Hi, Peoples! Nope, Kai didn't kill me for his birthday. YAY!
Kai - comes in with towel on head No, but I still owe you.
gulps But not tonight! Tonight's Halloween and the last chapter of my fic! CHAPTER TEN!
Kai - What exactly do you have planned?
smiles We're gonna go Trick-or-Treating! By the way, why do you have a towel on your head? blinks
Kai - blushes
Ooooo, what is it?! jumps to pull towel off of head Your hair! starts laughing IT'S RED!
Kai - crosses arms I don't see what's so funny. Max, I found out, switched my shampoo this morning with liquid red jello. It seems as though he got the idea from a little birdie that told him about how the people who made The Wizard of Oz made the "horse of many colors" colorful . . .
heh, heh . . . Oh, well! It'll match your outfit that I've had made for you and the others!
Kai - blinks What exactly do they look like?
You'll see! Now, be good while I go and get your Halloween costumes! leaves
Kai - sweat drops Disclaimer: She doesn't own Beyblade. If she did, do you think that she would be getting our Halloween costumes for Trick-or-Treating?
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All Hallow's Eve
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-Rei Hino's POV-
It's been almost three of their hours since Kai and I have surrendered to darkness. For an odd reason, I could tell their time of day. I suppose it is because of Kai's memories and learnings. Possibly that or something else much deeper and more complicated to understand.
Kai was too weak to wake at the moment, though I felt refreshed. Dranzer hovered close to the younger teen, wary of his condition. I had stopped long ago trying to convince Dranzer that he would be alright. Kai was fading quickly, his energy disappearing like snow on a summer day. Neither of us knew why it was happening so fast. It shouldn't be, but then again, it was getting closer to the time of midnight where, if everything went downhill, he would die. Dranzer and I had talked for a while, trying to determine the best way to go about the situation. It seemed as though we had decided to wait until the minute before midnight when I would exit Kai's body. Hoping that the Fates had given up on us, it would work. Kai would be fine in a few minutes, his body adjusting to its normal state, and I would finally be free to go where I was needed. That way, the Fates could not do the same thing next year to Kai.
[Rei Hino, I heard Dranzer's voice call for me.
I had been looking around the bedroom that the Blade Breakers had placed us in, admiring on how the designs of this period somewhat matched the period of my time. [Yes, Dranzer? How is Kai? Feeling better?
I felt the phoenix shake his head. It had given me a start when I first saw Dranzer's new form of a phoenix, though his crown still sat in the same spot, with the same jewel. [Kai is fading away from me. I cannot call him back to consciousness.
My breath caught in my throat. If I didn't leave soon, my counterpart would die. I suppose that Dranzer knew what I was thinking because he told me otherwise.
[No, Rei Hino. We are still sticking to our original plan. All I am saying is that we need to get Kai more energy. Maybe if you taught a spell to the Blade Breakers, they could give him the strength that he'll need to make it through tonight?
I thought about that possibility, but would they go along with it? I asked Dranzer.
[Yes, they would. he replied. [They are his friends. They'll help, though I don't rightly know about the other teams with them.
That did raise another point, but I dismissed it quickly when I felt Kai's soul drift away from me again just slightly before it returned with a jolt. I sighed, mind made up, and stood up off of the bed, making my way over to the door. Opening it, I saw the Blade Breakers accompanied by those other three teams that Dranzer had mentioned and four adults. I searched swiftly in Kai's memory for their names and came up with a Mr. Dickenson, Judy Tate, and the other two were Mr. Granger, Tyson's father and grandfather. They all stared at me as I walked into the room, their gazes making me feel as if I were a child and had done something wrong.
Ray, seeing as if he were reading my thoughts, stood up and came over, helping me to the couch were he was sitting before. Kai's body still felt as though it were going to give out, the left arm in a sling while a white bandage stopped the bleeding that Sanguinex had produced by biting down on Kai's neck. There was a slight tension on the right cheek where I knew a bruise sat darkly.
