Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade. Well, obviously. I mean, have you ever
actually read a fanfiction where the author at the start said (and this is
non-sarcastically by the way) that they did own Beyblade? I swear, if I
ever see a fic like that I'll eat my hat. Well.my metaphorical hat anyway,
'cause I don't think I actually own a hat. Oh wait, my friend does. OK, if
I ever see a fic like that, I'll eat my friend's hat. Happy? Good. Now, if
you promise not to sue me we can get started.
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It was early evening. The sun was slowly setting in the west, sending deep shades of orange and red across the western sky, deepening as you neared the horizon. It bathed everything in a golden glow, warming those who were still out, not just on the outside, but on the inside too. It was the kind of light that made you at peace with the world, that made you think no matter what had happened, and no matter how bad a day you had had, at the end, everything was going to be OK. To the east the darkening sky already showed the twinkles of a few evenstars, shedding their pure, diamond like light upon the world. It was peaceful, quiet except for the light evening breeze playing among the branches, and sending cherry blossoms swirling gently down, giving petal-light kisses to all that they touched. Swirling down towards a field, filled with lush green grass. Under one gnarled tree with strong, twisted branches, looking up among the golden green leaves, lay Rei and Kai.
Rei was flat on his back, gently snoozing, hands under his head, stretched on the grass, and expression of pure pleasure on his face. Lying at right angles to him, with his head resting gently on Rei's stomach, was Kai, a similar expression on his face. The two boys were quiet, they did not need to speak, it was enough to simply be in each other's company. Each boy trusted the other totally, and each felt totally safe in the others presence. Though this was perhaps more important for Kai. He had never known what it was to love and to be loved like this before. Never had he had someone care for him, and love him so absolutely as Rei did. Never had he felt this way-warm and safe inside. There was no need for defences, no need to worry about emotion, or not being your best. With Rei he could be who he was-Kai-with the security that Rei would love him anyway. He wasn't constantly on his guard, he wasn't constantly trying to please, and for once he had someone to look after him. Someone who cared about his needs and wants, and would protect him from harm. Rei had even told him this, though Kai knew him well enough for it to be unnecessary. And Rei knew Kai felt exactly the same way back.
A cherry blossom landed on Kai's nose, and lazily he lifted a hand up to swat it away. As he did so, Rei, awakened from his snoozing by the sudden movement, sat up slightly to smile at Kai, who returned it. 'I guess we should get back to the hotel-the others will start to wonder where we are', Rei murmured. Kai nodded reluctantly. It had been so nice. Since the championships had finished there had been so much free time just to relax with Rei, and of course the others. And now that the threat of Biovolt and his grandfather was gone, not to mention the security of Rei, Kai couldn't have been happier. 'Just another 15 minutes-it's hardly dark yet, and the others can look after themselves'. 'Yeah, but you know what Tyson's like when we're late for dinner', Rei countered, grinning. Kai waved a hand airily. 'He needs to lose some weight-since the championships finished all he's done is eat.' 'Hey that's not true-there's been a lot of sleeping too.' Kai grinned, and he did so Rei reached out to very gently brush a bang away from his pale face. 'Kai.'
'Traitor'.
Both boys jumped up, and spun around. There, in all their ragged, unkempt glory, stood Boris and the Demolition Boys. 'Thought you could get away from us did you Kai?' spat Boris 'Thought the championships would be the end of the matter? Your grandfather may be locked up, but I have powerful contacts. Now I will continue his work until he gets out. You beat us once, but it won't happen again.' 'What the hell do you want with us Boris?' growled Rei, moving protectively in front of Kai, who seemed paralysed with shock. Since the championships had finished he'd let his guard down so much, he'd almost forgotten what it was like to face someone so evil and cruel. Thoughts were whirring around his head, and he couldn't quite react to the situation. 'I want Kai', came the reply. 'Traitors don't get away that easily from us. Kai has skills and knowledge we need to make Biovolt and the Demolition Boys stronger. Plus he remains the only one truly able to control Black Dranzer.' Rei could see the Demolition Boys bristle at the insinuation of their inferior power. 'So that's it then? Take Kai against his will.and then what?' Boris smiled a smile devoid of the slightest trace of humour. Once we have what we need it is up to Kai to do what he wants, waste his life,' here Boris gestured at Rei, 'We don't care. Of course, Kai'll never be able to leave the headquarters again-can't have people finding out about what we do, now can we?' 'Haven't you tried to ruin his life enough already?' Rei shouted, forgetting his fear in place of anger. 'Leave us alone!' There was no answer, but as if from an unseen signal, the Demolition Boys started to advance towards Rei and the still mute Kai. Rei was beginning to panic now. The surrounding area was completely deserted, no one knew they were here. There was only one thing for it. In one swift movement Rei had spun around and pushed Kai away, hard. 'Kai!! Run!!!' Kai stood motionless for a second. 'Rei.' 'Don't stand there! It's not me they want!! Run Kai! Run!' Afterwards, Kai would go over this many times. What if he had reacted sooner? What if he hadn't run? What if they hadn't even come here in the first place? As it was, after a fraction of a frightened second, Kai turned and ran, hating himself for leaving the one person who truly mattered to him and for running away from his one true fear. For being a coward rather than being strong. Rei meanwhile squared up to the demolition boys, knowing in his heart he was no real match for them, but prepared to fight to the death for the one he loved.
In 10 seconds he was unconscious.
In 15 more so was Kai.
In 5 minutes all that remained was a battered and bleeding neko-jin lying slumped on the ground, the remnants of a picnic scattered around him, blowing in the strengthening breeze, as darkness fell, and all was still.
