Chapter 36
Prozacfairy: I'm older, yes. So ha ha! :p
M.S.K: Not far to go. Three chapters after this one.
Shaman Wolf: Max is creeping you out? How come? And my room is the same. You can't see the walls behind the bookshelves and pictures, and the roof is lost beneath glow-zone, wind chimes and dream catchers. And did you know Glay and Techno Ranma are twins!?! OO;;
Ashla: Tyson's been on the road a while, and I bet half of those things don't fit anymore.
Shirogane Ayumi Asagi Senko: Yeap, kinda obvious. :p
Tears from heaven: A tease indeed. ;)
Mika: Kai/Ray? Well, I think you're going to like this chapter.
Zap Cannon: Is this chapter better then?
Hikaru-chan-4ever: It's not over til I say it's over, and Ketsuron is the final instalment in the Honesty Saga.
Koneko no Rei: Look at Tyson's room when we see it in the series. Look at the house. Neat, neat, neat! About the only thing messy is the desk! And I'm glad I don't have a grandfather like that... then again, both my grandfathers have past on.
Meow Kitty: Hiwatari is a Japanese name, and Voltaire is Japanese, as is Kai's father. However, Kai was born in the Abbey in Russia, making Russia his home country. Kai also spent his early years there. And Kai is both. I just prefer to write him as Russian to keep the multicultural thing going with the Blade Breakers.
Kit-Cat Caitlin: I had my computer repaired recently too, but for spyware. Almost took up all memory. And tell her to reply. I won't mind. I like hearing from everyone who has read my fics, even if through email.
Kuroneko Hikage: You haven't been writing, and I just started writing again yesterday. Must be the time of year...
dark-anime-slave: That he is...
lilmatchgirl007: Kai and Ray are probably both teases. :p
alex: Not much has been happening, and half of the series seems to be cut out. I hate it when it does that. One minute a character is standing up, next minute they're on their but with a bruise on their face and it's obvious the punch has been cut out. And then they show Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles right after Beyblade...
Chaco and Lily: Bryan does, though I love his new eyes. falls into them
Mizuyah: Max and Tyson are creeping toward as they are in Honesty...
TNTiggris: I don't have a brother. I have two younger sisters, one is 16 and one's about to turn 15. Lucky me. ((sweatdrop)). The 16-year-old is my chief beta so it's not all bad. Still must make her choose a screen name...
GemGemJoo: Yeap, you made it. And I'm so glad I made your day. Can I make it again? :p
Kawaii Neko-jin Lover: The mush? Eh... right here.
In Honesty II you were given Lee and Kevin's stories into what occurred with Mariah. And now, as promised, Ray's story. A word of warning: this is a very long chapter. You'll see why.
"I never did tell you what happened with Mariah, did I?"
Kai looked up from where he sat at the desk. "You didn't, no. And you don't have too."
"Yes, I do." Ray sighed, placing the last few items into a drawer and closing it, turning to lean back against it. "She seduced me. Seduced me to the point I could barely comprehend what I was doing or saying."
Kai raised an eyebrow. "You?"
"Yes, me." Ray shook his head, averting his eyes. "I was home alone. I had spent the morning with Kevin. We'd made ourselves a challenge to climb a certain mountain via a certain route within a time limit, the loser having to do the winners chores for the next couple of days. As it was we came a draw, and we were so worn out we gave ourselves the afternoon off. He invited me to eat at his place but I turned him down. Now I wish I hadn't.
"She arrived just after lunch. She said she wanted to talk to me about… something. I can't remember now. The whole time she was flirting, and finally she just came out and asked me if I liked her. I… couldn't answer. I…"
"You got shy." Kai smiled faintly. "You tend to do that when placed on the spot."
"Yeah." Ray shook his head. "Anyway, she came closer, smiling the way that just makes your insides twist. She claimed that she knew I wanted her, that I wanted her bad but my goodness caused me to deny it. She kissed me and… I did want her. How could I resist… that."
Kai smirked. "Always said she had it in her. Innocent and sweet one second, all fangs and claws the next."
"She's been like that since she was little. We all knew better than to ever piss off the Mountain Cat." Ray smiled faintly. "Anyway, next thing I knew I was kissing her back, and she was dragging me toward the bedroom. She went to take off my shirt but I stopped her, asking her just what her intentions were. Whether we should really be doing it. I mean, she was 17. And in our clan it was always marry first. Not that many of us actually followed that law but… I did. Lee did."
He shook his head again. "She said everything would be fine, that she just wanted this one experience, this one thing. I would have questioned further but when she took off her shirt… woah. It was just too much and… I lost all self-control. It wasn't until after I realised what had happened and instantly regretted it, though she said everything was fine. And it was…"
"Until she announced she was pregnant." Kai's eyes narrowed. "Ever heard of protection?"
"Kai, I wasn't thinking straight. Besides…" Ray scowled. "I think she had it planned."
"Wouldn't surprise me."
Ray frowned. "Kai, it's no wonder people say you're sexiest, you know."
"I grew up surrounded by boys, and the only women in my life have been back stabbing bitches, save for my mother." Kai raised an eyebrow. "Name me one woman who isn't."
