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Third-person POV
Rukia and Ichigo stood outside of the Kurosaki family home on a warm sunny morning as the breeze blew across the gathered friends.
Wow, my powers are fading away. I can't sense Rukia's presence anymore... Ichigo thought as he turned to Rukia.
Violet met amber, and Ichigo could see the pain in Rukia's eyes as they stared at each other. "This is goodbye, Ichigo.." Rukia said sadly as she slowly began to fade from Ichigo view.
"Looks that way, doesn't it, Rukia? Tell everyone I said hi." Ichigo said as his brown eyes shone in the morning light.
"I will, Ichigo," Rukia promised as the seconds passed, the two stared at each other. "Thanks, Rukia. Goodbye, I will never forget you." As Ichigo said this to her, Rukia noticed the light slowly fade out of his beautiful amber orbs.
"Goodbye, Ichigo," Rukia said as she started after Ichigo when he turned away from her.
Excuse my language, but Why does it hurt so fucking much?! I don't understand why I am feeling this way. It's like my soul is ripping itself to shreds, Rukia thought as she moved towards Ichigo as he walked away but was stopped by Orihime, "I'm sorry, Rukia, but you can't help him anymore."
Rukia quickly placed her Kuchiki mask on as she pushed her emotions away. "Your right.. Goodbye, everyone," Rukia said as she turned away and ran into the awaiting Senkaimon.
Rukia's POV
I wake up with a start as my body jerks forward.
Something pulls me back. I yelp as I gaze down. I notice Ichigo is hugging me in his strong embrace.
That memory was so heartbreaking...
I attempt to move, but my legs are intertwined with Ichigo.
It's no use, dammit, Ichigo! Why must you be so protective?!
"Ichigo," I call as I nudge his large frame.
"Mmm," Ichigo mumbles before pulling me closer, so I'm now entirely against him
Idiot! He makes it ten times worse!
"Ichigo!" I struggle against him for a moment, but he doesn't budge. Finally, I take a deep breath then knock him in the head. "Stupid Midgets!" Ichigo mumbles before releasing me. He then rolls to the other side of the Queen mattress.
I quickly slide out of Ichigo bed and walk to the door to go to my bedroom to find my phone ringing.
Ugh! My head hurts… as soon as I figure out what happened to my powers, I'm going to perform some healing Kido...
I make it to my bedroom and notice my phones on my nightstand. I quickly grab it and stare at the screen.
Oh yeah..classes, it's so strange to know I'm like 170 instead of the 21-year-old woman I was..or am?! I don't know; maybe we should see Urahara today ichigo had said he felt his spirit energy.
I place my phone back down on the nightstand before walking over to my dresser and bring out a black silk top with a white flared skater skirt with black leggings. I walk over to my closet and also snatch a black hoodie to hide my face. I place my clothes on my bed and walk into the hallway to get a towel. Then I step into the bathroom to undress, then step inside. While I'm in the shower, I scrub myself using my snowy peach body wash after I rinse the body wash off, I move onto my hair to rid my locks of its tangles.
After I finish, I wrap the towel around my small body and walk back into my room. I close the door and grab my clothes. After putting my bra and panties on, I pull my silk top on then lay my hoodie over my head. I then yank on my leggings then my skirt
After I finish dressing, I snatch my phone off my nightstand, glance at it, and note that it's 8:30, so I head into the kitchen to make some toast.
We need to go shopping for food after classes today.
I don't know if Ichigo has classes today...
After the toast is ready, I step back into Ichigo's bedroom.
"Hey, Ichi. Do you have classes today?" I ask as I set the plate of toast down.
Ichigo rolls over and grabs it. "No," he replies as he takes a bite.
"Okay, well, I have a class at 9, and it's 8:35. Do you want to walk to me? I ask as a blush appears on my cheeks.
Ichigo stares at me a moment before he finishes eating his food.
"Anything for the Queen," he says as he grips my hand, giving me a soft smile.
I blush further as I push away from him. "Has White Zangetsu gotten to you already!? It's only been one night!!" I say as I laugh.
"Hey, he's not wrong!" He yells with a blush rising on his face as he laughs.
"Okay, well, we need to go. I'll get my bag!" I yell as I flee his bedroom to grab my backpack from my own.
It's so strange to feel like a different person... Did I love Ichigo in our past lives? There was too much war going on to know how I felt.
I shake myself out of it as I head into our entranceway.
Ichigo's already standing there waiting for me. I quickly slip on my Chappy high tops.
"Let's go, Rukia," Ichigo states before taking my hand and interlocking our fingers. He then opens the door, and we walk out of our dorm.
"So what classes do you have?"
"Well,l I have creative writing with Professor Yoruichi… then at one I have Biology with Captain,...I mean Professor Kurotsuch…" I say as we begin the journey down the five flights of stairs.
Ugh, I hate that man. It's infuriating he's so creepy I can't believe he performed tests on his squad!
"Rukia… you got super pale. Are you okay?!" Ichigo exclaims in concern as we stop on the fourth floor.
"Yeah.. he just always creeped me out before the…" I trail off, no knowing what to say.
Life? Timeline? Ugh, we need answers!
"I understand … Honestly, I think everyone felt that way," Ichigo says as we finally make it to the bottom, then we cross the common room and walk out of our dorm building.
The cold fall air welcomes us as we step out. I pull my hood further onto my hair as we walk towards the building where my lesson is.
