Author Notes

"speaking"

thoughts

anything in these mean that either time has passed or it indicates a different place/setting.

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Warnings: Look in the previous chapters.

Disclaimer: Don't own Beyblade.

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I Don't Need Your Help

Chapter 4: Let the plans begin.

That morning, Tala awoke to an empty bed. He looked around the room for his lover, but could not see him anywhere. Getting out of bed, he threw on a shirt and headed down to the kitchen. If there's anything that he knew about his lover, it was that if he wasn't in the bed when he woke up then something was up. It usually meant that Kai had had a nightmare, most likely about the abbey. That place would haunt anyone whoever lived there. Some of the things they did were unimaginably cruel and twisted.

As Tala entered the kitchen, he knew his assumption was right. There sat Kai at the table, reading a book. It was obvious that he had cooked something, do to all the dirty dishes. Kai was to preoccupied with his book to notice the red head, until there was a pair of arms around him. Smiling, the slate haired teen leaned back into the embrace. "Good morning."

"Good morning to you, too." Tala kissed Kai's cheek, before sitting down in a nearby chair and grabbing a piece of toast.

A silence fell between the two as they sat eating and reading, but it didn't last for long. "Alright. Tell me what your dream was about."

Crimson eyes looked up from what there had been previously reading and stared into icy blue orbs. "What are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb with me. I know you had a nightmare."

"Oh? And why do you think that?" Kai defended himself.

"Don't you think that I would know by now that whenever you have a nightmare you cook. And judging by those dishes, I'm guessing that you were cooking." stated Tala confidently.

He had been caught. Kai knew that there was no way for him to try and hide it, so he let out a sigh of defeat. "You got me. I had a nightmare."

"It was about the abbey, wasn't it?" Tala knew he was more than likely correct. But to his surprise, Kai shook his head no. Tala raised an eyebrow in question as to what it could have possibly been about if not the abbey.

"Well...this will probably sound kinda stupid, so you have to promise not to laugh."

Now he was even more curious. Tala nodded his head. "I promise."

"Okay," Kai cast his eyes down and started to blush. "I dreamed that something took you away from me, and then I never saw you again. And...it's just that the idea of that happening scared me." He looked up at Tala, who seemed a bit caught off guard. "I don't want to lose the only person I love."

Tala sat there for a minute, stunned, staring back into his lovers eyes. Of all the thing he thought Kai would say, he hadn't been expecting that. He then smiled getting up, walked over to Kai, and kissed him. It wasn't a heated kiss, simply a sweet one filled with passion. Pulling back he whispered, "I'll always be with you Kai, no matter what. I love you."

"I love you too." There was once again silence as they stared at each other lovingly.

Glancing at the clock, Kai noticed the time. "Dammit. If we don't hurry we're going to be late again."

"So?" It always frustrated Tala whenever Kai would ruin a romantic moment like that with something that he couldn't care less about, like practice.

"So. If I'm late again they'll start to think that something is up." With that, Kai stood up and walked towards the door. Tala sighed and followed his companion out.

While walking, Tala suddenly remember his problem with Tyson. Ack! How could I forget about that. I'm going to have to deal with what ever coocky plans Tyson comes up with. Oh well, I just hope he doesn't kill me in the process.

Upon arriving, they walked inside to find the others finishing their breakfast. They sat down at the table, both acting as they usually would. Well, mostly normal anyway. Tala couldn't help but smile, thinking back on what Kai had said earlier that morning, and how cute he had looked while saying it. It's not that often that you get to see the strong, powerful Kai blush. Luckily, the only one who seemed to notice his smiling was Rei, and he didn't ask about it.

"Alright. You've had enough time to eat. Let's get to training." Kai walked outside, and waited for the others to follow.

They filed out after their captain, but just as Tala was headed out he was pulled aside by Tyson. Once the others had left he said, "Okay. My first plan will take place at lunch, so be ready. I'll tell you more about it when the time comes." He then joined the others outside, with Tala not far behind.

Throughout practice, Tala was dreading what was to come. Which caused his game to be a little off, but not to much. There was no telling what Tyson could have cooked up in that brain of his. And then the time came to find out.

"Okay. We'll take a short break for lunch and then get right back to training." Kai announced. "Now, who's making it today?"

"Oh! Me and Tala will." answered Tyson, excitedly jumping up and down. He grabbed Tala's wrist and dragged him inside saying, "We'll be done in ten minutes."

Once inside, they started making sandwiches for everyone and Tyson went over his plan.

"Right. This is my plan. All you have to do is pretend to choke on your food. Then, I'll get Kai and he'll have to heroically save you. Isn't it a great plan!"

"You're crazy. I'm not going to embarrass myself, by pretending to choke on some food. Besides, how in the world would that make anyone fall in love with somebody?"

"Why won't you do it?" asked the midnight blue haired teen. "The plans fool proof. Come on, don't you want Kai to love you?"

Tala was stuck again. I can't say that I don't want Kai to love me, because then Tyson would ask why I went along with it yesterday. But, if I say I do then I'll have to go through with that idiotic plan. Dammit! How do I get myself into these situations?

After some more debating in his mind, Tala finally came to a decision. "Fine. I'll go along with your plan."

