As promised here is chapter two. Thank you for hanging around and reading the entire story, and thank you for reviewing, and thank you for ignoring my many editing errors.. and just plain thank you. I hope my world made you happy for a while. Tito Kubo owns Bleach, his ideas where a wonderful play ground for my pervy imaginings, I wish I could thank him too. Without any more blah blahing, here is the last chapter.(MUSH WARNING Adult content ahead, turn back now)
"Pride and Passion"
Impatience like he had never known filled Byakuya as he looked for Rayna. Hunting for the redhead had taken him from his manor to a number of places across the soul society and the Seireitei. Unfortunately, he couldn't feel even the slightest traces of her spirit, so finding her had turned into a fruitless endeavor. The noblewoman had never really made things easy for him, but he was not discouraged. He had just stopped by his division to give some final orders to Renji when a slight but very strong spiritual pressure got his attention. It was not the alluring presence that he sought, but the power of it clearly belonged to the Akarui that accompanied her. "That will be all," Byakuya said flatly, interrupting his lieutenant and disappeared.
Mizuke stood a discreet distance away from her charge vigilantly watching and carefully monitoring the world around them. Lady Kurirayna stood facing away from her watching the wind cause ripples on the water of a small pond. The setting sun was at her back causing an orange prismatic light to reflect all around her. She seemed serene but the brunette knew better. Lady Rayna had suffered much loss and the ability to comfort her had eluded all of them. Briefly she closed her eyes as she sought out the one that she thought could. Finding him not so far away, she sent out a very subtle call that only he could feel. Hopefully, the one she called could affect change in the lady. A wry smile touched her lips when she felt a new powerful presence approach.
Byakuya made his way toward the thing that had driven him to distraction since the nobles meeting. Even from a distance he could see the glowing gold clad figure as she stood soaking in the remainder of the day. A tiny shift in the air around him alerted him to the presence that now walked next to him as if she had been there all along. There was strange calming presence about her that he could not quite place. Once she felt his gaze on her, she removed the hood revealing stunningly beautiful features.
"Captain Kuchiki, I am Mizuke Hatawa, newly assigned Akarui guard to Lady Kurirayna Ishume Hirosasuke," she said confidently. Ice green eyes looked up at him, set symmetrically in soft porcelain skin, and famed by deep mahogany hair. "May I had a word," she asked in a melodic calming voice.
Byakuya stopped and faced the woman. "How is Lady Hirosasuke?" he asked turning his gaze to the vision in gold.
Stopping next to him she fallowed his gaze. "I am afraid you will find her greatly weakened in both spirit and body," Mizuke gently informed. "If it had not been for the king's great ability, we may not have been able to spare her life. However, despite that ability, Tenshiawai cannot affect their own kind. We have restored what remniance of her Reiatsu we could find but it will not be enough until she calls upon her own power. The display in the nobles may have depleted what was given and weakened her further."
Byakuya turned to Mizuke hiding the surprise on his face, but the Akarui was too perceptive. "Yes, it was I who took what had been given to you," she admitted. "It was necessary," was the only explanation she gave before she continued. "It is the King's belief that you have the ability to offer my lady reassurance and peace. If you can affect her in any manner, then you have been ordered to do so with much gratitude."
A strange trepidation gripped Byakuya and the feeling caused a discomfort like he had never known. His gaze turned back to the gold clad figure as he memorizing every feature of her figure. Rayna could send him away, she had every right to. Not only had he failed to protect her, he had also forced her to leave behind a beloved friend. If she sent him away, he would have no recourse, because her title was above his. The possibility was almost frightening, because he had never faced any one that had the ability to reject him. No one would dare, he would not have allowed it.
"Captain Kuchiki," Mizuke said gently interrupting his thoughts. "I don't know if your aware but Tenshiawai do not choose one over the rest. It is in their nature to love all. My mistress came here seeking you out. Consider it a gift of monumental proportions and don't... don't screw it up." A wry grin touched her lips before she lifted her hood and left him standing there surprised at her candor.
Rayna knew he was there the instant he arrived. More than anything she wanted to throw herself at him, but he could and probably would refuse her. She had disobeyed him, broke her promise, and put them all in danger. When a shadow fell across her back she visibly stiffened. Without looking at him she said, "If you're going to block the warmth of the sun, you should be prepared to offer an alternative." There was an audible quiver in her voice she hoped he didn't notice.
