Ten Years
by Himako-hime
I've realized something. Seems that a few people who have reviewed this story mistook it for R/M. Hmm, how strange. Didn't I put Kai/Rei pairings in my summary? Well, just an observation. Enjoy!
Disclaimers: Don't own, don't sue.
Thanks to-
a-drop-of-rain- Wow! Lots of dashy thingies. Arigatou! ^_^ You're right, Tyson has gone mental, oh well, it's not like he wasn't like that in the first place. *strangles Tyson* I really really can't tolerate him. Who does he think he is anyway?! Hmmph! Okay, enough of my rambling. Hope you'll keep reading!
Blue Demon- No kidding. Tyson is so evil. OOC too. Poor Kai-kun and Rei-chan. Ah, well. They won't suffer forever. That is, if you don't want them to. I just noticed that I spelled Dranzer wrong in my 'Thanks to' last time to you. How humiliating.
SoulSister- Oh, you did? Well, okay. Was it really angsty? *Tomoyo sparkly eyes* Thanks! Have you seen the CCS second movie? I can't anymore, the stupid Windows Media Player broke down. I read every summary there was 'cause I thought for sure I would never be able to see it, but then I did, and it was kinda spoiled for me. But it was still the best anyhow! Besides, it's worth it to know what happened isn't it? ^_~ I'm starting a CCS fic and I was kind of wondering if you could help me edit it? Would it be to much trouble? If you're too busy then that's okay. Feel free to say no. ^_^
Kawaii Kai- Hai. He is, isn't he? ^_^;;; Well, that's what he get for beating Kai. Hmmph! Stupid Tyson. Thanks for saying that though! I'm really glad you like it. ^__________________^ Just a confirmation, but you were Rei, Oliver and Kai r da bomb right? I didn't get your name wrong all those chapters before? I'll just die of embarrassment if I did.
Chapter 6
"He's not strong enough. You need to retrain him!"
"Concentrate! Focus! This isn't a game you know. You'll ruin the family name!"
"Don't cry child. Only weak people cry."
"Maybe you should try harder! Good grief, you're supposed to be genetically perfect."
"Either you behave or I'll do something we'll both regret."
"Don't bother coming back. I have no grandson."
"So I see you're still alive. Become a champion beyblader too. How would you like to like to work for the Biovolt Corporation? We can rule the world together!"
"I hope you remember what you're here for. Don't let those idiots affect you, or you'll fail."
"As long as you know what you're supposed to do."
"Kai, what's taking so long?! It'd sure be unfortunate if something happened to your little blader 'friends', wouldn't it?"
"Take Black Dranzer with you, it'll help you in your quest to become the strongest."
"Come on Kai, it's time to leave them. The Russian team has a much greater advantage of winning. You want to win, don't you?"
The images and voices kept repeating in his head. Kai shook his head wildly trying to get rid of the unpleasant memories that plagued him in his dream. Voltaire had used him ever since day one, he had no chance. It was his destiny to live this cruel life of tragedy. What wouldn't he give for a carefree childhood, a normal teenage life, with over-concerned parents and what nots. Now he's missed those chances, he was sure he was going to suffer through the rest of his life. Looking at the passing days longingly, wanting to reach out and touch the world of happiness. But it was too good for him, for his tainted soul and blood-stained hands. He didn't deserve anything except hatred, sadness, and maybe death. That's why he didn't deserve Rei, why he couldn't taint Rei with his own sin, why he wouldn't burden Rei with his life. It wasn't fair.
Kai shifted from his position on the wood floor as tears escaped from his closed eyelids, muttering incoherent phrases. His nightmares continued to haunt him, how helpless and confused he had been when he was a child, how scared and afraid he was when he'd ran away from home. When his grandfather had denied of having him as his grandson, then calling him up to order him to come back because he was a world-class blader. He wouldn't be where he was today if it wasn't for his grandfather, and while he was sure that many would kill to be in his position, he'd give anything not to be.
