AijinMegami: I hate being busy. My computer is being stubborn, it's going to be a while before it gets back to normal. Anyways here's the next chapter! I DON'T OWN BEYBLADE!
The two found themselves in a café after Hilary's insistence, saying that it was a long story. Right now she couldn't confide to the Bladebreakers, they were too disoriented right now but maybe…the person she could trust most was the one Tsuki trusted her life with.
"Hilary…right?" he asked as he glared at her from the other side of the table with crossed arms" Yes…" she whispered, her eyes a bit red from crying." I want to know everything, if you leave anything out I will hurt you even though you're a girl." Hilary chuckled" In battle sex doesn't matter…Tsuki taught me that." She noticed him tensing at Tsuki's name." Shut up." Hilary chuckled again, trying to ignore the squeeze in her heart at the mere thought of the Bladebreakers and Tsuki.
"…what I'm going to say must never reach the ears of others without my consent, understood?" she hissed, her eyes glowing with a threatening glare. He didn't flinch as he stared at her straight in the eye" Let's get started…whether you believe me or not is your choice." she whispered.
"I…Tsuki and I…are from the future…" she whispered, Tala twitched but other than that there was no reaction." In the future Biovolt has won and taken over the world, Tsuki for some reason has sided with Biovolt and that is what cause the darkness to begin. I don't understand much but Tsuki and I were childhood friends…after my family was killed I was taken in by a man as a student, Tsuki was the other student. He had given us these orbs…" she whispered pulling out the clear orb she took wherever with her" Only Tsuki knows the true power and purpose of the orbs, I don't know…"
"With these orbs she sent us back in time so that the start of the new era ruled by Voltaire and Boris would begin sooner. My orb used to have these blue substances while Tsuki's was red but after that incident mine was gone but hers remained for some reason…anyways…apparently Tsuki and I are the guardians of the bitbeasts…I don't understand much but there are two types of bitbeasts…a dark bitbeast such as Black Dranzer…and a light bitbeast such Dranzer…Tsuki rules the dark while I rule the light giving us our names Kurai and Hikaru."
"There are other guardians but they just guard the gate which leads to the world where bitbeasts live, people do not understand bitbeasts much but they are a person's spirit guardian. They react when their charge is in trouble but for beybladers they can summon their spirit beast at will…also bladers primal emotions grow stronger with the strength of their bitbeasts…love…jealously…anger…hatred…grow stronger if you're a blader since you are much closer to your spirit beast than an average person."
"Back to the subject, I'm here to stop Tsuki from taking over the world but then after a battle with Li and Yuan she…changed…I don't understand much of it but she changed. Her eyes are ambers, she says that the old Tsuki is gone…I can't ask Li and Yuan for answers because I know they won't answer me…" Hilary whispered as she looked at the floor" In the future the boys are dead…Kai…Tyson…Max…Ray…Tsuki killed them mercilessly…but that time her eyes were amber as well…"
"…what about Kai…you said that a bitbeast is a person's spirit guardian…he has two, Black Dranzer and Dranzer…" Tala asked quietly, Hilary looked at her hands" I don't know…I don't know anything to tell you the truth…secrets are always kept from me…" she whispered" Please Tala…please…I'm begging you…You have to save Tsuki…I can't do it…"
"What makes you think I can?" she smiled bitterly" Back when we met at the woods…she smiled when she saw you, the same smile she would give when she was younger. She hasn't smiled like that for ten years...so I know you can reach her…unlike me, we've drifted apart."
"How can you say that when she keeps saying that she'll give up her own life for you?" Hilary frowned" She's hiding something…I can feel it…I hope that everything will be fine in the end…" she whispered, Tala sighed as he stood up"…I'll try…" he whispered. She smiled" Thank you…"
Tsuki watched as Kai tore through the training blades that were sent towards him; apparently the loss of Hilary made him angry. Very angry, especially at Boris. She felt her head throbbing but ignored it" Weak, you're all weak!" he yelled" The only person who has ever shaken me to the core with their power is Hilary…and because of you idiots, she's gone!" he roared as black flames seemed to grow behind him.
