NB: Hey we're back.
**Ray comes in**
NB: Ray!!!!! **glomps Ray** Oh you're back.
Ray: Uh yeah.
**Kirara comes in with Neka's bit.**
Kirara: We kidnapped him back.
Hidemi: And you are?
Kirara: New character.
Hidemi: yeah.
Kirara: Hoshi's Yami. That's star necklace is were I was trapped for a couple thousand years.
Hidemi: Oh. Where's Kaira and Kai?
NB: They went to get dinner. We also have three of the Yu Yu Hakusho group here too.
Kirara: ?
NB: Hiding from fan girls.
Kirara: Oh.
Ray: You didn't replace me.
Yusuke: Are you crazy?! **The three member of the Yu Yu Hakusho crew come out from the kitchen.**
Kurama: She's been worried sick about you.
Hiei: She's been out of control without you here.
NB: hehe.
Ray: What did she do?
Hiei: Chase me with a mallet and threaten to throw back to the clutches of those damn fan girls.
NB: Hiei..
Hiei: I wasn't talking about you.
Ray: That's good. Cause I rather not be you if that was directed to her. Even if you're stronger.
NB: Yusuke.
Yusuke: Yeah.
NB: Do the disclaimers and get this story started before a war starts out or something.
Yusuke: Alright I guess it's the least I can do since you didn't throw us back to those other fan girls. Nagareboshi doesn't own Beyblade, Hidemi, Kaira, and us the Yu Yu Hakusho crew. Also none of Kaira and Hidemi's creation such as their bit beast.
NB: good now let's get on with the story.
~Last Time~
Hoshi quicken her pace as she walked through the park. For some reason she had this hunch that something was going to happen and she wasn't going to like it very much.
Suddenly she felt herself against the truck of a nearby tree and felt a pair of lips touch hers. It took but a few seconds to focus on her was kissing her. Hoshi's eyes widen as she recognize who it was.
She pushed the person off her and stepped back. A flame lit in her eyes. "YOU!!!!!"
~*~
Hoshi was usually a very good when it came to dealing with her emotions. But as soon as she saw the person in front of her she just well snapped. "Surprised to see me," the person asked.
"What do you think," she snarled.
"Now, now let's not get angry," said the person.
"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't," Hoshi growled.
"Now can't we get along," the person asked.
"After what you did you're lucky to be alive," Hoshi said. Hatred burned within her and it was that hatred that was laced in her voice.
The person stepped out of the shadows. "Well Hoshi I hoped you had a nice day. Too bad you faint during your battle."
Hoshi grind her teeth. "Hello.."
~*~
Kai walked onto the leader of the White Tiger's estate. Walking right passed the guards and their protests and attempts to stop him. He stormed into the room in which the White Tiger Team members were sitting there. But it seems that one of the members was missing. Kai's hunch was right. He grabbed Lee by his collar. "Where is he," Kai demanded.
Shock painted the White Tigers' faces. "Who are you talking about," asked Mariah.
"And unhand me," shouted Lee.
"You know who I'm talking about," growled Kai.
"We don't know who you're talking about," yelled Kevin.
Kai's eyes became slits and he dropped Lee who landed on his butt. "Ow," he mumbled under his breath. Getting up Lee looked straight into the blazing crimson eyes of the leader of the Bladebreakers. "You have some explaining to do to why you storm up here. I know we're rivals but this is taking a little farther than normal," Lee demanded.
Kai took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down just for awhile so he could get the information he need.
~*~
Hoshi grind her teeth. "Hello Michael," she said as calmly as her voice would let her.
Standing before her was the current newest member of the White Tigers and a.. former member of the Bladebreakers. He stood there as if he owned the world. Tossing his Beyblade in the air as Trygle's Bit glisten in the last bit of fading sunlight. He slid Trygle into his pocket before continuing on.
"Miss me Hoshi," Michael asked with a sly grin on his face.
"Miss you," Hoshi snorted, "I rather die a thousand deaths than to miss you."
"Why would you say that, Hoshi," Michael asked rather sweetly. Too sweet for Hoshi's tastes.
"What do you think," replied Hoshi. "After what you did I'm surprised that you're still standing."
"Ah yes your brother Kai," Michael mused. "Yes I assume it's a real shame for you since your dear brother to which you often hid behind didn't kill me off when he had the chance. And I thought he was supposed to be the heartless one."
A growl came from deep within Hoshi's throat. To say she was angry was a HUGE understatement. Why don't you use every known word that describes angry and you'll probably then have the feeling of anger that Hoshi was feeling.
Of course they say anger clouds your judgment and Hoshi let down her guard again. That was when Michael decided to make his move.
~*~
Ray raced into the park. The feeling that something was really wrong grew strong by each passing second. Time seemed to both race and slow all together. As he turned the corner he could not believe what he saw.
~*~
Kai took a deep breath. "Where's Michael," he said softly but firmly.
The White Tigers blinked at the strange question about their newest teammate.
"We don't know," Gary finally spoke.
"All he said was that he was going for a walk," Mariah spoke up.
"And what does Michael have to do with your outburst," Lee demanded.
"Everything," Kai growled. "Cause if that slime ball lays one finger on my sister's head again you'll probably be the first people I'll take my anger out on after Michael that is." With that said he turned around and stormed out of the house.
Now that had caught the interest of the White Tigers. They quickly followed the leader of the Bladebreakers outside, only to run into the rest of the Bladebreakers (Tyson, Max, and Kenny) themselves.
"Uh have you guys seen Kai," Max asked.
"You just missed him," said Gary.
"Do you know where he was going," Kenny asked.
The White Tigers shrugged. "We have no idea," said Mariah.
"All he said was that he was looking for Michael," Lee spoke up.
