A Bleach Melody

Title: Babies and Lovers

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When their little girl had been born, they had been somewhat surprised by the dark honey color of her hair, but pleased that she took after Byakuya in coloring otherwise. When Ichigo had seen her, he had smiled softly and said that her hair color reminded him of his mother, but was glad that they had a healthy, happy baby.

The two had decided to call her Masaki in honor of all Ichigo had done for them, making the young shinigami pleased and surprised at the thought.

Hanatoru would take Masaki with him to work seeing as he was on desk duty untilshe was three months old. She tended to coo happily at whoever came into his office or nap on a blanket, often drawing some of his co-workers in to watch her for him when he had to run papers elsewhere.

Byakuya would take her on days that his division would be calm and let Hanatoru do his supply counting without worrying about her.

Granted, they were tired from the constant up and downs at night to feed her, change her or just calm her down but the had easily fallen into a rhythm. There was their hard times, but they had had years to learn how to stay patient and put that information to good use with their sweet baby.

When Hanatoru had been cleared for sexual activity, they had gotten Ichigo to watch over Masaki for the day and night. The next morning, they found Masaki sleeping on her godfather as he read a book, the couple finding a perfect babysitter in him.

On Masakis first birthday, they threw her a happy birthday with cake and presents that would last her for many years, some that she would grow into. When the party started to wind down, Hanatoru stood and cleared his throat, Masaki nearly asleep in his arms, before he stated he had an announcement.

Byakuya thumped down into his chair as the others cheered when Hanatoru announced he was once more pregnant.