Bleach Cross/Across the Dimensions: Red Gemini
Before Momo and the others can go through with their quest to find Shirahime a new spouse, Shirahime must find a way to separate her two youngest children. She takes a risky gamble that introduces a surprise contestant.
Occurs between the two parts of Fifth Division in the Red.
Not a spoof.
This is a work of fanfiction using characters and elements from Bleach, which is property of Tite Kubo and applicable others. Eugena does not claim any ownership to the original Bleach characters or world. This fanwork is written for entertainment purposes and not for profit. See also disclaimer and/or author's note(s) at the end of chapter.
This chapter written 9/26/2022
天国的白雪公主
Opening Theme: Jue Ai by Faye
Ending Theme: TBA
Bleach: Cross
Red Gemini
by Eugena
Rated M
Chapter One: Always with You
天国的白雪公主
Previously on Bleach: Across the Dimensions:
I guess I don't get to be me. All I get to be is Shirayukihime Shinnouhi. I am the Imperial Princess, the rightful wife of the next Soul King.
I was selfish. I wanted to have a life of my own. I wanted to marry Kenpachi Zaraki, father of my first child and reincarnation of the man I was going to marry when I was still just human.
I should have known better.
Many of you heard the beginning of the fiasco that led to a certain dating contest. You may not have heard what happened afterward. That is, what happened right afterward before the contest began. Most people skip this part. It's not the happy part, not really.
My hopes of marrying Kenpachi were destroyed when zero division invaded and took me to the royal realm. Crown Prince Shiroyuki, the man I was commanded to marry, saved me from zero division and returned me from the royal realm. I didn't want to tell anyone everything that happened there, but eventually I am sure Unohana and Kurotsuchi found out.
Yet there was one happiness. I found one of my children when I came back, Daichi. I actually found two: Daichi and his twin sister, Raiko. Daichi existed on the outside. Raiko I sealed in to save her from the man who says he's their father.
I'm not letting that man be the father of any of my children.
Byakuya Kuchiki, my fellow taicho and neighbor, and I were poisoned by a twelfth division experiment. We were together - once. And now it seems he can't let it go. I can't tell if he just hates me, or he hates himself for wanting me.
That's not important right now.
What is important - Daichi and Raiko. They must be separated.
But fighting zero division used up a lot of my god powers.
Still, I must try.
Oh, I nearly forgot. My former husband, Crown Prince Ichigo, has now taken Ichigo Kurosaki's place in life. It seems like Ichigo's hurdle of not being an adult is now gone. This Ichigo has no plans of letting go.
If I can save Daichi and Raiko, maybe I'll also have a chance of saving Kurosaki, too.
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At the fifth division, the current incarnation of the Imperial Princess looked to her daughter, smiling. This kind of argument was - somewhat - normal. If only her life and her children's lives could be so easy.
"Ichigo," she said. "I think it's only fair my children choose their own fathers. After all, if you were in the human world, we Americans would probably call you a 'dead-beat dad.' There is a difference between being a donor and being a dad."
"I'm going to make everything right this time," Ichigo insisted.
"Not even some gods can turn back time, Ichigo," she chided. "Now stand back while I deal with some things."
She turned to address the crowd, sheathing Yukihime.
"Thank you all for your proper showing of respect. We have visitors. So, you will all listen and do as I say."
"Yes, Shinnouhi," many said.
Nemu Kurotsuchi appeared beside Byakuya. She bowed quickly. "Shinnouhi, I'm here to remove this annoyance." She pointed to him.
"Very good. I wish to know if that poison has been affecting him. I wish to know if his insults are a result of his own will."
She looked to Ichigo. "I didn't ask for what happened, but we were both poisoned. In that event, I can't blame him. He thought I was someone else. Neither one of us were ourselves."
"Then who is to blame?" he asked. "Tell me, and I will kill them myself. Slowly."
"I must admit, Ichigo. I do like that about you."
She leaned him and kissed him, his arms wrapping around her. She felt some of her inner wounds closing.
So, the crown prince still retains a thread of his power. But, only him. Kurosaki does not have it.
"You are fully back, my prince," she said as she pulled away
"Yes, my love. I'm staying this time. Now tell me who I must kill to avenge you."
"There are many. But if you are referring to the poison, another time. There are other things that must be done first. But rest assured, that man there hates me. He's from one of the noble families. Ichigo, care about those who would be your subjects for once. The noble families - including his - are responsible for the abomination on the throne. But he doesn't know. Because if he did, I would have executed him myself a long time ago."
"Shinnouhi!" Rukia objected.
"Shut up," she said. "To this Ichigo, you're just a bed warmer. To the other one - I don't know. But Kurosaki's not here now. I am the Imperial Princess. I am in charge here. And I shall punish those who put and those who keep that abomination on the throne. I will spare no one."
