A/N: Ok next chapter hopefully none will be eaten in the future. XO so annoying!! Next chapter here you go.

Chapter 10

When Rukia woke next Kyo was sitting next to her still looking half asleep. When he saw her wake he sighed rubbing his eyes.

"Scared me for a second you did." He grumbled looking at her through his fingers as he rubbed his entire face.

"How long have I been sleeping?" She asked relieved she could speak more easily.

"All day, its almost morning." Rukia looked over at the cave entrance surprised. It was still dark, so she thought it was still the same night as when she got attacked.

"No one's found us?" She whispered. Hadn't anyone come looking for her?

"I don't know. I put up a barrier there's a lot of stray hollows draw by your pressure." Kyo scratched the back of his head making Rukia think of Kaien.

"Kaien and the others probably think your dead."

"Ah! No what I say!" Rukia had been holding back tears now she released them with a loud sob, and cry of pain. Kyo fluttered all around her waving his arms trying to calm her down. Oh, Kaien. Rukia's mind sobbed.

"Jeeze, note to self don't talk about him till you're better." Kyo growled when Rukia finally stopped crying.

Kaien's POV

Some how I woke up in my room the morning after Rukia's…death. The word sent shudders down my body and stabbed at my heart. I couldn't believe it, but how could I not. I'd been there. I'd seen her blood, heard her cry. Heard that damn monster boasting about ….I shut myself up before I hit something again. My hand was already wrapped in bandages. Though I couldn't remember exactly what I had hit last night.

Ukitake must have got some people to carry me back. I wish he just would have let me die there. I would have been happier. I would be with Rukia.

Three days later

Ukitake tried everything he could to get me out of bed. He didn't want to believe it either but I couldn't deny all the evidence. He even went as far as to drag Byakuya into it all. The older brother to Rukia was cold towards everyone, more then usual. He didn't believe his sister was dead.

"If you've given up on her, then she is as good as dead." His words burned in my head, but he hadn't been there. He along with several other volunteers had been sent out to try and look for Rukia, but none had been successful.

Ukitake tried to get me to see my family, he said they would help me like when Miyako died. But no one could help me. Miyako's death had been hard, but this was unbearable. I loved her too much to live without her.

"Kaien get up right this instant! I can't believe your still sleeping" Ukitake's voice interrupted my mindless thinking. Why did he think I was asleep? I hadn't been asleep for the three days. I didn't move just laid there still as stone. I'd been a complete zombie since Rukia…died. The word still caught in my throat every time I thought about it.

"Up, up up!" He wasn't seriously jumping on my bed was he? Damn who gave him caffeine again? (An: I know ooc but I thought it would be funny :D)

"Yep that's it up up!" He wore the hugest, most annoying smile on his face; it made me want to punch him. How could he be so cheerful after losing Rukia? She was like a daughter to him in many ways. Maybe it was just a brave front for me.

He grabbed my arm hurling me across the room. I stumbled catching myself on the door frame as he swept pass me.

"Come now I have a surprise for you." I followed behind him my head down and eyes closed.

Normal POV

Three days passed in the cave and finally Rukia was healed enough to make the journey back to the soul society.

As she woke Rukia looked over to see Kyo already cleaning up the cave. Sitting up slowly she stretched her sore limbs. It wouldn't be long now.

"Ready Kuchiki?" Kyo called coming back to her.

"Yeah." She got to her feet.

"You sure?" He asked catching her arm as she wobbled on her feet.

"Yeah, I'm sure." She said firmly, though she let him guide her out of the cave.

"He's going to owe me for life." Kyo laughed stepping out into the bright sunlight. Rukia inhaled deeply glad for the warmth and fresh air. During those three days full of free hours Kyo had given Rukia a little lesson on life. She was ready to face Kaien now, she was ready for everything.

Back to Kaien!! :D

I finally managed to tone out Ukitake's talking. But that gave me silence instead. Silence and of course I thought of Rukia. I missed her so much. My Rukia, my world my soul. I should have been there to save you. I should haven't let you go into danger.

I miss your smile, I miss your laugh. I miss your blushes too. I remember once she had fallen asleep at our training area. I put her head in my lap letting her sleep more comfortably. I remembered how beautiful, and peaceful she looked while sleeping. Though I moved her before she woke. I remember her face turning bright red.

Ukitake looked back pausing in his chatter with a frown. I had laughed, a bitter, far away sound. The captain turned away still frowning, considerably more quiet now.

"Where are you taking me?" I demanded finally. We were outside the walls standing up on a hill.

"Yo Kaien!" I turned my head and frowned to see my sister and brother waving at me as they came out of the forest.

"What are you two doing here?" I demanded not at all happy to see them. I told Ukitake I didn't want to see my family yet.

"He said you wanted to see us."

"Well I don't." I could see the comment hurt them but I wasn't in any mood for them.

"But Kaien." Ukitake whined. I wheeled around my mouth open ready to shout but it stayed open as another voice entered the conversation.

"Yo Kaien! Look what I brought you!"

A/N: Ok should be only one more chapter after this, hope you guys are enjoying my story. Please review thanks for reading.