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Chapter 4

Breaking the Rules Part 1

Rukia walked along the wooden floor's of the noble Kuchiki family house. She walked along the outdoor walkway of the second floor, breathing in the fresh air. Her clothes billowed in the wind as her hair was tossed back by the small breeze. Suddenly, she heard voices in a room. She stopped to listen.

"Ottosan, what do you think of Rukia's engagement to Abari Renji?" Asked Byakuya. Rukia held her breath as she heard this.

"It cannot happen, Byakuya." Replied the firm, deep voice of her father. "You and I both know that Abari Renji is a powerful soul reaper, but he is just not fit for Rukia, of the Kuchiki family."

"I understand, but Rukia wishes are important too." Heard Rukia. She knew this was hard for her brother to say.

"Wishes are wishes; the truth cannot be twisted. If she elopes, then she will disgrace the family and she'll never be taken in again." Rumbled the deep voice of her father.

Byakuya was quiet for a minute. "Think about it again. Abari Renji is a strong soul reaper- I think he is worthy."

"As strong as he is, he came from a poor district. He's just not suitable for Rukia." Said Rukia's father once more.

"I know I have broken rules before. . ." Began the quiet voice of Byakuya. "But I swore to never to do one again. However, make this an exception, please."

"No Byakuya. This is our final decision. This cannot happen. It is final." Confirmed the deep, cold voice of her father.

Rukia couldn't bear it and she ran. She ran home to think about what had happened. Sure enough, Byakuya had kept his promise of trying to convince them- and it's the furthest he'll go. She ran out of the front gates of the Kuchiki household, where she surprisingly ran into Renji.

"Renji!" She gasped.

"Rukia? What are you doing here?" He asked in surprise.

"Let's just elope." Was all Rukia said. Her voice was firm and it sounded as if there was no chance in changing it.

"Rukia? What's going on? We can't do that. Stop talking nonsense!" Said Renji.

"No Renji- I'm not. If we stay here, we'll never get married. Do you love me?" She asked, her eyes full of question.

Renji stopped and looked at her. "Of course. B-" He said, but was pulled off by Rukia. "Oy! Rukia! Where are we going?"

"To my house. Come on." She said, as they took off to her house.

As they entered through the front door, Renji put his hand on her shoulder.

"Matte, Rukia." He began.

"Hm?" She replied and turned around.

"What are you planning for us to do?" he asked.

"We're getting away from this place." She bluntly replied.

"But to where?" He asked, scrunching his eyebrows together.

"I guess to a place where they won't bother to find us?" She replied.

Renji paused. Was she serious? She knew the consequences, right? It meant that she 'd be dropped from the noble Kuchiki family by marrying him.

"You know what's going to happen, right?" He asked in a quiet voice.

"Yes." She sighed. "We can still be soul reapers, Renji."

"I know. . . . .but this truly affects only you." He replied. "Are you sure?"

"Yes." She replied. Her voice as firm and her look was fixed. She won't be changing her mind. Renji studied her for a minute before letting out an "Okay then." Under his breath. She turned and began to pack things.

A while later, most of them were almost ready. Rukia sat down at the small desk and took out a pen and small piece of paper.

"What are you doing now?" Asked Renji.

"I'm leaving a note." She simply said.

"What? I thought they're not supposed to know where we're going!" Shouted Renji.

"Relax." Said Rukia in her joking voice. "It's to Byakuya. I know he's going to stop by later today."

Rukia finally finished writing her letter. "There." She said, as she left it on the table. "I guess this is it." She said, looking around.

"Rukia, we don't have to do this. It's not too late." Said Renji. But Rukia turned around and put her finger on his lips.

"I've made my decision. We're going." Renji nodded.

Then, without anyone in the world or soul society knowing, the couple left, without a trace. No turning back now.

End for now

Okay, yeah, I know, technically, there is a "trace"- the note, but you know what I mean, right? Anyways, it's rushed, yes I know. Review please!