I hope that wasn't too bad!..please read and review. And don't be too harsh 'cause this is my first fic. Please.? *Looks pleadingly at reader*
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It was early evening. The sun was slowly setting in the west, sending deep shades of orange and red across the western sky, deepening as you neared the horizon. It bathed everything in a golden glow, warming those who were still out, not just on the outside, but on the inside too. It was the kind of light that made you at peace with the world, that made you think no matter what had happened, and no matter how bad a day you had had, at the end, everything was going to be OK. To the east the darkening sky already showed the twinkles of a few evenstars, shedding their pure, diamond like light upon the world. It was peaceful, quiet except for the light evening breeze playing among the branches, and sending cherry blossoms swirling gently down, giving petal-light kisses to all that they touched. Swirling down towards a field, filled with lush green grass. Under one gnarled tree with strong, twisted branches, looking up among the golden green leaves, lay Rei and Kai.
Rei was flat on his back, gently snoozing, hands under his head, stretched on the grass, and expression of pure pleasure on his face. Lying at right angles to him, with his head resting gently on Rei's stomach, was Kai, a similar expression on his face. The two boys were quiet, they did not need to speak, it was enough to simply be in each other's company. Each boy trusted the other totally, and each felt totally safe in the others presence. Though this was perhaps more important for Kai. He had never known what it was to love and to be loved like this before. Never had he had someone care for him, and love him so absolutely as Rei did. Never had he felt this way-warm and safe inside. There was no need for defences, no need to worry about emotion, or not being your best. With Rei he could be who he was-Kai-with the security that Rei would love him anyway. He wasn't constantly on his guard, he wasn't constantly trying to please, and for once he had someone to look after him. Someone who cared about his needs and wants, and would protect him from harm. Rei had even told him this, though Kai knew him well enough for it to be unnecessary. And Rei knew Kai felt exactly the same way back.
A cherry blossom landed on Kai's nose, and lazily he lifted a hand up to swat it away. As he did so, Rei, awakened from his snoozing by the sudden movement, sat up slightly to smile at Kai, who returned it. 'I guess we should get back to the hotel-the others will start to wonder where we are', Rei murmured. Kai nodded reluctantly. It had been so nice. Since the championships had finished there had been so much free time just to relax with Rei, and of course the others. And now that the threat of Biovolt and his grandfather was gone, not to mention the security of Rei, Kai couldn't have been happier. 'Just another 15 minutes-it's hardly dark yet, and the others can look after themselves'. 'Yeah, but you know what Tyson's like when we're late for dinner', Rei countered, grinning. Kai waved a hand airily. 'He needs to lose some weight-since the championships finished all he's done is eat.' 'Hey that's not true-there's been a lot of sleeping too.' Kai grinned, and he did so Rei reached out to very gently brush a bang away from his pale face. 'Kai.'
'Traitor'.
Both boys jumped up, and spun around. There, in all their ragged, unkempt glory, stood Boris and the Demolition Boys. 'Thought you could get away from us did you Kai?' spat Boris 'Thought the championships would be the end of the matter? Your grandfather may be locked up, but I have powerful contacts. Now I will continue his work until he gets out. You beat us once, but it won't happen again.' 'What the hell do you want with us Boris?' growled Rei, moving protectively in front of Kai, who seemed paralysed with shock. Since the championships had finished he'd let his guard down so much, he'd almost forgotten what it was like to face someone so evil and cruel. Thoughts were whirring around his head, and he couldn't quite react to the situation. 'I want Kai', came the reply. 'Traitors don't get away that easily from us. Kai has skills and knowledge we need to make Biovolt and the Demolition Boys stronger. Plus he remains the only one truly able to control Black Dranzer.' Rei could see the Demolition Boys bristle at the insinuation of their inferior power. 'So that's it then? Take Kai against his will.and then what?' Boris smiled a smile devoid of the slightest trace of humour. Once we have what we need it is up to Kai to do what he wants, waste his life,' here Boris gestured at Rei, 'We don't care. Of course, Kai'll never be able to leave the headquarters again-can't have people finding out about what we do, now can we?' 'Haven't you tried to ruin his life enough already?' Rei shouted, forgetting his fear in place of anger. 'Leave us alone!' There was no answer, but as if from an unseen signal, the Demolition Boys started to advance towards Rei and the still mute Kai. Rei was beginning to panic now. The surrounding area was completely deserted, no one knew they were here. There was only one thing for it. In one swift movement Rei had spun around and pushed Kai away, hard. 'Kai!! Run!!!' Kai stood motionless for a second. 'Rei.' 'Don't stand there! It's not me they want!! Run Kai! Run!' Afterwards, Kai would go over this many times. What if he had reacted sooner? What if he hadn't run? What if they hadn't even come here in the first place? As it was, after a fraction of a frightened second, Kai turned and ran, hating himself for leaving the one person who truly mattered to him and for running away from his one true fear. For being a coward rather than being strong. Rei meanwhile squared up to the demolition boys, knowing in his heart he was no real match for them, but prepared to fight to the death for the one he loved.
In 10 seconds he was unconscious.
In 15 more so was Kai.
In 5 minutes all that remained was a battered and bleeding neko-jin lying slumped on the ground, the remnants of a picnic scattered around him, blowing in the strengthening breeze, as darkness fell, and all was still.
I hope that wasn't too bad!..please read and review. And don't be too harsh 'cause this is my first fic. Please.? *Looks pleadingly at reader*