Hey guys! I know that most of you are upset about the whole ending…but I'm sorry! I mean I could go on with IchiRuki scenarios forever, but it's time I moved on eh? I do have other stories, none quite as good and I am going to write the other ending for this, the much sadder one. I am really proud of this story and if any of you have suggestions of what I should write about next let me know! I'll try my best to make you happy because I don't write for me, I write for you guys the ones that actually read this xD. As for the whole clue thing, I know it took her a few minutes to figure out the Masaki one; it's not that she didn't know it's just that she had been running around everywhere and just went through that horribly awkward situation with Byakuya… Anyways, I hope you guys liked that last chapter and that you guys enjoy this last chapter of Remember Me. This story has been dedicated to….-drum roll- all of you! I couldn't pick who to give it to since most of you reading it now have reviewed and been with me since the beginning so thank you. Now, I'll shut up and here it is the final chapter of Remember Me.
"Oh my god." Rukia took a deep breath as she walked around her small bedroom and tried to calm her beating heart. She was 20 years old and today…she was getting married. She had been locked in her room by Rangiku and Hisana so that she wouldn't "spoil the surprise". Her white dress laid on the bed with her matching shoes on the ground next to it. They had planned the wedding in only two months and oddly enough, Ichigo was very willing to be a part of the planning. Now, as Rukia stared at her dress, she knew that he was the one she would spend her entire life with.
"Rukia!" Rangiku sang as she burst through the door. "Your decorations are now complete! So let's get you dressed and down there!" Hisana walked in and Orihime right behind her.
Rukia looked down at the ground before looking at them and grinning. "Let's do this!"
About thirty minutes later, Rukia was dressed and all made up…except they couldn't decide what to do with her hair. Rukia's dress was slimming white. The top was tightly against her and had light purple jewels imbedded in it, then there was a light purple sash that was tied around her waist and the pure white bottom flowed behind her like an angel. Her bridesmaids wore short, shiny, light purple dresses and were going to carry a bouquet of light lavender and dark purple lisianthus mixed with white roses.
"What the hell Rukia?" Rangiku growled as she stood before Rukia fighting against that one stray bang.
"I don't know!" Rukia complained. "It hates me, it never moves!"
"I think I know what to do."
Everyone looked over at Hisana who had walked back in the room carrying a small wooden box. She opened it and pulled out a silver and purple hair clip with the letter K on it.
"What's that Hisana?" Rukia asked as Hisana slid the clip into her hair and finally got that stubborn bang out of her face.
Hisana ran her hand across Rukia's face and smiled at her. "It was our mother's. She wore it on her wedding day and Dad had it specially crafted for her. She always kept it in this box and would stare at it every day. I want you to wear it Rukia. Let your day be filled with as much happiness as hers was."
Rukia smiled and quickly dabbed her eyes before they started pouring over with tears, and God knows that Orihime would freak out if her makeup was ruined. "Thank you Hisana."
"She's not coming!" Ichigo freaked as he walked across the short stage that Byakuya had built. They were getting married in Rukia's big backyard because that is where they had some special memories and also Byakuya could control everything.
"Shut up Kurosaki." Byakuya rolled his eyes as he made some final preparations for the wedding. The backyard was covered with balloon arches made of white and purple balloons. Tables were everywhere covered in white tablecloths with light purple flowers in the middle. The chairs were also covered and had a purple sash tied around them much like Rukia's dress. He had strung silver lights across the entire thing. He looked over at Ichigo who was about to pull his hair out. Ichigo had a black tux on with a lavender vest and tie. His boutonniere was a simple white rose with purple tinting on the top of it.
The people were all seated and waited for Rukia's arrival. The groomsmen had seated everyone and Ichigo stood nervously at the bottom of the steps as the preacher stood up on the stage. He had six groomsmen. His best man was Byakuya, and then behind him was Isshin, Renji, Uryuu, Toshiro, and finally Chad. Rukia's bridesmaids were Hisana, Rangiku, Orihime, Momo, Yoruichi and Nanao. The bridesmaids were Yuzu and Karin and the ring bearer was Jinta, Ururu's big brother and Yoruichi's son. Ururu was there too, but since she was still sick, she was shaded under an umbrella while she sat in her wheelchair. Ichigo fretted until he heard the soft music begin to play and he looked up to see Karin and Yuzu skipping (Well, Yuzu was skipping) up the aisle throwing lavender rose petals. Nanao came up behind them and winked at Ichigo as she passed by. Yoruichi was next and she ran out of order and kissed Ichigo on the cheek causing everyone to laugh and Ichigo to curse and blush. Momo came and smiled at Ichigo and winked at Toshiro before getting in her spot and the Orihime came and grinned before blushing at Uryuu. Rangiku came next and winked at Ichigo before leaning over. He covered his eyes and she laughed. Finally, Hisana came flowing up the aisle before she bowed to Ichigo and got in her place. Ichigo's heart sped up as he saw Rukia standing at the end of the aisle. He grinned and she blushed. She pretty much ran up the aisle and Ichigo grabbed her hands.
"Who gives this girl to be married?" The preacher asked. Rukia looked down and Ichigo glared at the preacher before Byakuya's clear voice rang out.
"Her brother does."
Rukia gasped as Byakuya left his spot and stood in front of Ichigo. He shook his hand and removed Rukia's veil as he kissed her cheek. "Good luck Ru."
