Here's another chapter! . TY for the reviews and comments! Enjoy. I Do Not Own Beyblades!
Chapter 6: Revealed!
It was starting to snow, little white snowflakes drifting down. The snowflakes were glistening against the moonlight yet one girl did not even stop to admire it. Instead, there were glistening droplets falling to the ground. The girl was cold. All she had on was her kimono, her wooden clogs and her cold, betrayed heart. As the water droplets rolled down her face, she heaved out a sigh. 'Why? Why did she… he lied to me? All these years… Yadane-kun was right… how could I have been so stupid? All these years, he was probably laughing at me, mocking me. I hate him. I hate him. I HATE him!' Kiko thought as she looked up into the darkened sky. She heaved out another sigh and continued to walk down the empty and cold street until she stopped at a nearby coffee house and went in. Inside the coffee shop, it was deserted except for one booth which sat two males. Kiko couldn't hear what they were saying because they were whispering but she saw their clothes were covered with a black cape. She thought they probably belonged to some club or cult and chose a seat near them. A waiter came to her table and she ordered a big mug of coffee; black. As she waited for her order, she stared outside the window. She recalled Kai's voice calling out her name but it sounded so distant and she was too angry then to answer but what if he had chased her…and he was only wearing a shirt!' Kiko's eyes widen a little, 'what if he fainted on the streets from the weather?'. As much as she hates to admit it, she still cared about her friend even if he did lie to her. The waiter came with her order and she cupped her hands around it, feeling the warmth. Just like that time in the library… when she placed her hands near the fireplace. Her cheeks turned a rosy shade as she realized that Kai was the first boy to have ever kissed her; on the lips. She took a sip of her coffee and leant back on her seat.
"... that girl. Are you sure that she's a male? … Hiwatari males are supposed to be dead… yes sir, I understand that but… yes, I will keep a close eye on our tool… he's doing his job right." One of the male figures in the booth whispered.
Kiko's hearing perked up as she caught the name; Hiwatari. As she finished listening to a part of their conversation, she suddenly understood why Kai was a girl. The puzzles fit now and they made some sense. She waited for the figures to continue their conversation but they stood up and left the store. She quickly finished her coffee and paid the owner. She dashed out onto the streets and began running in the direction of Kai's house (with a bit of difficulty from her clogs). She was wrong. She was wrong and she had deserted her friend when he needed her the most. She hoped she wasn't too late to make things right again.
Kai was sitting on a cold park bench. He had thrown a sweater on, changed out of his clogs and ran out the door, hoping to find Kiko; after all, he did have longer legs than her. After a few minutes of searching, he had given up and sat down on the park bench. His breath came out in white puffs as he inhaled more oxygen into his body. He didn't blame her for running off like that but what kind of idiot would run out in the freezing cold in only a kimono? No one but her, of course. He heaved out a sigh, he wished he could tell her the answers but, he couldn't for he did not even know the answers himself. Everything about his life seemed to be a puzzle to him, his identity, his family, his background, everything. There was no one to share it with, no one there to tell him that it would be fine, and no one to hold his hand and support him unlike that time in the car.
"Kyle?"
Kai looked up and saw his friend looking at him from a distance in front of him. She was huffing and puffing and her face was a bit red, her breath hung like icicles in the cold air. Although you could tell how cold she was, there was a small relief smile on her face. She took a step closer.
"I…I…I'm sorry. I… should have understood… but… I didn't…" as her last words drew out, she slowly collapsed towards the ground. Kai stood up immediately and quickly ran to her side.
"Kiko! Kiko! Wake up! Wake up!" Kai yelled as he shook her body. Her head tilting back and forth from the force. Kai picked her up and placed her in his arms and headed rapidly towards his home. 'Please be ok, please.' As Kai carried his friend off, a figure was watching in the nearby shadows. The figure stepped out of the shadows, the figure was wearing a green cape and there was an unpleasant smile plastered on his lips. The smile was soon to be replaced by an evil smile and a kick in the snow from the owner of the figure's shoes.
A few hours later, Kiko awoke when a loud squeak from the door swung open, only to reveal Kai, who was carrying a tray with some pills and a glass of water. Kai placed the tray on the bedside table.
"You got a fever. Eat it and drink." He said as he handed her the package of pills and the glass.
"Kyle… I'm sorry. I really am sorry. I should have stayed… by your side. I have failed as a friend. I'm-" Kiko stuttered as she sat upright and tried to explain but was interrupted by Kai's words.
