Chapter 3:- England here we come!
"So Samantha's supposedly going to England to battle in these..."
"Bit Battles." Mr. Dickenson supplied
"Yes, These Bit Battles. She hasn't bladed in over a year, so what makes you think she is still in form?" Philippe spat out in disgust
"Because sir, her perfection in blading that we saw but moments ago proves to us that she is in 'form' Plus Dizzi has tried to scope things out." Kenny said in a matter of fact tone. This only caused Philippe to glare at him across the room.
"Keep your mouth shut boy," he hissed but for some reason he paled and continued, "Adonia has been reunited with her listener." Tyson immediately grew suspicious and in his strait out manner he asked,
"How do you know that and who the hell is Adonia?"
"Think before you speak boy. Adonia was Sam's mother and I know because of the simple fact that the rain is falling around us and there's another hole in my roof." Philippe mocked Tyson before Ray cut in
"Isn't Sam's mother dead?" he asked cautiously
"Aren't you a clever one? Yes Adonia is dead but she somehow manages to come back to Sam in the middle of the worst thunderstorms. Today however I believe it has something to do with the amount of anger Sam felt in that lithe body of hers," Philippe said almost distractedly and clapped his hands twice. A maid immediately scurried in and meekly said,
"You called for me my lord?"
"Yes. Take Francisca up to our room and make sure she does not leave ere I come. Oh and ask the butler to bring in some sandwiches for our guests. We must be hospitable." Philippe said showing yet another side to his personality. The maid bobbed and took her leave, taking Francisca by the arm. Max glanced at his watch and muttered,
"Where is Kai?"
"Probably out looking for the most minor faults," Tyson muttered under his breath, before being jabbed in the ribs by Kenny.
"Actually Max, Dranzer and the bit Sam calls Dyane are heading this way..." Dizzi's voice rang out only to be greeted by Kai's intimidating voice. "Thanks for ruining our entry," he said in a mocking manner as he entered, drenched and dragging a rather wet and frustrated Sam in his Wake. She looked as murderous as Philippe had but moments ago. On their heels came the butler with the requested sandwiches. Immediately Tyson took several and began devouring them.
"Let me Go!" Sam demanded her voice dangerously low.
"All you have to do is co-operate and yield to my demands." Kai answered grimly. All eyes were on the two teens, and Philippe smirked as he watched on.
"What's going on?" Max asked softly, eyebrows raised in curiosity and amusement.
"Tell them," Kai prompted his voice dangerously low
"Fine," Sam snapped, "a little over six years ago, I was taken in by the best beyblading training camp that Russia had to offer..."
"Biovolt!" Tyson yelled
"Shut up and let me continue," Sam hissed casting a sideways glare at Kai who tightened his grip in response. "As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted, I was taken in to train and learn how to become the worlds greatest warrior. I had a bitbeast then at my disposal but no one but my closest friends knew I possessed. After going through the ranks quickly by feeding off my weaker emotions all I felt was a strong passion for blading and a deep-rooted hatred. I was then promised a bitbeast with powers beyond those others perceived. I was told it had belonged to the owners' grandson who had joined up with a weak little team known as the BladeBreakers. He had left the training facilities several years earlier like only a fool would. Five years had passed quickly though to some it may have seemed an eternity and I was the one worthy enough to be allowed to re-enter the world. I was to battle in the world tournament, singles division, and all the while watch out for someone so that should family honour be at stake I cause a ruckus and bale him out. Family honour was fine and I became the world's best female blader. After all the excitement I was ordered 'home' and so I caught a flight to Hong Kong and was conveniently found by my cousin here. In the end I did end up with the promised Blade and bitpiece and since I received it I have been training in secret. There. Now you know a little of how my life has been. Can I go now?" This last question was spat hatefully at Kai. In response he tightened his grip again.
"No." He hissed. Sam began to struggle once more. She tried to pry his fingers from her arm causing Kai to smirk at her futile efforts. She pulled hard against him but that too got her nowhere. Finally the pain in her arm began to infuriate her and in a final act of rage she whirled around and barely managed to throw Kai over her shoulder. However this did not have the desired effect as Kai managed to land on his feet still smirking. He had to admit the girl had some spunk but she would never manage to get the upper hand over him. He was a Hiwatari after all. As the deep anger flared in her she punched the nearby wall, causing debris to fly in all directions and Philippe's amused expression to take a turn for the worse.
Kenny, Tyson, Max and Ray had their mouths open and in Tyson's case he had a half chewed sandwich on display. He gulped it down before unthinkingly commenting "Uh-Oh. Something tells me that Sam's a little mad..."
