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By, well, me. Enjoy.

And before I start this story I just want to say, yes, I know I have other stories that need to be updated. But I had a sudden hit of inspiration and had to write it down before I lost it. I promise I will get back to updating the others real soon. Enjoy.

Warning: Yaoi coupling, meaning male on male sexual relations. Kai/Rei, maybe a little Takao/Max.

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade nor any of the characters in said title. Wish I did, I would have more money than I do now.

"Once upon a time, there were four gods who ruled the lands and kept peace between Heaven, Hell, and the Earth itself. These four gods were called Seiryu, (Dragoon) The dragon god of the East and god of power and controller of the element wind. Genbu, (Draciel) the turtle god of the North, god of friendship and controller of the element water. Suzaku, (Dranzer) the phoenix god of the South, god of Love and controller of the element fire. And lastly, Byakku, (Driger) the tiger god of the West, god of Knowledge and controller of the element earth."

"These four gods lived in harmony. Keeping the peace between the three worlds known as Heaven, Hell, and Earth. That is, until one fateful day, everything came crashing down on them, as Hell rose up from below to conquer the unknown land, and banished the four gods to four golden coins. The four coins were each broken into three separate pieces and scattered across the land. To one day wait the day when four people would bring the broken pieces of each coin back together and revive the gods, and fight along side them against the evil that had trapped them in the first place."

"But Elder?" A young girl of five asked, raising her hand in question. "How did Hell rise up from below anyway?" She already knew the answer, since this legend was told to the youngsters every year at the four god festival, but she never got tired of hearing him repeat it.

The Elder smiled down at the little blonde girl, her sparkling blue eyes shining up at him. "Ah yes Katya, I believe I left that part out, didn't I?"

"Yes Elder!" She beamed.

"One day, a young man was walking through the forest, searching for live game to bring home to his family. This man was in his late teens and was an excellent hunter. As he was hunting, he came across and large key shaped stone. 'I wonder what this could open?' He whispered to himself as he pocketed the key, ignoring it as he continued with his hunt. After walking for twenty more minutes or so, he spotted a deer idly eating at a patch of grass. As quietly as possible, he strung his bow and took aim, silencing his prey forever in one shot."

The little girls gaze never left the old mans wrinkled face as he spoke, her eyes glistening and her mind forming pictures with his words.

"Just as he was about to gut his kill and carry it home, another stone caught his eye. A large flat stone wall, with a hole like crack on one side. He pulled the key from his pocket, wondering if maybe this is where the key belonged. 'Maybe there is a treasure hidden behind whatever door this key goes too. It will save my family from poverty.' Moving to the stone wall, he slowly pushed the key in the crack. Excitement flooded his body when he heard a click as the key fit and turned. But what he was behind the door was not treasure. It was another man, but when he took a closer look, he saw that this was not only another man, this man was him."

"This other man only smiled at him, a dark, sinister smile. Before the man could say anything, his darker half grabbed him by the shoulders and kissed full on the mouth. The man watched horrified as his dark half slowly disappeared, turning into a vapor that was entering his body at a rapid rate. The young man was no longer innocent, no longer pure. He became black hearted as the devil took over his body and soul. Controlling this boy from within, he made his way to a dry lake bed on the outside of the forest and stopped just in the middle. Calling up all of his demons and all of his minions to the earth above."

"Is that why we cannot travel anywhere alone? Is that why there is a black castle looming over us?" Another child asked.

"Yes son. That is correct. Ever since that fateful day, the Earth has been ravaged and plagued by demons and such. Killing off any person or animal they find. I only hope that the four people spoken of in the legend come soon. Or else there will not be an Earth to save." The Elder sighed as he got himself caught up in his story. "Now shoo, off with you. It's bed time and we have a long day ahead of us."

Most of the children groaned, but all complied, slinking off to their respective homes. Katya, the young girl could only sigh. "I hope you are right Elder, I hope those people do show themselves soon."

TBC

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