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Down To Earth
By Darks Light

...Rei's POV...

I sit under a nearby tree, allowing my eyes to roam backwards and forwards; watching. Kai's at it again, barking out orders to Tyson and Max I'm not really listening, I've heard it all before and its about their lack of training; Kai's been like this for weeks no.

There are just too many Times that people have tried to look inside of me
Wondering what I think of you
And I protect you out of courtesy

I lean back against the tree, trying to relax and clear my mind; I know soon enough I will be called to face Kai's criticism, however I can't relax. My mind keeps wandering and I remember Tyson and Max's attitudes after every one of Kai's training sessions. They usually complain about it being too hard, to long or to early in the morning. It used to get annoying but now their complaints seem more realistic every day.

I remember once they asked for my opinion and I stood up for Kai, telling them that we did have to train and that he was doing best for our team. I scoff at that, for some reason I can no longer believe what I have been willing to do and say for him.

Too many times that I've
Held on when I needed to push away
Afraid to say what was on my mind
Afraid to say what I need to say

I give up on trying to relax, Kai and Tyson are yelling at each other; Tyson wants a break and I cant blame him. Max on the other hand is somewhat wise in his own way; choosing to stay out of it as I am. I begin thinking again, 'why should we have to put up with this?' Even more so 'why do I defend Kai?'

I guess that one doesn't count, I know why, its because I love him, though that's one of the main things I'm curious about. 'Does he love me?' I guess that he could, I am the only one he would confide in, and he talks to me plus he actually allows me to sleep in his bed even though there is a spare. I smile to myself remembering the first night I had woken up one night with Kai's arms protectively wrapped around my waist. I had originally gone to apologise but Kai had stopped me telling me not to; and I was happy.

Too many
Things that you've said about me
When I'm not around
You think having the upper hand
Means you've got to keep putting me down

I'm annoyed as I wonder how he could be so compassionate, so... so different then, to the arrogant bastard, to put things simple, that he is now. I keep watching him, it's something I do more and more each day and each day I realise Kai knows I would do anything for him, but there are some things I don't understand. How can he treat me like his equal at night yet during the day and our training sessions he takes pleasure in insulting everything I do,
'You're slacking'
'You need to improve before you become as bad as Tyson'
'I'm disgusted I even considered you a worthy opponent'
And that's only in the past two days.

But I've had to many stand-offs with you
Its about as much as I can stand
Just wait until the upper hand
Is mine

I can remember trying to do something about Kai's coldness and harshness towards us one night, I asked for a break and he asked if Tyson put me up to this, I couldn't believe it! I argued that we had all been training very hard and that we need breaks some times, however he had an answer for that; he always had an answer for everything.

He told me that he trained more then us, yet he didn't need a break, then he told me I was slipping. It had been then I realised that as much as I cared for Kai, someone needed to bring him back down earth. I know someone will and if he doesn't watch out it's going to hurt him a lot more then needed.

So many people like me
Put so much trust in all your lies
So concerned with what you think
To just say what we feel inside

I shake my head slightly only to realize that Tyson and Max have started another match. They complain, though only enough to try and prove a point then they just drop it in fear Kai would lose it and give them more training to do.

So many people like me
Walk on eggshells all day long
All I know is that all I want
Is to feel like I'm not stepped on

I should probably do something, me being the only one who has a chance of Kai actually listening but I don't know what; I have already tried once and failed miserably. That was at night, during the day Kai usually wouldn't give me the time of day, depending on which one of the others is around. I'd try and talk to him and he would tell me to get back to training or just ignore me all together. I glare in Kai's direction, I can't let him keep treating me and the others like this; it's time to bring Kai back to reality.

There are so many things you say
That make me feel like you've crossed the line
What goes up will surely fall
And I'm counting down the time

I stretch slightly. I don't know if I should do this, there are so many different possibilities that could amount from just one decision. However, I know it's got to be done, what Kai's doing to us isn't right; he's taken it one step to far to many times.

I sigh looking at Drigger, Kai had called my bit beast weak and my lack of skill the cause many of times not to mention, the personal attacks on not only me and Tyson, but Max as well. I glare over at Kai, he'll be brought down to earth soon enough and when that he's going to get a shock of a lifetime.

