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 7:- Remberance
"The nightmares began several weeks ago. Truth be told they stated when I first went to-" Sam was cut off by Tyson
"Biovolt!"
"Don't speak that word here Tyson, The walls may have ears…"
'You don't know how right you are.' smirked the shadow from outside the window. They were charged with watching the girl. She was more important than even she realised. Philippe would be furious if he failed him again. "Anyway, my dreams are about pain, suffering and anger. Not the type of things that one likes to remember. I dream of people I love being hurt and of people I hate and fear threatening me. People such as my former master hurting me in the ways of heart and mind."
"You mean volt-" Max asked this time
"Another name that must not be spoken here." Sam interrupted him smoothly before looking at her watch. "Jeez it is ten forty-five already. If you guys don't leave and sleep soon some of us won't be up for training tomorrow."
"I'm not tired yet!" Tyson whined pathetically.
"You don't like training anyway." Kenny murmured. Tyson turned and glared at him before turning his attention back to Sam.
"And why are you so hyped up to train Samantha?" Sam raised an eyebrow and looked squarely at Tyson.
"Practise makes perfect Tyson. You of all people should know that but any way my main reason is that I am still not one hundred percent yet so I still need some sleep." Each of the teens looked at Sam in shock until Dizzi spoke up.
"Your not a hundred percent yet? Could have fooled me." Nervously Sam rubbed the back of her neck
"Yeah well about that, I need either 24 hrs sleep or a really bad nightmare after… after battling with the dark child." Sam said pretending to yawn, "Oh and Tyson, just a quick warning. If you or any of you ever call me Samantha again you'll not live to tell the tale." Tyson edged toward the door.
"Sam's right and I am tired too. Let's go guys… Kai do you mind doing first watch?" Ray asked as he passed the teen. Kai shook his head not bothering to open his eyes again.
"Night guys." Max called out
"Yeah good night." Kenny called walking out behind Tyson. The rest of the team left and Sam's gaze went out the window as a shadow dropped from the tree and ran off into the darkness. Sam narrowed her eyes at it as she heard Kai move away from the door. Kai had his eyes fixed on Sam's back as he moved closer.
"Well, well. My own grandfather causes you nightmares, and now I have a question for you. Did you mean the words you spoke earlier or was it just another of your ploys?" Kai drawled. Sam spun on her heel and looked at him searchingly.
"I mean every word I say for better or for worse… why what did I say?" Sam demanded. Kai was silent for a while and Sam was growing impatient. "Hiwatari…"
"So for better or for worse… you love me?" He asked. Sam stiffened her back and grew pale. 'When did I say that?' she asked herself. 'You didn't' her mind tried to console her
"How did you come to that conclusion?" Sam asked her voice growing stronger by the second.
"You said it as you were coming out of your… enforced sleep." Kai said slowly. 'Oh gosh those words were for my mother but the sentence has a ring of truth… what am I thinking I hate him. He left me. Forgot. Oh but I do… I still love him.' Outwardly all Kai could see was Sam chewing thoughtfully on her lower lip. Inwardly he was amused. Her delay in answering was answer enough. He walked up to her so that he was but an inch away and tilted her chin up so that their eyes met. Sam's cheeks turned scarlet as she saw how close he was.
"Don't worry about it," Kai said moving his head closer so he was now speaking in her ear, "In time you'll get over it. I did." Sam paled and pulled herself away from him. She was close to slapping him and if she were not more restrained she would have. As it was she pushed him away from her as he smirked at her reaction and walked toward on of the beds. "As if I could love you again. Pig headed fool. Just for that I will make you love me again. I swear it." Sam whispered harshly falling to her knees and curling up on the floor. As she fell asleep a single tear ran down her cheek. Kai turned to see what the wildcat had said and was astonished to find her asleep on the floor. On closer inspection he also saw the tear and his heart twinged slightly. He found himself wishing again that he could retract his words which was a first for him. With a slight shrug he walked back to his bed and got in. he didn't want to have to get too close to the girl and put up with these conflicting emotions. Better to keep ones distance and let the emotions die then to be seen as weak.
