AN: I know that this should have been written sooner but… I was in too much of a rush so…please note that I don't own Beyblades or its characters but Sam Hanara, her family, The love seekers, the wild fires, the dark hunters, and their bitbeasts all belong to me so please if you wish to borrow them ask me first. Ta
Chapter 4- Unusual Circumstances
The plane trip over was fairly uneventful. Kenny, who was sitting next to Mr. Dickenson, was typing madly on his laptop. "Oh we're nearly there and I still haven't finished my research!"
"Whoa slow down there chief. You're going to fry my circuits." Dizzi complained. Sam opened her eyes and slowly took in the sight of her team-mates. The word still tasted bitter on her tongue. Her attention was immediately drawn by Tyson who was groaning loudly.
"What's with him?" She asked not really sure if she truly wanted to know. Tyson was causing most of the other passengers to stare at them. Ray, who was sitting in front of her, turned in his seat to speak with her.
"Oh that's just Tyson being himself. He gets so bored on plane trips that he either falls asleep or stuffs himself full of complimentary pretzels." He said solemnly looking at the teen in question. Disgusted beyond all measure of control Sam unbuckled her seatbelt and walked over to Tyson.
"Tyson," she said sweetly in a sing-song voice, "Get off your lazy butt and give me twenty pushups." Tyson looked up at her in a mixture of shock and disbelief "Did you want to make it forty?" Sam asked lowering her voice as her ire rose. Tyson groaned at her but didn't budge. Furious at his lack of competence, Sam grabbed him by the scruff of his shirt and ruthlessly tossed him to the aisle floor. "Now," Sam said tossing her hair over her shoulder, "do as you were told." Sam gritted out. Tyson immediately complied this time all the while muttering under his breath at the unfairness of it "Tyson, you'll thank me later. Four more." Sam said mockingly. Suddenly Max called out
"Hey look, we're nearly there!" Sam saw a look of relief and intention cross Tyson's face and immediately sat on his back.
"Two more Tyson." She said pointedly Tyson groaned but still did as he was told. "Right that will do for the nonce." Sam said and pulled Tyson to his feet
"You were right Sam, I do feel much better. Thank you." Tyson said trying to fling his arm around Sam's shoulders but the girl stepped sideways at the last moment.
"Hey I told you so." Sam said and sat down as the entire plane applauded. Sam closed her eyes but could still feel Kai glaring at her from the seat in front. He was still angry about the earlier stunt that she had pulled. Exasperated she looked up and returned his glare. "Kai, get over it. I won't let any may limit my freedom no matter how noble his intensions." Kai's eyes narrowed even further
"You speak words you damn well know I can not accept girl." He hissed in response
"The name is Sam, Hiwatari, and don't you forget it you hear me."
"I don't take kindly to threats." Kai hissed
"Then don't mock me. I know my capabilities but I have a feeling you will never accept me until I have proven myself somehow." Sam said lowering her voice in anger.
"Is that a challenge?" Kai demanded
"Call it what you will." Sam said with a shrug
"Answer me plainly girl."
"I said-" Sam began but was cut off half way through her sentence
"I heard what you said but I have chosen to ignore it." Kai cut in scathingly
"Good for you Hiwatari." Sam hissed leaning back and putting her seatbelt back on, "I couldn't care less." 'Yes you could.' sneered a little voice inside her head. 'Shut up' Sam commanded it.
"What is it with girls and getting their own way?" Kai asked suddenly startling Sam. Sam smiled in response and sneered in return
"What is with the Hiwatari bloodline and being stubborn?"
"Game, Set and Match Kai. This girl's good." Ray commented quietly from the window. Kai and Sam both fell silent. Sunk within her own thoughts Sam didn't notice Kenny hovering at her side until he shyly he touched her arm.
"What is it?" Sam demanded
"Umm Sam, could I err analyse your blade?" he mumbled. Sam thought for awhile before slowly answering.
