The King's Death

Chapter 12:The Palace Throne

Okay please tell me why I was summoned here again for yet another meeting when I'm still recovering from yesterday's incident but life must go on. Still I'd rather be in bed right now.

"Are you alright Ichigo?" Rukia murmurs in my ear as she moves from behind me to take her seat.

"Yeah I'm fine just a bit tired. Don't worry so much." I mutter back sending her a sideways smile. She returns it and then the Elders speak to us both addressing the issue of yesterday, oh joy.

"We have come to the knowledge that you have the same problem as our former ruler and his family, so we completely understand if you ever need a day to yourself." One of the older elders says clasping her hands together tightly. Her amber colored eyes gaze at me with a soft caring concern that I have seen too much of. I frown and shake my head slowly.

"You will be tired some days Kurosaki-dono you must understand that we are saying this for your health." Another says trying to stop me from disagreeing.

"No, I will be here even on those days. I will not let this define me, I am not sick I'm in control yesterday was a onetime thing and will only happen once. That is the last time anything like that will happen. Do not think me weak for this and do not think me hard for what I am doing. This issue has been resolved and we are leaving it at that. So continue to something else." They nod and fall silent.

"Alright, then we shall go through with the ceremony this weekend. You and Kuchiki-sama will be wed this Saturday in the evening at sunset and you will be crowned directly after that." I nod and look to Rukia softly.

Her eyes are glazed over with excitement but also fear. I reach over and grip her hand in mine. Her violet orbs turn my way and she stares into my eyes expressing every emotion to me in that one gaze. Her eyes break their hold on mine and a small smile plays at her lips. Byakuya walks in holding flowers and Rukia stands to look over them. I stand and follow her over to look at some of them too. The deep violets and light creams along with the soft pinks remind me of her eyes and her skin but they also bring out her features. While she looks at the darker colors I look at the lighter ones. I notice the elders slowly walk out leaving us to our decisions

"What are those, Ichigo?" She murmurs from beside me.

"I'm not sure Ruki, do you like them?" She looks at them and then smells them softly. Her face lights up in a smile and I lace my fingers with hers.

"I love them, do you like them?" I nod softly while looking at her. Out of the corner of my eyes I notice Byakuya staring at us in happiness. Perhaps he misses his wife. Rukia must remind him of her in some ways. Losing someone you love hurts even if they may not have felt the same way. My dad told me that when I asked if he was sad my uncle died. He and my uncle had a volatile relationship.

"Nii-sama what do you think?" Rukia asks turning to him. He smiles softly and looks at them.

"They are lovely Rukia. They will be very beautiful against your dress." She grins brightly and hugs him tightly. He looks down and I look away giving them their moment. Soon enough her hand wraps around mine and she leans against my chest. I kiss the top of her head secretly and pull a cream flower from the bundle sticking it in her hair. She stares up at me and laughs softly before releasing my hand and twirling around the room. She moves beside me and brings me with her for a little. I laugh softly and begin to dance beside her using my knowledge to impress her. Her eyes light up in amazement and I smile down at her.

Rukia is so amazing, I've never met anyone like her and I can honestly say that's a good thing. My life would have been a world different without her. I probably would have picked one of those sluts and I never would have had the amazing love I have now.