Hi Cosmos Angel and Golden Moonlight, Thank you for the emails, I was very
happy to receive them. Now here's the first chapter and yes . Kai's here!!!
ENJOY!!!
-Chapter one - Memories, Threats and Blooming Love.
It was a few weeks after the Russian tournament and because the Bladebreakers were now the world champions Mr Dickinson allowed the boys to stay in a Russian hotel for a few months for a well deserved holiday, all expenses paid. As the sun rose Kai Hiwatari sat on the railing of the balcony to Rays and his room watching as it peaked over the one place he despised above everywhere else, the Abbey.
Kai sighed as he enjoyed the soft gentle breeze of the morning, closing his eyes and just feeling as the wind caressed his slate blue fringe, his scarf blowing freely behind him. Ever since the tournament Kai has been happier then ever before, he could finally put Voltaire and Boris behind him ...
'No. That's not true...' Kai suddenly thought.
Kai shivered uncontrollably, he snapped open his eyes and cursed himself for letting his mind wander into troubled past memories. Although, sooner or later, Kai knew he would have to face them again.
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
'Tyson won? He actually did it? YES!!!' Kai thought as he stared at Tyson who was being hugged, or should I say smothered, by Max who was laughing hysterically clutching his blade, which Draciel had returned to just moments ago. Of course, Kai did not show his feelings as well as the rest of his team. Kai just settled for standing by the bench and watching his teammates as they laughed in enjoyment, with Ray standing to the side laughing along with them, leaning on the crutches for support.
Kai allowed a small smile to appear and glanced at his beyblade, feeling the warm presence of Dranzer. Just then Kai felt unnerved, his concentration no longer on his blade nor his friends as he glanced at the audience, crimsons eyes piercing the soul of every person searching desperately for the one man who caused all of this trouble. His grandfather, Voltaire Hiwatari.
Kai finally found him, he was being a coward, as usual, and was trying to get away from the police who had him surrounded. Just as two of the policemen grabbed each of Voltaire's arms, cuffing his hands, he sent the deadliest death glare the world has ever seen, and with it Kai felt the message his grandfather sent to him through his eyes.
//You will never escape me Kai! NEVER! You will be brought back to the Abbey and will suffer for this! I promise you!//
Kai shivered slightly under the intensity of the hateful glare Voltaire sent to him, directly at him, and from then on he knew that he would always have to be careful.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai shivered at that seconds death glare, nothing in the world could get him scared like that, he sighed and let his mind wander back to that day...
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
"Hey look Kai." Tyson suddenly said. The Bladebreakers along with Mr Dickinson, Tyson's father and grandfather were walking out of the stadium when suddenly, they came face to face with a crowd of people, whom were all bustling about trying to see. Policemen then pushed the crowd apart so there was a gap in the middle. Tyson then pointed to more coppers who were escorting Boris and Voltaire to the police car parked at the side of the road at the entrance to the stadium.
As Voltaire walked past the Bladebreakers he shot a swiftful glare filled with hatred to Kai. Mr Dickinson placed his hands on Kai's shoulders as a sign of strength and support as Kai stared at the man who was supposed to be his grandfather being dragged away to the car.
'How can I stand here and let this happen?' He thought suddenly 'He's still my grandfather after all! But he does deserve this. I should try to make peace though. Even though it'll probably be a useless gesture, what language do I say it in though?'
Quicker than light Kai pulled away from Mr Dickinson's grip to the shock of his friends and pushed passed the policeman who was blocking him so he could get a clear view of Voltaire being taken to the car. Before Kai could even think about what he was doing, he yelled in French...
//I'm sorry for this grandfather. I am sorry for this ever happening but I'm not sorry for what I did, I have done this and stopped you because it was the right thing to do.//
Voltaire stopped in his tracks, and he, along with everyone in the crowds turned to stare at Kai. Nearly everyone in the crowds were confused, because they didn't understand a word of what the boy just said.
Voltaire then spun around on his heel, he knocked the two policemen aside with his cane, and walked towards Kai who stood there proud. Each step more menacing than the last. But Kai stood strong, and did not even look away as Voltaire gave a horrible death glare.
When Voltaire reached Kai, the tension was so thick, you could have cut it with a knife. Everyone waited silently for the next move.
Suddenly, Voltaire raised his cuffed hands menacingly and whipped the cane at Kai's cheek with all the strength he had.
Kai looked into his grandfathers eyes trying to will him to understand, just then, Kai just saw a blur of skin colour and wood before he felt the force of all Voltaire's anger on his cheek as he felt himself loose balance and fall smashing onto the concrete sidewalk at Voltaire's feet.
Through all his training at the Abbey, Kai had learned how to protect himself from major harm; he raised his arms so they impacted with the ground first, his head landing on one of his arms as a cushion.
As Kai raised his head to glare at Voltaire, you could already see the bruise forming on his cheek.
The crowd went crazy, people all fighting the police so that they could take a swipe at the old man. Kai could hear Tyson as he yelled...
"He can't do that! KAI!!! Are you OK? Somebody, stop that mad man!"
Voltaire glared at his fallen grandson and yelled angrily in French...
