Kerda: Here we are today.
Tyson: Yup, and you're too cheerful…
Kerda: Here's the disclaimer, since I usually say it on my own:
You know…but I still own bey blade. Ha-ha-ha!(*makers come in with guns*) Err, okay, so I don't own it, but I own Naia and Korea, so there, you can't sue me! Yay! Oh, and thank you all of the reviewers out there. If you read the chapter and didn't review, well, thanks for reading it also. Here's the next part:
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Everyone froze in the midair as they stared at the demon, which was shaking slightly from side to side. Korea put her hand over her mouth in horror. Rei's eyes widened more and Naia's were shaking, but not with happiness, after she saw what they were staring at. Even Kai's eyes went wide.
" Oh…my…god," Naia said. We finally began moving and landed next to the demon. Its clothes were soaked with blood and there was a sword stuck in its chest, as well as its body was hanging from a tree by a rope, the wind shaking it from time to time. Nobody spoke, but they all had the same thing on their mind: "oh, no, we may be too late" written each in different languages.
" Is he…" Korea began, but couldn't get it out as she looked up at Kai. He just frowned at the sight. Naia got off Rei and wandered off to the end of the hill for a look down at the valley.
" AAHH!" she yelled as she saw what was down there…
~Rei's POV~
I heard Naia scream and tore my eyes away from the horrible sight. I ran up to her, who placed a hand over her mouth like Korea did before. She gulped.
" Oh, my gosh…" her voice traveled off as the rest of us looked down and I let out a gasp again. The entire green valley was covered with RED colors!!! Bodies of angels and demons were scattered around the flowers, turning the light ones crimson-red and leaving battle stains on the ground.
" Oh, no," I heard Kai say, but couldn't take my gaze off the field. So much blood. So many lives lost. So much people hurt, both physically and emotionally. It was a gruesome sight.
Suddenly, something popped into my mind. My friends! My family!
" Guys, we need to find my grandfather!" I said. Everybody looked at me.
" Yes, maybe he can tell us whether the war is over or not," Oliver said. Or, can he?" I knobbed. If there's anybody who could, he was the one.
" Alright, then lets go find the old geezer and ask him a few questions," Kai said, more serious than before. He grabbed Korea's hand and leaped off the ground as he started flying up before any of us could even flinch.
" Well, are you coming?" he shouted out. At first I stood stunned, but then I closed my eyes and sighted, hoping this was all just another nightmare. My wings spread and Naia clenched to me as we began to fly over the green and red field.
Dragoon pulled up next to us, carrying Tyson, Max and Kenny on it once again. Amphilyon was flying somewhere behind.
" Rei, where's the town you lived in?" Naia asked.
" Well, it's actually a village," I replied. But you see that forest?" I pointed and saw Naia blink.
" Aha," she said. Ph, I get it, so, you kind of live like forest creatures?" Umm…I felt confusion spread in my head. Where did she get that one form?
" Well, I guess that makes the people from my village forest creatures, but we're an angel breed, as you can see," I replied. And, we're not exactly born from a forest."
" But then what are you born from?" Naia questioned me. This time, I didn't know what to answer. I always wondered that myself and I never got a chance to ask my grandfather before…
~Naia's POV~
" But then what are you born from?" I asked, hoping for a strait reply. Rei didn't answer, but his look saddened. Uh-oh, I think I said the wrong thing!!!
" I…I'm sorry Rei, I didn't mean to…upset you in any…" I began "…way. I won't ask again…if…you don't like to answer that…" My words got lost in my throat because Rei's saddened face didn't disappear. I looked down in sorrow myself.
" It's okay," Rei's voice suddenly said, taking me by surprise. Don't worry about it, you didn't do anything…"
~Rei's POV~
" You didn't do anything," I tried to calm her down. It's my mind's fault that I'm like this…
" We're nearing the forest, so would you two please stop chatting and keep your eyes on the road!" You-Know-Who's grouch tone came again. Especially you, Rei, since you're the one carrying this girl on your back." I gave him a funny look.
" You know, Kai, if you want to ruin this so badly, why don't you try sometime when it's NOT so violent, okay?" I couldn't help but let my bit of anger for after he said that out. Kai looked at me again.
" I'm just giving you an advice to keep your senses sharp," he said. She's distracting you, Rei, don't you get that? Or will she be distracting you the same way in battle?" I stopped in the air.
