Hi guys! It's a new fic. Hope you enjoy this! Please read and review. I will appreciate it a lot! Once again this fic is a fic about Tala. Can't help it. Lol.
Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade and any of the characters except a few.
Sobbing could be heard in the hallway. In a small room, we can find a certain red head sitting in a corner, crying his heart out.
"My life is so unfair. Why does it have to be me who suffers everytime? I had enough of it. I'll make you pay Kai Hiwatari. How dare you leave me for that bitch? I'll make you pay so badly until you wish you were dead! You will be begging me for mercy!"
Six months later
On the eighty-fifth floor of the Hiwatari Enterprise in Japan, a beautiful and slender red head walked into a small office. She looked to be about twenty and she looked pale but very pretty. Her hair length was up to her waist. She was wearing a white three quarter white tube top with a matching red mini skirt which showed off her slender legs. To top it off, she wore white leather boots.
Heads turned as the redhead walked towards the boss' office at the back of the room. Some guys whistled and some women gasped silently. One guy with lavender hair looked up from his work to see what the commotion was about. When he saw the red head, he gasped. After the red head entered the small office, people started chatting among themselves.
The lavender haired guy turned to the person next to him and asked, "Who is she?"
"She? I don't know but I think she's going to be our new colleague. Boss did mention that someone would be joining us. Hope it's her. What do you think Bryan?"
The lavender haired guy, now known as Bryan just shook his head.
A few moments later, the door of the boss' office opened. The boss emerged, followed by the red head.
The boss, Mr. Yamiga, started talking. "Attention everybody." Everyone turned to look at Mr. Yamiga.
"Everybody, I want you to meet Taliana. She will be joining the company as from today onwards. Bryan, show her around the office and tell her the things she needs to know. She will be in your group."
Bryan nodded and walked over to the Taliana. "Nice to meet you." he said and raised a hand. Taliana took it and shook Bryan's hand.
"Nice to meet you too." Her voice was as beautiful as the voice of a singing bird.
"Boss, can I bring her to the roof? I need to tell her something important."
Mr. Yamiga looked at Bryan hesitantly before nodding his head. "Be back fast." Bryan nodded his head and started for the elevator with Taliana close behind.
Once they were on the roof, Bryan looked at Taliana hardly and said in a cool voice, "Come off it Tala."
Taliana/Tala smirked. "Smart as ever huh Bry?"
"Where were you for six months?"
"Russia."
"Why didn't you tell us? Did you know that they say you are dead? We found a body in your apartment. Exactly like you. Same hair, same clothes, even same DNA!"
Tala knew who he meant by us. Spencer, Ian and himself of course. "I know that."
"Why didn't you say so?"
"I didn't want to."
"How?"
"Wolborg helped me configure a decoy. From my DNA."
"I see but how did she do it?"
"Powers, Bryan. Bit-beasts are not weak. They are ancient spirits, you know? I mean of course you do." He gave a short laugh.
"Why did you come back then?"
"For fun. I didn't want to stay in Russia all alone. I missed you guys."
"Fine. Let's go back down. Mr. Yamiga said to be quick."
"I need some fresh air. You go back first. Just tell them I went to the toilet." Tala said dismissively.
Bryan nodded and went back. Tala, to him, was still the captain after all.
Once Tala made sure Bryan was out of hearing range and no one was looking, he pulled out his blade. A bright light flashed and a girl about twenty stood where the light had been.
She looked very beautiful and may be mistaken as a normal girl if not for the two wolf ears. She also wore an elegant white dress.
"What do you want Wolborg?" Tala said in a soft voice,
"Master, why didn't you tell Bryan?"
"Don't call me 'Master'! And Bryan may tell Kai."
"Alright Tal but don't you trust Bryan?"
"That's better and it's not because I don't trust Bryan. I'm afraid he may let it slip to the bitch!" Tala's voice took on a harsher tone.
"Ok then. You better go back now." Tala nodded. He pulled out his beyblade. There was a blinding light again as Wolborg disappeared. Tala put on his fake smile again and went back to the office.
As he went back to the office, Bryan went up to him and showed him his desk. Tala whispered a thanks and started doing his work.
