Wow! So many reviews! Thank you! To everyone! Um, can't really think of anything else to say but enjoy. And I won't be updating for a while. Sorry! I get to update today because the school swimming carnival is on. I didn't want to go, and as there is no supervision at school during the carnival for the whole day, I get to stay home! Yay!
Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade, just my OC and his bit-beast.
Moonlit Sea: Thanks! Don't worry, just let it all out! It's not healthy to keep emotions bottled up. That's what I keep telling Kai, but he just won't listen to me! Oh well, never mind! Thank you! God, all this flattery is making me blush! You joke me not? Ok then! I know better than to argue with you! Thank you! But you know I'm not doing this alone. You've helped me out a fair bit! And I'm really grateful for that! Thank you for being such a good friend!
Moonlight Kitten: bows Thank you. Just a little? It was good, wasn't it? Come on, tell me it was good! Come on! I hope it lasts until I update next, as I have a whole lot of school work on my hands, and can't really type up any time soon! That's a good thing! Oh, and while I'm at it, thank you for being someone I could pour my heart out to. I appreciate your friendship.
SGCred: Hi! Thank you! I think it's safe to say that it's my best work yet! Tell me about it, but hey, somebody has to be! Ah, now you're on the right track there! Ah, yes, all the secrets, all the mystery, all of it adds up to the plot. Ah, yeah, we are, and hey! Who wouldn't be? There sure is, so hold tight! Ah, isn't it? Ok!
Nami Kahaku Kai's GF: Thank you. Is he? I thought that he was causing trouble for Aya. Hey, you can't do that yet! I need him in this story, despite the stupidness, evilness, IQ deprivedness, power hungryness, perverted fleabagness! Ok? Look, you can kill him after, ok? Ah, ask the creator of Beyblade if you can do that, cause I can't give you the permission. They did? I thought that was Kai's old self's doing. Thank you! Hey, after, after the fic, got it? Oh, and sorry that I haven't been reviewing lately, I'll be sure to do so soon, promise!
rebecca-1769: Just wait and see! I love sweetness too! Something we have in common! Well, you might have to for a while, unfortunately. Sorry!
Kausi: Sorry! But it's all essential to the story! But things will turn out right in the end, I promise! Ah, no problem, just a question, that's all. Gah! I don't get to see G-revolution anymore! But SGCred's keeping me updated! So I have her to thank for that! Oh well, never mind!
Forfirith: The dark angel: Yeah, that's he way I made him! But he has to be that way, and I kinda left a hint why. It was supposed to be. Bet that I had you there for a minute, huh? Thank you! LOL! Yeahness, I like the sound of that word, its cool! That's what I thought! Hmm, I don't know where the next chapter is going to start, actually. But I can't wait to find out! I'll try, but stupid school work is driving me nuts!
ArtysThunder: Hi! Thank you! Neither do I, but I can't have him any other way. You'll understand what I mean as I go further into the story. Ah, he will. Not any time soon though. Thanks! Love you and Kai too!
xCrystalx: Thank you! Yeah, but can't always get what you want, sad to say. If I could always get what I want, I wouldn't have any homework holding me back from updating my fic. But, it has to be done, or I can't get my school certificate. And if I don't get my school certificate, I don't get a job. Sucks, doesn't it? That's what I was aiming for. Did you think that I did a good job? I'll try!
Kagome-Kawaii: Hi Sakura! Yep, that's what I like! Really? Well happy birthday then! I'll try! I like mysteries, guess I've been reading too many Nancy Drew books! Why don't you take a guess? You might guess right! Thank you!
luvkai: Hey! Thank you! Yeah, I'm a sucker for sweetness! As I have said many times! I'll try, but school work does drive one crazy. Bye!
crazy crystal: I'm anxious filled!
Chapter Twelve: Closer
Normal P.O.V
It was night, and the wind howled in a soft way, the black clouds starting to cover and hide away the multi-coloured stars, signalling a storm coming to the small suburb. Standing alone in the chilled night, in a phone booth in front of the dark, closed corner shops, the cloaked figure was waiting, waiting impatiently for the other line to pick up.
"Speak." A cold voice drawled.
"Phase one is almost complete."
"Oh, is it really? From what I've seen, you're nowhere near that stage."
"That's because I know what I'm doing Boris! I've been trained for this kind of thing. All minds are complex and different. Each has its own way of breaking down."
A sinister chuckle sounded on the other line. "You and I have something in common boy, we enjoy toying with people's minds."
"When does Step Two commence?"
"Eleven days, starting countdown tomorrow."
"Put Grandfather on the line."
"What is it, Grandson?"
"Have you noticed the change in Kai?"
"Yes, I have."
"And?"
"Provoke his anger more, so he grows more attached. Then it will be much more satisfying to rip them apart, watching them die in pain."
An evil smirk graced the boy's lips. "I'll look forward to it."
"Just make sure you get it done, and do it right."
"Yes. As you wish, Grandfather."
With that, he hung up the phone. His evil smirk turned into an evil grin.
"I think it's time to see what dear old Kai is up to."
Meanwhile, back at (Aya's) house……………………………….
Kai's eyes fluttered open when he heard the thunder boom in the distance. He looked down when he felt (Aya's) arms curl tighter around his waist. Kai smiled.
'She looks so calm and peaceful. I'd hate to wake her right now.'
(Aya) whimpered softly in her sleep. Kai frowned. He brushed back a short lock of hair that had fallen into (Aya's) face. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and the expression on her face was a bit tense. Kai placed a gentle hand on her cheek; brushing it over her skin softly, letting his fingers curl under (Aya's) jawbone, thumb resting on her cheek. Once Kai did this, (Aya's) face relaxed, and she smiled in her sleep.
