Bleach: Holiday In Germany: Chapter 1 (fan-fic)

Chapter one:

"You look so cute!" Rukia complemented, removing some bobby pins and placing the curling iron down as Orihime stepped out of the bathroom. She was wearing a floral vintage dress with pretty lace socks, and her long gingery auburn hair was tied in a French braid "And here I am still in my jim-jams!" Tatsuki laughed polishing off the last of the toast which she had taken up into their room and brushing crumbs of her jeans. The girls were getting ready for a day out which the lads had organized.

Perhaps we should start at the beginning; It was the last day of school before summer holidays began and Ichigo and Co were the last students left in the classroom. After much conversation Rukia suddenly suggested they should book a flight to a different country for a few weeks, claiming they hardly ever got out and it'd be great to experience a different environment and culture..
"How the hell are we- a bunch of kids with bad paying part-time jobs- going to get a gourmet holiday in a whole new country?" Ichigo stretched his arms, yawning unconvinced.
"By searching for cheap packages online dumb-ass."  She replied quickly, crossing her arms.
"Sorry to crush your dreams guys, but it's not happening. You can count me out" Ichigo grabbed his school-bag and slung it over his shoulder as he headed for the door.
Uryu raised his hand "Ryuuken is going to be heading out for Germany on Friday for some business. He told me he happens to have eight spare tickets if me and my friends want to come along for the ride." He finished, pushing his glasses back into position. Ichigo froze in the doorway, Rukia looked pointedly at him raising her eyebrows. He slowly retraced his steps back to the desk where they were gathered and scratched his head "........."
"Thats what I fort!" Renji snapped jumping out of the windowsill
"This will be so much fun with all of us going!" Orihime clapped her hands in delight.
"Sunshine here I come!" Shrieked Keigo flinging his arms appreciatively around Uryu.
"Hey get off me! We aren't friends you know!" Ishida cried in trepidation.
"Oh boy! We're going to be stuck with this for the rest of the holidays Orihime" Tatsuki said rubbing her temples, and Chad nodded with a slight smile.
Mizuiro flipped his phone shut, "I guess I'll have to come too. I admit this sounds interesting."
"Actually you weren't invited." Rukia said cutting him short,
"Besides, I'm sure you already have plans with your girlfriend and ten of her friends" Keigo remarked. Kojima's cheeks turned bright red with embarrassment and he made up an excuse for a quick departure.

"WELL! HAVE A GOOD TIME SON! CAUSE I KNOW ME AND MY GIRLS WILL! DADDY'S GOT TONS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED" Isshin cried launching himself at Karin- but he was quickly met with a stiff punch to the gut.
"Have a safe journey Ichigo, we'll miss you!" Yuzu said holding her hands to her heart
"Like hell! You could get lost and never return, I wouldn't care!" Karin tsked picking up her football. Ichigo chuckled at this and gave one of his annoying mild smiles as he petted his sisters "Dont worry! I'll bring you both back nice souvenirs".
there was a sudden blaring of a car horn coming from outside. "Ichigoh! Looks like your rides' here." Yuzu pointed to the window. Since Ichigo had no car of his own and Isshin had to leave for work in less then five minutes, it was decided that Ryuuken would pick him up on the way. Mr. Kurosaki flung the door open to meet with  Mr. Ishida. Ryuuken reluctantly rolled down the window "You take care of my boy you hear!?"
"Who do you think I am? As usual you worry too much, it makes me sick!" Ryuuken narrowed his eyes, lighting a ciggi which made Ishida Junior cough.
"Oh! hey there Uryu! You look after Ichigo for me too, wont you?" Isshin yelled leaning into the car. Just then Ichigo bustled out of the door carrying a small suitcase. Isshin made the 'Eyes On You' signal with his hands before embracing Ichigo in bear hug (to which Uryu had to a suppress a laugh), and then headed inside.
"Alright kids, have you got your seat-belts on?" Ryuuken questioned looking in the rear-view mirror, and then started up the trendy vehicle without waiting for a reply. He tried to behave as bothered as possible, but it secretly warmed his heart to see the children having a good time. It reminded him much of the time he took Katigiri and Co to the local fair.
Kurosaki decided to do some vlogging ten minutes into the ride "So tell us what you packed in your bag Ishii-Bishie??" Ichigo asked pointing the camera at Uryu who had been looking outside the window for the most part "That is insulting! Do you even know what that means?" He cried aghast.
To this Ichigo flipped his phone back around to himself "You see what I put up with? Bloomin Tsunderes' run in this guy's entire family! Can't even take a simple joke!" He complained as he secretly recorded Ryuuken at the wheel. As you can imagine it soon turned into an insult contest with plenty of shin-kicking to go around until Mr. Ishida interrupted and gave a long lecture, finding more and more things to nitpick at as they went on. He finally relented as they came off the motorway and instead switched on the radio.    