She turned back to the others. "Listen well. This is what you must remember. They have come here to challenge me. Do not accept any challenges yourself. Remind them there are here to face the Shirayukihime Shinnouhi who is the master of Yukihime no Tenjou. Take a good look at me as I am. Do not accept one who does not look like me.
"When I am gone, Momo Hinamori will be in charge of my division. Shinjiro Kita shall be in charge of the subunits. And this man," she pointed to Byakuya, "is not in any means in charge of any of them. Not even if Sou Taicho himself says otherwise.
"You all are merely the military. You serve the royal family. This man and others are merely nobility. They, too, answer to the royal family. So be clear and remind everyone that I am in charge. Even if that abomination comes here, he does not belong on the throne! Your lives depend on him getting off the throne.
"Of course, I view you as more than merely military, and I wish you well. Now, everyone but my division, leave here. There will be members of my division coming by with instructions. I expect you all to follow them."
"Yes, Shinnouhi," echoed across the area.
"Those good with kido, set up a barrier around this division. As strong as you can make it."
She looked to Nemu. "Take him out now."
Nemu nodded and took him away.
"My princess," Jushiro interrupted. "What are you -."
"Mimihagi," she said. "Jushiro. You both stay."
"We weren't going to do otherwise," he said.
Kenpachi's group arrived.
Kenpachi studied her face.
"Whatever you're going to do, don't do it," he said.
"I've failed to save so many of my children. But I've never not tried to," she said.
She looked to Unohana and Kurotsuchi. "Whatever you got planned, set it up quick."
She turned back to her division. "Vice Alpha," she called to the young woman who led the alpha subunit under Shinjiro. "Plan 3-A. Keep half alpha division here and half in deployment. Split the other divisions as you see fit."
"Yes, Shinnouhi," the woman said.
"Momo," she said, "come here."
Momo Hinamori rose to her feet, apprehension clutching her.
"It's okay," Shirahime said.
"Where are you going, taicho?"
"Somewhere no one gets to follow," she answered. "Now, I have something very important for you to do. Something that might be difficult."
"I'll do it," Momo promised.
Shirahime leaned down to her and kissed her on her cheek. She patted her hair and looked at her sadly.
Momo's first kiss was someone telling her goodbye.
Shirahime drew Yukihime and held it out to her.
Momo began to get on her knees to receive it, but Shirahime stopped her.
"Not this time," Shirahime said. "I want you to hold onto this and do not give it to anyone except the one who looks exactly like me. Do you understand?"
"The true Shirayukihime Shinnouhi," she said.
Shirahime nodded.
"Don't go, taicho," she begged.
"You'll be alright."
She turned to Kenpachi and the others. Unohana was setting up smaller barriers and Kurotsuchi worked on setting up spiritual amplifiers.
"I have to gather my energy," Shirahime said. "I'll try to be as fast as possible. At least this gives me some time."
Turning to Soi Fon, Shirahime said, "Take care of mom and dad for me," and hugged her.
Soi Fon pulled her close, fear closing in at what was about to happen. "Can I kill Urahara?"
"Maybe just a little," she said. She kissed her on the cheek.
She turned to Rangiku next. She embraced her. "Stop doubting yourself so much," Shirahime said to her. She pulled back and kissed her on the cheek.
"Taicho -," Rangiku said. "Taicho loves you. He wouldn't want you to do this."
"Shiro Taicho loves his secret more than he loves me. Even so, he knows this is the choice I would make."
She turned to Ichigo's friends. "The Ichigo you know is not here now. Keep that in mind. Be well, and do not forget: do not trust the abomination on the throne or those who keep it there. It will only lead to your destruction."
The spirits of Shun Shun Rikka bowed before her.
"Little fairies," she said, "do not cause trouble. If I hear you are spying for the king, I will have my former husband execute you in my absence. But that may be good. After all, he would be kinder to you."
"We dare not, Shinnouhi," one said.
"You can't harm them!" Orihime objected.
"They are my subjects. They are fragments of the abomination. It would be my right to kill them simply for existing. Orihime, your powers are not your own. None of your powers are your own," she looked to the three of them. "They reek of - well, to save your lives, I won't tell you."
"We understand, hime-sama," Uryu said. "Thank you for your mercy and warning." Uryu had studied old stories. He picked up quickly on proper manners. Now was not a time to debate.
She went to Raiko.
"Raiko, my darling, mama has to go away for a while. But we will all do our best to separate you and Daichi."
Raiko threw her arms around Shirahime. "Mama! Don't go, mama!"
"I'll always be with you, my little girl."
天国的白雪公主
CAST NOTES
BLEACH: ACROSS THE DIMENSIONS:
Return of the Full Fifth Division Arc:
Red Gemini
Bleach: Cross Backgrounds - May differ from Bleach canon. CONTAINS A SPOILER FROM BLEACH (CANON).