" Kai, there's a war going on, so please keep the commends to yourself until when it's OVER!" I said, flying again. Loosen up on us just for now and don't pretend you're the greatest here among us, because we're all alike, no matter how we look!" Kai sneered. Oh, GOD, how could he sneer in a time like THIS?!
" Great speech, Rei, if this was a talking contest," Kai said. But I intend to get this war over with so I can go on and receive my reward for bringing you and the rest of those…people…here in the first place." I gritted my teeth at him, thought for some reason I could not bring myself to say anything else. Something stopped me.
" Fine, we'll do it your way," I said angrily. For now, Kai!" The guy just SNICKERED AGAIN in response and turned away.
" Rei, why did you give in to him so easily?" Naia asked, whispering into my ear so I guess Kai wouldn't hear. Because…
" Because I don't want to have any more problems than we already have," I said, looking strait forward as we neared the green forest. We don't need anymore than we already got. Besides, if we did fight, Kai and Korea might leave and then you'd be separated from her." Naia gave me a fully surprised look, but then knobbed and smiled.
" I'm glad you didn't continue the fight," she said and I flashed her thumbs up in the air, smiling a bit, though I knew there was nothing to be happy about.
" We're entering the forest," Max suddenly shouted out. I braced myself for a bumpy flight along all the tree branches.
" Right, Dragoon lower," Tyson said and the blue dragon went down. Suddenly, my wings came to a halt and I flew up in front of Dragoon.
" Tyson, I think you, Kenny and Max should get off now, so we could travel by foot," I said, landing on the ground. Dragoon's too big to avoid wines and branched that come from the trees." Tyson gave me a confused blink.
" All right," he finally said. Dragoon, please land." The animal slowly set itself on the ground and the three got off. I saw Kai and Korea landing next to us. I guess there won't be a bumpy flight!
" Hey, what'd you guys land for?" Enrique asked, his bit beast still in the air. Korea waved her hands and motioned for them to come down.
" Guys, I think you should get Amphilyon back into the blade," she yelled. Enrique knobbed and his bit landed next to Dragoon. He hopped, followed by Oliver, and came up to us.
" What's the plan, guys?" Oliver asked. I thought for a moment. Maybe we should take the direct way to our village, but what if…the demons are hiding there. But, I don't see another way except sneaking in, so I guess choice number two is in store for us.
" Okay, Tyson, Enrique, put your bit beasts back into your bey blades," I said. They both knobbed and returned their bits into their blades.
" Now, what?" Naia asked. I turned to her and grinned sheepishly.
" Now we walk," I said and all except for the non-sweat-dropping Kai seat-dropped.
" That's you genius plan?" Tyson asked. Oh, well, let's GO!!!" We entered the deep, darkened forest. It felt so familiar entering this forest…
" Okay, but how will we find the village?" Naia asked. I thought for a moment. Man, my mind feels like when it usually splits in two! Wait, SPLITS!!!
" That's it!" I yelled. We'll split up into teams of two people and look." Naia counted up the people.
" But, Rei, there're nine people here," she said. One of us has to stay on guard here in case anybody comes into the forest." That wasn't a bad idea.
" But, who'll stay?" I asked. I mean, we need someone we could connect, someone who could be reached, some one like…"
" Kenny!!!" Korea suddenly said. She ran up to the brown-haired boy. Oh, Kenny, please, can you do it?" Kenny stepped away with a slight sweat on the back of his head.
" Okay, but you guys must take these to reach me," he said, taking a deep breath and taking out five tiny microphones from his pocket. These are the Mile Generating Microphones, which can send any message clear and fast. You turn them on and off with this small stitch on the bottom."
" Yah, oh yes, chief does it again!" Tyson nearly tackled Kenny of joy. You got some sweet skills when it comes to mechanics!" Kenny sighted, but I had to agree. If there was anyone who could become a mechanic, Chief's the one for the job.
" Okay, now, who should we pair up who?" Oliver asked. I'm going with Enrique." How did I know that?
" Well, me and Max are sticking together," Tyson said and Max blushed. I let out a small laugh, not surprised by his choice.
" Well, I'll stand on guard here, like we agree, and will inform you if anything come," Kenny said and I got a worried face. Oh, don't worry, Rei, if I see any danger, I'll hide." I knobbed, still unsure this was a good idea. Then I came up to him.
" Here, take this shooter," I handed his what looked like a gun. He gave me a funny look. What?
