The Four Noble Clans

"We should move them into rooms" Isane spoke.

"We should have protection put out for them" Hisagi stated.

Kira nodded.

Byakuya nodded picking Kimiko up in his arms again.

Ichigo tried to get himself up properly

Renji frowned 'we should have protection for them and we should start finding the culprits'

Unohana looked up at Byakuya was he really well enough to carry her

Kimiko was still limp in his arms

Byakuya shook slightly holding her but he would protect her, "I will protect Kimiko and myself" he stated.

Hisagi looked around, "I think me and Kira should stay here just in case..."

Hitohira was still out.

Isane picked up Kaien who was also out to move him into another room.

Kimiko was starting to rouse she could hear them talking among themselves

Unohana sighed 'it isnt wise to have you all so close to each other'

Ichigo pulled himself up he had to 'i will protect Hitohira' he had promised

Renji nodded 'ill inform the second to get the ball rolling'

"I will take Kimiko back to my manor... and increase the guards" Byakuya stated.

Isane looked at Unohana it was up to her whether they could leave she kept a hold of Kaien.

Hisagi nodded to Renji.

Hitohira was still out.

Unohana sighed if he wanted to he could 'go on then, remember it is dangerous' she then moved to help Ichigo move Hitohira

Ichigo was trying to move Hitohira

Renji moved out to get things started

Kimiko just kept her eyes closed she had no energy

Byakuya took her to his manor silently.

Hitohira stirred slightly wincing.

Isane moved Kaien to a bed.

Kimiko opened her eyes slowly she knew Byakuya had her


Unohana had Hitohira while Ichigo slowly walked beside her as she lay her in the bed

Byakuya moved to his manor stating to the guards to keep watch.


Hitohira opened her eyes slightly her head was spinning still.

Kimiko coughed slightly she would be alright


Ichigo sat at her bedside

Unohana left them to sort out guards

Byakuya placed her down on his bed sighing, "I was worried"


Hitohira rubbed her eyes slightly.

Kimiko looked up at his face 'why?'


Ichigo smiled 'you alright?'

"Because you could of died" Byakuya sighed, "Again..."


Hitohira nodded slightly sitting up slowly.

Kimiko turned her head, it didnt seem to matter to him if she was alive or not why would he care now


Ichigo smiled 'rest'

"Get some sleep... and be healthy" Byakuya whispered.


Hitohira nodded in response.

Kimiko looked up at him did he even know their marriage had been annulled


Ichigo stroked her hair 'again i failed to protect you'

Byakuya ran his fingers through her hair, "I am sorry" he whispered.



Hitohira shook her head, "Its not your fault"

Kimiko closed her eyes 'sorry about what?' she was still bitter



Ichigo stroked her hair still 'i wanted to protect you'

"Everything... the wedding... the fight" Byakuya sighed. "I am the reason it got annulled"



Hitohira shook her head at him, "Do not worry..."

Kimiko looked firmly at the wall he had tried to hurt her



Ichigo moved slightly to kiss her even if it hurt him

Byakuya sighed softly sitting back to let her relax.



Hitohira smiled slightly and returned his kiss.

Kimiko was slow with her words 'do you expect me to jump into your arms?'


Ichigo sighed he wanted to protect her always

"No" Byakuya stated coldly.



Hitohira looked down why were people trying so hard to kill her?.