Author's Note: Thanks a bunch for the reviews everyone! I'm really grateful for the comments given so far! Okay I'm really, REALLY sorry about this readers! The thing is I have to go to India for about two weeks and I'll be leaving on 27th July, so I won't be able to update until between 9-12th August sweatdrop! Kneels down with clasped hands Please don't be mad - I promise that I'll update as soon as I get back, so please hang in there!
Anyway, here's the next chapter!
Chapter Two - I Remember...
As her eyes met Tyson's the girl murmured, "Uhh T-Tyson?" Everything before her blurred and faded to black.
"Could it be?" the boy wondered, feeling the intricate design engraved in the cuffs before him.
Ray stared at the dazed Bladebreaker and whispered silently "You know this girl?"
Tyson instantly snapped out of his trance and frowned.
"I uh...no time for that Ray. We should get her to safety."
"Alright." Ray slipped one hand round her shoulders and the other under her knees and slowly lifted her up. "For a tall girl," he thought, "she sure is light!"
"Hey Ray. Need any help carrying her?"
"No it's okay. I've got her."
"Let's go."
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"Oh! Where could they be?" Hilary anxiously paced back and forth, looking at the clock every few seconds. "What's keeping them? Guys, I'm really starting to get worried!"
"It's okay Hilary. I'm sure there's a good reason," said a blonde haired boy.
Kenny looked up from his laptop. "Don't be so sure Max. Hilary does have a good point. It's been half an hour since Tyson ran off."
Max's deep blue eyes widened in concern. "Yeah, the guy just totally freaked out, said something about Ray and just took off! Maybe we should have gone with him."
"Oh, I really hope Tyson's okay!" Hilary groaned.
"Hey," a gruff voice interrupted from the corner of the room. The captain of the Bladebreakers glanced towards the door of the dojo. "I think your answer just came through the door."
Everyone looked to see a figure dripping from head to toe with a fair girl in his arms, followed by his breathless navy-haired friend.
"Tyson! Ray!" Hilary rushed to hug Tyson who immediately blushed at the sudden gesture as his team mates stared at him. Hilary, who was apparently unaware of this in her present state of mind, sighed in relief as her auburn eyes turned to face Ray. Shocked at the sight of him draped in a layer of water, the brunette cried, "What happened to you Ray? You guys had us worried sick!"
"So who's the new girl Ray?" Max asked.
"Hmm! Looks like Prince Charming has finally found someone!" commented a cheeky Dizzi.
A tinge of red instantly formed on Ray's cheeks.
"Now is not the time Dizzi!" Kenny stood up. "Shouldn't we set her down somewhere guys? She'll catch a cold!"
"Right," everyone chorused.
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"Ooooh! My head! What happened?" The dark-haired damsel flicked her eyes open and sat up. "Where am I?" As her blurred vision cleared, she found herself in the warm comfort of a soft bed and was immediately greeted by the soothing warmth of the fireplace at her bedside. "Nice hideout!" she mumbled quietly. "How did I get here?" Suddenly, a flash of the current events zoomed through her mind's eye. "The cliffs, the fall, the running waters...that boy!"
She rubbed her forehead. "Who was he? If only I could thank him somehow...wait a minute!" Her eyes stiffened. "That other guy! I can't believe it! It's been so long!"
"So you finally decided to wake up?" The girl jumped with a start and turned to meet the dark eyes of someone known from long ago.
"T-Tyson?" she gasped. "I-I can't believe it! It's you!" Her eyes filled with tears. "I-It's really you! You're still alive!"
Tyson flinched as the tension built up inside him. "This can't be happening! Is this a dream?" he wondered. "Somebody pinch me!" He heart melted as he sank into her eyes. They were so deep and full of sadness, pain and truth. He could still hear the thunder and lightning as the memories sent his head spinning.
# Flashback #
"Tess! Help me!"
