Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or it's characters in any way. I do own myself (Dawn) as it's self insert. Hannah is owned by herself (SMIFFYizDAbest). The plot is loosely based on SouthernDragon's (aussie-dragon's) story 'Taming the Dragon'. Anything else is coincidental.

Note: Sexual actions in this chapter and I would hate to upset anyone, so you have been warned!!

Chapter 7: More Like His Old Self

Kai, Tala and Hannah kept searching, but it was getting darker as the sun set. They were about to search further, but Kai sighed, so Tala faced him.

"Kai, what's up?" he asked as he looked at the dual bluenette.

"We're not getting anywhere. We've searched for hours and it's getting dark, so we will have even less luck. Why don't we just head back to our homes?" Kai answered as he crossed his arms.

Tala looked towards Hannah who was looking around still, as if hoping she'd find me somehow soon. She still looked so worried that Tala didn't want to give up, but it was getting dark and it wasn't safe to be out at night.

Hannah looked back to see the two boys standing there. "What are you doing? We have to find her. I can't let anything happen to her, she is my best friend." she said.

"Hannah, it's getting dark. We have to get back home." Tala said, knowing Hannah wouldn't like that.

"Tala. I can't..." started Hannah, and she was so worried, she looked ready to allow tears to fall.

Tala came over to her and wrapped his arms around her and she leant into his chest trembling slightly. He stroked her back soothingly to try and relax her.

"Hannah, we will continue searching at first light, I promise. For now, we really should get home. Your mother will be worrying about you, as perhaps, will Kai's father worry about him." said Tala.

"Her mother, maybe. My father doesn't bother me. He knows I can look after myself. I have no curfew to be home by or anything." said Kai and was about to head off himself when Hannah called after him.

"Kai, how can you just walk off so calm and carefree when it's your fault she's out here and upset?!"

Kai turned back with a hn and said "She'll be all right. She's probably gone home and we're wasting time."

Hannah glared and Kai glared back, then smirked and said "Keep a hold of her, Tala. She's a good one."

Tala frowned slightly and automatically held Hannah closer to his chest. She blushed slightly and then looked up at him.

"Thank you for trying to help, Tala." she said and leant up to kiss his lips.

He smiled and kissed back. Kai watched for a moment then sighed, feeling a stab of guilt and sadness in his heart that he had upset me and that his best friend didn't trust him. He walked away, looking down in thought that maybe, just maybe, he had done the wrong thing by letting me go like he had...


Elsewhere, I had been running, but I had now slowed down and just let my feet lead the way, to where I did not really know. I wiped my eyes, which were still a little watery from the amount of crying I had done.

"How could Kai do that to me? I thought he was a decent guy. I guess he's a lost cause now he's changed." I said to myself then took a look around. "I don't know...where I am!" I realised and started to panic as my eyes watered again, but I dried the few tears that slipped and tried to retrace my steps, hoping it would take me somewhere I know.

I sped up as it was dark and I was a little scared. I might have felt safer if I knew exactly where I was, but I didn't yet. I took an accidental turn-off down an alleyway, then looked around nervously. I realised I didn't know this area and was about to turn back when I heard a voice.

"Well, well. I come here for some privacy and find a pretty girl. Aren't I lucky?"

I turned to face the originator of the voice and gasped. He was a street kid, clearly. He had brown, pointy hair with white streaks at his fringe, blazing red eyes and a scar across his face. He smiled as he came up to me.

"Back off and leave me alone!" I said in a hard tone, though it was forced as I was scared.

"Hn, I don't think so, Baby." he said and grabbed my arms and pinned me against the wall.

I whimpered slightly as I was now vulnerable. I tried to kick free, but he stopped me and pushed himself against me, kissing my lips. I tried to move my head, but he allowed it, simply so he could brush kisses down the side of my neck.

"You taste good." he said and stuck out his tongue so he was licking my neck.

I whimpered and closed my eyes, so he smirked and lifted a hand to my chest and fondled with my breasts. I gasped and opened my eyes and he lowered his hand to go under my top and fondle my breasts more.

"Wow, I can't believe my luck. You feel good." he said with a smirk.

I growled and he frowned then went back to kissing my lips, forcing entry into my mouth as his free hand lowered to my trousers' waistband and toyed with it. I let tears slip, as at this moment, it looked hopeless...


Over in a mansion just outside of town, Kai arrived and opened the doors then closed them behind himself. He was about to head upstairs when he heard a voice.

