Ok Ladies and Gentlemen, first of let me just say the only thing I own about the Fan fiction is the fact I wrote it, the characters and songs and anything else mentioned herein or that I have used in it, are the sole property of their respective creators or producers, with that aside I would like to welcome you all to my third Bleach Fic and one that has been a labor of love and a step away from my normal comfort zone of blood guts and guns, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have writing it, as another note to all readers any Italicized lyrics are Renji on backing vocals only way I could do it without destroying the songs also anything in Capitols in the lyrics is either screamed or shouted, there may be points where it will be a slight roll change vocally, but as far as that goes its all im going to say read it and you'll find out what i mean
KAL
Bleach
Command Performance.
We used to love it, the roar of the crowd, burning heat on our skin from the arc lights and the lighting rigs that hung so precariously above our heads, the smell of sweat and the primal pheromone smell from the mass of tightly packed bodies to whom we were gods, and in a self indulgent way we all believed it, that we for that moment; that single moment, we had them in our hands, we held the powers of life and death and had them hang on our every word; there was and never will be anything like it again, oh how we adored the position of power we all held up on that stage, but, thats the past and thats where it stays.
Chapter one, Meeting.
For the crew the week like that particular Monday started like any other waking up at 10 am the two hour slog to the studio downtown to get there for 12 o'clock, the forty five minute tune up session and then four hours to lay the foundations on a new track or if they were lucky and by lucky very, very lucky two, only when they got to the studio waving off the rent-o-cop security guard and strolled through the corridors to the recording suite they found it occupied.
Ichigo pushed through the double swing doors to the recording suite and stopped dead in his track and was almost plowed over by Renji and Ikkaku who had followed through fourteen seconds later.
Chad was on the plump leather sofa twirling his drumsticks in his fingers only it wasnt in impatience at being kept waiting he was used to the wait four years of practice does that to you, it was in idle boredom at having nothing better to do than watch another artist do their thing although he guessed by the look on ichigos face ishida had not phoned them, typical, he smirked at Renji and Ikkaku who by now had eased past Ichigo whom was still rooted to the spot and had sat down next to Chad as they sat down he nodded at Ichigo indicating to the other two to take a look at their oh so lofted front man.
Renji cocked his head to the side and whispered to Ikkaku, 'Bud you ever seen him like this before hes been stood there', he glanced at his watch 'for about three minuets now, he aint stopped stairing'
Ikkaku leant closer to renji as he replied in equally subdued tones, 'I know, its weird in the 10 years I have known him he has never been so well I dunno what to say its never happened' his gravelled east end english accent made him sound a lot like the actor Jason Statham, he glanced back over at ichigo still stood stock still at the lithe figure in the recording booth before him, his mind was a whirl of thoughts and images that bombarded his senses in a tirade of conflicting emotions, then as he was able to finally pull his thoughts into order the woman in the booth finished her set and stepped out.
She was even more ravishing close up, he ran his eyes from her shapely legs up over her hips, across her flat toned stomach and on upwards over her full buxom chest to her, stunning face framed by raven black hair that curled just above her bottom jaw line to frame her face in a pixie styled bob.
Finally pulling his mind back from mentally undressing her he stepped forward and held his hand out, 'hi sorry for staring I couldn't help it, it was unexpected, well what I mean is I didn't expect to find such a beauty greeting me when I stepped through the doors today I usually have to put up with uryus ugly ass face first thin, im Ichigo, you are?.'
She giggled in a pixie like way before taking the proffered hand and smiling at him in a way that almost made him melt, ' I'm Rukia kuchki, but you can call me Ruki'
Ichigo grinned ' well nice to meet you Ruki me and the boys are just about to start recording for a new album we are cutting, fancy staying to watch, you can have first opinion on the new stuff.'
she smiled at him again, that smile that made him want to sing with joy.
Then cocking her head to one side and looking up at him like a smitten school girl she breathly said 'sure'
looking over at a stunned Renji and a grinning Ikkaku who looked like a bald Cheshire cat and nodded to the booth, both of whom imediately got up including Chad and made their way into the booth. Ikkaku shook his head and muttered, 'How the fuck does he do that'
Tapping uryu on the shoulder as he walked past he whispered 'track six'
which got a sly grin and a raised eyebrow at the same time from his long time producer and confidant, then Ichigo took his place in front of the mike.
The recording light flashed on above the booth as Rukia sat down on the leather couch and pulled her legs up underneath her like only a woman could and watched intently as the group began to play EAT YOU ALIVE the sixth track from their new album.
The whole time they performed the song Ichigo never took his eyes off of Rukia.
Ikkaku started up on the base line using a tremmled repeating strum, as the others jumped in after five seconds then with the band having a ten second lead Ichigo opened up with the first line and renji on backing vocals.
'Hey you Mrs I don't know what the Fuck you name is im drawn to you somethings magnetic here.
If I could approach you or even get close to the scent that you left behind id be fine.
No doubt,
no doubt,
you bring out
bring out,
The Animal inside.
then drawn from somewhere deep in his soul as if inspired to some new level of vocal aggression for that one single moment stunned the rest of the group and had Rukias undivided and en-rapt attention bellowed out.
