Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach. If I do then Ichigo and Rukia would probably have a very bright future together now.
This is my first fanfic so hope you like it. It's set on old or ancient Japan where Emperors rule. Hehe!
IchigoxRukia pairing [AU
This is not a song fic. I just put the song because it suits this event.
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Chapter 1: All Alone
Doushite itsumo hiza kakaete hitori furueteru?
Warau koto nado ima wa deki nai mou, wasurete shimatta yo
The full moon was shining brightly in the night sky. There weren't any stars or clouds, just the moon. The cool breeze of the wind made the leaves rustle in a soothing way. The flames on the torches and candles in the altar sway in a dancing manner. It was a very peaceful midnight indeed.
Machi wo hiyashita DOSHAburi mada yamisou ni nakute
Kegareta sekai kiete shimaeba dou raku ni nareru kana
Hieta karada no naka ni akami wo nakushita kokoro
Hageshiku uchitsukeraretemo itasa wo kanjinai kara
She was there, alone, her long raven hair flowing smoothly at the back with some of the locks falling on her face. Her eyes closed and palms together, lost in a deep prayer. She was kneeling in front of the altar, chanting her spells in whispers.
Mechakucha ni natte mieta mono wa yandeku jibun no sugata de
Koeta hazu datta kurushimi wa ima mofukaku fukaku kizamarete yuku kedo
Kizutsuku koto kara hajimaru
She had been there for hours. Simultaneously chanting the right words to summon a certain creature. A prayer from the heart in which the Spirit King would grant a priestess, a full-pledged priestess who offers her soul to serve the latter.
Subete koorase subete owari ni shitaku natte ita
Hito no koe nado mou kikitakunai to mimi wo fusaideru
Hitotsu koete mita kedo mata hitotsu fuete yuku MONO wa
Dare mo wakatte kurenai kara itsumo kowashitaku naru
She's almost finished with the prayer but still nothing's happening. She can't be worried. There should not be any trace of doubt in her for whatever she was doing would be useless.
After saying the last word, she opened her eyes, observed the surroundings then sighed. Nothing's happening, then…
Mezameru to soko wa kurayami no naka de nigedasu koto nado deki nai
Oroka na yatsura ni toraeraretekitsuku kitsuku shibararete yuku kedo
"...watashi wa doko made taeru no?"
Suddenly the red flames flickered then blazed up and turned pitch black with a little tint of like crimson red. Even though the fire ablaze was dark it was still clear to see because of the moonlight.
The young lady's eyes widened and her mouth hung open. A light shone from the altar that resemble of a portal. It emitted pure white rays that added brightness through the dark.
I'm confined in the darkness
I'm deaf, I'm blind, but I have voice, it can shout
I wanna run away from pain
Why? naze ikite ite Why? asu wo mukaete
Why? kono mama Why? ima demo Why I'm alive?
And from that portal of light she saw a tall figure came out. It was probably the one she was summoning. The light faded. The black flames returned to normal and they were no longer blazing, it was swaying again with the wind.
There she saw him, he was standing by the altar staring at her. He was wearing black robes and on his back was a huge sword. The face she cannot see for it was hidden behind a white mask with some red lines on it. And the most awkward thing was his hair. It was…orange. She was shocked and somehow confused of the events. The priestess frowned a bit.
Dare ka shinjite ikiteku koto nikushimi ni kawari
Watashi wa nan ni sugaritsuite dou nakisakebeba ii?
The figure walked down nearer to her so he was now standing in front of the girl. She wasn't moving a bit. He looked at her intently with his scowl hidden behind the mask. Surely she is the priestess for she was the only person there. She was wearing a white and red kimono (dress for the priestesses) that complemented her long waist-length raven hair. Her violet eyes staring directly at him reflected her feelings.
Wakariae nai mama owaru dake naraba shinjiru koto nado deki nai
Tataki tsubusareta kono kanjou anata wa doko made wakaru no
Kanashimi ga areba yorokobi mo aru kedo to wa ni tsuduiteku wake ja nai
Misute naide ite toki ga itsuka nagareta toki kitto kidzuku deshou
Shinjiru koto kara hajimaru
Silence filled the place.
He suddenly spoke looking down at her breaking the silence…
"So you're the one who called me"
'His voice is kind of strange' she thought.
"Yes I am, Rukia, Kuchiki Rukia" she replied without blinking and not even moving an inch. She didn't take her eyes off the man.
"Well then, that makes you my priestess I guess"
Then after saying those words he held out his hand,
"Ichigo, Kurosaki Ichigo"
Rukia snapped out of her trance as he offered his hand. She took it and helped her self with it to get up. Without letting go of the hand she looked at him again and then smiled.
"Pleased to meet you"
So he's Ichigo, Kurosaki Ichigo. She succeeded on her task. She now has someone who will aid her, someone who will always be by her side. Fight with her, protect her and offer his life for her just as she has offered her life to the Spirit King to summon him.
She will never be alone again, he will never leave her for he is her Guardian Spirit or rather her Shinigami. And she is his priestess.
Hai ni natte miageta sekai ima mo kurai asayake ga itai
Hai ni natte yudaneta sekai kurushimi goto kaze ni fukaretai
Hai ni natte minareta sekai ima mo kurai asayake ga itai
Kurushimi goto kaze ni fukaretai...
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A/N: Just what I have stated on top it's my first fan fic so sorry for anything you didn't like. Please review, I would love to know what you think about it. Constructive or destructive criticism will do, both will be appreciated. I really want to improve my writing.
About the kimono, I can't describe it very much so pardon about that. But well, if you know the game DEMON CHAOS the kimono that I'm talking about is the one the priestess is wearing. And I got the idea of this story from that game.
The hair. Yeah, Rukia's hair is long here because I want it to be. But I'll do something about it and it has a reason.
The strange voice I pointed is the voice that Ichigo have when he wears his mask.
Song: All Alone by High and Mighty Color
I don't have any English translations of it but when I get my hands on it I'll put it here. I suggest you listen to the song so you would understand why I said it fits this chapter. If you can't find it just tell me and I'll give a link where you can download it.
That's all! Thanks for reading and review please!