Hey there fans! It's me! Kio! Here to bring you another fix! It's not yaoi, but at least it's a decent story! I hope you enjoy my beyblade twist" I used the powers of the avatar in here so enjoy the powers and philosophical beginnings… I'm using big words…ENJOY!

Note: the story is divided in 3 chapters so it's not too long for you guys.

Balance of the Elements

Ray stepped into the temple, already feeling a greater heat within. The desert had been harsh on him, but the temple was worse. It gave off an intense heat that made him suspect that it was the source of the temperature increase rather than the sun. He traveled three days into this unknown territory and to finally have arrived wasn't as relieving as he'd expected. Ray had no idea what the ruler of this wasteland was like. He controlled the desert and manipulated flames while Ray controlled the earth beneath his feet. He'd left his home in the mountains to ask of his help and hoped the ruler was as pleasant as his people.

Ray stepped closer, kneeling at the end of the carpet where it was burned. He could imagine a short tempered man blasting angrily at his guest, but he didn't think on this for long.

"You come from the mountains. What is it you want in my dry wastelands?" he asked from the shadows of the far end of the room.

"Yes, I came to ask of your assistance. My lands were flooded and I was hoping you would help vaporize the water," Ray explained.

"I have been peaceful with the elements and have not caused trouble with any of them. I will not imply myself in your disputes with the water ruler," he replied.

"You misunderstand. I have no conflict with Max. It was an accident and he's doing his best to repair the damage as we speak,"

"Why call on me then? He is the water ruler and should clean his own mess,"

"Kai, please, we need the water gone before winter or the land will be split. The water is 50 feet above normal and we're thinking that it might not be natural," Ray explained, showing his anxiety.

Kai was silent as he stepped forward into the light; showing his pale skin, slate hair and red eyes that reflected his fire element.

"You're Ray, the earth ruler correct?" Kai addressed. Ray nodded, averting his golden cat-like eyes. "This accident is rather disastrous. I imagine I'm not the only ruler you asked from assistance from,"

"No, Tyson has agreed to do whatever he can to help as well," Ray replied hesitantly, knowing the rivalry between the fire and air rulers.

"I suppose this is too important to overlook," Kai almost groaned. Ray didn't reply, letting Kai make his decision. "Very well, we'll leave in the morning,"

"But we have to move fast!" Ray couldn't believe they were delaying their leave.

"Don't be a fool. You asked for my help and I'll do it my way," Kai replied firmly. "You're exhausted; rest and eat," he said quietly, departing from the room with a swift turn that made his white scarf twirl.

"Come with me," a woman wearing pink and gold said to Ray. The earth ruler watched Kai leave then followed her to an underground room where it was much cooler.

"How is the air coming in?" Ray asked, sitting on a fancy chair. The woman pointed to a large red drapery that moved as the air current flowed in.

"There is a cave leading far off to the ice lands where those without emotion dwell. Kai's power keeps them isolated there,"

"How cruel," Ray frowned.

"Please eat and rest, my master demands it," she said, showing the fried lizards and cactus juice on the platter before him. Ray grimaced, unsure if he wanted to demand something different to eat, but thought better of it when he thought of how cold Kai was. He didn't seem like the type who would manage his mind over such a small thing as his meal so Ray scoffed it down so he wouldn't taste it as much. The lizards were strangely good, but the cactus juice was rather bitter.

Ray fell asleep quickly after removing his sweat soaked clothes. Kai was right; he was exhausted. It was a wonderful sleep, cool air, clean, and a hammock made it seem more like home to him. The cool air suddenly became suffocatingly hot and Ray coughed as his lungs got used to the change.

"It's morning earth ruler," Kai informed, lifting Ray to his feet with one arm. Kai's body heat was consuming the entire room and gave off an even greater heat where he held him. Ray was tossed his clean clothes and shoved out the door. He was still half asleep as he changed quickly and stepped out of the temple and into the brutal rays of the sun.

"Good morning," he yawned, shielding his eyes.

""We'll travel half way then I'll get us there the remainder of the way,"

"Alright," Ray yawned once more, stretching his tired body then using hand movement to lift the sand with them on it as if they were surfing a dry wave. He swung his arms around as if he were rowing a boat to push them across the sand with powerful thrusts. Kai gained his balance to the speed and soon adjusted He'd used this technique when he'd come, but not as powerfully since he needed to rest and make sure he'd make it to his destination. It took a lot of energy to manipulate the earth and especially the sand that was much harder to hold together. With Kai, he knew he'd be able to use up as much as he wanted without fret so made good speed for half the day.

"Enough," Kai told him suddenly. The sand dropped as the earth ruler was lifted into the sky with the fire ruler. They rose to great heights and continued their journey at a slower pace through the air.

