Lirin: I have to admit this is doing better then i thought it would. so yay for everyone who's read and reviewed. special hugs for Beywriter, russian and cute blader lover, NinetailedPanther, and Silverwing X Moonrise
Tala: i think its clear she's running on a slight lack of sleep. but so would anyone who ends up staying up till 5am or later and waking around 10am. also i refuse to be held responsible for anything she says in this state.
Lirin: loser wolf. we'll see what i do to you next chapter. maybe a dead cell bat without a charger.
Tala: you wouldn't dare. I'll have kitty attack you with his claws.
Lirin: try me. and you know i can take Rei and Ripples claws without batting an eyelash. so your threat is pointless. oh one last thing, I DON'T OWN BEYBLADE
Tala: we'll continue this later.
Chapter 7: Worrying Tiger
Tala groaned as he sat in the plane. He hasn't even left yet and his plans were already crumbling. He had a 7.5 hour flight and they were already running late. He also expected to sleep on the way over, but thanks to about three families with screaming kids it wouldn't be likely.
"Can I get you anything?" a flight attendant asked after noticing his distress.
"Depends if you can get those wailing brats to shut up."
The girl gave the red head a small regretful smile. "I'm sorry, sir. But if you want to sleep I can get you a sleeping pill." She tried to be helpful.
Tala shook his head at her kind offer. "I hate pills. I'll deal with the brats."
She nodded and went off to take care of someone else before the flight took off.
Another ten minutes passed before one is the flight attendant came on the speak announcing their departure and sorry for the delay.
Tala sighed as he lead back. At last he was on his way. 'Kai you better be thankful for this.'
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After breakfast Rei sat in his room trying to mediate. But the storm brewing outside wasn't helping. He was also worrying about Lee's talk with the elders. After this he would either be a cause for some long needed changes in this village or kicked out. With his mind to boggled down with everything he gave up mediating and laid down on his bed.
"Please Lee, don't let me down."
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By the time Lee was called up to speak, the storm was raging out. The dimly lit candle room shone brighter, as Lee walked to the center, with a streak of lighting.
"My respected Elders," he began to speak, "for centuries this village has been reclusive and holding to very strict and ancient traditions. But as the world changes, we should also adjust to follow it."
"What are you saying boy? You want us to abandon our ways?"
"No Elder Zane. At least not all of our ways. I have been out in the real world thanks to the BBA and blading. I've seen much it has to offer. And I've also seen many people becoming more accepting of homosexuals."
Lee bowed his head as a huge commotion started at the one word. "Get to your point quickly boy." Elder Cho snapped after he regained control in the room.
"What I'm trying to say is that we should not abandon our old ways, but we should modify them and become more accepting of new ideas."
"I think what Lee wants is correct," he grandfather spoke up. "He knows more about this then we do. And I do not believe he would be here talking to us if it were not for the good of the village. We must start accepting that if we are not willing to be part of the world as it is now, then soon we will eventually die out and become a side note in history."
"And accepting homosexuals will help us to avoid that." another elder scoffed. "This is rubbish. He's just wasting our time."
"No please," Lee beg. "If we do not accept the homosexuals it is saying that we do not accept the person for who they are. It would be like saying your son must leave because he has orange hair. He has no control on his hair color just like those of us who prefer someone of the same sexual orientation."
"But they do have a choice." the Elder bit back. "And I believe you would not be so strong about this if it were not for one of your friends. Now which one is it?"
Lee sighed as he closed his eyes. "If you believe that then I truly fear for the future of this village. As for which of my friends, I'd sooner die they betray their trust. And since I am friends with many people in this village you'd have to ban them all to find the right one."
"Insolent brat."
"Enough Cho." Lee's grandfather was taking control again. "I say we allow the changes. I believe it will do us some good."
Lee stood there as the Elders mumbled and talked about what to do. He silently preyed they'd make the right choice. If not then the White Tigers Team, the village's pride, would be over.
Cho was the one to turn to Lee causing the lion to fear. "We will allow our village to enter the new century. However we will do it at our own pace. And your homosexual," he spat the word as if it were poisoned, "friend will not be banished. However we will not allow an sort of inappropriate act within the village gates. If he wishes to 'do the dirty' it must be at his partner's house far away from here."
Lee smiled at the group of aged men before him. "Thank you Elders. I will show you that you have not made the wrong choice here today."
"You best, young loin. For if we regret what we have agreed to, it will be you who is banished from home and family." Cho explained.
Lee nodded and gave his thanks one last time before leaving. Despite this storm today was going pretty good.
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By the time the lion got the Rei's house, the tiger master was curled up on the bed crying.
"Rei what's wrong?" Lee asked as he sat on the bed. "Is it the storm?"
Rei shook his head.
"Are you worried about being banished?"
A single nod was his reply.
Lee smiled down at his friend. "Well you don't have to worry as long as you and Kai don't do anything in the village itself."
Rei sat up and hugged his friend faster then a bolt of lighting. "Are you serious? The Elders actually agreed?"
"They sure did. My grandfather helped me too, which is probably why they agreed to it."
"Oh thank you Lee." Rei cried tears of joys on his friend's shirt.
"No problem brother. Now all we have to do is find Kai for you."
"You make that sound so easy."
After that the two sat in Rei's room not talking. The only sound came from Rei when the thunder roar and lighting sparked outside his window.
Lee: finally things are looking so much better for Rei.
Lirin: better for now.
Lee: why do you insist on picking fights tonight Lir? And if you dare hurt Rei then i'll hurt you.
Lirin: i'm sleepy...has anyone else realized how pointless this randomness have gotten?
Lee: then shut up or tell the readers to review so you can sleep. oh i just took care of one thing. now you oh mistress of our lives sleep before you to something all of us will regret.
Lirin: (yawn) night all. and listen to Lee. he knows what he's talking about...Zzz...
