Thanks to everyone who reviewed! So, it's day two on the island! How will they cope?

Warnings: violence, language, fluff, cheese. This is quite a mild little ficlet, so I shouldn't hope anyone gets offended!

Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or its characters.


CHAPTER THREE



Hilary's POV

As I began to wake up, I listened to the soothing sound of the ocean's waves and some strange noises I didn't recognise... It was like nothing I'd ever heard before; it was like...paradise! That's all I could think of to describe it anyway. The tropical sounds and smells were so welcoming and enticing... The weather was hot, and a gentle breeze skimmed the sea making it lapse into gentle waves breaking only a few metres away from me. I observed all of this as I sat up, smiling. I'd looked around the island before, but I'd only just began to see just how beautiful it was. I'd only just began to really look at it. I rubbed my eyes sleepily and looked over to see if Kai was still sleeping, but he wasn't there. I stood up abruptly, almost losing my balance from standing too fast as I scanned the surrounding area.

'Where is he?' My mind filled with anger and worry; my face reflecting the emotions. Mainly at the thought of being stuck alone on a deserted island. He couldn't have left me! Could he? He wouldn't, surely? He would have woken me up if he had a plan! He must be here!

I ran around frantically, looking for him. I had begun to give up hope, when I spotted him. He was stood in the water, the waves were lapping at his feet and seemed indescribably calm... I didn't care then though. I sprinted over to him.

"Kai, what the HELL are you playing at?!" I yelled, flinging my arms about "You scared me half to death, I thought you were gone, don't do that!"

His calm exterior soon faded as he glanced at me before turning back to the ocean.

"What's it to you?" He replied with a harsh tone evident in his voice.

I groaned noisily and stomped away from him, back into the subtle shade of the palm trees.

'Why does he have to be so...annoying?'

Was it so hard to just talk to me, like a civilised person or something? I sat down on the sand, hugging my knees, and glared at him from a safe distance.

Kai's POV

'What does she care? It's all her fault I'm here in the first place, maybe Ishould go! Well, I would, if it were possible...'

I sighed inwardly. It was no use just thinking about it, if I wanted to get off this stupid island I'd have to do something about it myself! I thought for a minute and then started walking towards the forest...

'Maybe I can find someone to help... Or away from her anyway!'

"And just where do you think you're going, Mr Hiwatari!?"

I glared at her.

"Going to see the rest of the island. If you're coming, hurry up. I'm not waiting for you this time."

She groaned again and mumbled something about "how much of a jerk Kai is...". I rolled my eyes and continued walking.

Hilary's POV

my feet were aching even worse today, especially we did all that walking yesterday! But again, I kept my mouth shut. I didn't want Kai to leave me behind and moaning at him would only make things worse. I glanced around nervously at the trees, just expecting –or maybe even hoping- for something, or someone to jump out and help us! Or eat Kai perhaps. Yeah, that would be fun to watch.

'My feet hurt! Why does he have to walk so fast?' If I couldn't complain to him, at least I could complain to myself.

"Why does he get to be in charge anyway!?" I whispered loudly by mistake.

He stopped and turned to me, scowling.

"Because you're the one who even got us here. If you think you have superior leadership skills than the leader of a world-champion Beyblading team, then go ahead, lead the way. But just remember; it was my common sense that stopped you from drowning, and your lack of it that got us here. Or have you forgotten that already?"

"Well you know what? If you're so great, you can do this on your own, I'm not staying with you any more!" I yelled and stormed off in another direction, not even caring where I was going, so long as I was away from Kai.

Kai's POV

'Why does she have to be such a drama-queen? I don't need her anyway. I bet she doesn't even know where she's going, running through the woods like that! Besides, at least we cover more ground working apart, and she's not around to annoy me.'

After about an hour of walking, I completely forgot about Hilary as I noticed a small cave in the side of an immeasurable cliff.

'Hmm, that could help...' I thought to myself as I went over to check it out.

I looked inside; it seemed maybe big enough to get inside, so of course, I thought I'd try it. It was a tight squeeze but still, I made in it. I glanced around; I could see that light was shining in from somewhere... I looked up to see a hole quite near the top and squinted as the bright sun shone directly into my eyes. After checking out if it was big enough for both of us, I got back out again, with a bit of difficulty, and grazed my leg, opening the unhealed wound.

"Oh great. Am I just here to keep hurting myself?" I moaned as I looked at my elbow and rubbed it.

Hilary's POV

'I can't believe this, he never even came after me? Some leader he is! Stupid Kai... Thinks he's so great!'

With my lack of concentration I slammed head-on into a tree!

I crumbled to the floor and lay there for some time, completely dazed and in pain.

"Ooooow!" I wailed and clasped my hands to my head, tears streaming down my face unwillingly from banging my nose. "Oooooooow, stupid tree, who put that there?" I took my hands away from my forehead to find them dripping with blood. "Oh great! Just great!"

I felt my head carefully and there was a big bump there. I cringed and stood up slowly, regaining my balance by holding onto a tree trunk and tried walking again.

Kai's POV

Suddenly, I heard an unmistakable scream. I'd never heard Hilary scream before, but somehow I knew it was her. It had the same shrill tone as her stupid voice.

'What's she done now..?'

Birds flew from the area where I presumed Hilary must be, where that awful sound had come from.

