Asylum

By: Darker Evolutions

Rating: R

Warnings: The rating should be warning enough.

Disclaimer: I do not Beyblade or any of its characters.

A/N: Wonderful, I have more reviews! Thank you all so much, but please keep reviewing. I leave to hear what people have to say. Penny for your thoughts, as they say.

Summary: Kai, Tala, Ray, and Bryan are members of the Saint Carolin's High School soccer team with a new student placed as their manager. They're also mutants in which the underground organization Biovolt are after. Will they get at each other's throats before they get a chance to find asylum?

Chapter Five - Games

There was a soft knock on the door, as if not trying too intently on waking up the forms sleeping behind it. It was seven thirty in the morning on Sunday, and any normal high school student ho didn't have a job to get to on the weekends would be found comfortably asleep in their bed. From behind the door a kind yet smooth feminine voice called out to one of the two sleeping in the bedroom. "Kai there's someone on the phone for you, he says it's important."

It was Kai's mother, a gentle featured middle-aged woman with an open heart towards the world. She was tall, slender framed with soft powder blue hair and darker blue eyes. Though a single parent she made well with herself being both a loving mother as well as a hard working office woman. She was proud of Kai and her not yet legally adopted son. He just showed up one day and never really left, and she felt simply overjoyed with that.

Rolling from his bed with a light grunt the duel-haired teen stumbled towards the door, crimson eyes clouded with want for more sleep. The day before had been taxing, something new for him all together to be the one trying to get someone to open up instead of someone trying to get him to open up instead. He just couldn't explain it, but as it was with Tala he was comfortable around Rei and Declan.

"Do you want me to tell him to call back later, Kai? He said he really didn't want me to wake you." At those words Kai smirked, as he could just hear Rei actually saying those words to his mother on the phone. The teen was well mannered and kind, but he had his cat-like playful and rough side as well. Smiling at the thought he padded over to the door, stepping conveniently over Tala's sprawled out form on the floor where he crashed the night before.

"I got it Mom," and with that the door cracked open, a bed-tussled Kai's head poking out before he reached to take the phone from his mother. He mouthed a thank you before hauling himself back into the room and closing the door behind him. Truthfully he really wasn't one to go prancing around in his boxers, though he couldn't say the same for his red-headed best friend.

Falling back onto his bed the Russian rolled onto his side, propping his head up with one hand and holding the phone to his ear with the other. "It's what…" Turning his head to look at the cloak on his bed stand Kai shook his head lightly at the early hour that showed. "Seven-thirty in the morning, Rei. What exactly possessed you to call me this early?"

"Sorry, Kai." On the other side of the phone line Rei gave an apologetic smile and Kai could almost feel it through the phone. It was clear that he really was sorry. "I just thought I'd extend an invitation to play a non-competitive game of soccer with Declan and I. He's been up since five in the morning and dragged me out of bed just ten after five." A soft yawn sounded, but it was filtered through a light hand covering Rei's mouth.

"Five in the morning? That's a tad bit early to be up and- Hey, did you say soccer? I didn't think that he could play soccer seeing as how he refused so much in being made to be the manager of the team." As the conversation went on Kai grew more into an awake state, yet he was careful to keep his voice down enough to not wake up Tala.

"I didn't think he could either, but he's clearly full of surprises. He's down in my backyard right now playing soccer with my older brother Lee, and you know how good he is himself. From what I see out the window, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me, Declan is holding his own against Lee." Leaning against the window he was looking out Rei couldn't help but to smile at the sight below him in the backyard.

"I'll meet you two at the practice field then in an hour. It'll take awhile to get Tala up and moving, and we both still need to eat breakfast." Yawning Kai sat back up on his bed, stretching himself out contently. Slipping one foot off the bed he stretched out his leg, nudging the sleeping Tala in the side with his foot.

"You could wait until about nine or nine-thirty if you wanted. He mentioned briefly about wanting to go out for a run first before hand, though he hasn't mentioned about it since he popped into my room this morning." With a smile Rei waved out the window at Lee as the older male sighted him perched on the windowsill.

