Chapter 3
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Silence… It was the second time such deafening silence filled the battlefield. Everybody's jaw dropped when they saw the supposed King Byakuya was a woman. Yeah, a woman alright, she was drop-dead gorgeous! Long silky raven hair waving in the wind, ivory skin glowing like moon, thick dark lashes framed the most beautiful eyes ever seen… Ichigo almost thought he was dreaming. No fucking way! Kuchiki Byakuya was female? And an absolutely beautiful one at that. Loading, loading… Wait, long raven hair, ivory skin, amethyst eyes? "Kuchiki Rukia…" whispered a shell-shocked Ichigo. "Princess!" exclaimed the Seireitei soldiers. "That's her! The enticing Ice Princess!" shouted Karakura's troops.
Renji and the others were now sweating bullets. We are sooo dead, Byakuya is going to skin us alive, rip our guts out and feed it to dogs.
Ichigo blinked once, twice, thrice and the whole situation finally came clear before him. So this is the most beautiful woman alive? I have to agree, she IS heartbreakingly dazzling. Hmm, I see the little Princess isn't so little as I assumed. She can fight surprisingly good and has guts. Ohhh feisty, I like that. A smirk formed on the Prince's lips. "Well, well, what a surprise. So you're THE Ethereal Beauty, Kuchiki Rukia. And I thought I was fighting with lil'ol' Byakuya. Now, I am curious as to why you're fighting here? Aren't princesses such as yourself supposed to be happily drinking tea and gossiping? Though you look really hot in that armor."
Drinking tea? Gossiping? Look hot? WTF? Rukia felt a vein pop. Oookay, if she hated this dandelion headed Prince before, now she absofuckinglutely despised him! How dare he! Maybe drinking tea and gossiping was what normal princesses do, but Rukia is far from it. She used to play by jumping from trees to trees, leaving banana peels so the old council men will slip on them. She isn't a damsel in distress, she's a warrior queen. But a certain Strawberry just had to insult her. Princess such as myself, huh? I'll show you what this princess here can do. Don't let him get to you, girl. Rukia quickly composed herself. "So you're THE Ruthless Black Prince, Kurosaki Ichigo. I must say I'm surprised. I heard you're incredibly handsome, but I see the rumors are false. You have the most stupid hair I've ever seen and your fighting skills aren't so impressive if a princess such as myself can keep up with them, don't you think so?" Of course it was a lie. He looked very… handsome. And his hair, it looked nice, soft, almost like sun, his fighting skills were perfect. But Rukia will not admit it, not in a million years.
Not handsome? Stupid hair? His fighting skills aren't impressive? Ichigo gritted his teeth. This was the FIRST time somebody said that to him. He was the most desired man ever, countless women lusted after him, throwing themselves at his feet. His hair resembled the sun, everyone said it was beautiful. He was the strongest swordsman alive, the Prince conquered many countries, his enemies feared him greatly. But this little(but incredibly hot) woman in front of him just delivered a fatal blow to his ego. What a bitch, you're gonna pay. Though I have to admit I'm turned on. Ichigo shook his head. This was his enemy for fuck's sake! He quickly brought his sword to Rukia's swan like neck and whispered: "You're coming with me, Princess. I believe we have some matters to discuss. And don't try to escape. You don't wanna start a war, do you? Just a signal and my troops will destroy Seireitei."
Rukia's eyes widened. The Prince was threatening her, from the corner of her eyes she saw the soldiers tensing up. No, she didn't want to fight. He was right, they DID have something to discuss. She nodded slowly. I just hope this ends well…
Ichigo smirked smugly. She looks cute, nodding like that… AGH! Shut up. "Sit on your horse. We're going to my camp, you better calm your troops, especially that red pineapple-head. He's glaring at me with those strange eyebrows, it's giving me the creeps."
