Happy Easter! wow that was a lot of reviews i'm glad you all liked it! i've been a bit busy and trying not to fail classes so sorry for the slow updating, oh and i got a concussion and went to the ER for the first time! I found i hilarious

hitsugayatoshirou1220: thanks! yeah i'm thinking that i'm probably going to leave it till the last minute to take any of those tests, which isn't the best choice but i have a tendency to procrastinate

darklover: really you liked the fighting? i'm glad because originally i thought it was crap and tried to get my friend to write it who loves all that gory fun. well i thought i'd make the grandfather different than a normal king because of the way that Ichigo's family tends to act and he also hates noble types so I made him fun. the piercings were just a thought since i like all things scene and i'm a punk but i dont think i'll go through with it. Yeah i can see your point there for keeping Aizen alive, he's probably going to escape or something that remotely involves him, regardless i dislike how the manga is going right now, just give him the freaking powers back, and the original ones, not the stupid fullbring. hehe i was actually happy when Inoue got stabbed... but then she lived.

Aizawa Ayumu Oz Vessalius: was it too OOC? haha yeah but doesn't he already call yamamoto ojiisan? and they both mean gramps so thought i'd make the ending different, actually some of the dialog later on was gunna question that. lol you're always so ahead of the story =]

shadeslayer: OMG I love your penname, like you have no idea. because i'm thinking that you got it from eragon and thats one of my favorite books. and thanks =] i'm working on it but it still might take a while. Oh dont worry there's more romance to come, i just kinda delayed them coming together more and more and more... but starting this chapter, they'll b together

Animelover1739: I and so very glad that this made your day better, i know how that is and i've had that one story cheer me up too. What do you mean by toushirou freaking? describe it and I'll try to put it in

Jiyle: salright, you can be crabby if you want, i had a bad day too, i missed the bus and i'm sick so school just makes it a pain. Yeah i was thinking piercings were a no too, eh it was worth a try

and also thanks to these reviewers that i couldn't really think of any other responses to except for thanks: SaiyokuRiku, zek, Martyna1, Claw03, GingerBunny, V, Irish Shift and Hydropump6000

I realized an error in my story, that Ichi's grandfather's last name is Kurosaki but that was Ichi's mother's family name, but I don't really care enough to fix it...

Finally! I'm turning eighteen today. Finally he can do something else other than training and learning about the ways of a royal. Don't get him wrong, it was interesting to learn about and it's always nice to get stronger, but it gets boring after a while. It's almost as monotonous as school.

He is now just as powerful as he was when he confronted Aizen with a few helpful new powers that he gets from being a prince. For instance he can fully materialize his hollow and Zanpakuto. His relationship with his hollow has actually been improving lately. Mostly since he can now be let out of Ichigo's damned inner world. So now, instead of fighting there, they battle where everyone can watch. Ichigo's dad decided to name his hollow for him and came up with Shiro and the name caught on unfortunately for the hollow. In turn for letting out Shiro more, he taught Ichigo how to open the Garganta, fire ceros, and to at least summon his Resurrección form. Controlling was a completely different story that never really goes well...

But today he finally can take a break from all that work and better yet, he can make himself known to the Soul Society. There he can maybe see a familiar small friend that he really misses but would never admit.

He sat up in his bed, rubbing his eyes then looking at the clock. 6:18 A.M., he'd better get ready. First it was school and then he was meeting his friends to hang out the rest of the day. Apparently this was a sentimental day because he won't be 'living' anymore. It's not like he's going to disappear, he's still going to go to school after this and as far as anyone outside his inner loop of friends was concerned, he was alive.

They would be going out for an early dinner and then going to a concert with a few American bands there. After that they would head back to his house to await his death so the second half of his birthday can proceed which would take place in the Soul Society. Undoubtedly his grandfather was going to announce him as the Prince to everyone during a huge feast. Ugh, nothing's ever going to be on the down low anymore is it? He's going to have to join the Gotei 13 and balance the rest of senior year with that. The worst thing is that he's actually going to have to follow the rules of the military even though he can probably override them. He never agrees with half of those dimwitted assholes. They're too slow on the uptake which makes them get the truth all wrong. All too often they always think they're absolutely right and never listen to his side of the story. Attacking him till he can't take it anymore and at the last minute they finally understand the situation and have to rely on him to save the day. He's going to have to put up with that and so much more for the rest of his non-living life... oh fanfuckingtastic.

Ending with that thought, he made it to school in not exactly the best mood. Beating up Keigo should probably solve that a little bit, and sure enough, there's that little annoying freak now.

"! Look who's the big birthday boy today!" The idiot ran over to him, arms spread wide for a hug. Tatsuki, Inoue, Chad, Ishida, Mizuiro, Chizuru, and Michiru -aka all of the people aware that he was dieing today- followed slowly behind. Ichigo was quick to react to his hyperactive so called friend by fainting to the side, grabbing his arm to twist it behind his back and slam him against the lockers.