"I guess since I am now a part of your team I have little say in the matter. But if I hear you or anyone else blabbing about my secrets then your information will be gone so fast you won't be able to say Beyblade. Is that clear?" Sam demanded of him. As Kenny nodded Sam unclasped her blade and handed it to him. See you later Dyane." Sam murmured as Kenny stuttered a thank you and hurried off. Not ten minutes later they had landed and gathered their luggage. A disappointed looking Kenny reluctantly handed Sam her bled back and mumbled something about finding very little information on her bitbeast and little else on her previous battles and statistics. 'Of course not you fool I made sure of that!' Sam thought to herself. With a small smile Sam led the way out of the airport causing the others to run after her trying to keep up. "You know," Sam mused aloud, "one of you has seen Dyane before." The boys looked at each other in confusion not knowing who the one was but their musings were cut short when a bunch of bladers and their fans headed towards them. It was a group of eight girls, five with blonde hair and either blue or green eyes. The ninth and final member of the group was a boy Sam vaguely remembered but still recognised as one of Biovolt's leading personalities. He had jet black hair and eyes that reminded Sam of a stormy sea… but what was he doing in Dover? HE wore ¾ black pants, a blue shirt and a red jumper around his waist. "Rick." Sam hissed. She didn't recognise any of the girls at first but on closer inspection of one of them who was taller than the rest and had her blond hair cropped short, jogged her memory. Delilah, her betrayer… her mind hissed and a longing to put her in her place was so strong Sam had to forcefully restrain herself. Sam eyes flashed dangerously but the grey eyes of the girl seemed unperturbed. It would seem that Sam too had changed since they had last seen each other for the other girl didn't recognise her or call out in alarm. Sam narrowed her eyes as she took in Delilah's appearance. She wore blue jeans and a black top that ended an inch below her bust line. Sam bared her fangs and slowly crept away, watching as the other girls danced around the BladeBreakers. Sam was glad they didn't know that she was now one of them. As soon as she was what she deemed a safe distance away Sam dropped her bag and quickly rummaged through it looking for the box. Once it was found Sam took out the note and silver key and tucked them safely away. Sam glanced up as she heard a movement beside her and looked at the boys. She saw Delilah and another hugging Kai. The other boys where also being embraced but the sight of that only fuelled disgust not hate. It was Rick who was standing at her side.
"I think that there is a little tension in the air." He stated. Sam's eyes narrowed dangerously and her voice lowered as well.
"You think? That's not a good trait for you Rick." Sam sneered lashing out at him only because she could do so without fear. Rick looked at her in shock, brow furrowed in thought.
"They are only saying hello. But how do you know my name here. I've not been to Dover before."
"The white cliffs know all, see all. Any way I know or at least knew of all people in Biovolt, and that how I know you." Sam said bitterly before she looked down at the empty box in her hands. Her anger was not yet assuaged and so without thinking she flung the box from her as hard as she could. As it impacted with the wall, it smashed into a million splinters. Still not satisfied with the amount of damage done Sam jammed her arms across her chest and stated stalking off but was quickly halted by a strong grip on her arm. Sam was spun around and released. Immediately she came face to face with Kai. "Where are you off to?" came his deep voice
"That is none of your business." Sam spat trying to suppress the shudder that ran through her at the sound of his voice. He reminded her too much of Voltaire.
"Uh-huh and what was with the box?" Kai asked slightly annoyed
"That need not concern you." Sam hissed.
"What ever now tell me the truth." Kai demanded
"What do you care?" Sam mumbled lowering her gaze
"I don't but as the leader of this team I have to at least try to keep you all under control."
"I don't need anyone to keep me under control Hiwatari," Sam hissed her eyes flaring with suppressed emotion. Sam narrowed her eyes and spun on her heel "later" and with that she began to walk off. Kai's voice however managed to capture her attention.
"What is wrong with you?" he demanded, his anger shown in every aspect of his body as he strode over to her and grabbed her arm causing Sam to stop in her track but she refused to look at him.
"Nothing that you would understand Kai." Sam hissed anger, pain and sorrow giving her strength enough to pull away. She knew that if this confrontation went on any longer she would snap and either cry or hurt someone and so had to get away. Sam ran as fast as she could hoping that Kai would have sense enough not to follow. Immediately Rick walked up to Kai.
"So tell me Kai, do you know a girl called Sam as we are looking for. She has long brown hair, brown eyes, quick temper and is quite stubborn."
"Why?" Kai demanded turning to face him but keeping Sam in the corner of his eye.
"Because Kai, were to take her for some… discipline and then send her back to Biovolt where she belongs." Rick sneered relishing the thought
"I can't and won't help you. There are too many girls in this world as it is." Kai hissed and started walking off.
"Tell us if you see her Kai as I am sure Voltaire wants 'Blackie' back" Rick called out before gathering his harem and walking off. Kai ran after Sam determined to teach the girl her place, and the other BladeBreakers slowly made their way to the hotel in which they were staying.
