Yay!! been updating a lot lately, i'm finally on vacation with some luck i might get this done by the end of it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade

Dawning upon a shade

By Sephyrah

Chapter 5: Lluvia running habits and Movies

That morning, Lemia had woke up relatively early. Ok, it was ten a.m. so, she would have sleep yet another hour if it hadn't been for Lluvia who woke her up. She was strangely happy and Lemia saw the reason as soon as she open the curtains. It was so cloudy that the sun was having troubles getting through.

"Rain" —So that's the reason— she eyed the creature behind her, it was moving her tail — you're a strange dog, Lluvia— smiling, she got in the bathroom, wash her face and got change into some blue pants, a sleeveless shirt of the same color, tennis and a white sweater. She got her CD walkman and open the door of her apartment.

—Well, aren't you coming for a run?— she called for Lluvia who was behind still moving her tail. In front of the building where she lived there was a park, all full of green. If you went through it, you could get to the beach. Of course the current was too strong to swim, in that part at least. But it was a great place, Lemia loved water, and above all the 'song of the sea'. To be near the sea was enough for her as to know that rain was coming was enough for Lluvia.

They had spent fourty five minutes or more outside when for the second time Lemia stopped to gasp for air, and to wait for Lluvia. After all when there was rain coming she would run to everywhere and nowhere, so it was necessary for Lemia to stop and wait, otherwise she would get to far from her.

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As usual they had wake up early, the tournament was drawing nearer and Tala wanted them to be in shape 'not that we really need' but he wanted to be sure that he would get to the finals to kick Tyson's ass. 'He owes me a victory' was all that he said when I asked him what was the matter.

Spencer wouldn't seem to have any troubles with training at this time, he pretty much liked the beach; and Bryan, he had been super-sensible since Lemia defeat him and even had been training extra-hours. So I had no other choice but to follow, not that it matter but I could be doing other stuff.

We had been an hour or more in here, I don't know. When something caught my eye. I smirked, it was the witch. —Hey, what's that— I called the others pointing at her.

Tala rise an eyebrow when he saw who was it. —What is she doing here? —

—Well I don't know, why don't you ask her?

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Lluvia had seem to go too far this time, so she just sat up in a bench near, to wait. Closing her eyes and felling the wind hitting her kindly from the back, "—What could I do but run and run and run…—" was singing the song.

That made her remember a cold, dark hallway. She remembered the smell of it, like soil, it was humid, but there was something else. Something she couldn't point and made her feel uncomfortable and sick, that smell, she knew it, what was it?.

A figure all dressed in a tight, black outfit was slowly moving along. Using the wall as a support, holding her right arm with the other. The image became every time more clear. It was her, she realize, even when she already knew that, but smaller.

She wasn't quite sure if it had, but she couldn't remember when did that happen. Why was she there, and what was that smell? If she could only focus a little bit more.

But tired of being ignored, Lluvia picked that moment to bite her, not too harsh, but it was enough to stop her from succeed in her attempt. "Lluvia" —You couldn't have been more opportune, Could you? — the dog bark at her and motion for her to turn around.

Lemia took off the headphones and did so. There was a warehouse near the beach and in front of it, Ian was waving at her. —hey shadow-girl, are you going to say hi or what?!

—What are they doing here? — she ask to no one in particular. At the sigh of strangers, Lluvia jump around happy and had already found the stairs to go down into the beach. Lemia look for her pet but saw her 'calling' her from the beach. —Damn dog, can she stay quiet—

Ian saw her run over the stairs that the dog had use to go down, apparently she was calling the animal by her name, but the dog just kept playing and ignoring her. It was not until it saw her get out the chain that the dog actually calm and went over her.

—Hey there, …what are you laughing at!! — she snap.

—Well, you didn't seem someone to have a pet, at least not a dog

—I fail to see the fun— she knew that he was laughing because of what he saw, Lluvia wasn't exactly obedient. —What are you doing here anyway?—

—What, can we come here whenever we want? —Tala was smirking, his arms cross over his chest —Honestly you need to improve that mood of yours— She rolled her eyes—we're training as you probably see— Bryan and Spencer were beyblading not far away from there — What about you?—

—Running— she said smiling —Hey Spencer, Bryan— The first one raised one hand to return the greeting. Bryan wouldn't stop doing his own, but she was sure he heard "I'm not sure if he's just cold or extremely rude" Oh don't let it ruin your mood "Good morning Zryktraryus, you're up late" A beautiful morning, if I may said, cloudy like you like

