Tomorrow's Never Die
Warning: this is a yaoi fic so if you hate boy on boy relationships don't read. You have had a fair warning so therefore I will not be held responsible for your "virgin eyes" being soiled. :3
BloodAmulet (Vixen-Ra): this fic is based on the second season of Beyblade: Beyblade V- Force. This fic is about Rei. He has a stupid fight with Kai and walks out on him. Rei is found by the new Psykicks team (believe it or not that was how it was spelt on a website with episode reviews) and makes nice-nice. They don't know who Rei is and take him back with them to Dr. B's lab. Events unfold from there.
Pairing: Kane x Rei
Disclaimers: I do not own Beyblade or any of the characters. If I did it would probably be X-rated. ;3
NOTE: This is a re-revamp
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A.N.: (Now, I am aware that all but one of these reviewers had left me a review years ago and that they may no longer be keeping tabs on this insanely old fic, but I've decided to respond to them anyway. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WONDERFUL REVEIWS!)
Rebel-blah-blah-blah: It's been a long damn hiatus, but I've finally decided to take this story back up and finish it once and for all. Will Rei rise from the dead? Read to find out! :3
devilburns: hhhmmmm, alive? Read and see, hun. :D
life sucks, get use to it: read on, reviewer, read on! And thank you very much for the review.
Salima: And now I'm evil for the exceedingly long hiatus! I made you cry... *pats your back* poor thing, but it means I did my job (even if I was a stupid high-schooler at the time, lol). Read on to finally see the continuation!
V.D.: Thank you for your review! And here I go and stop righting this fic…..bad writer, bad! Well it's time to finish now, so enjoy the new chapter!
Mine6Chan: I'm a bit surprised I'm not dead yet, then. I think your army may have gotten sick of trying to hunt me down after the first few years of the hiatus. Well I promise you and your army of BitBeasts that I'm back to finish this fic! Enjoy!
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Abyssinian Rose: I'm glad you have enjoyed my fic up until the long hiatus and now you can read on to find out how it ends. :)
Darkwaterwolf: I'm sure it was a pretty cool update back then, but now it's time to continue. The old chapters have been rewritten and made more cohesive and now new chapters are being added to finish this story. Enjoy!
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Tomorrow's Never Die
~A chance to right a wrong!~
Kane slammed the door shut behind him as his mind repeated the words he had heard the surgeon mutter when he had run by him in his haste to get back to the E.R., 'A chance…could it really be?' the blue haired teen thought as he ran a shaky hand through his messy spikes of hair. Did he really dare to believe what his mind and heart wanted him too?
"Kane? What is it? Did you find out…what's going on?" Salima asked tentatively from where she sat on the bed, wrapped in Kai's arms. Kane looked up when he heard her voice at the edge of his thoughts and saw that the rest of the room's occupants were watching him intently, tears still sparkling in their eyes. Kane released a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding and leant back heavily on the door behind him, "I didn't really get to talk to anyone." He said softly and could feel everyone slump in disappointment, "But I heard the specialist from before mutter something about 'a chance to right a wrong' when he ran by me in the hall."
This caught everyone's attention and Kane could see similar hopes rise in their faces as it had done in his own heart, 'But should we really hope for the best? What if it's just a false alarm or they're merely calling the surgeon's and doctors into the E.R. to examine Rei's body? What if the meaning of that announcement didn't actually mean what we wanted it to?' Kane thought with sudden despair. He dropped his gaze again and the others became worried, beginning to doubt the situation just as Kane now was.
"I'm sure they were called to E.R. for a good reason." Enrique said, though it was obvious that he didn't quite believe in what he was saying as he remained close to Max, feeling the other blonde's reassuring grip on his waist. The Italian returned the gesture blindly as he sighed, forcing himself to think more positively. Max, however, couldn't even bring himself to believe that anything good had drawn the surgeons back into the emergency room.
He had seen Rei's lifeless body for himself, after all, and it was common knowledge that once the body was dead for longer than eight minutes revival could not happen. Even if it were possible than there would be significant brain damage. Rei had been dead for far longer then that. It would be impossible for revival and there for Max couldn't bring himself to dredge up even an ounce of hope. The half breed breathed out slowly through his nose and rested his head against Enrique's now lying against his own shoulder.
Tyson, on the other hand, had his hands clasped together and pressed to his forehead as he bowed over his upturned knees in silent prayer. The long-haired teen's mouth worked wordlessly, eyes clenched shut tight with unshed tears clinging stubbornly to his lashes. He no longer cared if prayer meant nothing; it was just something to occupy his exhausted mind…to keep him from thinking horrible thoughts.
