Thank you all for your kind reviews! You're really all so flattering, I had no idea people would like this fic so much, but I'm glad you do!!
TNTiggris: that actually was a typo, if it wasn't for so many reviewers bringing it up I wouldn't have noticed at all;; but I worked it to my advantage so it's all good.
Angel Spirit: same here girl, I hate the fact that they split up, and yes it seems so many people are obsessed with Tyson/Kai...no offence to them but...that pairing stinks. Bye the way I have another fic out called the restricted I'm working on chap 12 if you like inu-yasha also it can satisfy your Kai/Ray craving...to some extent
hyperness: no wonder, what season are you on? Second?
Kai and Ray had a beybattle in the semi-finals and Kai unleashed his special attack and Ray got hurt. There'll be no Mariah/Ray in this fic...sorry if you like her or the pairing but I really don't ;;it will be brotherly realation, besides it looks as if Mariah is more after Lee in G-rev.cheers
They did really rip a piece of their shirt and tie it to Ray and Kai acts real nice to Ray in the end of the battle, the part where Ray congratulates Kai for winning and Kai sticks his arm in the air...I didn't make that up.
Autumnburn: :( srry! Tried not to make it a cliffie!
Reis1gurl: I need all the luv/luck possible to keep writing these thanks! And actually it was a typo but it worked out to be part of this story too
Shadowcat: awww, thank you!
Forfirith-on-a-sugar-high: 17...2 year old major difference there kai meanie! 17 is plenty old! And Kai sure does love his kitten
ChibiNekoSakura: Heh girl, it's true...I should try that someday...wonder if I try accepting my dad's croissant he'll buy me something...nah
toboewolf7: Whatever floats your boat always wanted to say that...
AoiSea: Second person to pinpoint my terrible mistake, but I worked it to me advantage!
RAY'S POV
I yawned groggily and stretched like the cat I was, exercising my stiff muscles. I jumped to my feet when the phone rang, it's shrill tone sending shivers down my spine. I winced in pain as every movement I made to the ringing object of doom caused a sharp pain coursing through my body, making it hard to stand.
Lifting the phone I yawned, "Hello?"
"Ray, I hope you didn't forget you're meeting me at 7:30." It was Kai, I smiled when I heard his familiar voice and I started panicking when I realized there was 8 minutes till 7:30.
"Uh...of course not Kai, I'll be there on time." I spoke quickly, hoping dearly that Kai would not pick up the panic in my tone but instead mistake it for lack of sleep.
"Alright. See you then." Good, Kai didn't notice, either that or he didn't want to say anything.
I said my good byes and placed the phone back on it's hook and slumped to the ground, I was sure Kai had said 9:30...if he hadn't called I'd be 2 hours late, I can't even begin to imagine what would have happened then.
Now to my main problem, getting ready, I didn't have to worry about food because you're not supposed to eat before a doctor's appointment any ways. I ran over to the chest of drawers and pulled out black rimmed, high collared white sleeveless shirt and tossed it over my head, I hadn't showered because of my injuries so all I had to do was slip on black denims over my boxers and step into the bathroom.
In my haste only half the toothpaste managed to stay on my brush and my hair was left looking like something blew up in it...but that didn't matter, running out the door in top speed and waiting for the cursed elevator was my new problem. Was the world against me today?
Giving up on the elevator I chose the stairs instead, being on the 3rd floor had its perks. Sure you don't have the lovely scenery but hey, when you're late for a doctor's appointment it's your new best friend.
I called a cab and I found myself frequently checking my watch every 5 seconds, the minutes were ticking away to quick for my liking, and I began wishing that this cab would move faster.
"Hey mister!" I called, he turned around and I continued, "Can you go a bit faster, I have to meet someone in less than 2 minutes!"
"No can do sir, have to follow them rules." The driver answered calmly, easy for him, he didn't have an angry Kai waiting impatiently for him at the end of this drive.
I dug through my pockets and yanked out a 20 dollar bill, "I give you an extra 20 if you make it at 7:30 sharp!" I knew I was wasting my money, but Kai was worth every penny, even the rusted old ones that I was highly amused by.
The driver snatched up the bill and visibly increased his speed, "You've got yourself a deal kid."
After a few seconds we came to a dead halt directly in front of the massive Red Skin buildings, and there was Kai...I felt my cheeks grow red, Kai looked stunning in his tight black muscle tank and baggy navy pants that were tighter on the thighs, accenting his finely carved legs.
I paid the driver and hopped out and ran towards Kai, stopping inches from him panting heavily.
"You should take it easy Kon, don't was to hurt yourself more do you?" Kai asked smirking.
"But we're going to be late for my appointment. Aren't we?" I questioned, a confused look plastered onto my flushed face when I realized how close I was to Kai. Standing at full height I dusted myself out of habit and starred at my feet.
