Xantcha: Here's part two!!!
Tyson: Anyways, Xantcha is in a hurry to get some sleep to get up tomorrow morning, soooo....
Kai: ...She doesn't own anything but her character, necklaces and bit beast. There, I said it.
Xantcha: ... Fanx Kai!
Kai: It's Hiwatari to you.
Xantcha: ...Feh, you're just a meany sometimes. Anyways, read please!
Open your Soul, Open you Mind
Chapter 3, Part two: A Memory Forgotten and Thinking about You
Acirimik nodded at Tala and the crimson haired boy smirked. Mouthing a 'Are you sure?' Acirimik looked uncertain, until Tala laughed and sweeped his hand in front of him, signaling the start of the song. She nodded and looked in front of her.
Acirimik:
How can you see into my eyes,
like open doors?
Leading you down into my core,
where I've become so numb.
Without a soul (Xantcha: Oo-ooh)
My spirit sleeping somewhere cold.
Until you find it there and lead
it..back...home.
Tala and Acirimik alternate, with Tala first:
Wake me up
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run
I can't wake up
Before I come undone
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Acirimik:
Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breath into me and (Riyo and Acirimik:)make me real
Bring me...to life
Tala and Acirimik alternate once again:
Wake me up
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run...
I can't wake up
Before I come undone...
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Acirmik:
Bring me to life...
Tala whispering:
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Acirmik:
Bring me to life...
Xantcha and Riyo echo barely before Acirimik finishes singing each part:
Frozen inside without your touch,
Without your love (oooh)
Darling,
Only you are the light from
underground...
Tala:
All this time
I cant believe I couldnt see
Kept in the dark
But you were there to follow me
Acirimik:
I've been sleeping a thousand years It seems
Got to open my eyes to everything...
Tala:
Without hope, without voice, without a soul
All whisper:
Dont let me die here
There must be something more...
Acirimik:
Bring me to life
Tala and Acirimik alternate (again):
Wake me up
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run...
I can't wake up
Before I come undone...
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Acirimik:
Bring me to life
Tala:
I've been living a lie
Xantcha, Tala and Riyo whisper:
There's nothing inside!!
Acirimik:
Bring me to life...
Acirimik put down the mic and closed her eyes, while Tala just concentrated on breathing. The team's were cheering and Spencer was bouncing in his seat. "That was great!" Xantcha smacked Tala's back and walked over to Acirimik. "I can't believe you did it! You've been working on that song for awhile now, never could get it quite right..." She poked her slightly as Riyo laughed and walked over, whispering. "Needed the right motivation?" The drummer shot a cold glare and Riyo laughed nervously. "Nevermind, forget I said that. Now it's my turn! I'll sing..." She strummed her guitar a few times. "Uhhhh....Skater Boy!!!" Xantcha nodded and took her place at the side again. "Then let's go! You can sit down, ne?" Everyone laughed as Tala shook himself from his reverie, nodded, and took his seat. Riyo smiled brightly. "Here we go!"
Riyo:
He was a boy,
She was a girl
Can I make it anymore obvious?
He was a punk,
She took ballet,
What more can I say?
He wanted her,
She'd never tell
Secretly she wanted him as well
All of her friends,
Stuck up their nose
They had a problem with his baggy clothes
Riyo and Xantcha:
He was a skater boy,
She said see ya later boy!
He wasn't good enough for her
She had a pretty face,
But her head was up in space
She needed to come back down to earth
Riyo:
5 years from now,
She sits at home
Feeding the baby,
She's all alone
She turns on TV,
Guess who she sees
Skater boy rocking up MTV
She calls up her friends
They already know
And they've got tickets to see his show
She tags along,
Stands in the crowd
Looks up at the man that she turned down
Riyo and Xantcha:
He was a skater boy,
She said see ya later boy!
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star,
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?
Riyo and Xantcha:
He was a skater boy,
She said see ya later boy!
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star,
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?