THE PAST - SHIRAUKIHIME NO TENJOU'S LIFETIME
Shirayukihime no Tenjou: The imperial princess who was married to Crown Prince Ichigo. She was sold to the royal family by her father, the previous incarnation of Kisuke Urahara. She was the mother of Princess Hikari. She died during childbirth.
Hikari (Princess): The infant daughter of Shirayukihime and Crown Prince Ichigo. She died shortly after birth. Later reincarnated as Yachiru Kusajishi.
Ichigo (Crown Prince): Son of the Emperor of Heaven and first heir to the throne. Ichigo Kurosaki's previous incarnation. The prince was married to Shirayukihime whom he did not love. He had an ongoing relationship with Rukia Kuchiki's previous incarnation and cared nothing for his wife. He has now taken Ichigo Kurosaki's place in life and refuses to allow Kurosaki to come back. He wants to make things right with his family. Among other reasons, he believes Shirahime will accept this incarnation as he is an adult and Kurosaki is not.
Kail (Prince): The crown prince's younger twin brother who loved Shirayukihime. Now incarnated as both Kail (Hollow Ichigo) and the royal realm's Crown Prince Shiroyuki.
THE PRESENT
Shirahime Thorne (Shihoin): The final incarnation of Shirayukihime. She is an elder god who was engaged to Crown Prince Shiroyuki, heir of the Soul King. Fifth division taicho. Mother of Yachiru (with Kenpachi), Daichi, and Raiko. Considers Kosetsu her eldest child. Zanpauto: Kosetsu Ryu and Yukihime (no Tenjou).
Aizen, Sosuke: Former fifth division taicho who betrayed Soul Society.
Ayasegawa, Yumichika: Eleventh division's fifth seat who was Shirahime's lover until she asked Zaraki to marry her. Zaraki knew about and supported this relationship. Daichi considers him his father.
Hinamori, Momo: Fifth division fukutaicho. She wants to marry Shirahime and become a father to her children. She doesn't understand certain "facts of life" yet.
Hitsugaya, Toshiro: Tenth division taicho who is in love with Shirahime. He is Kenpachi's rival. Despite appearance, he is an adult.
Kita, Shinjiro: Fifth division's fifth seat and previously the eleventh division's seventh seat. He took charge of the fifth division after Shirahime's death and believed she would be incarnated again. Head of the alpha subunit and, while taicho is away, in charge of her defensive barrier against the royal realm. He has been interested in Shirahime since they were both members of the eleventh division. He is loyal to Shirahime and is her closest friend in the fifth division. Raiko considers him her father.
Kuchiki, Byakuya: Sixth division taicho. He didn't like Shirahime because she is royalty, and he is (merely) nobility. He becomes interested in her after they were both victims of a twelfth division experiment. Older brother of Rukia Kuchiki.
Kurotsuchi, Mayuri: Twelfth division taicho who insists his division always refer to Shirahime as Shinnouhi. Along with Retsu Unohana and Kenpachi Zaraki, he believed Daichi had a twin.
Kurotsuchi, Nemu: Twelfth division fukutaicho. Created daughter of Mayuri.
Kusajishi, Yachiru: The present incarnation of Princess Hikari, Shirayukihime no Tenjou's daughter. She considers Kenpachi Zaraki her father and Shirahime her mother. Eldest of Shirahime's children aside from Kosetsu.
Mimihagi: A fragment of the Soul King who is a god in Soul Society. He currently resides in Jushiro Ukitake. He is loyal to Shirahime.
Shiroyuki (Crown Prince): Son and heir of the Soul King. Engaged to Shirahime. He named Princess Hikari (Yachiru Kusajishi) his heir.
Takeya, Daichi Thorne: Shirahime's son and third seat of the fifth division. Twin brother of Raiko. Father: Yumichika Ayasegawa. Zanpakuto: Aoi Raiko.
Takeya, Raiko Thorne: Shirahime's daughter whom Shirahime hid inside of her twin brother, Daichi, to save her from her biological father. Many believe she is only a zanpakuto spirit (Aoi Raiko). She considers Shinjiro Kita her father. She acknowledges Crown Prince Shiroyuki as another father.
Ukitake, Jushiro: Thirteenth division taicho. As a child, he was saved by the local god Mimihagi who now resides within him. As a result, he has a close relationship with Shirahime.
Unohana, Retsu: Fourth division taicho. Secretly a previous Kenpachi of the eleventh division. She is in love with Kenpachi Zaraki and may have affection for Shirahime. Along with Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Kenpachi Zaraki, she believed Daichi had a twin.
Zaraki, Kenpachi: Eleventh division taicho, father of Yachiru, and Shirahime's lover. He is the reincarnation of Shirahime Thorne's human fiancé. Shirahime asked him to marry her (Story: After DiamondDust), but she called off their engagement after being kidnapped by zero division. He is Toshiro's rival. Many presume he is Daichi's father. Along with Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Retsu Unohana, he believed Daichi had a twin. Though Daichi and Raiko claimed others as their fathers, Kenpachi considers them his children as well.
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