Yay New chapter! I felt like continuing but was all ehh, but I must continue!
Kuroshi-Chan: This update is for you XD It may not seem like much, but you gave me the extra boost for motivation to continue! Wooo!
DISCLAIMER: Bleach and Kubo-sama's characters do not belong to me But this story and plot line does:3
Summary: IchiRuki AU. High Royalty, Kuchiki Rukia, bears a terrible burden that will soon come to an end. However, a lesser royalty then discovers her and everything goes out of order. Can the male turn things around? Or will everything simply go downhill?
Welcome To My Life
At first, the female didn't know how to respond, everything just went by so fast. It started with her just laying there, keeping all to herself and the next some-some guy just fell right on her! Then and there, her brain had possessed every event and now began to function accordingly. "Eh...-EH?!" The male had actually prepared for a big scream, but it wasn't really what he expected. It wasn't that it wasn't exciting that he had been invited to the most Highest Royalty's party, but he was never the one to like big crowds. The lesser Royalty had just went for a walk, it definitely helped in calming him down but he didn't expect a hill in front of him, and especially one as deep as that. If he hadn't caught his balance, he would've broken one of his limbs or something! He did not wanna lose a limb. However, he didn't think the female at all noticed that fact as she had now began to beat the male, clutching a fist and tossing it straight in his stomach.
What the hell was his problem?! Did her brother finally send someone for her or was this male here for his own sexual pleasures? At that thought, the female snapped. "You sick pervert!" Aiming for another hit with her clutched fist, the male quickly let go one of the grasps he had on the grass, that he had actually held onto for dear life, and quickly grasped her hand and saved himself from more beating. "O-Oii! I-It's not what you think! Can you please just listen to me?! OII!" The female finally stopped as her memory triggered and she clearly remembered about the ditch after the hill, "You might wanna be careful. If you do anything, I'll push you." The stubborn female did not at all listen to him as a sly smirk now lingered on her pale lips, causing the short-tempered male make a scowl as his amber hues looked back fearfully and he quickly let go of her fist as he went back to clutching the grass. "D-Don't you dare!"
This would've actually been a bit romantic, if it wasn't a complete stranger in front of her. "Well, then you shouldn't fall on me. Especially, if you wanna live." Violet optics turn to a darken color as her eyes narrowed and she seem to hiss out the last part, causing the male to cock an eyebrow at her as he smirked a bit. "Ah. Well I find it rather comfy." A tickmark appeared on the female as she yelled straight in his face, "GET OFF OF ME!" The male didn't need to be told twice as he was now laying beside her, chuckling a bit. This female was actually a bit interesting, which was hard to believe since he never actually had any interest in any woman. The female's face seem to flush as she turned her head in wonder as she tried to keep a steady threatening tone, "W-what the hell is your problem?!" The male shook his head as he gave the female a grin and then his eyes caught sight of the silk kimono she wore, that was till he noticed how she looked so beautiful..under the starlit sky..as her hair seem to go with the breeze and she gave that cocky yet cute expression, along with her twinkling bright amethyst optics.
Now it was his turn to flush faintly red, but grateful it wasn't seen in this dark, as he glanced up at the stars. "Heh..you're pretty interesting indeed.." The female arched an eyebrow as she actually now found time to examine the male, he had bright -was that orange? Unnatural as it seemed, it fitted his features indeed as she spotted a faint smile curved on his lips and she snorted to try and hide the fact that she was staring. Though she did catch what he wore, a black leather jacket with torn pitch-black jeans. She snapped back from his appearance as she heard him mumble, making out the words. "What do you mean by that?" But before he could respond, she tried to change her light tone to a sharp one and annoy the male. "You perverted ape bastard." The orange-haired snapped his head towards her as he scowled once more, "What the hell? I'm not a pervert you midget-sized twerp!" The ebony-haired gaped at the grinning bastard as her eye twitched, oh how she hated those making fun of her height as well. "I HAVE A NAME AND IT'S RUKIA YOU COCKY BASTARD!" Anger boiled in her stomach as she growled a bit but as she watched the male simply blink at her and give her a smile, everything seem to wash away. "Rukia, eh? You look like one." Rukia's expression switched a confused one as she tilted her head a bit, "What does that mean?" The orange-haired grinned once again as he shook his head, "Can't you take a compliment?" Rukia rolled her eyes in annoyance as she lay back down, "I don't know. Just a second ago you insulted me." The lesser Royalty fell into his thoughts as he then nodded in agreement. "That's true. Well, Rukia, the name's Ichigo."
