Always and forever

A/N: I don't own Beyblade and never will.

The Search and Discoveries

A Dark abyss surrounded him and he shuddered. His eyes opened slightly and he looked around the room he was in, his eyes landed on a sleeping figure of a girl and he tensed the girl sensing his movements her eyes opened and Ian was mesmerized by her dark blue orbs he'd seen them before, he was certain of that but from where he didn't know, for one he'd never met this girl in his life, he moved his eyes away from her and stared up at the ceiling.

' How are you feeling?' that soft graceful voice was also familiar to the smallest Demolition boy and Ian for the first time in his life felt safe with this girl.

' Sore and tired' he roughly his throat hurt and he was begging to feel dizzy.

' I'll get you a drink of water' Kimberly said standing up, she walked over to the door and was about to leave when the boy called out weakly, 'wait! I don't want to be alone' her eyes softened and she smiled reassuring him she wouldn't be gone long.

Kimberly walked back into the room a few minutes later carrying a glass of water; she helped Ian sit up and held the glass to his lips tipping it gently so he could drink. After he had drunk nearly half of the water he watched Kimberly as she open the curtains letting in a little light she then sat in the chair next to the bed and smiled at the boy softly.

' Where's Tala? Ian asked he dimly remembered running up to his red haired friend in his panicked state and begging him to run, but he remembered nothing after that save the darkness surrounding him.

' He left earlier this morning with the Bladebreakers, they've gone out looking for Brian and Spencer' she said brushing a bang of her chin length hair out of her eyes.

' The Bladebreakers are helping us, why?' the small boy exclaimed looking puzzled.

' Well for one thing I needed to find all of you before we leave for England, so I asked them for a little help' Ian looked at her and realised much to his embarrassment he hadn't even introduced himself or asked for her name.

As if reading his mind she introduced herself politely 'I'm Kimberly Granger, and yes before you ask Tyson's my cousin' now Ian was beginning to feel really confused first he recognised her eyes then her voice and now the name Kimberly also seemed familiar, but didn't recall knowing any girl by that name he pushed the puzzle aside for now. 'I'm Ian, am I right in thinking you've been looking after me since I arrived' Ian said then gave a little yawn.

' I have indeed, why don't you get some sleep' she said and helped the boy into a comfortable laying position and covering him up.

' You won't leave me, will you Kim' Ian said sleepily his eyes fluttered closed but before he drifted into sleep he heard Kimberly's soft voice saying 'I'll be right here, don't worry' and with that the small boy fell into a deep sleep he felt safe knowing Kimberly would be in the room with him.

~*~

' She seems nice' Kai commented as he and Tala walked towards the local play park, they both knew it used to be one of Brian and his sisters favourite places, when they were all children Boris used to take them all to the park for a hour each week if they were good and completed that weeks training schedule. Brian and his sister Alison used to love going to the park and they made sure everyone completed their training for that one hour a week so they could play on the slide and climbing frame and swings.

' Who?' Tala asked he wasn't really paying attention to what Kai was saying.

' Kimberly' Kai said giving the red haired boy a sideward glance to see his reaction, Kai smirked to himself when he saw the other boy blush.

' Yeah she's not so bad, I've noticed how much she took it upon herself to tend to Ian' Tala said giving a small rare smile.

' Maybe she just felt a little guilty because she couldn't help Ian, the way she helped you back in that Alleyway' Kai said as they both turned onto another street.

' Can I tell you something Kai?' Tala asked and stopped walking and turned to face the mahogany-eyed boy who nodded for Tala to continue.

' The thing I found strange, well apart from the anonymous letter that is, was the fact that when she told you guys about what happened in the Alleyway, she didn't even mention how she fought off the Abbey guards' he stopped not sure if he should continue.

' Well, how did she fight them off?' Kai asked raising an eyebrow.

' A beyblade, and a very powerful one' Tala said remembering yesterdays events.

' What do you mean by very powerful?' the mahogany eyed boy asked frowning slightly.

' I felt power flowing from the blade in waves, but I didn't even see a bit beast' Tala shrugged not knowing what to think of the girls secrecy, Kai seemed to come to the same conclusion and said 'it's possibly nothing to worry about' and they began walking again the park was close now and hopefully Brian would be their.

