Once again, sorry everyone for the late update (I hope none of you are losing faith in me. Please don't stop reading my story, I promise it will just keep getting better each chapter… Expect the grammar. But I will try hard to improve it! I wasn't lazy this time actually… My whole family has been in a buzz, trying to get ready for Christmas and stuff. Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving (even though it's a bit late), and Happy Holidays!
A/N: I already knew what I was going to call this chapter before I even started, but since this chapter has a lot going on in it, I was thinking about changing it. Oh, well… Sorry chapter 6 doesn't start interesting, but it will get better as is goes on. It took forever to proof it… So far it's the longest chapter of my story.
This Fangs
Chp. 6: School Festival
"Jeez, that was the dumbest meeting I have ever been too. What a waste of my precious time… Why did I have to become a rep. anyways?" Rukia complained, as she walked down the hall, from the student council room.
"Think of how I feel too. I didn't want to do this either. But you better get used to it, we have to attend every one of them till the end of the semester," Ichigo grunted, next to the now very unhappy Rukia.
Flash back
Monday morning, rep. meeting, in the student council room…
"Ok Nemu-san, will try to attend to that matter as soon as possible," Ishida said to the quiet, purple haired girl, that took her seat again next to Ishida.
"Anymore topics that need to be discussed anyone?" Ishida asked, as he looked out from the front of the long desk, that was lined with reps. on both sides. Everyone's glaze darted around the table, expecting some one to start talking. Just when Ishida was about to talk, a girl (sitting next to the bored Rukia) with long blue hair in a pong-tail, shot up for chair, having an arrogant look on her face.
"The girls in the south end of the school are complaining how the restrooms are uncomfortable. I demand every girl's bathroom have a sofa placed in it!" The girl smacked the table, glaring at Ishida intensely. Rukia watched as most of the other girls nodded their heads in approval, while the guys groaned and rubbed their temples with their hands. Rukia knew how girls preferred clean and suitable restrooms, but wasn't this going a bit far? She turned her raven head to Carrot-top, who was sitting next to her, staring at the standing girl as if she was stupid. This was a totally new experience to both of them, but they knew they could handle it, if all the meeting where about unimportant topics. Or could they really live through the stupidity of it…?
"Uh…Nana-san, right? I don't think that is really an issue that could effect the schools learning environment for the students… I could ask the custodian to do a better cleaning job in the restrooms, if that will help a bit…" Ishida sweat dropped, and pushed up his glasses.
"Whatever!" Nana huffed, and sat down again, crossing her arms over her chest and stuck up her nose.
"Well... Before we wrap up this meeting, I would like to make one last announcement. The school board decided this year to host a Fall School Festival this Friday, to raise money for charity. Families of students and students themselves are aloud to come to this event. Class reps. please inform your class about this matter, and come up with a theme for your room." Ishida paused as murmurs broke out between the groups of students. "And…" Ishida continues, catching everyone's attention. "And, the top three classes that raise the most money, the school will throw a free Halloween party that will be held in the schools gym. That ends our first meeting. You all may return to your classes now."
The reps. filed out of the small room, two-by-two, still in a buzz on the topic. "What should our class do?" "Let's get the most money!" "Yay! Halloween party!" Questions and excited voices echoed through out the halls, as the reps. entered their separate rooms.
"Oh! I will be visiting each class at the end of the day, to here your classes theme for the festival," Ishida called down the hall.
End of Flash Back
"Though, the meeting was boring-"
"And annoying," Ichigo added, interrupting Rukia. "That too, but I can't help feel excited for the festival. My old schools never did stuff like this. They were all such stuck-up rich people. With the attitude 'our school is too good for fun,'" Rukia tried to imitate a snobby mans voice. Ichigo had to chuckle a little at her kiddy voice. Cute…Ichigo thought. Wait, did I just think that!?
"I wonder what our class should do. I sure want to attend that party. Halloween is only a week away. Not including this week…" Rukia thought out loud, poking her chin with her finger, as she entered the noisy class (as usual).
"Fall fest? Mmmph…" Came a voice from the hall, before Ichigo could close the class door. "A class with a good theme will get the most money too, right…Rukia?" A tall woman with long wavy, blonde hair walked through the door, with a smile plastered over her face.
"Matsumoto-san…?" Rukia stared at the women at the door, in much shock.