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It didn't take long for Sam to get to a grassy plane that over looked the ocean. She tried to draw in the peace and serenity of the place to quell and placecate her darker side the one that had been plaguing her since her 10th birthday. The memory came back to her with a dull ache and she felt the warring within herself.
- Flashback-
Her parents had abandoned her, left her in this hell hole. They had disowned her she obviously was not worthy of their love. He was a traitor. He left. He was weak. Her mother was dead and it was all her fault. All because of her stupidity. She had to become stronger. Harness perfection. Prove her worth. She felt depression and anger settle over her like a blanket to dim all else. "I will prove my worth if it is the last thing that I do. I will become the perfect warrior" Sam vowed and although her eyes were open they were dull and transfixed. She managed to sense rather than see all that was going on around her and sneered at those who tried to mimic her battling techniques. They were weak minded and wouldn't survive long here in Biovolt. She would make sure of that by using all of the energy in her so-called lithe 10-year-old body. Happy Birthday indeed.
- End of Flashback-
Suddenly Sam knew she was not alone and looked up to find Kai striding towards her. "On the plane you issued a challenge. I hope you don't mean to disappoint me." He said with no emotion in his voice.
"So I did. And what are you going to do about it hmm?" Sam hissed. The reaction was immediate Kai advanced on her his expression dark. Sam did not back down. She crouched in a fighting stance waiting for the right time. Kai grabbed the front of her dress and pulled her up so she was eye to eye with him and her toes barely grazed the ground. Sam looked at him and smiled before her fist connected with his stomach. "I learned that one from Biovolt." She sneered once she was back on her feet. Then she dropped and took Kai's feet out from under him causing him to fall on his backside. Kai's eyes narrowed as they began to fight in earnest. They punched, kicked, tripped, clawed and tore each others clothing neither one caring what a spectacle they were creating. Sam was allowing the desire to hurt and destroy to rule her body the some what evil child that was deep within her was allowed to grow without restraint. She had to prove herself worthy had to show she was strong. Harnessed perfection as her movements flowed from one to the other. The traitor had to be taught a lesson. Suddenly Sam realized a darker side was taking over her being yet again and so forced herself to stop and calm somewhat. The red haze that had started to cloud her vision lifted and she could see what her lack of control had done. Kai was bleeding from his lip and several other grazes. Bruises were starting to form and his breathing was ragged. Sam knew instinctively that she could not look much better. The crowd of on lookers that had formed dispersed still talking about the fight. "Why don't you trust me? Is it just because I happen to be a girl or is there some other reason?" Sam demanded harshly speaking slowly before spitting out blood. Kai was still breathing heavily from the intensity of their fight but his steady gaze still held hers.
"There is that although you do try hard to hide you're weakness." He sneered.
"I was brought up by YOUR grandfather for four years straight Kai. I was taught to be ruthless, determined, strong and loyal. I was to pretend that I was you." She snarled. Kai narrowed his gaze not believing her,
"You left Biovolt easily enough. Your loyalty-" he was cut off mid sentence by a furious Sam
"My loyalty is not that which should be under scrutiny sierra. I was the one plagued with memories. I was the one-"
"Silence," Kai yelled cutting her off in anger before slapping her, "Enough of your lies." Sam fell backwards due to the force of his hitting her as well as the fact that it had come unexpectedly. She was not given a chance to recover before Kai aimed his blade at her and released. Sam fought hard not to cry out as the BeyBlade cut into her shoulder. Slowly but unsteadily Sam rose from the ground and put a hand over the gash on her arm. Lastly she looked up at Kai, the deep anger she felt only shown in her eyes. But Kai saw more than that. He saw his bitbeast Dranzer behind her, looking at him as if daring him to attack again. Protecting her. Then he realized that if his bitbeast would trust and defend her, then he would have to do the same.
"I have had enough of fighting you for one day Kai." Sam said walking towards the pier.
"You look a mess." Kai stated crossing his arms over his chest. Sam made a noise before dropping down straight into the water. She flinched underwater as the salt made her injuries sting. She stayed underwater and looked up at the sky. It was peaceful in the water and her darker self was forced into slumber once more. Kai wondered what she was doing down there and after two minutes leant over the pier and plunged his arm into the water so as to pull Sam out. However he felt Sams hand tighten on his and found himself being pulled head first into the water. Sam grinned at him and kicked back up to the surface. After taking a large breath of the salty sea air she slowly made her way to the stairs leading up to the pier. Sam felt drained because of all the emotions and adrenaline that had been flowing violently throughout her veins. Kai quickly followed her but his clothes dragged at him as he swam. Sams own clothes that were somewhat torn and sitting a little lop sided didn't seem to hamper her at all… "Probably because it sits so snuggly against her skin." Kai muttered to himself.
