Silver: Aloha! ^. ^ Thanks to everyone who took the time to review for the last chapter. ^-^ Yes, I will be continuing to torture Rei. (Very sorry) He won't get well for quiet a long while. As well…I have a surprise planned soon, around chapter 10, it will be revealed. I have a rough image of how long this story will be. You guys can expect around 15 chapters for this story. ^-^ I'm going to go over my previous chapters and edit them, taking out stupid grammar errors. I will also be rewriting Gift of the Phoenix (my other story) because I really don't like it right now.
STORY RECOMMENDATION: I have an awesome story that I want to recommend to everyone. It is by my fellow best friend and authoress Silens Fletus. The name of the story is called 'Drifting.' You might have heard of it before or maybe even reviewed it. It rocks! It is also Rei/Kai angst/Romance. The story is very nicely written. Please check it out. ^-^
Disclaimer: I do not own beyblade or any of the characters you recognize. I only own the poems and the unknown characters. Don't sue me, trust me, it's not worth it.
Major thanks to everyone who reviewed my last chapter.
Vanilla Fox- Thanks for your wonderful review! I promise there will be angst in this chapter so enjoy!
Chibi drigger- Sorry about making Rei cough up blood. ^-^ I thought it was very cruel but it makes the story more exciting, no?
Ellen- Yup they're in England. ^-^ I like writing cliffy. They're so fun to write. *Evil authoress grin*
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DarkGift- Believe it or not, I had writers block when I wrote this. It was really frustrating not be able to write something for such a long time. Anyway thanks for your encouragements! Enjoy this chapter!
Silent Bob 546- Yup, Rei's going to stay like this for quite a while actually. *Evil music playing in the background* Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you liked it!
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Hikari no Donya- Thanks for all your encouragements! I'm glad you liked the flashback. ^-^ I enjoyed writing it. ( TK called my evil but if you read her fic, it kills someone.) Hope you find this chapter just as good!
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HimekoSukie- Yup, Rei might die. ^-^ I'm sooooo evil. ^-^ By the way, I correct Wolborg's name so now it's right. Thank you for bringing that up. I appreciate it.
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Embraced by Flames
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'Doctor…I need a doctor…Where is that GOD DAMNED DOCTOR!' Kai thought as his fiery orbs searched the deserted hospital lobby.
Running blindly through the lobby, Kai felt himself panic. He felt it in his guts that Rei's life was shortening with every step he took. A wave of helplessness washed over him. Just the thought of losing Rei was too much to bear.
Coming upon the front desk, Kai angrily slammed his fist onto the cool, stone surface. His blue bangs fell across his lost eyes, his emotionless complexion was becoming harder and harder to maintain.
"DOCTOR!" Kai roared into the lifeless building, not expecting a reply.
The only reply he received was his voice slowly echoing down the empty building. Running his hands through his wet hair, Kai felt so small, so helpless. The crimson fire that burned within Kai's eyes started to falter as he felt hopes slowly drifting away from him.
A picture of Rei suddenly flashed in front of Kai's eyes. He felt Rei's pain, felt his desperation, his strong desire to live, it was as if he could reach out and feel those soft, black hair that reached down to Rei's hips. Knowing that he couldn't quit when he was this close to help, Kai slowly raised his head. The dying fire in Kai's orbs slowly came to life as confidence once again entered them. Quickly looking around, Kai started to jog down the corridor, all the while hoping that a doctor was nearby.
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A pair of icy blue eyes followed each and every movement made by the Bladebreaker's captain. A smirk found its way to his lips as he watch Kai carefully weight his situation. He knew Kai well enough to know that he wasn't going to give up this easily, especially not on someone he cared for.
'This is getting interesting…Man, I'm getting good at this.' The teenager thought to himself.
Watching Kai disappear down the corridor, the boy quietly crept into an empty hospital room and waited.
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"Kai…Kai…Kai, please don't leave me…" Rei murmured in his nightmare, his fingers clutched tightly onto the bed sheet.
Glancing at the bedside watch, Max's weary eyes discovered that it was already 3:00 a.m. Glancing outside the large hotel windows, Max failed to see any signs that the rain was coming to an end. Wondering what Tyson was doing right now, Max sincerely wished that Tyson was here right now, to comfort him when he felt so alone.
