Two chapters completed, and one started before I even upload chapter one! THIS IS CRAZY! I think this is a way that will keep me writing though, I mean I get bored and stuff, so I just quite writing. I think ya'll will enjoy this chapter. Niwa gets it! AH HAHAHAHA! But this is only the start of things. Just you guys wait. And I've actually noticed that there are more and more Bleach fics every week. Good job guys! Maybe if I can pull my mind away from my fic and from Evangelion, I will read some. Oh yeah...and when I uploaded this the first time, my pc was freakin out so it wouldn't let me edit it. So now when I change characters it's going to be either a & or a "..." OK without further babbling, I give you…a story!
Disclaimer: Ok I almost forgot about this thing. Too bad I didn't. Rats. Ok Well…I may not own Bleach, but that doesn't mean that I can't try and take the rights away! MUAHAHAHAHA! Just you wait….just you wait! YOU WILL ALL CURSE THE DAY WHEN YOU MADE THIS AUTHORESS TYPE DISCLAIMERS!
Momo: -.-' Oh Jeeze…Sakura's gone crazy again. Time for the tranqs. -Pulls out a tranq gun and aims for Sakura who's laughing insanely scary-
Sakura: THE STORY CONTINUES! -Gets shot by tranq-
Chapter 3 Rain and Blood
Ichigo laid his towel out neatly in the shade of one of the many trees that ran along the extensive beach. The scorching sun beat down on the five boys like an unrelenting whip as they set up their little "camp" I guess you would call it. Keigo and Chad had carried out a cooler full of beverages and food with them, and now three of the five boys were crowded around it, eating and enjoying the taste of an ice cool Cola. Ichigo rolled his eyes as he took off his sandals and began to walk towards the water, wishing for the cool liquid to just steal all of his troubles away.
"Yo, Ichigo! Where ya goin'!" Keigo shouted, his mouth full as he did so. He spit some food on Ishida, who in return brushed it off of him and went to follow Ichigo, not really wanting to hang out with some morons at the moment.
"It's the beach, nit wit. Where do you think I'm goin'? To a tea party!" He yelled back, slightly agitated as he dove into the water as soon as it was about waist deep on him. He resurfaced, paddling on his back, looking at all of the people who had been staring at him. 'Funny…' He thought to himself as he smiled a little. 'A few seconds ago, I was the one staring at all of them…' He continued to backstroke, un aware that Ishida had followed him and was swimming right next to him.
"Watch out for rip tides, Kurosaki," He stated as Ichigo jumped at least ten feet out of the water.
"Right right…" He grunted as he began to swim away from his "rival" so to speak. The water seemed to assuage his tense muscles, the ocean actually acting like a massage. He let out a relaxed sigh as he swam his way over to the shore, then returned to his friends, feeling slightly better.
"That girl that ran into you sure wasn't very polite," Mizuiro said to Keigo as he popped open another can of Cola.
"I know, and if I find out what room she is in, I'll sure let her have a piece of MY mind…" Keigo threatened as he crossed his arms over his chest, still some what angry at the black haired girl that had run into him in the parking lot of The Shining Seashell.
"You wouldn't really hit a girl, now would you? I mean, I'm sure she didn't mean anything by it," Ishida replied cooly as he also joined the four friends, now making their numbers five. He looked at Keigo curiously, awaiting his reply.
"No he wouldn't, because I would wail on him. Don't you know that hitting a girl is by far the worst thing any man can do? I would kill you if I ever found out you had even pushed a girl," Ichigo hissed, his eyes narrowing dangerously as he looked at Keigo.
"Nah, I'd just tell her to be more careful is all, no need to get violent," He said with a nervous chuckle as he put his arms up defensively. Ichigo nodded his head as he turned to look out at the sparkling ocean, just to get lost in his thoughts once again. For a few seconds, the beach seemed to be silent. The waves didn't even seem to move to Ichigo who was lost in his own little world. Suddenly, he was pulled from his world by a shrill shriek from a woman out in the water. Ichigo's senses took over as he searched for the source of the scream. He saw a small child being carried out to sea by a strong current, and the scream was that of the child's mother. He took off running towards the small body bobbing in the water. His friends yelled after him to stop, trying to tell him that the kid was a goner, but Ichigo absolutely refused to let that come true.
