Hi people! Sorry for the long wait! I've been working on a contest entry for a site and a new website… If anyone here likes sailormoon I urge you to check it out! Its got a lot of fun activities now… =^-^= Yay! Heh… As for the contest entry… that was my story known as Secrets From The Past… My first ever rated R fic… Rated R for a very good reason too… *Nod nod*
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Shadow-Assassin: Why bother… you just said it for me…
Great War Of The Bitbeasts
Chapter 4 – A Beyblade Graduation"This is so embarrassing," Nadia mumbled as she fiddled with the tassel of her cap.
"Shhh," Ray said, "They're going to start calling names now."
Nadia gave Ray a slightly angered look but said nothing as she turned her attention to the principle.
He called several names until he reached, "Nadia Diogori."
Nadia sighed and stood up heading to the stage. She stepped up and headed over to the Vice Principle to get her diploma. He passed it to her and she reluctantly shook his head rolling her eyes in the process. The principle noticed this but said nothing. Nadia was glad when she was able to sit down on her seat on the stage.
The principle went on with calling the graduates up to the stage. Eventually the name, "Kairio Hiwatori" was called. Kai sighed to Ray as he got up and walked to the stage. He stepped onto the stage and walked to the vice principal to get his Diploma. The vice principle handed it to him but when she went to shake his hand Kai just gave her a dirty look then walked to his seat on the stage.
Several giggles were haired coming from a certain group in the audience containing a pink haired girl, a purple haired girl, a light blond haired girl with blue streaks, a brown haired girl, a dark blue haired boy, a blond haired boy, and a brown haired boy. Though most of the giggling came from the female half.
Kai shook his head from his seat as the Principle continued to call names.
"Leigha Jonston, Amanda Kenwood, Jason Kurns,.." he continued.
Kai realised the principle had missed a name and turned to look over to his pony tailed friend.
Ray shrugged confused and looked a bit embarrassed.
"Oh, I am so sorry. I seem to have missed a name. My eyes aren't what they use to be I'm afraid," the principle said as he adjusted his glasses and read out the missed name, "Raymond Kon."
Ray sighed and stood up stepping onto the stage.
"WHAM!" Ray jumped aside just as a large sun prop fell where he'd just been walking. Unfortunately he'd been so close to the edge of the stage in the first place that there was no stage left to jump to. Instead he fell to the ground hand on his back.
Mariah yelped and the group stood up just as Ray picked himself up off the ground.
Not a sound was heard from the audience as Ray stood up and instinctively looked towards the rafters.
A set of bright green eyes watched him and the two sets of eyes met. A second later, however, the set of green eyes disappeared.
The principle looked shocked, "I am so sorry Raymond," he said again as several people dragged the old prop away.
Mariah and company sat down again as Ray jumped back onto the stage with a, "That's alright." He took his diploma and shook the vice principles hand and headed to his seat on the stage.
The principle went on with calling out the names secretly hoping Ray wouldn't sue.
Soon enough the last name was called and not long after the graduation ceremony was over. Now it was time for the dance.
The group had made plans to meet at the hall at nine.
"Stop staring!" Nadia shouted to Kai. She was wearing a dark red velvet dress reaching all the way down to her ankles. It had spaghetti straps and was laced down the back in a fancy design showing her smooth skin underneath. She also wore black high heels and a red oval pendent around her neck.
Kai's face went a bit read and he turned away. Mariah laughed slightly and looked over to Ray with a smile. She was wearing a long white dress with beautiful pink flowers on it. It glittered as she walked and she it fit her perfectly. She was wearing white high heels with a pink diamond pendent hanging from her neck. Her hair was done up beautifully with two braids coming down from the sides of her head tied at the back.
"You look beautiful Mariah," Ray whispered in her ear with a bit of a chuckle as he watched Kai and Nadia.
Mariah smiled and put her head on his shoulder. She turned, however, to the sound of someone tripping. She closed her eyes and put a hand on her forehead as she turned to see who it was. Of course… it was Alicia.
"Ouch… sorry…" Alicia said grinning slightly as she got up. She was wearing a short plaid skirt that was light blue and white and a white blouse with a silver angel necklace hanging down from her neck and light blue heelless shoes.
