Disclaimer: Tite Kubo owns Bleach,... but hey I own the story plot!
Forbidden Act
Paring: Hitsugaya Toushiro/Kuchiki Rukia
Rating: T for now M later
Genre: General/Romance/Action/Adventure/Drama/Supernatural
Summary: All her life she wondered what the meaning of life meant, until a pair of hypnotic Emerald eyes crossed her path. Is it Destiny? Perhaps. She will find out that what they are about to start is forbidden. A Forbidden Act.
Warnings: Crack pairing, mild-AU, maybe possessive and dark moments, mild Out-Of-Character, and language.
Note: Well I suddenly had all those ideas popping in my head and I guess I had to write it (type it) down. So let me know if it is something worth to continue!
"He saw all these forms and faces in a thousand relationships become newly born. Each one was mortal, a passionate, painful example of all that is transitory. Yet none of them died, they only changed, were always reborn, continually had a new face: only time stood between one face and another."
-Herman Hesse.
The Four seasons. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. All representing some sort of meaning, the meaning of life.
Spring represents our youth, as the tender young plants must set a good root system to be able to grow into maturity.
Summer represents our adulthood. Just as the plants must adjust to their surroundings, heat, drought etc in order to survive, we must also face many challenges in our own daily lives, which by overcoming helps to build our character.
Autumn represents our golden years of life. The grain is ready for harvest as it has achieved the purpose for which it was planted, to provide nourishment for man. We have put in our life of toil and are ready to turn the reins over to a younger generation and offer our expertise in training our youth to meet the trials of life.
Winter represents death. Death is something that we all must face. Books of all kinds of religions teaches us that it is appointed to man once to die and after that the resurrection. Each spring we see a resurrection of life in nature as a reminder of the promise made to man.
Is it because of that, that Kuchiki Rukia likes the Winter? She doesn't know really and she doesn't seem to care either. All she did know she felt at peace when that season was there, she felt relieved, feeling the cold snow softly falling on the ground taking her troubles and thoughts with them. Staring at the beauty of the cold in front of her. Everything covered in the purest white snow. Maybe it was because of that that she liked the Winter so much. Because everything seemed so pure and unreal.
Rukia sighed and turned her head towards the door as she heard the voice of one of the maids.
"Rukia-sama, I have been told to inform you that Byakuya-sama is going to be late for the party tonight, so he won't be able to come home to escort you. Byakuya-sama said that he will send a limo to pick you up at 7."
Rukia turned her head again and looked outside as the snow was kept falling in such a slow pace. She already expected that of her older brother, well actually brother-in-law. She wasn't blood related to him. He is well know for his cold attitude and his noble background. Yeah, her brother is the head of a noble family, the Kuchiki family that is. It is one of the prestigious clans of Europe. With connections with almost every Royal houses here in Europe. So these 'nobles' were quite surprised when my brother adopted me in the Kuchiki family. An orphan from the streets. They never imagined that my brother would do something like that. Most of the Kuchiki members were against it but since my brother is the head of the clan, they dared not to say anything. Those are the people who can't stand me, hate me but I don't care about it.
"Rukia-sama?"
I'm grateful that my brother had adopted me, although I know he doesn't show much emotion but sometimes I have a feeling he does care for me. I know we don't have that warm brother sister relationship since he's always busy with the clan relation's and the family business, the Kuchiki Enterprise Corporation. So he has little time for me.
"Rukia-sama? Are you all right?"
I sometimes wonder how it feels to have a real family. What kind of feeling do you get? Do you feel joy when your mother hugs you and says that you are her angel in the light? Is it happiness when your dad tells you that you are a god sent gift and he's proud for having you in his life? Do you feel loved? Do you feel like you are the luckiest person in the whole universe? How does it feel for somebody to love you for who you are?
"Rukia-sama!?"
These are all questions.
"Rukia-sama!? I'm coming in!"
Not answers.
"Rukia-sama! Are you all right?" The maid asks opening the door. Rukia turns her head around and looks at the maid.