"I beg your pardon?" Sam demanded but not as heatedly as she had before. In fact her voice was rather slurred as she was fighting off the lengthargy that settled on her limbs like a leaded weight. It happened every time that she let her darker side flow unchecked. "You know I made a promise." Sam murmured as she began to walk unsteadily.
"Yes, I know you did and you put up a rather interesting fight." Kai said in a monotone.
"I didn't mean that promise…" Sam slurred.
"What then?" Kai asked his curiosity getting the better of him again.
"I promised that I would always wait for you." Sam said tiredly, half smiling as she started loosing consciousness. She felt Kai pick her up but didn't have the energy required to refute him. Deep in her heart she knew that she would always be safe with him, that she could trust him even though he had forgotten once already. With that thought Sam started to fall even deeper into sleeps embrace. Kai wasn't sure to make of the Sam he had encountered in the past ten minutes. She had gone from openly fighting him to a playful Sam that he had not seen in years, and now she was almost comatose in his arms. Would he ever understand females? They seemed so much hard work and yet… what was he thinking? He hated this one with a passion, and he was only carrying her because he had to, because there was no other way to get her back to the hotel room. And the only reason that he was now protective of her is because of his Bitbeast. "Emotions are nothing but weaknesses. Only hate and anger can be tolerated"
"You are wrong Kai… Love can be a strength as well as a weakness… as can any emotion…" Sam said in her sleep.
"Whatever." Kai growled and swiftly carried her, none to gently, to the hotel where the other boys were waiting for them
-
The BladeBreakers had waited for nearly ten minutes before Kai and Sam showed up or rather Kai showed up carrying a limp Sam in his arms. The rest of the BladeBreakers ran up to Kai to find out what had happened but as soon as the saw the cuts and bruises on both teens they worked out what had happened and decided to keep quite. "Is Sam OK?" Ray asked knowing full well that Kai could get carried away so very easily.
"She is fine, But my arms are numb so carry her upstairs will you?" Kai said vaguely throwing Sam into his arms. Ray deftly caught her but didn't move an inch.
"Kai, the rooms were booked before we even got here and your room…" Kenny cut off and Tyson took up the narrative.
"Well Kai, you and Sam were booked into the same room."
"Great, this day just went from bad to worse… oh well I guess it will be easier for me to keep an eye on her this way," Kai growled none to pleased, "but still carry her upstairs for me will you Ray." Ray nodded and began to move off in the direction of Sam's room but before he got very far, Sam twitched and moaned in pain before the gash on her arm glittered and faded. "O…K that was weird" Tyson commented
"Definitely not normal…" Max agreed
"I will ask her about it later OK?" Kai spat at Kenny who had opened his mouth to say something as well. "Now get her upstairs." The rest of the team complied and quickly moved upstairs, and Sam unaware of her teams confusion slept some what peacefully for a change with a much gentler ride now that Ray was carrying her with utmost care.
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Sam's sleep was never peaceful, hadn't been since she was ten. Now was no different. Her dreams were of the past once again and no matter how hard she tried she could not fight them off. She only hoped that they would not be to horrific
-The Truth Dream-
In this dream Sam was fourteen and a half. She seemed to have forgotten so much of her past as being in Biovolt seems to drive those types of thoughts out of ones head. Her brown hair shone with red highlights as she walked somewhat quickly around her cousins' mansionette. It had of course once been hers so she knew all the back ways and crevices in which she could hide. The bright luminescent lights that were throughout the house were almost blinding so Sam had to use her hearing more than anything else. She could hear her cousin talking to a guest in his loud attention demanding voice. The guest Sam was meant to be serving while he was here. Unlike the other servants Sam still wore what ever she fancied as a last act of defiance. Her last act had gotten her whipped and the pain was still a constant reminder to toe the line. Today she wore ¾ black pants and a vibrant red shirt. The bells were chiming 5.15. Sam was not due to see her cousin or his guest for another 15 minutes. That should have given her some time to study the new comer but as fate would have it she was not so lucky. "Samantha!" Her cousin bellowed.
"Jeez I was not deaf cousin." Sam complained and came out of one of her many places.
"I want you to serve our guest now." Philippe demanded
"Really is that so? Never would have guessed." Sam said sarcastically before looking at the guest properly for the first time. He had steel grey eyes and hair that was vaguely tamed and had a white streak running through from the middle of his forehead back. Sam's eyes narrowed.
