Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade... I merely am using them for my own
entertainment
A/N: The rating of this story may change for later chapters. Though I won't continue w/o feedback. Also... as much as I'd like to reply to each of the individual reviews I'm only going to specify the ones w/ questions as they take up a lot of room.
EVERYONE: Thanks for the wonderful feedback!!! ^_^ Everything shall be revealed in due time.
CHIBI MEGAMI: Yes Kai's appearance has changed somewhat. I believe I gave a brief description in ch1 but I'm giving another in this chapter too ^^
DARKDRAGON: I'm doing great thanks. And as for the vampires... you'll just have to wait and see ^_~
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Blood Lust Or Love?
Chapter 4: Waking Up Alone
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(Rei's POV)
I had figured this place wasn't Tyson's, but when that familiar voice of Kai sounded from up the stairs I definitely wasn't prepared for what I saw. It seemed as if he materialized from the feet up. Dark shoes, black slacks, even a black tank but with just the right amount of red. And was it just me or did his shirt seem to form around every muscled curve of his body? He still wore his scarf that fanned out behind him as he descended the stairs.
My eyes traveled over his body, noticing the milky luminescent skin that seemed to be flawless. His supple red lips that just seemed to scream for attention, and then it happened. I saw his eyes. Those deep powerful eyes. I had remembered them being more brown then red but after so many years apart my memory could have altered it. The red intensity of his eyes just seemed to lock mine to his. A cool shiver ran up my spine leaving a tingling sensation as they poured into me. It was like he could see into me.
When I realized I was staring I fought back a blush and shifted my feet. Kai didn't seem to noticed as he joined the rest of us at the landing. His attitude seemed not to have changed, but something about him -had- changed. I just couldn't put my finger on what. Same with Tyson. There was something more similar about them both, something that wasn't there before.
I was cut out of my thoughts however, when Kai lead us into a sitting room. Everywhere in this place seemed to be ethereal. There seemed to be no lamps or electricity, just candles. Giving off the eerie luminescence of beauty and shadow. I still wondered how they got this place though. How could they afford it? How could they have even known this place existed? "Something on your mind Rei?" Kai had asked me after a few minutes of everyone else chatting.
I tried not to blush. He knew I hadn't really been listening. I could feel his eyes on me since we sat down. I guess it was rather rude of me not to be listening. This was a time for us to catch up after all.
"Well... I was just wondering how you and Tyson got this place? It seems so extravagant."
Kai smirked his gleaming white teeth showing between his blood red lips. For some reason then I had the biggest urge to have his lips on me. Everywhere on me. His smirk widened as if he could read my thoughts, and I could feel my face flushing.
"Well actually this place was left to us in a will," Kai replied answering my question. "Me and Tyson had helped the owner of this place with things he needed done around here since he was sick and unable to them for himself."
Kai? And Tyson? Working together? For the same person? Willingly? I never would have suspected...
"I know it sounds unlikely since me and Tyson fight so much but things actually worked out fairly well," Kai said as if reading my mind again.
And the conversations continued like that. It was as if Kai was reading my thoughts all night. Well maybe it was just me but it was still pretty weird. Though what was weirder was that when Kai brought out snacks Tyson didn't touch them. He actually wasn't -hungry-. Tyson? Not hungry? Something definitely wasn't right.
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(Max's POV)
Whoa... I can't believe Kai and Tyson got this place they're so lucky! It looks like a great place to play games in and stuff. They probably would never get bored here. I'll have to ask Tyson what type of stuff they do around here for fun tomorrow.
Kai had brought us some snacks, and I took them gratefully. It was really unlike Tyson to turn food down though and that kind of worried me. He usually never turns down food unless he's sick or something. Maybe he was sick. That would explain why he's so pale looking.
"Are you okay Tyson?" I asked biting into a sugar cookie.
"Sure am Maxie! Why?" he asked grinning at me.
"Well... its just that you never turn down food..." I said before he started to laugh.
"Oh, I would probably have had some but I had such a big dinner before you guys got here. I think I'd burst if I ate another thing tonight," He said patting his stomach.
"Hai, he nearly ate us out of town," Kai piped in making me and Rei laugh.