At lunch time, the guy Bryan was talking to before went over to Tala's desk and said, "Taliana. That's a nice name."
"Thanks and you are?" Tala said in his feminine voice as Taliana.
"Jack. So wanna go out for lunch?"
Suddenly a voice spoke out from behind him. "Sorry Jack but he's going with me."
Jack turned around and saw Bryan. "Come on man." He pleaded. Bryan just shook his head. Jack sighed and said, "Better luck next time." To Tala, he said, "Later pretty." Tala just smiled.
"Come on. Want to see Spencer and Ian?"
"Really?Bring me now!" Tala said. His cool voice was as excited as a three year old child wanting an ice cream. Bryan smiled to himself. This was the Tala before all the tests the abbey did to him.
Bryan found a hand waving in front of his face before realizing he spaced out.
"What's wrong Bry?" Tala asked in a concern voice.
Bryan smiled. "Nothing Tal. Let's go"
"Ok." Tala said happily, following Bryan into the elevator.
They stopped at the eighty floor and Spencer and Ian came in.
"Hey guys." Bryan said.
"Hey Bryan." Ian mumbled.
"Hi Bry." Spencer said.
Tala kept quiet. He knew the elevators had cameras and so did Bryan.
After they went out of the building, Ian said, "Where do we eat?"
"I don't know." Spencer replied as him, Ian and Bryan walked ahead of Tala.
Tala pouted. "Hey! Doesn't anyone remember their dear old lovable captain?"
Spencer and Ian whirled around quickly. "Tala!" They exclaimed happily.
"You are lovable but you ain't old!" Ian said, happy that his captain has come back.
"Hey guys." Tala grinned. They both hugged him. Tala hugged them back before Ian realized something.
"Hey Tal I thought you were dead and why are you wearing a tube top and a mini skirt?"
Tala blushed ten shades of red and replied, "Let's talk about this somewhere private." The other three nodded in agreement.
Once they were in a corner of a cafe, Tala was bomb with questions from an overprotective Spencer, a over happy Ian and a, well, anxious Bryan.
"Where did you stay in all these months?" Spencer.
"How come you're not dead?" Ian.
"What the hell are you doing, working in the Hiwatari Enterprise?" Bryan.
Tala sighed. "Shut up guys. Listen up."
He told them everything, including what to call him when they were in public. He told them everything, except the real reason he was back for. But half of the reason he told them was true. He did miss them a lot. Fighting between Bryan and Ian. Spencer telling them to shut up. Him listening, amused.
Just then the cafe doors swung open and Kai, Rei, Tyson, Max, Daichi, Hiro, Kenny, Hilary, Lee, Mariah, Kevin and Gary and a girl Tala did not recognized came in. The boys stopped laughing and talking when they saw them. Kai and Rei were holding hands and so were Tyson and Max, Daichi and Kenny, Hiro and Lee, Gary and the girl and lastly Hilary and Mariah.
Kevin spotted them and ran into Ian's arms. The rest soon followed and sat around the small table. They added three more tables.
A number of "Hey guys", "What's up" , "Long time no see" and "Nice to see you" were spoken. Tala remained silent.
"Hey guys, it's Tal..." Ian was cut off as someone kicked him sharply under the table.
"Yea?" Max said.
"Taliana." Bryan said, gesturing towards Tala,
Everyone looked at Tala and they gasped except Kai who had a look of absolute horror on his face.
"Tala?" They all said, including Kai.
"No. I'm Taliana." Tala said in his feminine voice, giggling.
"Oh." They all said. Spencer, Ian and Bryan stared at Tala, impressed.
"Well, nice to meet you Taliana." Rei said, smiling.
"Nice to meet you too...um..."
"Rei" Rei said, still smiling. Tala wanted to tear that smile out of Rei's face.
"Oh I see. Nice to meet you too Rei." Tala said, smiling like they were best friends but inside he just wanted to ripped Rei's smile off.
They introduce themselves even though Tala already knew each and everyone of them by heart except the girl.
