The Letter
Because I'm no longer alone,
tomorrow awakens, and I'm with you
Because I have someone whom I love so much,
I'm here by your side, protecting you
I'm so glad that I was born on this earth that connects me to you
-Sayonara Solitaire from Chrono Crusade
"I still Can't believe you got Mitsuki to do this." Kiyone Kotetsu's somewhat squeaky voice echoed through the cellphone.
"I know... and it wasn't easy, this girl is such a bitch." Toshirou grunted. He glared over at a very annoyed Mitsuki Kuchiki, and every couple of seconds, a sound would emit from her throat which was somewhere in between a growl and a cough. Although he was pretty sure the first eight were growls, and the last two were coughs.
"Bastard." Mitsuki growled, tapping her foot and narrowing her eyes at a young flight attendant who had been staring at her for the past five minutes.
"Love you too, Mi-chan." Toshirou said sarcastically. He and Mitsuki were friends; maybe even better than her and Kiyone, but he would never, and I mean never love Mitsuki Kuchiki as anything more than a friend.
"Go to hell.'' Mitsuki said as Toshirou finally pocketed his phone.
"Yeah, whatever. Walk. The line's moving, bitch." Toshirou said, pushing Mitsuki forward.
She stumbled, then glared back at him. "I hate you so much... I don't even understand why I have to go!" They were in line at Tokyo airport, heading for Karakura Town.
Toshirou sighed. Mitsuki was acting three again. "You have to go because it's your problem! After all I didn't abandon my older brother and sister to protect my little sister who I haven't seen for the past seven and a half years!" Toshirou said in a huff. He immediately realized his mistake.
"Mitsuki... I-"
"It's fine." MItsuki said quietly, drawing in a shaky breath. "I'm sorry for blowing. Your right, I'm totally at fault for all this." She turned around, and smiled slightly at a mother and her kids.
"Mitsuki," Toshirou started. He needed to apologize. "I'm sorry, but I just wanted to..." Toshirou was cut off by the intercom.
Flight 323 to Karakura Town boarding.
"That's us!" Mitsuki chirped, grabbing Toshirou's hand, dragging him to the plane.
Rukia's POV
I covered my face with my hands, sighing.
"Why? What did I ever do to deserve this?" I whispered in despair, looking at the letter and backpack sitting at the edge of Ichigo's guest bed. The backpack was a light purple, a Chappy the Rabbit keychain dangling off the side. And the letter. The damn letter. On the front, there, in neat cursive written in blood red ink, sat my name, Rukia Kuchiki.
I knew what was in that letter. I hadn't touched it. I hadn't even looked at it since I got it yesterday. I knew this person's handwriting.
And I hated this person.
**************************************************Flashback*******************
"Oi! Rukia-chan!" Isshin yelled as I jogged down the stairs.
"Kurosaki-san?" I asked. "What's wrong?" He handed me a letter. "You got mail."
I blinked. I never got mail aside from the usual birthday card from some long-lost aunt. Kaitou liked to keep distance from the family. That's why we came to Karakura. All of our relatives lived in Kyoto. All of his relatives lived somewhere in Osaka.
I took the letter, thanked Isshin, and walked up the steps to the guest room. "Huh," I said to myself. "No return address." I heard a door lock click. "What has no return address?" Ichigo said as he walked up. I felt a light blush creep up. Damn.
I decided to use an insult to hide it. "My letter, dumbass." Dumbass. REAL clever. Ichigo glared. I smirked. Wow. Before I used to blush and force smiles around him all the time. Now, though... we're... comfortable. The air's not as tense as it used to be, and I love it when he's next to me.
"Who's it from?" He sighed out, looking annoyed. I gave him a look. "I don't know. There's no return address, dumbass."
He blinked. "Oh, really?" He asked, snatching away the letter. "Hey!" I yelled in surprise.
"To Miss Rukia Kuchiki" Ichigo read aloud. I grabbed the letter from his unsuspecting hands.
