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From Author- Okay so I had some extra time so I decided to update! I'm glad to see more people are favorting and liking this story. Hopefully, I hope to get more reviews! Anyway, onto the story!
We finally made it back home. Our first stop was the hospital because Tyson's ankle had swollen up pretty bad. I was glad he was able to finally get the treatment that he needed and was able to rest that ankle. I had to admit, though, over the time that Tyson was staying at the hospital, it was a bit lonely at home without him. Sure, there was Grandpa but still, Tyson was my brother, my twin, and so it always felt a little bit…empty without him. Ah, it's hard to explain. I guess one would truly understand if they were one of a pair of twins themselves.
I knew that later today, we were all going to go visit Tyson but, since it wasn't visiting hours, we were all just hanging out at my place to talk about what exactly happened back there on the island. We all agreed on one thing: we were sure we were going to see those people again in the near future. But, what would they come up with next?
Well, I don't really want to worry about stuff like that right now. But, there has been something I've noticed ever since that incident on the island. I've become pretty close with Kai. I mean, it's not like I wasn't close with the others but something about Kai just made him very easy to talk to. I guess it's because he wasn't much of a talker, he would just let me talk and he would listen. I liked that about him. He knew when to speak up and give his opinion so it's not like he was clamming up all the time. I don't know what it was but we really seemed to hit it off.
"Yo, homegirl, think you could carry some of this firewood over there to the stock pile?" Grandpa asked me. I was sitting outside, writing down about our "adventure" on the island. Hey, I liked to write. What can I say? Anyway, I put my notebook aside and stood up.
"Sure thing, Grandpa." I said. We didn't want to practice without Tyson here so Grandpa made us do chores. It wasn't all that bad since there were so many of us we got them done quickly. Since I didn't see the others around, I'm guessing that Grandpa put them to work as well. I walked over to the good sized pile of wood and began picking them up.
"Need some help?" Kai asked, appearing from inside the dojo. I looked up at him but before I could say anything, the wood that was in my hands was suddenly gone and was now in Kai's hands.
"You weren't going to let me say no, were you?" I said, crossing my arms across my chest playfully. Kai shook his head slightly. "Nope." He replied and then, gave me a smile. Another thing I noticed about our time together, Kai's smile would get bigger each time he would smile at me. But, it never failed to make me blush. But, I just smiled back at him and grabbed a new pile of wood.
"Well, aren't you the gentleman." I said, giggling slightly at the end. Kai just chuckled but said nothing else. We then began taking the wood and moving it over to the stock pile on the other end of the yard. As we continued to move it, Kai and I began talking some more.
"So you think Team Psykick will come back?" I asked, stacking some of the wood on the pile. Kai began stacking his bit of wood in his hands. "I have no doubt in my mind that they won't. People like them don't just show up like that, kidnap us and then drop off the face of the Earth." He replied, stacking the rest of his pile and then taking the last one in my hands and putting it away.
"I suppose you're right. Seems a lot of people are after us. It's not just Team Psykick but also those others." I said, walking back over to the first pile with Kai. We began piling some in our hands and then walking back.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. I still want that rematch with Dunga." He said and we began stacking the wood again. "Same here. But I wish I at least knew her name. Seems she didn't have the decency to introduce herself when we first met." I replied, finishing stacking my pile. Kai finished with his as well and brushed off his hands.
"I'm sure you'll get your chance, Mikayla." He said. I smiled. "Thanks, Kai." I replied. Then, Grandpa suddenly came out of the dojo, carrying two lemonades.
"Thanks for all your hard work, homies! Here's a little refreshment." He said and handed us the drinks. "Thanks, Grandpa." I said, taking a sip of my drink. The lemonade was very refreshing. And it wasn't until I began drinking that I realized how thirsty I was. Grandpa just smiled back and went back into the dojo, leaving Kai and I alone again. I walked over and sat on the edge of the dojo's deck. Kai sat next to me and drank his lemonade.
"You know, it's funny…" I began, not liking the awkward silence that came out between us. "…I've read so many of Tyson's letters these past two years. The first year wasn't all that intriguing. He'd have a small tournament here and there but it wasn't until last year's letters that really grabbed my interest about what he was doing." I said. Kai looked at me, seeming interested in what I was saying.
"Tyson's letters didn't just seem more intriguing by the kind of things that happened, but it was because of how he wrote about it. He seemed so excited and so much more alive when he talked about it. The way he described meeting each of you and the tournament you guys won. It made me a bit jealous that I couldn't be a part of it. But, I was also happy that he was having a good time and making friends. Friends that would always stick with him. That's how I saw it by the way he wrote, anyway." I paused to take another sip of my lemonade. Kai still didn't say anything. Again, he was in his listening mode.
"But now it's funny that I'm here. I always kept thinking to myself of how much I wanted to be there, competing with you guys at the tournament and even just meeting you guys. Just by the way Tyson described you guys, you all sounded so great. And now, I finally got the chance to meet you guys and call you guys my friends as well." I said, looking at Kai with a small smile. Kai gave a slight smile in return. Then, I let out a small laugh.
