-Story of my life-

I won't come back to America.. I don't expect you to come back to Japan either. You're still a student and I assume you still have things you want to do there. I can't allow you to sacrifice yourself for me. Let's follow our own paths from now on.

-Ichigo Kurosaki

Back in Kyoto, Japan 4 Years later…

Thanks so much for letting me stay at your place when you were gone! Everything is the way you left it. I can't wait until we meet up soon and tell us about your stay in America!

-Ukyo

"Mimi!" Rukia whole heartedly chirps as she enters the brightly lit room, "Let's see your medical status!"

*in a disappointed tone* the mucus has gotten worse and she's deathly skinny...

Mimi is Rukia's main focus she's in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for Cystic fibrosis. Rukia has been looking after her for the past few day... Though those past few days Mimi hasn't gotten any better, she has gotten worse. But, with Mimi's up beat spirit with Rukia's pulling force, Mimi can be rest assured Rukia is doing everything she can... Even if Mimi can't be cured...

Mimi giggles as she weezes,"How am I doing Kiki-chan?"

"You're doing great!" Rukia smiles, but behind that smile is the worried Rukia. She knows Mimi doesn't have much of a chance and doesn't want her to suffer by worrying.. But then again, Rukia isn't her parents, nor is Rukia her legal guardian...She's just the head nurse of Pedeactrics in the ICU division. Rukia has experienced both the success and pains of the pedeactric division. But. the worst pain Rukia has felt has nothing to do with The pediactric division.

"Kiyomi might come by today after school, you know, my little sister... She's excited to meet you!"(oh my! Did you hear about the new doctor transfering here?)

Kiyomi was 4 years old when Rukia adopted her when Kiyomi's parents abandoned her because the medical bills were getting too much... But Rukia... Rukia adopted her. No one should be abandoned in thier time of need.. No one should just up and go without saying a thing.

Though, Kiyomi is happy with Rukia. She sees Rukia as an older sister and will always care for her no matter what.

Mimi weezes as she let out short spurts of giggles, "Yay! I can't wait!" (I heard he is soo good looking and strong!)

Rukia chukles uneasily as she calms Mimi down, "Yes, yes, yes... Kiyomi might come to visit... But right now you need to eat! Okay?" (Do you know his name?")

Mimi nods, Rukia gives Mimi a wink as she calls for Hanataro to take care of Mimi while she goes and checks on the blood tests to make sure it Cystic fibrosis, not some other disease...But all Rukia has to work with is old blood samples she took from Mimi.. She can't take another blood sample from her.. Mimi is weak, fragile and underweight as it is...

-Look after you-

"What do you think of Mimi Kiyomi?"

Rukia holds onto Kiyomi's hand as she walks towards home with each other, "She was really quiet and fun to be around... But..." Kiyomi looks at Rukia, "She's not going to last is she?"

Rukia tightens her hold onto Kiyomi's hand, changing the topic, "So! How was your first day of class in a new school? Did you bully anyone?"

Kiyomu pouts, "Nuuuuu.. I was really friendly and became friends with Yuzu and Karin! They're twins!"

"Oh? Sounds like fun... Do you think they would like to come with us to the beach on my day off Tomorrow?"

Kiyomi's eyes glittered, " I can ask!"

Rukia smiles at Kiyomi's child like innocence while they continue to walk home.

-Sound of water-

It's been a year since your first- probablt the last post care from you and I can't seem get you out of my mind. So many things were left unsaid. I didn't get an explaination why or at least a chance to express how I felt. But, instead, I recieved a post card. Post. Card. What I can't fathom is why you would send a post card. A measley post card for all the world to see. Was i not worth an actual letter? Was I that worthless? Was I just another rag doll you toss aside? Was this your master plan? Get a girl to fall in love with you, take her heart and leave with it without hearing her pained cries and sobs?

I remember you telling me how much you loved me and would never leave me. Silly me would wait for the mail or wait by the phone just to hear or read how much you would like to come back. I know, silly me. After what you wrote it was clear. You didn't want anything to do with me. Why else would you send me a post card instead of an actual letter? Is it because letteres are more heart felt and post cards are just there, they have no heart felt sentimentals behind it. Is that why? You wanted nothing more than to leave me behind without saying a word. To think I actually said I love you when you probably didn't even mean it.

People tell me to go out and party, drink away the pain.. But in the end, I wake up with a massive head ache with no memories last night, feeling lousier than I did.

I've been told I could do better than you... I'd laugh and agree... But really.. I don't want anyone but you...

There were times where I thought to myself, maybe it's me... Maybe he left because I wasn't a good enough girlfriend... Maybe I didn't put enough love into the relationship.. Maybe I didn't deserve him...

That's when I began to loathed myself. I started to blame everything on myself even if it wasn't. It's hard to get out of a runt like this when it becomes a daily emotion. Though, I think it was a few months later that I met a little girl named Kiyomi. She was so bright and full of optimism it was contagious. She manages to make me smile and laugh. Maybe she's the one I wake up for everyday.. She needs me as much as I need her.. After all, her parents abandoned her in her time of need... no one should be abandoned...

No one.

So I adopted her. She's now my little sister and I don't regret anything. She's the one that cheeres me and makes me happy... No that you would care since you did move on without me...

The sun is about to rise, and Kiyomi is about to wake up.

I know you would never be able to recieve this or even read this... But, it felt somewhat soothing to write out what I felt...

-Rukia Kuchiki

Rukia awoke to the sound of sniffling as she turns the lights on, only to see Kiyomi holding a letter with tears running down her cheek, "Onii-chan..."

Rukia recognizes the chappy stationary as her eyes widen, "Kiyomi... Where did you get that letter?"

"I'm sorry Onii-chan...I thought it was the memory box we made together... I didn't know you had a separate box... Onii-chan..." Kiyomi's lips quivered as the tears continued to flow.

Rukia held back her tears as memories came flowing back.. Memories of him.

"Come on..." Rukia pats on the bed signalling Kiyomi to sleep next to her as she came bumbling onto the bed, sniffling, "Onii-chan.. I will never leave you..."

Rukia smiles as she pats Kiyomi on the head, "I know...Let's go to sleep and forget all about this okay?"

No one should be abandoned...

;.;

This was somewhat emotional...

So. reviews are greatly appreciated...

I have no idea how long this fanfic is going to be though...

It's Asatte no Houkou influenced...