Disclaimer: As you all very well know I don't own Beyblade!

A.N. I know you all have been waiting a very long time for this, so here it is! The sequel to Of Servants and Suitors. Here it is folks!

Chapter 1

"I have to go back Kev, I can't just stay away forever!"

"Yeah I know that, but did you ever stop to think that you'll be killed. You are a wanted man you know."

"I don't care! I'll risk it just to see her."

"I don't know dude."

"Look just tell everyone what I told you before…don't tell them where I'm really going…knowing Lee he'll come after me."

"He'd only do the same thing I'm doing. Trying to get you not to go!"

"Only he'd be a little more physical about it."

"Yeah I know."

"Listen Kev, I'm leaving whether you liked it or not."

"Okay, Rei I only ask one thing…be careful."

"I will Kevin."

Rei threw his pack on his back and disappeared into the forest, the necklace Mariah gave him was around his neck that he hadn't let it out of his sight. He was a little older now. It had been at least two years. He hoped that she would remember him, cause he remembered her. Her beautiful pink hair, the way it cascaded down her beautiful back. The way her golden eyes sparkled when she smiled. Her soft skin, her beautiful body. He had to see her again, he would risk anything just to get to see her again.

"I'm coming my angel. Don't worry."

At the castle

"What do you mean she's gone! She can't be!"

"I'm sorry sir, b-b-but she is."

"Well don't just stand there! Find her!"

"Yes your highness!"

All of the guards took off, in search of their beloved princess. A servant was sent to fetch her, but had came back saying that she wasn't there. Now the king was furious and having his guards check everywhere. Walking over to the balcony over looking the entire city, where could she be? Then a thought hit him. Yes! Why hadn't he thought of it before!

"The servant boy. CAPITON!"

A regal looking guard walked in and stood at attention, "Yes your highness."

"Have some of you men look for a boy with dark raven hair, golden eyes and a bandana 'round his head bearing the balance symbol."

"Sir?"

"This young man used to work for me, my daughter rather. But she fell in love with him, and I think she helped him escape so know it's his fault my daughter is missing. She fled to see him! So you if you find you'll find my daughter…now go! Bring my daughter to me and bring the boy to me alive!"

"Yes sir!"

"I'll find you servant boy! You will not escape me again."

In the Forest

Rei hopped in a nearby tree, sighing he looked down at his reflection in the lake. He had been traveling for about an hour. Sighing he looked at the sky, the sun had just about set and cast beautiful colors among the sky. He smiled, the golden rays reminded him of her eyes and the pink reminded him of her soft pink hair. God he missed her. He missed her so much, he couldn't wait to see her again. Little did he know he was being pursued by a friend…an old friend by the name of Oushi.

"I'm back little one."

"Huh?"

Rei sat up from the branch he was sitting on. He heard something, a voice but what was it, who was it? Rei made it look like he didn't care though or that he didn't hear. Oushi snuck closer to the raven-haired boy and was about to tackle the boy when an unsuspecting visitor had pounced on him.

"You know…it's not nice to sneak up on unsuspecting people…it's just plain rude!"

"Get off me twerp!"

"Twerp!" The attacker let out a laugh. A loud and unoffended laugh. "Is that all you can say! My lil' sister can come up with better insults ya know."

Rei jumped out of the tree and looked at his whom was supposed to be his attacker. Gasping he realized that it was the guy from Mariahs castle.

"Oushi!"

Oushi looked up at the raven-haired boy. Smirking, then his smirk fell when the person on top of him tied his hands together and got off of him. Rei looked up and came face to face with a young boy, around the same age as him. The boy had flaming red hair, two bangs that hung in front of his pale face. He had eyes that would bring shame to even the bluest of waters. He wore a white shirt that could button down, he had it buttoned to the middle of his chest. Around his waist was a black sash. That held up black pants, with small dirt scruff marks on the knees. On his feet were black boots. The boy looked at Rei and held out his hand.

"Hey, the names Tala, Tala Ivanov. How are ya doing?"

