Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ Love Potion ❯ Chapter 3
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Anime/Manga: Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Comedy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 10.04.2008 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 301 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Comedy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 10.04.2008 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 301 | Status: Completed
Chapter 2:
The people around the train station were all busy with their own business. She checked her watch and let her hand ran through her hair. It says 2 pm. And the girls were expecting her to be there in 10 minutes. For her that was unfair, because she was a little bit far form the place. But she must not protest to them about this little thing.
On the way, being back to the present, she saw Uryuu buying a ticket. He looked at him and began to walk towards him. He still wears the same glasses, She noticed that his height increased and his hairstyle is still boring and old-fashioned and the pants fit him badly. If it's the first time you meet him, you might think he's a genius or a brainiac. Well, he always thinks he is intelligent. And usually calls Ichigo a "bastard". Actually, to her, they're both bastards. Ichigo is just ahead two times than him.
She approacehd him and they enter up a conversation-about thir new lives- She had known that they still run the hospital and right now, Ishida is taking up Fine Arts. Rukia got confused about the details that he gave her. Fine Arts ain't related to hospital-she thought. Yes, she doesn't know too much thing about courses but she isn't stupid to say it is normal. Why he didn't take up medicine instead? Uryuu doesn't have siblings so it's clearly obvious that he'll be the successor of their business, She can't help but aks him. So he just replied to her that it's not his thing and it'll never be his thing. And suddenly, a text message was sent to her phone. The girls were waiting for her and she realized she has to go.
She didn't know that he is a working student because his father doesn't support him anymore. You know, because of some course issues. He doesn't want to be a doctor. He remembered talking to his father about it once. "It's final, I don't wanna be a doctor." he said and then of course his father replied. "I'm not aksing you to take medicine, I'm commanding you." and he looked at him with eyes of rejection. "It's my life, not yours. I live it how I choose." That was the last time he talked to him.
He thought everything will work out fine. But the problem doesn't just end there. Earning money is not easy. Mostly for him, he's still not yet finished in college. There are times that his money is not enough for all of his expenses, including the monthly rent on his apartment, electric consumption, telephone bills and transportation. He is just thankful to God that he has the brains to have scholarship. And also, he never attempted on asking for his friends' help. He doesn't want them to know his pathetic situation. He doesn't want to be pitied.
"What?!" Rukia shouted in the lowest tone so others will not ba able to hear her.
"Yes, you heard it right." Sakura smiled. "Our consequence is to kiss the basketball starplayer number 15 named Kurosaki Ichigo .... And we want you to do it while he's playing infront of everyone, this coming finals, probably this weeks sunday."
This weeks sunday? So it means tomorrow? Today is Saturday.
"You're nuts." Rukia laughed under her breath. "That would be very embarrassing for me to do so and .... and he's my friend .... Please allow me to do something, I .... I just can't do that." She is trying to sound convincing.
"Dear Rukia, we finally made our mind and besides, you said he's your friend. I bet he'll understand why you have to do this .... So just show us you're worthy to be part of our group." Sakura's tone suddenly changed. "Please understand that we're separating the girls from women. PERIOD."
The girls left her on the cafeteria. Her heart beats faster now compared a while ago. She slightly bit her lip and closed her eyes, with the thought of him. How can she kiss Ichigo in that way? That can probably make him feel bad or disappointed. "Ichigo, Ichigo," she whispered his name with awe, with strangeness. He is a close friend of hers and hell if she would kiss him infront of many people. She thought he will surely find it inscrutable. Her thoughts were really confused.
Uryuu, just like Rukia, is also confused. He doesn't know what to do. Or he knows what to do but don't know how to make it happen. The story begins here: He borrowed money from a certain someone and he isn't able to pay it. So that man forces him to pay immediately and assured him that he'll end up in the police station if he didn't. He can't imagine himself in that kind of place so he promised him that he's willing to do anything so that he can be able to forget it. He had found out that this guy is the coach of Ichigo's opponent team when he said that if he made something to make Ichigo fell asleep during the game tomorrow then the money will be forgotten. There will be no issues anymore. Of course, he accepted it. He cannot ignore that. But Ichigo is a friend, how can he make this to him?
