After downfall of BEGA Boris has returned to Abbey in Russia to plot his new revenge on Bladebreakers and their friends but he's cut down on budget. Luckily he's in for surprise then he meets Voltaire ready to give him all support needed to live out his plan.
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or any of their characters because if I did, there would be more drama and pervy stuff than Beyblading!
A/N: This is my first Beyblade fanfic ever! I know I have to finish my other story on this site and believe it or not it will happen but now I'm into Kare fandom that I just couldn't help myself so there. First I thought that this will be a one shot fic but then I overestimated my abilities so it probably will be 3-5 chapters max. Now enjoy!
''Talking''
Thinking
1. Chapter '' Preparations ''
It was the first day of summer in Japan. Children were happily running around and beyblading with each other glad that school was finally over. Tyson Granger was one of them.
''Hey Maxie, wanna beybattle?!'' Tyson waved to his blonde friend.
''Sorry Tyson, not today,'' Max shook his head his hand in his pockets.
''Aww your no fun man,'' Tyson pouted. ''So what's up anyway?''
''Well I actually came to inform you of a new beyblade tournament coming. Are you interested yet?'' Max asked already knowing the answer.
''You bet I am! Count me in dude! Yay!'' Tyson started jumping up and down shouting like crazy.
''Calm down Tyson will ya? It's not that easy to get in the tournament.'' Max's words stopped Tyson a little, but he was still hyper.
''How come Maxie? I'm sure I can take on everything they've got,'' Max shook his head.
''Not if Kai doesn't join us.''
''Wait what? What do you mean by that?'' Max was silent for a minute. ''Max?'' Tyson tilted his head to the side in confusion.
The blonde signed. ''There have to be four members in a team. I already called Ray and he agreed, but Kai is a different story.''
''Ha!'' Tyson laughed ''We don't need Kai if he doesn't want to join us, we have Daichi remember?'' but Max shook his head yet again.
''That's the problem we can't get Daichi on our team.''
''What? Why?'' Tyson crossed his arms on his chest.
''Because he's too young. You have to be at least sixteen years old to enter the tournament. Daichi is only fourteen.''
''Aw man, that means no Hilary or Kenny too,'' Tyson bent his head down in frustration. ''How we're supposed to convince Kai to participate with us? The last time was hard enough and now I bet he will join his own team for sure.''
''That's not all Tyson. You won't believe who is sponsoring the tournament.'' Tyson's eyes widened. He had a bad feeling about this.
''Don't tell me Boris is back,'' Tyson was even praying, but the look in Max's eyes crashed his hope completely.
''He is back alright but not alone this time. Voltaire is with him and Biovolt is up jet again.''
''What?! You serious?!'' Tysons shouted. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He was sure that Kai's grandfather was imprisoned for good. ''That bastard I thought he was in jail!''
''Apparently he managed to buy his freedom and a new problem for us as well.''
''Grrr that creep,'' Tyson clenched his fists. ''I don't know what he's plotting, but I will stop him no matter what.'' The blue haired teen gritted his teeth and headed away.
''Hey wait up Tyson! Where are you going?!'' Max went after his friend.
''I'm going to call Kai and make him listen for once.'' Max caught up with Tyson and put his hand on his friends shoulder.
''Good luck man I'm counting on you!''
''Thanks buddy! '' Tyson smiled and went home.
Meanwhile in China one particular nekojin was making a call to Russia from an only phone in his village. Please Kai pick up. It's very important, Ray chanted in his mind.
''Hiwatari mansion Ana speaking,'' the maid answered the phone.
''I would like to speak with Kai Hiwatari please.''
''Please state your name and purpose sir,'' the maid asked coldly.
''I'm Ray Kon,'' the blader decided not to use the term team mate because even if he got along pretty well with a cold Russian, he wasn't sure about his status in Kai's mind. Sure they were friends, well at least he hoped so, but it wasn't the time to anger Kai, he just couldn't afford it. ''And my purpose is a personal matter.''
''Okay sir, please wait a minute for I will inform master Hiwatari of your call.'' The other end of the phone went silent and then music started playing. Ray recognized it similar to the one on the elevators.
Ray waited nearly ten minutes and Kai wasn't picking up the phone yet. Come on Kai, I pay a lot of taxes for this call not to mention how expensive it was to have at least one phone in my village. Ray signed and was about to cancel the call, but the music stopped and he heard the only voice he's been missing the most for the past year.
''Hiwatari speaking,'' Kai said coldly. Ray shivered form the icy treatment but quickly brushed it of as being Kai.
''Hey Kai it's me Ray,'' the nekojin greeted nicely.
''I'm aware of that. What it is that you're calling me about?''
''Well I'm… did you hear about the new tournament?'' Ray asked hesitantly. He didn't understand why Kai was being so cold to him but he tried to sound casual.
''I'm aware of that.''
Ray signed. You won't make this easy for me will you? ''So are you in it?'' Ray asked hopefully.
''Not yet.''
Grrr he's impossible. It's easier to interact with a mute. ''Will you be joining any team then?''
There was a short silence and Ray thought that he pissed Kai off then the next sentence the Russian said caught him of guard. ''Is this an invitation?''
Ray himself was silent for a second. He was pondering the answer which could be crucial. Ray breathed deeply a few times to calm his nerves then he answered out front. ''Yes Kai, it is.''
''Good then I'm in.''
''Whaa…,'' and the line went off leaving a stunned nekojin gaping like a fish.
One year before...
Boris Balkov was wandering the desolated corridors of Abbey. There where no one around except for some rats and cockroaches. The ruthless Russian didn't have any loyal servants neither did he have friends.
''Those no good imbeciles, all they care about is money!'' Boris was cursing his previous employees while heading to his office. ''There're more important things than that!''
''And what is more important than money Boris?'' suddenly the low voice asked. Boris's eyes widened in shock his hand trembling on the door handle.
''Sir? Is that really you?''
''Yes! Now stop gawking like a little brat at a candy and hire some lowlifes. We have work to do!''