"Kai, are you all right? You don't look so happy." said the person.

Kai turned around to see his father and sighed.

"I'm fine, Dad." he said simply.

Susumu then sighed as he knew his son, and that wasn't the truth.

"Son, please. You used to tell me your problems when you were younger." he said.

"It's been a long time, Dad. I've changed and I can deal with them myself now." said Kai and proceeded to go up the stairs to his bedroom.

Susumu sighed again and thought to himself. He had to get his son to open up more or else he'd eventually crack from everything he holds in.

In his room, Kai sat on his bed and lay back, staring up at the plain ceiling and began to think of things, but I kept creeping into his thoughts. He soon sat up again and began to allow his thoughts to wander on me. Not what he wanted from me, but how much he wanted to be with me and hoped I was okay.

He thought back to being with me and trying to make a move...he regretted it majorly now and lowered his head as he stood up from his bed. He looked into a mirror and gasped as he saw a tear sliding down his cheek. He reached a finger up and wiped it away, then heard a knock on his door.

"Son, it's me, please open the door." came Susumu's voice.

Kai blinked his eyes a few times and returned to his usual look then opened the door, letting his father in.

"Kai, are you okay?" he asked.

"I guess so." Kai said with a shrug.

Susumu sat on the bed and said "Kai, what's wrong?"

Kai sat next to his father and sighed. "The girl I took out to the party. I upset her." he explained.

"Upset her? How, Kai? We both know your manners may not be perfect, but surely you wouldn't have done anything that can't be fixed." asked Susumu.

Kai lowered his head as he continued. "We were together in my car and kissed. I..." he started then stopped as he didn't want to tell his father this.

Susumu narrowed his eyes, but still looked concerned and placed a hand on his son's shoulder.

"Son, it's okay, go on." he said.

Kai turned his head away as he didn't want to show his father his weakness and said "I tried to go further with her, so she pushed me off and ran away upset. No one's seen her since."

Susumu sighed and made his son face him. "I won't deny I'm disappointed in you, Kai, but I can see you regret it and you are worried about her." he said.

Kai nodded. "I understand, Father. I should go back out there and find her, no matter what it takes." he said as another tear slipped that he quickly brushed away.

Susumu noticed his son's tear and brought his son into a hug. Kai's strong, outer shell broke away as he affectionately hugged his father back.

"Okay, now, Son. You go get your girl and prove your love." said Susumu with a smirk.

Kai blushed slightly and smirked back, then headed downstairs and opened the door, stepping out into the cold air to find me.


Back where the street boy had me under his dominance, he slipped his hand into my trousers and was about to enter my underwear when I found new confidence and kicked out, managing to catch him off guard. He jumped back from me as he wouldn't have been quick enough to stop me had he tried.

"You'll regret that, Baby." he growled.

He was about to come back towards me, but I kicked out again and sent a punch at him. He couldn't block both and the punch hit him right in the face, so he groaned and fell to his knees. I started to run and run and run, as fast as I could away from him, not daring to look back to see if he was following.

Not far away, Kai was searching for me and was getting more worried by the minute. He looked down all the turnings and pathways, hoping there'd be some sign.

"Dawn, where are you? I hope nothing has happened to you." he thought as he headed down another turning.

I, however, kept running, tears slipping down my face in fear. I stopped for a moment to catch my breath and took a glance behind. The boy wasn't following me, so I felt a little relieved, but now I was even more lost than before.

"Oh, I should have never ran off. I'm starving, cold, scared, lost..." I said to myself.

I heard footsteps and started to run again, just in case it was anyone else who might consider having me for their own. I kept running until suddenly, I ran into someone. I gasped and looked up, it was Kai.

He was surprised and looked back down at me. He was relieved to have found me and gently put his arms around me. Even after what had happened before, I was glad Kai had found me so I leant into his hug and allowed my tears to fall into his chest.

"Dawn, it's okay." he said as he stroked my back soothingly.

I just nodded as my tears started to fade, then I yawned. I was exhausted, cold and hungry. Kai could tell all three of these things as: I started to go limp in his arms, I was shivering and the rumbling of my stomach could be heard. He picked me up bridal style and smiled tenderly as I dozed off, huggling up against his chest.

"Don't worry, Dawn. You are safe now." he whispered and carried me back to his mansion, then he could let Tala and Hannah know I was okay, and Hannah could let my mum know.