Title – Then run away with me

Disclaimer – I still haven't talked Tite Kubo into signing his rights over to me… but I'm working on it! Lol.

Summary – AU. Ichigo catches Rukia packing her stuff the day she runs away from his home.

Author's Note – I can't believe I am actually sitting down and writing two chapters in a row!! I'm ultra excited :D:D:D

I know… it's been so long since I updated…. But the new Fade to Black movie really sparked my flair! So here I am…

Just a note, the italics are memories or flashbacks.

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Ichigo collapsed on the bed breathing hard on his back. His breathing was labored and his chest heaved up and down. He smirked when he felt Rukia's hand slid up from his thigh up to his chest and up and over to his shoulder she laid down next to him also breathing hard. She placed her head into the crook of his neck and snuggled closer as his arm wrapped around her slim frame pulling her closer in.

"God damn Rukia you wear me out." He finally wheezed out leaning down to pull up a thin sheet.

Rukia smiled and wrapped the sheet over her chest and held onto her husband tighter. "Ichigo?"

"Hmm?" He asked running his fingers along her temples and hair.

"Why did you tell my brother that we were boyfriend and girlfriend instead of married?"

"Because your brother was so strict I wasn't sure what to tell him… though I knew I made the mistake when he said 'out of wedlock.' Oh well… maybe we can tell him the truth later."

They laid in silent staring out through their window; sadly they haven't seen the moon in so long due to the thick fog that surrounded their home. Perhaps leaving to Soul Society they would be able to see the moon. They were scared and nervous, both of them. Not really sure what to expect or what to dread.

"I hope everything works out well for us in the end." Rukia whispered softly bringing her hand down to rest on her belly. Things could work out horribly for them, she could bring not only herself into a mess, but her unborn child also. Soul Society might find them and charge them of felony acts, Ichigo would be included for hiding her. But once they get wind of a child growing inside they might execute Ichigo and wait for the baby to mature, once it is old enough to not need it's mother anymore they will probably execute her and take the baby raising it, doing studies on it, making it their guinea pig.

She was terrified; Soul Society was a place not at all like earth. She felt lonely and isolated but here on earth she felt loved, wanted, and …. Alive. She was dead in Soul Society… literally.

"What's wrong?" Ichigo asked his voice was groggy, he was half asleep but some how knew she was bothered.

She smiled as her husband stroked her hair softly, and lightly trying his best to stay awake for his wife's sake.

"I was just thinking about how much I love you." She said softly getting up on her arms and kissed him tenderly.

She felt his lips curve upwards as he smiled against her mouth, "I love you too." She felt Ichigo shift and roll over so she fell off of him and was now laying side by side with him, he ran his fingers through her hair once more before bonking her on top of the head, "Idiot, quit being so sentimental and go to sleep." He teased and kept her from ripping his jugular veins out by kissing her neck and running his tongue along the smooth skin.

Of course all thoughts of killing the man who brought such amazing feelings through her body ran out of her mind.

But the thoughts on her going back to Soul Society did a number on her nerves. Especially with a child growing.

"Rukia!!" the raven haired shinigami turned around at the sound of her name being called. It was Kaien her vice captain of her new squad and he had someone else with him, black hair also about the same length and one tattoo on his face, three lines that start in his hair line that goes down to mid cheek.

Rukia wiped her brow and set her zanpaktou down as her vice captain neared her.

"Kaien- dono? What can I do for you?" Rukia asked bowing slightly.

Kaien laughed and bonked her on the head, "Kuchiki quit acting so formal your brother isn't around. I want you to meet someone," He said ignoring the blush that had risen on her pale cheeks, "This is Hisagi Shuuhei he's a good friend of mine I was just showing him around our squad when I happened to spot you." He turned to look at Hisagi, "This is Byakuya's little sister I was telling you about, Rukia."

Hisagi's eyes turned to her and he smiled taking her hand in his slowly bringing it up to his lips to give it a small peck, "gorgeous and not at all stiff like her brother."

Kaien's grin turned into a frown and he slapped Hisagi in the back of the head, "I didn't bring you here to turn my apprentice into jelly over you!"

Shuuhei grinned and released Rukia's hand ignoring her red cheeks.

"Wh-what brings you guys over here," She asked placing her hands awkwardly behind her back.

"Well, we just back from the fourth division, some shinigami came back from Rukongai and found an infant next to a dead mother, we're guessing it's the mother. Guess they died a couple of days ago and the mother was already weak to begin with. Anyways the baby has a high amount of spirit power already so their going to see if anyone wants to raise it."

"I heard a rumor that the Kuchiki might adopt it before the rumor starts that it's from Rukongai." Hisagi said giving Rukia a knowing look, "those stuck up bastards don't know the best when they see it."

Rukia nodded, "well… shouldn't we all be from Rukongai considering none of us can have children?"