Up on the bed Rei turned over. The moon outside was full, the air smelled of the serenity of the night. The thick comforter was dead weight on his weak body. Pushing it aside with all his strength, the neko-jin tried to sit up, but with no avail. Rei felt as if his legs had turned to jelly, there wasn't a single ounce of strength that he could spare. He cracked open one golden eye, and shut it again immediately. The light from the moon that shone through the partly open window had a ghostly bright glow. It felt cold and unforgiving, unlike the warm rays of the sun.
Rei tried to find the light switch to the lamp by his bed, it should've been right...there! The light caused him to shield his eyes. A groan came from the floor. Rei was immediately alert. Who could be in his room at this hour in the night? Grabbing for a suitable weapon, his hand came upon nothing but air. What the...?!
"Rei! Turn that damned light off!" Came Kai's groggy voice, obviously still much asleep.
"Kai? What are you doing here?" Rei's voice was hoarse from his sleep. Water would be really good right now.
"You fainted, the doctor said that somebody had to watch you." Kai replied. 'And I really don't trust any of those idiots to do it.'
"Oh. Okay." Rei blinked, uncomprehendingly. But didn't ask any more questions. Rei tried again to sit up, and this time he succeeded. His bare feet touched the cold floor as he hissed, standing up gingerly, he walked towards the door. He felt hands come around his waist just as he was about to touch the knob.
"Just what do you think you are doing?" Kai glared at Rei as he carried him back to his bed.
"You're in no condition to walk. The doctor said so." Kai kept glaring as Rei kept silent. What was wrong with him? His heart had fluttered when Kai touched him. This was //no// time to act like a love-sick fool.
"I...I just need some water. Can't I go get some water?" Rei had no idea why he felt so emotional, or why he was whining like a baby.
"Oh." With that Kai had calmed down considerably and was no longer looking like he was going to strangle Rei for getting out of bed. Then as if he had realized something for the first time he strode over to the door and opened it. 'Water ne? I can manage that.'
"I'll be right back." The bluenette said as he left the room, but not before shooting a warning glare at Rei that said if-you're-not-in-bed-when-I-get-back,-I'll-kill-you. Feeling utterly helpless, the Chinese boy hugged his blankets to his body and waited. He felt so useless, gutless, like a coward, and utterly disgusted with himself. 'What the heck is wrong with you?!' Rei was biting his bottom lip hard to keep the tears from escaping his eyes when he felt the same unbearable pain from that afternoon. It felt like somebody was squeezing his heart with all their might.
"No. No, no...not again." The white tiger choked out, just before his amber eyes rolled to the back of their sockets, and for the second time that day, Rei fainted.
Kai was still looking for a glass when he felt like he was being watched. He pretended to be oblivious, as to not alarm the intruder. His heart began to pound faster, what if it was an assassin? He could take on a whole army, but his spectator had the element of surprise to his side. Now, if only he could figure out where the person was... Kai was still pretending to look for a cup when a thought suddenly struck him, was Rei okay? What if...? He didn't want to think about what would've happened to Rei. This was a dire situation, it was obvious to Kai that whoever it may be that was watching him had to had sneaked past the guards, or even beat them. And they were trained by Kai personally. A shiver ran down his spine. Then he realized that this just might be the day he got out of this ever-repeating cycle of sadness.
"Who's there?"
A terrible laugh was heard, the voice sounded vaguely familiar. Where had he heard it before?
"Me." Standing before him was the boy whose life and youth he had destroyed in his adolescence.
"Not so scary now, are you Kai?" The hate-filled heart was beating rapidly at the prospect of getting revenge. It was so close, just beyond its grasp. As the hate continued to fill his heart, feeding off of his grieve, grasping for life, writhing in its own evil.
"Tyson..." Kai stared, wide-eyed with shock. The boy he had once admired was nothing he'd remembered. An unnatural energy surrounded his aura like an impenetrable shield. It was the grayest gray, darker than the eclipsed sky, stronger than anything Kai had ever encountered. But worst of all, it filled the otherwise empty heart and soul of its victim.