//THE RIGHT THING TO DO!?! BECAUSE OF YOU, MY TRAITOROUS GRANDSON, MY PLOT THAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR GENERATIONS IS RUINED!!! HOW DARE YOU STAND THERE AND TALK TO ME CALMLY, YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, ALONG WITH YOUR MEASLY FRIENDS! I WILL MAKE YOU WATCH HELPLESSLY AS I TORTURE AND KILL THEM, ONE BY ONE-!//
"NO!" Kai yelled, a single tear fell.
//YOU THINK THAT THE POLICE WILL KEEP ME IMPRISONED FOR LONG! NO, YOU'LL SEE. I'LL BE OUT OF THERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, AND I WILL BE COMING AFTER YOU!//
Voltaire raised the cane above his head again, ready to take another strike, but before he could two policemen finally snapped out of there shocked trance and forced him away from Kai and into the police car.
Before any of the Bladebreakers could get to him, Kai wiped the tear away, his emotionless mask plastered on once again. Ray reached him and helped him to his feet. As soon as Kai saw Ray helping him he shrugged him off, and stormed towards the BBA bus, which was to take them to the hotel, leaving his friends behind him.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai sighed deeply at that memory, shaking his head as if to brush it away, but it just stained his mind along with all the other memories that plagued him, mostly during the night, and sometimes when his mind was let to wander freely, like now.
As Kai shook his head, another memory floated into his mind as he noticed the piece of paper he held tightly within his grasp, Kai's eyes glanced over the message written on it ...
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai was sitting in an armchair in his usual pose, arms crossed over his chest with his head tilted down so his slate blue fringe covered his closed eyes. He knew that the rest of the team were worried about him, after that incident the day before yesterday, when his grandfather hit him with the cane. They kept giving Kai worried glances and it was really beginning to annoy him.
"Er...Kai?" Ray said timidly.
Kai opened his eyes to stare straight into Rays golden orbs.
"What?" Kai said gruffly, he hated being bothered while thinking.
"This letter just came for you." Ray said handing Kai the small white envelope. Everyone turned to stare at Kai and Ray now.
Kai looked at Ray quizzically for a second before his cold unreadable mask was put on again. He took the letter from Ray and quickly flipped it over in his hands, the only thing he saw was his name written on one side of the envelope. He continued to stare at it until Ray said.
"You're not going to know who it's from or what they want until you open it."
Kai was about to snap back when ...
"Ray's right Kai." Max said "Hurry up, I want to see what it says too-!"
"Arr just leave the sourpuss, I mean, no one interesting would write to him anyway." Tyson said jokingly. For that comment Tyson got not one, but three glares from Kai, Ray and Max.
"What?" Tyson whined before edging slowly away from his teammates. Max and Ray turned back to Kai ...
"Please! Oh come on ... don't keep me in suspense!" Max said in a hyper way.
Kai answered by pulling out a small dagger which was strapped to his ankle, as he sliced open the envelope, the others could see that the handle was carved like a phoenix. Kai pulled a piece of paper within the envelope and his eyes widened slightly in horror at what he read ...
/Kai Hiwatari, I have escaped from prison my traitorous grandson, and soon you will feel my wrath!/
What made Kai worried even more was that the letter was written in blood, Kai stared at the letter for a couple of seconds, thinking of a good story to spin to the others, he thought no one had noticed his slightly trembling hands, but he was wrong.
"Kai? Are you alright?" Ray asked stepping closer to his captain, concern written all over his face.
Kai tensed as Ray stepped closer.
"I'm fine." Kai said coldly, and before anyone else could say another word he stormed out of the hotel room and out onto the streets where he could think.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai closed his eyes again and scrunched the piece of paper within his now clenched fist. Kai tried with all of his will power and soon enough was able to block out the memories of Voltaire and Boris, but he couldn't block out another person.
Kai had wondered about it alot lately, and was confused as to why Ray seemed to care more for him. Kai knew that the others cared about him, even if they were childish bakas, but then there's Ray ...
Kai mentally slapped himself, hard.
'Err ... What's wrong with me? I can't seem to get him out of my head, no matter how hard I try!'
Kai suddenly realised that the sun was quite high in the sky, and he knew that the others would be up soon.
'Well, everyone except Tyson that is.'
Kai smirked feeling amused, no matter how hard he tried to deny it, the team knew he cared about them, and now he knew they cared about him too.
'No matter how stupid they can be at times. Or maybe it's because they're so stupid that I like them, that they're my friends.'
'Friends ...'
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai stood on the cold ice surface which was slowly sinking, dragging him down with it, the Bladebreakers stood just feet away on the ice that hadn't been broken from the fight where Kai and Black Dranzer lost to the power of the Bladebreakers.
"I don't know ... I don't know if I can change?" Kai said, internally he was screaming out in pain, he didn't know what to do, what his purpose was, whether it was worth living ...
"Come on ..."
"Reach out Kai"
"Do it now!"
"Come on Kai!"
"Er ... I won't let a team-mate down, or drown as it were."
"Hey guys I'm ... I'm so sorry." Kai mumbled as he reached to grab Tyson's hand.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai pulled Dranzer out of his pocket, he held onto her like she was his lifeline, the one who's been there for him through thick and thin.
'Friends ...'
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai ran from the one place that had created all of his nightmares, after destroying their computers and disposing of that evil and twisted blade Black Dranzer. Tightly clutching onto Dranzer he glanced down at her, she glowed at him, softly and reassuringly. He ran out of the grounds and was about to head for the hotel when a cry caught his attention ...
