Sorry about being vague about the wedding, but I don't know much about weddings, as I have never been to one before. So, I skipped the whole "I do" part.

The song is An Everlasting Love by Andy Gibb. I DO NOT OWN IT!

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or the characters.

Daddy Pt: III — The Wedding

3:45 PM

"God, I'm nervous," Ichigo said, pulling at the edge of his collar. He was sweating, and the screaming Kaien was doing nothing for his nerves. His friends, who were there helping him get ready, just laughed. Renji walked over and clapped him on the back.

"It can't be that bad. Man, you've fought Hollows bigger then Gogzilla."

"It's Godzilla, and you have been watching too much TV," Ichigo corrected, dropping down into the cloest chair.

Byakuya, who was there by a threat from his sister and was currently holding the crying Kaien, raised his eyebrow and moved over to Ichigo, holding out the baby. Ichigo looked up and took him, who immediately quieted down once he was in Ichigo's arms.

"Well, I've fought about a million Hollows, but I've never been married before."

"Think back to the first Hollow you fought," Renji suggested, smirking as Kaien grabbed Ichigo's tie and began sucking on it.

"Well, let's see. First, I broke that binding spell Rukia put on me, then I ran out in the middle of the street, yelled at the Hollow, and Rukia nearly died keeping me alive," Ichigo said, ticking off the different events on his fingers. Renji shrugged and gave up on that theory.

"But still, you have ten minutes until it's time, and you have to change your tie; baby slobber."

Ichigo looked down in surprise and groaned, gently taking the tie out of Kaien's grasp. The three-month-old baby just began babbling nonsense, then started crying. Again. Ichigo quickly checked his diaper to find it clean. Then, looking up at Byakuya, he asked,

"Could you bring him to Rukia? I think he's hungry."

Byakuya took the baby without a word and left the room.

Hitsugaya, who was sitting in the corner, didn't speak a word.

3:45 PM

Rukia was pacing around the room, the crying from Kaien three rooms over making it impossible for her to relax. There were four other girls in the room: Yuzu and Karin, who were going to be bride's maids; and Inoue and Hinamori, who were helping her get ready.

"I don't know if I can do this," Rukia said, jumping up from the seat she had just taken when Kaien started crying again.

"You gave birth to a baby, sure you can get married," Karin remarked, trying to figure out how to put her dress on. Rukia had picked simple cream colored dresses that went down to the floor. They didn't have sleeves, only straps like a jumper. She had done it because she knew that Karin hated anything fluffy.

"Pick up the baby already, Ichigo," Rukia said in frustration, knowing that if Kaien continued crying much longer, her mothering instincts would take over and she go pick him up herself.

As if Ichigo had heard her, Kaien immediately went quiet and Rukia relaxed.

Now that Rukia was relaxed, everyone continued getting ready or helping.

Then, Kaien started crying again.

Rukia groaned and began pacing. Inoue turned to the twins and sighed.

"Is she always like this?"

"Pretty much," Yuzu said. "Sucks that they're moving out of our house soon; I love spending time with Kaien. Rukia and Ichigo are way too attached, though. And when Kaien's grumpy, only Ichigo and Rukia can get him to calm down."

Just then, the door opened. Everyone spun around, and Rukia's face relaxed at the sight of her brother and baby Kaien. She walked over and took the crying baby out of his arms.

"Oh, shh, shh, it's alright," Rukia whispered, trying to get Kaien to stop screaming. She then looked up at Byakuya. "Thank you, Nii-Sama."

He nodded and walked out again.

Rukia, glad that it was only girls in the room, took down the side of her dress and began breast feeding Kaien. He immediately went quiet. He blinked tears out of his big, violet eyes as he did, smiling up at Rukia.

"Does that hurt?" Inoue asked, always the curious one.

"No, but when he grows teeth it will. By that time, maybe he will be old enough to go to bottles. Ichigo said he was late getting his teeth, so maybe Kaien will be, too."

"Come on, we'd better hurry, it's almost time," Yuzu said, jumping out of her seat and finishing off Rukia's make-up.

As soon as Kaien was done eating, Rukia asked Yuzu to bring him back to Ichigo. She nodded happily, gently taking the now sleeping baby from Rukia's arms and walking out of the room, humming happily.

4:00 PM

They had agreed on an outside wedding. It was a beautiful April morning; the sun was shining and the wind was blowing gently. There was a large structure at the top, which was round at the floor and ceiling and had flowers winding across the support beams. There were chairs lined up in two rows on the grass; most of them were filled with people from Soul Society and Earth. Family and friends were all there.