Tyson's eyes went wide. The puzzle were slowly began to click together. He knew where Kai was going and why Kai was going to meet Michael. He suddenly knew what was going on. He knew why Kai stormed out and why Ray left as well. He suddenly knew how much dangerous Michael was getting himself in. "Oh boy," he said. "This is definitely not good."
"Why do you say that, Tyson," Kenny asked.
"Yeah why," replied the White Tigers (excluding Michael) and Max.
"Let's just say Michael will probably be dead very soon," Tyson said.
"Huh?"
Tyson took a deep breath, "Before Max and Kenny joined the Bladebreakers. Michael was a member of the Bladebreakers."
Pure shock laced the faces of the White Tigers, Max and Kenny's faces. "It was only for like two weeks. Hoshi sort had a crush on him. Michael took advantage of that. I'm not sure what happened but Michael some how betrayed the team. He some how hurt Hoshi really bad. I was away at the time but when I came back Hoshi was really shaken up. That's really rare to see Hoshi in that state cause few things shake her like that. When I asked Kai all he said that "it was Michael", that was it. Hoshi refused to talk about it but it was really bad cause Kai kicked Michael out."
"Why weren't we told this," Kenny asked.
Tyson shrugged. "There was no point of telling you. Why do you think Kai agreed to battle in this tournament? He hasn't forgiven Michael for whatever he did to his sister."
"So why is Kai looking for Michael now," Kevin asked.
Tyson's face suddenly got a serious look on his face. A rather rare look for him since he usually had a happy-go-lucky impression on his face. "I believe Michael is giving Hoshi trouble. Kai somehow knows this and isn't too happy. Ray probably noticed that Hoshi wasn't at home and went out to look for her too. But the only thing different is that Ray doesn't know that Michael had hurt Hoshi before."
~*~
Michael grabbed Hoshi's arm and pulled her closer to him. Hoshi was completely caught off guard. Hoshi was starting to panic again. It was déjà vu all over again. Due to her luck night had fallen and the moon was full. Only different was that Michael was attempting this out doors instead of indoors like he did last time.
"Now, now Hoshi. Let's not struggle this time," Michael whispered into her ear. A shiver went down Hoshi's back. Michael leaned over to kiss her again only to be stopped by a punch straight to his face.
As Michael stumbled to the side, Hoshi fell from the after shock from the punch and Michael's stumbling. "Keep your hands off her," growled her rescuer.
Hoshi shook the stars from her head as she recognized whose voice it was. "Ray," she asked in half disbelief. *How did he find me,* she thought, completely confused.
Ray turned and kneeled down next to Hoshi. "You alright," he asked. You had to have been blind if you couldn't see the concern on Ray's face.
"I'm fine," said Hoshi. *I think,* she thought to herself, *I won't know till after the damage is done anyway.*
"Not bad."
At the sound of Michael's voice Hoshi snapped out of her thoughts. Michael had gotten off the ground. A small trickle of blood dripped down the side of his mouth. "You manage to draw to blood. I'm impressed. Hoshi must be teaching you," he said as he wiped the blood away. Ray quickly got in front of Hoshi, but before he could say or do anything a volley of fire arrows came raining down on Michael. Both Michael and Ray were confused to where the arrows came from. Hoshi quickly gave them the answer as she said, "Kai!"
Michael and Ray turned to see the leader of the Bladebreakers heading straight towards them. If looks could kill well Michael would be six feet under. Ray thought back to what Hoshi had said yesterday.
~*~Flashback~*~
"Kai controls fire, air and for some reason, darkness."
~*~End of Flashback~*~
*I just Hoshi wasn't kidding about Kai being able to control fire. I had no idea that you could make into an attack like that. I guess that's what Hoshi means by the gift of the Bit Beast,* thought Ray. Not too far behind Kai were Tyson, Max, Kenny and the rest of the White Tigers. *What are they doing here,* thought Ray as he referred to the White Tigers. Sure he understood why the rest of his friends/teammates were here (he took a wild guess that Kai had stormed out and left the rest of the guys wondering what was going on) but why on earth were the White Tigers here? Unless they were wondering what was going cause Kai went to them asking, more like demanding, where was Michael that or they were actually worried about a teammate. Ray was lending towards his first guess. Cause if it was the second guess well some kind of miracle happed over the pass couple of hours and it actually changed his former teammates into caring friends. But he wasn't going to believe that until one of them came up to him and said that they have changed and proved it.
Michael on the other hand could careless if there was an audience or not. Once again he had been denied his prize (Hoshi's input: I am not a prize you can win Michael) by her stupid brother. (Kaira and Hidemi: Kai isn't stupid! You're the one who's the idiot.) So at the moment he wasn't too happy. (NB, Kaira, Kirara and Hidemi: You think any of us care how you feel? Jerk!)
Though it was a bit of a surprise to others, beside Hoshi and Kai that is, when Michael started to glow a golden color. Ray was startled to see that same fiery aura that he saw Kai have come back with a great sense of power then before.
Suddenly Ray blinked and he regrets doing that, cause right after that Kai disappeared from the spot he was standing and leaped into the air. Before he knew it the sky lit up with fire.
"What's going on here," Max asked as Tyson, Kenny and the rest of White Tigers came to a stop next to Ray and Hoshi.
Tyson paled as he watched the battle being in the sky. "I recognize that move. It's Kai's Fire Arrows, but then that mean.." He trailed off not finishing his sentences.
"That Kai is fighting up there right now," said Hoshi as she got off the ground. She winced slightly as her other hand passed over the already forming bruise from where Michael grabbed her. Her back also felt like it was on fire from where Michael slammed her into the tree. Michael doesn't know his own strength sometime. *Must be starting to bleed,* she thought to herself.
"Hoshi," cried everyone (beside Ray) in surprise. They didn't notice that she had been there all this time.