"The child is not…not if I'm here," He whispered to himself as he dove into the water, then began to pull himself towards the small figure. The child only had to have been forty yards away, but with the waves crashing up against his body, it seemed like one hundred yards. But even still, his body cut through the waves like a knife through warm butter. His muscular arms pumped with blood, and even though he began to tire, the constant thought of the child's life being taken away at such an early age made all of his wariness dissipate for the time being. Finally, after about five minutes of swimming, Ichigo finally managed to catch the small child by the arm. He heaved the little girl onto his back, for he knew that she would not be able to swim by herself. She shook violently as Ichigo held onto her, beginning to swim back to the shore. His friends were standing waist deep in the water, yelling at him of about how much of a fool he was. He chuckled a little, but was cut short when he felt a sharp pain in his leg. To his horror, Ichigo found that in his rushed hurry, he had managed to nick his leg on a sharp rock, and that the water was beginning to turn a crimson color.
"Damn it…" He cursed as he saw some dark shadowy figures begin to follow him. His body, fighting for the shore and for not only his life, but for the small girls as well, was pumped with adrenaline. Ichigo swam even faster, his arms screaming in agony as he continued to swim on, his little cut stinging because of the salt.
"Almost there," He said more to himself than to the little girl that he had a hold of. She nodded her head, trembling still. She looked around, noticing the dark shapes following them and the crimson trail that Ichigo was leaving. She let out an ear piercing scream as she noticed what the shadows were.
"SHARK!" She cried as she clung to Ichigo, who in turn cussed, then began to swim even faster, if that was even possible. Finally, after what seemed to be hours, Ichigo stood up, the water about waist deep on him. He clutched the little girl closer to him as he watched the shadow continue to advance, wondering if it would ever stop it's pursuit for fresh meat. Ichigo began to run towards the safe beach, where the sharks couldn't get him. His feet dug into the sandy bottom as he sprinted, his body wanting to give out though from his earlier exertions. He finally tripped and fell, landing safely out of the water, with the little girl still safe. His breath came ragged as he felt the girl jump off of him and run to her crying mother, who in return hugged her daughter tightly. Ichigo pushed himself up, then looked at his leg. Sure enough, there was a very small cut on it, but it was enough to bleed some.
"ICHIGO! YOU BAKA!" Keigo shouted as he ran towards his orange haired friend. Ishida rolled his eyes a little as he let out a sigh.
"I would have to agree with him. That wasn't the smartest thing to do, idiot. You should have let the life guard do that," He said, his tone icy and un approving. Ichigo shook his head.
"You guys just don't get it. I have the power to save people, in more than one way. I was not about to let that small girl die and just become a Hallow, like so many others have! My mother would have done the same for me, actually she tried…So I find it my duty to protect everyone that I can. You guys wouldn't know what it's like to loose some one so close," Ichigo replied, his tone just as icy as Ishida's had been. He felt a small tug on his shorts, then looked down. The small girl looked up at him, her blue eyes filled with tears. He smiled warmly, then knelt down to look her in the eyes.
"T-thank you sir," She stuttered, her small voice quiet and shaken. She then hugged him tightly, burying her face into his wet chest. He returned her hug with his own, his smile still in place.
"It was no big deal. But just remember to do as your mama says," He said as he pointed to the girls mother. The young woman shook her head, some what startled.
"I thank you also sir, but I am not that girls mother. I am her aunt, sorry to disappoint you," She replied with a chuckle as she walked over to Ichigo, also giving him a hug. "But none the less, I am still thankful for what you have done for my niece, thank you. Thank you," She added as she picked her niece up.
"It was no problem, and if you need me again, just call, and I'll do what I can, Miss," He said with a smile as he began to walk back to his room, his heart heavy with sorrow and lament.