"KAI!!!"
"Tala." Kai whispered sadly, he looked back at the Abbey then looked down at Dranzer ...
'He's my best friend. How can I leave him, it isn't right.'
Dranzer glowed sharply at him, to draw him out of his sad and lonely thoughts. Kai gazed at her as the truth hit him.
'I'm not doing this just for me, I'm doing this for you too Tala, and when you realise the truth. I'll be waiting for you.'
And with that last thought in mind, Kai turned away from the Abbey and ran to the hotel.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
'I hope you're alright Tala.' Kai thought sadly, he put Dranzer back into his pocket and gazed at the beautiful area around him (with the exception of the Abbey of course) 'wherever you are.'
"Kai?" a sleepy voice mumbled, Kai recognised it instantly and got off the railing and glanced back to the window to see a confused and drowsy Ray look at him. Kai smiled a small and friendly smile as Ray rubbed his eyes and walked over to him; still only in his nightwear Kai noticed his lean body as he took a position quite close to Kai, gazing out onto the city.
"It's amazing isn't it?" Ray asked, as he turned his gaze to Kai.
Kai immediately snapped out of his trance, and turned to look into beautiful golden orbs. Kai mentally slapped himself.
'What's wrong with me!?!' his thoughts cried.
But of course, the features on his face didn't show the slightest sign.
"Yeah." Kai mumbled as he teared his eyes away from Rays and gazed at the scenery.
Rays bright smile faltered a little as Kai turned to look at the city, he stared at Kai slightly worried about him, ever since Voltaire hit him with the cane Kai's been keeping more to himself then ever.
'I want to know what's going on Kai. Please tell me.' Ray thought desperately 'I want to help you, please trust me enough to open up.' Ray moved slightly closer to Kai.
"Kai, what's wrong?" Ray asked looking straight into Kai's crimson orbs.
Kai turned to look at Ray to say 'It's none of your damn business' but when he looked into Rays eyes he could see that Ray was really worried about him.
'It's almost like he cares, alot ... maybe even more than Tala ... But why? ... Should I trust him?'
Ray noticed that Kai's features showed an emotionless look, heading towards the death glare. Ray felt hurt by the expression, but then he noticed something as he gazed further into the fiery pits of Kai's eyes. Ray, for the first time ever could see fear shining in Kai's eyes. But fear of what? Ray decided to help Kai a little. Ray stepped closer to Kai, their bodies now only inches apart.
Kai's mind battle was reaching its climax as Ray stepped closer, he could feel the heat coming from Rays body and shivered internally.
'Why is he getting to me? Why can't I stop this warm feeling burning within my heart? Why can't I step back or give him the death glare? ...Why doesn't he back off? ...'
"Kai, you can trust me ... is this to do with your grand father?"
Kai snapped back to reality ...
"No!" Kai said angered.
Ray felt taken aback by the quick and cold answer given by Kai, but he wasn't giving up yet. Ray shifted slightly closer, Ray knew he loved Kai and he had to help him. Kai needed a friend he could trust, and Ray was willing to show just how much Kai could trust him. Ray shifted his hand, slightly nervously, and placed his hand on Kai's clenched fist that rested on the railing of the balcony, breathing deeply as he did so, trying to calm his pounding heart.
Kai glanced at Rays hand as he placed it on his clenched fist and this sensational tingle shot straight up his arm, he could feel the warm soft fingers as they gently rested there. Kai tore his gaze away from Rays beautiful golden orbs and gazed longingly at Rays hand resting comfortably on his hand and was surprised that he didn't pull back. Kai felt too entranced by Rays sudden movements to do anything.
"Then what's wrong?" Ray asked gently, smiling softly at the stoic teen before him.
"Ray ... I ..."
Ray waited patiently, knowing that it would be hard for Kai to open up, knowing that Kai's is used to relying on himself only.
Kai looked back at the beautiful teen before him before moving his hand away from Rays, still clenched into a fist.
Rays warm smile faltered as the warmth from Kai's hand moved from him and watched Kai intently as his fist slowly moved off of the railing and Kai raised his fist to his chest.
Kai looked at his fist, then looked at Rays golden orbs once more, his raven hair framing them. Kai could see true concern and ... something else ... something ... he's never felt before ...
Ray could feel his eyes as they began to prickle, a sure sign that he would soon cry.
"Kai." Ray said softly after a couple of minutes silence.
Kai had finally made his decision, Ray asked him what was wrong nearly everytime they were alone together. Without any hesitation he swiftly brought his fist in front of Ray and with his palm up, he opened his hand slowly to reveal the crumpled letter within his hand.
Ray looked puzzled at Kai's palm and looking at Kai, he saw Kai nod slightly as a sign to continue. Ray slowly brought his hand forward, his fingers brushing against Kai's outstretched palm as he took the piece of paper. His hand trembling slightly from the tingle of touching Kai's firm but soft creamy skin.
Kai watched intently as he let Ray take the blood letter from his hand. His trust was now given to Ray. He just hoped that Ray was as trustworthy as he believed.
Ray straightened the crinkled paper and felt his heart skip at least two beats. His eyes widened in horror at the message written in blood. Ray looked at Kai with tearful eyes.