''Yes sir!'' Boris smirked in triumph. Those Bladebreakers pests won't know what hit them and this time there will be no mercy.
Several months later Abbey was reconstructed, people were working in laboratories and Biovolt had power again. Voltaire and Boris were organizing a new tournament which would be taking place all around Siberian taiga.
One year later…
A huge plane was leaving Tokyo Japan aerodrome heading to Moscow Russia. Ray, Max, Tyson, Kenny, Hilary and Mr. Dickinson were in it. Tyson was enjoying the plane's buffet and was grossing out his seat buddy Kenny who couldn't use his computer until plane got into specific high. Hilary was chatting with Mr. Dickinson while Max put on his head phones planning to take a nap. Ray was a different story though. He was sitting near the window besides relaxed Max, but Ray himself was trying to prevent his hyperventilation. He hated flying and the worst were rising and landing. The raven clawed into his seat taking deep breathes the way Kai once taught him, though back then he got a reassuring hand rubbing his back to relaxation. Ray you can do this. This is just a plane flight you had a lot worse, the nekojin reassured himself calming down a little.
Max was trying to sleep, but sensing restless Ray beside him he cracked his one eye open to see what was bothering his long haired friend. Seeing Ray shivering like a leave in a wind Max took a hold of nekojin's hand and squeezed it reassuringly. Ray was shocked for a second, but then gave Max a light smile as a thanks and relaxed his muscles.
The journey was about ten hours long so one way or another, the team got some sleep. Even Ray took half an hour nap, though he was woken up by Tyson's growling stomach and him vomiting in a paper bag. The white tiger signed and searched his bag for some herbs.
''Hey Max, could you give this to our piggy.'' Ray handed Max some herbal leaves which the blonde shoved right into Tyson's mouth. The loud teen had no choice but to swallow them. He then glared at his blonde friend.
''Max what the hell?! Were you trying to choke me?!''
''I don't think that's possible with your eating habits Tyson, but you should thank Ray because he got some medical herbs with him to ease your stomach.''
Tyson blushed a bit and scratching his nose thanked his long haired friend. '' Thanks man you've saved me yet again. ''
''No problem Tyson, just restrain yourself from pigging out on the plane next time alright?''
''No promises he he.''
''Good afternoon dear passengers. The plane will be landing in ten minutes. Please put on your seatbelts and turn of your mobile phones and computers. Have a save landing and thank you for using Japan airlines'', the hostess announced and took the food cart away to Tyson's deep disappointment.
Two more hours later the gang except for Mr. Dickinson, which had some business to attend to, were welcomed in Kai's huge mansion by maids and a butler. They've never been at Hiwatari residence before, which was over twenty thousand square foot estate with a massive indoor pool for the cold Russian winters.
''Wow mister sourpuss sure is a rich bastard,'' Tyson laughed at his comment.
''And you're a fat pig with a black hole in his stomach,'' Kai smirked climbing down the double stairs covered in royal blue carpet.
''Hey Kai!'' Max and Hilary waved to the dual-haired teen.
''Hn.'' Kai turned away from his friends motioning the maids to take their luggage and show them to their rooms.
He didn't even look at me. Guess we aren't friends after all. Ray bent his head down in disappointment his smile replaced with a sorrowful look. Unbeknown to him Kai was watching nekojin's every move narrowing his eyes then raven stumbled a few times.
There were other teams in the mansion too. The Majestics, All Starz, Bega, Blitzkrieg Boys, Barthes Battalion. Even Ray's old team White Tigers were here, except he didn't have time to say hi to them then the maid suddenly stopped and motioned him into the room.
''Please feel comfortable to enjoy yourself in this room sir. The bathroom is by the doors on your left and you can put your things wherever you like. The dinner will be served at five o'clock on the first floor at a ballroom. Master Kai is expecting everyone to participate. Now if you will excuse me I have other duties to attend to.'' the maid bowed and was about to walk out then Ray stopped her.
''Excuse me miss, but where are my other teammates staying?'', he asked feeling a bit nervous for some reason.
''Hmm let me see,'' the maid took out a notepad and scanned it quickly with her eyes. ''Mr. Granger and Mr. Tate will be staying together on this floor, fourth door to the left from here, miss Tachibana will be staying with miss Ming-Ming on the second floor with the other girls and mister Saien will have his own bedroom on this floor at the end of a hall. Will this be all sir?'' the maid put her note pad back into her apron pocket.
''One more question please. Who I will be staying with?''
''It is master Kai's bedroom, so I believe you will be staying with him,'' the maid bowed and this time left the stunned nekojin in the room.
Shit, was the only thought running through Ray's mind at that moment. He shook his head to the sides to clear his mind and decided to take a shower but then he opened the bathroom door he bumped into a wet muscular chest.
''Excuse me, I thought this was my room…'' Ray trailed off then he raised his head and met lavender eyes mocking him. The nekojin was turned speechless, fear and confusion visible in his eyes.
''What's up kitty? Cat got your tongue?'' the tall Russian smirked and leaned closer to the others face ''Or should I say the falcon instead?''
Hearing the mocking tone in Bryan's voice Ray snapped out of his shocked state and glared at the lilac haired teen. ''What are you doing in Kai's room?'' Ray growled.
''Calm down kitty I won't bite,'' Bryan grinned and started drying his hair with a towel.
Ray took a few steps back to let the Russian out of the bathroom. ''I'm not afraid of you Bryan,'' Ray narrowed his eyes and crossed his arms in front of his chest to intimidate the other, but inside he wanted to hide under the bed and don't come out for days.
''Oh really? Then you won't mind if I do this.'' Bryan suddenly took Ray by the hand and flopped him on the king sized bed, straddling Ray's waist ant securing his wrists above his head. The Russian leaned near the other's ear whispering. ''Are you scared now kitty?'' and licked the shell of the other's ear.
Ray trembled under Bryan's body. He couldn't move or say a word because he was terrified. The lilac haired teen smiled and started nuzzling his nose into the raven's neck enjoying the soft skin. ''Hmmm so warm,'' he almost purred in satisfaction then abruptly the bedroom door opened and a red haired Russian showed up.