"A little?" Dizzi asked sarcastically. Philippe on the other hand was in the midst of having what looked like an epileptic fit.
"Samantha Hanara what have I told you about your temper?" He asked sweetly. Sam turned her intense glare onto her cousin.
"My temper Cousin? Oh right that. I assumed you didn't want to be accused of being a hypocrite as well as all the other dark marks already against your name. Oh and before I forget," Sam said almost as sweetly as him however at this point she began to yell at him, "DON'T YOU EVER CALL ME THAT AGAIN PHILIPPE!" then she spun on her heel and half dragged Kai out of the room. Mr. Dickenson sighed at the unfolding drama.
"It would seem that we have overstayed our welcome." He said. Philippe was only too quick to agree with him. "Yes. You have so take the brat and get out of my sight." He growled trying to regain some composure but failing miserably. Tyson grabbed all the sandwiches that he could carry and bolted off toward the door. Max grinned sheepishly and ran off after him. Ray and Kenny were slower to leave.
"If you do want any infor-"
"I'll contact the BBA." Philippe cut in sharply. Mr. Dickenson nodded at Philippe and began ushering the boys out. "Look after the squirt and good luck. You'll need it with her." Philippe said to the groups retreating backs.
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The tables had turned once again and an unwilling Sam had been forced into the car and finally released. She rubbed her arm vigorously trying to restore it's blood circulation. She scowled as the others clambered in and refused point blank to take part in any of their conversation. As they pulled up at the hotel Sam looked up at the sign. At first she paled and then she regained a little of her colour. Mr. Dickenson cleared his throat and looked rather nervously at Sam. "And now we have a new dilemma." The boys quickly looked at each other slowly comprehending what Mr. Dickenson was going on about. Sam straightened her back and quickly walked inside.
"No actually we don't" She spat over her shoulder. As she strode into the hotel the clerk looked up and nearly fell from her chair.
"A...Adonia" she whispered. Sam grimaced.
"No, her daughter. Samantha Hanara." The manager quickly came on scene and spluttered
"We...your room will be ready shortly." Sam smiled slightly and nodded. As soon as he left the room her false smile fell from her lips.
"I thought there were no other rooms available." Max commented quietly.
"For commoners no but for lady Adonia and her family always." The clerk said stiffly. All eyes were on Sam again and a faint shade of pink coloured her cheeks.
"Ask Mr. Dickenson boys I'm not interested in explaining and I'm sure he knows a better version of the story than the one you would hear from me." As soon as the words were out of her mouth the manager came back and took her arm.
"This way my lady." He said. Sam groaned inwardly as she walked unwillingly beside the manager. The rest of the BladeBreakers quickly followed. ,"You're suite my lady." The manager spoke again. Sam looked around the royal suite and sighed. It was her mother who had made the public see them as nobles not her and she hated being treated this way. All of Hong Kong had mourned with them as they heard of Adonia's death, and they treated Sam with great care and sympathy. She had hated the attention then as much as she did now. Maybe she should have gone back to Voltaire as he had asked her to do on numerous occasions since she had left the place. But if she had then she might have never spoken to Kai again, even if she had forgotten more than half of her past. And she did not want to remember it now for a lot of pain had come with the joy. She walked into the room and dropped her bag on the bed. She turned to the manager and falsely smiled at him.
"Thank you Sierra." she murmured to him. He bowed slightly and retreated from the room.
"I call the bed." Ray stated immediately and fell back onto it. Max had something similar in mind and claimed the Television. Not wanting to be left out Tyson ran to the phone and lifted it but before he could say anything into the receiver Sam called from across the room,
"If you call room service it will come out of your pocket not mine."
"Awww." Tyson whined and replaced the receiver. Sam ignored his whining and walked to the window. The storm was still raging outside. She sighed knowing that even if she tried there would be no way for her to escape. She looked beside the bed and saw a mahogany chest of draws. Mahogany? All her mothers' furnishings had been made out of that. Maybe... saw made her way over to them and fished out a small key from her pocket. She tried it on the lock and sure enough it fit. Inside was a magnificently carved box. Without revealing any emotion Sam slid the box into her bag and relocked the draws.
"When is our flight?" she asked as blandly as possible. Kai shrugged and lent against a nearby wall Sam looked at the other boys.
"Dunno." Tyson said through a mouthful of sandwich; Max was asleep on the sofa and Kenny looked searchingly at his laptop.