Riyo:
Sorry girl but you missed out
Well tough luck,
That boy's mine now
We are more than just good friends,
This is how the story ends
Too bad that you couldn't see,
See the man that boy could be
There is more than meets the eye,
I see the soul that is inside
He's just a boy,
And I'm just a girl
Can I make it anymore obvious?
We are in love
Haven't you heard?
How we rock each other's world
All three:
I'm with the skater boy
I said see you later boy,
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing a song we wrote
About a girl you used to know
I'm with the skater boy
I said see you later boy,
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing a song we wrote
About a girl you used to know
After the song, everyone clapped and Xantcha smiled. 'I had a dream last night, and it told me that Kai was part of my past...but is it true? I'm so confused...maybe, I could...' "Actually...I'd like to sing one more song before we go back. Is that alright guys?" Acirimik nodded and Riyo tilted her head to one side. "What song..?" The silver haired girl looked down, smiling sadly. Then it hit Acirimik what she was going to sing. "Are you sure? You haven't even sang it at any concerts before..." Xantcha nodded and slowly sighed. "Alright, you guys ready?" The other two nodded as everyone waited patiently. Speaking into the mic, Xantcha glanced over to Kai, who in turn raised an eyebrow. "Here it is."
Xantcha:
You don't remember me,
But I remember you
I lie awake and try so hard
Not to think of you
But who can decied what to dream?
And dream I do
Xantcha sings while Riyo echoes:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Kai leaned back in his chair as his mind suddenly went foggy, and he became dizzy. 'Why am I so...?' He sighed and closed his eyes. 'Maybe it'll go away...' His mind then completely went dark for a moment.
---Flashback---
A small girl with platinum hair, about 10, is running across the rooftop of a tall dark building. "Hiwatari-kun! There you are! Why'd you call me all the way up here? Tala was showing me an' Acirimik a new blade move!" The girl walked up to the grey eyed boy, then tilted her head. "What's wrong?" She noticed something shiny in his hands and blinked. "I found something today." The girl plopped herself down beside the boy and grinned. "What is it? Can I see?" The boy looked over and smiled sadly at his friend. "You know how they plan on seperating all of us eventually? Well..."
He took out a small crystal locket and a small crystal key, each on a silver chain. "The locket can't open without the key. I thought I could give you one and I could keep the other. In case we forgot about each other, so we can remember." The girl giggled. "Oh my, you went into your Grandpa's room again? He'll have your head!" They both laughed until Kai spoke up. "Only if they find out. Listen, Xan, just keep it somewhere safe where no one will see it. So, which one do you want?" Xantcha thought long and hard then pointed at the key. "Alright, here." Kai put it slowly on her neck and smiled softly. "Arigato, Kai... What about the others?" Hiwatari just shook his head.
"Somehow I have the feeling, they won't need one." The two cringed as they heard a man's voice yelling from below. "KAI?! Where ARE you?!" Kai twitched and sighed, standing up. "I've gotta go. Keep it safe, and don't forget, alright?" He began to walk away until Xantcha called out to him. "Kai..." "Yeah?" He turned around slowly as she walked towards him. "Can you keep a promise?" "Of course." Slowly looking down, twirling the small key, she smiled. "Promise not to forget about everyone...Acirimik, Tala,....me?" The young blader nodded. "Of course. See you tomorrow..." "Alright."
---End Flashback---
Kai's eyes snapped open and his breathing was rough. Tala saw and raised an eyebrow. Making sure no one was looking, he walked over to the other team captain. "Hey, Hiwatari. What is with you? Your face all of a sudden cringed when you had your eyes closed. Don't you like her singing?" The teen sighed. "I do but it was just...I was...nevermind. I'm fine." Tala nodded and walked back to his seat. 'Somehow I don't believe you, but I'll let it go.'
Kai continued to stare up at the stage. 'What was that? Was that... a dream? No...I wasn't asleep...' He slowly sighed. 'And that key....that locket....they look like what Xantcha and I have...and it's correct too. She has the key, I have the locket...' He fiddled with the present in his pocket, feeling slightly anxious. 'Oh well. When we get back, I'll check the locket, just in case.'
