I'm trying to bring more and more people into this fic. I'm sorry but its too hard just trying to write about two people. Besides, everyone has their own favorite beyblade character so why not bring them all in? That's what I'm gonna try to do but I can't make any promises. Don't worry, Ray and Hilary are the only people I'm gonna work on as a couple. I might change that though.


A NEKOJIN'S LOVE

Chapter Six

IN THE GARDEN

Hilary gasped and buried her face in Ray's chest as a huge beetle flew past her head. Ray chuckled and held her tighter. "Its ok. It was just a bug." He said. "Just a bug? Just a bug?! Ray! Bugs are gross!" She exclaimed, though it was muffled by his shirt. He chuckled again, "Ok, ok. I'm sorry. Don't worry though, I won't let bugs get you." He said. Hilary didn't reply, she just lifted her head and let him lead her through the jungle.

"So what's in the center?" She asked. Ray smirked down at her, "I can't tell you. That would give away the surprise." She pouted, "No fair..." He smirked, "Sorry but I want you to be surprised." "How bout you tell me now and I'll act surprised later?" She offered, smiling up at him. He looked down at her and sighed, "Uh no. You can wait." She groaned, "Ray you are so mean."

His eyes flashed as a familiar buzzing sound grew louder. "Mean? You wanna see mean?" He said. He suddenly stepped behind her and grabbed her by the waist. He lifted her into the air making her gasp. "R-Ray!" She exclaimed. He smirked up at her but didn't say anything. Suddenly a bright green beetle out of the trees toward her. Hilary saw it and screamed. Ray waited until the last second before he set her on the ground, letting the beetle fly harmlessly over them.

Hilary fell to her knees, shaking violently. Ray saw her pain and immediately regreted scaring her. "Hilary..." He breathed. He knelt down in front of her and pulled her into his arms. Hilary didn't want to give into him. She was angry at him for scaring her yet all she wanted at that moment was for him to be with her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face into the crook of his neck. She felt unwanted tears spill out of her eyes making her frown and close her eyes tightly.

Ray rubbed her back and felt her shake as she cried silently. "Hilary, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you that badly. You know I wouldn't let anything bad happen to you. I was only messing with you but I guess I went too far. I'm really sorry." He whispered. He felt her relax a bit then she sighed, her warm breath teasing the skin on his neck. Slowly, she lifted her head and leaned back to look Ray in the eye.

"You really scared me Ray. I won't forgive you yet. I can't." She said softly. Ray gaze saddened as he saw her glassy, watery eyes. 'I'm to blame. I caused her this pain. This fear. Its my fault.' He thought. He pulled her tight against him making Hilary blink in surprise. His body shook out of fear of her rejecting him. He didn't want her to be mad at him but he knew what he had done was horrible. "I'm so sorry Hilary." He murmured softly.

Hilary sighed and smiled gently. She nuzzled her face into his chest and sighed happily. "Ray?" She said quietly. Ray leaned back at looked down at her. "Yes Hilary?" He asked. She smiled then leaned forward and kissed his cheek. "I forgive you." She said as she leaned back. Ray blinked a few times before he smiled. "Thank you Hilary. I don't deserve to be forgiven so quickly for what I did. Wait, why are you forgiving me already?" He asked, actually confused.

Hilary smiled then shrugged, "I guess I just can't stay mad at you Ray. Besides, I think you owe me now." Ray didn't like the sound of that. He loosened his grip on her and sighed, "What do you want?" He asked. She smirked then slipped out of his arms and stood up. She waited until he stood up before she smirked at him. "I want to know what's in the center of this place." She said simply. Ray stepped back, "Hilary, I can't tell you that." He said.

"Why? Come on!" She said, her hands on her hips. He sighed, "But its supposed to be a surprise." She snorted, "You scared me Ray. You even got me crying again. You really do owe me." He nodded, "I know." "Then tell me." She begged, grabbing his hands. Ray looked down at her then looked away. He really didn't want to give it away. Suddenly he heard a faint sound, the sound of rushing water.

He smirked then stepped behind her again. "Ray! Don't you dare!" She hissed. He shook his head and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Just listen. We're here." He said. Hilary looked around. "Where? I don't see anything." She said. He chuckled, "Its right through these trees. I didn't realize how close we were." He said. Hilary tried to run forward but Ray kept a tight grip on her shoulders and wouldn't let her go.

"Not yet." He whispered into her ear. Hilary blushed slightly then sighed, "Then when?" She asked. He moved his hands over her eyes. "Great, now I can't see." She commented. He smirked, "You can't look yet. Just let me lead you there then I'll let you look." She nodded, "Fine. But hurry up!" He chuckled, "Sure." He pushed her forward and they slowly walked on through the trees until Ray made her stop.

