Wowwww... I haven't been here in so long! Heyy :) Sorry. Things have been kind of crazy and I've discovered another fan fiction site (its not anime so don't worry. I'll also be staying here!) But I'm back with new chapters! Although, I'm in chapter ten and still haven't introduced a conflict . So I'll try to sneak in hints below.
-KuroNerd ;D
The King stands,
Shaking off his shadows,
His armor clanking,
scattering happiness,
Tasting solitude and humbleness,
Confusing his own heart.
Stepping in alone
To a beyond that is distant
And unsure.
Chapter 11: Plans
"You...to go...where?" Kaede gasped. She was training with the second sub-unit of her squad. Kaoru stood in front her, laughing.
"Kaede, you're so out of shape!" The blond giggled at her tired sister. The Captain glared.
"Aw shut it. Why do you want to go to the World of the Living?" She asked. Kaoru blinked innocently.
"I have to have a reason?" She shrugged, eyeing the sub-unit, who had now requested a break, mostly because they were afraid Kaede would collapse. The purple-haired wiped her face with a towel before smirking at her sister.
"You just want to see Kurosaki right?" He stated. Kaoru's blushing answered without words.
"Who knew that after a week of being home I'd have to come back to this irritating world." Kaede sighed pleasantly, flicking her hair over her shoulder. Kaoru rolled her eyes.
"We're doing fun stuff today. Something you forgot how to do since you got back."
"I don't care. As long as we're away from the lieutenants!" Akane laughed, stretching her arms up.
"Agreed." Kaede answered at the same time Kaoru huffed, "Oi!"
"I understand that you wanted a vacation, but why did we have to be here?" The three girls, dressed for the spring weather in shorts and flouncy tops, turned and looked at the two men walking behind them.
Hitsugaya stood, obviously annoyed, clad in clothes styled in a cooler fashion than his normal "Living" attire, thanks to Kaoru. A black T-shirt was layered under a thin, white jacket accented with gold buttons, and his jeans showed off a white belt and a chain dangling from his belt loop. On his feet were white shoes secured with black laces. Sunglasses covered his brightly colored eyes that were following the third Captain's every move.
"We needed other companions or we'll have pay full price to get into the amusement park." Kaoru answered, looking around for a certain orange-haired man.
"Then why are there only two guys?" Hisagi sighed in his dark shirt, jeans, and sneakers. He'd covered his tattoos with concealer after being yelled at by Kaoru.
"Kaoru invited the substitute Soul Reaper." Kaede smirked. Kaoru rolled her eyes again before suddenly smiling and walking forward.
"Ichigo! You came!" She said excitedly, stopping in front of him. He shrugged a little.
"I brought Orihime. That's okay right?" He asked, stepping aside to reveal his classmate. Orihime waved shyly at Kaoru's surprised expression.
"Y-you didn't mention bringing Inoue...?" She stated, eyes not leaving the other girl's face.
"Yeah...she asked to tag along since she's never been to an amusement park." He explained, trying to read Kaoru's expression. She stared at Orihime, who was now fidgeting awkwardly.
"Of course it's okay!" Ichigo jumped at Kaoru's sudden loud voice and bright smile.
"Really?" He squinted at her. She nodded.
"Really! You see, the reason I invited you was because I haven't been to an amusement park either!" She laughed, then turned to Orihime.
"We'll experience it together right?" Orihime smiled and nodded.
"Oi! Let's go in now!" Akane yelled, beckoning to the group. She had made sure Kaede and Hitsugaya stood between her and Shuuhei.
"C'mon!" Kaoru said, grabbing Orihime's wrist and pulling her after them. Ichigo stood, slightly confused, before following.