''Bryan the shower is free now…'' Tala stopped in his tracks then he saw Bryan straddling Ray. ''Hey stop humping the kitten, you're scaring him to death!''
As on cue the raven started struggling and pushed the Russian away.
''Hey Tala, look what you've done. The kitty got away,'' the lilac haired motioned to Ray standing in the corner trying to calm down his breathing. Tala narrowed his eyes at Bryan and punched him in the face, dragging his ass out of the room.
''Don't worry kitten, Bryan was just fooling around. We won't hurt you,'' the red head smiled at Ray and left the room dragging an angry Brian with him.
Ray stared for a minute at the closed door, then cursed mentally. Fuck this, I really don't care anymore, and took a long waited shower. After drying his face Ray looked in the mirror above the sink and signed. Guess I will have to catch up with sleep another time, the nekojin went to his bag and pulled out some foundation, which he borrowed from Mariah and started applying it on his black lower eyelids. Half an hour later he was sitting in front of a large mirror drying his long hair. He didn't hear a knocking sound because of a hairdryer, then he saw Kai through the mirror standing behind him.
''Um hey Kai, didn't see you coming,'' Ray stopped drying his hair and smiled sheepishly at the other.
''It's okay, now give me that,'' Kai motioned for the hair dryer. ''I will help you with your hair.''
''Oh.. okay,'' Ray hesitantly gave the device to Kai and turned back to the mirror. A minute later the raven was in a complete bliss. Kai's fingers felt wonderful in his hair. The massaging motions lulled the nekojin into a light sleep. Kai dried Ray's hair and even brushed them for the white tiger. Ray was very thankful because it took a lot of time to do that himself, not to mention sore muscles for a few hours.
''Thanks Kai, I really appreciate it,'' Ray was about to start wrapping his hair in a bandana then Kai stopped him.
''Leave them loose it suits you more.'' Ray blushed at the comment but started wrapping his hair anyway. Kai frowned and quickly snatched the white bandana from the nekojin's grasp. ''Hey I need that!'' Ray hissed which reminded Kai of a kitten not a tiger.
''Hn.'' Kai put the bandana in his pant pocket and left the room, Ray right behind him murmuring curses at his ex-captain.
The ballroom was crammed. There were many teams already sitting near the long table all chatting happily with each other. Kai was heading to one of the ends off a table and Ray saw a seat just about in the middle. He decided to settle there then he saw that there were names on the table for each chair, so Ray had no other choice but find his. Unintentionally he followed Kai and saw his other team mates sitting near the end. He was about to sit near Tyson then he saw that there wasn't his name anywhere near his team mates. Ray frowned, but then Kai took his hand in his and led him to the opposite side of a table near himself at the end and Bryan on Ray's left. ''Apologies Ray, but there weren't enough seats on one side, so this will have to do.''
''Yes of course,'' Ray answered and plastered a fake smile. He let go of Kai's hand and took his seat hesitantly.
''Nice hair kitty,'' Bryan said putting his hand around the raven's shoulders, ''but I personally think you would look even better in a dress,'' Bryan winked and got a smack on his head from Tala.
''Will you cut it out?'' the red haired asked angrily. Bryan let go of Ray and rubbed his head in pain.
''Tala you're so mean,'' the lilac haired complained getting yet another smack on his head.
Meanwhile Kai was giving a murderous glare to Bryan. He looked at Ray and saw the raven's head bent down in embarrassment. He took the nekojin's hand in his own and started rubbing slow circles with his thumb. Ray blushed even more at the motion and tried to retract his hand but to no avail, Kai was holding firm. The raven's heart was beating fast, his breathing quickening, but he forced himself to calm down, for he didn't want to cause a scene. Kai eventually let his hand go and scolded Tyson for whining.
''But Kai, I'm hungry.''
''Tell me what I don't already know you bottomless pit,'' Kai smirked.
''What did you say?!'' Tyson shouted and was about to charge at Kai but Max and Hilary stopped him. ''Hey you guys, let me go! I'm gonna show that sourpuss!''
''I would like to see you try,'' Kai scoffed.
''Why you!'' Tyson renewed his struggles then he stopped hearing Ray. ''What did you say Ray?''
''I said, that I won't be cooking for you during the tournament, if you don't start behaving this instant.''
''Fine, but don't expect me to apologize,'' Tyson grumbled but sat down none the less.
''Wow the kitty can tame the piggy boy,'' said Bryan. ''Will you cook for me too, if I'm a good boy kitty?''
Ray glared at Bryan. ''No, I won't and stop calling me a kitty!''
''Aww but you are one… kitty,'' Bryan winked.
''Have to agree with that one,'' Tala murmured making Ray blush yet again. ''What do you think Kai? Does Ray look like a kitten?''
''Hn,'' was all Kai said and got everyone's attention for his speech, leaving Ray yet again embarrassed and frustrated.
''I now ask for everyone's attention,'' Kai stood up and raped his glass with a spoon to get everyone's attention. The noise in the ballroom ended and everyone's attention was directed to Kai. ''As I have your attention first I would like to say that I called you all here for a reason. As you already know Voltaire Hiwatari my grandfather is arranging a beyblading tournament in one week from today, here in Russia to be precise, all around the Siberian taiga. From the previous experience it is know that my grandfather wanted to conquer the world, by gathering all the bit-beasts. Knowing Voltaire, this new tournament doesn't promise anything good either. So, I here, Kai Hiwatari, the grandson of Voltaire Hiwatari, am asking for your help, to enter this tournament together with my team and help me to defeat my grandfather and his right hand man Boris Balkov, once and for all. Who's with me please stand up.''
There was dead silence in the ballroom after Kai's declaration. Then everyone started murmuring with each other and finally the silence came once more. The firsts to stand were the Blitzkrieg Boys and Ray was just dragged to stand up by Bryan hauling him by the elbow. ''Hey!'' Ray wanted to protest because of the brash treatment, but piped down then he saw his team mates standing too, little by little followed by everyone around the table.