They met up with everyone at the airport, but were left waiting around for a further twenty-mins as Ryuuken got an urgent phone-call. To kill time they decided to loiter around in the shops. "Hey! I cant believe they stock Shonen Jump here!" Ichigo said holding up the magazine in astonishment. He spent the last of his cash at the arcade just the day before so he turned to Yasutora for help "Chad! My main man!!! You like manga right?"
"Not particularly." He replied picking up a CD from the music rack.
"I bet you'll love it after reading this series called Ao No Exorcist. It's kinda like a rip-off our lives 'cept the dudes a devil and what have you. It's quite good once you get into it". whilst Ichigo negotiated with the well-built Mexican, Keigo had taken to browsing through the sweets section; but he was having difficulty deciding what to choose "Dammit Tatsuki! Crisps or Pocky!? I HAVE TO KNOOOOOOW!!!!!!"
"Whats all the fuss about?" Renji asked, returning from the bathroom.
"I do hope you washed your hands young man!".
"Dont be so gross!" Renji said baffled "So you getting the chocolate then?" He asked grabbing three Wonka Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delights from the box.  "Excuse me, how much are these 20p chocolates?"
"70p"
"Here ya go!" Renji said slamming down the silver coins.

From then on It was a long tiring flight, and yet another hour-long car journey awaited them when they finally landed- but alas, alack!- was it well worth it!
Many jaws dropped as the taxi pulled up in the gravel driveway, for standing before them was a most stunning manor. Tatsuki and Orihime squealed and howled uncontrollably and Yasutora inhaled sharply which made a weird noise "I've never seen such a big house before." He commented.
"I know right!? It must have cost a bomb to rent!" Keigo squawked in disbelief.
"Well, we didn't exactly rent it. This is the Quincy family home which we've owned for generations. I haven't visited Germany in years, but this really brings it all back." Uryu commentated opening the car door, breathing in the fresh air and taking in the familiar nostalgic Germy scenery.
"Man, dem feels!" Chad said understandingly, knowing what it must be like to visit ones homeland after many a year. Rukia however wasn't as impressed, being used to the luxuries of life back home at the Kuchiki mansion. "Boy does this place show Byakuya's old shack up!" Ichigo said, trying to provoke Rukia.
Sure enough a vein popped on her forehead "You have to joking me! My brother's property has a lot more class, simple and traditional- tasteful id say!".
Ichigo waved a hand dismissively "Whatever you say."
Luggage was swiftly pulled out of the boot and loud whooping and guffawing echoed into the night as everyone rushed upto the entrance, waiting for Ryuuken (who was taking his sweet time) to unlock the door.
Even more chuckles and excitement ensued when the crew discovered the inside. There was the obligatory running up and down the stairs, stampeding through the hallways and yelling which rooms they were going to take liberties on. They were quickly silenced, however, when Ryuuken told them to keep it down in a stern harsh tone.
By now everyone was starving, last they ate was high in the air. The flight may have been 1st class- but plane food is still plane food. It was agreed upon that since it was so late there would be no eating out for today, instead out it was with the family cookbooks and soon Ryuuken was rustling up his famous late-night suppers.
"Wow, you can cook like a pro Mr.Ishida! Can you teach me?" Orihime said observing the swift chopping motions. He pushed his glasses up bashfully and opened the kitchen door to let in some cooling air "I suppose it'd do no harm. first you want to take... a little bit of-- cheese! Just to add a real richness- full of flavour! I'm going to be- just a little bit... Naughty, and add a dash of salt."
There was a bit of relaxing after the food (with parental supervision, of course!). "So, where are we going to be sleeping?" Chad asked taking a sip of his Turkish coffee.
"Wherever the hell we feel- this place is ginormous! The toilet alone is probably bigger then my whole gaff!!" Renji replied plonking ten sugars into his hot drink and stirring thoroughly.
"We could have one end of the hall and you guys the other" Tatsuki suggested.
"NO WAAAAAAAAY! That's no fun! Summer is all about free-mix partying into the night! I wanna share with the giiiiiiiirls!" Keigo said, forcing himself to be more pervy then he really was in a bid to earn brownie points. This suggestion was quickly met with an ominous glare from Ryuuken "I will not tolerate perverse behaviour under my authority." He said threateningly. It was quickly decided that the dudes would have the second floor and the girls the third.
The girls could have just as well had one chamber each, but Tatsuki was insistent on having a gals sleepover in one of the larger rooms.
The gentlemen preferred to be less intimate, but they did end up lodging in one room for the best part of the night since none of them were tired (except Keigo, but every time they urged him to just hit the sack he refused stubbornly).  
Much to the dishevelment of Ichigo there was no video gaming consoles or DVD players, and the only internet connection was in Ryuuken's personal study which was bolted tightly shut.
"This sucks! I thought this was meant to be a holiday!" He whined, finally throwing the cue stick down on the snooker table after an hour of being thrashed by Chad "There's only so much Darts and Pool a guy can play dammit! Where's the plasma, where's the 360!?"
"Just because there aren't any mind rotting TV's around doesn't mean we cant have fun."
"Oh? And just how, pray tell?" Ichigo demanded, tapping his feet.
Uryu reached for a thick leather-bound book "By reading of course!" He replied holding it up for all to see, pink and yellow sparkles which represent oblivion surrounding him as they often tend to do in anime.
Kurosaki only stared in blank disappointment.
"Yeah, Yeah, but apart from that, the kids' right. I have an idea, how about we scare the girlies out of their minds?" Renji suggested with a wide devilish grin.
"Leave it." Uryu replied
"WHUUUAAAT!? WHY!? It'd be so funny to see their reactions!!!!" Keigo joined in
"No it wont, and they'll think that we're really desperate for their attention."
"BUT WE AAARE!" Keigo retorted
"I'm with Uryu, it'll only cause trouble." said Chad.
"Well, I'm always up for a laff..." Ichigo said, torn at which path to take.
"Dont. Do. It." Ishida insisted, but to no avail. So while Chad and Uryu waited for the other three to carry out their prank they played a humble game of snap.

