What Men Want
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or any of it's affiliated characters. So no suing, okay?! Also, me no own the song 'Crawl' by Maryz Eyez, I guess they own it, even though I wish I did... =(
Chapter 9: To Be Guilty Or Not To Be Guilty...
~*Two Months Later*~
"Gigi, wake up." Kai gently shook her. 'You've gotta get up now.'
"Just give me a while longer." She mumbled, reading his thoughts, she turned over and covered her head with the pillow.
"Come on, we're gonna be late for the trial."
"Like I give a fu- hey! What time is it?" She sprang up, eyes wide open.
"8:30. Let's go." Kai replied, walking away.
"So, did you finally wake her up?" Max asked as he poured a cup of sugar into his cereal.
"Yeah." He grunted. "She's almost as bad as Tyson."
"That's saying a lot." Ray teased.
"Hey! I'm not that hard to wake up."
"Sure." They all replied in unison. Gigi burst into the room, wearing a volleyball sweatshirt and khaki pants. She didn't bother brushing her hair and tied them into two buns.
"Sorry I took so long." She panted as she got a waffle from the fridge and was about put it into the toaster. Kai grabbed her arm and handed her an apple.
"You can eat on the way. We gotta get going." He stated simply as she took the apple.
"Are you sure you want us to come with you?" Ray asked, hesitantly putting on his coat.
"We could use the support."
"Yeah, them and half of Tokyo." Kai mumbled as he snatched his wallet and shoved it into the pocket of his jacket. "Let's get moving, we need to catch the bus."
"Okay, okay."
"Fine, we're coming."
~*At the Court house*~
"All rise." The bailiff said as the judge re-entered the room.
"Thank you. You may be seated." Judge McNally announced as he looked to the jury. "Has the jury come to a decision?"
"Yes we have your honor." A tall, lanky man pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose as he cleared his throat. "We find the defendant: Voltaire Hiwatari, guilty." A sigh let out through the courtroom as Voltaire's face fell. He whirled around to face Kai.
"Okay then, take him away." The judge waved his hand away as the guards took hold of Voltaire.
"Kai! You little...!" His voice echoed through the narrow hall way he was being led through.
"Here it comes." Gigi whispered as she grabbed Kai's hand for reassurance. He usually would have pulled back, but this was the final moment.
"And secondly, we find Riko Mendes..." The jury man began. Gigi started breathing heavily and squeezed Kai's hand even harder. "Not guilty." Her hold on his hand went slack as she collapsed into Kai's arms. He held her up and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"You can't do that!" A voice rang out from the crowd. Everyone turned their attention to the pissed off boy with midnight blue hair.
"Excuse me?" The judge inquired.
"You can't let him get off after he raped Gigi!" Tyson exclaimed. The lawyer sent him a glare.
"We don't have proof that he did." McNally replied casually. Riko leaned forward in his chair and smirked at Kai. Kai growled and turned to the lawyer.
"Sorry kid, you should have came sooner." He shrugged.
"Court dismissed." Judge McNally slammed his mallet and left the courtroom. A murmur went throughout the audience as they filed out. The Bladebreakers ran up to Kai and the unconscious Gigi.
"Can't believe Mendes got away with it." Max said.
"Must've had a damn good attorney." Ray stated as he watched Riko pat his lawyer on the back and leave, grinning.
"Nobody should go free after what he did." Kenny replied.
"Well, I'll give him a piece of my mind." Tyson held up his balled up fist and looked to Kai. He hadn't said anything. He just stared into space while supporting Gigi with his arm.
"You okay, Kai?" Max waved a hand in front of his face. He didn't respond. Max pinched his arm.
"What?" Kai snapped, turning his attention towards his team mates.
"Did you hear what we said?" Chief asked.
"Hear what?"
"Never mind." Tyson sighed. "It's over. Let's just go home." They all headed to the doors, Kai carrying Gigi.
"It's not over." Kai mumbled under his breath. "Not even close."
~*Ray's House*~
"She's still not awake." Ray said as he came downstairs, where the others were sitting in the living room. Max and Tyson were playing video games, Kenny was at home, and Kai was leaning against the door frame, spaced out once again. Nobody made a sign of acknowledgment. "Did you guys hear that?"
"Yeah." Kai grunted as he looked up at the neko-jin.
"She'll be okay, Kai."
"But Riko's out there, who knows what he'll do next time?"
"You can protect her," Ray tried to smile. "Isn't that what boyfriends are for?" Kai smirked.