"How are they doing that," Lee asked.
Mariah how ever wasn't concern with that. She walked over to Hoshi. "I want a rematch. I've been training for a long time to go against after you humiliate me six months ago. Then you go and faint during our match," she said.
Hoshi's eyes narrowed. "I wouldn't be more than happy to give you a rematch but do you honestly think that I was responsible for me to faint during today's battle?"
"What do you think," Mariah half snapped.
Hoshi snorted, "Then that clears up whether Michael told you or not."
"Tell us what," Kevin asked.
Ray looked at Hoshi, "Michael received his gift didn't he." Hoshi looked at Ray and nodded.
"Then he took the easy to mastering it," said Hoshi.
"What's going here," Lee demanded.
Hoshi's eyes narrowed again. "Sometime that I shouldn't completely expect you to understand. Hold a minute." She snapped her fingers. *Pop!* Kai's Beyblade fell into her hands. She loaded her brother's Beyblade into her launcher. "Okay," she mutter under her breath, "Michael's going to move to right then the left to dodge Kai's Fire Punch. So I should launch right NOW!"
She pulled the ripcord of her launcher, completely ignoring the pain in her back though she did let out a small hiss of pain. "Dranzer now," she yelled to the blue Beyblade as it flew up to where the two were fighting.
The red phoenix flew from her bit and rose in all her glory. Dranzer hit Michael head on. Then there was a flash of light and everyone blinked and covered their eyes from the bright light that lit up the night sky. (NB: Good thing no one pays attention to these things or the Bladebreakers and White Tigers will have a lot of explaining to do. Kirara: How can they miss it?! It lit up the sky. NB: It's my story what I say goes.) When the light cleared Michael was nowhere to be seen. Ray also made another discovery. Hoshi's light blue shirt was turning a deep crimson color.
"Hoshi you're hurt," he exclaimed. He was over by the female member of the Bladebreakers before anyone could blink again. Hoshi winced as Ray gently checked to make sure nothing was broken and at the same time helping her to stand up. Kai ran up to them. There was a gash on the side of his face with a small trickle of blood coming down. He was slightly limping.
"Okay Hoshi how much damage has he done," he half growled. There was a slight dislike on the he. Hoshi gave her brother a soft smile.
"Calm down Kai. He didn't a whole lot of damage. He didn't shake me up like last time but enough. Ray came just in time," said Hoshi.
"Good then let's go get those wounds clean," he said.
Hoshi's eyebrow when up. "Excuse me but who's the one who's limping and has that cut running down his cheek. I'll be fine once the sun rises you however will have to wait till tomorrow afternoon till I can heal you. If anything you're the one whose cuts need to tend to. I wasn't the one who was fighting someone who is an even match in power type."
"Hey both you stop arguing. You both need some medical attention so let's head back home and get you two bandage up," said Kenny. Tyson at the same was asking Kai over and over again if he was alright. Kai merely just nodded and let Tyson make sure for himself.
"Wait a minute," said Lee.
The Bladebreakers all turned around. They had forgotten that the White Tigers were standing there with them.
"We want an explanation to what just happen," said Gary.
"Yeah," spoke Kevin.
"How on earth did Michael and Kai do whatever they just did and what happen to Michael," Mariah asked.
"Also explain why Michael was attacking Hoshi in the first place," finished Lee.
"How badly do we own them an explanation," Hoshi asked, looking at her brother.
"Depends," replied all of her teammates.
"What's there to explain," Kenny spoke.
"Yeah," said Max.
"Well at least tell us where Michael is. We'll find out from him," Lee pointed out.
Hoshi sweat drop. "That maybe a problem."
"A very big problem," continued Ray.
"What do you mean," said Kevin.
"Well you see," Tyson started.
"Dranzer," Kenny spoke.
"Well actually we," Max said.
"Just finish your sentences," Mariah said.
"We don't know where Michael is. Dranzer must have teleported him somewhere. There's no way to contact him not that I want to," Kai said, clearing up that little predicament. Dranzer's bit was glowing in pride at the moment.
"WHAT?!"
"Who knows where he could be right now," said Max.
"For all we know he could in the Artic somewhere," spoke Kenny.
"Then we want answer from you," said Lee.
"How did you make that fire, Kai," Gary asked.
"Trade secret. Can't tell that," said Kai.
"Why did Michael attack Hoshi," Kevin asked.
All eyes were on Hoshi now. She just gave a small growl and said, "That's something between Michael and me. There's nothing for you to know."
"What can you tell us," Mariah said, throwing her hands in the air in frustration.
"That Michael attacked Hoshi for unknown reason," started Tyson.
"And that Kai stopped him," finished Ray.
"Yeah but," started Kevin.
"But what," said Kai coldly. "Whether you think of it or not, we still don't trust you. We've been rivals for sometime. You can't expect us to just go being friends with you, even if in the few short hours of the tournament you've changed for the better. It's the same as how you probably don't expect us to be friends with you. As time past we may see you more than rivals but till then we still don't trust you."
He turned to see Tyson and Hoshi in shocked. "What's with you two," he asked.
Tyson gave a weak smile before Hoshi said, "Well 'niisan' this is the first time in a long time we've heard you say more than one sentence that wasn't a completely threat."
"I don't see why that's such a big shock," mutter Kai.
//Well Kai it is.//
/How?/
Kai heard her sigh before she continued. //Never mind.//
/./
"Forget it. Let's just go," mumbled Kai. He turned around and started to head out of the park.
"We'll see you guys later," said Max.
"Beside we can't ignore you guys forever," said Tyson.
"We'll probably challenge you guys again one day. But don't try doing anything for the next couple of months. We'll be heading to the American Tournament. So try not to cause too much trouble," said Kenny. Then the trio of friends towards the front entrance of the park.