"We'll meet you at nine, then. We have chores to finish up before we can go anywhere anyways." Nudging Tala harder with his foot Kai put his hand over the receiver, talking out loud to Tala even though the teen was barely even partially awake. "Tala, get your ass up!"

Chuckling at the muffled words on the other side of the phone Rei shifted the ear that the phone was resting against. "Nine it is. We'll see you at the practice field then, Kai." There was a muffled yelp on Kai's side of the phone as the Russian kicked the reluctant read head more forcefully. Rei found this highly amusing, and he couldn't help but to ask. "Everything going alright over there? It sounds as if the little pup has been kicked."

Snorting as he removed his hand from the receiver Kai kicked at the now waking Tala again. "The 'pup' here only needs to wake up and stop sleeping like a log. He can take several good kicks before he actually realizes that it's not in his head that someone's touching him. "I'll see you two later, Rei. I'll remember to bring Tala's muzzle with me this time."

"I'll get a rabies shot for him then, and while I'm at it a collar and leash." With a light laugh Rei shook his head. "I'll see you at nine, then. Bye." Before Kai could respond there was a click signing that Rei had hung up the phone. He made the guess that Lee and Declan were wanting him outside.

"I don't need a muzzle thank you." Mumbling as he turned over onto his other side in an attempt to burry himself further into the blankets on the floor Tala yawned and went to go back to sleep after being kicked awake by Kai. It seemed though that his best friend had other plans because the blankets were soon yanked off him and tossed into the closet nearby. With a muttered curse Tala now pulled his pillow over his head in an attempt to still remain at least somewhat asleep.

"Come on, Tala. Get up already. Rei wants us to meet him and Declan at the practice soccer field at nine so we can play some two on two soccer with them. We still have to help Mom with chores before we go anywhere- Hey, don't even give me that look like I've grown a second head." Snatching the pillow away from Tala the duel-haired young male tossed it with the blankets into the closet only to shut the door before they could be taken back.

"I really doubt he knows how to play soccer, Kai. He does after all hate his job as the soccer manager." Ruffling his already Messing hair Tala sat up, his icy blue eyes blinking slowly to clear the gloss of sleep from them. In truth he looked as if he was on the verge of falling asleep again just sitting there.

"Well we'll never know if we don't go and see. Get up already before I drag you to the shower and turn the cold water on like I did the last time you refused to wake up without my assistance. Weekend or not you don't need to sleep all day, Tala." Rising from his bed and tossing the phone down where he had just been sitting Kai moved to his dresser, pulling out and old soccer uniform to wear for at least the game with.

"Whatever.." Grumbling to himself Tala rose from the floor, clad in only his boxers as Kai had been before the other had started getting dress. The only difference was that he didn't wear black boxer, he chose instead to wear the odd color of orange. It was a strange fascination he had, though he couldn't help but to admit it was one of his favorite colors.

"What do you want for breakfast? Waffles, eggs, pancakes?" Pulling an old deep red jersey over his head Kai slipped his arms through the short sleeves. An old pair of black shorts covered his legs, his feet still lacking socks. Crimson eyes turned to watch Tala as the teen started to go through Kai's own clothes. They were near the same size, and it was often enough that they just grabbed something out of their laundry basket and left for practice.

"Toast and eggs will be fine. I'll be out to eat once I get all our dirty clothes sorted out in the laundry room and start the first load of clothes." Slipping on an orange and white soccer jersey over his head Tala was out the door while hopping into a pair of white soccer shorts while on his way to his own room to get his dirty clothes there.

The hour and a half went smoothly from there as breakfast was made and finished only for the two male teens to get most of their laundry done as well as doing their dishes from breakfast. By the time it was fifteen 'til nine the two were on their way to the practice field. It was a decent walk from there house, and Kai didn't feel like driving. After all they needed a good warm up.

When they arrived at the field they found Rei's soccer bag and equipment setting on the bench beside the field. The others, however, were absent along with the soccer ball. As they were about to go in search of Rei and Declan the two showed up, running onto the field from the track in the back of the school. Rei was in the lead with Declan behind him, but he was keeping up decently with the neko-jin. In front of Rei was the soccer ball, and as he ran he was bringing it with him with a simple ease that was both natural and came from practice.

