Hi! Yes, I know that it's been a while and I'm so sorry for the wait, but the reason for it is at the end of the chapter. Any who, it's time to answer those reviews!
beda: Hiya babe! I'm happy to know that you enjoy my story. Well, here you go! Hope you didn't die on me!
Moonlit Sea: Yes, I just had to put the almost kissing scene there, I just had to, it fitted in so well! Lol, I know you were joking! Thanks! And by the way, I finished the next chapter to our story, Complex Relationships, just so you know. So you can send me the stuff for chapter 10 if ya like, and yeah, I pretty much had to type up chapter 8 the way I did this chapter, god this computer is a pain in the arse! Well, talk to ya soon!
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eMiLy06: Hi! Thanks! Yep, they sure did! Yeah, they were pretty close, huh? Yeah, maybe he is. I'll be sure to update soon. You do know that this is a Kai/reader fic, don't you? Sorry if it's annoying that I ask so many times, but I just wanna know.
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Sakura Jazmine: Hey. Yes, so close, damn electricity, but you gotta love it! Can't live without it, it's the only thing that gives me the internet! Must have internet! Yes, ok, moving on... Oh, ok, fair enough? Just wanted a change, huh? Though I don't see what was wrong with the name ladyYoko. Hm, a bit more than that, as you'll discover in this chapter. Glad that you liked the idea.
Kausi: Hi sweetie! Lol, yeah, the good times! I guess you could say that, but I think he would prefer the term stalker, but lets just call him a pervert to piss him off! Yeah, poor Kai, ah well, you never know, there's always the next chapter...
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Kagome-Kawaii: Hey Sakura! Glad you liked it. Yeah, it was, I had the idea for the scene in my head right from the very beginning, and I couldn't let it pass, so I had to put it in the story at the right time, I hope I chose wisely. Yes, indeed they are! Hm, that's a great suggestion, I love the idea, but I don't think I'll be putting any lemons in this story. Maybe the lime content...I don't really know! I don't even know what I'm going to be doing tomorrow, so we'll just have to see. I won't over-rule your suggestion though, thanks! It is a cute idea! Yes, I do have MSN and you can most certainly add me to your list! Yeah, it would be cool for us to talk; I'd love to talk to you! I'll send you an email telling you what account I use for MSN. There! I just sent you an email! Give your Kai plushy doll a hug for me!
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Yes, that should be all reviews answered this time. If I left anyone out, it was purely by mistake and I'm really sorry, and I'll try to make it up to you. Now, on with the chapter!
One Fateful Night
Chapter Eighteen: Identity Revealed
Normal P.O.V
As the sound of birds chirping and cars driving along the highway in the early morning sounded in (Aya's) ears, she woke up, blinking her as she tried to adjust to the sunlight. (Aya) sat up in bed, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. Then she threw the covers off her legs and swung them around to the side of her bed, slipping her feet into her thick, warm, furry black and blue slippers. (Aya) shuffled over to the window and looked out at the world on the other side of the clear glass. The sky was cloudless and the sun was out, but there was still evidence of the storm last night. But that would be evaporated further into the day. (Aya) walked over to her closet to choose her outfit for the day. She picked out a pair of jeans; a black cotton long-sleeved top that hung off the shoulders and a pair of Converse sneakers, though instead of picking the same colour, (Aya) chose a red one and a dark purple one. After (Aya) changed, brushed her hair and teeth, she headed downstairs.
"Hey!" (Aya) greeted Kai happily as she entered the kitchen.
Kai looked up from the toast he was buttering and smiled at (Aya). Today he was wearing a long sleeved black shirt, with the two top buttons undone, his jeans, belt and sneakers. Only his scarf and gauntlets were missing.
"Morning." Kai replied.
Kai finished buttering the toast then stood up to put the butter back in the fridge.
"Hungry?"
"Very." (Aya) nodded in reply.
"Eat your breakfast then."
(Aya) blinked in confusion and surprise as she looked at the buttered toast and the glass of orange juice sitting on the table.
"You made me breakfast?" (Aya) asked Kai in surprise.
"Yeah." Kai said, looking at her and nodding.
"But you didn't even know when I was going to be up."