Chuckles escaped her throat as she then looked at the male known as 'Ichigo', putting on her best acting voice, she cheerfully chirped, "Ah! Well Strawberry-san, it's such a pleasure to meet you!" Ichigo twitched at the voice as he stared at her, that voice sounded so disgusting, he preferred her own actual one. "My name doesn't mean that, it means-" "Hai, hai Strawberry-san" "Don't call me that!" The Hime found it really confusing that she actually began to enjoy his company, even if he was a royal pain in the ass. Royal. That immediately brought her back to Earth and remembered about the party, quickly standing up she gasped softly, speaking mostly to herself. "The party!" The female only meant to stay out for a while but it seemed she stayed out slightly longer than she expected, she didn't really want to worry her brother too much. Then a breakout from the strawberry brought her back from her thoughts, "O-Oi!!" Snapping her head to the male, she was about to retort when she felt her feet slipping along with her balance.
Her vision went blurry as she found herself falling back and spotted the extend of a hand from the orange-hair as he reached for her but then everything went black.
"TennÅ heika, you wish to know the time, correct?" The quiet Royalty simply nodded his head in response as the servant bowed his head respectfully and answered softly, "It is currently seven thirty-six." Byakuya closed his eyes a moment as he took a deep breath and nodded his head once more, "Very well. Be on your way, and make sure all the servants attend to the guests' needs." The young man bowed his head and spoke respectfully, "Very well heika." With that said, he left and Byakuya looked up at the marble stairs before making towards them gracefully and climbing them leisurely.
When finally coming face-to-face with the cream colored marble door, he pressed his hand upon the golden chappy handle and turned it as he slipped within the room. "Imauto?" The serious calm-collected expression never left the male's face as Byakuya looked around the empty room as he then slipped in and closed the door behind himself till his onyx optics caught sight of the window doors left ajar. Perhaps someone came in? No. It was impossible. No one could climb that huge gap from the balcony to the ground, unless Rukia was like Rapunzel and had long hair that brought an- wait, what was he talking about? Shaking his head side to side, getting rid of the fantasies that lay enclosed in there. His attention averted back to the balcony as he made his way over and his onyx eyes scanned the surrounding and saw a figure in the distance.
Sigh. There she goes, off in her own world. Which mean he better send someone over before she completely forgets and mess up the traditional dance. After leaving the balcony, he closed the window doors, giving one last glance. Just then, he heard a incoming voice from outside the marble door. "Oi! Rukia. It's me. I'm coming in." The male watched as the door opened, and a certain red-headed male step in front of his gaze. "A-Ah. Er. Byakuya-dono!" The male immediately lowered as he bent forward from the waist in deepest apology. "Gomenaisai Byakuya-dono. I had no idea you were in here, I was merely looking for Rukia-san." Byakuya stared at him with cold merciless eyes before closing them and began to spoke in a low calm tone. "Abarai Renji, right? It seems she is not here. Nor else where." The red-headed male shifted his feet as he then nodded his head, "Ah. I see sir. Must mean she's with the family.." He mumbled the last part and Byakuya simply raised an eyebrow, "Family?" The male was full of surprises, he was also Rukia's childhood friend. Course Rukia was adopted into a wealth family, his family, but Renji was a low servant. Byakuya would've gave him a easy job here and he would be able to see Rukia more, however, Renji replied with a no and thank you and said that he loved where he was now. The high Royalty wondered what he meant, but he was interrupted as a grin spread on Renji's face. "Hai. The stars, she sometimes refers to them as her family."