"Are we there?" She asked. He smirked, "Yeah but hold on." He looked around and inwardly flinched. 'I guess I haven't been here for awhile. I didn't realize how many of them we actually had. I hope she won't be too mad that I lied.' He thought. Hilary could hear something that sounded like a waterfall. 'I wonder where we are. I can't wait to see!' She thought.

"Alright. You can look." Ray said, removing his hands from her eyes. Hilary opened her eyes and gasped at the sight before her. She was standing at the top of a hill, looking down at a huge ancient palace-like place. Everything was covered in golden rubble, old stones that used to be walls. There was no roof yet there was stone flooring and a few broken down walls still standing. A lot of larger rocks stood out among the rubble. At the other end was a huge pond or a small lake. It was filled with clear blue water but it wasn'tthe water that impressed Hilary. It was the huge waterfall, pouring fresh water into the pool.

It was beautiful. Lots of flowers and strange brightly, colored plants were growing between some broken stones and made the place look even better. But even though it was an amazing this to look at, it wasn't just the sight that had Hilary in awe. Everywhere you looked there were cats. Big and small cats were lying everywhere. Tigers, panthers, jaguars, cubs, they were everywhere!

"Uh Ray, I thought you said there were only a few other large cats." Hilary said. Ray sighed, "I know. I guess I haven't really been checking in on this place. I guess they've really been breeding quite fast. I should've come here sooner, sorry for lieing." She smiled at him, "Its fine. You didn't know. Besides, this place is amazing! This is their home right?" She asked. Ray nodded, "Yeah, all of the cats sleep here at night and most stay here during the day too. Those rocks get pretty hot during the day so its a nice place to take a sun bath."

Hilary giggled, "You know your cat stuff." He blushed a little, "Uh I guess. I mean, I'm not really a dog person." "No probably not." She commented. He smirked then gently took her hand in his. "Let's go get a closer look." He said. She nodded, entwining her fingers through his. "Sure." She said. He smiled then together they ran down the hill.

IN THE SERVANT'S DEN

Kai sat with a strange group of guys at one table while Tyson, Max, and Kenny sat at a table on the other side of the huge room. An orange haired guy beside Kai grunted as Tyson let out a whoop of excitement. "Stupid idiots. Don't they know how to be quiet?" He said in his natural cold voice. Kai shrugged, "He wouldn't be an idiot if he was." The guy nodded, "True enough." "Tala, why do you have to be such a wet-blanket all the time?" Mariam asked, walking up to their table.

Tala sneered at her, "Its better then acting giddy and happy all the time." She rolled her eyes, "Says you. You never change." She commented before she walked away. Tala smirked after her then looked over at Kai. "That girl has never kept up a 'battle of wits' against me. She's probably too afraid to lose." He said. Kai didn't reply, he just kept on his usual emotionless mask.

Max laughed as Tyson tripped over a piece of metal sticking out of the floor. Tyson didn't fall however, he just lost his balance and ended up hopping on one leg. Kenny smirked at their fun. "How is it that we're still able to have fun even though we've had everything taken away from us?" He asked. Tyson rolled he eyes and walked over to him. "Geez Chief. No one talks like that around here. We don't even think about that. Just have a good time and stop worrying." He ordered, ruffling the brunette's hair.

Tyson jumped on top of the table then stared down at the people below him. "Do the act Tyson!" Max said. Tyson smirked then nodded, "If you insist." He walked to one end up the table then stopped. He turned around with a very serious expression on his face. He held his head high and he slowly walked from end to the other. He stopped at the other end then looked around the room, glaring at anyone who was watching him.

"Filthy, disgusting, humans. Worthless, pitiful, weak, beings. You shouldn't be allowed to live. All humans should be killed. Hung, beaten, burned, tortured, until there's nothing left. Respect us, the ultimate beings. Nekos will rule the world and everything else will bow down before us, starting with the humans." Tyson said in a monotone voice. His voice was steady and fierce. No stopping, no stuttering. He had practiced well.

Max cheered making Tyson lose the act and laugh. "How was that?" He asked. Max smirked, "Awesome! Even better then last time. You've got that act down." "I don't get it. What act?" Kenny asked. Tyson rolled his eyes and knelt down so he was at his eye level. "Duh Chief. I'm acting like those stuck-up nekos that walk around here, telling us how dumb and worthless we are." He said.

Max nodded, "Yeah they all say it. They tell that exact same thing everytime they see us. Its pretty dumb." A girlish laugh rang out through the room making everyone look around. Standing in the doorway was Mariah. A few servants instantly shut up while others all smiled at her. "Hey Mariah." Mariam greeted, walking over to her. "Hey Mariam. Sorry I couldn't help but laugh. That act was hilarious! Right on the mark too. Nicely done boys." Mariah said.

Tyson stood up and bowed, "Thank you miss." She giggled then looked back at Mariam. "Has Hilary returned yet?" She asked. Mariam shok her head, "No I think she's still somewhere with Ray. She has to come back though. She left Ray's clothes here." Mariah grinned, "Ray actually let her wash his clothes? No way! He hasn't even let me touch his clothes yet. He must really trust her."