Kai shrugged nonchantly and sat down at the table. (Aya) had a small, pleasantly-surprised smile on her face as she sat down.
"Well, thank you, Kai."
"No problem."
(Aya) continued to smile as she bit into a piece of toast. Kai watched her, deep in thought. (Aya) looked up at Kai and caught him looking at her. Kai quickly looked away, fighting a blush. (Aya) tried to hide a smile as she sipped her orange juice. A few moments later, (Aya) glanced up and caught Kai watching her again. (Aya) swallowed her mouthful of toast before speaking.
"You're watching me again."
Kai smirked as he crossed his arms and closed his eyes. "Hn, I know."
(Aya) raised an eyebrow at Kai's response. "May I know why you were watching me?"
Kai opened his eyes and stared at (Aya) for a moment. (Aya) thought that she had caught Kai off-guard, but this assumption was quickly ridded from her mind as a smirkish smile played his lips.
"Well?" (Aya) questioned, the tiniest hint of impatience in her voice.
Kai continued to smirk as he got up out of his chair and walked towards (Aya). (Aya) froze as Kai stood behind her, wrapping his arms around her neck from behind.
"It's just that you're so damn beautiful." Kai said seductively, his lips brushing against (Aya's) ear was he spoke.
(Aya) blinked and her eyes widened in surprise as she blushed. Kai smirked at the affect this had on her. Kai kissed (Aya's) cheek before leaving the kitchen, smirking smugly. (Aya) shivered due to the sudden chill that ran down her spine then continued to eat her breakfast, the tinge of red still painted on her cheeks.
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Later on that day, (Aya) was outside in the backyard, sitting on the tyre swing. Her legs were looped through the tyre, arms folded across the top of the tyre, her mouth and chin hidden as she rested her face on her forearm. (Aya) rocked herself back and forth ever so slightly, the toes of her shoes dragging across the ground as she did so. (Aya) let out a tiny, sad sigh as she stared down at the ground.
"Love sucks." (Aya) muttered quietly to herself, her voice muffled by her arm.
Kai seemed to be all (Aya) could think about, the scene that happened during breakfast kept on replaying in her head. (Aya) shuddered slightly at the memory, remembering the look of Kai's confident smirk, the mysterious look in his dark eyes, the feeling of the smooth material of his shirt on her skin, the low sound of his voice, the tickling of his warm breath on her ear, his firm kiss on her cheek.
(Aya) sighed as she scuffed her foot back and forth in the dirt, trying not to think about it. Before (Aya) knew it, her thoughts drifted to last night. They were almost kissing! They had bee so close! The thought of that moment nearly sent (Aya's) mind into an insane agony. (Aya) straightened up her posture as she lifted a set of fingertips to her mouth. Their lips had touched, the touch was slight, but still, their lips had touched all the same. But they didn't kiss. (Aya) sighed again as she returned to her previous position.
'Never in a million years did I ever think that I'd fall for the guy I grew up with.' (Aya) thought dryly to herself.
"Hey, why so miserable?"
(Aya's) eyes widened in surprise as she jolted in her seat and shrieked. Once the shock had sunk in a bit, (Aya) snapped her head up and found an amused-looking Kai standing next to her.
"Don't do that!" (Aya) cried out exasperatedly.
Kai closed his eyes as he chuckled. "Sorry, couldn't help myself."
(Aya) sighed tiredly as she looked away from Kai. "You used to do that all the time when we were little kids!"
"And it still gets you, every time."
(Aya) humphed and rolled her eyes before going back to staring at the ground.
"So, are you gonna tell me what's wrong, or do I have to guess?" Kai asked, stepping behind (Aya) as he placed his hands on either side of her waist, pulling her back and then gently pushing her forward as he let go.
(Aya) looked a bit confused for a moment, twisting her neck from side to side as she tried to get a glimpse of Kai, but then gave up and looked at the view in front of her, gently gripping the rope that connected the tyre to the tree in her hands.
"Well?" Kai asked as he continued to push (Aya) on the swing.
"There's nothing wrong with me." (Aya) stated.
Kai sighed as he gave her another push. "(Aya), another thing I remember when we were kids was that I could always tell when you were lying, no matter how good you were."
