Bleach Karaoke Madness Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Turning Tears Into Roses

Everyone continued their conversations while waiting for the next person to go up and sing, Ichigo leaned over to Rukia, "You should get Byakuya to go up and sing," "What, my brother? But, why Ichigo?" questioned Rukia, surprised. "Come on, he's always so serious. He needs to lighten up, do we have to get him drunk to enjoy himself?" Ichigo answered. Rukia frowned, "Nobles are raised to be like that Ichigo, they have to educated and sophisticated. As Head of the Kuchiki Clan, he has to honor our entire house." "Come on Rukia, he can't always be so uptight. If anyone can convince him to sing, it's you. No one can refuse their little sister," agreed Renji. "Just because I ask him, that doesn't mean he'll do it." Rukia said, a frown still on her face. "Come on Rukia, just try it. What is there to lose?" Ichigo asked. Rukia sighed, "Oh alright, I'll ask him so you stop bugging me about it." Ichigo turned to Renji, "This should be interesting, especially if he agrees to do it." Renji nodded, "Yeah, the captain is always so stern and uptight. It sure wouldn't hurt him to loosen up a bit," he said. "Um Brother, have you thought about going up to sing?" inquired Rukia, turning to Byakuya. Byakuya didn't answer for a moment, "No I haven't, performing would not be suitable for my position as Head of the Kuchiki Clan. I would think you would know that," "Yeah I know, well it's just that I would love to hear you sing. I heard that you used to sing all the time before my sister died," Rukia replied. "Yes, well that was a long time ago." answered Byakuya. "I'm sure you could do it again Brother, just one song." Rukia encouraged. Byakuya thought for a minute, "Very well Rukia, if it means that much to you then I will go up and sing." With that Byakuya stood up and walked casually up to the stage to choose his song, "It looks like Captain Kuchiki has decided to sing for us," replied Retsu Unohana, Captain of Squad 4: Medical Unit. "I've heard he had quite the reputation at one point." Shunsui agreed, sipping his eighth glass of sake, already half way drunk. As Byakuya looked through the song he looked for a song that would honor the memory of his late wife, Rukia's sister, Hisana. He remembered a song that he had once heard on a visit to the World Of The Living, coming across it, he put his request in and waited for the music to start. "I've never seen Captain Kuchiki be interested in singing at all," stated Momo, holding Izuru's hand. "He's probably doing it for Rukia, she probably wants him to have some fun and enjoy himself." Shuhei replied. Gentle rock metal music played through the large speakers as Byakuya began to sing.

"Despite the lies that you're making,

Your love is mine for the taking.

My love is just waiting,

To turn your tears to roses."

Byakuya's voice was soft and slow as he sang to the beat of the music, the music began to become more upbeat as Byakuya continued to sing. "A rock song isn't what I expected to hear Byakuya sing," observed Ichigo. "It's definitely something different." agreed Chad.

"Despite the lies that you're making,

Your love is mine for the taking.

My love is just waiting,

To turn your tears to roses.

I will be the one that gonna hold you,

I will be the one that you run to.

My love is a burning, consuming fire."

Byakuya's voice began to become very deep as he got further into the song, Ichigo continued to watch with interest. "Byakuya is pretty good up there," "Of course he is Ichigo, he used to sing all the time when my sister was alive." Rukia answered.

"No, you'll never be alone.

When darkness comes, I'll light the night with stars.

Hear the whispers in the dark,

No, you'll never be alone.

When darkness comes, you know I'm never far.

Hear the whispers in the dark,

Whispers in the dark.

You feel so lonely and ragged,

You lay here, broken and naked.

My love is just waiting,

To clothe you in crimson roses.

I will be the one that's gonna find you,

I will be the one that's gonna guide you.

My love is a burning consuming fire."

Byakuya's voice became a very calm and even pitch as he continued to sing, everyone was in awe at how well the Head of the Kuchiki Clan could sing despite his seemingly colder personality. "Captain Kuchiki is doing very well up there," commented Hitsugaya, impressed by how well Byakuya could sing. "Yeah, you're right Captain. He's drawing a huge crowd." Rangiku agreed. From his seat at the back table, Shinji grinned. "The 6th Squad Captain is doing better then I imagined he could." "And his taste in music is impressive as well." Rose replied, nodding. "I'm not surprised, he's from the Kuchiki Clan." said Rose. "Say Captain Aizen, Captain Kuchiki is sure doing well for himself up there and drawing quite the crowd. Don't you think?" Ichimaru questioned, looking over at Aizen with his fox-like eyes. Aizen nodded, "No less then I would expect from someone like Byakuya Kuchiki," he answered. While Byakuya sang, he thought back on Rukia's sister, Hisana. He had gone against his family's law when he married Hisana, a commoner from the streets of the Rukon District. Unable to properly care for Rukia, Hisana had left her when she was only a baby and spent the rest of her life trying to find her. In the early Spring after her marriage to Byakuya she fell ill and later died, her dying wish to Byakuya was to find Rukia and adopt her as a member of his own family. Byakuya had stood by her side since the day she got sick, after Hisana died he found Rukia and adopted her into the Kuchiki Clan and took her in as his own sister, he rarely expressed it but he cared deeply for Rukia. She reminded him so much of Hisana, both in looks and personality and he vowed that he would protect her, despite having gone against his family law again by adopting her.

