"Those deceive us is not one of us"-H

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach and Noblesse (manhwa).

A/N: AU setting. Rukia faces the task of parenting her 15 year old son. How can she handle her silently rebellious son? Will Ichigo finally be the role model father he wanted to be? Enjoy.

Good Parenting

-OPgirl

Chapter 2: Be the ultimate friend for your children

"Come home now. Rai had already arrived" Rukia said.

Rukia entered the house after talking to Ichigo on the phone.

Immediately, she walked over to the kitchen while Rai ascended to his room to change clothes.

Rai is so meticulous about his dress. His a boy but he took care of his appearance over the top. I wonder if he was a girl instead.

Rukia shook her head.

Rai took at least 15 minutes choosing his clothes. If his a girl instead, it would probably take not less than an hour just for choosing a casual dress.

Anyway it's only natural. His taken it from his father, though he moves in a lightning speed, he take more than a minute in choosing the same clothes than her.

After sometime, Rai descended from his room looking refreshed and handsome as always. By that time Rukia finished cooking the foods and preparing side dishes.

Rai silently took some plates and laid it on the table. After doing so he settled on his seat and waited for his mom to accompany him.

Rukia noticed that he only laid 2 plates, so after taking off her apron, she took another plate and laid it on the opposite side of Rai.

'Is someone going to eat with us?' Rai thought to himself.

"Yo Rukia" Ichigo greeted Rukia as soon as he entered the house without permission.

Rai raised an elegant brow as soon as he heard the familiar voice.

"Yo Rai" Ichigo greeted the silent young man- seating in an aristocratic way- as he walk towards the dining area.

"Strawberry! Why did you entered without knocking?! You startled Rai" Rukia complained as she put her hands behind her.

"How you doing young man?" Ichigo said. He completely ignored Rukia's complain and patted Rai's back as he sat on the chair beside him.

Rukia's nerve popped.

Ichigo you idiot! Why are you ignoring me?!

Rukia took a deep breath and calmed herself. After sometime she smiled.

Ichigo really has his own way of lighting up the atmosphere.

Rukia transferred her plate beside Rai and sat opposite Ichigo.

Ichigo continued to pat Rai in the shoulder as he talked about going home early before 7 so as not to worry Rukia.

Rukia could only shook her head at Ichigo's actions. Rai doesn't like bad table manners. The once who talk and eat at the same time.

Ichigo probably got this manners from his dad.

Rai on the other hand could only take in a silent breath and remained compose.

'I heard he met dad. I wonder how dad deal with him. Maybe I should ask for advice' Rai thought.

The atmosphere is so much lighter and friendly, although Ichigo blabbed something to Rai and Rukia would reprimand Ichigo for disturbing him.

Amidst the bickering between them, Rai felt like massaging the bridge of his nose. He remembered his meal on the Kuchiki mansion and the setting is nothing like the mess in front of him. He wanted to eat in silence yet truthfully he wanted more of this noise. The kind of noise that make you feel like you're not alone.

After the dinner was finished, the three of them cleaned the dining room. Rai took away the used plates to the sink, Rukia washed the dishes, and Ichigo cleaned the table. They look like a perfect picture of a functioning home.

Ichigo would start telling stories about their high school life and Rukia would laugh gently at the memories. Rai on the other hand tried to get on the topic without saying much. He could only piece the stories via the information he learned that day about his parents.

And truthfully, Rai was lost. He doesn't understand a thing from their nonchalant story telling about their past. He remained seating on the sofa reading his book, as he pretended to not listen to their conversation.

Rai intended to wait for Ichigo to leave the house before he would retire to his room. No way would he left his mom alone with the carrot top. As long as he is staying with his mom, Ichigo has no chance in seducing Rukia.

After sometime, Ichigo bid goodnight to Rukia and Rai.

Rukia accompanied Ichigo towards the gate, while Rai stood behind Rukia all the time. Doing his best to stand guard against anything that the carrot top might pull off such as kissing his mom good night.

'No way would that lips of his come near my mom' Rai thought to himself.

Ichigo look at Rukia for a few moments before he closed the door in front of him.

Rai catches the look in Ichigo's eyes. It was unmistakable. Longing?

Rai also noticed the weird look on his mom's eyes. Why do I feel like mom is struggling so much? It looks exactly the same as dads?

…flashback…..

Rai was standing a few distance behind the man who was solemnly looking up at the moon from the window.

Rai knew that from outside view, his dad looks like a statue because of his emotionless façade. Yet he understood what that look means. The look of a person who is in deep struggle against something.

Rai remained standing in silence, as he look towards the window.

…..end flash back…

Rai retired to his room as soon as his mom entered her room after turning the light off on the kitchen.

For the rest of the evening, Rai remained standing beside the window. His thoughts swirling and twirling inside his mind. He still could not figure how to deal with his feelings and how he could show his care towards his mom.

Rai took out a picture from his pocket and stared at it. It looks like it was torn.

The picture is of a young brunette girl smiling so widely while holding a trophy.

'Mom. How did you lose your smile?' Rai thought.

…..flash back from earlier at school….

Rai was seating beside the window. He was staring from it the whole time. He was in a relatively deep thought from what he heard that morning.