(Aya) opened her mouth to speak, but then closed it, realizing that she had nothing to say.
"Exactly." Kai said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"You know I'm right, so you can't say anything, now tell me why you're acting like a female grouchy version of me instead of being your usual Miss Happy-Happy self."
(Aya) raised an eyebrow. "Miss Happy-Happy?"
"Yeah, usually you smile and laugh, but at the moment you just look down in the dumps."
(Aya) smiled wryly as she swung through the air.
'Oh Kai, you have no idea.' (Aya) thought to herself.
"So why are you acting like me?" Kai repeated as he gave (Aya) another gentle push.
"How am I acting like you, Kai?"
"By being grouchy."
"Oh Kai, you're not grouchy!"
"Don't change the subject. Now tell me or I'll start guessing."
(Aya) smile cheekily as a thought entered her head.
"Why don't you try guessing? Most people think that it's more fun that way."
"Hn. Well I'm one of the few that don't find guessing fun. Now tell me, or else."
"Or else what?" (Aya) asked, challenging Kai.
"Or else this." Kai replied, grabbing (Aya's) waist, stopping her from swinging.
Then Kai started to poke (Aya's) sides, tickling her. (Aya) started to laugh and squirm.
"Kai! Stop it! T-this isn't fair!"
"I'll only stop if you tell me what's wrong."
"Ok! I'll tell you!" (Aya) laughed.
Kai smirked triumphantly as he stopped tickling (Aya), but kept his arms wrapped around her waist. Kai rested his chin on (Aya's) shoulder as he whispered in her ear.
"See? Now that wasn't so hard, was it?"
(Aya) didn't reply, as she felt tongue-tied. All she could do was shiver as Kai's breath tickled her skin. Kai smirked as he started to push (Aya) again.
"Well, go on, you said that you'd tell me."
(Aya) bit her lip as she swung back and forth through the air. She couldn't tell Kai that it was him that got her feeling this way, but she didn't want to lie to him either.
"Oh, I was just thinking." (Aya) said casually.
"About what?" Kai questioned.
"Oh, uh...just about stuff."
"I see. And is thinking about this so called "stuff" making you miserable?"
"You could say that." (Aya) replied slowly.
"Hm, then why don't you just stop thinking about it?"
"It's not that easy." (Aya) said as she stared up at the blue sky.
"Oh, isn't it?"
(Aya) let out a tiny sigh. "No."
"Hm."
(Aya) continued to stare up at the sky silently as Kai pushed her back and forth on the swing. (Aya) smiled slightly as a thought entered her mind.
"Hey Kai."
"Hm?"
"Remember when we were 5?"
"Yeah..."
"When my father got his job transfer, and it was the last time I would've ever seen you again. We spent the day in the park, and we were doing the same thing we're doing now, remember?"
Kai chuckled. "Yeah, ironic, isn't it?"
"Suppose. Couldn't have been a better way to spend my last day in Russia, with you."
Kai didn't say anything as his cheeks flushed a glowing red. After a long silence, Kai finally spoke.
"Hey, when your father got his job transfer, he was sent here to Australia, right?"
"Yeah."
"So...how did you end up in the Abbey?"
"I told you that my mother died when I was 8, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, her funeral was held in Russia instead of here, something to do with her funeral plans I think. I was kidnapped while I was there."
"How? I mean, with all the people there, your family and everything, how could Boris' men pull that off?"
"Well, I wandered off sometime after, you see, I was trying to find my grandmother's tombstone. I wanted to visit her. I found it, and was blacked out by something, a dart I think. That's pretty much all I remember."
"Oh."
"But there was one good thing about it, I got to see you again."
"Yeah."
"But my uncle found me about 6 months after. And I was so upset about it."
"Upset? Why? Anyone would've jumped at the chance."
"I know. I was upset because I had to leave you behind. I cried myself to sleep nearly every night. Then one day I just stopped crying."
"Why?"
"Because my uncle told me to. I'll never forget the way he said it."
"What did he say?"
"Oh, it was awful! He said, "stop bloody crying, you stupid girl! You're never going back to Russia ever again, he's forgotten all about you, so stop bloody crying and get the hell over it!" that's what my uncle said. I was so shocked that I stopped crying the instant he started yelling at me."