"I haven't seen you protect Mariah much."
"Well, she's one of those kinds that don't need protecting..." Ray trailed off, blushing.
"Sure..." Max looked up from his video game.
"Yeah, what's up with all the pink?" Tyson snorted.
"I guess it's her favorite color, I dunno."
"As they say, 'pretty in pink'..." Max snickered.
"You two are just jealous."
"I'm not, remember? I'm with Mariam now." Max replied haughtily.
"So Tyson's the only jealous one." Kai stated.
"Jealous? Of you guys? Pht, you wish. I don't need a girl to make myself happy. I don't have time anyway."
"Che, that's what Kai said and look at him now." Ray retorted.
"It's just because you're so stuck up on yourself you don't think anyone else is good enough for you." Kai explained.
"I do not. But I am the World Champion Bey-blader."
"Ha ha!" Max suddenly burst out. They all looked to the squash- blossom haired teen. "I beat Tyson in the game! Take that 'World Champ!'" He jumped up and did a little dance.
"Hey! That wasn't fair, I wasn't paying attention." Tyson exclaimed. "I was in the middle of a discussion!" Max stuck his tongue out.
"You divert, you hurt." He rhymed as he bounced around. "As our deal clearly states, I get all the sugar I want!" He ran into the kitchen and began raiding the cupboards. Everyone else sweat-dropped.
"Tyson! You wagered that if he won, he could have as much sugar as he wanted?" Ray shouted. Tyson grinned sheepishly as he nodded.
"I didn't think he'd actually win, but he had unfair advantage." He replied innocently. He looked at the stairs. "Morning to you, my lady." He took off his hat and bowed as Gigi descended from the stairs. He stole a glance at Kai, making sure he wasn't getting pissed. The girl rubbed her eyes and yawned.
"How long have I been out?" She asked.
"Uh... three hours, I'd say." Ray replied, looking at the clock.
"Well, I feel a lot better now. I just can't believe... can't believe that Riko wasn't convicted." She sat down on the couch.
"You're parents stopped by earlier, they wanted to take you home." Kai said shortly.
"I have to go back home soon, might as well go now." Gigi mumbled as she slipped on her coat. Kai grabbed his car keys and followed her out the door.
"Uh, I'll drive you back." They both got into the red and black dodge viper.
"Thanks." She mumbled.
For a while, they drove in silence. She took an occasional glance at Kai, who seemed concentrated on the road. 'I hope she'll be okay.' He thought as he tapped his fingers on the steering wheel as he drove to the song that played.
'Can't you see,
what's going on.
We're missing out,
not having fun.
So listen up,
to what I say.
You have a gift,
don't throw it all away.
Look inside yourself and see what's really there,
People can be cruel, but some do really care.
So crawl when you can't walk,
and when you can't talk,
I can sing for you.
and cry if it helps you,
to be stronger
to live on and on
it doesn't make much sense,
to live in agony.
it doesn't make much sense to me.
but when you can't,
get up in time
just take my hand
and I'll pull you by.
don't give up
don't give in
the things you say
you can't let them in.
look inside yourself and see what's really there
people can be cruel, but some do really care
so crawl when you can't walk
and when you can't talk,
I can sing for you.
and cry if it helps you
to be stronger
to live on and on
it doesn't make much sense
to live in agony
it doesn't make much sense to me
so crawl when you just can't do any more doubt
I'll pick you up, and I'll carry you
just believe in me and we're gonna
make it through...'
"We're here." Kai sighed as he turned the radio off. He pulled in front of her house and cut off the engine. Three heads poked through the curtain to see who had pulled into their driveway.
"It's about time she got home, it's nearly midnight." Tammy whispered to her parents.
"Shhh." Kurt Thorson held a finger to his lips and he watched the two figures.
"I don't see what you people are worrying about." Cynthia huffed. "They're just two teenagers."
"Exactly."
"Besides, she had to have someone comfort her after Mr. Mendes wasn't locked up."
"That's what family is for." Tammy replied.
"No, that's what boyfriends are for."
"Says who?" Kurt asked.
"Everyone thinks so."
"I wish I had a boyfriend." Tammy sighed dreamily as she watched the two kiss. Gigi wrapped her arms around his neck as he place his hands on her waist. About thirty seconds into it, Kai noticed three faces staring at them beside the curtain inside the house.
"Uh, your family's watching." He mumbled as he broke away. Gigi blushed like crazy and covered her face.
"I hate it when they but into my private business." She muttered, looking away embarrassed. "So, see you tomorrow at school?"