Kia kissed the top of Salima's bowed head gently before glancing around at the people he called friends. He saw hope and despair alike etched into the faces of his fatigued comrades and felt his own heart clench painfully. However, he knew not on how he felt about this newest situation. He could understand the situation at a rational level, but the part of him that missed his Chinese friend dearly wished horribly for something good to happen….even if logic dictated otherwise. The Russian was torn and to stop his own inner emotional war he focused on comforting Salima.
"I don't know if I can handle this anymore." The girl in his arms whispered in defeat and slowly turned her face into Kai's chest as her hands clung to his hospital gown shakily. The injured Russian rubbed Salima's back soothingly and cooed sweet nothings into her ear, for only her to hear. She eventually fell into a light doze due to her exhaustion and the stress of the last several hours, leaving the young Russian to cradle her against his side. Kai continued to stroke the redheaded girl's back as he settled his chin on the top of her red tresses and glanced across the room at where Kane was slumped against the door, head down.
'If another doctor walks through that door with more bad news I think it just might kill Kane.' Kai thought sullenly as he kept his ruby gaze trained on the blue haired male that had fallen in love with Rei oh so suddenly, 'For his sake I hope something good comes of that P.A. announcement.'
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Two hours had passed and still the group of teens had heard nothing in regards to the announcement that the hospital staff had passed over the intercom system. Kane, who had moved to sit at the table an hour ago, had his head down and cradled in his arms, silent as the grave. Not a single one of them had dared to talk during the passing of those two hours. They were too busy with their inner turmoil or waning hope.
However, the silence was broken when the door to Kai's room suddenly opened and like puppies, waiting for their master to come home, all of their heads suddenly shot up to see who was entering the room. They all sagged in disappointment when it was only the nurse, Susan, from earlier in the evening. She slowly closed the door and glanced around the room, feeling the tension in the small, confining space like acrid poison, "Oh dear…I think it's time for all of you to eat." Susan said softly as she set down the tray, she was carrying, on the table where Kane sat.
She than proceeded to check Kai's wounds, change the bandages and administer more painkillers. She was careful not to wake Salima, who was still resting against Kai's good side as the nurse finished her work quietly. She smiled warmly at the sleeping girl and silently hoped that when she woke up all would be right with the world. It was a childish notion, but Susan had always been one to think on the brighter side of life…..or at least she tried to. "I do hope you all plan to rest like the little miss is doing now. It will do you all some good." The nurse said in a sweet, motherly tone as she gave Kai a gentle smile.
She made sure that Kai was comfortable before taking her leave and quietly shutting the door behind her retreating form. Enrique was the first to move and collect a bit of food on a plate to share between him and Max. The Italian quickly curled up next to his fellow blonde the minute he had what he wanted as they silently went about eating what was on the small plate. Tyson was the next to unfurl from his chair and rise to get himself some sustenance as Max and Enrique slowly finished their portion of food.
The long-haired teen made sure to put together a light plate for Kai as well and took it over to his Russian friend who accepted it quietly and, likewise, began to eat. Tyson began eating his own food once he was situated back in his chair; though, the usually talkative teen continued to remain silent as he chewed on a sandwich. The only one who didn't move to eat was Kane as Salima was still sleeping and Kai wished not to wake her just yet. No one bothered to ask Kane to eat seeing as even their own appetites were rather paltry and if Kane was finally sleeping than none of them wished to wake him.
They quickly finished in silence, but it was Tyson who finally broke it as he set his empty plate aside, "I think it's time I call home and let the others know what's happened." He said stiffly, "We've been holding off on it for too long." Tyson slowly got to his feet and made his way to the door. "I'll be right back." He added in a voice almost too quiet to catch as he left the room to go make a call he wished he didn't have to do as the others watched him depart. Silence fell, once more, over the occupants of the sterile hospital room as no one wished to speak. There was just no energy left for it….no purpose behind trying. However, the door opened not ten minutes later and to the teens' surprise the officers who had spoken to them earlier in the night walked into the room.
Everyone, but Kane and Salima moved to look at the uniform clad men now standing in the room, "Can we…help you?" Max asked haltingly as he was the first to speak up, "We're simply here to inform you that we have taken the man named Gideon into custody along with several of his subordinates." The taller, broad shouldered officer said. His words quickly drew everyone's attention, "We are in the process of scouring the premises for further evidence, but I am happy to say that we already have the gun used by the suspect in our possession and are currently looking to acquire the bullet they removed from your wound." He went on to say as he turned his steel coloured gaze on Kai.
"With this evidence alone and proof that the bullets inside the gun match the bullet removed from your wound we can lock him away for attempted man slaughter…with no chance of parole." The officer added and at this point a small smile curled his lips as the tension in the room lessened, "I'm glad you found proof." Max said, feeling a sliver of appreciation, "It means that Rei may not have…died in vain." The blonde half-breed said, not liking to admit that their friend was dead.
