Warning : Shonen-ai, various couples. Some strong and suggestive language, hint of violence. (Nothing major and not yaoi)
Disclaimer : I don't own Beyblade or any of the characters. The characters you do not recognise are mine and are not to be stolen/used in any story other than my own.
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"……" – Speech
'……' – TV or radio or something like that
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Role Reversal Part Two
-VampirycentAngel-
Tyson's heart fell practically head over heels when he awoke to find Kai in his arms. He planted a soft kiss on the blunette's cheek before clambering out of bed, straight to the shower. He had to stop himself from grinning like a maniac. 'But why?' He mused. 'Why do I have to stop myself? I can smile if I want to!' He laughed out loud, wondering if Kai always had that silent argument with himself every time he felt the need to show the world he was happy. 'Dumb-ass…' He smirked to himself, thinking fondly of his captain. He didn't know if his affections last night had meant anything to Kai, but they'd certainly meant plenty to him! The young blunette was ecstatic! He'd been kissed by his crush… In bed! Damn amazing. Tyson was in a dream world, so didn't really register having his shower, or getting dressed… He barely even registered Max saying a sleepy 'good morning', but didn't reply anyway, so it didn't matter. He headed out the door, down the stairs and to the breakfast room. He grabbed a small piece of pie, then sat to read the newspaper, sighing.
"Top of the league, eh?" Tyson smirked to himself, reading the headlines.
Team Bladebreakers are said to be top of the league and number one to win this year's Beyblade tournament.
The teenager kept a straight face, but was smiling inside. They were favourites to win! Although he had Kai's attitude, Tyson still couldn't understand how he managed not to laugh and look happy about things. He'd never get it. It's Kai. He's just someone you aren't supposed to understand. Half way through reading the article he saw his team mates stroll into the breakfast room, chatting lightly. He caught their eye and turned the front of his paper toward them so they could read the headlines. This bought an unbelievably surprising reaction.
"Woohoo! We're gonna win! We're gonna win!" The four younger teens just stared as Kai jumped up and punched the air, whooping loudly. "This is great!" He grinned to his pals, before his stomach distracted him. He left the others looking amused as he practically ran over to the food tables, just in case they suddenly disappeared… Which, of course, they didn't.
"At least Kai is letting out his feelings…" Rei was laughing inwardly. Although the situation was very confusing and probably not the best state of affairs for the tournament, he still managed to find the whole thing quite funny. He watched his captain, crimson eyes shining at the site of so much food. It wasn't normal, but it was fantastic to see the guy smile. He didn't tend to.
"Tyson…" However, Max seemed interested in another matter. "Did something… Happen between you and Kai?"
Brown eyes appeared over the top of the newssheet, a happy glint playing deep within, giving an unusual shine to the darkness of them. Max, Rei and Kenny all exchanged knowing looks and sat with their friend.
"Go on…" Of course, this was no use. He had Kai's behaviour traits now, and Kai didn't gossip. So Tyson turned his back and carried on reading, disappointing the blond. "Fine. I'll ask Kai."
"You do that Max." He retorted, folding the paper and preparing to leave.
Kai. Kai Hiwatari. Kai… Even his name was amazing. After striding in a very Kai-ish manner from the breakfast room and along the corridors, the young blunette was outside his room. He turned the key in the lock, paced in, and began to pack. They'd be leaving later that day for the tournaments. Tyson could barely wait, he was going to battle against Brooklyn, something he hadn't done for a while.
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Once on their private coach, the team were all in very high spirits. Kai especially, since he had the excitement that Tyson usually leaked. The captain was hanging off the window ledge, staring out at the scenery. He turned round in his seat, grinning at his team mates and immediately clung onto the younger blunette's arm as the coach swung round an unexpected corner. He sighed and leaned on the boy, feeling very secure when an arm wound itself around his waist and pulled him a little closer. Rei and Max glanced at each other, smirking. They knew that Kai had feelings really, he just needed a little something to bring them out, and it seemed that Brooklyn's switching trick had been the perfect solution.
