Anime: *swinging wand about* C'mon! Work!
Chibi Anya: *pulling Pikachu's ears* C'mon! Zap!
Chibi Kai: *hiding from volatile females with dangerous weapons*
Pikachu: Pi ka..... pi pi pika pika chu... (translation: Let go of my ears, chibi-brat...)
Anime: Grr.. Oh, peeps! Must get a typing. Oh, and BTW, please check out the bottom of my profile if you have time. I have some questions.
((Note: *meh* means a song is playing))
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"Dark Lightning!"
"Flamethrower Attack!"
The phoenix and lion clashed with their attacks, causing a huge explosion. Both blades flew to the edge of the dish and stayed, spinning. The captain of the White Tigers sneered.
"I must commend you, that was quite impressive."
"It's not over yet! Dranzer, Fire Arrow!"
Lee hadn't time to retaliate, but caught his blade in the air. Kai smirked. The White Tigers had just arrived in Paris, and as a welcome, both captains had decided to have a beybattle.
"Well done. That was quite a match!" Oliver applauded.
The captains just smiled.
"Don't tell me I missed the whole thing!?"
Kai smiled slightly and looked up at the voice. Anya was walking towards them with Rosa just behind. Tyson sneered at the purple-nette.
"Found something you liked?"
Anya simply stuck her nose up at Tyson, ignoring him. She looked at Kai.
"So, I take it you won?"
Kai nodded and leaned against the nearest wall. He found himself slightly tongue-tied, which confused and fascinated him, but made sure the others didn't see it. He wondered what's the next stage in actually admitting you liked someone. Enrique and Rosa, who were holding hands by now, were sharing a secret and knowing smile. This Valentines was going to be fun.
******
"So you tie it like this. then this way. ARGH! I give up!"
"Tyson! Really, it's so simple! A tie isn't THAT hard to tie up!"
It was the night of the charity ball. Kai sighed, leaning against the post of the stairs in Oliver's mansion. He'd been ready and waiting for half an hour now. He glanced up and looked at his reflection in the mirror nearby. He was wearing a black shirt and slacks, with a black leather belt and silver buckle. Unlike Tyson, he knew how to fasten his white tie. Over his shoulder, he had hung his white waistcoat to wear just before leaving the mansion. He took the waistcoat off his shoulder and smoothed it out. It was like silk, but not quite. Under the light, you could just about make out the ivory fire design. Rather than buttons, the waistcoat had two silver chains to hold it close. Since it was also an occasion where body art wasn't really appropriate, he wiped off his fins from his face.
Kai shook his head. Why did Enrique try to help him out in picking his outfit!? He hoped it hadn't anything to do with him figuring out he liked Anya. It was bad enough when the bunch of nobodies at the Russian Tournament suggested it, but he didn't need Mr Lover Boy's contribution.
"Try again! Don't make me mother you!"
"Aw man."
It was another few minutes, but soon, the other guys were ready. Tyson finally managed to tie his red tie around the collar of his blue shirt. He'd opted for black pants, too, and a black waistcoat with red lining. By an act of miracles, he'd managed to remove his hat and tame his hair, using a black ribbon to tie his hair back. Max wore a similar outfit, only with a dark green shirt and tie; Kenny with a white shirt and purple tie and waistcoat; Oliver with a red waistcoat and tie and white shirt; Enrique with a golden yellow shirt and ivory waistcoat with an iridescent design. Robert was just behind them, wearing green and white.
"Where are the White Tigers and Johnny?" Kenny asked.
"Here, Kenny."
The White Tigers boys came down, including Ray. They were wearing Chinese clothes. Lee wore black and red; Kevin green and white; Gary olive green and Ray white and red. Robert looked up and frowned.
"Johnny. Are you going to come out of your room or not?"
"FORGET IT! I AM NOT GOING OUT WEARING THIS!"
"It can't be that bad, Johnny!" Max called back.
Johnny grumbled from his room. Why had his mother convinced him to wear such a ridiculous outfit. Emerging from his room, Johnny was met by a few snickers. He grew redder. Tyson thought Johnny's outfit was priceless. A kilt with the MacGregor clan tartan, black jacket with a white shirt underneath and a tartan cravat. He also wore a pair of knee high white socks and black shoes. As an act of rebellion against his costume, he still wore his bandanna. A couple of the guys gave Johnny appreciative wolf whistles.
"Nice legs, MacGregor!"
