Adoption
Chapter 2- Goodbyes?
Disclaimer: I don't own beyblade or its characters.
The councilor took ray to the counselor's office.
"I understand that your parents are dead. That's why you were brought here. To make sure you were ready to be adopted." Karen said clear and crisp.
Ray glared but refrained from saying anything. He didn't want to remember. So his tactic? Pretend not to care.
"Do you remember how they died?" she asked. There it was the dreaded question. Suddenly the room felt like a prison. If he listened carefully he could hear her evil laugh as she poked his soul with her sharp eyes and her burning pitchfork. Okay so maybe he was over exaggerating just a little. Why was he so fearful? It wasn't his parent's death that suited him nicely. No, it was something else…
Finally he began in a strong voice he was determined to keep up. "Father had had one too many beers at the pub. He got out a gun and threatened her. She screamed like the little whore she was and begged for mercy. She died in cold blood while I watched eagerly. I was hidden but one day he will finish me off." He relished the memory almost lovingly.
"Aren't you sad?"
"No. If anything I'm happy. In a sick way I want to thank my dad for saving me."
"Do you want a new family?"
Ray pondered the thought. What if they didn't like him? What if they couldn't find him a home? "I don't know. I guess" he said carefully.
"Then let's look into some families okay." She took out a few files. "Tyson here lives with his grandfather in there family dojo. There waiting for a new kid they can help. They can teach you many things. Tyson is part of a beyblading team."
'He looks a bit too friendly. They are just looking for a charity case I bet. Beyblading? I think I heard my father mention that once.' "Sounds good."
"I'll call them and organize something."
Ray nodded. 'I wonder where Tyson's parents live?.'
"Hey Mariah, great news! I might get adopted soon." Ray excitedly told her.
"That's great. How long until you leave?"
"If the family accepts then a week at most."
A week later….
The councilor admitted Ray had changed a lot in 6 months and her work amazed even her. He had arrived a depressed teen and now he was much happier. Mariah had helped alot. She was always there for him to talk to and visa versa. Together they had grown.
She hugged her best friend "promise you'll keep in touch. Here I'll give you this" She took a heart pendent and slipped in a picture of them together. "That way I'll recognize you if we lose each other.
Ray smiled and put it around his neck. "Thanks a lot. I'll give you this tiger necklace. My mother gave it to me and Now I give it to you. The tiger gives you strength of heart" He gave her a finely carved silver tiger necklace. A big proud tiger stood on a rock looking brave.
Her eyes widened "It's beautiful Ray. Thanks a lot"
"I guess this is goodbye. I'm sure we'll meet up later in life." Ray turned away tears starting to fall.
"I'll never forget you. Good luck." Mariah looked brave and saved her tears and helped him pack.
