Now the chapter begins. Rukia's adventure starts over, but soon, the memories come back and continue to bind her to the world she forgot…sounds so awesome! Anyway, review and leave comments and what you think. Thanx you!

"Mommy? Mommy what are you doing?"

"Huh?"

"Why don't you remember mommy? You have to remember."

"What are you talking about?"

"You keep forgetting and I have to keep telling you. Don't forget mommy. Remember."

"Remember what? What is it that you don't want me to forget?"

"Me."

I opened my eyes. This was the second night this week. I didn't know who it was or what it was trying to tell me. It just wanted me it remember. The voice sounded like a little girl. This voice has been haunting me since I turned 16. The dreams happened at least once a week, but recently, they've been increasing. Every since my 16th birthday, I've had a dream of a voice of a little girl telling and sometimes pleading and crying; begging me to remember something. The question was; what.

I looked at my clock and read the red numbers that read 6:29. I always woke up one minute before my alarm went off. So instead of hearing the loud beeping that was supposed to peacefully wake me up, I stretched my arm out and turned off the alarm. I slowly sat up on the bed, but I stopped when I noticed am arm wrapped around my waist. I turned on my lamp, looked to my right, and saw a certain orange haired boy smiling up at me. I wasn't surprised to see him there. He's always been with me, and somehow, every time I woke up, he was always in this position.

"Good morning Ichigo." I said.

"Good morning midget." He said.

"How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that? One of these days I'm going to make you regret those words and kick you out of the bed."

"Sure you are." He said sarcastically as he sat up and put the arm that was around my waist around my shoulders. "Like you would hurt me."

"You know I can." I smirked.

"Try me." I paused, then grabbed Ichigo's arm and tried to tilt him off, but my efforts were futile as he grabbed my night shirt and pulled me with him. He was half-way off the bed, but then pulled himself back up and tried to push me off. We tried again and again to push the other off of the bed, but all we did was end up landing on the middle of the bed with Ichigo pinning me down under him. He smiled down at me while I looked up at him. Not even a second later, we had our lips locked together. I glided my hands through his spiky hair while his hands were gliding up and down my back. I moaned as he moved one hand to my stomach and the other was still roaming my back. He moved his warm kisses to my neck, then lower, almost to my chest, but we were interrupted when we heard someone walking up the hard-wood stairs. We stopped, looked at the door, at each other, and then jumped up into our 'We didn't do anything' positions. I was in my bed while Ichigo was in his sleeping bag.

Ichigo lived with me ever since he was 6. Byakuya said that his parents died so he had to stay here. Of course I had no problem with it, because Ichigo and I have gotten along since the first day we met. I grew up together. Had the same schools, classes, lunches, and staying together didn't bother me at all. We told each other our feelings when we were 14. A young age, but the good thing was we said it at the same time. Byakuya and Hisana said that Ichigo could stay in my room because there weren't any more rooms to put him in. but he could only do this on one condition. No sleeping together. But he's been doing that since he moved it. Getting caught wasn't trouble we wanted to get into so, we pretended like we were sleep every time someone wanted to make a visit to our room.

Not too long after we got into our positions, the door creaked open. "Rukia. Ichigo. It's time to get up." Hisana said, and then closed the door. Ichigo and I sat up and smiled at the other. I got up while Ichigo stood up and we went to hug each other. I didn't know why we were so close. Maybe it was because we grew up together. But I felt as if we've been together much longer than that; so much longer.

After I took a shower, Ichigo went in. I got dressed, then Ichigo followed suit. We did this every morning, and it was always nice. Having someone you love with you for so long just seemed so…nice.

We went downstairs and ate Hisana's delicious breakfast; eggs with bacon and warm buttermilk biscuits with a side of milk or juice. Byakuya had to work early so he wasn't there as always. But that didn't stop us from eating the greatest breakfast in the world. When we were done, we headed off to school. Feeling the warm breeze of late spring seemed so wonderful. Life was great today, but I didn't know why today seemed so different than any others days with Ichigo.

"So did you have that dream again?" Ichigo asked me as we were almost at the school. I've been telling him about my dreams and he seemed to now know what I was talking about, but always seemed fascinated to know what the little girl said.

"Yeah I did," I answered, "but like always, she wants me to remember something. I have no idea what she wants, but it seems like I forgot something important."

"Have you tried to remember? Did she give you any clues that may say what she wants you to remember?"

"No, nothing. All she does is complain to me about what I don't remember. She could at least give me a hint or some kind of sign that says what she wants me to remember."

"Well let's not worry about it too much. You'll remember when the time comes."