"Rukia-sama, were you staring out the window again?' The maid said with a sigh. She was really worried when she didn't got an answer from the girl. If something happened to the girl, you don't want to imagine how Byakuya-sama would react. He's well know for his protectiveness of his little sister. The only person who doesn't know is the little princes herself.
"Uhm, I guess so, hehe" The princess said laughing softly at her own stupidity for not noticing the maid calling her.
"I'm sorry, Maria" Rukia apologized. That was also a thing a real Kuchiki didn't do. They don't apologize to people lower then them but since she isn't a real Kuchiki she didn't care.
"Ah! No, it is okay Rukia-sama! Please don't apologize! It was completely my fault. I shouldn't have entered your room without permission." The maid said and bowed a deep bow.
"I sincerely apologize for that, Rukia-sama."
"Maria, how many times do I have to tell you that you shouldn't apologize for something you haven't done. It was my fault end of story." Rukia huffed a little and rested her head in her palm. The maid stood straight, looking at her and nodded softly.
"Now what was it again you said?" Rukia asked while looking at her.
"Well, I have been told to inform you that Byakuya-sama is going to be late for the party tonight, he won't be able to come home to escort you. Byakuya-sama said that he will send a limo to pick you up at 7 p.m.."
"Oh, thats all... Okay then I will get dressed in 10 minutes. Thank you maria." Rukia said and turned her head to the window again.
"Uh... Rukia-sama?"
"Hm, Yes Maria?"
"You only have 5 minutes before the limo arrives."
"Oh no problem... WHAT!?" The maid blinked a couple of times as Rukia sprinted into the bathroom grabbing her dress and stuff. Maria giggled a little as she walked out of the room closing the door behind her.
'What a strange girl she is.'
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"God, I'm late.." Rukia sighed in the limo that was driving to their destination. A grand party organized by Ukitake Juushiro and Kyouraku Shunsui. Both heads of their company Juukyo Corporation. They organized this party in honor for her brother and the good relationship they have with the company. Rukia looked outside and saw the huge gates of the mansion as they drove inside. Rukia adjusted her dress a little. She was wearing a deep dark long violet dress with no back and a deep violet neck band with a single red rose attached to it, matching with her huge eyes and pale skin. She could see all the people making there why to the mansion.
The car stopped and the driver got out.
"We have arrived Rukia-sama." the driver said while opening the door for her. Rukia got out of the car and stared at the mansion that was decorated with flowers and 18th century lamps that hinge above the entrance. Okay, Rukia lived in a pretty huge and royal mansion but she never had seen it decorated like this one in front of her. It almost seemed one of those mansion in those fairy tales. To beautiful to be true.
"Wow, who ever got the job to decorate it must have watched one of those Disney movies..." Rukia said to particular nobody. She thanked the driver and made her way towards to the mansion. A huge line was forming and Rukia stood their at the end of the line. She took a glance towards the entrance, there stood a man dressed in black and white and behind them were four huge bodyguards with sunglasses, looking as if they were ready to kill anybody. One of the bodyguards saw her and whispered something into the man's ear. The man looked where she was standing.
"Kuchiki Rukia?" The man suddenly said while looking on the list. Rukia looked at the at the man and stepped to side out of the line. She nodded a little wondering why he suddenly called out her name. The man snapped his fingers to the two body guards. They nodded at made there way towards her, stopping right in front of her.
"Kuchiki-sama, you don't have to stand in the line. You are a VIP and also one of the honor guests of Ukitake-sama and Kyouraku-sama. We will escort u inside. This way, please." One of the bodyguards said while bowing a little. Rukia blinked a couple of times and started to walk slowly the entrance. The people who are in the line began to whisper and stare at her. There are some things that she really can't stand, one of them is that she is always treated special because she is a Kuchiki. She sighed and tried to ignore all the people and there stares as she her made way inside.
