Linake let out a sigh of contentment as she pushed the plate away from her across the table, lifting her hand to her stuffed belly. Linake had managed to finish the large portion of food Kenpachi had taken the liberty of ordering for her. Between Kenpachi's observations with her eating habit's and Captain Kuchiki's generosity, Linake hadn't wanted to leave anything on her plate.

"You get enough?" Kenpachi whispered to her as he leaned his head down to speak in her ear.

Linake chuckled.

"We're full." Linake insisted.

"Good." Kenpachi replied.

"Linake, I think Rukia and I still have Ichika's old crib in storage. You're free to have it if it woud help you out." Renji stated.

Linake lifted her gaze to the squad 6 lieutenant and smiled.

" That would be a big help, Renji. Thank you!" Linake replied.

"it's no problem. I'd rather it be used then just sitting there collecting dust." Renji smiled.

"Have you thought about the other things you will be needing to get, Linake?" Isane asked.

"I have been thinking about it, actually. There is quite a lot of stuff I will be needing. I wasn't sure if I would need to take a trip to the human world for most of it or not?" Linake asked-It wasn't like the soul socoety had a major grocery store complete with a "baby" section. Most soul reapers didn't have children, Ichika being the only one other than Nemuri Kurotsuchi.

"Rukia and I did something like that. Rukia would send Orihime an E-mail every two weeks and her and Ichigo would pack it all up for us." Renji explained.

"I see. So we don't have much of anything here locally." Linake sighed; not really wanting to be a burdon to Ichigo or his wife.

"We'll figure somethin' out." Kenpachi stated.

Linake lifted her head, meeting her husband's gaze and smiled at him; Kenpachi had a way about him, with just a simple sentience he made it clear that he would see to whatever it was they needed, one way or another, Takeo wouldn't go without.

"Come to think of it, I think we have a lot of Ichika's old clothes too." Renji offered.

"Tch. We're havin' a son." Kenpachi countered; not about to let Linake dress him in anything meant for a girl.

Renji smiled before he spoke.

" That's great! I think we do have some things in neutral colors, something even a boy could wear." Renji replied.

"I'll have to come and take a look." Linake replied.

"Sure, we can get together and go through it all sometime after the ceremony." Renji offered.

"Sounds perfect, thank you!" Linake smiled.

"Sure..." Renji smiled back.

"I would like to start doing weekly checkup's with you, Linake." Isane stated.

Kenpachi turned his head, his brow furrowing at the 4th division captain.

"What for?" Kenpachi countered, meeting Isane's gaze.

"Oh, just to make sure that everything is going well. Linake is only four months away from giving birth and she hasn't had any medial care during the early stages of her pregnancy. Pretty soon she will begin to start showing as Takeo grows and it's common to monitor the progression." Isane tried to explain to Kenpachi without making the man uncomfortable.

"It's normal, Kenpachi. Human women have checkup's all the time." Linake assured him.

Kenpachi gave a nod; not wanting to ask anymore questions, the thought of Linake having to be watched made him feel a bit uneasy, but if it was a normal thing to do, he wouldn't stress about it.

" Do you have any more questions, Captain Zaraki? I would be glad to answer them for you." Isane offered, seeing how the man had decided to shut down after Linake's reassurance.

"I'll let you know if I do..." Kenpachi answered.

"Okay. I think we will make plans for the first appointment to be sometime next week." Isane smiled.

"Sounds good to me." Linake answers.

"Of course, you're more than welcome to come along, Captain Zaraki. Actually, we should ask Captain Kurotsuchi if he wouldn't mind performing another sonogram; that way, you would have the chance to see your son." Isane suggested.

Kenpachi smirked as he met the woman's gaze once more.

"I'd like that..." Kenpachi admitted.


Amaya smiled as she glanced over at Yumichika as the two partners in crime gathered all of Linake's belongings she would need for the wedding ceremony. Yumichika reached his hands out, carefully laying Linake's wedding dress over his forearm while Amaya bent down and grabbed the two bags filled with her lingerie and heels. It had taken Orihime about twenty minutes of coaxing to get Linake to agree to wear something other than a flat shoe-Linake had even threatened to go barefoot on them, until Orihime had slyly "wondered" how Kenpachi would like them out loud.

"I hope you know Kenpachi is not going to like what you all have planned..." Amaya stated.

It didn't take a genius to understand that Kenpachi had grown attached to Linake in many ways; and with Amaya's ability to hear the man's thoughts, she knew his reaction was going to be less than pleasant; Kenpachi wouldn't care what was traditional, he would want Linake by his side when he laid his head down tonight.