—So… running, most of the girls at school won't bother doing that kind of things

—Well yes, and what do they do, starve theirselves, going into diets. No way, I rather to keep eating like a pig— He frown "a pig?" —Food is something worth of being enjoy—

—Now why would you pick an adjective like that?— he said watching her—You sure don't eat that much—

She shrug —Yeah right, you say that because you haven't see me. Most people thinks that, because they just see my looks—

—No offence, but I've seen slimmer girls in the school

—Ja ja, funny Ian, I bet half of them eat little or nothing

—I detect some envy

—Shut up, I'm healthy enough and I like the way I look

—Then why are you a "pig"

—I didn't said I was one, I said I eat LIKE one… but with manners

—If you said so

She rolled her eyes — you're helpless—

—Why are you so happy today? — Tala had been staring.

—What do you mean?

—I don't know you seem less… you know

—Yeah I guess so, it must be the weather— she said while looking the sky she seemed so peaceful

—But its seems it would rain at any time— Ian complain

—Yeah, and it would be perfect, I like it. Also,… yesterday, it was a good day— She replied, recovering her smile

—A good day?

—Sure, I made some friends. We hang out the whole afternoon.

—We? Who's we? — "Tala is a bit curious today" the girl thought.

—You know Max friends. Tyson, Kenny, Rei and even when he didn't said a word that guy Kai.

—Who?! —he felt disheartened and angry

—Ty.. — the girl believed she had talk too fast so start again

—I heard you— he snap back, cutting throw her sentence —but, with them?—

—What? is there anything wrong?— Lemia couldn't understand why was he acting like that after all he had been so nice today.

But he remain quiet. Two years ago when they defeat them, it had been humiliating. At least for a part of him and let's not forget his team. But Tala kept no hard feelings against them, not because of that. They had lost, he had lost and somehow he respected Tyson for that.

But even when he accepted it, he couldn't stop himself from feeling some anger. Feel that somehow Tyson had taking something that was his own away from him. And it keep on growing, the feeling, as time past by. He wouldn't say it out loud. That he hated him for being so popular, for having every ones forgiveness or tolerance every time he screwed up. Just because he had won some stupid tournament.

They hated him, Tala. He knew it, but for what? For something he hadn't entirely did. Some times he'd wish to see them try. Survive to what he and the rest of his team survive at the abbey. Of course, differently from the whole school, Tyson and sometimes Max, would try to talk to him and Ian, and sometimes Spencer (guess they where still resent with Bryan) Which serve only to infuriate him further, why them who really had motives, not hated them like the others, wouldn't it had been easier if they had let them to hate everyone the same. It would had been so much easier if they had allowed him so.

—Tala—

And suddenly something happen, it appear this girl that wouldn't seem to hate or fear them like every one else, not that he had ever had any difficulty getting near the girls, but, she would seem comfortable around them. Even when he had got his doubts. But then again, Tyson and his gang would seem to have taken her away. So it didn't matter what he did, he would win always.

—Tala—

Of course it had been a stupid thought after all, he had only knew her for a week and…

—TALA!! I'm talking to you!!— Lemia and Ian were watching him, he couldn't see Spencer from where he was, but sure he was watching him as well. —Damn, what did I did wrong this time. Every time I talk to him, I make him end up piss off—

—It's not true. He's just thinking—was Ian reply

—Well, yes and remember the cafeteria? and what about the first day? oh and lets not forget yesterday— she sign in defeat—He is impossible. You're all impossible. Bryan hates me, Spencer won't say a word, Tala is sick of me and you…

—You can't complain about me!!— said Ian in an offend tone.

Lemia eyed him confuse and then smile —Guess you're right. Nevertheless I'm guessing I'm troubling the others as well— she said a little ashamed of herself —so… see you later, I still need to run another couple of laps anyway— She turn around and called Lluvia. He kept eyeing her…

—You're not—

—Eh?— She turned around, Tala was talking to her.

—What you said it's a lie, sorry if I make it complicated but that's the way I'm— he closed his eyes before continue —May I say how pathetic where you looking a moment ago—

She blinked but —WHAT!! And here I'm troubling me because of you miserable, arg, why do I bother anyway, Lluvia let's go—

—Wait, where are you

—I got something to do later so I'm finishing my running. See you on Monday, Ivanov—With that she start running again

—Oh c'mon what can be so important— he yell from behind but she kept going, wearing her headphones. "perhaps he is not as bad as I thought".

