SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1I don't own Beyblade or any of the characters...blah, blah, blah...I think you've realized this by now.
I also believe you know that a: the pairing is Kai/Rei, Rei/Kai, and b: I don't own the song, which is "Stand Here With Me", by Creed.
This is the last installment of my "Where Will You Go?" songfic story. I know that a lot of my reviewers wanted it to keep going, but I really couldn't think of more plot without getting clichéd and boring, and I wanted to keep this fresh. I was also running out of songs! (Runs away sheepishly, dodging readers with pitchforks and torches).
Happy reading! I enjoyed writing this little collection a lot, and I hope I've done the songfic justice. Review and let me know what you thought of this last chapter, which is in…both points of view, actually...this is different. Yup, this is in both Kai and Rei's POV, but you'll be able to tell the difference; don't worry.
Stand Here With MeYou always reached out to me
And helped me believe
All those memories we share
I will cherish every one of them
I'm happy. Heh. Once more, I shock myself with the new variety of emotions I can feel now. It's very...liberating, to finally know that Biovolt and Voltaire and Boris are now gone from my life forever, and that Rei is in my life...hopefully, forever.
I remember everything we've been through to get to this point in our relationship (and notice that I now have no problems saying that word), and although I hate having put Rei through so much shit all because of me, I can honestly say that I'm thankful we went through it, because it tested our relationship, pushed it to it to its limits.
And we passed through the fire. Not without a few burns, but we're alive, right? And still together, so I think that counts for something.
The truth of it is
There's a right way to live
And you showed me
So now you live on
In the words of a song
You're a melody
Kai...you're getting overly thoughtful. That's my job. And so I shall begin.
...Yes, we've made it through the 'fire', and yes, we came out alive...we still have things to work on, but they're only trivial things, like how I apparently 'flirt' with fangirls by smiling at them and accepting the gifts they give me...Kai is still so possessive and stubborn.
I wouldn't change him for the world; though. I fell in love with the moody, secretive, possessive, stubborn Kai, and that's still the one I love today. Hopefully he feels the same way...
You stand here with me now
Cause you stand here with me now
Just when fear blinded me
You taught me to dream
I'll give you everything I am
And still fall short of what you've done for me
...Rei, you do flirt! Stupid baka fangirls...you're mine, and they aren't getting you, so both they and you had better get used to it. And yes, I'm possessive. Deal with it.
...Okay, I was a little overbearing there. It's the result of lack of sleep and Tyson deciding to play a game of let's-annoy-Kai-until-he-snaps.
Anyways, I fell in love with Rei...yeah, and I still love him for the same reasons I did back then. And he already knows those reasons, so I don't need to list them.
I'm stubborn, I'll admit that...secretive, check...hey! Moody? You make me sound like a girl! (A/N: No offense to girls, as I am one. I'm just writing what I think he'd say). I am not moody! Perhaps I'm unpredictable, but not moody! Rei!
In this life that I live
I hope I can give love unselfishly
I've learned the world is bigger than me
You're my daily dose of reality
Relax, Kai. In no way was I threatening your masculinity. But you are moody, so there. And I've already accepted the fact that you're possessive...it's kinda endearing, really...though annoying at times. But it's nice, because then I know you care for me, unlike in public where we...all five Bladebreakers, that is...have to maintain the role that the fans have placed us in.
Kai is the loner, the moody guy with a bad past, who is also incredibly hot. I definitely have to agree with that last part. Tyson is the ever-cheerful and courageous leader. Don't get me wrong, Kai is our captain, but Tyson holds us all together. Kenny is the brains of the group, the resident super-genius. Max is pure energy, always happy and willing to help. He's the nice one. Me, I'm the adorable calm one, the voice of reason and the mediator when things get out of hand.
But we're all different outside the stadium. Max is more subdued, and often he likes to just sit and reflect. It's an odd change, but it only happens once in awhile. Tyson...there's a brain under that hat. He's smarter than he appears, and I know not to underestimate him. Kenny is a lot more relaxed than he seems. I think Tyson and Max's easygoing ways have rubbed off on him.
Kai...he's a lot more open when it's just him and me...he's even tolerating the others more often. As for me...I'm not the best judge of what I'm like outside the stadium. I don't really know. I just know that sometimes I feel like snapping at everyone too. Hey, it's not easy to be the mellow one all the time.
You stand here with me now
Cause you stand here with me now
On and on we sing this song
Cause you stand here with me
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
...That was...informative. So you think I'm hot, huh, Rei? Major blackmail material here, you know. Not that I would use it; I'm sure you could find a way to make it backfire on me.
As for that stereotyping thing, I *tolerate* the others, yes. We're not friends...yet. And of course I confide in you. You're my boyfriend, after all.
Out of the stadium, you do change. While out in public you can vary between being sort of serious and then being as lighthearted as a child, when we're in private...the depth of your being amazes me. You're a deep thinker, and a good analyzer. You're haunted and melancholy, mischievous and devious, and then innocent and carefree...it shocks me how complex you are.
You don't see it, I know you don't. To you, you're just acting normal, but to me...you display more emotion and personality in one day than I do in a month. One day I'll find out what makes you tick, Rei...after all, when I want something, I get it.
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
(Cause you stand here with me now)
...How true, Kai. But we'll never know *everything* about each other...after all, secrets (not big ones, mind you) keep a relationship exciting. I love finding out new things about you. For example, I never knew you played guitar before. You play quite well, but hey, you're good at pretty much everything.
As for the complex personality...you're right, I can't see it, but I'll take your word for it.
...And wow, have I become domesticated or what? I see it now, thinking over my thoughts and moods of the past months. Damn it all, Kai, you have me completely whipped...it's supposed to be the other way around.
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
(Cause you stand here with me now)
Pah. Don't pout at me, Rei. I'm just as whipped as you are. We're both sickeningly happy and mushy...I think I need to go out and get some fresh air and non-sappy thoughts into my brain. Or I could just grab you and kiss you senseless until we both forget about this.
...Yeah, that option's sounding better and better. Let's see...either aloneness and fresh air, or kissing and Rei...please. What do you think I'm going to choose?
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
(Cause you stand here with me now)
Kai...what are you doing? You're heading towards me with a predatory gleam in your eyes, and frankly, it sort of creeps me out.
...Hey! Put me down, Kai! Seriously, I may be light, but that doesn't mean you can just pick me up and toss me over your shoulder like a sack!
...Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to kick you...here, let me see...hey! There's nothing wrong with y–
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You're a damned sneaky phoenix, did you know that? But I love you for it. Now, where were we?
On and on we sing
On and on we sing
(Cause you stand here with me)
Sniff...it's over! Another fic done and completed...please review, let me know what you think! I look forward to hearing your final thoughts!