"Hope there isn't a cold breeze tonight!"
"Hey, Johnny, is the myth about Scotsmen and their kilts true?"
Johnny couldn't grow any redder and stormed out of the house. The guys, still snickering, followed, some of the guys clutching gifts, being Valentines Day. Max had a small pink rose corsage for Kathy; Ray had a pale pink rose hair ornament for Mariah and Enrique had a red rose brooch for Rosa. All three boys also had cards for their girlfriends, and eagerly helped each other pick gifts. Kai, on the other hand, didn't care to share what he had brought. He didn't have it on him; he'd left it at the doorstep of Rosa's room in the hope Anya would find it. Enrique and Rosa convinced the others that the girls, including Anya, would be getting ready at Rosa's hotel. This way, the 'surprise' of seeing how good each other looked would make Valentines all the sweeter. The card Kai left read:
"Please wear this tonight."
Short and sweet. Poetry wasn't really his thing. Kai deliberately didn't sign the card to avoid embarrassment. He'd hoped that Anya would wear the necklace.
"So, the girls should meet us there?" Max asked, dragging Kai from his thoughts.
"Oui. Rosa said that they'd be inside." Oliver replied.
******
"Hey, I recognise this place!"
"This was where we had our first beyblade match, Tyson", Oliver replied.
"Cool!"
"Hey, look at all the decorations!"
The boys walked slowly down the path, looking at the decorated building. Banners with the charity logo hung from fairy lights-wrapped flagpoles lining the path. More small fairy lights were wrapped around the trees, with the addition to some small pink heart shaped lights. The boys finally made it inside, having paid a small donation to the charity and handing in their invites. The hall inside was even more decorated.
White, red and pink streamers hung from the ceiling next to the charity banners. Red, white and pink roses were in urns around the room. There were some tables set out with food around the edge of the room. There was a sweeping staircase leading to a set of double doors (which Oliver informed was the ballroom) and the second floor, which had balconies overlooking the ground floor. However, the Bladebreakers were met by a familiar someone just inside. His dark eyes were shining and his hair was slightly messy, but he was dressed for the occasion, notepad and pen sticking out of his pocket.
"Well, well! If it isn't the Bladebreakers!"
Tyson grinned. "Hey Roger! What's up!?"
"Well, my story on you guys has finally been published", Roger said, bring up the rolled up magazine he held in his other hand. The front cover had a clear picture of the Bladebreakers, with Roger's story announced besides it. Max grinned. "That's great Roger!"
Roger smiled. "Thank you boys. I wouldn't have done it without you. By the way." he said, pausing. "Where's Anya?"
"She should be inside with the other girls." Ray answered.
After a conversation and a few pictures, Roger let the guys through. Robert raised an eyebrow. "He seems like an okay chap..."
"Who's an okay chap?"
Max grinned at the voice. A familiar Chinese girl walked over, wearing a red Chinese dress with green and gold designs. She had her hair up in their buns, only now held in place by yellow flowers. She wore red high heels and a bright smile.
"Hey Max! Great to see you again!" Kathy said, giving the blushing boy a kiss on the cheek.
"Hey, Kathy. Great to see you, too!" Max grinned, holding out his gift to her as they walked off.
"Mariah!" Ray called, waving at the pink haired girl. Mariah smiled as she came closer to her fellow Neko-jinn. Mariah had a similar dress to Kathy, only white with pink flowers down the side and white heels. They went off together.
Slowly but surely, the guys dispersed into the crowd, leaving Kai on his own. He shrugged to himself and walked to the nearest pillar and leaned against it, thinking. Where was Anya? Kai heard a band start a song nearby. He hadn't listened to all of it, as he was thinking quietly about Anya, but he looked up about half way through and looked around the hall.
Some girls nearby were pointing at Kai and giggling with each other. Kai shook his head to himself. Fangirls. Valentines' Night. great. Tyson was standing by the buffet table with Kenny and a few of the other guys, eating, as usual. Max and Kathy were standing on a balcony with Mariah and Ray, talking. Both girls were wearing the boys' gifts. Scanning his eyes along the balconies, he scowled a little at the lovey-dovey couples.
In a dark corner of the room, Rosa (who was wearing a red and white flamenco style dress, but the skirt resembling the skirt she always wore, apart from the colour) and Enrique whispered behind their hands. After a while, Rosa walked off, looking around. Enrique had his cheeky smile on and walked over to Kai.
