A/N: In Chapter 14 – You're Gifted, during the bitbeast calling, "the earl" aka. Ash, Tai's best friend, was mentioned. The world renowned beyblade team (representing The Lee Clan) consisted of Tai, Ash, Chloe, and Rye- first indirectly mentioned within the prologue, later, subsequent chapters. Though Tai and Riley are engaged, he never personally announced it himself; it was arranged by the elder. Nonetheless, (soon to be discovered in upcoming chapters) Tai is very much in love with Riley.

With the style I chose to write in, details run by pretty quickly. Often miss'em myself when I'm editing, lol.


-Why?-

16 – You're Targeted

By Euphrosyne


"That little swine!" Boris paced back and forth in the hotel suite.

"But sir, the team beat both the Allstarz and the Majestics-!" The soldier cowered at the man's cold stare.

"Even the original Demolition Boys pulled that far. But Alat, his curiosity of that heiress…over my dead body will we fall in the same wretched path paved by Tala!"

"What do you want to do, Mr. Boris?"

Staring out the glass, the man linked his hands around his back. "It was ambition that drove me to create a human of Alat's knowledge, ambition that I will pay for. I wanted an invincible leader for my invincible team, but it appears the mindless borgs are much more obedient." He stopped, a tone more threatening than before. "We are at the breaking point, the pinnacle of mankind. Our next battle against the Beybreakers settle everything."

The minion nodded with agreement.

"Send for the other three, I'm taking matters into my own hands. No way in hell am I gonna let a captain fuck things up again."


She wasn't here, but he knew she'll show. Rye was a woman of her word.

Leaning up against the backstage podium, Tai took in a deep breath, hand clasping the neck of his freshly pressed shirt to loosen the first button.

"You ready? Have the ring?"

The dark-haired boy nodded at his best friend, adjusting his headset. "She'll be here, right?"

"…Well, Chloe's here and I've been preparing for this moment since…forever…" Ash smiled modestly, eyes attempting to conceal the fear and uncertainty, sparked only by the ounce of something that promised eternal greatness. "It is Chloe's dream for them two to be engaged, both married, both having kids…"

The Lee Clan heir kept quiet. Marriage for Riley was a moral obligation…

The lights dimmed, the MC directed, the curtains open.

Tai adjusted his suit once more before the orchestra began playing.

Instantly, girls began screaming and cheering, many attempting to tease the blond singer towards the front row.

A few diehard fans growled with envy as they registered the scene before them. Others swooned to the velvety male voice.

Watching his friend step off the stage to reach for Chloe's hand, Ash dropped to one knee. Tai remained in his stationed position, playing the role of moral support as the fangirls whistled for him to come closer.

Half the prophecy was sealed as the golden pair locked in a never ending embrace. Chloe had accepted the proposal.

Cheeks flushed with color, embarrassment, and humiliation, Tai tucked the smooth jewelry box into his pocket…

Rye had broken her promise. She never made it to the gala.


Guards pushed the fans away from the teens. Tai trailed behind the newly engaged couple.

Uncomfortable warmth; he tugged at his tie to loosen the knot.

"I can't believe you did that in front of all those people! I could have easily rejected you. Oh, the temptation!" The two snuggled noses before the blonde pulled away to examine her ring in the light. She skipped across the road towards their limo. "Anything smaller and I would have-"

"Watch out!"

Ash's body tumbled over the speeding car as Chloe fell hard against the concrete. Tai's eyes widened with horror, reaching out a second too late.

Fans, guards, paparazzi; everyone rushed towards the scene. A whirlwind of sound buried them, burning their limited supply of oxygen in the enclosed space.

Cameras continued snapping like bolts of lighting.

Front-page news: A hit and run.


Dun dun dun…

Curious, no? Here is the first glimpse of life through the eyes of Tai, a life full of fame, recognition, and royalty. What could it mean…?

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