'Inoue sensei mentioned about the Kuchiki blood being strong and Abarai-sensei saying something about my dad'

According to my assistant's information; Mom is actually a Kuchiki like dad. It was a top secret for the clan, hence the info gathered was limited. It vaguely pointed out to something related to the dispute among the clan elders.

"Mom sacrificed herself for the clan and me"

….end of flashback….

Rai did not remember ever falling asleep that night. Yet he woke up lying on his bed with the covers on him.

Gently, Rai tidy up his bed and opened his closet to select the clothes he would wear for the day. Suddenly, someone knocked on the window. He turn around to look at the person who climbed on his window.

"Franky" Rai uttered.

The blond young man nodded as he tried to open the window.

Franky is Rai's loyal assistant. He always go to extra mile to serve his young master. Although, he is only a year older than him. He provide Rai with information he wanted. Though, he keep his presence hidden from Rai's mom because of Rai's request to live normally with his mom.

"Master, what do you like to wear for school?" Franky asked.

Rai looked solemn at his rows of uniforms (the same ones). "I can't choose" he retorted.

Franky deadpanned.

'Master sleep late and wakes up very early just to spend long minutes of trying to decide which uniform he should wear. He is very dedicated' Franky thought.

"Rai. Come down, let's eat breakfast" Rukia called from the kitchen.

Franky look at his master.

'Lady Rukia is calling master Raizel for breakfast. What should I do? Master has not took a bath yet' Franky worriedly thought.

Franky look at his master, who was still busy thinking what uniform he should wear. As respectfully as he could, he bowed at his master.

"Master, you should wear this one. Fast" Franky said as he offered a pair of Karakura uniform to Rai.

Rai entered the bathroom and changed without taking a bath, since Franky practically shove him inside to change. As soon as he exited the bathroom, Franky showered Rai with expensive cologne.

'His handsome so no one will notice he didn't take a bath. I am very sorry master Raizel but we can't make Lady Rukia wait for you for too long or she will suspect something'

Rai just nodded in understanding.

Franky jumped out of the window as soon as Rai was prepared to leave.

Rai descended the stairs. He noticed his mom putting the plates on the table. He walk over to his seat and sat silently seeing as everything was already prepared.

"Rai, who are you talking to inside your room?" Rukia asked as she sat opposite him.

Rai remained silent. Some of his hair fell on his face completely hiding his right eye.

"I also heard someone opening your window. Was that you?" Rukia added. Rukia's bed is next to Rai's, that's why she heard even the smallest of sounds from his room.

Rai remained silent.

"Rai, are you alright? You're turning pale?" Rukia asked worriedly as she stared at his son.

"Did you shower cologne?" Rukia asked suddenly after inhaling the scent all over him.

Rai remained silent and ate a little faster than he usually did. Rukia remained silent as well. They ate in relative silence up until they exited the house together.

Rai walked a step ahead to put as much distance from his mom. His a bit self-conscious about not taking a bath that morning.

Why is Rai walking away from me? Did he not like Ichigo being with us last night at dinner?

Rai continued to walk as further away from her as possible.

The people who walk passed Rai almost run themselves towards the wall as they keep looking at him. The girls almost melted on their foot as soon as Rai's cologne reached them.

"His so freaking handsome!"

"He smells like paradise"

"I wish I was the water droplets that touched his body when he took a bath this morning!"

"Where did he come from?!"

"He looks so handsome, I am jealous"

The people whispered as they passed.

"Who is the chick with him?" someone asked.

Rai turned around immediately to find the person who dared said such words. He noticed his mom walking behind him silently, her eyes were down cast. He wanted to reach out to her to console her. Yet he doesn't have an inkling as to how he would talk to her.

"Yo Rukia" Ichigo called.

Rai look at the carrot top as he approached his mom.

Rukia continued to walk in silence without giving an indication that she heard him.

"Midget!" Ichigo called again.

As soon as Rukia heard the word 'midget' she throws her catalogue to him. Luckily Ichigo catches it, thus another early morning bicker ensued. Unknown to them Rai is watching closely.

He really knew how to make mom happy.

Rai walk away towards his school without waiting for his mom. He was not feeling well and he needs to be alone.

"Where am I?" Rai asked himself. I think I am lost.

As soon as he separated from Rukia, Rai lost his way and he was actually walking in circles up until the time struck 7:30. Luckily, he was back on track. He could see the Karakura High school main gate. He walk casually towards it while some student's run passed him.

"What are you doing walking casually like that?! You're gonna be late" someone said behind Rai.

Rai turned around to look at the person.

A red haired young man having an aid band on his nose stared at him.

Rai stared back at him.

'His so handsome. Isn't he the transfer student?' the red head asked himself.

"Come on hurry! Kenpachi-sensei is the guard for today. We are gonna be in trouble!" he exclaimed at the transfer student.

Rai just remained staring at him. He did not recognize the person in front of him though they have the same uniform.

Seeing as the transfer student isn't going to run, the red head dashed past him.

Rai was left standing on the side walk.

"Master?! I was looking all over for you. Let's head over to the principal's office. I already talk with the officials. You're not gonna be punished for being late" Franky iterated.

"You can take a bath at my apartment before then, Master" Franky offered.