Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or any of its characters. All unrecognizable characters are mine.

I had the worst week of my life. Getting exams back, freaking out, exams back, freaking out…

…Wonder if there is a pattern?

Just wanted to take this little time to thank Jen, Jason, Zi and all the others for cheering me on. Haha, also Em and Lily for sending me mild Kaiba & Kenshin porn. Haha, totally made my day!

A big WHOOT! to Aglaia for editing. For all those who reviewed, WHOOT! x2! Means a lot to an author to have so many supportive readers!


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Italics just for the fun of it!

On with the story!


She's Going Where?!

Chapter 6- The Pointing Stick

Written by Euphrosyne


"I swear Kai, you can feed a third world country with just a quarter of what your house is worth!"

Riley, Mariah, Tala and Kai had just gotten off school. With all the homework the teachers had been loading on them lately, the four decided it was best to start and eventually finish that Social Science project as soon as possible.

No matter how many times Mariah came to his house, she always had the same overwhelmed expression. Tala on the other hand, seemed to have gotten use to it.

Riley got out of Kai's shinny black sports convertible. Slamming the car door, she finally lifting her head to take a good look at her surroundings, Riley nodded a smile. 'Not bad…'

Taking in the four-story Victorian styled house, Riley followed the three up a large flight of stone stairs. A click was heard from behind as the large black metal fenced guarding the house, automatically shut. Bruce, a very friendly man in his late fifties and apparently the butler, had already taken the keys to the car, driving it into the back beside the large pool. Two large stone lions perched on either side of the already open front door.

As the four walked into the house, a set of stairs on either side of the room joined together as it hit the second floor. Smack right in centre was a large dim painted portrait of the man Riley came to know as Voltaire. Riley's father seldom spoke of this man, but when he did, described were traits no person should be proud of.

Breaking her trance, a pretty woman in her mid thirties walked straight towards them through the main hall. Her sparkling brown eyes smiled warmly at the four, as her other features pulled into a smile. What gave her identity away was her wavy waist length navy blue hair. She opened her arms to embrace her son.

"Kai, you've been gone so long." She kissed her son on the forehead.

Kai's study gaze searched into her mothers, trying to find hidden emotions. Seemingly satisfied with what he found, he finally smiled back, returning the embrace, before stepping away to reveal his friends.

The woman, whom Riley made out to be Kai's mother, followed her son's gaze, resting it on the friends he brought home. "Tala!" she said with glee, "hope it wasn't a burden having Kai at your house for such a long time!" She proceeded to give her son's best friend a hug.

Bringing his hand behind his head, Tala scratched the back of his neck, "Haha, wasn't too bad having the sour puss at the house!"

Mrs. Hiwatari smiled before resting her gaze on the pink haired girl. "And Mariah, how have you been?" She planted a kiss on either side of the girl's face.

Mariah grinned, "I've been great, Claire."

Somewhat awkwardly waiting for all the greetings to be done, Riley dug her toes into the tiled floor. Lifting her face, she found Kai's mother standing in front of her, somewhat looking over her as if she were trying to recall her name.

"Ahhh, you must be the new student at Kai's school. I've heard so many wonderful things about you!…More so from Tala."

Kai slapped his forehead before a glare was shot his way from his redhead friend. His mother was going to be the end of him.

"Haha, busted!"

Tala was sooo going to take revenge out on these two. Lets see who'll be laughing the NEXT time a certain blue haired boy came over…it was definitely going to be sweet.

Riley curtsied politely before returning her gaze once more at Mrs. Hiwatari. Turns out she had somewhat shocked the group with her formality. 'Damn that Tai for forcing us to take those Etiquette class when they were young! He was lucky she couldn't really take beat the living smithereens out of him, since it was his turn to pick the next get-together…why couldn't he had been normal like all the other kids and picked something like Disney Land…pfft, manners!' "Riley Lovett, nice to meet you Mrs. Hiwatari."

Looking over the young girl, Mrs. Hiwatari noticed some familiar features. Straight silky midnight coloured hair, flashing ruby eyes…and the way she smiled and handled herself. She resembled someone she knew from long ago, but what were the possibilities…?

Seeming to draw attention with her hesitation, Mrs. Hiwatari shook herself from the thought. "Nice to meet you Riley, feel free to call me Claire."

Placing her hand behind Riley's back, Claire began ushering the kids up the stairs with Kai leading the way. "You four start working on your project, I'll bring up some snacks from the kitchen. Have any special requests Riley?"

