A/N: The boy's name is pronounced Ah-let, though spelt Alat. Sorta like A-lex, though spelt Alex…
LOL, just confused myself there with that comparison.
Tenth chapter, time for a summary change!
-Why?-
09 – You're Perfect
By Euphrosyne
"Hmph. There she is. She's attractive, but not attractive enough to tempt me." Alat flew through the barred halls after the shadow. Even in the echoic stone corridors, his movements were faster than sound. Before Rye could even sense the blonde's presence, she was rammed against the wall, a hand tightening around her neck while another on her abdomen, pressuring her against the cold bricks.
The boy was tall, about Tala's height.
Her eyes widened at his face.
"No, no, I don't want to hear my brother's name." Everything happened too quickly, the twin suddenly leaned forward and bit down on her neck, tearing the sensitive skin. Instantaneously she pushed the boy away, kicking him in the chest before holding his face against the wall with her foot.
His hand trailed up to grasp her leg, pushing up the fabric of her pants to reveal more flesh. "Those aren't Biovolt moves. You're much too smooth…"
She released him as those disgusting words escaped his lips. "Who made you?"
"Ha. Good diction, girl. I knew you were smart. Don't worry, I won't blow your cover; they'll kill me if I'm too clever. They'll just produce a new clone and tell that clone what an idiot the previous one was. It'll probably take'em another month or so before they figure out your stature."
"Aren't you the fastidious one; careful meticulous attention to detail I see."
The male wore a playful disposition. "The name's Alat. Sorry I can't throw in a few fancy words in for ya."
With celerity, Rye stepped back and crossed her arms.
"What. No introduction? Fine either way. I know all about you anyways. Riley Lee, an unusual combination. Guess all Lee Clan kin take on that last name. Obsequious really, to be in the presence of the fiancé of-"
She raised a hand to end his speech.
Alat smiled. "You seem surprised. Don't worry, they won't figure out the connection 'till the good guys win. We've analyzed the same World Champ videos over and over again yet still they haven't caught onto that little tattoo of yours. Mocking them in the face I say, especially after watching that sex tape between you and Tala-"
"Excuse me?"
"Yeah, I wouldn't be happy knowing I was filmed with someone as inexperienced as him. He really was slowing you down. Don't get much lay here unless you swing the other way." He laughed "Hey, that rhymed."
Rye turned to leave.
"Where are you going? Has my éclat devocalized you? Seems I have a few of your genes in me too-"
"As you said, they aren't aware of my brilliance."
"Got better things to do eh? Goodbye sex with the captain maybe? Modus operandi, really; like sending your man off to war. It's only the World Tournament. You're on the winning side-"
Rye hoped she didn't rant like this.
"Alright. Fine, 'till next time. Lick ya later. Hold up, wait wait, small request. Could you turn off that voice the next time we meet-?"
The girl rolled her eyes with annoyance before exiting the west end.
The captain stopped her in her tracks, checking her appearance for injures. "I was worried. You were late. I had to come find you." Tala brushed those shaggy wig bangs away from her contact-grey eyes. Blood from the girl's neck gripped his attention. "What's this? You're bleeding-"
She ran her finger across the bite. "It's nothing. One of the beyblade attacks caught me off guard-"
The boy wasn't too convinced but decided against pressing the matter any further. They didn't have much time left until his flight. Tala took her hand and began leading her back towards the west end.
"Tala, where are we going?"
"I don't want you walking back alone in these corridors. The junior department is safer anyways. You guys have strict bedtime rules," he joked. The two teens stepped onto the second level of one of the larger practice stadiums, the place where Rye first saved Kai.
Both sitting calmly against the large wooden boxes, the captain took her hand and opened her palm. "I have something I want to give you." The girl was winded as Tala took the chain off his neck, placing it neatly in her hand. The ring shone against the stair-railings.
"I can't. This is priceless, between you and Kai. I'd be infringing-"
"Now it's between you, me, and Kai. You've entered my life at the most unexpected time in the most unexpected way. Kai's a cool guy, he'll understand." Smiling, the boy carefully slung the necklace around her neck. Rye placed a hand against the silver band then leaned up against the boy's shoulder.
Wrapping his arms around her and bringing her towards him with a kiss, Tala smiled before speaking in a hushed tone. "This is exactly how I wanted to spend my last new minutes in the abbey." His eyes began to close, savoring the moment. "Tell me another story Rye, one of those fairytales. Tell me one with a happy ending…"
Alat's voice slipped into her head.
The rhythmic beating of his heart and the quiet intakes of breath soothed the blader back to peace. She mimicked the boy's serenity and slowly began. Tala's eyes remained closed.
"Against the mist-shrouded Asian highlands a woman is forced to betray the man she loves to marry another. Torn between youthful desire and family honor, her broken heart and fractured mind are expressed in the most compelling of stories…"
Methodic peace.
Rye loved him.
Had fun writing this chapter. So pretty.
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