Karakura City Academy for Artistic Souls Chapter 21, a bleach fanfic

Hello everyone! And I am so SORRY! It's been forever since I updated but I've been so busy with work, school and my family that I haven't had time to write! I will try to write occasionally but I am trying to transfer to Kingston Uni in London right now so I am fairly busy…

Well anyway welcome to the new chapter, I hope you guys enjoy it!

Chapter Twenty-One

(Author's POV)

It is the day of the Winter Charity Ball and the girls are at Rukia's getting ready for the ball, they each have stylists working on their makeup, hair and nails and their moms are in the next room getting ready as well. "I heard there are going to be a lot of celebrities at the ball this year, I heard CL from the K-Pop group 2NE1 and the group Big Bang are going to be there along with lots of other from American groups and so on." Nel says as she sits on a chair getting her hair done. "Really?" Orihime says and Tatsuki nods. "Yeah, this year is going to be huge because of who's going to be in attendance. And it's all due to mostly the connections a lot of the people here have, like for instance thanks to Emmet a lot of actors, actresses, producers, directors and animators are going to be there. It all has to do with connections." Tatsuki sys and Davina sighs.

"What's up with you? I thought you would be happy since T.O.P from Big Bang is going to be there along with G-Dragon who are your favorites." Rukia says and Davina purses her lips. "The O'Toole's are going to be there… My parents found out this morning and wanted to give me a heads up." Davina says closing her eyes so her make up can be done. "Are you serious we haven't seen them since that whole incident about two years ago!" Karin says and Davina nods. "I know, but apparently my dad invited them just to invite them because they didn't think they would actually come… This sucks so hard, and just when I thought the year was going to end well too." Davina says and everyone nods. "Well there's nothing we can do about it now." Rukia says sighing. "Wait does Grimmjow know?" Nel asks and Davina blanches. "Oh no… I better call Ichigo so I can break the news." Davina says taking out her phone

~*With Ichigo and the Guys*~

The guys are all in their suits and they are playing video games when Ichigo's phone rings, he answers and Davina tells him the situation and he says he will take care of letting Grimmjow know. Davina thanks him and the two hang up as Ichigo turns to Grimmjow and sighs loudly. "What's wrong with you?" Grimmjow asks and all the guys turn to Ichigo. "Shuhei, Renji grab Grimmjow, Grimmjow be calm and don't get angry when I tell you this but Davina just called me and told me some news she just got from her parents." Ichigo says as Renji and Shuhei shrug and restrain Grimmjow who is confused and isn't resisting. "What did she say?" Grimmjow asks and Ichigo cringes. "The O'Tooles are coming to the ball so there is a good chance we all might run into them tonight." Ichigo says and Grimmjow stiffens. "Are you serious?" Grimmjow asks and Ichigo nods. "Yes." "Well then he better keep his fucking hands away from Davina or I swear to god, I will make sure he disappears and is never heard or seen from ever again." Grimmjow says shoving off Shuhei and Renji before sitting on the couch and folding his arms while glaring at the wall in front of him. Ichigo texts Davina that it went better than expected but to try to avoid Devin at all costs or Grimmjow might commit murder.

~*At The Ball*~

The girls have just arrived and are being escorted down the red carpet by the guys who arrived just before them and are posing for pictures and answering a few questions here and there. Ichigo and Rukia who are leading the group down the carpet are getting the most questions and requests for pictures which Ichigo absolutely abhors. Finally as they reach the entrance and go inside they see the hall is elegantly decorated into a classy winter wonderland with the decorations all in white, silver, dark and light baby blue. The big group is escorted to two tables one for the adults and another for the teens big enough for all of them with name plates for each of them all next to each of their perspective partner. They all sit and are given glasses of water and champagne along with their meal.

"Well that went without incident, thank god." Uryu says and everyone nods as they enjoy their meal. "Pfft wait until later, then we'll see what you'll be saying then." Grimmjow says scowling as he takes a drink of his champagne. "Hey slow down, I don't need you drunk. And calm down, everything will be fine." Davina says placing her hand on Grimmjow's, Grimmjow doesn't say anything but holds her hand in his and kisses the back of it. Davina smiles and everyone makes small talk as they eat their meal.

After everyone is finished eating and all the plates are removed Kisuke goes to the stage and the white podium there with Yoruichi.

"Good evening everyone, I'd like to personally thank all of you for attending the charity ball this year and for all the donations all of you have made. First off we will have an auction of the items that have been donated, our auctioneer for the night is none other than Korean pop and rap sensation CL." Kisuke says as CL who is wearing a beautiful white and silver beaded corseted gown with a slit on the left side steps up on stage. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, first I'd like to thank Mayor Urahara and his wife for inviting myself here tonight and all of you for your warm welcome. Now let us start the auction."