Riley replied with a polite no, saying any snack prepared would really be fine.

Casting a curious look at his mother from the top of the stairs, Kai caught a wink. His mother nudged towards Riley and gave him two thumbs up. 'Holy crap! Was mother playing matchmaker?!' Kai rolled his eyes. 'Figures…mothers are born into the dark side…' Thankfully Riley had her back turned towards her, proceeding to walk up the stairs.

Ohboy, he had a feeling this was going to be a long day.


"Holy crap Kai! You are sooo totally spoiled!" Mariah took in the surrounding of the huge bedroom. Long black curtains draped the large window overlooking the pool. She began pacing around the room, walking into what seemed like Kai's personal bathroom.

Tala flopped onto the king sized bed, letting out an exhausted breath. "I'm getting too comfortable, just hit me with the work now…"

Riley walked over to Kai's desk, unloading all the books and tools from her bag she had picked up at home the previous day. A majority of the literal collection in the area of Social Science she found in the Haven library were too advanced. Thankfully, she had kept the books and notes dated back from when she was in grade two, they looked like they would be of use.

Tala gapped at the stack of papers that began piling up on the table. 'Did Riley finish the whole damn thing already?!' His thoughts were interrupted by a shriek.

"OHMYGOSH KAI! You have a freaking Jacuzzi?!" Somehow, the pink haired girl had made her way to the balcony.

Sighing, Kai dragged Mariah back into his room, promising to allow her time after the project to admire his place. The two joined the others around the desk. Both their eyes widen.

Calmly adjusting the three towering stacks of paper, Riley took our two display boards and opened them up to disclose business statistic graphs. Pulling out what seemed to look like a silver pen from her pocket, Riley flicked her wrist to reveal a pointing stick. She coughed to signal their attention, then smirked before pointing at the first graph on her right. "Ahem, ladies and gentlemen, this is what I call A-class effort…lets see if we can get over a hundred percent for everything else…"

A loud thud was heard as Tala passed out on the carpet.

"Kai…I think we should call 9-1-1, Tala stopped breathing."


"I swear Michael, I don't think I've EVER worked that hard on anything before. You should have seen the things Riley came up with a single sheet of paper and a pair of scissors…"

Michael laughed at his redhead friend who heaved himself onto the couch. He had heard about the all-nighter the four pulled yesterday. Technically speaking, working till eight wasn't considered late, but for Tala…well, the story's pretty much in your face.

"Hey Tala…Hi Michael…" Two hot looking girls waved and giggled as they walked across the duo sitting on the couch. The lights were dim and the whole room was filled with pounding music. Ray's parties were very well known.

Michael gestured a light hand movement at the two girls who broke into another fit of giggles. Tala yawned.

"Dude…he must be really tired if he ain't caring 'bout the ladies." Ray walked through the crowd of people all complimenting the great party with Mariah under his arm. The pretty cheerleader wore a tight red spaghetti strapped dress that reached mid thighs, working the crowd as she made her way to her friends.

Tala lifted an interested eyebrow before sitting straighter. "Not bad girl…"

Ray smiled before kissing his girlfriend on the lips, "What can I say, my girl dresses to kill."

There was a snicker in the background as an annoying voice spoke, "I can say the same about her cooking."

Vivinne wobbled her way through the crowd on her heels, pulling on her short pink skirt as she pulled what looked like a pretzel out of her mouth. "What is this anyways?! You call this food?! Like ew!" She threw the half chewed pretzel on the floor before crossing her arms.

Mariah rolled her eyes before looking the other way and muttering to herself… 'Jeez…why don't you just slap on a tiara with that outfit…'

"Like you can do better Miss. Prissy. Bet daddy's little girl hasn't ever poured her own cereal less say turned on the stove." Tala lazily adjusted his seat on the couch, making way for Ray.

"Whatever Tala, like you could do better!" Vivinne flicked her hair with her hand.

Tala rolled his eyes. "Cooking lesson number one: Don't fry bacon in the nude."

There were grunts of disgust before someone spoke. "Tala, we didn't need to know that."

Kai, who had just appeared among the people, didn't even get a chance to hear his best friend's comment before he was pulled downwards and pressed into Vivinne's chest in an air-choking hug. Michael shuddered. "That has to be the biggest turnoff ever…"

Turning away from the gagging scene, Tala spoke. "Don't worry bro, just put some Viagra in your whiskey when you need a stiff drink." He smirked before reaching over to grab his glass.