"Yeah." He grunted in reply. She gave him a quick hug and ran up to her house.
"See ya!" She waved as she drove away. Turning back to the house, she found her father sitting by the window, innocently whistling with a guilty look on his face. Tammy was glaring daggers at her, and her mother was her usual, cheerful self.
"Hello, Gigi darling. Did you have a nice time?"
"As good as it can get knowing you're rapist is on the loose."
"Listen, Gigi." Her father stood up. "I wanna know more about that Hiwatari kid. He seems like trouble."
"Don't be silly, dear." Cynthia grinned. "Remember? He's our future son-in-law. He's even got the Thorson sweatshirt." Gigi took this as an out, and escaped to her room. A moment later, Tammy busted in.
"The hell do you want?" Gigi asked.
"How did you get the famous, hot, sexy, mysterious, Russian, well- known Kai Hiwatari to fall in love with you?" Tammy sat down on her bed.
"Famous? Famous for what?"
"You've never heard of Kai before you came to this school?" Her sister shook her head. "Do you know what Beyblading is?" Tammy inquired.
"Uh, yeah."
"You know the team Bladebreakers?"
"Uh huh. Hey, that's Kai, Ray, Max, and Tyson! Oh my gawd!" Gigi suddenly came to realization. "He's the team captain. I'm dating the most wanted guy in the world!"
"Pretty much." Tammy nodded.
"No wonder all the girls at school have been sending me death glares." Gigi rolled onto her back. "I wonder why he never told me, or the others never even told me."
"Anyway, tell me how you did it."
"Just go to sleep Tammy. I might tell you some other time." She replied. Tammy sighed and left. Gigi looked up at the ceiling, deep in her thoughts. She had two things to think about. Number one; Kai and the others were world famous, and number two; Riko was going to be back at school. She fell asleep, not deciding a course of action for either.
~End of Chappie 9~ Sorry it took me so long to update and crap, and me am really sorry if this chapter is crap. Anyway, please review. I need some more, I don't think anyone really likes this story. *sniffle* I have writers block, already!!! Okay, I'm SO depressed, I'm failing like four classes at school, at the beginning of the year I was an all 'a' student. What the hell happened? Oh well, please R'N'R! Luv ya!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or any of it's affiliated characters. So no suing, okay?! Also, me no own the song 'Crawl' by Maryz Eyez, I guess they own it, even though I wish I did... =(
Chapter 9: To Be Guilty Or Not To Be Guilty...
~*Two Months Later*~
"Gigi, wake up." Kai gently shook her. 'You've gotta get up now.'
"Just give me a while longer." She mumbled, reading his thoughts, she turned over and covered her head with the pillow.
"Come on, we're gonna be late for the trial."
"Like I give a fu- hey! What time is it?" She sprang up, eyes wide open.
"8:30. Let's go." Kai replied, walking away.
"So, did you finally wake her up?" Max asked as he poured a cup of sugar into his cereal.
"Yeah." He grunted. "She's almost as bad as Tyson."
"That's saying a lot." Ray teased.
"Hey! I'm not that hard to wake up."
"Sure." They all replied in unison. Gigi burst into the room, wearing a volleyball sweatshirt and khaki pants. She didn't bother brushing her hair and tied them into two buns.
"Sorry I took so long." She panted as she got a waffle from the fridge and was about put it into the toaster. Kai grabbed her arm and handed her an apple.
"You can eat on the way. We gotta get going." He stated simply as she took the apple.
"Are you sure you want us to come with you?" Ray asked, hesitantly putting on his coat.
"We could use the support."
"Yeah, them and half of Tokyo." Kai mumbled as he snatched his wallet and shoved it into the pocket of his jacket. "Let's get moving, we need to catch the bus."
"Okay, okay."
"Fine, we're coming."
~*At the Court house*~
"All rise." The bailiff said as the judge re-entered the room.
"Thank you. You may be seated." Judge McNally announced as he looked to the jury. "Has the jury come to a decision?"
"Yes we have your honor." A tall, lanky man pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose as he cleared his throat. "We find the defendant: Voltaire Hiwatari, guilty." A sigh let out through the courtroom as Voltaire's face fell. He whirled around to face Kai.
"Okay then, take him away." The judge waved his hand away as the guards took hold of Voltaire.
"Kai! You little...!" His voice echoed through the narrow hall way he was being led through.
"Here it comes." Gigi whispered as she grabbed Kai's hand for reassurance. He usually would have pulled back, but this was the final moment.
