Hey everyone! Sorry that it's been a while since I updated last! Well, after waking up at 6:30 on a Sunday morning, which was unplanned, I showered, dressed and brushed my teeth. And now, my arse is getting bigger as I sit down and write chapter 20 to this fic. God, I can't believe it though! 20 chapters and 300 reviews! Jesus! Anyway, my stomach is giving me pain, so I'll have to type this up fast and update, then eat breakfast, and brush my teeth again. Sorry that this chapter is so short, but I really couldn't think of anything! But I've already written the next chapter, which is longer, so if you all review as soon as you can, then I'll put up the next chapter!
One Fateful NightChapter Twenty: The Next Day
Kai blinked his sleepy eyes as the morning sunlight streamed through his open window. The bluette sat up as he rubbed his eyes to rid them of sleep, then leaned back on his hands as he stared aimlessly around the room.
'What happened last night?' Kai wondered.
His dark eyes widened as he suddenly remembered. Images whirled by in Kai's mind like a high-speed slide show.
Talking with Zane in the backyard. Talking with (Aya) in the house. Kissing (Aya) on the house. Battling outside with Zane in the storm. (Aya) taking on his place to battle Zane. (Aya) losing her bit beast. (Aya) running off. Following (Aya) into the clearing. Sitting with (Aya) under the willow tree. Kissing (Aya) under the willow tree.
Kai's mouth fell open in shock and his mahogany orbs grew even more wide as that last image lingered in his mind. He had kissed (Aya). Holy shit.
'Well, you practically live with the girl, you can't really ignore or avoid her because of this, might as well just sort it out with her.' Said the little voice of reason in Kai's head.
Kai sighed, silently agreeing with it. Then he threw the covers off his body and started to get ready for another day.
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(Aya) was already there, unloading the dishwasher.
"Morning (Aya)." Kai mumbled.
(Aya) spun around quickly at the sound of the voice.
"Oh, morning Kai." (Aya) said nervously, before spinning back around to finish unloading the dishwasher.
Kai stared down at the floor. Where to start? What to say? Kai didn't know the answer to those two things. Kai continued to stare down at the floor as (Aya) continued to put away the dishes.
Soon, (Aya) shut the dishwasher and turned to walk out of the kitchen. Kai closed his eyes for a moment and breathed deeply. Now was his chance.
"(Aya)………." Kai started, still not sure what he was going to say.
Kai watched (Aya) shake her head. "Don't Kai."
Kai opened his mouth to speak but was stopped when (Aya) pressed a fingertip to his mouth.
"Please, don't. There's something I have to tell you, and if I don't tell you now, then I'll lose my nerve and you'll never hear it, and you have to." (Aya) said softly, a slight pleading tone in her voice.
Kai nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. (Aya) looked down at her feet as she exhaled softly, pushing a lock of hair back behind her ear. (Aya) looked up into Kai's mahogany eyes and felt her knees go weak.
"Kai………." (Aya) began.
"I really like you. I've realized that over the past couple of days. I know that this may seem weird as we were close friends before, but I can't help how I feel. I really like you. I - "
(Aya) was cut off as Kai grabbed her wrists and pulled her closer to him before pressing his lips against hers while coiling his arms tightly around her waist. (Aya's) (hazel) eyes grew wide in surprise, she went rigid against Kai, her lips numb with shock. Then (Aya) relaxed in Kai's hold, closing her eyes.
(Aya) wrapped her arms around Kai's neck, her mouth pressing hard into his. Kai shivered lightly with enjoyment, then moved one of his hands under the back of (Aya's) shirt. (Aya) gasped as she felt Kai's gentle touch brush against her soft skin. Kai took the opportunity and darted his tongue into (Aya's) mouth, massaging hers with his own. (Aya) moaned softly into the kiss and gripped Kai's scarf in her hands, pulling him closer to her if possible.
Unfortunately, the kiss was broken due to lack of air. The two were panting as they tried to refill their lungs with the sweet oxygen they needed. Their gazes locked. Kai smiled at (Aya).
"I like you too." Kai said.
(Aya) grinned happily and pulled at Kai's scarf, meeting their lips in a kiss again. Kai smiled into the kiss as he kissed back, keeping one arm firmly wrapped around (Aya's) waist, Kai reached up into (Aya's) hair and wrapped his fingers around some of her soft locks, gently brushing this thumb back and forth over the silky tendrils. (Aya) smiled into the kiss as she brang her hand to the back of Kai's head, buring her fingers into his thick, soft hair as she deepened the kiss.