He found out that she was Macy. She's also from White Tigers Hills and she was Gary's fiancée and that they were getting married next month. After all, Gary was twenty-three. They were going to have a traditional wedding combined with a modern day one. They even invited Tala. He agreed to go of course.
With Tala and Wolborg
"Hey Tal. You need to wear a gown."
"Why the hell can't you remind me later, my dear friend?"
"I don't want to."
"You know you're mean right?"
"Learnt it from you."
"Why you little wolf!"
"Chill. So what are you going to wear?"
"I don't know. Go shopping with me later."
"Sure."
"I know you just want to go shopping and buy new clothes. By the way, please remember to 'keep' your ears and make them human ears. Ok?"
"Ok. Later."
"Later."
With Kai and Dranzer
"Hey Master. I sense Wolborg."
"Are you sure? It might just be Falborg or Seaborg or Wyborg. And don't call me Master!"
"Puh-lease. Don't you know that every single bit beast has different smell? Imagine you smelling like Tyson. And fine!"
"You got a point. But Tala is dead and Wolborg disappeared already."
"Wolborg is here."
With Tala and Wolborg
"Tal, Dranzer is sensing that I am here."
"Block them."
"Can't. They're so many of them."
"Ask Falborg to cover your scent."
"OK."
"Hey Falborg."
"Yea Wolborg?"
"Cover my scent."
"No problem."
"Done Tal."
"Great."
With Kai and Dranzer
"Kai. I made a mistake. It was Falborg. But I was sure Wolborg was here."
"Chill Dranzer. Everyone makes mistakes."
"Whatever Kai."
Back to them talking
"So Kai, Taliana is working in your company too. She's on the same level as me and is under me too." Bryan said.
"Oh I see. Welcome aboard, Taliana."
"Thanks Kai." Kai smiled at her.
"Break time's over guys. Let's get back to work." Spencer said.
Everyone nodded before heading back to their working place. Before they left, Kai placed a kiss on Rei's lips which sent Tala into fury but he managed to control himself. If anyone looked close enough though, they could see that Tala had balled his fists.
After work
Bryan had told Tala that he would stay with him and Spencer and Ian. As Tala and Bryan walked out of the elevator, they saw Kai and Rei walking out of another elevator. Spencer and Ian had already gone home. Tala and Bryan left late as they had to work OT. When Tala saw Kai and Rei, he felt sick but he still followed Bryan, who was walking towards them.
"Hey lovebirds." Bryan said teasingly. Kai and Rei blushed and pulled away from each other.
"Hey Bryan. Hi Taliana." Rei said, smiling happily.
"Hey guys." Kai said, slipping his hand into Rei's.
"Hi Kai. Hi Rei." Tala said, smiling sweetly. He was using his feminine voice again.
"Want to join us for dinner?" Rei asked politely.
"Sure. After all, Spencer is going out with some of his friends and Ian is going out with Kevin." Tala said, still smiling his fake smile. Nobody could tell it was fake though.
"Wait. How did you know that Spencer and Kevin had plans tonight?" Kai asked curiously, eying Tala.
"Oh. She's staying with us and we were talking about where to eat just now." Bryan said casually.
"Wow. Mr. I-hate-girls-the-most-and-they-will-die-a-cruel-death-if-they-talk-to-me is actually letting a girl stay in his house!" Rei said in a fake amused tone. Everyone laughed, even Tala.
"Well, Taliana is an exception." Bryan said.
"Why?" Kai asked.
"Because she reminds me of Tala." Bryan said. Kai and Rei looked downwards sadly.
'Well they should be sad. Well batter break the ice. Don't want them to think I am enjoying them being sad now, do I? But I am enjoying it. Never mind. I will make them more sad next time and then I''ll enjoy it!" Tala though evilly.
"Guys, don't look so down. Let's go somewhere to eat." Tala said in fake happy tone.
"Yea she's right. The dead won't come back, let's go." Bran said, backing Tala up.
"You guys are right. Let's go then." Rei said.
"Yeah. Let's go to my restaurant." Kai said. They all nodded.
At the restaurant
The four of them went into a VIP room and sat around the table. They ordered some food while they chatted.