"Awww, Rukia-dear! Is that the way you treat your long, old friend, that misses you sooo much!?" Matsumoto Rangiku squealed, as she pulled Rukia into a tight hug, causing Rukias faces to sink into her (large) chest. The class fell silent, hearing the loud exclaim in front of the class.
"Rangiku… I can't breath…" Rukia heeved with her last breath.
"Oh, sorry, Rukia-dear." Rangiku released the pale girl, giving a laugh at her messy raven hair.
"I missed you too. But, what are you doing in here in Japan? Where are you staying? Did you come with someone? Why are you in my school? Why-"
"Wah! Rukia-dear slow down and chill. First, their's no real reason where here. I just missed you and wanted to visit you. And we will be staying at your house of coure, right?" Rangiku winked at Rukia.
"Uh, sure… But don't you have school? Who are you traveling with?" Rukia questioned, fixing her raven locks.
"We're taveling together Rukia-chan. Sorry this is so sudden. I hope we're not intruding…" Came another voice behind Rangiku. A girl that was the same size as Rukia with her brown hair up in a bun, walked from behind the tall teen, and gave a bow.
"Momo-san… Momo, is that really you? Oh, my gosh, you both came!" Rukia cried hugging the said person, who also gave a hug back.
"Yes, good to see you too," Momo replied cheerfully.
"Well, enough with the crying, we have to get a theme for this class," Rangiku announced loudly, stepping up on the teachers desk.
"Uh, Rangilu, how did you know we were having a festival? And are you even allowed in the school?" Rukia said, looking up to the person on the desk.
"Don't worry Rukia-dear. Since we will be staying till the end of October, we will be attending your school for a bit. See were even wearing the uniforms," Rangiku pointed out her cloths to Rukia. "And I over heard your conversation with the Carrot-top in the hall(eaves-dropping)."
"Hey, don't call me that! I have a name you know-"
"Yeah, Berry-boy," Rukia stated, the class began to laugh at the name. Ichigo just growled at her, then went to go take his seat.
"Anyways, everyone, I'm Matsumoto Rangiku, and this is my friend, Hinamori Momo. We're Rukia-dear's, best friends from America. We will be attenting this school till the end of this month." Rangiku yelled out over the class, seizing everyones laughter. "Rukia-dear, also has an annoucement to tell ya'll, so shut your mouths till she finished."
"Thanks Rangiku-san. The school board is hosting a Fall festival this friday, in which your parents and other students can attend. Each room needs to come up with a theme. And the classes that raise the most money for charity, will have a Halloween party thrown for them, in the school's gym. The school will pay for it, too. So we need a theme that will draw a lot of attention and get us a lot of money," Rukia explained, making the class break out in whispers.
"And, I know what best thing this class should do…" Rangiku spoke again, from on top the desk. "Since Halloween is almost upon us, we should have a "Haunted Halloween Café! Where everyone dresses up in costumes, and serve snacks to people in a haunted classroom," The whole class all stared at her, as if she was brilliant. Just then Ishida walked in, to see two people that weren't in his class.
"That's a great idea, Matsumoto-san. Ishida-kun sews, so I'm sure he will make costumes for each of us. Right, Ishida-kun?" Inoue chirped from her seat, breaking everyones thoughtful moment.
"Yeah, I can make everyone costumes… But what for? And are those the new students in thie class?" Ishida asked, being alittle surprised at the sudden question.
"Well... Ishida-kun, our theme for our class is a 'Haunted Halloween Café,' so we all are going to dress up and server our custumers snacks. And, yeah. These are my best friends. They will be staying till the end of the month.," Rukia interduced her friends to him, as he gave a small bow to both.
"I see. That's a good idea. None of the other classes have came up with something this interesting yet. I bet our class has a good chance to win. And I would be honored to make everyone costumes," Ishida praised the class, and shot Ichigo an evil glare from the corner of his eye. Why heck did he just stare at me? Ichigo slumped over his desk, not really paying attention to the class excitement.
"Thanks for doing that for us, Ishida-kun. We also need other people to decorate the class room, and provide the food," Rukia bowed a bit at Ishida.
"I'll provide the food Kuchiki-san," Inoues hand flew up. Uh, oh…Everyone held their breaths, as they waited for Rukia's answer.
"I'll help Inoue-san with it too," Tatsuki blurted out before Rukia could answer. Everyone let out a sight of relief.
"Chad, Mizuiro, and I will get the suppiles for the room. There is a new Halloween store that just opened up, where we can get stuff," Keigo bounced out of his chair, inviting his friends (that really didn't want to go) with him.
