Angel: Oh god, I'm so exausted
Kyo: Do your feet still hurt?
Angel: Yeah, kind of that's one of the reasons that I'm sitting here
Kyo: ...
*Tala walks in* Tala: hey chibi finally writing this fic on huh *smirks*
Angel: Shut up ******** I'm not in the mood
Kyo: Oh crap *o_O*
Angel: Well, I don't own Beyblade or any of the other characters from beyblade.... I
really don't get why one has to write this every chapter
Kyo: Just do it to be on the safe side, you got your notes ready so we can start
Angel: Yeah, so let's get on with it *Tala sits down trying not to catch Angels attention*
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chapter 4 - The first meeting
Kai looked to see where Tala was walking off to and gasped when he saw the ravenhaired beauty from yesterday morning. He was speechless, he then eyed Tala with a raised eyebrow. Kai watched the princess run to Tala and hug him. Kai suddenly felt jealous and betrayed, why didn't Tala say that he knew her and the Queen. The two walked up the steps arm in arm and towards Kai. As Ray was walking up the steps she noticed that someone else was waiting for them at the front doors. Her breath caught in her throat when she saw who was stood at the doors. Kai lent back against the wall and cross his arms, not taking his eyes off the approaching couple. Ray began to get kind of nervous. She nerver thought she would ever see him again and especially not so soon. Tala cleared his throat to gain both their attentions.
"Let me introduce the both of you. Princess this is Kai Hiwatari and Kai this is Princess Ray." Tala smirked at Kai.
"It's nice to meet you, Princess." Kai was glad he got that sentence out in a calm and collected voice.
"It's nice to meet you as well, sir!" Rays cheeks turned a peachy colour.
"Please call me Kai!" Kai frowned at the sir part.
"Then both of you should just call me Ray, okay." Ray beamed a smile at the two boys.
"Sure no problem, we have a lot to catch up on anyway!" Tala headed into the Villa, Ray followed him but Kai just stayed outside. Tala turned to see Kai not following them.
"You coming or what Kai."
Kai turned from where he lent against the wall and glared at Tala, but he followed anyway. Driger wasn't far behind them, he kept his distance keeping a watchfull eye on the princess.
Queen Sierra watched her daughter go into the villa with Tala and another young man. She smiled to herself.
"She sure has grown!" Mrs. Gurlukovich stated.
"Yes and so has Tala, Asuka."
"Esprit has become a small Lady as well, but she can be a handfull at times."
"Who was that young man with Tala?" Sierra wanted to know who her daughter was going to be with during the day.
"You mean the boy with blue hair?" Asuka required.
"Yes!"
"His name is Kai Hiwatari. Nice boy, he is Talas best friend after Ray was. He might be cold and antisocial at times, but he is nothing like his grandfather Voltaire.Why do you ask?"
"Just curious, was wondering anyway who this Kai was. I heared from Lee that Ray caught Kais attention in the marketplace the other day. Lee didn't seem very pleased."
"No really! Did he catch her attention?"
"I don't really know. But I would like you to find out if he does like her in that way. It could get interresting." She sat down on a chaise longue opposite from Asuka.
"I'll ask Tala and see what I can find out. Anyway would you like some tea?" She smiled at the Queen.
*~*~*~ in Tala's room *~*~*~
"So how is life? Is your brother tormenting you?" Tala was sittting down on one of his many chaise longue in his room. Ray walked into Talas bedroom and noticed that it had changed from the last time she was there. When you walked through his double doors you saw a triangular rug with a picture of a wolves head on it and to the right of the door was a drinks cupboard with many vodkas, whiskeys, bacardis and other stuff. To the left of the doors, the west side of the room, was a sitting area where three long chaise longue were. They shaped a u-form and in the middle was a table shaped like a wave with flowers that Nikita had bought him to bring colour to the corner. Behind the second chaise longue that shaped the top of the u-form was a large window that brought in the light. Behind the third chaise longue was a part of the room that was two metres higher than the rest of the room. Walking onto the rug you saw the stairs that led up to the higher level part of the room and to the side of the higher bit was a corner, north side of the room, where palms covered the enterance. Past the palms was Talas wardrobes that covered most of the east wall and north, the doors of the cupboards were all mirrors. Two rugs layed diagnoly across the floor, one was red and the other black. The doors were sliding doors, one part of the wardrobe reveiled a path that led to another door. This door led to Talas large bathroom. The higher part of the room was where Tala slept, walking up the stairs you came across Wolborgs basket that was a deep shade of blue. The oval rug that adorned the floor was an icy blue colour. Next two the stairs against the north wall laid the king size 4 poster bed that had a night stand on each side. The west wall was all glas windows with two glas doors that led to the balcony. The entire west wall on the higher part was curved. Ray walked around the room looking at the many changes that had been made.