"Dizzi."
"Hn. www .therealbladebreakers .com ring any bells?"
Ray pulled a face. "So she has her moments. How about Judy?"
"Project Power Beyblader All Starz. Tricked us into battle to get all our data."
"Emily?"
"Let's not go there."
Ray smiled faintly. "She has the biggest crush on-"
"Ray…" Kai's crimson gaze narrowed in warning. "Start on the sports girl geek and I'll start on pink 'n fluffy."
"Consider it dropped." Ray raised an eyebrow. "Do you even know how to treat a lady?"
"Is my grandfather rich?" Kai shrugged. "I've been trained in etiquette and manners since I learnt how to put two words together. Just don't bother. Women aren't worth our time."
By now, both of Ray's eyebrows were arched. "Are you sure you weren't gay to begin with, cause you certainly sound it."
Kai smiled faintly. "Probably Bryan's influence."
"Why Bryan?" Ray frowned. "Is he gay too?"
"Can't remember a day when he hasn't been." Kai pushed himself up from his seat and made his way toward Ray. "Don't worry, Kon. He's never made a move on me. Besides, his boyfriend would kill him if he did."
Ray blinked. "Bryan has a boyfriend!?"
"Mm-hm." Kai stopped before Ray, reaching up to tug at Ray's bandanna, pulling at it gently and allowing Ray's hair to fall free. "Don't think I'm gonna tell you his name though. Not my place to tell."
Ray purred softly as Kai ran his fingers through Ray's ebony hair, fingertips brushing Ray's face in gentle caresses. "I never picked Bryan as being gay."
"He labelled you as 'hot stuff' the day he first saw you, but being the unemotional bastard he is he sealed away his desire and followed his orders like a good little puppet who knew that if he disobeyed one more time he would end up in pieces."
Ray nuzzled Kai's palm. "He did end up in pieces."
"Falborg did, yes." Kai frowned. "The BBA stopped anything else from happening by shutting down the Abbey."
Ray's eyes blinked open, searching Kai's face. "You really care about him, don't you?"
Kai sighed, crimson eyes lowering. "I worry about him. He's been through so much, and he acts so strong but… I know it just isn't so. Yes, Iceheart has always been strong but… he's hiding something, Ray. Boris did something to him, and Bryan's trying to lock the memory away, trying to forget."
Ray frowned. "Sealing away bad things only makes it worse."
"We know." Kai shook his head. "I have a feeling that whatever Bryan's hiding is also the same thing that will get both Voltaire and Boris locked up for good, but its simply a matter of getting him to testify."
"Give him time." Ray reached up and cupped Kai's face in his hands. "I know I don't know the real Bryan, but I can see that you care about him deeply. Some things people can only work out themselves."
"You're right." Kai sighed, smiling faintly. "Like your Mariah thing."
"Yeah." Ray ran his fingers through Kai's hair, breaking up the spikes, some of the stray strands drooping to fall over Kai's eyes. "Maybe it's time we stopped worrying about the past and concentrating more on the present."
"My sentiments exactly." Kai drew Ray too him, kissing him gently. "And right now, you're the present."
"Mm-hm."
The kisses deepened, Ray's breath catching in his throat as Kai's fingers slid up beneath his shirt, drawing small circles with his fingertips upon the bare skin of Ray's back. Ray tugged at Kai's jacket, the elder letting it drop to the ground, never breaking the kiss as Ray gently worked free the scarf and let it fall to join the jacket. Ray stepped closer to Kai, bodily bumping him and causing the Russian to take a step back so not to overbalance as he worked Ray's shirt off.
Ray's fingers tugged at Kai's own sleeveless shirt, tugging it over his head before lips met once more, Ray bumping into him again, and after several more backward steps Kai felt his knees catch on the edge of the bed. With one last bump he fell backward, Ray falling with him, Ray's arms shooting out so he caught himself.
Ray looked down at the other through slitted eyes as he fought to regain his breath, Kai not giving him a chance as he looped an arm around Ray's waist, flipping him onto his back as lips once more met in battle. Ray moaned softly as Kai's hands slid over Ray's chest, setting the skin on fire.
Ray's own hands slid down Kai's back, feeling the muscle ripple beneath his touch before he slid them over Kai's waist and toward the buckle of Kai's belt. With a surprisingly expert ease Ray unclasped it, loosening Kai's waistband and tugging it back over the elders hips. Kai broke the kiss, looking down at his lover as Ray smiled faintly.
No longer wishing to be on the bottom, Ray twisted smoothly, Kai finding himself tossed to the side as Ray straddled him, lips playing across the smooth yet firm skin on Kai's neck. Kai closed his eyes, savouring the sensations this brought as long fingers found the tie on Ray's sash, plucking the knot loose.
Ray smiled against Kai's neck before he moved downward, finding a nipple and running his tongue over it, Kai gasping as his fingers worked through Ray's long hair, not wishing for him to stop. Unfortunately though, Ray did stop.