"Great! Then the rest of the class will decorate then," Rukia smiled sweetly at him (fake), making him blush. "We have less than a week to get ready everyone, so lets get to work!"
Walking home from school…
"Ugh, why does it keep getting harder and harder to live through the day," Ichigo grunted to himself, as he walked down the side of the street to his home. The sun was setting, with its bright beam's, blinking Ichigo as he walked in it's direction. Stupid sun…
" I'm home…" Ichigo growned through the door.
"WELCOME HOME MY S-"
"You're too loud, old man," Ichigo silenced his crazy father with a fist in the face.
"You're so mean Ichigoooo," Isshin pouted, as Ichigo walked past his father and up the stairs with out even looking at him.
"Ichi-nii seem more tired these days… do you think he's getting a cold?" Yuzu asked with a worried look on her face, walking out of the kitchen.
"He's probably not getting to bed on time, Yuzu. Don't worry," Karin reasoned, standing next to her,patting her shoulder.
"I sure hope you're right," Yuzu said, retreating to the kitchen, to cook dinner.
Karin watched her father, who's back was to her, walk over to the calender next to their mother's picture on the wall.
"It seem the time is coming for him, Masaki… " Isshin wispered, scanning the calender closesly.
"Did you say something, pa ?" Karin asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh, no… I'm just talking to myself," Isshin tried to sound convicing in a guffy tone. He was surprised Karin was still standing there. Karin narrowed her eyes at her father, curious at his seirous moment. What time is coming…? Karin asked herself, leaving her father in the hall.
Kuchiki mansion…
"Wow, Rukia-dear! Your room keeps getting cooler every time you move," Rangiku exclaimed, dropping her suit case on the floor and jump on Rukia's bed. Rukia see about five other bags placed near the door. They must of dropped their things here before coming to my school…That's how they found my school, they probably asked Soi.
"It is very lovely, Rukia-chan." Momo agreed, walking around the spacely room in aw.
"Thanks, I guess…" Rukia shrugged her shoulders. " I'll call a maid to take your bags to your room if you like."
"What do you mean!? We're not going to stay in your room!? This bed is big enough for all three of us. Lets have a big slumber party in here tonight!" Rangiku cheered, rolling on the bed, messing up the covers.
"That would be lots of fun," Momojumped up-and-down, joining Rangiku in a pillow fight.
"All right, all right. You both can spend the night in here. But just tonight. I need," Rukia put hands up in defeat. "I'm just going to change into my PJ now. Be out in a sec." Rukia called out from the walk-in bathroom.
"Oh, me too! I have such cute pajamas!" Momo hopped of the bed, and over to her bags.
The pillow war began again, when all three were in their PJ. It ragged on until all fell from defeat on Rukia's king-sized bed, and into a deep sleep.
"They're finally asleep," Soi giggled closing the crack in the door, to Rukia's room. She glanced down at her watch, reading 2:30 a.m. "Boy are they going to be tired tomorrow."
Friday morning, at school…
"Man, am I beat," Rukia told the Carrot-top, who was helping her move a desk, to another class room, across from room.
"Same here… Its been a long week, preparing for this day," Ichigo yawned back to the raven head. "It seem's like the whole class is dragging slow, with all the work effert they put into to making today, a specail day."
All the decoration were almost up, food was prepared and ready to be served at one in the noon, when the people would start arriving. All that's left to do was; to finish moving all the desk in the next room to make room for the dining tables, and receiving their costumes from Ishida, who was not here at the moment. He's late… Rukia scowled. He's never late… Why now…?
"Sorry I'm late, everyone. I have your costumes all completed," Ishida said, rushing into the classroom, holding a large box. Finally…Rukia was starting to get a little stressed. Everyone filed up to Ishida to receive their costume. It looked like a a food line for prisoners, but they were happy prisoners.
"Here, here, and that's the last of it," Ishida said, handing each a a small bag, then they rushed to the school's locker room's to change.
"Hey what about us?" Rukia and Ichigo blurted out, seeing they were the only ones in the room still, besides Ishida.
"Yours are in a separate box. I wanted to make your's extra special, because you're the class reps." Ishida said calmy, pulling two boxes, out of the bigger box.
"So what are we going to be?" Ichigo asked, trying to identify the object through the handle holes in the box.
"Oh, you will see…" The Quincy smiled, then walked out of the room. This better not be stupid…Ichigo mumbled, leaving the class too, with Rukia.