Kai's eyes almost shimmered with unshed tears, but he is Hiwatari and Hiwatari's don't cry or show any other week emotions. The dual haired cleared his throat and thanked everyone with a simple '' Thank you,'' motioning for maids to serve dinner. He then turned to the Blitzkrieg Boys . ''My friends, you don't have to do this. I know how much Voltaire and Boris tantalized you. I will understand if you refuse because you've suffered the most, especially you Bryan and Tala.''
The two Russian's looked at each other and then back at Kai with a determined look. ''Kai,'' Tala said ''I suffered a lot in Abbey, but I also learned many important things too and one of them is to never leave your friends, so don't you dare exclude me form this.''
''Fine then, but don't go back crying if Boris hurts you,'' Kai smirked at the read head.
''Not a chance,'' Tala grinned smugly.
''And what about you Bryan?'' Kai turned his attention to the lilac haired teen.
''I agree with Tala here. You're my friend, so prepare to see my ass for the rest of your life. Oh and,'' Bryan grabbed Ray by the arm, dragging the fuming nekojin to himself ''I owe one to kitty, so I'm not leaving him alone.''
''I'm glad Bryan, thank you,'' Kai said warmly, but then narrowed his eyes ''but if you won't get your filthy hands of Ray this instant I will break all your fingers,'' the dual haired growled drawing the white tiger's chair near himself.
Then Kai motioned for Ray to sit back the raven had enough of the silly games. ''No thank you, I'm tired of you children playing. I think Tyson is more mature than you two.'' Ray squinted his nose and turned to his other teammates, but Kai wasn't having any of that. He quickly grabbed the raven by the hand and dragged him into his lap, wrapping his arms securely around the slim waist, frowning then all he felt were bones and skin. '' If you won't sit beside me then you will sit with me,'' Kai whispered into a pointy ear, blowing hot air into the sensitive earlobe.
Ray's face wasn't any different from his Yin-Yang headband. He noted that some people at the table were watching the ordeal. Ray didn't want any false assumptions to be made, but couldn't move because his body felt like jelly. Kai's strong arms wrapped around him, his hot breath near his ear and it seemed that Kai wasn't embarrassed to be doing such things in front of other people. That shatters his lonely wolf personality, Ray pondered to himself trying to find strength to get away from the said teen. Discovering no White tigers, Ray decided to trample his pride and begged. ''Kai um could you let me go please?''
''Why? Aren't you comfortable?'' Kai asked innocently resting his head on the bonny shoulder.
Is he kidding? Of course I'm not comfortable! Something is poking me in the ass and that is… oh shit. Don't tell me Kai's is… hard? Ray's eyes widened like platters. The thought of Kai being aroused because of him was disturbing, yet at the same time intriguing. Nonetheless Ray was very uncomfortable and wanted to go crawl under some bed and stay there for a week. Not for the first time this day, he signed mentally.
''Others are staring and it really makes me uncomfortable,'' Ray squirmed a little to encourage Kai to let him go. The Phoenix directed his gaze to others and showed his famous Hiwatari glare which unfortunately didn't work on everyone. Kai felt disturbed then Mariah even dared to smirk at him.
I think I'm getting too soft, Kai thought to himself and with great regret let the nekojin go, which sat at the same seat near Bryan and Kai to avoid more humiliation. The lilac haired Russian leaned to Ray and whispered in his ear some nasty stuff. ''So, did Hiwatari poke you in the ass? ''
Ray shrank in his seat not saying anything. It was true, well partly and he wasn't good in denying things, so he chose to just ignore Bryan. ''Oh the silent treatment I see. Well kitty you can always come to me, if Kai's too rough. I promise I will be all gentle with you.'' to prove his word Bryan took Ray's hand in his and kissed in gently.
Ray blushed and quickly retracted his hand from the pale Russian. What's up with them today? I'm starting to fear for my virginity. The raven felt a shiver run down his spine at the thought. He looked at Kai and saw his red eyes blazing fire at Bryan which didn't faze the lilac haired teen at all.
''Kuznetsov you're testing my patience.'' This time Kai threatened.
''Don't you worry Hiwatari, the kitty has the hots for you, though I'm gonna steel him for myself, if you're not extra vigilant.''
''Hn'', was Kai's reply.
Ray was praying to Gods right now to teleport him somewhere else. He tried to take his mind away from the looks he got from Kai by looking at Tyson shoveling food in his mouth, but even that didn't help him. Max noticed the frightened look on his friends face, seeing that he saw the events between the two Russian's and Ray which Tyson didn't because he was too busy stuffing his face with food. ''Hey Ray, you okay?'' Max asked genuinely concerned for his friend.
''Just peachy Max,'' Ray smiled, but the double meaning behind his words didn't go unnoticed by the blonde. It meant ''Get me the hell out of here!''
Max and Ray quickly finished their meal and not waiting for desert stood up from the table.
''Won't you wait for desert?'' Kai asked trying to stall the raven's departure.
''I'm kinda full, thank you Kai.''
''Thanks Kai, the dinner was delicious!'' Max also thanked his ex-captain. They both bowed to the host of the house and left leaving Kai thinking, since when Max declined a free desert.
Not feeling anymore for entertaining his guests Kai excused himself and left to his bedroom. He hoped that Ray headed there too, but then he found no nekojin in his bedroom he remembered that Ray left with Max. I wonder what's up with those two.
Not having anything better to do except paper work and his plan finishing of Voltaire, Kai decided to take a nap, knowing that Ray will come back eventually. Then Kai will interrogate the White tiger with some questions made from his observations this afternoon. Hn. You won't escape this time Kon, Kai smirked mentally and submerged into a light sleep.
''So Ray, what was that all about?'' Max asked concerned for his friend.
''Maxie, the thing is that I have no idea. Tell me if I'm wrong, but I think that Kai was openly hitting on me,'' Ray sat on the side of Max's bed, nervously playing with his hair.
''Well it was obvious, but do you know why? I mean does he have feelings for you? More importantly…'' Max scooted closer to the nekojin and put his hand on Ray's shoulder. ''Do you have feelings for Kai?''
