Journeys
Disclaimer: Don't own the Beyblade characters.
"Talking"
"Thinking"
Kai woke up with a start. He looked to the other side of the bed. No one there.
' But it was so real... He was here with me.'
He rubbed his eyes and got up. Glancing at his watch told him he had two hours to get ready and get to the airport. Plenty of time for a shower and breakfast. So he did this.
Coming out less than half an hour later, he walked to the fridge. His hair was wet and hanging in his face. Sighing he pushed the sopping bangs from his face and grabbed the orange juice and what not for a quick breakfast. He ate at a moderate pace, once in awhile yawning. Before he knew it he was on the plane and waiting to land in England.
' Wow. That was the quickest trip I've ever taken. Now to find Ray.'
Max had sms'd him before he boarded the plane to tell him Ray would meet him at one of the Coffee shops at the Airport. He walked around for a few minutes only to be tapped on the shoulder by a young man that looked to be his age. He gasped.
Staring back at him was another 19 year old boy. He was almost half a head shorter than him. He wore black cargo pants and a red sleeveless zip up top. He wore red and black tennis shoes. But Kai barely took all this in, his focus was on the boy's face. Golden feline eyes looked at him from under familiar wild raven hair, no longer restrained by the white bind but now flowing down like a dark waterfall. A white fang glinted as the other boy smirked.
" Good to see you too Kai." Came a deep but melodious voice, laced with amusement.
" Hi Ray. Long time no see." He managed to answer, with more calm than he felt.
Ray nodded." Max told me to meet you here at a coffe shop. Problem was he didn't tell me which one so I waited at the terminal. I almost didn't see you though."
Kai nodded." Same here." He felt a slight flutter in his chest as Ray laughed. " Come on. I've been here since this morning. Our flight is only at Six tonight. Have you eaten?"
Kai shook his head." Not since I left this morning."
Ray nodded and picked up his bag. "Come. I know a nice place that gives edible food. We can eat there while we wait." Kai nodded and picked up his own bag, following Ray to a small but bright little restuarant.
After they both ordered and waited for their meals to come, Kai watched Ray as he sat there. He took in the neko-jins face. His boyishly cute features had been transormed into the refined, sleek beauty he was observing. The well proportioned body had changed. Ray had always been fit, but when you're thirteen you're still a bit of a child. Now the clothes molded with the muscled body underneath them. He wasn't bulky, like Tyson had become. Nor was he willowy like Max and Kenny, rather he was lean. Perfect. Kai smiled mentally. Ray had changed more than the others. They all still kept to their old choice in garments. Max still wore green and orange, Tyson liked blue and red with yellow and Kenny still wore a tie. He himself still kept to cargo pants and at times wore his scarf. Ray had swopped his chinese outfit of white, blue and yellow accenting for this. Kai wanted to grin. It certainly suited the other.
The colours brought out his tanned skin. The red strangely enough gave emphasis to his amber eyes. Kai almost shook his head. 'Bad Kai, mustn't think like that. You haven't seen him for how long. He probably has a girlfriend, maybe Mariah. Well I may as well ask him.'
"So what have you been doing for the past six years?" He watched as Ray shrugged. "Stuff. After Tyson won the Tournament and we split I went back to China, after awhile I left. I've been staying in Germany for the past five years." Kai frowned." But Max said you were coming from China?" Ray sighed." It's a long story. Anyway I'm studying to become a Pediatrician. I'm hoping I'll be able to work anywhere since I've learnt all the main languages. Other than that I've been blading. You?"
"Well. I stayed in Russia after you guys left. My granfather died so he left everything to me. I've been doing Tourism and Economics." Kai frowned as Ray chuckled." What?" Ray shook his head." Nothing. I just never took you for the people type." Kai frowned. His eyes grew wide as he realised what Ray meant." I happen to have developed some good people skills since last time you saw me. Thank you very much." Ray nodded but still laughed. Kai growled playfully." Hey I'm not the one who disapeared."
Ray froze. Kai went to apologise when Ray shook his head." I deserved that." He seemed to hesitate before speaking again." Somethings are better left unknown Kai. I had my reasons for breaking all contact. Lets leave it at that." Kai nodded. Their meals came and they ate in silence. Kai glanced to his companion. Ever since that comment Ray had become distant. he wracked his brain for something to say." So how is Lee and the others?" Ray looked at him, cold golden eyes shone at Kai." Wouldn't know. Haven't spoken to them for over four years." Kai nodded, mentally kicking himself. He resumed eating his meal. His thoughts wondered back to Ray. ' What did he mean by things being better off not known. He's starting to sound like I did when we first met. A Pediatrician huh. He can give me a house visit any day.' Kai almost choked on his steak. Earning him a funny look from Ray. HE didn't notice though. ' Where did THAT come from!!!!!! Okay calm down. Just keep the thoughts in the head and nothing can go wrong.' With this thought in mind he resumed eating his food. Not once glancing at his amber eyed companion. Nor did he notice as those eyes slitted then went back to normal.
Kai and Ray split the bill and gathered their luggage. Kai watched as Ray walked slightly ahead of him. Kai frowned. Was that a shudder that went through Ray. He sped up." Whats up Ray?" Ray shook his head then took a deep breathe. He looked up at Kai." I'd rather talk about it some other time okay. maybe when we get to Max's." Kai nodded and watched Ray board the plane.
What had happened to change Ray so much? Where was the Ray that had smiled after his fight with Bryan. That had told Tyson they would always be friends no matter where they were. Though Ray had smiled he had yet to see the same smile Ray would always give when they were younger. he sighed.' I'm going to figure out what is bothering you Ray, and when I do you wont be able to hide anything from me.'
Kai made this silent vow as he walked into the tunnel leading to the plane. He didn't know what he would find out, but whatever it was his feelings for Ray would never change.
Six years ago a certian neko-jin managed to break the ice that had surrounded Kai. Now Kai was going to return the favour. Whether it led to his ruin, he didn't care. All that mattered was Ray and what he meant to him. With these thoughts in his head, Kai got on to the plane. Leaving behind England and entering much more than he ever thought possible.
To be continued
Yamiraykon: I haven't really been to any airports except the one and it's not that big. No offense Restuarants at airports but I'm basing this off of the Airport I've been to and the place I ate at earned me a trip to the restroom. YUCK! Please review. It is much appreciated.:)