"Yes please try not to cause too much trouble. We don't want to come back home to have a big mess to clean up," said Hoshi. She looked at Mariah and smirked. "Don't worry Mariah. You'll have your rematch since Michael was the one who made me faint today. Beside I don't like keeping losses on my record." After she said she followed the rest of her teammates out of the park.
"Keep practicing," said Ray. "We can battle again one day." He turned to follow Hoshi when Lee's voice stopped him.
"Um wait Ray."
Ray turned back around. The leader of the White Tigers walked up to him so both of them were only a foot apart. "I wanted to thank you for today Ray. You made me realize what I've been doing wrong all these years. I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused you when you were apart of the White Tigers. Um no hard feelings," Lee said as he looked at his former teammate.
Ray smiled, "Yeah I forgive you guys. But you can't really expect me to return home with you guys. I belong with the Bladebreakers now." He held out his hand. "Friends?"
Lee smiled back and shook Ray's hand, sealing the new friendship, "Yeah friends. I understand what you mean about being with the Bladebreakers. We did drive you away. Oh and make sure to invite us to the wedding."
Ray fought down the blush. *They can't be thinking about what I think their thinking. Right,* he thought before saying, "what wedding?"
Mariah took over from there. "Oh c'mon Ray. You think we're blind. We all saw those glances you gave Hoshi."
"Um."
"Ray hurry up. We got to pack. Our plane leaves tomorrow morning," came Hoshi's voice. She stood at the entrance of the park, waiting for him.
"Gotta go," said Ray. *Saved by Hoshi again. She must have good timing.* He headed towards Hoshi.
"Good luck on the tournament," Kevin called.
"We'll be rooting for you guys," said Gary.
Ray took one last look back at his former teammates and gave them a thumbs up. Then he raced towards the entrance to where Hoshi was waiting for him. *Well this when well. I forgave the White Tigers for what they did and made friends with them again. We won the Asian Tournament and Hoshi still is standing by my side. Now if only I can tell her how I really feel,* thought Ray.
"Something the matter Ray?"
Ray snapped out of his thoughts to see Hoshi looking at him with concern her face. She was still bleeding slightly but most of it stopped. "It's nothing Hoshi," he said. "Are you alright though it looks like you're still bleeding."
Hoshi gave a small giggle. "Don't worry about it Ray. My wounds will heal as soon as the sun rises and my powers returned back to me."
"Huh?"
Hoshi giggled again. "Remind me to try and explain it one day. But we better get going. We still have to pack. Our plan to America leaves early tomorrow morning. There are only a few more hours till the sun rises and when I say early in the morning I mean it. We leave like at 5 or something."
"Oh."
"Hm. Oh and thanks Ray for saving me back there. I rather not think what Michael could have done."
"Don't mention. It's the least I could do since you saved me twice since we first met. Once from your brother and second from those wounds I got from those thugs. Not to mention you went out of your way to teach me how to Beyblade properly," said Ray. "But let's not think about that. It's the past. Try and look at the future. After all that's all we have in front of us." Ray thought for a minute when an idea came to him. "Up for a race," he asked.
Hoshi blinked at the strange question. "A race in the middle of the night?"
"Yeah just don't wake everyone up."
Hoshi smirked. "Fine. Ready set GO!" She took off. It took Ray a few second to figure out what she just did.
"Hey no fair. You got a head start," he called. He took off after her into the evening night as he realized the irony of the situation. Hoshi could travel around the world and still he'll chase her. Why? Cause he would stand by her no matter how dangerous the path becomes. Also because she took his heart during the night they met. *Well next stop the American Tournament,* thought Ray. *I think this is going to be fun.* With that thought finished he continue to run after Hoshi.
Above them the stars were clear and sparking like no tomorrow. It was the first time in a long time they sparkled with the love and hope of a child. For right now below them was a bright future of two children who suffered plenty in their younger years. The stars gleam at the thought of two more children finally finding happiness in their life. Their journey was just beginning.
~*~
NB: This is getting a little out of hand. I expect Kai to pull something like this but Ray?!
**Ray and Hiei are currently in the middle of a staring contest trying to stare each other down.**
NB: I knew that my (fictional) twin brother would more likely to pull but I never thought Ray would be the one. But I'm not complaining Ray's back that's all that matter. *drifts off into a dream world.**
**Kaira and Kai walk onto the notes.**
Kaira: **looking at Hoshi** Okay what happened to her.
Hidemi: She just drifted off into her own world.
Kai: Is that Ray having a staring contest with Hiei??????
Yusuke: Yep.
Kirara: So you're really a spirit fox thief.
Kurama: Yes but to a strong hunter I was forced to hide in the human world as a human child. But I have to admit that I have gotten rather used to living her with my mother.
Kirara: interesting.
Kai: What are those two doing?
NB: **snaps out of her trance** oh they've been like that since half way through the story. I think they're hitting it off rather nicely. Don't you think?
Kaira: I guess. Here's your dinner.
NB: Thanks. **looks over to her boyfriend and Hiei** They're still at it?!
Hidemi: Apparently.
Yusuke: I wonder when they're going to stop and when Kurama going to ask Kirara out.
NB: ???
Hidemi: Who knows?
Kai: Here's your dinner.
Hidemi: Thanks!
Yusuke: Did you get mine's?
Kaira: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Japanese bento.
Yusuke: ^^
Kai: We'll just wait for the other four to finish whatever they're doing.
NB: Ray can take as long as he likes. I'm just happy that he's back.
Hidemi: **sigh** I guess I better get use to seeing these a kind of things since I'm going to stuck in this story for a while.
Kaira: Yep.