"Hey, Kai!"
Kai looked up at Enrique, not speaking. Enrique took this as his cue.
"Hey, see that empty balcony up there?" the Italian said, pointing to an empty balcony at the end of the room, nearest the entrance. Kai looked back at Enrique, his expression neutral. "What about it?"
"You see, I lost Rosa somewhere along the line, and I wanted to bring her up to that balcony. Do you think you could just hold on to it? You know, just stand on it to make sure no one stands in it as well so Rosa and I can be up there when I find her."
Kai frowned at the Italian but then sighed. He pushed himself off the pillar and walked up the stairs. "It's not like I've anything better to do."
"Hey! Thanks, man! I owe you one!"
Enrique grinned and turned. His grin grew bigger when he saw Rosa untangling herself from the crowd, looking at Kai. Rosa nodded at Enrique, looking at the balcony, where a girl was already standing, looking down boredly at the crowd.
******
*The wise man said just walk this way
To the dawn of the light
The wind will blow into your face
As the years pass you by
Hear this voice from deep inside
It's the call of your heart
Close your eyes and your will find
The passage out of the dark*
Kai walked down the corridor of the second floor, looking for the balcony Enrique pointed out to him, half heartedly listening to the band's music. Some of the red curtains, which sectioned off the balconies from the corridors weren't drawn properly, which allowed Kai to look inside some of them. That just made him feel more uncomfortable. Why the hell did the charity organisers decide to hold their ball on Valentines Night!?
*The wise man said just find your place
In the eye of the storm
Seek the roses along the way
Just beware of the thorns
Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star*
Kai soon came to the end of the corridor, where the curtain was drawn on the entrance of the balcony. He paused for a moment and listened, just to make sure he couldn't hear anyone.
*The wise man said just raise your hand
And reach out for the spell
Find the door to the promised land
Just believe in yourself*
Kai pushed aside the curtain and stopped. A girl was already on the balcony. He was about to turn and walk away; he'd tell Enrique the balcony was occupied by the time he got up here. Kai didn't move, though. He very nearly didn't recognise the girl. Unwittingly, Kai coughed a little, when full realisation hit him. Anya turned, the scarf she wore flapping a little. Kai sincerely hoped he wasn't blushing.
*Hear this voice from deep inside It's the call of your heart Close your eyes and you will find
The way out of the dark*
Anya's hair was still the same; combed into a half ponytail, only it was held by a white ribbon tonight. She wore a white dress, which came down to her knees, lined with silvery blue lace. The bodice of the thick-strapped dress was also covered in the lace. Around her neck, a long scarf hung down past her knees, again edged with the blue lace. White boots with a blue edge, which dipped at the front, replaced Anya's usual trainers. Kai noticed a white rose necklace around her neck under the scarf, causing Kai's heart to leap. It was the one he'd left for Anya.
*Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star
Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star*
"Hey, Kai", Anya said, sighing as if relieved.
"H..hn." was all Kai could bring himself to say.
"What's up? You've gone as pale as Tyson when he misses a meal." Anya said, folding her arms and leaning against the balcony railings.
Kai shook his head and folded his own arms. "Nothing. Enrique asked me to come up here and save the balcony for him when he finds Rosa."
Anya giggled a little behind her hand. "That's funny, because Rosa asked me the same thing."
Kai looked down over the balcony and saw Rosa and Enrique together, looking straight up at them, smiling and laughing. Kai scowled. Anya noticed and looked over her shoulder and saw. She shook her head and looked over at Kai.
"What's gotten into them? You don't think they're trying to get us together, do you?"
Kai shrugged, not taking his eyes off Enrique. He swore to get him later for this. Kai snapped out of his seethe when Anya moved. Before he knew it, Anya had walked out of the balcony. Kai took one last look at the Italian and Spaniard, noticing their confused looks before walking after Anya.
"Hey Anya!"
Kai shut his mouth immediately. Anya stopped and looked over her shoulder.
"What is it, Kai?"
What to say now.?! "What. We can't let them have the last laugh, can we?" was all Kai could think of saying. Anya looked as if she was considering this. "You're right. We can't. So what do you propose we do about it?"
That got Kai. He stopped and thought. What can they do? Anya was the one who suggested a plan.
"Alright. For now, why don't we play into their hands? I hear there's going to be a little bit of dancing later. Dancing's not my thing, but we can join in and then swap partners with Enrique and Rosa."