"Kai, this ... it's from your grandfather."
Kai nodded.
"He's threatening you!"
Kai nodded.
"When did he send it to you?"
Kai looked at Ray sadly and deeply trying to will him to understand.
Ray looked into Kai's eyes as he realised ...
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
"Er ... Kai?" Ray said timidly.
Kai opened his eyes to stare straight into Rays golden orbs.
"What?" Kai said gruffly, he hated being bothered while thinking.
"This letter just came for you." Ray said handing Kai the small white envelope.
*********** "Kai? Are you alright?" Ray asked stepping closer to his captain.
Kai tensed as Ray stepped closer.
"I'm fine." Kai said coldly, and before anyone else could say another word he stormed out of the hotel room and out onto the streets where he could think.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
"I gave it to you." Ray said knowingly.
Kai nodded again.
"Kai, why didn't you tell us before?" Ray asked gently, "This has been what's troubling you."
Kai looked at Ray. He felt he could trust him fully ...
"Ray, that's not ... exactly what's bothering me."
"Kai?"
"When Voltaire hit me ... with the cane, he threatened not only me but ..." Kai's voice wavered, even now, he felt so nervous.
Ray clasped his hand around Kai's outstretched one and looked longingly into Kai's fiery orbs as they looked away. Ray gently cupped Kai's chin in his other hand and gently turned Kai to face him.
"Who did he threaten Kai?"
Kai looked into Rays eyes and felt a certain warmth from them, a calming warmth that made him feel at ease, as though, he didn't need to always be perfect ... around Ray, he could be just him, because that's why Ray ...
"I don't want you lot to hate me!" Kai said in a rush.
"Kai?" Ray said shocked by the sudden out burst.
"Ray ... I-"
"It's OK Kai. We're not going to hate you."
"Voltaire said ..." Kai said, his voice was barely above a whisper, and held a frightened tone.
Ray grasped Kai's hand firmly and looked at him encouragingly ...
"Yes."
"He said he would ... would make me watch as he tortured and murdered ... you, Tyson, Max and Kenny one by one, before he even starts with me."
A single warm tear ran down Kai's creamy face and Ray wiped it away tenderly.
"It's OK Kai. Voltaire won't get any of us, we won't let him and now I know as well, there'll be two sets of eyes watching over the rest, and you don't have to keep any of your troubles to yourself anymore, because you have me." Ray stated smiling softly.
Kai's heart was thudding painfully hard, and, with a trembling hand he caressed Rays cheek, drinking in Ray's beauty, every single detail.
Ray was startled by the sudden warmth he felt to his cheek and moved his arms so they slid around Kai's neck, and slowly he pulled Kai closer.
Kai let Ray pull him in closer; he couldn't struggle, even if he wanted to ... and he knew now that he loved Ray, and knew that Ray loved him too. That's why he could trust him. Kai gasped slightly as their lips gently brushed together, the lightest touch imaginable, but it meant everything to Kai.
Rays smile widened as he heard Kai's little gasp and felt even more warm, he leaned in and pressed his lips onto Kai's, only to have Kai deepen the passionate kiss as he moved his hands to Rays slim waist. Ray returned the kiss full on and brushed his tongue gently against Kai's soft lips, just as Kai was about to comply ...
"MORNING GUYS!!! WAKE UP, TYSONS UP AND HE WANTS-!"
"MAX! WHERE ARE KAI AND RAY? GET THEM UP SO I CAN HAVE MY BREAKFAST I'M STARVING!"
Ray groaned inwardly as Kai pulled back instantly shocked by what had just happened. His cold emotionless mask was put on almost immediately and he went into the bedroom leaving Ray on the balcony. Kai stormed through the room as he heard Tyson banging on their door.
"KAI! RAY! COME ON GUYS I'M WASTING AWAY OUT HERE!"
"Tyson, maybe you should just leave them." Max said standing beside Tyson.
Kai swung open the door so forcefully it almost went off its hinges as it slammed against the wall. Tyson stopped banging on the door.
"Kai! There you are, are you guys ready yet because-!"
Tyson didn't get a chance to say anything else. Kai's fist met with Tyson's face, and Tyson flew into the wall across the hallway immediately losing consciousness! Max paled at the sight of Tyson's bloodied nose and shivered from the cold death glare Kai gave him before storming down the hallway and down the stairs out of the hotel.
Ray quickly closed the window leading to the balcony and quickly raced out of the hotel room into the hallway to find Max trying to stop Tyson's nose from bleeding.
"What happened?" Ray asked urgently, rushing to Max's side to help him lift up Tyson.
"Kai got mad and he erm ... Did you guys have an argument?"
"No Max" Ray answered putting Tyson's arm over his shoulder "Come on, lets get Tyson to my bedroom. We can fix him up there."
"Why was Kai mad?" Max asked as Ray put Tyson on his bed.
"Kai's a bit confused and stressed at the moment Max." Ray answered before wiping Tyson's bloodied nose with a wet towel "And I think I made it worse."
"Oh." Max said, curiosity getting the better of him.
"Max don't OK. I'm not in the mood." Ray snapped.
Max lowered his head in silence, while Ray tended to Tyson. They thought Tyson could be in serious trouble after an hour of him not stirring. But then to their relief, Tyson's snoring broke the tense silence making Max giggle, Ray just stared into the distance, deep in thought.
