"Man! I can't feel my legs!" Tyson moaned, as he sat down on the sandy beach, watching the waves roll onto the shore.
"Tyson… you'll get used to it." Ray assured, rubbing his friend on the back.
"You… said that… over a month ago!" Tyson retorted. "And Kai still hasn't let up about the whole 'Tala's icky germs' thing!"
"My what?"
Everyone turned round to see none other than the Blitzkrieg Boys.
"Oh, hey guys." Max replied happily, giving a wave.
"What are you doing here?" Tyson asked, standing up.
"It's called a tournament." Ian said, rolling his eyes.
'Shrimp!' A happy bark rang through the air.
"Oh, hell no…"
But he never finished, since a grey blur knocked him over, nicking his goggles in a flash.
'Hell yes!'
"Give me back my goggles, runt!" Ian cried, running after the wolf, who had grown quite a lot, reaching just above Kai's knee.
"Kai, you made her go soft." Tala accused his secret-lover, whom shrugged.
"Weren't me."
"What did you expect, Tala?" Bryan asked. "For her to be a ruthless huntress?"
"That's exactly what I expected, but oh well. One can't always have what one wants." He sighed, with a shrug.
The Bladebreakers (Minus Kai) were flabbergasted. They had never seen Tala this…friendly. Sure, he would be cocky, but making jokes…
"Who are you and what have you done with Tala?" Max asked.
"Don't worry." Ray told the Blitzkrieg Boys, whom were looking slightly wierded out; Tala looking humoured. "He's on a sugar high."
"Oh yah, Kai told us about him." Bryan said with a smirk.
"Right, I know you're here for the tournament, but there's still a month left until the start of it. Why're you here so early?" Tyson demanded.
"So, we're not allowed to visit? Damn." Spencer said in mock disappointment.
Tala turned away, looking over his shoulder at the teens…especially Kai.
"See ya around…kids."
"Well, that was pointless." Ian huffed, flopping on his bed; he had managed to get his goggles back.
"How was it pointless?" Bryan asked, sitting on the foot of his bed.
"Well, I got picked on by that God forsaken wolf and we found out the Bladebreakers despise us." He paused. "Minus Ray. He seemed polite. Stupid neko-jins…"
"They're not stupid, Ian." Tala said. "Their wit is just so fast, you miss it, meaning you think they're dim."
Bryan stood. "Where're you going, Bry?" Spencer asked.
"Out."
"I'll come with you. I need-"
"No. I need air…alone and I don't want you stinking it up." Came the harsh reply.
"Jeez, ok. Sheesh, harsh much?"
Bryan growled, and slammed the door.
Gods, how he missed Russia. Sure it wasn't all that good…bad memories and such…but he was used to the coldness and whiteness of the snowy plains… there was too much green here. He sighed and walked down a random street. It was silent… if you exclude the chirps of the birds as they sang in the darkened treetops because of the low light (A/N- it's about 7 at night.) He turned a corner and walked down the street, enjoying the silence…
"What do you mean?" Came a shout.
"What I mean, Ray, is the fact that you're being all chummy with him!" Came a reply, just as loud.
Ray? This must be Tyson's house… but what are they arguing about?
Curiosity got the better of him and he jumped the high wall, settling on top, hidden by the branches of a large tree. He peered through the leaves.
Below him, Kai was leaning against the tree in his usual pose, the blonde and two brunettes were sitting on the porch and finally, Tyson and Ray were standing in the middle, staring at each other.
"What in the seven hells does that mean?" Ray yelled, his features full of anger; his stance, facial expressions… he looked slightly calm, but dangerous.
"Wha- Ray? Have you gone stupid?" Tyson roared. "He almost killed you just over two years ago!"
So they're talking about me…"You almost died in that battle and he enjoyed every second of it! He wasn't being controlled like Tala! He was Boris' little lap dog!"
Why that-"Tyson…" Came a growl from below Bryan's hidden location; Kai. He sounded angry too. Pissed off as well. "Don't-"
"Shut up, Kai." Tyson snapped. He turned his attention back to the Chinese teen before him. "Well?"
"Well what?" Ray snapped back.
"Why're you being so polite with him? Have you forgotten about your battle with him at the Russian tournament?"
Ray growled quite loudly. "No I haven't Tyson. Do you expect me to? I still have the scars! They remind me everyday! Everytime I see them, they remind me of that battle! His face… his blade… bit beast…" His voice was growing quieter, but snapped back to its normal, angry state. "Everything Tyson! I can never forget, but it's in the past! It can't be undone! I wish it could, but-"
He was cut short by a blow to the face. He fell backwards, onto his behind, clutching his already bruising cheek.
Kai was quick to react and he ran forwards, hooking his arms under Tyson's and holding him still.
Max and Hilary ran forwards to Ray, but stopped when he stood up. He walked silently out the garden, not a second look back, still clutching his cheek.
Ray: You... made Tyson hit me?
Tyson: Why?
Demi-goddess: Dunno. (Shrug) felt like it. Ray… if you will.
Ray: Why should I? You made Tyson hit me.
Tyson: Yeah dude, that was harsh.
Hilary: Apologize now!
Demi-goddess: No. Now Ray, if you don't do the reviews, I'll get Tala and Kai to do them..
Ray: Fine!
Demenior-Ray: Hey Demenior! Demi-goddess got your email and hopes you got hers! (Smiles) And Demi-goddess and Kai are glad you stopped poisoning Tyson and moved onto the flamer… Heh, but I guess that wont last, since he hit me…
Tyson: Dude, that weren't really me!
Ray: Go away! I need to finish reviews! (Ushers Tyson off) Right. (Gets handed Card) Oh Kai says he is unable to give you a hug, because he has a red headed boy attached to his arm, begging him to hug you… You can guess who that is, can't you?
Tala: (Offside) Hug her! She needs a hug!
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Ray: well, heya aries. I can't tell you about the hunters… even if they aren't involved in this fic. Well, I'm not sick anymore, so don't worry. It was just a small cold, so I'm fine. Blame Lee. Oh… Tyson!
Tyson: yeah?
Ray: aries wants to remind you that Kai and I aren't together.
Tyson: Ok. So who is he with?
Ray: heh. Not telling.
Tyson: how do you know who he's with?
Ray: I read it in the review. Now piss off. (Tyson goes) And Demi-goddess has just noticed… you write my name 'Rei' whereas she writes it 'Ray'. I guess you watch the Japanese version or read the manga. She watches the dubbed version.
Demi-goddess: (Offside) DAMN BRITISH TELE!
Ray: Ahem…yeah. Well, she is upset by companies such as Nelvada andsuch who snip good bits away from anime, such as One Piece and Beyblade.
Tala: How many time can you say 'such' in one sentence?
Ray: Wanna bet?
Asian-Hottie-
Ray: HEY ASIAN-HOTTIE! Yay! An Asian I can talk to! Actually, Mariah isn't my girlfriend. She scares me… (shudders) Demi-goddess wants to thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement, young grasshopper. You have learnt well. (Bows)
Tyson: what the hell was that?
Ray: Felt like it.