Kerda: Another day, another story, another chapter to cut off! Yay!
Tyson: Oh, no, somebody stop her before she becomes evil again.
Max: Leave it to me while YOU run the show, okay Tyson? Come on, Kerda, you need a break.(*Takes Kerda off the stage*)
Tyson: Umm…yah, so here the chapter and thanks all who reviewed. Later! And let's hope Max can settle Kerda down, okay?
~Rei's POV~
" Um, Kai," I began. This is sort of unusual, but was wondering…could our friends come with us to Earth." Okay, Rei, take deep breath, that wasn't so hard. Was it? I quickly answered myself. Yes, it WAS!
A complete silence fell over the platform, as the only sound loud enough to hear became Kai's spell hitting the glass pieces. I looked around, nervous. Have I done the right thing?
" Hmph," Kai said, his back still to me. And what makes you think these would survive in our world when they don't even have any special powers?" Well, at least I know he MIGHT agree.
" My grandfather could help them become angels," I said, sounding hopeful. And…if any of them want to be devils, we could always ask your grandfather." Kai suddenly span around to me and the black pieces fell to the floor.
" Do you really think they would survive in such a situation, Angel-boy?!" he span out angrily at me, now moving towards me. If you haven't noticed, there's a WAR going on Earth and if we don't stop it, our planet will be history! Now, do you get how dangerous it is for a bunch of little kids who might think this is all just a big joke TO HANG AROUND THE WAR, especially at the risk of loosing one of them, which I'll know will cause some other people to be out into their misery for the rest OF THEIR GOD DAMN LIVES?!" He turned to the pieces and shot another black spell to pick them up in the air.
Nobody spoke. I didn't have anything to comment on, but this time, as badly I hated to side with Kai, I knew he was right! The other might get hurt, or worse, killed in the battle.
" Hey, we ain't through here," Tyson suddenly said. Just because we may not have powers, it doesn't mean that we can't do anything at all to help. And you listen here, Mr. I'm-so-Great-Because-I'm-I-Demon-and-Have-Powers, we DEMAND to come with you to Earth. How do you know, we might actually be more help than you think."
I stared at Tyson. I never saw him so angry before. It sort of scared me. Everyone else seemed to be stunned too, well, with the exception of Kai, that is, but hey, nothing ever seems to surprise the guy THAT much, so he's not counted.
Kai mumbled something under his breath. I couldn't make it out, and I don't think Tyson could either, since he said:
" What was that?"
"Amateur," Kai raised his voice. That's when I think Tyson totally lost it. He clenched his hands in fists and his looks were ready to kill. But Kai seemed as calm as ever.
" Why, you…" Tyson began, but Korea jumped next to him and interrupted him quickly.
" Let me, Tyson," she said. Big brother, please let these people come, I promise, it won't be your responsibility if something happens to them. Please, they're our friends and we don't want to leave them behind. And…" She didn't seem to get the words out.
" If you won't let them come, I'll…I swear I'll go crazy again and will hate you forever! I'll even kill myself, if you won't let them come and I can do that, too," she frantically said. I froze, seeing how desperate she was. I guess she really wanted someone to talk to also, besides Kai that is. Or maybe it was something else…
" Korea, do you really think I'll believe that you would kill yourself?" Kai asked smugly. You don't have to talk to me for the rest of my life, but you know I'm right." Korea thought for a moment, but narrowed her eyes at her brother. I never saw her look so furious, especially not with Kai.
" You don't think I can, but I'm not afraid, Kai," she said, for the first time calling him by his name. I'm not afraid to die for my friends, do you hear me?" I knew she meant it. That look in her eyes was the same one I saw when she was still crazed out, but there was more seriousness in those blue orbs. And sadness. With desperation…LOTS of it!
I guessed Kai must have sensed that she wasn't afraid either, because he looked at her with a bit of a shock, but then calmed down. At first he looked angry, Kai but the anger left on his face quickly melted away into an emotionless expression.
" Alright, only because of that, BUT, don't blame me if they get themselves killed out there," he said stubbornly. I'm not fit to baby-sit these jokers." I nearly jumped up and cheered, I was so happy they could come. But I didn't want to in front of a guy as serious as Kai. Tyson, however, made no exceptions:
" Yes, all right, way to go, Korea," he said, jumping up like a crazily happy kid who got what he wanted on his birthday. I laughed and came up to Kai.
" Thanks, Kai," I could BELIEVE I was actually thanking him. Still, if there's any way we could repay you for…" Kai threw me a look over his shoulder that totally paralyzed me. Dead still!
