Keep Dreaming: Chapter 1

A girl around the age of 18, watched as different objects flew by, her golden retriever puppy resting in her arms. It was time for her to move on with her life. She knew there was no turning back, once she was gone from her hometown. But she had her reasons for doing so, in the first place. She needed to get away. Away from everything that has pulled her back. She needed to get away from it all. She had loved her hometown, but Karakura wasn't a bad place. It was almost a small town with a lot of trees and grass, and people could see the stars at night. Back in her town, people could never see the stars, not even at night. This town was so relaxing, and she was starting to realize that this really was the right decision.

Moka walked along the silent main street of Karakura with her pet puppy in one hand and plastic bags in the other on her way from the grocery store back to her apartment. Once she was inside her apartment, she gently set down her puppy, before going to change. After finally removing the clothing from her body, she begin looking over her body. Her body looked like it has been rashly tortured. Bruises were planted on both of her arms as well as her stomach. On her back, were a few scars and a couple of bruises. This is why she wanted to get away from everything. Away from being hurt. She was so engrossed in her own thoughts, that she didn't even hear her puppy crawling through the door. Turning towards her pet, she let out a small giggle. "You're hungry, aren't you?" she asked the puppy, gently scratching it between its ears. The puppy licked her hand, acknowledging her. "Don't worry, I'll go out and buy you some food. You just wait here for a while." With that said, she threw her clothes back on and exit her apartment.

Moka was in a grocery store, looking for anything that her puppy could eat. She knew that it didn't take this long to find animal food. It wasn't like the grocery store was a huge mansion, or something. Looking down the aisle, Moka spotted an attractive looking guy with bright orange hair. He almost looked around her age, or a few years older. Blushing when he glance at her, Moka turned her attention to the isle in front of her. She mentally kicked herself, for even looking at a guy like that. This wasn't her time to hook up with some guy that she doesn't even know. What was more important, was how she was going to take care of herself and find a job to work, in order to pay for the utilities...and mostly herself.

Finally purchasing her things, Moka looked around her. Everything was dark out. A few lights were shining, if a few people had to go out for a walk. Every store in sight was closed. Everything around her seemed completely desolate, and that's what made her feel lonely. Building up the courage, she started to walk towards her apartment, when she suddenly felt like someone was following her. Seeing that no one was there, she turned around and begin her walk, until she felt it again. Becoming scared, she quickened up her pace, not wanting to know who was following her. She was almost near her apartment, until she tripped over her feet. Moka quickly shut her eyes, waiting for the impact to come. However...it never came. In replacement, she felt like she was being held. Being held by someone. She slowly opened her eyes to see who her savior is, only to have them widen like saucers. Her savior was the same guy with the bright orange hair...and he was holding her. But to her, if felt like she was being save than being held. "You okay?" the guy asked.

Moka could only give a nod and reply. "Yes. Thank you." she said with a soft smile.

"No problem." he said, turning away from her. "You should get home. It's dangerous to be out here when it's this dark, especially for a girl like you."

Moka could only blush and give a nod. "Oh...okay. Thank you." she bowed, before jogging off towards her apartment.

Moka was in a deep slumber in bed, tossing and turning from a nightmare she was having. Moka shot up in cold sweat, breathing in and out. She just had another nightmare, that she didn't want to have...ever again. She gave a sigh of relief and thanked the gods that it was only a dream, before getting up and cooking breakfast.

Moka walked around, wanting to see the town a little. She had to admit, the town looked pretty decent and everything seemed clear aound her. It was a peaceful town. The sun was shining over her figure as well as the buildings. Little birds dancing with one another in the light blue skies. Moka could only smile in admiration. This was a place she was looking for. A place that has peace and quiet.

"Ichigo! Ichigo, where are you?" called a voice, snapping her out of her thoughts.

Moka turned towards the voice to see a girl, who looked around 12 years old, with sandy blonde hair, look around for someone. She watched as the girl gave up and let out a sigh. Moka walked up to the girl with a concern look. "Um, excuse me, but is everything alright?" asked Moka.

The girl shook her head. "Not really. You see, I was following my brother to the grocery store, because I needed something to cook, but I got separated from him. I went to look for him, but I couldn't find him anywhere."

"Oh, I see." Moka replied, feeling sympathetic for the girl. Suddenly an idea appeared in her head. "Hmm...maybe I can help you find him."

The girl's eyes began to sparkle like bugs. "Really? Can you?" Moka just smiled and gave a nod towards the girl. "Oh thank you so much! You don't know how long, I've been looking for him."

Moka nodded and the two of them began to find her brother. "Would you mind telling me your name?"

The girl could only nod in response. "Sure. My name is Yuzu. What's yours?"

"My name is Moka."

"That's a really pretty name."

Moka could only blush. "Why, thank you."

"So what do you like to do?" asked the girl, named Yuzu.

Moka could only scratch the back of her head as an answer. "Well, it's quite silly, but..."

"Oh, don't feel embarrassed about it. Go on, tell me."

Moka just let out a giggle. "Well, the things I love to do is, sing, dance, and many other things. I just can't really name them all."

Yuzu became really interested in her story now. "You sing and dance?" Moka gave a nod. "When did you first started singing and dancing?"

Moka opened her mouth to respond. "Yuzu, there you are!" interjected a familiar voice. Moka turned around to see who it is, only to have her eyes almost pop out. It was the same guy again, and right now he was looking for...his sister! The guy's eyes almost popped out as well, seeing that it was the same girl he met last night, standing next to his sister. "You again..."

Before you all ask questions, I was asked to post this fic for a fellow friend of mine and I just couldn't say no. So what? Go ahead and hate it, but a few people might not hate it. I made an AU fic between Ichigo and Moka, no big deal! It's just a story, SO SUE ME!