Ray's fingers played over the thin chain that they had encountered, closing around the pendant and frowning. Golden eyes widened as the chip caught the light, the dark phoenix flashing as Ray felt his stomach twist. "Kai…"
Kai reached up and tugged the pendant free, sliding the chain from around his neck and dropping it onto the bedside table. "She can't hurt anyone, Ray. And I trust nobody else with her, nor could I lock her away in case someone found her."
Ray nodded, eyes still on the pendant that he had not noticed until that moment despite the several past opportunities to do so. His eyes fell closed as Kai slid his arms around the youngers waist, lips pressing against Ray's neck.
Ray shifted, reaching down to work on the last of Kai's clothing. Smiling despite the nerves building inside him, Ray pulled back from Kai, returning to what he had been doing before he had discovered Black Dranzer. This time though he continued his path downward, Kai letting out a sharp gasp as Ray ran his tongue over the member before taking it in his mouth.
"Oh god…" Kai squeezed his eyes closed against the pleasure that was assaulting him, threatening to overwhelm him. Kai's breathing turned ragged as Ray continued his movements, sliding his lips toward the tip, kissing it before taking it in its entirety, listening to the sounds coming from the back of Kai's throat and smiling.
Kai groaned as his back arched, Ray swallowing hard to keep from choking as Kai came into his mouth. Ray straightened as Kai fell back onto the bed, Ray moving up to gently kiss Kai's lips. Kai slid his arms around the younger, returning the kiss as he tugged at the last barrier between them.
Ray let out an involuntary gasp as Kai flipped him onto his back, long fingers closing around him. Kai pulled back slightly watching the others face as he continued to stroke Ray, before letting his fingertips brush it in feathery motions.
Ray bucked, gasping. "Stop torturing me!"
Kai smiled, moving down and copying the movements Ray had made only moments before. Ray whimpered, one hand running through Kai's hair as the other clutched at the sheets, the younger pressing his head back against the bed as he moaned.
They were both taken by surprise when Ray finally came, the younger letting out a strangled sob as Kai drank him before Ray collapsed onto the bed, eyes blinking open as he reached out to pull Kai to him, lips once more meeting in battle.
Ray shifted, wrapping his legs around the older in a silent invitation. Kai frowned, Ray sensing it and drawing back, breaking the kiss. "I'm ready."
"So am I." Kai's eyes shifted toward the bedside table, or rather, its drawer.
Ray raised an eyebrow, reaching out and tugging the draw open, fumbling inside and finding the tube and laughing, shooting a look at his lover. "Somebodies been talking to Bryan."
Kai smirked. "And somebodies been talking to our teammates."
"I didn't want to come into it unprepared."
"Neither did I."
Ray pulled off the cap, going about preparing them. "Not that I'm a virgin…"
"If you were I'd be very curious about the whole pregnancy thing." Kai raised an eyebrow. "I'll have you know I'm not a virgin either, only it's…"
"Your first time with a guy," Ray finished, setting the tube back onto the table. "Well, I'm always ready for new experiences."
Kai raised an eyebrow. "Now I feel used."
Ray laughed, wrapping his arms around him and kissing him. "You know I love you, Kai. If I didn't, I wouldn't be doing this."
"Hn. Feelin's mutual." Kai returned the kiss, reaching down and gently sliding a finger inside his lover. "Tell me if it hurts."
Ray fought to relax, a small twinge of pain playing through him, the pain doubling as Kai inserted another finger. Kai caught the tightness at the corners of Ray's eyes and frowned. "Ray?"
"I'm fine." Ray was, the pain fading as he grew accustomed to it, slowly relaxing only to involuntarily tense as Kai slid yet another finger inside. Spotting the others concern, Ray smiled. "Really, I am."
Kai nodded, not entirely convinced. "We don't have too-"
"Na-ah." Ray tightened his grip on Kai, eyes narrowing as they burned. "We've come this far, so keep going. I can take it, and you know it. I'm not letting you go that easily."
Kai had to smile, kissing the younger as he withdrew his fingers, settling himself. Distracting the other with a heated kiss, he pushed himself inside, Ray inhaling sharply and causing Kai to wince visibly.
"Don't even think about asking me if I'm okay." Ray shot a glare at him. "I'm fine. You may be older but I'm no baby. If I want you to stop, I'll tell you."
Kai raised an eyebrow at the biting infliction to his lover's voice. "You're the boss."
When he was sure Ray had adjusted, Kai began to move. At first there was a burning pain, but it slowly washed away as Kai moved agonisingly slow, not wanting to rush their first time together. Ray kissed him, moving in time with every thrust as one of Kai's hands slid down, fingertips trailing over Ray's stomach to close around Ray's own erection, the neko-jin jerking at the touch.
Finding a rhythm they moved as one, breaking the kiss as they felt the climax building, staring into each others eyes before it hit, leaving them gasping from the intensity of it. As it faded Ray could see that Kai's arms were trembling as he fought to keep from collapsing, Ray reaching up to draw him down, enfolding him in his arms.
"I'm sure the others can go without us for a while," Ray whispered, closing his eyes.
"Yeah." Kai sighed, settling into Ray's arms, sleep playing at his mind. "For a while."
So you got Ray's story plus some sex. Could you ask for more? :p