HELLOO! So ya I knew I was dragging this thing out and I didnt mean too ='( It was never my intention. And anyway surprisingly I was going to speed it up at chapter 10 I mean We already passed Rukia emotions with Ichigo and now we have passed through all the sticky boring stuff. Hopefully all of you have good memory and remember past chapters because some info will becoming up soon. I wanna thank everyone whose posted for chapter 9 and 8! It means so much for me you dont even KNOW! =)

Thinking

"Talking"

Hollow

Zanpakto

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Last Chapter

"I said Go away!" Looking up to the person who dared enter into her room and not immediately sub come to the coldness she didn't even gasp or widen her eyes. At this point nothing could surprise her. She guessed the shock was still there.

"Can I help you with something Captain Hitsugaya?" Her voice was dead and empty. It even scared herself but it reflected on what she felt in her heart.

"No Rukia, all I ask is that you listen to what I have to say." His voice dark and serious made her look up again into the raging ocean green eyes of her soon-to-be husband.

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Rukia didn't know why her soon-to-be husband was here but it seemed to serious and involved both their futures. Sitting there quietly she waited for Hitsugaya to start what he wanted to say. She watched him like a hawk as he sat in on of the frozen chairs on the far side of her room. He looked so stressed, angry and sad. His hands came up and his fingers crossed covering the image of his mouth. Only his eyes shown over his knuckles, they were clouded, not really seeing, but seeing everything.

The silence which Rukia had been wanting for a long time now was almost unbearable. Opening her mouth to say something to him she had to quickly snap it shut as he opened his and started to speak.

"This is not what I wanted."

Eyes opening wide in shock Rukia could only stare at him. Wasn't he the one who sent the love letter and bunny?! Wasn't he the one who agreed to this marriage?! Now that the shock was gone anger was in her, glaring at him she found him glaring back. After the short glaring contest he looked away and sighed. Score one for me.

"I know that this is something you do not want either. We are both to young for this sort of thing. I've thought long and hard about this and came to a conclusion." His voice was whispering, like he wasn't used to this kind of thing but was holding something back.

"This is a political marriage. There is no love involved at all. And it shall be kept that way. However when in public or parities we shall act as we are happy as can be. That is what is expected of us. I do not love you Rukia Kuchiki, nor do I think I ever will."

Tears were gathering in the corners of violet eyes threatening to spill over and become shards of ice from the coldness of the room. She had assumed and that usually just makes an ass out of yourself. Rukia had assumed that Hitsugaya had at least had SOME feelings for her, love, affection, admiration even friendship. But no, that was not the case. Deciding it was time for her to speak she swallowed the lump in her throat and opened her mouth.

"Then what about the bunny and love letter? Where those all just a ruse? To get my brother to play along too?" She tried not to sound angry but the words that came out where like a hiss of bitterness. The room got colder.

"Those were actually from my Lieutenant, who had the thought in her head that I was in love with you. Your brother understands that this is a political marriage. He was playing from the beginning."

Hearing this Rukia stood up so quickly Hitsugaya placed his hand on his zanpakuto in surprise. She stood there looking at the bunny that was on her desk. The thing she thought so cute and adorable was now something that made her want to hurl. So it was from Matsumoto instead of him. Walking calmly over to it she slowly reached her hand out, laying it out on its soft and fluffy head.

Smiling a cruel smile she picked it up and grasped it in both hands. With a ripping sound she pulled the head off and tossed the body and head at the feet of her fiancee. Not looking directly at him she made her way to her door.

"If this marriage is going to be a ruse, don't bother with this kind of shit. We are strangers, even with this marriage we will still continue to be strangers, so don't bother getting to know me because in the end it will only cause trouble for you and me."

Walking out of her room she closed the door and walked out of the manor. She was sick of running away from her problems. It had been happening a lot lately with everything that had been going on. She was taught not to run away from anything. But they were talking about hollows! Not things like marriage and these feelings that shinigami shouldn't have. She was not strong enough emotionally nor was she physically.

Walking on and on Rukia didn't even notice how long she had walked till she was at the opening of the cave where she ran away last time. That's another thing that had been happening, finding herself just walking or even running and not even remembering how she got here in the first place! Hopefully Hitsugaya wouldnt go here to train and find her, she didnt want to see him if she could help it. Stepping into the dark and damp cave she breathed in the lovely smell immediately relaxing.

Sitting on a rock near the pond she began to think about to many things to write down. One thought that quickly passed through her mind made her stop thinking altogether.

Shirayuki.

Dear Rukia, I was wondering when you were going to contact me again. The voice was echoing in her head, motherly and kind. The most beautifulest zanpakuto in soul society and she was inside Rukia Kuckikis head and soul.

I'm sorry about that, but as you know many things have happened and I've been sidetracked many times. But I think I'm ready now.

Ready? Can you really say that with all these problems you speak of?

I'm not quiet sure, but I'd like to think someone can be their strongest in their weakest state.

Well Rukia, It shall be me who decides weather this is true or not.

The cave got cold just like her room with mist filing in and covering the ground, to thick to see through. The flowers above frozen in a timeless beauty. The healing pond did freeze over and on top of it floated down a woman out of thin air. Her kimono of white and blue seemed to glimmer in the darkness.

Her face as white as freshly fallen snow and shocking blue eyes stared into Rukia. Her blueish air was down expect for the bun in the back and the hair pin on the side of her head. She was truly beautiful. Sode No Shirayuki.

We shall see this night if you my wielder can even wield my bankai.

Well I hope this was a little more fast pace for everyone, but I don't think anyone can say it is or isn't until another chapter. But its getting exciting isn't it? If anyone of you remember from chapter 2 Rukia asked to be taught bankai. Hope you all liked this chapter. It was kind of short wasn't. Sorry about that. Maybe next one will be longer =) It may all be confusing for some of you , sorry As you can tell I'm not terrific at explaining things. But all will be clear hopefully later on! b^.^d