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AfterShock
By : whitetiger
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The next morning found Byakuya sitting in Tsunade's office holding copies of the information Sasuke Uchiha had provided. The evening before, Byakuya had searched for Tsunade only to find out she and Dr. Unohana were no longer in the building. It hadn't taken him long to contact Tsunade and inform her he would be in her office early to speak with her about Sephiroth. Last night she had not been pleased over his demand, but as he read over the information Sasuke had found, Byakuya was grateful he had angered the blonde with his arrogance.
Everything he read in the documents backed up Zaraki's information while going into details of how the Sharingan worked. Laying the papers on the table, Byakuya reached up and pinched his nose between his eyes. The depth the Sharingan infiltrated the mind was truly amazing and yet terrifying. Dropping his hand he looked over to the doctors.
Retsu sighed, "It is as I feared. Without another Uchiha with a Sharingan of equal power to Itachi's, there will be no way of breaking what he has done to Sephiroth's mind."
"Is there really nothing that can over-ride Sephiroth's fear for his brothers?" Tsunade asked as she crossed her arms over the table.
"What could be more powerful than the need to protect one's family?" Retsu whispered.
Byakuya couldn't help himself, he began chewing on his thumbnail in irritation. A habit he had broken decades ago. He ran his eyes over the faces of those in the room with him, each showing varying levels of defeat. Sakura, the Uchiha boy's pink-haired lover, was sitting tight against Sasuke's side with her hand in his while the tall man with pale hair had his hands on Sasuke's shoulders. Byakuya had grown up around some of the Uchiha. In his eyes they were powerful, fearless, never showed weakness, or relied on anyone. To see one looking so defeated was startling to him, but the two at his side offering their support was an even bigger shock to him. It seemed so natural between the three of them, almost as if the boy managed to shed generations of clan behavior for those two. Sasuke was very lucky to have people who cared so much for him.
People who cared... Byakuya's eyes widened as he looked back to Sasuke. Surely the answer could not be that simple. His mind began racing faster and faster as he thought over the circumstance and pieced together possible outcomes. Then he stood abruptly drawing everyone's attention. "Tsunade, Retsu. I may have an idea of how to break the Sharingan's hold, but you will need to trust me enough to follow the plan without argument. Can you do it?"
"Anything," Tsunade answered quickly.
However, Retsu hesitated, "As long as it will not harm my patient."
"Retsu, I want you to suggest the boys go to the hot springs outside of the city. I believe if they are safe Sephiroth's desire to protect his brothers may subside just a bit."
Retsu considered it for a moment then nodded, "I believe that could work. I'll approach him after we are done here."
"The next thing I need you to do is; when Sephiroth asks to be released from the hospital, let him go." Byakuya was not surprised when Retsu's eyes hardened.
"I can't do that. He is not physically nor mentally able to care for himself." She said gently, but the frosty look in her eyes chilled him to the bone.
Byakuya wouldn't be dissuaded. "Everything counts on him being able to leave. Please Retsu, do this favor for me. For Sesshomaru."
Tsunade reached over and placed her hand on Retsu's. "He may be a brat, but please trust him. I know he would never bring harm to Sephiroth. Sephiroth is the only person who can keep Sesshomaru, his dearest friend, from fading away."
Retsu turned to look at Tsunade, clearly debating what she should do, but she must have seen something in the blonde's eyes to give her hope. Turning back to Byakuya she nodded her agreement. With a grateful smile, he turned back to Sasuke, "Thank you for your help."
Sasuke's confused eyes met his, "I don't see how I helped."
Byakuya turned to leave, "You have helped far more that you could ever imagine."
Exiting the room, Byakuya started down the hallway until he saw Kadaj. The boy was walking slowly with his head down. As the boy stepped closer he raised his head, and tired eyes met Byakuya's. Kadaj then bowed his head slightly and stepped around him to continue down the hallway.
"Kadaj," Byakuya said as he touched the boy's arm, "Yazoo and Loz are worried about you. You haven't been to the house since Sephiroth came to the hospital."
Kadaj gave him a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "I know, I'll call them later."
Byakuya gripped Kadaj's arm tighter, "I know how worried you are for your brother, and I may have a way to bring him back to you." Byakuya wrestled with the thought of telling the boy his plans. Looking into Kadaj's eyes, he decided to give him a small ray of hope, "Though I can't give you the details, I ask that you co-operate with Sephiroth's next request of you boys."
Kadaj frowned at him, "What request?"
"He is going to ask you boys go to a hot spring."
"I can't leave him. He really will do something stupid." Kadaj snapped.
"Please trust me," Byakuya pleaded as he let go of Kadaj's arm. Without another word he turned and walked away.
Kadaj stood in the hallway staring at Byakuya's retreating back. He was torn. Could Byakuya really be able to do what he claimed? The man had saved them once, perhaps he would be able to do so again.
Retsu stood beside Sephiroth's bed replacing the bandages on his chest. "Though you don't appear to be healing, you are. It is slow but the progress is good. If you continue this way you may be out of her in a few more days."
