Chapter 28: Plan 1/2

AN: Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. First, SORRY for the LONG Author's Note. After reading through the recent reviews I suppose I should help clarify some things.

1. Romance aspect. You'll find that there is a heavy emphasis on the romance between Kishin x Rukia for the CURRENT ARC in the story. The main reason is because just like in Canon, the Soul Society arc is heavily influenced around Rukia. She was the main driver for the plot in the Soul Society arc. She's the reason why Ichigo and the others stormed the Soul Society in the first place. While things may slightly differ this time than in Canon, it remains that she is still a large driver for our MC in the current arc. Kishin is still fleshing out his understanding and feelings towards Rukia. He is taking in the experience he has with his feelings of love for her because back when he unlocked the power of his Shikai, he fought his inner demons to control his power. During that time he gained two very important things.

The first was his recognition and acceptance of himself.

The second was the memory of his deepest desire. And that desire was to receive love, something that he never had. Some people who are psychologically damaged in this way and never had something but then receive it later on have a strong sense of possessiveness for the things that they were never granted. At least this is how Kishin was influenced. For Kishin in particular it was love. And so that is why there is a heavy emphasis on Kishin and Rukia's interactions.

AFTER the arc is over the heaviness on their romance will lighten up. That's because Rukia isn't being used as collateral against Kishin and his actions in the future. It is also because Kishin and Rukia would have then solidified what their relationship is like so there won't need to be as much build up of growing their closeness with each other in the later arcs. Aside from the above details there are also plot driving factors that align with the actions and characteristics of certain personality traits of the characters. For instance, Aizen being the main obstacle. Read point #2 for a more detailed explanation.

2. The main reason why Kishin hasn't made any serious moves against Aizen is because he understands just how powerful Aizen is. On top of that he respects Aizen's intellect. The fact that Aizen knows about Kishin means that Kishin also knows that Aizen would suspect him should Aizen's plans derail from his original calculations. He didn't want to risk Rukia's safety in favor of testing Aizen's limits due to his interference. At least not until Rukia was safely within his sphere of reach again. Now that Rukia is back within his reach he will start thinking of how to throw a small wrench in Aizen's plans.

Also, Kishin's best plan really is to strengthen himself as much as possible since he's the only one not under Kyoka Suigetsu's effect. At the end of the day, no matter how much he plans and tries to play tricks or games they are meaningless in the face of Aizen who can make the entire Gotei 13 see whatever he wants. The thing he is hesitant of the most is that he does something, Aizen suspects him, and then Aizen creates a huge scandal that makes things even worse for him or for Toshiro, or Kinji, or Yushiro, or Jushiro, or Rukia. That is why he's patiently biding his time by growing his own strength before trying to create any waves.

So it's not that he doesn't have ideas, but rather he knows things will possibly turn worst for him. He takes his queue from looking at what happened to Urahara and the Visored. At that time Aizen was only a Lieutenant, but he managed to not only trick and get rid of 4 Captains and 4 Lieutenants with ease, but he also got rid of Urahara and Tessai and framed them. What makes the situation even worse for Kishin is that he knows Aizen has already taken over command of Central 46 and so it's not Central 46's words that are law, but it is Aizen's words that are law.

3. I understand that as people continue to read, they'll have certain misgivings when they read a chapter and feel like there isn't any life in it or that the direction of the story won't be unique anymore. I promise that it will, but it's hard to see it when the story isn't yet complete. The direction a chapter takes and the actions characters make have a purpose to the overall story. If it seems like the story is heading towards a strong adherence to Canon, then there's a reason. If the story seems to diverge from Canon, then there's a reason. These details may not be obvious right now, but when placing oneself in the mind of these characters and seeing where the entire story heads, then it'll start to become more obvious.

Anyways, as always, thanks for your continued support!

Vocabulary Terms:

*Baka (Bakamono) = Fool/Idiot

*Onii-sama = Big Brother

*Obasan = Aunt

*Chappy = Most popular soul candy with a cutesy personality and depicted as a bunny.

*Ryoka = Traveling Evil(s)/ outsiders not associated with the Seireitei

Reading the story:

-Scene change: "888"

-Rated M Scene: "XXX"

-Hello, how are you? (Someone in their own thoughts)

-Hello how are you? (Zanpakuto Spirit speaking in a Shinigami's mind)

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Bleach.