'She could be in trouble, I guess I'll have to go find her...'

And off I went, praying that she'd be safe. Yeah well, I'd only get the blame for it if she got hurt anyway. Everything would be my fault, never 'sweet, innocent' Hilary!

Hilary's POV

I cried in despair as I hung from a tree inside a net, trapped like a wild animal.

"Why me? Why does all the bad stuff happen to ME?"

I looked down cautiously as I heard footsteps.

'Argh, and now I'm gonna be eaten for dinner by insane cannibals!'

"Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiii!!!" I screamed as loud as I could!

"What?" I head a calm voice beneath me. He laughed cynically at me. "And just how did you get yourself into this mess? I set that trap up for animals or something, not for you to go and walk straight into."

"Shut up Kai, just get me out of here!" I screamed, annoyed with him.

"Why should I? I thought you were better than me, huh? Thought I was a jerk. Give me one good reason I should help you outta there."

I stared at him, dumbfounded. I guess I couldn't think of a reason. My eyes narrowed into a death-glare that could maybe match his own. Maybe...

"Because if you don't get me out of here I'm gonna hurt you SO bad, Kai! You better get me out of here RIGHT NOW!"

He laughed at me again. That annoying evil laugh that he does to make you feel really insignificant and stupid. I hate when he does that!

"Okay, I suppose I could help you. What happened to your head?"

"..." He walked round to the back of the tree and started pulling at something. I couldn't see what he was doing; he was to the back of me. "What's taking you so long?"

A second after I uttered those words, I came crashing to the floor with a thud! Kai laughed and I stood up and looked over to him.

"You idiot! That's it Kai, you are so dead!" I ran after him, but he didn't run away. Why should he? The 'I'm-so-great-and-wonderful' Kai running away from me? No, of course not. He was laughing so much he sank to the floor clutching his stomach!

I gave a wounded look and pouted, turning away and folding my arms. "Hmph!"

His laugh stopped. "What, you wanna be me now? Oh, I knew you loved me but I didn't think you were that obsessed!" He started again, rolling around the floor and covering himself in dirt.

I blushed and turned back round "You have to be kidding me! How can you say that! I hate you so much I wanna wring your throat and..." I was so aggravated I didn't even finish my sentence. I pounced on him and tried to hit him in the face several times, enraged at his last accusation. I opened my eyes one by one and looked confused. He had hold of my arms, staring at me like I was totally mad! I blinked and pulled my arms out of his grasp, standing up. Kai got up too.

"Sometimes I really think you're insane y'know. This foolishness isn't helping. You should have stayed with me in the first place instead of storming off. You're obviously not safe on your own." He lectured.

Kai's POV

"What do you mean? I'm fine on my own!" She fired back.

"Uh huh, just like you were up there hanging from a tree." I mused.

Hilary sweatdropped. "Yeah well, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have been in the forest anyway, or in that stupid trap!"

"And if it weren't for you I wouldn't even be on this island! If you wanna blame anyone, then blame yourself Hilary."

"What? Well, if that's what you think..." she said, sounding upset and stormed off again.

"Hey!" I called after her "I'm not leaving you to go off on your own again, no matter how much you supposedly hate me right now."

Hilary's POV

He followed after me. I was in the lead for once. At least now I could get him to follow me, rather than the other way round.

"You know, in our time here, it's the most I've ever heard you speak..." She began, "And now I wish I'd never even heard your voice!"

"Whatever, Hilary."

We went back again to our starting place. Still hadn't found anywhere better. Or so I thought. I looked up to the sky, but it wasn't clear like it was last night. There were clouds, dark and looming. But I couldn't think about that, I was so tired I could barely keep my eyes open. I started drifting off when I felt something cold on my nose.

"Woah!" I sat up promptly and rain started pouring down. "Gah! I don't believe this! How am I supposed to sleep now?"

"Looks like there's gonna be a thunder storm, we'd better get moving."

"How would you know if there's gonna be a thunder storm? And where are we supposed to go, huh? I wasted all that time getting caught in the traps YOU set, I never even got to explore!"

"I found a cave earlier, it looks big enough for the both of us. Let's go."

"And you never told me this before?! I can't believe you! You knew about--"

I was interrupted by the thunder rumbling and fork-lightning crashing down! I screamed and ran to Kai, who was ahead of me as always. I grabbed his arm tight and shut my eyes.

"Hey! What're you--" He was rooted to the spot because of me clinging on to him. "If we don't get there soon, we're gonna get caught in the storm, Hilary. We have to hurry! Now can you move it!?"

Reluctantly I commenced walking again, and we got to the cave. I got in first and attempted to help Kai in. He refused my offered hand of course, and got in of his own accord. We crouched down, gasping for breath. We were both completely soaked!

Kai's POV

Hilary yelped and grabbed onto me every time the lightning struck, which was pretty frequent. So annoying! Trust her to be scared of a little thunder and lightning! I got hold of her arm and pulled her over to me, putting my arms around her.

"Geeze, Hilary! It's just a thunderstorm. You need to get some rest, alright? Go to sleep, okay?" I said, doing my best to sound calm.

She nodded and the jumping and yelping ceased slightly. Now I could get some sleep...


And there you go! This one was longer than the others, I think, but not by too much. The next chapter should be posted soon enough.