"Some are... but they aren't there for very long because their spiritual pressure is strong they get picked up on when they are infants so then they live a life of Noble, the Kuchiki are hard to get into, they have to get you when you've just arrived in The Soul Society." Kaien explained sitting down on a boulder. Hisagi sat on one next to it and Rukia sat down on the grass.

"Such a shame… not being able to bear children…" Kaien said softly looking out in the distance, "In the human realm women wait patiently for that day and just being able to hold that child that you know you carried for nine months gives you a sense of new found love towards this small life."

"I think it would be the same." Rukia said out loud, "Whether it was carried by you or found still an infant."

Kaien laughed loudly and ruffled Rukia's hair, "Kuchiki you'll understand when you are older!"

Rukia still didn't know what he meant until this very moment. She's held children, infants as they were adopted into the Kuchiki family and felt love and a weird sensation in her stomach, but nothing, nothing prepared her for this feeling of love and protection. She felt as if she already knew her baby, knew what it wants and what it doesn't want. Every flutter she feels in her stomach that started a few weeks ago gave her such a feeling of gratitude for this miracle. The flutter wasn't much, felt like she had a burp passing through her stomach, but then she realized that it wasn't a burp… it was her baby, her baby was moving.

She looked up at her husband to see him sleeping peacefully next to her. She really couldn't be happier she thought silently as she laid her head to rest peacefully next to him falling asleep.

Their morning was like any other morning, they woke up with each other wrapped in their arms and smiled at each other, made comments about their morning breath, which resulted in Ichigo getting a few bruises for even insulting her and took their shower together this morning which took a lot longer then it normally does and of course now they sat at the table eating their breakfast which consisted of toast and cereal.

"Do you think we'll have a home like this in the Rukongai districts?" Ichigo asks looking around at the stuff that they have. It was a tiny home, only one bedroom, two bathrooms. Very tiny but it was perfect for them right now until the baby is born. There wasn't much decorations up, only a few pictures and some curtains.

Rukia looked at him, taking a bite out of her toast and swallowed it before answering him, "In the Rukongai Districts it's hard to live there, the higher the district the worse the crime is. If Nii-sama is going to put us in a house then it's going to be a rather decent area because the higher you get there really isn't much houses there, mostly torn down buildings that people gather together and form a home inside. But… I am almost sure that my brother will put us in a lower district so we can live in our own house." She explained taking a swig of her orange juice.

"That's good, because when this baby is born we are leaving Soul Society and going back home, hopefully they'll think we're dead still… I would like to live near my dad and my sisters again."

She nodded and knew he was right. She wanted to be 'home too.'

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Their things were packed, as much as they could bring. Sheets, clothes, snacks, anything they could fit in bags were placed neatly by the door. Then two black butterflies came and Rukia took Ichigo's hand, bags in tow.

This was it, after being away from her home for so long Rukia was finally going back. They stepped through and realized they were in the middle of a large grassy field looking right up to a beautiful blue moon.

Immediately Rukia felt energy course through her. She felt like this usually in the beginning when Ichigo came home.

"How does it feel?" Her brother's voice behind her made her swivel around in shock.

"Like I've just had my batteries put in."

He cocked an eyebrow confused but helped pick up some bags anyways, "come, Ukitake and I have a place set up for you in the middle of Rukongai District. It can't be too close to Seireitei and not too far since it's dangerous."

It took them a bit of walking but they made it, a tiny little cottage with not much on the exterior, but the inside was amazing for it to be in Rukongai.

It had a very comfortable seating area when they first walk in. a bedroom with a bed and dresser. A tiny eating area and finally a crib was placed in a separate room.

"It isn't much… but it will help strengthen you."

It was enough for Rukia at the moment, "Thank you." She said turning around and smiled, "For everything. I know you could have me arrested… and just by protecting me you are putting yourself in danger so … I thank you with my life."

He nodded his welcome and set their things down. Ichigo did the same and looked at his ring and took Rukia's hand, fingering her ring also, silently telling her to explain to him.

She got the message, "Nii-sama… Ichigo and I are… we are married. I lied to you."

Surprise should have caressed his face but he just stood there, "This helps me rest a little easier Rukia… but this is bad news for Soul Society. You know this right?"

"I do. But Byakuya… I died so young. An infant, I never got to live and now that I have this chance… well… I would rather be dead in Soul Society."

Byakuya nodded, "I will be back Rukia, take care of yourself."

When he left Ichigo and Rukia began unpacking. It took them a few hours and when they finally finished they were exhausted.

They went straight to bed and Rukia curled up close to him holding his chest tightly. He knew it too, being here was good for Rukia, but it was also so dangerous. What was good was sinful. But here at least he wouldn't have to work to keep their place and he could stay every waking moment with his wife.

Heh… wife. Rukia really was the best thing that could happen to him and nothing was going to take her away from him.

Wow… I can't believe how long it's been since I've updated. I've been so lost on the show that I haven't had any desire to finish anything. But… I feel like it now!