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Bleach Star
Chapter Seven –As Normal As Normal Could Be
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Karakura T High School
Karakura Town
Kinjha (Northern Town)
Subject: Field Trip
Dear Parent/Ward
In order to ensure that our students are well prepared for the world of work they will be attending a workshop seminar on the topic: The Impact of Information Technology the 10th October 2009. Not wanting to stop classes in order for them to attend, we will be attending the night session at Ji Mall, Usahi Town (Eastern Town).
If this is acceptable with you please sign the permission slip below before the 6th so that we avoid any problems.
Yours Truly,
Miss. Shihouin
"There isn't a permission slip." Hinamori concluded,
Rukia looked innocently in the eyes of Hinamori, her innocence was mixed with a look of disappointment and concern.
"I know but as you see the permission slipped needed to be returned by a certain date so I let Isane sign it. You and Mr. Zaraki weren't available at all during that time as you remember. I also have not yet received a single update on the affairs of my country since I was here. Does my father know about this?"
Hinamori, though much older than Rukia was about her height. She was small and quite delicate looking with her black hair pulled in a bun and held in a piece of tied cloth. She looked at Isane that was standing next to Rukia.
"So you signed, why didn't you mention this to me or Mr. Zaraki?"
"I did, I wrote a note and left it with the butler who I assumed placed it in your office." After saying that Isane's eyes lingered briefly on the stack of notes on Hinamori's desk.
Hinamori turned to look at them; she picked them up and searched quickly through them. On an unwrinkled piece of paper was Isane's hand writing informing Hinamori about the trip. Hinamori glanced at Rukia, who looked quite displeased and Isane who looked no way in particular.
"Your Highness, we'll update you on the country's affairs as promised, sorry for our absence and please allow us to rectify everything."
"I do suppose I have no choice, I'm living with you. Can I please attend the seminar?"
Rukia kept her face as strictly as she could with her fingers crossed behind her back.
Hinamori looked from her to Isane again, she knew she was in the wrong and she and Kenpachi could be in some trouble. The Council had talked to everyone expect Rukia of course, surely Isane knew what to authorize and what not to. Everyone also knew better than to go up against the Council. Sighing, she turned her back to them playing around with the notes.
"You can go."
Rukia struggled to control her joy but before she got a chance to reply Hinamori spoke again.
"How are you getting there? Are they sending a bus?"
Isane looked at Rukia while Rukia starred at the back of Hinamori.
Transportation, why didn't I think of that.
If she was chauffeured they'll notice the huge crowd even if she got there early, it was Sun Hime after all.
"There is going to a bus, I just need to get to school. That's the pick up."
"Ok, well be on your way, get Omaeda to accompanied you to the school."
If Hinamori had turn around and seen Rukia's face at the unexpected question, Rukia knew for sure that the plan would have failed. But Hinamori didn't and Rukia didn't wait for her to, she, along with Isane was out the office and up the stairs in a heartbeat. Kiyone was in Rukia's room awaiting the result of the little plan. When Isane and Rukia came rushing in, Kiyone jumped from the chair she was sitting.
"What happened?" she asked,
Rukia flashed her a hell of a smile and ran straight for her closet.
"It worked, also didn't but it did. I going to tell the butler to get a chauffeur and get Mr. Omaeda as well. Please get dress." With that said Isane was gone.
"What do I wear to a Sun Hime concert?"
Rukia threw open the double door of her closet and began to rummage through her clothes, her many, many clothes. Kiyone watched as she threw some here, there and about everywhere. In about seven minutes she decided and was dressed in five. She wore a T-shirt like dress that was grey and decorated with two white and glittery sliver flowers, white and lilac stripped leggings, and gray flat boots. Over all of that she wore a navy blue coat and her hair was down like normal (well as normal, normal could be with a wig). In her Chappy bag she threw in a camera, notebook and pens, cell and purse. She was grabbing a navy hat to match the coat when there was a knock.
Kiyone disappeared into the office and Rukia placed her strict face back on.
"Everyone is ready." Kiyone popped back in at the voice of her sister.
"Have fun Your Highness." She said,
Rukia would have enjoyed that line much better if she left off the "Highness" part.
"I will! Thank you so much!"
Rukia held them in a quick heartfelt hug and was out the door and down the stairs. As Isane said, Omaeda stood at the door with his huge and well dumb self trying to look important. Hinamori walked to them as Rukia carefully placed the hat on her head.
"Please return safely."
Rukia lowered her eyes and soflty replied, "I'll try."
She turned and was out to her first concert.
Rukia sat in the back of the car trying to construct a lie to explain why the school would be so empty when they got there. After all there was no lecture or bus waiting to take her anywhere therefore no students. At least she didn't need to think so hard, Omaeda wasn't at all the brightest light.
"We're here you Highness we'll collect you here what time would you like us to?" Omaeda's gruff voice shook Rukia out her thoughts.