Ah, good ole Tyson. Before anything else could be said though Kai noticed it was nearly 5 in the morning. Wow...I don't think I've ever stayed up that late in a long time. I was definitely in need of some shut eye. Kai and Tyson then led us up to our rooms. Me and Rei were across from each other it was so cool. Our rooms had like BIG beds with those curtain thingy's on 'em, and they had a fireplace, and cool carpets, and a balcony and just everything. Grant you I only know Rei's was the same cuz I invaded his room after Tyson and Kai left us to sleep. ^_^
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(Rei's POV)
The rooms were so warm and inviting. It was like the bed cradled me when I got on it. It was just so comfortable. The fire made me nice and warm too. Everything seemed just perfect, though only peaceful after Max left. Sure I love him, but I didn't think I could keep my eyes open any longer. Sleep just seemed to take me over as soon as my head hit the pillow.
I awoke the next morning around eleven I think. At least that's what time Max said it was when he came bounding into my room and jumped on my bed to wake me up. I pulled on a navy silk robe with golden kanji writing on it that had been sitting in a chair next to my bed before following Max down the stairs.
Everything seemed so empty and quiet. Just like it had last night, but with more light. The place was just as beautiful in the day as it was at night but it lost its celestial presence. After a few wrong doors Max and I found the kitchen. It too seemed old and historical. Well except there was a fridge, dishwasher and electric oven. Those were the only things that seemed to be modern in the whole place, though I haven't seen the whole place yet.
Max headed straight for the fridge but I went to the table to sit down. On the table I noticed a small piece of folded paper. I opened it to find a note from Kai.
Had to go into town. Work summoned us. Be home after dinner. Make
yourselves at home, and have a look around but try to keep an eye on
Max. Don't let him break anything, we both know how he can get.
Kai
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(Max's POV)
I looked up from rummaging in the fridge when I heard Rei chuckling. I saw him reading something so I closed the fridge and stood behind him to read the note.
"HEY!!!" I exclaimed when I had finished reading Kai's note. "I'm not -that- bad!!"
My protesting only made Rei laugh much harder however. I scrunched up my nose in distaste before heading back to the fridge to find something to eat. I didn't care what Kai said I wasn't going to break anything! Hopefully... _
After looking through all the cupboards me and Rei found some edible food which there didn't seem to be a lot of which wasn't surprising since Tyson lived here. So over breakfast we decided to wash up and then explore the place. We had hours to kill before they got back so we figured we could cover most of the place before they got back. I just couldn't wait to see all the neat stuff in this place!
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TBC...
A/N: The rating of this story may change for later chapters. Though I won't continue w/o feedback. Also... as much as I'd like to reply to each of the individual reviews I'm only going to specify the ones w/ questions as they take up a lot of room.
EVERYONE: Thanks for the wonderful feedback!!! ^_^ Everything shall be revealed in due time.
CHIBI MEGAMI: Yes Kai's appearance has changed somewhat. I believe I gave a brief description in ch1 but I'm giving another in this chapter too ^^
DARKDRAGON: I'm doing great thanks. And as for the vampires... you'll just have to wait and see ^_~
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Blood Lust Or Love?
Chapter 4: Waking Up Alone
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(Rei's POV)
I had figured this place wasn't Tyson's, but when that familiar voice of Kai sounded from up the stairs I definitely wasn't prepared for what I saw. It seemed as if he materialized from the feet up. Dark shoes, black slacks, even a black tank but with just the right amount of red. And was it just me or did his shirt seem to form around every muscled curve of his body? He still wore his scarf that fanned out behind him as he descended the stairs.
My eyes traveled over his body, noticing the milky luminescent skin that seemed to be flawless. His supple red lips that just seemed to scream for attention, and then it happened. I saw his eyes. Those deep powerful eyes. I had remembered them being more brown then red but after so many years apart my memory could have altered it. The red intensity of his eyes just seemed to lock mine to his. A cool shiver ran up my spine leaving a tingling sensation as they poured into me. It was like he could see into me.
When I realized I was staring I fought back a blush and shifted my feet. Kai didn't seem to noticed as he joined the rest of us at the landing. His attitude seemed not to have changed, but something about him -had- changed. I just couldn't put my finger on what. Same with Tyson. There was something more similar about them both, something that wasn't there before.
I was cut out of my thoughts however, when Kai lead us into a sitting room. Everywhere in this place seemed to be ethereal. There seemed to be no lamps or electricity, just candles. Giving off the eerie luminescence of beauty and shadow. I still wondered how they got this place though. How could they afford it? How could they have even known this place existed? "Something on your mind Rei?" Kai had asked me after a few minutes of everyone else chatting.