Getting up, Max slowly dragged his feet towards the closet doors and took out a teddy bear sweater. Throwing it over his head, he soon found that it did little to nothing to keep him warm. With a heavy sigh, Max knew that he wouldn't be warm until Rei was safe in the hospital. Walking to the windows, Max glared out into the pouring rain and hoped beyond hope that Kai found a doctor.
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'Where is that damn doctor? They should be here right now! It's open 24/7! There has to be someone here!' Kai thought desperately as he continued to run down the deserted corridor. He felt his desperation heighten with each step he took, he knew that the longer he took, the closer Rei was to death.
His sharps eyes picked out a glimpse of light under the door at the end of the corridor. Quickening his steps, Kai ran rapidly towards the light. Upon arriving at the door, Kai's ears picked up a faint sniff, as if someone was trying unsuccessfully to contain their tears.
Pausing for a second, Kai debated on whether he should open the door, or if he should keep going. Reaching for the doorknob, he was about to open it when a picture of Rei flashed through Kai's mind. Quickly taking back his hand, Kai turned swiftly and began to walk back the way he came. Half way through the corridor, Kai heard a faint click behind him. Turning around, Kai was hit by a wave of déjavu.
A little boy, around the age of 6, stood outside the slightly ajar door. With his dark, long, flowing hair tied back in a braid and his petite figure, he could pass as a younger Rei. Awed, Kai stood completely still and stared at the little boy. The little boy slowly took a hesitant step towards the older boy, holding his teddy bear loosely at his side, he half carried half dragged it toward Kai. Upon arriving in front of Kai, the little boy hesitantly raised both of his hands upwards, waiting to be picked up.
Frozen, Kai was unsure of what to do. Remembering that he was here for a purpose, Kai slowly turned and began to walk away from the little boy. Seeing the blue-haired stranger slowly moving further and further away, the little boy quickly wobbled up behind Kai. With difficulties, the boy finally caught up with him. Gently reaching up, he placed his chubby hands into Kai's muscular ones.
The little boy's affectionate gesture surprised the cold Captain greatly. Glancing down at the little boy, he found that the child's eyes were filled with teardrops and his lips were quivering continuously. With a groan, knowing that he couldn't get out of this now, Kai bent down and picked up the child with surprising gentleness. Resting the boy's head gently onto his shoulders, Kai started to walk towards the opened room.
Upon entering the empty room, Kai noted that this room was unusually undecorated. He had expected get-well bouquets and cards from families and friends to adore the room, after all, who wouldn't love such a gentle spirit? However, glancing around, not one card could be seen. Puzzled, Kai walked over to the snow-white bed and gently laid the little boy down.
Taking a small step back, Kai regarded the boy. He resembled Rei even more in better light. With his large amber eyes, and canine teeth, Kai was mesmerized by the resemblance.
The little boy regarded Kai with large, curious eyes. Patting the spot beside him, the little boy mentioned for Kai to take a seat. Knowing he shouldn't waste anymore of his time, Kai slowly shook his head and began to back away from the child that reminded him so much of Rei.
Seeing his newfound friend edging away from him, the little boy put on an effective kitty pout. Stubbornly patting the spot beside him, the little boy's lips began to quiver once again. Seeing that the little kid was going to cry again, Kai felt torn between what to do. Reluctantly, Kai walked over to the bed and stiffly sat down, unsure of what to do next. He didn't have to do anything however, because as soon as he sat down, the little boy timidly climbed into his lap. Curling up, he let out a small purr and rested his head onto Kai's shoulders.
Hesitantly, Kai wrapped his arms around the petite figure, feeling awkward. The little boy curled his body deeper into Kai's curves, as if he was made to fit there all along. Closing his eyes, the little boy's face shine with happiness. He was still for so long that Kai began to assume the little boy had fallen asleep.
"My name Lin." The little boy muttered into Kai's chest, greatly surprising Kai.
"Whatever." Kai said, refusing to show any emotions.
"And your name Kai." Lin continued
Surprised, Kai wondered how on earth this boy knew what his name was. Holding Lin away from him, Kai examined the innocent boy. Lin had a innocent smile on his face as the older boy continued to examine him.
"You look for doctor cure Rei aren't you?" The little boy asked.
Shocked, Kai almost dropped the little boy. 'How on earth does this boy know all this?' He thought
"Don't worry, doctor be here soon. Your friend alright." Lin said.
"How the hell do you know this stuff?" Kai asked more to himself then Lin.