"Lady Hirosasuke," Byakuya stared with his usual stoic monotone, "It is best..."
Rayna didn't give him a chance to finish, "Can we dispense with games of titled thief and common noble?"
"I do not play games," he replied sharply.
Rayna smiled to herself thankful that he could not see her, because he most certainly did. "Don't get me wrong," she continued as if he hadn't spoken. "I find challenging you very stimulating and quite entertaining. But, for now can we skip the banter, and go beyond propriety so that I might ask for a selfish indulgence?"
For a long moment Byakuya didn't speak, he couldn't. The uncertainty he felt had become paralyzing. Rayna had not looked at him so he had not idea what her mood was. Fighting against his pride, he asked, "what indulgence do you require?"
Rayna slowly turned to him, aware that her emotions where clearly written on her face. At least if he refused her, he would know how she felt. Rubbing her hands together in front of her she sighed, questioned and nearly begged, "yourself."
Byakuya was drowning in deep pools of love and for several long moments could not move. Keeping himself from devouring her, he carefully approached the vision. Reaching up, he gently cupped the side of her lovely face. Nearly cool skin was soft under his fingers. And, although he had been warned, he was surprised by how weak she was. There were dark circles under her eyes and her skin had a hallow look to it. The power that he usually felt from her although alluring in its own right, was nothing compared to what he knew it could be. Gently he brought his other arm up to circle her waist and pull her to him. Tracing his fingers over the line of her jaw he gently pushed an errant hair aside, before pressing his lips to her forehead. "I could never deny such a request. Take all the indulgence you need," he gently offered.
Rayna relaxed into him as both of his arms folded around her. "What if it takes some time for that indulgence to be satisfied? Would you stay?" she asked shakily as she looked up at him.
Byakuya could feel her power start to slowly rise and it was as alluring as ever. When he brushed his lips against her warm velvety ones her power surged again as it continued to grow. Elation filled him as he realized that despite there pitfalls and battles Rayna was still willingly bound to him. Resting his forehead against hers he said defiantly, "I would not leave you even if you ordered me to do so." The tender kiss he bestowed on her caused her power to again fluctuate and rise.
Mizuke watched the two from a discreet distance. A smile crept across her beautiful face as she felt her mistresses spiritual pressure rise. The king had been correct in allowing Rayna to come back here. The dispassionate lord was the missing part of her soul. Reaching out a hand she placed a very powerful barrier around the two and settled in.
The bed shifting next to her, roused Rayna from her comfortable dosing. A soft sigh escaped her lips when a strong hand pulled her toward a toned body and she found herself molded against Byakuya. As best she could tell she had been asleep for 2 days, and if he was here again the sun had set. There was no healing kido in any world that could have affected her better than being next to the raven haired captain.
"Have you recovered?" Byakuya asked as he ran a hand over her hip and down her thigh relishing the sensation. The day he had found her soaking in the late day sun, he had spent most of the evening just holding her closely. After a time he could feel her shaking from weakness and tried to pull away,
"No," Rayna mewed weakly.
"You are not fully recovered, it is best you rest," Byakuya explained.
Whatever else Rayna needed she needed to be near him most. To ashamed to tell him, all she could say was, "no," but, her fear came through in her voice.
Silently he reached down and picked her up, cradling her against him. Weak arms wrapped around his neck as he made his way toward his manor. "Your room has been prepared," he reassured.
When he got Rayna to her chambers, he allowed Mizuke to dress her in a fine green silk chemise just before she was placed in her bed. Byakuya lay next to her all night watching the gently rise and fall of her chest as she slept peacefully. The next night he was not surprised to find her still sleeping. Selfishly he wanted to be near her, so he laid down next to her. Soon he fell into a deep restful sleep. Waking the next morning with her glorious hair streaming across his pillow, her soft body fitted into his, and her gentle breathing in his ear, nearly made him late for his duties. As soon as he had finished his obligations he had returned to her and was elated to find her rousing.
"If I say no, can stay here a little longer?" Rayna asked not hiding the smile in her voice.
"The moon has only just risen. Morning is some time away," Byakuya informed her.
Rayna opened her eyes confirming what he said. "Then I suppose that will have to do. Captain thank you for allowing me to impose upon you again."