****Flash****Back****
"Kai! Stop! NO! NOOOOOOOO! STOP IT!" The younger boy screamed as a certain bluenette took away Dragoon. Kai's crimson eyes had a wild and out of control look about them. It was scarier than the actual prospect of losing his best friend. Tyson trusted Dragoon to find his way back, but the notion was knocked out of his head the minute Kai won their battle. Something inside Kai seemed to snap, and it was taking control of Kai.
"DRAGOON IS MINE! ALL MINE!!!" Kai's voice had changed too, instead of the (AN: Going with the dubbed version here. ^_^;;;) usual deep tone full of sarcasm and confidence, it came out as a screech. Somewhat similar to Dranzer's, but much more evil.
"DRAGOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" He had screamed with all his strength, a deep sadness lulled his heart, a deep pain filled his soul. Then...emptyness. Nothing but emptyness. He was swimming inside a sea of neutral. He didn't feel, hear, see or speak. Peace and serenity, it was all he thought of, he didn't even have the energy to feel sadness, anger. He was drained.
****End****Flash****Back****
After the shock, Rei had woken up again. He stayed in the bed fearfully, wishing that Kai would hurry up. He would give anything not to feel that terrible pain again, but something told him he hasn't seen the last of it. Where was Kai?! A glass of water shouldn't have taken this long. And by the seriousness in his eyes, Kai wasn't kidding about the stay in the bed bit. 'Hurry, Kai. Hurry, please.' Rei thought as he molded himself into his blankets, trying to find comfort and ease his fears.
Why hadn't he seen it before?! It was so obvious! The negative energy that radiated from Tyson was the same as his. Whenever he called on Black Dranzer, he could feel this incredible sensation coursing through his veins, like he was power itself. (AN: Negative energy? Mou, this isn't a Sailor Moon fic! *smacks herself on the head*) It was unstoppable, once he had a taste of the incredible power, nothing could stop him from trying to feel it again. It was the most addictive feeling Kai had ever experienced. It was no use talking to Tyson, he knew. Nobody had that much self-control.
"Kai. I challenge you to a battle." Tyson said, lips setting into a self-assured smirk as his eyes narrowed mockingly at Kai.
"..." Kai was rendered speechless at the challenge, what did Tyson have to fight with? Was he crazy or something?
"What, are you scared?" Tyson cooed, mockingly.
"No. Fine Tyson, I accept." Kai agreed.
"Good." Lips twisting into a sinister smile, Tyson took out his secret weapon. The blue blade glowed red in the dark, across the top where the bit-chip should have been was-
"Dranzer!" ...
End chapter 6
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Ten Years chapter 6 - Another Story
Rei: *falls down and pretends to faint* OWWW!!!!
Kai: Well...that wasn't in the script... -_-;;;
Rei: You don't love me anymore!! *proceeds to scream his lungs out*
Kai: *clears throat* I never said that.
Rei: Really? ^________________^
Kai: I never said I love you in the first place.
Rei: Back to step one... @_@
Take two
Rei: *falls down and pretends to faint*
Kai: Doctor! Doctor! Get me a doctor!
Dr.: It's too early, let me sleep...
Kai: -_-??? It's four in the afternoon...
Dr.: I'm a vampire!!!!!!!!!
Rei: AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! VAMPIRE!!!!!!!! KAI-CHAN!!!!! HELP!!!!! VAMPIRE!!!!!!! *rans around the place while tearing his hair out*
Kai: *glares at Dr.*
Dr.: I was kidding...? *runs from Kai's wrath*
Rei: *still running and screaming*
Kai: *sweatdrop*
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Well, how was it? Sorry for taking so long. Hey, do I say that in every chapter or what?
Comments, critics, suggestions? Flames? Death threats?
That was pretty long, right? Right?
Readers: *shakes head*
Oh. Oh, well. There's always next time. I'm sick, I have a cold, and it's absolutely killing me! Arrgghh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has anybody here ever watched or hear of Slam Dunk? Hehe... It's the best anime ever! I watched it six years ago, and now I have the complete first season! Only the first season though. But, still... SenRu rules!!!! RuHaru is okay too. RuHana is unacceptable. *sweatdrops*
by Himako-hime
I've realized something. Seems that a few people who have reviewed this story mistook it for R/M. Hmm, how strange. Didn't I put Kai/Rei pairings in my summary? Well, just an observation. Enjoy!