—You made her angry again. I really don't understand you. First you like her and then not… where are you going— Ian blinked —Tala!! —

He was going to obtain his answer right now. Soon he reach her, she was running just ahead. Damn she was fast, but of course he finally got of hold her. She jumped when he got her. He mentally laugh at that —You're so easy to scare—

—Shut … up— she said breathing deeply —thought we had finish talking—

—But you didn't answer, what's so important

—You catch up with me because for that only?

—Yeah

—You got to be kidding me— the hold in her arm grew tighter—ok, ok, I'm going to the movies with Tyson and probably Max, I don't think Kai would want to go anyway and Rei wasn't there so probably got something better to do

—So you're going to the movies with them?

—Well yes I got nothing better to do. What's wrong?

—It's nothing. It's just, I was wondering if you would want to come with me— he lied

—Do I really look that stupid? Stop playing games or at least lies. I don't like them.

—There's no way I making you change your mind isn't it?

—Look I really need to go and the answer is no

—May I talk to you?

—I

—Tomorrow, I'll see you here— she blinked

—Yeah sure… can you let go of my arm, I'm not feeling it anymore. Thank you— She said rubbing it as he let go —So

—Tomorrow— she nodded and slowly went away from him, in direction to her apartment "That was odd" too odd

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—Where is she? It's already been 15 minutes?— Tyson moan —You sure she's coming, probably she forgot about it? —

—She's not like this, what if something happened— Max said out loud.

—Hey guys…— Lemia appeared suddenly. She was rushing towards them and came to an abrupt stop in front of them —Sorry that I was late, I got something in my way— She was wearing a white shirt under a black vest and a black pair of jeans. Her hair tied up in a pony tail.

—Forget it, it's ok, let's go!!— Tyson cheered and taking her hand he lead the way.

—WAIT!!— This was so awkward for her.

—Hey!! Don't forget about me— Max yelled at them.

They practically run to the mall, "—hey we might get time to eat something—" was Tyson explanation. Lemia was starting to understand what did the others meant by he eats a lot, "HE IS ALWAYS EATING". She did eat at lot but only once or twice a day not the whole.

—So what are we watching? — she asked watching Tyson eat

—I don't know we'll decide when we get there

—We should had bought the tickets before getting stuck in the food court

—What about Van Helsing

—I'm with Max— voiced Tyson

—mm.. hm— she said denying with her head— I already saw it, and I'm not willing to see that ending again

—Oh come on Lemia, besides what's wrong with it— said Tyson getting his second plate of ice cream.

—It sucks and there's no way I'm watching that. So what if we watch something else, what about Troy, I've read the book so the ending cannot disappoint me.

—Lemia, is it all about the ending??

—Sure it is, it can become the most important part besides what's wrong with the suggestion even if the movie turns out to be terrible, which I doubt, there's still more to 'admire' than just the story Max

—Perhaps for you, but I don't really thing that Brad Pitt may entertain us for two hours.

—Oh, C'mon it got sword fights

—Mmm… what about The Secret Window? —suggest Tyson with the mouth a bit full

—What?! — asked the other two in unison

—Well I'm not feeling like seeing Troy, perhaps other time

—hmrp… I didn't knew you see that kind of movies— after all Tyson had always seem the type of person that enjoyed noisy, violent movies.

—Well I think is a good suggestion, that or we can watch The passion of Christ. We don't have many options.

—Secret Window— answer Max without hesitation.

After the movie, they wandered around a while. Drink some coffee (well Max didn't), joked a bit and said good-bye.

—Hey, tomorrow I don't get Kai on my ass. Wanna practice beyblade on my place. That way we can have our rematch— offered Tyson before leaving

—I would like to— said the girl without thinking but Tala "oh" —But I can't. I promised Ivanov I would see him tomorrow

—Tala? You know him? — for a moment it seemed to Lemia that a shadow had cross Tyson's face but soon disappeared.

—Well yes. He's on my art group. Why? Do you know him?

—Oh well, not exactly. He's so quiet, little bit like Kai. But yeah, kind of.

—Ok then see you on Monday. Perhaps

—Sure. See ya later Max, Lemia. Have a good week end. Max are you coming tomorrow?

—Sorry Tyson. Have to help father with some things.

—Ok

Soon after that Lemia arrive home and got Lluvia out for a walk. It start to rain while being outside, it was a slow, kind rain. And soon she find herself thinking. About memories and a black long corridor.

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