Icigo went home with Keigo. The bastard watched the practice. He said it was a good one and even though he didn't say that, Ichigo knew to himself that the practice is great. He can't wait to play for tomorrow. Then as they walked through the living room, they saw Mizuiro watching a DVD with a girl. This girl looks familiar-He thought to himself. And he remembered that he had saw it last night at the bar. Then he shake his head and continued walking. He's a certified womanizer, that's not a secret anyway. For him, a girlfriend, has an expiration date, normally 1 week.
"His siganture style really works." Keigo admitted.
"What do you mean to say?"
"The chewing gum thing. I should try that some time. I think it really brings sexy back!" Then Keigo laughed a bit.
The night was very cold. Orihime can't find a way to sleep. Her mind was filled of thoughts of Ichigo. If it's wrong to love him then Orihime's heart just won't let her to be right. As she stood before the window, a decresent moon outside shed it's feeble light into the window. She thught Ichigo is like the moon, he looks so close to her but he's too far away. His heart is too far away.
"If I were the rain that binds together the Earth and the sky, whom in all eternity will never mingle, would I be able to bind two hearts together?" Orihime asked herself quietly and tears flow down her cheeks. "I'm so sorry Kurosaki-kun, but I have to do this. I want you to love me."
Rukia's eyes were glued to the television but her mind wasn't. And her bestfriend Renji noticed it badly. He thought she has a problem. A big problem to be exact. Tonight, maybe she just needs someone to lean on. Yes, it might not help to clear the situation. But it sure can help to lessen the worries in her heart. He really needs someone to talk to. So he sat beside her and put his hand on her shoulders.
"Rukia, is there anything that botheres you?" The seriousness of Renji's voice made her cry like a baby.
"Renji, something's happening to me," She looked at him completely. "I think I'm going crazy."
He didn't say anything and it looks like he just want to listen.
"I wanted to join a group but I have to do something first to be able to join and .... and that is to kiss Ichigo tomorrow, infront of everyone .... I'm sure you know how I feel .... I'm afraid .... Renji, I'm totally afraid." There was a strange helpless light in her eyes.
If only he can help her.
Keigo and Ichigo went to the rooftop of their apartment and looked at the stars in the night sky. Ichigo can still remember when he waits for Rukia at his room in their house at Karakura town. He waits until she came up in his room through the window and they will look together at the night sky with silence. Their heart and eyes smiled though their moouth didn't.
"I wonder what Rukia's doing."
"So, speaking of her .... any plans?" Keigo opened the can of beer. And offered Ichigo a glass. But he refused because ha has a game tomorrow.
"Tomorrow, after the game .... I just wanna ask her out on a date and ...." He smiled and Keigo saw it in the corner of his eyes but pretended he hadn't. "tell her how much she mean to me."
After talking about some men issues, Keigo secretly called Renji to ask if Rukia will be busy for tomorrow. He's just concerned and wanted to make everything fine. He wants to help Ichigo. He wants to support his feelings for her. Then he told everything to Renji, because she is Rukia's bestfriend. Renji just talked casual even though he's hurting deep inside. From the very beginning, he knows that she loves Ichigo too. Even she didn't tell him. He could see it in her eyes. And the difference of her aura whenever he's around.
Renji obviously won't let his idea happen. He did everything for Rukia. And even sacrificed his position being the lieutenant of the 6th division at the Soul Society just to be with her in the hman world. Then Ichigo, who had defeated him before in a fight, would also lessen the chance of them to be together? No way. He loves Rukia and he will never allow him to date her.
The next morning came. It is sunday. Renji decided to visit Urahara Kisuke at the Karakura town. The house is still the same. And even Urahara didn't change at all. He still wears his famous sandal and hat together with his old Japanese fan. But somethng caught his eye. Urahara is talking to a guy who wears glasses. His guess is right. It was Uryuu. And it looks like a serious matter. He hid on the bushes to secretly hear what they are talking about. He can see them but they can't see him.
He had heard evrything. The things that Uryuu is now going through. Then he stopped and think. Orihime made a love potion so Ichigo will fall for her. And Rukia needs to kiss Ichigo infront of everyone. Of course, he won't let that happen. While Uryuu is suffering from his problem about him.
He began to realize that all of their problems are Ichigo.