Disclaimers: Don't own, don't sue.
Thanks to-
a-drop-of-rain- Wow! Lots of dashy thingies. Arigatou! ^_^ You're right, Tyson has gone mental, oh well, it's not like he wasn't like that in the first place. *strangles Tyson* I really really can't tolerate him. Who does he think he is anyway?! Hmmph! Okay, enough of my rambling. Hope you'll keep reading!
Blue Demon- No kidding. Tyson is so evil. OOC too. Poor Kai-kun and Rei-chan. Ah, well. They won't suffer forever. That is, if you don't want them to. I just noticed that I spelled Dranzer wrong in my 'Thanks to' last time to you. How humiliating.
SoulSister- Oh, you did? Well, okay. Was it really angsty? *Tomoyo sparkly eyes* Thanks! Have you seen the CCS second movie? I can't anymore, the stupid Windows Media Player broke down. I read every summary there was 'cause I thought for sure I would never be able to see it, but then I did, and it was kinda spoiled for me. But it was still the best anyhow! Besides, it's worth it to know what happened isn't it? ^_~ I'm starting a CCS fic and I was kind of wondering if you could help me edit it? Would it be to much trouble? If you're too busy then that's okay. Feel free to say no. ^_^
Kawaii Kai- Hai. He is, isn't he? ^_^;;; Well, that's what he get for beating Kai. Hmmph! Stupid Tyson. Thanks for saying that though! I'm really glad you like it. ^__________________^ Just a confirmation, but you were Rei, Oliver and Kai r da bomb right? I didn't get your name wrong all those chapters before? I'll just die of embarrassment if I did.
Chapter 6
"He's not strong enough. You need to retrain him!"
"Concentrate! Focus! This isn't a game you know. You'll ruin the family name!"
"Don't cry child. Only weak people cry."
"Maybe you should try harder! Good grief, you're supposed to be genetically perfect."
"Either you behave or I'll do something we'll both regret."
"Don't bother coming back. I have no grandson."
"So I see you're still alive. Become a champion beyblader too. How would you like to like to work for the Biovolt Corporation? We can rule the world together!"
"I hope you remember what you're here for. Don't let those idiots affect you, or you'll fail."
"As long as you know what you're supposed to do."
"Kai, what's taking so long?! It'd sure be unfortunate if something happened to your little blader 'friends', wouldn't it?"
"Take Black Dranzer with you, it'll help you in your quest to become the strongest."
"Come on Kai, it's time to leave them. The Russian team has a much greater advantage of winning. You want to win, don't you?"
The images and voices kept repeating in his head. Kai shook his head wildly trying to get rid of the unpleasant memories that plagued him in his dream. Voltaire had used him ever since day one, he had no chance. It was his destiny to live this cruel life of tragedy. What wouldn't he give for a carefree childhood, a normal teenage life, with over-concerned parents and what nots. Now he's missed those chances, he was sure he was going to suffer through the rest of his life. Looking at the passing days longingly, wanting to reach out and touch the world of happiness. But it was too good for him, for his tainted soul and blood-stained hands. He didn't deserve anything except hatred, sadness, and maybe death. That's why he didn't deserve Rei, why he couldn't taint Rei with his own sin, why he wouldn't burden Rei with his life. It wasn't fair.
Kai shifted from his position on the wood floor as tears escaped from his closed eyelids, muttering incoherent phrases. His nightmares continued to haunt him, how helpless and confused he had been when he was a child, how scared and afraid he was when he'd ran away from home. When his grandfather had denied of having him as his grandson, then calling him up to order him to come back because he was a world-class blader. He wouldn't be where he was today if it wasn't for his grandfather, and while he was sure that many would kill to be in his position, he'd give anything not to be.
