AN: please note that I don't own Beyblades or its characters but Sam Hanara, her family, The love seekers, the wild fires and the dark hunters all belong to me so please if you wish to borrow them ask me first. Also Tenebrae or 'Ten' belongs to Drago-Kai so you will have to ask her about Ten.

Chapter 6:- Emotions Revealed

Sam felt free and wildly reckless. If it hadn't been for Rays restraining hand Sam felt she would have run around in gratitude. Tenebrae looked at her sideways and smiled knowing how the teen must feel. Sam grinned back and quickened her pace causing the others to jog after her. Sam laughed and danced around for once not caring if she looked a fool. Suddenly Kenny appeared in front of her and caused Sam to skid to a halt. The others weren't as lucky. Ray managed to jump aside as Kai stopped behind her, but Max ran into Tyson, who was pushed into Kai, who then was sent sprawling into Sam. Ten stood to a side and laughed madly as Sam looked at Kenny's shoes with Kai on her back and Tyson tangled in his legs. Sam gently eased up so her head and shoulders were off the ground, and looked over at Tenebrae. "Why am I not surprised?" she murmured shaking her head. Kai heard her and answered as calmly as he could

"How about because you have gotten to know these BladeBreakers and, may I suggest it, you're enjoying this."

"Sorry Kai but as much as I may be enjoying laying here in the dirt I kind of need to breathe properly." Sam said trying to take in more air. Kai got the gist and forced himself up onto all fours yanking Tyson off his legs. Sam took a deep breath and turned to face him. "Thank you." She said before shimmying out from beneath him. When she looked again she saw a faint shade of red crossing Kai's cheeks and her eyebrows shot up. A provocative smile caused her lips to curve as she sat back on her haunches and studied him. "I win again… Kai." She whispered leaning close to his ear so only he could hear her. she forced herself up and looked at Kenny. "So what did you want?" she asked non-chantilly forcing herself not to turn around and see how far she could get away with teasing Kai.

"I was wondering about your bitbeasts…" Kenny stammered.

"I will show them to you as soon-" Sam heard something and cut herself off in mid sentence and looked around. She saw a BeyBlade aiming with deadly accuracy for Ray's temple. "Look out!" she cried and pushed the teen out of the way. Unfortunately the act caused her to get a cut on her right cheek and she took in a hissed breath. "Let's get out of here…" she hissed and although Tenebrae moved to he side none of the others did. Sam narrowed her eyes in anger and roughly grabbed Kenny and Ray's arms and began to run. Now that they were moving Kai and Tyson quickly followed with Max close behind. Sam let go of Ray knowing he was slowing her down and that Kenny couldn't keep up for long if she let go of him now. She put her hand over her cheek and decided that this was one scar she would keep. Sam saw a low hanging branch and so let go of Kenny to leap for it but instinctively Tenebrae tipped off Kai.

"No!" he called grabbing Sam and slinging her over his shoulder in mid stride.

"Hey! Let go! Let go of me this instant Kai Hiwatari." Sam demanded hitting his back. Kai smiled slightly but ignored her demand. Seeing it was futile to argue Sam quietened and scowled impatiently hanging upside down. As soon as they reached the hotel Sam made her presence be known again. "If you want to see my Bitbeasts then we will have to find a dish." She said scathingly. Kai carried her to an empty training area and promptly dropped her on the floor. Sam gasped as she landed ungainly on the floor. "You Bas-" Sam was silenced by a quick kick in the ribs from Ten.

"Not wise." She whispered but did not make a move to go to the other side with the rest of the boys.

"Go," Sam prompted her

"But what if…?"

"I'll be fine." Sam soothed her. Tenebrae looked at her unsure and after a light shove she went over to the others. Sam unclipped her two blades from her belt and loaded a black one with a red tinged bitpiece while she set the other, a black and purple blade with a silver bitpiece, on the floor. "Right, so who shall be my guinea pig hmm? Tyson? Max? Choose now."

"I challenge you!" Tyson yelled excitedly, "sorry maxi you have to wait your turn." He quickly pulled out his Dragoon and loaded him onto his launcher. Sam rolled her eyes heavenward as max called out the usual countdown.

"3…2…1… Let it rip!" With a slight growl, Sam lashed out her ripcord and sent the Blade into the dish, with Dragoon landing a split second later. Suddenly Sam's other blade started spinning at her right foot and Sam smiled slightly. They two blades were crashing into each other, giving off electrifying sparks as the battle grew and intensified. Neither on of the bitbeasts looked like they were going to back down and in Sam's case she knew that she could not. Tyson had a fierce look of concentration on his face and suddenly called out

"Now Dragoon Phantom storm Attack!"