"Hey Taliana. You know you look a lot like Tala?" Kai asked.
"Well I think so too. I mean when I saw him blade on TV the first time, I thought 'Wow that guy sure looks like me'." Tala answered Kai's question fake happily.
"Where did you grow up?" Rei asked.
"Moscow, Russia."
"Wow. Like me, Tala, Spencer, Bryan and Ian." Kai said.
"I know it is such a coincidence." Tala said before sighing.
"What's wrong?" Rei asked.
"My father. He's in charge of Biovault. I can't believe it! I was so mad at him." Tala said in a fake sad tone. The other three occupants of the room gasped.
"Boris?" Kai asked. Tala nodded.
"Guys, I think I need to use the washroom. Be back in a flash." Bryan said before walking out of the room.
Once he reached the washroom, he pulled out his cell phone and dialed Tala's new cell phone number. A moment later, Tala's cell phone rang.
"Excuse me guys." Tala said as he went outside the room to answer the call.
(A/N This is the conversation between Tala and Bryan)
"Tala?"
"Yea Bryan?"
"Why the heck did you tell them that?"
Tala sighed. "I'm sorry I didn't told you before Bryan. But Boris is my father."
Bryan gasped. "Why choose now to tell huh?"
"I'm so sorry! It was a slip of the tongue! I didn't mean to." Tala said in a strangled voice.
"Tala, don't cry. It's not your fault."
"Promise me not to tell anyone."
"I promise."
"Thanks Bryan." With that, they hung up.
Tala wiped away the fake tears from his eyes, reapplied his makeup and went back inside the room.
With Tala and Wolborg
"Did you have to do that huh Tal?" Wolborg said, sighing.
"All in the name of revenge, Wolborg."
"But did you have to lie to Bryan? Worst still, about Boris!"
"I have to. I know that guy has a damn crush on Rei. He will stop me from doing what I need to do."
"Don't let revenge control you."
"I control revenge, not the other way around."
"Make sure of that." Wolborg said sternly.
"I will." Tala's tone signaled the end of conversation.
"Tala are you alright? You looked like you just cried."
"I'm alright. Don't worry Rei."
"Ok Tala. Call us if you need anything."
"Ok Rei. Thanks a lot."
"No problem." Rei said as he grinned. Tala grinned back.
'I need you to suffer what I suffered and be dead and return my Kai back to me. Can you do that? I don't think so. Words are cheap.' Tala thought darkly.
Bryan came back a few minutes later. The food came. They talked while they ate.
"Bryan! What took you so long? We thought you fell into the toilet bowl." Tala said, earning a giggle from Rei and a snicker from Kai.
"Very funny Taliana.' Bryan said, sarcasm clear in his voice.
"It is." Rei said, after regaining his composure. Bryan growled which sent them all into laughing fits.
'Why am I enjoying myself? I'm not suppose to. Never mind. If Kai, Bryan and Rei are enjoying themselves, why shouldn't I?' Tala thought.
After dinner, they went their separate ways. Kai and Rei decided to walk back to their apartment as it was only a five minutes walk. Bryan went back to his house and asked Tala along but Tala said he rather walk.
Once Bryan left, Tala turned around and ran. The moment he reached Kai and Rei's house, he went into the balcony and waited for Kai and Rei to come while he waited in the shadows.
A few minutes later, they both came back. They took a shower before resting on their couch in front of the TV.
'That's where me and Kai used to sat after work. Now that bitch has taken my place. Again.' Tala thought bitterly.
"Hey Kai, do you still love Tala?" Rei asked, looking at Kai. Kai looked at Rei. Tala looked at both of them, desperate for an answer.
"No. I love you only." Kai said to Rei as they kissed. But the moment those words were out of his mouth, Tala trembled with furry.
"Kai Hiwatari, you will pay for saying those words. As from now onwards, I'll never love you again. I swear I will take revenge. And no one, no one will ever stop me." Tala whispered into the wind as a storm started to brew.
Tala jumped from the balcony and walked towards a deserted construction site. He pulled out his blade and Wolborg came out. She was wearing a blue tank top and matching navy blue jeans.
