Mizu_Tenshi: Wow, it looks like this fic will be a little long than most of
my other angst fics (which were around 11 chapters) I hope you don't mind.
"..." Speech '...' Thought *...* Implied words
Disclaimer: I've said it before and I'll say it again, I do not own this anime
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'Though here at journey's end I lie
In darkness buried deep,
Beyond all towers strong and high,
Beyond all mountains steep,
Above all shadows rides the Sun
And Stars forever dwell.
I will not say the Day is done,
Nor bid the Stars farewell.' - J.R.R. Tolkien
Chapter 8 -
(Kai)
What I was torn between getting a good night's sleep and continuing my search through the Biovolt records.
Call it an obsession but I was bent on causing as Voltaire as much annoyance and anger as possible before he dragged me down.
I had rented out an apartment not too far from the docks. I had always liked the sea.
There was not much in my apartment, I never had much stuff anyway but the one thing I brought apart from Dranzer was a laptop.
It was not as good as Dizzi but not as annoying as Dizzi either.
I was determined to hack into Biovolt and get some information or at least cause a little damage.
That's right, Kenny's not the only one who can do this sort of thing.
I spent hours and found nothing of interest in any of the files I dug up. As you probably can guess, I was pissed off.
I needed to stretch my legs.
A few blocks down the road would do me good, I hadn't trained in ages and I didn't want to get rusty especially with the Demolition Boys after me.
Speaking of Demolition Boys, guess who I almost stepped on? You guessed it, Ian.
Okay, I'll be fair; I was walking by the river where I had first met Takao when I heard someone call my name from above.
He leaped down from the path and slid the rest of the way to meet me.
I was surprised to see him here, hadn't Tala told me that I was the last on the list?
"Does Tala know you're here?" I asked
"I don't have to explain myself to him!" Ian scoffed
"Whatever, I have no time for this," I shrugged and moved away but he grabbed my arm.
"Hey, who said you could go anywhere?" he asked.
"If you want a fight you'll have to make an appointment," I freed myself of his grip and began to walk away.
It would have been easier if he just accepted it and took my advice but Ian is Ian and he was not going anywhere.
"Ha, I reckon you're just a chicken!" He retorted.
I'm not the kind of guy who takes insults lying down and I certainly was not going to have attitude from someone I could step on so I turned around and said, "what did you say?"
Okay, maybe I could have done better but I thought I'd give him the chance to say "nothing," and walk away innocently whistling.
"Without your precious friends to back you up you cower like a little baby!" He sneered.
Not a smart move, shrimp.
"Excuse me?" I was still willing to let him walk away.
"You heard me."
What could I do except whip out my launcher and accept his challenge?
"Now that's more like it!" Ian grinned. I did not like that grin one bit.
We faced each other off, right in the middle of the street.
"Three...two...one...let it rip!" Ian yelled.
We launched our blades at the same time, they danced round each other, sending sparks flying.
It was one tough battle.
Our blades clashed again, I knew I had to end this quickly before Ian called up his bit beast.
"Hey, Ian," I called. "Catch me if you can."
Dranzer raced around the ground and up the sides that led to the path. It was kinda amusing watching the blades play follow the leader but Ian was getting frustrated.
"Enough of this!" Ian roared. Uh-oh. "Sireno!"
I just looked as his bit beast emerged. I stared up at it in awe; even I have to admit that it was impressive
It was a golden siren.yeash, what were they thinking when they created these bit beasts. You'd think they'd go for demons, ghouls and other unpleasant things but no, they go for a siren. Don't even get me started on Tala's bit beast.
Ian could have finished it right there; I don't want to think about what might have happened if he hadn't decided to draw the battle out.
It looked hopeless but I couldn't give up. I looked around for anything I could use as an advantage but I couldn't see much, there was just a bunch of grass and the river to my right.
That's when it hit me - the river!
I signalled Dranzer to head for the river, watching as my blade skipped over the stepping stones.
Ian followed with a smirk on his face.
"So how does it feel to helpless?" he sneered. "I might consider sparing you if you get down and beg."
I didn't answer; I don't sink down to that level and I think Ian knew that he wouldn't get anything out of me because he then ordered Sireno to dive into the river.
"You don't know where I am, I could attack you at any time. Too bad Dranzer's afraid of water!" Ian taunted.
Idiot! Yeah, before I would never have done what I did next but it was a long time since I last saw the Demolition Boys and I had improved.
"Get with the times, Ian, water's just like ice; we fear neither," I smirked. "Dranzer, let's go!"
On my signal Dranzer appeared in a burst of flames before disappearing headfirst into the water.
"You idiot! You really want to loose, do you?"
"Dranzer, let's turn up the heat!"
Though I could not see it I knew Dranzer was firing up. Ever seen a dripping wet phoenix? I thought not, that's because a phoenix is eternal and so are its flames
The water began to boil, I mean it, it was bubbling and boiling and Sireno shot very gracefully out of the water.
And his blade rolled to a stop but it was close. I could have lost Dranzer when Sireno had been called.