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE! I'd eat you alive.
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE! I'd eat you alive.
Hey you, Mrs too-good-to-look-my-way and that's cool you want nothing at all to do with me.
But I want you, ain't nothing wrong with wanting you cause I'm a man and I can think what the hell I want you got that straight?'
With the last line he punch the air on front of him to emphasize the words biting each word off as if it was a challenge to his authority
'No doubt that
no doubt,
I'd love to
id love,
Sniff on them panties now...
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE!
id eat you alive...
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE!
id eat you alive...
I'm sorry so sorry
dam you so hot (yelled)
Your beauty is vain
dam you so hot (yelled)
It drives me, yes it drives me
dam your so hot (yelled)
Absolutely insane...
then the music dropped to a slower more intimate pace, Ichigo all but leaning on the glass blatantly singing to Rukia now not even bothering to disguise the fact any more, to caught up in his own emotions to care what any one other than her saw at that very second.
'I just want to look at you...
I just want to look at you, look at you all day
I just want to look at you, I want to look at you all day there ain't nothing wrong , no. there ain't nothing wrong with that,
Ichigo leant forward and ran his hand down the glass as he sang tracing the contours of Rukias face through the glass as he did, latching his eyes on to hers as he sang directly to her and only her completely ignoring everything around him, for those few moments she was all that mattered to him in the universe.
Once you seep in,
once you seep In,
under my skin, under my skin, there ain't nothing,
ain't nothing,
in this world that could wash you away.
Once you seep in,
once you seep In,
under my skin, under my skin, there ain't nothing,
ain't nothing,
in this world that could wash you away.
as if he was being dragged backwards by some giant hand he slid away from the window hitting that power deep within him that seemed to have been dragged out of his very soul by the presence of Rukia.
I'm sorry. So sorry,
dam your so hot,
your beauty is so vain,
dam your so hot,
it drives me, yes it drives me
dam your so hot
Absolutely insane
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE!
id eat you alive
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE!
I'd eat you alive
I'D EAT YOU ALIVE!
and with that the music abruptly ceased and ichigo threw the mike away from him and watched as it bounced off the recording booths window, with his chest heaving and his throat raw from the most vicious vocal performance he had given to date he continued to stare at Rukia whom by now had a very shy and not to mention huge smile on her face.
Ichigo turned of then dropped the mike as Rukia made her way to recording booth as Ichigo stepped from it, holding in her hand a small slip of paper, she looked at him then slowly raised her hand to his face as she stood on tiptoes and planted a small kiss on his cheek whispering something in his ear as she pushed the small slip of paper into his shirt pocket then turned and slinkily walked out the studio.
As she dissapeared out the door the booth erupted into applause not only at his performance but at being able to score like he did whilst doing it, ichigos only reply was a huge grin on his face.
Slowly he reached up and plucked the small piece of paper from his pocket and read it, in very small neat writing it read
thankyou, call me, 01794 223 457, Rukia ;-)
Ichigo folded the note again as Uryu walked over and patted him on the shoulder
'Where the bloody hell did that come from?'
Ichigo just stood there looking at the doors as he replied.
'Sometimes mate, you just need inspiration'
Ichigo turned and looked at Uryu.
'Well bud what do you say we get the rest of this album done, roll up track one,' he twirled his arms in the air above his head as he walked back to the booth, ' come on boys lets get this bitch finished'
fours and a half hours later they finished recording all twelve tracks on the album, and to every one there it looked good, even Chad cracked a smile at their newest album, labled for the moment as Seireitei-the 13th court.
'So Uryu run it down for me make sure we have the right order here'
with a small sigh Uryu called up the album back cover and scanned through the playlist.
'OK track one is, Given up, track two is, What I've done, track three is , Take a look around, track four we've got, Break stuff, track five From yesterday, track six and seven are Eat you Alive and New divide In slot eight we have Chad's track Archetype, nine is Renji's with Bodies, and in slot ten is Ikkakus very own track, Head strong. Then finally at slots eleven and twelve are Bother and Through the glass
so maestro what does one think of the mix thus far, any changes before I send it to press.'
Ichigo shook his head, 'nope s'all good bruh, just hope the fans love it as much as we do'
he turned and look at the others who were packing away their guitars while Chad wiped down the drum kit ready for the next lot in, he strolled forwards and stuck his head through the door 'So which of you lazy girls wants a drink im buying'
He got a chorus of calls in acceptance at the offer, followed by a hurried flurry of movement as they shoved home cables and locked their cases shut hurry to the studio doors.
As he made his way to the door Renji called over to Ishida, 'Yo bud, you coming, Ichigos buying'
Uryu sadly shook his head, 'Cant got some low rent death metal group coming in for a try out session cutting a demo disc for Road runner'
renji winced at the thought and then bade his goodbyes and caught the others up at the elevator.
Chapter two Call back
rukia sat in her sun room at the back of her three story Georgian town house dozing in the warm sun when her phone rang,she jumped at the sudden intrusion into her blissfully relaxed state and reached out to pick up the receiver as she donned a pair of Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses.