The officer's smile fell into a grim line when he heard those words, "My condolences." He said, as his partner remained silent. The younger looking officer appeared as if he might become ill at any moment, "Ché parola disgustosa da usare*." Enrique muttered in his native language, clearly not looking pleased with something, but refusing to repeat what he had said in English.
The officer either didn't hear the Italian or chose to ignore him, "We'll leave you all to your grieving than. You will be receiving a court written mandate in the mail at some point and you will all most likely be called to testify when the time comes." The older officer went on to say, "Until than be safe knowing that the suspect will be held in prison. Good day." He added as if it made any real difference to the tired teenagers and promptly left the room. His younger partner paused for a moment and gave them a warm smile before taking his leave as well.
"That man sure knows how to use the art of speech." Enrique said flatly, clearly being sarcastic as Max kissed him on the cheek, "I'm sure it's just that he can't comprehend our sorrow properly." The half-breed blonde said softly as Enrique blushed lightly. Max smiled weakly and pulled the European back against his body and rested his head in the crook of the other blonde's neck and shoulder where he placed a soft kiss on the skin to calm the other.
Enrique accepted the fond gesture for what it was meant to be and gradually relaxed in Max's embrace with a gentle sigh, "So Gideon is out of the picture and life in prison is most likely a definite. Tell me I'm not the only one still feeling hollow." Enrique suddenly said and Max's small smile dropped once more as he looked at the tiled floor beneath them. "You're not the only one." came Kane's soft, sad voice, easily startling the other occupants within the room as he finally lifted his head, "So you were awake?" Kai asked and Kane nodded. "I woke up when the cops came in." the blue haired teen said in a flat voice.
"….Even though they said that they caught that bastard it won't change anything. Rei's not going to come back to life….it's a hollow victory." Kane went on to say as he kept his gaze locked on the table's surface, "What does it matter anymore." The teen added. "I'd say it still matters greatly." Came a new voice from the doorway, gruff with exhaustion. The boys' heads shot up to see the surgeon specialist standing in the doorway. The man reached up and pulled down his surgical mask so he could speak and be heard properly.
"Could you please come with me." The man said without even a pause, as he looked straight at the equally exhausted Kane. The blue haired teen slowly rose to his feet, feeling a sense of trepidation clutch at his heart as he followed the blood soaked man from the room. Kai watched Kane leave the sterile space and he unconsciously pulled Salima more firmly against his body in a form of personal comfort, "Is this it?" the Russian found himself asking no one in particular, "I do believe so." Max said as he, likewise, held Enrique more tightly, to which the Italian blonde squeezed him back reassuringly.
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Kane followed the specialist down the hall as the man took several turns before coming to a stop outside a single, unmarked door, "I must apologize for causing the lot of you so much pain. I understand your worry and your fears over your friend." The man began and Kane couldn't help but bite his lip in irritation, "I know you don't understand how I feel….that's just something all you doctors are trained to say." The teen bit out more harshly than he intended it to sound.
The doctor turned to look at him, "That's where you're wrong, my boy. I was the one who killed my own brother while he lay on the surgical table. He trusted me to save him and I was unable….so, yes, I do understand how you all feel." The man said and Kane knew that this stranger was, indeed, telling him the truth, "I…I'm….sorry." Kane said feeling ashamed of himself. The older man smiled sadly and put a gentle hand on the boy's shoulder, "There is no need to be sorry. That happened a long time ago and I've long since come to terms with what I did. You are just upset about your friend so I won't hold you responsible for what you say."
"Thank you." Kane whispered softly, "It is quite alright. Now, I have something to ease your pain." The man said with a gentle tone of voice as he reached out and opened the door that they had stopped in front of, gently pushing the confused boy into the room beyond. Once inside the bright, sterile room the first thing Kane registered was the staccato beep of life support machines, "Look over there." The doctor said warmly as he gestured to the far side of the white washed room and what Kane saw made him cover his mouth in shock. There, amongst wires and tubes, looking the worse for the wear was... "REI!" Kane cried and ran to the bed on the other side of the room where he collapsed against the edge of it, "O…oh…..god!" the teen sobbed as his hearing could pick out the steady beep of the heart monitor.
"Oh, thank god!"
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Translations:
*what a disgusting word to use = ché parola disgustosa da usare
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BloodAmulet: well it's been a long god damned wait, but here is a brand new chapter (even though it too is short in length) for those of you that have continued to track this fic, waiting for an update. I say thank you once again to those that decided to stick with me just to read this to the end and I promise that this will be finished. This was kinda a gut wrenching chapter…so much depression! But, look! Rei lives!
I apologize, but I'm not going to beta this chapter since it's 3:00 in the morning. I'm just going to post it and hope there aren't too many errors.
Re-revamp is complete! Now I have to finish this! If this is not done by the end of this month... September 2010) I want all you lovely readers to send me PMs telling me to 'get my arse in gear'! X3