ME: To all my reviewers.
CS: With love from Timmy!!^_^
Mariana1: Sorry, I received your review a little late. Some authors you need to try for Tyka are: Rumi-chan, asa-chan, Lunare Valhart, Little Leila, Vialana, Team Tyka, Silverm, Bester Death, Firefly chick, Weeping Angel, Fire-Mage, Darkspider, Dark-arc, DaggerZero, Kai's little angel, Mieco, and a lot more. I'll tell you when I remember them. ^_^
Kiina: Wow, you were Who-was-seen!!! Don't worry about the dying part. School can do that for you. ^_^
Pheonix-flames-forever: It was supposed to be angst…instead it turns out as a fluff story.
asa-chan: (faints) CS: She's in shock…again.
Thank you!! And please continue you stories!!
ani05tersrVIP: It never really occurred to me. CS was on my case for like…
CS: FOREVER!!! I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID TO RAY, YOU ECCHI!!! ME: Well, there's your answer.
KhaosOne: ME: so that's what pocky is…sorry, I'm very deprived. Thanx for reviewing and I'll be checking 'The Gifted'!!
Angel Turned Devil: Here it is!! Just for you!! CS: And everyone else, of course… ME: I didn't forget CS!!!
I luv Yugi and Daisuke so :p: Glad you like the pillow!! CS: How come she gets the pillow? ME: Because she's supports me, unlike you.
Feelin Glayish: We all love Ty-kun and he doesn't have major injuries. Everyone likes the power thing , for some reason…and somebody has to give Kai the cold shoulder. ^_^
Little Leila: ME: You know I think I should have Kai on his knees…KAI: 0.0 Uh oh…
D. G.: ME: Ty-kun's fine… CS: Otherwise, we wouldn't. Kai's been hunting us since…
KAI: THERE YOU ARE!!!!!!! ME:…I think we should start running now.
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Obscurity: Thanx for your support!!! CS: You fool!! Why did you do that?
ME: I'm getting that new muse time now…
ME: Never thought this would end up being popular…
CS: 0.0
ME: Apologies to my reviewers. You see, Kai's secret won't show up until much later…so try and bear with me, ok?
CS: Flames will be used against you.
ME: And…is that all?
CS: Thank the reviewers. Your support is much appreciated. As always.
ME: Oh yeah…
DISCLAIMER: When I own Beyblade, I'll make sure I'll share it with all you Tyka writers out there. ^^
Chapter 4
Enter the Nightmare
Tyson remained in hospital for two whole weeks, to his utter disappointment. Kai spent almost every waking moment in the room with Tyson. When Tyson was conscious however, there would be an uncomfortable silence in the room.
Finally Tyson couldn't take it anymore and said,
"Kai. Why are you here?"
Kai looked away. It was so hard to look at the blunette when he asked questions. Questions he wanted to avoid. He knew if he looked at Tyson, the sorrow would envelope him and he would crumble to become dust. Nevertheless, he owed it to the Holder of Dragoon to answer the question. Even if it hurt.
"Because I care."
"You didn't care back then. When you left me."
Me. Not 'Us'. Me.
"I came back for you."
Tyson blinked. He felt a surge of something unknown inside. He winced.
Kai was on him in a heartbeat. "What's wrong?"
Tyson growled. Kai ignored it and pressed, "Is this why you had the accident?"
"For God's sake Kai, you can't tell me what to do!"
Kai's burgundy eyes flashed, "Tell me Tyson."
"Or what?" Suddenly Tyson regretted those words the minute they escaped his mouth.
Uh Oh…
Kai smirked and captured Tyson's lips in a passionate kiss. Tyson forgot everything around him. Was he in a hospital? He felt as if he was on Cloud Nine.
Kai wasn't even thinking when he did that. All he could seem to comprehend was the soft pinkish lips of Tyson, just begging to be kissed.
Well, there was no way he'd refuse, is there?
They broke apart; their eyes wide open in shock. But Tyson glared at him and turned away so Kai wouldn't see his tears.
"I can't Kai. Not after what you did to me. I just can't."
"Tyson…"
"I can't."
Kai's eyes blazed. But he heard a soft 'plop' on the starched bed sheets. Tyson…was crying. Kai's heart ached. Slowly, he circled his arms around Tyson's waist.
"People change for the better Tyson. Can you believe me? Will you believe me when I say I came for you. Only you. Why else? Who else? Nobody touched me the way you did. They tried, but only you succeeded. Please believe."
Tyson raised his smoky blue eyes to meet with Kai's sharp crimson. And he saw trust and faith.
Faith in him, Tyson.
"I'll try Kai. I'll try my best to believe. For you."
Kai gave him a genuine smile that made Tyson light-headed.
"Thank you."