"No way kiddo. Ready?" Sam yelled looking briefly at the others long enough to see Kenny nod. Sam's eyes focused again on 'her' blade and Ten bit her lower lip. She knew that Sam wouldn't be the same for long and hoped that Dyane was stronger now.

"Sam be careful." She yelled. Sam looked up at her tiredly and winked.

"Dyane be on guard. Black let us show them what you are made of. Cut through the storm and emerge." There was no room for error. As Tyson's storm gained strength so did Black however black was only forcing the darkness in Sam to emerge so that it could use her other emotions as fuel. As love and happiness, fear and sorrow left her body the others saw the small transformation. They no longer saw the fiery young girl they knew but a ruthless warrior. Tenebrae took in a breath… hopefully Sam would retain some of her disposition. "Black do it now come out and destroy all who oppose. Take no prisoners break their will!" Sam called. Tyson drew in a sharp breath as the blades come to life again and his storm was ripped to shreds. Dragoon decided enough was enough and decided to come out. Black was seconds behind the blue dragon. A grey bordering on black light filled the stadium as the bit beast came.

"Where have I seen this before?" Kai wondered aloud. Sam threw her head back and laughed mirthlessly.

"How amusing… Kai doesn't recognise you yet Black. Make it clear." Sam said eyes narrowed and voice hollow. Suddenly there was an ear splitting screech and a Black Phoenix that seemed to be tinged red emerged.

"Black Dranzer…" Kai breathed. Sam held her head trying desperately to stay in control of her actions but the dark child was growing strong again. She swayed where she stood her eyes locked to her opponents' blade "Leave her be Black Dranzer and leave the dragon alone." Kai tried to divert the Bitbeasts attention.

"The Bitbeast says such a weak demand will not be obeyed. It would seem that the girl is stronger after all. The darkness is a vessel it can use to gain its full potential and allows one to attack without compassion. Former master I will not obey you," Sam said her voice lower than usual, "as the darkness grows so too do I…"

"Sam, fight back. Don't let it take you again" Tenebrae screamed. Sam looked at her with unseeing eyes before shaking her head violently and widening her stance.

"Dyane, go now!" Sam yelled blinking hard. There was another blackish light that filled the stadium but this one was intertwined with silver and purple streaks. A young black mountain lioness with purple chest, ear and toe tips, emerald coloured eyes, silver claws and Sam's symbol on her back haunches emerged. Her slightly curves ears twitched as she waited for her next command. "End this." Sam breathed Dyane headed straight into the dish and knocked out both Dragoon and Black Dranzer in one swift movement before returning faithfully to Sams' right foot. Sam caught Black and shoved him deep into one of her pockets. Slowly she forced herself to look at her friend and team mates and saw their astonished faces. "I am sorry… I guess I lost control for a while there. Nicht schon wieder…" Sam clutched her head and fell to her knees, trying to suppress that what had come unbidden into her mind once more. Tenebrae ran to her side and Dyane also was close at hand. She hadn't retreated after the battle as was the usual procedure with Bitbeasts. The Bitbeast looked across at the other boys and glared at them. 'Come help her' she seemed to be saying. When they didn't move other than to try and comfort Tyson, Dyane lost her patience and leapt across the dish before pushing them somewhat and jumping back to her mistress. The boys slowly made their way forward until they were all crowded around Sam.

"What did you say? What is wrong?" Ray asked. Sams' gaze rose until she was looking somewhat at him, but her vision was wavering.

"I said 'not again' as for what is wrong, my head hurts and I am tired. But never mind that… is Tyson Ok?"

"Tyson will be fine." Kenny said firmly Sam nodded and closed her eyes before leaning her head back against Dyane. Sams' breathing deepened and the cut on her cheek glittered somewhat and began to fade but a small scar was left behind.

"I wish I knew how she did that." Dizzi grumbled

"She will tell you in time." Tenebrae responded softly. Dyane looked at them in disgust and curled herself firmly around her mistress. Kai sighed and bent down to pick Sam up. The bitbeasts expression changed to approval and she finally retreated to her blade. Tenebrae picked it up and tucked it into Sams' pocket. As Sam was resting gently in Kai's arms the boys began walking back to their separate rooms. Sam shivered in her sleep and moved unconsciously closer to Kai's chest her hand lightly gripping his shirt.

"Why couldn't one of you carry her?" Kai asked despairingly looking down at the sleeping teen in his arms.

"Well she seems peacefully content in your arms." Ray said emphasising the point

"Fine but you are carrying her next time should the need arise." Kai hissed mindful of the girl in his arms, but his voice seemed to disturb her anyway. Her grip tightened on his shirt.

