I do… people do I have to say this again. Well just for kicks, … not own Bleach I give full credit to the creators and I like hot chocolate… D! Please review if you are reading this story, because I want to know what you think. I thank everyone who has read and reviewed. Well enjoy!! I apologize if the last chapter was so short.

Chapter twelve

Aizen dropped Rukia, holding a small object in his hand. He turned and began to walk away still admiring it. He tucked it away, smiling victoriously. He had what he came for and now all he had to do was… There was a cough.

"Oh, you're still alive?" Aizen said, looking over at a shaken Rukia. She looked terrified.

"Well then, Gin. Dispose of her," Aizen said carelessly. Ichigo grimaced; cursing at himself for getting injured this badly. He could barely move as it was. Gin took out his zanpakutou and said, "Shoot him dead, Shinsou." The blade shot out towards Rukia, about to send her to her death. Blood splattered on to the ground staining it.

But it wasn't her blood.

"Nii-sama!!" Rukia shouted horrified. Byakuya had save her by taking the blow for her. It unfortunately caused a near fatal wound in his side. He groaned and fell on Rukia barely conscious. She held him up, her eyes full of horror and worry.

Gin withdrew his sword but did not sheath it. Aizen was about to move when two figures seized him by the neck.

"Don't move," Yoruichi said, deadly.

"Or you die." Soifon added, sounding just as deadly.

"Gin." He said simply.

Gin raised his hand only to have it caught by someone.

"Don't move," Matsumoto said holding her zanpakutou up to his neck. Gin looked over at Aizen and said, "Sorry, I got caught."

Aizen looked unfazed and said, "We'll just wait for Tousen to get back with our leverage."

Ichigo could not decipher what he met by this for a moment and realized who he was talking about. Yoruichi realized who he was talking about as well and snarled, "Where is she!!??"

"Oh you realize it now. But I am afraid it is too late. Tousen should be returning any time-!"

Speak of the devil, Tousen appeared with out anybody, panting with bruises and some cuts. He was panting.

"Tousen what-?" Aizen said, still unfazed.

"No-child-should have- a Zanpakutou-like that!!" Tousen choked.

"You see, even though Kumiko can be easily distracted, she can hold her own just as easily," Ichigo said, triumphantly. Tousen was standing up when everyone else appeared. Kumiko appeared with her kantana around her waist. She was by Rukia and Byakuya when she noticed how hurt he was. She looked tired and had a cut on her neck, but other wise was alright.

"Aizen Sousuke, you are condemned for treason and treachery," Yamamoto said, harshly. Aizen just smiled and chuckled.

"What is so funny," Yoruichi asked.

"How foolish you all are," he whispered softly. Yoruichi's eyes widen and she shouted, "Get away from him Soifon!!" Soifon obeyed and just in time jumped out of the way. Three yellow beams shot down engulfing Aizen, Gin, and Tousen. Matsumoto jumped out of the way just in time as well.

"That's a shame. Yah could've held on a little longer," Gin said. He turned around and a frown showed on his ever grinning face. "Sorry."
She had wide eyes as he said this. The ground beneath them broke away heading up towards the sky. Like a hole being ripped open in the sky, a dark oval appeared showing many menos grandes. Kumiko wavered as they disappeared from view, not truly paying attention to what they were saying. She felt dizzy from using her Zanpakutou and flash steps so much. Man he was tough.

The afternoon faded into evening even though Kumiko couldn't really tell what was going on. She just sat on the ground panting, trying to stop the blood from coming out of her neck. She looked over slightly to where Rukia was being restrained by some shinigami. Kumiko crawled then stood up walking over to Rukia.

"Please calm down," one of the shinigami said to Rukia. She backed away furiously and hysterical.

"Rukia nee-chan."

She turned around and looked down to see a very exhausted Kumiko. She desperately tried to calm herself down.

"What is it Kumiko?" Rukia asked, taking Kumiko's hand.

"I'm tired," she whispered softly. Rukia took her in her arms and rocked her gently. Soon enough her breath had evened out and she was fast asleep.

"Rukia…" Rukia turned around with Kumiko and saw Byakuya laying there.

"Nii-sama…"

"There is something I must tell you," he said, weakly, "fifty years ago… It is an old story… Right before the first blossom of the season. I lost my wife."

"Yes, Hisana-sama. I was told that I was adopted into the Kuchiki clan because I greatly resembled the previous Lady."

"Yes, I directed them to tell you that lie," Byakuya said, earning a shocked look. "Hisana was you sister. She was sent to one of the poorest district in Rukiagai with you when she died in the real world. But she came to her wits end on how to live there, so she abandoned you as a baby. That is what she told me. She deeply regretted it. Even after marrying me, she continued to search for you. After five years though…"

Flash back---

"Byakuya-sama, please find my sister. And when you do, please do not say I was her sister."

"Do not speak. Think of your condition."

"No, do not tell her I was her sister. But at least be able to let her call you brother. Protect her for me. I abandoned her. I have no right to be called her sister."

"Look one of them have blossomed."

"I'm sorry for being selfish right until the very end. These past five years have been like a dream to me. I'm sorry that I have not been able to return the love you have given me. Byakuya-sama…"

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"I found you a year later. But it was true that I had broken the rules again. I then went to my parent's grave, swearing that I would not break the rules again. When your execution was decided, I was completely unaware on what I was going to do." Byakuya said. He turned his head towards where Ichigo was being healed by Orihime.

"Kurosaki Ichigo, I thank you."

Ichigo who was secretly listening he said, "Your welcome." But it went unheard by practically everyone. Except one.

"Rukia…" Byakuya lifted his hand as Rukia set down Kumiko's head on her lap making her groan slightly. She nuzzled her head in to her lap as Rukia took Byakuya's hand.

"Sorry." There was silence for a few minutes. She let go of his hand after awhile and was still once again.

"…so sweet…"

Rukia nearly jumped out of her skin and her head shot down to Kumiko.

"You're awake!?" Rukia said, on the agitated side. This was supposed to be private.

"I heard nothing," She mumbled simply.

Kumiko did not speak after that.

Tairei9: Sorry for the shortness again. But there is something I want to write and it will be in the next chapter. Review!!

Kumiko: Yeah tune in for the radio broadcast!! Featuring what happened between me and-!

Tairei9: Don't give it away!! And how did you get in here?

Kumiko: Why? They are going to find out anyway!! Oh and the window was open. Can I have a cookie, please? (Gives puppy look with her big blue-grayish eyes.)

Tairei9:…… Come on I'll give you a cookie.

Kumiko: YAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I want a spicy cookie!!!

Tairei9: You have very strange taste, you know that. Who in the heck would want a spicy cookie?

Kumiko: Kuchiki Taichou-san! He likes spicy food!!

Tairei9: He likes spicy food. Not spicy sweets.

Kumiko: KUCHIKI TAICHOU-SAN!!!

Tairei9: Crud don't call him here!!