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Max had set up the ideal elevator for their 'couple'.
With cameras, of course.
Max couldn't pass up the incredible opportunity to get blackmail material. Ray was helping him except he called it 'persuasive techniques'. Kenny was hacking into the security cameras to make sure they don't find out. And best part was? It was going to be staged at their engagement party in the Orient Hotel (which happens to belong to Angevar who lent it to me for my fic. Such a nice friend, no? ^^)
The bad news?
It's owned by Lee and his wife who we all know as the 'pink freak'. Yes, people, please welcome…Mariah!!(no offense to Chibi-Mariah. It's the…'pink')
Lee was all for the matchmakers, but keeping it a secret from Mariah…well, Lee's words and Ray can quote, "You're on your own."
Ray had a looong talk with Lee about the arrangements. In other words, he did not want it to look like it was hit by a truck with excessively bright paint.
Lee settled all the details, but before Ray left Lee asked, "How's Tyson?"
Ray's luminous amber eyes clouded slightly.
"He's getting better. Why'd you ask?"
Lee grimaced and turned slightly, "Did he tell you what happened?"
"He said he blacked out. What's wrong Lee? You look disturbed."
"I think…his powers are making themselves known."
Ray jolted. He remembered getting his powers. He couldn't move properly. All his muscles had tightened in such a way he felt as if he was paralyzed. Hell, he couldn't even eat!! Max was the one who cared for him during that time and that's when Ray realized he loved Max. It was something he couldn't and didn't want to forget. [1]
Fear gripped his throat, "But his bit-beast is storm-based…"
Lee nodded, "Exactly."
Ray turned heel and rushed off. He had to tell Max this.
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Kai was sitting inside Tyson's room, watching Tyson like a predator would watch his prey.
Tyson kept on mumbling something in his sleep. He just wish he knew what he was saying…
//Maybe we can enter his dream//
/Dranzer?/
//No, it's the snow bunny//
/Very funny/
There was a pause from the fire bit-beast. Kai was pretty sure she was howling from laughter. Just his luck, he got stuck with a bit-beast with a sense of humour.
/Are you done laughing?/
//Just *snort* nearly…*chuckle* done//
Kai grunted. Just his luck.
/How can we enter Tyson's dream?/
//Bit-beasts can enter the spiritual world. We used to go there to hide when humans had wars. We can also take spirits with us. If you can pass out, I can take you into his dream. It's very easy//
/Do it/
//You have to fall asleep first//
/I can't tell myself to go to sleep!/
//Then I'll sing you a lullaby//
/Then I KNOW I won't fall asleep/
//Well, give it a shot. After all, what have you got to lose?//
Kai was silent, his eyes flickering over Tyson's subconscious form. He was still tossing and turning.
/Alright/
Dranzer smirked mentally. She knew how easy it is to push Kai's buttons.
Dranzer started singing. It was…hypnotic. Kai felt his head beginning to nod and soon he was out as a light.
//See? My singing isn't THAT bad// Dranzer taunted. Then she let out an ear-shattering note as she pulled Kai into the world of dreams.
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Max was cooking in the kitchen when Ray burst in, grabbed him and ran out into the living room.
Needless to say, Max never got to finish his pancakes. Leaving Ray with a starving and sugarless Max.
"Ray, what's going on? Why are you so worried? Mariah is not doing the interior decorating, is she?" Max's sky-blue eyes widened in horror at the thought of sitting in a room resembling cotton candy.
Ray cut him off with a wave, "Maxie, Lee seems to think Tyson…is receiving his inherited powers."
Max frowned, "Dragoon is of the storm. What kind of powers is he going to receive? No…it can't be…"
Ray sat down, all the colour drained from his face.
"Call Kenny. We need some scientific know-how on this."
Max nodded and was about to call the Chief when he hesitated and asked Ray the question that was bothering him the most.
"You sure Mariah isn't doing the decorating?"
"I'm positive."
Max gave his carefree grin and left the room. If he stayed a little longer, he would have heard something that would have made his heart pop.
"Positively not sure she might decorate the wedding cake," Ray muttered.
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Kai found himself in a world of…food!! (Come on, This IS Tyson. ^^)
Figures. Food is all he can think about.
He felt something rustle behind him and perch on his shoulder.
"Dranzer?"
"Kai. Do you know any other phoenix that would perch on your shoulder?"
"Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer."
"Amen to that."
Kai gestured to the rivers of coke and trees of jelly.
"Where do you think Tyson is?"
"Dunno. This IS his dream. He could be anywhere!" With that, Dranzer took to the sky.
"Typical bit-beast."
Kai walked up to a small brown hill.
He's not here…
He immediately climbed down, his worry constricting his voice. He resisted the urge of calling out as he scanned the fields of pixi stix. There he saw a flash of sapphire.