"I would not have allowed you to leave anyway. Musagai showed up this morning insisting that you be returned to him. I nearly unleashed Senbonzakura at his suggesting it," Byakuya informed.
"You didn't," Rayna tried to sit up and found herself locked in an iron grip.
"No, but he now resides in one of my many guest wings. It seems that your house is undergoing extensive restoration," Byakuya said as he gently kissed the soft skin at the crook of her neck.
"Thank you again Captain Kuchiki," Rayna said rolling to face him. Bringing her hand up she ran it through soft black hair.
Byakuya reached up, grabbed her hand and kissed the tips of her fingers. "Rayna, you grace my bed, fill my thoughts, provoke my sensibilities, and yet you still do not call me by my given name. If anyone can it is you. In fact, I would prefer it."
"But I much prefer, common..." she started.
"Defiant thief," Byakuya growled before he captured her mouth. His lips caressed and cajoled hers until she opened her mouth and his tongue slipped in. Velvety sweet warmth welcomed him and he delved deeper and deeper taking all he could. When her breathing became heavy he pulled away.
Rayna's eyes filled with tears as she looked up at him. There was so much she wanted to say but, all she could manage was "I am sorry for..."
"Do not apologize for who and what you are," Byakuya interrupted sternly. "I am well aware that with you, it will always be all passion and spirit. As I am aware that you are very likely to defy and challenge me in almost everything you do." Running his fingers through the hair at her temple, "I would not ask you to be anything different than what you are."
"I don't think it will make things easier for you," Rayna admitted.
"But, your defiance has a weakness," Byakuya said brushing against her lips.
"That should make things much more fun," Rayna giggled, just before she came up to meet his lips. The response she got thrilled her and ignited passion. His lips parted as his tongue sampled her. It was not enough and she responded by deeply exploring his mouth. In turn he deepened the kiss and she whimpered into his mouth. Trailing fingers down his face and over his neck, she caressed the smooth skin that covered his muscular chest. Slowly her splayed fingers explored further down and found the divot that was a path to more enticing flesh. Encouraged by his lack of clothing she lightly grasped his masculinity and he responded to her touch.
Byakuya tore his mouth away, "Do not tempt me beyond my control. I am certain you will not be able to withstand the consequences."
Rayna trailed her lips along his lower jaw, bringing them up to kiss the corners of his mouth. "Then be gentle, but please don't tell me no," she breathed against his lips. The kiss she got in return was exactly what she asked for deep, passionate, and gentle. Endless moments ticked by unnoticed while she was engulfed in the sweet taste of him. When Byakuya pulled away and started trailing kisses along her jaw she squirmed with wanting. Deft hands quickly reached down and pulled her nightgown up over hear had and it was discarded across the floor. Then he was on top of her covering her with his flesh as he trailed his lips over her entire torso. When he got to the slightly raised mark where Aizen's blade had pierced her heart, he stopped.
"Byakuya," Rayna questioned running her fingers through his hair. Silence was the only answer. "Byakuya," she sighed, wondering at his thoughts. He moved slowly up the length of her body until his face was level with hers. Gently she pushed back dark curtain of hair that hid his features. Violet eyes were concealed by closed lids and his face was taught with forced blankness. Raising herself on her elbows, she pressed her body into his before brushing her mouth against his tightly pulled lips.
Byakuya had slipped into the stony paragon and she was not willing to allow his pride hold him accountable for something she would do again. "Ask me," she commanded, and he opened violet eyes but didn't really see her. "Ask me," she said again. "Ask me, if it hurt more than the thought of that same blade cutting through you?" For a moment, his face tightened in to the sour mask he wore for the public. Then relief and joy crossed his features and Rayna found his mouth covering hers.
Rayna was certain she would never get enough of him and as the kiss continued her passion re-ignited. The wanton need inside her grew and when she wrapped her legs around his waist, he gradually entered her. Breathing out heavily, she grasped at his hair while the other hand wound his neck. At first Byakuya just remained still, kissing her all the while. Then with slow languid movements he started thrusting rhythmically. It was sensual feeling the entire length of him slid in and out of her with erotic purpose. Familiar pressure started to build and she pushed her hips against him nearly begging him to go faster. He didn't but instead kept her in the precipice of delirium until she begged for release. Even then he never increased his pace, but instead used his thumb to find that sensitive nub at the center of her core.