"No…me you want… leave him out of it… I won't let you… don't you dare-" suddenly her whole body convulsed as if she was in contact with electricity. She tried to sit up and flung her eyes open. There was real fear in her eyes

"Wait until I get you to our room then I'll put you down." Kai said in exasperation

"You… You're alright? He didn't…?" Sam stammered looking over what she could see of his frame. Slowly she was satisfied that he was alright and settled down in his arms again, laying her head against his chest. Sam listened to the soothing rhythm of his heart beat and fell asleep once more. One lone tear making it's way down her pale cheek.

The darkness had once again drained her of her much needed energy. It was always this way unless she planned on letting it rule her. Black Dranzer hadn't been much help either. If Ten hadn't managed to get through in time… Sam only hoped now that the memory or dream evoked wouldn't be too bad. Last time it had been the day Black had been bestowed on her. She knew that she wouldn't get off so easily this time.

the nightmare-

Sam was roughly fifteen in this dream. She had learned about her heritage, finding out that her mother was half Irish, half English and that her 'father' was German even though he had spent more than half of his life in Russia and had estates in both countries. In defiance of her cousin Sam wore a green and black dress that had split up to her belt line and white leggings beneath. She had pulled her hair back into a high pony tail but two bangs still framed her face. Sam walked down a hallway when all of a sudden Voltaire stepped into view, 'Hang on I don't remember this…' Sam thought to herself bitterly. Voltaire flung a boy, who looked about sixteen and seemed vaguely familiar, into a room.

"You too. Go." Voltaire demanded jerking his head towards the door. Sam shrugged and walked inside not sensing the danger. "This is a test of strength and determination." Voltaire began promptly as the door slammed shut behind him.

"What has this got to do with him?" Sam snapped

"Sam, Sam, Sam it is simple. He is apart of the test. You see this is Kai and you have to kill him." Voltaire sneered.

"Sorry but I don't kill. I destroy but never kill." Sam snarled and to prove her point moved to stand protectively in front of Kai.

"Don't think I won't go through you to get to him." Voltaire sneered laughing harshly

"No I know that you would, but since it is me that you want leave him out of it." Sam hissed

"Sam either he dies or both of you do. Make your choice." Sams' hands clenched tightly as she said through clenched teeth

"I won't let you, see I will protect him, no matter the cost, so don't you dare-" Sam was cut off as Voltaire started laughing again and launched a blade "NO!" Sam yelled as she tried to protect Kai's entire body with her own but for one reason or another Kai let out a cry of pain and…"

End-

Sam's eyes flew open as she sat bolt upright or tried to but something was stopping her. She wanted to call out and tried hard to suppress the tears she felt coming at the same time, but then she heard Kai's voice and calmed slightly. She couldn't as of yet make out the words but instinctively she knew that they were out of harms way "You… You're alright? He didn't…?" Sam rasped and ran her gaze over what she could see of his frame. She couldn't make out any injuries and relaxed slightly. It was a dream that held more than a small grain of truth. Unthinkingly she lay her head back against his chest and listened to the soothing rhythm of his heart. Never would she allow anything to happen to Kai unless it was her own dealings. 'Never' she vowed and slipped into sleep as one tear she had not managed to suppress ran down her cheek.

"You passed the test," came her mothers' voice. "Remember that I will always protect you and those who you really care for. Never will that happen to him." Sam walked towards the voice but was quickly halted "Donot take another step. When I converse with you like this a part of you is perilously close to joining me. That is why we donot do it often." Sam stumbled back as it she had been shoved. "Now is not yourtime. Go back and protect your friends."

"Thank you for protecting/healing me." Sam whispered

"It is my job as your mother and as the watcher. Remember your past, remember you are my daughter"

"Good bye… be safe. I will do my best to protect Kai… and the others. I love you." Sam spoke softly as she heard desperate voices calling her name and ran towards them yelling "I love you" over her shoulder. Sam shivered noticing how cold it was in the almost nether world. Sam felt a not so distant heart source and cuddled up to it. Something or someone was stroking her hair.

"She is going to be alright," came a rough voice, "if you come now we can get answers for our questions but calm down Tyson first. She has gone through enough for one day. Bye." Sam forced herself to open her eyes and the realisation struck that she was cuddling up to Kai. She didn't have enough strength yet to move away and he wasn't exactly pushing her from him either. Sam looked at the phone close to his hand and frowned at it her mind trying to process what was going on while her body gained more strength by the minute. "Good evening. The rest of the team will be here shortly. We have some more questions we want answered." He said roughly but not unkindly. Sam nodded slowly in response, her eyes half closed. She stayed this way until there was a knock at the door.

