Author's Notice: Alright, as you can see, I have given up on Bond. Sorry guys! I'm still working on Test, but it's taking a lot longer than I thought.
So, here it is! The third chapter for Bona Fide! FINALLY!
Sorry for taking so long. I've been really busy with school and all. But, I have to be honest, this chapter is terrible. I can't get over how bad it is. But, at least it's done.. that's good, right? I am slightly excited to read what you all think about it. Criticism is always accepted, so please, feel free. I only wish to improve my writing so I can write good stories to cope with my crazy imagination.
I've also decided I will post my replies in each chapter for those of you who have reviewed in the prior. So from now on, keep your eyes out on the bottom of each chapter!
Let me just let you all know that my school life really sucks. I'm officially a brink away from failing one of my classes, which is slightly impossible because you learn the simplest shit. Obviously school is getting tougher, and tougher by the day, and I'm starting to think that chapters won't be updated as frequently. :(
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I am actually working on a Christmas special right now, and it should be uploaded on the 27th.
So, stay tuned, my lovelies, and happy holidays!
Rating: M for language, violence, and minor, and I mean MINOR sexual scenes. AU.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH. Obvious though. Is it not?
Chapter 3: Pugnus
She felt tired... Oh, so very tired...
How could she allow him to...
Again...
"ARE YOU SERIOUS, RENJI?"
Another night... surrounded by savages...
"DUH! OF COURSE I'M SERIOUS!"
"SHE'S MARRYING ME, YOU BASTARD!"
Rukia sighed and continued to watch the television screen which stood on a table behind the two men.
"SHE CAN ALWAYS CHANGE HER MIND, YOU DICK WOD!"
"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?"
The argument between the two males took a rougher step as they violently began butting their heads together. It was a miracle that Rukia was too exhausted and did not attempt to stop them. Because if she did, the two would be out the window with broken limbs.
"I'M JUST BEING THE HONEST PERSON THAT I AM! AND WHEN I SAY YOU'RE A DICK WOD, I MEAN IT!"
"WHAT?"
The two males inched closer towards the television which Rukia was all so focused on. It was quite surprising that she was not completely bothered by the racket the two were making. But on the other hand, they were lucky as hell.
"YOU SCARED NOW? HUH?"
"GET OUT OF MY FACE, RENJI!" With a terrifying yell which could freeze the depths of hell, Ichigo violently pushed his red haired friend against his shoulders. Renji almost tumbled down on to his butt, but luckily caught his balance which left an angry yet satisfying smirk on Ichigo's lips.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" Renji yelled back before he stood straight and pushed Ichigo, who barely budged since he saw it coming. Renji was always too obvious.
"NICE TRY, DUMBASS! THAT'S NOT GOING TO WORK ON ME! HA!" Ichigo violently inched his head against Renji's again. Rukia sighed once more, realizing how unlucky she was to be around such morons. But it was when she noticed Ichigo's leg bump the television screen she realized its titled balance on the wooden table.
Now she was worried.
"HEY!" Rukia screamed, jumping from her previous position on the couch towards the two males who did not stop their assault on each other. "STOP THAT! YOU'RE GOING TO-"
But it was too late... The television had already-
All three adults stared at the fallen television, watching the static through the shattered screen. The two males looked at the shards in horror, while Rukia looked at it in shock and sadness- until of course, her facial expression changed in to something deadlier than the Devil himself.
"You..." If anyone could see auras, Ichigo and Renji knew they could see Rukia's. The black fog, with red lightning floating around her. Both Ichigo and Renji looked at Rukia and then at each other. Nothing but fear in their eyes.
"HOW DARE YOU?" The small lady yelled at the two grown men, smashing their heads against each other's, and violently kicking their shins which resulted to both males falling to the ground in a fetal position. Rukia wasted no time and continued to kick and stomp at the two males underneath her with nothing but a Devil-like-face, and a screaming mouth cussing at them with words a lady should never speak.
"R-R-R-Ru-Rukia!" Ichigo yelled in harmony with Renji, speaking between the violent kicks from the woman they oh so adored.