"I already expect the blow back, we will do our best to keep him occupied." Yumichika smiled.

Amaya snorted as she read Yumichika's inner thoughts.

"Sounds like your planning a bachelor party? I can assure you, Sake and food are only going to distract him so much..." Amaya warned.

Yumichika sighed.

"Yes, I know. I half expect Captain Zaraki will get his way in the long run, but, moving everything to Kuchiki manor will make things more organized when helping Linake get ready." Yumichika answered.

"Alright then, this outta be amusing..." Amaya smiled slyly as the pair headed back out of the squad 11 captain's room onto the porch.

"I still need to send a message to squad 10. Rangiku wanted to come and do Linake's make-up for her." Yumichika stated aloud with another sigh, mentally ticking all of the boxes in his head-it wasn't easy planning a wedding!

"What about Captain Iba? Will he be doing the decorations outside of squad 1?" Amaya asked.

"Yes. The ceremony is at ten, Iba said he would have his men start around eight." Yumichika answered; thankful he had so many captain's willing to help prepare for the big day.

Yumichika and Amaya headed down the dirt pathway in the direction of Kuchiki manor, as the pair turned the corner Yumichika heard what could only be the giggle of one woman. Yumichika turned his head and smiled warmly.

"Hello, Yumichika!" Orihime greeted him with a full smile.

"Orihime, you look beautiful, as always." Yumichika replied as he stepped forward, leaning in to press a chaste kiss to the woman's cheek as she hugged him.

"Ichigo." Yumichika gave a nod.

"Hey. It's been a while, Yumichika, how's everything been?" Ichigo asked.

"We've been well." Yumichika answered.

"Your just in time to help us finish all the preparations." Amaya smiled.

"Look's like everyone is just as excited about this as I am! Oh I can't wait to see Linake walk down to Captain Zaraki in that dress!" Orihime gushed.

Ichigo chuckled, enjoying the look of happiness on his wife's face.

"I have to admit, I never though this day would come for Kenpachi..." Ichigo stated.

"Yes, it's a pleasant surprise." Yumichika replied.

"Might want to clear your calendar in the next four months, I am sure we will be having another celebration." Yumichika smirked.

"What's happening in four months?" Ichigo asked.

"Linake will be giving birth to a son." Yumichika answered; watching the man's reaction with his violet gaze.

Ichigo let out a choking sound from the back of his throat as his eyes widened.

"Oh my goodness! So Linake really is pregnant!?" Orihime practically squealed in delight.

"I told you she looked like it..." Rukia commented as she led the team down the dirt pathway towards Kuchiki Manor.

"Wait, only 4 months? Linake must be carrying pretty far back..." Ichigo commented once the shock of the situation eased and his medical training took over.

"It looks like it, I'm looking forward to watching her grow." Amaya admitted with a smile.

"How is Kenpachi handling all of this?" Ichigo wondered aloud.

"He seems to be doing fine. Actually, he looks rather happy." Amaya answered.

"Yes, He is. Although I do think he is feeling a bit of anxiety." Yumichika stated; wondering how well Renji had been able to console his captain.

"Ah, that's normal. I was a wreck the whole time Orihime was pregnant with Kazui. I even ate with her; I think I gained 10 lbs in two weeks! Never thought doughnuts tasted that good in my life..." Ichigo chuckled as Orihime looked up at him with warm eyes.

" I finally had to tell him to stop eating with me!" Orihime laughed.

Yumichika smiled at the couple; it was always a joy to be surrounded by those who naturally exuded happiness. Yumichika knew one thing for sure, it wouldn't matter what Linake asked of his captain; Kenpachi would make sure his wife was taken care of.


Linake rubbed her overstuffed stomach with her left hand as she and Kenpachi made their way back to the squad 11 barracks. The lunch with Renji, Byakuya and Isane putting Linake in a happy mood filled with excitement about her future with her husband.

Kenpachi lowered his head, looking down at the woman.

"Where did you run off to earlier?" Kenpachi asked.

Linake lifted her head, meeting Kenpachi's gaze before she spoke.

"I went to speak with the Head Captain." Linake answered.

Kenpachi's brow furrowed as he heard her.

"What for?" He pressed.

Linake let out a sigh before she brought up the topic of Amaya and Aizen.

"Sosuke and Amaya would like to get married too. I was told by Amaya when we went out to look for my dress that Shunsui denied them a ceremony." Linake explained.

