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Alright ladies and gentelmen, here it goes! My first AU Bleach fic! I hope you guys enjoy it and let me know what you think! I took some of the ideas from Tsubasa Resevoir Chronicals, but I promise you that it will not be that cutsie...
Kisaki-a way of saying queen Ousho-way of saying King Hime- princess
Runaway Princess
As the sun started to slowly rise through the horizon, she stood in front of her window. The warmth of the new coming day touched her pale skin and illuminated the darkness of her azure eyes and her raven hair. Though the window was as clear, the thickness of the glass was noticeable, and it was all she could do to not break it, smash it, something, anything that would just open the damn thing.
The small watch on her night stands marked 8:00 am. Has it been 2 hours already? She went into her bathroom and proceeded to take a shower.
While she was there, a young woman entered the room.
"Ohaayo, Rukia-hime"- greeted her lifetime caretaker Kiyone.
Knowing that the princess was not going to answer she continued with her everyday errands around the room. Rukia got out of the shower and continued with her routine morning grooming.
"Aren't you excited for today Rukia-hime? Today is your birthday! You have grown to be quite the beautiful young lady hime-sama. I'm sure the King and Queen will plan something wonderful for you today"- commented the blonde woman
Rukia looked at herself in the bathroom mirror. Another year. A year older and still not able to do the things that she has wanted to do. Well, she was only 19, and that age was still too young to wander about outside the castle, as she was constantly reminded by her nii-sama Byayuka-oushou.
She slipped into a silk robe that was behind the bathroom door and sat on a coffee table that was in the small balcony of her room. The balcony was barred with golden polls and was decorated with beautiful flowers. In the corner in front of her there was a bird cage with a small canary.
"Is there any dress in particular that you would like to wear today Rukia-hime?"-she heard Kiyone ask. She had been in charge if Rukia ever since she was born. She had taken care of her and sees to her every need. She was probably the only person in the whole kingdom that knew Kuchiki Rukia-hime the best. But lately she was worried for her.
Rukia-hime seemed more spaced out than usual, and that wasn't normal. Hime was always very active in most of the activities of the castle, but lately she wasn't interested.
As Rukia sipped her tea, Kiyone opened her closet and looked for a birthday-appropriate dress. She found a beautiful blue dress. It was corset-styled and was tight around the waist line. The skirt flowed softly to the floor and it was long-sleeved, and on the edges of the dress there was golden lace embroided.
Kayime was fussing over the accessories and makeup when the phone rang. Of course Rukia didn't seem to notice, so Kiyone picked it up and after just seconds placed it back down.
"Rukia-hime, Byayuka and Hisana-dono requested for you to have breakfast with them today. I already placed your garments on the bed. Would you like for me to assist you in dressing?"-
"No, it won't be necessary. Arigatou, Kiyone-sama"- replied Rukia.
Kiyone sighed. After all those years, Rukia was still overly polite with her. She stepped out of the room and waited outside in case hime needed her assistance.
It took Rukia a while to gather up the will to stand up and get dressed. She hated wearing those dresses, but since she was asked to eat breakfast with her brother and sister, she had to do it.
She got in the dress, wore the shoes and put on the makeup that Kiyone had laid out for her. She sprayed a little of her favorite lavender perfume and headed out of her room, where Kiyone was waiting.
"Ah Rukia-hime, you look so kawai! I knew that dress would look perfect on you. It definitely brings out the color of your eyes!"- exclaimed Kiyone
Since Kiyone knew that Rukia would not get excited over that kind of things, she would do it for her.
Rukia went down the stairs and into the dining room. As soon as she came in a balloon popped over her head and confetti showered over her, causing the petit princess to gasp lightly
"Happy birthday, Rukia-chan!"- Chanted her older sister Hisana-Kisaki
Rukia saw on the table a small cake with "congratulations" written on it. Her sister was standing with both her hands clasped in front of her and sitting next to her was Byakuya-oushou.
Rukia sat and her sister proceeded to cut a piece of the cake for her and for her husband. Then she cut a piece for herself and started talking about how good it tasted and the plans she had for the special day
"Since it is your 19th birthday I am thinking of having a great ball for you nee-san. I'll invite all of our friends and we will have such a great time, don't you think?"- She said
Knowing her sister, Rukia understood that there was nothing she could do or say to change her mind. She looked out the window behind her sister and saw that there were people already running around in the backyard putting things up. She sighed and continued to eat her cake.
After they were done (and Hisana had controlled most of the conversation) the maids came and took their plates. Rukia was already thinking of taking a walk around the garden when Byakuya tore his eyes from the newspaper he was reading and looked at Rukia.
"Rukia-hime, since today you are celebrating your 19th birthday, I have something to give you"-
She felt her eyes widen with surprise. He had a present for her? She looked at her sister and saw that she had a smile from ear to ear.
Byakuya-oushou pulled out from his robe pocket a little golden box. He placed it in front of Rukia who could only look at it in amazement.
"Well, are you going to open it?"-he asked her
"Hay"- she answered
She slowly picked up the box in her hand and proceeded to untie the small silver bow. She opened the top box and inside she saw a semi-long golden necklace with a pendant in a shape of a crescent moon, which was made out of diamonds.
She couldn't believe her eyes. It was beautiful. It shined when it was hit by the light, and it looked like a kaleidoscope.
"That necklace has been passed through the women of the Kuchiki Royal Family for ages. It resembles the tradition of our family, I hope you wear it at all times"- said Byayuka-oushou.
