ME: Good responses to my first fantasy fic.
CS: Really? What did they say?
ME: Why don't we take a looksie?
SilveryKitsune: ME: Gomen Nasai! I was working at several different fics at the same time, therefore my updating time is a liiiitle longer than usual. But I have a lot of new ficcies on the line and they might come out soon! CS: Soon, meaning next century. ME: Somebody stifle that muse for me…
black dragon: ME: Damn! Everyone has a cooler nick than I do!! CS: Well, who told you to pick Timberwolf? ME: My conscience. MY CONSCIENCE: Excuse me, but I have better taste in names than you do… CS: She has a point there.
Nancys-little-Obsession: ME: Now why would I be tired of you? CS: You keep her going.
CT: On an on and on and on…. ME: I think she got the point.
Ezj-Key: ME: Thank You. My first fantasy fic. And it's tough!! You have to keep on inventing new people and places and bit-beasts…so thanks for the compliment and enjoy the chappie!
xXxCeRuLeAn-x'SxXx: ME: I say, the longer the better. CS: Problem is, she never finishes it on time because they're too long. CT: As long as there's TyKa, I'm not complaining…
SWEETPEA209: ME: Glad you liked it. Enjoy the next chappie!!
FireKali: ME: *blushes* Not a problem, really. CS: She didn't have anyone else to dedicate it to… ME: *glares at CS* Ok, that's it!! No more Ms. nice authoress!!! CT: You were nice? When? How could I have missed that? ME: *sweatdrops* Why do my muses always end up backstabbing me? CS: There was noone else to stab.
Shad0wedEmerald: ME: I have to admit… CS: She knew it, from the minute it came in. ME: *sweatdrops* Well, it was kinda obvious. CS: Didn't doubt that for a second.
Kai the Ruthless Blader: ME: One day…I'll figure out who you really are. CS: In other words, she'll never find out. ME: Muse for sale! Anyone?
I luv Yugi and Daisuke so :p: ME: Awwww…*hugs Dragoon plushie* Dragoon: Awk! Need air!!!
CS: *pouts* I want a plushie!!! ME: Your bad luck CS!! Oh, and there's Dragoon/Dranzer romance in the next chapter, so keep in touch!
Little Leila: ME: *blushes* Yeah, I checked that. I corrected that mistake, but thanks for telling me!! And Rikki the Racoon from LV's story made a guest appearance. Go and see!
Rumi-Chan: ME: *shudders* Backbraces… CS:0.0 Hazardous to your health. CT: Beware of pantyhose!!! ME: *sweatdrops* I'm not sure if the pantyhose was responsible though…. CS: Don't say that. Pantyhose are vile evil things! ME: Since when? CS: Since now. ME: ~_~;;
Kali-Cat: ME: Ah, I was wondering when someone would ask me that…It's something like that, but my dad said not to have character death. I don't know. What do you think?
Nanashi2: ME: I'm glad you are! Enjoy the chappie!
Angevar: ME: Well, since you hadn't updated in ages, I couldn't let everybody forget our favorite team! (Especially Chris) As for your story….hm, how 'bout Tala coming in and you starting the tournament? It would speed things up.
ME: This is harder than I thought.
CS: Well, sooner or later it'll flow, so don't worry…
ME: I'm not worried about the 'flow' part.
CS: Then what?
ME: I'm worried about the 'overflow' part.
CS: *sweatdrops* I see…
ME: Anyways, let's get on with the story!!!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Beyblade. In plain Simple English.
And if you know any other language, tough. I own the OC's except for Alia, Kaleb, Chris and Jason who are copyrighted to Angevar. You should check out her stories!!
Mythicals—Bit-beasts
The Brethren—Tribe of People who serve the Storm Lords
Fire-Born—Tribe of People who serve the Fire Lords
Earth's Children—Tribe of People who serve the Earth Lords
Water's Creations—Tribe of People who serve the Water Lords
Ice's Adepts—Tribe of People who serve the Ice Lords
Metal's Brood—Tribe of People who serve the Metal Lords
Sky's Chosen—Tribe of People who serve the Sky Lords
All the Lords are Mythicals (Bit-beasts)
All the Tribes are human.
The Overlord rules over the Mythicals
ME: I think it's too much for the audience…
Audience: @_@
Chapter Two
Introductions and more
Chris noticed that when Kai returned from his little 'trip' to the woods, he has been more restless than usual. Dranzer noticed it as well, but when she asked Kai repeatedly ignored the question at hand. This had driven Dranzer close to anger and was about to toast Kai if it hadn't been for Chris and Cerebus.
Salamulyon had not helped matters at all by constantly asking Kai whether he had seen Johnny at all, causing Kai's temper to hang on a fragile thread.
Finally. the whole Keep was fed up with Kai's bad mood and decided to do something about it.
"A delegation?" Kai looked at Dranzer skeptically, "For what?"
