Rukia kept tickling Keitaro's ribs and the baby kept laughing like crazy, rolling around his parents' bed.
Ichigo walked in after taking a shower and smiled. He leaned against the doorframe and watched as Rukia kissed Keitaro's little, round tummy. Ichigo felt a 'content' feeling across his chest as he watched the mother of his son actually alive and here to play with their son.
After a few more seconds Ichigo finally pushed himself off the frame and walked over to his tiny family.
"What so funny?" he asked as he jumped on the bed next to Rukia to join her in kissing Keitaro.
Rukia smiled as she lightly hit the orange head. "Why are you trying to interfere into my precious 'mother-son' time?"
Ichigo laughed as he grabbed Keitaro on his sides. The father lied on his back as he lifted his son into the air. He made weird faces up at Keitaro who was giggling like crazy.
Rukia laughed as she lied down next to Ichigo. "Don't tell me this is what you guys do regularly."
"So what if it is?" Ichigo asked as lightly threw Keitaro in the air and grabbed him.
Rukia laid her head on Ichigo's shoulder, watching Keitaro's face laughing every time his father juggled him in the air.
After several more minutes of playing, Keitaro's eyes drooped down and he was ready to sleep. Ichigo cradled his son in his arms and started to gently rock him. But he stopped when he noticed Rukia staring intently at their son. With a smile, Ichigo leaned Keitaro's tired body into Rukia's arms.
Rukia looked up upon receiving Keitaro unexpectedly. "What are you doing?"
"Just gently rock him like I did," Ichigo instructed as he helped start the motion in Rukia's arms. He looked at her and leaned closer. "I know you've been dieing to do this."
Rukia couldn't voice the words of appreciation so she just nodded her head as Ichigo led the small rocking motion. She watched on as her son quickly closed his eyes and fell asleep, making small noises as he entered la-la land.
"He's beautiful," she whispered as she gently bent down to kiss his forehead.
"Yeah, he is," Ichigo agreed. He then took the sleeping child into his arms and walked towards the door.
"Where are you going?"
Ichigo turned around and smiled at the oblivious woman. "I'm taking Keitaro to his crib. Just relax and I'll be back in a second."
Rukia nodded as she saw Ichigo walking out of their room and into the room next to theirs. It was originally a storage room but Isshin cleared out the area and was able to reconstruct the room into a small nursery.
Ichigo leaned over the crib and gently laid Keitaro in it. He looks down and noticed his son sleeping with a peaceful face. Ichigo hadn't seen this expression too often, making him wonder whether or not Keitaro was aware that Rukia wasn't with him all this time. But now that she's back it only seemed natural for Keitaro to sleep with more ease.
"Goodnight squirt," Ichigo gently brushed the back of his fingers against Keitaro's cheeks and left the nursery, making sure to leave the door slightly opened.
When Ichigo returned to his room, he looked over at his bed and noticed Rukia laying on it, though she wasn't sleeping. She seemed deep in thought and hadn't realized him in the room.
Ichigo smirked as he quietly walked over and literally threw himself on their bed, lying directly on top of her.
"Ichigo! Get—oof—off!" Rukia squirmed around as she tried to push his heavy (and muscular O.o) body off of her.
Ichigo chuckled at her desperate pushing so he allowed himself to push more of his weight on her, stopping her completely from moving.
The petite woman glared up into the man who was smirking. She felt an angry vein pop out of her head just by looking at that cocky attitude. With much struggle, Rukia brought up one of her hand and quickly slapped Ichigo on the side of his head.
"Ow! Bitch, what was that for?" he glared.
"You're suffocating me," she glared back.
Ichigo didn't move from his position although he pulled his weight off a tad bit. "Is this how you react when I'm happy to see you?"
"Well, that depends on whether you're really happy to see or if you're happy trying to kill me," she smirked.
Ichigo smiled as he lowered his head closer. "Trust me; I'm extremely happy to have you back."
Rukia moved her head slightly with a glint in her eyes. "Then prove it."
Without another word Ichigo closed the gap between their lips and immediately delved his tongue into her mouth. Rukia moaned as she used her free arm to wrap around his neck and pull him closer.
Ichigo smiled against her lips as he slid his hands up and down her body, little by little remembering every curvature of her body that's been haunting his dreams for so long.
As Ichigo started to move his lips down to her jaws and onto her neck, Rukia was able to free her other arm which immediately went into his orange lock. She moaned even louder when she felt his tongue working wonders against her skin.
"Ichi…go…" Rukia breathed out.
The orange head only grunted as a response.
Rukia placed both her hands on his cheeks and brought his face up to look into his eyes. She smiled upon seeing his lust and passion filled eyes. "I love you," she whispered.
Ichigo smiled and lightly pressed his lips on hers again. As he lifted up, he responded, "I love you, too… so much more than you'll ever know."
Rukia fought back her tears as she softly spoke, "I'll never leave you again."
"Good," Ichigo sighed, "Because I'm never going to let you leave my sight again. Get ready for an eternity of being with me."
"I wouldn't want to live any other way," Rukia smirked.
"…Then let's get married," Ichigo whispered into her ear.