"Walk much?" Kintana giggled slightly as she walked up behind the other girl. She was wearing a dark blue dress that reached to just below her knees with a teal green belt and teal green edges on the neck, wrists and bottom of it. She was also wearing a teal green teardrop around her neck with black heels. "You ok?"
"I'm fine…" Alicia sighed.
All the boys wore tuxedos. Most of them were in black save fore Ray who wore white.
Max smiled as he looked Kintana over, "Nice!" he grinned as the two went hand in hand towards the dance floor.
"Aren't they cute…" Mariah smiled as she looked over at Alicia and Kenny who were talking a ways off, "What do you think it'll take to get those two that close?"
"I don't think they need our help for that," Ray said.
"Or really?" Mariah asked, "And how do you know that?"
"Just a hunch," he said with a smile, "That and a little birdie told me so."
"And would that little birdie happen to be a deer?" Mariah asked.
"Yup… Those two have been sneaking around behind our backs," Ray said laughing slightly.
"Why those no good…" Mariah said turning and walking towards them. Ray took a deep breath and bit his tongue. Perhaps it hadn't been a good idea to tell her.
The two in question looked over as Mariah walked up. They looked at each other and shrugged as she finally got up to them.
"You sneaky little runts!" she growled.
"Huh?" Alicia murmured.
"So you've been hiding it all along… why didn't you tell us you were together?" Mariah asked accusingly.
"Umm… You never asked?" Alicia giggled.
"Oh… you are so going to get it… Now you've got to go and dance… Get moving!" Mariah said as she pushed the two towards the dance floor.
Ray laughed slightly and shook his head. Mariah knew how to draw attention to herself, that was for sure. He then realised that Kansas and Tyson weren't there. He looked around for the two and sighed. Probably off on their own having "fun".
"Hey guys… Sorry we took so long," came a male voice.
Or not… Ray thought to himself with a sigh as he turned around to look at the two who'd just arrived.
"Sorry we're late… Tyson is slow," Kansas said with a grin. She was wearing an orange skirt that reached to her ankles with a white blouse. She also had an orange star necklace and white heelless shoes.
"I'm slow? You're the one who took an hour and a half in the bathroom!" Tyson protested.
Kansas laughed slightly and kissed the dark haired boy on the cheek, "Lets go dance."
Tyson grinned and nodded as he followed her towards the dance floor.
Mariah smiled at him, "Doesn't that sound like a good idea? Come and dance Ray."
"I don't much feel like dancing right now Mariah… I think I'm going to go get some fresh air. I'll be back in a bit ok? You go have fun," Ray said.
"I'll come with you," Mariah replied holding his hand so he couldn't leave.
"No… you go have fun with the others… I won't be long," Ray said kissing her then turning and walking towards the exit.
"Ok… you better come back before the last slow song mister," Mariah growled playfully.
"I will," Ray smiled as he walked out into the cool night air. He sat on the steps enjoying the silence for a while. Something was bothering him about what had happened at the graduation. Who was that that had been hiding and waiting for him? Who would want him hurt?
"What's wrong Raymond? Is the wee little dragon upset?" came a voice from the darkness of the trees nearby. Ray looked over and saw a shadowy figure standing beside one of the trees. A pair of glowing green eyes watched him. They were the same green eyes that he'd seen at the graduation. Ray narrowed his eyes and got up quickly looking around for any witnesses. When he saw no one he headed towards the figure angrily. The figure just chuckled, "Aww… Did I make the little dragon mad?"
"Who the hell are you and what the fuck do you want?!" Ray growled as he neared the tree.
"It is not what I want that matters… It's what they want," the figure said in a sly voice as it suddenly leapt into the air and away from him.
"Who is they?" Ray asked in a low growl.
"They are those who hide in the darkness… those who find pleasure in pain… those who you once called friends," the figure said with a laugh.
"I have no idea who you are talking about…" Ray said as he looked around in the trees and on the ground, "Where are you?"
"Up here genius!" came the voice. Ray looked up quickly just in time to see the figure lunge at him from the tree above. He didn't even get the chance to gasp, as he was knocked unconscious.