A/N: So, I don't have a computer right now. I've been using my grandmothers and she doesn't have Microsoft word or Word perfect. NONE OF THAT! I've been going through writing withdrawals!!
Okay so here is the next chapter of Black and White. It's kind of short.
Ichigo was running, he couldn't feel his legs but his heart was pounded against his chest. Then he heard Rukias' scream, it tore at his insides and Ichigo followed the echoing noise. Everything went white.
Ichigo was in a old hotel room, it smelt of cigars and booze. His eyes went wide, "Rukia!" He tried to yell but he had no voice. There was a man with a dark face and brown hair, holding two swords. One against Rukias' throat and the other against his two twin sisters' throats. "Yuzu! Karin!" Ichigo tried to choke out. Rukia was dressed in pure white, bruises on her arms and cheek. Yuzu and Karin had their hands behind their backs, most likely a binding kidou. They were unscathed, thank god.
"Make your choice, Kurosaki. Your love? Or Your family?" The man said with a dark chuckle, his reitsu exploded around the room.
Ichigo sat up, his eyes darted around the room, he was in Rukias' bed but the said woman was no where to be seen. Ichigo wiped the sweat from his forehead, the dream chilled him to the bone. He climbed out of bed, hearing a crash from the kitchen he rushed to see what the noise was all about. Thankfully, it was just Rukia who had dropped a plate, she was now picking up the white fragments on the tiled floor while swearing under her breath.
"Morning." Ichigo greeted, Rukia looked up and smiled,
"I thought you'd never wake up." Rukia said casually as she tossed the plates' pieces into the trash.
"Yeah…so did you leave?" Ichigo asked casually, his hand gesturing to the fact that Rukia was fully dressed in a light green summer dress. Rukia shook her head,
"I feared that if I left, you'd have a heart attack." Rukia said with a light chuckle. Ichigo grinned and wrapped his arm around the petite woman, causing her to gasp in surprise.
"Wha-what are you doing?" Rukia looked up at him, Ichigo rested his chin on the top of her head. Deep worry filled his fierce amber eyes, although Rukia couldn't see it, she knew him well enough to know something was wrong but also she knew him well enough not to ask.
"We should see Urahara and see what's going on." Ichigo said leaving her question unanswered. He felt her nod and released Rukia from the embrace, she was blushing. Rukia quickly muttered something about dishes and hurried to the sink, Ichigo chuckled under his breath. Even after all these years together or apart, she always blushed when he did something she wasn't suspecting.
October, 4 years ago.
"The trees match your hair, Ichigo." Rukia said casually as they walked along the path of the park. She had to wear a pair of jeans, a black sweater and sneakers due to the coldness, but it was strange, the air was more 'crisp' than it was cold. Her nose was slightly pink from the air, Ichigo was walking by her side (as always).
"Please, spare me." Ichigo said with a groan. The girl by his side laughed softly, soft enough for only him to hear. They walked close together to make their hands brush up against each other, but neither were crazy about public displays of affection. Their relationship was still a secret from soul society.
"Let's sit by the lake, I wanna see those weird birds!" Rukia said grabbing his hand and dragging him along.
"They're called ducks." Ichigo said rolling his eyes. Rukia shrugged and sat down on a nearby bench, her eyes were glued to a small child who was feeding the 'ducks', Yuzu said that they made 'quack' noises but Rukia heard nothing that sounded like 'quack'.
She felt an arm around her shoulders and gasped involuntarily, her eyes darted to the orange-haired shinigami next to her. The corner of his lips were tugging, he wanted to smile. Rukia relaxed and leaned up against him, he was always so warm.
"Hey Rukia?" Ichigo spoke up, breaking the comfortable silence.
"Hm?" She turned her head to look at Ichigo, he was blushing…why? Rukia didn't know.
Ichigo gulped, he fought countless hollows, achieved bankai, and he didn't have the courage to do this? He turned to face Rukia, his amber eyes locked with hers. Ichigo parted his lips slightly, he breathed in the cool air through his nose before leaning forward and placing his lips against Rukias'.
He couldn't explain it. Nor could she. Fireworks seemed to explode, the butterflies in their stomachs went wild. Her lips moved against his, she was kissing him back! Ichigo felt his face heat up, he slowly moved his hand up and rested against her cheek. They broke apart, each blushing. "Ichigo…" Rukia whispered softly, she seemed afraid to ruin the moment by speaking. "What?" He responded with a raised eyebrow, had he done something wrong?