"Well, he is starting to get way over protective of me. I can hardly do anything on my own. Don't understand me wrong, I'm flattered that he cares so much about me but it can get annoying. I wish he would lay off a bit." Ray walked up the stairs and saw Wolborg in his basket laid on his back with his feet in the air.
"Hello Wolborg!" Ray knellt down and rubbed his stomach.
*Hey Ray, is Driger here?* He asked Ray wagging his tail.
*I'm here!* Driger jumped up the stairs and laid down on the icy blue rug. Wolborg got up walked past Ray and pounced on Driger. The two started to wrestle with each other. Ray laughed at the sight. Tala turned around from where he was sat to see what was going on and grinned. Kai just lent against a wall crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
"Just like old times, ey Ray." Tala turned back around.
"You could say that." Ray got back up and went to sit down next to Tala.
"We kind of noticed how protective he is of you yesterday at the marketplace." Tala frowned.
"Have you ever told him to lay off?" Kai said not moving from the spot.
"No!" Ray sighed. "I wouldn't know how, without hurting his feelings."
"Well he isn't here now, so you can do what ever you want." Tala smiled warmly at Ray.
"What do you guys do in your spare time." Ray asked with curiosity.
"Well, we hang mainly around the marketplace and annoy your brother when he is in town. We also go horse riding with the others." Tala answered Ray, seeing that Kai wasn't going to.
"You go horse riding!" Rays eyes sparkled at Tala. "I go horse riding too. Zarina and I go together, we are aloud to ride the land behind the castle on are own."
"Don't see much do you? And who is Zarina?" Tala asked.
"No, but it's nice to get away from all the guards and my brother. Zarina takes care of all are horses, we are good friends."
"Would you like to go riding with us one day?" Kai asked surprising Tala completely.
"Oh, I'd love too. But I don't know if my parents would let me though." Rays face saddening at the thought. Kai opened his eyes and looked at Ray. He frowned at the sad look and her pretty face. He was about to say something when Tala beat him to it.
"Why don't you let us handle your parents, I'm sure we can pursuade them if Kai and I promise to look after you."
"You would do that for me?" Rays eyes looked hopefull at the two boys. Tala nodded his head, she turned to see Kais answer. Amber met crimson and Kai coulnd't help but say yes.
"Hai!" Kai said closing his eyes. Ray was beaming smiles, she gave Tala a hug and got up give Kai one. She walked over to Kai who was still leaning against the wall. His eyes snapped open as he felt two slim arms wrap around his torso. He looked down to find Ray hugging him. Kai looked over at Tala with shock evedent in his eyes. Tala grinned at him and motioned for him to hug her back. But Kai couldn't he didn't really know how. No one had ever hugged him just like that, unless Tala was having one of his kinky moments and needed to hug someone. Usually he would hug Nikita but when she wasn't around Kai was aparently the next best thing. Kai was starting to feel uncomfortable with her so close to him, but the moment was shattered by a girl in Talas bedroom doorway.
"Well as if it isn't the princess herself. Remember me?" The girl didn't seem to happy to see Ray.
"Not really!" Ray said somewhat uncomfortable under the hard gaze that was set upon her.
"Esprit, what do you want?" Tala asked pissed off at his sisters tone of voice.
"Just wanted to say hi and see Kai. But she doesn't seem to remember me." Esprit shifted her gaze to Kai and smiled sickly sweet at him. Ray felt uneasy, now she thought she knew why Esprit hated her, she was either Kais girlfriend or she really fancied him. But Ray couldn't blame her, he was handsome and perfect. Somehow she knew though that there was more about him than what met the eye.