" We'll talk about that after this whole war is over, bishounen!" he spat out in a low tone so only I could hear. I gulped and stared at him in horror. Something told me the repay wasn't going to be that easy for me. Turning back to his spells, Kai didn't say another word.
" Rei, come on, we still have much to explore," I heard Tyson shout behind me and turning away, I looked back at Kai once, but he still didn't return the glare.
" Yah," I said, come on", I'll show you around." We went up the stairs…
~Normal POV~
While Kai, Rei, Max, Korea, Oliver, Enrique and the others went up the stairs. Naia turned around for a second behind all the others and looked at Kai still shooting the spell.
'Kai,' she thought. You're a mystery, which I still need to uncover. Just… like Rei.' She gave a last glance to him and went back up.
~Rei's POV~
I threw my look at Tyson, who was talking to Max. Is it the lighting in this place or did I just see Tyson blushing? And he accuses me of it! Looking away from the first looking couple, I turned my eyes to the SECOND LOOKING couple. Why, if I didn't know better, both Enrique and Oliver were blushing in each other's presence. He-he. I never saw an android blushing either. But Oliver and Max were TOO human to be robots. Then I threw my gaze to Kenny, who was, as usual, typing on his laptop, but this time while WALKING!
Looking over to Korea, I noticed she watched Naia in a worried way. Naia's eyes were shuddering. That wasn't a good thing where I came from. It meant something was troubling a person. I guess Korea knew that too, since she was worried about Naia. Wait, DUH! I slapped myself in the forehead. Korea IS from Earth!!!
" Naia, are you okay?" I asked, coming next to the light-brown-haired girl. She looked at me quickly and smiled.
" Sorry, I was lost in my thoughts and yes, I'm okay, but thanks for being so concerned," she apologized quickly. Both of you!" She looked down at the still worried-looking Korea. I knew why the little girl was worried…Naia wasn't only LOST in her thoughts, they were filling her head a bit TOO much. Something must be on her mind.
" Naia, are you sure everything's okay?" I asked again, suspicious. Naia knobbed eagerly.
" So, come on you guys, I still want to see what this place is like," Enrique said and Tyson agreed with him.
" I want to, also," he said. I smiled and ran past them, Naia and Korea following me, both now also laughing.
" Hey, last one up's a rotten egg!" I yelled and the others first froze, but then the idea got to them. They all began running after us.
" Hey, oh no you don't," Tyson shouted behind us. Come on, guys, we can beat them." Enrique, Kenny, Oliver, Max and Tyson picked up speed, but so did we. I decided to play a joke on them, so I spread out my wings and started to fly up faster than any of the people behind me.
" Come on, that's not fair," Korea shouted playfully behind.
" Hey, catch me if you can," I yelled and in an instant picked up flight speed.
" Come on, Korea, we can catch him," Naia yelled as the others caught up with them, but they sped up forward again and to my surprise, actually got close enough to me.
" Here we…COME!" both girl said and as I reached the entrance, they jumped on me and we bounced out of the trap door, laughing. I quickly put my wings away before Naia or Korea could smash against them, and we all fell, rolling on the floor.
" We caught you, Rei," Korea said and gave Naia a high five. I smiled at their growing closeness. Those two make a great team!
Suddenly, the other guys hopped out, panting. Even Oliver and Max, even though they're not supposed to have muscles because they're, you know, robots.
" Ahh, shoot," Tyson said, stopping his heavy breathing and helping me, Naia and Korea up. You guys beat us so fast." Naia and Korea also panted, but they looked nevertheless pleased.
" Yup, team Cunning will never loose a race," Korea said and she and Naia gave each other high fives again. All right!"
" Oh, let's see team Cunning beat team World's Greatest in a rematch," Tyson yelled and Max stepped next to him. Ore you in, Oliver, Enrique?" Oliver shook his head no and smiled gracefully.
" I'm sorry, I promised Enrique to see my recoding," he said, walking away with the blonde. I had a feeling them might want to be alone…
" Okay, well, what about you, Kenny?" Tyson turned to his long-haired friend.
" No, I'm sorry, but I have to rearrange my files," Kenny replied, turning to me. Rei, do you have spare rooms for us for the night since we're leaving tomorrow?" I looked at Korea with a questioning look.
" Sure, come on, we'll show you your room while we race off. Rei, want to join the race?" she said, getting ready to run with Naia.