Chapter 28

The darkness in the sky over Soul Society had begun to lighten up as the sun started to slowly peek above the horizon. It was currently still and quiet in the Seireitei despite the events that happened yesterday. For most of the division's in Soul Society the matters pertaining to the other day did not truly involve them, therefore they simply carried on their day as if nothing was amiss. As the sun continued to rise into the sky a streak of golden light was able to sneak through the cracks of a window curtain in a semi-dark bedroom casting a warm glow on two sleeping individuals. They were precisely Kishin and Rukia, both completely naked beneath the warm covers of the fluffy blanket snuggled and cuddled in each other's arms.

Kishin was the first to stir awake as he felt the warmth of the sunlight on his shoulder. He was glad that he woke first as he was able to take in the cute sleeping form of Rukia pressed up against his chest. Her steady warm breath tickled his torso and made his heart flutter. A smile found its way to his lips as he simply watched her sleep a little longer. Her arms bent up next to her chest as she slept on her side facing towards him. Her hair was a complete mess, but it only made her look more desirable. Her long lashes accentuated the cuteness of her face making her graceful even when sleeping. The skin on her body was completely smooth and milky feeling like silk that flowed in the wind through one's fingers. Her legs were intertwined with Kishin's locking their bodies in place. It was then he took note of all the marks he had left on her body from their vigorous activities last night.

She had tens of hickeys all over the crook of her neck that travelled down her shoulders and right into the valley of her breasts. A faint handprint could also be seen lining around the base of her neck where he had held her down into the mattress. He didn't move the blanket since he didn't want to disturb her sleep, but he knew that there were definitely more marks that travelled down the rest of her body. Once more his eyes landed over the pressure mark around her neck causing him to grit his teeth in shame. He propped himself up with his elbow, lying on his right side as he gently traced his fingers over the impression.

"I'm sorry Rukia...I thought I was careful…"

He felt guilty at the mark that he left on her because she was so delicate. He didn't want to hurt her, but he realized that he really could have even though he was careful when trying to control his strength. A deep breath escaped his lungs as he dipped down his head to place a soft gentle kiss atop her forehead.

She's so incredibly beautiful.

He bit the bottom of his lip feeling himself turn semi-hard. The feeling of Rukia's soft thighs locked with his own only made him more turned on. Soon after he felt her stir awake.

"Nghhhh…" She moaned out as she slowly began to open her eyes.

"Kishin?" She softly breathed out.

He smirked and brushed away a lock of her fallen hair from her cheeks. "Good morning senpai. Did you sleep okay?"

Rukia grinned and nodded her head. "Mhm. I feel-" She stopped mid-sentence as her cheeks suddenly turned bright red.

Kishin raised his eyebrow questioningly at why she suddenly stopped and asked, "You feel what?"

She simply buried her face into his chest not daring to look him in the eyes feeling completely embarrassed. "I feel your...your...down there…"

"Hm?" He pondered what she was getting at, but then a lightbulb clicked and he smirked in understanding. His erection was pressed up against her stomach which was the cause of her embarrassment. He gently gripped her hand and brought it up to his lips placing a soft wet kiss against it.

"Sorry Rukia. I can't help it. You're too cute."

She blushed at his comment and buried her head further into his chest. "You idiot…"

He smirked and rolled them over pinning her down into the mattress as he hovered above her. His move elicited a playful yelp from Rukia's lips as he laid quick gentle kisses all over her neck and shoulders. Smooching sounds and low moans filled the room for several long moments before Rukia covered his lips with her hand to stop him. She heavily panted trying to catch her breath to quell her building desire.

"Kishin...huff...huff...we can't."

He simply licked her hand that pressed up against his lips before pulling it away and landing a soft kiss against her chin.

"Why not?" He asked seductively.

She shuddered at the sound of his raspy morning voice, but in the end she shook her head. "I'm...huff...I'm still sore."

Kishin immediately stopped what he was doing as the feeling of guilt washed over him once more.

Right...I-I may have been a bit too rough yesterday…

He lowered his head down into the nape of her neck in shame and apologized. "I'm sorry. I got carried away last night. I should have been more careful with you."