Inside was more stylish and grand royale then the outside, it is the creme de La creme. All the important people of the society are there, talking to each other. Dancing under the huge Crystal chandelier that hangs under the ceiling that is painted with angels and mythological figures of the past. Against the walls hung huge mirrors reflecting the people in the grand room. The music of a huge Orchestra flows thru the room as the people are dancing on the rhythm of the piece that they are playing. It looked like a party fit for a King.
"Rukia-chan!!" a happy voice said out loud.
"Ah, Kyouraku-san" Rukia said politely and smiled at the man who had his hands up in the air while making his way to her with a white haired man and a woman with glasses behind him.
"Rukia-chan, I didn't see you for a long time! Look at you, you are all grown up. You are becoming a very pretty lady aren't you. So nice to see little Rukia-chan again!" The brown haired man said with a huge smile while giving her a huge bear hug.
"Y-Yes, K-Kyouraku-san the p-pleasure is all m-mine... ghack.." Rukia managed to say in his hug. Then suddenly a loud 'thud' is heard and Kyouraku was on the ground, while holding his head.
"Nanao-chan, that was mean..." the man whined, looking up at her while rubbing his head. The woman just pushed her glasses up and looked at me.
"Forgive my boss for his stupidity, I'm Ise Nanao, Kyouraku-san's secretary. It is a pleasure to meet you Kuchiki Rukia" Nanao said and bowed to me. Rukia just smiled a little at her and nodded. Kyouraku was still rubbing his head while a pouting a bit.
"Shunsui, just because you haven't seen Rukia-chan for a long time doesn't mean that you have to hug her to death." The white haired man said with a sweat drop while looking at his partner.
"Ukitake-san!' Rukia said and made her way to the friendly man while hugging him. The man hugged her back and looked down at her.
"How have you been Rukia-chan? It has been indeed a long time as Shunsui said." Ukitake said while patting Rukia's head a bit. Kyouraku stood up and dusted his suit.
"Yep, the last time we saw you was a few years ago wasn't it you were 14 I think... But you really are beginning to be a real lady. How old are you, 16?" Kyouraku asked.
"Actually I'm 17 Kyouraku-san" Rukia said politely. A lot of people told her that she didn't look like a 18 year old. Most people think that she is 15 or 14 because she is not really tall and has a petit figure. So they almost all think she is still a child.
"17 years already!" Kyouraku said surprised.
"Wow, Rukia-chan. I didn't think that you are already at that age. You already are a lady." Ukitake said also seeming surprised. Rukia just smiled sheepishly while rubbing the back of her neck a bit. Kyouraku then warped one of his arm around Rukia's shoulder while the other had a sake cup.
"Rukia-chan, don't worry about a single thing! I will teach you the great things of the being a grown up!" Kyouraku said out loud with a huge grin while taking zip of his sake.
"What do you plan one teaching her, Kyouraku?"
Everybody including Kyouraku freezes instantly as we heard a deep, cold and familiar voice. Kyouraku immediately let his arm drop of my shoulder as he slowly turned around while laughing nervously.
"A-Ah Byakuya-kun. What a surprise... hehe... I-Its good to see you again.. He" Kyouraku said while he slowly backed away from the head of the Kuchiki clan.
"Yes, indeed it is... Now what exactly did you mean about teaching Rukia the life of a grown up?" Byakuya said and asked with a cold and Icy glare to the brunette. Nanao just shook her head at the mistake her boss made, he should have known better. Ukitake looked at the man that was now hiding behind his back and sighed a deep sigh before returning his gaze to the Kuchiki clan leader.
"Nii-sama, I didn't think that you would come so early.." Rukia said to her brother, who is now standing beside her.
"The meeting that I had was canceled. So I could come her on time... I would like to express my gratitude Ukitake for giving this party in honor of the Kuchiki family and company." The clan leader said and snapped his fingers. A huge bodyguard came in view with a suitcase that he had in his hand and opened in it. A huge amount of cash was revealed.
'You could buy the Empire State building with that much money' Rukia thought as she looked at the money in the suitcase. Ukitake looked at the young clan head while waving his hand a bit.