Kai nodded, trying to take it all in. He couldn't believe that Anya was suggesting all of it, but was glad he didn't have to. "Then during or after the dance, we bust them?"
Anya nodded, a sly smile forming on her face. "Yes, only we have to think of a way to do it so they'd learn not to mess with us. Well? Sound good to you?"
Kai didn't know what to say. What could he say; he wasn't sure he could act naturally when he was trying NOT to act too naturally. Anya took his silence as a yes and stood next to him. Kai nodded and walked side by side with Anya. They got to the stairs and saw Enrique and Rosa, who weren't too far off. Kai tentatively took hold of Anya's hand.
"Gotta, make this convincing, right?" he whispered to Anya, who jumped at the move.
Anya smiled and nodded, wiping the momentary shock from her face. Enrique and Rosa soon came up close, Enrique's arm draped around Rosa's shoulders. Both were smiling at what they thought were the 'new couple'.
"Well, well! I'd never of thought it." Enrique said, not doing very well to disguise what sounded suspiciously like triumph in his voice.
"How'd this happen?" Rosa asked, trying to sound curious and happy.
Anya shrugged. "Just a spur of the moment thing."
Kai nodded in agreement. Suddenly, the lights in the room went out. A few girls screamed and confused chatter filled the room. A man standing in front of the band held up a torch and called for silence.
"Excuse me! Ladies and Gentlemen! There's no cause for alarm! I'm sure one of the building's electricians will sort this problem out soo."
The man hadn't any chance to finish his sentence. A big cloud of smoke exploded in front of him, engulfing him and the crowd in front of him. Three more bursts of smoke of similar proportions exploded in parts of the room, one near Kai, Enrique and the girls. They coughed, Anya fanning the air in front of her to see clearly.
"What's going on!?"
A big looking shadow appeared at one open window, looking down on the crowd.
"What's this? A party we weren't invited to!?"
At another window, another taller shadow appeared, with a small one next to them.
"Shocking."
"Yeah! Absolutely shocking!"
At the last window, right above the entrance, the glass exploded and another shadowed figure stood to full length.
"Well, we would just have to remedy that, wouldn't we?" he said, quiet, but still heard. On the balcony, Max managed to clear the smoke away from himself and Kathy, who had fallen to the floor with him when the smoke started. Ray was nearby, holding onto Mariah.
"I recognise that voice." Max said, looking to the round window, standing. The figures did look familiar, and Max only knew of one team that wore ninja uniforms.
"Guys! It's the Dark Ninjas!"
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Anime: *holding onto Pikachu, pointing wand at Chibi Anya* Alright! I've had it! You are not going to try and make Pikachu shock me!
Chibi Anya: *pouts and throws a tantrum* NO FAIR, NO FAIR, NO FAIR!!!
Pikachu: *cheeks sparking* Pika pika. (trans: Quit it!)
Anime: Huh? *Shuts eyes as Pikachu sends a short burst of electricity*
*Electricity hits Anime's Muse-Control wand. Strange humming and wand vibrating slightly*
Anime: What the? Hey. you don't think...
Chibi Anya: *stops tantrum, watching* What's happening...?
Anime: *points wand to Chibi Anya* Anya!
*Flash and smoke*
Chibi Kai: *poking head out of hiding place* What happened?
Anime: Err... *looks at wand tip* Not sure.. Oh and to my reviewers and readers, I'd just like to say I'm working on fanart for the charity ball outfits *snickers at the thought of Johnny's* and the song lyrics are by the Scorpions 'Send Me An Angel'.
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ShadowYami - Chibi Kai: WAH!!!! NOT HIM!!! *struggles in Alloran's grip* Anime, help!!!! Anime: *snickers* That should keep him out of trouble for a while. *grabs chocolate sardines* Don't tell me. you still remember the 'smelly lunch' box on the London trip? ^__^
DragonMasterEmerald - lol. Not quite a tux, but still. me like what he's wearing. ^__^ You know TWO Kais? What are they like?
Mizu - Tenshi - *giggles* Words of wisdom. Take that to heart, Kai! Glad to see you feel for Anya *thinks back to clothes of youth. shudder*
ssykes4000 - The Kai / Anya is near enough a sure thing yet, but will Kai ever tell her how he feels. hmmm, in the land of fanfiction, anything can happen! . oh, and Chibi Anya and Alloran ate the last of the sugar.
