~An Unexpected Surprise~

Rukia wandered around the mall for several hours, looking around at certain stores. Besides the children stores that were filled with stuffed animals, she entered a few clothing stores. After her bags were loaded with rabbit-skull shirts from Hot Topic, a pair of jeans and some tank tops from Old Navy and a box of chocolate covered strawberries for Ichigo, Rukia decided she was done for now. There were several chappy bunnies peeking out of her purse too. "Oh well…Ichigo can't get mad. It's not like I spent his money." Rukia muttered, walking toward the clinic. It was just starting to get dark out and Rukia was sure Ichigo would not want to make dinner. Yuzu, Karin and Isshin were gone on some sort of family vacation that Ichigo had opted out of. So dinner was up to her, it seemed. She stepped into a sushi restaurant, wondering why the feeling that something was out of place refused to go away. ~

Ichigo was impatiently tapping his foot, waiting for Urahara. "Here it is!" He hummed, bringing out a box covered in tape and stamps. Ichigo's eyes brightened visibly as he took the box. Opening it slowly, Ichigo's breath caught. Small diamonds in a snowflake pattern beautifully surrounded the light purple tanzanite stone. It was perfect for Rukia! The perfect engagement ring. He sighed and closed the box, slipping it into his pocket. "Thanks Urahara. You really came through for me this time. I owe you one."
Kisuke Urahara waved his fan in front of his face. "Oh stop it! You're embarrassing me, really!" He suddenly stopped, touching his hat and lowering it. "Do you mean it? Would you really want to repay that favor?" He whispered in a hushed, serious tone.
Ichigo rubbed the back of his neck. "I guess so. Did you have something in mind?" The slightly evil grin that crossed the green and white hated man's face confirmed Ichigo's suspicion. He sighed and shoved his hands in his pockets. "Alright…let's get this over with…" ~

Rukia walked back up the steps, finally reaching the front door. "I hope he didn't order a pizza or something while I was gone." She turned the knob and stepped inside, slipping off her shoes. "Ichigo! I'm home! I swear, if you aren't hungry for this sushi, I'll kick your ass!" She trotted into the kitchen and set the take out on the table. "Ichigo? Are you ignoring me?!" Her eyes already flashing with annoyance

"Why hello Miss Kuchiki."

Rukia gasped and turned around, a kitchen knife already in her hand. A familiar green and white hat along with its owner coming down the stairs. "Urahara. It's you." Rukia sighed, setting the knife down. The man kept his hands behind his back as he bowed slightly. "You really shouldn't sneak up on me like that. It's not fair." Rukia continued. His facial expression remained serious, which caught Rukia's attention. "Is something wrong?" She looked around the room. "Where's Ichigo? He was supposed to go see you… What's going on?" She picked up a kitchen towel, preparing to clean off the table.

Urahara lifted his hat slightly, one eye reflecting the light of the moon softly. "Miss Kuchiki. We need to talk. "A small boy, about 8 years old stepped out from behind Urahara. His wide amber eyes gazed up at Rukia as she looked down at the sudden movement. Her own violet eyes went wide as she dropped the towel. "Oh no…"