"Oi!" he said surprisingly cheerfully, especially since he was a pissed a few seconds ago.

"I see my pain brings you joy. Glad to know I can make your day."

The concert was held by a local club. Sure some of the people in his group weren't 18 but with Urahara, they could easily get around that, especially since Mizuiro knew the bouncer. Apparently he has been here more than several times, which now it makes sense of how he's always getting new older girlfriends. The bands that would be preforming were two Japanese bands Spyair and Avaco* and two American bands The Starting Line and A Day To Remember.

Seeing as the concert had yet to start Misuiro led them all to the bar. Few were hesitant in actually getting drinks at first but it seemed like Mizuiro practically had this place wrapped around his finger. Immediately when he sat down a sexy looking female bartender came over as if he was a regular, she even offered them all drinks on the house. They owed him big time for this, otherwise they'd all be on probation.

"Alright guys, were're going to start in a little bit so get ready for a great night." a young man with blonde hair said into his microphone at the front of the stage. His hair was obviously dyed since it didn't match his eyebrows and he wore a black and white striped shirt with jeans. "We are the Starting Line and this first one goes out to someone in the audience named Ichigo. We've been told that he's suppose to meet up with an old, special friend later on tonight so we're gunna wish him luck." The guitarists were warming up and testing the microphones to see if everything was working properly. Meanwhile Ichigo was glaring at his friends at the bar.

Tell me what you thought about when you were gone and so alone.

Oh fantastic, not only did they request a some for him and had his name announced, but they also had to have the song relate to him and Rukia. He thought that by now they would learn not to bring it up. He was glaring at them even harder now, not that they saw it, they were too focused on the band playing and ignoring his annoyance with them. The more the song dragged on the more it was clear that it was about some guy finally getting back a girl that he loved. 'Was I really that obvious? How could that be, I didn't even realize it till she was almost gone. And at that point it was too late because we were in the middle of a war that I had to loose my powers in.'

Next time I'm in town, we will kiss girl.

After the concert had ended the group of teenagers went back to Ichigo's house. This way he could see his family before he had to go to the Soul Society portion of the celebration. Before entering the house he made everyone stand back about fifteen feet which was confusing until a certain immature former shinigami attacked Ichigo as soon as he opened the door. After a few punches and curse words the old man was twitching on the concrete and the prince was scowling as he walked into the household. The others followed assuming that Ichigo's father was alright, it's not like this wasn't a daily thing for him anyway.

"Ichi-nii!" exclaimed the twins as they rushed forward to hug their brother. Damn was he going to miss these two. Even though he was going to continue to go to school in the World of the Living till he graduated, it was decided that it was best that he would primarily live in the Soul Society. Meaning he got even less time to spend with his little sisters, and it's not like he would see them too often anyway since he's been busier lately. Realizing this he actually wanted to do something playful with them for once in a very, very long time. Not giving a damn about what his friends thought, he picked both of them up. Because Karin was wearing pants he flipped her upside down and Yuzu just went over his shoulder.

"Put us down Ichigo!" They both were screaming at him, not in an angry way, they were just surprised. Ichigo knew this was so out of character for him but it was his last day and he wasn't going to see them for what could be a while if things started to pile up. He plopped them on the couch where for a second they thought they were safe, but Ichigo flipped over the back of the couch onto them. Trying to escape they lifted the dead weight of their brother who decided to make it extremely difficult for them by moving back ontop of one as soon as it seeming like they were free. But, soon he managed to get tackled by the brunette and in a headlock with the other.

Meanwhile, everyone around the siblings were laughing at this strange event. Ichigo was in such a good mood right now, it was so weird. However, as soon as Ichigo remembered they weren't alone he sat up straight on the couch in between his sisters, crossed his arms and scowled. Of course. Reputation is everything in the end.

The rest of the time was spent by siting in the living room in a circle reminiscing of past events.

"so how *cough* am I suppose to die anyway?"

"How should we know? You're the first half shinigami, half human any of us have ever seen." Ichigo just groaned becoming bored of waiting and just wanting it to happen already.

"Whatever *cough*, I'm going to get another beer, anyone want anything *coughcough*?" He got up, still coughing to get to the kitchen. Eventually he got to the point where he didn't even make it there and had to lean on a table for support while he had a coughing fit. Suddenly he heard a hard thump from behind him. Ichigo looked down and he was in spirit form with his human body lying on the floor.

"Seriously? Thats how I die? I just cough for a bit and fall over, thats so lame."

Ishida indifferently says, "So it goes." (gold star to anyone that gets the reference)

The main ballroom of the palace was crowded with nobles, high ranking officers, all of the central forty-six and any other being that was thought of to have importance. They were gathered because they have all received an invitation for the announcement of the new Soul Prince and his birthday. Also, no one would give up the chance to see the Soul King since he has not been seen for centuries. At one point the king was very active and looked over his kingdom personally, but then something happened and had representatives come to carry out orders instead. Even recently, in the last 20 years, the previous Prince went missing and denounced his position. So, obviously, this was a big deal.