Chibi Anya: *pulling Pikachu's ears* C'mon! Zap!
Chibi Kai: *hiding from volatile females with dangerous weapons*
Pikachu: Pi ka..... pi pi pika pika chu... (translation: Let go of my ears, chibi-brat...)
Anime: Grr.. Oh, peeps! Must get a typing. Oh, and BTW, please check out the bottom of my profile if you have time. I have some questions.
((Note: *meh* means a song is playing))
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"Dark Lightning!"
"Flamethrower Attack!"
The phoenix and lion clashed with their attacks, causing a huge explosion. Both blades flew to the edge of the dish and stayed, spinning. The captain of the White Tigers sneered.
"I must commend you, that was quite impressive."
"It's not over yet! Dranzer, Fire Arrow!"
Lee hadn't time to retaliate, but caught his blade in the air. Kai smirked. The White Tigers had just arrived in Paris, and as a welcome, both captains had decided to have a beybattle.
"Well done. That was quite a match!" Oliver applauded.
The captains just smiled.
"Don't tell me I missed the whole thing!?"
Kai smiled slightly and looked up at the voice. Anya was walking towards them with Rosa just behind. Tyson sneered at the purple-nette.
"Found something you liked?"
Anya simply stuck her nose up at Tyson, ignoring him. She looked at Kai.
"So, I take it you won?"
Kai nodded and leaned against the nearest wall. He found himself slightly tongue-tied, which confused and fascinated him, but made sure the others didn't see it. He wondered what's the next stage in actually admitting you liked someone. Enrique and Rosa, who were holding hands by now, were sharing a secret and knowing smile. This Valentines was going to be fun.
******
"So you tie it like this. then this way. ARGH! I give up!"
"Tyson! Really, it's so simple! A tie isn't THAT hard to tie up!"
It was the night of the charity ball. Kai sighed, leaning against the post of the stairs in Oliver's mansion. He'd been ready and waiting for half an hour now. He glanced up and looked at his reflection in the mirror nearby. He was wearing a black shirt and slacks, with a black leather belt and silver buckle. Unlike Tyson, he knew how to fasten his white tie. Over his shoulder, he had hung his white waistcoat to wear just before leaving the mansion. He took the waistcoat off his shoulder and smoothed it out. It was like silk, but not quite. Under the light, you could just about make out the ivory fire design. Rather than buttons, the waistcoat had two silver chains to hold it close. Since it was also an occasion where body art wasn't really appropriate, he wiped off his fins from his face.
Kai shook his head. Why did Enrique try to help him out in picking his outfit!? He hoped it hadn't anything to do with him figuring out he liked Anya. It was bad enough when the bunch of nobodies at the Russian Tournament suggested it, but he didn't need Mr Lover Boy's contribution.
"Try again! Don't make me mother you!"
"Aw man."
It was another few minutes, but soon, the other guys were ready. Tyson finally managed to tie his red tie around the collar of his blue shirt. He'd opted for black pants, too, and a black waistcoat with red lining. By an act of miracles, he'd managed to remove his hat and tame his hair, using a black ribbon to tie his hair back. Max wore a similar outfit, only with a dark green shirt and tie; Kenny with a white shirt and purple tie and waistcoat; Oliver with a red waistcoat and tie and white shirt; Enrique with a golden yellow shirt and ivory waistcoat with an iridescent design. Robert was just behind them, wearing green and white.
"Where are the White Tigers and Johnny?" Kenny asked.
"Here, Kenny."
The White Tigers boys came down, including Ray. They were wearing Chinese clothes. Lee wore black and red; Kevin green and white; Gary olive green and Ray white and red. Robert looked up and frowned.
"Johnny. Are you going to come out of your room or not?"
"FORGET IT! I AM NOT GOING OUT WEARING THIS!"
"It can't be that bad, Johnny!" Max called back.
Johnny grumbled from his room. Why had his mother convinced him to wear such a ridiculous outfit. Emerging from his room, Johnny was met by a few snickers. He grew redder. Tyson thought Johnny's outfit was priceless. A kilt with the MacGregor clan tartan, black jacket with a white shirt underneath and a tartan cravat. He also wore a pair of knee high white socks and black shoes. As an act of rebellion against his costume, he still wore his bandanna. A couple of the guys gave Johnny appreciative wolf whistles.
"Nice legs, MacGregor!"
"Hope there isn't a cold breeze tonight!"