"Three cheers for Brooklyn!" Max laughed. Rei snorted into his hands as he and the younger blond got a pretty harsh glare from Tyson. Kai smirked at them and licked the navy-haired teen's cheek, disgusting him. Though, this only seemed to make the other two giggle more – Never before had they thought it possible for Kai to be so… So… Fun! Affectionate. Sweet. Cute. Kind. Funny… Their list was endless. And it was true, the captain was all of these things, and he was loving. Loving Tyson – Though he wasn't going to tell him. After realising that the younger teen was sincere in his feelings and would care for him, Kai had practically forgotten all about Tala. Okay, so the redhead was beautiful, and was really sweet when he wanted to be… He just wasn't Tyson, and that seemed to be who the slate-haired teen wanted. He cuddled up closer and wrapped his arms round the boy's back, nuzzling up to his chest. His head still felt a bit dodgy from hitting it on the wall, so he decided that sleep would be a good idea. A really good idea considering he was curled up with the person he thought he might be falling for.
"I'm sleeping. Wake me up when we get there." He kissed Tyson on the cheek, then decided to be mischievous so gave a little peck on the lips too. Of course, this 'little peck' was turned into a mind-blowing kiss by the younger teen, lasting for a good 30 seconds. Though this gesture made Kai blush, made Tyson smirk, made Rei and Max wolf-whistle and cheer childishly, and made Kenny stare. Kenny hadn't really been paying much attention beforehand, but that had caught his attention. Since when were Kai and Tyson together?
"Sleep well Kai. You'll need it." There was something in his voice that stunned his team mates. Just a little flirty tone sneaking through. Was Tyson being… Pervy? Whatever it was that the boy was insinuating, it certainly deepened the blush already quite dark on their captain's cheeks, who simply buried his face in his partner's chest and waited for sleep to wash over him, which didn't take very long.
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"Kai! Oi, Kai! We're here." One crimson eye slid open, then closed again. Groaning, he rolled over onto his side to face away from whoever was talking to him. "KAI! Come on!"
"Go-way." He murmured sleepily. He was just slipping back into his dreams when two hands pulled him roughly upwards so he was sitting up. He opened his eyes and glared into the golden eyes of the offender. "That wasn't very nice Rei."
"You told us to wake you up. So we did. Now come on." Making as much fuss about being woken up as possible, Kai followed his friend off the coach, dragging his feet all the way to their changing rooms. Once inside though, he soon livened up, getting on everyone's nerves – Especially Tyson's.
"Shut up Kai. I'm trying to think." Stumped. Truly stumped. So… This is how Tyson felt when he used to shout at him. Sighing, the elder blunette slumped down on a bench, feeling unnervingly indifferent to the fact he had to battle later that day.
"Err… Tyson?" Max was looking from the cold-eyed blunette to his captain, slightly worried. "Maybe… Maybe you should apologise." Rei walked over and raised his brow, nodding his agreement. Tyson looked over at Kai, then shrugged.
"Welcome to my life, Kai. You see how it feels?" Kai glared at this statement.
"You aren't supposed to do that to someone you care about." He spoke barely above a whisper, but all three heard. They all heard the hurt and dejection in the teen's voice. Tyson looked over, sighing.
"Kai… Don't be-" He was interrupted.
"Just because I did it to you, it doesn't give you the right to do it back. You're supposed to like me, Tyson."
"I do like you. But all I'm saying is that you're contradicting yourself."
"How?"
"By telling me I can't do that to someone I care about when you spent a great deal of your time-"
"I didn't love you then!" Kai stormed out, leaving three very confused teenagers, one staring at the door, the other two staring at their friend.
"Shit."
"That's what I was thinking."
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Tyson wasn't in the best of moods, but he knew he had to give his all in this battle. It was supposed to be Kai's match against Brooklyn, that's why he'd tried to throw them off with the role reversal. He could not lose this, he had to do it. For himself, for his team… For Kai. Green eyes glared at him from across the stadium. This obviously wasn't what the redhead had been expecting.
"Tyson?" Was that anger or fear? Brooklyn knew that Tyson had Kai's ability, and he knew that it was because of him. "Where's Kai?"
"He's not here Brooklyn. I guess you've got me instead." The young blunette growled back, raising his Beyblade, ready to launch. His opponent stared at him fixedly, slowly raising his arm, taking hold of the ripcord.
"You want it, you got it." A slight madness seemed to take over those deep green eyes as the teen yanked on the cord. "Let it rip!"
The Bladebreakers had all guessed that Brooklyn would be angry, but this was unbelievable! Tyson 'let it rip' and the battle had begun – Very fiercely. Rei, Max and Kenny all just stood and stared, tense, as there was nothing else their bodies seemed to let them do. Until a quiet voice behind them caught their attention. The three turned from the angry battle to see Kai, tears still in his eyes, gazing up at Tyson.