"Sn---no..... SNAAA- oh.... HUUU--"
"Stop doing that! Your making me lose my concentration." Uryu barked.
"Sorry, I just keep seeing numbers everywhere."
"It's okay.... SNNN--" As Ishida reached to place his hand down on the two matching Queens, Sado slammed his mighty palm on the pile of cards, forcing Uryu to retreat
"SNAP!" He roared uncharacteristically, adding the stack to his collection.
"That's the fourth time you've done that!"
"Sorry, I can't help it." Chad apologized, nodding his head.
"Ergh! It's not like your better then me! I can calculate and match the cards perfectly- and my reflexes are flawless!"
"It's because your hands are too slender for a game like this- a game which focuses on power." Chad responded thoughtfully.
"SO WHAT AM I MEANT TO DO ABOUT THAT!? CHOP MY HANDS OFF!? GROW NEW ONES?! neeurgh!"
"Your not being your usual cool-headed self, if you don't mind me saying." Sado added helpfully.
Ishida made frustrated motions with his arms "I am calm! It's just because its such a stupid game!"
"We could add the fun back to it and make it that instead of 'Snap' we have to say 'EL-DIRECTO!'"
"You'd have the obvious advantage since your fluent at speaking Mexican."
"We can play Go-fish."
"No."
"We can play Bullsh**"
Uryu's eyes widened "Chad! Don't be so rude!"
"No, No. Its a game called Bulsh**"
"What?! There's such a game like that?"
"Mm."
"It sounds kind of dangerous for our wellbeing... Honestly, what is taking those guys so long?" Uryu sighed "Maybe we should forget card games and play Chess instead." he suggested pulling a wooden box of the shelf.
"I don't know how to win that."
"Well, i'll show you."

