| New story: Rukia in Wonderland. “Rukia Kuchiki, are you listening?” her brother, Lord Byakuya Kuchiki’s voice ceased her daydreaming, much to her disappointment. “Oh… yes brother, I am. Your teachings truly are fascinating.” Rukia said with a small smile gracing her lips. “Byakuya’s eyes narrowed. “Then would you mind repeating what I just said? Since you yourself know well how much I despise doing so.” “Yes, brother,” Rukia sighed, straightening her slouching back. She knew her brother all too well and knew all the Byakuya ever spoke to her about where about finding her a suitor. And so the young raven-haired woman began stating the ‘rules’ of being a lady. Afterwards, when her brother was satisfied, he turned his gaze back towards his handbook with was filled with his notes, and began reading. ‘Wait bunny, WAIT!… So you’re Alice?... KILL HER!... I told you, I am not Alice!... People call me Hatter… I do hope you return, Rukia.’ Rukia’s heavy eyelids began to droop. Everything began to quiet down. The rustling of the cherry blossoms was nothing more than whisper. Byuakuya’s boring monologue was inaudible. It was truly peaceful, until… 'Tick, tick, tick, tick…' |