"Tch. Why the hell would he do that?" Kenpachi countered, shaking his head.

"I've taken care of it. It was actually easier than I thought it would be. I made it clear it wasn't fair to give me special treatment and that Amaya should be able to have the same thing." Linake continued.

"Yeah...So they'll be able to now, right?" Kenpachi asked.

Linake nodded her head as she allowed her head to turn, her gaze falling down to the dirt at their feet.

"I went to see Isane after that, I hadn't seen her in so long..." Linake added.

Kenpachi's gaze fell lower, taking in the way the woman was rubbing her stomach with her hand.

" You okay, woman?" Kenpachi asked.

Linake smiled as she lifted her head back up to meet his gaze once more.

"I'm just stuffed..." Linake laughed.

Kenpachi smirked at her as he reached his left hand down, taking her right. Linake thread her fingers with his enjoying the simple gesture of affection from her husband.

"Leave me a note or somethin' next time." Kenpachi demanded; making Linake peer up at his profile, from the look on his face Linake realized she had made him worry about her needlessly.

"I didn't mean to make you worry about us, Kenpachi, I didn't even think about that, I'm sorry." Linake rushed.

Kenpachi let out a sigh from deep in his chest before he paused on the pathway and turned Linake to face him.

" Looks like I might be doin' that a lot..." Kenpachi admitted even though he didn't want to.

"We will be fine, Kenpachi. Even if something did happen, we're not alone in this, we have friends like Isane who would do anything in their power to help us." Linake pressed.

"Yeah, I guess we do...I feel kinda better about it, with her keepin' an eye on you now..." Kenpachi replied.

"How would you feel about Captain Kurotsuchi studying Takeo after he's born?" Linake asked; feeling like now was as good a time as any to bring it up.

"Tch, what for? You think I'm gonna let him turn my kid into one of his experiments?" Kenpachi countered.

Linake shook her head at him.

" Captain Kurotsuchi just wants to monitor him; he was interested in Takeo's development. Whether or not he will take after one of us, or possibly both?" Linake explained.

"What, you mean our powers?" Kenpachi asked, his brow furrowing a little.

Linake nodded.

" Yes. There is a good chance that Takeo will have both my elemental abilities and strength close to yours." Linake answered.

Kenpachi's lips parted as he shook his head at the thought.

" Fuck, I guess he would be strong...maybe even stronger than me." Kenpachi grinned.

Linake laughed as she rolled her eyes at her husband.

"I don't know about that, but, I guess it's possible..." Linake sighed.

"I guess we'll find out soon, huh?" Kenpachi smiled down at her.

Linake stepped forward, closing the gap between them and wrapped her left arm around Kenpachi's hips. Kenpachi allowed her hand to fall, so the woman could hug him with both arms as he did the same to her. Linake let out a deep breath as she pressed the side of her face up against the middle of Kenpachi's chest.

"I love you..." Linake whispered as she squeezed Kenpachi tightly.

"Love you, too, Wife." Kenpachi growled.


"Is everything coming to order?" Byakuya asked as he stepped into the doorway of the large room he had prepared for the women to use in the morning. Byakuya's gaze falling onto the visitors that had just arrived.

"Hey, Byakuya. How's it goin?" Ichigo greeted the noblemen.

Byakuya nodded in Ichigo's direction.

"I have been well..." Byakuya answered.

" Yes, Brother. Everything is working out perfectly, thank you again for allowing us to use the space." Rukia smiled.

Yumichika turned his gaze for a second, realizing it was the captain of squad 6 who had addressed them before unzipping Linake's dress and hanging it on a stand next to the bathroom that connected to the large room.

Byakuya's lips parted slightly as he took in the sight of the gown Linake had chosen.

" She will truly be a vision; wearing that gown..." Byakuya found himself blurting before he realized he'd spoken aloud.

Five pairs of eyes of various colors all turned to him, eyeing him warily with surprised expressions.

Byakuya cleared his throat before turning on his heel, exiting the doorway; there was no need for him to linger any longer.

"That was unexpected..." Ichigo half-laughed as his gaze moved over to Amaya.

Amaya smiled at Ichigo, knowing that the other's in the room would be interested in Byakuya's inner thought process.

"Captain Kuchiki is happy for Linake, that's all." Amaya stated before turning away and unpacking the rest of Linake's things.

"Looks like this ceremony is bringing everyone a little bit of happiness." Orihime smiled as she walked over to Yumichika's side, taking another look at Linake's dress herself.