"Great!" exclaimed Tyson happily. "I knew you would like my idea. Now why don't you practice." He then shoved a piece of bread in Tala's mouth.

Tala was about to say something when the bread entered his mouth, causing it to go back into his throat. At first he was just coughing, but it soon went to full-blown choking. He was gasping for air, trying to get Tyson's attention, with no success.

"Hey, you're a pretty good actor Tala. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you where really choking." Tyson went on making sandwiches, oblivious to the fact that Tala wasn't acting.

By now, the rooms was spinning and everything was starting to go black. Tala slumped forward against the counter, blacking out. I'm gonna die here! All because of a stupid plan to get Kai, who already loves me, to fall in love with me! What a way to go.

Just then, Tyson slapped Tala on the back. "Okay. Cut it out already. It's time to put the plan into action." Noticing that Tala didn't say anything, he began to worry. "Tala? Are you okay?" He turned the red head around to face him and saw that he was unconscious.

"OH NO!" Tyson ran outside to where the other were and yelled, "Kai! Tala needs your help right now! Hurry!" Kai could tell that Tyson was serious. He rushed into the kitchen to see what could possibly be wrong with his lover.

Kai's eyes widened in fear and shock from the scene that met his gaze. There, in the floor lay Tala out cold. He looked as if he might be dead. Kai was at his fallen lover's side in a flash, and felt for a heartbeat. It was faint and seemed to be slowing down. Max and Rei walked in now, and where just as shocked as Kai had been.

Kai didn't know what to do. "What happened to him!"

"I don't know!" whaled a nervous Tyson. "He had been eating a piece of bread and started coughing. I didn't think much about it, and then the next thing I know, he's sliding to the ground as if he was dead!"

"You idiot! He was choking!" With this new information, Kai knew what to do. He frantically propped Tala up and began the Heimlich maneuver. Within a few seconds the piece of bread can flying out. Now his airway was open, but Tala still wasn't breathing.

"I'm calling the hospital." stated Max as he ran to the phone.

"There's no time for that! If we don't get him breathing now, he'll die." Rei pointed out.

Kai started the process of CPR. You can't die on me Tala. You said you'd always be here with me. Come on breathe! I need you. Breathe!

The minutes seemed like hours as they slowly ticked by, but there was still no response from the unconscious boy. Tyson and Rei's faces held a sad look as they watched their captain frantically trying to revive his friend, while Max tried to explain what was going on to the lady on the other end of the phone. They all felt helpless just standing there, but there was nothing they could do but watch and hope for the best.

Tears began to form in Kai's eyes, blurring his vision as he kept try but with no response. He was ready to give up when suddenly, there was a small cough. Wiping his eyes to see clearly, he looked down at his red headed lover. Then Tala shot up gasping for air, before falling back again. Catching him as he fell, Kai smiled and hugged him close. "You're alright!"

Tala opened his heavy eyelids slowly, wincing as the light hit his sensitive eyes. "K-Kai? Is that you?"

The other in the background all cheered. Max hung up the phone and joined in as they all went up to stand behind Kai. Everyone was glad to see that their friend was going to be fine.

Kai pulled back from the embrace to look down into beautiful icy blue eyes. "Yes, It's me."

"Am I dead yet?"

"No. You're not dead." Kai managed to choke out while trying not to cry.

"Okay." Tala took in another deep breath before continuing. "What's wrong?"

"Oh nothing. It's just that the closest person to me almost died. No big deal." he said sarcastically. They all shared a small laugh before Kai went on. "Now you should get some rest."

"Nah. I'll be fine." Tala stood up on shaky legs and kept his balance for a moment, before stumbling back. Kai steadied him.

"Oh yeah, you're perfectly fine."

"Okay, so maybe I'm a bit tired." he admitted. "But I'm sure I'll be back to normal in no time."

"Right. I'm taking you home." Kai picked Tala up and carried him out, bride style.

They other walked out behind them, and stopped as the two went out the front entrance. They were as wishing for Tala to feel better soon. Once the two who had left were out of sight, the remaining three went back inside.

"I guess that means practice is over for today." stated Tyson as he went in. He felt a little bad about what had happened to Tala considering that it was somewhat his fault. I'll have to plan something that can't really cause Tala to get hurt next time.

...With Kai and Tala...

Kai walked into his home and went straight to the bedroom. He gently laid down his sleeping lover, tucking him in under the blankets comfortably. I wonder what really happened. It's not like Tala to choke on a small piece of bread for no apparent reason. I guess it could have simply been a mistake, but I don't think so.

Looking down at the peaceful face, he didn't want to wake him. He was just glad to have him alive. Kai softly kissed Tala's slightly flushed cheek and quietly left the room, making sure not to wake the slumbering teen. I'll ask him about it when he wakes up.

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A/N

Yeah! I updated! And sooner then I have been. Thanks again to everyone who reviews. Also, I say again, any plan ideas for Tyson to use are welcomed, but don't worry if you can't think of one. I do already have some in mind...sorta. Oh, and here's just a boring little fact, but the whole choking thing actually happened to me once. I almost died that day! But I pulled through so now you all are stuck with me. Anyway please R&R.