"No." She quickly responded.

She gently ran her fingers along his strong muscular back and felt the long red scar lines that ran down his spine caused by her involuntary violent scratching. "I should be the one to apologize. I hurt you."

Kishin shook his head and nuzzled closer into her. "No." He smirked and kissed her cheek. "I love the feeling of your scratches. They make me feel even more alive when I fu-"

Fwip!

She slapped her palm over his lips to prevent him from finishing his sentence. Her cheeks flared up in bright crimson red knowing exactly what he was about to say.

"Ahem. L-Lets just call it even then." She meekly commented.

Kishin bit the bottom of his lip, his eyes still locked on his hand mark on her neck. "Rukia...I could have hurt you."

He traced his fingers over the red line and was about to apologize again, but she cut him off. "It's fine."

He slightly frowned at her response. "It's not fine. I want you to te-"

She cut him off again as she held his face in her hands, forcing him to look her in the eyes. "I said it's fine." Her cheeks turned red as she continued, "I-I know that you would never hurt me. And besides...I kind of liked it…" Her voice turned nearly inaudible towards the end.

Kishin's eyes widened in shock as he kept his golden crystalline eyes locked on her pure violet ones trying to see if she was lying, however there wasn't a trace of a lie in her.

She...She liked it?

An involuntary groan escaped his lips. He was really hard now, but he held back knowing that Rukia was feeling sore. He took a deep breath in before taking a deep breath out. He turned his head to look at the time and noted that it was still incredibly early. He focused his mind on more serious matters to calm down his hard erection and let out a sigh in annoyance knowing that things pertaining to Rukia and Hinamori's punishment would be discussed in even more detail today at a Captains meeting.

"What's wrong?" Rukia asked, noting the irritated facial expression on Kishin's face.

He just kissed the top of her eyelid and rolled out of bed. "Let's get cleaned up senpai. Unfortunately we still have to deal with discussing the details of your punishment."

Rukia's expression became solemn at his reminder. She sat up and bit the bottom of her lip in anxiousness. "Will Hinamori really be executed?"

Kishin noted the conflicted look in her eyes and remained silent electing not to answer.

Now that Rukia is back and within my reach I'll have to think about how to handle Aizen. Toshiro isn't going to sit around and let Hinamori get executed. I just know it. He'll probably try to do something that'll get him in trouble so I can't just sit by and watch him ruin himself. I need to be careful on how I go about helping though…

He simply strode over and pulled the blanket away from Rukia's body.

"Ah! Hey-"

He smirked and cradled her into his arms taking her to the bathroom and into the shower.

"Kishin?" She inquired whilst attempting to cover her naked body with her arms.

Kishin on the other hand just grinned and gently set her down. "Don't cover yourself up in front of me Rukia. I love you. Every part of you. You're completely flawless so there's nothing you have to be embarrassed about with me, okay?"

She blushed at his words but meekly nodded in the end. "O-Okay…"

Soon after the warmth of the water flowed down their bodies completely relaxing their muscles. Rukia winced every now and then when moving around as she still felt sore at her core. Her actions caused Kishin to feel a little guilty, but she continued to scold him for thinking that he hurt her. The longer they showered the more comfortable she started to become being naked in front of him. They helped scrub and wash each other's body to rid each other of the smell of sex. About an hour later they had become presentable once more in their Shinigami shihakusho, albeit a violet colored scarf was wrapped around Rukia's neck to cover up the love marks that Kishin had left on her there.

"Do I look weird?" She curiously asked while touching the scarf.

Kishin simply shook his head. "Nope. It matches your eyes. Besides, your brother wears a scarf all the time. Just cause it's not cold out doesn't mean you can't wear a scarf right?"

Rukia could only agree since she needed to wear the scarf so as not to die of embarrassment from other people asking her about the marks on her neck.

"What now?" She asked.

Kishin walked over to her side and gently patted the top of her head. "You stay here. When we arrived last night two Hell Butterflies informed Central 46 and the other Captains of our return. There should have been another Captains meeting this morning discussing the details pertaining to the status of both you and Hinamori. I had already sent an extra message to Captain Ukitake before I went to retrieve you yesterday to make arrangements for your punishment going forward."

