Title: One Moment

Author: Jaded-Reflection

Rating: T

Category: Beyblade

Type: Alternate Universe

Summary: She was always told that she could never achieve it. He always looked down on her. She was hopeless and couldn't even control her bit beast. He was the captain and hated her for being on the team. She was ignored and unappreciated by the entire team. How can one moment change everything between two bladers?

Note: This story may contain depression and angst so if you don't feel comfortable with that stuff…GO AWAY!

One Moment

A mildly loud sound of beeping caused Skye Hiwatari to wake up. She blinked a couple of times before the things around her focused properly. Groggily, she sat up and gazed at the clock on her table beside her bed. The numbers 5:30 stared back at her in neon green. She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and ran her hand through her thick, wild hair. She stared at the ground for a while before getting up and walking into the bathroom.

Again getting side-tracked, she stared at the nearly lifeless reflection in the mirror. Her usual warm silvery blue eyes looked completely empty and her usual perkiness was completely gone. Her shoulders slumped and she placed her hands on either side of the sink, trying not to drop from exhaustion while her gaze moved towards the sink. Re-stabilizing herself, she sniffed loudly but refused to let her tears drop. Her eyes traveled back to the mirror and she clenched her teeth. For years they had looked down upon her, never trying to help her. Never hearing what she had to say. Well, now she was going to do it. She would shock them with what she'll achieve. They would be sorry they ever called her weak. And nothing will stand in her way. Not even a stubborn bitbeast. She smirked lightly, something she hadn't done in a long time, and splashed water over her face. Watch out, Tala. You always called me weak. Now, this will be the reason that I win no matter what the cost, she vowed. I will show you that I am not some kind of an amateur. I will show you that I'm not pathetic! Her little smirk turned cold. She wouldn't let anything stand in her way. Anything.

Outside the bathroom, in her room, a dim glow emitted from the black and crimson beyblade.

After about half an hour, she got out with a plain blue towel wrapped around her body. Opening her closet, she took out black track pants and a loose Rolling Stones tee that Kai had gotten for her when a year or two ago. She slipped on her clothes and grabbed her beyblade. The Demolition Boys would have probably left by now, she decided. Quickly, she poured her self a glass of chocolate milk and gulped it down. Setting the glass in the sink, she ran outside to the park.

Skye could hear a lot of buzzing in the south area of the park. As she got a closer look, she noticed that it was her team practicing. Tala was standing at the front as the others finished their daily 50 sit-ups. Ignoring them, she turned and headed towards the east area. There were some trees and a little pond that she was pretty sure nobody had discovered except for her. She neared the pond as different thoughts raced her mind. She took a deep breath before sitting down on a dry spot and placed her beyblade beside her. Crossing her legs the Indian style, she closed her eyes and placed her hands in her lap.

She inhaled deeply, held in the breath for 5 seconds before letting it go slowly. Kai had taught her how to meditate properly and over the years, she had become a master at it. The minute she closed her eyes, it felt as though she were taken to a different realm. Everything was pure black but as time went by, images would flash through her mind.

Her first launch of her beyblade, her first word, her first birthday and sometimes images that had to do with her parents. Adryan and Nadya Hiwatari had died a long time ago in a car accident. But whether the car was purposely sabotaged or if it was a pure accident, she didn't know for sure. But unlike her brother Kai, Voltaire had refused to accept her and enroll her in the abbey. He had thought that girls were the weaker sex and it would always remain that way.

Skye smiled coldly. She would show him. She would show them all. But how? Aquilius refused to listen to her and there was nothing she could do. The WT tournament was coming up and she was pretty sure that Tala wouldn't let her battle. Something will happen, she thought. Something always happens. Battling in the WT tournament may be my only chance to show Tala that I'm just as good as Kai. I have to battle in this tournament. She took in a few deep breaths and repeated the procedure before opening her eyes. As her vision focused, she sensed someone watching her and turned around sharply, coming face to face with a little boy no more than 6 years of age. His big green eyes stared up at her, blinking every now and then. Skye tilted her head to the side and regarded the boy. Neither one of them uttered a word. He had messy caramel brown hair and wore blue jeans and an old t-shirt. After a while, the boy spoke.

"You're pretty," he said in a soft, innocent voice. That took Skye be surprise but her cold smile turned into a warm one.

"Thank you, you're quite handsome yourself," she commented as the boy's cheeks tinted a light shade of pink. His face gave a huge grin and Skye felt herself doing the same. "I'm Skye Hiwatari."

"My name is Nikolas," he said politely. "But you can call me Nik," he offered and Skye nodded.

"So Nikolas, how did you find this place?" Skye asked. He shrugged and dropped to the ground, sitting opposite her.

"I was roaming here and there and came across it. I saw you coming here and followed because I was lonely," he admitted. Skye scrunched her eyebrows in concern.

"And what are you doing here at 6:30 in the morning all alone?"

"I live in the orphanage across the street. I snuck outside," he said. "I saw you on TV," he added.

Again, this took Skye by surprise. "Where?" She asked, momentarily forgetting about the team and the BBA.