"Get out Esprit. You can be so annoying sometimes." Tala sneered.
"Hmpf.. just because of miss all high and mighty I'm supposed to just leave." She sent Ray a glare. "I don't think so unless Kai comes too."
"You are really starting to piss me off."
"Please stop fighting." Ray stepped back from Kai, she didn't want any missunderstandings if she was his girlfriend. Ray couldn't believe that she thought she might have a chance with him. Kai rolled his eyes at the conversation and he noticed that Ray started to fidget. *Does she think we're an item, oh god I better put this right.* Seeing that Ray felt incredibly uncomfortable Tala stood up from where he was sat and started to walk towards Esprit. Kai stopped Tala before he got near his sister. Tala looked at Kai with a questioning gaze.
"Cool it the both of you." Kai turned to Esprit, his full attention on her. "Now Esprit, I would really like it if you would leave me the hell alone. I don't like you that way and I never will. You are annoying and obnoxious, now please leave." Kai walked over to the girl and pushed her out the door. Tala stood there with his mouth open, he couldn't believe that Kai had just done that.
"I'm really sorry if I've caused any trouble." Both boys turned and looked at Ray. Ray was looking at the floor feeling pretty guilty. Kai walked over to Ray and put two fingers under her chin and lifted her flushed face up so he could see her face.
"It wasn't your fault, she was asking for it one day." Kai gave Ray a small rare smile. Ray thought she was going to faint.
"Well Tala I must be going, I have somethings that I need to take care of."
"Can't you at least stay until after dinner. I'm sure Ray and her mother wouldn't mind." Tala was hoping that Kai would consider. Kai looked at Ray and shook his head.
"No!" Kai opened the bedroom door to leave but stopped.
"Farewell Ray. Until we meet again." With that Kai left.
"Good bye." Ray whispered. Tala looked back at Ray and smirked.
"Say Ray do you have a crush on Kai?" Tala asked curiously. Ray blushed furiously.
"Certainly not, whatever gave you that idea?" She tried to sound confidant, but failed.
"Well, first off you are blushing like crazy, second your voice defies everything. Boy you have it bad." Tala laughed.
"Do not!"
"You do to."
"No I don't!"
"Fine, but i still think you do." Tala sat himself back down still laughing. Ray sat herself across from him and glared the best she could.
*~*~*~ at the marketplace *~*~*~
Kai walked up to the two girls sat on a bench next to the fountain. They seemed to be in a deep conversation because they didn't notice Kai walk up and stand in front of them.
"Well, you two are having fun." Kai crossed his arms.
"Kai we didn't see you there, where is Tala?"
"Your boyfriend has company at home. He couldn't make it!"
"He didn't mention that he was getting company." Nikita frowned.
"Why didn't you just drag him out, you usually do."
"I couldn't do that Mariah, his visitor was none other than the princess herself and the Queen."
"What! Since when do they know each other?" Nikita couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Aparantly they have known each other since they were small." Kai explained.
"And what is she like, is she nice? How old is she? Does she ride horses? Do we get to meet her?" Mariah bombarded Kai with questions, that he really couldn't answer, except for some.
"Geez Mariah, ask Kai one question at a time not all of them at once." Nikita scowlded Mariah. Kai gave her a thankfull look and Nikita smiled at him.
"I can only answer two questions, yes she is rather pleasant to be around and she rides horses. Maybe you could go over after dinner. I believe you want to talk to Tala about this don't you Nikita?"
"Yes, I would."
"Okay then it's settled we go and visit Tala after dinner. Want to go over to my place, I believe my mum is making shepherdspie. She allways makes way to much so it wouldn't be a problem." Mariah asked her two friends. Kai and Nikita took Mariahs offer and they all went over to her place for dinner.
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Angel: well that's finaly done
Kyo: took you long enough
*Tala backhands Kyo* Tala: That was uncalled for, at least she got it done
Angel: Where is Kai, I want Kai *starts to cry*
Tala: you definitely work to much *frowns*
Kyo: We have to go now ..... review please....
