Sorceress Shinigami

Chapter 9

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH

11 days later…..

'Hail Storm' Rukia cried out, immediately on cue large hailstones started falling down avoiding Rukia on purpose.

'Ow, Rukia.' Ichigo yelled lowering himself while shielding 'Lower the radius of the storm'

'Sorry Ichigo.' Rukia said decreasing the amount of magic she was using thus reducing the radius of the storm.

Ichigo picked himself up 'Good other than that slight glitch you're perfect, you'll easily defeat Mimi day after tomorrow.'

'Thanks Ichigo.'Rukia said. In the past 11 days she had successfully learnt 6 basic spells to Lv. 10 and in secret she had taught herself a custom spell, Ichigo had restricted custom spells, he said after the showdown he would help her with the rest of the basics and then she could do a custom. She remembered the time when she perfected her first spell.

Flashback

'Hey great work Rukia that would be a Lv.10 in power.' Ichigo congratulated.

Rukia squealed 'Does this mean I'm Lv. 10.'

Ichigo laughed, then stopped seeing her depressed 'Ah sorry Rukia , I didn't mean to laugh well you're not Lv.10 but you're closer.'

Rukia perked up 'What do you mean?'

'Well to reach Lv.10 you need to master all the basic spells and have 3 custom spells.' Ichigo explained amusedly.

Rukia slightly blushed 'No wonder you laughed, I still have 9 spells and 3 custom spells to go.'

Ichigo shot her a genuine smile 'don't worry you'll reach there.'

Flashback end

Ahh that time she was so embarrassed for getting her hopes up so much but it was sweet of Ichigo to stop laughing and explain it to her without mocking her. He was super nice to her wait hold that thought he was nice to everyone not specifically her.

'Rukia.' Called Ichigo shaking her shoulder bringing her back to reality 'Your match is in 2 days so what do you say to a training camp we can leave immediately if we have your consent I already asked oyaji and okaa-san.'

Rukia's eyes widened 'Seriously, a training camp?' Her eyes narrowed 'What kind of a training camp?'

'Well basically Kisuke built a giant course in one of deserted, thickly vegetated lands we own, we can change the course according to your type.' Ichigo shrugging.

Rukia thought for a moment the good points of this—training and plus she was dying to go outdoors sre underground training grounds were cool but it couldn't replace the outside world (very close though) with the fresh breezes and different people. Wait, Ichigo mentioned it was deserted but anyway they'd meet people on the way, right? Now bad points—well, um ….she'd have to be alone with Ichigo well technically she was most of the time and was that even a bad point after all over the past few days Rukia was ready to accept she liked Ichigo, in a more than just friends way.

'Rukia.' Ichigo called coming closer poking her cheek with his finger 'Are you alright.'

Rukia nodded 'Sure, it sounds like fun.'

'Okay then pack your bag, get dressed and come down in five minutes, Race you to our rooms.' Saying so Ichigo rushed off inwardly blushing and thinking 'Her cheek is really soft.' Ichigo had to admit Rukia was different from other females outside his family, she was the complete opposite of Mimi well it wasn't fair to say that he and Mimi were childhood friends and at that time she was awesome but then she just turned into that thing, he was sure the awesome side of her still existed . Fine she was the complete opposite of the side Mimi showed him now

Rukia sprinted off behind Ichigo but her valiant efforts were in vain. Ichigo smirked 'Well I win so what do I get in return.'

'What do you want.' Asked Rukia.

'This.' Replied Ichigo leaning down capturing her lips in a kiss , Rukia was shocked was she dreaming did Ichigo return her feelings what if he was just playing with her no way Ichigo wouldn't do that would he.

Before she could react Ichigo drew back and rushed to his room 'Ah that was so stupid of me.' He thought 'Why did I let my feelings get away with me, what can I tell her.' Ichigo put his genius skills to work and finally hit upon a simple idea for a time delay and as if on cue Rukia poked her in 'Ichigo what all should I pack

'Just a set of travelling clothes for tomorrow and some sturdy comfortable clothes too.' He said.

'Thanks' she said 'Um Ichigo what was that about just now.' She asked twiddling her thumbs.

'I can't tell you.' He said

'What do you mean you just kissed me and now you can't tell why' Rukia fumed.

'Wait, Rukia.' Ichigo said 'When you defeat Mimi I'll tell you.'