"Ichigo?.. Do you remember when we said goodbye after you defeated Aizen?.."
"Of course, I do! I was miserable when you left my life those 17 months.." Ichigo confesses sadly as he grips my hand tighter. "Why did you dream about it? He questions.
"Yes… I'm sorry about dragging you into that life..." "It doesn't matter now
When you gave me my powers, it was one of the happiest days of my life. Both times you changed my world. The first time If it wasn't for you that Hollow would have eaten my family and me."
I laugh softly. "You sure seem to get yourself into trouble," I tease.
"Hey, shut up!" Ichigo laughs as we continue to walk.
The sunlight hits my face as ichigo stops and gazes at me while I laugh along.
"The second...well, I belonged as a shinigami! That was my life... You were my life Rukia... I couldn't keep up with the world without you in it," ichigo stops for a moment and gazes down at me. "Fuck it!" He swears as he turns me to face him. "What are you doing?!" I exclaim.
Before I can say move, Ichigo lowers his lips to mine.
I stand shocked.
I've kissed boys before but nothing like this!
His lips are soft as he moves his against mine.
His taste is so overwhelming I feel my knees weaken.
It's like our souls are connecting through a simple kiss.
Ichigo pulls away. "I'm sorry… I couldn't help it. You looked so cute," Ichigo says as he places his hand on my cheek. "I won't let you go this time, Rukia, no matter what."
I beam up at him, "Good, you're stuck with me."
We continue to walk as we make it to my class.
Gosh, this boy was always a headache... But I've grown used to him after all our time together. He's still the same man...
"I'll be here to get you after class, Okay?"
"Yeah," I say while my blush deepens as our memories flood my mind both from this life and last.
Ichigo cups my face with his hand. "I'll see you soon," Ichigo promises as he leans down to kiss me again.
I pull him down and meet him halfway.
"Mmm," I sigh as Ichigo pulls away. He stares into my violet orbs as the unspoken I love you pass between us. I turn and head into class.
I sit down at a table and wait for professor Yoruichi to arrive.
Ichigo's POV
After I drop Rukia off, I head towards my old dorm room. I hope to catch Uryu before he leaves for his morning classes.
When I arrive, I knock. A moment later, Uryu opens the door.
"Hey, Uryu got a second?"
"Sure, Ichigo," Uryu says as he steps back to let me inside. I walk into Uryu's room and turn to him as I begin running my hands through my hair.
"Do you remember anything unusual? Like weird dreams that seem so realistic?"
"Well, as a matter of fact, I had a dream about you were saving Rukia from a firebird, and our friends watched as you battled Rukia's brother. Why? What's going on?"
"Not sure myself, let's meet up at Urahara's class at five pm. Sound good? Bring Chad and Orihime to. I think we are all involved."
"Got it. I will see you then, Ichigo," Uryu says as we walk out of his room and he walks off to his classes
Now, what do I do? Who else knows about these memories?.
I pull out my phone and call Byakuya's number. After a couple of rings, he answers
"Kurosaki," he says coldly
I laugh nervously. "So, do you remember?"
"Yes, I remember that I saved Rukia from an Arrancar in Hueco Mundo. The rest is coming in pieces, but I remember some of our fight for Rukia's life….You never change, boy, but I'm glad my sister has you. I will be flying to Japan to get all the other captains together; then we will figure out our plan," Byakuya says.
"Okay, that sounds good Rukia and I are going to talk to Kisuke today around five pm. What time does your flight get in?"
"8 pm this evening. I will arrive at Rukia's dorm at 9 pm. Goodbye, Kurosaki; I'll see you and Rukia soon. Keep her safe." he said coldly, but I could hear a trace of gratefulness before he hangs up.
I walk back up to mine and Rukia's dorm. I open the door and step inside.
I should hang out while I wait for Rukia's class to be over.
Rukia's POV
As class began, I tried to pay attention, but memories kept popping up.
6-year-old ichigo and I were sitting on his family couch as his wonderful mother brought us cookies. "Here you go, my baby boy Rukia-Chan!" She announced happily as she placed the cookies down. "Now you two behave while I check on the twins, okay?"
"Yes, Mama," Ichigo replied.
"Okay," I said as Masaki left the living room to head upstairs.
"Ichigo?"
"Yeah, Rukia?"
"Thank you.."
Young ichigo turned towards me, "For what, Rukia?"
"Being my best friend," I replied simply as I tackled my best friend into a hug. "You're the best!" I said as the memories shift again.
Ichigo and I, in our shinigami robes, sat on the Kurosaki clinic roof after Ichigo defeated Genjo
"You did well, Ichigo," I say with a soft smile.
"I'm just glad it's over.." Ichigo said as he leaned back and laid on the roof.
"I'm glad it is as well," I say as I gaze up at the stars.
"Hey, Rukia?"
"Yeah?" I said as I looked over at him.
"I…" he began.
"Ichigo!!" We heard Yuzu call.
"We should get inside," he said, but I saw in his eyes that there were unspoken words.
"I'm here, Ichigo. I won't leave again," I said as we slipped into Ichigo bedroom.
"I know," he replied before I'm yanked out of my thoughts as the bell rings. I sigh as I place my head down.
Great I missed the whole lesson.
End of Chapter 8! I hope you enjoyed it next chapter will be a full explanation of the whole time travel thing :)