" Err, okay, how do you…work it?" ha asked and I felt a sweat slide down the back of my head.
" You just pull this towards you," I showed him the pull-handle. And a white ball of fire comes out."
" Like this?" he pushed the switch towards his and a fire nearly knocked me off my feet. Naia who stood next to me hurryingly jumped back.
" Umm, yah, like this…" I said, still on the side. Just remember one thing: never use it in front of only us." Kenny knobbed.
" I'll be taking the data on Dizzy from what you have to report," he said. Meanwhile, you should finish the pairing." I looked around. There were only Kai, Korea, Naia and I left…
~Naia's POV~
I think I know whom I'm pairing with…and it's another perfect opportunity.
" I think I'm with…"
~Rei's POV~
" I think I'm with…" Naia began. I want Korea." I didn't feel good at that moment. I was stuck with Kai, which usually meant trouble.
" Is…that okay with you, Rei?" Naia asked me suddenly, giving me a pleading look. I took a deep breath, then smiled and knobbed.
" Sure, why not?" I said, trying not to cause any more arguments. Of COURSE I didn't want to be paired with Kai, but the situation was out of our hands, so I had to do it.
" Okay, whoever finds the village can call up Kenny so he can transfer where it its to the rest of us," Naia explained. Is…that possible, Kenny?"
" Sure," Kenny relief. You'd better go on before it gets dark on this planet." We all knobbed and ran in different directions.
I ran north, where I thought my home would most likely be. Kai was at my side; throwing me weird looks from time to time. What does he keep staring at me for like that?!
Once we were deep into the forest, I stopped running, as well as Kai did along with me and looked around.
" So, it's just you and me, huh, Rei?" Kai suddenly asked and my eyes opened wide. Oh, no you don't!!!
" Yes, but," I said, my eyes turning back to normal. That doesn't mean you can screw me up right here, Kai! Not at all!" I heard Kai smirk.
" Then where?" he caught me totally of guard by that question. If you don't prefer when we're alone, then where do you prefer it Rei?" I suddenly felt like an enraged tiger. I span around to him, my pupils not able to get any thinner.
"Nowhere!!!" I yelled at him, surprised at my own harsh voice. I'd rather have somebody shoot me right now!" Kai first looked a bit stunned, but then that emotionless mask slid back in place. He didn't say anything and I calmed down.
" Don't get worked up about it," Kai said, crossing his hands. You know, you can never let yourself go down, because you think something bad might happen." I took a deep breath. This was getting us nowhere.
" It already has, Kai, face it," I calmly said and turned to walk deeper into the forest. Kai didn't expect that one from me I guess and to be honest, neither did I.
" Are you coming?" I asked, stopping and glaring back at him. He just followed me.
I noticed the slope of the ground got steeper as we moved deeper. Suddenly, we came into an opening of the forest. I definitely knew this place! It was the place where my grandfather used to take me when I was very young.
" We're almost to the village," I said slowly, not knowing if I was speaking to Kai or myself.
" Then what are we staying around here for, let's get moving," Kai said. Usually I'd comment him or say something back, but this time my mind seemed too freshened out by the fresh air that I missed so much.
" Just a moment," I didn't know why I was talking so calm to the guy behind me. I just want to remember this place the way it was…" I didn't finish. It felt like the wind swept all my worries and anger away, bring soothing thoughts into my mind. The wind blew into my face, sending my hair flying in the breeze and that calming feeling over my body spread…
Suddenly, I noticed that a hand was smoothly surfing down the skin of my neck as I felt breathing heating the flesh on the back of my head with the air. Umm…KAI!
" Ahhh, K-Kai, what are you doing?" I jumped back, turning many shades of lavender in embracement and a bit of a fury. Kai first looked at me surprised, but then closed his eyes.
" Don't pretend you didn't enjoy that because I felt the tension of your body when…" he stopped and opened his eyes. I felt a bigger blush of fury crawl onto my face, but this one was mixed with something else. And more of that confusion? Why am I confused about something UNKNOWN to me?!
" You deliberately put your hands, which I warned you to keep off, on my neck," I finished for him. And if you don't mind, I was enjoying the fresh air and the wind of this valley, not your touches!!!"
" Heh, yah right," Kai said, turning his head to the side in disbelief. Sometimes that guy makes me SO MAD!!!
" Hmph!" I crossed my hands this time. Wow, I'm starting to sound like him!
