The Little Mermaid, Rukia!
Chapter 1 –
"Deep, down in a great and large ocean stood the Kuchiki palace. The mighty king, Byakuya, ruled this palace and its lands. He had a very loving wife, Hisana. Although Hisana died before they had any children, she left him with Rukia, her little sister. Since Byakuya took Rukia in as an adopted child, Rukia will one day rule it after him. They say that Byakuya, Hisana, and Rukia all had special gifts. Rukia had the voice of a true angel. She could lure anybody without even realizing it."
"Wow, Ichi-nii! She must be really beautiful too! I wish I could see her and their kingdom someday." The little girl's eyes sparkled as she dreamed of seeing the princess Rukia. Her light brown, almost blonde, hair came down to her neck like her sister's. Her brother smiled at the two girls beside him.
"Don't count on it Yuzu. Those fairy tales aren't real. Even if they were, why would any 'mermaid' come here? I'm sure the sea they live in is so much prettier."
"Well, even if a mermaid exists and comes or not, you two need some sleep. I need it too. I'm going with father on another trip to the Annacar Kingdom. It seems that the old man and Aizen are arguing again. It'll only take a few days though. Be good while we're gone, okay?" Ichigo set the book of sea legends into the bedside drawer. The girls were saddened a little but put brave faces on so that their brother wasn't saddened by them.
"Hai, Ichi-nii!" the two girls responded at the same time. Their smiles reached Ichigo but he knew better. He did take care of them as much as his parents and the nannies. Ichigo hugged them both. He wished them a good night as they wished him a safe trip. Afterwards, Ichigo reported to his bedroom. Chad, Ichigo's dog, happily greeted him. Ichigo wished him a good night too and patted his head. Chad's head hair which was dark brown, unlike the lighter brown fur of his body, covered his eyes usually. He was founded by Ichigo four years ago, when Ichigo was twelve. Ichigo was his best friend. The dog stayed silent as usual and joined Ichigo on the bed. His coin shaped tag on his collar chimed quietly. Tomorrow will be a long day.
With that, the two went to sleep. Soon, they would board the ship to attend another meeting. Now that Ichigo is sixteen, his father, Isshin Kurosaki, worries about the kingdom's future king. What was a king without a queen? How will Ichigo ever have an heir? Certainly, there will be a queen. Not only for Ichigo, but also for the kingdom. Misaki, Ichigo's mother, was a great influence on the people. Many allies as well as close friends were made thanks to her and so the kingdom probably needs another kind queen to look after them while Ichigo is being king. Isshin prayed for his kigdom's futur. There must be someone who will fit the job!
*************************************************************************************Author's Note: Hmm… Should I continue?