''I don't know,'' Ray answered honestly. ''I mean… Kai's really attractive and all and he's very kind then you get to know him, but I don't think that even if I had feelings for him it would work between us.''
''But why? You're closer to Kai then any of us in the team. Kai even respects you the most,'' Max rubbed Ray's shoulder noting how bony it was.
''That's not the point Max. Look at me. I'm a poor orphan living in the mountains. I don't have manners the upper class people have, nor do I know how to drive a friggin car. Not that I owe one, but you get the point, while Kai is a son of a noble family and heir to the huge Japanese military company Hiwatari Enterprise.''
Hearing Ray's confession Max couldn't help but laugh. ''So basically you think because you're poorly educated which doesn't show by the way and Kai is a smart as you can't be together is that it?''
Ray frowned. ''That's not funny Max.''
''Ray, wake up already. Kai's a bastard like Tyson would say and I agree with him, but he never looked at us or other people to that matter from high because of his status in society. You know that yourself. And he's antisocial creep comparing to you so what the hell?''
But to Max's disappointment Ray shook his head. ''I know that Maxie, but that's not the issue.''
''So what then? You don't care what people will say do you?'' Ray was quiet while Max dreaded the answer which was confirmed by the nekojin's silence. ''You do, aren't you?''
''Yea…'' Ray nodded and turned his head from the blonde. He was ashamed to admit his deepest concerns, but he had to spill his guts to someone. At least that way he got some relief. ''It's … Max I don't want to ruin his reputation. Kai will become something. Scratch that he is already something. I'm only his team mate Ray Kon from the mountains. Imagine how Kai's carrier would change if suddenly I would show in the picture.''
''I see what you're trying to say, but Ray, if you feel something for him please be egoist for once and think about yourself. Don't let go your happiness so easily.''
''Thank you Max for your kind words, but I think I will be happy just being Kai's friend.''
''Suit yourself then and don't forget that I will always support you,'' Max smiled and was hugged by the thankful raven. ''Oh I almost forgot, what about Bryan? He was very touchy feely today.''
''I have no idea,'' Ray shrugged his shoulders involuntary shivers running down his spine thinking about the pale blader. ''But to tell you the truth, it still creeps me out to be near Bryan or Tala for that matter.''
''Yea me too…'' Max shuddered in memory from his encounter with the Russian team.
''Today I encountered Bryan in my bedroom, well Kai's bedroom to be exact.''
''You're sharing rooms with Kai?!'' Max shouted in disbelieve. He was sure that Ray would be with someone from the White tigers.
''Yes, but that's not the worst. Bryan and Tala are free to go into Kai's bedroom any time, so I'm stuck with three creepy Russians alone. Max, I think my nine lives won't be enough to endure the torture, not to mention the social part. All they do is smirk and glare!''
''He he yea...'' Max slapped Ray on the back ''tough luck buddy.''
''Max…'' Ray glared ''you're not helping.''
''See, you're even developing a Hiwatari glare,'' Max started laughing rolling on the bed giggling.
''Max Tate, I'm warning you,'' Ray hissed showing his pointy teeth.
''Sorry sorry,'' the blonde waved his hands in defense. ''Relax, I was just joking. You can always stay in our room if you want. There's plenty of space in here.''
''I think I will do just that,'' Ray laid down on the bed beside Max, both teens deciding to take a nap. The flight from Japan to Moscow was long and tiresome. They couldn't afford to buy first class tickets so they were stuck in economy class. Ray's back was aching and Max's neck was killing him though they didn't vocalize their discomforts to each other, too weary to do something about it.
Few hours later Kai woke up in his king sized bed. He stretched his sore muscles and got up. Looking at the clock he frowned. It was half past eleven way past the time for the certain nekojin to be in bed. Seeing as he was only in his boxers Kai took out his royal blue silky robe and left in search for the raven.
Ray was sound asleep too tired to be bothered by Tyson's loud snoring. The nekojin was lying on one side of the bed, Tyson on the other and Max in the middle. All three bladers didn't bother to get out of their clothes, neither did they bother with a blanket.
Kai didn't bother to search for Ray all around the house. He went straight to Max's and Tyson's bedroom, knowing that the raven might be avoiding him though it didn't surprise him after today's events. Through all out diner the nekojin's face color changed only from pink to red, never getting to his natural tan. He did look cute though, Kai thought knocking on the door. No one answered so Kai, being the master of the house, tried the door and to his surprise, or the lack of it, they were unlocked.
The dual haired stepped in and immediately his eyes landed on Ray. The nekojin was sound asleep, his face illuminated by the moon outside the window. He looked like a kitty exactly like Bryan and Tala called him. I know you're tired Ray, but this won't do.
Kai soundlessly reached the bed there the three teens were sleeping and gently nudged the raven on the shoulder. Ray only frowned a little and continued to sleep. He must be exhausted, Kai thought to himself. He knew that being a nekojin, Ray was a very light sleeper, so he must have pushed himself way past his limits to bee this tired.
Changing his mind on waking the raven Kai slid his right hand under Ray's back and his left under the raven's knees lifting the nekojin from the bed. Kai frowned for the second time today at how little Ray weighted. He knew nekojins were slender beings because of their cat like traits, but this was just ridiculous. Don't they feed you in that village of yours?
He rested Ray's head on his chest and silently crept out of the room. The corridor was empty everyone already in their rooms. Kai was glad because he wasn't prepared to explain himself to anyone. His current goal was to confront the nekojin in his arms about his lack of health and strange behavior.
Kai managed to open his bedroom door with his foot, then took the raven to his king sized bed, laying him gently. Ray stirred in his sleep but didn't wake up. Kai leaned over him and put his surprisingly warm palm on the creamy cheek stroking it slowly.
''Ray wake up,'' Kai cued quietly. The nekojin moved his nose and furrowed his brows slowly opening golden orbs.
''Kai? Wha…'' Ray got up promptly and gained some distance from the dual haired teen. He looked Kai in the eyes, but seeing the frown upon the Russian's face he dropped his gaze. ''I'm sorry, did I do something wrong?'' he asked hesitantly thinking about how the hell did he end up in Kai's room.