"Fine, thanks. My names Rei Kon."

" What are ya doing so far out here, and all by yourself? It's really dangerous."

"I'm actually traveling to the palace."

"The palace? What for?"

"Never mind."

"Would you like to travel with my gang?"

"Your gang?"

"Yeah. The camps nearby, come on!"

Rei didn't have a choice, the red head had grabbed Reis' hand and yanked at his arm. Then drug him all the way to where a campsite was sitting. They had several tents set up, and a big place for a fire in the middle. Tala pulled him to the place for the fire.

"Wait here Kon, I'll be back."

"Ok…"

The red head had disappeared before he could even finish the word. Sighing Rei sat on a rock that had been placed around the pile of wood prepared for the fire. Looking around he noticed that the camp had two rows of evenly placed tents. Four on each side, which he assumed the people in the camp slept. The ninth tent was big…he also assumed that that's where the meeting tent was. Rei gasped when a harsh cold voice appeared from behind him.

"Who are you?"

Rei whipped around, spotting the place from where the voice came from. Behind him stood a boy that looked to be around his age, possibly a little older. His had two tones, his bangs were silver and the rest was light blue. He to had pale skin, but with two tattoos on each of his cheeks. His eyes were blood red and looked at him in a glare. The boy wore a back shirt, that was tucked into his dark red pants, were held up by a dark blue sash. On his feet he wore dark black boots. Agin he asked,

"Who are you?"

Shaking his head Rei looked at the boy and replied,

"My name is Rei. Rei Kon."

"How'd you get here?"

"A guy named Tala brought me…"

"Ivanov…"

With that the boy stalked off. Rei watched him, but then realized that he hadn't got the boys' name. Standing up Rei walked over to the boy calling to him,

"Hey! I never got your name. Hey, hey! I'm talking to you?"

The boy whipped around and sent Rei a get lost glare the sneered at him. Turned back around and stalked off. Leaving Rei standing there. Narrowing his eyes Rei glared at the boys back and watched him retreat into one of the tents. Grumbling Rei went back to where he was sitting and put his chin in his hands and glowered at the ground.

"The nerve of that guy! I can't believe him! Asks who I am but doesn't even give his name! What a jerk! What a son of a…"

"I wouldn't finish that phrase if I were you."

"Oh yeah! Why not!"

"Because that boy could kick your ass in about two seconds flat."

"Ha! Doubt it."

"He could…"

"Wait who am I speaking to?"

"Oh I'm sorry! My name is Max, Max Tate! How are ya?"

Rei looked up, to face to face with a blonde haired, blue eyed boy. He was slightly pale, had freckles on his cheeks and had a friendly look in his eyes. He wore a green shirt that was slightly untucked and orange pants that looked a little to big for him. A red sash around his waist held up the pants. On his feet were dark green shoes. Max held out his hand, smiling Rei took it and shook it.

"Hey. I'm Rei Kon."

"Hey Rei! Nice to meet ya!"

"You seem to be the only one thinks that…well you and Tala."

"So you've already met Tala huh? He's usually that last to introduce himself."

"So who was that guy I met earlier? The one that had the tattoos on his face?"

"Who? Oh! You must mean Kai! Yup he's not a very nice guy, but very loyal and trust worthy. He'll be listen to ya, if you can gain his respect."

"Gain respect! I have to gain respect his respect! I don't know…has anyone ever gained his respect?"

"Only one person…Tala."

"That's it? No one else?"

"Nope. Tala was a friend of his when Kai was younger, they're almost like brothers. They're like this."

Max crossed his fingers Rei smiled a little. Max grinned real big. Rei looked around, then he saw the Red head run up to him. Slightly panting, taking a deep breath and sighed. Looking back up Tala smiled, and pat Rei on the back.

"Well you're stuck with us boy! Cause you traveling with us!"

"Yippee!"