We both sat down on the couch, the silence in the room almost deafening.
I sighed. "Dranzer and I were talking," I started but stopped as Lee interrupted me.
"So, you're Rei Hino, the one who the Fates are really after?" I nodded. "Well, no offense, but I wouldn't blame the others if they sent you back to those damn Fates right this minute." He was angry, but I could feel Kai's unconscious fury wash over me, telling me everything.
I snorted. "Well, I wouldn't be in Kai's body if you all hadn't stated that you wouldn't help keep him safe, now would I?" I retorted. Before he could combat my saying, I interrupted him, mimicking his rudeness. "There is no reason to counterattack me. I am stating the truth. In case you do not know, I have access of Kai's memories, and I now know what happened before the Fates had taken him. It is the truth that you all are going to have to deal with. I know that you had tried helping, but it was slightly late, don't you believe? I have no right to speak to you this way, I know, because I do not know any of you, but I am speaking out of Kai's own rage. I feel that it will take up too much energy that he will need. And going back to what I had been trying to say earlier, I need the Blade Breakers' help. Now, if you promise not to rudely interrupt me again, I will state what Dranzer and I have on our minds."
Everyone was silent as Lee sat back in his seat. I smirked, Kai's well-known action tugging at my lips. At least they were going to listen to what I had to say.
"Now, Dranzer and I have talked, and we wanted to tell you that we are losing Kai . . ." Before I could even finish, everyone joined in, asking questions so quickly and together. I couldn't even tell what they were saying. I felt Kai's irritation combine with my own, and bringing up two fingers to my mouth, I whistled, letting the shrill sound echo throughout everyone's ears. Once they were all quiet, I continued what I was once saying. "Listen to me, I beg of you." I sighed. "Dranzer and I have come to the conclusion of asking you all to help us give Kai more energy in order to survive through the night. I'll have to teach you all the spell, for you will not find it anywhere. If you want, I can. It is your decision."
They all were quiet, at least until the Blade Breakers had spoken at the same time. "We'll help. Just tell us what to do!"
I smiled, Dranzer was right. The Blade Breakers had agreed to help.
"We'll help, too," Michael said, gaining nods from the others. "It's the least we can do to help Kai, after what we did."
I nodded and told them what to do.
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The rest of the day, I had taught all three teams how to do the energy spell. It had worked at about five in the afternoon. Kai's strength had improved greatly, and both Dranzer and I were glad.
Now, it was the evening. After they had done the spell, all of the beybladers were exhausted and had laid down to rest. I let them, knowing that the real test for them was to come in the wee hours of the night. Which it had become.
I sat on the bed while I watched Tyson and Max argue about some unknown matter. Ray and Kenney stood close to the window, watching the scene with somber expressions. I smiled at all of them. Kai, I could feel, was smiling at their little antics as well.
I glanced at the clock beside the bed, the fiery numbers flashing the time. It was 11:21 P.M. It seemed as though every time I even stole a look at the tiny box, it fought me off with a time getting closer to midnight.
I sighed. It wouldn't be too much longer now, and I could feel Kai getting weaker, despite the spell from earlier.
-Normal POV-
Suddenly, glass shattered, lights blinked out, objects seemed to fly across the room, aiming for anyone in particular.
"Get down!" Ray cried, pushing Rei Hino to the floor and covering him with his body. They hugged the odd-colored carpet until things seemed to calm down. They looked up together, noticing seven figures standing erect in the middle of the spacious room.
[Rei Hino, we know that you are here. Show yourself or else we will tear each and every limb from these poor excuses for human beings one by one, the female said coldly, forcing and invisible pressure to hoist Tyson and Max up in the air.
[No! Tyson . . . Max! Rei Hino heard Kai call in his mind. The boy doubled over in pain before he could take his body back from the being that was now in control.