"Eight-thirty tomorrow morning." Came a female voice from somewhere in the room. Sam looked around startled until her eyes finally rested on the laptop in suspicion.
"May I ask what that was?" Kenny looked up in response and said,
"That was Dizzi." Sam tilted her head sideways trying to remember all she knew about the BladeBreakers.
"Your BitBeast?" She asked slowly, "Oh right wasn't she the one who was transferred from your blade to your laptop during a power surge?" Kenny just beamed in response.
"How is it you know so much about us and yet we know so little about you?" Ray asked from where he lay. Sam just shrugged in response before saying quietly
"I make it my job to know. Ok that's it I've had enough of this. Tis time I become a gypsy."
"What?" Tyson asked a blank look on his face Sam sighed knowing she would always have to explain herself to him.
"Gypsies, Tyson, enjoy games of fun trickery and thievery. I happen to be swapping rooms with you. You'll have more room to move in here." Tyson let out a silent oh as Sam headed towards the door. Kai however stood in her way. Sam schooled her expression into a blank expression and turned to look at the other boys. "Good night Mr. Dickenson... BladeBreakers. See you at eight" She turned back to Kai and looked up into his maroon eyes. She felt a jolt of pure longing but suppressed it. "Please let me pass." She gritted out. Kai simply shook his head and grasped her wrist.
"I was going to retire anyway." He said tonelessly. Sam's eyes narrowed dangerously. She felt a deep resonating anger that he didn't trust her.
"You need not fear that I will desert your blasted team Hiwatari. I was brought up with more honour than that." She spat widening her stance slightly.
"I'll believe that when I see it," Kai said his own voice dangerously low, his meaning clear. Immediately Sam grew angry.
"I was a lone blader when I left Biovolt and I was treated like some animal." Sam hissed
"All you are, girl, is a liar. Nothing more than-" He was cut short be Sam's fist connecting with his jaw. He let go of her in shock. She hit like a man, more strength and anger than petty annoyance.
"Pardon me for disagreeing Hiwatari. But I believe that you are wrong." She gritted out and stormed out of the door. Tyson let out a low whistle.
"It would seem that Kai has met his match." He said in approval. Kai glared at him and wiped blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Believe me Tyson, no girl will ever be my equal. I will not tolerate defeat in the face of her." He sneered and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. Tyson looked at Ray.
"Did I say something wrong?" He asked clueless. Ray just shook his head in disbelief as Max slowly sat up. Dizzi was the next to speak.
"I hope that he calms down before those two meet up again."
"So do I Dizzi, so too do I" Kenny commented shaking his head.
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It did her some good having hit Kai. Some of the anger that she had felt all day had drained from her. She was feeling rather proud of herself right up until the moment that she was yanked backwards and connected with solid chest. Angrily she looked up and noticed that he captor was none other than Kai. "Shouldn't you be babysitting your little team mates?" Sam asked scathingly.
"Yes, actually I am. But instead I decided I would baby-sit you." Kai said in a superior manner. Sam decided to respond in kind.
"Oh joy of joys. I get to be babysat by none other than the greatest failure of all." She said as seriously as possible. She felt Kai tighten his grip on her.
"Don't try my patience." He reprimanded her forcing them to walk on towards the room that was now to be hers.
"Oh I'm sorry," Sam said mockingly, looking at him in the eye, "I didn't know that you had any."
"For you I don't." Kai hissed his anger quickly flaring again.
"Good then let go of me." Sam nearly yelled but she knew that if she did then most of the residents would come to investigate. Kai grimaced
"No. I don't-"
"Trust me? Like Me? Hate the fact that I am now a part of your team?" Sam interrupted him smoothly but her deep anger was hinted at in her voice.
"How about all of the above?" Kai asked scathingly. Sam glared at him hatefully. To think that she had once loved him.
"I didn't ask to be put on your pathetic team. I was forced." They had now reached the room and so Kai wasted no time in tossing her inside. Before slamming the door and locking it.
Immediately Sam flung herself at the door, trying to force it to budge. She was not going to be treated like some slave. She suddenly felt a gust of wind behind her and her hair that had broken loose of its restraint blew around caressing her shoulders and neck. Sam breathed heavily as she move to the window, which was conveniently wide open. She smiled softly to herself and quickly opened her bag and reached for her blade and the box. Inside the box were a note, a silver key, a headband and an armband. She put on the head and armbands and swung outside onto the roof, grateful that the storm had briefly stopped. She watched as her door opened and emitted Kai who looked around carefully before storming out again. Soon the whole BladeBreaker team was milling about in her room. She watched them as they searched for her for a while, before swinging back into the room and laying on the bed. Her point had been proven so she lay down and waited for the others to return, a grim smile on her lips.