The added manipulation brought heady moans of passion from Rayna as waves of ecstasy racked her body and Reiatsu flowed from her. Byakuya stopped long enough to feel her body tighten around him and open himself up to the pure elation of her power. But, he wanted more of her before he would allow his own release and he continued his tantalizingly slow pace. He penetrated deeper when she arched her back against him. Before long her body again seized with pleasure and the power she emitted took him over the edge with her. Capturing her uncontrolled cry's of passion with his mouth, he groaned his own release back into hers.
It wasn't until after Rayna's breathing settled that she realized she had dug her fingernails into Byakuya's skin. Releasing her grip on both hair and body, she gently wrapped them around his neck and released the hold she had around his waist. A soft sigh escaped her lips fallowed by the loud growling of her stomach.
Carefully Byakuya pulled himself from her, and untangled the two of them, despite his longing to stay joined with her. He still lay next to her feeling the heat of her body. Raising himself on his elbow he gently cupped her face before brushing his lips against hers. "You are not fully healed you need food and rest," he observed.
"I am just more than one kind of hungry. I need to be near you more," Rayna clarified.
"I have over exerted you," Byakuya said looking down into green hued eyes of love.
"Feed me and you can over exert me again," Rayna said brushing dark locks away from his face.
"You make it difficult..." Byakuya started.
Rayna cut him off with a soft kiss on the corner of his mouth. A smile played across her lips as she said, "your the one that makes it difficult."
"I should have known that would not go unchallenged," Byakuya admonished as he kissed her again.
Fallowing the line of his jaw, Rayna nibbled at the soft flesh of his ear before she said, "It was meant as an invitation,"
Musagai stood next to his twin in a spare training field at the Kuchiki manor, watching the two newest members of their household playing soccer. Rayna stood smiling at them as they frolicked with other friends from their former life. It had been a little under two weeks since her return and the entire soul society had benefited from her presence. Per her persuasion every child that she had rescued from the worst parts of the soul society had been adopted to lesser lords and nobles. But then, when the Tenshiawai asked, you didn't say no. It would have been tantamount to refusing the king.
An errant ball hurling at him with painful speed got his attention. There was a quick movement as Rayna lifted the hem of her formal green Kimono and kicked it back with astounding precision. "And, here I thought Lady Hirosasuke had been returned to me," Musagai chuckled. Truly she was still every bit the noble she was brought up to be, but with a few minor changes. In truth he couldn't be prouder and with every passing day more so. She spent her time as she always did, spreading her singular form of hope and happiness. Although he knew she didn't spend her nights alone, he was certain the captain was the reason she was still whole and healing.
"It's not my fault Kimono's are to tight to play in," she defended absently. "Really its your fault for insisting that I wear it."
"Only for formal meetings, but yes I can see how wearing such a fine garment could keep you from kicking the errant soccer ball." Musagai chuckled at the sour face she gave him. "Sister you are baited way to easily."
"Consider it practice for our two new brothers. I have a feeling you're going to be really busy keeping them out of trouble," she said smiling happily at him again. "Was your decision met with a lot of resistance?"
"Surprisingly no, it could be because Lord Kuchiki had set a precedence. Although I think it had more to do with you than him," Musagai informed.
"Well, I am glad," she smiled."I cannot think of a better addition to our family. Although you do know Nonu and Runi can be quite a hand full."
"Mm, Lieutenant Hisagi did not seem to think so. He informed me that the boys had rare intelligence. I stand by my decision, and it was not just for you that I adopted them as brothers. They reminded me of us as children, and I have a feeling they will become great Shinigami one day," Musagai said smiling down at his sister. "That is if I can keep them from..." He was interrupted by the sudden appearance of a dark clad figure standing behind Rayna. Mizuke usually stood a discreet distance away, so the action got their attention.
"My Lady it is time to return," Mizuke informed her charge gently. Although, she knew no matter how she said it Rayna was going to resist.
"Return?" Rayna questioned, confused momentarily before she realized what the statement meant. "No, the king gave me free reign over the worlds. I am answerable only to him," she said backing toward Musagai.
"Unless your life is threatened," Mizuke gently reminded. "A change in circumstance has occurred."
"No, what change? What is different today?" Rayna asked quietly as panic set in. "I can't leave again. Please my family...I," suddenly she couldn't speak and she turned to her brother looking for something, anything.