Hidemi: Sigh
NB: **munch** Well that's it for the chapter. Don't forget to review! Bye ^_~
**Ray comes in**
NB: Ray!!!!! **glomps Ray** Oh you're back.
Ray: Uh yeah.
**Kirara comes in with Neka's bit.**
Kirara: We kidnapped him back.
Hidemi: And you are?
Kirara: New character.
Hidemi: yeah.
Kirara: Hoshi's Yami. That's star necklace is were I was trapped for a couple thousand years.
Hidemi: Oh. Where's Kaira and Kai?
NB: They went to get dinner. We also have three of the Yu Yu Hakusho group here too.
Kirara: ?
NB: Hiding from fan girls.
Kirara: Oh.
Ray: You didn't replace me.
Yusuke: Are you crazy?! **The three member of the Yu Yu Hakusho crew come out from the kitchen.**
Kurama: She's been worried sick about you.
Hiei: She's been out of control without you here.
NB: hehe.
Ray: What did she do?
Hiei: Chase me with a mallet and threaten to throw back to the clutches of those damn fan girls.
NB: Hiei..
Hiei: I wasn't talking about you.
Ray: That's good. Cause I rather not be you if that was directed to her. Even if you're stronger.
NB: Yusuke.
Yusuke: Yeah.
NB: Do the disclaimers and get this story started before a war starts out or something.
Yusuke: Alright I guess it's the least I can do since you didn't throw us back to those other fan girls. Nagareboshi doesn't own Beyblade, Hidemi, Kaira, and us the Yu Yu Hakusho crew. Also none of Kaira and Hidemi's creation such as their bit beast.
NB: good now let's get on with the story.
~Last Time~
Hoshi quicken her pace as she walked through the park. For some reason she had this hunch that something was going to happen and she wasn't going to like it very much.
Suddenly she felt herself against the truck of a nearby tree and felt a pair of lips touch hers. It took but a few seconds to focus on her was kissing her. Hoshi's eyes widen as she recognize who it was.
She pushed the person off her and stepped back. A flame lit in her eyes. "YOU!!!!!"
~*~
Hoshi was usually a very good when it came to dealing with her emotions. But as soon as she saw the person in front of her she just well snapped. "Surprised to see me," the person asked.
"What do you think," she snarled.
"Now, now let's not get angry," said the person.
"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't," Hoshi growled.
"Now can't we get along," the person asked.
"After what you did you're lucky to be alive," Hoshi said. Hatred burned within her and it was that hatred that was laced in her voice.
The person stepped out of the shadows. "Well Hoshi I hoped you had a nice day. Too bad you faint during your battle."
Hoshi grind her teeth. "Hello.."
~*~
Kai walked onto the leader of the White Tiger's estate. Walking right passed the guards and their protests and attempts to stop him. He stormed into the room in which the White Tiger Team members were sitting there. But it seems that one of the members was missing. Kai's hunch was right. He grabbed Lee by his collar. "Where is he," Kai demanded.
Shock painted the White Tigers' faces. "Who are you talking about," asked Mariah.
"And unhand me," shouted Lee.
"You know who I'm talking about," growled Kai.
"We don't know who you're talking about," yelled Kevin.
Kai's eyes became slits and he dropped Lee who landed on his butt. "Ow," he mumbled under his breath. Getting up Lee looked straight into the blazing crimson eyes of the leader of the Bladebreakers. "You have some explaining to do to why you storm up here. I know we're rivals but this is taking a little farther than normal," Lee demanded.
Kai took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down just for awhile so he could get the information he need.
~*~
Hoshi grind her teeth. "Hello Michael," she said as calmly as her voice would let her.
Standing before her was the current newest member of the White Tigers and a.. former member of the Bladebreakers. He stood there as if he owned the world. Tossing his Beyblade in the air as Trygle's Bit glisten in the last bit of fading sunlight. He slid Trygle into his pocket before continuing on.
"Miss me Hoshi," Michael asked with a sly grin on his face.
"Miss you," Hoshi snorted, "I rather die a thousand deaths than to miss you."
"Why would you say that, Hoshi," Michael asked rather sweetly. Too sweet for Hoshi's tastes.
"What do you think," replied Hoshi. "After what you did I'm surprised that you're still standing."
"Ah yes your brother Kai," Michael mused. "Yes I assume it's a real shame for you since your dear brother to which you often hid behind didn't kill me off when he had the chance. And I thought he was supposed to be the heartless one."
A growl came from deep within Hoshi's throat. To say she was angry was a HUGE understatement. Why don't you use every known word that describes angry and you'll probably then have the feeling of anger that Hoshi was feeling.
Of course they say anger clouds your judgment and Hoshi let down her guard again. That was when Michael decided to make his move.
~*~
Ray raced into the park. The feeling that something was really wrong grew strong by each passing second. Time seemed to both race and slow all together. As he turned the corner he could not believe what he saw.
~*~
Kai took a deep breath. "Where's Michael," he said softly but firmly.
The White Tigers blinked at the strange question about their newest teammate.
"We don't know," Gary finally spoke.
"All he said was that he was going for a walk," Mariah spoke up.
"And what does Michael have to do with your outburst," Lee demanded.
"Everything," Kai growled. "Cause if that slime ball lays one finger on my sister's head again you'll probably be the first people I'll take my anger out on after Michael that is." With that said he turned around and stormed out of the house.
Now that had caught the interest of the White Tigers. They quickly followed the leader of the Bladebreakers outside, only to run into the rest of the Bladebreakers (Tyson, Max, and Kenny) themselves.
"Uh have you guys seen Kai," Max asked.
"You just missed him," said Gary.
"Do you know where he was going," Kenny asked.
The White Tigers shrugged. "We have no idea," said Mariah.
"All he said was that he was looking for Michael," Lee spoke up.
