D-F: So last time Rukia Kuchiki showed up. What is her reason for being in Karkura town this time and why is Kyo hiding her true self from her new friends?
Ichigo: What is it with you and secrets?
D-F: They're fun and keep the readers on the edge of their seats.
Ichigo: But then there's no excitement.
D-F: Oh trust me, the excitement is coming up my tall strawberry. XD
Ichigo: I'M NOT A STRAWBERRY!!!
D-F: Of course not, on with the story!!!!!
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Bleach or the Strawberry(Though he is locked in my closet[I have 2 so he's not in danger of being shot by Alucard] or any other Bleach characters. I DO own Kyo and other OCs that aren't in Bleach. And thanks to everyone who is reading, reviewing and faving this!! Cookies for all of you =3
Chapter 4
Rukia had hauled Ichigo up onto the roof of the school so there would be no interruption, nor would any of Ichigo's classmates think he'd gone mad for talking to air. "So that new girl, who is she? Does she have any special abilities? She seemed to be perfectly normal to me." Rukia was saying rapid fire. Ichigo rolled his eyes and sighed, "Her name is Kyo Flynn, no she doesn't have any special abilites, she can't even sense spiritual pressure. And you're right, she's a normal human." Rukia didn't say anything supposedly deep in thought. "It is strange though, you usually seem to attract people with some sort of spiritual awareness." The dark haired soul reaper stated bluntly, which made Ichigo scowl at her, though he knew she was right. "Why are you here anyway?" He asked. Rukia gave him a look as if her reason for being there was the most obvious thing in the world, "I was sent here to investigate a strange spirit signal that we recieved in the Soul Society. It didn't feel like a hollow, arrancar, human, bount, or soul reaper. We have no idea what it was." Ichigo gave her a dense look, "I haven't felt anything strange in town." Rukai just glared at him before saying, "You wouldn't." "What's that supposed to mean?!" Ichigo freaked at her, then remebered to keep his voice down so no one would hear him, the raven haired girl rolled her eyes. "Anyway, the signal was strong but only there for a split second, I'll be staying here for a while to investigate." Rukia explained, "And yes that does mean I'll be coming back to your school." Ichigo wasn't really pleased at that but he couldn't argue with her as she had to be there. Besides what was the worst that could happen?
"A sleepover?" Uryu gaped at Orihime who had brought up the idea during lunch. Ichigo had returned followed by Rukia in a gigai, who everyone seemed to remember suddenly. Kyo didn't react as if she'd just seen the girl as a soul reaper, instead she greeted her in a shy yet friendly manner. "A sleepover sounds like fun Orihime!" Rukia exclaimed in her overly cheerful tone. Ichigo didn't say anything, hoping he wouldn't have to be involved in this. Orihime nodded excitedly, "Yeah, this weekend we could all have it at my house. Uryu, Chad, Rukia, me, Ichigo, and Kyo." Rukia nodded in agreement, and Chad nodded as well, a sleepover sounded like it could be fun. Uryu would have completely dissagreed except that the look he was recieving from both Rukia and Orihime was really freaking him out so he decided that he would also attend. Orihime looked at Kyo, "What about you Kyo? Do you want to come? It could be like a welcoming party." Kyo had an unsure look on her face. If I go there's a possibility that I'll be discovered, especially with the soul reaper here. But if I don't go they'll never leave me alone. She glanced over at Ichigo who was trying oh so hard to stay out of the conversation. "I don't really know," Then Orihime gave her the puppydog eyes and she just couldn't say no to that. With a heavy sigh she resigned, "Oh alright, I'll come too. I'll just need to know where you live Orihime." Orihime nodded enthusiastically about to write down the address when Ichigo decided to fianlly speak up. "I know where she lives, we can walk there together." What the hell?! Why did I just offer to walk her to Orihime's? Now I'm going to have to go to this sleepover. He couldn't understand what had made him agree to go to Orihime's sleepover, not to mention walk there with Kyo. He hardly even knew her, and he'd planned to avoid getting involved in the sleepover at all costs. "Wow, thank you Ichigo." He heard Kyo say. The orange haired teen just nodded, trying to find a way out of this; of course there were none. Orihime pumped her fist in the air, "Alright! This is gonna be so much fun!" The rest of the group, excluding Ichigo and Uryu, agreed that it would indeed be a fun night.