"SHUT UP!" She yelled louder, continuing to stomp on their backs and legs. "YOU STUPID, IGNORANT FOOLS!" And with that last yell, she jumped into the air, ready to pounce on her pray.
The orange and read head stared at raven haired girl with utmost fear written all over their faces. They were so terrified horrified that they saw Rukia move in the air in slow motion.
"R-R-RUUUUKIA~"
"I can't believe you argued again! None the less, you two broke the t.v!" Rukia yelled at the two males who knelt in front of her as if they were children who were being scolded for stealing cookies from the cookie jar.
"B-but, R-Ruk-"
"No excuses, Renji!" Rukia yelled while pointing a finger at him. A shudder ran through his spine from the terror in her voice. "I humbly welcomed you into my apartment, fed you dinner, get you comfortable, and this is how you repay me?" She placed her hands at her hips and let out a deep, frustrated sigh. A manly giggle was heard from the male who knelt beside the red head. Rukia looked at him with a funny look.
Nothing could release Rukia from her 'anger chamber' right now, and Ichigo definitely was not helping.
"You laughed?" Rukia hissed at him. The moment Ichigo heard his fiancé's voice, he knew he was about to meet his doom. He kept his gaze towards his knees, avoiding eye contact with the devilish woman. He miserably allowed his fear to swarm above him like a misty cloud. "I'm sorry, Rukia.." He was surprised he didn't stutter. Usually when he was being yelled at by his petite lover, he couldn't let out a word. Weird..
Ichigo knew what was to come. Knowing Rukia, she would kick his face and break his nose. He closed his eyes and waited, waited, and waited, but it didn't come. In confusion, he slowly opened his eyes and turned to look at his fiancé. Her facial expression wasn't what he expected. Instead of a scowling, angry facial expression, he saw a calm, slightly upset, yet joyful look splattered on her face.
"A-are you okay, Rukia?" Ichigo asked, not sure if it was appropriate to speak at the moment. But if he didn't say anything, there was no doubt Renji would.
In a second, Rukia began snickering.
The red head and the orange head turned to each other, hoping the other would understand the current situation. Both shook their heads at each other and looked towards the woman who continued to giggle.
"Rukia?" Renji asked this time while standing up. Ichigo followed him and placed his hand on Rukia's shoulder. "Rukia?"
"I'm sorry..." Rukia looked at Ichigo and Renji. "It's just that.." she paused and smiled a large smile at both men. "I'm glad you're both here with me."
The moment Rukia spoke those words, both males felt their heart race and the heat reach their cheeks.
"I'm really glad." And with that, Rukia smiled again, but only towards the man directly in front of her. The owner of the hand she held warmly in hers.
Kurosaki Ichigo. Her lover.
"Brother!"
"Brother."
"Brother~"
"BROTHER!"
"Brother, look!"
"Please, Brother?"
Images flashed through his brain of a little girl he called sister. The cute little girl who freely spoke, and did what ever she wished. Nothing she had done would make someone cross. Nothing she would say would insult someone. She was the perfect child. A child with no worries, a child who had 100% self control. The latter she had possibly learned from none other than her brother. Kuchiki Byakuya.
"Brother..." Another view flashed his mind. But this time, it was much different than the previous images. The other images were merely cute, and childish, but this time, it was very... sexual. "B-Brother..." she moaned again, her frail body underneath the support of his own. It was the moment her hand brushed against the left side of his chest, he-
Byakuya suddenly shot up from his bed. His face and neck flowing with cold sweat. "A dream?" he thought. "To have a dream such as this..." He began to scold himself, wiping the sweat with the palm of his hands. "How disgusting you are, Byakuya."
It had been the second time this month that Byakuya had this dream. The results were the same. He awakened from his dream at the exact same moment, sweating unconsciously, and drowning in his pathetic fantasies. He knew now that he would not be able to return to his peaceful sleep. After a long, and deep sigh, he swiftly got out of his king size bed and walked towards the door. "Water. That's what you need," he reassured himself, trying to avoid thinking about the dream he had only moments ago.