Up on the bed Rei turned over. The moon outside was full, the air smelled of the serenity of the night. The thick comforter was dead weight on his weak body. Pushing it aside with all his strength, the neko-jin tried to sit up, but with no avail. Rei felt as if his legs had turned to jelly, there wasn't a single ounce of strength that he could spare. He cracked open one golden eye, and shut it again immediately. The light from the moon that shone through the partly open window had a ghostly bright glow. It felt cold and unforgiving, unlike the warm rays of the sun.
Rei tried to find the light switch to the lamp by his bed, it should've been right...there! The light caused him to shield his eyes. A groan came from the floor. Rei was immediately alert. Who could be in his room at this hour in the night? Grabbing for a suitable weapon, his hand came upon nothing but air. What the...?!
"Rei! Turn that damned light off!" Came Kai's groggy voice, obviously still much asleep.
"Kai? What are you doing here?" Rei's voice was hoarse from his sleep. Water would be really good right now.
"You fainted, the doctor said that somebody had to watch you." Kai replied. 'And I really don't trust any of those idiots to do it.'
"Oh. Okay." Rei blinked, uncomprehendingly. But didn't ask any more questions. Rei tried again to sit up, and this time he succeeded. His bare feet touched the cold floor as he hissed, standing up gingerly, he walked towards the door. He felt hands come around his waist just as he was about to touch the knob.
"Just what do you think you are doing?" Kai glared at Rei as he carried him back to his bed.
"You're in no condition to walk. The doctor said so." Kai kept glaring as Rei kept silent. What was wrong with him? His heart had fluttered when Kai touched him. This was //no// time to act like a love-sick fool.
"I...I just need some water. Can't I go get some water?" Rei had no idea why he felt so emotional, or why he was whining like a baby.
"Oh." With that Kai had calmed down considerably and was no longer looking like he was going to strangle Rei for getting out of bed. Then as if he had realized something for the first time he strode over to the door and opened it. 'Water ne? I can manage that.'
"I'll be right back." The bluenette said as he left the room, but not before shooting a warning glare at Rei that said if-you're-not-in-bed-when-I-get-back,-I'll-kill-you. Feeling utterly helpless, the Chinese boy hugged his blankets to his body and waited. He felt so useless, gutless, like a coward, and utterly disgusted with himself. 'What the heck is wrong with you?!' Rei was biting his bottom lip hard to keep the tears from escaping his eyes when he felt the same unbearable pain from that afternoon. It felt like somebody was squeezing his heart with all their might.
"No. No, no...not again." The white tiger choked out, just before his amber eyes rolled to the back of their sockets, and for the second time that day, Rei fainted.
Kai was still looking for a glass when he felt like he was being watched. He pretended to be oblivious, as to not alarm the intruder. His heart began to pound faster, what if it was an assassin? He could take on a whole army, but his spectator had the element of surprise to his side. Now, if only he could figure out where the person was... Kai was still pretending to look for a cup when a thought suddenly struck him, was Rei okay? What if...? He didn't want to think about what would've happened to Rei. This was a dire situation, it was obvious to Kai that whoever it may be that was watching him had to had sneaked past the guards, or even beat them. And they were trained by Kai personally. A shiver ran down his spine. Then he realized that this just might be the day he got out of this ever-repeating cycle of sadness.
"Who's there?"
A terrible laugh was heard, the voice sounded vaguely familiar. Where had he heard it before?
"Me." Standing before him was the boy whose life and youth he had destroyed in his adolescence.
"Not so scary now, are you Kai?" The hate-filled heart was beating rapidly at the prospect of getting revenge. It was so close, just beyond its grasp. As the hate continued to fill his heart, feeding off of his grieve, grasping for life, writhing in its own evil.
"Tyson..." Kai stared, wide-eyed with shock. The boy he had once admired was nothing he'd remembered. An unnatural energy surrounded his aura like an impenetrable shield. It was the grayest gray, darker than the eclipsed sky, stronger than anything Kai had ever encountered. But worst of all, it filled the otherwise empty heart and soul of its victim.