Xantcha:
Cause you know what I know
And all we have
You saw me mourning, my love for you
And touched my hand
I knew you loved me then
Xantcha sings while Riyo echoes:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Xantcha:
I look in the mirror and see your face...
If I look deep enough
So many things inside that just fighten...
You are taking over
Xantcha:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Xantcha sings while Riyo echoes:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Acirimik whispers and Xantcha sings, in respective order:
Taking over me
You're taking over me
Taking over me
Taking over me
Finishing up the song, she took a few breaths to get her energy back again. Everyone clapped and Xantcha grinned, before the three bowed down and went back to their seats. Mr. Dickonson walked to the stage, laughing and clapping. "Excellent girls! We're truly impressed, I'm sure. And the two team captain's who sang? Good job!" Tala looked smug leaning back in his chair and Kai just smirked as Max asked him when he learned to sing like that. "Now, as another activity before we all return, I've arranged for a dance. The empty space that has been cleared is a dance floor, and I've rented the buiding for the next hour. The limos will be waiting outside exactly an hour from now. Have fun." Many stood and walked over to the dance floor, but a few stayed behind. Tyson and Spencer decided to keep the cooks busy, while a few just sat and talked. Acirimik stayed sitting, sipping her drink and looking annoyed at Mr. D for suggesting a dance, and Tala glanced at her every few seconds to look at her. Xantcha giggled and watched, wondering if Tala was going to ask for a dance. Kai walked over, however, and spoiled Xantcha's fun by telling Tala that they needed to talk.
"When did you give her that armlet? Right away? Or..." A song named 'Boyfriend' played over the speakers as Tala laughed. "Don't tell me you've never given anyone a gift before like this!" "...And if I haven't?" Tala sweatdropped and laughed. "Then you're in trouble. Just give it to her. She'll like it." "You weren't so sure yourself when you gave Kivanov your gift." Tala frowned. "That's different." "Riiiight. Fine, I'll give it to her now." Tala smirked and walked back to Acirimik, then stopped halfway. "Hang on. How about," Kai blinked. "we have a bet? I bet that... Max will ask Riyo to dance in...a maximum of 15 minutes." Kai snorted. "That will never happen. Fine, if he doesn't?" "Then I'll ask Acirimik to dance." Kai thought about it for a moment and glared. "And if he does...?" "You dance with Xantcha. That simple." Kai looked taken aback but smirked. "Fine. How about this, too. If Riyo asks Max to dance within 15 minutes, then I ask Xantcha to dance. If she doesn't, you dance with YOUR instructor." The two smirked at each other. "Ah, a counter bet. Smart, but Riyo definetly won't do that." "We'll see." The two strolled back to their seats, and waited.
Xantcha was giggling when Tala and Acirimik walked over behind Kai. Tala looked at her strangely. "What's so funny, Ojanen?" "Watch." The four studied Max and Riyo as Max began to approach the White Tiger's instructor. Kai suddenly gulped as, both dressed in green, looked at each other. 'No way...' The two captains nearly died at what happened next. Max and Riyo looked at each other and... "You wanna dance?" Max and Riyo both laughed and walked off, while Kai almost fell off his chair and Tala coughed. The two looked at each other desperatly, before Tala smirked devilishly. Whispering to Kai, he snapped his fingers. "It's not that bad... for me. Watch this." "Hey, Acirimik..." The 'teacher' looked over. "What is it?" Tala put his arm in front of him and Acirimik rose an eyebrow before taking it. Wide eyed, Xantcha stared. "Kawaii!! I can't believe he did that!" Slowly, Kai sighed and coughed to get her attention. "What is it Kai...?" "Well?" Xantcha almost choked on her drink. "You serious? Well..." She thought about it for a moment before smiling. "Sure, why not. It's boring sitting here anyways. You'd better know how to dance good!"