For a second Rukia was still. She turned her head to look into Ichigo's eyes. And he was staring back with such intensity and seriousness that tears was finally falling from the corner of her eyes. Ichigo pressed his thumb beneath her eye and wiped away the glistening waters that slowly fell.
"Is that a 'yes'?" he smirked.
The tears kept falling and Rukia couldn't bring out her voice. She looked into his eyes and smiled, slowly nodding her head.
Ichigo also let out a huge smile. He leaned down and pressed his lips on hers again. As he lifted away, he smirked.
"Your brother is going to kill me."
Rukia laughed out loud as Ichigo buried his head in the crook of her neck to continue where he left off. Clothes were tossed onto the floor and small moans and groans filled the air as the two lovers celebrated their reunion in a dance that only they knew.
Ichigo woke up the next morning upon feeling something soft on his chest. Blinking open one eye, Ichigo looked down and let out a sigh of relief. Rukia was sleeping peacefully next to him, her beautiful dark locks spread across his chest, and her ear listening to the rhythms of his heart.
So it wasn't another dream. She really is back, Ichigo smiled.
His arms around her waist tightened, pulling her up a little so he could reach down and kiss the top of her head. He breathed in her scent which always had the mysterious power to relax him.
Within a few seconds Rukia started to shift around. With much difficulty, she peeked open an eye only to see a pair of muscular chest right in front of her. It took her a moment to figure out her surrounding.
"You awake?"
Rukia looked up and smiled as Ichigo's face came into view. Nodding her head, Rukia allowed Ichigo to pull her deeper into their embrace, almost as if she'd disappear if he let go of her.
The two lovers lied on their bed for as long as they can, just happy to be reunited. But of course all good things must come to an end.
"WAAAAHHH!"
Rukia jumped up upon hear her baby's cries… but why was it so loud when he was separated by a wall?
Ichigo groaned as he jumped out of bed, searching for his pants.
"Ichigo, where is Keitaro's voice coming from?" Rukia asked, still looking around.
Ichigo finally located his boxers and got them on. "It's coming from the baby monitor," he pointed towards a device that was on his desk, "It's like a walkie-talkie that alerts me when Keitaro is awake."
Rukia was about to ask again when Ichigo threw her his large shirt and motioned her to follow him. With an annoyed pout, she did as she was told and followed him to the nursery.
And sure enough the red-faced Keitaro was crying for attention.
"Hey there big guy," Ichigo lifted his son and held him against his shoulder, "What do you think you're doing waking your okasan and me from our nice sleep."
"Stop being such an idiot," Rukia smacked his back.
Keitaro was still whimpering and as soon as Rukia came to view, he stretched his arms towards her, fidgeting in Ichigo's arms. Rukia smiled as she took her son into her arms and cradled him, automatically ending the child's cries.
Ichigo smiled and did a fake pout at Keitaro. "Already liking your mother more than me?"
Keitaro only sucked his fingers, looking between both his parents.
The two parents laughed as they walked back to their room to get ready for a new day. After changing into new clothes, they walked downstairs to eat breakfast. Ichigo placed Keitaro on his high chair and walked into the kitchen to grab the food. Rukia sat in front of Keitaro, entertaining the little Ichigo-replica by teasing him with a Chappy doll.
"Looks like Keitaro also loves Chappy," Rukia happily exclaimed.
Ichigo snorted as he came back with their breakfast. "I just hope this doesn't last too long."
Rukia kicked his shin from under the table while grabbing a piece of toast. Ichigo cursed under his breath as he started to feed Keitaro some baby food.
Rukia looks around the house and smiles. "This place really hasn't changed."
Just then Ichigo and Rukia heard a lot of noises coming from outside. Ichigo stood up to check it out when they heard the front door being busted open.
"Is she really here?"
"I sensed her this morning!"
"You're too slow!"
"Get out of my way!"
Rukia looked up in time to see her friends running into the kitchen. Once their eyes fell on her everyone became silent.
"Tadiama," she smiles.
"RUKIA-NEESAN!"
"KUCHIKI-SAN!"
Yuzu, Karin, Orihime and Tatsuki lunged at the petite woman, hugging her tightly while the men only watched on, smiling widely themselves.
Uryuu notices Ichigo watching with a smile. He walks over to his rival and smirks. "I see you're glowing."
"Shut up," Ichigo pouts, but grinning at the same time.
Uryuu smirked as Rukia was finally released.
"I'm glad to see everyone back together again."
Rukia looked up and saw Isshin walking inside with Urahara and Yoruichi behind him, all three of them smiling.
The shinigami stood up and bowed. "Tadaima… otousan."
Isshin, after hearing the last word, brought out his silly smile as his background got covered in flowers and hearts. "My Rukia-chan finally called me 'otousan'! Come here and give daddy a hug, my dear third-daughter!" Isshin squealed as he brought Rukia into a tight embrace.
Ichigo stepped in and shoved his father away. "Will you stop doing that? Don't try to kill her when she just got back!"
"HAHA! What are you so afraid of Ichigo?" Isshin teased, his hands on his hips, "Being a bit too overprotective, aren't you?"
"I remember when you were like that with Masaki," Yoruichi grinned.