'uh hello' she mumbled then coughed clearing her throat and once again said hello, as she did a very unexpected voice replied.
'Hi, I bet you thought you would never hear from me did you'
her lips curled into a impish smile as she pictured his face
'well no not really' she returned playfully her voice dripping with seductive over tones 'I never expected to get a call at all, but I am glad I did'
'I bet you are' he chuckled 'well im down your way for a week or so visiting my niece and new born nephew, if you fancy going for a drink?'
Rukia all but squealed with delight at being asked, but instead answered in a more level but playful tone, 'well I will have to check my diary to see if I am free at all, where are you ?'
'well' he replied suppressing a laugh 'look out your front room window'
Rukia frowned at the request but did as he asked, pulling aside her roman blind sure enough leant against the front left wing of his Aston martin vanquish was Ichigo Kurosaki dressed in a light blue shirt and pale cream denim jeans and Ralph Lauren leather slip on shoes, holding a bottle of bolinger 84 in his left hand and his HTC wildfire in the other raised to the side of head, as rukia watched him his mouth moved forming the words.
'So can I interest you in coming for a drink with me Miss Kuchki'?
She moved away from the window, and Ichigos heart fell, just as he was about to put the bottle away and disconnect the call she answered.
'give me ten minuets', then she hung up; Ichigo lay the bottle in his back seat next to the hamper he had brought with him and slipped his mobile into his right hip pocket and waited.
The door swung open and she skipped down the steps her breast bobbing slightly as she moved, although they were small they fit her frame perfectly the light summer dress she had on was complimented by the ivory colored summer cardigan over the top of it, her whole outfit was pulled together by a pair of small Romanesque sandals; as he watched her make her way towards his waiting car Ichigo was breathless he drank in her beauty as if it was the only thing keeping him alive.
She came to a stop two feet away from Ichigo, looking up at him she cocked her head to one side and locked his eyes with hers.
She waved her hand across his vision and elicited only a slight response, he was completely en-rapt in her vision of beauty.
Reaching up she tapped him lightly on the cheek, 'Ichigo' she tapped him again 'Ichigo any one home'.
Blushing a crimson red he came out of his reverie, coughing and turning his head slightly he mumbled 'sorry, I...uh I mean' coughs into his fist stammering still, 'well yeah uh sorry for staring'
Rukia giggled, and blushed slightly herself, 'its fine really, its kinda nice to be noticed for once'.
Ichigo looked slightly shocked at the admittance, then as if nothing had been said he smiled and bowed ever so slightly, 'well I must say you look absolutely stunning'
she smiled and giggled that impish giggle again and said, 'Thank you dear sir' performing a mock curtsy.
Ichigo bowed lower and said 'your welcome Mi'lady, oh and your chariot awaits'
He turned and opened the door for Rukia to climb in, and she did as he watched her climb in the car he couldn't help but notice that her skirt wrose up her thigh ever so slightly.
He climbed into the drivers seat and grinned, the fired up the engine; the 6.0 liter 48 valve V12 engine roared as he pulled away from the curb and sped on down the road.
It was seven p.m by the time Ichigo dropped Rukia off at her town house, in South Kensington.
She looked at him through slightly hazy eyes the two bottles of Bolinger champagne, and the small Dinner of Duck a'la Orange and beluga cavier with Melba toast.
She leant forward and went to put a kiss on Ichigos lips, as she did a dozen thoughts flashed through Ichigos mind, the only one that forced it way to the top was 'Dont rush things' so he turned his head right at the last second so the kiss landed on his left cheek instead of his lips.
Rukia looked at him for a few seconds after that happened and a look of puzzled hurt crossed her features, seeing this Ichigo leant forward and kissed her on the cheek after whispering in her ear 'Rush things and they break, take them slowly and they last a life time, Good night Ruki'
he pulled back from her to see a light smile cross her face.
He climbed out of the car and moved round to her door and opened it for her, holding out his hand for her to take as she exited the vehicle then on slightly wobbly feet made her way to her front door.
Staring up at her from where he leant on the passenger front side wing of his car and smiled at her as she opened the door and turned slightly to watch him as she closed the door and said goodnight.
Ichigo made his way through Kensington town Camden town where he had his London flat, parking the car in the underground car park near his flat he made his way up to the second floor and his studio flat.
He kicked the door closed and peeled off his shirt and dumped it in front of the kitchen counter making his way to his bed and finally sleep.
'what a night' he said looking into his bedroom mirror 'how the fuck did you not plant one on her dude' in the back of his mind he saw his reflection shrug and walk away from him and climb into bed.
Ichigo awoke the next day bleary eyed and tired, walking out from his bedroom he made his way over to the kitchen to make himself coffee only to find Ikkaku and Renji all ready there, 'door was open' was all Ikkaku offered in way of answer to Ichigo's un asked question, 'Coffee'? Renji held up the pot and a mug in either hand.
Ichigo nodded and sat down, preparing himself for the oncoming storm of questions.