What if he mix the potion to his drinks before the game? It can make him fall asleep right? So Uryuu doesn't have to do anyhting to him. And at the same time, Rukia doesn't need to kiss him anymore because he is sleeping. And because he is sleeping, his plan on dating Rukia will never happen. Lastly, if he woke up, he will surely fall for Orihime.
In short all of their problems will be solved.
Renji finally made up his mind. He will do it and he can't waste time. Every second counts. He hired a taxi to drive him to the campus and ran to the laboratory room. He had a hard time searching for that yellow love potion but because of his eagerness, he found it on the back of the drawer. He took a moment to look at it and examine it. He is now sure that it is the potion that she had done last Friday.
Rukia told herself not to cry. She thought she has to be brave and she has to do it no matter what happens. Orihime decided to continue her plan. It's now or never. If she didn't do it, she will always wonder what would happed if she did. And she knew she coouldn't live by that. Uryuu left Urahara Kisuke immediately for he has no choice. Whatever happens, Ichigo's team should lost.
The potion, or the hope of everyone, is now being mixed by Renji without any second thought. It's for the sake of his friends and most importantly, the possibility of being him and Rukia.
On the other hand, Ichigo told himself to make his best to win the game, as the most player do, so later he can confess his deep feelings for Rukia. He is feeling great today. He had enough sleep and dreams of her, his one and only inspiration. He knew he needed to tell her how much he loves her. This emptiness is killing him and he doesn't wanna wait another day.
The people all around are very busy. They must prepare well because the school's opponent team is already present. Ichigo's team wore Blue uniform and the other team was Green. They will win-Ichigo's team coach told them to keep in their minds that they should win and they will win. I should say that evrything is settled. And there's nothing to worry about.
Renji acted naturally, as if he doesn't do anything. he did his job well-that's what he thought and he decided to place himself on the dressing room of the players because he really doesn't want to see what will happen next. He's tensed. He's afraid. He's going nuts, totally nuts. Ichigo had already drunk the potion and in a few minutes, it will take an effect. And one thing is for sure, he doesn't wanna see it.
When you love someone so deeply, they become your life. Orihime looked at Ichigo with tears in her eyes, She looked at Ichigo-her life. She just had to see his face to feel alive. Well, she wonders, when she thought of him. does he also tought of her? She doesn't know. Probably not. It's impossible, clearly impossible. But that impossible will soon be possible-she thought.
She suddenly stood and walked slowly, thinking that at any time, she can change her mind. But she knows in her heart that if she didn't make any move, she'll be the one on the losing end.
But she find it lost. The love potion that can change her life forever is lost. She is sure she placed it on the back of the drawer. And she is sure that nobody had seen her last Friday. She ran so fast that her heart rose to her throat and beat there, heavy strokes made breathing difficult. She went to the court to saw Ichigo playing for the last time and picked her things. "I wish this will be the last time that I'll be wishing for you." she can hear her heart cry. She can hear her mind say that she loves him. But then again, she can't tell him this directly. She took the long road, the one that led past the grocery store then cut across the plaza and headed for home, still crying, realizing that he is not really for her. He can never love her back. All of her efforts are nothing but futile.
When Uryuu reached the basketball court, his mind was empty. The screams of people chilled his blood. He hates it. Ichigo's team is almost winning and now he has to do something. How?-this word is the most used word he always whisper. Every second counts and time is waiting. He looked at his back and saw the person where he had borrowed money. He was looking at Ichigo which alarmed him. He was helpless. he couldn't do anything. he just felt extremely sad and sorry for himself.
Rukia's knees were touched by tension and nervousness. Being a shinigami never made her feel this way. If only she can run away from this place, she'll do it with no hesitation. But now she's standing there and at any time, her most embarrassing moment will begin and in her heart, it will never end. She closed her eyes for seconds and she's afraid-she felt. Afraid of the people watching. They seemed to cage her. She felt queer, uncomfortable, puzzled. She wanted to escape, to walk away and never return again. In to her awe, she burst into tears. The wind had picked up a sound like the far off despairing wail of an animal caught in some trap, and now it reached her.
The noise of the people caught Rukia and Uryuu's attention. Ichigo just fainted! The team coach panicked so the faculty members called ambulance quickly. They carried him to the nearest hospital and Rukia attempted to follow but Renji came up on the scene and did not let her.
"Rukia, everything will be alright." She just looked at him, with a face that he cannot read. "Dont worry. He'll be fine .... I assure you."