"I only called you so early for one reason...I despise the morning rush hour." Kai, still smirking walked away slowly, suggesting I follow him.
"So you're saying, that I almost killed myself just to get here on time so you wouldn't need to drive in traffic?" I mumbled, left eye twitching dangerously. How dare he wake me up early just so he could benefit from it!
"No one told you to kill yourself Ray, and besides I made an appointment for 8:00am, if we get caught up in traffic we'll be late for sure."
My anger towards Kai melted away, I could see the common sense in it now, I knew Kai wasn't one to be so terribly self-centered.
KAI'S POV
I knew I was rude to wake Ray up so early but the best doctors in town really don't appreciate being kept waiting; I learned that the hard way. Looking over to Ray I smiled to myself, yes, he was gorgeous as usual, even if he did have bandages all over.
A wave of guilt hit me hard and I was forced to stop in tracks as if I would be knocked over if I didn't do so.
"Kai is something wrong?" Ray asked beside me.
I turned to face his worried pools of liquid gold, you could get lost in those eyes of his, "Nothing, lets go." I answered dimly.
I braced myself for another shock wave of guilt as he turned his face away from me and looked towards the floor, clearly upset...I had to make it up to him.
"How are you feeling? Any better?" I tried to lose the bitter cold that constantly accompanied my voice but failed to shake of all of it, yet it was enough to brighten up the saddened kitten.
"Oh, a lot better Kai, it doesn't hurt as much." Ray responded clearly, I could he was lying.
I grunted and Ray smiled. I opened the passenger side of my jet black corvette and allowed Ray to slip in first.
Making my way around the car I unlocked the door and closed it behind me, "Did you lock your door?"
"Yes." Ray answered, out of the corner of my eye I noticed Ray's fingers slip quietly to the lock and gently push it down, locking the door. I smirked to myself; Ray was too cute at times.
"How long would it take us to get there? These bandages are itchy." Ray complained tugging at the light material that was tightly bound to his body.
"Don't do that, you'll only make it worse, and it would take about 15-20 minutes to get there." I couldn't help but let out a small smile as Ray fidgeted in his seat, his hands itching to scratch his wounds.
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RAY'S POV
It's funny how such a huge building would go unnoticed to my eyes, I was almost positive when my White Tiger x team was on tour we passed by this building, oh well I have bigger things to worry about...like where the hell Kai has gone to.
My sharp feline eyes scanned the parking lot and the front entrance of the hospital, but no Kai. Had he said something to me when I was in my own little world and I missed it...no couldn't be...I looked over t the parking lot and spotted Kai's corvette, although he wasn't in it.
I was starting to panic, I had no means of transport to get back home and in my haste I had no chance to pack change to take a bus. I wanted to cry, I was lost, I couldn't find Kai, my body ached with a feverish pain and I was so damn itchy, not to mention I was pretty dizzy, could it be from the little sleep I had last night?
"Ray, we're going in now."
I snapped my head in the direction of the voice and almost yelped with relief, Kai was here and I could see a doctor and then I could sleep...I could just picture the bed calling out to me; it's soft plump pillows, warm, thick comforters...no Ray, stop thinking about sleep!
I could feel the drowsiness slowly taking effect on my body as the elevator slowly made it's way to the 7th floor. Not to mention the deadly silence filling the elevator wasn't solving my problem either, in fact the three occupants in this cramped space looked almost dead, now I really hate doctors.
A loud beep sounded, marking the point of our arrival and knocking me back into reality. Kai stopped behind me, letting me pass through first which I did. But I didn't notice the gap between the elevator and the floor and got my foot stuck in it, I would have crashed painfully to the floor if it wasn't for a pair of strong arms tightly gripping my shoulders.
"You have to be more careful Ray." It came out more as an order than a concerned tone, but when Kai realized I was slightly wincing with pain he loosened his grip on my shoulders and steered me in the direction of the doctor's office.
"Do you have you health card?" Kai asked once in the cooler room of the floor.
"Yeah, right here..." I dug through my pockets and handed Kai the card.
"Alright, Mr. Kon?" The receptionist nodded towards me, giving back the plastic card, "Doctor Edwards will be with you soon, your room is the third door to the left."
I smiled and pocketed the card, looking over to Kai...he didn't show any signs of moving. I knew it was foolish to be afraid of the doctor but I couldn't help it, I hated them. Them and their big fat needles. I needed Kai in the room with me; even if he wouldn't provide much comfort it was better than nothing.
I cleared my throat, "Aren't you going to accompany me?"
Kai peeled open one crimson eye and then the other, "Don't tell me you're scared of the doctor Ray."
I shifted my feet nervously and chewed on my bottom lip, "I'm not scared..."
I heard Kai sigh and shift in his seat, getting up he stopped in front of me, "Then let's go."
I smiled in response and followed Kai's retreating back into room number 5.
