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Mizu Shigaino 2
(City of Water)
When he opened his eyes, he noticed that he wasn't in his bedroom. Everything around him was of a faint golden color and as he turned to his side, he noticed that he was lying on the floor. He sat up and looked down to his clothes and they weren't the silk ones that Urahara had given him. They were of an off white and he had a red silk band across his chest. They were the uniform that the generals wore in the Kuchiki Kingdom. He looked at his hands which were covered by white gloves when a door that was in front of him opened. He walked through the doors slowly and noticed that he was walking over a wine-red carpet which led to a throne at the end of the room. He reached the throne when he saw a petit woman sitting on it. She was wearing a long white dress which was tight around her body. On the side of her right thigh a long slit uncovered her leg, exposing her pale soft skin. Her eyes were as dark as the night and her equally dark hair shown under a mysterious light.
"Ru…Rukia-hime?"- Ichigo asked, getting closer. The princess lowered her gaze to where he was
"Kurosaki-kun, don't get any closer or you might get hurt"-she said. Her voice sounded distant.
"Where are we?"-He asked, noticing now what the princess was wearing
"I'm not sure but I believe that we are in my subconscious. I was wishing for a way to communicate with you and next thing I know, I'm here"- the princess explained. She was still and very serene, like she was asleep, but awake.
"Your subconscious? So we're inside your dream?"-He asked
"Yes, I guess you could say that"-
"Ok so what did you want to tell me?"- He asked
"Are you stupid? I need for you to get me out of here. This King thinks that I'm his dead wife and he has me under some sort of binding spell. I can't move so the only resort I have is this one"-Rukia-hime answered. Her tone of voice was very still and calm, which scared Ichigo a bit
"What the hell is wrong with you? Why do you sound like your dead?"- He asked slightly annoyed
"I told you I'm under a spell. I can't move or control my movements for that matter. He feds me and talks to me. It's really freaking me out"-Rukia said. Ichigo laughed a little picturing the tiny princess being force fed. He heard her gasp and saw her frame slightly tense.
"He's coming, I have to go. Kurosaki-kun, please hurry, I think I felt the presence of another pure soul''-
"You felt the presence? Since when are you able to do that?" - Ichigo asked
"I don't know, it was all of a sudden. Just please hurry"- her voice was very distant and sounded as if there was a glass between them
Ichigo suddenly woke up and immediately sat up straight. He looked around and saw that this time he was in the bedroom of the Urahara store. The memories of his dream came back to him vividly and he stood up and headed outside.
The other residents of the house were already up going about their chores. Ichigo spotted the hat-wearing man and walked up to him.
"Well, I'm heading off to the castle. Thank you for letting me crash here"-Ichigo thanked the blonde-haired man
"And how exactly are you planning on entering the castle?"- Urahara asked
Ichigo hadn't really thought about that part, but it didn't matter. He had something to do and he was going to do it.
"Umm…I'm not quite sure but I'll figure something out"-he answered
"Hmph…how about I help you getting into the castle? I do know my way around it"- Urahara suggested
"Really? OK, let's go then"-Ichigo said
He wasn't really sure if it was a good idea to go with this man, but he thought that it would be his only chance since he didn't have a clue as to how to go around the castle. They reached the main gates and Ichigo noticed that the place was packed with guards.
"Let's go over here"- Urahara pointed towards the side of the castle, which was covered with flowers and trees. They jogged all the way around the castle until they were in the backyard garden, were there was a huge tree that reached the crystal dome.
"Wow, that thing is huge"- Ichigo had his head bent back to get a better look
"Yes, that tree has been here since the beginning of our civilization. But if you notice, the branches and the leaves are dry and there slowly breaking through the glass"- Urahara explained, pointing his cane to the sky.
"Why is it like that?"-
"This tree represents the power of the royal family. Ever since the king's wife died, he has neglected to use his powers, and of course there's this sorcerer who has infected his mind. So this tree is in the same state the king's heart is, dry and sad"-
"But if the king doesn't snap out of it, that thing could break the glass and this place will drown"-Ichigo said
"We are all aware of this, but we don't know if the king is"-Urahara sighed. He looked around the garden with some nostalgia.
"If we climb up the tree we'll be able to see his bedroom, and maybe we'll be able to get in"-Urahara said with a different tone of voice.
"Hey, how do you know so much about the castle and the king?"- Ichigo asked. Urahara gave his back to Ichigo and sighed again
"Because the king is my brother. My older brother"-
Ichigo's eyes widened with surprise. What were the chances that he would run into the king's brother?
