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Chapter 6
The cool breeze hugged her skin which made Rukia shiver, her eyes carefully observing the unfamiliar surroundings, hoping to find a way for her to escape. Her gaze turned to the sky which was extravagantly decorated with stars and by the center as if accompanying her feelings in turmoil was the moon, bathing her in enough light.
She felt tired. Her pale hands pinched her cheeks as she tried to comfort herself. Her thoughts drifted as she remembered Renji. Where is he and why did he disappear? Her heart clenched as thoughts of betrayal entered her mind. No, it was impossible, Renji would never do such a thing. She regarded him as her bestfriend. She knew how loyal he is to the king, but everyone knows it is because of her.
Her hands gently covered her face as sobs racked her fragile body. She knew what that King of Karakura wanted, she doesn't know why he wanted her to be his wife though. There are other more beautiful women who are more suited to be his wife and she wondered why he would take such a risk just to take her.
Then there is Renji, she thought and worry graced her delicate features. Is he alright? She doesn't want to think that he is involved, she knew the captain will never betray her, but why does her instincts tell her otherwise?
Ichigo watched as tears fell down her purple eyes. She was not aware he is watching her and he have no intentions of making her see him now. He ached to touch her. He wanted to comfort her but he can't afford to touch her now seeing his self becoming unstable again. Then he saw his nails becoming longer, and before he could do something he will regret, he closed the door gently and went to where his room is.
To those who have not known him, they would not notice the change on the King of Soul Society's good features, the slight narrowing of his eyes by a millimeter, his skin going on a little shade paler than what it usually is. But everyone who are in the vicinity of the room he is currently occupying at could feel the sudden change of temperature.
"Is it accurate?" he replied coldy, his cool voice making the messenger tremble.
"Yes Your Majesty, here is the letter from the King of Hueco Mundo." The messenger replied, trying his best not to show his fear but failed.
After reading the letter, everyone now could see the rage clearly portrayed on the face of the usual stoic king. His eyes narrowed to slits and his hands slightly shook as he held the letter. Everyone from the kingdom knew how the king treasured the princess for she is the only living relative he has and how his cold eyes could become gentler every time he is with her.
The king motioned for the other captain to come, "Where is the captain assigned to take care of her?" he asked.
Captain Ukitate could only look at the king worriedly, "He was not found at the place of the crime Your Majesty."
And the king let out a frustrated groan which not only surprised the people present but gave them chills as the king, Byakuya never lost his cool before.