'Kai ...'
ENJOY!!!
-Chapter one - Memories, Threats and Blooming Love.
It was a few weeks after the Russian tournament and because the Bladebreakers were now the world champions Mr Dickinson allowed the boys to stay in a Russian hotel for a few months for a well deserved holiday, all expenses paid. As the sun rose Kai Hiwatari sat on the railing of the balcony to Rays and his room watching as it peaked over the one place he despised above everywhere else, the Abbey.
Kai sighed as he enjoyed the soft gentle breeze of the morning, closing his eyes and just feeling as the wind caressed his slate blue fringe, his scarf blowing freely behind him. Ever since the tournament Kai has been happier then ever before, he could finally put Voltaire and Boris behind him ...
'No. That's not true...' Kai suddenly thought.
Kai shivered uncontrollably, he snapped open his eyes and cursed himself for letting his mind wander into troubled past memories. Although, sooner or later, Kai knew he would have to face them again.
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
'Tyson won? He actually did it? YES!!!' Kai thought as he stared at Tyson who was being hugged, or should I say smothered, by Max who was laughing hysterically clutching his blade, which Draciel had returned to just moments ago. Of course, Kai did not show his feelings as well as the rest of his team. Kai just settled for standing by the bench and watching his teammates as they laughed in enjoyment, with Ray standing to the side laughing along with them, leaning on the crutches for support.
Kai allowed a small smile to appear and glanced at his beyblade, feeling the warm presence of Dranzer. Just then Kai felt unnerved, his concentration no longer on his blade nor his friends as he glanced at the audience, crimsons eyes piercing the soul of every person searching desperately for the one man who caused all of this trouble. His grandfather, Voltaire Hiwatari.
Kai finally found him, he was being a coward, as usual, and was trying to get away from the police who had him surrounded. Just as two of the policemen grabbed each of Voltaire's arms, cuffing his hands, he sent the deadliest death glare the world has ever seen, and with it Kai felt the message his grandfather sent to him through his eyes.
//You will never escape me Kai! NEVER! You will be brought back to the Abbey and will suffer for this! I promise you!//
Kai shivered slightly under the intensity of the hateful glare Voltaire sent to him, directly at him, and from then on he knew that he would always have to be careful.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai shivered at that seconds death glare, nothing in the world could get him scared like that, he sighed and let his mind wander back to that day...
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
"Hey look Kai." Tyson suddenly said. The Bladebreakers along with Mr Dickinson, Tyson's father and grandfather were walking out of the stadium when suddenly, they came face to face with a crowd of people, whom were all bustling about trying to see. Policemen then pushed the crowd apart so there was a gap in the middle. Tyson then pointed to more coppers who were escorting Boris and Voltaire to the police car parked at the side of the road at the entrance to the stadium.
As Voltaire walked past the Bladebreakers he shot a swiftful glare filled with hatred to Kai. Mr Dickinson placed his hands on Kai's shoulders as a sign of strength and support as Kai stared at the man who was supposed to be his grandfather being dragged away to the car.
'How can I stand here and let this happen?' He thought suddenly 'He's still my grandfather after all! But he does deserve this. I should try to make peace though. Even though it'll probably be a useless gesture, what language do I say it in though?'
Quicker than light Kai pulled away from Mr Dickinson's grip to the shock of his friends and pushed passed the policeman who was blocking him so he could get a clear view of Voltaire being taken to the car. Before Kai could even think about what he was doing, he yelled in French...
//I'm sorry for this grandfather. I am sorry for this ever happening but I'm not sorry for what I did, I have done this and stopped you because it was the right thing to do.//
Voltaire stopped in his tracks, and he, along with everyone in the crowds turned to stare at Kai. Nearly everyone in the crowds were confused, because they didn't understand a word of what the boy just said.
Voltaire then spun around on his heel, he knocked the two policemen aside with his cane, and walked towards Kai who stood there proud. Each step more menacing than the last. But Kai stood strong, and did not even look away as Voltaire gave a horrible death glare.
When Voltaire reached Kai, the tension was so thick, you could have cut it with a knife. Everyone waited silently for the next move.
Suddenly, Voltaire raised his cuffed hands menacingly and whipped the cane at Kai's cheek with all the strength he had.
Kai looked into his grandfathers eyes trying to will him to understand, just then, Kai just saw a blur of skin colour and wood before he felt the force of all Voltaire's anger on his cheek as he felt himself loose balance and fall smashing onto the concrete sidewalk at Voltaire's feet.
Through all his training at the Abbey, Kai had learned how to protect himself from major harm; he raised his arms so they impacted with the ground first, his head landing on one of his arms as a cushion.
As Kai raised his head to glare at Voltaire, you could already see the bruise forming on his cheek.
The crowd went crazy, people all fighting the police so that they could take a swipe at the old man. Kai could hear Tyson as he yelled...
"He can't do that! KAI!!! Are you OK? Somebody, stop that mad man!"
Voltaire glared at his fallen grandson and yelled angrily in French...
//THE RIGHT THING TO DO!?! BECAUSE OF YOU, MY TRAITOROUS GRANDSON, MY PLOT THAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR GENERATIONS IS RUINED!!! HOW DARE YOU STAND THERE AND TALK TO ME CALMLY, YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, ALONG WITH YOUR MEASLY FRIENDS! I WILL MAKE YOU WATCH HELPLESSLY AS I TORTURE AND KILL THEM, ONE BY ONE-!//
"NO!" Kai yelled, a single tear fell.