"With your team from Russia. I like beyblading. The big kids at my orphanage say it's too childish but I don't believe them," he said, grinning again. Skye nodded at once.

"Do you have a beyblade?" Nikolas's innocent green eyes moved up to her face and he nodded as his eyes lit up like he's just been given all the candy in the world. He took it out of his pocket and showed it to her. It was an average sized blade that was jade green in color.

"Can I ask you something, Skye?" He asked tilting his head to the side. Skye nodded once again.

"Sure."

"How come you're so sad?" Her gaze snapped towards him but he looked at her, unblinkingly. She stared at him, stunned. She opened her mouth to reply but a voice interrupted them.

"Nikolas! This isn't funny! Where are you?" A strong voice called out. Both of them turned around to see a boy roughly 18-19 years of age. Like Nikolas, the boy had soft caramel hair although his was spiked up from the front and unlike Nikolas; the boy had honey colored eyes. He was looking around but he stopped when he noticed the both of them. Nikolas smiled and ran to the boy and hugged him. The boy sighed in relief and hugged Nikolas back. Nikolas let go and turned towards Skye who hadn't spoken at all. "And you might be?" The boy asked.

"Krys, this is Skye. Skye, this is my older brother Krystopher," Nikolas introduced and Skye nodded curtly. She turned around and was about to leave when Krys stopped her.

"So, you'll talk to little kids but not older ones?" He asked. She turned around and smiled amusingly.

"You hardly qualify as a kid," she remarked and he grinned. "You live in the orphanage too?" Krys shrugged and looked at Nikolas who was playing by himself by the lake.

"Yeah…been there or as long as I can remember. Family is one thing I don't have," he said sitting down on the grass. Skye hesitated but sat down beside him.

"But Nikolas—," she started.

"Isn't my biological brother," Krys finished. "He used to get picked on by the other kids and I used to protect him so he calls me his brother. He was submitted in the orphanage when he was just 6 months old." Skye took in a deep breath and looked at the 6 year old who was now chasing a butterfly, reaching his tiny hands out to try and catch it. Skye emitted a small laugh and Krys turned towards her, questioningly. "What are you so giggly about?"

Skye shook her head in amusement. She pointed at Nikolas and Krys emitted a small laugh as well. "Sometimes I wish I can just build a time machine and go back to when I was six."

"Yeah, when they're young, they're oblivious to the world around them. They have a carefree life," Krys agreed.

"Hakuna Matata, right?" Krys laughed and nodded. (1)

"Damn straight!" Nikolas ran up to them and plopped on Skye's lap.

"Hey!" She exclaimed. "Warn me next time when you're gonna jump on me like that, okay?"

"Okie dokie," he said.

"You know, you surprise me sometimes," Krys said and Skye gave him a blank look.

"What are you talking about?"

"I used to see you sitting on the sidelines in the tournaments, you know. You looked like a lost puppy, no offence. Like your world was torn apart. And right now, you look so carefree like you don't give a damn about anything anymore," he said softly, looking towards the lake that was sparkling because of the sunlight. He gave a soft sigh and looked back at her. But she was no longer looking at him. She stared at the lake for a moment longer before getting up and dusting the dirt off her pants. Krys didn't get up though he did follow her with his gaze.

"I have to go," she announced. Turning back, she started walking but Krys interrupted her.

"Stop running away, Hiwatari. I think you've ran long enough. Even the best runners need to rest a while." His voice was gentle and soft but his words were harsh enough to bring her back to reality.

She looked over her shoulder and noticed that he wasn't looking at her anymore. She shook her head and walked away.

-O-

Tala screened the park and narrowed his eyes. He could see the ice blue haired girl walking out of the East Area and leaving the park. What was she doing here? But, he would deal with that later on. They had to prepare for the WT tournament. The tournament is their top priority right now, not some pathetic blader. He looked away and turned his gaze towards the rest of his team. They were finishing up their push-ups now and after this, they would go back and have breakfast.

Bryan sat up and looked at the redhead coach. He had also noticed Skye leaving the park but why? Why was she here and even if she was, why didn't she come to them? Where did she go? Ian and Spencer finished their push-ups and they all got up. They started walking towards the entrance of the park to leave but stopped momentarily to look back at him.

"You coming, Bryan?" Spencer called out. Bryan shook his head.

"You go. I want to check something out." Tala nodded in understanding and the three Russians left the park. Bryan walked towards the East Area and stopped when he saw a mini forest. His ears perked as he heard a faint buzzing sound. Curiosity taking over him, he walked further. After a minute of walking, he could make out two figures near a pond. One was of a mere child and the other of a more aged person. About 18-19, he decided. Moving steadily, he hid himself near a large trunk of tree and narrowed his eyes at the caramel haired boy. A chocolate colored blade was spinning by the older boy.

"Krys, do you think Skye will come back tomorrow?" The child asked, tilting his head to the side. The older boy nodded.

"She will." The child's face broke out in a huge grin.

"I hope she does! I really liked her. Didn't you?"

"Yeah, I liked her too."

Bryan narrowed his eyes and gave a scowl. So this was what she was doing here? Fraternizing with a member of the opposing team? He was going to have a little talk with her today. And Tala.

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