"I understand. Just get better. We'll talk later." Kai said as he took one of her hands and placed the pills in her hand and put the glass down on the table and left the room.
As Kiko swallowed the pills down with the water, she looked down at her hands and replayed the scene when Kai took one of her hands and placed his hand over hers to give her the pills. Unlike that time in the car, she realized that Kai's hand was warm this time.
Filled with renew excitement and fantasies, she slipped into her warm covers once again and dreamt about her fantasies. Meanwhile, in the dark and snowy outside; a figure was hiding behind a bush. The figure was wearing a green cape and the figure was creeping slowly towards the front door. The figure had a plan that was ready to put into action but it was missing one important piece; the right person.
As the last snowflake dropped onto the white ground, a loud "BANG!" was heard from the bedroom of the second floor. A large rock has broken a window near the bedside table and Kiko was instantly on her feet. She grabbed her robe and rushed to the door but only to be greeted by Kai.
"I..I was sleeping when a loud "BANG!" woke me up… I…I'm scared!" Kiko explained as she hid behind Kai.
Kai who was unafraid of anything (most of the time), took a step closer to the broken window where the rock was lying a few feet from it. Kiko, who was hiding behind Kai and holding onto a little piece of his shirt, collided into him when he stopped. Kai bent down and picked up the rock, turning it at every angle. He was studying the rock but could not make any conclusions. Kiko came closer to the ground, she took the rock from Kai's hand and studied it herself and walked towards the broken window. She looked out into the dark sky and saw there were no suspicious movements. She carried the rock back to Kai.
"Maybe it was just some kid that was playing a joke."
"I don't think that's it. There are hardly any kids on this street and even if there were, they're well mannered and taught to behave properly. I think someone is after me but luckily, they didn't realize that this was not my room." Kai said as he paced back and forth with the rock. Kiko walked over to the spot where the rock landed and used her right hand to sweep across the carpet. She found nothing but a tiny piece of hair.
"Kyle, come here. I found a piece of hair. I don't know if it belongs to a human or something." Kiko said as she held out the strand of hair to Kai.
"Could be. I'll take it into the lab and conclude from there." Kai said as he reached for the strand of hair but just as he was about to reach it, a small knife shot by him and landed with a "PLUNK!" on the wall. The knife was nailed into the wall and in the process of doing so; Kiko had dropped the hair from sudden fright and surprise. She slowly dropped to the ground and she was breathing heavily.
"Are you okay? Did the knife cut you?" Kai said as he bent down and looked at Kiko.
"Um hm… but the piece of hair is gone. I don't know where it dropped."
"That's okay. As long as you're safe."
Kai helped Kiko up and together, they walked towards the small knife that was nailed onto the wall. Kai gripped the handle and pulled it out, along with a note that was attached to it. He read the note aloud; "Your secret has been discovered. Beware, my beautiful crimson eyed angel; many troubles heads your way and you WILL BE MINE."
".. 'you will be mine', could it be someone from our school?" Kiko asked with concern as she glanced over his shoulder and walked back to the broken window.
"… I don't think so but I'll have Guston prepare another room for you to stay the night. I already called your grandparents and they said it was okay for you to stay over for a few days, if you want." Kai said as he exited the room.
'Kyle, I'm worried. I'm worried about you. Ever since I found out that you're a guy, my mind has been having weird thoughts, my heart beats faster and a wave of heat rushes over my body like I was being splashed with hot water. I wish I can share the pain you're feeling but I can't. We kissed but does that mean anything? Please be careful Kyle, I don't want to lose you. You're the closest person I have other than my grandparents.'
When the early sunlight shone across the room, a young woman was getting dressed. As she finished dressing, she headed down the stairs and took in the beautiful sight of wonderful food in front of her eyes.
"Wow! This is so amazing! Can I really eat this!" Kiko asked as she took delicious scents coming from the table.
"Why most certainly, Miss. Kidomo (Kidomo-sama). Allow me to assist you." One of the maids said as she approached towards Kiko with a plate and a serving utensil.
"Ahh… it's okay. I can serve myself. Thanks though." Kiko said as she blushed. "Where is Kyle? Is she not up yet?"
"The young mistress has not wakened up yet but she seemed a bit tired after that incident. The room has been called in to be fixed."
"Do you know where her room is?" Kiko asked. "I like to visit her and check she's okay and give my regards since I'll be leaving shortly."
"Of course, Miss. Her room is the third door on your left on the second floor. It's the one with the double doors. I'll be getting your belongings ready for you, Miss."
"Thank You." Kiko said as she smiled and quickly finished her breakfast; which she served herself.