"Come on Tyson, you can do it." He whispered, clutching the ends of his scarf. "I believe in you… I believe… In you."
This triggered something huge within the team. Just that tiny show of support strengthened the team's bond immediately. Rei piped up and shouted his cheers to Tyson; Max and Kenny soon followed suit. Kai grinned and joined in with the shouting, while up on the stadium platform, Tyson smirked.
"You hear that Brooklyn? That is why I'm going to win. I have something you will never have!"
"And what is that then Tyson?" The redhead spat back, glaring with utmost anger. Tyson grinned a very Kai-ish, almost evil grin, tilting his head.
"Friends." He laughed slightly as Brooklyn's eyes widened. "GO DRAGOON!"
The crowds were in awe, watching the two battle with all they had. Brooklyn was using as much strength as he could and still beginning to weaken. Tyson was right. No matter how much strength the redhead put into this battle, he still could never beat the strong spirit of the Bladebreakers. All their support had transferred into the young blunette, making him stronger than Brooklyn could manage. But he wasn't going to fail. He couldn't fail.
"Zeus, GO!" He was starting to stagger. It was no use.
"You can't beat me Brooklyn. You know you can't!"
"Yes I can Granger." Green eyes had turned black as a dark smile crept across the teen's face. He whispered some words and Tyson immediately weakened. "You see Tyson? You are weak. It is Kai who's the strong one – Not you."
Down on the floor, Kai suddenly grabbed onto Rei's arm to stop himself from falling over. He closed his eyes and reopened them, glaring his old, harsh stare up at Brooklyn as he let go of Rei. The other three all exchanged glances.
"Kai?"
"Brooklyn… You can't do that." He muttered, crimson eyes glowering up to the redhead. He then turned his gaze to his team. "We need to show support or Tyson will lose. Brooklyn reversed his spell… Two can play this game." He smirked evilly. "Come on Tyson, you can do it!" The blunette shouted, urging his team mates to join in.
"We believe in you Tyson!"
"You can do it!"
The blunette grinned on hearing the encouraging voices of his friends and felt his entire body strengthen once more. He flashed a smirk at Brooklyn and battled harder, causing the redhead to weaken again.
"See? Friends. Support. Strength. The team spirit! Nothing you have can beat that Brooklyn, nothing!"
"No…" Brooklyn closed his eyes, fell to his knees and his beyblade stopped spinning. There was a sudden loud roar of cheering from the crowds, but above all the noise, Tyson could still hear his team. He could hear Max and Rei cheering. He could hear Kenny talking quickly about knowing he could do it. And he could hear Kai. Kai was laughing. Laughing happily. Tyson held his hand out to Brooklyn, then pulled the other to his feet.
"Nice battling with you, but cheating doesn't work. The spirit of the Bladebreakers can never be beaten. No matter who you'd have battled, any of us would have won. You're a good blader Brooklyn, one of the best, but you know that. Maybe you knowing it makes you weaker because you don't feel you have to try. Think about it. If you made some friends, you could have easily beaten me." He smiled at the redhead, shaking his hand, then practically skipped to his team mates, grinning madly.
"Well done Tyson!"
"We knew you could do it!"
"That was amazing!"
"Dude, you rock!"
"Tyson…" This last voice was neither Rei nor Max, who had been shouting their congratulations to him, no. This was a voice that he loved to hear, though suspected it's owner would be pretty angry with him.
"Kai, I'm sor-" But he didn't get to finish his sentence. The team captain had wrapped his arms around the other teen and cut off his words with a kiss. He slowly pulled back and looked up into the smiling face of Kai. Kai… Smiling.
"Well done Tyson. I'm proud of you." The Bladebreakers all laughed with each other about their first win of the day as they walked happily back to the changing rooms, Kai's fingers gently entwining themselves with Tyson's. "I love you." He whispered softly. The younger teen's heart skipped a beat and his eyes lit up.
"I love you too, Kai." Both boys grinned to themselves inwardly, the loud speakers announcing the win.
'An amazing win for the Bladebreakers as Tyson really showed Brooklyn who is boss! As long as they win the next few matches, they're going to win the tournament!'
Wow. Win the tournament. Kai laughed quietly : This was going to be a fantastic day.
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A/N : There. All done.