"What did you do?"
"I told my dad. He was absolutely furious; he had the biggest row at my uncle! I remember it so clearly now. He said something like, "look here, you just lost a sister, I just lost a wife and she just lost a mother. I know it's hard, but that gives you no right to yell at my daughter like that and mate, I don't appreciate it one bit. I lost her for what I thought was going to be forever, but you brang her back, that I appreciate. But that gives you no right to speak to her like that at all. I don't know what happened to her while she was gone, but I do know that it was bloody well awful, and that boy she's been crying about, her best friend, was all she had there. And the way I see it, she has every right in the world to be upset about it. And you telling her to get over it is exactly the same as telling her to trade her heart in for a block of ice. And mate, I don't appreciate it at all, so you can get the hell outta my house and leave." it was quite a speech, huh?"
"Yeah, I remember your dad being a really quiet type of guy."
(Aya) giggled. "Yeah, but after a while, dad found out that being quiet wasn't exactly the best way to control me."
Kai chuckled. "Hn, so what happened to your uncle?"
"Packed his bags and left for Russia that day, right after my dad finished going off at him. Haven't seen or heard from him since."
"Hm."
(Aya) sighed as a gentle breeze fluttered her (long) hair. "I really did miss you Kai, even though I kinda, well, forgot you."
"I missed you too."
(Aya) smiled as she gazed up at the leafy branches above her.
"You know something?"
"What's that?"
"Your uncle was wrong about two things."
"Oh? And what were they?"
"Well, the first one is obvious; you did see me again, didn't you?"
(Aya) grinned. "Yeah, I did."
"And the second one, I didn't forget you. Not completely anyway."
"Oh? How do you mean?"
"I kept on having dreams about my past, after I left the Abbey. I rarely saw you in my dreams, but I always heard your voice. It just took me until yesterday to realize that it was you I'd been dreaming about."
"Really?" (Aya) asked.
As (Aya) swung back, Kai wrapped his arms around her waist, stopping (Aya) from swinging. (Aya) felt her heart drop, at a rapid pace, into her stomach as her back was pressed against Kai's firm chest. (Aya) planted her feet stably on the ground to keep her balance. (Aya) slowly turned her head to look at Kai as she placed her hands on top of his. (Aya) found herself held captive by Kai's entrancing mahogany brown eyes.
"Yes." Kai said, his voice barely a whisper.
Then without realizing it, Kai slowly started to lean in towards (Aya). (Aya's) eyes darted up and down Kai's face, trying to adjust for his closeness. Then she too started to lean in without realizing it. But before their lips could meet, the sound of a snapping twig cracked through the air. (Aya) jerked her head back instantly.
"Did you hear that?" she asked Kai.
Kai nodded as he scanned the yard. "Yeah, I heard it." Kai frowned as he continued to look around the yard.
"It was probably nothing." (Aya) muttered.
"Hm."
Kai wanted to agree, but there was a nagging doubt telling him to know better. Suddenly, goosebumps prickled on Kai's arms as a chill ran down his back.
'Move.' A brisk voice said in his mind.
Kai didn't hesitate to do so. (Aya) let out a surprised yelp as Kai dragged her out of the tyre swing by her waist and pulled her down with him as he rolled away from the tree. (Aya) heard the whirring sound of what could only be a beyblade as she and Kai stopped moving, Kai landing on top of her. (Aya's) breath was caught in her chest as she stared up at Kai, finding it difficult to breathe. Kai stared back at (Aya), his chest heaving slightly. (Aya) felt the heat rising to her cheeks and quickly looked away.
(Aya) saw a black, blurred object zipping out of sight, leaving behind some major damage where she and Kai had been moments before.
"Wow." (Aya) breathed.
"Yeah." Kai said quietly as he nodded, also looking at the spot, trying not to think about what would've happened if he hadn't listened to his instincts.
"Great instincts." (Aya) commented, as if reading Kai's mind.
"Hm, thanks." Kai replied as he stood up, offering (Aya) his hand.
(Aya) took hold of Kai's hand and hauled herself up onto her feet.
"He's back." (Aya) said as she brushed dirt off her clothes.