Kyo: Do your feet still hurt?
Angel: Yeah, kind of that's one of the reasons that I'm sitting here
Kyo: ...
*Tala walks in* Tala: hey chibi finally writing this fic on huh *smirks*
Angel: Shut up ******** I'm not in the mood
Kyo: Oh crap *o_O*
Angel: Well, I don't own Beyblade or any of the other characters from beyblade.... I
really don't get why one has to write this every chapter
Kyo: Just do it to be on the safe side, you got your notes ready so we can start
Angel: Yeah, so let's get on with it *Tala sits down trying not to catch Angels attention*
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chapter 4 - The first meeting
Kai looked to see where Tala was walking off to and gasped when he saw the ravenhaired beauty from yesterday morning. He was speechless, he then eyed Tala with a raised eyebrow. Kai watched the princess run to Tala and hug him. Kai suddenly felt jealous and betrayed, why didn't Tala say that he knew her and the Queen. The two walked up the steps arm in arm and towards Kai. As Ray was walking up the steps she noticed that someone else was waiting for them at the front doors. Her breath caught in her throat when she saw who was stood at the doors. Kai lent back against the wall and cross his arms, not taking his eyes off the approaching couple. Ray began to get kind of nervous. She nerver thought she would ever see him again and especially not so soon. Tala cleared his throat to gain both their attentions.
"Let me introduce the both of you. Princess this is Kai Hiwatari and Kai this is Princess Ray." Tala smirked at Kai.
"It's nice to meet you, Princess." Kai was glad he got that sentence out in a calm and collected voice.
"It's nice to meet you as well, sir!" Rays cheeks turned a peachy colour.
"Please call me Kai!" Kai frowned at the sir part.
"Then both of you should just call me Ray, okay." Ray beamed a smile at the two boys.
"Sure no problem, we have a lot to catch up on anyway!" Tala headed into the Villa, Ray followed him but Kai just stayed outside. Tala turned to see Kai not following them.
"You coming or what Kai."
Kai turned from where he lent against the wall and glared at Tala, but he followed anyway. Driger wasn't far behind them, he kept his distance keeping a watchfull eye on the princess.
Queen Sierra watched her daughter go into the villa with Tala and another young man. She smiled to herself.
"She sure has grown!" Mrs. Gurlukovich stated.
"Yes and so has Tala, Asuka."
"Esprit has become a small Lady as well, but she can be a handfull at times."
"Who was that young man with Tala?" Sierra wanted to know who her daughter was going to be with during the day.
"You mean the boy with blue hair?" Asuka required.
"Yes!"
"His name is Kai Hiwatari. Nice boy, he is Talas best friend after Ray was. He might be cold and antisocial at times, but he is nothing like his grandfather Voltaire.Why do you ask?"
"Just curious, was wondering anyway who this Kai was. I heared from Lee that Ray caught Kais attention in the marketplace the other day. Lee didn't seem very pleased."
"No really! Did he catch her attention?"
"I don't really know. But I would like you to find out if he does like her in that way. It could get interresting." She sat down on a chaise longue opposite from Asuka.
"I'll ask Tala and see what I can find out. Anyway would you like some tea?" She smiled at the Queen.
*~*~*~ in Tala's room *~*~*~
"So how is life? Is your brother tormenting you?" Tala was sittting down on one of his many chaise longue in his room. Ray walked into Talas bedroom and noticed that it had changed from the last time she was there. When you walked through his double doors you saw a triangular rug with a picture of a wolves head on it and to the right of the door was a drinks cupboard with many vodkas, whiskeys, bacardis and other stuff. To the left of the doors, the west side of the room, was a sitting area where three long chaise longue were. They shaped a u-form and in the middle was a table shaped like a wave with flowers that Nikita had bought him to bring colour to the corner. Behind the second chaise longue that shaped the top of the u-form was a large window that brought in the light. Behind the third chaise longue was a part of the room that was two metres higher than the rest of the room. Walking onto the rug you saw the stairs that led up to the higher level part of the room and to the side of the higher bit was a corner, north side of the room, where palms covered the enterance. Past the palms was Talas wardrobes that covered most of the east wall and north, the doors of the cupboards were all mirrors. Two rugs layed diagnoly across the floor, one was red and the other black. The doors were sliding doors, one part of the wardrobe reveiled a path that led to another door. This door led to Talas large bathroom. The higher part of the room was where Tala slept, walking up the stairs you came across Wolborgs basket that was a deep shade of blue. The oval rug that adorned the floor was an icy blue colour. Next two the stairs against the north wall laid the king size 4 poster bed that had a night stand on each side. The west wall was all glas windows with two glas doors that led to the balcony. The entire west wall on the higher part was curved. Ray walked around the room looking at the many changes that had been made.