"Hey, Johnny, is the myth about Scotsmen and their kilts true?"
Johnny couldn't grow any redder and stormed out of the house. The guys, still snickering, followed, some of the guys clutching gifts, being Valentines Day. Max had a small pink rose corsage for Kathy; Ray had a pale pink rose hair ornament for Mariah and Enrique had a red rose brooch for Rosa. All three boys also had cards for their girlfriends, and eagerly helped each other pick gifts. Kai, on the other hand, didn't care to share what he had brought. He didn't have it on him; he'd left it at the doorstep of Rosa's room in the hope Anya would find it. Enrique and Rosa convinced the others that the girls, including Anya, would be getting ready at Rosa's hotel. This way, the 'surprise' of seeing how good each other looked would make Valentines all the sweeter. The card Kai left read:
"Please wear this tonight."
Short and sweet. Poetry wasn't really his thing. Kai deliberately didn't sign the card to avoid embarrassment. He'd hoped that Anya would wear the necklace.
"So, the girls should meet us there?" Max asked, dragging Kai from his thoughts.
"Oui. Rosa said that they'd be inside." Oliver replied.
******
"Hey, I recognise this place!"
"This was where we had our first beyblade match, Tyson", Oliver replied.
"Cool!"
"Hey, look at all the decorations!"
The boys walked slowly down the path, looking at the decorated building. Banners with the charity logo hung from fairy lights-wrapped flagpoles lining the path. More small fairy lights were wrapped around the trees, with the addition to some small pink heart shaped lights. The boys finally made it inside, having paid a small donation to the charity and handing in their invites. The hall inside was even more decorated.
White, red and pink streamers hung from the ceiling next to the charity banners. Red, white and pink roses were in urns around the room. There were some tables set out with food around the edge of the room. There was a sweeping staircase leading to a set of double doors (which Oliver informed was the ballroom) and the second floor, which had balconies overlooking the ground floor. However, the Bladebreakers were met by a familiar someone just inside. His dark eyes were shining and his hair was slightly messy, but he was dressed for the occasion, notepad and pen sticking out of his pocket.
"Well, well! If it isn't the Bladebreakers!"
Tyson grinned. "Hey Roger! What's up!?"
"Well, my story on you guys has finally been published", Roger said, bring up the rolled up magazine he held in his other hand. The front cover had a clear picture of the Bladebreakers, with Roger's story announced besides it. Max grinned. "That's great Roger!"
Roger smiled. "Thank you boys. I wouldn't have done it without you. By the way." he said, pausing. "Where's Anya?"
"She should be inside with the other girls." Ray answered.
After a conversation and a few pictures, Roger let the guys through. Robert raised an eyebrow. "He seems like an okay chap..."
"Who's an okay chap?"
Max grinned at the voice. A familiar Chinese girl walked over, wearing a red Chinese dress with green and gold designs. She had her hair up in their buns, only now held in place by yellow flowers. She wore red high heels and a bright smile.
"Hey Max! Great to see you again!" Kathy said, giving the blushing boy a kiss on the cheek.
"Hey, Kathy. Great to see you, too!" Max grinned, holding out his gift to her as they walked off.
"Mariah!" Ray called, waving at the pink haired girl. Mariah smiled as she came closer to her fellow Neko-jinn. Mariah had a similar dress to Kathy, only white with pink flowers down the side and white heels. They went off together.
Slowly but surely, the guys dispersed into the crowd, leaving Kai on his own. He shrugged to himself and walked to the nearest pillar and leaned against it, thinking. Where was Anya? Kai heard a band start a song nearby. He hadn't listened to all of it, as he was thinking quietly about Anya, but he looked up about half way through and looked around the hall.
Some girls nearby were pointing at Kai and giggling with each other. Kai shook his head to himself. Fangirls. Valentines' Night. great. Tyson was standing by the buffet table with Kenny and a few of the other guys, eating, as usual. Max and Kathy were standing on a balcony with Mariah and Ray, talking. Both girls were wearing the boys' gifts. Scanning his eyes along the balconies, he scowled a little at the lovey-dovey couples.
In a dark corner of the room, Rosa (who was wearing a red and white flamenco style dress, but the skirt resembling the skirt she always wore, apart from the colour) and Enrique whispered behind their hands. After a while, Rosa walked off, looking around. Enrique had his cheeky smile on and walked over to Kai.
"Hey, Kai!"