//YOU THINK THAT THE POLICE WILL KEEP ME IMPRISONED FOR LONG! NO, YOU'LL SEE. I'LL BE OUT OF THERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, AND I WILL BE COMING AFTER YOU!//
Voltaire raised the cane above his head again, ready to take another strike, but before he could two policemen finally snapped out of there shocked trance and forced him away from Kai and into the police car.
Before any of the Bladebreakers could get to him, Kai wiped the tear away, his emotionless mask plastered on once again. Ray reached him and helped him to his feet. As soon as Kai saw Ray helping him he shrugged him off, and stormed towards the BBA bus, which was to take them to the hotel, leaving his friends behind him.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai sighed deeply at that memory, shaking his head as if to brush it away, but it just stained his mind along with all the other memories that plagued him, mostly during the night, and sometimes when his mind was let to wander freely, like now.
As Kai shook his head, another memory floated into his mind as he noticed the piece of paper he held tightly within his grasp, Kai's eyes glanced over the message written on it ...
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai was sitting in an armchair in his usual pose, arms crossed over his chest with his head tilted down so his slate blue fringe covered his closed eyes. He knew that the rest of the team were worried about him, after that incident the day before yesterday, when his grandfather hit him with the cane. They kept giving Kai worried glances and it was really beginning to annoy him.
"Er...Kai?" Ray said timidly.
Kai opened his eyes to stare straight into Rays golden orbs.
"What?" Kai said gruffly, he hated being bothered while thinking.
"This letter just came for you." Ray said handing Kai the small white envelope. Everyone turned to stare at Kai and Ray now.
Kai looked at Ray quizzically for a second before his cold unreadable mask was put on again. He took the letter from Ray and quickly flipped it over in his hands, the only thing he saw was his name written on one side of the envelope. He continued to stare at it until Ray said.
"You're not going to know who it's from or what they want until you open it."
Kai was about to snap back when ...
"Ray's right Kai." Max said "Hurry up, I want to see what it says too-!"
"Arr just leave the sourpuss, I mean, no one interesting would write to him anyway." Tyson said jokingly. For that comment Tyson got not one, but three glares from Kai, Ray and Max.
"What?" Tyson whined before edging slowly away from his teammates. Max and Ray turned back to Kai ...
"Please! Oh come on ... don't keep me in suspense!" Max said in a hyper way.
Kai answered by pulling out a small dagger which was strapped to his ankle, as he sliced open the envelope, the others could see that the handle was carved like a phoenix. Kai pulled a piece of paper within the envelope and his eyes widened slightly in horror at what he read ...
/Kai Hiwatari, I have escaped from prison my traitorous grandson, and soon you will feel my wrath!/
What made Kai worried even more was that the letter was written in blood, Kai stared at the letter for a couple of seconds, thinking of a good story to spin to the others, he thought no one had noticed his slightly trembling hands, but he was wrong.
"Kai? Are you alright?" Ray asked stepping closer to his captain, concern written all over his face.
Kai tensed as Ray stepped closer.
"I'm fine." Kai said coldly, and before anyone else could say another word he stormed out of the hotel room and out onto the streets where he could think.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai closed his eyes again and scrunched the piece of paper within his now clenched fist. Kai tried with all of his will power and soon enough was able to block out the memories of Voltaire and Boris, but he couldn't block out another person.
Kai had wondered about it alot lately, and was confused as to why Ray seemed to care more for him. Kai knew that the others cared about him, even if they were childish bakas, but then there's Ray ...
Kai mentally slapped himself, hard.
'Err ... What's wrong with me? I can't seem to get him out of my head, no matter how hard I try!'
Kai suddenly realised that the sun was quite high in the sky, and he knew that the others would be up soon.
'Well, everyone except Tyson that is.'
Kai smirked feeling amused, no matter how hard he tried to deny it, the team knew he cared about them, and now he knew they cared about him too.
'No matter how stupid they can be at times. Or maybe it's because they're so stupid that I like them, that they're my friends.'
'Friends ...'
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai stood on the cold ice surface which was slowly sinking, dragging him down with it, the Bladebreakers stood just feet away on the ice that hadn't been broken from the fight where Kai and Black Dranzer lost to the power of the Bladebreakers.
"I don't know ... I don't know if I can change?" Kai said, internally he was screaming out in pain, he didn't know what to do, what his purpose was, whether it was worth living ...
"Come on ..."
"Reach out Kai"
"Do it now!"
"Come on Kai!"
"Er ... I won't let a team-mate down, or drown as it were."
"Hey guys I'm ... I'm so sorry." Kai mumbled as he reached to grab Tyson's hand.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai pulled Dranzer out of his pocket, he held onto her like she was his lifeline, the one who's been there for him through thick and thin.
'Friends ...'
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
Kai ran from the one place that had created all of his nightmares, after destroying their computers and disposing of that evil and twisted blade Black Dranzer. Tightly clutching onto Dranzer he glanced down at her, she glowed at him, softly and reassuringly. He ran out of the grounds and was about to head for the hotel when a cry caught his attention ...