"Hai. I will. Arigato, nii-sama"-said Rukia
Byayuka stood up and left the room. Hisana came around to Rukia and helped her put on the necklace.
"Nee-san, you are very lucky to have received this present. This necklace represents the power that the Kuchiki Royal Family has. If Byayuka-dono gave this to you, it's because he considers you to be worthy of it, so please take good care of it, and of yourself"-she said.
Rukia turned around to look at her sister. She looked serene and cheerful, as usual. But there was something in her eyes, like she knew something was coming.
After breakfast as over, Rukia decided to walk around the backyard garden. It was luscious with tall, green trees and beautiful bright flowers. She walked all the way to the back where there was an enormous fountain, and behind it was the wall that separated Rukia from her freedom. She loved her family, and she knew that it would break her sister's heart if she left, but Rukia couldn't stand the hypocrisy of the world she lived in.
She sat against the fountain and started reading an old book. She stayed there for several hours until Kiyone came running looking for her
"Rukia-hime, I've been looking everywhere for you. You must hurry and get ready for your celebration. The guest are to arrive any time soon"-Exclaimed the tiny maid
Of course Rukia had no desire of standing up or dressing up for none of those people, but since she knew it would make her sister happy, she stood up and followed Kiyone to her room, where her maid started talking about dresses.
Rukia stood at the window again. Since her window faced the entrance of the house, she was able to see the guests arrive. She saw them come in one by one -men and women from high societies, with over-fabricated dresses and sumptuous hats, greeting whoever was at the door with fake laughs and gestures; she thought she was going to be sick. But what happened at that moment, happened so fast, that in the future she would only remember a blur.
As the ceremony downstairs started and everyone was gathered waiting for the honoree, there were several gunshots heard from the maze-like garden. For a split second there was absolute silence until several of the caterers walked in drenched in blood. After that hell broke loose.
A group of hooded men and women charged into the ceremony and into the castle, shooting, stealing and killing. The tables were overturned and the decorations where destroyed.
Inside the castle the Royal Soldiers were busy taking care of the intruders, but they weren't noticing a certain group of people that were making their way into the Royal chambers.
A group of five, consisting of 3 men and 2 women, were making their way up the stairs. They were busting open every door apparently looking for something.
The door to her room busted open and she spun around as she saw a man standing at her door, and it was someone she didn't recognize.
"I got it"-he said, apparently speaking to someone. Rukia heard the pleading of her sister coming from another room and something awoke inside of her. Rage?
The orange-haired man came slowly towards her and pulled out his hand
"Listen, I don't want to hurt you, ok. I just want that thing on your neck, so if you give it to me, will be on our way"-he said.
Rukia looked at him and noticed that he was referring to the necklace that her brother had given her today. She remembered what her sister had told her.
"Please take good care of it and of yourself"-
"Who the hell are you and what the hell are you doing here?"-Rukia asked.
There must've been some weird look in her eyes because the orange-haired guy kind of backed away.
"That doesn't matter, just give me what I'm here for"- he said
He was about to reach for her neck when a tall, dark skinned guy walked in
"Taichou, we must go now"-he said
The orange-haired guy looked uneasy. He seemed to not know what to do. As a last resort he grabbed Rukia's wrist and dragged her with him.
In the hall Rukia saw the rest of the intruders. They took her down the stairs and there she saw the King and Queen, waiting for them.
The hall was empty, but outside they could still hear the commotion. The King had in his hand a katana and seemed ready for battle.
"Gentlemen, I would advise you to let go of Hime, and leave this castle at once"- The King's tone sounded calm, but threatening all the same.
The orange-haired man stepped forward, still holding onto Rukia.
"I'm not going anywhere without what I came looking for, and you know what that is, oushou-dono"-he said in an almost mocking way.
Rukia's mind was racing. Everything around her seemed blurry and confusing. What the hell was going on? Who are these people and why do they want her necklace?
She struggled for release but he tightened his grip. She saw how her brother was approaching him and how the intruders took a step forward, but her capturer stopped them.
"Don't get involved. Take the girl and get out of here, now"-
He through Rukia into the arms of a guy wearing glasses and they ran with her. She looked behind her and saw how her brother and this man engaged in battle.
Rukia closed her eyes as she was being dragged way. She was desperate, she was furious. How dare they? How dare they come into their house and disturb her sister like this?
She opened her eyes as everyone started to slow down. She saw that everyone had frozen on the spot. She let go of the man that was holding her and stared at their faces. They were frozen.
She looked at her pendant and it was shinning. A peculiar warmth flowed through her body. She felt like she could do anything. But there was one thing she needed to do.
She went back and saw that her brother and the orange-hair guy where frozen as well. Her sister was in a corner, the tears immobile on her cheeks. She looked at her and kissed her forehead.
"Forgive me nee-san. The last thing I want to cause you is grief"- she told her sister
Rukia placed herself in between her brother and the man, and grabbed the man's hand. She took a deep breath and saw how everyone went back to life.
"What the…"- the man stared to say. A bright silver light engulfed both Rukia and the man as a sort of portal opened beneath them. Rukia looked at her sister and her brother, both of who looked shocked.
"Arigato, nii-sama, nee-sama. I apologize for any disturbance this may cause you"-
And before anyone could do or say anything, they both disappeared in the blinding night.
Yeah. It's rather long, i know, but I wanted for everyone to catch the main idea of who Rukia is in this fic!
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