The two walked out to the dance floor, and Xantcha laughed as Ray tried to dance with Mariah, but was a little clumsy. The two pairs stared though, when Acirimik and Tala danced as if it was nothing. "They're good." Kai slightly glared. 'Hmmmm...' "Care to show them up?" Xantcha smiled. "Is it possible?" "Perhaps." The teen singer grinned. "Let's try then!" The two tried to dance to a fast beat song, called 'Naughty Girl'. Everyone stopped for a moment to stare as a small dancing contest insued. After the song ended, Tala and Kai faked a glare at each other and Acirimik and Xantcha were rolling their eyes.
After dancing, everyone headed back outside to the limos.While waiting to arrive back at the mansion, Acirimik talked about Gaea to the D. Boys and Riyo talked to the White Tigers. Xantcha, on the other hand, was quiet the entire ride. "Is there anything wrong?" Kai walked up and for once, was showing the slightest hint of worry. "No, not really. Just still wondering who gave me this key... I've been thinking, and maybe I should just give up, I know I'll never find him." "How do you know it's a him?"
Xantcha smiled softly. "I don't know...well, I do know but...It's hard to explain, gomen ne." Kai shook his head. "Nevermind then. I need to talk to you. Could you meet me outside in the garden when we get back? Whenever you get the chance." Kai walked away before Xantcha could answer, and she was confused. "Why would he want to talk to me?" She spoke to no one inparticular, but she had and odd feeling that it wasn't a request, but more of a demand. Looking to the dark, but clear, sky, she sighed sadly. "I hope I find you, whoever you are."
Xantcha: ...
Kai: ...Great, I never wanted to bet in the first place.
Tyson: Well, you BOTH lost! That was funny!
Kai: ...Not really.
Xantcha: ...Gomen ne if it wasn't good Acirimik! -hides behind Kai- oo
Kai: ...-sigh- Review...
Tyson: Yeah! I want outta this outfit... -- I hate formal wear.
Xantcha: ...-shakes head sadly- I hear ya... Yay! two chaps in one day!! W00T!
The songs were:
Bring me to life by Evanescence
Skater Boy by Avril Lavigne
Taking over me by Evanescence
Tyson: Anyways, Xantcha is in a hurry to get some sleep to get up tomorrow morning, soooo....
Kai: ...She doesn't own anything but her character, necklaces and bit beast. There, I said it.
Xantcha: ... Fanx Kai!
Kai: It's Hiwatari to you.
Xantcha: ...Feh, you're just a meany sometimes. Anyways, read please!
Open your Soul, Open you Mind
Chapter 3, Part two: A Memory Forgotten and Thinking about You
Acirimik nodded at Tala and the crimson haired boy smirked. Mouthing a 'Are you sure?' Acirimik looked uncertain, until Tala laughed and sweeped his hand in front of him, signaling the start of the song. She nodded and looked in front of her.
Acirimik:
How can you see into my eyes,
like open doors?
Leading you down into my core,
where I've become so numb.
Without a soul (Xantcha: Oo-ooh)
My spirit sleeping somewhere cold.
Until you find it there and lead
it..back...home.
Tala and Acirimik alternate, with Tala first:
Wake me up
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run
I can't wake up
Before I come undone
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Acirimik:
Now that I know what I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breath into me and (Riyo and Acirimik:)make me real
Bring me...to life
Tala and Acirimik alternate once again:
Wake me up
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run...
I can't wake up
Before I come undone...
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Acirmik:
Bring me to life...
Tala whispering:
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Acirmik:
Bring me to life...
Xantcha and Riyo echo barely before Acirimik finishes singing each part:
Frozen inside without your touch,
Without your love (oooh)
Darling,
Only you are the light from
underground...
Tala:
All this time
I cant believe I couldnt see
Kept in the dark
But you were there to follow me
Acirimik:
I've been sleeping a thousand years It seems
Got to open my eyes to everything...
Tala:
Without hope, without voice, without a soul
All whisper:
Dont let me die here
There must be something more...
Acirimik:
Bring me to life
Tala and Acirimik alternate (again):
Wake me up
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run...
I can't wake up
Before I come undone...
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
Acirimik:
Bring me to life
Tala:
I've been living a lie
Xantcha, Tala and Riyo whisper:
There's nothing inside!!