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'How do you tell a guy that he is attractive and better yet how does one enforce a non existing emotion?' Sam thought as she was still trying to put her plan in action. She was going to hurt Kai as much as he had hurt her. Two months had passed and she still had no idea what she was going to do. She'd have to ask Raelie and Keelie. They'd know. She got an evil smile and thought of a plan herself. Blaise was around and so was Jason. A visit to the Love seekers was long overdue. That would get him jealous… for the fourth time her gaze slid to Kai's frame and away. For the past eight weeks they had been practising hard and trying to battle in pairs with their bit beasts. The first few tries had been futile and Dragoon had been the worst of the Bitbeasts until Dyane taught him a thing or two. From then on he co-operated somewhat better with Draciel. Dizzi claimed it was natural for one Bitbeast to attack another even if they were meant to be working together. Sam disagreed with the theory and Dyane did too. Sam made sure not to use Black unless she was in dire circumstances. Sam knew that the watcher was still there and was also hard at work trying to discover who he was. That is all she had found out. That it was some guy. The team rose at six and didn't stop training until ten at night, or in Sam's case not at all. She was trying desperately to avoid anymore nightmares after the last one she had a week ago. Kai had noticed she had not slept in a week and was starting to get worried after the last nightmare she had, he had tried to confront her about it but all she did was yell at him. Otherwise she was coldly ignoring him. "What do you care about my dreams huh? They are but memories in some cases and a twisted truth in others. I would only consider telling someone I loved!"
"You cried out my name! as well as Blaise, Tala, Rick, Delilah, Rachelle and Tenebrae. I have a right to know I think."
"Well too bad. Rachelle and Ten I would tell… will tell… but you I will not so leave me alone!" After that she had gotten up and walked out of the room muttering in one of her languages. She had not spoken much to the others either.
"My turn?" her voice cut into Kai's thoughts. Kai shook his head to clear his thoughts.
"So now you are going to talk to me?" Kai demanded
"Out of necessity yes." Sam said in a monotone.
"Fine you're up and this time I will be your partner so you better do your best." Kai answered narrowing his eyes.
"Needs must." Sam said expressionlessly. Kai run his thumb over his bit chip and loaded his blade onto his launcher. Sam loaded Dyane and both waited for the count down from Max
"3…2…1 let it rip!" Sam began humming under her breath and sometimes singing the words from random songs English or otherwise. She never took her eyes off Dranzer and suddenly called
"Release" Dyane emerged in her full glory closely followed by Dranzer. Kai's gaze went from Dyane to her mistress and back. As Sam hummed her blade reacted with quick spins to the left or right. He was starting to wish he could understand what she was saying and was getting quite impatient with her.
"Are we battling or singing?" He demanded of her harshly.
"I am controlling my bit beast and trying to calm yours, what you are doing I have no clue but you are breaking my concentration so shut up." Kai's jaw dropped slightly in outrage before he narrowed his eyes
"Dranzer take her out." He demanded. Dranzer gave a cry and looked at Kai before majestically shaking his wings and bowing his head at Sam.
"That was a no Kai." Sam said triumphantly. The other BladeBreakers looked on in amusement. They had all experienced something similar when battling along side Sam and found it amusing that she could do it with Kai's Dranzer considering Sam didn't like him much. Finally Sam raised her hand in the air and recalled Dyane.
"What do you think you are doing?" Kai demanded of her now recalling his own blade. Sam smirked at him and walked away.
"Three minutes Kai. That is all you and I require."
"And what is that supposed to mean?" Kai demanded. Sam just laughed and continued walking before jumping back into her tree. She shut her eyes and heard a familiar sound. It was music she had only heard the Love Seekers use… suddenly she stood up where she was causing the others to look at her. Looking around she finally worked out the direction it was coming from and jumped from tree to tree very quickly so it seemed like she was running along the canopy of the trees. The rest of the BladeBreakers looked at Kai before quickly following. For Sam the music grew louder and louder before she realised she was directly above it. She jumped down and saw a medium sized stage surrounded by equipment and musical instruments. As she stood up a little blondish brunette Sam knew as Britany called out
"Raelie, Keelie, Rachelle, Jase… Sam is here!"