Kai reduced the distance between them and lifted Ray's chin with two fingers holding it in place with his thumb. ''A couple of things actually.''
Ray waited for Kai to continue, but the Russian kept quiet. The silence was uncomfortable and the close proximity made the nekojin nervous. ''What things?'' Ray decided to ask, breaking the awkward silence.
Kai stroked Ray's chin with his thumb, scarlet meeting golden. ''You didn't come back to our room. Why is that?''
Ray removed Kai's hand from his chin and bent his head down. ''I'm sorry Kai, I just laid down for five minutes then fell asleep. You're not mad at me aren't you?''
''Hn. I thought you were avoiding me,'' Kai smirked immediately detecting a lie.
''Phssss why would I do that?'' Ray spluttered.
''Perhaps you're hiding something?'' Kai looked straight in to nekojin's eyes daring the other to lie again.
''That's ridiculous Kai. I am not hiding anything,'' Ray turned from the other teen and laid down on his side of the bed snuggling himself into warm blankets. He heard rustling and felt Kai getting under the bed sheets too. Ray signed thinking that the Russian decided to have some sleep himself, but he was wrong.
''Liar,'' Kai whispered leaning over the nekojin. ''I won't let you sleep until you tell me why you're so tired and lanky. And that makeup under your eyelids looks ridiculous.'' Ray gasped at the observation. He was sure that the makeup was flawless.
''Kai please drop this,'' Ray finally pleaded, but Kai wasn't one to give up.
''Fat chance Kon. Spill everything or you're not sleeping at all. I will personally make sure of that.''
''Fine!'' Ray growled and got up from his pillow. ''If you want to know that badly then I will tell you, but then I will get to sleep in tomorrow!''
''Deal!'' Kai agreed and waited for Ray to begin.
''I have some issues back in my village. Someone wants to shut down the orphanage and school. Children with no parents would be transferred to different orphanages thus they will be separated from the village and each other. I don't want that happening Kai. I am an orphan myself and I know what it feels like to be separated from your family.''
''I understand, but that doesn't explain why are you thin as a stick and sleep like Tyson.'' Proving his point Kai took Ray's arm by the wrist and raised it up in the air, wrapping his hand around the raven's bicep, the tips of Kai's finger's meeting his palm. ''See there used to be muscle here and now it looks like Kenny has more than you do.''
''Yea well I was getting there,'' Ray frowned and pulled his arm out of Kai's grip, which lingered a little bit more than necessary.
''Hn.''
''The reason is simple. For the orphanage and school not to be shut down they have to be fit. For example: showers, inside toilets, baths for babies, proper beds, tables and chairs, a fair amount of learning and teaching equipment and so on. If not both facilities will be shut down permanently. Those things need a lot of money. I donated all my savings from the tournaments but that wasn't enough. The White Tiger team helped too but we're still short on budget, thus they started working as blading trainers in Beijing. I remained in the village to take care of all the paper work because I am the only one capable of using a PC and we only have one.''
''I'm surprised you're able to because last time I checked you didn't know how to use a mobile,'' Kai snickered.
''You're such a bastard, remind me why are we friends again?'' Ray asked but immediately regretted his sentence. God Ray you're such an idiot. Of course we aren't friends, even if Kai said that a few times it doesn't mean anything. I'm not even worth Hiwatari's pinky.
''We're friends Ray because I actually have respect for you and you're manageable to talk with.''
''Well that's a relieve,'' Ray mocked.
''Don't push it Kon,'' Kai warned.
''Not even dreaming to. So anyway we only have two more weeks to finish everything and we're good to go as before.''
''So let me get this straight. You're working your ass off to meet the ends and that's why you're looking like shit?''
''If you put it that way then yea I am.''
''Then you're an idiot Kon.''
''Excuse me? You think that helping my people is stupid?'' Ray was fuming. How dare Kai make fun of him then the raven opened up to the cold Russian. Yes he's is just a cruel bastard after all.
''Don't get me wrong here. It's commendable that you're playing the hero in your village, but what part of I think of you as my friend you don't understand?''
''What do you mean?'' Ray looked confused. Kai wasn't making any sense and it was irritating. Ray just wanted to get some sleep and get back to the village first thing in the morning.
''I mean that you could have asked for my help.''
''Kai it's too much. I wouldn't be able to pay you back.''
''Hn. I have enough funds to last you and all the people in your village a life time in luxury.''
''Fine rub it in what a money bags you are,'' Ray sneered and turned to get some sleep. ''I told you the truth now I get to sleep, night Kai.''
''I don't think so Ray. You didn't tell me who is the one behind this and don't you dare lie to me that you don't know.''
The Chinese blader was quiet for some time. He pondered what to reply. He knew that lying was out of option because Kai just knew him too well and would immediately know if Ray voiced a lie. ''I can't tell you Kai I'm sorry.''
Kai was mad, he didn't like to be kept in the dark of things, but there wasn't much he could do at the moment. He saw Ray shivering a bit and realized that the nekojin was probably shedding tears. The Russian got under the covers and embraced Ray which tensed at the sudden contact. ''Please Ray, I need to know,'' Kai whispered into pointy ear, thus Ray just shook his head slightly, silent tears sliding down his cheeks. The dual haired teen tightened his arm around the neko's waist and slid his other under the raven's head covering the golden eyes with his palm securely holding the crying teen in his arms.
''Did he threaten your precious people? Ray is that the reason?''
''Yes,'' Ray answered his voice barely audible.
''Then don't worry, I will figure out myself,'' Kai promised.
''Kai please don't. I don't want him to hurt you,'' Ray pleaded, but the dual haired shushed him, drawing his lithe body even closer. The raven felt like suffocating, but the safe feeling being in the other teens arms was stronger, so Ray didn't voice his discomfort and slowly submerged into unconsciousness.
''Sleep well Ray, I will chase all your nightmares away,'' Kai murmured and let the weariness take him to the dream land, the thoughts of complete annihilation to those who dared to hurt his friend.