But she ran away and followed Ichigo in the hospital.
The people around the train station were all busy with their own business. She checked her watch and let her hand ran through her hair. It says 2 pm. And the girls were expecting her to be there in 10 minutes. For her that was unfair, because she was a little bit far form the place. But she must not protest to them about this little thing.
On the way, being back to the present, she saw Uryuu buying a ticket. He looked at him and began to walk towards him. He still wears the same glasses, She noticed that his height increased and his hairstyle is still boring and old-fashioned and the pants fit him badly. If it's the first time you meet him, you might think he's a genius or a brainiac. Well, he always thinks he is intelligent. And usually calls Ichigo a "bastard". Actually, to her, they're both bastards. Ichigo is just ahead two times than him.
She approacehd him and they enter up a conversation-about thir new lives- She had known that they still run the hospital and right now, Ishida is taking up Fine Arts. Rukia got confused about the details that he gave her. Fine Arts ain't related to hospital-she thought. Yes, she doesn't know too much thing about courses but she isn't stupid to say it is normal. Why he didn't take up medicine instead? Uryuu doesn't have siblings so it's clearly obvious that he'll be the successor of their business, She can't help but aks him. So he just replied to her that it's not his thing and it'll never be his thing. And suddenly, a text message was sent to her phone. The girls were waiting for her and she realized she has to go.
She didn't know that he is a working student because his father doesn't support him anymore. You know, because of some course issues. He doesn't want to be a doctor. He remembered talking to his father about it once. "It's final, I don't wanna be a doctor." he said and then of course his father replied. "I'm not aksing you to take medicine, I'm commanding you." and he looked at him with eyes of rejection. "It's my life, not yours. I live it how I choose." That was the last time he talked to him.
He thought everything will work out fine. But the problem doesn't just end there. Earning money is not easy. Mostly for him, he's still not yet finished in college. There are times that his money is not enough for all of his expenses, including the monthly rent on his apartment, electric consumption, telephone bills and transportation. He is just thankful to God that he has the brains to have scholarship. And also, he never attempted on asking for his friends' help. He doesn't want them to know his pathetic situation. He doesn't want to be pitied.
"What?!" Rukia shouted in the lowest tone so others will not ba able to hear her.
"Yes, you heard it right." Sakura smiled. "Our consequence is to kiss the basketball starplayer number 15 named Kurosaki Ichigo .... And we want you to do it while he's playing infront of everyone, this coming finals, probably this weeks sunday."
This weeks sunday? So it means tomorrow? Today is Saturday.
"You're nuts." Rukia laughed under her breath. "That would be very embarrassing for me to do so and .... and he's my friend .... Please allow me to do something, I .... I just can't do that." She is trying to sound convincing.
"Dear Rukia, we finally made our mind and besides, you said he's your friend. I bet he'll understand why you have to do this .... So just show us you're worthy to be part of our group." Sakura's tone suddenly changed. "Please understand that we're separating the girls from women. PERIOD."
The girls left her on the cafeteria. Her heart beats faster now compared a while ago. She slightly bit her lip and closed her eyes, with the thought of him. How can she kiss Ichigo in that way? That can probably make him feel bad or disappointed. "Ichigo, Ichigo," she whispered his name with awe, with strangeness. He is a close friend of hers and hell if she would kiss him infront of many people. She thought he will surely find it inscrutable. Her thoughts were really confused.
Uryuu, just like Rukia, is also confused. He doesn't know what to do. Or he knows what to do but don't know how to make it happen. The story begins here: He borrowed money from a certain someone and he isn't able to pay it. So that man forces him to pay immediately and assured him that he'll end up in the police station if he didn't. He can't imagine himself in that kind of place so he promised him that he's willing to do anything so that he can be able to forget it. He had found out that this guy is the coach of Ichigo's opponent team when he said that if he made something to make Ichigo fell asleep during the game tomorrow then the money will be forgotten. There will be no issues anymore. Of course, he accepted it. He cannot ignore that. But Ichigo is a friend, how can he make this to him?