Mariam smirked, "I'm sure he does. Hilary is a nice enough girl after all." Mariah nodded, "I agree." Kai snorted, he didn't agree at all. She had snapped at him and had given him the impression that she wasn't a very nice person at all. He closed his eyes and droned out their voices. Mariah sighed then looked around quickly before she turned to leave. "I have to go then. I'll see if I can come down here some time soon." She said. Mariam nodded, "Ok. See you." "See you." Mariah replied. She dipped her head then disappeared out the door.

RAY AND HILARY

Hilary glanced around worriedly as many of the sleepy cats awoke and started examining the new girl. A few bigger tigers crept forward and sniffed her. Hilary froze and barely breathed, afraid that if she did they would attack. Ray watched in amusement. He knew they would never hurt anyone but she didn't know that. Hilary glanced over at Ray who merely smirked and waved at her. She gasped, "Ray!" She hissed urgently.

The tigers backed off, looking at her in confusion. Ray chuckled, "Just relax." She ran over to him and grabbed onto his shirt. "Relax! How can I do that when I'm completely surrounded by big cats who could easily claw my face off?" She asked. He merely smirked then gently grabbed her hands and held them in his own. "I promise, they won't hurt you." He said softly. Hilary didn't argue though she wasn't so sure.

Ray smiled then turned her around so her back was against his chest. "Now stay calm. We're gonna walk through all these cats and get to the waterfall. You think you can do that?" He asked. She nodded, "...Yeah..." "Good. Here we go." He said, making her walk. They slowly made their way through the crowd of cats which quickly made a path for them since they had no idea how to react to their visitor.

Finally they reached the pool and Ray let go of Hilary. Hilary knelt down on the shore and placed her hand into the cool water. It was so clear. She could see the bottom very clearly. "This water is so lovely. How does it stay so clean?" She asked. Ray shrugged then knelt down beside her, "The waterfall always brings in new water, fresh and clean. I guess that's what keeps it looking so good." He said.

Hilary smiled, "I like it." He smirked, "I'm glad." He reached out and touched her other hand softly, making her jump a little. Even after all they've done, she still can't get used to his little touches every now and then. Hilary smiled at him then looked back into the water. She saw her own reflection first then noticed Ray's beside her's. Ray smiled at her in the water then leaned against her so their shoulders were touching.

Hilary couldn't help it. She sighed happily then leaned into him. She didn't want to admit it but the truth was staring her in the face. She was actually learning to really enjoy the prince. He was kind, sweet, and full of secrets. He had his bad sides too but Hilary didn't want to think about those. The important thing at the time was that she was with him. No one else in the world could make her as happy as she felt right then.

But suddenly something dawned on her. Her happiness faded almost as quickly as it had come. Ray was a prince. His mom would kill her if she found out about them talking and hanging out together like old buddies. There was no way things could ever be safe between the two. Hilary knew the truth. She knew that nothing more could happen between them. They could be friends in secret but nothing more. That truth hit Hilary hard.

Ray noticed her saddened look and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "Hey, what's wrong? What's with the sad face?" He asked. She shook her head, "Nothing, don't worry about it." Ray's eyes narrowed but he kept silent. If she didn't want to tell him what was wrong then who was he to force her? He merely shook his head then rubbed her arm. "Its ok, just don't get too depressed. I'm not sure what's bothering you but I'll try to help in any way I can, even if I don't know what's wrong." He said.

Hilary looked at him for a moment before she smiled and giggled. "Ray, that's not very smart. How can you help without even knowing what's wrong? That's just silly." She said. He smiled, "Well at least I got you smiling again. I'll act silly from now on ok? But only if it'll make you happy." She smiled warmly then laid her head on his shoulder. "You make me happy Ray. Almost everything you do makes me happy." She said softly.

Ray looked down at her in confusion. 'I make her happy? But it that's true then why does she act sad around me?' He wondered. Ignoring his thoughts, he smiled at her then rested his chin on her head. Hilary sighed and whispered, "Thank you Ray..." Ray closed his eyes and smiled, "I don't know what you're thanking me for but I'll go with it." Hilary giggled, "You're so weird Ray." He chuckled, "I know." She smiled, 'I could get used to this. This happy, easy going attitude. I like it, I like how easy it is for us to just talk. I wish every day could be like this.' She thought.


Ok, sorry for the short chapter. I'm having a harder time trying to write this story. It just doesn't go fast enough for my liking and I'm the author. Oh well... I want to take vote though. For the next chapter. I want to see how many people think they should kiss in the next chapter. I have to get at least five reviews with votes and there can't be a tie. So we'll see what will happen, it all depends on you guys, the readers. Thanks for reading everyone and an even bigger thanks to my reviewers, you guys rock!