Ok I'm starting my new story. It should be lots of fun. Not sure how long it is going to be yet. I hope you enjoy and I don't own Bleach in any form.
Love Seireitei Style
One day was like the rest in Soul Society. Rukia was getting bored. She was no longer needed in the living word, her perfect, perfectly grumpy that is, brother had seen to that. Just what was the Kuchiki clan planning to do with her? When she hit the young age of 120 they had a big party for her. It wasn't just any party it was a very special party. When a girl hits 120 she is officially a woman and ready for child rearing.
Rukia had to give up her boyish behavior and clothing for a more refined look. All the years of instruction had worked and her first tea ceremony went flawlessly. Rukia was miserable and bored. She spent more time at home with her brother who had taken it upon himself to refine her sword play and calligraphy. The private training was the only thing she had to really look forward to. It was the one thing she loved to do that she was still allowed to do.
She never expected any of this to happen, but she assumed Byakuya was over compensating the years of emotional neglect by fully indoctrinating her into the family and making her a real lady. It was on that 120th birthday he gave her the gift of a title. Rukia was grateful but she really wanted that super expensive new pink and green Chappy plushy that was just released.
Her birthday mood had improved when she found the plushy on her bed that same evening. Byakuya really did become the best brother ever but she couldn't figure out how he knew. Without thinking she ran into his room that night and tackled him giving him a big hug and lots of little kisses.
"I see you found Chappy." he said trying to get his balance back.
"Ni-sama you're the best!" she kissed his cheek.
"We talked about that Rukia your now old enough…"
"Right sorry Byakuya-sama. But how did you know?" she asked. Her arms still tightly around his neck.
"I just knew." he answered. Then she kissed his forehead.
Rukia was definitely excited and she wasn't afraid to show her excitement behind closed doors in front of her brother who also seemed to like the attention. Rukia was about to give him another kiss when he accidentally caught himself on her sleeve. He turned his head and their lips met while pulling one side of her kimono off, revealing a lot of skin, which in turn made the accidental kiss last just a bit longer then can be deemed innocent.
"I am sorry." he said breathing a bit too heavily.
"It's my fault. I'm going to go to bed now." she said retreating.
"If there is anything else I can buy you, just ask." he was looking around in vain for something he could give her to get her to come back.
Rukia' days were otherwise boring. She couldn't hang out with the guys anymore, it wasn't deemed appropriate, nor at this point in her life did she really want to. Her closest friend Renji was allowed to visit with her at the manor but their lunches now required a chaperone. The clan was taking no chances that she would get mixed up with someone from the lower classes.
At least she was allowed to spend time with females of any class. They were nice, but something was missing in the friendships. She really did prefer the company of males, they were usually drama free, unless a girl was involved.
Matsumoto, Momo, and Rukia had just left from a relaxing morning at the bath house and spa. They were deciding where to go for lunch, when Matsumoto suggested one of the newer super expensive restaurants, since it was Captain Kuchiki who was so kindly paying for the girls day out.
"Geez Rukia, you should have had your coming out party at 80 like the rest of us. This is too much fun." Matsumoto said.
"Its not really appropriate to do it so early in the royal families." Rukia said.
"Yeah don't they look down on that? They really hold their daughters in high esteem." Momo said.
"I wonder how much it will cost to marry you. Getting a daughter of the Kuchiki clan for a wife couldn't come cheep." Matsumoto mused.
"Probably lots of land and…" Momo was cut off by Rukia who had reacted to the thought and jumped out of her chair.
"I have no intention of marrying!" Rukia yelled knocking over a man behind her.
"Oh excuse me I'm so sorry…" Rukia said when the most handsome man she had ever seen turned around.
Rukia and the two girls were in awe of the man and stared for a moment, not moving. He had shoulder length black hair, eyes as blue as the sea, he was tall and all Rukia could think about was how his muscles must look under the shirt he was wearing. Then he did something that nearly knocked the two women off of their chairs and gave Rukia a heart attack. He smiled. The entire room must have sighed when he did, all except for most of the waiters, who if anyone had cared to watch at that moment were rolling their eyes.
"Oh no its completely my fault." he said. Taking her hand. "Where are my manners? I am Raiden." he kissed her hand.