"Got it!" I said.
"And I got you!" I heard Ichigo's voice, then the next thing I knew I was on the ground. "Wha?" I started, surprised.
And I then realized what position we were in. I was on my back, completely still, and he was hovering over me. He must've realized the awkwardness of the situation, too, because his eyes were wide.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a bright white flash.
"Aw! How cute!" Isshin.
"DAD!" I heard Ichigo scream before he got up.
Ichigo quickly jump-kicked Isshin, sending him tumbling down the steps.
"Sorry about that." Ichigo said as he helped me up."
"It's okay." I said quietly. An uncomfortable silence followed.
"Oh! My-"
"Your.." We said it at the same time. He laughed nervously, while I giggled awkwardly.
Ichigo was the first to recover. "Your letter."
He handed me the paper, I thanked him, and we both headed for our rooms.
I locked my door, and looked at the letter. "To Miss Rukia Kuchi..." I trailed off as I noticed the writing. Perfect cursive... signature red ink... It couldn't be! It just couldn't! I thought they were dead!
I let my body slide to the floor as I looked at the letter in disbelief. Why did it have to be like this?
**************************************************Flashback*******************
I picked up the letter cautiously, and opened the envelope. Then, I noticed something on the paper.
A snake. A black snake, with small yellow eyes. Now, I knew it was him.
But... what in the world would Gin Ichimaru want with me?
End Rukia's POV
"Are you okay?" Mitsuki asked the man in front of her.
He had dark blue hair, and sad, drooping eyes. He was breathing hard.
"Y-yes... Just a b-bit scared of heights!" He tried to sound reassuring, but failed miserably.
Toshirou and Mitsuki exchanged looks. "Then why are you on a plane?" Toshirou asked, raising an eyebrow.
"W-well, you see... I was going to go visit my family for a wedding, and I'm just now getting back t-to K-Karakura T-town. My vacation time i-is pretty m-much all u-used up." He gulped a little as the plane jerked up. "I'm Hanatarou. H-Hanatarou Yamada."
"Well, Yamada-san, it's nice to meet you!" Mitsuki said, yelping as the plane jerked more. Mitsuki's steely grey eyes shifted from the timid man in front of her to the plane window. Lightning flashed, and the only thing seen was grey clouds.
"Wow... some storm, huh? Ne, Mit-chan?" Toshirou nudged the girls' shoulder. "Huh? Oh, right." Mitsuki turned back to Hanatarou. "So, if you don't mind me asking, where do you work, Yamada-san?" Mitsuki said, trying to make some small talk. At least it took her thoughts away from the storm, even if it was for just a second.
"K-Karakura Hospital." Hanatarou responded shyly. "I'm a doctor originally from Kyoto, working with Dr. Retsu Unohana." He said, straightening himself.
Mitsuki blinked a couple times. "Excuse me? Did you say Karakura Hospital?" Hanatarou nodded. "Why?"
"Um... nothing. But do you know if a Rukia Kuchiki has been admitted recently?" Mitsuki asked, sounding almost desperate.
Hanatarou closed his eyes, thinking. "Ah, yes. Kuchiki-san. A really sweet girl. Dr. Unohana has been her doctor for the past... two years, I believe. I've met her twice. She's so nice, but a bit quiet." Mitsuki took in a shaky breath.
"Yamada-san, do you know where she is?" Toshirou cut in for Mitsuki.
"Yes. I know her address. Why?"
Toshirou opened his mouth, but Mitsuki spoke first.
"Because she's my sister!"
A/N: Thanks for reading!
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"What do you mean she's gone?" Ichigo screamed. "I mean she's gone, okay? Rukia disappeared!" Mitsuki walked up, overhearing the two."Excuse me," She started. "Do you mean Rukia Kuchiki?" Ichigo looked at her. "Why? Do you know where she is?" Mitsuki sighed. "No. But I might know someone who does. I'm Mitsuki. Her sister."
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