"Captain Kuchiki is right though, Linake looks amazing in this dress. I knew it was the one for her the minute I saw it!" Orihime continued.

Yumichika smiled as he met the woman's gaze, his inner thoughts making Amaya laugh out loud, causing everyone in the room to turn and look at her. Amaya paused, realizing her abrupt laughter had given something away; but she wasn't about to open her mouth and speak on Yumichika's mindset. Although, the 3rd seat did have a point-would the dress still be in one piece after Kenpachi got Linake to himself?

Yumichika met Amaya's gaze, a sly smile spreading across his lips.

" I would bet not..." Yumichika stated with a wink.

Amaya grinned at the man, finding Yumichika's flirtatious humor a bit refreshing; if there was one thing Amaya knew, it was that Kenpachi Zaraki really was about to be made speechless.


Linake let out a high pitched squeal as the skies began to pour above her and Kenpachi, a freak rain storm appearing as the couple made their way back to the squad 11 barracks. The white wood of the building not too far in the distance. Linake went to run, but Kenpachi intercepted her grabbing the woman under the knee, he hoisted her up in his arms and ran head long towards the barracks as fat drops of water pelted them. The sky rumbled; growing thick and dark as thunder boomed and a shot of lighting flashed across the purple sky in the distance.

Linake pressed her face into Kenpachi's chest, an attempt to shield herself from the violent rain; it was just their luck to get caught in weather like this!

"Shit came out of nowhere!" Kenpachi chuckled as he made it to the porch of his captain's quarters. Pausing for a second, Kenpachi reached out and pulled the pocket door open and stepped inside the dark room.

"Yeah, it did..." Linake smiled as Kenpachi closed their bedroom door before leaning down and setting her back on her feet.

Linake wiped at her face with her sleeve, attempting to collect the drops of water that had soaked her within a matter of minutes. Kenpachi slipped his sandals and socks from his feet and Linake followed his lead. Kenpachi reached his hand out, flipping on the overhead light as another rumble of thunder roared across the sky above them.

Linake paused as her gaze went to the chair sitting in front of Kenpachi's desk.

"Kenpachi, you didn't move my dress did you?" Linake asked, catching his attention.

"Nah, why would I?" Kenpachi answered as he looked at the back of the chair and then around the room itself.

"My bags are missing too; it looks like someone came in and moved my stuff..." Linake frowned.

Kenpachi's brow lifted as he looked down at her, seeing the expression on her face.

"Yumichika, maybe?" Kenpachi offered; knowing well enough not just anyone would come into his room.

Linake's brow rose as she lifted her head and met his gaze.

"I guess it would have to be. He did say something about me getting ready at Kuchiki Manor in the morning, maybe he moved it there so it would be easier?" Linake pondered.

"Probably..." Kenpachi replied as he came to stand behind her.

Linake let of a half amused snort as she felt Kenpachi wrap his arm around her from behind, his right hand reaching to the tie that held her top closed.

"You're all wet, woman, can't let you get cold..." Kenpachi growled low in his throat as he bent his head forward to speak in her ear.

Linake chuckled as she allowed her eyes to close, the sound of the man's voice making her heart rate quicken, filling her with anticipation. Kenpachi reached both of his hands around her pulling the tie completely loose, making Linake's bottoms fall to the floor at her feet before he pulled her top from her shoulders.

" You're wet too..." Linake whispered as she turned her body in his arms and faced him, wearing nothing but a pair of black panties.

The side of Kenpachi's lips lifted as he met the woman's gaze.

" What ya gonna do about it?" Kenpachi taunted her.

Linake smiled as she raised her hands, lifting herself up on her tip-toes she began to pull his soaked captain's haori from his wide shoulders.

"Look's like we'll need to take a bath to help us warm up a little." Linake countered.

"You read my mind, woman..." Kenpachi grinned as he lowered his hands down and gripped Linake by the hips, hoisting her up into his arms.

Linake wrapped her legs around his middle as she placed her palms against his face, running her left thumb against his prominent cheekbone; even now the man made her want to swoon every time she looked at him-he's too damn handsome!

"Thank you, Linake." Kenpachi growled at her as he met her gaze.

"What for?" Linake countered, her brow lifting as she wondered what the hell would make a man like Kenpachi thank her.

"For lovin' me like you do; for giving me my son." Kenpachi answered.

Linake's lips parted as she felt her chest tighten up on her, a hard lump forming in her throat threatening to make her cry. Linake smiled through her emotions not wanting Kenpachi to misunderstand her tears. Not knowing any other way to answer him, Linake leaned into him and pressed her lips against his, taking another kiss from her warrior.


