The moon shone brightly through the window as a figure stood in the room, beautiful dark hair falling down his lovely face as steel, grey eyes stared down at the crib where a little baby slept soundly,a white, fluffy teddy bear in his hands. The baby boy had short,orange baby strands and flawless tan skin-he was so adorable that the lovely man couldn't help but smile softly, allowing his soft, unmanly and gentle hands caressed his cheeks making the baby lean further into the touch.
Aizen: Beautiful, isn't he?
The older man who'd just entered the room stated moving to stand next to the beautiful noble who turned to look at him before nodding softly.
Byakuya: Yes. He is very adorable.
Aizen smiled softly and moved in to stare at the little boy,his smile widening in pride.
Aizen: Ofcourse,you gave birth to him afterall. It is natural that he so beautiful...just like you.
Byakuya: Are you blind? This adorable little boy over here takes after you...he even inherited your brown eyes!
Aizen: (chuckles) Hm,true. But even though he inherited my looks more than he inherited yours...I hope he grows up to have a heart just like yours.
Aizen Soūsuke stated closing his eyes as if saying a prayer,Byakuya raised an elegant eyebrow and stared at his lover questioningly.
Byakuya: What is that supposed to mean?
Aizen: It means I want our son to be just like you. Hot headed and very stubborn,my love. I want him to possess that strong, feisty personality of yours.
Byakuya: Do not be foolish,there is absolutely nothing wrong with your personality either.
Aizen: Hm,if you say so. Have you decided on a name to give him yet?
The warm,soft look on Byakuya's face disappeared being replaced quickly by a blank stare as the man looked out through the window, watching the moon.
Byakuya: Soūsuke...is it...wise for me to give him a name when I am going to desert him just like that? Why can't I just remain here in the World of the Living and raise him?
Aizen: You can't do that,and you're not deserting him either. You're doing what's best for him and yourself. Byakuya, you're the next heir to one of the most powerful houses in the Soul Society... you're going to be clan head soon,you can't afford to bring the child back home with you solely for multiple reasons.
Byakuya:(sighs) I know. Grandfather,along with the Kuchiki clan would be very disappointed in me. Besides,I do not think I could ever look at them in the eyes once they find out about this. That I conceived a child out of marriage and with a peasant no less. I would just be dragging the Kuchiki name into the mud.
Aizen's bottom lip curled downwardly seeming not pleased with what Byakuya had called him and then frowned.
Aizen: Not only that but,our child may face an execution or be mistreated and grow up in a toxic environment because of the same reason. Letting him grow up here in the World of the Living is the best decision for him. He'll be protected here and get the chance to live in a healthy environment.
Byakuya: But...what if he grows up to see spirits? What about his foster parents,will he-?
Aizen: Don't bother yourself with that,leave everything to me. I will make sure our son is well taken care of,you don't have to worry about anything Byakuya.
Grey eyes went back to the peacefully asleep baby,pure sadness written all over his face. He didn't want to leave,he wanted to stay with his baby boy forever,watch him grow up,be there for him...The noble only snapped out of it when he felt his lover's comforting hands on his as Aizen pulled him close, tilting his chin up so that their eyes met.
Aizen: Hey, when my plans all proceed accordingly I will come back for you and him so that we'll live without any fears or boundaries. When my plans suceeed,all three of us won't have to live separately, we'll be free to love and care for each other...
Byakuya: You always speak of your plans...but... what really is your plan? Why are you certain that it is going to work?
Aizen: Forgive me,I can't tell you that. I don't want to drag you into this. But I assure you everything is going to work out in the end and the three of us will be together all over again. Forever.
Byakuya: You promise?
Aizen: I promise,my love.
Byakuya's eyes glinted beautifully as he stared at the older man with hope. The noble believe in him and Aizen didn't want to disappoint him.
Aizen: Well...have you decided on the name?
Byakuya turned gracefully and stared at the baby...
Byakuya: Yes. Megumi. I want his name to be Megumi.
Aizen: A blessing huh? That's a beautiful name.
Byakuya: He is our blessing. What have you decided to name him?
Aizen: Two names?(thoughtfully) I wanted to give him something similar to your name but...I think Megumi just covers it so how about... Ichigo?
Byakuya: (frowns)As in "Strawberry"?
Aizen: Adorable but no. As in "One protector". Our child will be the one to protect you when I'm not there.
Byakuya: That is a huge responsibility you are burdening him with you know?
Aizen: I take it you don't like the name then?
Byakuya: The name is fine,it is just you who put it wrong. "One protector"...I would like to believe he will be the one who protects those in need.
Aizen: That's how you put it,but to me...he will protect you.
Byakuya:(vein pops) I am really considering smacking you upsidedown right now.
Aizen:(chuckles) I'm surprised you haven't done it yet, you're going soft Byakuya.
Byakuya: Be quiet or I might actually do it.
Aizen: So... he's Megumi Ichigo Aizen ne?
Byakuya: Megumi Ichigo Aizen.
Aizen smiled softly before reaching out for his zanpakuto.
Byakuya: What are you doing?
Aizen: I'm sorry Byakuya, I'm doing what's best for you.
Byakuya's eyes widened in panic as Aizen fully unsheathed his zanpakuto and pointed it vertically,tip facing down.
Byakuya: No, don't-!
Aizen: Shatter, Kyoka Suigetsu.
Warm, chocolate eyes watched as Byakuya tensed eyes going cloudy before he fell forward weakly just in time as the other man caught him...
Aizen: I'm sorry Byakuya, I'm doing this for your own mental health. I really do hope you forgive me..
The man confessed before picking the lean body up and softly leaving the room with Byakuya unconscious in his arms and the unsuspecting baby slept soundly in his crib, oblivious to everything.
That was thirty years ago(in shinigami years,3 years in human years:))and Aizen made sure never to cross paths with Byakuya who seemed to have forgotten everything that happened between them, thanks to Kyoka Suigetsu ever since they returned to the Seireitei. Byakuya had taken over the Kuchiki clan and became Captain of Division 6 by then,it was as if the two were never in an intimate relationship in the first place. They were just normal colleagues. Aizen had put Isshin Shiba and his new wife(just as planned)under the hypnosis of his zanpakuto and made them believe Byakuya and Aizen's baby boy was theirs which led him to now being known as Kurosaki Ichigo. Sure, Aizen kept an eye on the boy and was pleased with his growth over the years...as for Byakuya...he had adopted a girl (much to Aizen's dismay) who really resembled that Hisana woman whom Aizen had killed without an ounce of regret years ago. Sighing, Aizen took a sip of his ginger tea and stared up at the moon. It was a beautiful night outside...
Aizen: I'm going to become king.
He mummbled to himself softly,a picture of a sad Byakuya and baby Ichigo crossing his mind...
Aizen: Once I'm king Byakuya, I'll fix everything. I'll be able to give you a better life. Just you wait until I destroy that thing(Soul king)... until then I'll keep on plotting, perfecting my plan, fighting... I'll do all these things so that Megumi can come and live with us threat-free. I'll do everything I can...for him...to get a better life. For him.
For our Megumi.