"Thanks for ruining my entry kid." Sam said in mock anger. Britany put her hands on her hips and laughed
"Well it didn't seem to work anyway… and I am not a kid. I am a young lady." Sam laughed, something she always seemed to do around her little friend.
"Hey guys I am feeling a little forgotten here… Can I have a hug?" Sam called out pouting for effect. Brit ran up to her and hugged and as three squeals were heard, Raelie, Keelie and Rachelle ran out followed more sedately by Jason and Tenebrae. The music in the background got louder as Sam moved her hand slightly and so she sang along and was joined in by the others playing various instruments and Jason singing along with her. As the song ended Sam embraced each of them in turn. "It is good to see you all again."
"We've missed you." Rae sniffed
"It's been too long." Shell said choking back tears
"Have you read your mothers note yet?" Keel and Jase asked in unison
"Err no." Sam said quietly
"SAM!" they each yelled
"What? I will I will… later…" Sam said distractedly as the BladeBreakers came onto the scene.
Keelie took up her instrument again as did Rachelle and Rae. They strummed in turn and Sam began to sing again. Tyson's jaw dropped as did the rest of the team as they saw Sam up on the stage. Kai's eyebrow rose as he fought to keep his face expressionless even though he almost wanted to show how he felt, wanted to show his one weakness.
"Good evening, Bon swa, bones era, Guten Abend where is my bonny...?" the music played as Sam greeted the onlookers. "My bonny is over the ocean, my bonny is over the sea, my bonny is over the ocean; oh bring back my bonny to me." Sam punched her fist in the air and continued singing "My bonny is over the ocean, my bonny is over the sea, my bonny is over the ocean; oh bring back my bonny to me. Bring back, Bring back, oh bring back my bonny to me to me… Bring back, Bring back, oh bring back my bonny to me…" ((AN: imagine the DJ Otzi version of this song and that is what is being sung…))
"Do you know them?" Brit asked in Sam's ear. Sam simply nodded and continued acting out the song and just generally dancing around much to the BladeBreakers amusement and delight. Max lightly punched Tyson's arm, Ray tapped his foot in time with the music and Tyson dragged Kenny into a dance. As the song ended the other onlookers called out for an encore but Sam politely declined.
"I will be performing with this bunch of loons in four weeks time. I shall hope to see you all then." Rachelle's eyes lit up as Sam spoke as did the other girls.
"You'll take part in the play?" Raelie asked almost in awe and judging from the others expressions they were in the same position.
"Mmmhmm." She voiced before going up to the keyboard and playing around on it, mixing old songs and new together and laughing as Rae tried to keep up on the drums and Jase half sang along. They all ended up laughing and Jase was egging on Sam trying to get her to sing again. Jason ended up giving up and simply threw an arm around Sam's shoulders which she strangely enough allowed. She winked at him and Kai felt a strange emotion well up inside him.
"Just like the old days!" Britany called out and hugged Sam too. Sam shrugged off Jase and picked her up before walking toward the stage stairs to hop down. Keelie stopped her though and begged
"Please just one more song… one we shall use in the show."
"Fine but last one for today." Sam sighed putting down Brit and strapping on a microphone so she could walk around and perform at the same time.The girls started playing the music as Jason set up his own mic "Sometimes the feeling is right; you fall in love for the first time… Heartbeat, and kisses so sweet, summertime love in the moonlight… Ah-yippie-yi-yu, Ah-yippie-yi-yeah, Ah-yippie-yi-yu-ah Now the summer is gone, you had to go back home… Please come and see me again, I've never felt more alone"without missing a beat Jason sang back to her
"Baby, I am missing you"
"I want you by my side"
"And I hope you'll miss me too"
"Come back and stay"
"I think about you every day"
"I really want you too"
"You swept my feet right off the ground; you're the love I found" Sam danced around the stage and caught Jason's eye. He nodded slightly in response. Sam took a run up and jumped off the stage much to the BladeBreakers surprise and she danced up to Kai and took his hand. Kai opened his eyes to see who had intruded upon his solitude and was quite amazed to find a pair of amused Mahogany coloured eyes so close to his own. The Love Seekers continued with their tunes as Sam tried to get Kai on stage.