"No, you'll never be alone.

When darkness comes I'll light the night with stars,

Hear the whispers in the dark.

No, you'll never be alone.

When darkness comes you know I'm never far,

Hear the whispers in the dark.

No, you'll never be alone.

When darkness comes I'll light the night with stars,

Hear the whispers in the dark.

No, you'll never be alone.

When darkness comes, you know I'm never far.

Hear the whispers in the dark,

Whispers in the dark.

Whispers in the dark,

Whispers in the dark."

The song ended and the crowd all clapped as Byakuya gave a small bow as he stepped down from the stage and walked back over to the table, Rukia smiled at him. "That was a great performance brother, I enjoyed it." she said. "Hey, you weren't as bad as I thought you'd be." Ichigo stated, grinning. "That was a very good performance Captain," replied Renji. Byakuya looked over at his lieutenant, nodding his head. "Thank you Renji, I'm glad you approve."

"This is an interesting evening," Ukitake stated, smiling. "Yes it is, at least everyone is having fun." Nanao agreed, nodding. "Hmm, perhaps I should try my hand at this." said Shunsui. Ukitake looked over at his best friend in surprise, "I didn't know you enjoyed karaoke Shunsui," "Well I've never actually tried it before, but it looks like fun." said Shunsui in response. "Oh please, you just want to get drunk." Nanao stated flatly. "Aww, that's so mean Nanao. There are other things to bars besides drinking," Shunsui protested as he stood up and headed up to the stage. "For Shunsui to sing, this should be interesting." observed Ichigo. "Hey Captain, Captain Kyoraku is going to sing." Rangiku told Hitsugaya, a smile crossing her face. "Hmm, I'm sure if that's a good thing or not." answered Hitsugaya, watching with interest. "Hey Lisa, isn't that your former captain?" questioned Shinji. Lisa looked up and nodded, "It is," she said. "This should be interesting, I wonder what kind of hole he's going to dig for himself." Love replied as they watched Shunsui go through the song books. "He's always been a perverted idiot and that's never going to change," answered Lisa. "If I recall Lisa, you were somewhat of a pervert yourself back in the day." Shinji stated. Kensei scoffed, "What do you mean was, she still is." Shunsui looked through the song books, trying to pick the best song, looking out into the audience he saw that his former lieutenant was also there, sitting at her table with the other Vizards. Grinning, Shunsui found the perfect song. Putting in his song, Shunsui picked up the microphone, waiting for the song to start. Nanao pushed up her glasses, "I don't know if I should be pissed with him, or glad that he's actually enjoying himself instead of drinking the entire time." she said. Ukitake smiled, "Let Shunsui have some fun, that is why we came here after all." Just before the song started Shunsui grinned at the audience, "This song is dedicated to two very special women out there, I hope they both like it." "What the hell is he talking about?" Ichigo questioned, but his answer came minutes later as the song started and slow piano music began to play.

Spoken: "A one woman man is what I want to be,

To stay by her side so faithfully.

I would if I could,

But it's just no good.

Cause there's two perfect girls for me, alright!"

Everyone stared at each other in confusion, "What the hell is this all about, what is the captain doing?" asked Renji, staring in confusion. "I don't know, but I have a feeling this isn't going to end well for Captain Kyoraku." Byakuya replied. Nanao glared up at her captain, "This sure as hell better not be what I think it's turning into." Ukitake sighed, having a strong feeling that he was going to have to do some serious argument control by the time the song was over. "I hope Shunsui realizes the trouble he could get himself into with his lieutenant, then again he was never one to think things through." he thought.

Sung: "Nanao, oh Nanao!

Lisa, oh Lisa!

A one woman man's what I want to be,

But, there's two perfect girls for me.

Oh yeah!

Officer Nanao, oh can't you see?

You can lock me up, and throw away the key.

Nanao, if loving you's a crime then sentence me now and I'll do the time.

My uniformed beauty is simply the best,

She's got my heart under house arrest.

But before that cop names me her boy,

I'm head over heels, head over heels for a nurse named Lisa..."