Icigo went home with Keigo. The bastard watched the practice. He said it was a good one and even though he didn't say that, Ichigo knew to himself that the practice is great. He can't wait to play for tomorrow. Then as they walked through the living room, they saw Mizuiro watching a DVD with a girl. This girl looks familiar-He thought to himself. And he remembered that he had saw it last night at the bar. Then he shake his head and continued walking. He's a certified womanizer, that's not a secret anyway. For him, a girlfriend, has an expiration date, normally 1 week.
"His siganture style really works." Keigo admitted.
"What do you mean to say?"
"The chewing gum thing. I should try that some time. I think it really brings sexy back!" Then Keigo laughed a bit.
The night was very cold. Orihime can't find a way to sleep. Her mind was filled of thoughts of Ichigo. If it's wrong to love him then Orihime's heart just won't let her to be right. As she stood before the window, a decresent moon outside shed it's feeble light into the window. She thught Ichigo is like the moon, he looks so close to her but he's too far away. His heart is too far away.
"If I were the rain that binds together the Earth and the sky, whom in all eternity will never mingle, would I be able to bind two hearts together?" Orihime asked herself quietly and tears flow down her cheeks. "I'm so sorry Kurosaki-kun, but I have to do this. I want you to love me."
Rukia's eyes were glued to the television but her mind wasn't. And her bestfriend Renji noticed it badly. He thought she has a problem. A big problem to be exact. Tonight, maybe she just needs someone to lean on. Yes, it might not help to clear the situation. But it sure can help to lessen the worries in her heart. He really needs someone to talk to. So he sat beside her and put his hand on her shoulders.
"Rukia, is there anything that botheres you?" The seriousness of Renji's voice made her cry like a baby.
"Renji, something's happening to me," She looked at him completely. "I think I'm going crazy."
He didn't say anything and it looks like he just want to listen.
"I wanted to join a group but I have to do something first to be able to join and .... and that is to kiss Ichigo tomorrow, infront of everyone .... I'm sure you know how I feel .... I'm afraid .... Renji, I'm totally afraid." There was a strange helpless light in her eyes.
If only he can help her.
Keigo and Ichigo went to the rooftop of their apartment and looked at the stars in the night sky. Ichigo can still remember when he waits for Rukia at his room in their house at Karakura town. He waits until she came up in his room through the window and they will look together at the night sky with silence. Their heart and eyes smiled though their moouth didn't.
"I wonder what Rukia's doing."
"So, speaking of her .... any plans?" Keigo opened the can of beer. And offered Ichigo a glass. But he refused because ha has a game tomorrow.
"Tomorrow, after the game .... I just wanna ask her out on a date and ...." He smiled and Keigo saw it in the corner of his eyes but pretended he hadn't. "tell her how much she mean to me."
After talking about some men issues, Keigo secretly called Renji to ask if Rukia will be busy for tomorrow. He's just concerned and wanted to make everything fine. He wants to help Ichigo. He wants to support his feelings for her. Then he told everything to Renji, because she is Rukia's bestfriend. Renji just talked casual even though he's hurting deep inside. From the very beginning, he knows that she loves Ichigo too. Even she didn't tell him. He could see it in her eyes. And the difference of her aura whenever he's around.
Renji obviously won't let his idea happen. He did everything for Rukia. And even sacrificed his position being the lieutenant of the 6th division at the Soul Society just to be with her in the hman world. Then Ichigo, who had defeated him before in a fight, would also lessen the chance of them to be together? No way. He loves Rukia and he will never allow him to date her.
The next morning came. It is sunday. Renji decided to visit Urahara Kisuke at the Karakura town. The house is still the same. And even Urahara didn't change at all. He still wears his famous sandal and hat together with his old Japanese fan. But somethng caught his eye. Urahara is talking to a guy who wears glasses. His guess is right. It was Uryuu. And it looks like a serious matter. He hid on the bushes to secretly hear what they are talking about. He can see them but they can't see him.
He had heard evrything. The things that Uryuu is now going through. Then he stopped and think. Orihime made a love potion so Ichigo will fall for her. And Rukia needs to kiss Ichigo infront of everyone. Of course, he won't let that happen. While Uryuu is suffering from his problem about him.
He began to realize that all of their problems are Ichigo.
What if he mix the potion to his drinks before the game? It can make him fall asleep right? So Uryuu doesn't have to do anyhting to him. And at the same time, Rukia doesn't need to kiss him anymore because he is sleeping. And because he is sleeping, his plan on dating Rukia will never happen. Lastly, if he woke up, he will surely fall for Orihime.