Rukia clenched her hands into fists still feeling worried. Before she could voice any form of objection or questions she was interrupted from a Hell Butterfly entering the room.

"Hm?" Kishin stared expectantly at the butterfly and held out his finger towards it reading the contents within before it flew off into the distance.

"W-What did it say?" Rukia nervously asked.

Kishin looked down at her worried expression and grinned poking her nose. "Everything went according to plan."

She pouted at his action before tilting her head to the side in question. "Which means?"

"Well, originally your punishment was 6 months of house arrest. The problem was where to keep you prisoner."

"Then...was it decided where I would be jailed?"

He nodded his head with a triumphant look. "I told you yesterday didn't I? That you'd be my prisoner. The message I sent Captain Ukitake was to make arrangements for you to be held prisoner in the 13th division barracks until your sentence ends."

"Then...I'll be held in the 13th division prison?"

"Nope. You're going to stay here in my living quarters for the next 6 months."

"EH?" She doubtfully questioned. "That doesn't seem right though does it?"

"Why? Do you want to stay in the 13th division prison?"

"Ah, no! It's not that, but I'm just confused. How can my sentence be that light? At the very least I thought I'd be forced to be confined in a cell."

Kishin just shrugged his shoulders. "Originally yes. And truthfully you are supposed to."

Rukia gave a curious glance at his answer. "Then...why aren't I?"

He smirked and walked out of the bedroom with Rukia following in tow as he answered, "Since you're being held prisoner under the jurisdiction of the 13th division then we have a say as to how you'll be imprisoned. That's why, your prison will be my living quarters where I can keep an eye on you. You aren't allowed to leave the building, but I reckon it's better than being stuck in a cell right?"

Rukia felt a loving warmth invade her heart at how far Kishin was going for her. He came to personally retrieve her in Karakura Town. He prevented Byakuya and Renji from performing the finishing blow on Ichigo because she wanted to save him. He healed Ichigo's wounds because she didn't want Ichigo to die. He held back his rage and anger and didn't kill Renji nor did he fight Byakuya because of her. He reassured her that everything would be fine and gave her a sense of warmth and security. And he even arranged for her imprisonment to be within the 13th division barracks under his supervision in the comfort of his own home. She stared at his back and bit the bottom of her lip. She felt that she didn't truly deserve him, but she didn't think that she would be able to let him go. Her body moved on its own as she walked up behind him wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her head into his back.

"Kishin. What is our relationship?"

Kishin closed his eyes and recalled that they never really announced or made clear what their relationship was. In truth he didn't care because he was able to be with her, but he could tell that she felt a bit confused at this moment and so he turned around in her arms and kissed the tip of her nose.

Muah!

She cutely scrunched up her face and covered her nose. "What was that for?"

He just pinched the sides of her cheeks lightly pulling at them. "What do you want us to be? It doesn't matter to me because I've already given myself to you."

Realization struck her at that moment.

I see...so all this time he was only waiting for me to say something about it.

She stared confidently into his golden colored irises and said, "Then let's date."

Kishin just ruffled her hair. "Okay, then lets date."

A smile formed on both of their lips. Before they could get anymore intimate they were interrupted by the knocking on the door. Kishin let out a sigh and rubbed the back of his neck. Rukia noted his sour look and was about to ask what was wrong when she took note of the reiatsu on the other side of the door.

"Renji?" She questioned, however her facial expression turned a bit serious and nervous in the next moment as she also felt a much much more powerful and familiar presence approach as well. "Onii-sama…"

Knock. Knock. Knock.

"Alright alright. I'm coming." Kishin replied as he opened the door revealing Renji and Byakuya on the other side. He motioned for them to enter the room to which they did.

A complicated look shone in Renji's eyes as he took in Rukia's frame. "Rukia I…"

She just shook her head and gazed at him with an understanding look in her eyes. "It's fine Renji. I know. You were only following orders. I don't blame you for anything."

Renji clenched his hands into fists feeling incredibly guilty.

Byakuya on the other hand remained silent for several minutes just staring at Rukia. While his expression remained indifferent, the look in his eyes were complicated and conflicted. He especially felt curious as to why Rukia wore a scarf. An accessory he rarely ever saw her wearing. As if Rukia knew what Byakuya was staring at she anxiously shifted in place and carefully fixed the scarf around her neck slightly hiking it up a little to cover more of her skin.