Dranzer looked at Kai exasperatedly, "To discuss the whole 'I—hate—you—so—let's—fight' situation. The Overlord's going to be there, so there's a guarantee of no fights in the hallway. Also, none of the Mythicals are allowed to come. So they have to choose representatives from their tribe. You, Chris and Kaleb are the top choices. So, are you going?"
Kai looked at Dranzer's expectant face and cursed himself inwardly. If he hadn't been in such a bad mood and spent his time daydreaming about Tyson, he wouldn't be in this fix right now. But Dranzer believed that this would cheer him up. Kai sighed.
He was going to regret this…
"Fine."
Dranzer leapt up in the air. Kai grumbled.
Oh, he was so going to regret this…
"Come on, Tyson. Spill it! Who do you have a crush on?" Hanna said, plopping herself beside the blue-haired teen. Her soft green hair swirled around her. Tyson said nothing, his stormy grey eyes unfocused.
Farren shuffled and nudged Hanna, "Looks like Tyson's dreaming 'bout his crush."
Hanna giggled, earning herself death glares from Tyson.
"Look Tyson, can't you trust us? I mean, you know we won't tell anyone, right?" Farren chided, his dark opal eyes glinting luminously.
Tyson huffed, "Yeah right. Last time I told you guys a secret, you told Dragoon and you know what a big mouth he has!"
Farren and Hanna exchanged glances. Dragoon was the last person you'd trust anything with. He lost 5 pairs of socks under a two-day limit when they once went scouting.
"Well, we won't tell Dragoon." Hanna assured him. She was partly worried. This crush had to be big.
Tyson looked at them and turned away, "I…I can't."
"What do you mean, you can't?" Farren asked, skeptical. Why was Tyson so worried?
Who is this person anyway?
Tyson hadn't turned around. He was clearly upset.
"Well, let's drop it at any rate. We have to get ready for the Overlord's banquet." Hanna said.
"How are going to get there? Isn't it in Speres?
"It is," Hanna grinned, "We're flying dragon style."
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Speres.
The capital of the Sky.
The home of the Chosen.
Sky and Storm have always gotten along, so there was no real conflict between the two. In fact, Sky got along with pretty much all the elements. But that's because they hardly go down to Earth.
It was a good place to set up a delegation.
It was the safest place.
And Kenneth will see to that.
"Eden, have you set the decorations?"
"You know I have Kenny. You've checked them yourself!!"
"I know. Just double crossing."
*snort* "You mean quadruple crossing."
"Very funny. Pei! Are the courses prepared well?"
"Well I just had a sample, so I can say yes."
"You tasted the food!!!"
"Hey, I was hungry!!"
"Pei's right Kenny. Cut us some slack here, will you?"
"But-but the Overlord's coming!!! Everything has to be perfect!!"
"Kenny will you stop ranting?! Everything will be fine. Now take a deep breath and GET BACK TO WORK!!"
"You're right. Thanks you guys."
The two girls watched Kenny leave, muttering to himself.
Eden turned to Pei, "He's taking this waaay too seriously."
Pei shook his head, "Can you blame him? This is the first time ever the tribes are gathering together since the Splitting of the Elements [1]. Plus, the amount of pressure Dizzi has been laying on him."
Eden sighed, "You're right as usual. Do you think there'll be any killing?"
"For our sakes, I hope not. If anything happens, we'll be held responsible!"
They watched the guests arriving. Most of them were on wyverns [2], being the easiest mode of transportation. That, and they live up in the sky, so you need wings.
Eden gestured to Pei, "We better get going. Lastoll and Dizzara will take care of the guests."
Pei grumbled, "Knowing Vayuk, he's probably still sleeping. I'd better go wake him up."
"Hey, Pei? Do you think this whole 'I-hate-you-you-hate-me' feud will ever end?"
Pei looked deeply at Eden. Their parents had been killed due to these 'wars'
"Good question. But I don't think even Kenny can answer that one."
"We'd better go get Kenny. That brother of ours is such a workaholic."
"That's why his sisters are here to cure him of that horrible disease."
Kai guided his wyvern to the outposts of Speres. He loved the castle with its pearly white walls and gemstone towers. It was a true beauty, regal and proud. He wished their Keep was like that. He looked at the sky. It was deepening into a soft touch of warmth across the sky.
Tyson…
He longed to see the blunette. It was more than just desire and lust.
No, it was much more than that.
Much more…
"Back into your fantasy land Kai?" Kaleb commented, riding beside him. The wyvern screeched at the closeness.
Kai scowled at him. Kaleb flinched.
Geez, Kai is touchier than he usually is.
"Kai, will you quit that? You're scaring Kaleb." Chris joked, but his eyes held a hint of seriousness. Kai ignored them and sped ahead.
"What's his problem?" Kaleb yelled to Chris, irritated to no end. He had put up with Kai's bad mood throughout the whole week, but now he was cutting into his temper.
Chris said nothing, watching the solitary form heading towards Speres.
What's wrong Kai? Can't you trust us?