'I have to do something,' Rei Hino thought but stopped as an idea came to mind. He smirked and muttered a few unknown words, causing a white light to appear.
The Fates and Dark Bladers stopped what they were doing and stood staring at a spirit-coated figure in front of them, its bright light threatening to blind them.
When the light dimmed, flaming eyes opened to glare at the beings before it. Red hair mixed in with a white strand while a golden crown seemed to illuminate the bright light. The figure's features were strong, muscled, and tense. Broad shoulders and a handsome face accompanied the main attractions. A single earring dangled from his left ear, the chandelier triangles blowing softly in the small breeze. The red shirt had designs that rivaled the phoenix Dranzer's markings along his body, the pants doing the same. What gave away the figure's identity was the glowing emerald jewel in the middle of the crown, acting as a third eye for the recipient. His posture gave nothing away, but his eyes showed nothing but anger and hate.
[Dranzer . . . the female started, setting down the two boys. [It seems as though you have acquired your old form back.
Dranzer didn't say anything as he sent a mental message to Rei Hino and the others. He told them to leave the room and head for Mr. Dickenson's office where the older man was waiting.
The others nodded and stood up quickly, rushing out the door before the invaders could react.
[Rei Hino, release the other bit beasts, Dranzer said calmly, watching as the other two Fates and the Dark Bladers followed his master and his friends. He felt the boy agree and mutter the spell again. He could once again sense Dragoon, Drigger, and Draciel take shape, but he didn't have time to think about them and their battles. He had one of his own.
[Dranzer, the female said[why do you protect the one who killed our master? It was a fitting question for the beginning of a decisive battle.
Dranzer sighed and eyed her ugly form. She wanted an answer before they began their battle. "He did not kill the master. He merely stumbled upon our hospitality. Our master knew the consequences if he helped the boy. It was his own undoing. Rei Hino had nothing to do with the downfall of the empire. The master was the one who couldn't control his demon form and attacked the boy after they had expressed their love for each other. He completely ripped his heart out and tore it to bits, swallowing it. How can you expect him to want to come back to life if Rei Hino is not there to comfort him?! For him to apologize to?! What you are doing is blastfulmy! It is completely and utterly ridiculous! What we had is no longer! There is no sense in bringing it back now!"
She shook her head sadly. [It seems as if the whelp has intoxicated your mind as well. I didn't believe that you would side with us. You never did like Master.
"I did, though I never showed it in lust as you once did."
That set her off. Dranzer could see the anger escape in many locations, as her body no longer had the beauty to hide it. She cried out and lunged for him, her fingernails stretching into long claws.
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Ray tugged on Rei Hino's wrist, dragging him behind. They had to get away. The Dark Bladers were right behind them. Well, Cenotaph and Lupinex, that is. Tyson and Max had stopped Sanguinex and Zom, keeping the two freaks from coming after them. Dragoon, Drigger, and Draciel had stopped the other two Fates for a battle of their own, as well.
"Come on!" Ray cried, tugging harder on the older teen's wrist.
They ran a little farther until two dark objects appeared in their path.
"You might as well give up, Rei Hino," a nasally voice said.
"Because we will not give up chasing you at all costs," a deep voice commented with the other.
Ray and Rei Hino stopped in their tracks and glared at the two in front of them. Ray stepped in front of the other, sheltering him from anything that the Dark Bladers were going to throw at them. "Rei Hino, get out of here. If you can get to Mr. Dickenson's office, then you'll be safe. Protect Kai, please. He's the only captain we have," Ray whispered to the older teen of fire. He turned his gaze back towards the two remaining bladers that stood in their way of safety.
Rei Hino hesitated for a slight second before sprinting past the two freaks as Ray released his beyblade.
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Dranzer grunted as he hit the wall, another slash torn at his shirt.
The woman Fate before him stood panting, glaring her cold, deviant eyes at him. They had been fighting for the past ten minutes, a record for both of them to have fought on a one on one match.