The first few steps outside of his room felt fine. He was much calmer, and controlled. But, when he lost concentration on his route towards the kitchen, he began thinking about his dream again. Picturing the girl under him, caressing him softly and gently. He quickly shook his head, running his fingers through his long, sleek, black hair.
"Disgusting," he grinded his teeth, closing his eyes while mentally kicking himself.
Suddenly, he was woken up from his despair by the familiar voices he heard through the door only a few metres away from him.
"Where is she now?" Byakuya recognized this voice immediately. It was Koga, and he sounded as though he were questioning someone. "Who would he be talking to at this time of the night?" Byakuya thought, glancing at the clock across from the long hallway he currently stood in. Though he was desperate for some water to drench his dried throat, he was too curious to know what they were talking about, so he continued to listen.
It was when he heard his Grandfather's voice, he knew something was up. "At an apartment she and the boy had currently rented."
"She and a boy?" To think that his baby sister, Rukia, would live with a boy at her age.
"The boy? You mean..?" Koga seemed to have wondered the same thing. "Do you know their current relationship?" He asked Ginrei.
"I believe them to be-" Byakuya heard his grandfather pausing for a sigh before continuing his sentence. "Engaged."
That was when the shock hit Byakuya. He felt every bone in his body tense, and his blood ceasing to stop flowing in his veins and arteries. "Engaged?" He was shocked, and oh so very confused. He had never heard of his sister dating anyone in the first place. How could she have suddenly gotten engaged? It didn't make sense to him. He couldn't believe it, he just couldn't. It almost seemed as if he was in denial, but he would never admit to that.
"Is she planning to elope? What a disgrace she is to the Kuchiki name." It was ironic that Koga had been the one to say such a thing. Koga, the man who betrayed his wife, and humiliated his family. The one who truly brought dishonour to his family name- he was the one who was disgraceful. Him, and him only. Pushing aside his anger, Byakuya decided to erased all thoughts from his mind, and continued to listen. Partially hoping for some 'good' news to rid of all the negative energy he now felt.
"Had I been aware of her being, I could have stopped this," Ginrei admitted in a nonchalant tone. There was nothing different about his tone of voice. If he felt any sign of affection, his voice definitely didn't sound like it.
"You are not at fault, Father," Koga reassured his father. Byakuya could almost sense the venom in his voice while he spoke, though to others he might have sounded like a caring, and dutiful son. But, Byakuya could see the real Koga; he really hated this man. "If anyone, it is Rukia," Koga continued, while Byakuya tried to rejuvenate his anger. "I highly doubt this Kurosaki Ichigo is any good, I might add."
That was 'good' news to Byakuya. If this Kurosaki Ichigo was not up to Ginrei's expectations, he wouldn't be a problem to their family.
At first, Byakuya heard nothing but silence. A few seconds later, he heard another sigh, whom he guessed was sounded by his grandfather. "He is the son of an admirable surgeon," Ginrei announced.
There went the 'good' news.
"You will not go against their engagement?" Koga questioned. Byakuya really felt the need to jump in and say something, but he figured nothing good would come from it. He couldn't let his grandfather know that he was ease dropping on their conversation. That wouldn't be Kuchiki like. Instead, he kept silent, and continued to listen with anticipation.
"Not yet," were the final words from Ginrei. In his language that meant never.
There went Byakuya's respect for his sister.. Down the toilet, like a load of feces.
Byakuya opened his eyes; almost in a hurry as he felt his eyes dry up like a cactus. When he realized that everything was a dream, he swiftly sat up on his bed, and ran his fingers through his hair.
Suddenly, he felt the mattress underneath him move the slightest bit. That was when he noticed the elegant woman sleeping beside him, her naked back facing him as she laid on her side.
"Unohana Retsu. How could I forget?" He thought. He found it utterly ridiculous that he would have such a dream after taking the virginity of his soon to be wife. After glancing at her for the second time, he sighed.
