3 My Death Brings Life

"Here we are Rukia our first stop. Yes any moment now." They stayed hidden in a thick gathering of trees. The place looked peaceful. Some mountains in the far distance, a river bent in front of them going about its journey. What looked like a village about a mile or two away and a large opulent home not far from the village. It reminded Rukia of her of the Kuchiki manor.

"Where are we?" she asked. "well I don't want to alarm you but this is Japan quite some years ago. A hundred and four to be exact. You see that large manor over there that is the house you were born in." Rukia gasped "huh" "Well Rukia I don't want to scare you but this is the day you and your sister die. We have come here to watch because you would not believe the circumstances If I told you. You see Rukia you and your sister share a father but have a different mother. Your sisters mother is not of royal blood but both your parents were. You were promised at birth to be the wife of a very important man when you both grow up a bit. Your sister was meant to have that position but your birth ousted her. Despite that you were entrusted to her protection when your mother died in labor."

"I..I wow" Rukia said in shock with here eyes starting to tear at the thought of knowing her family.

"Rukia I must insist that whatever you may see next you not interrupt. It must occur even if you have to finish it yourself. Do you understand?"

"Yes I think I do, but this is all a bit much."

They were interrupted by a man and a woman holding a baby arguing. Rukia and Urahara hid themselves and watched attentively. The woman turned. "That's my sister!" Rukia said a bit loudly. Urahara hushed her. "Just watch and do nothing."

Hisana held a cooing baby Rukia in her arms. "I'm going to do it now." she said. "Is it fixed at the castle?"

"yes." Replied the unknown man

He was very handsome he had an air of dignity about him like he was of a high caste but his clothes were a bit worn and not fancy as Hisanas were.

"Yes it will look like you two were kidnapped. They wont blame you for her death. It will throw the whole alliance into chaos. All we will have to do is wait. I will be able to return from exile and retake my place as Shogun and of course my love you will be my cherished wife Now prove your loyalty and love."

"Alright. I love you so" she said as she positioned the child over the river. "this proves my love for you. Dairo."

Rukia lunged forward as Hisana drowned the baby. Urahara held her back and kept her from making noise.

"Please Rukia hush we mustn't change things here." "but but" she mumbled under his hand.

With the heinous deed done. Dairo said to Hisana "treacherous woman killing her own sister to further her own ambitions. You've fulfilled your purpose. Now join her." He tried to drown her as well but she held on to him and struggled. They had both gone down together in the river and blood floated to the surface before the first body.

Rukia fell to her knees. " I…I don't believe it. My sister, my brothers wife. I always heard she was so sweet and everyone loved her. Maybe she repented after she died. Maybe that's why she looked for me so hard. She was sorry that what it was"

"Rukia you must listen to me and try to pay attention. Rukia you will have to go to the future from here. Do not be tempted to stay. You will find out what you need to from your sister while you are there then use this necklace to travel again to where I have decided. Fate should play its role. Please be careful who you trust. Its all up to you how things work out. You will have to choose between the most important people to you, who will live and who will die. Rukia are you listening? I have to go back now and you have a long and painful journey. I'm sorry to have to do this to you, If there were any other way…" he trailed off as she stared at him with the most disillusioned and sad look.

"Make haste Rukia, just press the button. Things will be different just try to fit in as best as you can. It may be several hours or several days before you can travel again. You will know when the stone turns yellow again. I'll be waiting for you when it is over. Do it now."

Rukia put the necklace on and pressed the button. Urahara disappeared. Back to his own time she assumed. "Its now or never." she thought apprehensively " I just want this over with." She pressed the button and she was surprised to be back in soul society everything looked familiar to her and she was put at ease.