Tyson had really began to freak as Sam fell unconscious a second time. "Ohmygod, Ohmygod, Ohmygod… is she Ok? She isn't dead is she? She will wake up again won't she? She has to… has to be Ok… maybe the doctor missed something… maybe"

"Tyson," Ray said softly, "Shut up."

"Yeah, Sam is a fighter so she'll be fine." Max said enthusiastically

"I think we need another talk with her." Dizzi threw in for good measurement

"Yeah I'd like to know how she heals like that." Kenny murmured. Kai frowned and continued to head towards the bedroom he and Sam were forced to share.

"listen. As soon as she wakes up I will call you but right now you need to get Tyson to calm down. I will stay with her as long as need be and considering we share a room I will be there all night." Kai said firmly. He continued to his room. But as he opened the door Ray called out again.

"Call us even if there is a slight change in her condition."

"She will be fine boys. This has happened before," but last time Jaze and Shell helped her out of it… Tenebrae commented. "If you have no further need of me I have a family to return to." 'and a livid team of love seekers to report to…' Ten thought bitterly with a slight flinch. The rest of the BladeBreakers muttered their good byes and as soon as the other girl was gone, Kai strode into his room and slammed the door behind him with his foot. He sat down on one of the beds with the unconscious teen in his arms. He wasn't sure if it would be safe to let her go and move away.

"What am I going to do with you?" Kai whispered glad his words went unheeded.

"…Kai…" Sam's voice faded in and out "… I love you…" Kai looked at the girl sceptically.

"Do you now?" he asked before reaching for the phone. He asked for the rest of the team to be put through and eventually got Ray on the phone. Tyson could be heard yelling and screaming in the background.

"Hello Ray speaking."

"It's Kai. Listen, Sam is slowly waking so if you come in say half an hour we should be able to talk to her."

"No problem. Is Sam alright?" Kai was just about to answer when Sam reached out and touched Kai's shirt. She was shivering so Kai moved her closer to his chest and began stroking her hair. "Kai?"

"Yes Ray, she is going to be alright."

"Good you had me worried."

"See you in half an hour… oh and calm Tyson down or leave him in the room. We don't need another relapse." Kai said on a sight

"Will do. Bye" Ray said with a slight smile

"Bye." Kai said and put the phone down. He then turned his attention back to Sam. He stroked a strand of hair away for her face and noticed how much it had grown in the past few days. Suddenly her eyelids began to flutter and slowly open. He saw his own name on her lips and was tempter to do something he'd later regret. Reigning in his loose emotions he analysed and eliminated them. He had no time for weakness. He was a born blader with a clear destiny. Nothing would come in his way. "Good evening. The rest of the team will be here shortly. We have some more questions we want answered." He said roughly trying his best to sound cold and uncaring. Sam nodded slowly in response, her eyes half closed. She stayed this way until there was a knock at the door. Kai immediately got up and set Sam gently down on the bed although he longed to simply drop her. He stormed over to the door and opened it far enough to see most of the BladeBreakers. He shoved the door open further and lent against the door, crossing his arms and closing his eyes. Tyson immediately ran in and saw Sam slowly sitting up on the bed. Although most of her energy had been restored she was still being cautious. Tyson on the other hand was ecstatic to see Sam was Ok and so quite literally threw himself at the unsuspecting girl. This lasted for all of five seconds as Sam pulled herself away and flipped over onto the floor landing on all fours. All of the boys looked at Sam in shock.

"Don't touch me." Sam said breathing heavily and her head dropping a little.

"What was that all about?" Max asked softly

"Never mind. Now can I explain?" Sam said unsteadily getting to her feet glaring at Kenny as he went to help. Kenny let out a yelp and scurried back so he didn't touch her. She walked somewhat unsteadily to the window and looked out at the full moon. "I am guessing you have more questions about my past so what are they exactly?" She asked in a monotone. Kai longed to say something but would wait until later when they were alone.

"How is it that you can heal so quickly." Ray asked softly. Sam's mind turned to her father and mother more importantly her father's harsh words in the foremost of her mind as she began to answer.

"Meine- oops sorry- my mother made a promise to me just before she died and so she stayed true to her word. She promised that we would be reunited if my emotions were running high and during the worst of thunderstorms. She promised she would always look after me and heal me and those close to my heart should the need arise. I guess I kind of took all that for granted but then that was before the nightmares began…" Sam's voice trailed off and there was a brief silence only broken by the howling wind. Finally Max brought up the courage to ask

"Umm may I ask what nightmares Sam?"

"I'd prefer it if you didn't but seeing as you have I have no choice." Sam murmured. She slowly turned and looked at the floor leaning back on the window sill, as dark eyes looked on.