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Stay By My Side – XX
No Clouds in the Blue Heavens
~Aoi sora ni wa kumo~
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Three months later…
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:: May 11, 2016; 9AM; Mikazuki Music Shop ::
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"Momo-chan," Rukia called out as she and her girl friends sat on the stools at the counter. "Where's Shirou-chan?"
"Uh, I asked him to buy me cookies." She smiled.
"Oh, you are craving again." Rukia smiled at her as Momo rubbed her still plain stomach.
"Momo-chan, is it hard getting pregnant?" Yumina asked in curiosity.
"Not really, just having food cravings and mood swings and feeling nauseous every day. Guess it's the reason why pregnancy for others is bad." She shrugged.
"You're just saying that because you're still 2 months long. Ask her again when her stomach began to swell." Yazumi said.
"You have a point 'Zumi, she's only 2 months long that's why her stomach is not yet big." Rukia giggled.
"You're right." Yazumi nodded.
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No clouds in the blue heavens, this is the sunrise you could hardly wait
You came and tomorrow is shining brightly; adorning the sky.
No clouds in the blue heavens, this is the light that's breaking through
Seeking the distance, we go no matter how far to a faraway place
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"They're here." Yumina said as Ainosuke came up to her and kissed her cheek. She smiled at him.
"How sweet." Rukia giggled.
"You jealous?" Ichigo asked but before Rukia could answer him, he planted a kiss on her lips. He pulled away to see Rukia pout.
"I'm not jealous."
Ichigo smirked. She looked cute when she pouts. "Hai hai."
Toushirou handed his wife a box of cookies. "Here are your cookies." Momo smiled. "Thank you." She opened it and ate them.
"I still couldn't believe that I will be having a niece or nephew soon." Ichigo said as he scratched the back of his head.
"I'm so excited." Momo said as she ate her cookies.
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When I was fighting in the pouring rain, the glittering drops told me:
The thing hidden by the black clouds isn't just the blue of the sky
But the feelings that you've surpassed and now are transparent
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"Shirou-chan, have you think of a name for your baby?" Yazumi asked with interest.
"Yeah."
"Really? What is it? I want to know!" Rukia said excitedly.
"Oi oi, don't get too excited." Ichigo told her.
She ignored Ichigo and looked at her friends expectantly. "So, what is it?"
"If it's a boy, we'll call him Keiichi and if it's a girl, we'll call her Kinna." Momo replied.
"Wow, it's cute." Rukia commented with a genuine smile.
"Really?"
Rukia nodded. "Yup."
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When I close my eyes I felt that moment; I lowered my heavy sword
Joy always lies at the end of sadness
If I illuminate my soul
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They hang-out together, Yazumi and Hikaru, Yumina and Ainosuke, Momo and Toushirou and finally, Rukia and Ichigo. Weeks later, Yazumi and Hikaru had an engagement party. They will be getting married.
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No clouds in the blue heavens, in this sky after the rain
The flame of the battle was gently extinguished without leaving any trace
No clouds in the blue heavens, with feelings we've closed the abyss
In this sky of sunset, in this single moment, my heart is calmed…
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:: May 23, 2016; 9PM; Ichigo's car, on their way to Rukia's house/ Kuchiki Mansion ::
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Rukia stretched her arms out. "Aaah… I don't know that it's tiring to organize a wedding."
"That's what Yazumi said too when she organized Momo and Toushirou's wedding." Ichigo replied as he glanced at her.
"Souka… now I know what it feels like. But even though it's tiring, it's fun."
Ichigo smiled.
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No matter what you suffered, if you're able to forget it
Only your feelings will overflow
Happiness always lies at the end of despair
If we illuminate our hearts…
(No clouds in the blue heavens)
Seeking the distance, we go no matter how far to a faraway place…
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"Ichigo, you think getting pregnant is difficult?"
Ichigo coughed. "Why are you asking me? I'm a guy you know."
Rukia pouted. "Guess you don't know." She shrugged. "I think it's difficult, I guess I don't want to be pregnant."
"That's like telling me that you don't want to be married to me." Ichigo said.
"That's what I'm implying." Rukia said in a tone of matter-of-factly.
Ichigo hastily stopped the car in front of the Kuchiki Mansion.
"Ichigo! Why did you do that? If you die, don't drag me!" Rukia screamed at him but Ichigo ignored her.
"Rukia, are you serious?" he asked her with eyes wide. Rukia looked at him confused but then realized what he was talking about.
But instead of answering, Rukia laughed loudly. Ichigo looked at her dumbfounded. "I-Ichigo…" she gasped between laughs. "If only you can see your face right now! It's totally priceless!" she continued to laugh.
"I'm serious Rukia." He glared at her. Rukia stopped laughing and smiled. "I'm just kidding Ichigo. It will depend on how you'll propose to me of course." She went out of the car.
Ichigo grinned inwardly. Oh, you'll see what I'll do, Rukia. You'll never forget it. He thought as he trailed behind the girl of his life.
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-END OF CHAPTER TWENTY -
A/N: Interview of the Yazumi with the author [Mari! *I'll use my real name*]... For the Farewell!
Yazumi: So Mari-chan, how will you end up this story of yours?
Mari: That would be my secret!
Yazumi: (pouts) Eh? Why?
Mari: Because I want all of you to look forward for the ending you know! I don't want to spoil the excitement. (smirks)
Yazumi: What will be the next chapter about then?
Mari: It's the last chapter already, and I won't tell anything.
Yazumi: EHHH! HIDOI!
Mari: (laughs) look forward you guys! (waves)
Author: Ahahaha! I love it! I finished another chapter! Pretty Short, I know. But, oh well, next is the Last Chapter!
Please Read and Review! I love you guys!
SONG: No Clouds in the Blue Heavens
[Bleach Burimyu: Rock Musicals NCitBH, Code 002/003]
Next Chapter: Last Chapter: Stay By My Side
"Ichigo…"
"Rukia…"
"I love you."
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Mari Kia (Resha)