Always a Knight

Disclaimer I don't own Beyblade I only own Anastasia

Summary: We all know the relationship between Kai and his Grandfather but what about the third Hiwatari member. Read about the life on Anastasia Hiwatari and how her life impacted those around her.

Ian grumbled as he slammed the door to his bedroom shut. It wasn't fair, since Spencer left without telling anyone where he was going or when he was coming back. The three had to cook dinner for themselves. Tala and Bryan were already disasters in the kitchen but put him in the mix and the kitchen wouldn't survive a hour. So while, Tala ordered pizza, and Bryan went back to watching TV.

He was left to clean up the mess those two had made. When he complained, all Tala said was 'Captain's orders.' he knew he was too old to pout but he feared Spencer's wraith more then he feared Tala. And, even after he finished cleaning the kitchen to the best of his abilities, the two had already eaten the pizza. He didn't bother to complain but instead just went to his room. Kicking a old broken computer that he had been trying to fix out of the way. He growled as he made his way to the single size bed that fit in the middle of the room.

Sitting, on the pillow was a old ratty stuffed frog .Most of it's green fur was missing, and it had lost an, eye some years ago. But it was still the same frog that had been given to him only a few years ago. Staring at the soft toy, he let his mind wander back to the person who gave it to him.

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"I want to see the spring flowers." Anastasia muttered lightly, as she stared out the window. A fresh layer of snow had begun to fall. Over the last days, stress had taken it's toll on her. After, the pudgy man known as Mr. Dickinson proclaimed over the news what was really happening at the abbey. News Anchors, and interviewers from the paper had been harassing the people in the abbey. She hadn't even been able to step into the courtyard without someone coming asking her questions.

With both Boris and her Grandfather awaiting trial, for the acts committed against the children that stayed there. Her heart sank, she blamed herself for falling for such stupid lies. Ian, Bryan, Spencer, and Tala stared at her. Her voice was dark, and heavy with grief her red eyes that once sparkled with joy and a child like innocence were empty.

The clothes she wore, hung from her making her look like a skeleton. Her normally pale skin was as white as the new snow. They knew she wouldn't make it to spring, it was still early February and the snow would not melt until late April. Sighing softly, Anastasia left the common room, truly upset. She had planted new flowers the autumn before,and was excited to see the roses, and snowdrops.

Escape their earthy bonds, and bring new life to the small garden.

"Do you think the doctors misjudged..." Ian began to say as soon as he was sure she was out of the room.

"Their sure, she won't make it to April." Spencer said quietly as he flipped a page in the book he was pretending to read. In truth, they all felt horrible. Not only were they going to lose the place they called home, but they were going to lose their friend, their sister.

Bryan grunted, and muttered something about 'doctors.' Tala however was staring at his hands, the transformation that Boris performed on him. Just added to tension that hung in the room, no one knew what to say. They were all trained to be weapons, weapons that obeyed any order. But, Anastasia was the one who made life in the abbey seem better. No matter, what she was that little light of sunshine at the end of a dark tunnel. Now, that tiny bit of sunlight was disappearing what normally was a simple task. Became harder with each day, she didn't smile for fear it would be her last. Though she put on a brave face, she knew her time was ending and there was nothing anyone could do.

"We, have to do something." Ian said as he looked to the others

"We can't cure Cancer." Spencer sighed softly as he met Ian's gaze.

"I know that." Ian snapped but his sharp gaze softened "But, she said she wanted to see the spring flowers we could give her some."

"Ian, that's …." Bryan began to say as he glared at the younger boy.

"Not such a bad idea." Tala's voice interrupted, the three other boys looked at him as a smile appeared on his face.

Over the next few days, they worked hard on their surprise staying up late so that it would be ready on time.

"I don't see why you had to blindfold me." Anastasia said as Ian pulled lightly on her wrist.

"Because, it's a surprise." Ian said as he pulled her down the corridors.

"You, know I hate surprises." she whined as she was pushed into a room. "I swear if you guys are planning to blow up another toilet, so help me..." she was silenced as the blindfold was removed and she stood in a room filled with paper flowers. Tulips, red roses, snowdrops, lilacs and daffodils covered the walls while green construction paper filled the floor. Even the walls had been painted blue with gentle white clouds. And, some of her favorite plush toys decorated the chairs.

"We know it's not the real thing but we thought." Ian said with a careless shrug

"It's perfect." Anastasia shrieked with joy, as she explored the room carefully examining each flower with the utmost care.

"We knew you would like it." Spencer smiled as the light came back into Anastasia's eyes "Ian was the one who came up with the idea."

"Thank you Ian." Anastasia said as she pushed a soft toy into his hands. And, then went to retrieve three more as thank yous to the other three. Ian smiled as he stared at the soft frog that she had given him. And, laughed as Bryan glared at the penguin she had given him, while Spencer smiled at the stuffed whale he was given and Tala ran his hands over the soft fur of the wolf with a smirk on his face.

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A knock on his door, drove him from his thoughts on Anastasia. With frog still in hand he opened the door to see Tala standing there.

"Listen we ordered some more pizza if you want some." he explained almost sheepishly as he smirked at the frog. "We even got some chicken wings, and some soda."

"I'll be right there." Ian replied as he returned the frog back to it's place before following Tala down to the living room. But, as he left he was sure he saw the frog's eyes sparkle happily.

TBC...

Next Bryan

Sorry again for the long wait but computers, and I know that Bryan had a hawk and Ian had a snake bitbeasts. But I love frogs. :)