"Come." She said and began walking backwards toward the stage again. Unthinkingly Kai followed her lead but balked as he got to the stairs. Sam slipped behind him and began gently pushing him, her hands on his lower back for effect.
"Go Kai, It'll be fun!" Tyson hollered Sam began singing lightly once more and whilst not removing her hands she ducked under Kai's arm and caught Kai's wide eyed expression. She smiled at him and motioned with her head towards the stage singing Faith. Kai smirked in turn and flipped her over his shoulder. Sam laughed and playfully hit him.
"Are they playing and generally having fun with each other?" Tyson whispered disbelievingly
"Would seem so…" Ray said quietly watching as the pair walked up the stairs and Kai almost gently put her down. Sam took Kai's hands again and tried to draw him further onto the stage. She got so far before he balked again so Sam tried to dance with him and got no where with that either. Eventually she just danced in front of him and got the others to dance with her in a type of line dance. Kai was edging toward the stairs again and so Sam let out a shrill whistle and Rachelle and a reluctant Jason stopped Kai in his tracks. Keelie then put a hand down and pulled up Kenny, Tenebrae pulled up max, Brit and Raelie pulled up Tyson and laughing in delight, Sam pulled up Ray.
"BladeBreakers meet the Love Seekers. Rael, Keel, Brit, Shell and Jase meet Max, Ray, Tyson, Kenny and Kai. You all already know Tenebrae."
"How do you know them?" Ray asked
"Friends of mine from Hong Kong. From before Bio. They kept me somewhat sane." Sam said searching her pockets for her mothers note. Finally she found it and broke the seal so she could read the last of her mothers words.
'To my beloved daughter,
I know of the pain you had to go through. It is that way with all of the watchers and their listeners. I also know I must be dead or otherwise you would not have received this. Be brave my darling and remember that there are still those that love you. One day you will be reunited with them all and your memories will be restored. Do not feel anger or hate towards them my darling. They simply did that what they had to do to survive. As did you. I do not know where you are right now but please you must go to our home in England. I have faith in you and know you too well. You will not give up if you are given a task. Peace be with you my darling. Anger and pain are not the only emotions you are to show. Love, happiness and joy are not weaknesses. Remember that. They are all a part of life. Come to me now my little one. I hope with all my heart that you have not left this too late. Look after your friends as they will become of great necessity to you. Remember your loved ones did not truly forget you and they love you still. Also remember that I will always be here to watch over you. Until later little one
Your mother Adonia
Amsay oveslay Aikay orfay everway XxXx
Sam's eyes went dull and unconsciously her hand went to her pocket. She drew out a silver key with her initials on it. Her hand clenched around it and without another word she dropped the letter and at a quick pace she half ran out of the clearing. Ray bent down and looked at it confused.
"It's in another language." He said softly. Kai looked at it over his shoulder before snatching it out of his team-mates hand.
"Two actually. I can make out the first part in Russian but the second half…"He said and read out what he could to the others. Jason looked at the second part and quietly translated when Kai's voice faltered slightly.
"How-?" Kenny asked but was cut off by Jason
"Her mother had Irish blood in her so I could translate the second half as I too am Irish. Now go quickly and find Sam as she may be in danger"
"Samantha in danger? More like she is the danger…"
"Call her that to her face and you'll not live to tell the tale." Britany warned
"We've heard that threat before…" Max said thoughtfully
"It is more than just a threat. It is a promise." Tenebrae said carefully
"Go find Sam." Raelie said softly
"Yeah she knows where we are now. She will see us in time." Rachelle said confidently. Kai needed no other prompting. He would not let her come to harm again he vowed as he ran after Sam. Ray was hot on his heels and Tyson and Max followed a split second after. Kenny sighed and began walking back to the hotel.
"Do you not care for Sam's safety?" Keelie asked harshly.
