The True Meaning of Love

Chapter 17 - Waking Up

By: DestinyBabee

She had both hands on the guys arms trying to pry them away from her. But it was too late, the substance in the cloth she inhailed was already affecting her. Her vision was a blur, but just before she fainted, she saw Stephen turn around with a smirk on his face. It then that she knew what Stephen's 'unfinished business' was.

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Consciousness finally reached her as Serenity's eyes slowly lifted. She sat an old rag doll on a hard conrete floor. Her head was leaning on a couple cardboard boxes next to her and her hands were binded together behind her back to a cold steel pole. The place was dark, only allowing a small light fixture hanging from the ceiling to illuminate the place. It look like an old abandoned warehouse. She hadn't had the slightest clue where she was, except for the fact that it looked like a warehouse or storage area of some sort, but that was about it. Cold air seemed to encircle her from all directions and a strange water dripping noise could be heard from the distant. Who had kidnapped her here?? It was then that Serenity had a flood memories of the events she last remembered..



"Stephen.." She muttered. 'What does he want with me... money perhaps?? Noo... he has lots of it himself... that can't be it.. then what else could it be though??'

"Good to see you have finally woken up, little one.." A low voice echoed out from within the shadows, causing Serenity's ears to perk up trying to figure out where the sound came from. The voice sounded familiar in a way. She tried to focus her eyes on the person speaking but had no luck; the shadows along the walls concealed him too well.

"Who are you??! And why have you brought me here??!" Serenity shot out trying to sound as fearless as possible.



The boy let out a low irritating laugh; as he heard the quiver in Serenity's voice. Suddenly a tall boy emerged from within the depths of the shadows, as a smug smile formed on his lips.

"You..." Serenity whispered. She barely recognized him, but thanks to her watching the tournaments battles. She knew exactly who he was. "The Black panthers..."

He had spiked up brown hair, and his eyes were almost a honey color but actually hazel revealing his mischievous eyes perfectly. Then another boy emerged from behind the first, and she wondered if there were anymore of them, hiding behind the shadows. This boy didn't look as intimidating as the first, as his light brown hair shone brightly in the light. Then another boy grew from the shadows. She knew he was asian at first glance. It was then that she knew exactly who these people were. All of them were wearing a pure black jacket, looking like a dangerous mafia gang. They definitely meant business.

"Well, well, well.. look what the cat dragged in.." Jason being the first the speak up. He walked slowly up to Serenity. Whom kicked him in the calf, sending a small pain up his leg. He glared at her. "Bitch!" He kicked her foot slightly harder than she had with his own. Serenity quietly whinced in pain.

"What do you want?!" Serenity demanded. All she wanted to do was to go back to her team, back to Kai, where she felt safe. Ryan only laughed causing Serenity to wince at the ear wreaking sound. He then like his team mate walked towards Serenity, and slowly kneeled down beside her. Serenity turned her face away from him trying to avoiding any eye contact, as he ran the back of his hand down the side of her cheek.

"So soft.." He smirked. It got widened when he saw Serenity shut her eyes in fear. "Such a shame we have to kill you so soon.. before we even had a chance to play around." He then kissed her on the cheek and stood up.

"Fuck you!" Serenity glared.

"If only you knew.." He grinned as he carefully pulled out his grey beyblade and set it up on his launcher, before straightening out his arm. He was pointing it directly at Jade, causing her to look at him with complete shock. Was she really going to die? Noo.. She still had lots of things to do.. Noo.. Serenity could feel her entire body tremble in fear, as she watched Aaron and Jason prepare their blades as well.

"Don't worry my dear, they won't hurt you...too much!" A fourth voice popped up. It sounded much deeper and much more mature than the other 3. A tall man was clearly evident near the back. Serenity couldn't see what the man looked like, except for a bit of gray hair hanging down upon his shoulders. His yellow eyes bore down at her, enjoying the pain that she was about to endure. There was definitely something familiar about the presence of this man as well, but Serenity couldn't quite put her finger on it. She looked like she was deep in thought and she stared intently back at him. An evil laugh suddenly escaped from his lips and he slowly emerged from his hiding place in the shadows. Her's eyes immedietly bulged in shock, as she instantly recognized the man standing before her. "Ahhh, I see you recognize me.."

Serenity practically choke out the next 3 words, as her heart pounded against her chest. "You're Kai's granfather."

The man nodded his head, a smirk clearly present on his face. He glare down at Serenity with complete authority. Serenity has never seen Kai's grandfather in real life, but she has seen him on television and it was never good things she had heard about; she could see the evil within his eyes and his soul.

"Why...why are you doing this?!" Serenity asked, her crystal eyes slowly tearing up.

"I never liked you...ever since I heard about you," he sneered in disgust. "You ruined Kai.. Kai was one of the strongest boys around, he was raised to be powerful and emotionless, and you made him weak...weak with your pathetic warmth and emotions!" The words rolled out of his mouth with pure hatred and disgust. It was then that Serenity realized why Kai was always so cold, and why he never wanted to bond or get close with anyone. His grandfather had made him that way.

"You.. you were the one who changed Kai, you...you made him become so heartless!" Serenity yelled, tears starting to fall down her soft cheeks.

"Yes I did, he was the perfect warrior until you showed up!" Voltaire answered, with revulsion in his voice. "But that doesn't matter now... I'll teach you once and for all not to mess with my grandson's feelings! Ryan, Aaron, Jason take care of her!"

Voltaire swiftly left the place leaving Serenity alone with the two boys.

"Don't fail me now.. or you guys know what will happen.." With that he made his exit. The boys nodded and continued.

All 3 of them looked at her, eyes shining with the same evil that Voltaire possessed. Their blades were directed right at her and Serenity closed her teary eyes, trying to block out the pain they were about to inflict upon her. Although she wasn't scared, her body trembled uncontrollably. Warmth suddenly ran through Serenity's body and she knew that Dralexiel was beside her...no matter what.. even through death. She could hear the sound of whizzing blades, as she let out a loud, painful scream, when it clashed against her delicate skin painfully.



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[BladeBreakers]

"Hey.. Does anyone know where Serenity is?? It's 3 p.m. already!" Our beyblade match starts at 6. And she's battling today.." Kenny asked.

"I saw her at around 10:30 a.m. I asked her where she was going and she just said she was gonna be out for a couple hours to take of something, but before she left she assured me that she'd be back in a couple hours.

"She should be back by now then..." Tyson said putting his left hand on his chin thinking.

"You mean Serenity's not back yet??" Kai asked upon entering the room.

"Nope. It's not like her to be irresponible.." Max replied. "But I'm sure she'll be back soon, the finals are today, she wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Kai thought for a moment. "Could it be Stephen..... No.. I doubt it." He muttered.

"Hey Kai! What's up? We're getting ready for our warm up! You coming or what?" Tyson called out.

"Uhh.. yeah! I'm coming...."

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