KAI'S POV
I knew it was wrong accusing Ray of being scared, but the look in his eyes said it all and before I knew it the words spilled out of my mouth like Tyson's terrible fruit juice mix. And really, who could say no to Ray, it was like telling a cat to stuff a sock in it...nevermind.
Sitting in the cold leather backed chair Ray was squirming and fidgeting so much it was getting on my nerves.
"Ray will you sit still." I growled and Ray whimpered, I instantly softened my intense glare, "Ray, you know they won't do anything drastic, they'll give you cream and tell you how to keep your wounds from getting infected.
I was glad to see Ray had stop wriggling in his seat and was actually listening to me, he turned his bright amber orbs towards me, "That's...all?" His voice was shaky and I had to resist the urge to hug the life out of him, I hated seeing Ray so upset.
"I'm no doctor but I'm pretty sure that's what they're going to do." My voice was still and Ray whimpered as heavy footsteps made their way to the door.
The door creaked open and a doctor with brown hair and a clipboard walked in, "Good morning boys, I'm doctor Edwards, what seems to be the problem?"
The doctor quickly averted his gaze from me to Ray's bandaged arms; Ray was shaking slightly as the doctor approached. I wanted to knock the doctor to the ground and tell him to stay right where he was but I stopped myself, this was for Ray's own good.
"I suspect you're Mr. Ray Kon, am I right?"
Ray nodded slowly, not trusting his voice at the moment.
"So what happened here?" The doctor lightly touched Ray's right arm and Ray flinched, "Well I'm glad to see that it hurts, the more pain the better condition it is in...will you let me check out your wounds?"
Ray nodded bluntly looked up at me with pain filled eyes, I wanted to do something to help the distressed kitten...so I placed my palm over Ray's hand and squeezed gently, the only way of offering my support.
Before the doctor started to unwrap Ray's wounds he stopped to ask, "Do you have injuries any where else?"
"Yes." Ray nodded, "Back, chest and legs..."
I bit back a gasp, had I really done so much damage to this poor soul? I wanted nothing more than to turn back time and erase the memory of unleashing my special attack on Driger, which in turn, would also target Ray.
I couldn't help but stare as Ray peeled of his shirt and pants, My eyes transfixed onto his bare skin. I only tore my eyes away when the doctor reviled his wounds; broken skin decorated his back legs and arms. Some of the wounds were bleeding slightly and the smaller ones were barely recognizable as to what they were before.
The doctor moved fast, applying cream to the wounds then non-stick pads and finally lightly wrapping gauze to keep the pads in place.
"Alright, I suggest while having a bath don't apply water directly but dab it with a wash cloth, otherwise keep it clean and dry, apply cream and after three days leave it open to dry and I'll give you a shot to prevent infection."
"Ok i-what!" Ray's jaw dropped open and his skin turned a nasty shade of ghostly white as he began to shake once more.
"Is something the matter?"
I think the calm aura surrounding the doctor was causing Ray much discomfort since he was squirming about in his chair even more.
"N-nee-dle?" Ray stammered tightly hugging his chest.
"Yes, there isn't a problem is there?" The doctor was polite and his words soothing, probably to old people, but not to Ray who was currently shaking his head back and forth so badly it would fall of with a few more nods.
The doctor left the room and I turned to Ray, "It's only a needle, they don't hurt."
Ray turned his shaking form to me and was about to say something when the doctor returned holding a 3 inch needle, some cotton and a bandaid. The minute Ray got a look at that needle he was on my lap and shaking like there was no tomorrow. And me...I was blushing like mad because I now have a petrified kitten sitting on my lap and clutching onto my shirt like the world would end if he didn't.
"Don't l-let him give me the n-needle." Ray whimpered when the doctor came closer.
I sighed; I hated seeing Ray like this, so I wrapped my arms around his waist and held him tight, offering whatever little support I had to give.
The needle inched closer and Ray clamped his eyes shut, concealing himself within my arms. I couldn't help but think how right this felt, having Ray in my arms...
NOTE: I hope Kai doesn't sound too OOC in my story! I'm trying to show the nice part of him (only to Ray) , but also keep his regular bow-down-to-me attitude too
If you haven't seen G-rev and don't want me blabbing out the tiny bits from it, then please don't hate me after reading this. You have been warned
hehe, those who have seen G-rev know that Tyson was pretending to be Kai (With Kenny holding a towel behing himscarf) and Tyson said something along the lines of "I'm Kai, king of the world, bow down to me baby." That I found hilarious...but one question why did Tyson dream of Kai hugging him??!!
That really ticked me of, Kai/Ray fans, I bet you feel the same...you do, don't you?? But then I found it funny, i found out how odd Tyson and Kai would look as a couple...now if you replace him with Ray, wow! We have a match!
Tyson/Kai fans, don't hate me, and I know this is a Kai/Ray fic but some may also like the other pairing, so if you're reading, it is just my opinion Review please??