The True Meaning of Love

Chapter 11 -
By: DestinyBabee



Kai on the other hand was still wide awake. The images of someone trying to kill Serenity were still playing in his mind. 'Who could it be...' The only thing he see was that it was definitely a boy, and he had brownish hair. Kai turned around and glanced at the sleeping beauty next to him. He had the privilage of sleeping next to Serenity due to Ray's persistance. But nonetheless, Kai was pretty much content he was so close to her, for he felt the need to protect her. And eventually Kai too found sleep and drifting off into paradise.

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As soon as dawn broke, Serenity was the first to wake up. She moved slightly at first, before slowly opening her eyes completely. She looked around and saw that everyone else was fast asleep. Then it was brought to her attention about the events that happened last night. She quickly glanced and her left hand where she was cut. Her eyes widened at what she saw. There was Kai right next to her, holding her hand. 'What is he doing??' She thought. She then smiled and tried to move her hand away, but Kai only tightened his grip. She smiled again.

"How cute.." She said very softly. She then reached out with right hand and touch his face. It felt strangely hot. So, she moved her hand on his forehead, he was burning up. '*gasp* He's starting to get a fever.' She then tried to loose his grip on her and pulled her hand away, and wrapped him in a warm blanket. After, she got dressed and went outside to start the cooking. They would be having butter on toast for breakfast.

"I have sucha a great team.. So caring.." Serenity said. "Even tough they're all very different from each other I wouldn't have them any other way. Thank god for giving sucha precious friends." Serenity then sighed. 'Too bad they only need me for this competition.. Oh well I'll cherish our remaining moments. And thanks to them..I can start writing songs now.." She smiled and grabbed her notebook full of songs she wrote. 'Hmm.. I should write a song about friends...' Since it was really early in the morning (around 4 or 5) she had quite a bit of time to start writing lyrics and making out the notes.

Four hours later, Kai was the next one to wake up. Everyone slept in, because they were worried about Serenity the night before.

Kai then noticed that Serenity had already woken up, and there was her blanket wrapped around him. And he felt kinda dizzy when he tried to stand up. He coughed for a moment and then got dressed and headed outside. As soon as he stepped outside the brightness blinded him for a second, but he managed to stagger all the way to where the warmth was.

"You're up early." Kai said, noticing his voice sounded different.

Serenity turned around noticing Kai was there. She put down here notebook, and when to get a cup with hot water and 2 pills.

"Here swallow this. It'll help tone down your fever." She handed him.

Kai raised his eyebrow. "I'm not sick."

"Yes you are." Serenity then placed her hand on his forehead again and the other on hers. "You're burning up. Take the medicine." Kai was kinda shocked by her actions.

"I'm not sick. I'm not weak."

"Kai! It's not about whether you're weak or not. Your fever will only get worse if you don't take the medicine!"

"I told you i'm not sick. I never have before."

"Well that was then and this is now!" Serenity said getting angry, and again handing him the pill.

Kai reluctantly took it and swallowed it. "Girls.." He mumbled. When he glanced back at Serenity, she was back on the other side writing something again.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"Hold on.." A minute later, she finally stopped writing. "Okay! I'm finally finished! *whew!* This'll probably be my next song, and I dedicate it to you guys the BladeBreakers! And since no one else is awake then I guess you'll be the first to hear it." She smiled. She then cleared her voice and began singing.

---------------"I Will Be Your Friend"

---------------When every moment gets too hard
---------------The end of the road can feel so far
---------------No matter how much time we'll part
---------------I'm always near you
---------------I'll be the shelter in your rain
---------------Help you find your smile again
---------------I'll make you laugh if you have a broken heart
---------------Wherever you are

---------------[Chorus:]
---------------Cuz I'm never gonna walk away
---------------If the walls come down some day
---------------All alone when you feel the pain
---------------I'll be there when you call my name
---------------You can always depend on me
---------------I believe until forever ends
---------------I will be your friend

---------------[Verse 2:]
---------------So many people come and go
---------------Nothing can change the you I know
---------------You'll never be just a face in the crowd
---------------And time will show
---------------Through the seasons and the years
---------------I will always hold you dear
---------------Never you fear

---------------Cuz I'm never gonna walk away
---------------If the walls come down some day
---------------All along when you feel the pain
---------------I'll be there when you call my name
---------------You can always depend on me
---------------I believe until forever ends
---------------I will be your friend

---------------[Bridge:]
---------------I'll be around when every candle burns down low
---------------And I want you to know...

---------------Cuz I'm never gonna walk away
---------------If the walls come down some day
---------------All alone when you feel the pain
---------------I'll be there when you call my name
---------------You can always depend on me
---------------I believe until forever ends
---------------I will be your friend
"So what do you think?? I know it's not that good, but I only have a couple hours!" Serenity said as soon as she finsihed.

Kai was speechless. He didn't know what to say. She has a voice of an angel. "W-Why are you dedicating it to us?"

"Because.. you guys always looked after me through the good times and the bad, since day 1. You guys were always there to put a smile on my face, and you never left my side. I only met you not too long ago, but I feel like I've known you my whole life. And even though I'm only a temproary member of the team, you all welcomed me with open arms. And I know you guys aren't just friends with me because I'm rich and famous. I thank god for giving me true friends like you. I'm really going to miss all of you when this tournament is over." Serenity finished off. She could feel tears forming in her eyes.