Tyson's eyes went wide. The puzzle were slowly began to click together. He knew where Kai was going and why Kai was going to meet Michael. He suddenly knew what was going on. He knew why Kai stormed out and why Ray left as well. He suddenly knew how much dangerous Michael was getting himself in. "Oh boy," he said. "This is definitely not good."
"Why do you say that, Tyson," Kenny asked.
"Yeah why," replied the White Tigers (excluding Michael) and Max.
"Let's just say Michael will probably be dead very soon," Tyson said.
"Huh?"
Tyson took a deep breath, "Before Max and Kenny joined the Bladebreakers. Michael was a member of the Bladebreakers."
Pure shock laced the faces of the White Tigers, Max and Kenny's faces. "It was only for like two weeks. Hoshi sort had a crush on him. Michael took advantage of that. I'm not sure what happened but Michael some how betrayed the team. He some how hurt Hoshi really bad. I was away at the time but when I came back Hoshi was really shaken up. That's really rare to see Hoshi in that state cause few things shake her like that. When I asked Kai all he said that "it was Michael", that was it. Hoshi refused to talk about it but it was really bad cause Kai kicked Michael out."
"Why weren't we told this," Kenny asked.
Tyson shrugged. "There was no point of telling you. Why do you think Kai agreed to battle in this tournament? He hasn't forgiven Michael for whatever he did to his sister."
"So why is Kai looking for Michael now," Kevin asked.
Tyson's face suddenly got a serious look on his face. A rather rare look for him since he usually had a happy-go-lucky impression on his face. "I believe Michael is giving Hoshi trouble. Kai somehow knows this and isn't too happy. Ray probably noticed that Hoshi wasn't at home and went out to look for her too. But the only thing different is that Ray doesn't know that Michael had hurt Hoshi before."
~*~
Michael grabbed Hoshi's arm and pulled her closer to him. Hoshi was completely caught off guard. Hoshi was starting to panic again. It was déjà vu all over again. Due to her luck night had fallen and the moon was full. Only different was that Michael was attempting this out doors instead of indoors like he did last time.
"Now, now Hoshi. Let's not struggle this time," Michael whispered into her ear. A shiver went down Hoshi's back. Michael leaned over to kiss her again only to be stopped by a punch straight to his face.
As Michael stumbled to the side, Hoshi fell from the after shock from the punch and Michael's stumbling. "Keep your hands off her," growled her rescuer.
Hoshi shook the stars from her head as she recognized whose voice it was. "Ray," she asked in half disbelief. *How did he find me,* she thought, completely confused.
Ray turned and kneeled down next to Hoshi. "You alright," he asked. You had to have been blind if you couldn't see the concern on Ray's face.
"I'm fine," said Hoshi. *I think,* she thought to herself, *I won't know till after the damage is done anyway.*
"Not bad."
At the sound of Michael's voice Hoshi snapped out of her thoughts. Michael had gotten off the ground. A small trickle of blood dripped down the side of his mouth. "You manage to draw to blood. I'm impressed. Hoshi must be teaching you," he said as he wiped the blood away. Ray quickly got in front of Hoshi, but before he could say or do anything a volley of fire arrows came raining down on Michael. Both Michael and Ray were confused to where the arrows came from. Hoshi quickly gave them the answer as she said, "Kai!"
Michael and Ray turned to see the leader of the Bladebreakers heading straight towards them. If looks could kill well Michael would be six feet under. Ray thought back to what Hoshi had said yesterday.
~*~Flashback~*~
"Kai controls fire, air and for some reason, darkness."
~*~End of Flashback~*~
*I just Hoshi wasn't kidding about Kai being able to control fire. I had no idea that you could make into an attack like that. I guess that's what Hoshi means by the gift of the Bit Beast,* thought Ray. Not too far behind Kai were Tyson, Max, Kenny and the rest of the White Tigers. *What are they doing here,* thought Ray as he referred to the White Tigers. Sure he understood why the rest of his friends/teammates were here (he took a wild guess that Kai had stormed out and left the rest of the guys wondering what was going on) but why on earth were the White Tigers here? Unless they were wondering what was going cause Kai went to them asking, more like demanding, where was Michael that or they were actually worried about a teammate. Ray was lending towards his first guess. Cause if it was the second guess well some kind of miracle happed over the pass couple of hours and it actually changed his former teammates into caring friends. But he wasn't going to believe that until one of them came up to him and said that they have changed and proved it.
Michael on the other hand could careless if there was an audience or not. Once again he had been denied his prize (Hoshi's input: I am not a prize you can win Michael) by her stupid brother. (Kaira and Hidemi: Kai isn't stupid! You're the one who's the idiot.) So at the moment he wasn't too happy. (NB, Kaira, Kirara and Hidemi: You think any of us care how you feel? Jerk!)
Though it was a bit of a surprise to others, beside Hoshi and Kai that is, when Michael started to glow a golden color. Ray was startled to see that same fiery aura that he saw Kai have come back with a great sense of power then before.
Suddenly Ray blinked and he regrets doing that, cause right after that Kai disappeared from the spot he was standing and leaped into the air. Before he knew it the sky lit up with fire.
"What's going on here," Max asked as Tyson, Kenny and the rest of White Tigers came to a stop next to Ray and Hoshi.
Tyson paled as he watched the battle being in the sky. "I recognize that move. It's Kai's Fire Arrows, but then that mean.." He trailed off not finishing his sentences.
"That Kai is fighting up there right now," said Hoshi as she got off the ground. She winced slightly as her other hand passed over the already forming bruise from where Michael grabbed her. Her back also felt like it was on fire from where Michael slammed her into the tree. Michael doesn't know his own strength sometime. *Must be starting to bleed,* she thought to herself.
"Hoshi," cried everyone (beside Ray) in surprise. They didn't notice that she had been there all this time.