Slowing as he came to the field Rei waved towards Tala and Kai, his cheeks slightly flushed from the long jog he had with Declan only to end up racing him back and in possession of the soccer ball. As he was distracted the teen he came with picked up his pace, delicately stealing the ball from the raven-haired male as he weaved in front of him.

Smirking Kai elbowed Tala in the side lightly. "Still think he can't plan soccer worth a damn?" His best friend only muttered a brief 'We'll see' before they stepped out onto the field to join the game that was starting. Declan was no longer trying to keep the ball from Rei, but instead joining him on a team against Kai and Tala.

The game ended as a tie a good three hours later, the muddy practice field leaving the four teens both muddy and worn out. Grumbling stomachs and complaining muscles had stopped the game for a well deserved lunch, though not before taking a trip home for a hot shower and a change of clothes to be rid of the mud and sweat that had accumulated during the game. With coaching from Rei and Kai it wasn't hard for Declan to play to his best ability, though it was still clear he lacked the experience that the other three had. It was only a surprise that he ended up being such a sly player who was good at scoring.

They all ended up redressed, showered, and clean at Rei's Favorite café just down the street from where he and Declan lived. It was a small but cozy building that served good food at an affordable price. They sat at one of the booths, Kai insisting that Tala deal with it and sit next to the very teen he didn't get along with. They were already in a heated debate and the others just wanted them to get it out of their systems. If it wasn't one thing with them it was another.

"Why the hell can't you dress normally like the rest of us instead of in all black? It's like you're a damned Satanist or something. Is that what you are, a Satan lover? It wouldn't surprise me any with how you act and dress." Glowering at the teen trapped between him and the wall next to them Tala gave a clear attempt to stare him down.

"I have the freedom to be who I truly am, thank you I don't give a shit about what you or anyone thinks about my wardrobe. As for you so moronically trying to put me into a group like some kind of object you're more than highly mistaken, bastard. I'm not a Satanist, and for your information I'm a Christian. I go to church on Wednesday afternoon after school. Go ahead and go ask the priest there, he knows me a lot better than you ever would." Returning the stare Declan all but snapped at Tala and as the Russian went to speak again he unceremoniously shoved Tala out of the booth so he could leave and avoid the argument.

"Well that spoils us eating together. Can't you just act like a normal human being yourself, Tala? I mean hell, he's just sitting there minding his own business and you start shit with him." Sighing and offering Kai an apologetic smile Rei rose to his feet, sliding out of the booth and walking after the leaving Declan. Amber eyes flicked towards Tala who was rising from the floor currently. "Maybe you should stay down there on the floor where people like you belong." True the comment was rude, but the flustered look on Rei's face was enough to keep him from retorting.

"Declan, Declan wait up." Chasing after the said teen as he stalked down the sidewalk with his fists clenched at his side Rei was jogging just to catch up to him. The other didn't want to look at him, but the rigidly stiff way he was walking was enough to show that he was well beyond being in any mood to converse, yet Rei spoke up anyways. "Come on Declan, let's go back. I'll let you sit with me and Kai will keep Tala's trap shut."

"Why does he have to do that?" The words were ground out between grinding teeth, cerulean eyes narrowed deeply. "Why?!" Whirling to face Rei the raven-haired teen was surprised to find his friend's eyes glossy with unshed and held back tears of clear hurt and frustration. "What did I ever do to them, Rei? What did I ever do to him?"

By now they had stopped walking, Declan facing Rei as he spoke in the middle of the sidewalk. With a reassuring smile Rei stepped forward, embracing the teen's shoulder with his arms loosely. It was awkward to say the least because the other had never really let him touch him much than simple contact. As Declan rested his head upon Rei's shoulder the Chinese male whispered comforting words, though he himself not really knowing why.

Glancing over to the side back towards the café Rei noticed Kai standing there and watching them. He didn't look to pleased himself, as if he had just gotten done lecturing Tala back in the booth. Throwing Kai a smile Rei soon guided Declan to follow him back to the café, though both noticed how detached the expression on his face became as he went along willingly.