"Yes Tal?" She asked questioningly.
"Can you transform me into a girl?"
"What?"
"Temporary only. Please. I know you can do it." Tala said with pleading puppy dog eyes.
"Fine. Close your eyes." Wolborg instructed.
Tala closed his eyes and a blinding light surrounded him. When the light was gone, a girl stood in his place.
"Worked. Now to pay a little trip to my papa dear." Tala said as he smirked evilly.
"What are you planning?" Wolborg asked, fearing that the plan her Master/Mistress had plan was a bad one.
"Boris." Was the reply.
"Please tell me your kidding." Wolborg said with wide eyes.
Tala turned and faced her, "No, I'm not. Wolborg, I told you to transform me into a girl so that I could be able to see Boris. It's not like you don't know how lecherous men are."
"If you say so." Wolborg said as she prepared to get back into the blade.
"Wait. One more favor." Tala said.
Wolborg sighed. "What is it Tal?"
"Take me to America. To the building that Boris is jailed in. Now."
"Ok."
In a flash, they were standing outside the building where Boris was jailed.
Tala walked over to the security guard at the entrance, pretending to look distraught. But he could fool anyone. The security guard at the entrance saw Tala and hurried over to him but he obviously thought it was a her.
"Miss, are you alright?" The security guard said, concern in his voice.
"I need to see my father. He's Boris Balcov." Tala said urgently.
"But you can't see him. I am sorry."
"Please. I must! I woke up from a coma a year ago. It took me a year to find out who my father is and what had happened to him."
"I must check with the hospital."
Tala lowered her head and wept silently. The security guard tell it was fake. "Then I'm afraid you won't find anything. I was rescued by a farmer and his wife but they have already passed away."
"Ok then. I'll bring you and ask the in charge."
They went inside the building and went to the highest floor. The security guard led Tala to a office. He knocked on the door. A few moments later, someone opened it.
"What is it?" The person seated on the chair asked in a commanding tone.
"Boris' daughter wants to see him, sir."
"Oh I see. You may go out now. But she may stay."
"Yes sir." The security guard said and walked out.
"Mandy, would you kindly go out?" He asked the lady who opened the door a few minutes ago.
"Ok." She said and went out before closing the door."
"You are Boris' daughter huh?" The guy said in the same commanding tone.
"Yes." Tala said, smiling.
"Name?" He said, his voice wavered a bit.
"Taliana." Tala said seductively.
"Oh I see." He said, mesmerized by Tala already.
"Can I please see my father?" Tala asked, inching closer to the guy.
"Sure. Here. Show this form to the guards guarding him and they will let you in." He said handing Tala a paper.
"Thanks." Tala said and walked out of the room.
He went to the level where Boris was and showed the guard the paper. They brought him to a room and asked him to wait there while they got Boris.
"Your daughter is here to see you." A guard said, roughly pushing Boris into a room.
"My daughter?" Boris asked as he was forced to sit on a chair.
The guard didn't answer him. He just left the room. Once they were alone, Boris looked at Tala. His eyes widen.
"Tal..."
"Papa! It's me, your daughter, Taliana. Have you forgotten?" Tala said while going over and hug Boris.
"What are you doing, Tala?" Boris whispered into Tala's ear.
"Why I'm here to get you out, papa dear." Tala whispered back.
"Really? What do you want?"
"Yes and you'll see. By the way, you'll be happy with what I want." Tala said as she went back to his/her sit.
"Why I remember you now Taliana! How have you been darling?"
"Fine but I miss you a lot!"
"Now." Tala said in telepathy to Wolborg.
A second later, the room was covered in smoke and Boris and Wolborg got out.
On the way out, Wolborg stole the tape of Boris and Tala in the room.
Once the smoke was cleared, everyone in the room was unconscious except Tala who was faking it.
A few moments later
Tala woke up in a hospital. The in charge was by his side.
"Are you feeling better?" He asked.
"Yes, um..." Tala said unsurely.
"Officer Watson."
"Officer Watson, what happened to my father?" Tala said urgently.
'Man, I am so good at acting.' She thought.
