I Own nothing.*
Once Tala and Meilin arrived at the dojo, Tyson's Grandpa greeted them and showed the pair to their rooms. When the teens were finished unpacking their belongings, they headed down to Tyson's living room. There they saw Tyson and Hilary cuddled up on a couch watching TV and Kenny sitting in an arm chair as he typed away with Dizzy. Meilin and Tala sat across from Kenny on a love seat.
Kenny grinned at the four teens. "I just got news that he BBA will be releasing a new type of core in the new year. It's suppose to help make your blade faster and have longer endurance." Tyson jumped to his feet and pumped his fist in the air. "That means Dragoon is getting an upgrade!" Kenny nodded at his best friend. "I wouldn't trust anyone else with my blade, Chief." Kenny blushed slightly at the compliment. Tyson then turned to look at Hilary, Meilin and Tala with a mischievous grin. "I think we should have a mini tournament once the others arrive for New Years." He suggested as he laughed like a maniac. "My moneys on Hilary." Meilin stated, causing Tyson to choke on his laugh and Hilary rushed to the kitchen to grab him a drink. Kenny started to type up a storm with Dizzy. "Well, with Hilary's stats, it is possible for her to come out on top." Kenny added. Tyson just stared dumbfounded at Kenny, as Hilary blushed. "Come on guys. I'm not as good as the rest of you yet." Tala enjoyed watching the teens before him. 'So this is what it must be like to be around normal teenagers my age.' He thought.
"Speaking of blades, have you found out anything on what Boris could be planing?" Meilin asked. "Dizzy believes that Black Dranzer was once a powerful bitbeast in ancient times." Kenny started. " I believe it was once worshipped as a god, and as its powers kept growing it caused people to grow afraid of it. I think a shaman or something was able to separate it into three new bit beasts." Dizzy continued. "But I thought Black Dranzer was created by Biovolt?" Tala questioned. "We are beginning to believe that Biovolt might have found Black Dranzer and began to experiment on it, causing its dark powers to grow once more by feeding off of its blader." Kenny answered. "So what would happen if Black Dranzer were to absorb Snowy and Dranzer?" Asked Meilin. Dizzy was the first to answer. "It could be the end of bit beasts as we know it. Or..." "Or it could destroy the world as we know it by causing a war for power." Kenny added as the teens fell silent. "I won't allow any of that to happen." Tyson shouted as he stood up, startling the other teens. Meilin grinned. "We won't go down with out a fight."
Just then, Grandpa Granger came into the living room and announced that dinner was ready. The five teens followed Tyson's Grandpa to the dinning room and ate their dinner in silence as they thought over what they just learnt. Grandpa never knew the kids to be this silent before. "Is everything alright, lil dudes?" He asked and the teens nodded in response. "We're just thinking about a group project for school." Hilary lied as the others agreed with her. "Just don't think about it too hard, lil peeps." The teens all have him a small smile as they finished their meals. After dinner they all helped Mr. Granger clean the dishes. Kenny headed home after and the other four teens decided to call it an early night.
Meilin's P.O.V.:
I'm back in this dark and damp cell. I feel panic and despair rise up inside of me. 'How did I get back here?' I hear his voice mutter something in my ear and feel my stomach clench as I try to pull away. Chains held me in place as I relive my haunting torture.
I feel myself shoot up in an upright position as a wake up in a panic. All the images and memories start to fade as I start to remember that I am safe at Tyson's. My body still trembling out of fear and my breath coming as short gasps. I clench a fist full of blankets as I try to calm myself. With a sigh, I rest my head back against the pillows, finding it hard to fall back to sleep. I slip from my bedroom and head out to the back garden for some fresh air. I find that staring at the night sky helps clear my mind. The moon was full and lovely tonight. I sit on a rock beside the koi pond and lose myself as I watch the moons reflection on the water.
"Trouble sleeping?" I jump, not expecting anyone to be up at this hour. I look at the person who startled me and was greeted with a smile from Tala, who quickly replaced it with worry and concern. 'Am I that easy to read?' He then takes a seat on a rock next to me and I instinctively rest my head on his shoulder. I let him know about the nightmare I had and he offers to sleep next to me so I could get some sleep. I accepted his offer and we made our way quietly to my room. Falling asleep next to Tala always brought back fond memories of our short time in the Abbey together. Sleeping next to Tala always makes me feel safe and at peace, thanks to him I was able to fall back to sleep with out any nightmares.
The next morning I woke up to find that Tala was already awake and gone. I stretched and slipped out of bed and made my way downstairs to the kitchen for some breakfast.
As I walked into the kitchen, I notice that Kenny has returned and was chatting to Tyson and Hilary about the tournament idea. I move to sit next to Tala, who has a lovely smile on his face. I shake my head. 'Did I just think that Tala had a lovely smile?' With that thought, my mind runs into over drive. 'Am I starting to get feelings for Tala? What about Kai? Can I like both?'
Tala must have noticed my inner turmoil and led me outside for some privacy. "Are you okay, Mei?" Tala asked once we were alone, pulling me from my thoughts with the sound of concern in his voice. My blue eyes locked with his icy ones, I feel myself getting pulled into their depths. I felt his fingers against my cheek and I press it against his hand more. "Is your nightmare still bothering you?" I shake my head as I pull away from his hand and bury my face against his chest. "No, that's not it." I say as I hug his torso and he wraps his arms around me. "Is it about Kai?" "A little." I reply softly. "Want to talk about it?" 'Do I?' I think about the right words to say as I look up at him as my stomach tightens. "Is it wrong to like more than one person?" I feel guilty for asking such a question. "Do you have feelings for someone other than Kai?" I feel as if my chest is about to break from all the build up of nerves. "I...I don't know." I quickly look away from Tala. "Well, technically, you're single and are able to do and feel as you please." Tala told her softly. "I know you're still in love with Kai, but you don't have to put your happiness on hold while you watch him push everyone away and be with Ming-Ming." His voice filled with venom as he mentioned her name. I look back up at into those icy eyes of his. "Too much stress isn't good for you." He added as he gently brushed a few stray hairs behind my ear and lightly cupped my face once more. I felt my stomach flutter as curiosity ran through me. I felt as if the world was moving in slow motion as I leaned up onto the balls of my feet and pressed my lips against his soflty. I felt him tense up in surprise, but wrapped his one arm around me, pulling me closer. While his other hand tangled itself in my hair at the back of my head as he returned my kiss. I nipped at his bottom lip softly, causing him to part his lips for me. We fight for dominance with our tongues as we explore each other's mouth. I purr against his mouth as I grip onto his hips.
Normal P.O.V.:
"Isn't it a bit early to be practicing your New Years kiss?" The pair quickly pulled apart as their faces grow red from embarrassment as they look at Tyson. Hilary appeared from behind him and swatted the back of his head. "Ow! What was that for Hils?" She rolled her eyes at her boyfriend. "Have you never heard of privacy?" She asked as she dragged Tyson back into the house, Tala and Meilin following in silence.
Four of the teens started to talk and plan the mini tournament as Tala half listened and half thought about what had just happened with Meilin. Meilin placed a hand over his softly as she talked to Hilary about matches. 'Am I falling for her?' He glanced at her hand on his. 'Is she falling for me?' He turned his hand over that was under hers and laced his fingers with his. 'All I know for sure is, is that Kai is stupid for letting a girl like Meilin go.'
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