The group of teens sit and chat as the auction is going on as the adults are the only ones really interested in the items on auction. "So you guys changed what you're auctioning off?" Nel asks Rukia and Davina who nod. "Yup, I'm auctioning off a pair of one of a kind blue sapphire diamond teardrop earrings set in white gold with star shaped diamonds embedded on the sides and one large crescent moon shaped diamond on the back." Rukia says folding her hands under her chin. "I thought you loved those earrings." Grimmjow says. "Yeah I do, but the charities we're supporting this year could use the money more than I need those earrings which I've only ever worn once." Rukia says sighing. "Then what are you auctioning off Vina?" Ichigo asks as he texts on his phone. "I my dear god brother am auctioning off the shoes Christina Aguilera wore in Burlesque that she gave me when I was thirteen." "Oh god some of the women here are going to try to murder for those shoes!" Nel says and the rest of the girls nod. "Yeah there are only one pair like them in the world, Christina outgrew them after her first kid and just had them there. And at the age of thirteen I was her size but now I'm a size eight not a seven." Davina says.

Just then CL announces the next item up for auction which is Grimmjow's football signed by the Broncos. It's then the teens pay attention seeing as they're curious as to who buys it. "The bid starts at $200,000 dollars." CL says and an older American man raises his hand. "$300,000 dollars." Another man raises up his hand. "$400,000." "$500,00!" "$800,000!" No one says a word after that and Cl smiles. "Ok, $800,000 going once… going twice… and- ""$1,000,000!" Everyone turns to the table where two teenage boys are sitting with their parents.

The father looks about 6'1 with a lean build, pale skin, dark brown hair, a beard and cold silver eyes. The mother looks about 5'4 with a slim build, pale skin, wavy mid-length light brown hair and light swamp green eyes. The two boys look like twins, have short chocolate brown hair, pale skin and lean muscular builds. The only way to tell the difference between the two is that one has their father's cold silver grey eyes and is 5'11 and the other has their mother's swamp green eyes and is 6'1.

The one that bid the $1,000,000 for the football was the one with the silver eyes. CL looks a little surprised as does everyone else, and of course every one of the teens sits rigid as they know who that family is. "One million going once, going twice?... Sold to Devin O'Toole!" CL says and everyone claps at one of the first big donations made. After that a few more auctions go on and soon enough the ball is moved from the main dining hall to the main ball room where there is a bigger stage with a DJ and classical band, and many tables with hors d'oeuvre along with waiters in white holding trays of appetizers and champagne.

Everyone walks in with their perspective partner and everyone mingles as the classical band starts to play some music. Our group of teens proceeds to walk to the right side of the ball room with the adults and talk amongst themselves for a while until the DJ plays the slow version of Crazy In Love by Beyoncé and they all go onto the floor to dance.

"You know I'm kind of surprised Shannon and Angus haven't tried to approach Emmet and Evelyn yet." Ichigo says and Rukia nods. "I know they are still close from what Davina told me, but it's probably because of Devin that they won't get to close. Davina told me that Angus had told Emmet that Devin still has a thing for Davina despite her keeping a strictly professional relationship between them now." Rukia says and Ichigo shakes his head. "That's probably why, Devin was always a stubborn one from what Davina what say, Aiden was always the calm and level headed one." "I guess that make sense since their twins, they balance each other out."

Over with Emmet and Evelyn the two are by one of the refreshment tables when Angus and Shannon O'Toole approach them. Angus in a black tux with black bowtie and Shannon in an elegant black off the shoulder chiffon gown with a silver beaded corset bodice and silver pumps. "Emmet, Evelyn!" Shannon says in a lovely Irish accent smiling warmly at the two as they turn towards them. "Shannon, Angus so lovely to see you again." Evelyn says giving a small smile as the four all hug each other.

"We have been looking for you two everywhere." Angus says in his deep baritone voice his Irish accent very prominent and thick. "Yes, and we also want to give our condolences about what happened to Davina and her friend. We are so happy they were found, and if there is anything else you or the Kuchiki's need please don't hesitate to ask." Shannon says and Emmet smiles. "Thank you Shannon, but you have all done more than enough for us. You were able to gather the police force for us and helped us with sorting everything out in Limerick." "Emmet is right we owe you for helping us get the two girls back." Evelyn says and the four continue to talk as the rest dance.