I tried not to blush. He knew I hadn't really been listening. I could feel his eyes on me since we sat down. I guess it was rather rude of me not to be listening. This was a time for us to catch up after all.
"Well... I was just wondering how you and Tyson got this place? It seems so extravagant."
Kai smirked his gleaming white teeth showing between his blood red lips. For some reason then I had the biggest urge to have his lips on me. Everywhere on me. His smirk widened as if he could read my thoughts, and I could feel my face flushing.
"Well actually this place was left to us in a will," Kai replied answering my question. "Me and Tyson had helped the owner of this place with things he needed done around here since he was sick and unable to them for himself."
Kai? And Tyson? Working together? For the same person? Willingly? I never would have suspected...
"I know it sounds unlikely since me and Tyson fight so much but things actually worked out fairly well," Kai said as if reading my mind again.
And the conversations continued like that. It was as if Kai was reading my thoughts all night. Well maybe it was just me but it was still pretty weird. Though what was weirder was that when Kai brought out snacks Tyson didn't touch them. He actually wasn't -hungry-. Tyson? Not hungry? Something definitely wasn't right.
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(Max's POV)
Whoa... I can't believe Kai and Tyson got this place they're so lucky! It looks like a great place to play games in and stuff. They probably would never get bored here. I'll have to ask Tyson what type of stuff they do around here for fun tomorrow.
Kai had brought us some snacks, and I took them gratefully. It was really unlike Tyson to turn food down though and that kind of worried me. He usually never turns down food unless he's sick or something. Maybe he was sick. That would explain why he's so pale looking.
"Are you okay Tyson?" I asked biting into a sugar cookie.
"Sure am Maxie! Why?" he asked grinning at me.
"Well... its just that you never turn down food..." I said before he started to laugh.
"Oh, I would probably have had some but I had such a big dinner before you guys got here. I think I'd burst if I ate another thing tonight," He said patting his stomach.
"Hai, he nearly ate us out of town," Kai piped in making me and Rei laugh.
Ah, good ole Tyson. Before anything else could be said though Kai noticed it was nearly 5 in the morning. Wow...I don't think I've ever stayed up that late in a long time. I was definitely in need of some shut eye. Kai and Tyson then led us up to our rooms. Me and Rei were across from each other it was so cool. Our rooms had like BIG beds with those curtain thingy's on 'em, and they had a fireplace, and cool carpets, and a balcony and just everything. Grant you I only know Rei's was the same cuz I invaded his room after Tyson and Kai left us to sleep. ^_^
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(Rei's POV)
The rooms were so warm and inviting. It was like the bed cradled me when I got on it. It was just so comfortable. The fire made me nice and warm too. Everything seemed just perfect, though only peaceful after Max left. Sure I love him, but I didn't think I could keep my eyes open any longer. Sleep just seemed to take me over as soon as my head hit the pillow.
I awoke the next morning around eleven I think. At least that's what time Max said it was when he came bounding into my room and jumped on my bed to wake me up. I pulled on a navy silk robe with golden kanji writing on it that had been sitting in a chair next to my bed before following Max down the stairs.
Everything seemed so empty and quiet. Just like it had last night, but with more light. The place was just as beautiful in the day as it was at night but it lost its celestial presence. After a few wrong doors Max and I found the kitchen. It too seemed old and historical. Well except there was a fridge, dishwasher and electric oven. Those were the only things that seemed to be modern in the whole place, though I haven't seen the whole place yet.
Max headed straight for the fridge but I went to the table to sit down. On the table I noticed a small piece of folded paper. I opened it to find a note from Kai.
Had to go into town. Work summoned us. Be home after dinner. Make
yourselves at home, and have a look around but try to keep an eye on
Max. Don't let him break anything, we both know how he can get.
Kai
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(Max's POV)
I looked up from rummaging in the fridge when I heard Rei chuckling. I saw him reading something so I closed the fridge and stood behind him to read the note.
"HEY!!!" I exclaimed when I had finished reading Kai's note. "I'm not -that- bad!!"
My protesting only made Rei laugh much harder however. I scrunched up my nose in distaste before heading back to the fridge to find something to eat. I didn't care what Kai said I wasn't going to break anything! Hopefully... _
After looking through all the cupboards me and Rei found some edible food which there didn't seem to be a lot of which wasn't surprising since Tyson lived here. So over breakfast we decided to wash up and then explore the place. We had hours to kill before they got back so we figured we could cover most of the place before they got back. I just couldn't wait to see all the neat stuff in this place!
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TBC...