The audience laughing uncontrollably, the piano music turned into heavy guitar. Shuhei noted the angry expression on Nanao's face, "Well Captain Kyoraku has sure done it with his lieutenant this time." Izuru nodded, "Yeah, I'm not sure if he'll make it out of here alive if she has anything to say about it." he said. "That guy's a complete idiot, what the hell does he think he's doing up there?" Kensei questioned as he noticed that Shunsui was really getting into his song. Lisa watched, annoyance on her face. "What else, he's being a stupid fool like normal." "Aren't you going to go up and stop him?" Love asked, looking over at Lisa. "What's the point, he doesn't listen to anyone anyway." she answered. "That stupid moron is going to pay for this," Nanao stated through gritted teeth as she glared at her captain and fought the urge to kill him right then and there.

"Nanao, oh Nanao!

Lisa, oh Lisa!

A one woman man is what I want to be,

But, there's two perfect girls for me.

Alright!

Nurse Lisa, won't you please cure me of this bad disease?

Oh Lisa, the diagnosis is bleak.

When I see your face my knees get weak,

Well I'm burning up, I've got the fever.

She's my perfect nurse and I'll never leave her,

Her bedside manner has healed so many.

So why am I in love, why am I in love with Officer Nanao?

Yeah!"

"Wow, Captain Kyoraku doesn't realize how deep he's getting with his lieutenant." Rangiku observed. "Yeah, well the captain doesn't always realize things." answered Hitsugaya as he watched on, half amused. "That bastard, he is going to pay for this humiliation." Nanao said angrily as she watched Shunsui's performance.

From the front row, Gin continued taking pictures, amused by how much fun Shunsui was having with his song. "Well Captain Aizen, this is turning into quite a fun night. He must be so drunk that he doesn't realize how trouble he's going to be in with his lieutenant." he said. "That's more than likely Gin, Captain Kyoraku was never the brightest person in the world. I doubt he's even realized his feelings for his lieutenant." Aizen answered. "I'm still surprised you're not going to go up and stop him Lisa," replied Shinji, looking over at Lisa. "I might as well talk to this table, that moron doesn't listen to anyone anyway so what's the point?" she answered. "That reminds me of someone else I know, who's sitting right here." Kensei said, looking over at Mashiro. Mashiro frowned, "Aww, you're so mean Kensei. How could you say something like that?" Kensei growled and glared at her, "Because you're acting like a brat, now shut up already." he said.

"Nanao, oh Nanao!

Lisa, oh Lisa!

A one woman man is what I want to be,

But, there's two perfect girls for me.

Alright! Swing it!

Aww, Nanao!

Whooo!

A one woman man is what I want to be,

But, there's two perfect girls for me.

Oh, I've tried and I've tried.

And I've searched way deep inside,

From these two, I won't choose.

I can't stand the news about the name of the girl that I'm gonna lose.

This can't go on,

Enough is enough.

I've gotta pick one no matter how tough,

It's time for eeny-meeny-miny-mo...

But wait a second,

Wait a second, what's her name?

I just gotta know,

I just gotta know!"

Many of the people in the audience cheered and laughed as Shunsui went into the final verses of the song, look out into the audience he grinned at Nanao and Lisa, both of whom just sat there looking very unamused. "Don't be so hard on Shunsui, at least he's having fun." Ukitake said kindly, looking over at Nanao, who was ready to end Shunsui's life right there. Nanao glared at the 13th squad captain, "With all due respect Captain Ukitake, humiliation is not my idea of having fun." Ukitake recoiled slightly, cursing his friend for the situation he had been put in. Laughing, Momo looked over at Hitsugaya. "Isn't this funny Little Shiro?" "No, I don't think it is at all. I don't think Captain Kyoraku realizes the hole he's dug for himself, and stop calling me Little Shiro." Hitsugaya answered. "Well I guess it could always be worse for him," replied Shuhei, amused by the 8th squad captain's performance. Nnoitora growled, "If this is those damn Soul Reaper's idea of fun, then they're more twisted then I thought." he said. "Well it's what Lord Aizen wants, so we have to endure it." Ulquiorra responded, his stoic voice not wavering.

"Oh Nanao, oh Nanao!

Lisa, oh Lisa!

A one woman man is what I wan to be,

But there's...

One, no, two!

Three, four, five, six, seven!

So many perfect girls for me!"

Shunsui finished his song, ending with a big finish and all the girls in the audience flocked up to the stage, in an attempt to get close to him. "Aww, thanks ladies. I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance," said Shunsui, grinning as he stepped off the stage. "That bastard is finally done, now I can make him pay for this stunt." Nanao stated through gritted teeth as she stormed up to where Shunsui stood among the audience. Ukitake sighed as he followed Nanao over to Shunsui, sure that he would have to do some conflict control before someone got killed. Isane Kotetsu, the lieutenant of Squad 4: Medical Unit looked over at her captain, "I don't think Captain Kyoraku is going to come out of this very well." she observed. Unohana smiled, "That is what medics are for Isane, don't worry."