Acirimik:
Bring me to life...
Acirimik put down the mic and closed her eyes, while Tala just concentrated on breathing. The team's were cheering and Spencer was bouncing in his seat. "That was great!" Xantcha smacked Tala's back and walked over to Acirimik. "I can't believe you did it! You've been working on that song for awhile now, never could get it quite right..." She poked her slightly as Riyo laughed and walked over, whispering. "Needed the right motivation?" The drummer shot a cold glare and Riyo laughed nervously. "Nevermind, forget I said that. Now it's my turn! I'll sing..." She strummed her guitar a few times. "Uhhhh....Skater Boy!!!" Xantcha nodded and took her place at the side again. "Then let's go! You can sit down, ne?" Everyone laughed as Tala shook himself from his reverie, nodded, and took his seat. Riyo smiled brightly. "Here we go!"
Riyo:
He was a boy,
She was a girl
Can I make it anymore obvious?
He was a punk,
She took ballet,
What more can I say?
He wanted her,
She'd never tell
Secretly she wanted him as well
All of her friends,
Stuck up their nose
They had a problem with his baggy clothes
Riyo and Xantcha:
He was a skater boy,
She said see ya later boy!
He wasn't good enough for her
She had a pretty face,
But her head was up in space
She needed to come back down to earth
Riyo:
5 years from now,
She sits at home
Feeding the baby,
She's all alone
She turns on TV,
Guess who she sees
Skater boy rocking up MTV
She calls up her friends
They already know
And they've got tickets to see his show
She tags along,
Stands in the crowd
Looks up at the man that she turned down
Riyo and Xantcha:
He was a skater boy,
She said see ya later boy!
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star,
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?
Riyo and Xantcha:
He was a skater boy,
She said see ya later boy!
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a super star,
Slamming on his guitar
Does your pretty face see what he's worth?
Riyo:
Sorry girl but you missed out
Well tough luck,
That boy's mine now
We are more than just good friends,
This is how the story ends
Too bad that you couldn't see,
See the man that boy could be
There is more than meets the eye,
I see the soul that is inside
He's just a boy,
And I'm just a girl
Can I make it anymore obvious?
We are in love
Haven't you heard?
How we rock each other's world
All three:
I'm with the skater boy
I said see you later boy,
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing a song we wrote
About a girl you used to know
I'm with the skater boy
I said see you later boy,
I'll be back stage after the show
I'll be at the studio
Singing a song we wrote
About a girl you used to know
After the song, everyone clapped and Xantcha smiled. 'I had a dream last night, and it told me that Kai was part of my past...but is it true? I'm so confused...maybe, I could...' "Actually...I'd like to sing one more song before we go back. Is that alright guys?" Acirimik nodded and Riyo tilted her head to one side. "What song..?" The silver haired girl looked down, smiling sadly. Then it hit Acirimik what she was going to sing. "Are you sure? You haven't even sang it at any concerts before..." Xantcha nodded and slowly sighed. "Alright, you guys ready?" The other two nodded as everyone waited patiently. Speaking into the mic, Xantcha glanced over to Kai, who in turn raised an eyebrow. "Here it is."
Xantcha:
You don't remember me,
But I remember you
I lie awake and try so hard
Not to think of you
But who can decied what to dream?
And dream I do
Xantcha sings while Riyo echoes:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Kai leaned back in his chair as his mind suddenly went foggy, and he became dizzy. 'Why am I so...?' He sighed and closed his eyes. 'Maybe it'll go away...' His mind then completely went dark for a moment.
---Flashback---
A small girl with platinum hair, about 10, is running across the rooftop of a tall dark building. "Hiwatari-kun! There you are! Why'd you call me all the way up here? Tala was showing me an' Acirimik a new blade move!" The girl walked up to the grey eyed boy, then tilted her head. "What's wrong?" She noticed something shiny in his hands and blinked. "I found something today." The girl plopped herself down beside the boy and grinned. "What is it? Can I see?" The boy looked over and smiled sadly at his friend. "You know how they plan on seperating all of us eventually? Well..."