Kai suddenly broke the kiss and (Aya) felt Kai's lips connect with her skin as he trailed butterfly kisses up her neck. (Aya) giggled at the feeling this gave her and started to toy with the hair at the back of Kai's head, twirling it around her finger.
"Kai's hungry." (Aya) teased gently.
"Only for you." Kai whispered in a soft, seductive voice as his hot breath clashed with (Aya's) skin, causing the girl to shiver.
"Well geez, can't you be hungry for breakfast too?" (Aya) asked with a tiny giggle.
Kai groaned against (Aya's) skin.
"Aw, why can't I be hungry for you only?" Kai mumbled, his lips brushing against (Aya's) neck.
"Because, that's why." (Aya) answered, a light pink blush showing on her cheeks.
"That's not a real answer." Kai replied as he continued to trail kisses along (Aya's) neck.
"Well, suppose you could just be hungry for only me, I am edible after all, but eating me would be cannibalism, and you're not a cannibal, are you Kai?"
"Fine, you win." Kai grumbled, pulling away from (Aya).
(Aya) just giggled and stuck her tongue out at Kai in response.
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Later on that day, Kai was outside, training with his Dranzer while (Aya) sat at a nearby tree, leaning back on the tree trunk. (Aya) smiled as she watched Kai. He always trained himself so hard, always tried to become invincible.
(Aya's) smile faltered as she looked down at the beyblade clutched in her hand. (Aya) sighed as she looked at the blank, plain bit-chip. It was a constant reminder that Holocaust was gone. Gone, maybe forever, and never to be returned. (Aya) gripped her beyblade in her hand tightly. Whenever she looked at the black, pictureless bit-chip, she felt empty. Her blade felt hollow, it felt like a part of her had been destroyed, taken.
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After a while, Kai stopped training and sat down next to (Aya).
"You're not ok, are you?" Kai asked, half rhetorical.
(Aya) turned to look at Kai, with the saddest eyes he had ever seen. Kai winced inwardly. He never thought that seeing (Aya) as miserable as she was would pain him so much.
"I miss her Kai, I miss her so much." (Aya) said softly, sadness in her voice.
"I know you do, I'd be surprised if you didn't. I'll help get Holocaust back (Aya), I promise." Kai said, voice sincere.
(Aya) nodded, then looked down at the ground. Kai sighed and wrapped his arms around (Aya), holding her close. (Aya) exhaled as she returned Kai's hug. (Aya) looked at her beyblade again. The sight of the blank bit-chip sent a sharp, painful pang through her heart. (Aya) felt salty tears well up in her eyes and buried her face into Kai's neck.
Kai tsked quietly as he felt the moisture of (Aya's) tears on his skin and hugged her tighter. (Aya's) shoulders shook with silent sobs as she gripped Kai's shirt in her hands and buried her face further into his scarf. Kai could feel his scarf getting damp from (Aya's) tears as he stroked her hair, but that was the last thing on his mind.
'I swear Zane, for causing with grief, you will pay.' Kai thought menacingly to himself.
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Meanwhile, not too far away, a teenage boy with wild black hair tinted blue and duo-coloured eyes stood in a phone booth, waiting for the person whom he was calling to answer.
"This better be good." Said the bitter voice in the other end.
"Trust me, when you hear what I have to say, you won't be disappointed."
"Go on then, boy. You're wasting my time."
"I've got it. I've got her bit-beast."
"You better not be fooling around with me, or else." Came the harsh, snakelike hiss.
"I kid you not, I have the bit beast." Zane replied firmly.
"Alright. I'll meet you in the park as planned. For your own good, you had best not fail me, Grandson."
"Yes Grandfather, I understand." Zane replied obediently.
After Zane hung up the phone, he took his blade out of his pocket and looked at it.
'Not long to wait now. Just think, in a few days, we'll be finally be free! Forever.'
Zane nodded to himself as he pocketed his beyblade and stepped out of the phone booth.
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Once the dark night had fallen, Zane stood in the park, the cold winds tugging at his cloak as he waited for his grandfather to show up. Zane growled as he crossed his arms and tapped his foot on the pavement. He was getting tired of waiting, he had better things to do with his time other than to stand outside in the cold dark night, waiting for his grandfather.
"So, we meet again." The bored voice drawled.
Zane shivered slightly. Somehow, the sound of his grandfather's voice had always managed to send chills down his spine.
"Nice to see you too, Grandfather." Zane replied in a monotone voice.
"Well, do you have it?"
Without a word, Zane reached into his pocket and withdrew the tiny black bottle, which now had a faint red glow to it.
"Give it to me." Voltaire demanded, holding his old, withered hand out.
Zane obeyed and placed the bottle into his grandfather's hand. Voltaire's fist closed around the black moulded glass as he pocketed it.