10 mins later
"Do you get it now? So the Bishop---"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHH!!!!!!" a horrified shriek cut him off, followed by loud cackling and amused chuckles.
"You hear that?" Chad's ears pricked up
"I think everyone heard that."
muffled insults could be heard from above the ceiling "You cows! I can't believe tha-"
"-You gave me a heart-attack-"
"-You're gonna pay!-"
"-I know right!?"
"-Ichigo you suck! I thought you were better then this Renji!-"  
"-I'm telling you, we'll get you BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-AAAAAAA---ACCCCKCKCKCK" Some more high-pitched yells soared through the corridors.
All too suddenly there was the heart-stopping click of a lock being turned. A pause. Then a looming creak of a door being opened. things were immediately silenced, but it was too late. Everyone held their breath as Ryuuken stepped into the light. "Get down here." He said harshly. The girls, Renji, Keigo, and Ichigo obeyed, sheepishly walking down the stairs. Sweat soaked Keigo's armpits, Renji gulped, and Ichigo stood with his body in defiance. Orihime's heart pounded so hard she couldn't stop shaking, Tatsuki quickly grabbed her hand in comfort.
Ryuuken looked especially scary without his glasses, his eyebrows furrowed (trying to focus on his surroundings) "Are you lot animals!? Its the middle of the bloody night!"
Chad twitched from inside the room, but Uryu didn't seem too bothered "I told them it was a bad idea." He said arranging the King.
"If you don't stop behaving like donkey's you can sleep in the f-" Everyone flinched at the following word, but their hearing was returned at last "-Garden!" Ryuuken turned around and slammed the door shut. Ichigo tried to stifle a smile, but the others didn't find it quite so amusing. "Damn, that was intense" Renji whispered.
"My stomachs' all sweaty" Rukia admitted.
Tatsuki merely shot a cold glare at the dudes "Mark my words, we'll make you pay." And with that they strutted back to their room.
After that ordeal no one could bare to walk around or talk at audible levels. The girls huddled together and whispered their woes and the unfairness of the situation to each other as quietly as possible (with plenty of breath-holding and "ssshhh did you hear that?" and "stop, stop").
The men however took it on the chin and each went to their separate rooms in high-spirit.

The next morning everyone was strictly informed that they must have a shower, brush their teeth and gums and tongue and floss with extra mouthwash before proceeding with the days activities. When they went downstairs Ryuuken was back to his normal self (which isn't much better anyhoo), but the awkward atmosphere was quickly diminished as breakfast was served. There was a fine assortment of baked breads and bread rolls, a variety of locally sourced cold meats, not to mention a colourful amount of jams and cheeses,  fresh coffee, and juice. "Mmmm this is so yummy!" Orihime said, spreading cream cheese on her second ciabatta roll and topping it with beef salami "Mr. Ishida, how do you say breakfast in German?" she asked curiously
"Fruhstuck. Wait, you should add some tomatoes to that to add more depth of flavour!"

The kids were soon left by themselves for Ryuuken had to rush to some kind of meeting.
Tatsuki refilled her glass with berry juice "So, what are we getting up to today?"  
"Aha" Uryu said looking up from his book (The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer)
"We kind of couldn't get any sleep even after the whole lecture scenario so we sorta kinda-" Ichigo tilted his head from side to side and swished his hands
"Ended up reuniting again." Chad finished.
"So since we sorta kinda didn't have anything else to do-"
"We planned a super hot super fun trip for you girls!" Renji yelled, giving a thumbs up "To make up for the scare last night."
A vein popped on Tatsuki's head "Don't think you can sweeten us up by-"
she was cut short by Keigo who had tears streaming down his face "WHAAAAAAAAAAT!? YOU GUYS STAYED UP WITHOUT TELLING ME!? SO YOU MEAN I MISSED OUT ALL THE FUN!? ARE YOU TELLING ME I MISSED OUT ALL THE FUN!?" He yelled grabbing Ichigo by the collar
"Sorry, we didn't wanna disturb you."
"WOW!" Orihime clapped her hands together "That's really sweet of you guys, I can't wait!" She said smiling.
"Yeah, it better be good!" Rukia agreed.
"W-well! Don't get your hopes up too high, we were on a budget so it's nothing amazing or anything. just a simple day out in the beautiful sunny weather" Renji admitted sweat bullets falling of his face.
"It doesn't matter- I wasn't expecting much from you anyway." She replied
"Aaaaa, so harsh!" Renji cried doing the famous ''ORZ.
"Were leaving in an hour and a half." Chad informed them
Ichigo flexed his muscles "And knowing your girly routines you'd better get cracka-lackin".