Road to Ruin

Chapter 2: Vitreous Detachment

A/N: Hello everyone! I hope you been liking the story so far. I'll try to post weekly on Saturdays, but if I managed to finish multiple chapters quickly then you can expect double uploads. Hope you like and thanks for reading!

© Bleach and its characters don't belong to me. They belong to Tite Kubo and Shonen Jump. (Hanabira, Miroku and the De La Rosa family are the only characters I own)  

Chapter 2: Vitreous Detachment

Secrets were not something that came easy to Sosuke Aizen.

The passing week had been spent working on his projects, all while the adults around him were none the wiser. 'I shall be done soon.'

"Sosuke!"

Ukitake's voice brought him back to reality. The Captain had been giving him lessons in swordsmanship, but he had spaced out a moment ago.

"Sorry Captain. I was distracted."

"That's fine Sosuke, but remember you can't be distracted during a battle. Can't have you dying on me."

"I shall remember that."

"Let's call it quits for today. There's a captain's meeting in the afternoon and I need to get ready."

'A captain's meeting, probably to discuss the situation with the quincy.' he thought. 'I must hurry...'

"There's something I been meaning to ask you."

"What is it?"

"Would it be okay with you, if I wanted to court Hanabira-San?"

Sosuke chuckled. "Of course! It's obvious you're both fond of each other's company. You'll make my mother very happy."

Ukitake smiled, scratching the back of his head. "I didn't think we were too obvious. All the same, I'm glad you approve. It matters to me that you voice your opinion on this matter."

Those words lifted his mood considerably. Sosuke smiled. "Thanks, Captain. To be honest with you, I would be glad to have a person like you as a part of our family."

It was Ukitake's turn to feel emotional. "I'd love that."

The two walked together to Ukitake's cottage by the lake. Hanabira was already there with Unohana, and a passed out Shunsui.

"He had too much to drink." Hanabira laughed as she patted the sleeping captain on the back. "I'll take care of him, you can go to the meeting ahead."

"We'll see you soon."

The Captains left for the meeting, while Sosuke and Hanabira began to prepare tea for Shunsui, when he woke up.

"I don't know how some people prefer alcohol when there's tea around!" Hanabira joked as she poured herself a cup and another one for Sosuke. His mother's love for tea was something he had inherited. There was something comforting about the warm and bitter flavor, it made him feel at home.

"How was your lesson with Captain Ukitake?"

"It went well. He's a great teacher, I like him." Sosuke finished his tea with a smile. "Mother, do you like him as well?"

"Eh? Of course I do, he's my captain. Why'd you ask sweetie?"

"Mere curiosity."

Hanabira raised an eyebrow. "Right. I'll keep my eye on you, my little prince."

Sosuke chuckled and stepped out of the kitchen. He saw Shunsui waking up.

"How do you feel Captain?"