Yay the long awaited chapter two! I should get the second chapter to 'Hope Fades' done soon shouldn't I? Yeah well hope you guys enjoy this chapter
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach or it's characters (sadly), although I'm currently holding a number of the characters hostage in a closet…who you may ask. I, Kuchiki Rukia, shall never tell :D –evil grin-
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Sleepies; -evil snicker- I might, but then I might not write RenRuki. Who knows what goes through my mind, the evil plots that are being…plotted XD. Sorry if I confused ya it'll be explained later…and stuff :D
Yuniepie; ZOMG IT'S -insert name here- HI! -waves- Ya right in a way, no one can tell what's going through Ichi-nii's mind. Beside they are both too stubborn to admit it anyways, so who knows what is gonna happen…who knows -cue evil laugher and lightning-
Ichigo:….o.O okay then…-edges away-
Legend
(…) - thoughts
Italics - Dreams/Flashbacks
- x - - Change of view (third person view)
Without Her
Chapter Two
"Rukia-san!" Rukia blinked her attention being dragged off the frowning Ichigo to a high pitched voice calling out her name, violet optics looked around spotting a flash of orange hair heading their way. "Ah Inoune-san" she greeted putting on her school voice instantly as the other girl came running up towards them both, Tatsuki following close behind.
"Hey Inoune, Tatsuki" Ichigo greeted before spotting Chad, using the tall man was an excuse to get away from Rukia. The raven haired girl paid no mind as he ran off, only smiled sweetly at her orange haired friend, "How are you today Inoune-san?" she asked sweetly as the three began to walk.
"Wonderful!" the orange haired girl replied skipping merrily beside the two dark haired teens, Rukia smiled brushing strands of raven black hair behind her ears, it amazed her how oblivious Inoune could be at times, how she could block out all the world's troubles and get lost in a little world of her own. Her musings were cut short when Tatsuki spoke up, eyeing the shinigami in curiosity.
"What about you Rukia? You look like you haven't gotten enough sleep" the darked haired fighter pointed out, Rukia laughed weakly shaking her head slightly, unlike Inoune Tatsuki is somewhat more observant. One could tell by the black rings around her eyes that she hadn't been getting much sleep at all, which was true. Rukia hadn't been getting any sleep with nightmares haunting her dreams almost every night of the week.
"Ah…well…I haven't been able to sleep lately" she replied violet optics looking at the ground below her feet; she heard Inoune gasp and then a pair of hands were clasped on her tiny shoulders. She blinked looking up to see the orange haired girl smiling and Tatsuki standing behind her looking a little bit confused.
"Don't worry Rukia-san, whatever it is that is bothering you will surely go away soon right?"
The raven haired shinigami couldn't help but smile even the slightest and nod, "Let's hope so"
As per usual classes were the same and also very confusing to the shinigami, and as per usual she somehow managed to copy all of Ichigo's answers like she always does. But like the day before, her mind wandered while the teacher was explaining something, (Ichigo…that stupid idiot. Why on earth can't I stop thinking about what that moron did last night…ugh Rukia maybe it's a good idea to stop thinking all togeth-)
"Miss Kuchiki!"
Rukia was snapped out of her thoughts when the voice of the teacher entered her ears, sitting up straight violet optics were pried from her paper and moved to the front of the room. "Yes sensei?" she asked innocently again her acting prevailed.
"Please pay close attention Miss Kuchiki, the next thing I'm going to explain is of high importance for the coming test"
"Yes ma'am"
The class ran smoothly after that, neither Rukia nor anyone else said anything after that, unless it was a question to do with the class. Although the shinigami could feel a pair of honey brown optics watching her every now and again, it seemed that neither of them had forgotten what had happened the night before.
"Damn that women" a snort escaped the strawberry's throat as he stood waiting for a certain raven haired shinigami to get here, but no she was taking her dear time yet again. How typical of her. Running a hand through fiery orange haired, he shook his head getting annoyed with her fast. (Two more minutes Rukia before I'm leaving without you) he though sourly. Then as if on cue the raven haired girl appeared with that sickly sweet smile on her lips, the one that was nothing more than fake.
