Author's Note: Hey, it's me again. This is my latest chapter of my story. Hope you like it. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
Chapter 2 - Mysteries
A new school semester has started at Karakura University. Most of the students were already in their respective classes. During this time a peculiar man can be seen walking along the hallway.
'Tap…, tap…, tap…' as was the sound of the man's footsteps. The place was unusually quiet, no other students can be seen around.
*yawns*
'Boring… I am not in the mood to attend class today.' the man mused to himself as he continues to walk. He did not hear the running footsteps that were coming near. When suddenly a book flew by and hit him.
"Ouch! That hurts! Who in the…" then at that moment he saw a lady slipped and hit her head as her things flew away. He hurriedly run to her and catch her before she fall to the floor.
"Hey miss, wake up… wake up. Not good, she's unconscious. She's even bleeding." The man said as he performed first-aid medication to the girl.
"Come on, I'll take you to the infirmary." He said as he carried her, bridal style.
'Umph… for a small girl she sure is a bit heavy'
*Childrens laughter*
*giggle*
"Ru… Rukia…" a voice called in the total darkness.
'Who's there? Who are you? What do you want with me?" asked Rukia. Then a gush of wind swept and the scene changed. The darkness turned into beautiful scenery of a green meadow under a clear bright sky. There were birds chirping, flying around, and butterflies dancing above the flowers everywhere. She was in the middle of it all.
'Where am I? Huh? I-Is that me?' Rukia saw a girl running towards and realized that it was a small version of her. It was Rukia when she was just a child.
The girl continued to run towards her until she passed right through Rukia like a ghost. She was waving at someone behind Rukia.
"Over here Rukia. Faster!" the figure that popped out of nowhere called out. It was a little boy but the face was blurred. Then it ran away with little Rukia following behind.
'I must be dreaming' Rukia said. None the less, she followed the two figures were too fast. While catching up to them the scenery changed again. This time they were inside a worn out cottage which was barely furnished. Little Rukia was now crying with the little boy comforting her. They were talking. Rukia can barely hear them.
"Uwaaahhh…", cried little Rukia.
"Shh… Stop crying now Rukia" the boy said as he tries to comfort her.
"B-But… uwaahhh…! You're going away!" exclaimed little Rukia.
"Don't worry about me… (can't hear the words) …Then let's make a promise."
*Sniffs* "Promise?" asked little Rukia. She was clearly confused.
"Yup, I promise that…"
That was the last part of the conversation which Rukia heard. Everything turned black again, letting the darkness sink in. Leaving Rukia no time to fully understand the meaning of it all…
'It's dark. Where am I? Mm… I can see white? '
*Blinks* looks around and adjusted the body in a sitting position.
'Ahh… I am in the infirmary. How in the world did I get here?'
"Thank goodness, you finally woke up!" said a person in white robes. "Do you feel any pain? Are you alright now?"
"Yeah I think I'm fine now" answered Rukia.
"Are you sure? Fortunately, you do not have any severe injuries and your head seem to be just fine except from that wound in your head. So what happened?" asked by the person.
"Oh this, I accidentally slipped from a banana peel in the hallway. Umm… miss…"
"Unohana, my name is Retsu Unohana my dear. I am the school doctor."
"Unohana sensei, can I go now? I still have to go to class and find my things."
"Well it seems to me that you are fine but you don't have to force yourself. As for your things…" Unohana stood up and picked up something beside her desk then gave it to Rukia. "Here they are. I do believe these are what you are looking for."
"Yes they are. And none seems to be missing. Thank you so much Unohana sensei!"
"You do not have to thank me. It was that young man who carried you here that brought all of your things. Unfortunately he already left. He did not even say his name." Unohana said. "Do rest some more, dear and do not fret over your classes. It is still the first day, I am sure you can still catch up with the lessons. When you wake up later, I have some forms for you to fill up. I will be on my desk then." As she said those words, Unohana went to her desk to finish her work leaving Rukia in the infirmary bed.
*sigh*
'What an unlucky day it is for me… Hmmm… what's this? This is a… handkerchief?' Rukia lifted a handkerchief above her head for a better view. 'It is obviously not mine. I guess it belongs to that young man Unohana sensei said that carried me to this place. There are initials sewed into it. The man must be a sissy. But they are awfully familiar somehow.'
Rukia quickly got out of bed. She decided to find the man who helped her and the person stupid enough to litter a banana peel in the hallways that caused such an unfortunate accident to our heroine.
"Sensei, I think I must go out after all. I still have some things to take care of." Rukia said.
"If that is your decision then I have no choice. Here, please fill-up this medical form before you leave." Unohana said as she gave Rukia the medical form. "Thank you, Rukia-san. Come back again if you feel any pain in the head okay?"
"Yes ma'am. Thank you very much. Bye sensei." Rukia said as she left closing the door behind her. Thus, her search began for that stupid person and the man who helped her.
Knock… knock…
"Yes, come in. Who is it?" asked Unohana Retsu.
The door opened slowly and revealed a very handsome man dressed in formal attire. It was the same man who rejected Rangiku's advancements towards him.
"This is a surprise." Unohana said in a delighted tone. "What brings you here Byakuya sensei?"
"Excuse me Unohana sensei, is Rukia Ukitake here?
Author's Note: So... what can I say, they wanted a longer story line so I did the best that I could. I hope you enjoyed it. And suggestions, criticisms and even flames are welcomed to me. Well, let's just say that my hobby is to read anything that interests me and disregard or ignore those that do not. So post whatever comments you can say about the story. Afterall, its free to voice out opinions. Just like what I am doing right now:D
Before I forget, thanks to all who reviewed, followed and fave. I totally did not expect to reach six reviews in such a short time. Honestly, I expected one or two at the most, hehe :)