"KAI!!!"
"Tala." Kai whispered sadly, he looked back at the Abbey then looked down at Dranzer ...
'He's my best friend. How can I leave him, it isn't right.'
Dranzer glowed sharply at him, to draw him out of his sad and lonely thoughts. Kai gazed at her as the truth hit him.
'I'm not doing this just for me, I'm doing this for you too Tala, and when you realise the truth. I'll be waiting for you.'
And with that last thought in mind, Kai turned away from the Abbey and ran to the hotel.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
'I hope you're alright Tala.' Kai thought sadly, he put Dranzer back into his pocket and gazed at the beautiful area around him (with the exception of the Abbey of course) 'wherever you are.'
"Kai?" a sleepy voice mumbled, Kai recognised it instantly and got off the railing and glanced back to the window to see a confused and drowsy Ray look at him. Kai smiled a small and friendly smile as Ray rubbed his eyes and walked over to him; still only in his nightwear Kai noticed his lean body as he took a position quite close to Kai, gazing out onto the city.
"It's amazing isn't it?" Ray asked, as he turned his gaze to Kai.
Kai immediately snapped out of his trance, and turned to look into beautiful golden orbs. Kai mentally slapped himself.
'What's wrong with me!?!' his thoughts cried.
But of course, the features on his face didn't show the slightest sign.
"Yeah." Kai mumbled as he teared his eyes away from Rays and gazed at the scenery.
Rays bright smile faltered a little as Kai turned to look at the city, he stared at Kai slightly worried about him, ever since Voltaire hit him with the cane Kai's been keeping more to himself then ever.
'I want to know what's going on Kai. Please tell me.' Ray thought desperately 'I want to help you, please trust me enough to open up.' Ray moved slightly closer to Kai.
"Kai, what's wrong?" Ray asked looking straight into Kai's crimson orbs.
Kai turned to look at Ray to say 'It's none of your damn business' but when he looked into Rays eyes he could see that Ray was really worried about him.
'It's almost like he cares, alot ... maybe even more than Tala ... But why? ... Should I trust him?'
Ray noticed that Kai's features showed an emotionless look, heading towards the death glare. Ray felt hurt by the expression, but then he noticed something as he gazed further into the fiery pits of Kai's eyes. Ray, for the first time ever could see fear shining in Kai's eyes. But fear of what? Ray decided to help Kai a little. Ray stepped closer to Kai, their bodies now only inches apart.
Kai's mind battle was reaching its climax as Ray stepped closer, he could feel the heat coming from Rays body and shivered internally.
'Why is he getting to me? Why can't I stop this warm feeling burning within my heart? Why can't I step back or give him the death glare? ...Why doesn't he back off? ...'
"Kai, you can trust me ... is this to do with your grand father?"
Kai snapped back to reality ...
"No!" Kai said angered.
Ray felt taken aback by the quick and cold answer given by Kai, but he wasn't giving up yet. Ray shifted slightly closer, Ray knew he loved Kai and he had to help him. Kai needed a friend he could trust, and Ray was willing to show just how much Kai could trust him. Ray shifted his hand, slightly nervously, and placed his hand on Kai's clenched fist that rested on the railing of the balcony, breathing deeply as he did so, trying to calm his pounding heart.
Kai glanced at Rays hand as he placed it on his clenched fist and this sensational tingle shot straight up his arm, he could feel the warm soft fingers as they gently rested there. Kai tore his gaze away from Rays beautiful golden orbs and gazed longingly at Rays hand resting comfortably on his hand and was surprised that he didn't pull back. Kai felt too entranced by Rays sudden movements to do anything.
"Then what's wrong?" Ray asked gently, smiling softly at the stoic teen before him.
"Ray ... I ..."
Ray waited patiently, knowing that it would be hard for Kai to open up, knowing that Kai's is used to relying on himself only.
Kai looked back at the beautiful teen before him before moving his hand away from Rays, still clenched into a fist.
Rays warm smile faltered as the warmth from Kai's hand moved from him and watched Kai intently as his fist slowly moved off of the railing and Kai raised his fist to his chest.
Kai looked at his fist, then looked at Rays golden orbs once more, his raven hair framing them. Kai could see true concern and ... something else ... something ... he's never felt before ...
Ray could feel his eyes as they began to prickle, a sure sign that he would soon cry.
"Kai." Ray said softly after a couple of minutes silence.
Kai had finally made his decision, Ray asked him what was wrong nearly everytime they were alone together. Without any hesitation he swiftly brought his fist in front of Ray and with his palm up, he opened his hand slowly to reveal the crumpled letter within his hand.
Ray looked puzzled at Kai's palm and looking at Kai, he saw Kai nod slightly as a sign to continue. Ray slowly brought his hand forward, his fingers brushing against Kai's outstretched palm as he took the piece of paper. His hand trembling slightly from the tingle of touching Kai's firm but soft creamy skin.
Kai watched intently as he let Ray take the blood letter from his hand. His trust was now given to Ray. He just hoped that Ray was as trustworthy as he believed.
Ray straightened the crinkled paper and felt his heart skip at least two beats. His eyes widened in horror at the message written in blood. Ray looked at Kai with tearful eyes.
"Kai, this ... it's from your grandfather."
Kai nodded.
"He's threatening you!"
Kai nodded.