Byakuya slightly furrowed his brow, but in the end he decided it wasn't worth his time to mention the article of clothing and instead, turned his attention to Kishin and asked, "What is the meaning of this, Lieutenant Chigetsu?"

Kishin already knew that Byakuya was eventually going to ask about the form of her imprisonment so he simply shrugged his shoulders unconcernedly. "This is where Rukia will be staying for the duration of her punishment. You didn't seriously think that I would throw her in a prison cell did you?"

Renji widened his eyes in shock. "What?! You mean to say that Rukia is going to live HERE in YOUR personal quarters for the next 6 months?! No way! I object! That's not right!"

"Why not?"

"It's not proper!"

"Then what do you want me to do? Throw her in an actual prison cell?"

"That…" Renji couldn't exactly agree to that, but then a thought came to him. "Instead of your quarters why not an empty one? Or another female's quarters!"

Kishin shook his head. "There is no one more suitable than myself, the 13th division Lieutenant, to keep watch over Rukia's sentence."

Renji fiercely shook his head in disagreement. "You've got to be kidding me! I think it's better if Rukia returns to the Kuchiki Manor and remains there for the duration of her sentence."

Kishin just waved his hand in the air dismissing Renji's suggestion. "Everything has already been settled. Rukia will be safe here. I can promise you that."

Renji wanted to continue and refute, but Byakuya interjected, "Very well. We did not come here to change what has already been decided."

Kishin raised his eyebrow in curiosity. "Then why are you here?"

Byakuya gave a quick glance at the surrounding space before turning around and heading for the door. "Renji. Let's go."

Renji clicked his tongue in annoyance but followed behind Byakuya obediently. He gave one last look at Rukia and let out a defeated sigh.

Haaah...in the end she's safe...I guess that's what matters the most...but Rukia, is there really no place left in your heart that loves me instead?

He noted the bright look in her eyes and sighed again. "I'm glad you're okay...Rukia." He then disappeared alongside Byakuya.

Rukia cocked her head to the side as she stared where Byakuya and Renji were just standing. "What...was that about?"

Kishin walked by her side and patted her head, an amused and knowing smile on his face. "Your brother may not show it but...he was secretly relieved that your sentence wasn't serious. On top of that he was silently observing the place to see if it was suitable for your imprisonment."

Rukia gave him a doubtful glance. "Onii-sama did? Are you sure about that?"

Kishin just nodded. "Yeah. Your brother and I may not exactly see eye to eye on most things, but he cares for you. He has his own troubles to think over."

"Own troubles? Like what?"

"He's struggling to find what the right answer is."

"Right answer? Stop speaking in riddles Kishin."

He smirked and ruffled her hair.

Whack!

"Ow!" He groaned rubbing his side as she pouted at his actions. "Fine, don't tell me what you know."

A hissing sound echoed in the air as he sucked in a deep breath whilst massaging his ribcage. "I'll tell you senpai. Don't be mad okay?"

She smirked and walked into the kitchen making some coffee. "If there's something burdening my brother then...I want to help if I can."

Kishin nodded and stood by the kitchen counter sipping the cup of coffee that Rukia handed to him. "Your brother is struggling with the idea of upholding the laws of Soul Society versus acting on what he thinks is right, and fight to protect you from harm."

Rukia furrowed her brow at his answer. "Onii-sama is...he would go against the law for me?"

Kishin shrugged his shoulders. "Can't say for sure. Right now? That'd be hard to judge, but I have a feeling…"

"Hm? A feeling? What kind of feeling?"

"Mmmm...I've got a feeling that maybe sometime in the future Byakuya might have a change of heart and see that the laws aren't as clear cut and infallible as they seem to be."

Rukia raised her eyebrow in suspicion, noticing that Kishin seemed to be hinting at something more than just what her brother was thinking.

Kishin smiled and simply stared in amusement at her expression that was lost in thought. He just watched her for several more minutes before he decided to ask, "Senpai, how would you feel if Renji dies?"

