"Whoever gransts respite to ( a deptor) who is in difficulty, God will grant him relief in this world and hereafter"-H
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A/N: Names of places are fictional Enjoy.
The Hairdresser of the Daughter of a Pharaoh
-OPgirl
Chapter 35: Kaien
"I guess there is somewhere I want to go" Rukia answered.
Kaien are you one of the Rebels?
….. Flash back from earlier in the market….
Rukia excused herself from the crowd. She sneaked out and head to the abandoned building where they separated with Renji. She was hoping to meet him again yet after roaming around the market she still could not find him.
She tried asking the people yet according to them, they do not know anybody with that name.
Why are they lying to me?
"Lieutenant Shiba, the captain ordered for everyone to leave. The escorts were monitoring the market's vicinity we may get in trouble if we stayed longer"
Rukia listened at the two cloaked figure's conversation. She is currently inside the abandoned building. Luckily she was completely hidden from anyone because of her strategic position (i.e seating on the floor behind a ruined brick wall).
Shiba?
The person being addressed as Shiba remained silent.
"Kaien.."
"Let's head back" Kaien instructed the man. They exited the building.
After sometime, Rukia decided to return to Abe where everyone are waiting for her.
As soon as she entered the establishment the people crowded towards her. Everyone are excited to speak with her.
This is strange. I thought I am cold and unsociable. Why are they flocking towards me?
Everyone were treating her like a very close friend of theirs.
Rukia suddenly felt like somebody where staring at her, immediately she turn around but saw nothing unusual.
After the Prince talked to the escorts, he approached Rukia and whispered something to her.
"It seems that our trip would be cut short. Some Rebels were spotted in the vicinity. I think we should leave immediately.
…. End of flash back….
They arrived at the Kuchiki mansion. Rukia eagerly knocked on the gate. She was so excited to be back.
I wonder how Masaki-san where doing.
"Asya" The Prince called her. "There is something I need to tell you before I leave" he continued to say.
Rukia looked at him.
Isn't he going to stay for a while?
"Since it would be dangerous for both of us to return at the Palace. I want you to stay here until I return tomorrow. We are informed that, an ambush is going to happen. We only have few escorts with us, I can't put you in any more danger. If I had the choice, I would have not let you accompany me with the trip" The Prince stated.
"I can take care of myself. Don't worry too much" Rukia said.
"I know but still I can't let you be endangered. The people loves you" he added.
"Would you not want to stay for a while?" Rukia asked.
"I want too yet we can't delay our return. The rebels were going to suspect something" The Prince informed. "I will protect you along with my people"
"Good by- " Rukia started to say but The Prince stopped her from finishing what she was about to say.
"Please don't say goodbye. It's not like we are not going to see each other again" The Prince said while he smiled to her.
"I am going now….." Rukia said.
"Yeah. Seems so….." He said. "See you again, Rukia"
The Prince was so smooth. His got talent with words. Hope they are going to be ok.
Rukia stared at the Prince's back as he rode on one of the horses while he is disguised as an escort.
His very clever.
Suddenly the gate was opened. The few escorts that remained to protect her, bowed in front of the Kuchiki elders. Rukia on the other hand, bowed slightly in respect. They bowed to her as well. The maids bowed to her as they admitted her inside the house.
Rukia was taken cared by the servants just like when she had stayed in the mansion. Yet something is missing.
Where is Masaki-san? Isn't Byakuya at home?
Rukia tried to ask the servants yet no one knows about where is Masaki and Byakuya was still on a business trip.
….Flash back from that morning in the Palace….
"I heard you are going to tour around the kingdom" Byakuya started to say. "Use this" he said as he handed her a robe.
Rukia was going to reach for it but suddenly he moved behind her in a swift motion and put the cloak on her.
"It will protect you from the sand and hot weather" Byakuya stated. "Also, take this" he added. He took something under the table.
Shirayuki?
"I am going to go on a business meeting. Take this sword with you" Byakuya said. He approached her and tied it on her waist. He stood so close to her that he could practically see the number of long lashes she had and the redness on her cheek.
"Take care of yourself" Byakuya said.
…..end of flash back…..
Rukia laid on her bed.
Masaki-san, where did you go?