Kai looked up at Enrique, not speaking. Enrique took this as his cue.
"Hey, see that empty balcony up there?" the Italian said, pointing to an empty balcony at the end of the room, nearest the entrance. Kai looked back at Enrique, his expression neutral. "What about it?"
"You see, I lost Rosa somewhere along the line, and I wanted to bring her up to that balcony. Do you think you could just hold on to it? You know, just stand on it to make sure no one stands in it as well so Rosa and I can be up there when I find her."
Kai frowned at the Italian but then sighed. He pushed himself off the pillar and walked up the stairs. "It's not like I've anything better to do."
"Hey! Thanks, man! I owe you one!"
Enrique grinned and turned. His grin grew bigger when he saw Rosa untangling herself from the crowd, looking at Kai. Rosa nodded at Enrique, looking at the balcony, where a girl was already standing, looking down boredly at the crowd.
******
*The wise man said just walk this way
To the dawn of the light
The wind will blow into your face
As the years pass you by
Hear this voice from deep inside
It's the call of your heart
Close your eyes and your will find
The passage out of the dark*
Kai walked down the corridor of the second floor, looking for the balcony Enrique pointed out to him, half heartedly listening to the band's music. Some of the red curtains, which sectioned off the balconies from the corridors weren't drawn properly, which allowed Kai to look inside some of them. That just made him feel more uncomfortable. Why the hell did the charity organisers decide to hold their ball on Valentines Night!?
*The wise man said just find your place
In the eye of the storm
Seek the roses along the way
Just beware of the thorns
Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star*
Kai soon came to the end of the corridor, where the curtain was drawn on the entrance of the balcony. He paused for a moment and listened, just to make sure he couldn't hear anyone.
*The wise man said just raise your hand
And reach out for the spell
Find the door to the promised land
Just believe in yourself*
Kai pushed aside the curtain and stopped. A girl was already on the balcony. He was about to turn and walk away; he'd tell Enrique the balcony was occupied by the time he got up here. Kai didn't move, though. He very nearly didn't recognise the girl. Unwittingly, Kai coughed a little, when full realisation hit him. Anya turned, the scarf she wore flapping a little. Kai sincerely hoped he wasn't blushing.
*Hear this voice from deep inside It's the call of your heart Close your eyes and you will find
The way out of the dark*
Anya's hair was still the same; combed into a half ponytail, only it was held by a white ribbon tonight. She wore a white dress, which came down to her knees, lined with silvery blue lace. The bodice of the thick-strapped dress was also covered in the lace. Around her neck, a long scarf hung down past her knees, again edged with the blue lace. White boots with a blue edge, which dipped at the front, replaced Anya's usual trainers. Kai noticed a white rose necklace around her neck under the scarf, causing Kai's heart to leap. It was the one he'd left for Anya.
*Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star
Here I am
Will you send me an angel
Here I am
In the land of the morning star*
"Hey, Kai", Anya said, sighing as if relieved.
"H..hn." was all Kai could bring himself to say.
"What's up? You've gone as pale as Tyson when he misses a meal." Anya said, folding her arms and leaning against the balcony railings.
Kai shook his head and folded his own arms. "Nothing. Enrique asked me to come up here and save the balcony for him when he finds Rosa."
Anya giggled a little behind her hand. "That's funny, because Rosa asked me the same thing."
Kai looked down over the balcony and saw Rosa and Enrique together, looking straight up at them, smiling and laughing. Kai scowled. Anya noticed and looked over her shoulder and saw. She shook her head and looked over at Kai.
"What's gotten into them? You don't think they're trying to get us together, do you?"
Kai shrugged, not taking his eyes off Enrique. He swore to get him later for this. Kai snapped out of his seethe when Anya moved. Before he knew it, Anya had walked out of the balcony. Kai took one last look at the Italian and Spaniard, noticing their confused looks before walking after Anya.
"Hey Anya!"
Kai shut his mouth immediately. Anya stopped and looked over her shoulder.
"What is it, Kai?"
What to say now.?! "What. We can't let them have the last laugh, can we?" was all Kai could think of saying. Anya looked as if she was considering this. "You're right. We can't. So what do you propose we do about it?"
That got Kai. He stopped and thought. What can they do? Anya was the one who suggested a plan.
"Alright. For now, why don't we play into their hands? I hear there's going to be a little bit of dancing later. Dancing's not my thing, but we can join in and then swap partners with Enrique and Rosa."
