[Bleach] Setting Sun, Rising Moon (6/12)

[jaina]

Title: Setting Sun, Rising Moon (part 6 of 12)
Rating: PG for this chapter
Word Count: 4,036
Summary: Half a century ago, Ichigo became a substitute shinigami while he was still alive. At the end of that life, it's time to become the real thing, but with death comes unexpected challenges-not the least of which is that presented by seeing Rukia

Comments

[jaina]

XD I won't tell. Thank you so much! Man, I always want to hug Renji, he is always a puppy getting kicked.

[laurie_bunter]

She nearly growled. “All right, you’ve got me. What now?” Ahh, you hit upon the line that is said in every long term on-again-off-again relationship. [sobbing] I'm sorry I never told you how brilliant I think this story is. I'm so glad you finally undated it. It's realistic and awkwardly painful and just so full of life. WAAH! -----> compliments all.

I love how you write Ichigo as hesitant and still characteristically dense (especially regarding the giggling!) and Rukia distracted and growing careless, as usual, whenever she's worried about him.

I'm glad this chapter didn't have more on the other woman [growl] but I know she might pop up again sometime. Ditto for Renji, although I do feel for him. I love the way you mentioned Rukia considering his offer but hesitates. She's not one to settle for second-best.

And yes, I agree -- the fight scene's sexy. XD Fighting is just foreplay for them!

[jaina]

Thank you so much for the kind words! :D I wanted to update sooner, but the contest kinda derailed me. I think it did that to a lot of us.

One of the fun but challenging things about writing them in the future is letting them have grown but still be themselves. But Ichigo will always be dense, and distraction has always been a weakness of Rukia's, wah.

I'm not saying what Rukia tells Renji yet, but she's definitely not gonna go to him if she thinks she's just waiting it out for Ichigo. She's not that mean. :D

[lendra_chan]

Oooooh, this makes me tummy happy and ahhh, I can't wait until such suspense is relieved! Ahhh, I wish I wasn't sick because then I'd sing in the joy this story gives meeee~! <3

[jaina]

Thank you! Aw, I hope you are better now.

[nishya]

I can't stop complimenting you on this fic... It's really wonderful, specially the parallels between the past and present.

One thing I really liked was the sparring session! Well, actually I was hoping that Ichigo and Rukia would have such a great fight that they'd have to draw their swords, and that Ichigo would let himself be hurt by Shirayuki in order to kiss Rukia... But it still was AWESOME, the tension build-up is very well and tastefully done, and yet keeping in character!

And yeah, poor Renji... ;___; Tell him I'm available to comfort him, ok?

[jaina]

Thank you so much! Hee, I think they had an ALMOST moment, but nerves prevail as they so often do. Next chapter should provide some honesty, though. :D

No way, I saw him first!

[nishya]

Yeaaaahhh so good to hear that! I'll await eagerly!!!

And if you don't mind, we could share him. XD

[starvinbohemian]

Renji: Still Not Gettin' Laid Since Always. *Sigh* I know Ichigo's gonna win in the end, as always, but the only thing going through my head at the end here was, "Damn it, Rukia, will you just shag Renji already? Throw the guy a bone (literally)." XD

Can't wait for more!

[jaina]

MAYBE SHE WILL :D Maybe she won't.

[starvinbohemian]

Sadistic, you. ;)