"No, I think I'll explore on my own, okay? I'll get you guys started on your match. Ready…Set…GO!!!" I yelled and the five ripped off the ground forwards as fast as they could, leaving me to do whatever I seemed to please. Turning around, I glanced at the entrance to the secret passage and my memory ran trying to save these files in my brain. I guess I wanted to sort of…remember this place.
I turned around to walk away. Well, all of it, except for…
" Where did those amateurs go?" a cold voice asked behind me. I didn't have to turn around to know it was none other than Kai. I sighted. This probably wasn't my day.
" They're out exploring," I said, turning to meet a pair of amber-brown eyes. Kai stood leaning against the wall, looking at me intensely. I shuddered. Will that guy stop looking at me like I'm a reject?
" And left you behind?" Kai said stubbornly. Not much of a friendship." I snorted at him and turned away.
" I chose not to go on my own, Kai," I said. If you haven't noticed I can actually make my own decisions in life."
" Yah, whatever," Kai said uncaringly.
" Keep it up and you'll be known as the world's most stubborn guy," I threw back at him.
" Huh, look who's talking," Kai said behind me. I can say the exact same thing about you." Oh, you mean our little private meetings…
" Only when I'm getting harassed by a person I hate," I said coldly, putting on my best voice of dislike. I waited patiently for a reply, which I knew was going to be something like…
" Hmph," I heard Kai's answer. Think what you want now, Rei, but after this whole thing is over, I swear I'll get what I want." I knew exactly what he was talking about.
" In your dreams, demon," I said and a feeling of being unsure struck me like lightening. Or in my nightmares." Before I could say anything else, Kai went back into the trapdoor and closed it behind him. He has this TALENT on making a silent disappearance! I knew one thing for sure…Kai was too determinate…too persistent…too URGH! My head started to hurt. THE GUY MAKED ME TOO MAD!!!
I took a deep breath and started walking forward. I shouldn't let him stop me from exploring this place. But, where should I go first? Probably somewhere where I haven't been before. Let's try one of the doors I haven't opened yet.
Before I could make a step, Drigger glowed in my pocket. Huh? I took the blade out and looked at it.
" Hey Drigger, what's going on?" I asked it. There didn't came a reply. Instead, a glowing green beam suddenly shot out of the bit piece and lead down the dark hall. I followed it without another doubt. What ELSE was I supposed to do?! Besides, I trust my White Tiger bit.
The beam stopped directly at some wooden door. I tried to open it. Locked! But Drigger senses something coming from behind this lock.
" If we can't open it the easy way, then we'll just go in the hard way, right Drigger?" my blade glowed in response. I take that's a yes." Searching my pockets, I found the shooter I forgot to give Oliver back. And lucky, too, otherwise I'd never get in now. Loading the shooter, I let go of my blade, which smashed a hole in the door. Wow, Drigger's really powered up right now! My blade's stronger than I ever seen it be.
" Hello?" I stepped from darkness into even MORE darkness, if that was EVER possible!!! My Drigger gave out its greenish glow, the only light in the dark place. Hm…
I suddenly heard some echoing small sound come from the darkness.
" Who's there?" I asked, looking around. No reply came, instead…
" What?" I saw a pair of red eyes stare at me from the darkness. What's that?! Suddenly, I heard that sound AGAIN. It's a…a…
A bey blade!!! I stopped in my tracks. Those red eyes in the darkness…they were coming from where the sound was. Suddenly, there came a red glow and something appeared glowing red.
Wow, if I didn't know better, I'd say that was a phoenix…GIANT phoenix!!! Glowing red Phoenix.
The large bird looked down at me and screeched. My eyes opened wide as I froze in shock. This was not a good time to freeze!
Oh, no, it's flying strait for me…
What'll happen to Rei? Why did Rei hear a bey blade in the darkness? And why was this door locked when they first found it Find out in the next chapter.
Tyson: Guess what, I have the script for the next show. It goes like Rei umph...(*Kerda closes his mouth*)
Kai: You'd better keep his mouth closed or he'll shoot off everything.
Kerda: Tyson, I actually agree with Kai on that one.
Tyson: well, you don't need to be so hasty. Besides, we'll have a guest soon here, so get ready. Well, a few guests. Probably in a few chapters or so.
Kerda: Don't tell them or I'll sick Korea's Panalopy on you. You do remember what happened when Rei found it, don't you?
Tyson: What, is that another cliffhanger.
Kerda: YES! Now, let's go, time to pack up. Kai, Max, Tyson, come on.