"Well, I think that crosses everything off of the list." Amaya sighed as she took a seat in the only chair in the room.

"Yes, I think you're right. The dress is prepared, her lingerie and heels are laid out, we have everything she will need to bathe prior." Yumichika answered as she scanned the room.

" I have everything set up over here, too, It shouldn't take me but twenty minutes to do Linake's hair and make-up." Rangiku offered with a smile.

Amaya smiled back at the woman, happy that the squad 10 lieutenant had rushed over with her make-up case tucked under her arm the minute she had received Yumichika's message.

"She will appreciate that, neither one of us is very big on wearing make-up." Amaya replied.

" I don't see why not?" Rangiku replied, her brow furrowing a little.

" I guess it's just not a habit or an expense we thought mattered. Linake and I were always running around all the time, catching buses, going to school, grabbing a quick lunch from a nearby food truck, or ordering takeout when we finally managed to make it back to our apartments." Amaya explained.

Yumichika turned his gaze to her, his brow lifting as he heard Amaya speak about her and Linake's past while living in the human world.

" Strange that the two of you lived such similar lives without ever knowing each other then." Yumichika smiled softly.

Amaya nodded.

" It wasn't until my powers came through that I realized how much we really did have in common." Amaya added.

"Well, I guess we are done here for the time being." Yumichika stated.

"Wait, I just thought of something, who is going to walk Linake down the aisle?" Amaya asked.

Yumichika paused, his mouth thinning as he frowned-I can't believe I forgot about such an important part!

"I honestly hadn't given it any thought..." Yumichika admitted.

"Do you have any ideas?" Rangiku asked Amaya.

Amaya paused, thinking about it for a couple minutes. The head captain was preforming the ceremony, so he wouldn't do. Kenpachi couldn't walk her down, it wasn't customary for the groom to walk with the bride...

"Is Kenpachi having a best man?" Amaya asked.

" A best what?" Yumichika countered.

"Is anyone going to be standing next to Kenpachi, like I will be standing next to Linake?" Amaya explained.

"Oh, yes. Ikkaku." Yumichika answered.

Amaya smiled.

" There you go then, Ikkaku can walk her down." Amaya stated, knowing that Linake would be more than happy with that choice.

"I say he would be perfect. Those two have gotten closer over the past couple months, they bicker like brother and sister sometimes." Rangiku laughed.

" Yes, I agree. I will inform him of the changes later tonight." Yumichika replied.

"Hey, you guys about done in here? Rukia's about to try and pry Linake away from Kenpachi in about twenty minutes." Ichigo asked as he leaned against the doorway.

Now that Ichigo and Orihime had gotten settled into their room and managed to keep their son busy by allowing him and Ichika to run around, the couple had begun helping with the rest of the preparations.

" Yes, we were just about to head out." Yumichika replied.

"Alright then." Ichigo smiled.

"Did everything go well at the restaurant? I don't want any mess ups with the food that I ordered." Yumichika asked as he stepped out into the hallway, the two women following close behind.

"Yeah, Rukia and Orihime just got back from there. By the way, Captain Zaraki's Hakama will be ready by seven." Ichigo stated.

" Fantastic. Thank you for seeing to that for me." Yumichika replied with a weary sigh; so much to do, such little time...

"Well, I guess I'll leave you all to it. I'll be here around eight to start Linake's make-up." Rangiku smiled as she began to walk forward towards the exit.

" You're more than welcome to stick around, Rangiku. If we can manage to kidnap Linake, we had planned a girls night with her." Amaya offered.

"Really? Oh that sounds fun! I think I'll tag along after all." Rangiku smiled.

Amaya let out a chuckle as everyone walked down the hallway, they were about to find out just how many people it would take to pry Linake away from Kenpachi for one night-my bet is, it ain't gonna happen!


Linake rubbed her cheek against Kenpachi's chest as the two of them laid on their futon together. Kenpachi laid with his left hand under his head, his right arm tracing circles across Linake's lower back.

"You're gonna have to get used to sleepin' on your side soon." Kenpachi whispered to her, realizing the woman always laid on her stomach when they held each other. Linake liked to use him as her pillow at night too.

"I know...I'm not looking forward to it." Linake admitted, being a stomach sleeper was more comfortable, but, as Takeo grew, she knew she would have to acclimate.

"Let's try it now." Kenpachi insisted as he lifted his right hand from her.