" Well, come on, we need to get to my village," I said and started running down the hill, picking up speed. Suddenly, I did something I'd never thought I'd do. I knew the speed of the gravity was to great on this hill, but I had to try it at that moment for some reason.
My wings spread and I jumped up in the air, flying down like a missile. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but something PUSHED me to do that.
" Rei, what are you…" I heard Kai yell, but that was all the wind scattered to my ears except itself and the familiar silence. I wanted to stop, to fall and come to a halt before I smash into something…
Suddenly, I heard another swoosh behind me and Kai grabbed my waits, pulling me down to the ground. He landed on top of me. NO WAY!!!
" Kai, don't try it!" I warned, looking up at him. To my surprise he got off. And got a fireball in his hand. Uh-oh. I prepared for the worst when Kai suddenly shot the fireball at a tree near the edge of the hill. That's when I saw it…a figure shining something at me. The fireball hit it and the shadow suddenly disappeared.
" What was that?" I asked Kai, stunningly sitting up. Kai shook his head as I got up.
" That was one of my grandfather's soldiers," he said. You'd better watch out for these tricks because they can get you when least expected, especially if you're an angel."
" But what was that light he shone at me?" I remarked again.
" That was a body-control beam," Kai replied. My guess is that he used it on you to wipe you out."
" Wipe me out? What do you…" I quickly stopped when Kai pointed that I was about crash against a cliff if he didn't get me on the ground.
" Wow…" I said dimly, but then turned to Kai and smiled at him a true smile for the first time. Thanks Kai! If it wasn't for you, I'd be a pancake now." Kai just started towards the forest again with his arms crossed. Oh, well, I tried to be friendly to him, but the guy seems like he doesn't want anybody around him.
I walked along side of him, still seeing Kai looked at me from time to time. Intense Staring Day all over again!
" Are you sure we're going the right way?" Kai asked annoyingly.
" Positive," I knobbed. It should be right…here." A small village stretched out before us. I stood there, happiness filling me. I'm…
" Home!" I yelled out the last part and ran to my small hometown. I didn't see how Kai reacted.
" Wait up," he finally said and I heard him running behind me. I slowed down, allowing Kai to catch up. When we got to the entrance, I froze of excitement.
" Something's not right," I said as I had a good look around. Usually, children would be out on a nice day like this, but…" I gave another look to the surroundings.
" It seems too quiet," I finally blurted out. Kai came up next to me and started to also look around.
" Something tells me something happened," he said, gritting his teeth. I gulped and knobbed. Suddenly, the bushes ruffled behind me and I jumped back, spinning around to face the plants and getting ready for any attack. Kai seemed to be alert too, because he was looking with a deadly gaze at the bushes. The bushes rustled again and out came a…
A small face with two teeth sticking out and orangey fur with beady eyes. I nearly gagged of laughed when I saw what came out. A squirrel. Oh god, I was so intense for a squirrel. Well, unless it was made like Panalopy, deadly, small and innocent seeming. I had to stop myself from chuckling at the look on the young demon's face. THAT was priceless. The guy looked so stunned, it seemed like he was going to rip the squirrel's head off right now.
" Umm…okay," I said, giggling lightly. But Kai didn't seem to notice as he closed his eyes and closed his hands.
" Squirrels," he said and I nearly burst of laughter again. So even demons can be funny, although I doubt Kai mean to be humorous right now. Still…
" Okay, back to business," I said, turning back to the village. We should probably go and…" I didn't finish. The bush rustling again cut me off. I turned around slowly, along with Kai, who turned around quickly, and stared at the bush again. Squirrels? I hoped it was only an animal.
Minutes passed by like hours, but nothing came out.
" Maybe, it's gone," I said. I was about to turn around again, when a figure jumped out of the bushes and attacked me…
Who…or WHAT was the attacking figure? What will it do to Rei? And why is Rei's hometown suddenly so quiet? Find out in the next chapter.
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Kerda: Yay, they made it! Wo-hoooooooooo!
Tyson: Err, did you forget already that something's about to kill Rei?
Kerda: Err, where are they?
Tyson: Who?
Kerda: Kai and Max?
Tyson: Kai's still in the show and Max is…err, somewhere.
Kerda: Then, I shall do the honor of closing the curtain. Goodbye people.(*curtain closes*)
Max(*runs up*): Hey, don't, that's my joooobbbb!