"Yeah." I smiled. I looked up at Ichigo who was still looking straight. I could help but keep the smile on my face as I saw him walking. The sunlight shining on his like he was some kind of god. He was strong as it was, and his muscles showed, but I had the feeling that I've seen and been with him before. That feeling just wouldn't shake off; so I ignored it, for that seemed like the hundredth time this week.

As we entered the school yard, I saw Orihime running up to us after shouting out our names. Her boyfriend Ulquiorra was following her with his usual scowling look. Both Orihime and I could swear that they were beginning to seem like the other. As soon as Orihime caught up with us, she hugged me, then Ichigo and looked over at her boyfriend who just then caught up with her.

"Good morning Rukia. Good morning Ichigo." She said.

"Good morning Orihime." He and I said I'm union.

"Hey Ulquiorra. You look just doesn't seem to change now does it."

"You should not be talking Ichigo. Your scowl has increased since the last time I saw it."

"Is that so?"

"Hey now," I said as I got in front Ichigo and Orihime with her boyfriend.

"Let's not start a scowling contest. Let's just get to school, have a good day, so we can go back home."

"Agreed," Orihime said as she turned to face me. I turned around, grabbed Ichigo's hand and dragged him into the school. Orihime and Ulquiorra were behind us, but as soon as we were in the school, we were welcomed with a loud…

"ICHIGOOOOOO!!!!!" as Ichigo's friend Keigo Asano rushed down the hallway, Ichigo got his bag, which was banging over his shoulder, and swung it onto Keigo's face as soon as he reached us. The swing was so hard, that Keigo's face smeared on the floor in the hallway that was to our left. I guess we now know why Keigo always treaded Gym; Ichigo always got stronger.

"Good morning Keigo." Orihime and I said before catching up with our boyfriend after the left him on the ground. We caught up with them while they were talking to one of Ichigo's calm friends Mizurio Kojima. After talking with him for a few minutes, we headed to our classroom on the 3rd floor, and waited for our friends to come in. while everyone else was talking to people in the classroom, I was looking out of the window; thinking about the girl from my dream .I never once say her face, but I felt as if I knew her.

"Remember Mommy."

I quickly turned around and saw no one.

"Rukia?" Ichigo asked. I looked up at him. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah, but I could have sworn that someone said something in my ear. Was there someone behind me?"

"No, no one. Who did it sound like?"

"Um, no one. Just forget it. It was nothing." It was something. It was that little girl. What was she doing? Following me now? She wants me to remember something so now she's following me? Just great.

"Hey! It's about time you guys got here." Ichigo said. I turned and saw Renji, Momo, Toshiro, Ikkaku, and Yumichika; of course Renji being the last one to enter. They were all good friends of Ichigo's. Now that I think about it, Ichigo did have a lot of friends. They were my friends, too, but sometimes they seemed distant from me. They talked to me, but it felt like they weren't telling me much.

Soon after they came in, entered the classroom with her attendance book and new hair style; long brown hair but the back was held there by a single plain hairpin. All the students went to their seats. She called for people's names and whoever didn't answer was named a delinquent and ignored. Then she started class.

"Today, we're going to focus on a new book class." I looked at the cart full of similar books that was beside her test. It was obvious this subject was going to take a while and it came with at least over 4 projects. She grabbed a book and showed it to the class. I was surprised when I saw the title. It looked familiar to me. "The book is called 'The Kingdoms of Serine.' Has anyone read the book?"

No one raised their hand, except for Uryu Ishida; the smartest kid in class and one of Ichigo's other friends. "Well can anyone guess what it's about? Rukia Kuchiki, what about you? Can you tell us what you think the book is about?"

All eyes went on me. Without thinking, I answered. "It's about the 4 kingdoms Toonamani, Sukari, Krimson, and Lienary and there is a princess who was destined to rule all four of them."

"Good answer. So you have read the book. Well even if you knew in advance that we were reading the book and you got a good summary of it off of the internet, we are going to start reading the book and doing minor class assignments on it. I hope everyone can handle that." she started passing out the books while continuing to talk about the boring assignments we had to do. But while I was looking down at my desk, thinking about why and how I answered that question, I knew that Ichigo's eyes were staring at me the whole time.

School ended with a shock when Ichigo and Renji had a debate whether which person would do the most work on the upcoming project they were assigned to. assigned people from class as partners for a mini-project; she called. In fact it wasn't mini at all. She had to type a paper saying what we thought about the book and do another paper that said who our favorite character was so far since she read chapters 1 and 2 today. Everyone knew it was just something to do that caused a big grade; so everyone was going to do it.