'Cause I've had so many stand-offs with you
Its about as much as I can stand
So I'm waiting until the upper hand
Is mine

I stand up, holding Drigger tightly in one hand. I know what I have to do, I might not like it and Kai might not like it either, but I feel I disserve the truth and Kai needs to wake up to the reality that he isn't 'all that'. Sure I might think that he actually is 'all that' but that's beside the point, which is he shouldn't treat me, us, the team, like he does.

I walk over to him, he's standing by Tyson and Max's beyblade match, Dranzer is spinning at his feet; he wont be able to see me coming if he's keeping an eye on Dranzer and Tyson and Max. I stand in front of him; I know that he knows I'm here yet still he ignores me.
"Kai can we talk?" I ask, it's a simple request but he still won't look at me, instead he bends down and picks up Dranzer placing his beyblade in his back pocket.
"Kai!" I say loudly, as I grab his arm to stop him from walking away as he's done many-a-time before. I can see Tyson and Max watching us out of the corner of my eye and I'm sure Kenny is to, I don't care but I can guess that Kai does.

He looks up at me giving me an all to familiar 'can we talk about what ever it is later' looks. However, I don't want to talk about it later, I want to know the truth and now is a good a time as any. Kai glares slightly and goes to turn away,
"Kai, do you love me?" I ask in a tone of hope, he freezes and looks back at me and I know that he too can hear the gasps of amazement from Tyson and the others; he can't walk away now.

I doubt I'll ever trust a single thing you say
You knew your lies would divide us
But you lied anyway

...Kai's POV...

I glared at Rei, mostly in shock and disbelief, I know he can see it, I can feel my cheeks beginning to go red in embarrassment as my emotionless mask slips slowly away. I can't believe he thought of bringing that topic up! Let alone here in front of Tyson and the others! I try to regain my composure but it's not working, I can feel their eyes on me; all of them. I know they can see me blushing but I can't help it; I can't stop it no matter how hard I try. 'Did Rei do this on purpose?' He knows how much I hate showing compassion and weakness in front of the others; let alone allowing them the knowledge that I could love.

I look into Rei's eye's trying to figure out why he was doing this to me, however, all I can see is annoyance; I've hesitated for to long. I regain my composure trying to ignore the stares from Tyson and the others. I have to say something, but what? I look deeper into Rei's eyes and I can tell I've already blown it.

"No," I say with a slight smirk, my emotionless mask is finally back in place. I don't wait to see Rei's reaction instead I shot a glare at Tyson and the others hoping they would stop looking at me, stop listening and go away; at least back to training so I could sort things out with Rei. No such luck. I look back at Rei; he has his back to me and is shaking slightly. God I hope he's not crying. If he were, I wouldn't know how long I would be able to keep my emotionless mask in place. And still the others are watching.

And all the lies have got you floating
Up above us all
But what goes up has got to fall

...Rei's POV...

I could feel the tears brimming in my eyes. I had been so sure, so sure Kai would have returned my feelings; I was wrong. Now there are no feelings to try to hold me back, all I can feel is pain and anger. I clench my fist, 'does Kai have any compassion at all?' I swing around; I knew what I'm doing.

One minute you're on top
The next you're not
Watch it drop
Making your heart stop
Just before you hit the floor
One minute you're on top
The next you're not
Missed your shot
Making your heart stop
Thought you had won...

...Kai's POV...

I wince in pain, one hand on my ass, trying to get Dranzer out of my back pocket, the other holding my throbbing face. I watch in hurt as Rei retreats back to the hotel from my new humiliating position on the ground; I couldn't believe Rei took a swing at me! I'm in shock, I had never known Rei to really strike out at anyone and now he had nocked me to the ground; I didn't want to believe it. However, there would be no denying it to anyone, I had the pain to prove it, not just my pride and face; but my heart as well.

I hear stifled laughter and glare up at Tyson hoping he would get the hint to shut up! No such luck, however the laughter dies when Max makes Tyson realize Rei's gone, they go as well. Kenny on the other hand just stares at me, I can feel his eyes on me but I'm to embarrassed to look him in the face.
"Well you've gone and done it now Kai, and quite frankly you deserve every bit of it, if not more,"
That's all he says before he too runs off to the hotel, and I am left, no where to go, no one to turn to and little hope that I would ever be able to face Rei again.

...And then its all gone

So, what do you think? Should I add a happier ending chapter? Anyway hope you enjoyed it 'cause i enjoyed writting it and please review i'de like to know your oppinions .