After breakfast, she walked towards Kai's room. She found his room quickly and knocked several times but there was no response. She knocked again, again there was no response. She knocked several more times but no response so she turned the handle. She stepped into the room and found it was empty. She walked to the center of the room and took a look around her. In all her years, she has never been inside her friend's room before; not even when she had visited so many times. She looked to her right and saw a table with a laptop on it. However, what caught her eyes was the shiny material next to the laptop. She walked towards it and as she neared, she realized it was a Beyblade. She picked it up with her right hand and held it in her hand for awhile. It felt warm, like she was holding onto a hot tea package. She looked at the bit chip and she gasped. There lied the most beautiful bird she has ever seen in her life. She has never seen one this close before, of course she saw them on the television when they were broadcasting the competition but she has never seen a blade or a bit chip this close.
"Kiko? What are you doing?" Kai said as he stepped out from a door that was connected to his personal bathroom.
"Kyle-chan! Sorry but I was just holding your Beyblade. I'm sorry if I touched it."
"It's okay. I only trust three people in this world with my blade and one of them is you."
"…um hm..." Kiko said as she blushed a little from Kai's words.
"Where did I put that shirt?" Kai muttered as he rummaged through his clothes.
Kiko looked up at her friend, she realized how tone Kai's body really was. She couldn't stop staring at it. Perhaps it was because, she saw her friend half naked for the first time or simply because, she couldn't resist but look at it. "Kyle? Have you considered researching your background? Your real name? Who you really are?"
"…I… don't know. To be honest, I don't even know if I'm going to tell the Bladebreakers about it either. They have been good people but it feels like I lied to them. I just-"
"You have changed a lot, you know that? From the first day I met you, up until now. You changed a little each day and I'm happy that I'm your friend, to be by your side and watch you change. You were so cold but you have warmed up a little." Kiko said as she hugged her friend from behind. She felt his warm skin on her own and she begun to blush and freed her arms. "Hahaha… sorry."
Kai just nodded and continued with his search for his missing shirt. After Kai found his missing shirt, they went downstairs to the library and discussed what he was going to do about the current situation. After debating for some time, Kai decided that he was going to alert his staff of his true gender and he was going to inform the Bladebreakers too. However, he will continue to dress like a girl to avoid any unwanted troubles and attention. As they both headed down the stairs, he rang the bell that gathered all the staff members together. "I have something to announce. As the head of the house, I like to inform you that I am actually a male. I'm sorry if you feel like I have lied to you all this time but because I trust in all of you to keep this secret, this is why I'm telling you now instead of continuing to lie. I hope you'll forgive me." Kai said as he bowed towards his staff.
"Please Master, don't do that. We cannot take it."
"We're the ones that are truly sorry. We should be asking for your forgiveness. We're the ones lying to you."
"We have known all along that you were a male but we could not tell you."
The last sentenced caught Kai and Kiko's attention.
"You knew? Guston? Did you know about this too? Someone, explain, now."
"Young master, I'll tell you the story but please, we ask that you find the courage to forgive us. We do not mean to hide it by any means, we were just following orders. Please young master."
"… continue on with your work then." Kai said as he headed towards the study room with Guston and Kiko following behind. When the last person entered the room, he closed the door shut behind him, closing out on anyone that dares to eavesdrop
"Guston, tell me. Tell me. What you know about me and my… background." Kai said as he looked at Guston straight in the eye.
"With pleasure, Master." Guston replied with a soft smile plastered on his face and his eyes, a glistening far away look. "Your mother and father was a lovely couple and they were blessed even more when you were born, young master. They loved you oh so dearly, so much that they will do anything to protect you. You were their only child and only son in the family and because of that, this was why things happened the way they did. When you were five years old, your grandfather came to the family one day and asked that they hide him from men that were hunting him down. Those men wanted him because rumors had it that your grandfather killed their ring leader, or he tortured him mentally until he was driven to the end's point. Regardless of whether that was true or not, the men wanted him and any Hiwatari males. Of course, their ring leader did not know that you were a male, young master and so they hunted down all the Hiwatari men and majority of them were killed regardless of their age although they did spare some. Of course, those were merely little babies that were later taken into their wing. Your father, who was the son-in-law to your grandfather died protecting you. Before the men had reached your father, your father has passed on his word to the staff members, my self, your mother, and a Mr. Dickinson that your true identity and gender shall not be revealed. He wanted you to live as long as you can, you were only five years old then so perhaps you don't remember much. Shortly after, the men came bustling in and your father killed himself on the request that the men spared you, your mother and the staff members. The group of men acted upon his request since their only goal was to eliminate any male members of the Hiwatari family. They did it to prevent any possible revenge from the Hiwatari family since back then, only males were allow the opportunity to be the successor to the family business. Your father wanted you to be happy, with your mother but of course, shortly after; your mother broke down. The second ring leader that ordered the elimination passed on and a new leader stepped up. The new leader ordered the men to do a through search at your house because they wanted something. We had no idea what they were searching for but apparently, they still haven't found it to this day." Guston coughed as he paused in his story.