"I do but I know my limitations. I could never keep up." Kenny responded calmly
"We'll see her again Keel, we'll see em all again." Raelie spoke softly
"I know but I am getting sick of waiting." Keelie said plaintively. 'Me too Kee, Me too.' Jason thought bitterly and glared at Kai's retreating back
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The BladeBreakers breathing was laboured by the time they caught up with their female team-mate. They had run over hill and dale until they saw they were approaching what seemed a cottage at a distance but was in reality a small mansionette. Ray spotted the sign on the fence and read it out loud
"Hanara Residence." Kai was walking beside Sam and opened the gate. Sam's back was stiff as she walked up to the front door and inserted her silver key.
"Name?" Came a computerised voice
"Samantha Anne Hanara. Daughter of Adonia and Lucas Hanara." Sam said in a monotone
"Enter mistress." Came the selfsame computerised voice. Sam pushed the door open but looked almost hesitant about going in, however all too soon the blank look came back to her eyes and she stepped inside. The rest of the BladeBreakers quickly slipped inside too not knowing if the door would slam shut on them. Kai was the last one through and stood at Sam's side taking in the room.
"Shut." Sam said softly and the door obeyed. The curtains were a vivid blue and made of velvet, the floor was highly polished marble and there were two stair ways leading up to a second floor close to the door. In her mind a younger version of Sam could be heard calling 'Mummy… Papa… I'm home!' the impulse was too great. "I'm home papa, please mother, I'm home" Sam cried out running up the staircase on the left. She saw her parents' room and bolted towards it. Raising her arms, the two golden armbands were revealed
"What are those?" Max asked out loud. Sam slammed her fists and wrists into a slight indent on the wall and the others watch amazed. Her fists unclenched slowly and a red laser scanned then and her wristbands. The system recognised her as one of the Hanara clan and the door slid open. Sam stiffly walked in and the others slipped by and stood close to the wall. Sam opened the windows tentively and looked out at the grey storm clouds covering the sky. Thinking she was alone Sam finally succumbed to her grief. She sat down in the green velvet chair she had last occupied almost eight years ago. 'You will get better right mummy please promise me you will get better. I need you here.' She had once whispered and her mother had only smiled sadly. Suddenly her fathers' word rang in her head as well as the blow she had received. 'You weak, stupid, inconsiderate, good for nothing female. You are truly weak and what is more YOU are the cause of your own beautiful mothers' death. There is nothing of myself inside of you. I disown you. You are no longer MY daughter.'
"Father no longer, my heart aches. Please… I am sorry… so sorry." Sam sobbed clutching her head in one hand and the bed covers in the other. She leant over in dejection until she felt a firm hand grip on her shoulder. Then she heard Kai's attempt at comfort.
"I am sorry for your loss Sam. It was not meant to be easy this life, but together with your friends you will survive."
"Like you can talk. You left me!" Sam cried out and launched herself on her mothers' bed, trying to suppress the heart wrenching sobs threatening to consume her. Kai looked at his team and shrugged in helplessness. Tyson grabbed Max in a quick hug and nodded at Sam. Kai shook his head in a negative gesture. Max lightly touched his lips and made talking hand signs. Kai shrugged and looked at Ray for help. He saw Ray pick up a mewing kitten and stroke its fur lightly while murmuring to it and the kitten began to purr in contentment. Kai's eyebrows rose in amusement as he turned back to the weeping girl. He took several steps to the side of the bed and sat down cautiously. He gathered the grieving Sam in his arms and bowed his head to speak sweet nothings in her ear as he unconsciously stroked her silk like hair. Sam slowly got in control of her emotions again and whispered a thank you to all.
"Come on people we have sign ups tomorrow and we don't want to be late." Kai said unemotionally but not unkindly. As they walked from the building the shadow smiled evilly and became one with the other shadows again to report all that was seen.
AN: out of mild curiosity people, who do you think Sam should end up with? Jason, Rick, Kai, Blaise or one of the other BladeBreakers? i had planned on putting a twist in soon but i am beginning to doubt myself here. please your input would be appreciated. Ta amsay