"After my brother's wife died, it was impossible to live here. He was erratic and moody. The decisions he made were crazy and the castle was total chaos, so I decided to leave until so he could find some peace in his solitude. But I guess that wasn't such a good idea"-Urahara lowered his hat to his eyes with his hand.
"We better get going, Kurosaki-kun. Climb up those two branches and the first window to the left should be his room"-
They climbed the tree and found the bedroom window. The room was currently empty so they let themselves in and headed towards the door. Ichigo noticed that in the room there was another door, which was slightly open, and from inside he heard a soft voice humming a tune. He peaked through the door and saw Rukia-hime sitting in front of a mirror brushing her hair. Her eyes were as absent as they had been before and her movements were slow, like they were being controlled. He stepped into the room, making sure he looked around.
"Rukia, Rukia, wake up, we gotta go"- he was shaking her slightly to see if he could wake her up from her state, but she didn't even look up to him. Rukia continued to brush her hair and hum silently.
Ichigo was about to yell in her ear when he felt his body suddenly paralyze. He was standing like a statue and the only movement he could do was move his eyes.
"Doesn't she look marvelous? You know, the queen used to hum that tune every time she brushed her hair, so I thought that adding that touch would be perfect, don't you think"- a somber voice was behind Ichigo, moving slowly towards him. It stood next to Rukia and started stroking her hair and Ichigo noticed that it was covered in a black hood, his face covered in shadows.
"You two coming here was very fortunate for me. The king was driving me insane with his whining and complaining about his dead wife, and it was making it harder for me to get his powers but, when I saw you to at the shores I thought 'bingo'. The resemblance that this girl has to the queen is spectacular and I just had to cease the moment. And now the king will do anything I say as long as I have his queen with him forever. You're not trying to take her away are you?"- The hooded voice was very cold and it sent shivers down Ichigo's spine. Then he noticed a figure stand behind the hooded person
"Long time no see. I guess you haven't changed, have you?"- Urahara was standing behind the hooded figure, his cane pointing at the head.
"Ahhh…but if it is young Urahara. What a pleasant surprise, I never thought I would see you again, since I made sure your brother got rid of you."-
"I've let this go long enough. It's time for you to leave"-Urahara's voice was menacing. The hooded figure chuckled.
"And what are you going to do exactly, Urahara-Ouji"-the hooded voice said with sarcasm.
Urahara lowered his cane to the floor and traced a circle around his feet. He then placed the end of his cane on the hooded figure's back, making him unable to move.
"Ancient spirits of the ocean hear my voice; give me the strength of binding power…RELEASE!"'
A circle formed under Urahara's feet and the hooded figure fell on the ground, his arms behind his back. Ichigo felt the spell wear off and stood there looking at the hat-wearing man
"What the hell was that? That was awesome!"-Ichigo whispered as he got closer to the figure on the floor
"Careful Kurosaki-kun. Take your friend and let's get out of here"- Urahara's voice was serious and his eyes were covered by the shadow spread from his hat.
Ichigo went over to Rukia and noticed that she had stopped brushing her hair, but her eyes were still empty. Ichigo shook her a little and still there was no response.
"She's still under the spell"-Ichigo said. A muffled laugh came from the floor
"You thought it would be that easy. Her soul is no longer in her body. Once I brought her here I felt a very strong power emanating from her so I thought I might keep her soul and give the king her body, since he wouldn't notice the difference."-the figure laughed and Ichigo kicked it in the stomach, causing it to assume a fetal position
"Listen you asshole, tell me where the hime's soul is or I swear I'll beat you up so hard you'll regret being born"- Ichigo grabbed the front of the hood and lifted the figure, though the face was never uncovered
"Ah, such young fearlessness. I sense a strong power coming from your soul to"- It laughed again and Ichigo was about to punch him when Urahara grabbed his fist in midair
"Kurosaki-kun, let's go. We will look for the princess's soul ourselves. Let's go"-
Ichigo through the hooded figure back onto the floor and carried Rukia-hime's limp body. They headed down the stairs and into the great room, where Ichigo had first seen the king.
"Why are we here Urahara?"-Ichigo asked
"There's still something that needs to be done"-he said
They walked towards the thrones and in one of the chairs was the tall figure of the white haired man. His head was resting on his hand and his face looked somber and tired. He looked up to the incoming party and raised his head when he noticed the orange-haired man carrying his beloved queen
"He…Helena, my love, what have they done to you?"- The king had his arms outstretched and was walking towards Ichigo and Rukia when Urahara stepped between them
"Kai, this is not your wife. Listen to me, your wife has already passed away. This girl was brought to you buy that evil sorcerer so he could take all your powers. You need to wake up"-
"Kisuke, what are you doing here? How dare you say that is not Helena? You are a blasphemer and you will be punished. I am calling the guards"-
Before the king could say anything, the doors to the room closed and locked. All the windows became black and a shadow crept put of the darkness over the king's shoulder.