Rukia and Ichigo smiled as they took each other's hands and walked up to the preacher. They made their vows and poured purple and orange sand into a vase so that they mixed together. They kissed and turned around as the preacher announced them as Mr. and Mrs. Kurosaki. They walked down the aisle as bubbles were blown and the song Bubbly was played over the speakers. The reception began and people were eating and congratulating them.
"Attention ladies and gents, it's time for the couple's first dance!" Renji smirked from the dj station as he pulled out the cd with the song Ichigo requested. Ichigo took his bride's hand and led her to the dance floor. The lights glimmered above them as the music began to play.
You're the sky that I fell through
And I remember the view
Whenever I'm holding you
The sun hung from a string
Looking down on the world as it warmed over everything
Chills run down my spine
As our fingers entwine
And your sighs harmonize with mine
Unmistakably I can still feel your heart beat fast when you dance with me.
Rukia began to laugh as the Owl City song continued to play. "Nice choice Mr. Kurosaki."
"Why thank you Mrs. Kurosaki." Ichigo grinned as Rukia blushed. They danced beneath the lights and the stars and they sped up as the music did. When the song ended, Ichigo leaned down and kissed her.
"I love you my princess."
"I love you my prince." Rukia smiled as she danced the night away with her new husband. The gifts were piled up to the sky and after they were opened and some thrown away, (Mainly ones from Isshin) the new couple got in Rukia's car and sped away to their new life together.
5 years later
"Ichi! Hurry up!" The 25 year old Rukia Kurosaki called up the stairs. She wore her best dress and tapped her foot impatiently as she waited for the orange haired pain in her butt. "Ichi!"
"I'm coming!" Feet ran down the stairs and Rukia smiled as the mop top walked towards her and hugged her. "Hi momma."
"Hey Ken'ichi." Rukia ran her fingers through her son's hair. He smirked at her with his big, blue eyes. He was the spitting image of his father except for his eyes. Rukia fixed his tie and then ushered him out of the door. "Let's go see your father."
They drove in Rukia's car and the ride was quiet as they drove to the Kakura Graveyard. They parked outside the gates and grabbed some flowers from the backseat before walking across the graveyard. They found the familiar grave and kneeled in front of it as they sent prayers up. Rukia ran her fingers across the lettering before Ken'ichi put the flowers on top of it.
"Hey mom?" Ken'ichi whispered.
"Yes?"
"Where's Dad?"
Rukia smiled as she looked up. "He's right there."
Ken'ichi looked up and grinned as he saw his father walking towards them with his hands in his pockets. "Daddy!"
Ichigo looked up and smiled as he saw his son and his wife. "Hey buddy!" Ken'ichi ran to his father as Ichigo swing him around. They walked back to Rukia and Ichigo leaned over and kissed him.
"Ew! Get a room!" Ken'ichi gagged and hid his face in Ichigo's suit.
They laughed and Ichigo tickled him. "How do you think you got here?"
"I was adopted. I had to of been!"
Rukia smiled and turned him to face her. "Sorry baby, you can't deny us. You look exactly like your father." Rukia turned and walked away as she called back. "I feel sorry for you Ken'ichi."
Ichigo scowled. "Hey! What does that mean?" When Rukia didn't respond he chased after her and threw Ken'ichi at her, knocking her down. They laughed and Ichigo helped them up, but before letting Rukia go, he whispered in her ear. "It seemed to work on you princess."
Rukia blushed and slapped Ichigo before walking back to their car. "Did you say bye to your mom? We will wait in the car. Don't be late; your sisters are expecting you."
Ichigo shrugged and walked back to his mother's grave. "Bye mom. Thank you again for everything." Then Ichigo ran to the car. They had his sister's graduation to get to.
"Yay Yuzu and Karin!" Isshin screamed from the stands until Ichigo punched him. The twins walked up to them in their caps and gowns and hugged Ichigo and Rukia.
"Way to go Aunt Karin and Aunt Yuzu!" Ken'ichi smiled as the twins gave him a kiss on both cheeks.
"Did I say I was proud of you Ichigo?" Karin smirked at her brother.
"For what?" Ichigo asked as he put his arm around Rukia.
"For being so ugly and making such a cute kid!"
Ichigo scowled and swatted at his sister as she jumped out of the way. "Shut up and let's go eat." The twins pushed past Ichigo and walked towards the car, Isshin chasing them with the camera. Ichigo held onto Ken'ichi's hand and walked behind them as Rukia stood still. She stared at her family and Ichigo. She still found it so hard to believe that Ichigo was still here. It had been five years and the cancer had not popped up again. Ichigo had gone back to school and got his degree in Art. He now had paintings in many of the museums in Tokyo and Kakura. After Nanao's retirement, Rukia took over the hospice and had gotten help for most of the patients there.
"Rukia!"
She looked up as Ichigo and Ken'ichi waved at her. She smiled and rubbed her stomach as she felt her baby bump. "Okay, you better be a girl. I can't handle another one of them." Smirking, she ran and caught up to her family and they all walked away to their happily ever after.
That's it! The final chapter of Remember Me. Hope you liked it and thanks again for reading! Sorry that it's so short, but I wanted to make sure it didn't take two months to update again. Have a great day and review!
-Caitlyn
