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Dreams
In the darkness of a moonless night in Hueco Mundo, we find Rukia Kuchiki deep in a dream ridden sleep. Tossing a turning in the kind of dreams that a still mourning woman fears. And, if one happened to listen very closely, they would hear her whispering softly. A name floated on the desert plains, under the ever-present watchful gaze of the stars…Kaien.
"Rukia just remember this, as long as you're a part of this squad I will stand by you even if it costs me my life." as he puts his arm around her. "Oh Kaien, don't say such things . I would never want you to put yourself in harms way because of me." "Hey, who's the commanding officer here? It's my duty to protect those under me and if you don't like it you can find another squad!" :No, that's not what I meant sir, it's just that…" "Eh? What is it Rukia? Come on, spit it out I don't have all day." "I…uhhh"
While Rukia tried to form the words that she desperately wanted to say, the peaceful lake scene suddenly turned black. Rukia looked up to see the clouds gathering ominously, and even though she was only distracted a moment, when she looked back something was lurking in the shadows.
"Hey, I thought I asked you a question! What is it?" Just then the shadow became more apparent. As it drew forward, Rukia could only watch in despair as it descended upon her Lieutenant. Rukia scrutinized in horror as the face of her dear friend distorted into a cold and unrecognizable mask…into the hollow she remembered from so long ago. "Kaien! Oh no, Kaien, Kaien…Kaien!" "What is it with you girl…why do you keep repeating my name. Are you that worried about me…or maybe your in love with me!" The hollow masquerading as Kaien sprinted at her with impossible speed and Rukia knew what she had to do.
No matter how many times she had driven her sword into an enemy, it was still unnerving to feel her blade hitting flesh, her face smeared with another's life-blood. This time was no different. "Ugh…Rukia…I know this was painful but, thanks to you I can leave my heart here, with you. Thank you." And as Kaien took his last breath Rukia finally said the words that were hidden deep inside her own heart. "Kaien…I love you."
"I LOVE YOU!" Rukia was woken up by the feel of someone shaking her violently. "Hey, Rukia stop! It was just a dream, your fine. Please stop crying would ya? She saw Ichigo's concerned face hovering above her. "Shut up, idiot I'm not crying!" "Keh, whatever but be more quiet about it next time. We don't want to give up our position." With that said he laid down beside her and embraced her, hoping he could make all her fears go away. "I don't know what inner demons your fighting Rukia, but let me help you…at least tonight." Rukia looked up at the man holding her with haunted eyes. "Thank you Ichigo…but on one condition." "And what would that be?" She gave him the sternest glare she could muster at that moment. "If you tell anyone about this, I will make sure that kids are not in your future." Ichigo saw the determination in her eyes and said the only thing he could to make sure her plan never became a reality.
"Uhhh, Deal."
As the couple faded into the realm of sub consciousness, they did not see the human shaped silhouette blending into the darkness. Did not see the blue eyes scanning their position. Nor did they hear the almost inaudible whisper…Rukia.
A/N: This is my first attempt at a real story. I usually just do poems. So, tell me if I'm going in the right direction and if I should continue this. Thanks and Review!