****Flash****Back****
"Kai! Stop! NO! NOOOOOOOO! STOP IT!" The younger boy screamed as a certain bluenette took away Dragoon. Kai's crimson eyes had a wild and out of control look about them. It was scarier than the actual prospect of losing his best friend. Tyson trusted Dragoon to find his way back, but the notion was knocked out of his head the minute Kai won their battle. Something inside Kai seemed to snap, and it was taking control of Kai.
"DRAGOON IS MINE! ALL MINE!!!" Kai's voice had changed too, instead of the (AN: Going with the dubbed version here. ^_^;;;) usual deep tone full of sarcasm and confidence, it came out as a screech. Somewhat similar to Dranzer's, but much more evil.
"DRAGOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" He had screamed with all his strength, a deep sadness lulled his heart, a deep pain filled his soul. Then...emptyness. Nothing but emptyness. He was swimming inside a sea of neutral. He didn't feel, hear, see or speak. Peace and serenity, it was all he thought of, he didn't even have the energy to feel sadness, anger. He was drained.
****End****Flash****Back****
After the shock, Rei had woken up again. He stayed in the bed fearfully, wishing that Kai would hurry up. He would give anything not to feel that terrible pain again, but something told him he hasn't seen the last of it. Where was Kai?! A glass of water shouldn't have taken this long. And by the seriousness in his eyes, Kai wasn't kidding about the stay in the bed bit. 'Hurry, Kai. Hurry, please.' Rei thought as he molded himself into his blankets, trying to find comfort and ease his fears.
Why hadn't he seen it before?! It was so obvious! The negative energy that radiated from Tyson was the same as his. Whenever he called on Black Dranzer, he could feel this incredible sensation coursing through his veins, like he was power itself. (AN: Negative energy? Mou, this isn't a Sailor Moon fic! *smacks herself on the head*) It was unstoppable, once he had a taste of the incredible power, nothing could stop him from trying to feel it again. It was the most addictive feeling Kai had ever experienced. It was no use talking to Tyson, he knew. Nobody had that much self-control.
"Kai. I challenge you to a battle." Tyson said, lips setting into a self-assured smirk as his eyes narrowed mockingly at Kai.
"..." Kai was rendered speechless at the challenge, what did Tyson have to fight with? Was he crazy or something?
"What, are you scared?" Tyson cooed, mockingly.
"No. Fine Tyson, I accept." Kai agreed.
"Good." Lips twisting into a sinister smile, Tyson took out his secret weapon. The blue blade glowed red in the dark, across the top where the bit-chip should have been was-
"Dranzer!" ...
End chapter 6
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Ten Years chapter 6 - Another Story
Rei: *falls down and pretends to faint* OWWW!!!!
Kai: Well...that wasn't in the script... -_-;;;
Rei: You don't love me anymore!! *proceeds to scream his lungs out*
Kai: *clears throat* I never said that.
Rei: Really? ^________________^
Kai: I never said I love you in the first place.
Rei: Back to step one... @_@
Take two
Rei: *falls down and pretends to faint*
Kai: Doctor! Doctor! Get me a doctor!
Dr.: It's too early, let me sleep...
Kai: -_-??? It's four in the afternoon...
Dr.: I'm a vampire!!!!!!!!!
Rei: AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! VAMPIRE!!!!!!!! KAI-CHAN!!!!! HELP!!!!! VAMPIRE!!!!!!! *rans around the place while tearing his hair out*
Kai: *glares at Dr.*
Dr.: I was kidding...? *runs from Kai's wrath*
Rei: *still running and screaming*
Kai: *sweatdrop*
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Well, how was it? Sorry for taking so long. Hey, do I say that in every chapter or what?
Comments, critics, suggestions? Flames? Death threats?
That was pretty long, right? Right?
Readers: *shakes head*
Oh. Oh, well. There's always next time. I'm sick, I have a cold, and it's absolutely killing me! Arrgghh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has anybody here ever watched or hear of Slam Dunk? Hehe... It's the best anime ever! I watched it six years ago, and now I have the complete first season! Only the first season though. But, still... SenRu rules!!!! RuHaru is okay too. RuHana is unacceptable. *sweatdrops*