"You have done well, Grandson."
"Thank you, Grandfather."
"Phase Two shall continue as planned. You have down me well, Grandson. Do not start to fail me now."
"Yes Grandfather, as you wish."
With that, Voltaire gave his grandson a curt nod and turned on his heel before disappearing into the dark shadows of the park.
Zane remained standing where he was, thinking. After a moment, the boy shook his head to clear it and left the park also.
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Meanwhile, (Aya) was leaning forward on the balcony railing, gazing up at the stars, lost in deep thought. Hence the reason why she never noticed Kai quietly stepping out onto the balcony while shutting the sliding door behind him. Kai said nothing as he walked up to stand beside (Aya). He looked up at the twinkling night sky before turning his gaze onto (Aya).
"What are you thinking about?" Kai asked.
(Aya) sighed as she continued to look at the stars. "I'd be lying if I said that I was thinking about nothing."
"You're thinking about Holocaust, aren't you?" Kai asked, knowing the answer already.
(Aya) closed her eyes as she sighed and bowed her head to look down at the ground below.
"Yeah, I am. Do you think that's pathetic?"
"No, I don't." Kai replied truthfully.
"Thank you." (Aya) whispered, eyes shadowed as she continued to look down.
Kai remained silent as he reached out to slowly brush the back of his fingers up and down (Aya's) arm. (Aya) slowly looked up at Kai and gave him a tiny smile. Kai returned it with a tiny smile of his own as he reached up to brush the back of his fingers up and down (Aya's) cheek. (Aya's) smile grew and a tiny sparkle formed in her eyes as she leaned into Kai's gentle touch.
Kai continued to keep the smile on his face as he curled his fingers under (Aya's) chin, tilting her head up slightly as he brushed his thumb back and forth over her soft lips. (Aya) smirked slightly as she kissed Kai's thumb. Kai's smile morphed into a small grin as he stepped forward and brang his lips to (Aya's), closing his eyes as he brushed his thumb over her tender skin. (Aya) kissed back immediately, slinging an arm over Kai's shoulders as she did so.
Kai skilfully ran his hands up and down (Aya's) sides before tightly coiling his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. (Aya) moaned as she wrapped her arms around Kai's neck. Kai licked (Aya's) bottom lip, silently asking for entrance into her hot cavern. (Aya) moaned again before giving Kai the entrance he desired, tangling her fingers in his soft hair as she did so. Kai was in pure bliss, exploring every inch of (Aya's) mouth, taking in her sweet taste. (Aya) massaged Kai's tongue with her own as she untangled her fingers from Kai's hair. (Aya) ran her hands down the sides of Kai's face and his neck before running her hands all over Kai's hard chest, taking in the feel of his skin. Kai gasped then moaned into the kiss before running his hands up the back of (Aya's) singlet top.
(Aya) shivered at Kai's touch as her hands continued to roam over his chest. The kiss was broken due to lack of air. Kai and (Aya) were panting slightly as they tried to get their breath back. (Aya) smirked at Kai as she brushed her hands over his chest.
"Well, that was definitely a bit more than a kiss goodnight." (Aya) commented slyly.
Kai smirked in reply before he started to attack (Aya's) neck with his lips, his hands still running over the smooth skin of her back. (Aya) sighed contentedly as she tilted her head to the side to lean it against Kai's. Kai gently bit (Aya's) neck, his tongue running over the selected area. (Aya) gasped before giggling softly as she started to draw imaginary patterns on Kai's back with a fingertip. Kai shivered lightly at the feeling this sent through his body as he started to slowly trail kisses up (Aya's) neck, along her jawbone and finally met her waiting lips.
Kai rested his hand on (Aya's) neck as he placed a soft, gentle, warm, sweet kiss on her lips. (Aya) returned the kiss and opened her eyes when Kai pulled away.
"I think it's time for the both of us to get some sleep." Kai said.
(Aya) sighed before she kissed Kai on the cheek and nodded in agreement. The two walked inside and towards their bedrooms. As Kai turned to walk into his room, (Aya) gripped his arm, stopping him.
"Kai?" (Aya) asked timidly.
"Yes?" Kai replied, spinning around to face her.
"C-can I sleep with you? Just for tonight?" (Aya) asked, her voice almost a whisper.
Kai nodded in reply, understanding.
Kai climbed into bed, then held back the blanket as he waited for (Aya) to climb in. Once they were settled, Kai wrapped his arms around (Aya's) waist and kissed her forehead.
"Night (Aya)."
(Aya) exhaled as she rested her head on Kai's shoulder and placed her hands on his finely toned torso as she snuggled into him.
"Good night Kai."