He took out a small crystal locket and a small crystal key, each on a silver chain. "The locket can't open without the key. I thought I could give you one and I could keep the other. In case we forgot about each other, so we can remember." The girl giggled. "Oh my, you went into your Grandpa's room again? He'll have your head!" They both laughed until Kai spoke up. "Only if they find out. Listen, Xan, just keep it somewhere safe where no one will see it. So, which one do you want?" Xantcha thought long and hard then pointed at the key. "Alright, here." Kai put it slowly on her neck and smiled softly. "Arigato, Kai... What about the others?" Hiwatari just shook his head.
"Somehow I have the feeling, they won't need one." The two cringed as they heard a man's voice yelling from below. "KAI?! Where ARE you?!" Kai twitched and sighed, standing up. "I've gotta go. Keep it safe, and don't forget, alright?" He began to walk away until Xantcha called out to him. "Kai..." "Yeah?" He turned around slowly as she walked towards him. "Can you keep a promise?" "Of course." Slowly looking down, twirling the small key, she smiled. "Promise not to forget about everyone...Acirimik, Tala,....me?" The young blader nodded. "Of course. See you tomorrow..." "Alright."
---End Flashback---
Kai's eyes snapped open and his breathing was rough. Tala saw and raised an eyebrow. Making sure no one was looking, he walked over to the other team captain. "Hey, Hiwatari. What is with you? Your face all of a sudden cringed when you had your eyes closed. Don't you like her singing?" The teen sighed. "I do but it was just...I was...nevermind. I'm fine." Tala nodded and walked back to his seat. 'Somehow I don't believe you, but I'll let it go.'
Kai continued to stare up at the stage. 'What was that? Was that... a dream? No...I wasn't asleep...' He slowly sighed. 'And that key....that locket....they look like what Xantcha and I have...and it's correct too. She has the key, I have the locket...' He fiddled with the present in his pocket, feeling slightly anxious. 'Oh well. When we get back, I'll check the locket, just in case.'
Xantcha:
Cause you know what I know
And all we have
You saw me mourning, my love for you
And touched my hand
I knew you loved me then
Xantcha sings while Riyo echoes:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Xantcha:
I look in the mirror and see your face...
If I look deep enough
So many things inside that just fighten...
You are taking over
Xantcha:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Xantcha sings while Riyo echoes:
I believe in you...
I'll give up everything
Just to find you
I have to be with you
To live, to breath
You're taking over me
Acirimik whispers and Xantcha sings, in respective order:
Taking over me
You're taking over me
Taking over me
Taking over me
Finishing up the song, she took a few breaths to get her energy back again. Everyone clapped and Xantcha grinned, before the three bowed down and went back to their seats. Mr. Dickonson walked to the stage, laughing and clapping. "Excellent girls! We're truly impressed, I'm sure. And the two team captain's who sang? Good job!" Tala looked smug leaning back in his chair and Kai just smirked as Max asked him when he learned to sing like that. "Now, as another activity before we all return, I've arranged for a dance. The empty space that has been cleared is a dance floor, and I've rented the buiding for the next hour. The limos will be waiting outside exactly an hour from now. Have fun." Many stood and walked over to the dance floor, but a few stayed behind. Tyson and Spencer decided to keep the cooks busy, while a few just sat and talked. Acirimik stayed sitting, sipping her drink and looking annoyed at Mr. D for suggesting a dance, and Tala glanced at her every few seconds to look at her. Xantcha giggled and watched, wondering if Tala was going to ask for a dance. Kai walked over, however, and spoiled Xantcha's fun by telling Tala that they needed to talk.