"Aww... We love you too Serenity!!!" Tyson yelled from the entrance over the tent. Standing next to him where Ray, Max, and Kenny.

"How long you guys been there??" Serenity asked kinda surprised.

"Long enough to hear the end of your song and that touching speech." Kenny answered.

"*sniff* *sniff* I never knew you cared!!" Tyson cried running over to Serenity giving her a big bear hugged.

The others just laughed, and Kai just shook his head. 'He'll never change.' He thought. "Enough mushiness! We're leaving today, so let's get packing after breakfast!"

"YES SIR!" Tyson jumped and saluted. Kai rolled his eyes, and shook his head.

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It took nearly 5 hours to re-pack everything and take down the tent. Not to mention they had to put out the fire well enough for it not to ignite again. Unfortunitely, Tyson volunteered for this job, thinking it was easy.

"Putting out this fire will be a piece of cake!" Tyson made the impression of rolling up his sleeve, and then grabbed his water bottle and poured it into the fire. The fire then slowly dissipated. When only steam was left, He threw some snow on it and began kicking around the burning ashes. "ALL DONE!"

Kai, who was the making sure everything make perfect before they departed, walked over to the fire with his shovel. He began digging up the ashes.

"What is this?" He said pointing to the still steaming ashes below.

"Dirt?"

"Didn't I say put out the fire? This isn't good enough. It can easily ignite just like that *slap his fingers* Do it again."

"FINE!"

When Tyson thought we had done a pretty good job, he again called Kai over to inspect.

"What part of putting out the fire don't you get?" Kai was digging up more steaming ashes.

"Just HOW MUCH PUT OUT DO YOU WANT?"

"It will be adquate when you can bury your hand in there and not get burnt." Kai said and he turned around and left once more.

"I'll show you.. I'll teach You how to pur out a fire.. stupid Kai. I don't see you doing a better job." Tyson muttered. He then began throwing fusillades of snow onto the still steaming ashes. This continued for about fifteen minutes.

During that time, Serenity had been taking a break when she came across Tyson throwing handfuls and handfuls of dirt at what use to be the fire. It looked like he was making a snow mountain. Finding this amusing, she then stood in a comfortable stance and watched. Tyson then grabbed the huge jug of water and poured half of it in the pile of snow.

"There that should take care of it. I'D LIKE YOU TO SEE IGNITE NOW! HAHAHA!" Tyson gloated in victory.

'Oh my goodness... He's talking to what use to be the fire...' She then walked up to Tyson and said, "Tyson, what are trying to do? inundated the camp site?"

"Kai said the fire was put out good enough. So I'm doing it properly!"

Serenity giggles. "I think that's good enough Tyson."

"WE HAVE ONE HOUR BEFORE OUR DEPARTURE! YOU ALL CAN TAKE BREAK!" Kai yelled out. Everyone let out a sigh of relieve. They had been working since morning packing and hauling everything to where their bus would arrive, and considering how much stuff Serenity brought, it was definitely hard work.

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[In the Black Panther's camp..]

While the Bladebreakers were taking their break, the Black Panthers had finished their packing one day prior. They used this whole day to devise the perfect plan to go up against Serenity. Why did they need the whole day? This being their last chance, there was no room for mistakes. They had to think of everything that could go wrong and consider everything.

Everyone except Laya. She was told to go to the bladebreakers team to spy on them, and maybe make a quick foray to see if anything could come in handy for their master plan.

As she returned, the other notice she came back empty handed.

"Nothing?" Ryan assumed.

"Nope, they're currently taking their break. Plus, everything is already been packed." She replied.

"Raid there camp!" Aaron said.

"Kenny was sitting rite next to their luggage! It's kinda hard for me to raid the camp!" Laya argued. She didn't exactly volunteered to do this.

"Stop your yelling and let's get back to the plan." Thao interrupted.

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Hmm.. WHAT"S GONNA HAPPY NEXT? YOU WAIT AND SEE! sprry about all the mistakes! =P

Thanks to:

Sapphire Rosales: Hope you enjoy the rest of my story =)

hhtme: sorry!! i know i have been those 'one update per month' kinda things. sorry

vienna: haven't heard anything from you in awhile. glad to see you're back.

Lusfer Snape: thnx kido

Serenity: russia hey?? cool i wanna go there sometime.. so much history with the tsars and the revolution! haha steven is grounded? poor kid haha u guys are naughty! =P but who isn't?? haha

blissful trinity: yeah well mistakes is the first word in my language

crystal of psyche: of course! Kai will always be there for serenity

someguy: do you really think its getting better? i hope so! =D i'll probably use one of your idea in the maybe the next chapter or so.. hmm.. i have a feeling this story will b like.. 20-30 chapters long haha hope you guys don't mind! ^_^'

Mizu_Tenshi: so sorry!! i know i have been those 'one update per month' kinda things. bleh.. im really sorry

snakes-on-the-ice: i know what a mary-sue is now. it means that the character is "PERFECT."

Anime_Fan: Kai will save her! =D your ideas are the best! hehe beybattles. i'm dreading the fact that i'll hafta write them in 2 or 3 chapters.. bleh haha but hey thats what beyblades all about right??