"Well, he is starting to get way over protective of me. I can hardly do anything on my own. Don't understand me wrong, I'm flattered that he cares so much about me but it can get annoying. I wish he would lay off a bit." Ray walked up the stairs and saw Wolborg in his basket laid on his back with his feet in the air.
"Hello Wolborg!" Ray knellt down and rubbed his stomach.
*Hey Ray, is Driger here?* He asked Ray wagging his tail.
*I'm here!* Driger jumped up the stairs and laid down on the icy blue rug. Wolborg got up walked past Ray and pounced on Driger. The two started to wrestle with each other. Ray laughed at the sight. Tala turned around from where he was sat to see what was going on and grinned. Kai just lent against a wall crossed his arms and closed his eyes.
"Just like old times, ey Ray." Tala turned back around.
"You could say that." Ray got back up and went to sit down next to Tala.
"We kind of noticed how protective he is of you yesterday at the marketplace." Tala frowned.
"Have you ever told him to lay off?" Kai said not moving from the spot.
"No!" Ray sighed. "I wouldn't know how, without hurting his feelings."
"Well he isn't here now, so you can do what ever you want." Tala smiled warmly at Ray.
"What do you guys do in your spare time." Ray asked with curiosity.
"Well, we hang mainly around the marketplace and annoy your brother when he is in town. We also go horse riding with the others." Tala answered Ray, seeing that Kai wasn't going to.
"You go horse riding!" Rays eyes sparkled at Tala. "I go horse riding too. Zarina and I go together, we are aloud to ride the land behind the castle on are own."
"Don't see much do you? And who is Zarina?" Tala asked.
"No, but it's nice to get away from all the guards and my brother. Zarina takes care of all are horses, we are good friends."
"Would you like to go riding with us one day?" Kai asked surprising Tala completely.
"Oh, I'd love too. But I don't know if my parents would let me though." Rays face saddening at the thought. Kai opened his eyes and looked at Ray. He frowned at the sad look and her pretty face. He was about to say something when Tala beat him to it.
"Why don't you let us handle your parents, I'm sure we can pursuade them if Kai and I promise to look after you."
"You would do that for me?" Rays eyes looked hopefull at the two boys. Tala nodded his head, she turned to see Kais answer. Amber met crimson and Kai coulnd't help but say yes.
"Hai!" Kai said closing his eyes. Ray was beaming smiles, she gave Tala a hug and got up give Kai one. She walked over to Kai who was still leaning against the wall. His eyes snapped open as he felt two slim arms wrap around his torso. He looked down to find Ray hugging him. Kai looked over at Tala with shock evedent in his eyes. Tala grinned at him and motioned for him to hug her back. But Kai couldn't he didn't really know how. No one had ever hugged him just like that, unless Tala was having one of his kinky moments and needed to hug someone. Usually he would hug Nikita but when she wasn't around Kai was aparently the next best thing. Kai was starting to feel uncomfortable with her so close to him, but the moment was shattered by a girl in Talas bedroom doorway.
"Well as if it isn't the princess herself. Remember me?" The girl didn't seem to happy to see Ray.
"Not really!" Ray said somewhat uncomfortable under the hard gaze that was set upon her.
"Esprit, what do you want?" Tala asked pissed off at his sisters tone of voice.
"Just wanted to say hi and see Kai. But she doesn't seem to remember me." Esprit shifted her gaze to Kai and smiled sickly sweet at him. Ray felt uneasy, now she thought she knew why Esprit hated her, she was either Kais girlfriend or she really fancied him. But Ray couldn't blame her, he was handsome and perfect. Somehow she knew though that there was more about him than what met the eye.