"It was just a matter of time before this day came," Musagai said quietly looking down at her. "And I am grateful for every moment," he added gently resting his hand on her shoulder.
"I won't go," Rayna said backing away from the saddened look on her brothers face. Hitting against a stone wall of flesh, she turned to see Byakuya standing behind her. "Don't let them take me away," she begged clasping her hands together pleadingly.
"I ordered them too," Byakuya said coldly. He could feel Rayna's emotion's rise through the tiny cord of Reiatsu that adjoined them again. Unfortunately, the decision had already been mad and all he could do was hope that she would understand.
Rayna shoved away from him feeling betrayed once again. "Why would you send me away?" she asked the stony paragon as tears filled her eyes.
The vision of Rayna smiling in the afternoon sun while her coppery auburn hair floated all around her was ruined by the tears streaming down her cheeks. The look of betrayal was his undoing. Stepping closer to her he reached wiped away the glistening trails, before cupping her face in his hands. For a moment she stiffened and tried to pull away but he interrupted her thoughts with his a low voice. "I just sent my lieutenant to Hueco Mundo to assist Rukia and Ichigo in retrieving Orihime. Aizen has taken her captive. Imagine what I would be doing if Aizen found out you were still alive."
Rayna's tears dried instantly as she looked up into Byakuya's violet eyes. If Aizen knew she was still alive he would not stop until she was dead, because she was to powerful a threat to be allowed to exist. Byakuya and many others would risk their lives to keep that from happening. The same reason she had chosen to keep her relationship with the Kuchiki noble secret, was the same reason she now had to leave. It was her way of protecting him.
Silently she pulled away from him and walked over to her twin brother, hugging tightly. "I am sorry our time was so short," she nearly wept. "But, I will return one day."
"And on that day there will be much rejoicing," Musagai said hugging her back.
A small voice cut in, "Rayna is something wrong," Nonu asked worriedly. Sensing something amiss him and Runi had joined the group of adults.
Rayna bent over hugging her two new adopted brothers. "I need you two to do me a favor," she said with a strong smile. "I need you to make sure Musagai remains safe. In order to do that you are going to have to be very strong. Do you think you can?"
Runi crossed his arms, "Palease, I took out a whole division of Shinigami with some flaming rats," he said making a mocking gesture with his arms. "Imagine what I would do if I got serious."
Rayna laughed out loud, "I dare not. But, try and be good none the less." Gently she padded his blond curls and said, "I have to go, so I am leaving you two in charge of taking care of our older brother, Ok?" The two boys looked up at her solemnly shaking their heads, but did not say anything else.
Turning, she took in the sight of the regal dark haired captain. As always he was devastatingly handsome in his uniform and Haori. Even more so with his black hair sway in the light breeze. Violet eyes held her transfixed and she was at a loss for words. Uncaring of who saw, she threw herself at him and was caught in a tight embrace. "I don't want to go," she said softly in his ear.
"I need the assurance of your safety," he whispered softly in hers. Wrapping his arms tightly around her, he buried his face in the loose hair that flowed all around her. The scent of spring flowers flowed from her even as her Reiatsu filled him. Pulling a hand away he combed his fingers through her long tresses, before presenting her with a stark white silk ribbon. On either end of it there were symbols embroidered in fine black thread. One representing the Kuchiki house the other the symbol for his division.
With trembling fingers, she took it in her hand before wrapping her arms tightly around him. Burring her face in his neck she whispered in his ear, "I will keep it with pride." Byakuya said nothing in response only tightened his hold. Time passed quickly and Rayna pulled herself away. "Know that my soul resides with in yours," she said, brushing her fingers through soft black locks of hair. "I will long for it until it can be returned to me."
Kissing him softly on the corner of his mouth, she slowly she stepped away and stood next to Mizuke. Pulling a pendant from her neck, Rayna took one last thirsty look at all she would miss. There was an instant when the sun bathed her in prismatic glory and the green Kimono she wore matched the color of love in her eyes. To Byakuya she was the light that filled him with was hope and love. Then power surged from her and she was gone, leaving pure beautiful Reiatsu scattered in the afternoon sun.
ON a final note, there may be more one shots later... depending if people really want to see them, I mean they are written, cause that is what I do so just let me know if your interested. I also reserve the right to edit and update, til it is perfect. But, thank you again to everyone who read, faved, and reviewed.