In the midst of the large room was Rukia. She was standing next to Renji not far from Byakuya and her captain who were chatting near the front portion of the room where the prince would be entering. She was fairly short so she wanted to be able to see the man when he came in. Rukia was squirming in anticipation to see the prince's face. Sure, she and the other captains and lieutenants had met him briefly when he saved Captain Hitsugaya, but no one actually saw his face.

Renji could clearly see excitement and felt like teasing her a bit. "Hoping that the Prince will recognize you and romantically flick your ever-present bang away again?"

"Shut up Renji" she glared at him, but was also blushing which told him he was right.

"What? Don't look at me like that. Plus there is probably a chance that you end up with him since you are a noble."

"... I don't think that's very likely." She blushed even deeper. He was a royal servant and was standing on a platform near them. "Thank you all for coming and for being patient while the Prince had some difficulty getting here. So now, without any further ado, I present to you your new prince." Ichigo stepped out from behind a curtain located in the back of the platform. "Kurosaki Ichigo."

The next time I'm in town.

There was instant talking amongst those related to the Gotei 13. Renji broke out in a grin to see his friend, it finally made sense why the kid was so freaking powerful. Meanwhile, Rukia stared in shock at Ichigo, all she should mutter out was his name in a faint whisper that could only be heard by her.

Her heart started beating violently and she breathed heavily. Why is she acting like this? She ignored everyone's presence and focused on melting within his deep amber eyes. He's here... He's actually here. After a year and a half of feeling lonely and longing for that one person, she finally gets to see that person. People around her started to move. Renji had disappeared from her side to join his captain. She guessed that the party portion of the gathering had begun as people went to their tables to eat the extravagant feast that was being laid out. Rukia still couldn't move, not believing that the person coming towards her was actually there.

Ichigo looked out into the crowd, looking for only one person. 'Come on! She's a noble, she has to be-" he spotted her. Rukia's eyes bore into his intensely. "Here." Instantly his legs moved on their own making their way to her.

He shifted through the large amount of people who were trying to grab his attention, congratulate him, or just greet him since its been a long time. He never once took his eyes off of Rukia's. Once he got to her, he took her arm and bent down to her ear.

"Lets get out of here. I want to talk to you."

Ichigo lightly dragged her to the nearest exit, she didn't hesitate to follow. Problem with being an orange haired prince is that your easily noticeable. It didn't take long for Ichigo to realize this and once again put on the kido so that no one would recognize him except for who he wanted. Which in this case would be only Rukia. The nearest exit was a door that lead to an outer balcony that went around the whole building. When they were sure they went far enough so that they wouldn't get interrupted, they both leaned on the railing looking out at the scenery.

"So..." Ichigo tried to start.

"So."

"What's new?"

"Well, I'm now lieutenant of the 13th. How about yourself?"

"That's great! Um, i kinda died today. But other than returning to the Soul Society everything is as normal as ever."

"That's good..."

...

"Hey Rukia." Ichigo turned his head to look at her. She was staring at the bright moon. The soft light glistened on her features. She looked beautiful.

"Yes, Ichigo." She met his eyes. They were full of sadness and longing. He moved a bit closer.

"Why did you leave?" Why did she ever leave him? He did so much for her and saved her. Rukia looked away, not wanting to see the sadness in his eyes anymore.

She sighed, "I've been busy since becoming a lieutenant and we never get many days off. And I have asked Yamamoto permission to visit you but because you lost your powers, you were considered not spiritually aware so I couldn't mess with your fate... I wanted to come back believe me. Plus... I know how much you've always wanted to not see spirits and to be normal. I figured you were-" Ichigo put his one hand over her mouth and the other snaked around her waist closing the distance between them.

"I've been miserable without you, Midget." He removed his hand from Rukia's mouth hugged her tighter.

Rukia's eye's teared up, "I've missed you so much."

Ichigo felt her on the verge of tears, he slowly rubbed his hand up and down her back in comfort. It calmed her and she looked up a him. Their foreheads touched as they looked in each others eyes. Slowly their heads moved towards each other until the distance had closed between their lips.

We will kiss girl

ah so they're finally reunited! whoohoo over 3500 words, i'm gettin' better at this! once again sorry for the late update but I'll try to update sooner and sorry if u didn't like the song lyrics in there, i only put 4 lines cause i usually get annoyed by song fics too, i was just reminded of ichi and rukia when i heard it. In case your interested the song is called "Best of Me" by The Starting Line

* I picked 2 of the Japanese bands that played themes for bleach and sounded similar to the bands that i picked.

I think I should stop putting random nonsense at the end of chapters... none of you probably read this anyway... oh well

"She's like socialism, every boy gets a share"