Guardianship

Chapter 9: One Year

AN: Once again I have nothing to say…so on with the fic!

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN BAYBLADE! ONLY MY OC'S!

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'One year…that's how long I have been here. Not that I mind really, it really dose beat the hell out of living at the castle…but there's only one thing missing. Well person really…Ray.

My god I didn't think I could miss him this much. I want him back, I want him back in my arms…I want him to be here with me. I think he would like it here. We would be accepted, no one would care about the fact that were both male…

But the thing is Ray probable thinks I'm dead…Zai had refused to allow me to send Falborg to Ray with a letter. Unfortunately she had a good reason not to let me; if any one had seen my bird they could follow it back to the village…and then Kai would have my head…

Hmm…odd. During my child hood I had no friends, and the only thing that I even give a damn about now is Ray…but I actually made friends wile being here, and I think that Ray would like them to. And vice-versa as well…well I hope.

But in any case there are vary few people I actually trust here…surprising really considering I almost never trust any one…but once a person saves your life you really can't help but trust them.

If Tala hadn't found me that day I would probably be dead now. But I must say I've grown quite found of the little red head…like a little brother. That's really what he's like, always wants to be around you, constantly getting into trouble and is almost always needing saving. Witch was usually done by Kai or Zai.

Zai is a kind hearted woman…a good leader too. She's fair to every one and dose her best to look out for every one and try to keep them happy. On top of all that she leads and plans all the rebel's movements and plans and she has to take care of Kai, Tala, and a couple of orphans, Max and Mariam. Who are both kind of annoying…I thought they were siblings when I fist met them until in found them in the barn one night…I still shutter thinking about that night.

But then there was Kai, who was possibly the oddest fellow I know. He's way to over protective and usually keeps to himself, unless he's around Zai. Only then dose he let his defences drop enough to actually play and be immature…but that was vary rare and in the past year I've only seen him play around maybe once.

But staying here and having, dare I say it, 'friends' means nothing with out Ray…I lie awake at night wondering what he's doing now and I wonder if he misses me or not…

I think of him even when I help the farmers with there crops of train with Kai or Zai. No matter what I do I can't stop thinking about him…I have to get back to him…and now that I'm stronger now that most of my wounds have healed I'm going back to that castle. I will get my prince back…god as my witness I will get him back. I swear it…'

Bryan sighed and watched the large bon fire, orange, red and yellow light played across his face. Tonight was a night of celebration; the celebration of a new year, and tonight most of the people of the village would be drinking, dancing and having fun. But by tomorrow morning most of the village would more than likely be nursing a hang-over and just be relaxing.

But Bryan didn't want to relax, he wanted to see Ray again…his prince. Sighing the guard…or now ex-guard stood from his seat and threw his bottle of alcohol into the fire, making the fire jump up slightly and explode.

The others of the village cheered happily, but it was all ignored by Bryan as he slipped into the shadows, to go sulk. But a strong hand grabbed his upper arm and Bryan whipped around to come face to face with a smug and slightly drunk Kai.

"What do you want Kai?" Bryan sneered pulling his arm away.

Kai sighed and calmly said "It is not often we celebrate like this so you should enjoy the festivities."

Bryan lowered his eyes and in a voice barley above a whisper said "How can I? It's been a year since I've seen him. We've never gone this long apart and he probably thinks I'm dead."

"Well I hate to tell you this but you can't go back to the castle, if they find out that your life was saved by rebels they'll brand you a traitor and have you killed. Now what good would that do Ray?" Kai said taking another swig of his drink.

Bryan scowled and said "Thank you for reminding me Kai. Now if you will excuse me I think I'll go hang my self."

Kai rolled his eyes and said "Oh stop being so melodramatic! Listen I promise you tomorrow" Kai paused for a moment before saying "Ok the day after tomorrow we'll find away to reunited you with your prince with out you getting killed."

Bryan's head shot up and he said "Really!"

Kai smirked, knowing that Bryan cared for Ray as much as he cared for Zai, and said "Really, I promise it."

Bryan considered the option for a moment and smiled slightly nodding. "I'll be keeping you to your promise Kai."

"I know, now here drink up. It'll be fun to dance drunk around the fire." Kai shrugged wile thrusting his drink into Bryan's hands.

Bryan semi-glared at Kai and said "You really don't expect me to dance do you?"

Kai grinned and said "Not now, but when you get enough alcohol into you, you never know. Now come on."

Bryan watched as Kai disappeared into the crowd. Bryan watched the villagers dance and have fun and even though he would never admit it, he wanted to join them. So Bryan lifted the drink to his lips and took a mouthful thinking 'Tonight I celebrate the fact I will soon be back with Ray.'

He too then disappeared into the crowd and celebrated with them…just for different reasons…

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Ray sighed sadly and leaned on the rail of his balcony. It had been nearly a year since Bryan's passing and truthfully Ray was sick of the way every female tried there best to get into his pants.

Ray sighed again, to night he would do something he was probably going to regret for the rest of his life…but it needed to be done. He had to carry on the Kon name…even if it meant his happiness.

So with a sigh he headed out side to ware the entire kingdom was celebrating the coming of a new year…

As he stood beside his father, Ray put on a fake smiled and held Mariah's hand; the entire city had come to the celebration. Ray looked at his father and asked "May I make an announcement?"

The King nodded and Ray stood up in front of the city and held up his hands telling every one to be quiet. The entire audience did so and Ray cleared his throat and said "Welcome my friends to this wonderful celebration of the new year. But tonight I ask you all to celebrate with me. Because tonight I am going to ask a beautiful young lady to be my wife." Ray then turned to Mariah and softly said "Mariah, will you marry me?"

Mariah smiled and threw her arms around his neck and squealed "Yes!"

Many young girls began to cry, but for the most part the crowd cheered. Ray sighed and thought 'I knew you would…but this is only for the good of the kingdom…and my family name. I'm sorry Bryan, I love you but I do what I must…'

TBC…

AN: Oh no what has Ray done now…