Sephiroth's eyes widened in disbelief. Retsu gently patted him on the arm as she placed a smile on her face. She didn't believe her words, but she was going to do her best to help with Byakuya's plan. She hoped the man was right, that Sephiroth would be able to break this mental power Itachi had ensnared him in. Clasping her hands before her, Retsu pushed on with her second part of this plan. "I'm sorry to be forward Sephiroth, but are your brothers doing well? I have not seen the long-haired one in a while, and the other two seem to be depressed."
Sephiroth's eyes flashed in anger a moment before he looked down, "I don't know what's wrong with them? They don't seem to understand the danger they are in. If I could only get out of here I could protect them."
Retsu sat down on the chair beside the bed. "What danger are they in?"
Sephiroth looked up at the doctor. Her voice seemed to be filled with concern. Perhaps he could trust this woman. "The Yokai Lord is their father and he plans to take them from me. Sesshomaru only got close to me so he could gain their trust, now they will take my brothers and do God knows what to them. I can't stay here. Every day we remain in this city is another day they could kidnap them. Another day I could lose them forever."
The doctor reached up and grabbed his hand, "That's terrible." Her voice sounded so full of sadness that it pulled hard at his heart. "I know what it's like, the need to protect your loved ones. I have three wonderful children. Two girls and one boy."
Her free hand reached up and rubbed a place on her chest, "I nearly lost my children one night, and my life. Had it not been for one of my dearest friends, we would ..."
Sephiroth squeezed her hand, "You don't have to say anything."
She looked up at him with a gentle smile, "Would you like to see them?"
When he nodded she pulled out her phone and opened up a series of pictures, "The little green haired girl is Nelliel. She is quite the handful. This little blonde is Lilynette." Sephiroth looked at the pictures of the two little girls and smiled. They reminded him so much of his brothers. Nelliel was smaller than Lilynette, but she had the biggest smile. "They don't look like sisters."
Dr. Unohana let out a small laugh, "They are step sisters, but if you met them you wouldn't believe it. They love each other so much."
"What about your son?"
Her smile faltered a bit, "He is much older and unfortunately he has gone through a phase where he doesn't like his mother doting on him as much. I'm sorry but it seems he deleted all the photos off of my phone."
She laughed at his shocked gasp, "It's okay. I always back up all my information. Those pictures will never be lost. He may be a stubborn and crazy child, but he loves us all. He probably knew I would have the photos saved somewhere else."
Sephiroth sat quietly as he looked through the other pictures of the two little girls. They seemed so happy now. No one would know they had ever experienced fear.
"Sephiroth." He looked back up to the doctor, "I could help if you would trust me."
His heart skipped a beat as he gripped the phone tightly. Was it possible? Could he trust her? There was a sharp pain forming in his head, it seemed to scream that he could trust no one, but he needed to protect his brothers. This woman had protected him from the Yokai's ally, Dr. Tsunade, perhaps he could trust her to help him protect his brothers. Should he trust her? "How?"
Retsu squeezed the young man's hand. He seemed to be battling himself, debating if he should accept her help. From here on she needed to proceed with caution or the fear the Uchiha had integrated into Sephiroth's mind would transfer to her as well. "I'll do whatever you want me to do."
He dropped the phone on his lap as he reached up and rubbed his temple as if to massage away a growing headache. "I don't know what to do. They can't remain in this city, but I don't want them alone somewhere else." His eyes filled with pain as tears began to form, "What do I do? How can I protect them?"
"May I suggest something?" She asked softly. His eyes looked unto her with hope, "I have a close friend who owns a hot spring just outside of the city. She has always hated criminals, and I know she would gladly accept your brothers into her home until you could join them. You could even tell your brothers that you wanted them to take a break from caring for you and relax. They wouldn't know you were sending them away to protect them. Also, if you were not so worried, I believe you may heal even faster. You won't need to worry about the Yokai Lord, he is still confined to the hospital and will not be released anytime soon."
His hand fell from his head as he looked upon her. The doubt that had been trying to keep control disappeared from his eyes as hope took over completely. She wanted to hug the boy in happiness that this plan may actually work, but she kept still, calm as he made his decision. "Could I speak with her?"
Retsu nodded and picked up her phone. Picking the number for her friend, Retsu put the phone on speaker. After barely three rings a woman answered. "Genka, it's Retsu. How are you today?"
"As well as can be expected." Sephiroth was happy Dr. Unohana called the woman rate away. He listened politely as they exchanged pleasantries and the gruff voice of the woman on the other line complained about her energetic grandson. It didn't take long before the doctor asked Genka for a favor and Sephiroth got to speak with her. She seemed so sincere as she cursed about gang activity and the stupidity of criminals. Then she agreed to take Sephiroth's brothers in until he could join them. "They will have their own space in my house. My grandson and his friends may be idiots, but they are protective idiots. Your brothers will be safe here, I give you my word."