"When did he send it to you?"
Kai looked at Ray sadly and deeply trying to will him to understand.
Ray looked into Kai's eyes as he realised ...
~~~~~~~~FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
"Er ... Kai?" Ray said timidly.
Kai opened his eyes to stare straight into Rays golden orbs.
"What?" Kai said gruffly, he hated being bothered while thinking.
"This letter just came for you." Ray said handing Kai the small white envelope.
*********** "Kai? Are you alright?" Ray asked stepping closer to his captain.
Kai tensed as Ray stepped closer.
"I'm fine." Kai said coldly, and before anyone else could say another word he stormed out of the hotel room and out onto the streets where he could think.
~~~~~~~~END FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~
"I gave it to you." Ray said knowingly.
Kai nodded again.
"Kai, why didn't you tell us before?" Ray asked gently, "This has been what's troubling you."
Kai looked at Ray. He felt he could trust him fully ...
"Ray, that's not ... exactly what's bothering me."
"Kai?"
"When Voltaire hit me ... with the cane, he threatened not only me but ..." Kai's voice wavered, even now, he felt so nervous.
Ray clasped his hand around Kai's outstretched one and looked longingly into Kai's fiery orbs as they looked away. Ray gently cupped Kai's chin in his other hand and gently turned Kai to face him.
"Who did he threaten Kai?"
Kai looked into Rays eyes and felt a certain warmth from them, a calming warmth that made him feel at ease, as though, he didn't need to always be perfect ... around Ray, he could be just him, because that's why Ray ...
"I don't want you lot to hate me!" Kai said in a rush.
"Kai?" Ray said shocked by the sudden out burst.
"Ray ... I-"
"It's OK Kai. We're not going to hate you."
"Voltaire said ..." Kai said, his voice was barely above a whisper, and held a frightened tone.
Ray grasped Kai's hand firmly and looked at him encouragingly ...
"Yes."
"He said he would ... would make me watch as he tortured and murdered ... you, Tyson, Max and Kenny one by one, before he even starts with me."
A single warm tear ran down Kai's creamy face and Ray wiped it away tenderly.
"It's OK Kai. Voltaire won't get any of us, we won't let him and now I know as well, there'll be two sets of eyes watching over the rest, and you don't have to keep any of your troubles to yourself anymore, because you have me." Ray stated smiling softly.
Kai's heart was thudding painfully hard, and, with a trembling hand he caressed Rays cheek, drinking in Ray's beauty, every single detail.
Ray was startled by the sudden warmth he felt to his cheek and moved his arms so they slid around Kai's neck, and slowly he pulled Kai closer.
Kai let Ray pull him in closer; he couldn't struggle, even if he wanted to ... and he knew now that he loved Ray, and knew that Ray loved him too. That's why he could trust him. Kai gasped slightly as their lips gently brushed together, the lightest touch imaginable, but it meant everything to Kai.
Rays smile widened as he heard Kai's little gasp and felt even more warm, he leaned in and pressed his lips onto Kai's, only to have Kai deepen the passionate kiss as he moved his hands to Rays slim waist. Ray returned the kiss full on and brushed his tongue gently against Kai's soft lips, just as Kai was about to comply ...
"MORNING GUYS!!! WAKE UP, TYSONS UP AND HE WANTS-!"
"MAX! WHERE ARE KAI AND RAY? GET THEM UP SO I CAN HAVE MY BREAKFAST I'M STARVING!"
Ray groaned inwardly as Kai pulled back instantly shocked by what had just happened. His cold emotionless mask was put on almost immediately and he went into the bedroom leaving Ray on the balcony. Kai stormed through the room as he heard Tyson banging on their door.
"KAI! RAY! COME ON GUYS I'M WASTING AWAY OUT HERE!"
"Tyson, maybe you should just leave them." Max said standing beside Tyson.
Kai swung open the door so forcefully it almost went off its hinges as it slammed against the wall. Tyson stopped banging on the door.
"Kai! There you are, are you guys ready yet because-!"
Tyson didn't get a chance to say anything else. Kai's fist met with Tyson's face, and Tyson flew into the wall across the hallway immediately losing consciousness! Max paled at the sight of Tyson's bloodied nose and shivered from the cold death glare Kai gave him before storming down the hallway and down the stairs out of the hotel.
Ray quickly closed the window leading to the balcony and quickly raced out of the hotel room into the hallway to find Max trying to stop Tyson's nose from bleeding.
"What happened?" Ray asked urgently, rushing to Max's side to help him lift up Tyson.
"Kai got mad and he erm ... Did you guys have an argument?"
"No Max" Ray answered putting Tyson's arm over his shoulder "Come on, lets get Tyson to my bedroom. We can fix him up there."
"Why was Kai mad?" Max asked as Ray put Tyson on his bed.
"Kai's a bit confused and stressed at the moment Max." Ray answered before wiping Tyson's bloodied nose with a wet towel "And I think I made it worse."
"Oh." Max said, curiosity getting the better of him.
"Max don't OK. I'm not in the mood." Ray snapped.
Max lowered his head in silence, while Ray tended to Tyson. They thought Tyson could be in serious trouble after an hour of him not stirring. But then to their relief, Tyson's snoring broke the tense silence making Max giggle, Ray just stared into the distance, deep in thought.
'Kai ...'