Byakuya did not at all understand the meaning of that, so he simply put it off for now and nodded his head as he held out a open palm towards the door. "Shall we go now? Hope you enjoy the party Abarai-kun." With that said, Renji quickly bowed forward as he hastily said. "H-hai!" With that done, they both left the empty dark room.
"Oi. Rukia. You okay?" Groans were heard from the female as she regained conscious, immediately about to smack the strawberry but he quickly added, "It's Ichigo! So, don't smack me or I'll let go and we both will go down a nasty fall." At that, the female stayed completely still but her face flushed as she looked at the situation. The male's arm was wrapped around her waist as he was almost at the top of the hill yet his face was rather red for it was difficult to climb the hill carrying someone, so the girl thought she could interfere, "Well, I don't need your help. I can do it my-" But as the female attempted to prove herself right, she lost balance and the male gripped her tighter and closer which caused both their flushing faces to redden.
"Umm..r-right..maybe I can't..ah...a-arigatou.." The ebony-haired Hime muttered lowly as she felt her body press against his which brought her eyes to close shut in hope of calming down, however, did not work at all. Ichigo seem to chuckle as he found this rather funny to him, here he was blushing like a baboon. Truthfully, he never actually enjoyed..any girl's company..this was a first for him. Perhaps it was her stubborn attitude, or the way she joked around and the way her amethyst optics seem to twinkle with life. Finally, he reached the top after what seemed like hours, and lay the girl on her bottom as he stood beside her and stretched a bit before raising an eyebrow at the female. "Why were you down there anyways? Can't you see how unsafe it is?" His immediate response was a snort as the female crossed her arms in front of her chest, "What are you? My mother? It's not safe unless some idiot comes and falls on you! Besides, it's my spot!" Amber optics stared at her as a scowl was on her features and caused him to chuckle a bit as she acted like a child getting lectured. "Baka."
"Eh?! I'm not a baka!" The female now glared at the male, what was he? Judging her?! As if reading her mind, the male snickered a bit and a smirk surfaced on his lips. "You get offended easily." "Don't judge a book by it's cover." The female retorted, making the male realize that with a calm face, she actually looked innocent yet when actually knowing her, she gave the aura that spoke of killing you if you messed with her. Not really a princess. Then his mind snapped back as he remember the party, "Ah! I should go back! My dad would beat the shit out of me if he finds out I ditched." Rukia blinked up at him as she now questioned him, "You're attending the party?" As if forgetting she was there and remembering now, he turned his attention back on her and nodded, "Hai. You?" The ebony-haired female thought a bit before nodding her head, "Hai. I am." "Then how about we head back together?" Blinking a bit at the strawberry's response, she stood up and dusted off her traditional kimono with a huff, "I don't need watching after. I can head there myself." "It's dangerous." A tickmark appeared on the female as she snapped, "You're the only dangerous thing here!" Surprised and yet amused at the petite female's response, he chuckled and ruffled her hair. "C'mon. Let's go."
The Hime glanced at the short distance of the castle and back to the carrot-top before smirking a bit. "Alright..Race you there!" Right after, she shot off running at full speed, leaving the shocked male behind as his brain processed the recent action and he shouted out. "O-OI! Wait for me!" Then took off after her, damn it was like chasing a midget clown.
Huzzah! How was that? I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it 3 I thank my love once again for helping me correct this. Lots of mistakes I made. xD More to come soon! And no lovey dovey just yet for the two. They don't understand their situation yet and some things are to happen first...DUN DUN DUN! Spoiler; Isshin indeed shows himself in the next chapter. Now don't tell me my characters are OOC or whatever, AU people! Things will begin to unfold as we continue. :3 Till next time