Rukia immediately snapped her head at him and stammered, "W-What are you saying?! Wait...you-you aren't planning to kill Renji are you? Just because I stopped you last night y-"

Kishin waved his hand and quickly interjected, "No, nothing like that." He then ran several different simulations of future outcomes in his head before continuing, "I'm not going to kill Renji or anything, but say…there's a situation where he might die…" He paused and noted the painful look in her eyes as she mulled it over so he sighed and gently patted her head. "Never mind. It was a silly question."

She slightly frowned and stared up at him with a worried look. "Kishin, is there a reason you asked?"

"Maybe…"

"Why?"

"Haaaaah…well, because I don't particularly like him."

She raised her eyebrow in curiosity at his answer still confused. "Errr...but what does that have to do with Renji dying?"

Kishin indifferently shrugged and sipped his cup of coffee. "Nothing really. It's just, if you can cope with his death then I won't have to go out of my way to help him if the time ever comes. That's all."

It took Rukia a good minute to let his words sink in before she stared at him with widened eyes in bafflement.

Whack!

"Ow!" He let out whilst rubbing his head.

Rukia crossed her arms and stared disapprovingly at his behavior. "Kishin, that's practically no different than saying you want to kill Renji."

He smirked and replied, "Ehhhh…well there's a slight difference."

Whack!

"Ow!" He replied once more, rubbing his head. "Alright alright. Don't be upset senpai. I get it. Renji is your childhood friend and even though he's made some questionable choices like attacking you before, it remains that you care about his well-being."

Rukia raised her eyebrow at him wondering where he was going with this. "Go on."

He smirked and sipped his coffee again. "Fine. I will reluctantly keep an eye on him IF I happen to be around."

Rukia glared at him for a bit before letting out a long sigh in confusion. "Kishin, what's going on exactly?"

For a moment he didn't answer and simply stared down at his cup of coffee.

"Kishin?"

He smiled at her confusion and quickly finished his coffee before heading for the door.

"Where are you going?" Rukia quickly asked still completely confused and feeling a bit sad that he was leaving.

"Don't worry senpai. I've got some things to do today. The Hell Butterfly from earlier informed me of Hinamori's situation. She's currently being held in the 1st division's prison cell and will be executed by the Sokyoku in 25 days."

Rukia jolted with a panicked look on her face. "But-"

Kishin cut her off and gave her a look of reassurance. "Just trust me senpai. I'll figure something out okay?"

She could only bite her tongue and nodded. "Sorry for the trouble. If it wasn't for me and not doing my job well then none of this would have hap-"

"Rukia!" His loud shout startled and cut her off. "Look at me." He commanded.

As their eyes met his gaze softened. "It's not your fault senpai." The image of Aizen appeared in his head as he said more encouragingly. "Seriously. It's really not your fault. There's more to the situation than you think."

Rukia furrowed her brow and vaguely recalled something from yesterday. "Wait...does this have anything to do with the strange conversation you were having with Urahara-san?"

Kishin smirked and opened the door. "Yeah. Just leave things to me."

He then closed the door behind him and dashed off into the distance leaving a semi-bewildered Rukia behind.

FWISH!

As he dashed through the Seireitei he headed in the direction of the 2nd division.

I've got no choice but to involve myself now. I can't let Toshiro ruin himself over Hinamori's sentence. The question is how do I go about this? Now that Rukia is safely back within my reach and Aizen is making large moves to obtain the Hogyoku, it'll be in my best interest to move in a way where I let Aizen expose his true colors to the rest of the Gotei 13, then before he can obtain the Hogyoku I'll make my move to stop him.

He focused his thoughts on what he knew and the events that were currently happening.

This time Urahara placed the Hogyoku in Hinamori's gigai. Even though it's not Rukia being executed, it seems Hinamori is still being executed via the Sokyoku. I already have a plan to stop that from happening, but if things go similarly to the events that I know of, then Aizen will have gotten his hands on the second method to remove the Hogyoku from Hinamori's gigai. Now then...will Aizen still fake his death and go through all of that fiasco?

Fwish!

He snapped out of his thoughts as he arrived before Yushiro's office quarters. He stood by the entrance door which was left wide open and took note of Yushiro sleeping with his head laid down on his desk. Shaking his head he knocked on the door causing Yushiro to jolt out of his chair.