After a few moments, lightning flashed, followed by the boom of thunder. (Aya's) (hazel) orbs fluttered open. As (Aya) looked up at Kai, the lightning flashed again, casting light and shadows onto Kai's face at the same time. It made (Aya) shiver, nerves tingling.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. Are you hungry?"
Kai started to shake his head, then remembered they were in the dark.
"No."
"Good. Cause I ain't hungry either. So that's one thing I can take off my mind."
"Hmm."
(Aya) removed her arms from Kai's waist, got up off the couch and flicked the light switch. The unsuspecting brightness caused Kai to blink a few times, trying to get his eyes to adjust. When they finally did, Kai found (Aya) standing in front of him.
"What?"
Without word or warning, (Aya) threw her arms around him. Kai stumbled back, caught off guard, before returning the embrace.
"What was that for?" Kai asked, stunned.
(Aya) pulled back so she could look him in the eye.
"Kai, you are the sweetest guy I will ever know. Never change the way you are."
Kai's expression went from stunned to shocked. (Aya) leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek before running upstairs. Kai found that his legs were shaking, so he stumbled back and practically fell onto the couch. Never, ever in his entire life up to this point had anyone ever said something like that to him. Kai lifted a hand to his face and touched his cheek.
"Oh my." He whispered.
Back in her room, as (Aya) prepared for bed, she couldn't help but giggle to herself over Kai's reaction.
'Poor Kai, I hope I didn't scare him too much.' (Aya) thought.
Later on that night (Aya) tossed and turned in bed, trying to get some sleep. But thoughts and images of the cloaked stalker forbade her to rest. And the angry storm outside didn't help a bit.
"I hate storms." (Aya) grumbled to no-one in particular as she tried to fight away her fears.
Just as (Aya) was about to lose her cool, she heard a soft, melodic sound come from the entertainment room.
"Sounds like the piano." (Aya) murmured to herself.
(Aya) threw off the bedcovers and walked quietly towards the noise. When (Aya) peeked into the room, a surprising sight met her eyes. Kai was sitting at the piano, trying to play a tune of some sort. But he seemed to be failing.
"No, no, no, that's not it!" Kai muttered to himself angrily, before trying again.
(Aya's) eyes widened in realization. 'He's trying to play that song my mother used to play for me when it stormed when I was little.' (Aya) thought to herself, completely surprised.
Soon, (Aya) pulled herself together and walked up behind Kai. Kai's nerves jolted when he felt two gentle hands on his shoulders.
"Relax the shoulders." (Aya) instructed calmly. Kai did as he was told. (Aya) slid her hands down Kai's arms until they rested on his hands. She placed his fingers on the right keys and gently pressed them down in the right order.
"That's how it goes. It takes time to learn things, Kai. So just be patient." (Aya) said softly as she sat down next to him. Kai smiled and began to play. When he was done, (Aya) clapped.
"Yay! You did it!"
"At least you stopped tossing and turning."
"I still can't get over the fact that you remembered."
"Well I do remember, so get over it."
"I'll try."
"Are there words to that song?" Kai asked, suddenly changing the subject.
"Yeah, why?" (Aya) retorted, looking at Kai.
Kai looked back at her. "Sing it for me."
"What?"
"The song. Sing it for me." Kai repeated, pulling (Aya) onto his right thigh, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Oh, gee Kai, I don't know……."
"Please?" Kai whispered, his breath skimming (Aya's) neck.
(Aya) felt her heart skip a beat. "Ok, if I must."
(Aya) placed her fingers on the keys and begun to play, the sweet words spilling out of her mouth. Kai rested his chin on her shoulder as he listened.
Laugh and cry, live and die
Life is a dream we are dreaming
Day by day I find my way
Look for the soul and the meaning
Then you look at me
And I always see
What I have been searching for
I'm lost as can be
Then you look at me
And I am not lost anymore
People run, sun to sun,
Caught in their lives ever flowing
Once begun, life goes till it's gone
We have to go where it's going
Then you look at me
And I always see
What I have been searching for
I'm lost as can be
Then you look at me
And I am not lost anymore
And you say you see
When you look at me
The reason you love life so
Though lost I have been
I find love again
And life just keeps on running
And life just keeps on running
You look at me and life comes from you
"You have a beautiful voice."
"Thank you." (Aya) yawned as she stood up and stretched.
"Man, I'm spent, I feel like lead."
"At least it's mentally, not physically." Kai joked.
(Aya) was about to yawn again when Kai's words sunk in.
"Oi!" she exclaimed, punching Kai.
Kai chuckled. "Is that all you've got?" he commented in a mock-taunt voice.
"No, but I'm too tired to fight." (Aya) yawned.
In a swift motion, Kai scooped her up and carried her to her room. Kai pulled the covers up to (Aya's) shoulders.
"Night (Aya)." Kai said, then turned to leave.
(Aya) grabbed his wrist. "Wait Kai. Please? At least until I fall asleep?"
Kai looked back at (Aya) and smiled. He threw back the covers and crawled into bed, wrapping her up in his arms. Kai kissed (Aya) on the tip of her nose.
"Sweet dreams (Aya)."
"Night Kai. Sweet dreams."
Kai stroked (Aya's) hair to ease her to sleep. Soon, he fell asleep himself.
Ok, that's it, I'm done. Please review, will be appreciated, good bye, so long, see you later, bon voyage, sayonara, whatever, so on and blah, please review, oops, I already said that, I'll shut up and get lost now. Oh, and I don't own the song, Celine Dion does.