"When did you give her that armlet? Right away? Or..." A song named 'Boyfriend' played over the speakers as Tala laughed. "Don't tell me you've never given anyone a gift before like this!" "...And if I haven't?" Tala sweatdropped and laughed. "Then you're in trouble. Just give it to her. She'll like it." "You weren't so sure yourself when you gave Kivanov your gift." Tala frowned. "That's different." "Riiiight. Fine, I'll give it to her now." Tala smirked and walked back to Acirimik, then stopped halfway. "Hang on. How about," Kai blinked. "we have a bet? I bet that... Max will ask Riyo to dance in...a maximum of 15 minutes." Kai snorted. "That will never happen. Fine, if he doesn't?" "Then I'll ask Acirimik to dance." Kai thought about it for a moment and glared. "And if he does...?" "You dance with Xantcha. That simple." Kai looked taken aback but smirked. "Fine. How about this, too. If Riyo asks Max to dance within 15 minutes, then I ask Xantcha to dance. If she doesn't, you dance with YOUR instructor." The two smirked at each other. "Ah, a counter bet. Smart, but Riyo definetly won't do that." "We'll see." The two strolled back to their seats, and waited.
Xantcha was giggling when Tala and Acirimik walked over behind Kai. Tala looked at her strangely. "What's so funny, Ojanen?" "Watch." The four studied Max and Riyo as Max began to approach the White Tiger's instructor. Kai suddenly gulped as, both dressed in green, looked at each other. 'No way...' The two captains nearly died at what happened next. Max and Riyo looked at each other and... "You wanna dance?" Max and Riyo both laughed and walked off, while Kai almost fell off his chair and Tala coughed. The two looked at each other desperatly, before Tala smirked devilishly. Whispering to Kai, he snapped his fingers. "It's not that bad... for me. Watch this." "Hey, Acirimik..." The 'teacher' looked over. "What is it?" Tala put his arm in front of him and Acirimik rose an eyebrow before taking it. Wide eyed, Xantcha stared. "Kawaii!! I can't believe he did that!" Slowly, Kai sighed and coughed to get her attention. "What is it Kai...?" "Well?" Xantcha almost choked on her drink. "You serious? Well..." She thought about it for a moment before smiling. "Sure, why not. It's boring sitting here anyways. You'd better know how to dance good!"
The two walked out to the dance floor, and Xantcha laughed as Ray tried to dance with Mariah, but was a little clumsy. The two pairs stared though, when Acirimik and Tala danced as if it was nothing. "They're good." Kai slightly glared. 'Hmmmm...' "Care to show them up?" Xantcha smiled. "Is it possible?" "Perhaps." The teen singer grinned. "Let's try then!" The two tried to dance to a fast beat song, called 'Naughty Girl'. Everyone stopped for a moment to stare as a small dancing contest insued. After the song ended, Tala and Kai faked a glare at each other and Acirimik and Xantcha were rolling their eyes.
After dancing, everyone headed back outside to the limos.While waiting to arrive back at the mansion, Acirimik talked about Gaea to the D. Boys and Riyo talked to the White Tigers. Xantcha, on the other hand, was quiet the entire ride. "Is there anything wrong?" Kai walked up and for once, was showing the slightest hint of worry. "No, not really. Just still wondering who gave me this key... I've been thinking, and maybe I should just give up, I know I'll never find him." "How do you know it's a him?"
Xantcha smiled softly. "I don't know...well, I do know but...It's hard to explain, gomen ne." Kai shook his head. "Nevermind then. I need to talk to you. Could you meet me outside in the garden when we get back? Whenever you get the chance." Kai walked away before Xantcha could answer, and she was confused. "Why would he want to talk to me?" She spoke to no one inparticular, but she had and odd feeling that it wasn't a request, but more of a demand. Looking to the dark, but clear, sky, she sighed sadly. "I hope I find you, whoever you are."
Xantcha: ...
Kai: ...Great, I never wanted to bet in the first place.
Tyson: Well, you BOTH lost! That was funny!
Kai: ...Not really.
Xantcha: ...Gomen ne if it wasn't good Acirimik! -hides behind Kai- oo
Kai: ...-sigh- Review...
Tyson: Yeah! I want outta this outfit... -- I hate formal wear.
Xantcha: ...-shakes head sadly- I hear ya... Yay! two chaps in one day!! W00T!
The songs were:
Bring me to life by Evanescence
Skater Boy by Avril Lavigne
Taking over me by Evanescence