A few minutes later, back in the class…
The sleepy atmosphere seemed to left the students, as the all talked, and showed off their costume to one another. Ichigo entered the classroom, scanning the place for Rukia, who wasn't there yet.
"Wow, the costume looks great on you, Kurosaki-kun," Inoue popped out in front of Ichigo, observing him closely.
"You do…too," Ichigo looked at her. She wore a black and purple, wavy, strap dress, that went down to her knees. Black, webbed tights covered her legs, and black heels on her feet. A purple, silk scarf was rapped around her neck, and black hat was placed on her strawberry, blonde head, that came to a point. A witch…
"Ichigooooo!" Keigo pounced by Inoue, who was still looking Ichigo over. The Carrot-top brow twitch at the idiot infront of him. He was dressed in every color of the rainbow, with a freaken red ball on his nose. His overall look, was a pokie-dotted mess from head to toe. A clown…
"What took you so long to dress," Tatsuki scowled, joining the group that was forming around the annoyed teen. Her costume seemed to fit her well, and was not over done like others. Wearing a white and green sports shirt and shorts. Then having black, knee socks, and soccer shoes on her feet. She had two black strips on both of her cheeks, and a white bandana on her forehead. A soccer player…
"Nice costume," Mizuiro commented, with Chad behind him. It look kind of weird, seeing a person covered from head to toe, in a black robe, with a white mask , resting on top his head, that was looking down at a cell-phone. A scream…
Seeing Chad, Ichigo took a step back. What the… The giant wore a dark purple, tattered shirt, with brown holly pants. He had a fake scar draw across his face, and two silver, nail looking studs, coming out of each side of his head. Frankenstein!?
"Have you guys seen Rukia-dear yet?" Rangiku stalked over to the even larger group, with Momo following. Ichgio mouth openned slightly seeing th two girls. The taller one, wore a tight, red tack-top, with a yellow 'K' in the center. Then a red short skirt, too short, with a yellow line's down the sides. White tennis shoes were on her feet and a yellow ribbon was tied up in her wavy hair. A cheer-leader…
Momo gave a little kersey to the group, in her ligh blue, sparkly dress. It tied back into a big bow on her wasit, that also matched the bow in her hair. The dress had short sleeves, and went down to her ankles. White heels and gloves were on her feet and hands. The last piece, was the diamond crown on her head. A princess…
Ichigo began to back up against back wall of the room, seeing the whole class was now practically looking at him.
"What…?" Ichigo raised a brow, at the class. He watched as heads started at his feet, then traveled up to the tips of his orange locks. What did that stupid Quincy do?
On his feet, were black shiny, pointy dress shoe's, that were partly covered by his black dress pants. On his upper parts of his body, he wore a black suit coat. Being unbuttoned at the top, allow a white, ruffle scarf show, with a silver broche, holding ti in place at the top. His neck was almost covered by a high collared cape, (highest point was almost touching his ears) that almost touched the floor. Being black on the outside, and red in the inside. His hands wore gloves that were white, along with the two fangs sticking out of his mouth.
Ichigo was well aware, of what he was, and was sure he was going to kill anyone that menstioned it too. He made sure to confront and crush the Quincy's glasses later.
"Jeez, you look just like a-"
"Vampire…" Came Rukia's voice, from the door. Everyone's head turned toward the figure walking in. All the boys jaw unhinged from their heads at the sight of the petite girl.
The first thing Ichigo noticed was the black, furry, triangle-like shaped ears on her raven hair. Looking at her whole outfit, his face become as red as the meaning of his name.
Around her neck was a black choker, with a silver, coin-shaped pendent, hanging from it. Her strapless dress started a bit above her cleaverage, reviling her her soft, pale shoulders. The velvet, black dress, traveled only to her waist, were it hugged it tightly. It then sprouted into frilly, black skirt, covered with sparkles, and ending right below her hips. A black tall, with a ribbon at the end, stuck to her skirt. Black leather boats traveled up passed her knees, leaving a few inches of skin before it was cover with her dress. Velvet black golve cover most of her arms, ending wear her dress began on her chest. A beautiful cat…
"You look amazing Kuchiki-san," Inoue excitedly cheered, as the group began to form around her.
"Thank you… But their on time to waste. The festival with start anytime now. Everyone get to your places," Blushing at the attention she was getting. The students quickly shuffled away to make sure everything was set. Rukia walked out of the room, prying into the class, look at everyones hard work.
