The Path of the Great Sovereign 100 A Touching Union

The Day of the Wedding finally arrived as the entire seireitei joined in on the Celebration. The Shiba estate has become extremely busy with many running to a fro welcoming guests that came from all over. The Mitotoshi, The Stealth force, and the Security force assembled by the Captain of Division 10 were all present.

"Lord Tatsuo and Nel are finally getting together huh?" -Grimmjow

"Yes in Such a great environment as well, just look at the lovely Fireworks of the Shiba Clan" - Stark

"Stark what do you think of the Gotei 13?"- Grimmjow

"Lord Tatsuo has made us into beings that no longer have to live in the shadows of Hueco Mundo, it's sucks that we constantly have to work now but otherwise it isn't so bad. Besides do you like your new Division?" -Stark

"Captain Kuchiki and I are entirely different in almost every aspect, his pretentious attitude gets on my nerves. But, it's pretty fun hanging out with Renji and Ikkaku, I've had some wild nights HAHAHA." -Grimmjow

"Captain Kyoraku and I are pretty similar so it's actually nice being in Division 8." -Stark

"Will you two Focus! If anything happens during the Head Captain's wedding I will tell Byakuya and Shunsui to dock your pay!"- Toshiro

The Two looked at the short Captain that appeared behind them and responded in a low tone of acknowledgement. As the Captain resumed his rounds checking in on all the Gotei 13 members on guard.

Meanwhile Tatsuo's servants are getting him dressed.

'In the Anime, when Muramasa manifested Ichigo's Zangetsu yet his Hollow abilities remain as they could not be taken. So the Arrancar within the Gotei 13 should still be able to use their Hollow Zanpakuto as they are just accessing their own power with the exception of Maji. As the possibility of my Zanpakuto rebelling is extremely low at the ceremony the Captain's and other Officer's Zanpakuto will be used to seal me because of that. Oh how interesting!'

Tatsuo smiled as the servants finished dressing him in The Attire of the Head of The Shiba. Right now it was his role to be the devoted Husband to be not the Head Captain so he made his way to the central Garden where the preparations were in Place.

The Garden was set up wonderfully as seats were lined up along the cherry blossom trees as their pedals drifted through the air dying the environment in pink. As Tatsuo was here the guests eyes fell on the Handsome face of the Man that made this all possible, The Head Captain of the Gotei 13, The New Head of the Shiba.

He made the guests arrive here today using his own capabilities making not attending impossible as his status was too high to offend. Tatsuo walked under the Pergola at the end of the aisle to stand next to the one presiding over the ceremonial part of the Wedding.

He stood to the side as he waited the Brides arrival, he put the trivial thoughts of the invasion, enemy attack and all that nonsense behind him as he wondered how she looked. From the dress to even her hairstyle everything was kept a secret from the Lord Shiba.

As he decided on a western style wedding he wore a simple black tuxedo with the accessories of the Shiba. The Reason behind his choice was to show the change of times within the Shiba Clan, as tradition is indeed important yet that very Tradition lead them to Ruin.

Time passed and the orchestra began to play "Here comes the Bride", the Flower girls and boys were members of the Shirudo clan dressed appropriately to suit their roles. The Gladiolus flower which represents Strength of character, honor, and convection was the flower of choice for the children to rain in Nel's Path as she made her way down the aisle. This flower was chosen due to it's direct correlation to the Two, from the Espada to the Gotei 13 they remained true to themselves regardless of the obstacles in their paths.

Finally Nel came into view, in his original world this dress was known as the Maggie Sottero. Chic lace motifs adorn the bodice of this tulle wedding dress, drifting into the line Skirt. Beaded spaghetti straps drift from a sweetheart neckline to scoop back. All finished with buttons on the back which had the Shiba emblem imprinted on them in pink.

Her hair was done in surfside Strands as a diamond necklace and matching earrings decorated her body. Step by step she gracefully made her way to Tatsuo as elegantly as possible allowing the guests to take in her beauty as she walked to the end.

'She's Flawless!'

The guests all had this thought go through their mind as many were entranced by her beauty, as Nel mostly remained in the Shiba estate not many had the opportunity to see her as they are now. Tatsuo was well known in the Noble circles yet his fiance was a mystery, like a heavily guarded secret of the Shiba.

'For the First time in Three life times I am getting Married, I wish mom and Dad were here. Either the Uchiha or my original parents, at least Itachi is here though.'

Tatsuo looked at Itachi that was standing in the Best Man position, then directed his attention back to Nel.

When she arrived at the End to take her position next to Tatsuo, standing next to him in her heels she was slightly taller than him. Yet no one felt this mattered, that man sat at the pinnacle of military power in the Soul Society.

With Nels arrival the Ceremony truly began, the Two recited their Vows.

"For 947 years I was alone. No Parents to guide me. No siblings to help me. No Friends to console me. As a Man with great power sitting at the pinnacle of it all I experienced nothing but Loneliness, Sadness, and boredom. I strived to keep myself busy by acquiring knowledge of this world so that I could make a difference. In my quest for knowledge I came across you 44 years ago. You were not the same as you are today but at that time I saw what you could become. I set off to better myself and when I returned you become the lady that we all see today. From that day forward we became an inseparable pair, and From that day I vowed that even if the flow of time stopped my Love for you would continue. Will you join me in my Journey to greatness?"

"I Will."

Nel fiddled with the stitching on the sides of her Dress before she spoke.

"Over the years you have taught me many things that I have never thought possible. From Training to the wonders of many different aspects of the world. Compared to you I am lacking yet, you never viewed me in that light. You always took the time to make me a better me overall. No matter how tedious the task you diligently explained it and was there for me every step of the way. From that day I vowed that even if Gravity no longer maintained the flow of the Universe, my love for you would continue. Will you join me the path set forth?"

"I Will."

The ceremony continued with the exchanging of rings and this kissing of the bride. Fireworks and Doves were released into the air to celebrate the union of Tatsuo Ichizo Shiba and Nelliel tu Odelschwanck-Shiba.

The crowd all stood up to appalad and inspect the pair as a voice resounded from the void.

"What a touching Union."

23 figures surrounded the Head Captain pushing Nel to the side. A bright light enveloped Him and he was gone, as the 23 Figures remain.

"Now that the main deterrent is occupied let us continue this lovely evening."

Revealing his Figure as the eyes of the crowd locked on to him unable to comprehend the situation.

Chapter end