Rukia was confuse. Omaeda was staring out the slit the window made when lowered bit. He didn't seem suspicious or even anyway in particular.
"Umm…I'll call when the bus comes to collects us from Ji Mall."
"As you wish, we'll be here waiting."
Rukia opened the door and stepped out. KT wasn't nearly as empty as she thought it would be. There were a good few students some still in their uniforms and others like her dressed probably linking up with other friends to attend the Sun Hime/ Moto promo. She closed the door and the car was gone. She was free. Now she all she had to do was get to Ji Mall. Rukia's eyes followed a group of kids, two of the girls were wearing Sun Hime wigs and T-shirts, they stopped at the bus stop. Rukia knew for sure they were going her way, she walked to the stop as well. One of the girls noticing her hair asked her a question.
"Sun Hime fan I'm guessing." She said pointing at the hair.
Rukia smiled, the hair wasn't hers but well she didn't want to give her identity awayso
now did she.
"I'm a huge fan but my hair is all nature!"
"Wow, you're so lucky."
Rukia smiled , today she most definitely was.
Of course today is most definitely not my day.
Sun Hime sat in the V.I.P room in Ji Mall. Her sister and a few other important people, like their agents, the M.C (some local DJ) and the mayor were also present. Occasionally she focused enough to smile, shake hands, say how excited she was to be there and to avoid the eyes of her sister. She didn't want Moto to be right but it sure looked like she was.
"Sun wake up, here is Dyna, they're an upcoming local band that I heard when I was checking out the club scene in Karakura and they are awesome. Dyna is our opening act this evening."
Sun Hime looked at the two guys and one girl dressed in blue looking really stoked and attempting to act cool but totally failing. Then, she studied the words her sis just said, opening act .
"Nice to meet you, are you guys excited?"
"This is amazing…I mean…just…wow."
Sun laughed, as much as they were trying hide it she knew they were nervous.
"I wish you the best of luck." She shook each of their hands and motioned to her sis as they walked away.
"You're helping me?" Sun asked,
"Not really just letting you know that this cool band is our opening act and that you have half an hour before we get on stage to say hi to our fans. After that you have another half an hour before we perform."
"Umm…how…?'
"I arranged it that way sis, you'll have to meet the other two local acts I have for tonight." Moto said winking and smiling.
"This is crazy…if you suggesting what I think you are." Sun started,
"If you want both you going to have to work for it, you're just lucky that's the concert was set up this way."
"Luck or a sister that was thinking way ahead."
"I don't know what you talking about, go and change your friends are waiting for Inoue." Matsumoto whispered,
"Sorry to interrupt…but…um… I…I work for and…um…would you mind if I took a picture of…the two of you?"
"Of course not, take the picture." Moto said waving her hand then she held Sun in a quick hug for the picture.
"Thanks so much."
"No problem." They both replied,
"No time to waste go go go. Remember can't trust dressing rooms Toushiro is outside." Moto hissed,
Sun completely excited did just that. Out the V.I.P room she went into the hallway out the back. There was the car and Toushiro standing alert on the outside.
"I'm guessing this is going to be a busy night."
"Very! Please look at me and remember exactly where everything is on Sun Hime."
"Done now get changed." He said in three minutes.
Sun opened door and jumped into the car. She swept her hair into a cap then opened the compartment. She pulled out the black wig and placed it quickly but carefully on her head. It didn't take long for her to get out of her clothes and into a simple pair of jeans, a light blue shirt, a pink hoodie with yellow flowers and a pair of pink loafers. She removed all the jewellery then looked at her reflection in the mirror and nearly fainted.
"The make-up ohhhh noooo!"
At her exclaimation, Toushiro opened the door.
"What's wrong?"
"I can't do this, I can't be two people." Inoue choked out.
"You're Sun Hime and Inoue, you already are two people." He stated,
"Matsumoto was right."
"Maybe but you haven't tried to prove her wrong."
"But… Toushiro…"
"Wipe it off we'll deal with it later."
Inoue couldn't help but smile, Toushiro didn't know a thing about make-up but maybe she should just risk, she'll deal with it later, in half an hour to be exact.
"Thank you."
With a nod he exited leaving Inoue to remove the last traces of Sun Hime and to put in her contacts. Lastly, she placed everything Sun into the compartment and took out bag with some things Inoue would travel with. Then she exited.
"Ok you know what to do." She told Toushiro.
He took in everything that was Inoue like he did Sun and nodded.
"Go this way and blend in with the crowd." He said pointed to one end of the alley.
"Thanks be back soon."
"I hope so."
Blending into the crowd was really no problem; people were everywhere trying to get close to the stage in the middle of the mall. The M.C was on now introducing the mayor for a brief address. Inoue looked at the time, six forty-five.