"Thank you, ma'am. I will be in your debt." He whispered.
"None of that now. I owe Retsu so much for everything she has done for me and my family. Even if I didn't, I would still help you out for nothing."
Sephiroth felt as if a weight had been lifted from his chest. These two women had given him what he didn't know he needed. Allies. They made plans for the boys to leave as soon as he could get them to the hospital and finished the call. He didn't say another word as he squeezed Dr. Unohana's hand and let her stand. Just as she turned to leave Kadaj opened the door.
Kadaj was surprised to see Dr. Unohana in the room with his brother. He looked from her to his brother and had to bite back a gasp of shock. The crazed look Sephiroth had was subdued. He didn't know what the doctor had done but as he stepped into the room he prayed his brother would not revert. Taking careful steps he approached the bed as he looked between the two. Dr. Unohana's smile was genuine as she nodded to him, "I should be going."
Kadaj watched her leave, confused over what was going on. Then his brother gently called out his name. Turning, Sephiroth had his head down as he gripped the sheets tightly. "Kadaj, I know I've been asking allot of you guys lately. I was thinking that maybe you three would like to take a break from me." Sephiroth raised his head to look at him, "There is a hot spring outside of town that Dr. Unohana knows of. I would like for you boys to go there and relax."
Kadaj felt like he had been jolted by electricity. Byakuya's words resurfaced in his mind. Kadaj hadn't believed that the request would come so soon. He figured it would take time to convince his brother to agree to let them out of his sight. What had the doctor said to his brother?
Stepping closer he hesitantly whispered, "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to leave if you feel we shouldn't."
Sephiroth shook his head, "I'm sure. I spoke with the owner of the hot spring. She seems like a genuinely kind person."
Kadaj nodded, "Then I'll go."
The relief that washed over his brother filled Kadaj with hope.
Tsunade stood before Inutaicho, her face red from the obvious anger she was trying to control, "I told you that you will stay in this room with your mate until I feel he is healed enough."
Inutaicho had suspected she was keeping him here because she didn't want his interference with Sesshomaru and Sephiroth, but now he was completely positive. Inuyasha had visited yesterday and told him what Tsunade asked of the Uchiha boy. He hated that they were keeping him in the dark and he wanted to help his son.
Crossing his arms he tilted his head so that he was looking down upon her like the lord he was. He could see her bristle up from the intimidating posture. "If you are truly concerned for my mate, know this. If you do not let me out of this room soon, I will take advantage of my now conscious mate's immobility."
He heard Kimimaro laugh under his breath and had to fight back a smile. Tsunade looked ready to rip him apart. Throwing her hands up she shouted, "Fine. Why not? Everyone else seems to think they can tell me what to do."
Then she stepped forward and jabbed her finger hard into his chest, "However, you will not leave this room until tomorrow morning, and not before I have you sign the release papers. Is that understood?"
He felt relief when she barked her first statement, but her conditions had him grinding his teeth. Breathing deep through his nose he nodded his agreement. She huffed then turned away and left the room. As the door clicked shut Kimimaro let out a chuckle.
Turning, Inutaicho smiled at his mate, "What do you find so funny?"
Kimimaro's eyes were bright, "It never ceases to amaze me at how much you can get away with."
Inutaicho gave Kimimaro a toothy grin, "Is that right?"
He crawled upon the bed to hover over his mate. Kimimaro reached up to lay a hand on his cheek, "You gave your word."
Inutaicho sighed and dropped onto his side beside Kimimaro, "When you're out of here, I'm going to put you back in the hospital before I'm done with you."
Kimimaro rolled to his side and pulled Inutaicho close to his back while lacing their fingers together, "I look forward to it."
Inutaicho buried his nose in Kimimaro's hair, grateful he would have that chance.
Sephiroth stood by the window watching as his brothers got into the car Dr. Unohana had hired to take the boys to the hot springs. Kadaj stopped at the car door and looked up. Sephiroth knew the boy couldn't see him in the window, but it made him feel good that his brother was still worried about him. When they had come to the hospital, Yazoo was still hostile and seemed to be against going on this trip. In the end, though, Kadaj had managed to convince Yazoo and Loz to go.
Watching the car drive away, Sephiroth felt a tightness in his heart. He hadn't been without them since the rescue and now he was watching them drive off. He knew he would see them again soon, but it didn't stop him from missing their presence.
The door to his room opened and Dr. Unohana stepped in. "I figured you would be out of your bed."
Her voice was soft with a touch of chastisement, but she had a knowing smile on her face. "I just needed to watch them go."
"I know." She answered as she patted the bed, "Now get back in."
As he got back in with Dr. Unohana's help, Sephiroth felt a wave of relief, "Thank you."
The doctor gave him a smile and a nod as she left the room. Sephiroth closed his eyes, suddenly feeling very tired. Maybe he had delayed his healing by his constant worry over his brothers. Darkness slowly consumed him and moments later he knew nothing of the world around him.
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