Wolfy: I finally got to update this story! Yay! Oh and please don't kill me if my wordings aren't that professional! I'm still a beginner at fanfiction! ^3^

Ryuga: where's Kyoya?

Wolfy: this is HIS chapter and this isn't like the one I posted at my songfic for Kyoya cause there's a lot of changes and it explains much further like before he got-mfphfpfhfhh

Ryuga: okay! Don't be a spoiler! On to the fanfic!

BEYBLADE NOT MINE

Kyoya's POV

"Hmhmhm~" I hummed, excited to show mom and dad what I just found deep within the forest. It was a silver pendant that had an intricate carving of 3 winds coming together at the center. 'I wonder if they'll like it as much as I do?' I continued to hum and wonder though that was when I saw a forest fire at the sight of our house.

I ran as fast as my legs could take me, unable to use the powers of the Lion Guardian because I was still too young and inexperienced. "Mom! Dad!" I shouted when I was near, feeling a strong sense of foreboding and the stench of blood assaulted my nose. 'No. No. No!' When I did get there, it was a bloody massacre. I saw My dad crucified to a tree, his whole body covered in an endless barrage of cuts. Even my baby brother, Kakeru wasn't safe, they... They had him by the hair and as he screamed and wailed, they did nothing but laugh at his suffering. One of them raised his sword while two more held Kakeru down. And with a flick of a wrist from what looked like their leader, my baby brother was no more, his face glued and stuck in a scream of pure terror.

My mom... my mom was nothing more than a mere pile of ashes, the only way I knew was because of her beloved bracelet that sat in a pile of smoldering ashes. My family was gone. They were gone forever. Killed by what looked like Rouges and I did nothing more than stand here quietly and watch as they did it, like some helpless baby.

My instincts shout at me to run and yet I stood there, my eyes still glued to the scene. The leader suddenly turned and stared me right in the eye as his companions basked in the glory o their kill. He tauntingly smirked at me, challenging me to even dare to fight him. To avenge my slaughtered family but... I can't. I'm but a mere 8-year-old who barely has any experience with a sword, much less fighting bare-handed.

I managed to catch a glimpse of his shadowed cat-like amber eyes and a shiver passed my spine as he analyzed me, his eyes lighting up as if he found what he was looking for. "Lets go back to the kingdom now!" He commanded the others, his voice leaving no room for question, but one had enough bravery to ask "but Sir, we have yet to find the Guardian" "No. We'll go back immediately. I've made an important discovery regarding our mission that his Majesty might want to hear." With that, the others obediently ventured back towards their kingdom, the leader, leaving behind a crest of some sort.

When I was sure they were gone and far enough, I ran out of my hiding spot and approached the massacre that I once proudly called home. I saw the crest he dropped and pocketed it for future use. I went to work and made a make-shift burial ground at the front of our house. It seems the flames have started diminishing and I'll be able to go inside and see what materials and items I can still use.

It was hard to dig the holes without proper equipment and much harder to lift the bodies but I managed. First I lifted Kakeru's body, making sure I don't damage it any further and slowly lifted it towards his grave. I then took my dad's body. I carefully climbed the tree he was crucified to and took out the blades that held him in place, being mindful of the still bleeding cuts. Carrying was fairly difficult due to his size. After I got my dad in his grave. I then searched for a container for my mother's ashes.

Among the wreckage, I found a jar that managed to survive the blazing flames. It was a bit old but strong enough not to break at a single touch. I carried it towards where my mom's ashes were and I scooped up her ashes. It was a strenuous activity but I was able to get all the ashes into the jar. I secured the lid in place and tied her bracelet at the top. I then gently placed it at her grave and after that, I got to work on burying their remains. I worked until sundown and finally, I finished.

"Ugh!, it's really late now. I should get some rest." Though, with my condition, I have no where else to go. I decided to just sleep here. "G'night mom, dad, Kakeru. I hope you have sweet dreams..." I laid there, beside their graves, just gazing at the endless river of stars. Some may see constellations, patterns and other images but for me. All I could see were endless possibilities, dreams, hope and rebirth.

And yes, I said rebirth. Our bodies may never be the same after death but our very souls, always will. When I may die or disappear from this world, I wish to become one with the stars, and watch over those I love every night. Guiding them, Encouraging them and forever loving them...

My eyes slowly drooped closed as sleep slowly consumed my very being, the sweet blissful darkness lulling me towards it's open arms. And a few minutes more, I was fast asleep, content and happy that despite my family being dead... I, 8-year-old Kyoya Tategami will live on, although, I don't think if I can handle losing someone all over again...

•_• ~MORNING~ •_•

I jerked awake to sound of the sounds of horses and the thumps of heavy metal boots. "Commander! There's a survivor right here!" I barely had time to react when soldiers surrounded me, towering over me, alert and ready to give chase if I were to dare to even run. "What are you all so tense about? 'Tis but a mere child!" I stood up, facing the 'commander' with fearless eyes. "Hmm. I can see bravery in those eyes of yours, what's your name" it wasn't a question, but that of a command.

"Kyoya Tategami. After all I've witnessed, I have nothing to fear. Not even death" The two of us stared each other down. He analyzed me and I did the same to him. He had wild blue hair that spiked up in different directions and sharp but kind gray eyes. He looked to be around his late-thirties.

"Well then Kyoya, can you tell me what you saw." Okay, I know I said that I ha nothing to fear but... "It's okay if you aren't ready yet." He jumped off of his horse and walked closer towards me. As he stared at me with his eyes filled with sincerity, I couldn't help but trust him. He reminded me of my own father, the only difference was his hair.

"Here" "hmm?" I handed him the crest that I found yesterday and I watched as his bright gray eyes suddenly dimmed, extinguished was the fire within those very eyes and was replaced by sadness, anger, and pity. His eyes darkened as those emotions mixed together, turning pitch Black.

He took the crest from my outstretched hand and carefully examined it further. "Nemesis..." he whispered, barely audible to my young ears. "Kyoya, are those your family?" He pointed to the graves beside me and I gave a slowly nod, tears that I've held back, stubbornly trying to spill. But I controlled them. "Kid... How about I... adopt you?" My big blue eyes stared at him in awe 'he wants to.. to adopt me?' I couldn't believe it. He barely met me and yet he was willing to take care of me! "What do you say?" I couldn't refuse. I DIDN'T WANT TO REFUSE. So instead, I nodded my head eagerly.

"Great! The name's Loke and I know that my wife, Felicia is gonna love you" Felicia... that's gonna be my new mom huh? He carried me towards his horse and helped me get on. "Alright! Let's move out. We have all the information that we need!" I heard him order the soldiers and they also got ready. I had a feeling that, I was gonna be the one to provide information but I didn't mind. It was the least I could do.

I cast a final glance at my family's grave, bidding goodbye to them as my old house grew farther and farther with each passing second. And maybe when I get to our destination, I can ask about the peculiar silver pendant that I found at the deepest corner of the forest.

I leave my past behind, and re-write my current ending, and the lessons I've learned will forever be in my mind, as I start a brand new beginning...

Wolfy: FINISHED!

Ryuga: YOU KILLED HIS PARENTS!?

Wolfy: erm... yeah...

Ryuga: YOU *beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep*

Wolfy: eek! Just so you guys know, Loke and Felicia have an important impact on Kyoya's past!

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