Max tackled Rei and knocked Rei off the rock. Rei landed with a thud, and a laughing blonde on top of him. Rei smiled slightly. Tala grinned, but then frowned a little. He still had to talk to Kai, and Kai wasn't the easiest person to talk to. Looking back at Rei who was now being help up by Max. Turning Tala headed towards Kais' tent. This wasn't going to be easy. Taking a deep breath, he pulled back the flap and knocked on the wooden pole to get the others attention.

Kai turned around and nodded to the red head, acknowledging his presence. Tala walked in and sat on a chair, beside Kai. Closing his eyes Tala sighed and opened them again. Kai looked up from what he was doing to hear what the red head had to say.

"What is it Ivanov?"

"I let Rei in."

Kai was quiet for a bit, then turned to face Tala, he had a slightly miffed look on his face. Tala didn't flinch though, he looked at Kai with a calm cool look in his eyes. Taking a deep breath Kai closed his eyes, exhaling Kai opened them, glaring back at his friend.

"Why? You barley know the boy!"

"How in the hell are we supposed to get to know him if we don't let him in?"

"You ask him! That's how!"

"I'm not going to interrogate everyone who crosses our path! Geez Kai! You think everyone is a threat!"

"You don't know! How could you! He could be in contact with the King!"

"Well…you don't really know that either! He could just be a lost boy! Could that have eve run through your mind!"

"You're to soft hearted. Accepting everyone who seems "lost" or "needs a place to stay" You can't keep doing this! You must be more careful!"

"I'm not just going to leave them! The by was about to get mugged when I found him!"

"So…that was his problem…not yours."

"He's going to be apart of the group. Whether you like it or not!"

"Tala!"

Tala stalked out of the tent and left in a huff. Kai glowered at where his friend left. The nerve of that guy! Going behind his back and inviting the boy whom they knew nothing about and still he wouldn't quit. Frustrated Kai stalked out of his tent and stormed off into the woods. Tala watched him go. Sighing Tala knew he was going to get yelled at some more, but he didn't worry about that now. Turning around he walked over to Rei and started talking to him. Not far off there was a figure running toward their campsite.

Panting the person ran as fast as she could. She had to get away! She had to find someplace to stay, and fast. She was so tired of staying out in the forest by herself. Hearing voiced she jetted faster. Getting closer she saw as campsite. She ran, straight into the camp, but ran into someone before she could go any farther.

"Eep!"

"Gah!"

"I am so sorry sir. I wasn't watching where I was and…"

Looking down she was on top of a raven haired boy...he bore the balance symbol and had shocking golden eyes. He had a slight tan and a black top, white pants held up by a red sash, and around his neck was a necklace. A slight smile fell on her features, and a blush formed on her cheeks. Looking up Rei was about to say something when the stranger pulled back her hood. Revealing long pink hair and beautiful golden rod eyes. Her brown clock prevented him from finding out what was under it. But he didn't care about that right now, his eyes stayed on her face. A smile broke out on his face.

"Mariah?"

"Rei."

"Oh Mariah! I've missed you so much!"

"And I've missed you!"

With that she hugged him and he hugged her back. Tears flew down her face. She was once again reunited with her one true love. He put his hands on the back of her head. Max and Tala ran over to where Rei was on the ground. They both noticed the girl on him. Walking up to them Tala bent down and smiled at Mariah.

"Hey there. What's your name?"

"My name is Mariah."

"Mariah. That is a beautiful name."

"Thank you."

"I'm Tala Ivanov, that over there is Max Tate. I'll introduce you everyone else once the two of stand up."

"Okay, sounds great."

Standing up Rei and Mariah grabbed hands and followed Tala and Max. They were introduced to everyone in the camp, all but one. Biting his lip Tala looked at Kais tent. Then deciding that he could talk to him later, Tala invited Mariah to stay with them. She of course obliged and clung to Rei.

"Kai is not going to be very happy with this."

Tala groaned and walked to the tent prepared to get the yelling of his life.

A.N. -The first chapter to the sequel! Hope you all like it! Read and Review please!