Behind a thousand Masks
Yang: I'm back with another story. Don't worry I will still continue "Smile and Maybe They Won't Notice". I just had to get this out or else I would have gone mad (not saying that I already am not) so I had to get this out. I hope you guys like this story as well as my other one.
Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade but I do own my O.C. Griffin Shi.
Dreaming and a Surprise.
The world Beyblade Championship tournament was finally over, leaving the BladeBreakers victorious. It had been one heck of a match between Tala and Tyson; the match could have gone either way but in the end Tyson had pulled through for the team. So because of their win in the finals, a few of the teams were having a get together to celebrate. The Bladebreakers had invited the White Tigers, the Majestics, the AllStarz and even a few of the grown ups came along. The White Tigers were hanging around Rei seeing if was alright seeing as he had just been released out of the hospital, while Max was talking to his mom, Judy, as well as Micheal, Kenny finally gathered up the nerve to talk to Emily, while Tyson gloated his victory to the Majestics. But the slate haired member of the team was off on his own again, walking around Moscow.
"Hey Max, do you know where Kai is"? Asked Rei noticing the absence of his team captain.
"He said he was going out for fresh air, why"? Asked Max walking over to his injured teammate.
"I'm kinda worried about him. It seems like he's been off since the Lake Balik incident". Stated the tiger blader.
"I've noticed that too". Sighed Max sitting beside Rei.
"Hey guys what's up"? Asked Tyson cheerfully as he walked over.
"Nothing", said Max putting on a smile.
"Lighten up guys Kai knows how to take care of himself". Smiled Tyson giving each of the guys a can of pop.
"How did you know what was bugging us"? Asked Rei amazed that his friend actually figured out why they weren't so happy I mean Tyson wasn't exactly the brightest crayon in the box.
"I'm not that stupid". He huffed indignantly.
"Whatever you say buddy". Laughed Max getting up.
Later that night.
The doorknob slowly turned allowing a figure to enter the room. Slowly he shut the door making sure not to wake anyone. Kai straightened and looked around the dark hotel room. It was a mess probably because the guys decided to not clean it after their party. Kai wasn't one big on crowds that was why he left. He quickly but quietly entered his and Rei's room; being careful not to wake the sleeping tiger. From the other room he could hear the loud snoring of the Dragoon master, and the rhythmic breathing of the two others that shared a room with him. He changed into his black boxer shorts and a navy tee. Looking at the clock that read 1:07am he sighed and feel into a restless sleep.
/Kai's dream/
A little boy was in a dark room trying to nurse his wounds. He had dual blue hair and the clothes he wore were slightly torn from that day. When all of a sudden the door to his cell like room opened. At first he thought that Boris wasn't finished with his punishment, but instead it was a little girl maybe a year or two younger than himself, making her 3 or 4.
"Hi I'm Griffin". She spoke in a quiet voice. The younger Kai sat there looking at her quizzically.
"Here let me see". She said as she gently took Kai's arm into her grasp.
"What are you doing"? Kai asked.
"Helping". She said in an innocent tone.
"Why"? Asked Kai as she worked on his injuries.
"Because I want to". Was her reply.
"But won't you get in trouble"? Kai asked worried for the little girl's well being. The last time that someone had been worried for his health, not including Tala, had died; they were his parents.
"So I not care, you want to be my friend"? She asked with a hopeful glint in her eyes, "I promise not to tell". She pleaded.
"O-okay". Stuttered Kai.
"Promise"Griffin asked sticking out her pinky.
"Promise". Stated Kai as he locked pinkies with her.
5 years later.
"Let her go Boris"! Yelled an enraged Kai.
"No. I think it would be best if I removed her permanently. She has become a nuisance to your training". Said Boris as he threw the girl against the opposite wall.
"No! I'll train twice as hard, just don't hurt her"! Yelled the ten year old Kai; he would have tried to get to Griffin but was being held back by five Abbey guards that were larger and stronger then he.
"Being friends with someone causes weaknesses and that is something I am not willing to accept, so if I get rid of this brat then you'll have no weakness or opening". Came the voice of Boris again as he drew a knife.
"Boris stop it! STOP IT NOW! Just don't hurt her! Please don't hurt her"... murmured Kai as tears started to spill.
"I told you no crying"! Yelled Boris as he slapped Kai.
"Kai, stop it. I'll be fine". Whispered Griffin.
"No"! Called Kai as Boris directed his attention on the girl again he saw Boris bring the knife down but Kai was already being led out by the guards.
The last thing he remembered her saying was ' You promised Phoenix, remember don't let them brake you. Fight them!' before he was engulfed by the darkness of the Abbey never to see his friend again.
End Dream Sequence.