The walls were covered with every kind of Halloween decoration. From monster, to grave stones, to just plain funny things. The ceiling had orange and black streamers, and balloons. Round tables were placed in the room, with orange table clothes, and a skull candles in the center. The windows were covered in black paper, make the room have a creepy dim look.
Ichigo noticed Rukia in the hall looking into the room, and walked out to join her.
"What are you doing, midget?" Ichigo looked down at her staring face. Man, she look's really good… Ichigo subconiously licked his lips.
"Theirs something missing still…" Rukia said, deep in thought, ignoring both his questioned and insult. "Oh, yeah, I forgot," Rukia proclaimed, dashing into the room and coming back out with a posture board. saying in drippping, red letters, " Haunted Café," and a role of tape. She shut the sliding door, and pulled off her right glove with her mouth, to rip the tape. The sign was taped up on the door, but when pulling her hand away, it rubbed against the paper. "Owwie!" The glove fell from her mouth to the floor.
"What?" Ichigo asked in a concerned voice.
"Oh, I just got a paper-cut," She pouted, holding up her finger up to Ichigo to see. A small stream of blood flowed down her finger. Blood… Ichigo eyes widened. Thump… Ichigo clench his chest.
"Uh… What's wrong?" Rukia asked, seeing his face becoming pale. Suddenly his hand grabbed her wrist, pulling her hand to his face. The quick movement startled her so much, she would of gave a 'yelp,' if she didn't feel Ichigo's tongue begin to lick her finger.
"…" Rukia was speechless, watching him lick every drip of red off her finger, then begin to suck on the cut, when the blood was gone. "Ichigo…" She said quietly, blushing, seeing his eyes closed, as if he was enjoying a lollypop.
His lips left her finger and he lifted his head up to stare at her. Rukia wanted to step away, seeing his eyes, but couldn't with his tight grip still on her hand. Amber was glone. A hungary, yellow glow, danced around in his eye's. She couldn't help feel alittle scared at his un-readable expression. Without warning, his face came dangerously close to hers. She she gasped, shutting her eyes tightly. Is he going to kiss me…? She could feel his breath on her jaw.
"Ichi…go, what are you…" Rukia couldn't move, even though she wanted to run away quickly.
"Oh, that's where you were, Ichigo, Rukia-san," The door slid opening, with a smirking Ishida stand in its frame. Ichigo seem to come out of a transe, as he quickly released Rukia's hand and jumped back. Having a rather shocked face, while Rukia still stood their frozen. "We need your help deciding who should be the waders, Rukia-san."
"O-ok," Rukia studdard, twirling around, grabbing her glove, and into the room.
"Sorry for disturbing you. But I don't think your action is prohibited on school ground's," Ishida eyed Ichigo coldly, before also reentering the room too.
Ichigo leaned on the hall way, slowly sliding down it, till he was sitting. Whats wrong with me…? Ichigo ran a hand through his hair, cluching his chest, feeling his heart still beating rapidly. His mind was like in a fog, and his mouth ached. He didn't know what came over him. It was as if all his senses were turned off, and he acted on instinct. All he could remember through the shocking experience, what the sweet sensation of…
…Her blood…
Oh, my… Oh, my… Did Ichigo just have a "blood thrist" attack, and couldn't hold back!? Grining evilly I hoped you enjoy it. It's just going to keep getting better, and better from this point on!
A/N: This chapter was a bit annoying, and hard to write, even though it turn out as the longest chapter. I actually wasn't planing to put in the part where he almost bite her. But I did, to add some excitement to the story, since no serious vampire stuff hasn't happened yet. I feel as if the ending is rushed… Don't you? Sorry if it is, I was trying to finish this chap. quickly. Is it random too? Maybe confusing too... I hope not... cry
The proof reading was really hard, because my friend could only do about a third of it, and I had to do the rest (which is bad…)
I really like how Ishida made Ichigo wear the vampire costumes and how he got so much attention for it. It was also fun making up costumes for everyone else. I like Ichigo's the best (of coures)!
Next chapter I will explian more on Rukia's best friends, and what happens in the festival. I bet your all wonder what Ishida wore, right? Chp. 7: Full Moon, will have the answers.
Questioned time: I will be starting a think called "Questioned time," where you can leave a questioned for me to anwser in the next chapter.
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Ex. Question: "Why is Ichigo's hair orange, in your story?"
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