"How are they doing that," Lee asked.
Mariah how ever wasn't concern with that. She walked over to Hoshi. "I want a rematch. I've been training for a long time to go against after you humiliate me six months ago. Then you go and faint during our match," she said.
Hoshi's eyes narrowed. "I wouldn't be more than happy to give you a rematch but do you honestly think that I was responsible for me to faint during today's battle?"
"What do you think," Mariah half snapped.
Hoshi snorted, "Then that clears up whether Michael told you or not."
"Tell us what," Kevin asked.
Ray looked at Hoshi, "Michael received his gift didn't he." Hoshi looked at Ray and nodded.
"Then he took the easy to mastering it," said Hoshi.
"What's going here," Lee demanded.
Hoshi's eyes narrowed again. "Sometime that I shouldn't completely expect you to understand. Hold a minute." She snapped her fingers. *Pop!* Kai's Beyblade fell into her hands. She loaded her brother's Beyblade into her launcher. "Okay," she mutter under her breath, "Michael's going to move to right then the left to dodge Kai's Fire Punch. So I should launch right NOW!"
She pulled the ripcord of her launcher, completely ignoring the pain in her back though she did let out a small hiss of pain. "Dranzer now," she yelled to the blue Beyblade as it flew up to where the two were fighting.
The red phoenix flew from her bit and rose in all her glory. Dranzer hit Michael head on. Then there was a flash of light and everyone blinked and covered their eyes from the bright light that lit up the night sky. (NB: Good thing no one pays attention to these things or the Bladebreakers and White Tigers will have a lot of explaining to do. Kirara: How can they miss it?! It lit up the sky. NB: It's my story what I say goes.) When the light cleared Michael was nowhere to be seen. Ray also made another discovery. Hoshi's light blue shirt was turning a deep crimson color.
"Hoshi you're hurt," he exclaimed. He was over by the female member of the Bladebreakers before anyone could blink again. Hoshi winced as Ray gently checked to make sure nothing was broken and at the same time helping her to stand up. Kai ran up to them. There was a gash on the side of his face with a small trickle of blood coming down. He was slightly limping.
"Okay Hoshi how much damage has he done," he half growled. There was a slight dislike on the he. Hoshi gave her brother a soft smile.
"Calm down Kai. He didn't a whole lot of damage. He didn't shake me up like last time but enough. Ray came just in time," said Hoshi.
"Good then let's go get those wounds clean," he said.
Hoshi's eyebrow when up. "Excuse me but who's the one who's limping and has that cut running down his cheek. I'll be fine once the sun rises you however will have to wait till tomorrow afternoon till I can heal you. If anything you're the one whose cuts need to tend to. I wasn't the one who was fighting someone who is an even match in power type."
"Hey both you stop arguing. You both need some medical attention so let's head back home and get you two bandage up," said Kenny. Tyson at the same was asking Kai over and over again if he was alright. Kai merely just nodded and let Tyson make sure for himself.
"Wait a minute," said Lee.
The Bladebreakers all turned around. They had forgotten that the White Tigers were standing there with them.
"We want an explanation to what just happen," said Gary.
"Yeah," spoke Kevin.
"How on earth did Michael and Kai do whatever they just did and what happen to Michael," Mariah asked.
"Also explain why Michael was attacking Hoshi in the first place," finished Lee.
"How badly do we own them an explanation," Hoshi asked, looking at her brother.
"Depends," replied all of her teammates.
"What's there to explain," Kenny spoke.
"Yeah," said Max.
"Well at least tell us where Michael is. We'll find out from him," Lee pointed out.
Hoshi sweat drop. "That maybe a problem."
"A very big problem," continued Ray.
"What do you mean," said Kevin.
"Well you see," Tyson started.
"Dranzer," Kenny spoke.
"Well actually we," Max said.
"Just finish your sentences," Mariah said.
"We don't know where Michael is. Dranzer must have teleported him somewhere. There's no way to contact him not that I want to," Kai said, clearing up that little predicament. Dranzer's bit was glowing in pride at the moment.
"WHAT?!"
"Who knows where he could be right now," said Max.
"For all we know he could in the Artic somewhere," spoke Kenny.
"Then we want answer from you," said Lee.
"How did you make that fire, Kai," Gary asked.
"Trade secret. Can't tell that," said Kai.
"Why did Michael attack Hoshi," Kevin asked.
All eyes were on Hoshi now. She just gave a small growl and said, "That's something between Michael and me. There's nothing for you to know."
"What can you tell us," Mariah said, throwing her hands in the air in frustration.
"That Michael attacked Hoshi for unknown reason," started Tyson.
"And that Kai stopped him," finished Ray.
"Yeah but," started Kevin.
"But what," said Kai coldly. "Whether you think of it or not, we still don't trust you. We've been rivals for sometime. You can't expect us to just go being friends with you, even if in the few short hours of the tournament you've changed for the better. It's the same as how you probably don't expect us to be friends with you. As time past we may see you more than rivals but till then we still don't trust you."
He turned to see Tyson and Hoshi in shocked. "What's with you two," he asked.
Tyson gave a weak smile before Hoshi said, "Well 'niisan' this is the first time in a long time we've heard you say more than one sentence that wasn't a completely threat."
"I don't see why that's such a big shock," mutter Kai.
//Well Kai it is.//
/How?/
Kai heard her sigh before she continued. //Never mind.//
/./
"Forget it. Let's just go," mumbled Kai. He turned around and started to head out of the park.
"We'll see you guys later," said Max.
"Beside we can't ignore you guys forever," said Tyson.
"We'll probably challenge you guys again one day. But don't try doing anything for the next couple of months. We'll be heading to the American Tournament. So try not to cause too much trouble," said Kenny. Then the trio of friends towards the front entrance of the park.