"Hold on Tyson! I'm coming!" The boy's heart leapt into his throat as he clung on to the railings of the ship. He dared not to look down into the menacing waves churning below him, lest he should let go. He could hear the frantic screams of horror from those who were drowning as the wooden railings tore off the ship, one by one. His heart raced as he heard the threatening sound of the ship breaking apart. He let out a cry of agony as the railing within his grasp rapidly cracked.
Immediately as he was about to fall, Tyson felt cold fingers clasp his hand! Tyson raised his head to meet the dark eyes of a tall young girl. He could see the white cloud of fear on her face lit by the electric-blue lightning! With one great heave, the girl lifted him onto the remains of the ship.
"Thanks Tess! I owe you one!"
CRASH
Jumping in fear, Tyson hugged the female tightly and shivered vigorously. "Tess! I'm scared!"
Stroking his hair gently, she tried to sound as calm as she could and whispered, "It's alright Tyson! I'm here. Everything's gonna be okay." Tyson looked into her eyes and he could tell that she was not at all certain. Fear was written all over her face. It saddened him to see how much pain she had to go through to make him feel better.
"Listen Tyson. I want you to go from here right now."
"Aren't you coming with me?"
"I will, but right now, I have lives to save. There are still many people around here. Go now."
The navy-haired boy frowned. "If you're staying, then I'm staying too!"
"No! It's too dangerous! You could get hurt!"
"But I wanna help you!"
"I can do this myself Tyson! Go with Dad!"
"But Tess..."
"THAT'S AN ORDER!" The girl's eyes instantly softened at the sight of the boy's sorrowful eyes. Kneeling down, she put her hands on his shoulders and said, "Listen Ty! I know how much you care for me and I feel the same about you too! Please don't cry! I promise, no matter what happens, we will always be together and even when we are apart, I know that we will always find each other sooner or later!"
Tears flowed down Tyson's cheeks as he clung onto her.
"Okay, please go Tyson - for me."
"Alright." Loosening his grip on her, the reluctant boy slowly walked away, when all of a sudden...
"AAAAAH!"
"Tessara!" Tyson whirled around to see the girl slip. He dashed off and grabbed her hand. "Please hold on!" His eyes widened as her hand began to loosen its grip. "No Tessara! Dad help me!"
The pounding of footsteps could be heard as a tall dark-haired man ran towards him, but before he could reach-
"AAAAH!" The girl let go and dropped into the ocean.
"TESSARA! No!" Dazed with the ultimate sorrow, painful tears stung his eyes as his hand slowly recoiled in despair. With a broken heart, Tyson sank to the ground sobbing.
# End of Flashback #
"Why? Why did you have to leave me all alone for so many years huh? You silly girl!" With tears in his eyes, Tyson wrapped his arms around the fond memory who he had tried to erase. It had been so painful just thinking about her, so he had tried to hide the fresh scar in his mind.
Tessara whined, "So what? I'm here now!" Wiping her tears, she flashed a warm smile. "It's been so long...and you haven't changed a bit...my dear brother!"
Tyson held his elder sister by the hands and squeezed them tightly. "Your hands! They're so cold! Wanna warm them by the fire?"
"Sure."
There were a few moments of silence as the reunited siblings happily sat hand in hand near the warm comfort of brightly lit flames. Giving Tessara a curious look, Tyson asked, "How did you manage to get here?"
The long-haired girl formed a sad expression of dark fear and emotion in her watery eyes. She closed them and murmured, "Tyson, I've been through so much more than you'll ever know to find you. How I came here goes a long way back."
Seeing the evident sorrow in her eyes, Tyson held her by the shoulders and whispered gently, "It's alright Tess. You can always tell me later when you're ready. I'll be there for you and no matter what happens, we'll always be together now – I'll see to it that we'll never get separated again! Be sure of that!"
"Tyson!" With tears of joy, Tessara threw her arms around him in a warm embrace.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter...sorry if any characters were OOC! I guarantee that the next chapter will be up as soon as I get back! Until then, please review! Laterz!