"MASAKI!" Isshin ran to her poster at the mentioning of her name, "Rukia-chan has finally returned and we are now all a family once again."
"Will you stop embarrassing us?" Karin kicked her father to the ground.
Rukia laughed alongside with everyone else.
Yes… nothing has changed.
After Yuzu made a grand "WELCOME BACK RUKIA-NEESAN!" breakfast, they were all sitting in the living room, the air suddenly tense. Rukia was holding a tired Keitaro with Ichigo sitting next to her. The others occupied different seats in the room and they were all equally wearing the same worried expression.
"So you don't when it's going to happen?" Ichigo asked.
Yoruichi nodded her head. "Thankfully Nell was able to escape from their grasp without substantial injuries, but when she tried to locate their location again it was already gone. Still, the information she got told us enough that a new threat is coming for sure."
Ichigo groaned annoyingly as his head fell back to the couch. Just when everything was supposed to get better, the new threat that had been hiding for almost a year suddenly pops right back up.
He looked over when he felt Rukia slightly fidgeting in her seat. He places his arm over her shoulders and pulls her towards him. No matter what he had to protective his family.
"We'll keep an eye out but I'm afraid getting into Hueco Mundo will become more difficult from now on," Urahara spoke behind his fan, "Let's just hope nothing happens for some time."
Ichigo nodded as his grip around Rukia tightened.
"But let's not get too sad about this!" Isshin jumped up, "Rukia-chan has finally returned and it is time to plan the wedding!"
Ichigo's ears perked up and released Rukia. "What—"
"Yuzu! Help daddy plan the wedding!" Isshin interrupted Ichigo.
"Hai!" Yuzu happily replied, following her father to his office.
"I didn't know you guys are engaged!" Orihime threw her arms around Rukia and cried out tears of joy, "I'll help with the reception."
Rukia awkwardly pulled her friend away. "Inoue, what are you talking about? We're not getting married just yet—"
"Who is getting married?"
Ichigo suddenly froze at the sound of a way-too familiar voice. He slowly turned around to see Byakuya's cold glare. "H-hey," he waved his hand, "When did you get here?"
The kensiken-wearing man turned towards him and stepped forward. "Now that my sister is well, I want you to fully explain yourself to me, kozo."
Ichigo awkwardly laughed, slowly pulling himself up from his seat. "Well you see—" his words got cut off again as he saw Byakuya's hand slowly reaching for his Zanpaktou. "See ya!" the orange head exclaimed as he used his shinigami badge to jump out of his body and shunpo out of his house.
"GET BACK HERE, KOZO!"
Byakuya's deadly cries could be heard everywhere as he chased after the man who was supposedly getting married to his sister.
Rukia stared out the door where the two men had just left and couldn't help but feel worried.
Yoruichi noticed this so she walked over and patted the petite woman's head. "Don't worry. I doubt Bya-kun'll kill Ichigo to leave you as a single mother. That's a lot worse than having a child before getting married," she grinned.
If Yoruichi was trying to comfort Rukia, it wasn't working too well. And things got even crazier as more people showed up.
"I just saw Kuchiki-taicho chasing after Ichigo!" Renji exclaimed.
Tatsuki laughed. "He didn't take the news about Ichigo and Kuchiki's wedding so well."
"EII!" Matsumoto squealed as she hugged Rukia from behind, "I can't believe you two are finally getting married. Will there be booze at the wedding?"
"Matsumoto! Stop asking such ridiculous questions!" Hitsugaya yelled at his fukutaicho.
Hinamori lightly chuckled from his side. "She's just getting excited for the wedding. No need to yell, Shiro-chan!"
Before the boy-genius could retort, Isshin and Yuzu came flying back into the room. The older Kurosaki threw his arm over Urahara and the two cheered for the happy couple, acting almost like they were already drunk.
The craziness continued and Rukia just watched from the sidelines as people started to plan her wedding without her. She got out of her trance when she felt Keitaro fidgeting in her arms. He was tired but couldn't sleep with all this ruckus.
Rukia smiled as she silently slipped away and walked upstairs, entering the nursery. She rocked Keitaro just like how Ichigo told her last night, and the baby soon fell asleep.
Kuchiki Rukia looked out the window and smiled at the bright sun, no longer covered by the rainy, gray clouds.
Soon, she'll be Kurosaki Rukia.
She liked the sound of that.
The END
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For now.
A/N: Here is the last chapter! hope you guys liked it. Kinda rushed it again but i'm just glad to have created a happy ending with some humor.
I was going to write an epligoue about Ichigo and Rukia's wedding but couldn't since it might affect the sequel (which is currently under revision). You'll see more of our favorite couple this summer so don't leave me!
Thanks to everyone who has been supporting me since the very beginning. I hope you guys will still be there for my other fanfic. and I'll try not to disappoint you.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
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i love this story ...
ReplyDeleteit seems so natural and i hope tite kubo would think the same thing as you so he would add this story to its original someday... <3
i was truly amazed how eclipsing could think of this wonderful story, it really made me cried when rukia got into dieing..
and i could never stop imagine their baby face...
i really envy you...
and am looking forward to another story..<3