Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade. I only own the plot line and the original characters.
Gone
Chapter Seven
Distant Storm
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A nineteen year old Tyson entered the room where everyone was previously sleeping. "Hey guys, come on, breakfast is ready."
"Alright." The group poured into the kitchen and grabbed a plate which they proceeded to eat while facing the television.
"Still no word on the location of World Champion Zoe Calinez. No one has any idea, and some say that she won't be found. We take you now to a live press conference." The camera now showed Stanley Dickenson and Tala, as well as other joint owners of the BBA sitting in front of a long table.
"Tala, you said she was your sister. Wouldn't she contact you by now?" One reporter asked.
Tala's eyes were hard. "She disappeared for years. After she left Biovolt years ago, she was always on her own. And she never showed up again until G Revolutions went missing. She doesn't like the spotlight. She'll come back, she still hasn't completed everything she wanted to do."
At this point, Kai left the room. All others watched him, silently knowing he still blamed himself for that. She didn't want to face him. Tala had tried telling him that she just wanted freedom, but he still thought she was afraid to be around him because of the old days. Personally, Kai knew that she hadn't done what she felt she needed to do. She needed to fight him, without any obstacles in their way. She wanted a fair tournament. Which was understandable, but she never seemed to come without there being a severe problem.
He wondered occasionally what he'd say to her. Obviously, she'd traveled how far to save him two years ago, nearly died twice, and the last time he saw her she was almost covered completely in blood. Black blood. He wanted to thank her, for more than what happened two years ago.
Despite what he had done to her, she still acted as his best friend. She was willing to die for him. She'd proved it long ago. Now, all he had to do was simple. He had to find her and thank her.
Tala entered Tyson's home, to find them all glued to the television. "We aren't going to find her," He said, frustrated. "She'll show when she wants us to find her."
Hilary was the next to speak. "You know, maybe she'll just come to the next world championships."
"Doubtful." All heads turned to Kai who had once again entered the room. "She's not going to show with me around."
"You lie. Kai, she doesn't blame you."
"Sure she does. If you saw the way she looked at me before the smoke covered the arena–"
"I saw how she looked at you." Tala said, anger mounting.
"She hates me," He said once again. "I know because I've caused her more pain than anyone else."
"Quit moping. It won't get you anywhere," Meriam scolded, growing annoyed with Kai's pity act.
"It's not like you don't go blaming me anyway. You all know it's my fault."
"I don't blame you. She's never been one for staying in one place, except for when she really feels safe."
"And that's why she doesn't want to be here. Because–"
"WILL YOU KNOCK IT OFF? WE ALL KNOW SHE LOVES YOU–" Tala stopped short. Had he actually said that? Judging from everyone's response, he figured he had. Well, his sister would sure love him for this one.
"It's such a lie. Why did you bother even saying it?" Kai asked him, this time quieter. It was almost as if he was a small child, whimpering, about to cry.
"Because it's true." Meriah said. "She told me."
Kai turned on his heel. "No more," He said. "I can't take anymore."
Tala looked at the group of people, G Revolutions and Glorious Revolutions. "I suppose I should go talk to him," He said finally.
"No." Everyone turned to Tyson. "I'll go talk to him."
Tyson entered the backyard. Kai began to walk away. "Can't you people learn to leave me alone?"
"If we did, it wouldn't be any fun." Tyson smiled and caught up to his friend. "Let's get out of here for a while. Care to tell me exactly why you are so worked up? Other than the hate issues?" They began walking.
Kai kept silent. Then, after a few minutes, he looked to Tyson. "Did you know we used to be close?"
"What?"
"Yeah. We used to share a room... Tala, Zoe, and me. At the abbey."
"Really?" Tyson figured that if he just left it open for discussion, Kai would eventually tell him what he needed to know.
They continued in silence. Eventually, Kai said, "Black Dranzer totally fucked things up." Tyson looked at his friend, surprised that he would talk like that.
"That was it's purpose." Tyson stopped walking now, because they'd reached a restaurant. "Hey, since we didn't get to eat, want to stop and get some eggs or something?"
"Sure." Kai knew not to argue with Tyson about food.
"You know, if it wasn't for Black Dranzer, you'd still be your Grandfather's puppet. At least you gained something from all this."
"Yeah, but I lost so much more."
Tyson didn't know whether to agree or carry on in silence.
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Thousands of miles away in Toronto, a girl flipped off the television. Why did they insist on looking for her if she didn't want to be found? Tala at least tried to say that she'd show up on her own terms.
"I should pay them a visit. I think my whole renewal thing has gone over. Maybe sometime soon." Deep down, her heart ached when she saw her brother. She really did need love, and she was willing to admit it.
Pulling off her shirt, the girl took a look in the mirror. Her eyes glanced to the marks that now covered her. On her toned body, the scars were a pink-white color on her tan skin. Glancing to the telephone, she picked it up and dialed. When the phone was answered on the other end, she immediately recognized Tala's voice.
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"You don't happen to be taken by her, do you?"
"What?"
"You love her, don't you?"
'What!"
"OH YEAH! I HAVE FOUND THE ALMIGHTY KAI'S ONE WEAKNESS! HE HAS A CRUSH!" Kai took the opportunity to tackle the boy next to him, pinning him to the ground.
"Do. Not. Tell. Tala. I'm pretty sure he'd kill me, if I felt the same was as she does. If that's even true."
"I guess I won't, seeing how you aren't such an antisocial bastard after all."
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"Hello?"
"You know who this is."
"Zoe?"
"Yeah." A sigh was heard on the other side, a cold and lonely sigh. "It's me. Are you at Tyson's house?"
"Yes, where are you?"
"Far, far away. Is Kai there?"
"No, he left with Tyson, after blaming himself for your disappearance. You know that?"
"Doesn't surprise me. He would."
"When are you coming back?" Tala asked.
"When the day suits me well."
Tala got up and looked at a calender and circled a day. "I know what you mean," He said.
"Til then, brother." The click indicated that she had hung up, but another sound from his phone indicated something different.
"A text message? That's original." Tala opened the message.
xoxoxoxoxo-
Share between u and Kai.
Love Ya,
Zoe.
When Kai and Tyson finally returned, Tala had made two boys sit at the table. Without a word, he slid the phone to Kai, displaying the message.
"I wasn't lying about before. I don't think that it's the best thing for me to tell you when she'll kick my ass for it, but whatever."
"When did you hear from her?"
"When you two went out."
Kai looked slightly enthusiastic. "When?" He demanded, knowing this mean she was coming back.
"Friday the thirteenth, when you can actually see the planet Saturn."
"What significance does that have?" Tyson asked.
"The last time that happened, was the night–"
"That was the night when I first used black dranzer. Against her."
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Edited: 10/27/06
