The revelation of Rukia's pregnancy had sent Soul Society into a frenzy. The news was on everyone's lips, and with the prognosis "confirmed", Ukitake found he had new allies in fighting for Rukia's release.
Though he didn't think he really wanted Mayuri on his side... Then again, who did?
Still, the most surprising reaction was Byakuya's, which was why he was visiting Rukia once again.
"Captain? What is it?" Rukia asked. Ukitake managed a smile despite the grim situation.
"Well... It's not a release order yet... But, well..." He shrugged, and handed Rukia a note. Rukia frowned, and opened it up. She read it quickly.
"... The Kuchiki clan recognizes the marriage between Kuchiki Rukia and Kuchiki Ichigo nee Kurosaki?!" She screeched.
"Ah, um... Congratulations?" Ukitake said with a smile, rubbing the back of his head as Rukia seethed. "I thought you'd be happy... Now your baby will, you know..."
"Not be a bastard?!" Rukia snarled. Ukitake nodded.
"Er... Yeah..." At the furious look on the young woman's face, Ukitake coughed.
"Well, if you need me for anything I'll be reachable by butterfly goodbye!"
He left quickly-Rukia's temper was rather infamous, after all, and even at his strength level he wasn't going to take any chances of her hurting-Er, him hurting her...
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