"Here, drink this." Kiko said as she handed him a cup of hot tea that was in the room.
"Thank you, Miss." Guston said as he graciously takes the cup in his hands.
"I remembered what happen, I was twelve at that time and I had just come home from school and I saw my mom hiding underneath the table. I didn't understand why but she wouldn't stop crying and her eyes, they were scary. It was blank, like she was drugged. She kept talking to herself and she was shaking." Kai said in a soft voice.
"That's right, young master. Part of the men that came to the house went searching while the other half taunted your mother. They were hoping that if they taunt her enough that she would tell them where the object they were looking for was but in the end, they just drove her to the house. Your mother couldn't take the pressure and pain twice so you were taken away by your grandfather. Your home and processions were taken away because the insurance company was following your father's will. He wanted you to have a normal life, like any other teenage boy. When you were old enough to become the successor then you will have all your processions again. Your father changed the tradition so that both genders can become the successor of the family business. Of course, your grandfather knew nothing of this yet it would not matter to him now either. Your father and mother would have been proud of you." Guston finished with another sip of tea.
"What are my parents' names?" Kai asked with a soft tone.
"Your father's name was Kashitaro Hitsuka and your mother's was Kimi Yoroshita."
"My real name is…"
"Your real name, young master is; Kai. Kai Hiwatari." Guston replied with a smile. "Is there anything else you like to know?"
"Dranzer. Do you know anything about it?"
"Ah, the magnificent creature that protected us all." Guston sighed as he leaned back on his chair.
"Protected you?" Kai questioned as he looked at Guston.
"That's right, that phoenix protected us when we were in trouble. When those men came back to search, we were protected by that bird and we were spared from any possible harm. Now to answer your question, the Dranzer has been in the Hitsuka family for many generations although not a lot of people are aware of this. The reason being, that not everyone can know about this secret. For those that intended on finding out this secret, they were behold and killed. Only certain people were selected to know and even then, they had to pass several tests. Your father was the second oldest child in the Hitsuka family to become the successor of this chip. When your father has a son, he can passed it onto his son, which is you. In a way, it's like an heirloom but it holds great power and that is why many people try to learn its secret and obtain it for it can create powerful destructions if not used wisely. Your father did not intend to give it to you at an early stage since your body; mentally and physically cannot handle such force yet. However, you trained hard and you could handle it. It was supposed to be passed on to you when you reach your eighteenth year although that is not the case. That is the story of where Dranzer came from. I hoped that I answered your question, Master Kai."
"How do you know all this, Guston?" Kai asked in amazement.
"Hahaha…" Guston's laughter sounded like the jolly old man during Christmas times. "I was your father's personal assistant when your father was a very young age. To me, he was not a boss, not someone I looked after but rather a friend. Your father befriended me and he put all his trust in me. I will never betray him or anyone that is dear to your father or mother. Now, if there are no more questions. I shall go and prepare tonight's dinner." Guston said as he slowly stood up from his chair.
"One more. Did father ever use the blade?"
"No, back then, beyblading wasn't invented but the chip was said to bring good luck and fortune and of course power if you know how to access its powers. I'll be going now Master Kai and Miss Kiko. Excuse me." Guston said as he bowed and exited the study room.
"Hey, are you okay?" Kiko asked as she walked over to Kai and patted him on the shoulder.
"Kai. Kai Hiwatari. I'm just happy I learnt something about my parents and about my life." Kai said as he looked outside the window. "The last term will begin soon and then the last year of high school will start again in April."
"It's been a long way but I'm happy that I met you. You know that?" Kiko said as she smiled at Kai.
"…sure." Kai said as he looked out the window once again.
'No matter what, I'll always be by your side. Supporting you and together, we'll face the hard journey. Forever.' Kiko thought as she looked out into the snow covered scenery.'
End of Chapter 6
That's all for now. . I know, not very interesting but I wanted to give you a background of his family and the things he went through. Hope you enjoy the chapter. Ja ne.