[Why do you keep me here? Do you now see the reality? We will have your little whelp's heart, whether you approve or not. Our master's kingdom will be restored! she exclaimed, stomping her foot on the ground.
Dranzer growled, grasping the front of his shirt. "You listen! Kai's heart, nor Rei Hino's, is the answer to all of this! Kai is my master now! You all have none! Nor do you need one! You have gone through all of these years on your own, so why do you want to go back to being ordered around?!"
[If you feel so strongly about having no master, then why do you serve a child!
"Silence!" the phoenix snapped. "Kai is nothing like that hot-headed monster! Kai has always treated me with kindness and love! I have been there for him and he for me! Little can I say for that large half-breed that had once an empire out of fear!"
[How dare you speak of our master as if he were the devil himself!
"HE IS THE DEVIL! He is a devil as Kai is an angel! I have felt more complete with the boy than I would ever with that . . . that . . . ."
[Don't you dare finish that sentence! With that, she rushed forward and pinned the human form of the phoenix by the neck.
Dranzer gasped, choking on the strong hold. He grabbed at her wrist, pulling with all his might in order to slacken her grip. She just applied more pressure, threatening to break his neck.
[You will die, Dranzer Phoenix of Fire! You will die for insulting our master! I will kill you with my own bare hands!
She pushed harder and Dranzer struggled all the more.
The phoenix could barely see, blackness swarming at the edges of his vision like a hive of bees. He no longer could take in breath, or let it escape. His arms had stopped fighting as a numbness swept over him. There was a roaring in his ears, keeping him from hearing the Fate's voice before him, even though she was speaking in his mind.
Suddenly, the blackness toppled down on top of him.
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Rei Hino panted and glanced behind him, fear driving him faster. Lupinex had escaped from Ray's blade and had started pursuing the older teen. They had been running, one chasing, the other being chased, for the past few minutes. Rei Hino didn't know where all his energy was coming from. He had guessed adrenaline a long while ago, but dismissed that thought as he found out that Kai was giving him his own strength, but the Spirit of Fire had scolded the teen viciously, stopping him from continuing.
Now, he was getting tired, but Mr. Dickenson's office loomed just ahead . . . If he could get there . . .
A twang of pain startlingly erupted through his heart, causing him to stumble and land face-down on concrete. Slowly, gripping his shirt, he sat up on his skinned knees, shaking. Where had that come from?
Then laughing was heard behind him.
Rei Hino turned around to face two figures. Lupinex and the female Fate.
"Dranzer!" he cried, searching for the phoenix but knowing that he wouldn't come.
Two more figures appeared followed by three more. The other two Fates and the rest of the Dark Bladers!
"W-What did you do with them? With Kai's friends?" he asked, backing away. His body shook uncontrollably as reality had set in. They had killed them, that's what they had done.
The female Fate came closer and brought up a hand.
That broke the river of adrenaline.
Rei Hino cried out angrily, pushing her out of the way and stood up to start running again. He ran fast, darting past telephone poles and the occasional mailbox. He could feel the others behind him, pursuing him with the want, the need, to have his heart. Suddenly, his foot missed jumping over a break in the concrete, and he went down once again. He coughed and raised up on his elbows.
[Rei Hino! Kai called in his mind. [It's midnight!
That was when the older teen noticed the chiming of the courthouse clock, but that was far away as the female Fate came up and flipped him on his back, digging in his chest, the other two Fates holding his arms. He cried out in pain and willed the chiming to stop. Right then, he didn't care if he died again or not. He just didn't want this event to ever have to repeat itself again. Also, the pain was unbearable!
[Hurry, Sister, the oldest Fate urged, squeezing the right arm tighter as Rei Hino fought in his grip.
[Hold him still, she commanded and pulled harder.
Rei Hino cried out again as his body hitched forwards.
[Leave, Rei Hino . . . ! he heard Kai's weak voice call in his mind. Now that it was midnight, the spell was taking its toll.