Ichigo was partnered with Renji while I was with Orihime. It was a good thing since Orihime says she skimmed the book. At least she skimmed. I didn't even know it existed. We all went to my house to study and overlook stuff. My place was funnier to them anyway. We walked home in silence, surprisingly; considering it was a nice day and it was worth talking about something, but we continued on in silence until we reached my house. I unlocked the door and we went inside. No one was home yet, so the house was quiet. We traveled up to my room and I closed the door. Of course they took their shoes off at the front door though. Ichigo and I sat on the bed while Orihime was in my desk chair and Renji was on the floor.

"So what do you guys think about the book. Pretty interesting huh?" I tried to start a conversation.

"I rather not read it or get myself involved with it." Renji said as he crossed his arms.

"I agree. I mean, we don't have to learn about it. It's just something we have to do. Nothing important about it." Orihime said as she put the assigned book out of her bag and on my desk.

"Well, maybe we should learn about it. I feel as if I can relate to this book on a way." Everyone froze. They had sad faces and looked around the room and sometimes at each other.

"Do you guys think I relate to this book?"

"Don't worry about it Rukia. It's nothing. You don't relate to it. It's just a book. You don't relate to any of it." Ichigo said as he grabbed my hand and barely squeezed it. I noticed though. He wasn't telling me something. No one was.

"Well, we all have math homework, so let's work on that." Orihime said, breaking the uncomfortable silence. After doing out homework, Renji and Orihime left. I closed the door as they went down the street. I turned and saw Ichigo with his hands in his pocket and his usual scowl on his face. I knew he was hiding something, so instead of doing nothing about it, I was about to ask him what he was hiding, but before I could say anything, he said, "I'm hiding nothing from you. Whatever you're thinking, I'm now hiding anything. Just know that you don't relate to the book. It has nothing to do with you."

With that, we turned and went up the stairs. I paused and let his words go through my head. I couldn't shake the feeling I was having. I was envious. I wanted to know what everyone was hiding. My curiosity was bugging me. I just had to know, but in due time. I went upstairs and got ready for bed, ignoring the dinner and the thought that Ichigo and I were alone in an empty house. We got undressed and put on our night ware. Ichigo was in the bed before me, but I got in after I got done locking the doors except the garage door.

Ichigo was lying down while I was sitting up in the bed. I looked over at my clock, turned it back on from this morning and looked at the time. I was surprised when I saw what it said; 9:00. I was never this tired this early before. I turned off my lamp and laid down. Ichigo and I were now facing each other and staring into the other's eyes. We saw our reflections as we continued to look at each other. As I looked at him, a question came into my mind. A question I never thought I would answer.

"Ichigo," I said, "am I a mother?" Ichigo's eyes widened, but soon lowered.

"No Rukia. Why would you think that?"

"Because the little girl in my dreams tells me to remember, but she also calls me mommy. I kept thinking and I've never had kids. I've never been known as a mother to someone. If I'm a mother Ichigo I want you to tell me."

"Rukia. If you were a mother, wouldn't you be the first to know?"

"Yes, but maybe that's what the little girl wants me to remember. To remember being her mother." I stopped. I felt my throat drying up and my eyes start to water. Ichigo lightly sighed and wrapped his arm around me.

"You're not a mother Rukia. But I'm sure your dreams will tell you something; something important."

"Alright," I sighed out before I felt myself getting more tired by the second. I snuggled closer into Ichigo's chest and I was lost in the relaxing darkness.

Serine (Toonamani Castle)

Yukari sat in her white rocking chair waiting for the sign that her mother was sleep. She waited and waited, but was interrupted when Rangiku knocked on the door then came into the room. She sat on the floor and looked at the little girl.

"Are you waiting to talk to your mom again?"

"Yes," she answered in a sad tone. All Yukari did was wait. She doesn't eat much and she always sits in the rocking chair that her father and mother made for her when she was 3. She held the white bunny that her mother loved and she waited for the phone call from her uncle Byakuya to say that Rukia was sleep. People didn't know how Yukari managed to contact Rukia through her dreams. They thought it was the mother daughter connected, but other people thought it was more.

"Do you want me to wait with you while you contact her?"

"No, you can rest. I don't want you staying up with me all night."

Rangiku smiled. "I don't mind. I've done it before." The small child smiled and held Rangiku's hand. Then a phone call came on Yukari's pink flip phone. She picked up and all she heard was, "she's asleep." With that, Yukari hung up and closed her eyes. Rangiku stayed with the lonely girl and watched as the made the connection to her memory less mother.

Well there's chapter one. I plan to update at least every 2 days. It depends, but expect updates. I like the story so far. So review, comment, PM me, and other stuff. If you have any story ideas you want me to write, I'll do that too. Thanx you for reading!