AUTHOR'S NOTES: Reposted!
You Are My Love
Aishite Mari Kia
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_ Chapter Five: The Coffee Shop's Band! _
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That night, Rukia played and sang again...
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I probably cried on the way home, my head hanging down
I couldn't say anything
I'd always been by your side, but
We took a shortcut across the park
Even I could figure it out
Our shadows stretched out in the sunset
The shape of happiness changed
You said we'd always be together
Sorrow is always lurking near love
You laughed and said you'd tease me
If there were really such a thing as superheroes
Maybe I'd bother them, I thought
Our shadows stretched out in the sunset
The shape of happiness changed
'Cause we can't always be together
I can't live my life blaming you for everything
'Cause I just keep making
...The same mistakes...the same mistakes
Our shadows stretched out in the sunset
The shape of happiness changed
I've started to walk; I'll be okay
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After Rukia's performance and as the crowd cheered happily, Isshin stood on the stage.
"Thank you Rukia-chan." He said as Rukia made her way down the stage after bowing towards the crowd.
"Everyone! Tomorrow night, we had a special surprise just for you all! Look forward to it!" he informed them.
The four youngsters wondered what might that surprise be so as Isshin reached the counter, Ichigo asked his father, "Dad, what's that surprise you're talking about?"
Isshin chuckled. "I'll tell you later when we closed."
"What? Band? Us?" Ichigo, Rukia and Toushirou said in unison, shocked obviously present on their faces.
"That's right!" Isshin chirped. "Since Rukia-chan was good in playing piano, Toushirou in drums, and you, Ichigo, in guitar, we will form a band. But, you lack two people..." he said thoughtfully as he rubbed his chin, trying to think of someone who might be capable of joining the band.
"Momo's good in playing guitar." Rukia thoughtfully said.
"Ran nee-chan's good in playing guitar either." Toushirou exclaimed excitedly.
Isshin looked at his niece. "Really? Is that fine with you, Ran?"
"Of course Uncle, it's fine." Rangiku replied.
I thought I will be able to escape... she thought.
"Rukia-chan, tell this to Momo-chan. The five of you need to practice for your first performance as a group tomorrow." Isshin said. "Oh, wait, I forgot something."
"What is it?" Ichigo asked.
"The name of your band..." he said.
"Leave it to me and Ichi nii-chan, right?" Toushirou said as he point at Ichigo.
"Yeah..." Ichigo replied.
"Okay then! Rukia-chan needs to go home now. It's pretty late." Isshin said as he turned to Rukia.
"Yes sir. See you tomorrow."
"Bye bye Rukia! Take care!" Rangiku said.
"I'll take you home." Ichigo said as he put a hand on Rukia's shoulder.
She turned to him and smiled.
"Sure."
When the two finally left...
"Look at that two; they're getting closer than before." Rangiku told to her younger brother.
"You're right nee-chan. They looked cute together." He commented, smiling.
"Rukia, what do you think about the name of our band?" Ichigo asked as he walked her home, side by side with her.
Rukia thought for a moment and said, "It's better if it had a meaning behind it."
"Oh, you're right. Thank you for the clue."
"It's nothing. I just want to help out too." She said, "Anyways, what would be singing tomorrow?" she asked.
"We will talk about that then we'll tell you..." Ichigo replied.
"Okay. Um... Here's my destination." She said.
"Okay, take care and see you."
"Thanks Ichigo. Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
"W-What? How did I end up in there?" Momo asked her sister in bewilderment.
"I told them that you were good in playing guitar so..."
"Nee-chan!"
"Momo! It's alright. You get me in this situation in the first place." Rukia retorted.
"So, you're taking revenge?" Momo whispered but Rukia heard her.
"Yeah Momo, I'm taking revenge."
Momo sighed. "Fine. You win."
"Yay!" Rukia beamed as she hugged her sister.
"If only I don't love you..." Momo murmured.
"But the fact is you do. Thanks little sis." Rukia smirked.
"Welcome older sis."
They both laughed.
Everything is set; the band members were ready...
"Minna, junbi ika ga?" Ichigo asked the other four teens.
The said teens nodded. "Yeah!"
Ichigo smirked. "Iku zo!"
"Everyone! Presenting... the Soul Peacemakers!"