Then Ray finally woke up the sun was at the zenith, meaning that he overslept the flight to China. I had to be ten am at the airport, now I will have to wait for tomorrow. I wonder why Lee or Mariah didn't wake me up those worrywarts.
Remembering that he was supposed to be sharing a bed with Kai Ray turned to the other side but found no dual haired Russian in bed. The raven decided that that his ex-captain was already awake seeing that it was way past the morning hours. Ray decided to freshen up a bit in the shower then get himself something to eat.
Rising out of bed Ray moaned in pain. His back was killing him. It didn't bother him that much yesterday because he was just too damn tired and Kai was right behind him, the body heat and the heartbeat of the Russian lulling him to sleep.
The thought of Kai embracing him so intimately brought heat to his cheeks. Shaking his head Ray got a quick shower and went down stairs to find a kitchen, his hair loose from its wrap which Kai had taken custody of. Guess I will have to snatch it back somehow.
It was strangely empty in the mansion. Ray didn't meet any people from other teams and didn't hear any chattering sounds. He checked the living room, the kitchen and didn't succeed in finding anyone. Even maids were absent. I have a bad feeling about this, Ray thought to himself, but quickly brushed the negative thoughts out of his mind and started cocking diner. Somehow he was very hungry and there wasn't anyone to make food for him.
This of course wasn't a problem seeing as Ray was a fine cook. All those days spent with Bladebrakers and Tyson on a team sure increased his ability to make some fine dishes and fast. Also he worked as a waiter at a restaurant then he was younger, so he was no newbie at table wear.
The smell of food from the kitchen enticed the occupants of the house. Bryan and Tala entered the kitchen inhaling the freshly cooked goods.
''Finally awake kitty?'' Bryan smirked seeing the unsuspecting nekojin jump slightly in the air from the sudden greeting.
''Hello Bryan, Tala,'' Ray turned around from the oven and greeted the two Russians. The redhead nooded acknowledging the raven and Bryan got closer to peek over Ray's shoulder at the food. ''What ya cooking?'' Bryan asked curiously.
Ray shrugged Bryan's chin from his shoulder winching at the added charge to his back. ''It's chicken stew and some cookies.''
Bryan frowned at the visible discomfort from the raven but let it be for now. ''Aww I will finally get to taste kitty's cooking. Tala, you're eager too right?'' Bryan turned to his red haired friend which shrugged muttering a silent whatever and sat at the table. ''See kitty Tala can't wait to sink his fangs into that chicken.''
''I can see that,'' Ray said sarcastically turning off the oven to take the cookies out ''I think you're the eager one here.'' Bryan smiled at the innocent comment glad that the tiger was beginning to communicate with them.
The raven quickly set the table with a help of persistent Bryan and the trio began to eat. It was silent at the table the opposite from the way he ate with his teammates. It was uncomfortable for Ray, but he was afraid to interact with the cold Russians thus making them angry. Though Bryan is unusually friendly maybe I should try to return the favor.
''Mmm Bryan… were is Kai?'' Ray asked successful in not stuttering.
''He left yesterday and won't be back until next week.''
''What do you mean yesterday?'' the raven asked confused.
''You slept for almost two days,'' said Tala pushing his plate to the nekojin asking for seconds.
''What? That's… I can't…'' Ray looked at the plate pushed to him and then at the read head. ''Tala?'' he asked confused.
''I want more,'' Tala looked Ray dead in the eyes.
''Oh um you're talking about the chicken?''
The red head didn't answer anything, but Ray refiled the plate with food.
''Hey Tala you're gonna get fat if you eat that much,'' Bryan mocked earning himself a death glare from the red head.
''You know I am immune to your death glares Tala.''
''Hn.''
''Aww don't throw Kai on me in won't work either,'' Bryan smirked and poured himself some milk to wash cookies.
''Where is the kitten?'' Tala suddenly asked.
''Huh?'' Bryan looked around, but there was no Ray indeed. ''That sneaky neko and I was thinking of giving him a nice back rub.''
''Aren't you the mister nice guy today?'' Tala mocked and followed the lilac haired teen out of the kitchen.
''Shut your trap Tala. Kai is gonna kill you too if we lose kitty.''
''I will still totally blame you for this.''
''Bastard,'' Bryan growled climbing up the stairs to Kai's bedroom.
''Takes one to know one,'' Tala smirked.
Meanwhile Ray was in a hurry packing his stuff into a small duffle bag. He knew that the closest plane for China would be tomorrow morning, but he couldn't afford to stay any longer at the mansion seeing as everyone else left except for crazy Russians namely Tala and Bryan because Ray didn't have problems with other Blitzkrieg Boys. Ian and Spencer were quite easy to deal with then you got to know them.
Ray was ready to spend the night at the airport. He would be sleeping on the hard chair though because he didn't have any money for a hotel room let alone to buy himself something to eat. Good thing I took some cookies with me.
The white tiger put his bag on the shoulder and left the bedroom, but he didn't go too far because Tala and Bryan blocked his way.
''Where do you think you're going kitty?'' Bryan asked his arms crossed in front of his chest the same as Tala's.
Ray sweat dropped. ''I'm going back to China. I stayed too long already as it is.'' The raven tried to pass through the Russians but they didn't budge. ''Would you mind?'' Ray motioned for them to retreat.
''We don't think so kitten,'' Bryan quickly snatched the duffle bag from Ray's shoulder.
''Hey give it back!'' Ray protested but was swept off his feet into Tala's arms. Immediately Ray started struggling, but Tala only tightened his hold on him.
''I suggest you to stop struggling before I throw you out the window.'' That stopped the raven from moving, but he wasn't happy about it. ''Good kitten.''
Ray puffed out his cheeks and turned from the read head but regretted the action then he met the smirking lilac orbs.'' You're so cute you know that kitty?'' Bryan licked his lips making Ray shiver and fear for his virginity.
Ray was brought back to Kai's bedroom. Tala laid him on the bed and started unbuttoning his shirt. Ray's eyes widened and he started resisting. ''No, stop it!'' the raven shouted but that didn't help him either. The read head motioned for Bryan to hold Ray's hands in order to undo the raven's white Chinese shirt.