~*~

' I'm hungry' Tyson whined rubbing his growling belly 'we've been walking around the streets for hours looking for Spencer' his belly gave another loud growl causing poor Kenny to jump in surprise at his ever hungry friend.

' For once Tyson I agree, I've been feeling kind of hungry myself' Kenny said causing Tyson to jump up and down in excitement. The walked down the crowded street and stopped outside a small café, they entered and sat at a table waiting for the waitress to come over and take their order.

Kenny opened his laptop causing dizzy to moan about being disturbed.

' Have you picked up Seaborg's energy signal yet, Dizzy' Kenny asked, Kenny had recently found out his bit beast Dizzy could feel other but beasts energy signals, but she could only search for one's she was familiar with and Dizzy knew Seaborg's energy signal from the tournament, and Kenny really wanted to know if it worked and if it did he could find anyone of the Bladebreakers without looking around for hours for them.

' Yep, he's in this area somewhere, but his signal's very weak.' Dizzy' voice said in her usual tone.

' Great that means we're close to finding Spencer' the brown haired boy said then asked 'why is Seaborg's energy signal so low?'

' Maybe he's sleeping, like I was before you disturbed me chief' Kenny closed his laptop and let dizzy sleep while he ate.

The waitress came over to take their orders, Kenny ordered a jacket potato with cheese and beans and Tyson ordered nearly the whole menu much to the surprise of the waitress who didn't even bother writing his order down instead she took the menu and crossed out the few meals or snacks Tyson didn't want which were only three things.

' By the way Tyson, Dizzy said Spencer is close but the signals weak' Kenny told the blue haired boy.

' Great that mean we don't have to search too much longer' Tyson said put on his napkin as his food arrived.

The bell gingled as another customer entered the café; Kenny looked and nearly fell out of his chair as he saw Spencer breth a sigh of relefe and lean against the door a few seconds later Kenny saw four Abbey guards run passed the café. Kenny waved trying to get the taller boys attention and once Spencer looked his way Kenny signalled for him to join them.

' Phew I'm glad those gurads didn't come in here' Kenny said as Spencer sat down in the oposit chair observing them with a suspicion.

Tyson looked up from his food but said nothing, as his mouth was too full, it took a few seconds for Spencer to catch his breath. 'Why did you call me over' the tall boy asked. Kenny sighed and explained to the boy everything that had happened.

~*~

' Falborg attack now' Kai and Tala ran towards the park as they heard Brian shouting comands to his bit beast, they entered the park and saw Brian had knocked his oponiont to the ground there were three Abbey guards but after the other two had seem what happened to their companion they ran for their lives.

Brian didn't notice the two boys watching him; the lilac haired boy was busy aproching the injured guard who was hastily limping away from the angered boy.

' L…let me go' the guard pleaded to the still aproching Brian who ignored him.

' First I want you to call Boris, so I can talk to him personally' the boy said coldly.

Tala and Kai made their presences know to the lilac haired boy and watched as the guard pulled out mobile phone and dialled some numbers.

' Yes' Boris's voice comanded on the other end.

'Sir one of the traitors want's to speak with you' the man said he was terrified of what Brian would do to him.

' Put him on' the man gave the phone to Brian and then he ran in the same direction as the other two guards.

' Boris, next time do try and send me a challege' Brian said mockingly, Tala and Kai walked over to the boy and listened to what Boris had to say.

' Ah, Brian I thought it might be you, and do not worry there will be a next time. But not for a while yet so enjoy youre freedom while it lasts' Boris said but for some resson he seemed relived to have contact with one of them.

' Do tell the BBA that they needant bother looking for myself or Voltair, because they won't find us at the Abbey' he said and then the phone went dead before Brian could speake again, in his anger the lilac haired boy threw down the phone and it broke into pieces.

' What are you two doing here?' Brain asked looking at the two boys in confussion.

' I'll explain on the way to the Hotel' Tala said and he, Kai and Brian headed back to meet the others.

~*~

Ray and Max had returned to the Hotel first after three hours of looking and finding nothing, then Tyson and Kenny arrived with a worried looking Spencer after of course Kenny had explained the days past events. Then Kai and Tala returned with a very angry Brian whom everyone avoided thinking it best to wait untill he'd calmed down befor speaking to him.