"Sorry if I'm boring you with my thoughts but, I just kinda needed to say that to someone." I said, taking another sip of my drink. "There's no need to be sorry, Mikayla." Kai said, making me look at him.
"It's nice to hear things like that every once in awhile." He said and swirled his lemonade around slightly before taking a sip. "Also nice to have someone to talk to." He said in a lower voice, like he was saying that more to himself than me. I blinked then smiled.
"Same here. You're very easy to talk to, Kai." I confessed. Kai looked at me and I could see the shock written on his face, like no one had ever said that to him before. "You really think that?" He asked. I nodded.
"I do. I mean, sure, I can always talk to Tyson about really anything but there are some things I can't even talk to him about because, I love him and all, but there is a level of maturity he hasn't really hit yet and sometimes, I need to talk about things that require someone of a more mature personality to fully understand where I'm going at. Do you get what I mean?" I asked, believing I may be talking too much or trying too hard to explain my point. But, to my surprise, Kai just smiled.
"Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. Thanks." He said and clanked our cups together a bit. I laughed a bit. "No problem." I replied and then we drank the rest of our drinks in silence.
Later that day, we all got together to visit Tyson at the hospital. He was in a room occupied with about five other roommates. We heard from the nurses that he was entertaining the others with his beyblading tricks. We all peeked inside to catch him doing just that. Then, Max got an idea.
"Hey, I got an idea to tease him a bit." He said. "What is it, Max?" Ray asked. Max just grinned. "Just watch." He said and we all silently walked into the room. I could see Tyson standing up on the bed and enjoying the clapping and cheering he was getting from his roommates.
"What's the meaning of this? You're all supposed to be resting!" Max said in a fake, deep voice, trying to act like a doctor. Suddenly, Tyson quickly put his beyblade and launcher underneath his pillow and acted like he was resting.
"Yes, sir." He muttered. Then, we all laughed and approached his bed. "Gotcha, Tyson!" Max said, grinning at him. Tyson sat up and gave Max a slight glare. "Oh, nice, Max!" He replied, pouting.
"Actually, I thought that was a pretty good imitation, Maxie." I said, patting him on the back. Max just laughed. "But why are you still in the hospital? You look okay to me." Ray said. Tyson sat up.
"Because, if I stay here, I don't have to go to school or study or nothing! It's great here!" He said, grinning widely. I sighed. "You're so lazy, Tyson." I said. Tyson pouted. "I am not!" He said.
"Yes, you are, Tyson!" Hilary spoke up, appearing in the doorway with Kenny. "You don't need to be here if you're well enough to walk around and stuff on your own. Even Miss Kincaid has been worried and came here to see you." She said. We all looked at the doorway and saw Miss Kincaid walking over with a box in her hands. Tyson quickly lay down and pulled the covers over himself.
"How are you feeling, Tyson?" She asked. "Not so good. I don't know how much longer I'll be here…" Tyson said in his fake sick voice. I rolled my eyes. He was such a faker!
"Well, here's a present for you." Miss Kincaid said, handing Tyson the box. Changing his mood immediately, Tyson took the box and opened it to reveal…homework. I covered my mouth to try not to laugh. The look on Tyson's face was too priceless.
"Serves him right." Ray whispered to us, making us all laugh under our breath. Even Kai cracked a smile at the scene. Then, Mr. Dickinson came running in to check on Tyson. After Miss Kincaid left, we all decided to go outside to talk about what happened.
"I'm so sorry about what happened the other day. I know you don't believe it was my fault but I feel responsible for what happened." Mr. Dickinson said, looking down. "Hey, don't worry about, Mr. D. But, listen, I have a favor to ask. Do you think you could find someone for me? His name is Ozuma." Tyson said. Mr. D looked at Tyson.
"Ozuma? Is that the boy that you battled at that tournament a few weeks ago?" He asked. Tyson nodded. "Yeah, and I want a rematch!" He said. "We all want rematches, Tyson. Remember, they beat us all….well, except Kai. He tied with his opponent." Max said.
"I still want a rematch though." Kai chimed in. "Yes, I will make sure I will find them." Mr. Dickinson promised. Suddenly, Kai turned towards the hospital and began looking at something. I looked at him then the direction he looked in.
"Do you see something, Kai?" I asked. Kai didn't say anything but I could see in his face that he might've seen someone. But I didn't see anyone. But, I wouldn't blame Kai for being a little paranoid. After all that's happened, we should all be glancing over our shoulders every now and again. But, I just gotta know, why does everyone want our bitbeasts so badly?
From Author- Yay! Chapter 10 done. Wow, can't believe I have ten chapters already. Insane! Anyway, so I added some time with Mikayla and Kai. Hopefully, Kai wasn't too OOC. I tried to keep him in character as best I can. Anyway, please review!