Journeys
Disclaimer: Don't own the Beyblade characters. Rest of them are mine.
"Talking"
"Thinking"
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"Run. Don't look back. Just run!"
Looking up suddenly the young child frowned as his father ran into their little garden. He was covered in blood and breathing hard. Before he could question him arms wrapped themselves around him and he was lifted off the ground. Without another word his mother disapeared into the forest. her precious bundle clutched tightly to her.
Gale gave his son a last loving look. His green eyes trying to tell him it was okay. But it wasn't and nothing could make it different.
"Daddy!"
By the time they had reached the oak that marked the burial grounds of his ancestors, amber eyes were blurred by scalding tears. " Hush. hush my little one. I wont let them hurt you." Miriam tried to console her child. She knew that like her he had felt Gale's soul leave his earthly body. ' They wont get him too. Not if I can help it.' Her mind yelled, she gave a low and menacing growl as the noises came closer.
Four men emerged from behind the clump of trees.' Those monsters have come to finish us off.' She looked down at the whimpering child in her arms. So young, yet already a true reflection of their kind. Memories of her own family flooded her mind. The stories of her families heritage. They had been the leaders of the white tigers. She had seen scetches of him. She knew Ray was special. Jaco had said he was like a forest spirit. If only he knew the truth... No it was better this way.
"I love you my little tiger. Never forget me." She gave him a soft kiss on the forehead. Her green eyes met his. Amber was not a colour that was common in their kind. Another sign of his unusualness. They thought the other 'neko-jins' had amber eyes. It was a misconception, theirs was orange, like a cat. A house cat. Ray's wre like a tigers. Deep and deadly. But now they were wide in fear. She knew he was worried about her.
Stepping away she faced their attackers. Damn Mountian dogs. Thought they were wolves. Huh, they wished. With another angry hiss she attacked, looking over her shoulder she hissed out." Run. They cannot follow you to the holy place."
She didn't check to see if he was listening. Her ears caught his soft echo as he left. Without another thought on the matter she struck out. " NOW DOGS. Let US SEE IF YOU CAN BEAT THIS TIGRESS!"
The young boy stepped into the grave yard. A scream split the air. He spun back. " Mommy." The faint squeak came out.
Another followed as a hand grabbed a slended arm, twisting it. The child turned hissing. Hissing was substituted for a cry of fear.
He had found him.
Kai woke to screaming. He jumped up when he realised the screaming was coming from the bed next to him. He rushed to the young neko-jin's side. After a moment though, and another soft cry of pain, he shook Ray gently. Ray shot up. Amber eyes wide, body rigid and chest heaving as he gulped down lungfuls of air.
Kai waited for him to calm down then moved forward. He sat next to Ray. Ray slowly looked up at him. Kai almost gave a cry of surprise and anger as he realised the yonger one was about to cry. He had no idea what Ray had seen, but it must have been bad. Kai moved forward and enveloped the trembling and sweat soaked body in a comforting embrace. It seemed to be the catalyst of an already long over due reaction.
Kai closed his eyes in frustration as his shoulder was bathed in salty tears. " It's okay. Everything is okay. What happened?" He said softly. For a moment he didn't think Ray was going to answer, then a familiar but slightly distorted voice whispered next to him. " I saw it. I was there again. When they... killed them. He found me. He..." Kai looked down." Who is HE?" No answer." Ray who is HE?" He repeated as he looked down, only to find Ray unconsious in his arms. Before he could say or do anything a voice caught his attention." He wont wake up till tommorrow. I was afraid of this." Kai glared at Jaco." What is happening? No more half truths. I want answers. NOW." Jaco gave a meek nod. " The closer he comes to his home the more it affects him. Until he performs the ritual he will be plagued with these... memories... visions. What ever you wish to call them." Kai started to stand. He stopped when he realised he still held Ray. Laying him down and tucking him in he followed Jaco out. It was time he found out who Ray was. And who this man was that plagued his dreams.
He shivered as he stepped out of the room. Coldness seeped into his mind. He turned to Ray, realising that the coldness was coming from him.
" I swear I'll help you. I don't know how. But I'll do it."
To be continued.
Yamireikon: Well more tears and more chances for Kai to comfort Ray. Word of warning, this fic may get a bit dark. I may not update as much as I am going through a bit of a bad time. Be warned. If it doesn't then sorry for the misconception. Enjoy.
