The Cycle Begins Anew (Crossover, Mainly Bleach, Byakuya)

Over and Over Again

Also known as: Sharp-tongued, poisonous, scheming big sister Yuan Yafeng goes out of her way to get herself into trouble.

Also known as: The iron tree blooms, and the thousand-year-old iceberg, Kuchiki Byakuya, plays the supporting role.

Also known as: One-click reset, back to square one.

1. Timeline

Set after Aizen's defeat and sealing. The plot is original.

2. Pairings

Main: Byakuya x Hisana x Yuan Yafeng, plus Aizen x Sato An

Supporting: including, but not limited to, Gin Ichimaru x Rangiku, Toshiro Hitsugaya x Momo Hinamori, Retsu Unohana x Jushiro Ukitake, and Kisuke Urahara x Yoruichi Shihoin

3. Style

Comedy, lightheartedness, and lots of laughs

Serious, thought-provoking drama

4. Plot

The original character Yuan Ya[feng] takes you on a journey to:

1. Uncover the secrets of Soul Society's noble families, see through the past, and get caught up in turbulent undercurrents.

How did Yuan Yafeng get engaged to Kuchiki Byakuya, only to break off the engagement?

How did Byakuya and Hisana find happiness together?

Why did Hisana die young?

What roles did the two heads of the Yuan family, Yuan Yafeng and Yuan Fujin, play in Aizen's schemes?

2. The big bad Aizen rises from the ashes, plunging Soul Society into chaos.

How did he break free of the seal? What is his next scheme? Who is working with him? Who is he using?

And why?

3. Delve into the many tangled ties between Kuchiki Byakuya and Yuan Yafeng.

How should their past be defined? Is their love true? How can they be sure?

What will their ending be?

4. Crossover

Primarily Bleach, with supporting elements from Rozen Maiden and Inuyasha.

The characters from the latter two series appear in the Zanpakuto Spirit World and play important roles in the plot.

Theme: Over and over again: the weakness and strength of this bunch of people.