Wow, we actually started on time she thought
Looking around she tried to find any of her friends but that was virtually impossible. She thought about calling them but that was useless if you couldn't hear them. Knowing she'll hear better outside hopefully, she walked against the crowd towards outside. It was a completely different vibe. People were holding homemade banners, wearing T-shirts, wigs, shouting, singing and playing her and her sister's music. It was unbelievable.
The mall was decorated with helium balloons, huge posters, streamers and lights. There were stalls everywhere selling food, more posters, cds and the list just about went on.
She watched as people filed in the mall just to see her sing. It was a lot to take in.
"Sun Hime is so lucky." A girl shouted to another friend,
"I'm not so sure about that." Inoue said under her breath, but that wasn't necessary
cause they wouldn't have been able to hear her anyway.
"GOOD NIGHT JI MALL! WELCOME TO A SUPER STAR MIX EXPERIENCE!"
Inoue turned to the stage she couldn't see a thing but she guessed it was the DJ starting up the show.
"NOW WE GOING TO START THE PARTY WITH A PERFORMANCE FROM DYNA! YOU KNOW THEM THEY KNOW YOU AND WHAT YOU LIKE! HAND PICKED FROM MOTO HERSELF DYYYYYYYYYYYYYYNAAAAAAAAAAA!"
The three members Inoue (sorry Sun) met on stage ran out through fireworks on stage and lined themselves up on stage. They were totally confident because all the nervousness they met her with was all gone. It's the magic about being on stage that does weird things to a person.
"GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY! WE'RE HERE TO KICK IT UP A NOTCH AND SET IT UP FOR SUN HIME AND MOTO!"
The crowd went wild around Inoue. She was the only one just standing there.
"INOUE!"
Looking around she saw Tatsuki running through the crowd followed by everyone.
"YOU MADE IT, SO LUCKY THAT ICHIGO PICKED YOU OUT." She hugged Inoue briefly then linked her arm in hers, Rukia linked her other.
"COME ON! WE HAVE TO FIND A GOOD SPOT."
Inoue looked back at the guys and flashed them a quick smile as her greeting.
"DYNA! DYNA! DYNA!"
The crowd was roaring as they finally came to the perfect spot. It was on a lower platform used to display cars, of course there were no cars there now but loads of people. Tatsuki looked back and motioned with her head at Sado and Renji.
They didn't have much to do, simply stepped on the platform and glare. Not even thinking twice about complaining a few people stepped from the platform to make room for them. Inoue, Tatsuki, Rukia, Ichigo and Ishida followed.
"Wow!" Rukia breathed,
"I know right." Tatsuki replied, excited. She was wearing a white MOTO T-shirt over a tight black tank and black shorts and her hair was all purple. Inoue really envied her, she seemed so free.
"This is so exciting, I going to see Sun Hime!" Rukia said,
"This is going to be great!"
Inoue smiled maybe it was, right now she was just Inoue right. She could sing and dance just like her friends.
"You have to hear Dyna they're awesome."
"Really?" Rukia asked,
"Really!"
"I want a picture with Inoue and Tatsuki." Rukia announced,
"Mind taking this pic of us." Inoue said shyly to Ichigo,
"No, go."
Inoue smiled bigger than she sure was necessary and blamed it shamelessly on the concert vibe.
"Come on guys, a picture please." Rukia reannouced,
"Quick the song is starting." Tatsuki said,
Inoue stood in the middle with Tatsuki on her right beaming and Rukia on her left doing the same. She looked into the camera which was hard for her to do because she found her eyes wandering back to Ichigo.
"Ready."
"Yea!"
"Say cheese." Ishida said,
"CHEESSSSEEEEEEEEEE!"
"LET'S GO!"
"THIS IS DYNA AND THIS IS CALLED MY WHACKING ROIT!"
Why do I have to match
And why do I have to wear heels
What's so damn wrong with a patch
In my jeans I just like how it feels
I love colour so I change my hair
To the hue in the mood I'm in
I'm wearing shoes from a different pair
This one thing is what I call fashion win-win
You can stay restricted in those ropes
That magazines has around your mind
You can let that jail steal your hopes
I can tell they not having mineeeeee
Who gives them the right to tell me
What's new and what's cool
Who gives them the right to me
That what I like is for a fool
Imma wear this hat and this scarf
Throw some paint on this black
Even if it look like someone barf
I'm cool with it cause it's my type of whack
So you can stay restricted in those ropes
That magazines has around you mind
You can let that jail steal your hopes
I can tell they not having mineeeeee
Cause I know they aren't me
Neither can they see my thoughts
They can't possibly be
Who I am, So I'm breaking these locks
Starting a whole movement
Redefining Freedom
Let's get out on the pavement
This is what I call my whacking riot
So you can stay restricted in those ropes
That magazines has around you mind
You can let that jail steal your hopes
I can tell they not having mineeeeee
Not mine, oh no no noo nooo
Not mineee…
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