My first try at a Bleach drabble. A little Renji/Rukia for the beginning!!Enjoy!

Time set: Renji&Rukias childhood, but you'll find out by yourself.

I'm sorry for mistakes!English is not my first language!


Lost dreams

Since his childhood he had only one dream.

Or rather since the moment Rukia came into his world.

The seventy-eight district of South Rukongai. Notorious for its lack of public security and central point of crime. The youngest ones had it the worst. Nobody was there to care about them. They were left on their own and nothing more than stray dogs fighting to survive on the streets. Stealing was the only option to get the necessaries of life.

The world was dark, everybody was suspicious.

Don't let your guard down! Don't trust anybody but yourself.

And than she was there. Like a flash of light she appeared before him. And since then she never left. Not even once they were separated. Unintentional his whole world involved only Rukia and her happiness. Nothing mattered if Rukia was being her truly self. A little commanding though and she sure could get on his nerves certain times, but it was always there. The great care she showed. How she worried over everything and everybody. She tried to hide it from the others. The thoughts full of concern. Was there enough water left for tomorrow? How is Jun-chans health doing?

Since her arrival she gradually took over the role of the mother in their little family. Always worrying about the others. Did she even have the time to think about herself?

Seeing her troubled face in an unwary moment made him furious. Why did she have to make this serious expression? Why was there no way to make her laugh again?

That time he swore to always look after her. And she promised to never leave their family. That was their both dream, their only hope.

Once he would be grown-up, he would take her away from this misery and do everything to make her happy. To give her all the happiness she deserved. He would make sure to give all his best to secure her a future in a better world. At his side. Together.

His dream ended when she decided to become a Shinigami.