"Cut it out Rukia" Ichigo stated scowling as per usual.
Of course the shinigami did, the fake smile being replaced with her default emotionless mask, "Lets go already" she said coldly walking right pass the orange haired teen, causing him to blink in mild confusion.
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Rukia sighed walking a couple of steps in front of the other shinigami, violet optics staring blankly at the ground. She was unable to wipe the event from last night from her mind, it slowly replayed itself over and over again in her head. She hated it, because she hated human emotions, it was like she was becoming attached to the strawberry and that was something she couldn't afford to do. Beep, beep, beep
Her train of thoughts was cut when a beeping noise came from her blazer, causing both of them to stop dead in their tracks. Pulling the cellphone out, Rukia stared at it before frowning. "Hollow not far from here" she spoke putting the phone away and pulling out her skull glove, only to see Ichigo run right pass her.
The scream of a Hollow erupted into the air causing the orange haired shinigami to stop on the spot and turned around; Rukia stuck out her hand and pushed at his chest pushing his soul right out. The scream grew louder before time froze on the stop, a long claw reached out cold metal digging into her before she was pushed back, the raven haired shinigami gasped as she hit something solid and slid down.
"RUKIA!" that was the last thing she heard before all she saw was black.
Ichigo brought the zanpakutou right down the middle of skull mask, causing the Hollow to scream in pain before exploding into dust that swirled around him. Without a moment to spare the shinigami returned to his body and darted towards the unconsciously girl, scooping her up in his arms. "Shit…she's bleeding" he muttered before running towards the only place he could think of…home.
After a couple of minutes her blood had already covered most of his hand, (Must hurry) the strawberry thought as he skidded around a corner making sure not to let go of the raven haired shinigami in his hands. "Don't you dare die on me Rukia" he mumbled as the Kurosaki Clinic came into view, he didn't take any chance and crashed threw the door.
"Nii-chan what's wro-?" Yuzu gasped seeing the limp girl in his hands. Hands went and covered her mouth, watching as her brother gave her a pleading look.
"Get…pops" Ichigo panted, his grip increasing on the out cold shinigami. Yuzu quickly disappeared from the room, and then within a couple of seconds Isshin appeared with his little sister. Dark eyes wide in confusion, only to widen seeing the raven haired girl in his arms.
"She…was hurt…pops help her"
(…Ichigo)
"..hmm" Her head hurt, so did her arms…come to think about it her whole body hurt. Violet hued optics cracked open only to shut again as a blinding white light was all she saw, (Where am I?) she thought cracking her eyes open yet again, all she was greeted by was that same blinding white light after a couple of seconds the outline of someone's head appeared blocking the blinding bright light.
"Rukia?" The voice, it was Ichigo's. Her mind brightened causing a slight smile to appear on her face, when her eyes were able to focus to the light she could see the worried look on his face which was quickly replaced with a frown. (He…was worried?) she thought opening her eyes up completely, with a small snort Rukia managed to push herself up into a sitting position grunting when Ichigo attempted to push her back down.
"Rukia lay back down" he stated only to get a glare out of the shinigami.
"I'm fine Ichigo don't worry about me" she ordered (You tell me I worry to much….), Ichigo glared back at her with the same sort of strength.
The shinigami frowned before pushing the blankets off herself, causing the strawberry to growl slightly she knew he wanted her to stay were she was thought she could do it she would rather be in her closet that in a bed in the Kurosaki Clinic. Sliding off the bed, Rukia's eyes widened when her knees gave in underneath her causing her to fall forwards onto the orange haired teen.
All logical thoughts escaped her mind as it went black, the feeling of her lips coming in contact with his suddenly entered her mind before disappearing again. (Nani…)
Muahaha! Cliff hanger much? It's about time I finished this chapter, it took me forever :D Also the whole 'Rukia going back to Renji' thing will be explained much later, so sorry if it had confused anyone heh. Anyways R&R peoples!
-Kiku