"Hmm, Urahara-Ouji, that wasn't a very smart move from you. Do you honestly think that you could stop me with such feeble power? The king is now under my power and so is his power. You are going to have to do much better than that binding spell"-the hooded figure raised his hand and sent the trio against a wall.
"Kurosaki-kun, stay here"-Urahara said as he stood up
"What? But…"
"This battle does not concern you. I need to save my brother and our kingdom. Take care of the princess"-he walked towards the hooded figure and began to fight.
Ichigo watched as they performed spells against each other and how Urahara was getting seriously injured. The king was on his knees by the feet of the stairs, looking at the floor, his eyes wide and his hands shaking.
Ichigo looked down at the princess. Her eyes were now closed and her breathing was steady and soft. The pendant on her necklace looked rather dull and there was no shine coming from it. He remembered that the sorcerer said he removed her soul, so that meant that the diamond moon was not going to work.
"What the hell am I going to do now? How am I going to get her soul back?"- He held the princess's body a little tighter.
"Rukia-hime, if you're in there, please, please wake up. We need to find the other pure soul. You can't let yourself be defeated like this. Think of your sister. Wake up!"-
He wasn't sure of what he was doing, but he had to try. He grabbed the pendant in his hand and looked at it. The small crescent moon glistened a little and he placed it over Rukia's heart. The princess's skin started to glow and her eyes suddenly opened, first they were still empty but once she blinked they were back to normal.
"Ru…Rukia? Are you alright?"-Ichigo asked. Rukia stood up and gave her back to Ichigo. She started walking towards the king and was passing through the middle of the battle. Ichigo saw how everything around her was in slow motion and how all the spells passed next to her without touching her. She reached the steps where the king was and placed her hand on his head.
"Helena?"- He asked
"I'm sorry but I am not Helena. She has already gone to a better place and she wants you to move on. I understand that it must be hard to let go of a loved one, but she would have wanted you to be strong and to protect the place she called home. You have given yourself away in a selfish desire and everyone around you has been affected. Regain your power and end this."-Rukia's voice was calm and serene. The king stopped shaking and was looking at her in the eye. Suddenly the crescent moon symbol appeared under their feet and a bubble of water surrounded the king. There was a blinding light and suddenly the king was in front of the hooded figure, his hand on his chest
"What the…"-
"For too many years you have clouded my mind. My judgment grew weak and I hurt those who loved me, but that is no more. I won't be requiring of your services any longer."-
The king wrapped the sorcerer in water and it broke apart. Small drops of water were scattered around the floor, but they quickly disappeared. The windows were glowing once again with the outside light and the door unlocked and opened, letting hundreds of soldiers in.
"Your Highness, is everything ok?"-asked one of the guards
"Everything is fine. These are my friends"-The king walked towards his brother and embraced him.
"Better times await us brother"-Urahara said
"Yes, indeed"-the king answered
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Ichigo and Rukia were back in there original outfits once again and they were standing in front of the royal thrones. The king was looking down on them and he seemed younger and alive. And standing next to him was Urahara, his eyes still covered by his bucket hat.
"I can't express with enough words the gratitude I feel towards you. Thanks to you I have my kingdom and my family back. I also have my powers and my clear judgment. I insist I must reward you"-the king said
"It's not necessary, really. We're happy we were of help"-Rukia said, giving Ichigo a look of 'don't ask for anything or I'll kick you'.
"Fair enough. But there is something I have that I believe belongs to you"- From the palm of the kings hand came out a little blue sphere.
"This is Mizu Kesshou. I believe you will be needing this in the future."
As soon as the sphere landed on Rukia's palm. The pendant shone once again and the portal opened under their feet, the silver light engulfing them.
"Thank you for everything!"-Urahara said
The couple waived and disappeared.
"Well I hope those kids the best of luck"-the king sighed
"Yep. They'll be needing it"-Urahara said
Alrighty then! Two souls down, two to go!! Can anyone guess where there going next? Is Ichigo and Rukia ever gonna get some alone time? Stay tuned and find out...
And now (fanfare) Reader and writer interaction!!!:
OMG! Isn't Rukia's Zanpakuto the best!! I was so happy for her! Do your thang girlfriend...And her mod soul? lol...if you guys haven't seen it you should definetly watch chapter 117!!! Ok now review!!!!!