Chapter 2

Kai's POV;

staring across the desk at Boris's ugly face and being stuck here getting a 'talk' from him has been promoted to the second place on my 'things that make me want to murder' list. I had come here hoping to get answers to the various questions that brought me back to this hell hole. But Boris was just flattering me and trying to win my respect [good luck with that!] by rambling about the demolition Boys' various achievements. I was on full alert and never missed it whenever he gave a slight sneer before the V of Voltaire Hiwatari. I suppose the only reason he was doing this tedious session with me was to report to my granddad. I couldn't care less.

Not when I had her by my side.

As soon as the thoughts formed in my mind, I felt the black blade grow hot in my palms. Black Dranzer was awake. I could tell this by that thrill that shot from my hand and spread the delicious warmth of power throughout my body. This was better than any drug. Her dangerous aura lured me and just by tightening my grip on her, I could taste victory.

Boris stood up and extended a hand toward me. I hadn't noticed that his lecture had come to an end. I just heard the hushed sentence 'Make me proud, Kai'

WHAT AN IDIOT.

I walked aside and went out of the room before he dismissed me. I only glanced back to ask, "Is there steak for dinner?"

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I still didn't have a room of my own, so I stayed in the common room till dinner time when I was to be officially introduced to my new team. At a quarter past 7, Boris along with two guards came to escort me to the dining hall. On my arrival, I was greeted by Hulk. It seemed that in the excitement of meeting me, he had forgotten to paint himself green or dye his hair. So, I had to see a blond-haired, fair-skinned, and better-clothed version of him.

"Spencer" he introduced himself. I inwardly groaned that his name wasn't Hulk. But now that I saw past the comparison based on size, I noticed that this teen had better than average looks. For someone so large, he had a surprisingly soothing voice. I guess rumors of my attitude had already spread since this guy did not bother giving me his hand. After Spencer, I had to 'acquaint' with Ian and Bryan. I saw nothing interesting in the dwarf, but Bryan captured my attention for long enough for me to nod and acknowledge him. I noted that one member, in fact, the team captain, was missing.

I felt a cool breeze sweep by my side and was shocked to see the famous Tala Ivanov standing just behind me. How had he managed to get this close without me noticing? the panic washed away from my head when I stared into his eyes. something within me stirred. I broke my gaze off him. No one had made me feel this way before. Just one glance at those brilliant blue eyes had told me that this boy was no stranger… There was this feeling... A feeling that if I risked one more glance into those icy pools, I would drown in them.

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Tala's POV;

I stood fixed to my spot. My entire body felt numb, and the only voice I could hear was the sound of my heartbeat accompanied by my Pheonix's silky voice, which was still echoing in my head.

He's here

He's here...

HE'S HERE!

My entire being was celebrating.

I had seen him so many times on TV and watched him Beyblade in those lectures where Boris taught us to analyze our opponent's moves. All those times I couldn't help but admire how my little friend had grown into such a passionate and determined blader. The more fascinating part was his attitude. The way he spoke, the way he carried himself, his elegance, His graceful moves, everything about him captivated me. Especially the way he wore that mask. Yes, I knew the Kai that people saw was different from the person he was. I could see right through that disguise. After all, I also wore that false face...

"Isn't he a real gem?"

Boris questioned from behind me. I turned to face him and replied in the most decent tone I could manage. " Yes sir."

"Tala, don't you want him to remember you?"

"Y-yes sir" I replied in a robotic voice devoid of any emotion.

"Then get ready to bid him goodbye."

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I waited for the burn to cool a bit. Boris, who had paused to emphasize his next command said, "Kai is like a razor-sharp knife. I will not let you blunt him out by cutting your crap with it. He is a weapon. Destruction and power are his nature. His destiny. Do I make myself clear?"

The direction's voice was deadly.

I was at a loss of words. Boris's words were just a painful reminder that to Kai, I was nothing more than a stranger. I replayed how Boris was being dangerously sweet to Kai. He was giving Kai a false sense of security. He was doing what he always did best... Messing with our minds. Trapping us with our thoughts.

A guard came to us and asked me for a few moments alone with his boss. I was glad to use this as an excuse and walk towards my room and cry my worries into the pillow...

It took me a few seconds to calm down. I was annoyed when I heard someone knocking at the door. I tried to ignore them, but that pest kept banging on the door. When it reached a point where the door would break, I opened it.

I saw a beautiful pisses-off Kai. "Boris asked me to share a room with you till he arranges one for me." With that, he invited himself into the room and claimed the bed in the right corner. He tossed away the things that I had dumped on it and laid on it with his back facing towards me, like a badass prince.

At that moment, my fogged mind cleared, and I made a decision.

It didn't matter that Kai didn't know me. I would start again and write our story without the dark memories of the abbey. I will protect my Phoenix from Boris.

Kai will be mine. To me, he was worth more than all the trouble...

Is everyone fed up with me using the 'memory problem' in every fic? Well, while writing charred Ice, I never thought I would write this. In both the fics, Kai and Tala's past will look similar, because that was what I had imagined them to be while watching the anime... So, this is all for today. I'll really appreciate it if u review. It motivates me to update! bye!

Ember 2022