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Rukia looked up at the sky, smiling a little. It was good for her to get out every once and a while, she had to admit. Inoue looked at her curiously as she continued to drag the dark haired teen down the beach.
"You ok, Rukia-San?" Inoue asked as she stopped, still looking at her. Rukia nodded her head.
"I'm fine, but it sure does seem that it's going to start raining out…" She stated as she looked up at the darkening sky. Inoue nodded.
"I see what you mean, but I hope that it won't rain. That would really suck.." She whined as she plopped down onto the sandy ground. People, who also noticed the weather change, began to walk back to their cars or hotel rooms, hoping to wait out the coming sprinkle. Rukia looked up and down the beach, only to find that there was hardly anybody left out there. (A/N : Rukia and Inoue missed the whole shark thing and Ichigo is already back in his room by now. They were poking around in the hotel's hall ways…) She sighed a little, her mind beginning to wonder a little on things that she just wanted to forget at the moment.
"Hopefully it won't last long…" She said quietly as she picked herself up and began to walk down the beach further, Inoue following her lead.
"Hai…We can just seek shelter under the trees if it gets too bad," Inoue commented as she looked at the sand, watching a few raindrops hit the ground. Rukia looked up at the clouding sky, a nervous knot in her stomach again, as though something bad was going to happen.
"I don't like this…it's…un natural…" She whispered to herself as she continued to walk as though nothing was bothering her. Inoue had heard Rukia's comment, and agreed with it, but still kept her gaze fixed on the ground, her mouth shut, and her hands wringing nervously behind her back.
As soon as the two girls were about three hundred yards away from The Shining Seashell, a group of men surrounded them. By this time, the rain was coming on steadily, and showed no signs of letting up. Rukia looked around at all of the Teens, analyzing them just in case she had to take drastic measures. A cold chuckle was heard from the shadows to the right of them.
"I told you that I'd be back," Came the all too familiar voice of Niwa as he stepped out into the dim light to where Rukia could see him. "And you will pay, Missy, oh, take my word for it…you will pay."
"Go away Niwa, before my fist finds you again…" Rukia stated coldly as she noticed some switch blades being pulled, along with some pipes and chains. Her fists went up, ready for an assault of some sort.
"I don't think so, not this time," He said as he nodded his head. Three men jumped at Inoue, who happened to be behind Rukia, and totally caught both of the girls off guard. Inoue had been caught.
"You filthy son of a bit---"
"Now now now, profanity will not be tolerated. Cooperate and your little friend here won't get hurt…My men are restless and it's been a while since they've seen such beauty such as yourself and her…they might…do something…drastic…" Niwa sneered, his eyes narrowing in triumph as Rukia let her arms drop to her sides, then hung her head.
"What…do you want with me?" She asked, her hands clenched into fists as she waited for her opening. Niwa smiled.
"I knew you'd come around…" He snickered as he advanced towards her, grabbing her by the hair, making her meet his eyes. What Niwa expected to find was a sullen and somber look upon her face, but to his horror found that her expression was smug. She swatted his hand away, then in the blink of an eye, launched herself at one of the three men that was holding Inoue. The poor guy didn't even have a chance to get ready before he was on the ground unconscious, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. Rukia went on to the other two, taking one of them out with a single kick in the back of the head, which launched the guy into the other thug, also rendering him helpless. She landed on her feet lightly, catching the passed out Inoue easily.
"Grrrrr...GET HER!" Niwa screamed as he motioned to his men to grab Rukia. She looked around, not sure what to do, for with the extra body she couldn't move any faster than the rest of them. She managed to evade some of the tackles, but was soon overtaken by the big, burly ruffians. Niwa walked over to her and slapped her hard in the face, the attack intensified by the water that ran down her face from the pouring down rain. Rukia continued to have a smug smile on her lips as she looked to one side, waiting, her wet hair sticking to her face as she did so.
