Author's Note: Hi everyone! By the way, I am new and this is my first fic so puts on puppy-dog eyes please have mercy if it's not too good! Before I start, may I give my thanks to all those who have ignited the spark of inspiration inside me to write my first fic! Clears throat This fic is specially dedicated to all Ty/Hil fans out there and all great authors I know especially Silver Swiftness, New Moon Night and Sleepy-zzz! I owe you the BIGGEST TON of thanks Swifty! Had it not been for your touching story of 'Perfect Christmas', consider this fic and I to be non- existent on this site! Never think you are not good, because I think that you are awesome and you are the most kind, thoughtful and friendly writer I know! New Moon Night, your beautiful stories move me to the verge of tears! Sleepy-zzz, your imagination and style of writing is flawless! May I also thank my best friend SlimSrim for her advice and support. I just hope that her first fic ('Let it Rip - For Love') will turn up on Ice Archer Girl's website (Destination Beyblade)! If it does, then then please R&R because it's quite interesting!

I don't know whether I'll ever be as good as any of you, but I really hope you will enjoy this story.

Now for the Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade, its characters (except my OCs) or any famous songs (except my own) that might turn up in this story.

BENEATH THE SURFACE

Prologue

The warm sunshine gently stroked his face as he shot a glance at the sun before turning away to face the ocean. The glittering golden sequins of the sun reflected in the smooth silk waves, slowly melted its way into his eyes, letting his mind drift away into his own world of deep thought. Drowsily leaning on the railings that separated the land from water, Ray smiled to himself as he felt the gentle breeze brush through his long raven hair.

"If only it would be this peaceful every day..."he thought. "Maybe I could relax for once instead of constantly fighting newcomers who come after our bit beasts!" Digging into his pocket, Ray drew his beyblade of silver into his hand and gazed at his White Tiger of Gold.

Immediately, a movie of memories flashed through the mind of the silent Bladebreaker. He had more than enough of his share of troubles in the past, when he could have lost Driger for good. All those mistakes he made; losing to Kevin, back at the team's first tournament in China and then there was the cold heartless Bryan. Thinking of that battle sent shivers down his spine! That was a close call – he could have lost his life! Don't forget Dunga from the Saint Shields! Then again, he knew he would always pull through in the end!

Besides, he had managed to help a couple of people during his adventures. Fixing a once broken friendship with Mariah and Lee from the White Tigers plus rescuing Salima from a horrible fate - a permanent membership as a brainwashed minion of Team Psykick!

Ray clenched his fingers around his blade and whispered "Don't worry Driger, I will see to it that no one will take you ever again!" Taking a deep breath, he sighed. "Yet, why do I feel that there is something missing in my life?"

"RAAAAAY!"

Flinching instantly, Ray spun around at the sound of a familiar voice, only to see the bold face of an old friend. "Not exactly what I had in mind!" an annoyed Ray thought to himself.

Before Ray could respond, a pair of delicate hands slammed upon the head of his team mate, followed by some muffled giggles in the background. "TYSON! WILL YOU QUIT BEING SUCH A LOUDMOUTH! RAY IS NOT DEAF YOU KNOW!"

"Arrrgh! Back off Hilary! Who made you the boss?"

"Now settle down you two!" Hands shot out between the fierce warriors, from a short figure, with a laptop tucked under his arm.

"Awww! Now why did you interfere Kenny? It was getting good between the lovebirds!" teased a female voice.

Clutching his stomach, Max burst into fits of hysterical laughter. Scowling with resentment, both faces of the boy and girl flushed into a shade of crimson at Dizzi's comment, and twisted their heads away from each other.

Hiding his embarrassment behind a sheepish grin, Tyson turned to say, "Ehehe...sorry about that Ray, but we'd better go." With the eyes of a puppy, Tyson groaned. "My stomach's killing me! I gotta have those..."

Grrrrrrrr

"HAMBURGERS!"

Shaking their heads, everyone's sweat dropped. Taking a deep breath Ray replied "Go ahead guys. I'll catch up in a minute."

Max smiled. "All right Ray, just hurry back okay?"

"Sure."

Turning away, Tyson grinned mischievously. "HA! This means MORE HAMBURGERS for me! Don't say I didn't warn you Ray!"

"Not before I finish them first!" Max challenged, laughing as his friend playfully punched him in the shoulder.

As his friends were a few feet away from him, Ray laughed quietly and turned to follow when-"AAAAH!"

Ray froze in his tracks as a blood-curdling shriek pierced through the air like a knife through the heart. The sound of fluttering wings filled the hollow silence as flocks of seagulls flew off in terror. "Wh-what was that?" Scanning the area left and right, his eyes zoomed towards the cliffs....and there she was!

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Sorry if that was lame or too short, but I felt that it had to end there. I'll do my best to write more interesting chapters later on, but for now, please review! Laterz!