Davina rests her head against Grimmjow's shoulder as the two stand off to the side, Grimmjow is drinking champagne and the others are dancing or talking with other people there. It is then that Aiden O'Toole approaches them and Davina lights up. Aiden had always been like a brother to her, and Aiden is the one twin he actually likes.

"Aiden!" Davina says as he approaches and Aiden smiles. "Hey fianna beag (little deer in Irish) how are you? And Grimmjow, so good to see you my friend!" Aiden says as he hugs the two his light Irish accent very gentlemanly and thick as he speaks. "I'm good man, how are you?" Grimmjow says hugging Aiden and clapping him on the back. "Considering what happened a few weeks ago, I am very good." Davina says as they hug and Aiden squeezes her tightly. "Speaking about that, I'm so happy you're home safe and sound! I got so worried when I heard what happened to you and your friend Rukia. I'm just happy my family was able to help find you two in Limerick and get everything sorted out so you could come home. And I'm sorry I didn't see you in the hospital but my family was in Egypt doing business…" Aiden says and Davina hugs him tightly.

"Hey you guys helped and you care so that's all that matters." Davina says and Grimmjow nods. "Yeah thank you man, you got her and Rukia back to us." Aiden smiles and the three continue to talk while on the dance floor Ichigo and Rukia finish dancing and are stepping off to the side. The two are talking about Rukia's birthday dinner that her parents are hosting on the day of her birthday when Rukia bumps into someone. "Oh, I am so sorry." Rukia says genuinely apologizing. "It's alright, no harm done." Devin says in his thick heavy Irish accent as he gives a small smile. "Devin… Nice to see you again." Ichigo says fighting off his distaste for the guy. "Ichigo, always good to see you again. And am I correct in assuming this is your lovely girlfriend Rukia Kuchiki?" Rukia smiles at the compliment but something makes her uneasy about it as well. "Yeah, this is Rukia Kuchiki my girlfriend, Rukia this is Devin O'Toole." Ichigo says and Rukia gives a slight nod while smiling. Devin gives a small bow and smiles. "Pleasure to meet you Rukia."

'Something about Devin… It gives me the chills… And in the worst way…' Rukia says in her head as the three continue to talk until Devin excuses himself.

"God damn it." Davina says as she and Grimmjow grab another glass of champagne, Aiden left a few minutes ago to try and find the others and catch up. "What is it?" Grimmjow asks as Davina sets down her champagne. "I forgot Toshiro and I, we're supposed to sing tonight." Davina says and she goes over to Toshiro. The two talk briefly and she walks back to Grimmjow after they decide Toshiro will go first. Toshiro goes on stage and tells the band he will be singing Stand By Me by Ben E. King.

Stand By Me

By Ben E. King

When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Grimmjow, Davina and the rest of the couples take the dance floor as Toshiro sings in a surprisingly similar way to Ben E. King.

Karin stands by the wall sipping her champagne and smiling at her boyfriend while he winks and smiles at her.

So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

Grimmjow and Davina kiss briefly as they dance and Ichigo and Rukia gracefully dance around the ball room floor with the others.

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me

So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, won't you stand now, oh, stand
Stand by me…

Everyone claps for Toshiro who takes a bow and thanks everyone, he then announces that Davina will be singing and Davina makes her way to the stage as Grimmjow and Karin switch places so she can dance with Toshiro.

Young and Beautiful

By Lana Del Rey

I've seen the world
Done it all
Had my cake now
Diamonds, brilliant
And Bel Air now
Hot summer nights, mid-July
When you and I were forever wild
The crazy days, city lights
The way you'd play with me like a child

Davina sings a smooth sultry voice as the couples take the dance floor, she and Grimmjow lock eyes and look at each other with intense passion and love.

Ichigo and Rukia again glide across the dance floor gracefully looking at each other passionately and with such love and care its quite intense for a couple so young.

I've seen the world, lit it up
As my stage now
Channeling angels in the new age now
Hot summer days, rock 'n' roll
The way you play for me at your show
And all the ways I got to know
Your pretty face and electric soul

"I will always love you."

Rukia looks at Ichigo and smiles.

Dear Lord, when I get to heaven
Please let me bring my man
When he comes tell me that you'll let him in
Father tell me if you can
Oh that grace, oh that body
Oh that face makes me wanna party
He's my sun, he makes me shine like diamonds

"Forever and always."

Will you still love me
When I'm no longer young and beautiful?
Will you still love me
When I got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
Will you still love me when I'm no longer beautiful?
Will you still love me when I'm no longer beautiful?
Will you still love me when I'm not young and beautiful?

Sorry to cut it off like this but I promise the next chapter will be up as soon as possible!

...Don't hate me…

-DavinaLeBlanc