"Kyo, you have to go out for your special class now." The teacher called from the front of the class. Kyo looked up from her work and nodded, a few other students snickered at the fact that she was taking a 'special class'. The class was actually voice lessons, Kyo however didn't want anyone to know that she sang and would rather take the embarassment of people thinking she was in a special class. Ichigo and Uryu gave each other a look that said 'what kind of special class are they talking about?' Kyo could tell her friends were staring at her but she didn't plan on telling even them where she was really going. The short girl walked down the hall and descended the stairs and walked down another hall untill she got to a small sound-proof room. A tall woman with long straight jet black hair and brilliant green eyes sat waiting for her. "Good afternoon Mina-sensei." Kyo greeted politely, a small smile playing on her lips. Mina smiled in return, getting up to shake Kyo's hand. "It's good to see you again, when the principle introduced you to me yesterday I became excited to hear you sing." Kyo blushed slightly, "Oh, I don't think I'm very good at it. The principle only suggested that I take this course because I took a similar course at my old school." Mina grinned, "I'm sure you sing fine. How about we start with some warm up scales?" Kyo nodded, still shy, "Okay Sensei." The girl took a deep breath and began, "Do, re me fa so la ti do, do ti so la fa me re do." Mina gave Kyo a wide smile, "You have a pretty voice, a little shaky but with practice we can bring up your confidence." Kyo smiled and nodded. "So Kyo, would you like to try out a song? Scales can get boring after a while, show me what you can do." Kyo's eyes widened, "B-but I-I-I'm n-not..." "Don't worry about it, this room is sound-proof." Kyo nodded, "What about music? Or will I go acappella?" Mina shrugged, "Unless you can play an instrument too then I guess it's acappella." The red-brown haired girl glanced at the instruments lined up against the wall. She'd never been remotely good at playing any, about the only one she could slightly play was the piano but there was none in this small room. "Okay, here goes I guess." Mina nodded encouraginly as Kyo took a few deep breaths then began to sing,
Sparkling angel I believe
You were my savior in my time of need.
Blinded by faith I couldn't hear
All the whispers, the warnings so clear.
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door.
There's no escape now,
No mercy no more.
No remorse cause I still remember
The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Sparkling angel, I couldn't see
Your dark intentions, your feelings for me.
Fallen angel, tell me why?
What is the reason, the thorn in your eye?
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now
No mercy no more
No remorse cause I still remember
The smile when you tore me apart
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.
This world may have failed you,
It doesn't give you reason why.
You could have chosen a different path in life.
The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.
Mina clapped as Kyo let out all her breath and slumped over. "Good job, you still need to work on your confidence, but you have a very good voice even if it's not all that strong." Kyo just smiled, the poor girl was trying to keep from collapsing her legs were shaking so much. "Okay, so that's it for now as the bell is about to ring. I'll see you at next week's class." Mina said as she packed away her things. Kyo thanked her for being her teacher for her voice lessons and she raced out the door as the bell rang.
Outside the school Orihime ran, literally, into Kyo nearly sending the girl flying yet again. Rukia was tagging along with the orange haired girl. "I forgot to tell you that the sleepover is going to be Saturday night, okay?" Kyo nodded picking her bag up off the ground where she'd dropped it, "Sounds good to me. Hey that's right, today's Thursday!" The girl mentally facepalmed at her denseness. Rukia giggled while Orihime didn't seem to catch on to Kyo's stating the obvious, "Yep, just one more day till we get together at my house!" Kyo just gave her a blank stare. "Ready to go home?" A slightly bored sounding voice called from behind the three girls. They turned to see Ichigo standing there looking at Rukia and Kyo. Both girls nodded at the boy as he walked past them and headed in the direction of his and Kyo's homes. The two short girls said goodbye to Orihime and ran to catch up with Ichigo.
"So Rukia, you live close to Ichigo too?" Kyo was asking the raven haired girl. Rukia was taken aback by the sudden question, but quickly recovered, "Um, yes I do. You too right?" Kyo grinned, "Yup, right next door actually." Rukia grinned too. Ichigo wasn't grinning, he was quite annoyed in fact. Rukia was living closer than even Kyo. Before she changed into her gigai (one she did not aqquire from Urahara) she told him that she would be taking up residince in his closet for the time she was there. It didn't take them long to get to their houses. Rukia bade them farewell as she took off around the block so she could go in through Ichigo's window without anyone knowing. "Alright then, see you tomorrow Ichigo!" Kyo waved to the annoyed looking teen as she walked to her own house. She knew why he was in a bad mood, she also knew that Rukia was not staying in a house near Ichigo's but in his house. Of course if she meant to stay hidden she couldn't just come out and say this. She grimaced at the thought of Orihime's sleepover but knew there was no backing out of it now. I'll just have to be extra careful Saturday night. She thought as she walked into her house calling out a hello to her parents as she went, even if they never would answer.
D-F: So Orihime's hosting a sleepover huh? Ichigo doesn't want to go. Neither does Kyo, but for what reason? Will we ever know what she truly is? And why did Ichigo so willingly agree to walk Kyo to Orihime's house? Even he doesn't know. Stay tooned for all will be revealed in Dream Walker Chapter 5!!! R&R ;D