Just as Mariah was about to whack the Russian for that gross comment, yelling was heard among the music.

"Tyson, I really don't think it is healthy eating all of that!" Hand in hand, Emily and Max chased the navy haired boy who had swiftly squeezed himself between Tala and Michael on the couch. His arms were protectively huddling a load of junk food.

"So I'm a nutritional overachiever, what's the problem?"

Emily rolled her eyes. "You'll never make it on the Beyblade team if you don't stay in shape!"

Shoving chips down his throat, Tyson took the time to breathe. "I am in shape! Round, is a shape."

The guys rolled their eyes. There was simply not enough time in life to change Tyson's outlook on food.

As Tala attempted to unlock himself from the leather sofa, a familiar face entered the door. Riley scanned the room with her eyes before locking eyes with Kai. A few cat calls were heard from the guys on the dance floor as Riley smiled and waved before gracing over to her friends.

Kai inhaled deeply, before trying to gather up his thoughts into a nice compliment. Between a few stumbling gurgling noises, Riley heard a 'Wow…' She took it as a good sign.

"You look quite stunning yourself, Kai."

Indeed Riley was right. Wearing baggy blue jeans, his neatly ironed white blouse clung to his abs. Claire had stopped Kai in his tracks as she lectured him about wrinkles.

Checking Riley out from head to toe, Tala grabbed the girl from behind before dipping her in a dancing trance. "Hello there hot stuff. Nice of you to make an appearance, late or not." Sparkling blue eyes met fiery red orbs before both Tala and Riley regained their standing positions.

Riley's brilliant ruby eyes flashed with mirth as Tala wrapped his arm around her slim waist. "Sorry about the timing guys. Had a little trouble getting out of the house." She coughed at her own understatement, recalling the last few lingering words from Tai's mouth as she made her way out of the house. 'Where are you going? When are you coming back? Who will be there? Did you bring your cell phone? Don't make me beat anyone up!'

Mariah got off Ray's lap before running over to hug her friend. "Ohmygosh girl! You look sooo awesome!"

A tint of red flushed her cheeks as Kai looked over her once more. Riley was wearing what resembled a man tank, white in colour, with mysterious grey straps tied around her neck. Kai mentally slapped himself as he imaged what she was wearing under there. Silk green cargo capres loosely hung off her hips with cute little ribbons tied on the bottom. She wore regular white sneakers, but Riley's normally board straight hair was slightly curled and wisped across her face. She wore no makeup whatsoever, but her face seemed to glow every time she laughed. Her attire was pretty simple, but it was as if her outfit was specifically designed for her or something…

Vivinne didn't like how Kai was eyeing this new girl.

Just as Kai was about to offer Riley a drink, Vivinne snaked her arms around him, turning him around for a dance. At the same moment, Tala lead the beaming beauty, Riley, onto the dance floor, effortlessly spinning her to the music.

The crowd broke free as the duo dazzled the people with their synchronized moves. The two showed off several forms of dancing, laughing away to the music not noticing the clapping and cheering from the circle of watchers.

Mariah smiled at the scene as she voiced her thoughts to the gang who were still sitting. "I have to give Valkov credit, he sure knows how to dance." The pink haired girl took a notepad and pen from behind the couch; a pink Care Bear booklet with Tala's name written on the cover in thick black marker. "I guess I'll take away two marks on his dumbass metre."

Michael's eyes widen. 'Holy crap! The girl was taking count…'

Ray laughed before kissing Mariah on the hand; gentle pulling her out of her seat. "Care for a dance?"

Mariah nodded, giggling as she was swept off her feet.

Max and Emily both made their way onto the floor as a group of perky girls filled the vacant seats surrounding Michael.

Tyson minded his own business, happily eating away without worries of nagging. Scanning the room, everyone seemed pretty happy…all except for a slate haired boy who was tightly embraced by a certain jealous blonde.

Kai sneaked a glance towards his best friend who was having the time of his life dancing away with Riley. The lights wildly flashed as the music continued pumping through the room. Riley threw her head back in laughter as Tala wrapped his arms around her from behind.

Kai didn't understand. Why did his heart ache at the sight at his friend's happiness…?


Dun dun dun! Slowly but surely, I'm incorporating the 'Romance' section of the story. Hehe…part of the plot to come.

Hope you guys like this chapter, please read and review!