"Sam" He said coldly
"Voltaire." Sam said back
"You are to address him as mister Hiwatari." Philippe admonished and hit her on the back of his head with the end of his whip.
"Oh get lost Philippe" Sam hissed seeing red and holding back her temper with some difficulty
"What happened to your spirit?" Voltaire asked jamming his arms across his chest
"It was supposedly beaten out of me but believe me when I say I would love to throttle my cousin right now." Sam snarled unthinkingly, glaring at her cousin
"Not quite it would seem which is good for otherwise I would not be giving you this bit." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a black and red box. "It has spilled more than a little blood and so the bit itself has changed colour." Sam opened the box that was offered to her and had to stifle a scream. This was Kai's blade, the one that had caused so much damage and than been unthinkingly tossed aside. The power it contained was overwhelming. Sam sneered at the thoughts running through her head right then. She would not make the same mistake. She would not be the weakling and simply give in. She would fight to the bitter end and win this battle and all others. Voltaire smiled an evil smile. "If you will not return to Biovolt then Biovolt will come to you." Sam bit her lip hard and drew blood before stuffing the blade in her pocket and with a muttered thank you left the room and collapsed on her bed.
-End of truth dream-
With a start Sam sat bolt upright as if a ramrod had been implanted in her back. Her body was covered in sweat and her head felt as though someone had been tapping it with a hammer. 'why must I remember these stupid things after so long?' Sam thought bitterly, rubbing her temples. Sam had been caught off guard by that dream and was determined never to let it happen again. At least it wasn't the memory of her mothers death. '… my fault, stupid, weak, not worthy…' Sam pushed the thoughts and memories as far away from her as she could, a ritual she went through every morning and every night. She looked around the room she was in instantly recognising that it was not her own. Then she remembered the BladeBreakers. She saw that it was a rather spacious room that she was in with two wicker chairs, the queen-size bed she was laying on with another in the opposite corner, a wardrobe, chest of draws, a door leading out to a bold bathroom, a small couch and a Kai… 'A Kai?' Sam's mind asked confused why not one of the other boys oh of course he didn't trust her, didn't like her. Sam smiled slightly, the feeling was wholeheartedly returned. She took one of the blankets off the bed and threw one over Kai's sleeping form. She touched his cheek and he stirred slightly but didn't awaken. Sam turned abruptly and made her way to her small backpack. She would have to go to her old mansionette sooner or later to get more clothes. Right now she had two clean outfits left so she took her red shirt and black full length pants. After grabbing some under garments she strode to the bathroom and had a quick shower. Within five minutes she was dry and dressed for the day. She came out absentmindedly brushing her hair and looked out the window with the curtains in one hand allowing a shaft of light to catch Kai full in the face and waken him. Sam heard the noise behind her and turned to see Kai stretching. He looked down at the blanket in confusion, then up at Sam. "You looked cold." Sam said in way of explanation with a small shrug. Kai shook his head and stood up. "why didn't you sleep on the bed." Sam asked in mild curiosity
"I could see you better from where I was." Kai said absently. "you know Kenny couldn't find any information on your bitbeast…" Sam laughed at his comment positively delighted
"Of Dyane? No of course not I made sure of that." Sam said smugly.
"What are you so afraid of?" Kai asked coldly. Sam immediately became reserved and tight lipped.
"Sorry blue boy, but I fear no man, nor anything." 'liar,' Sam's mind hissed at her.
Kai menacingly grabbed Sam's arm and hissed "Don't call me blue boy." Sam repressed her reaction to lash out.
"Don't grab my arm." Sam responded aggressively
"Have I made myself clear?" Kai demanded
"Go back to Delilah and her crew." Sam retorted baring her fangs
"I should have led them to you." Kai sneered
"Then why didn't you?" with that she bit his wrist. In reflex Kai let go of Sam and pulled away. He looked down at the two somewhat bloody marks on his wrist. Instead of yelling like sam half expected, Kai's voice became a deadly whisper.
"Get out. Now. And Don't you dare come back here ever you worthless female." Sam whitened at his words but still held her chin firm, her head high and quickly gathered her things before walking out the door and out of the BladeBreakers lives. As she walked on she felt rather than saw that she was being followed and she also knew it was another recruit from Biovolt Now that she was alone she was tempted to turn around and go back to Biovolt but she knew the treatment she would get, knew the punishments she would have to endure for not returning in the first place. She only wondered now what she would suffer at the hands of her stalkers…