'Okay.' Rukia agreed she had figured out Ichigo was as stubborn as she was, then raised an eyebrow at his words 'When I defeat Mimi, don't you mean if?'

'Nah.' He said 'You'll definitely beat her.'

Rukia smiled 'Well come on let's go.'

Ichigo asked 'You're done packing.'

'Yeah.' She replied 'I already packed the stuff you mentioned just wanted to see if there's anything else.'

After securely locking their rooms and informing Sakura of their departure they headed towards their stales.

They both climbed onto their respective horses and began to ride in silence.

'So.' Rukia started in an attempt to break the silence 'How far is the camp.'

' Not long two hours at the most.' Said Ichigo 'We'll stop somewhere for lunch, once we reach there we can start and camp out for the night.'

'Oh okay.' Said Rukia. Once again silence fell.

'So.' Said Ichigo 'Want to play Twenty Questions.'

'Sure, but to make it more difficult why not 10 questions instead of twenty with guesses counted.' Replied Rukia

'No problem, I'll start.' Said Ichigo 'Okay ready.'

'Is he a male?' she asked.

'Yeah..I guess.'

'Your grandfather.'

'Nope.'

'Your father.'

'No way.'

'Renji.'

'Nope.'

'Kisuke.'

'No again.'

'Does he have dark hair.'

'Yeah.'

'Nii-sama.'

'No.'

'The guy with the tattoo on his face.'

' You mean Hisagi.'

'Yeah.'

'Nope.'

'That creepy guy with white skin.'

'Who.'

'You know that guy who was talking to Orihime with green eyes and tear marks.'

'You mean Ulquiorra.'

'Your best man.'

'No.'

'Senbonzakura.'

'Who's that and anyway no. Now your 10 questions are over, I win.'

'Well who is it.'

'Zangetsu my daemon.'

'That's not fair I don't even know him.' Rukia exclaimed

'Well do you want to know him?' Ichigo asked.

Rukia eyes sparkled like a small child's 'Definitely.'

'Zangetsu come out please.' Ichigo asked politely.

Suddenly a form came out from Ichigo an old man with flowing dark hair and pale skin. He was wearing a tattered white dress shirt black pants, low-heeled boots, and a long, black overcoat. He was wearing brown-tinted, semi-transparent wraparound sunglasses.

'Hi I'm Rukia.' She introduced herself politely 'This is my daemon Sode No Shirayuki.

Sode No Shirayuki bowed respectfully.

Zangestu smiled at Rukia 'Nice to meet you Rukia, hopefully Ichigo isn't too much trouble.'

Before Rukia could reply Zangetsu turned to Sode No Shirayuki 'I have never seen anyone as beautiful as you.'

Sode No Shirayuki blushed 'Thank you.'

Zangetsu continued 'Sode No Shirayuki famous for being the most beautiful daemon ever. You truly live up to your title.'

Rukia nudged Ichigo 'Why do I feel your daemon is flirting with mine.'

'Maybe because he is.' Ichigo replied 'Anyway here we are.'

Rukia looked ahead there was a vast tall mess of green.

'We can tie our horses here.' Said Ichigo.

'Won't someone steal them?' she asked worriedly.

'No.' he assured her 'I can use my magic to shield them.

After tying their horses they both proceeded into the forest with Zangetsu and Sode No Shirayuki following them.

'Here it is.' He proclaimed showing her a blank piece of land with a small silver gadget on the side.

Rukia sweat dropped clearly confused and not impressed 'What kind of training course is this.'

'Wait I'll show you.' Ichigo said moving towards the silver gadget 'I just need to set it, okay you're an ice type and I'll set it for Lv.7, done.'

Suddenly a rumbling sound came from below and a giant ice palace came from below the ground.

Rukia eyes practically popped out 'Holy cow!'

Ichigo smirked 'That was my first reaction too, pretty cool right? Anyway you can enter now.'

Rukia nodded 'Com on Sode No Shirayuki.'

'No, Sode No Shirayuki can't come with you, you have to do it alone.' Ichigo explained and threw her a silver bracelet with a red button. 'If you can't handle it just press the button.'

Rukia caught it deftly and put it on her wrist and entered.

AN: I know I said I would update during the holidays but I had to go for a 4 day camp and now I'm back. Going to start work on the next chapter today (hopefully) See ya.

IceCrystal