Kai nodded, trying to take it all in. He couldn't believe that Anya was suggesting all of it, but was glad he didn't have to. "Then during or after the dance, we bust them?"
Anya nodded, a sly smile forming on her face. "Yes, only we have to think of a way to do it so they'd learn not to mess with us. Well? Sound good to you?"
Kai didn't know what to say. What could he say; he wasn't sure he could act naturally when he was trying NOT to act too naturally. Anya took his silence as a yes and stood next to him. Kai nodded and walked side by side with Anya. They got to the stairs and saw Enrique and Rosa, who weren't too far off. Kai tentatively took hold of Anya's hand.
"Gotta, make this convincing, right?" he whispered to Anya, who jumped at the move.
Anya smiled and nodded, wiping the momentary shock from her face. Enrique and Rosa soon came up close, Enrique's arm draped around Rosa's shoulders. Both were smiling at what they thought were the 'new couple'.
"Well, well! I'd never of thought it." Enrique said, not doing very well to disguise what sounded suspiciously like triumph in his voice.
"How'd this happen?" Rosa asked, trying to sound curious and happy.
Anya shrugged. "Just a spur of the moment thing."
Kai nodded in agreement. Suddenly, the lights in the room went out. A few girls screamed and confused chatter filled the room. A man standing in front of the band held up a torch and called for silence.
"Excuse me! Ladies and Gentlemen! There's no cause for alarm! I'm sure one of the building's electricians will sort this problem out soo."
The man hadn't any chance to finish his sentence. A big cloud of smoke exploded in front of him, engulfing him and the crowd in front of him. Three more bursts of smoke of similar proportions exploded in parts of the room, one near Kai, Enrique and the girls. They coughed, Anya fanning the air in front of her to see clearly.
"What's going on!?"
A big looking shadow appeared at one open window, looking down on the crowd.
"What's this? A party we weren't invited to!?"
At another window, another taller shadow appeared, with a small one next to them.
"Shocking."
"Yeah! Absolutely shocking!"
At the last window, right above the entrance, the glass exploded and another shadowed figure stood to full length.
"Well, we would just have to remedy that, wouldn't we?" he said, quiet, but still heard. On the balcony, Max managed to clear the smoke away from himself and Kathy, who had fallen to the floor with him when the smoke started. Ray was nearby, holding onto Mariah.
"I recognise that voice." Max said, looking to the round window, standing. The figures did look familiar, and Max only knew of one team that wore ninja uniforms.
"Guys! It's the Dark Ninjas!"
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Anime: *holding onto Pikachu, pointing wand at Chibi Anya* Alright! I've had it! You are not going to try and make Pikachu shock me!
Chibi Anya: *pouts and throws a tantrum* NO FAIR, NO FAIR, NO FAIR!!!
Pikachu: *cheeks sparking* Pika pika. (trans: Quit it!)
Anime: Huh? *Shuts eyes as Pikachu sends a short burst of electricity*
*Electricity hits Anime's Muse-Control wand. Strange humming and wand vibrating slightly*
Anime: What the? Hey. you don't think...
Chibi Anya: *stops tantrum, watching* What's happening...?
Anime: *points wand to Chibi Anya* Anya!
*Flash and smoke*
Chibi Kai: *poking head out of hiding place* What happened?
Anime: Err... *looks at wand tip* Not sure.. Oh and to my reviewers and readers, I'd just like to say I'm working on fanart for the charity ball outfits *snickers at the thought of Johnny's* and the song lyrics are by the Scorpions 'Send Me An Angel'.
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ShadowYami - Chibi Kai: WAH!!!! NOT HIM!!! *struggles in Alloran's grip* Anime, help!!!! Anime: *snickers* That should keep him out of trouble for a while. *grabs chocolate sardines* Don't tell me. you still remember the 'smelly lunch' box on the London trip? ^__^
DragonMasterEmerald - lol. Not quite a tux, but still. me like what he's wearing. ^__^ You know TWO Kais? What are they like?
Mizu - Tenshi - *giggles* Words of wisdom. Take that to heart, Kai! Glad to see you feel for Anya *thinks back to clothes of youth. shudder*
ssykes4000 - The Kai / Anya is near enough a sure thing yet, but will Kai ever tell her how he feels. hmmm, in the land of fanfiction, anything can happen! . oh, and Chibi Anya and Alloran ate the last of the sugar.