Rei Hino gasped for breath. [No, Kai . . . If I leave, then they will kill you . . . I promised Ray to keep you safe, and I will . . . He stopped as blood began pouring out of his mouth, causing him to choke.
[Sister! the oldest exclaimed.
The chimes had stopped. It was a minute after midnight.
The spell was broken.
The female Fate pulled away as a blue light began glowing brightly behind her, time stopping as everything except the light disappeared into darkness. She turned around and spotted four figures in front of her. The same four figures that had condemned her master to an eternity in blackness.
Rei Hino's body lay motionless as the scene took place, though this time, he couldn't see anything, or hear.
One of them stepped forward to reveal himself.
[Dranzer! the female called, seeing the human form of the bit beast. [How can it be?!
[Yes. Now, we will decide your punishments at this time, for you have broken the rules and have killed many in cold blood. Dranzer shifted. He had to hurry this up. Rei Hino couldn't leave Kai's body until it was all said and done. [The three Fates, he addressed them[you all will, like your master, spend an eternity in darkness, but for you, there will be no way out. You will continue doing as you have been. Forever. He turned to the Dark Bladers. [You all will remain the way you are, though your punishments are not as harsh because you were deceived in believing that you could gain power to defeat your enemies. He turned back to the Fates. [I have one other thing to say. Due to a sudden promise and begging, we have decided to set your master's human soul free because he never wished any harm done. Twas his demon side that willed chaos . . .
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Time resumed its roaming. Kai's body began breathing again as a force left it.
Kai opened his eyes slightly, just enough to see two happy figures standing side-by-side. Rei Hino and his master. The older man kept his arm around the younger's waist. Coming closer, Kai could finally get a good look at both of them. They seemed glad. For what?
Rei Hino bent down over him and placed a soft kiss on the sweaty forehead. He leaned closer to whisper in the teen's ear, but it wasn't comprehendible to the phoenix. The older boy straightened and smiled.
And Kai blacked out willingly once again.
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Crimson eyes snapped open quickly, body jerking forward in its seat.
Kai sat breathing heavily, hearing a blaring of a TV. What? He looked around, seeing Tyson and Max holding a frightened Kenney, forcing the poor kid to watch the horror movie.
Kai's eyes roamed around wildly, seeing that he was on the train again, sitting in his seat across the isle from the other two. Ray wasn't there, gone to look for a bathroom.
'Was it all a dream?' he wondered to himself, relaxing back into the comfortable seat. He closed his eyes to think. It had been too long and too real to be a dream . . . Hadn't it?
Ray came back in as he was still thinking. "Hey, guys," he started, "I think that we're the only ones on the train."
Suddenly, the train stopped abruptly, the breaks screaming along with the movie.
Kai sat up straight as it came to a stop . . .
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End Chapter Ten+
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appears wearing vampire outfit That's the end of the story! Hope you all enjoyed it!
Steph - comes in wearing werewolf Halloween outfit Are the others done getting dressed yet?
Oh, most definitely! whispers I took a pic of Kai in his! And if anyone wants one, give e-mail!
Steph - giggles evilly
Kai - comes in wearing The Little Mermaid outfit Couldn't it have been, at least, the DRESS!?
Awe! But you look sooooooo CUTE wearing the fins and seashells!
Kai - I DON'T SEE THE OTHERS WEARING THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nope. There's not another mermaid, except King Triton! Besides, it's almost the entire cast! Tyson is Flounder. You are Ariel. Max is Sebastian. And Ray is Eric! You all look sooooo KAWAII!
Kai - growls By the way, where's that pic you took of me?
grins Don't know, do ya?!
Eli - comes in with everyone else You guys ready to go Trick-or-Treating?
Everyone except the Blade Breakers - YEAH!
turns to readers I hope you all liked the story. Be safe. Have fun. Don't eat a lot of candy, unlike what Max, Tyson, Eli, and Steph are gonna do. And . . . .
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!