The Warmth of a Kitten
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Summary: Kai can't control himself after losing Dranzer to Zeo. The finals
were also postponed to next week due to construction and damage repairs
from their match. Kai has the weekend to sit in his room and sulk, but can
a certain dark-braided haired beyblader help him out? Kai x Rei
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Kai sat on his bed that Saturday night, replaying the thought of loser Dranzer again and again. He couldn't help but sulk and whimper a bit. How dare had he be so weak, allowing a rookie like Zeo to defeat him? What had he been thinking? Why did he let his guard down from protecting his bit beast? Kai had lost too many things, one being the friend Wyatt, and now his treasured phoenix bit beast.
Kai wanted to hit himself, but he knew no bruises could recover what had happened. He got up and stepped outside, allowing the cold air of the night freeze his skin. The blader sat on the wooden bench, staring at the moon. I was white, round and shining with a glimmer so intimidating. He pulled a short pocketknife from his pocket, then cutting his finger. He watched as the blood oozed out from the skin, rolling down the side of his hand and dripping to the floor.
//I swear to the blood from my finger that I'll get you back Dranzer. I promise that.//
A sudden gasp was heard as Rei scurried over and held Kai's bleeding finger. He sighed and sat next to the lone wolf, admiring the moon in company.
" Kai..you have to get a hold of yourself. I know how you feel, to lose a bit beast that has followed you to what seems like your whole life."
" If you know how I feel Rei, then let me be alone. Let me be sad."
" But why?"
" I never expected anyone to care for me. No one has ever really bothered to. Just leave me alone. I'll be fine..by myself."
Kai looked to the side, hoping to see Rei take off as he wished. But instead, the Asian blader was staring into space, looking as hurt as ever. Kai grunted, as tears streamed down Rei's cheeks, forming a small puddle on the rough stone pavement.
//He's crying..because of what I said. Could he really care for me that much?//
Rei sobbed a bit, turning away from Kai in shame. He was releasing tears, being vulnerable and showing Kai how he truly felt. Rei felt very lonely inside at times, perhaps even so that he'd consider no one his friend. In front of Tyson and them, he'd try his best to be optimistic. It seemed that hiding tears was a new skill Rei had adapted and learned. Kai breathed heavily, and without any hesitation, he pulled the other blader towards him. Rei pulled away, looking up and gazing at Kai's confused expression. Had this not be what Rei wanted? Kai slouched, staring down with his hair hanging over. He watched smoke appear every time he exhaled. It wasn't long before Rei pulled the wolf into his arms, cradling and caressing Kai's cheeks gently. Kai didn't flinch, but lay there in the kitten's warmth, feeling cozy and cared for.
//I wish..I could tell Rei what I am feeling right now. But it isn't the right time. Maybe I'll tell him later, when I get up and drag him into the living room, where the warm fireplace is. Then..that will be the right moment. For now, I'll stay in the comfort of his arms. I sort of like it, anyhow.//
End ~ ~ ~ This is what happens when you watch an episode of Beyblade full of inspiration and sadness. Comments or questions can be emailed to me at pirate_bear@canada.com.
Kai sat on his bed that Saturday night, replaying the thought of loser Dranzer again and again. He couldn't help but sulk and whimper a bit. How dare had he be so weak, allowing a rookie like Zeo to defeat him? What had he been thinking? Why did he let his guard down from protecting his bit beast? Kai had lost too many things, one being the friend Wyatt, and now his treasured phoenix bit beast.
Kai wanted to hit himself, but he knew no bruises could recover what had happened. He got up and stepped outside, allowing the cold air of the night freeze his skin. The blader sat on the wooden bench, staring at the moon. I was white, round and shining with a glimmer so intimidating. He pulled a short pocketknife from his pocket, then cutting his finger. He watched as the blood oozed out from the skin, rolling down the side of his hand and dripping to the floor.
//I swear to the blood from my finger that I'll get you back Dranzer. I promise that.//
A sudden gasp was heard as Rei scurried over and held Kai's bleeding finger. He sighed and sat next to the lone wolf, admiring the moon in company.
" Kai..you have to get a hold of yourself. I know how you feel, to lose a bit beast that has followed you to what seems like your whole life."
" If you know how I feel Rei, then let me be alone. Let me be sad."
" But why?"
" I never expected anyone to care for me. No one has ever really bothered to. Just leave me alone. I'll be fine..by myself."
Kai looked to the side, hoping to see Rei take off as he wished. But instead, the Asian blader was staring into space, looking as hurt as ever. Kai grunted, as tears streamed down Rei's cheeks, forming a small puddle on the rough stone pavement.
//He's crying..because of what I said. Could he really care for me that much?//
Rei sobbed a bit, turning away from Kai in shame. He was releasing tears, being vulnerable and showing Kai how he truly felt. Rei felt very lonely inside at times, perhaps even so that he'd consider no one his friend. In front of Tyson and them, he'd try his best to be optimistic. It seemed that hiding tears was a new skill Rei had adapted and learned. Kai breathed heavily, and without any hesitation, he pulled the other blader towards him. Rei pulled away, looking up and gazing at Kai's confused expression. Had this not be what Rei wanted? Kai slouched, staring down with his hair hanging over. He watched smoke appear every time he exhaled. It wasn't long before Rei pulled the wolf into his arms, cradling and caressing Kai's cheeks gently. Kai didn't flinch, but lay there in the kitten's warmth, feeling cozy and cared for.
//I wish..I could tell Rei what I am feeling right now. But it isn't the right time. Maybe I'll tell him later, when I get up and drag him into the living room, where the warm fireplace is. Then..that will be the right moment. For now, I'll stay in the comfort of his arms. I sort of like it, anyhow.//
End ~ ~ ~ This is what happens when you watch an episode of Beyblade full of inspiration and sadness. Comments or questions can be emailed to me at pirate_bear@canada.com.