"Your father. He's gone. We think he's dead. We need to find out. During the time, why don't you stay here?"
"It's ok."
"You sure?"
"I'm very sure. Can I check out?"
"Yes. I'll go help you do it now." He said and left while Tala smirked.
A few moments later, Officer Watson came back and told Tala she could leave.
Once Tala was out of the airport and out of sight, she told Wolborg to bring him back to his/her house where the rest of the D-boys are.
The next day in the Hiwatari Enterprise
"Have you read the news last night?" Jack said as Tala walked into the office the next day. He/she was wearing a white tank top and a matching navy blue shorts with a grey sneakers.
"Yea. It was too bad that Boris managed to escape. I wonder how he did it." Tala said in a frown.
"He probably got one of his goons to help him and get back to work!" Bryan snapped.
Tala smiled at Bryan. "Chill Bry."
"How can I? That bastard is out of jail. He broke out of the most guarded place in the world."
"It's only a matter of time before they catch him again." Tala said, placing a hand on Bryan's shoulder. Bryan nodded his head and got back to work and so did Tala.
With Tala and Wolborg
"Can we go shopping today?"
"Sure Wolborg. Where is Boris?"
"In the construction site."
"Do you think he'll go away?"
"He wouldn't dare. Tons of people are looking for him."
"You're right. I will check on him tonight and change his appearance. Does black or brown hair work better?"
"Brown. Oh and make his nose smaller."
"Yea and ask him to get a botox injection." Tala said, giggling. Wolborg was giggling too.
"Alright. You do your work, I wanna sleep."
"Ok, Night."
"Night." Wolborg said, yawning.
Tala sighed. 'I'm sleepy too. I'm so tired. I just wanna sleep. Oh well, better do this finish so I don't have to work OT again.'
After work
"Yay! Work is finally over." Ian said as he, Spencer, Bryan and Tala exited the elevator.
"I'm going shopping, you guys go home first." Tala said.
"I'm meeting Kevin for dinner." Ian said.
"I'll go home with Spencer first. I brought home work." Bryan said tiredly.
"I'm coming back for dinner. I miss Spence's cooking." Tala said, smiling.
"Ok then. See you Tal, Ian." Spencer said as he walked towards his car.
"Later Tal, Ian." Bryan said as he too walked over to his car.
"Later." Tala and Ian said.
"Bye Tal." Ian said as he went to his car.
Once Ian drove off, Tala went to hail a cab but with no luck. She groaned. She needed to go shopping.
Just as Tala was about to give up, a car stopped in front of him. The window of the car scrolled down and it revealed Kai at the driving wheel.
"Want a ride?" Kai asked.
"Sure. Thanks." Tala said as he opened the door and went in.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going shopping but I don't know which shopping mall to go to. Can you help me? By the way, where is Rei?" Half of Tala hoped Rei had broken up with Kai and the other half hoped that Rei was dead.
"Oh he went out with his friends. And why don't you go to my shopping mall? I can give you a discount." Kai said.
"Sure and thanks. You really own lots of things huh? Restaurant, shopping mall and even a gym! My god, Kai. How do you handle it?"
"Why yea. You know my ex-boyfriend used to say that." Kai said and sighed.
Tala tensed but relaxed later, reminding himself where he is. "Oh? Why did you break up with him?"
"He... he's dead." Kai said and sighed.
"Oh my god. I'm so sorry Kai."
"It's ok. I already broke up with him before he died. I don't love him anymore. I love Rei only."
"I see. Don't you miss him?"
Kai hesitated before answering, "I do miss him at times but I don't love him anymore."
Those words pierced through Tala's heart like knives. Sure, he knew that already but to hear Kai say it to her personally, well, it hurts.
"Why?" She managed to get out without sounding hurt or angry.
"Why what?"
"Why did you break up with him?"
"It just wasn't right. Besides I had already started to love Rei."
"Oh." Tala said and they remained silent afterwards.
'Admit it, Tala. You can never hate Kai. You still love him. Even after all he has done to you, you can never forget him. You will never hate him.' Tala thought to herself as she sighed.
TBC
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-Winterblazewolf