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Max slowly rubbed his eyes and looked around. He had heard Tyson arguing with Kai again and a door slamming caused him to awaken. Tyson had filled his mouth with Sandwiches again, and slowly asked, "Can you tell us more about Sam and how you met her Mr. Dickenson?" The elderly gentleman smiled and nodded. He thought for a while thinking of what he could disclose about Sam without her consent. The boys gathered around him, intrigued by the lure of learning about their female teammate. Finally Mr Dickenson shrugged and began from the beginning.
"I have known Sam and her family for generations but Sam herself I met when she was but three years old. Her parents bestowed a Beyblade upon her for her birthday. She seemed to have a natural knack for blading and learnt so very quickly. She was always wanting to learn more and her parents were very proud of her skills." As Mr. Dickenson spoke the door to their room silently opened and shut. Their shadowed guest went unnoticed.
"Sam has been beyblading for that long?" Max asked astounded. Mr Dickenson smiled kindly
"Let me continue and you'll learn a lot more. Sam's mother was interest in people and their welfare. She gave much of their wealth to those who needed it more than them. That is why Sam and her family received much reverence and also why the people down stairs reacted the way they did to seeing Sam. You see she is very much a noble. Not only by blood but also by her actions. For some reason or another, Sam was hurt very deeply by someone whom I do not know. And the almost royal dictation that is in her blood refuses to accept that and will not let her get to close to others. It was so much worse after her mother died, and she herself told you what happened after that. When I heard of these BitBattles I knew that Sam would be the right choice for your team. I am one hundred percent sure that our girl Sam will live up to your expectations and somehow, manage to top them." Silence reigned for a good five minutes before anyone said anything.
"What I don't get," Ray began slowly, "is why anyone would want to hurt her and apart from that why didn't she have a childhood alongside all of the training that she underwent."
"Most of us that want to win at all costs will forgo a childhood in sake of getting stronger and more talented. Sam obviously was the same. But most of us at least have a sense of loyalty too." Kai said stepping further into the room.
"Kai, I thought that you were retiring." Mr. Dickenson stated softly. Kai turned and looked at him.
"Yeah well I was but there was a change in plans when Sam managed to disappear."
"Disappear?" everyone in the room echoed? Tyson bolted towards their old room, the rest of the BladeBreakers close behind. He flung open the door and saw that Kai was in fact right. She was gone.
"She's a BladeBreaker now. She can't get rid of us that easily!" Tyson claimed determination in his voice. They broke up into groups of two, or in Kenny's case three, and set off in search of their missing team member. They asked anyone they came across if they had seen her and the common answer was no. Some of the people they crossed had closed expressions and said nothing but as the boys ran on, they heard laughter behind them. Ten minutes later they assembled outside Sam's door
"I told you that she couldn't be trusted." Kai said grimly, his heart beating rapidly from running up and down the stairs.
"I hate to admit it but maybe Kai was right," Tyson moaned in defeat.
Mr. Dickenson looked at each of the gloomy faces. "Let us go inside. We'll only draw more unwanted attention if we stand out here." The boys each shuffled in eyes downcast. "You took your time." Came a female voice from within the shadows,
"I've had time to get changed and call room service." Max's head jerked up and Tyson ran to embrace Sam who had not deserted them after all. "Whoa, steady on." Sam said trying to keep her balance. She widened her stance and peeled off a clinging Tyson. "Thanks for not killing me, "She murmured smiling slightly at the now embarrassed teen. Then she turned on Kai. "So I can't be trusted huh? Well I have proven my point, and here I am. Proving you were wrong. How does it feel?" She asked softly, instantly getting into a sour mood. Kai's was not much better.
"Where were you?" He hissed storming over to her and roughly grabbing her arm. Sam sighed and rolled her eyes.
"Geez, get over the arm grabbing thing. I was just outside the window on the embankment." Kai's grip eased slightly and Sam immediately tried to pull away. As she did, his arm tightened once more.
"Listen Blue boy, I have more honour than you seem to realise." Kai's mouth set in a grim line as he responded.
"I don't care about your so-called honour. Girls are weak and they are liars. I will keep watch on you all night." Sam rubbed her eyes in a distracted manner. She knew in her heart that if that were the case then she would be in for a long night.