Ichigo stood up at the alter, still pulling nervously at his collar. Renji, who was his best man, was sighing as he stood and watched Ichigo. Inoue, Chad, Ishida and Ichigo's dad were sitting in the first pew, smiling at Ichigo's nervousness. Ishida was holding Kaien, because Ichigo didn't trust his dad to do it right.

Then, Rukia walked in, escorted by Byakuya, and Ichigo's mouth went dry. Rukia caught his eye and gave him a reassuring smile, and he calmed down a little.

Then Kaien woke up and began crying, reaching out for Ichigo, who was standing only ten feet away.

Ichigo bit his lip.

Kaien's cries soon became unbearably loud, and just as Ishida was about to take him away so he wouldn't interrupt the wedding, the priest walked over and gently took him, walking up and handing the baby to Ichigo.

Ichigo was surprised, but when he thought about it, it really wouldn't matter, huh?

Rukia finally reached Ichigo, and his nervousness returned. The priest began speaking, but Ichigo didn't hear much of it.

4:15 PM

Fifteen minutes later, Rukia became Mrs. Ichigo Kurosaki. Byakuya had given her away to Ichigo, although h had whispered in his ear that if he didn't make her happy, he would be miserable for the rest of his life.

Everyone was milling around happily at the reception. Rukia was holding Kaien in her arms, and Ichigo was standing happily beside the two. Karin was leading a soccer game where the soccer ball was a bunch of crumpled up paper plates held together by tape. But it worked, so no one was complaining.

Then, the music started and Ichigo's dad poked him.

"Go on, you and the lovely bride are supposed to dance."

After handing the baby to Byakuya again, Ichigo led Rukia over to the spot that had been cleared for dancing.

As they started dancing, Ichigo listened to the words of the music.

I've been here all your life watching your crying game
You were the heaven in my lonely world
And he was your sun and your rain
I was losing you before I ever held you tight
Before you ever held me in your arms
And I won't make you blue
And maybe an everlasting love will do

Ah, we got an everlasting love
So tall, so wide, so high above the rumble of thunder down below
It's your love I need, it's the only show
And it's you want an everlasting dream
can take us anywhere are the tears of yesterday
We killed the pain , we blew away the memories of the tears we cried
And an everlasting love will never die

Take me out of the cold
Give me what I've hungered for
If it's the pleasure of taking my heart that you need
Then it only makes me love you more
I was yours before the stars were born and you were mine
I could have saved you all the pain you knew
And I won't make you cry
And maybe an everlasting love can try

Ah, we got an everlasting love
So tall , so wide, so high above the rumble of thunder down below
It's your love I need, it's the only show
And it's you want an everlasting dream
can take us anywhere are the tears are yesterday
We killed the pain , we blew away the memories of the tears we cried
And an everlasting love will never die

They're eyes met and Ichigo smiled softly, pulling Rukia closer to him as they continued to dance slowly to the end of the song. Other couples were flocking to the dance floor, as well. Ishida and Inoue; Hitsugaya and Hinamori, and several other people.

But Rukia and Ichigo didn't notice. All they were focused on was each other . . . each other and the music that was flowing through their souls.

Ichigo looked down at Rukia, smiling softly as he kissed her forehead.

"I love you, Rukia."

Rukia smiled and rested her head against his chest.

"I love you, too."

They were silent for a while, neither speaking and neither feeling the need to speak. Finally, Rukia looked up at Ichigo again.

"Hey, Ichigo?"

"Hmm?"

Rukia bit her lip and smiled. "I'm pregnant again."

Ichigo stopped dancing in the middle of the song. He looked down at Rukia, hope in his eyes.

"Really?"

"Yes. The doctor put me on a new medication that has helped ninety-four percent of mothers like me carry to term. I'm three weeks pregnant."

Ichigo's face was glowing with happiness as he picked Rukia up and swung her around in the air. She shrieked happily. Once her feet were planted firmly on the ground again, Ichigo asked,

"Rukia, if it's a girl, can we name her Masaki after my mother?"

Rukia nodded, then said, "I was thinking the same thing. If it's a girl, I want to name her Masaki Hisana."

"And if it's a boy?" Ichigo asked.

"I want to name him after my brother."

Ichigo groaned.

Well, there you have it. Complete and utter mush. LOL. I might do another about the new baby. Girl or boy . . . hmmm . . .

Please Review