt," Renji pointed out, causing the violet-eyed woman to feel a bit guilty. Yuzu sensing her distress immediately put her two cents in.
"Oh don't feel bad Rukia-," Yuzu stated before being interrupted by her boyfriend.
"Yeah Rukia, if Yuzu wasn't so stubborn she'd be fine." Jinta finished.
Yuzu glared at the red-head again, who kissed her nose causing her to blush and forget why she was upset in the first place.
Renji looked around still seeing others missing from the group as he spotted his blue-haired friend who was oddly silent.
"Hmm, this is odd, Grimmjow quiet? What's wrong the hike too much for ya?"
Grimmjow glared at his friend and turned away avoiding the question.
"It's because my father had a talk with his ass," Ichigo intervened, " Scared the shit out of him too," he added arrogantly.
"Fuck you Ichigo! I ain't scared of shit. Keep running your fucking mouth."
"Or what? My dad got in the way of what I was gonna do to you. Because you don't know when to keep your mouth closed," the orange-haired said already peeved at the whole ordeal.
"You upset Isshin? You're a fucking dumbass Grimmjow. What the fuck did you say?" Renji asked his curiosity already peeked.
"He was saying shit about his daughters," Jinta spouted off keeping his eyes on Yuzu.
Renji pushed Grimmjow who also pushed back.
"That was very stupid you dumb shit. You need to calm down Grimmjow. I won't take any more shit. It's my wedding celebration. Didn't I fucking ask you to behave?" Renji was yelling heatedly as Grimmjow silently nodded.
"So are you going to relax for the millionth fucking time?" Renji eyed his blue-haired friend.
"Define how relaxed?" Grimmjow asked sarcastically.
"Grimmjow I'm serious!" he yelled fully upset with his shit.
"Alright Fuck!" the blue-haired yelled.
"Alright good!" Renji sighed as he sat near Rukia giving her a much-needed kiss.
"I put up with him because he's your friend," Rukia chided.
"Thank you and I love you for that," Renji kissed her again squeezing her around the waist.
"Who's missing?" Renji said inquiring about the ones they were waiting on.
"Retsu and Byakuya and then Tatsuki and my father," Nel answered as she continued, " Tatsuki is probably not here yet because dear old dad is probably lying under a shade ..drunk," she huffed clearly irritated.
"Retsu works out but she's not much of an outdoorsy kind of girl." Sora decided to add as others nodded regarding the cause of their delay.
"Told you he was drunk," Nel shouted glancing at the newcomers. Everyone saw what she was glancing at seeing Tatsuki and Byakuya were holding Shunsui by the arms as he sang and laughed, unable to keep his walk steady.
"Nel-chan!" Shunsui gleefully yelled as the young green-haired girl ignored him. Retsu followed close behind the three seeming exhausted and worried.
"Nel-chan!" he yelled again, causing Jushiro to take notice as he excused himself from Isshin's company to meet his drunken friend. He relieved Tatsuki from her burden of lugging the old man.
"Old friend, I think you need to have a rest," Jushiro stated as Byakuya and he laid him down on a long beach chair.
"Where is Nel-chan, Jushiro?" Shunsui asked but he was lying down with his eyes closed.
"I'm afraid she's not in the mood, you've upset her by making a fool of yourself in front of her friends, " Jushiro answered the man who laid with his eyes closed.
"Awww Nel-chan has such sweet adorable friends. I just wanted to let her know I had a great time with Tatsuki-chan," he grumbled peeved that he couldn't tell her this face to face.
"She probably heard you Shunsui, just rest my friend," Jushiro explained leaving the kimono wearing friend to rest under the shade. Nel already frustrated glared at her father then at her Uncle.
"Make sure you take away the flask that is hidden in his clothes," the green haired girl stated annoyed. Jushiro turned around to retrieve it much to his friend's disappointment. After retrieving the flask he looked again to his goddaughter to receive a scowl. "The other two!" she growled out.
"Come now, Nel-chan!" she heard her father whine as he gathered the other flasks.
"Don't Nel-chan me. Just go to sleep you old fool," she said grabbing the flasks from her uncle to throw them violently in the wastebaskets.
Jushiro seemed to be used to the girl's outburst as he left it alone, so she could simmer her temper and his friend sleep off the alcohol.
"Oh, Nii-sama! Are you alright?" Rukia asked feeling guilty her brother had to endure such hardship.
"I'm quite alright, Rukia-chan! We only ran into each other a short distance away." Byakuya specified as he received a bottle of water and a wet towel from the servants at Rukia's request.