Tyson.
Chibi Tyson.
He was playing in the river, splashing everything in sight. Kai smiled and cautiously approached the chibi.
"Hello," Kai said softly. Chibi Tyson looked up only for Kai to get submerged by the midnight pools of blue that rose up to meet him.
"Mister? Do I know you?" Tyson inquired curiously, his eyes shining.
Kai paused. How was he supposed to answer to that question?
"Yes, you do. I'm Kai."
"But you're not Kai."
That answer took him back.
"What do you mean Tyson?"
Chibi Tyson pointed to the Sea of Lemonade, "That's Kai."
Kai laughed. 'Kai' in Japanese meant 'sea, ocean'. Tyson giggled, and dragged Kai as they left the field of Pixi Stix.
"Let's play! I wanna play!! Will you play with me Kai?"
Kai smiled again, "Of course."
Tyson laughed, "You smile!! Before…"
Suddenly the chibi's face became thoughtful. Kai stared at him, puzzled at what brought this change of mood.
//KAI!!!//
/What?/
//Look yonder!! Tyson's having a nightmare!!//
/WHAT?/
Kai glanced at the chibi. Tyson was clutching his head, and was crying pitifully. Suddenly the world of food was vanishing, being swallowed by darkness.
/I'M NOT LEAVING TYSON!/
//Kai, playtime is over!! Nightmares can be dangerous and if you get trapped in it, you might not escape!!// Dranzer yelled, her voice edged with hysteria.
Kai didn't budge. His crimson eyes remained focused on the approaching darkness. And it enveloped him.
//KAI!!!!!//
Kai opened his eyes. Everything was just plain…black. There was no ground, no sky, no sign to show that this was real.
"Tyson?"
A choked sob escaped his throat. It was so dark. Like the Abbey. Dark and cold.
Kai doesn't want to be cold again.
"Tyson, where are you?"
Please Tyson. Make the darkness go away. Like before.
I don't want to sink in the darkness again.
"Tyson? TYSON!"
Kai collapsed, sobbing. It was so cold. He felt his insides slowly freeze. He could feel his grandfather's eyes pierce him, accusing.
He had to. Gran- Voltaire just used him. He had to. He hated him.
Right? RIGHT?
"Kai?"
Kai looked up. Tyson looked at him, strangely at peace. Slowly, Tyson lifted Kai on his feet. Impulsively, Kai hugged Tyson, burying his face in the younger teen's silky hair.
"It's okay Kai. It's ok."
Kai couldn't think, his breath coming out in ragged gasps. Suddenly he pushed himself away from Tyson, his eyes narrowed in disgust and horror.
"You're not Tyson!"
Tyson smiled. His eye colour changed from smoky-blue to pitch black.
Kai shuddered. Tyson smiled seductively.
"Come here Kai, I won't hurt you."
"Where's Tyson?"
"You ARE touchy."
"Where is he?"
"In his nightmare. Where he's supposed to be. Unlike a certain somebody."
//Kai!!!//
Kai nearly jumped out of his skin. The fake Tyson watched him at of the corners of his eyes.
/Dranzer?/
//You know Kai, you've GOT to stop asking obvious questions//[2]
Kai wanted to explode. Even at a moment of crisis, the phoenix can't resist having the last word.
/Dranzer, will any harm come to Tyson if a nightmare is hurt?/
//Let me think…//
/Don't! It'll take too long!!/
//I think you just made a joke Kai//
/DRANZER!!!!!!!!/
/No harm will come to Tyson if you destroy a nightmare/
Kai blinked. That was fast.
/Then do me a favour/
//What?//
/Toast this *demon* for me?/
//Sunny-side up?//
/I'm getting a new bit-beast…/
Dranzer screeched and made itself known. The fake Tyson stepped back, his fear visibly showing.
"Now, Dranzer! Flare Storm!"
Spirals of flame descended on the fake Tyson. He shrieked and vanished.
"Now to find Tyson."
And Kai left his nightmare, not taking a glance at the ashes of what he thought was Tyson.
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ME: 0.0 My first cliffie…
CS: Congratulations!!
CK: You DO realize that you'll have A LOT of Angry Reviewers after you now, right?
CT: And that they'll torture and torment you 'till you put up the next chappie, right?
ME: ^^ I'm sure they'll let me live if they ever want this fic finished.
CS: Which you're far from doing…
CT/CK: (holding hands) Review!!
[1] Do you guys want a prequel to this story? It'll be a MaRa though…Review and tell me! ^^
[2] Dranzer is NOTHING like Kai, which is good 'cause Kai needs to lighten up. Tell me what you think about this 'Dranzer'
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ME: Trust me, you'll need this later on…