"You're one dead bitch," He snarled as he kicked her hard in the stomach. She didn't even seem to show the slightest twitch of pain. Rukia looked at one of the men who had her then wrapped her leg around his and pulled. She managed to topple him, herself, and the other guy over, making them all crash into the sand. Niwa wasn't about ready to let his prey go though so he took the now conscious Inoue up and held a knife to her throat.
"I'll kill her if you move another inch, bitch," He snarled as he pressed the knife against Inoue's throat, earning a small whimper from the red head. Rukia froze, for she had been caught.
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Ichigo had returned to his room and was lounging about on the sofa when he heard the familiar pitter patter of rain on the roof. He looked out the big glass double doors and smiled a little. The stereo in the far corner blasted out some guitar riffs, then a nice little trumpet/trombone ensemble. Finally, the soft words reached his ears, the mans soft voice floating around the room.
It's coming down…
It's coming…down
It's raining outside
You've no where to hide
She's asking you why you think it's…funny.
Ichigo had always hated the rain, ever since he was a little kid. It brought bad memories to him. Like his mothers death. He let out a small sigh, his once smiling mouth turned upside down into a scowl.
It's coming down
It's coming down
She's leaving your house
She had to get out
She's mad and she'll take her mattress with her
"But it's just too damn warm in here…" He mutter to himself as he opened the doors and walked outside into the pouring down rain, making the song muffled and quiet. His white tank top stuck to his sleek chest as he looked up at the sky, the drops pelting his face and streaking down his cheeks like tears. Out of the corner of his eye, Ichigo saw some movement.
"People? Out in this downpour?" He muttered to himself as he strained his eyes to see what was happening. Then it hit him. "A brawl….or an attack maybe?" He asked himself and without thinking hopped off the concrete railing and began to run in the direction of the struggle.
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Rukia looked at Niwa, her eyes wide with fear as she did so. He smiled in satisfaction, twisting the blade a little bit to add effect.
"Now, get up and walk to me, slowly," He instructed as he motioned to her with the knife. Rukia did as she was told, for she didn't want Inoue to get hurt because of some stupid mistake that she had made. Niwa suddenly grabbed her wrist, pulling her towards him and tossing Inoue away from him as though she was a diesis. Rukia trembled a little bit as she closed her eyes, waiting for him to do away with her.
"That's better," He chuckled as he brushed his lips against her wet neck. Rukia was surprised, for she had expected to be killed, not "loved" (if that's what you would call it…). She pushed him away from her, looking at Inoue then yelled, "RUN!"
"And leave you---"
"RUN GOD DAMMIT!" Rukia interrupted before Inoue even had a chance to finish her sentence. What ever willed Inoue to run away from her friend that night, she would never know, but before she could even make out what she was doing, she was already safely back in her hotel room, a puddle of water beginning to form where she was standing.
Niwa caressed Rukia's cheek then began to kiss her jaw line, his arms wrapping around her body and pulling her closer. He slowly began to undo the bikini top, still kissing her jaw line and neck…etc etc. (A/N: Lol…wow…he's in for it now…-maniacal laughter-) For some reason, Rukia could not move her limbs, she could only stand there and allow herself to be played with. She soon felt Niwa's cold lips pressed firmly against hers, her mind exploding with warning colors, yet she still could not move. He kissed her passionately, all the while thinking in his head what a fun thing she would turn out to be. Suddenly, a fist was launched at Niwa's stomach. Rukia looked at him, surprised that she had been able to move enough to hit him. He doubled over in pain, then looked up at her, his eyes full of hatred.
"BITCH!" He snarled as he lunged at her, slicing her shoulder then cheek with his knife. Blood mixed with the rain as it began to spill to the floor.
"No, you're the bitch…I'll teach you to attack un armed women," said a familiar voice to Rukia, though she couldn't quite place it at the moment. A severe pain exploded in her shoulder as she clutched her bleeding wound. The attack had been deep, no matter how much she hated to admit it.
"Who the fuck are you?" Niwa grunted as he stood up, but was met with a flurry of fists that moved too fast to even see. He collapsed to the soggy ground, spitting out blood. Another kick was sent to his ribs, and upon hearing a sickening snap, the guy who had come to Rukia's rescue began to walk away from the unconscious scum bag and towards Rukia. She looked up at him and right off saw orange hair, but everything else became a blur.