"Where the hell is my wet towel and water bottle? I walked a damn mountain!" Renji stated feeling somewhat jealous of his soon to be brother-in-law's attention.
"Oh calm down, Renji," Rukia said making sure her brother was alright.
"I'm fine Rukia," Byakuya said causing her sister to sigh with relief.
Tatsuki threw a mini Toshiro to Karin who blushed and a mini Jushiro to Grimmjow who looked at her like she had three heads.
"Why the fuck do I need this?" Grimmjow expressed his displeasure.
"I'll take it," Nel grabbed it from him as she threw a mini Tasuki plushie to her friend.
Byakuya handed at that moment to Renji a mini Rukia plushie as Retsu handed Nel a mini version of her.
"Have you ever seen anything so cute in your life?" she showed Grimmjow who shrugged, " It even has my cute smirk," Nel fawned over her plushie squeezing all the ones she acquired tightly.
Jushiro handed Retsu her plushie as she squealed and even screamed more when Orihime gave her a plushie Sora.
Tatsuki sat next to her boyfriend as she eyed the plushie that she placed near the Ulquiorra plushie on the table. She began to smile as Ulquiorra glanced in her direction watching her smile, causing him to give a slight grin. Orihime seeming to be the only one to see this cute interaction smiled but kept the exchange to herself.
"Where's my brother and Rangiku?" Tatsuki looked around as she asked.
Ulquiorra pointed in the direction of the water, "Cooling off," he answered her in a monotone voice.
Tatsuki glanced at the ocean as she saw the couple deep in the ocean kissing each other and seeming to not keep their hands off each other.
"Of course," she jested as she shook her head.
"So ... Thank you guys again! Everyone will receive a card in the amount of $600,000.00 yen (5,000+ US dollars) as a gift for your participation." Some mouths were opened ajar who weren't used to receiving cash in that amount.
"The winners get a unique one of kind kimono made from our finest kimono makers," Rukia explained.
"Do we get to choose the color of the kimono?" Nel asked excitedly about getting a one of kind creation.
"Of course!" Rukia smiled at both girls who were ecstatic at the prospect.
"I hope this game was fun and that some of you got to know each other better," Rukia said feeling overwhelmed with happiness at having her friends and family enjoying themselves.
"So who's up for soccer?" Nel gushed out excited at winning.
Orihime along with Tatsuki yelled out in excitement as Karin and Yuzu groaned with one being exhausted and the other unable to walk.
"Fine we can postpone it for another day," Nel chuckled as she hugged Karin, "I know it's your favorite sport and I wouldn't want you to miss out." She said winking at the girl.
"Thanks, Nel!" Karin smiled.
Everyone who was tired rested at the beach as others continued to swim and have fun. The day began to close as the sky began to darken in the distance. The guests began to head back to their rooms after a long day. Rukia and Renji were the only ones left making sure the set up at the beach was clear. They decided to leave the tent and chairs out in case anyone else wanted to use them for another day at the beach. She notified her employees to give her guest anything they wanted if they happened to venture out here again. They nodded and departed when everything was cleared out and food put away.
Rukia and Renji walking hand in hand at the beach making their way back to the castle.
"Only 4 more days until we're married," Rukia gushed as she leaned against his arm. He remained quiet for a bit as he stopped, causing Rukia to glance up at his abrupt pause. With a determined look, he picked her up bridal style causing her to gasp being caught off guard.
'Renji!" she yelped.
He continued to walk in the other direction, glancing around at his surroundings, searching for something.
"Where are you going Renji?" She saw him grin as he found a beach bungalow with straw mats that covered the sand with assorted pillows inside. He grabbed clean towels on a nearby table and placed it on the mat. Rukia blushed as she had a feeling what her fiancee was going with this but asked anyway.
'W...What is that f.. for?" she nervously asked receiving a grin with a heated stare.
"Rukia, you have no idea how bad I want you right now and the distance to our room is too fucking far."
He began kissing her lying her down as he untied the curtains on the sides of the entrance. The curtains descended covering them in complete darkness.
"R...Renji its too dark to see."
She heard him chuckle causing her to moisten between her legs as he spoke between kisses.
"I don't need the light, Rukia"
"Oh, Renji!" Rukia moaned out feeling his harden length hit between her thighs.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter, please let me know what you thought. Your words are always welcomed. I hope I'm able to get the ideas I want for this story on paper or on word.