"You were lucky but your friend Takao won't be so fortunate!" Ian yelled and ran.
That was close, I could feel myself letting out a breath I wasn't aware I had kept in.
What was this thing he said about Takao? Did that mean they were going for him too?
I wasn't sure whether to find him and warn him or let it be.
Then again, he'd probably just slam the door on me, didn't we all make it perfectly clear that we didn't want to see each other again?
I felt eyes on me, I turned sharply but no one was there.
I guessed that it was my imagination.
Great, now my mind was playing tricks on me. Maybe it was all this stress.
Don't tell anyone, okay? I didn't want to think that I had grown dependant on my team but I did miss them just a tiny bit.
Plus, I...I didn't like being alone, no one does.
I was close to Kenny and Takao. I could have gone to either of them but after what I had done I didn't expect to be welcomed.
I know, I know, the great Kai finally admits to needing help.
Well, actually I didn't really need help, I could have taken the Demolition Boys by myself but...you know.
At that time I thought I was going to do this alone just like I always had before I met the others.
I was probably the craziest, most suicidal one of my ex-team. At least, that's what I told myself then.
Though I gave that title to Takao after I got a very interesting letter from him in the post the next day.
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Mizu_Tenshi: Sorry for the delay. I know it's been two weeks but there were things that gone in the way, don't worry though, the next chapter will definitely be in about a week's time.
DragonBlade - Well it's not all that bad. Takao's sent Kai a letter!
Sherbet Mayhem - Really. So this chapter wasn't boring either? Thanks, that's good to know.
Tenma Koneko - Thanks a load. Well I didn't think I'd put any pairings in, as this is more of a friendship fic but I dunno.
mezurashii - I don't want to have to break the bitchips unless I have too but I guess I'll have to wait and see how it turns out.
evilive - I assume you're talking about this. Well no, no one is actually speaking; this is where I write my replies to my reviewers.
Syaoran-lover - I know, I'm mean but don't worry I do plan on getting them back together.
kai baby-girl - That's right, now the real fight starts
akuhoshi - Thanks and sorry for the long wait
Othela - Thanks, and sorry for the late update (hey that rhymes!)
The Otherworlder - Hehe, I go a little over-board with the angst, huh? Well they will get back together...I think.
sweet anime-angel 12 - Yeah, I hope they'll get back together too.
Vialana - Hehe, whoops. Well the next chapter in Takao's POV will be better.
Identity Thief & SlaughtererOFbeyblades - Don't worry, they'll be loads of Kai
Silver Swiftness - Thanks and I liked your fic too.
Dark Willow (aka: Admiral2 - Maybe things will get better. More action will come a little later.
"..." Speech '...' Thought *...* Implied words
Disclaimer: I've said it before and I'll say it again, I do not own this anime
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'Though here at journey's end I lie
In darkness buried deep,
Beyond all towers strong and high,
Beyond all mountains steep,
Above all shadows rides the Sun
And Stars forever dwell.
I will not say the Day is done,
Nor bid the Stars farewell.' - J.R.R. Tolkien
Chapter 8 -
(Kai)
What I was torn between getting a good night's sleep and continuing my search through the Biovolt records.
Call it an obsession but I was bent on causing as Voltaire as much annoyance and anger as possible before he dragged me down.
I had rented out an apartment not too far from the docks. I had always liked the sea.
There was not much in my apartment, I never had much stuff anyway but the one thing I brought apart from Dranzer was a laptop.
It was not as good as Dizzi but not as annoying as Dizzi either.
I was determined to hack into Biovolt and get some information or at least cause a little damage.
That's right, Kenny's not the only one who can do this sort of thing.
I spent hours and found nothing of interest in any of the files I dug up. As you probably can guess, I was pissed off.
I needed to stretch my legs.
A few blocks down the road would do me good, I hadn't trained in ages and I didn't want to get rusty especially with the Demolition Boys after me.
Speaking of Demolition Boys, guess who I almost stepped on? You guessed it, Ian.
Okay, I'll be fair; I was walking by the river where I had first met Takao when I heard someone call my name from above.
He leaped down from the path and slid the rest of the way to meet me.
I was surprised to see him here, hadn't Tala told me that I was the last on the list?
"Does Tala know you're here?" I asked
"I don't have to explain myself to him!" Ian scoffed
"Whatever, I have no time for this," I shrugged and moved away but he grabbed my arm.
"Hey, who said you could go anywhere?" he asked.
"If you want a fight you'll have to make an appointment," I freed myself of his grip and began to walk away.
It would have been easier if he just accepted it and took my advice but Ian is Ian and he was not going anywhere.
"Ha, I reckon you're just a chicken!" He retorted.
I'm not the kind of guy who takes insults lying down and I certainly was not going to have attitude from someone I could step on so I turned around and said, "what did you say?"
Okay, maybe I could have done better but I thought I'd give him the chance to say "nothing," and walk away innocently whistling.
"Without your precious friends to back you up you cower like a little baby!" He sneered.
Not a smart move, shrimp.
"Excuse me?" I was still willing to let him walk away.
"You heard me."