"Byakuya-kun, that wasn't necessary. You know how we enjoy to trow party's and this party was specially for you because of our long friendship. Beside it was Shunsui's idea to give this party in your honor. Right Shunsui?" The older man said and pulled the brunette from behind and placed him in front of Byakuya. The brunette squeaked as Byakuya's eyes looked at him. He may be the co head of Juukyo corporation and one of the most richest men in the world but still nothing was scarier then an over protective big brother. Especially if the big brothers name is Kuchiki Byakuya.
"That is very kind of you Kyouraku-san. How about we have a nice little conversation in private, I would like to know your opinion about the behavior of adults these days... Shall we?" Byakuya said as one of the hands of the bodyguard rested on his shoulder. Kyouraku stiffen and turned his head a bit towards Ukitake, Nanao and Rukia. You could see the desperate cries of help all written over his face.
"N-Nanao-chan! Juushiro!!" Nanao pushed her glasses up and wished her boss to have a good conversation with Kuchiki Byakuya. While Ukitake waved and told him to be strong. Rukia just blinked a couple of times wondering why he was so desperate to not to go with her brother for a little chat. Rukia is a quiet naive girl when it comes to her brother acts.
"It is just a small talk, no harm can be done, right?" Ukitake looked at the girl and let out a nervous laugh.
'With Byakuya-kun you never know...' he thought to himself as he watched Shunsui failing attempts to escape as the both slowly disappear in the crowd of people. Nanao then walked up to the two and excused herself to rescue the helpless brunette. Her boss maybe annoying and is a huge pervert sometimes but even this was a little to far for her. Byakuya can be quiet intimidating and scary.
"Well, Rukia-chan the night is still young and so are you! Why don't you go look around or grab a bite. If you need something you always know how to find me. Have some fun." Ukitake said and patted her head while giving her a friendly smile.
"Ah, sure Ukitake-san I will." Rukia said politely and bowed before walking away. Ukitake watched her walk away out of his sight and turned around. In distant he saw a familiar face coming in view. He blinked a couple of times and rubbed his eyes making sure he wasn't seeing things. Deep dark Turquoise eyes looked at Ukitake as he looked at him.
"What a surprise, I didn't expect you here at all... I'm glad that you have come." Ukitake said surprised but managed to replace his surprised face with his always friendly smile. The young man had his hands in his pockets as he walked towards Ukitake with a cold expression on his face, as cold as his eyes.
"I haven't been to a party for decades... Must have been sleeping longer then I thought.. Time has changed hasn't it, Ukitake." the young man said as he leaned on the balcony, looking down on the people in the ball room.
"Yes, it really has... How have you been?" Ukitake asked as he stood next to the young man. The Turquoise eyed man closed his eyes and shrugged his shoulders a bit before leaning with his back on the balcony.
"Hmpf, okay I guess... Although I haven't eaten since I awoke. I think I will grab a bite tonight..." The young man said as he opened one eye to look at Ukitake. Ukitake mouthed a 'Oh' before he realized what he had said and his friendly expression turned into one of horror.
"H-Hitsugaya-kun! You can't do that!.. I know that you are hungry but--"
"Ukitake... You really thought that I would do that." Hitsugaya's cold Turquoise eyes narrowed at him. The older white haired man let out a deep sigh of relief. For a second he actually believed that Hitsugaya would do what he thought he said he would do. Ukitake let out a nervous laugh.
"You scared me for a second Hitsugaya-kun... I mean you never know with your 'kind'... no offense. You are very unpredictable in that case." The older man tried to explain gentle as he could. He didn't want to get on the bad side of the young white haired man. It would be a very, very painful experience if that would happen.
"Perhaps... " Hitsugaya said as he turned his gaze towards the crowd.
"You don't have to worry... None of the persons here in the room qualifies to my demands or my taste." Hitsugaya said as he walked away from the older man.
"Have a pleasant evening." The young male said giving the older white haired man a last glance over his shoulder before disappearing in the sea of people. Ukitake couldn't help but feel a bit nervous at the young male's appearance and the fact that he just awoken up and didn't feed himself. He could feel a very uncomfortable feeling coming up.