Kai showed Tala, Brian and Spencer into the room where Ian was and saw the smaller boy was asleep as was Kimberly who was sitting in the chair with her head and arms on the bed. The Demolitions boys were relived to see Ian safe and they silently sat down on the two empty beds when Kai had left.

' So that's Kimberly then' Spencer said and Tala nodded Brian however said nothing and flopped back on the bed choosing to stare at the celing.

' She's extremely beautiful ' Brian comented turning to look at his friends, he noticed Tala blush and smirked Spencer just nodded his agreement but he too had also notice his red haired friends reaction.

Ian stirred form his sleep and his eyes slowly opened he quickly looked around for Kim and calmed when he saw she was sleeping, he tensed feeling others in the room his eyes turned and widened when he saw his three friends looking at him.

' Hey guys' he said his throat still hurt a little when he talked but he was so happy to see Brian, Tala and Spencer safe. And he felt somehow with his three team-mates and Kim with him, well he felt complete and secure.

' How are you feeling' Brian asked quietly trying not to wake Kim.

' A lot better, but still very sore' Ian said trying to sit up but as he did a sharp pain stung him and he gasped out waking Kim.

' Hey, I told you to wake me if I fell asleep' Kim said sternly as she helped Ian sit up. It was then she saw the other three boys, one she knew and two she didn't.

' Hi, you must Brian and Spencer right' she said smiling.

' Yeah I'm Brian and this is Spencer' brain jerked his thumb towards the tall boy who was staring at Kim as if mesmerized. Kim began to feel a little uncomfortable as the boy stared. 'Are you okay' she asked finally sounding irritated and slightly embarrassed, Spencer shook his head and apologised quickly his cheeks growing red.

' If you guys are hungry I'll ring room service, oh and in about half an hour Mr Dickenson will be here to talk with us' she said and helped Ian get another drink.

' That guy from the BBA?' Brian said suspiciously

' Yes that guy from the BBA, it's the BBA who are going to get you out of here and over to England' Kim said reassuringly to the lilac haired boy.

' Lets go and sit down in the lounge' she said and helped Ian walk out of the room.

The others followed and sat down on the two couches each lost in thought.

Each wondering what their future would hold and if they'd really truly be free from Biovolt.

~*~

Half an hour later, the four boys and Kim were interrupted from their deep conversation by a knock on the door, Kim stood up and answered it and upon seeing Mr Dickenson she invited him inside and offered to get him a drink when they were all seated Mr D explained the travel arrangements.

' You're flight leaves at noon tomorrow, once you arrive at Heathrow air port a BBA member will meet you and take to you're new apartment.' Mr D said giving the boys and Kim a smile.

' Also I have been asked to pass on a message to you Kimberly' he said pulling out a piece of paper and handing it to Kim who looked over it curiously.

' Oh, well' Kim said blushing brightly, the boys and Mr D looked at her as she became a deeper shade of red. Brian raised an eyebrow wondering what the note said to make the girl blush so hard.

' Is everything okay, Kim' Ian asked giving her a wired look.

' Yes everything's fine, if you'll excuse me I need to make a phone call' she said and walked over to the phone, Mr D handed Tala the flight tickets and took his leave as he had yet to visit the Blade Breakers and give them their travel arrangements.

' Yes, hello I'd like to make a long distance call please' Kim said over the phone.

The boys weren't listening intentionally but they couldn't help but over hear.

Kim' voice seem nervous and she was twisting the telephone wire around her finger.

' Hello James, its Kimberly I got you're message' she said but the boys couldn't hear the person she was talking too.

' Right, well our flight's tomorrow. So I'll see you soon okay' she said.

' Love you too, bye' she said and put down the phone, the boys looked at each other and tried to pretend they hadn't been listening when Kim walked in. her face was red and she had a big smile on her face. Tala gazed at the flight Tickets he didn't really want to leave Russia but he knew he had to, on well he thought I'll come back and visit someday and so the boys went to pack the few items of clothing they'd brought with them.

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Phew! Six pages long I'm so glad that's over, next chapter starts nine months later, after Tyson and Ozuma battle, but after that it's (AU) so I won't include the tournament in V-force. And a big thanks to Ms Hobgoblin.