"You taste like honey." She said averting her gaze from his, Ichigo blushed again. He mentally noted that she was blushing too, although she would never admit it. "Uh…" Ichigo tried to think of something to say, his brain was mush. He wondered if kissing Rukia was a bad idea. It was his first kiss, it wasn't like he was an expert. She caught his eyes again and smiled, if only slightly, she stood up taking his hand. "ready to go home?" She asked, Ichigo stood up and walked back home. Hand-in-hand with Rukia, and at the time, Rules and Soul society didn't exist. It was just Rukia and Ichigo.
Ichigo had dressed in the clothes his father brought him, most likely while he was sleeping. He found Rukia in the living room, she was on the floor in front of the TV. Lying on her stomach, Ichigo mentally smiled. She hadn't changed, she never would, not for him or her brother. Not for anyone and that's what truly made Ichigo crazy about Rukia, she wouldn't ever change him and she was happy or at least, she looked happy to him.
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Renji rubbed his head, "What happened last night?" He groaned lifting his head up seeing an unfamiliar room. "Oh right, I'm at Tatsukis'…I had to explain soul society to her."
"So…Renji…right? I'm out of the loop here. What the hell is going on!" Tatsuki said slamming her fist against her table. Renji had been avoiding her questions but now she was getting violent.
"Okay, okay…" Renji said sitting back down. The girl waited, a fire still burning behind her eyes.
"Ichigo, Rukia, Matsumoto, Hitsugaya, Ichigos' father, Yaruichi, Urahara, Yoruichi, Kenpachi and myself are all shinigami. Police of the spirit and living world." Renji allowed Tatsuki to let that sink in. she nodded, waiting for him to continue. Renji too a deep breath and his eyes caught sight of the sake on the table. Tatsuki saw his gaze and poured them both a glass, he smiled briefly at her instant understanding that this was going to be a long night.
"Soul Society is heaven…and the 13 protection squads are well like the government of Soul Society. People with spirit energy, if they train it enough, can go to the academy. They train to become shinigami, some win others fail, but when they pass they go into one of the 13 squads." Renji gulped down the sake in the small bowl before continuing.
"We protect the world from hollows, souls that were attached too much to the living world and lost their heart." Renji watched Tatsuki with careful eyes.
Renji continued the story, Tatsuki rarely interrupted but asked questions while he was drinking his sake. Finally Renji finished, "That's about it. Now there's a manic on the loose and it's up to the shinigami to take care of it." Renji hadn't noticed how much Tatsuki reminded him of Rukia. Maybe that's why he was so attracted to her, he lost Rukia but to a better man for Rukia. Tatsuki smiled "Thanks for telling me." She said with slightly slurred speak.
"Well, now can I get to bed?" Renji asked with a tired yawn, the girl nodded and stood up with him. She walked around the table, her cheeks were slightly pink and Tatsuki leaned upwards to kiss Renji on the cheek. He blushed but leaned down and kissed the girl softly on the lips. She didn't back down, she kissed him back. Renji blamed the sake that they drank. Damn soul society for being such a long story. His arms wrapped around her and before Renji could said 'wait'. They were on the couch and their clothes tangled together on the floor.
Renji tried to lift his body from the couch. He looked down and saw black hair on his chest, his face turned bright red matching his hair. "I forgot about that part." Renji muttered. Tatsuki sat up, rubbing her eyes. She blushed brightly when she realized she was on a couch, with a man she only knew for 24 hours and neither had any clothes on.
"I…uh…" Renji wanted to say something, anything would work. His eyes stared up at the ceiling. Tatsuki got up, taking the blanket that was resting over their bodies with her to cover herself up. When Renji saw that she left the room he quickly rolled off the couch and searched for his clothes, dressing quickly.
"Tatsuki…you okay?" Renji called out, the said girl came out of her room wearing her karate uniform. "I'm fine…a bit hung over…but fine. You okay?" Tatsuki said picking up her clothes blushing slightly.
"Yeah, well…you want some water?" Renji asks heading towards the kitchen, Tatsuki nodded before going back into her room with her arms full of clothes.
Renji poured two glasses of water and set hers on the table. He looked out the window and tried to sense that 'Leon' guys reitsu, but to no avail..-..--.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.--.-.-.
Leon flicked his cigar, its' ashes falling to the carpet. "In due time, Rukia-chan. You were the little bunny that got away, but not this time. I'll show no mercy this time." He snickered and stood up. His gigai was limp and looked like a lifeless doll on the other hotel bed.
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A/N: What do you think? I wanted to put some Renji x Tatsuki in there. Sorry for the shortness.
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