The Reason

For you my dear sister..Hope you enjoy


Chapter 2

Byakuya walked through the gates to the Thirteenth Division. He barely acknowledged the shinigami who bowed and spoke his name in respect.

Continuing down the road, he turned the corner, smiling at the small house there. Even though the captain was from a noble family, he still lived as close to peasant that he could. He was respected for that reason.


Byakuya stopped and knocked on the door, and upon hearing Juushirou Ukitake call for him to enter, he removed his shoes and stepped inside.

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"Byakuya. What are you doing here?", the white haired man asked.

"I need something from you Juushirou. The order forms sending Rukia to the real world this time. I need to see it."

"Of course." He turned to the girl sitting beside him. "Kiyone. Can you please go and get the order forms for Captain Kuchiki?"

"Yes sir.", the young girl said with a smile and walked out of the room.

Byakuya allowed a small smile of his own to show. "She has quieted down a lot."

Juushirou nodded. "Yes. She finally figured out that her yelling was turning me off from her. Once that was stopped, she is a patient, forgive me."

Byakuya nodded. "It is fine. Some know of your relationship and I support it. You have not been sick since then. Treat her right."


Kiyone walked back into the room, holding out the folder. "The orders, Captain Kuchiki. If I may ask, how is Orihime?"


Byakuya smiled. "She is responding well to treatment. Renji hasn't left the door at all during the night. Even in his sleep, he is protective of her. Tell me, do you remember who was in attendance the day Rukia recieved these orders and read them?"

"I was, Captain. I also heard her remarks about the orders."

"And this remarks had to do with Ichigo Kurosaki I presume?"

"Yes, sir."

"Kiyone. I know she is your friend but if this goes to trial, will you stand against her on the stand?"

"Yes, sir. She ignored strict orders. She is no friend of mine. Not only did she disrespect your home and name, she has shown disrespect to the society as well."

Byakuya nodded and stood. "I will visit again and possibly have Orihime visit for a while when she is better. My thanks to you both."


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In the first division office, a young man sat in front of Shigekuni Yamamoto. The old man nodded as he thought about what the younger one said.

"You are willing to die and give up living for her?"

"Yes. She is my friend. She did not deserve this pain that she has had to endure."

"It will be painful."

"I do not care. If I can be here for her, I will be."

"Very well. I will send you to Twelfth Division to begin. When the summer is over, you will join the academy?"

"Yes, I have given thought to my future. I know it will take four years to finish but hopefully I can enter one of the divisions afterwards."

Shigekuni nodded. "Do not approach her before the academy. You will be the only one I allow to do this. "

The man nodded and bowed, following the single shinigami out the door. Shigekuni smiled and went back to his paperwork. "She has many friends, she just doesn't know it yet.", he whispered.


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Three days later, three shinigami captains stood in front of a portal to the real world. Six other's stood with them, as back up to take her by force if need be. The gate opened and the nine stepped out into the Urahara Shop, meeting Kisuke's eyes. "It is time.", Byakuya spoke, causing them to move out as one.

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Rukia sat on the bed, staring at Ichigo. "What if they find out the truth Rukia? That you disobeyed your orders. I don't think it will be like the last time."

Rukia's lip curled into a smirk. "My brother will not allow them to harm me. Those rules mean nothing to the Kuchiki Clan. I am untouchable. Besides, I don't worry about nothing. If my brother fails then Captain Ukitake will get me out. Let's just enjoy our time together."


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Isshin shook his head. He knew that girl was trouble from the start. He turned as Karin pointed over her back, to see Byakuya, Kenpachi Zaraki and Toushirou Hitsuguya standing there. "Where is Rukia Kuchiki?", Byakuya spoke.


Isshin went up the stairs and knocked on the door. "Rukia. You have visitors. I think you had better come downstairs."


The two followed the man down and Rukia's eyes went wide. "Brother? Why are you here?"


Kenpachi stepped forwards. "Either you come willingly or we will take you by force."


Rukia reach for Ichigo's hand and the teen backed away. "Not this time, Rukia.", he growled out.


Byakuya nodded to Isshin. "Ichigo Kurosaki, you are to come to. You are involved."

"Ichi-nii?", Yuzu whispered softly.

Ichigo walked up and held out his hands, his head high. "I go willingly. If I have done something, I will take the punishment."


Byakuya nodded. "Thank you Ichigo Kurosaki for not fighting us. Rukia, come."


Rukia turned to run, only to have a fist fly into her face, knocking her backwards. When she looked up, Karin was standing there, her lip drawn into a snarl. "It is your fault, Orihime is dead. You call yourself a shinigami. I spit on you. I hope you pay dearly for what you did."


Kenpachi picked Rukia up, none to gently and allowed the cuffs to be slapped on her. He then dropped her to the floor and nodded his thanks to Karin. The black haired teen nodded back and crossed her arms. "Let us know what happens, Brother."

Ichigo nodded. "Take care of Kon for me?"

Karin chuckled. "Someone has to. Stay safe."


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Renji walked down to the cells where they had Ichigo. Rukia was in a separate area of the society, being held in the Second Division. Soi Fon was more than pleased to have her there and Byakuya had placed Ichigo in the Sixth Division.

The red head took the tray from the guy that was walking towards the cells. "I got it. Go on."

"Yes, Vice Captain, Sir."

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Ichigo looked up and then dropped his head. "She's fine. Rukia that is."

Ichigo turned his head. "I could care less."


Renji chuckled and unlocked the door, walking in and taking off his cuffs. "You came willingly. I ain't worried about it. Orihime is responding well to treatment. Should be back to normal in a few days."


Ichigo started to eat and nodded. "I'm glad. Thanks for bringing her here. I'll probuly loose my license huh?"

"I don't know. Rukia knew the orders and went against them. Did you know?"

Ichigo sighed. "Yeah. She told me. Actually she told me earlier today before you showed up. That's what we were talking about. I swear I didn't know till then."


Renji nodded. "Then you need to be truthful. Regardless of what she thinks, neither the Captain or Captain Ukitake will come to her rescue. She broke the rules. The hearing is tomorrow. I suggest you get some sleep."


Ichigo held out his arms, allowing Renji to put the cuffs back on. "Tell Orihime I am sorry."


Renji nodded. "I will but what you did, was really the best thing that could have happened to her. It will work out in the end, Ichigo. The worst thing they could do to you is suspend your license. Somehow, I don't think that will be the case. Don't worry too much on it. I'll be there in the room."


Ichigo waited till Renji shut the door and then he laid down on the bed, closing his eyes.


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Renji made his way back to the Forth Division and peeked into the room. Orihime had already been there for almost a week. He couldn't wait till she took her real form back. The red head then shut the door and sat in the chair, leaning his head back. "Only a little over a week left, then I can see her again." , he thought as his eyes drifted shut in sleep.