"A stroll would be useful," he decided, watching the digital clock on the side table beside him. It read, 6:47 AM. A stroll would be useful, indeed. And that's exactly what he did. Well, after he cleaned up his clothes that laid on the floor- leaving Unohana's for her to clean up.
The moment he stepped out the door of his house for a neighborhood walk, he began thinking about his dream. The dream that now spoiled his day.
The hand, the voice, the eyes. Everything that appeared in the dream seemed to have hit him like a boulder. Especially when he heard the name, "Kurosaki Ichigo" replay in his mind. Byakuya unconsciously clenched his fists, as another sigh escaped him. This time, he sighed to release his anger.
"Perhaps this is a waste of time," he thought, while stopping in his tracks and spinning around 180 degrees in a gracious manner, returning to his humble house.
The moment he walked into the house, he heard that familiar voice ringing in his mind, once again. "Brother..." Byakuya mentally kicked himself, while taking off his shoes. He really was disgusting... Even though she was not his rea-
"Byakuya?" He heard a different voice this time. He looked up from his shoes, and towards the now fully clothed Unohana Retsu. "Good morning," she smiled at him warmly. "Yes," was all he said before walking towards her. "I had taken the liberty of making breakfast," she spoke with her elegant voice, never once faltering in his presence. Not like the other women who 'oooooh he's so sexy'-ed when near him.
He felt some what prideful at first. Knowing that he would marry a woman who would do what was best for him, even when he didn't know it himself. But that was when it hit him. Unohana Retsu had never asked him where he had been. Considering that she had the time to put clothes on and cook breakfast, he must have been gone longer than he thought. To him, it felt as if he were outside for maybe two minutes or so. He looked at the clock that ticked at the wall in front of him. 7:04 AM. In reality, he was gone for over fifteen minutes. Why didn't she ask him where he had been? Why didn't she yell at him for not waking up with her like the other women he had slept with?
It confused Byakuya. This woman was strange indeed.
Throughout breakfast with the dark beauty, there were no words exchanged. Only the sounds of forks hitting plates, and food being chewed in mouths were heard. Nothing more. Oh, and maybe swallowing of the food too.
Once Byakuya finished, he watched the woman in front of him finishing her plate. The moment she finished her food and tea, she stood up from her seat, taking the dishes and putting them in the dishwasher. Byakuya sat in his spot, feeling some what tired.
"I must take my leave now," Unohana spoke, putting a hand on his shoulder, and caressing it down to his chest. "My time here has been very pleasant." The words she spoke came out of her lips like a lullaby sung from an angel. "Thank you," not even a second after she spoke, she took her hand back and walked towards the door. When she saw that Byakuya was getting up, probably going to escort her to her car, she stopped him. "Please, stay seated. There is no need to escort me out of the house, especially when you are so stressed," she told him, before putting on her heels and grabbing the door knob. Byakuya's eyes almost widened. Was he that obvious? Did he really look stressed?
"If you do not mind me saying such a thing, I believe if you do not leave soon, you will be late for work," and with a smile, she exited the house, leaving Byakuya almost in a state of shock. "She is a very strange woman."
After sighing for the third time this morning, he took out his cell phone from his left pocket and held the number four. Placing the phone on to his ear, he heard it ring. After the second ring, he heard a deep, "Yes, Sir?". Attendant number one always answered Byakuya's calls like this.
"I will not be coming today," Byakuya told him.
"Yes, Sir." And with that, Byakuya ended the call. It seemed like the only thing attendant number one said to him was "Yes, Sir". One may say attendant number one is boring or has no creativity, but, let's just say, attendant number one is far from boring. When someone has a tattoo on their face with the number "69", it would be rude to call them boring.
So, for the rest of the day, all Byakuya could do was think, think, and think. He was confused. Oh so very confused. He couldn't tell if staying in America was a good thing or not. He felt pathetic, but at the same time, he felt prideful. He was prideful, knowing he was the president of five Kuchiki Industry branches. But also pathetic for escaping to a place he knew she would never reach him.
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