What could I do except whip out my launcher and accept his challenge?
"Now that's more like it!" Ian grinned. I did not like that grin one bit.
We faced each other off, right in the middle of the street.
"Three...two...one...let it rip!" Ian yelled.
We launched our blades at the same time, they danced round each other, sending sparks flying.
It was one tough battle.
Our blades clashed again, I knew I had to end this quickly before Ian called up his bit beast.
"Hey, Ian," I called. "Catch me if you can."
Dranzer raced around the ground and up the sides that led to the path. It was kinda amusing watching the blades play follow the leader but Ian was getting frustrated.
"Enough of this!" Ian roared. Uh-oh. "Sireno!"
I just looked as his bit beast emerged. I stared up at it in awe; even I have to admit that it was impressive
It was a golden siren.yeash, what were they thinking when they created these bit beasts. You'd think they'd go for demons, ghouls and other unpleasant things but no, they go for a siren. Don't even get me started on Tala's bit beast.
Ian could have finished it right there; I don't want to think about what might have happened if he hadn't decided to draw the battle out.
It looked hopeless but I couldn't give up. I looked around for anything I could use as an advantage but I couldn't see much, there was just a bunch of grass and the river to my right.
That's when it hit me - the river!
I signalled Dranzer to head for the river, watching as my blade skipped over the stepping stones.
Ian followed with a smirk on his face.
"So how does it feel to helpless?" he sneered. "I might consider sparing you if you get down and beg."
I didn't answer; I don't sink down to that level and I think Ian knew that he wouldn't get anything out of me because he then ordered Sireno to dive into the river.
"You don't know where I am, I could attack you at any time. Too bad Dranzer's afraid of water!" Ian taunted.
Idiot! Yeah, before I would never have done what I did next but it was a long time since I last saw the Demolition Boys and I had improved.
"Get with the times, Ian, water's just like ice; we fear neither," I smirked. "Dranzer, let's go!"
On my signal Dranzer appeared in a burst of flames before disappearing headfirst into the water.
"You idiot! You really want to loose, do you?"
"Dranzer, let's turn up the heat!"
Though I could not see it I knew Dranzer was firing up. Ever seen a dripping wet phoenix? I thought not, that's because a phoenix is eternal and so are its flames
The water began to boil, I mean it, it was bubbling and boiling and Sireno shot very gracefully out of the water.
And his blade rolled to a stop but it was close. I could have lost Dranzer when Sireno had been called.
"You were lucky but your friend Takao won't be so fortunate!" Ian yelled and ran.
That was close, I could feel myself letting out a breath I wasn't aware I had kept in.
What was this thing he said about Takao? Did that mean they were going for him too?
I wasn't sure whether to find him and warn him or let it be.
Then again, he'd probably just slam the door on me, didn't we all make it perfectly clear that we didn't want to see each other again?
I felt eyes on me, I turned sharply but no one was there.
I guessed that it was my imagination.
Great, now my mind was playing tricks on me. Maybe it was all this stress.
Don't tell anyone, okay? I didn't want to think that I had grown dependant on my team but I did miss them just a tiny bit.
Plus, I...I didn't like being alone, no one does.
I was close to Kenny and Takao. I could have gone to either of them but after what I had done I didn't expect to be welcomed.
I know, I know, the great Kai finally admits to needing help.
Well, actually I didn't really need help, I could have taken the Demolition Boys by myself but...you know.
At that time I thought I was going to do this alone just like I always had before I met the others.
I was probably the craziest, most suicidal one of my ex-team. At least, that's what I told myself then.
Though I gave that title to Takao after I got a very interesting letter from him in the post the next day.
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Mizu_Tenshi: Sorry for the delay. I know it's been two weeks but there were things that gone in the way, don't worry though, the next chapter will definitely be in about a week's time.
DragonBlade - Well it's not all that bad. Takao's sent Kai a letter!
Sherbet Mayhem - Really. So this chapter wasn't boring either? Thanks, that's good to know.
Tenma Koneko - Thanks a load. Well I didn't think I'd put any pairings in, as this is more of a friendship fic but I dunno.
mezurashii - I don't want to have to break the bitchips unless I have too but I guess I'll have to wait and see how it turns out.
evilive - I assume you're talking about this. Well no, no one is actually speaking; this is where I write my replies to my reviewers.
Syaoran-lover - I know, I'm mean but don't worry I do plan on getting them back together.
kai baby-girl - That's right, now the real fight starts
akuhoshi - Thanks and sorry for the long wait
Othela - Thanks, and sorry for the late update (hey that rhymes!)
The Otherworlder - Hehe, I go a little over-board with the angst, huh? Well they will get back together...I think.
sweet anime-angel 12 - Yeah, I hope they'll get back together too.
Vialana - Hehe, whoops. Well the next chapter in Takao's POV will be better.
Identity Thief & SlaughtererOFbeyblades - Don't worry, they'll be loads of Kai
Silver Swiftness - Thanks and I liked your fic too.
Dark Willow (aka: Admiral2 - Maybe things will get better. More action will come a little later.