Tala hated parties. Or anything related to meeting people and talking to them.
If you thought Kai was antisocial, meet Tala and you'd think Kai was a lovable teddy bear.
(Kai: ~_~*** TEDDY BEAR!!!! ME: *sweatdrops* That was the best description I could come up with!!! CS: If that was the best, I don't want to see the worst.)
Tala sighed, ice breath coming out of his mouth. Why was he here again?
"Because Seline and Unni forced us too, remember?"
Tala chuckled darkly, "How could I forget?"
"With a tiny head like yours, its possible."
Tala growled, "I hate you, you know that?"
"I know. I hate you too. The feeling is mutual, happy?"
Tala turned to see Alia's amethyst eyes, glimmering with mischief.
"Don't cause any trouble."
Alia huffed, "Well, ex-cuse me. Weren't you the one who picked a fight with the Fire-Born, what's his name again? Kai?"
She only had time to blink when Tala slammed her into a wall, his hand on her neck.
"Don't. Mention. His. Name. Ever. Understand?" Tala spat at her.
Wrong thing to do.
Alia's eyes turned icy and Tala felt his mind go numb. He let go, causing Alia to fall on the floor.
"Crystal." She hissed, her eyes flashing. Tala nodded and walked away.
Charming fellow, isn't he?
"Alia? You ok?"
She turned to see Wicca. He gave her a hand, but she pushed it away. She didn't need help from anyone.
"I'm fine," She muttered, her nerves still slightly rattled.
Why did Tala hate Kai so much that he'll attack a person from his own tribe?
Kaleb and Chris landed a few moments before Kai did.
"What took you so long?" He grumbled.
Kaleb was about to make a very sharp comment if it hadn't been for Chris.
"We got lost."
Kai cocked an eyebrow, "Didn't know you could get lost when you're flying."
"Yeah well, do you know how obstructive clouds can be? They're like roadblocks in the sky!"
Kai said nothing, but Chris knew Kai well enough to read the signs.
He sighed. It's hopeless. I don't think anyone can get Kai to lighten up.
"Hey!! The Brethren are coming!!!"
Kai's head suddenly shot up, and an unknown emotion shone in his eyes. Chris didn't get a very good look for it vanished as soon as it came.
Kaleb was excited though, "Let's go see them!!"
Chris shot a grin at Kaleb, "Sure. Kai?"
"Hn."
"Let's take that as a yes, shall we?"
They approached the outposts of the castle and waited at the balcony. Kai noticed that there were all kinds of tribes waiting for the arrival of the Storm Brethren. Probably because the Storm Mythicals are rumoured to be the strongest of all Mythicals, derived from the Dragons who were their ancestors.
Kai held his breath. He knew that Tyson was one of the Brethren. Will he come?
"Look!! A dragon!!"
Kaleb's eyes shone. He was the youngest among all of them and wasn't fixed on the rivalry between the Mythicals. Both Kai and Chris hoped it would stay that way.
The dragon came closer. It was a glossy blue colour and light shone off its' scales. It had large eyes and on its' back were two wide spread bat shaped wings.
But Kai was staring at its back. Three people rode on the dragon.
It was Tyson. His navy blue hair whirled around and his smoky blue eyes were wide with awe. Kai could stare at him forever.
The dragon gently landed at the outpost, allowing the three Brethren to get off its back. As it turned to leave, Tyson rubbed its head and murmured, "Thanks 'Goon."
The Dragon nodded at Tyson and sped off into the night.
Tyson watched Dragoon disappear, a tender smile on his face. Kai wanted nothing better than to kill Dragoon at that current moment.
Chris was observing Kai's face.
Well, well, well, Kai's mask is finally showing some cracks.
Tyson turned and saw Kai. His voice stuck in his throat as crimson locked onto his own stormy grey.
No, no, no no, no…
What's he doing here?
He saw Kai slowly approach him. He twisted his head. There's no place to hide!!
What now?
He saw Kai stand a few metres away.
"My name is Kai. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Chris was shocked. Did Kai just introduce himself? To a Brethren?!
Tyson stared at Kai's hand as if it was a death trap. Then he grinned and shook it.
"Hello Kai. I'm Tyson and these are my friends Hanna and Farren."
Kai pointedly ignored them, his eyes only on Tyson.
Frankly, it made him nervous.
Kai came closer and said, "I hope we can get to know each other."
Tyson's voice came out all shaky and ragged. He was so close…
"Yes, I—I hope so too."
With that, Kai bowed low and left, leaving behind a very disturbed Tyson.
It was going to be a long night.
ME: Another chappie done!!!!
CS: At this point, she might actually get this fic going somewhere…
CT: Next chappie, Tala shows up!!
ME: --;; He showed up in this chapter.
CT: Oh, really? Must have missed it.
CS: How could you miss Tala?
[1] Splitting of the Elements: When the Mythicals split up and started fighting with each other…
[2] Wyverns: Flying reptile beasts. Used for transportation.