As Isshin's voice rang behind the curtains, the said curtains rose up and revealed the young members of the band.
The crowd cheered happily as the teens started playing their assigned instruments and sing altogether...
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I have to keep it sharpening, my throbbing soul
And I will risk my everything.
Bleach soul's shout!
Bringing along a far away feeling
The roar of the darkness is starting to rise deep inside your chest
Sound the bell of memories
The fight you risked your fate upon
Is beginning now in front of your eyes
This beckoning trap, those pale eyes
Even though the silence hinders your path,
That shining blade, that blazing soul,
This lonely fight is so powerful, so intense...
Take a sword in your hand
And awake your soul with a cry
Can you see it now? Your soul is in ecstasy
I have to keep it sharpening, my throbbing soul
And I will risk my everything.
Bleach soul's shout!
Where is your soul heading? Why does it wander alone?
If you heard my voice now, leave that regret to me.
The fight that will change your fate
Is beginning now in front of your eyes
The meaning of sadness, the vow for revenge,
Will protect you forever...
That shining blade, that blazing soul,
This lonely fight is so powerful, so intense...
Take a sword in your hand
And awake your soul with a cry
Can you see it now? Your soul is in ecstasy
I have to keep it sharpening, my throbbing soul
And I will risk my everything.
Bleach soul's shout!
And I will risk my everything.
Bleach soul's shout!
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After the song, the crowd gave them a big round of applause. The leader of the band as well as the main vocalist stepped forward for introductions.
"Did you guys like our song?" Ichigo asked.
"YES!" the crowd cheered.
Ichigo smiled and said, "That's great! Since tonight is our first night, we're gonna introduce ourselves to you all!"
The crowd screamed in pleasure once again, this time, a bit louder.
"First of all, I'm Kurosaki Ichigo. They have chosen me as the band's leader. I hope you would support us always!" Ichigo paused and smiled as the crowd clapped. "Next is our pianist here, Rukia." he declared as he gave way at the platform for the said girl.
Rukia stepped beside Ichigo and faced the audience.
"Arigatou Ichigo." Rukia told Ichigo as the said man nodded at her. She turned to the audience and smiled.
"I am Kuchiki Rukia! All I can say is that I hope you will love our band, that's all!" she said. "Now for the next one, my sister, our guitarist!"
"Arigatou ne, nee-chan." Momo said to Rukia as she makes her way towards the center stage, next to Rukia.
"I'm Kuchiki Momo! I just want to say that please don't forget to drop by in here and always enjoy your stay!" she chirped happily. "And the next, our little cute drummer!" she pointed at the said guy.
"Thanks Momo!" he said as he makes her way next to Ichigo. "Good evening everyone! I'm Hitsugaya Toushirou! I hope you would feel at ease in here! That's all!" he said as the crowd clapped in pleasure again for the fourth time. "And the last but not the least, our other guitarist!"
The said lady made her way between Ichigo and Rukia and smiled at the crowd.
"Hi you guys! I'm Hitsugaya Rangiku! I don't have any more to say because they've said a lot but please do enjoy the night!" she said as the five of them bowed when the crowd gave them a final round of applause for the night.
The five youngsters went to the counter and Isshin congratulated them for the idea of the band was very much successful. The five said youngsters happily thanked him, and finally out for the night.
:: The next day (Tuesday); 6:30 AM; Outside the Mansion of Shiba Family ::
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"So, how would you find them? Do you know their names?" Renji asked his friend as they made their way towards Kaien's black car.
"Of course."
"Where would you search first after you've dropped me at school?"
"At your school." Kaien replied calmly.
"At my school?" Renji asked dumbfounded.
"Yeah. At Seigaku Gakuen..."
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-END OF CHAPTER FIVE-
English Translations for Japanese Words/Phrases:
Minna, junbi ika ga? – Everyone, are you ready?
Iku zo! – Let's go!
AUTHOR'S NOTES: This is the last chapter to be reposted… ^o^
I changed their band's name so for the reviewers who have read it first, the band's name is 'Soul Peacemakers'. Haha… I kinda didn't like the old one. XD
The next chapter was pretty long so don't expect that I will be able to update fast.
Thanks you guys! See yah!
Preview for the next chapter:
Rukia's past? Oh...
-Chapter Six: Family Conflict-