Linake groaned before she rolled her body over on the mattress, giving Kenpachi her back. Kenpachi turned with her, wrapping his arm around her lower abdomen and gently pulling her closer to him, resting her ass against his groin. Linake leaned her body back into his tall frame, realizing that having him for a support make the position more comfortable.

"You've woken up like this before..." Kenpachi spoke lowly in her ear.

"I know. I normally can't fall asleep unless I'm on my stomach though. What I do after I'm unconscious doesn't really matter to me." Linake chuckled.

Kenpachi leaned his head into her, smelling the woman's damp hair. The time in the bath together had been relaxing as well as exhilarating for both of them-nothing like pleasuring your wife on a rainy afternoon.

Kenpachi's head turned sharply, his brow furrowing in agitation as he heard someone knock on the door.

"What?!" Kenpachi spat, not really in the mood for anymore company.

" I told you..." Kenpachi heard what sounded like Amaya in the background.

"Uh, It's Rukia. I'd like to speak with Linake please."

"Hold on!" Kenpachi called out, grunting in frustration as he felt his wife roll away from him and climb up off the bed.

Linake frowned as she looked down at him, seeing the frustration on his face. All he wanted was to have her to himself tonight.

Linake turned and grabbed her sleeping kimono and wrapped it around herself, securing the tie around her waist. She could hear feint whispering coming from outside the door and it made her wonder just how many people Rukia had with her?

"Cover up!" Linake whispered to Kenpachi before she walked to the door.

Kenpachi sighed reaching his hand down, he pulled the black blanket up over his lower body, not even bothering to stand and get dressed.

Linake opened the door and her eyes widened as she realized how many people actually were standing on her doorstep.

"We've come to kidnap you for the night, Mrs. Zaraki." Rukia smiled, preparing herself for the blow back she expected to come her way.

Kenpachi's brow furrowed, a deep growl escaping his chest as he pushed himself up from the bed, dragging the blanket with him as he came up behind Linake.

"Like hell you are..." Kenpachi growled, reaching out and pushing the door closed, not even caring how many people were standing out there.

"Kenpachi!" Linake called out to him, her expression one of bewilderment she stared up at him.

"What? I don't want you goin' out anywhere with them right now." Kenpachi countered.

Linake reached her hand out, pulling the door back open and this time, she stepped out on the porch, that way Kenpachi couldn't close the door on their friends again.

"Sorry about that.." Linake sighed as she looked over her shoulder at her husband.

Kenpachi glared back at her, his gaze narrowing, daring her to challenge him.

"Uh, It's okay. We were just going to try and have a girls night with you, but, we can do it another time." Rukia explained.

"Nice to see you again, Linake." Ichigo called out from the bottom of the stairs.

Kenpachi appeared in the doorway as he heard the sound of the man's voice, his glare softening a little as he realized Ichigo and Orihime really had shown up to see him get hitched.

"Yes, it is. I'm glad you could make it." Linake smiled.

" Everything has been set up for you at Kuchiki Manor. You'll need to arrive around seven in the morning in order for everything to stay on schedule." Amaya stated.

"Oh...Okay. Thank you." Linake smiled, feeling a little disappointed that she wasn't going to get the girl's night Rukia had mentioned; but, on the other hand, Linake knew this was an important step for her and Kenpachi and deep down, she really just wanted to be with her husband tonight.

"I'll take a rain check on the girl time, but, for tonight, I think I should stay here." Linake stated, letting the women know how she really felt about it.

"It's normally tradition for the bride and groom to spend the night apart, but, I guess since you're technically already married we can skip that part." Rukia laughed.

"Thanks guys." Linake smiled as she watched Rangiku, Amaya and Rukia all turn and climb back down the staircase, Ichigo and Orhime following them as the group made their way back down the pathway.

Linake turned her gaze back to her husband, her brow lifting at him.

" Did you really have to slam the door on them?" Linake asked gently, not wanting to fight with her husband the night before their wedding ceremony.

" Showed you I meant it, didn't it?" Kenpachi countered.

Linake let out a sigh as she stepped back inside and turned her body to close the door, as she looked up at the sky she noticed the rain had stopped and the stars had begun to peek out now that the sun had fully set.

"Well, if I can't get a girls night, will you at least take me under the stars?" Linake asked him.

Kenpachi stepped forward, wrapping his arm around her waist from behind, pulling her back against his body.

" I'll take ya anywhere you want, as long as I'm with ya." Kenpachi answered.