Rukia tsked. "Shut up. You're no better than him, Dandelion-head." The Princess calmly rode her horse. And with a powerful voice announced: "I'll be going with Kurosaki Ichigo. Do not worry, I must sort out some problems with him. Remember, avoid war at any costs. If I don't return by the sunrise, Renji you'll lead the army." The soldiers were shocked the second time. Their Princess must have gone nuts! Going to the enemy's territory is suicide! " My lady, you can't !" But Rukia silenced them with a stern gaze. Sometimes their Princess can be even scarier than the Ice King himself. The soldiers weren't really angry that Princess Rukia was substituting the King, everybody knew she was a great leader. They wondered what happened to the King. Well, there's no arguig with the Princess when she's dead set on something. Renji tried to open his mouth but Rukia was already leaving. Oh God, what is happening? Better yet, what will happen?
Ichigo watched as Rukia ordered her army. I see she's a well-respected leader. It was strange. Sure, he heard a lot about her thanks to his father's blabbering, but he never thought he'd see her this soon and especially like this. She was the weirdest woman he ever encountered. And believe me when I say Kurosaki Ichigo had many…err…"encounters" with lots of women. Kuchiki Rukia was petite but gorgeous, hot but cute, short but elegant, princess but a warrior. She was the ideal woman Ichigo dreamt of. Females seemed like annoying, clingy creatures with no pride or whatsoever( except his sisters and deceased mother, of course). But Rukia was nothing like them. If it weren't for this complicated situation, Ichigo almost would've said that she was a potential candidate for his Queen. But Rukia is his enemy…
The Princess glanced at Ichigo as they rode. She couldn't believe herself. She just agreed to go WITH the enemy to THEIR territory. But somehow Rukia trusted the Prince. Why? He's my enemy! E.N.E.M.Y.! It was because Kurosaki Ichigo seemed different. He WAS different ( well, Nii-sama, Renji and a few others seemed different too). Every male she encountered would openly drool and ogle her. They always tried to win her heart, but in such "low" ways. They were DISGUSTING. She saw men hurt women and children, drink and waste their life. They were PATHETIC. That's why Rukia started learning swordsmanship. Men say that women are weak, lie that they will cherish and protect them. But they don't. They just play around and then come home smelling of alcohol. Kurosaki Ichigo was strong, powerful, fearless. His gaze was intense, he knew when to be serious and when not. Rukia didn't know but he just seemed SAFE. It was weird. After all Ichigo was her enemy…
They neared the camp. It was big, many tents seemed to be forming groups and each group had a bonfire. It was lively. All heads turned when they saw a beautiful woman by their Prince's side. "This is Kuchiki Rukia, Princess of Seireitei. She is my guest and if you dare to harm her, consider yourself dead( many gulped). We won't attack Seireitei for now, you can rest tonight. We'll hold a feast for my guest." The soldiers cheered, but some people were still suspicious as to why a foreign Princess was here.
Ichigo gave orders to some maids and they immediately rushed Rukia to an enormous tent. Poor Princess started protesting and cursing Ichigo, but the Prince just chuckled and told her to stay still. After entering the tent, Rukia's clothes were stripped from herself and her wounds bandaged up. The maids started washing her body with warm milk and combing her hair. She felt like a doll waiting to get all dressed up. Seriously, what is that Black Prince planning? After some time she found herself in front of a mirror and the maids were gushing at her. Rukia was wearing a long, pure red, indian style dress that complimented her curves. Her belly was exposed, eyes dusted with maroon color make-up and slight red on her lips. Words can't describe how the Princess looked. Rukia never wore red so she didn't know that this color suited her so much. It made her eyes and pale skin stand out even more. "My lady, Prince is waiting for you" said one of the maids. Rukia took a deep breath and went out.
Ichigo took a swip from his sake. The soldiers were enjoying themselves, laughing, joking, some were starting to get wasted. Suddenly, there were gasps and then silence. Food and sake lay forgotten on the table. Everyone was looking to the right. Ichigo slowly lifted his head and turned to the same direction people were looking at. He felt his heart stop and then start beating in an abnormal pace. There… stood Rukia, looking beautiful, sexy, hot, alluring, enchanting, dazzling and absolutely delicious all at once. The Prince couldn't find his voice… She was just so PERFECT.
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