"Hn." Kai growled as he gritted his teeth, knowing full well who it was.
"Kai, are you ok?" You look really angry." (Aya) said softly as she placed a hand on Kai's shoulder, face showing concern for her friend.
Kai turned to face (Aya). When Kai looked into her (hazel) eyes, he could feel his heart melting.
"Y-yeah, I'm fine." Kai mumbled, looking away from (Aya).
"Oh, that's good, you had me scared for a moment."
"Hm."
"Well, I'm gonna go inside."
"Alright, I'll be there in a minute." Kai replied.
(Aya) gave Kai a small smile, though she still felt a little troubled and walked back towards the house. Kai watched (Aya's) retreating form, not taking his eyes off her for a moment. Kai felt a tiny bit of tension leave him as he saw (Aya) disappear into the house.
A cool breeze blew past, tugging lightly at Kai's clothing and gently rustling his hair. Kai frowned sternly as a single thought ran through his head.
'He's here.'
Kai shivered. The temperature seemed to have dropped suddenly, making the air have an icy chill to it.
"Where are you?" Kai muttered.
The sound of rustling leaves made Kai spin around sharply. He couldn't see anybody in sight, but he knew that they were there. Kai's ears twitched and he continued to slowly look around the yard. Kai could've sworn that he had heard a chuckle.
"Come on Zane, I don't like playing games." Kai said coolly.
A sinister chuckle came from behind Kai. "You never did like playing games Kai; you were such a killjoy, growing up. And you still haven't changed a bit."
Kai whipped around and saw a tall, cloaked figure leaning against the tree with the tyre swing casually.
"Hn." Kai sneered.
"Nice to see you again, Zane." Kai hissed, voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Likewise." Zane leered, evil smirk hidden by his black hood.
"What are you doing here Zane?" Kai demanded, trying to keep control of his blood pressure.
"Ah, still cutting to the chase, I see." Zane jeered.
Kai growled. "Quit stalling Zane, and just spit it out."
"Hn, fine then. I'm here to strike up a deal with you, cousin dear."
Kai raised a slate eyebrow. "Oh, really? And what deal would this be, Zane?"
"It goes something like this. We battle. I lose, I leave your girlfriend alone and neither of you will ever hear from me again. However, if I win, I get Dranzer, and I'll continue to drive the girl of your dreams to the brink of insanity, which wouldn't be happening if she would quit being so stubborn, but hey, what can I say? She was given her options and she chose them."
Kai growled lowly. "(Aya) is NOT my girlfriend."
"No, but you want her to be."
Kai growled. Zane grinned sinisterly beneath his hood.
"I take it that means I was right. So, do you agree to my deal?"
"Fine." Kai growled.
"When is it gonna happen?"
Zane chuckled evilly. "6pm at the park. Just tell your girlfriend, she'll know what I'm talking about."
"Hn, whatever."
"See you then." Zane sneered, before jumping up into the tree branches and making his usual exit.
Kai stared at the place he had last seen Zane, various thoughts and mixed emotions running through him.
"As much as I hate to admit it Zane, you're right." Kai murmured quietly.
"Even though (Aya's) not my girlfriend, I want her to be."
Kai reached into his pocket and withdrew his Dranzer. As Kai stared down at the royal blue blade clutched in his hand, the bit-chip glowed red for a brief moment. Kai sighed as he pocketed Dranzer.
'Something tells me that there are much more troubles to come.'
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Yay! Oh my god, I am done! Finally! I am so happy! Sorry for the wait, I was planning to update sooner, but I couldn't, you see, I've got a problem with my computer, it keeps on restarting itself every 15 minutes nearly. So, in order to not have to start from scratch everytime the computer restarts, I have been saving line after line. Yep, you got it, after I type a line, I save it. It's a pain, but it's the only way that works. Well, hopefully my computer will get better soon, so, until next time!
Oh, wait! Before you all go, I just wanna ask a small question, and getting an answer back would be nice! Ok, here it goes.
What is your favourite chapter so far, and why?
It's ok if you have more than one, just list it and tell me why it's your favourite. And it's ok if you don't have a favourite at all! I'm just curious, and would love you read your answers! Well, until next time!
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