A/N: Yea! Happy Birthday to Me! Whoot!
-Why?-
03 – You're Impartial
By Euphrosyne
"The kid's up. I'll notify Mr. Boris."
Pushing himself to an upright position, Rye pulled over the covers just in time to see a burly boy exit the room. A redhead remained adjacent to his station, eyeing his injured leg with curiosity.
The teen leaned forward in his seat, resting his chin on his knuckles. "What's your name?"
At first, the dark-haired boy chose not to answer but seeing his wounds had been cleaned and wrapped, he looked up at the other with hesitance. "What's yours?"
Smiling at his choice of words, the redhead rose from his seat, making his way towards the frosty window. He watched the flakes flicker freely in the outside world. "I'm Tala. The guy who left was Bryan."
Seemingly satisfied, Rye reluctantly replied. "Rye." He continued watching the redhead from the bed, a sudden twinkle around his neck stealing his attention.
"You have one of the three rooms in this place which have a window. They're testing you; must have captured their interest somehow."
Rye remained undisturbed.
"Yours, mine, and Mr. Boris's."
"Why am I still alive?"
Tala was surprised at the forward tone but answered nonetheless. "Your attempt of escape apparently. Though foolish, it was not your will to succeed but your unwillingness to fail that bought you their favor."
The boy nodded.
"Any more questions?"
There was an indecisive squirm. Tala raised a brow.
"What's your connection with Captain Hiwatari?"
Once again, Tala was taken back. The child looked up, eyeing the chain behind the soft fabric. "Your necklace, Kai has one."
Recomposing himself, the redhead lightly laughed. "What's your connection with Captain Hiwatari?"
Rye knew it was his turn to answer and gradually began. His answer would not be enjoyed. "Mr. Kai Hiwatari is a greatly admired beyblader, noble until his manners gave a disgust which turned his popularity in my books. During my brief acquaintance with him since we were to share rooms, I found him proud, above his company. I have nothing more to say about him."
Hiding his amusement, the redhead moved towards the cabinet and poured a glass of water. He walked over to the petite bed and offered the drink to Rye. "Kai's an expedient fellow, serving only to promote one's interest rather than one's principals." The boy accepted the glass. "You shall learn during your time here to hold your opinions to yourself and speak in short terms only to satisfy the desires of the authority."
Tala turned towards the exit. "Mr. Boris has given you the option of loyalty or death." The silence proved his prediction correct. "I shall tell him you are still slipping in and out of consciousness. Be prepared to train and flatter tomorrow. Food is a privilege here and must be earned by newcomers." The boy left the dorm.
Placing the empty glass on the counter, Rye pulled the coarse covers towards him and shut his eyes. Still slipping in and out of consciousness? How long had he been here? Better yet, how long had they been watching him?
Rye tossed in search of a comfortable position. Hmm. Either way, Tala was nice company.
Too sexy a face, that redhead (lol). Please read and review.