"And secondly, we find Riko Mendes..." The jury man began. Gigi started breathing heavily and squeezed Kai's hand even harder. "Not guilty." Her hold on his hand went slack as she collapsed into Kai's arms. He held her up and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"You can't do that!" A voice rang out from the crowd. Everyone turned their attention to the pissed off boy with midnight blue hair.
"Excuse me?" The judge inquired.
"You can't let him get off after he raped Gigi!" Tyson exclaimed. The lawyer sent him a glare.
"We don't have proof that he did." McNally replied casually. Riko leaned forward in his chair and smirked at Kai. Kai growled and turned to the lawyer.
"Sorry kid, you should have came sooner." He shrugged.
"Court dismissed." Judge McNally slammed his mallet and left the courtroom. A murmur went throughout the audience as they filed out. The Bladebreakers ran up to Kai and the unconscious Gigi.
"Can't believe Mendes got away with it." Max said.
"Must've had a damn good attorney." Ray stated as he watched Riko pat his lawyer on the back and leave, grinning.
"Nobody should go free after what he did." Kenny replied.
"Well, I'll give him a piece of my mind." Tyson held up his balled up fist and looked to Kai. He hadn't said anything. He just stared into space while supporting Gigi with his arm.
"You okay, Kai?" Max waved a hand in front of his face. He didn't respond. Max pinched his arm.
"What?" Kai snapped, turning his attention towards his team mates.
"Did you hear what we said?" Chief asked.
"Hear what?"
"Never mind." Tyson sighed. "It's over. Let's just go home." They all headed to the doors, Kai carrying Gigi.
"It's not over." Kai mumbled under his breath. "Not even close."
~*Ray's House*~
"She's still not awake." Ray said as he came downstairs, where the others were sitting in the living room. Max and Tyson were playing video games, Kenny was at home, and Kai was leaning against the door frame, spaced out once again. Nobody made a sign of acknowledgment. "Did you guys hear that?"
"Yeah." Kai grunted as he looked up at the neko-jin.
"She'll be okay, Kai."
"But Riko's out there, who knows what he'll do next time?"
"You can protect her," Ray tried to smile. "Isn't that what boyfriends are for?" Kai smirked.
"I haven't seen you protect Mariah much."
"Well, she's one of those kinds that don't need protecting..." Ray trailed off, blushing.
"Sure..." Max looked up from his video game.
"Yeah, what's up with all the pink?" Tyson snorted.
"I guess it's her favorite color, I dunno."
"As they say, 'pretty in pink'..." Max snickered.
"You two are just jealous."
"I'm not, remember? I'm with Mariam now." Max replied haughtily.
"So Tyson's the only jealous one." Kai stated.
"Jealous? Of you guys? Pht, you wish. I don't need a girl to make myself happy. I don't have time anyway."
"Che, that's what Kai said and look at him now." Ray retorted.
"It's just because you're so stuck up on yourself you don't think anyone else is good enough for you." Kai explained.
"I do not. But I am the World Champion Bey-blader."
"Ha ha!" Max suddenly burst out. They all looked to the squash- blossom haired teen. "I beat Tyson in the game! Take that 'World Champ!'" He jumped up and did a little dance.
"Hey! That wasn't fair, I wasn't paying attention." Tyson exclaimed. "I was in the middle of a discussion!" Max stuck his tongue out.
"You divert, you hurt." He rhymed as he bounced around. "As our deal clearly states, I get all the sugar I want!" He ran into the kitchen and began raiding the cupboards. Everyone else sweat-dropped.
"Tyson! You wagered that if he won, he could have as much sugar as he wanted?" Ray shouted. Tyson grinned sheepishly as he nodded.
"I didn't think he'd actually win, but he had unfair advantage." He replied innocently. He looked at the stairs. "Morning to you, my lady." He took off his hat and bowed as Gigi descended from the stairs. He stole a glance at Kai, making sure he wasn't getting pissed. The girl rubbed her eyes and yawned.
"How long have I been out?" She asked.
"Uh... three hours, I'd say." Ray replied, looking at the clock.
"Well, I feel a lot better now. I just can't believe... can't believe that Riko wasn't convicted." She sat down on the couch.
"You're parents stopped by earlier, they wanted to take you home." Kai said shortly.
"I have to go back home soon, might as well go now." Gigi mumbled as she slipped on her coat. Kai grabbed his car keys and followed her out the door.
"Uh, I'll drive you back." They both got into the red and black dodge viper.
