Once again, this chapter was kind of rewritten. Or at least fixed.

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Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN BEYBLADE! Therefore all the characters (Tyson, Kai, Rei, Max, Kenny, Tala, etc.), do not belong to me. No money is being made off of this ( L ). I am just writing this because 1) boredom has once again overtaken me, or 2) Can't sleep / don't want to sleep…yet.

Warning(s): Swearing, Shonen ai/Yaoi, possible OOC with some of the characters (I will try to stay clear from doing this though. However, if I end up doing it anyway, it is for a good cause and "I'm sorry!" . :P).

(Might wanna know/fyi: " " " Music/singing ", Italics thoughts/in thoughts,

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LET ME SOAR

Chapter 3: Unwanted Memory

He couldn't believe it. The entire time that he had been at that town, not once had he let it slip. Not once. And now? He had to face the humiliation of his body unwillingly announcing the fact that he was gay. He felt his head droop even more as the current being of his desire began laughing in what Rei felt, and was, a mocking manner as he looked at Tala with an expression clearly holding the words: "Where the hell did you pick up this clown?"

Rei thanked the gods that Tala was there, for he cut Kai's chuckles short as he roughly pushed Kai aside and led Rei into the large structure that was his home, and into the living room that he was currently sitting in. He amused himself lazily with how high the ceiling were, for it must have been a ten footer at least, while he waited for the other two to return with the towel they had promised him. Or rather, the towel Tala had promise him.

Suddenly his sensitive ears pricked up at the faint sound of their voices as they argued down the hall leading to the living room's large oak door.

"Where the hell did you get this guy?" Kai spat.

"What's it matter? He's good."

"HA! Good." He growled.

"I serious, he's really good. I've heard him sing already –"

"It was probably just the wind you heard and nothing more. Geez, Tala! I can already tell by the way he looks that he's not what we're looking for! He's a loser for crying out loud!"

"Oh – SHUT UP! The kid's undoubtedly the best I have EVER heard! He'd be perfect for our band, just give him a damn chance!"

"Hn."

"Come on Kai, you know just as well as any that I wouldn't lie about something like this. I'm as much a dedicated member of this band as you are. Remember, I alsohelped put this band together. So as the co-leader, I demand that you at least listento him." Kai glared at Tala, but he could tell that he was finally getting through to him.

"…Fine." Kai huffed in defeat, folding his arms angrily across his chest. "But if I don't like him then he goes without any argument, got it?"

"All I ask is that you listen." Tala finished as he opened up the door, putting on one of his flashy smiles.

"Rei!" Tala shouted cheerily. "Got your towel! Here!" He stated as the soft piece of fuzzy fabric went flying at Rei's face. He instinctively caught it before it reached his face.

Instead of using the towel for its original purpose, Rei set it down on the couch cushion beside him as he swiftly stood up. His bangs covered his face so that only a small bit of his nose and his blood-stained chin were seen.

"I have to go." Rei stated calmed as he began heading to the door.

"Huh? What are you talking about? You just got here!" Tala shouted, absent mindedly raising his voice with each realization. He grabbed Rei by both his shoulders before he could exit. And it wasn't until he was up close that he noticed the narrowed feline eyes that looked about ready to kill.

"Get. Out. Of. My. Way." Rei ordered, injecting each word with venom.

In sudden realization of fear for what those eyes held, Tala stepped aside, giving Rei full access to the door.

"What's the sudden hurry?" Kai sneered heavily. Rei just ignored him as his walking pace sped to a dash-marathon run.

"Rei!" Tala called out pleadingly. By Rei did not go back. He kept on running.

I will never sing again. Not ever again.

It wasn't until he ran into the sanctuary of his own room that he noticed the hot tears spilling from his eyes, as unwanted memories flashed through his racing mind…

"Geez Rei, I know that you're really set on becoming this 'singer' and all, but I mean, don't you think it's about time that you give up? It's real tough in that kind of business, I don't want to see you get hurt." The little pink haired girl cooed as she was gently brushing Rei's long black hair.

"I'm not going to get hurt!" Rei protested, he couldn't have been older than twelve. "You'll see, I'll make it! I'll prove to you that dreams do come true – OW!" Rei flinched at the sudden knot that had formed at the bottom of his hair. "Mariah!" He whined, holding his head to comfort the pain.

"Sorry Rei." She said as she brought his head back in arms reach and began to more carefully brush out the knot.

"Yeah right." Rei pouted, waiting for her to finish.

"I'm almost done." She giggled. "I can't believe that you have nicer hair than me. No wonder all the guys mistake you for a girl. And then there's that wonderfully slim body. You really make me jealous Rei." She giggled even louder when Rei shot her a threatening glare, which to be honest, only made him cuter. He sighed in defeat.

"Geez, try to be a nice guy and it is a forever punishable offense." Rei said as he remembered the incident clearly. Mariah had forced Rei into the girls' dressing room because he 'just so happened' to be the size of one of her good friends, and she needed to know if the dress that she was considering for her would fit her. He did not have any intension of disgracing his manlyhood, but when those other boys whistled at him, he felt something inside himself go crazy as a mad blush swept across his face. Just like a typical school girl. It was on that day that he had confirmed his ever going internal debate, and there was no more denying. He was indeed gay.

"All done!" Mariah confirmed, releasing Rei from her gentle hold.

"So soon?" Rei replied with noticeable sarcasm. "Anyway, can I pleasego meet up with Lee now? He's probably going to be really peeved that I'm practically an hourlate already."

"Rei, just be careful okay?" Rei never really understood why Mariah always treated him like a irresponsible little brother, especially when he was alwaysconsidered to be the responsible one, and not the mention he was older than her!

Rei shook his head respectfully. 'Still it's nice to know at least one person cares.'

"You don't have to worry about me Mariah, I'll be okay. No worries, got it?" Rei chuckled as he ran out the door and into the street. Before speeding toward his destination, he looked up to wave at the pink speck in the window of the second floor. He saw a hand, signaling a responding wave back. He smiled, and she automatically smiled back. But as soon as his back turned, the smile dropped, and sorrow filled her usually cheer filled pale-rose eyes.

"Oh god no!" Rei cried, the hot tears streaming from his now burning eyes. "No! Not again. Please lord, not again. I don't want to relive that again. No, no, NO!" The memory of that day was too much to bare. It was from that day on that he refused to sing again, in fear of the same events re-enacting. "Please, get out of my head." He whispered almost soundlessly.

Why? WHY! Why did I have to open up my big mouth! Why did I sing that stupid song! I hate that song! And now I'm stuck in the same place I was before. No. I can't. Oh god Mariah! More tears spilled from his eyes.

"Rei! Are you okay honey?" Mrs. Kon called up from down stairs. She waited for a reply but did not get one. "There's someone here to see you!" A groan sounded from within the dark room. Rei had just bothered to notice that it was nighttime. He must have been crying for hours.

"I'm not home!" Rei yelled in a crackled voice. His throat throbbed terriblely at the words. He needed a drink, but he was stubbornly hiding his burning face beneath his pillow until whoever it was left. He was in no mood for talking.

"But sweetie –!"

"Tell them to go away!" Came his muffled voice.

"Too late." Came the familiar chilling voice from just outside his door. Rei lifted the pillow just in time to see the tall figure step soundlessly into his room and shutting the door with one brief Click.

"Kai?" Rei whispered as the figure walked toward him.

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TO BE CONTINUED…

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