Ray strengthened his struggles, but the Russians were way too strong for him. The raven's eyes started to water and he was reduced to pleading. ''Please let me go!'' Ray begged.
''No can do kitten, but don't worry we won't hurt you. In fact Bryan here will make you feel very good,'' said Tala removing himself from Ray's legs.
''I will?'' Bryan asked in confusion.
''Yes you will. Kitten's back is too stiff as you said. He won't get better until you remove all those knots from his back.''
Ray looked at Tala in confusion then he felt Bryan's hands on his back putting his long hair in front of his chest and starting to massage his stiff muscles. The Chinese blader wanted to protest but quickly reconsidered because Bryan's hands were working magic little by little removing the painful knots in his back. Ray started to purr involuntary making the lilac haired teen smirk.
''Enjoying yourself kitty?''
''Mmm yea… but I really need to go back home. Please just…'' but Ray's protests died down then Tala joined in on the fun by massaging Rays feet. ''Tala you don't have to…''
''Shhh… relax Ray we are here to help you recuperate.''
''Tala you don't understand, I have a lot of work to do. My people are counting on me.''
''Do not worry, Kai will take care of everything,'' Tala said his hands kneading Ray's heels like a dough.
''What?! No, Kai can't do that! He will get hurt!'' Ray put his hands on Tala's to pry them off, but the red head didn't stop.
''Who is there to hurt him then?'' Bryan suddenly inquired.
''Sorry, but I can't tell you.''
''Why is that?'' the lilac haired pried.
''I don't want him to get hurt that's all.''
''Kai is a big boy he can take care of himself just fine and stop tensing your muscles kitty or it will be painful for your back.''
''You don't understand Kai can't help me or he will be in danger. He will try to hurt Kai if I'm not there,'' Ray tried to reason with the stubborn Russians but he failed.
''Who is he?'' Tala asked out of curiosity though after late nights talk with Kai he had a pretty good idea.
''I told you I can't tell you. I don't want to put Kai in anymore danger than he already might be.''
''Is it Boris?'' Bryan dropped the bomb.
Ray stilled his eyes wide. ''How do you know?''
''You underestimate Kai's abilities. We also know that Voltaire is too behind this so stop worrying your pretty little head and let Kai take care of all the nasty work.''
''I agree with Tala here kitty, you're more needed here. The tournament is in two weeks and we will need you in full health. Sadly now your condition is ridiculous but don't worry. We're here to bring you back to health,'' to verify his statement Bryan kneaded an especially painful knot on Ray's back.
''Ow that hurt,'' Ray cried and bit his lip waiting for the pain to go away.
''You know what they say kitty no pain no game.''
''Yea sadly,'' Ray moaned this time in pleasure. Bryan and Tala were doing a great job. He never had a massage done to him. It was painful at first but then he was in a complete bliss after each knot removed. ''I think I'm starting to like this,'' Ray smiled and relaxed his body feeling better every passing minute.
Max was wondering through the living room of Kai's mansion. He just got back from morning meeting with his mom. Since Kai offered for teams to stay at his mansion till the tournament he decided to take up on the offer and enjoy all the luxuries at his friend's big ass mansion.
Seeing as nobody was around Max called out but with no luck. He knew that the only ones remained in the mansion were the Blitzkrieg boys and Ray because he was so exhausted that he didn't wake up. Kai was up to something and left yesterday and Tyson would be back tomorrow so that left only the two of the Bladebreakers between the cold Russians which were living with Kai in his mansion since the shutdown of Abbey. I hope you're still alive Ray because I will be packing back home not even getting a chance to unpack, Max joked to himself and cautiously went upstairs to find his neko friend.
To say that Max was shocked would be an understatement because he was simply mortified. Why you ask? It was simple actually. Then Max opened Kai's bedroom door he expected to find Ray, but instead he found two Russians manhandling his friend on the bed and Ray's facial expression was one full of pain and dare he say pleasure too.
''Hey what do you think you're doing to Ray?!'' Max shouted ready to defend his friend. ''I knew Tyson was right then he said not to trust you guys. Let Ray go this instant!''
''Look Tala, the bunny came to rescue the kitty,'' Bryan snickered and Tala smirked at the comment.
''Max stop, it's okay. They aren't hurting me, on the contrary, they're helping me to get better,'' Ray reasoned with his friend.
''Are you sure Ray because if they hurt you I will hurt them,'' Max warned glaring at the duo massaging Ray.
''By hurting us you mean throwing carrots at us mister fluffy bunny.'' Max glared even more and was about to defend himself then Ray stepped in.
''Will you please cut it out with the nicknames? How would you feel if we started calling you wolfy and birdie huh?''
''I would break your fingers,'' said Tala in a deadly voice squeezing this toes not too gently. Ray cringed at that.
''I would break this pretty little neck of yours,'' Bryan whispered in his ear wrapping his hands around his neck teasingly.
''Okay so no nicknames. I think I'm better now. Could you guys stop?'' Ray asked politely his body starting to shake a bit.
Max was wiping sweat from his forehead and decided save himself while he could. ''I forgot I had some things to do. See ya latter Ray!'' Max said in one go and hurriedly left the room.
Thanks for the help Max, Ray thought sarcastically. Luckily for him Tala and Bryan let him go, but then he tried to get out of bed he was pushed back to lie down.
''No kitty, now you sleep and tomorrow we will start training,'' Bryan smiled and tucked him under the covers. Ray wanted to protest but he yawned and decided against it. The massage relaxed his muscles and the pain was gone from his back. Even more his legs felt like feathers and the soft mattress under him was calling to indulge himself to rest.
''Fine but tomorrow I better get some action.''
''Sure thing kitty now sleep you go,'' Bryan said.
''Oh and Tala, Bryan…'' the Russians waited for Ray to speak. ''Thank you,'' the tiger grinned and closed his eyes.
''Your welcome kitty/kitten,'' they both said and left the room to amuse themselves with Max.
Till next one! Please R & R