"Get out Esprit. You can be so annoying sometimes." Tala sneered.
"Hmpf.. just because of miss all high and mighty I'm supposed to just leave." She sent Ray a glare. "I don't think so unless Kai comes too."
"You are really starting to piss me off."
"Please stop fighting." Ray stepped back from Kai, she didn't want any missunderstandings if she was his girlfriend. Ray couldn't believe that she thought she might have a chance with him. Kai rolled his eyes at the conversation and he noticed that Ray started to fidget. *Does she think we're an item, oh god I better put this right.* Seeing that Ray felt incredibly uncomfortable Tala stood up from where he was sat and started to walk towards Esprit. Kai stopped Tala before he got near his sister. Tala looked at Kai with a questioning gaze.
"Cool it the both of you." Kai turned to Esprit, his full attention on her. "Now Esprit, I would really like it if you would leave me the hell alone. I don't like you that way and I never will. You are annoying and obnoxious, now please leave." Kai walked over to the girl and pushed her out the door. Tala stood there with his mouth open, he couldn't believe that Kai had just done that.
"I'm really sorry if I've caused any trouble." Both boys turned and looked at Ray. Ray was looking at the floor feeling pretty guilty. Kai walked over to Ray and put two fingers under her chin and lifted her flushed face up so he could see her face.
"It wasn't your fault, she was asking for it one day." Kai gave Ray a small rare smile. Ray thought she was going to faint.
"Well Tala I must be going, I have somethings that I need to take care of."
"Can't you at least stay until after dinner. I'm sure Ray and her mother wouldn't mind." Tala was hoping that Kai would consider. Kai looked at Ray and shook his head.
"No!" Kai opened the bedroom door to leave but stopped.
"Farewell Ray. Until we meet again." With that Kai left.
"Good bye." Ray whispered. Tala looked back at Ray and smirked.
"Say Ray do you have a crush on Kai?" Tala asked curiously. Ray blushed furiously.
"Certainly not, whatever gave you that idea?" She tried to sound confidant, but failed.
"Well, first off you are blushing like crazy, second your voice defies everything. Boy you have it bad." Tala laughed.
"Do not!"
"You do to."
"No I don't!"
"Fine, but i still think you do." Tala sat himself back down still laughing. Ray sat herself across from him and glared the best she could.
*~*~*~ at the marketplace *~*~*~
Kai walked up to the two girls sat on a bench next to the fountain. They seemed to be in a deep conversation because they didn't notice Kai walk up and stand in front of them.
"Well, you two are having fun." Kai crossed his arms.
"Kai we didn't see you there, where is Tala?"
"Your boyfriend has company at home. He couldn't make it!"
"He didn't mention that he was getting company." Nikita frowned.
"Why didn't you just drag him out, you usually do."
"I couldn't do that Mariah, his visitor was none other than the princess herself and the Queen."
"What! Since when do they know each other?" Nikita couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Aparantly they have known each other since they were small." Kai explained.
"And what is she like, is she nice? How old is she? Does she ride horses? Do we get to meet her?" Mariah bombarded Kai with questions, that he really couldn't answer, except for some.
"Geez Mariah, ask Kai one question at a time not all of them at once." Nikita scowlded Mariah. Kai gave her a thankfull look and Nikita smiled at him.
"I can only answer two questions, yes she is rather pleasant to be around and she rides horses. Maybe you could go over after dinner. I believe you want to talk to Tala about this don't you Nikita?"
"Yes, I would."
"Okay then it's settled we go and visit Tala after dinner. Want to go over to my place, I believe my mum is making shepherdspie. She allways makes way to much so it wouldn't be a problem." Mariah asked her two friends. Kai and Nikita took Mariahs offer and they all went over to her place for dinner.
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Angel: well that's finaly done
Kyo: took you long enough
*Tala backhands Kyo* Tala: That was uncalled for, at least she got it done
Angel: Where is Kai, I want Kai *starts to cry*
Tala: you definitely work to much *frowns*
Kyo: We have to go now ..... review please....