"Oh joy," she sneered, "Now I suggest the rest of you get some sleep as you are going to need it." She continued ignoring Kai's dark look. As the boys and Mr. Dickenson went off to their separate rooms Kai let go of her arm and strode to the window. He looked out and down before closing and locking it. Sam sighed and lay back down on her bed. Strangely enough she was enjoying this little escapade and couldn't wait to see her old friends in England again.
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Sam slept for about five hours before being awakened by some unknown source. All of her years in Biovolt had taken their toll causing her to sleep less and train more, even if she wasn't meant to be up. She sat up and slowly looked around the dark room. The moonlight was shining in through the window and Illuminated the only other teen in the room. Sam's gaze rested on Kai and she studied him in the moonlight. His eyes were closed and his arms jammed firmly across his chest. "You look almost innocent that way Hiwatari." Sam murmured to herself. Slowly she rose and walked over to the dresser. If she was going to be awake at this hour then she might as well do something worth her while. She started taking out her training costume, consisting of a black dress with purple strips where the sleeves ended on her shoulders, Black and purple knee high boots that had and emerald coloured stone wrapped on a purple stripe around her ankles, A purple headband, purple sashes that she tied around her wrists and her 'slave' armband. As she headed towards the bathroom, one of the floorboards creaked, and she flinched as she felt a tight grip on her arm. "Kai, for the fourth time, let me go."
"First tell me where you're headed." Kai demanded his voice slightly slurred from sleep. Sam's temper once again rose as she gritted out,
"To the bathroom. Now either let me go or I'll bite you."
"You'll what?" Kai asked suddenly awake.
"You heard me. Now make you're choice," Sam said baring her fangs slightly. Kai didn't trust the fiendish glint in her eyes and so let go. Sam immediately turned on her heel and stormed off to the bathroom, and shut the door. "I don't trust you so I'm not letting you out of my sight. Jeez Hiwatari you have changed." 'And strangely enough, I...' Sam shook her head to get rid of the thought. She turned on the cold water in the shower and gasped as she stepped into the constant spray. All other thoughts of Kai had fled from her mind, and so she turned off the water and quickly dried and dressed herself. She brushed her teeth and finally headed towards the door. Her thoughts on the up coming weeks and the ensuring battles, Sam opened the door and tripped over something belonging to one of the boys. Automatically, her hands shot out to try and stop her from falling. Immediately a pair of strong hands came to her rescue and grasped her about the waist. Her own hands fell onto Kai's chest. "Sorry," Sam murmured softly as her hands fell to her side and her cheeks burned, "I need more balance."
Kai shook his head in response and sneered, "No, You need to look where you're going." He brushed past her and closed the bathroom door. As was in her nature, Sam grew bored very quickly and so turned on the light and started doing push-ups on one hand. Kai came out fifteen minutes later and found her still at it. "How many are you up to?" he asked coldly.
"Dunno, I lost count five minutes ago." Sam said failing to stop what she was doing. Kai looked at his watch. It was twenty to three in the morning and Sam looked as though she had been up for hours. Her voice broke him out of his reverie. "That's it Kai, I'm bored. Let me go and train." She demanded. Kai blinked and realised what she had said.
"Oh yeah, and let you run off with some guy and never be heard of again. I think not." Kai sneered.
"That's it Hiwatari, I have had enough. I have listened to you rant and rave about my running away that I am very tempted to turn around and do so. Why won't you just let me be? I will not, I repeat will not run off on you." Sam stood at her full 5'8" height, hands on her hips and eyes flaring as she made her demands. It looked very much like Kai would say no again and Sam knew that if he did she would loose her temper so before he could open his mouth she twisted around him, slipped her hand into his pocket and stole the Key. Kai turned to see what she was doing.
"I think you know what my answer will be." He said almost grimly. Sam smiled in response and tried to make her voice innocent.
"That's Ok Kai." Kai looked at her speculatively but turned and looked out the window, not wanting to ponder further. "I always get my way Hiwatari." Her heard her say before he heard the door slam. Kai was still rather tired and didn't have the energy to chase the girl again. He decided to sleep as she trained. Several hours later at eight o'clock exactly Sam reunited with the rest of the Bladebreakers. "Oh good you're up." Were Sam's greeting words. Kai scowled at her and Max cheered.
"Let's go to England!" he cried in joy and slung one arm around Sam's shoulders.
"Please don't." Sam said warningly as she shrugged out of the embrace and headed towards the terminal.
"Wow she is so like Kai!!" Tyson said glancing at his team leader whose facial expression darkened. Wisely he shut his mouth on any further comments and ran after Sam.
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