The slate haired teen sat up abruptly. Why? Why was he remembering now? He had gone most of his life without knowing of his past or who he was at another time. But now the memories were coming back and it was haunting him. He looked around and saw that he didn't wake Rei, he sighed as he looked at the night stand and saw that it was only 4:00am. There was no use in going to sleep now even if he tried he wouldn't be able to drift back. The nightmares only started to occur once he had left Biovolt, but besides the small flashbacks that his dreams provided him, Kai knew nothing of his past.Everything that Boris or Voltaire had told him were lies, a bunch of crap put together so they wouldn't lose their top blader, but did any way. He got up and went to the washroom to take a shower. Stepping into the shower he hoped that the water would also wash away the remains of his dream that kept swimming around in his mind, but Kami like usual ignored his pleas. But then again when it came to Kai, god was never merciful. After putting on his clothes (season 1) and drying his hair with a towel, he looked at the mirrored image of himself. He wondered from time to time if this is who he really is a cold, anti-social, unemotional, and uncaringblader or was he someone else? These were questions that infuriated him for he had no answers for any of them. Then there was that girl, Griffin. He remembered her all to well now and his face softened somewhat at the thought of her, but his mask of indifference was back in place. She was the one thing that kept him going through the Abbey, the only light in his dark world, but she was gone now. And he couldn't help but think that it was somewhat his fault, though another part of him disagreed. Kai sighed and went out to the balcony to sort out his mind. Soon the sun was rising, basking the sky in a ray of colours, painting the once frozen sky of Russia with bright yellows and warm reds and pinks. It was 6:28am by the time that Rei woke up. Even though the doctor had told him not to move around so much and to get plenty of rest but that was boring, very boring. Rei rubbed his eyes and got himself some breakfast when he noticed Kai leaning on the balcony railing. This got him curious, Kai when he woke up would start to train not staring off to nothing. So using his neko-jin abilities he decided to see what was wrong with his stoic captain.
"Rei I'm not deaf, so you can quit sneaking around". Came the icy voice of Kai.
'Damn, but then again no ones every actually successfully snuck up on him', Rei thought sighing.
"Is there something you came for"? Asked Kai not turning around.
'Now's a good a time as any'. Thought Rei.
"Well me and the guys are a little worried about you; I mean you seem more... distant then ever, is there something wrong"? Asked Rei fidgeting around.
"Its nothing I can't handle". Replied Kai.
"Are you sure"? Asked Rei concerned he was trying to help, he knew there was something wrong and nothing he said would change that. The BladeBreakers were a team, friends and friends confine in each other; and that included Kai whether Kai liked it or not.
"Yes". Stated Kai turning around to face his teammate.
That was it Kai had finally pressed a button when Rei's eyes slitted and he bared one of his fangs.
"What is your problem Kai? We're only trying to help, but what do you do? You shut us out! We're your friends whether you like it or not and we are going to stick by your side! But we can't do that because you push us away! Why"! Asked Rei outraged.
Kai was taken aback by Rei's sudden outburst but kept his cold mask on.
"It's because you're my friend that I can't tell you". Was the answer that Rei got before Kai walked away, leaving Rei confused.
Later that day Kai had yet to return and the BladeBreakers flight was leaving soon.
"Where is that guy"! Yelled Tyson as they waited in the hotel lobby.
"Tyson calm down, people are starting to stare". Whispered Max.
"I don't care. He's always nagging me about being late and now who's the one late"! Yelled Tyson pacing the area.
"Look guys I think that Kai walked out cuz he's mad at me". Stated Rei.
"Why would you think that"? Asked Kenny.
Rei sighed and told them about the argument that happened that morning.
"I think that you did the right thing". Said Kenny, who was the first to reply.
"I'm with Chief, you asked him the same thing that all of us were wondering". Added Max.
"Whoa, Kai actually called you his friend"? Asked Tyson in disbelief.
"Tyson". Warned Rei.
"Yeah, yeah. I think you also did the right thing". Said Tyson picking up his duffel bag.
"Lets go". Came the voice of their captain from the front entrance.
"There you are"! Yelled Tyson running over to him.
"What kept you"? Asked Max as they walked out of the building.
"Business to settle, was the only thing they got as an answer.
The BladeBreakers entered the airport and started to head towards the gates. Though Kai seemed somewhat distracted.
"Hey Kai, what's up"? Asked Tyson walking beside Kai.
"Its nothing big". He muttered as he went in front of the team.
"What's wrong with Kai"? Max asked Tyson.
"Got me". Was Tyson's response.
"Flight 456, Moscow to Tokyo. Passengers please board the plane at gate 12G". Said a voice on the intercom.
"That's our flight"! Stated Kenny.
"Lets hurry", said Tyson as they raced towards the gate.
Just as they arrived there something caught their eye. They stopped dead in their tracks, there waiting patiently he had blood red hair and wore the same thing the BladeBreakers last saw him in; it was none other then Tala. Tala just so happened to look up and see them, he smirked and walked over.
"And here I thought you were never late". Tala said looking at Kai.
"The plane has yet to leave, it's 11:00am sharp, I'm not late". Stated Kai smirking.
"Whatever, lets go shall we or are you all planing on acting like goldfish all day"? Tala asked the rest, that were momentarily in shock.
"I'll explain later". Stated Kai as Tyson was about to say something.
"Yeah, the plane's about to leave, and Kai wouldn't want to leave his precious teammates here". Said Tala walking after Kai, at which Kai scoffed at. The BladeBreakers followed all thinking the same thing, ' What the hell was going on'?
Yang: read and Review! And tell me what you think, I really would like for your opinion on this story. Oh and if you have any ideas for "Smile and Maybe They Won't Notice", I'd love to hear them!