"Thanks." She mumbled.
For a while, they drove in silence. She took an occasional glance at Kai, who seemed concentrated on the road. 'I hope she'll be okay.' He thought as he tapped his fingers on the steering wheel as he drove to the song that played.
'Can't you see,
what's going on.
We're missing out,
not having fun.
So listen up,
to what I say.
You have a gift,
don't throw it all away.
Look inside yourself and see what's really there,
People can be cruel, but some do really care.
So crawl when you can't walk,
and when you can't talk,
I can sing for you.
and cry if it helps you,
to be stronger
to live on and on
it doesn't make much sense,
to live in agony.
it doesn't make much sense to me.
but when you can't,
get up in time
just take my hand
and I'll pull you by.
don't give up
don't give in
the things you say
you can't let them in.
look inside yourself and see what's really there
people can be cruel, but some do really care
so crawl when you can't walk
and when you can't talk,
I can sing for you.
and cry if it helps you
to be stronger
to live on and on
it doesn't make much sense
to live in agony
it doesn't make much sense to me
so crawl when you just can't do any more doubt
I'll pick you up, and I'll carry you
just believe in me and we're gonna
make it through...'
"We're here." Kai sighed as he turned the radio off. He pulled in front of her house and cut off the engine. Three heads poked through the curtain to see who had pulled into their driveway.
"It's about time she got home, it's nearly midnight." Tammy whispered to her parents.
"Shhh." Kurt Thorson held a finger to his lips and he watched the two figures.
"I don't see what you people are worrying about." Cynthia huffed. "They're just two teenagers."
"Exactly."
"Besides, she had to have someone comfort her after Mr. Mendes wasn't locked up."
"That's what family is for." Tammy replied.
"No, that's what boyfriends are for."
"Says who?" Kurt asked.
"Everyone thinks so."
"I wish I had a boyfriend." Tammy sighed dreamily as she watched the two kiss. Gigi wrapped her arms around his neck as he place his hands on her waist. About thirty seconds into it, Kai noticed three faces staring at them beside the curtain inside the house.
"Uh, your family's watching." He mumbled as he broke away. Gigi blushed like crazy and covered her face.
"I hate it when they but into my private business." She muttered, looking away embarrassed. "So, see you tomorrow at school?"
"Yeah." He grunted in reply. She gave him a quick hug and ran up to her house.
"See ya!" She waved as she drove away. Turning back to the house, she found her father sitting by the window, innocently whistling with a guilty look on his face. Tammy was glaring daggers at her, and her mother was her usual, cheerful self.
"Hello, Gigi darling. Did you have a nice time?"
"As good as it can get knowing you're rapist is on the loose."
"Listen, Gigi." Her father stood up. "I wanna know more about that Hiwatari kid. He seems like trouble."
"Don't be silly, dear." Cynthia grinned. "Remember? He's our future son-in-law. He's even got the Thorson sweatshirt." Gigi took this as an out, and escaped to her room. A moment later, Tammy busted in.
"The hell do you want?" Gigi asked.
"How did you get the famous, hot, sexy, mysterious, Russian, well- known Kai Hiwatari to fall in love with you?" Tammy sat down on her bed.
"Famous? Famous for what?"
"You've never heard of Kai before you came to this school?" Her sister shook her head. "Do you know what Beyblading is?" Tammy inquired.
"Uh, yeah."
"You know the team Bladebreakers?"
"Uh huh. Hey, that's Kai, Ray, Max, and Tyson! Oh my gawd!" Gigi suddenly came to realization. "He's the team captain. I'm dating the most wanted guy in the world!"
"Pretty much." Tammy nodded.
"No wonder all the girls at school have been sending me death glares." Gigi rolled onto her back. "I wonder why he never told me, or the others never even told me."
"Anyway, tell me how you did it."
"Just go to sleep Tammy. I might tell you some other time." She replied. Tammy sighed and left. Gigi looked up at the ceiling, deep in her thoughts. She had two things to think about. Number one; Kai and the others were world famous, and number two; Riko was going to be back at school. She fell asleep, not deciding a course of action for either.
~End of Chappie 9~ Sorry it took me so long to update and crap, and me am really sorry if this chapter is crap. Anyway, please review. I need some more, I don't think anyone really likes this story. *sniffle* I have writers block, already!!! Okay, I'm SO depressed, I'm failing like four classes at school, at the beginning of the year I was an all 'a' student. What the hell happened? Oh well, please R'N'R! Luv ya!!