An: This chapter is also stupid, and short. Anyways- I'm so sad that there aren't many RukiaXRenji fans. . . . .T-T. . . . .it's so sad! sigh Gotta suck it up, right? Right. That's probably why this isn't going to be such a popular story- besides the fact that it's cheesy and sucks. Anyways, those who actually care, please review!

Chapter 5

Breaking the Rules Part 2- Consequences

Byakuya took long, swift strides with his long legs. His hair billowed along with his scarf, fighting against the wind as his feet quickly glided him across to Rukia's house. Finally, he made it on the doorstep. His face showed no expression as he knocked on the door. However, he didn't get an answer. He knocked a couple of more times, raising his eyebrows. Finally, his hand clenched the knob, turning it and opening the door. He drew a deep breath in, hoping he won't find what he thought had happened.

Sure enough, as he opened the door, it was deserted. The moon shone through on the other side through the windows. Objects and accessories were all taken, leaving only a few things behind. Byakuya walked around the room until he came upon the desk with a note on it.

"Dearest Brother, Byakuya-nii sama,

I'm sorry that I have left. . . . .after what you have done, I know this is very disrespectful and I'm dishonoring the family, but please, you must understand. I think that you are the closest to us in the family. Please forgive us, and it was not Renji's idea about this. Tell them it was mine. Tell them that, because it is the truth. We've moved outside of the soul society into a faraway place in the Ryoyka areas. I'm sure you will be able to find us sometime, and we hope you will come, Byakuya-nii sama.

With all my heart,

Rukia"

Byakuya's face remained emotionless. But inside, he lashed out- he was angry at her for doing this, yet he felt happiness because she's free. Two feelings of the opposite created an odd atmosphere. He knew what he must do; he had to go and tell the Kuchiki family first. It is his duty after all. He heard his heart thump in his ears as he walked to the Kuchiki household.

As he entered the manor, he proceeded to the room where his parents were. It was like something else fought against his heart- he wanted to go and find Rukia, but then again, he had to report this to the Kuchiki family, and his legs went right along, carrying him to them. He paused as he put his hand on the opening of the two sliding doors. Byakuya drew in a breath and opened it. He kneeled down in front of the two elders and kept his head low as he talked.

"Ottosan, Okasan, I have news for you." He said, still keeping his head down in his crouched position.

"What is it, Byakuya?" Asked his father.

"Rukia, has fled out of the soul society. However, she is in the Ryoyka area, though."

"Has she run with the other man?" Asked his mother.

"Yes." He said, grimly. He was sure Rukia wouldn't appreciate it if the Kuchiki family blamed Renji for this, and he himself surly wouldn't either, Renji being his lieutenant captain and everything. "She left a note. However, before the evening gets too late, let me first go and talk her into coming back." He said, trying to get a chance to visit Rukia.

"No." Came the stern voice of his father. "You must not. She has dishonored our family. We may not take her in again- not as long as I am alive." He said gravely.

Byakuya nodded. Inside, he was outraged, but there was nothing to be done. He himself must be obedient, being the head of the Kuchiki family.

"Byakuya," His voice said again, this time in a softer tone. "You want to see Rukia, but under family rules, you cannot. You are the head, but you must seek from your elders. The choice is not yours, until I die."

"I understand. I must go now." He said as he bowed once more and left. He walked through the windy veranda of his house. The moon shone upon the wooden floors as the wind blew gently through the night.

"Rukia. . . ." Said Byakuya quietly. "Renji. . . .I am sorry, but I cannot see you until years. Please understand." He said, barley in a whisper.

End for now

An: Okay, cheesy, yes. Uh, the next chapter will be years later. Yeah, and notice how I am like, weird on the whole "parents" thing? Well, I haven't watched episodes up that far, so I really wouldn't know how or what his parents look like. Anyways, review please! I'll try to get the next chapter going. The next chapter will be years later. . . . .so yeah.