"Your named af..after the god of thunder?" Rukia stammered still a bit dumbfounded.
"Yes. This must be my lucky day. My astrologer told me I was going to meet the most beautiful woman today who had bright eyes. Please tell me your name?"
Matsumoto and Momo looked like they were drooling and had neglected to blink since they spotted him.
"Rukia, Kuchiki Rukia." she stepped back and bowed graciously.
"Well miss Rukia this is my first time at this restaurant what do you recommend?" Raiden asked.
"This is my first.. I mean our first time here too." Rukia said.
"Join us!" Matsumoto popped up and yelled.
"My I am lucky today to be surrounded by such beautiful women. Why don't you let me treat all of you today? I am afraid I do not get out too often."
The girls were all nodding still looking like deer caught in headlights.
"What division are you in? I would have noticed if I had seen you before." Matsumoto asked.
"Well for a long time I was in the first division. I have been away on a mission for the last few years. I was just called back to join the central 46. I am very glad to be back. I am afraid there is much to do since my father was killed in Aizens attack of the central 46.."
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that." Momo said as the others nodded in agreement.
"You aren't the famous Rukia Kuchiki are you? Well of course you must be, there aren't that many who carry the Kuchiki name anymore."
"Famous? Well I think more like Infamous." Rukia said with a chuckle.
"The infamous Rukia Kuchiki, why that could never be said about such a beautiful woman." he said.
"Well I'm just glad its all over." she said. Raiden had a way of making the people around him feel comfortable.
"Yes it must have been a difficult ordeal. I didn't even know of the situation with Aizen until it was over. I had been stationed as an emissary in the third realm Seireitei. I could go on forever about the cultural differences."
"Wow I've only heard about that place." Momo stated.
"I used to date an exchange student from there back at the academy." Matsumoto said.
"It took a while to learn English but it was worth the labor. But I am sorry to have been away for so long."
Lunch went on for a while and everyone chatted pleasantly. Raiden' stories about the other realm kept the attention of the females and some other people who had drifted over to hear of his exploits. When it became too late, he had to excuse himself to leave. But he didn't leave without promising to see Rukia again.
"Rukia you are late." Byakuya said greeting his starry eyed sister.
"Sorry Byakuya-sama. I guess I lost track of time." She gave him a small hug.
She then floated down the hall humming. Byakuya cocked his head to the right wondering what had gotten into her. Never once in their entire time together had she blown him off like that and he spent the rest of the day thinking he had done something wrong.
"How is your breakfast?" Byakuya asked.
"What?" Rukia reacted coming out of her daydream.
"Breakfast, is it to your liking? I had the chef make it specially for you today."
"That was very thoughtful. Thank you. Can I be excused. I'm not really that hungry today." Rukia said waiting for his permission.
"Fine." he exhaled frustrated.
When Rukia arrived at work there was a huge bouquet of Chinese bell flowers waiting in her office. They made her smile and the card was a sweet just thinking of you card from her brother. She placed them on her desk and every time she looked at them it reminded her of how much her brother meant to her.
When noon arrived she was walking with Kiyone to meet Renji for lunch, she was approached by a very well dressed delivery boy.
"Kuchiki-sama, this is for you." It was the only words he said. Then he handed her a small long box and walked away.
"Open it already." Kiyone said.
"Oi Rukia, what's up… what's that?" Renji asked.
"I don't know I haven't opened it yet idiot."
"It was just delivered to her." Kiyone said.
"Oh wow!" Rukia said as she opened the box.
"Wow Taicho has good taste." Renji said.
"There's a note." Kiyone said.
"Enjoyed lunch the other day. Thought of you when I saw this. R" Rukia read out loud.
"Are those diamonds real? They're huge!" Kiyone said and helped Rukia place the tennis bracelet on her wrist.
"Eh what's this? Rukia who the hell is this guy!?" Renji asked sounding pissed.
"It's nothing I just met this guy the other day, and we had lunch."
"You call that nothing? Only person I know who would spend that kind of money on you is Kuchiki Taicho. His fondness for you is getting annoying." he pointed at the bracelet.
Renji went back to his office after lunch not in the good mood he started out with.
"Taicho we have to talk." Renji saluted.