In short all of their problems will be solved.
Renji finally made up his mind. He will do it and he can't waste time. Every second counts. He hired a taxi to drive him to the campus and ran to the laboratory room. He had a hard time searching for that yellow love potion but because of his eagerness, he found it on the back of the drawer. He took a moment to look at it and examine it. He is now sure that it is the potion that she had done last Friday.
Rukia told herself not to cry. She thought she has to be brave and she has to do it no matter what happens. Orihime decided to continue her plan. It's now or never. If she didn't do it, she will always wonder what would happed if she did. And she knew she coouldn't live by that. Uryuu left Urahara Kisuke immediately for he has no choice. Whatever happens, Ichigo's team should lost.
The potion, or the hope of everyone, is now being mixed by Renji without any second thought. It's for the sake of his friends and most importantly, the possibility of being him and Rukia.
On the other hand, Ichigo told himself to make his best to win the game, as the most player do, so later he can confess his deep feelings for Rukia. He is feeling great today. He had enough sleep and dreams of her, his one and only inspiration. He knew he needed to tell her how much he loves her. This emptiness is killing him and he doesn't wanna wait another day.
The people all around are very busy. They must prepare well because the school's opponent team is already present. Ichigo's team wore Blue uniform and the other team was Green. They will win-Ichigo's team coach told them to keep in their minds that they should win and they will win. I should say that evrything is settled. And there's nothing to worry about.
Renji acted naturally, as if he doesn't do anything. he did his job well-that's what he thought and he decided to place himself on the dressing room of the players because he really doesn't want to see what will happen next. He's tensed. He's afraid. He's going nuts, totally nuts. Ichigo had already drunk the potion and in a few minutes, it will take an effect. And one thing is for sure, he doesn't wanna see it.
When you love someone so deeply, they become your life. Orihime looked at Ichigo with tears in her eyes, She looked at Ichigo-her life. She just had to see his face to feel alive. Well, she wonders, when she thought of him. does he also tought of her? She doesn't know. Probably not. It's impossible, clearly impossible. But that impossible will soon be possible-she thought.
She suddenly stood and walked slowly, thinking that at any time, she can change her mind. But she knows in her heart that if she didn't make any move, she'll be the one on the losing end.
But she find it lost. The love potion that can change her life forever is lost. She is sure she placed it on the back of the drawer. And she is sure that nobody had seen her last Friday. She ran so fast that her heart rose to her throat and beat there, heavy strokes made breathing difficult. She went to the court to saw Ichigo playing for the last time and picked her things. "I wish this will be the last time that I'll be wishing for you." she can hear her heart cry. She can hear her mind say that she loves him. But then again, she can't tell him this directly. She took the long road, the one that led past the grocery store then cut across the plaza and headed for home, still crying, realizing that he is not really for her. He can never love her back. All of her efforts are nothing but futile.
When Uryuu reached the basketball court, his mind was empty. The screams of people chilled his blood. He hates it. Ichigo's team is almost winning and now he has to do something. How?-this word is the most used word he always whisper. Every second counts and time is waiting. He looked at his back and saw the person where he had borrowed money. He was looking at Ichigo which alarmed him. He was helpless. he couldn't do anything. he just felt extremely sad and sorry for himself.
Rukia's knees were touched by tension and nervousness. Being a shinigami never made her feel this way. If only she can run away from this place, she'll do it with no hesitation. But now she's standing there and at any time, her most embarrassing moment will begin and in her heart, it will never end. She closed her eyes for seconds and she's afraid-she felt. Afraid of the people watching. They seemed to cage her. She felt queer, uncomfortable, puzzled. She wanted to escape, to walk away and never return again. In to her awe, she burst into tears. The wind had picked up a sound like the far off despairing wail of an animal caught in some trap, and now it reached her.
The noise of the people caught Rukia and Uryuu's attention. Ichigo just fainted! The team coach panicked so the faculty members called ambulance quickly. They carried him to the nearest hospital and Rukia attempted to follow but Renji came up on the scene and did not let her.
"Rukia, everything will be alright." She just looked at him, with a face that he cannot read. "Dont worry. He'll be fine .... I assure you."
But she ran away and followed Ichigo in the hospital.