Letting out a little giggle, Lin buried himself into Kai's chest. Soon, Kai heard a series of small, regular breathing. Slowly and carefully, Kai held up the little boy, only to find that he finally fell asleep. Gently laying the child onto his bed, Kai quietly clicked off the light and existed the room. Kai stood silently outside the door, unmoving, wondering what the hell happened inside.
He was snapped sharply out of his thoughts when he heard a small cough behind him. Turning around sharply, he came face to face with a shocked nurse. Letting out a sigh of relief, Kai firmly grasped the nurse's shoulders. Scared, the nurse let of a small gasp, unsure of what to do.
"Take me to the doctor. My friend's dying, he needs help NOW!" Kai said coldly to the scared nurse.
Giving a tiny, shaky nod, the nurse looked down at Kai's hands that still sharply held onto her shoulders. Following her eyes, Kai quickly released her shoulders when he realized what he was doing.
Mentioning for Kai to follow, the nurse quickly led the way to the doctor's office. On the way, the only thought on Kai's mind was the little boy, Lin. It's as if the little boy knew what was going to happen, before it happened. Deciding to ask the nurse about it later, Kai pushed any thoughts of Lin at the back of his mind.
They soon reached the doctor's office at the end of the opposite corridor, the nurse briskly knocked on the door. Kai, however, was not so polite. Stepping in front of the nurse, he sharply twisted the doorknob and kicked the office door open. A surprised doctor greeted his on the other side. Walking over to the doctor, Kai put on his trademark stare.
"My friend is dying. You have to help him, NOW!" Kai demanded
After a few seconds of silence, it seemed to Kai that the doctor wasn't going to reply.
"I'm afraid we simply can't do that, sir." The doctor replied, taking Kai by surprise, no one rejects him.
It took a few minutes for his words to rejection to settle in Kai's mind. Gaping at the doctor, Kai demanded to know the reason.
"I'm afraid we cannot send out the paramedics in this weather, it is much to dangerous," the doctor replied.
"Dangerous my ass. Send out those fucking paramedics now, doctor," Kai said coldly, emphasizing the word 'doctor'.
"Young man, I will not tolerate that kind of language in my office. Please leave." The doctor said before returning to the paperwork in front of him, ending the conversation.
Feeling the flames inside him flicker, Kai slammed his fist into the doctor's desk, leaving a dent. Surprised at the boy's strength, the doctor flinched at this boy's actions.
"Get the paramedics, buddy, or you won't live to see the next sunrise." Kai threaten, taking out Dranzer.
Matching Kai's cold star with his own, the stubborn doctor refused to back down.
"I will repeat myself again, I cannot send out the paramedics in this weather. Please wait out the rain. Threatening will get you nowhere." The doctor said.
Walking swiftly around the desk, Kai took the doctor by his neck. Easily holding the doctor from the ground, Kai raised him slightly above his head. He could see the fear in the doctor's eyes as it met Kai's crimson ones.
"I will repeat myself again too. You will send down the paramedics. I don't give a shit about this weather. If you fail to save my friend, you just guarantee yourself a visit to my buddy, Satan." Kai muttered.
Giving a small, frightened nod, the doctor slowly agreed.
Seeing that he got what he wanted, Kai carelessly threw the doctor onto the cold floor and swiftly walked out of the office, leaving a terrified adult in his wake.
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"Kai…Kai…Kai don't leave me…" Rei murmured in his wistful sleep.
'Kai, please hurry, Rei's about to die…' Max thought as he tightly clutched his hands together and continued to pray for the sick blader.
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TBC…A/N-Well…that's the chapter! Hope you like it! I'm sorry I didn't update for such a long time. ^-^ Appearances from the little boy, hope you found his cute. There will be more appearances by Lin, I guarantee it. Expect the next chapter to be up after Easter Monday. I will be spending the weekend writing. ^~^
Story recommendation: I know I already put this up at the beginning but check out this awesome story by my friend and fellow authoress, silens fletus! Check out her awesome story, 'Drifting.' Also Rei/Kai fluff. If you enjoy my story, you'll love hers.
It's that time again…PLEASE REVIEW!!!! ^-^ R&R!!! ^-^ Constructive criticisms are welcome, flames are not. If you are going to flame it, don't bother. Don't like it, don't read it. ^-^ So please, please, please REVIEW. ^-^
-Silens Letum