"Yes please try not to cause too much trouble. We don't want to come back home to have a big mess to clean up," said Hoshi. She looked at Mariah and smirked. "Don't worry Mariah. You'll have your rematch since Michael was the one who made me faint today. Beside I don't like keeping losses on my record." After she said she followed the rest of her teammates out of the park.
"Keep practicing," said Ray. "We can battle again one day." He turned to follow Hoshi when Lee's voice stopped him.
"Um wait Ray."
Ray turned back around. The leader of the White Tigers walked up to him so both of them were only a foot apart. "I wanted to thank you for today Ray. You made me realize what I've been doing wrong all these years. I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused you when you were apart of the White Tigers. Um no hard feelings," Lee said as he looked at his former teammate.
Ray smiled, "Yeah I forgive you guys. But you can't really expect me to return home with you guys. I belong with the Bladebreakers now." He held out his hand. "Friends?"
Lee smiled back and shook Ray's hand, sealing the new friendship, "Yeah friends. I understand what you mean about being with the Bladebreakers. We did drive you away. Oh and make sure to invite us to the wedding."
Ray fought down the blush. *They can't be thinking about what I think their thinking. Right,* he thought before saying, "what wedding?"
Mariah took over from there. "Oh c'mon Ray. You think we're blind. We all saw those glances you gave Hoshi."
"Um."
"Ray hurry up. We got to pack. Our plane leaves tomorrow morning," came Hoshi's voice. She stood at the entrance of the park, waiting for him.
"Gotta go," said Ray. *Saved by Hoshi again. She must have good timing.* He headed towards Hoshi.
"Good luck on the tournament," Kevin called.
"We'll be rooting for you guys," said Gary.
Ray took one last look back at his former teammates and gave them a thumbs up. Then he raced towards the entrance to where Hoshi was waiting for him. *Well this when well. I forgave the White Tigers for what they did and made friends with them again. We won the Asian Tournament and Hoshi still is standing by my side. Now if only I can tell her how I really feel,* thought Ray.
"Something the matter Ray?"
Ray snapped out of his thoughts to see Hoshi looking at him with concern her face. She was still bleeding slightly but most of it stopped. "It's nothing Hoshi," he said. "Are you alright though it looks like you're still bleeding."
Hoshi gave a small giggle. "Don't worry about it Ray. My wounds will heal as soon as the sun rises and my powers returned back to me."
"Huh?"
Hoshi giggled again. "Remind me to try and explain it one day. But we better get going. We still have to pack. Our plan to America leaves early tomorrow morning. There are only a few more hours till the sun rises and when I say early in the morning I mean it. We leave like at 5 or something."
"Oh."
"Hm. Oh and thanks Ray for saving me back there. I rather not think what Michael could have done."
"Don't mention. It's the least I could do since you saved me twice since we first met. Once from your brother and second from those wounds I got from those thugs. Not to mention you went out of your way to teach me how to Beyblade properly," said Ray. "But let's not think about that. It's the past. Try and look at the future. After all that's all we have in front of us." Ray thought for a minute when an idea came to him. "Up for a race," he asked.
Hoshi blinked at the strange question. "A race in the middle of the night?"
"Yeah just don't wake everyone up."
Hoshi smirked. "Fine. Ready set GO!" She took off. It took Ray a few second to figure out what she just did.
"Hey no fair. You got a head start," he called. He took off after her into the evening night as he realized the irony of the situation. Hoshi could travel around the world and still he'll chase her. Why? Cause he would stand by her no matter how dangerous the path becomes. Also because she took his heart during the night they met. *Well next stop the American Tournament,* thought Ray. *I think this is going to be fun.* With that thought finished he continue to run after Hoshi.
Above them the stars were clear and sparking like no tomorrow. It was the first time in a long time they sparkled with the love and hope of a child. For right now below them was a bright future of two children who suffered plenty in their younger years. The stars gleam at the thought of two more children finally finding happiness in their life. Their journey was just beginning.
~*~
NB: This is getting a little out of hand. I expect Kai to pull something like this but Ray?!
**Ray and Hiei are currently in the middle of a staring contest trying to stare each other down.**
NB: I knew that my (fictional) twin brother would more likely to pull but I never thought Ray would be the one. But I'm not complaining Ray's back that's all that matter. *drifts off into a dream world.**
**Kaira and Kai walk onto the notes.**
Kaira: **looking at Hoshi** Okay what happened to her.
Hidemi: She just drifted off into her own world.
Kai: Is that Ray having a staring contest with Hiei??????
Yusuke: Yep.
Kirara: So you're really a spirit fox thief.
Kurama: Yes but to a strong hunter I was forced to hide in the human world as a human child. But I have to admit that I have gotten rather used to living her with my mother.
Kirara: interesting.
Kai: What are those two doing?
NB: **snaps out of her trance** oh they've been like that since half way through the story. I think they're hitting it off rather nicely. Don't you think?
Kaira: I guess. Here's your dinner.
NB: Thanks. **looks over to her boyfriend and Hiei** They're still at it?!
Hidemi: Apparently.
Yusuke: I wonder when they're going to stop and when Kurama going to ask Kirara out.
NB: ???
Hidemi: Who knows?
Kai: Here's your dinner.
Hidemi: Thanks!
Yusuke: Did you get mine's?
Kaira: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Japanese bento.
Yusuke: ^^
Kai: We'll just wait for the other four to finish whatever they're doing.
NB: Ray can take as long as he likes. I'm just happy that he's back.
Hidemi: **sigh** I guess I better get use to seeing these a kind of things since I'm going to stuck in this story for a while.
Kaira: Yep.
Hidemi: Sigh
NB: **munch** Well that's it for the chapter. Don't forget to review! Bye ^_~