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When Rukia awoke, she was in a warm bed, wearing a white, long button up shirt and her arm had been wrapped neatly with a white cloth. She sat up, then shook her head, the pain still lingering in her head and arm. She let out a small groan, the black velvet curtains making it seem like it was pitch black. She moved to get out of the bed, but before she even touched her feet to the ground, a hand threw back one of the curtains and revealed Ichigo standing there, topless and in boxer shorts.
"Are you alright..?" He asked a little gruffly. What had happened to all of his earlier guilt?
"I'm fine, thank you. I had the situation under control. You didn't have to--" Rukia was cut off of her own sentence by the sudden thought of Niwa's kiss. She lurched forward, slapping her hand over her mouth. The thought made her want to throw up. Ichigo furrowed his eyebrow, concerned a little. He put a hand on her back and gently rubbed it, hoping that it would make her feel better.
"What's wrong?" He asked, softly this time, as though he cared. Rukia straightened herself then looked at him again, not really wanting to tell him what was on her mind, and slightly surprised that Ichigo had changed moods so quickly. 'I wonder if he's going through PMS…' she thought to herself, but then the urge to throw up resurfaced again.
"Nothing…Look Ichigo. I'm sorry about earlier…" Rukia said as she looked away from him, frowning a little bit. Ichigo smiled warmly then placed his hand gently on her shoulder.
"It's ok….I wanted to also apologize…I acted like a jerk earlier. I hope you can forgive me, Rukia…" He replied. Rukia looked up at him, a little bit shocked. This was the second time she had the tingly feeling when she was with/and or thinking about him. Her head began to swim as she blinked many times, trying to clear away the white spots that had erupted in her vision.
"Oi….." She moaned as she curled up into a small ball on the bed. She closed her eyes tightly as she tried to wait out the sick feeling that had resurfaced in her stomach. Ichigo looked at her with concern as he once again recommenced in rubbing her back, trying to still make her feel better.
"What's wrong?" He asked quietly as he noticed some sweat beginning to form on her face.
"I just feel sick…that's all…." She explained.
"You look more than just sick to me, what's wrong?" He asked her as he began to make circle motions on her back.
"I think….it may have been something Niwa had eaten…his breath was foul. It makes me want to---" Rukia was cut off from the overwhelming urge to vomit. She jumped up and ran to the bathroom, throwing up right when she reached the toilet. Ichigo followed her, concerned greatly.
"Rukia?" he asked as she looked up at him, her face pale and sweat dripping down it. Her eyes bulged and she turned back to the toilet and threw up again. Ichigo went to her aid by holding her hair back for her. 'Why me?' he thought to himself as he looked up at the ceiling. Rukia suddenly stood up, wiping her mouth as she did so. Her head wasn't as spinney as it had been earlier, and she was feeling a bit better. She looked at him, her eyes kinda glassy.
"I'm ok…" She muttered, her voice hoarse and scratchy as she made her way back to the bed and sat down on it. She looked at Ichigo sternly as she let out a sigh, her head aching a little bit. "You have to go back home, Ichigo. People could get---" Rukia was cut off by Ichigo's loud voice.
"GOD DAMMIT RUKIA! I DON'T CARE WHAT THE HELL YOU THINK! I NEED THIS DAMNED VACATION! SO DEAL WITH IT!" He shouted in her face. Rukia stood up, her face deathly calm as she pushed her way passed the orange hair boy. She opened the door and began to stomp off to where her own room was, but to her horror, when she had gotten out the door, she found that her room was RIGHT next to his.
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A/N: ACHA! So much to do, so little time! -.- This is getting harder and harder every day, but I hope ya'll like the story! I'm happy right now! W00t w00t! OK well…short author's note to day so…my advice for today is…don't hit the wall…it kinda hurts. .' Not that I would know or anything….-looks around innocently as she begins to scoot away-
Till Next Time!
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