"You can control air… can you go faster?" Ray asked, not about to question the flight abilities of the fire ruler who looked very concentrated on what he was doing.

"I don't master air. I'm only using the heat to rise and what air I do master to control direction. We should arrive before sunset so please remain silent until we arrive," he informed. That was the only thing that was said between them until they reached the land. The water had indeed risen to high levels, the ground barely visible from it all.

"I'm descending," Kai grunted.

"You don't look so good," Rat said as they went down fast, almost falling. They were heading for the water and Kai slowed down until they made the water ripple. Ray was amazed by his control and wondered if he could control another element as well.

"HEY KAI!!!" they heard Tyson yell from a distance. This knocked Kai off guard, the water consuming the two of them. Ray popped up through the surface with a groan. The water was freezing and gave his body a shock from the constant heat he had been through. He was rather displeased with the swim as he saw a familiar blond coming towards him.

"Hey Ray!" Max greeted, running across the water to meet him. He pulled Ray out. "So where's Kai?" Ray looked around and looked back down at the water that he now stood on.

"Uh-oh," Ray said, diving back in despite his displeasure of the swim. He swam down to the grass where Kai lay. He grabbed onto him and pushed the ground to help him rise back up. He came back to the surface and saw both Max and Tyson were there. He and Kai were pulled out. They were helped over towards dry land, but Kai spoke up.

"Let go of me,"

"Kai, you nearly drowned," Ray said as he felt Kai's body heat up again.

"Let go." Kai said more firmly. Ray complied, letting the fire ruler regain his composure and get himself to land. Ray noticed he was already dry and was glad Kai had the decency to dry him off as well. He swung his arms in a circular motion, creating a heated wind that dried the earth ruler.

"Thanks," Ray said, flattening down his long black hair. Kai simply grunted his reply.

"Kai, be careful!" Max warned, pointing at the dying grass at Kai's feet. "We want to help balance the water, not turn the place into a desert,"

"I'll try to place myself somewhere less important than a measly patch of grass if you prefer," he said sarcastically to the water ruler. "But I'm sure that's up to Ray, not you,"

"It's fine as long as we get the job done," Ray said. Max didn't saying anything more.

"So Kai, how's hell?" Tyson asked, free spirited as always.

"How are the heaven's" The answer is the same. Hell is hell and heaven is heaven," Kai replied, rising into the air again to get a better view of the damage and where they should start.

"He's always such a drag," Tyson groaned, dark blue eyes watching the fire ruler go off then followed with much ease.

Ray and Max wondered what the two meant by heaven and hell. Neither could explain the mutual rivalry between fire and air, but from their conversation, it would seem that they played the roles of angel of hell and angel of heaven. If not this then referring to the elements, wouldn't air feed the fire? In any case, they both could say that good must be balanced with bad and so these two would always be together no matter how much of an annoyance either could be.

The sun was setting and Max got to work right away, the moon giving him more control with the tides coming in and out. Kai went off by himself, Tyson was mapping the area to make the dams, and Ray was heading over to him.

"Tyson, where's Kai? I got supper ready," he told the younger man.

"Awesome, I love your cooking," Tyson grinned. "Kai went to find a resting spot, but I'll get him,"

Tyson flew off, easily finding Kai on a high hill facing where the sun would rise in the morning. The fire ruler lay on a flat rock with his hands behind his head as he rested his eyes.

"What is it Tyson?" Kai asked without opening his eyes.

"Ray made dinner,"

"I know, I made the fire,"

"Well it's ready to eat,"

"And…?"

"And… aren't you coming to eat with us?"

"No,"

"Why not?" Tyson questioned.

"I refuse to eat here," The ruler of air swirled around the fire ruler continuing to ask his questions.

"Why? Ray's cooking is awesome! I'm sure you'd love the roaches he cooked on a stick and those slimy worms on the side. He also got fish you want to taste it. There's baskets of fruit and-" Kai blasted at Tyson, a ball of fire shooting passed the younger man's head. Tyson just got out of the way in time as he was shot at once more. "Kai!"

"I need to be alone," he replied smoothly.

"Fine then," Tyson huffed, flying off to eat without him.

Ray was surprised that the fire ruler hadn't shown himself for his meal, but held no grudge and saved some for him. The three rulers ate and talked like old friends, but they had work to do so they put their chat aside to keep shifting the land and moving the water as much as they could.

"He's not much help is he," Ray groaned as he lifted more earth up to reinforce the dam. By now, he was rather tired and grouchy which made him irritated with the lack of help.

"Don't put it against him. Like everyone, we have our weaknesses and Kai's is the night. His power is weak when there is no sun and Max is the same without the moon," Tyson explained from overhead. "Like you need the ground to touch your feet for your control to work and I… heh, I have no weakness since there's always air around me,"

"I wouldn't be so cocky; your weakness is the fact that you have the weakest power of all,"