"…if you want a challenge Master Kai…you may battle me…" a hushed silence rippled across the training room" No Lady Tsuki, if you battle him-"the trainer was cut off as Kai threw him to the floor" Fine, if what Boris said is true than you're even stronger than Hilary." Tsuki bowed" It'll be an honor to face you."
The two west up the dish and took out their blades" Let it Rip!" the two yelled" Attack Black Dranzer!" he roared. As Black Dranzer rose and stared at Tsuki in the eye it screeched and headed towards her blade" Evade…" she whispered. The spectators watched wide eyed as Tsuki's blade simply craned to the side as a person would hoist their neck to the side to dodge something thrown that direction. As the attack flew by a huge explosion occurred behind her.
"You're strong; I guess for once that fool Boris was correct." Tsuki frowned' This boy is too consumed with anger and hatred…' Tsuki watched him carefully with her amber eyes' He's strong…I'm sure that once I'm gone he'll take good care of Hilary…' she thought confidently. The only reason Tsuki asked if he wanted to battle was so that she could wear him out before he tore the abbey apart." Attack!" she snapped, Kai's eyes widened when with on hit Black Dranzer was sent out of the stadium.
"Remember this Master Kai…if you cannot even defeat me than you'll never be able to even dream of defeating Hilary for Boris was wrong...she is stronger than me." Tsuki stated as she caught her blade, turning to leave.
As she walked deeper into the abbey in a frown arose from her face as she sensed Tala's aura" What do you want?" she asked quietly, not nicely nor rudely. From the shadows Tala arose slowly" You reek with Hilary's scent…you've meet up with her. I assume you know the truth and that you were also the one who put me to bed."
"Yes to both questions…you shouldn't be up." Tsuki gave him a wry smile, a smile that felt so wrong with the eyes" When I was my usual self you didn't say anything yet when I'm now like this you worry?" Tala frowned" I always worried about you except I knew I couldn't stop you."
"And you think you can stop me now?" she challenged.
"Why are you doing this Tsuki, what made you change? You didn't tell me much when you were your old self but now I want answers, what's wrong! Why won't you tell me so I can help you!" he yelled getting angry, Tsuki looked at him stunned before she looked away" I don't want you to get involved Tala…you'll only get hurt in the end." She whispered as she started to walked past him.
"No…I can't accept that…I refuse to accept that!" he yelled as he turned around, grabbed her shoulder, and pushed her against the wall" Why are you doing this? Did Hilary put you up to this so I-"she was cut off with his lips against her, her eyes widened as he pulled her close. Desperate to have her back to normal, desperate to have her love him again despite the fact she never said it out loud.
By the time he released her the two were out of breath" No…Tsuki…what will it take for me to win you back?" her eyes widened as she swore she felt a wetness creeping in his eyes but imagined it to be the dark playing tricks on her. Pausing so that they were engulfed in silence in the darkness when she suddenly she wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him back for another kiss, when they broke apart she looked at him impassively." You're nice Tala…you've been able to make me happier than Hilary could ever dream of but…I don't want you to die so I'm sorry."
Staring down at her amber eyes he almost cried out' Why Tsuki, why her?' she leaned closer and pecked him on the cheek, slipping out of his grasp she walked a few steps before glancing back at him" Remember this Tala…I Love You…I love you more than Life itself but I have to do this. After all, this is my destiny." Tala whirled around" We control our own destiny's Tsuki! No such thing as fate can control our lives!"
"Heh…Hilary said something like that…" Tsuki whispered" Thank you Tala…like Hilary you made me feel as if I wasn't caged…" she whispered, not many words were shared but he could feel her appreciation as she walked down the hallway.
Hilary sighed as she sat in front of the window; Kaosu was still no where in site. After returning to the hotel she found the boys asleep, she had walked over to Tyson and healed the bruise on the cheek. He acted like an idiot but he didn't deserve the bruise. Max was gone; he had told them a few days ago that he was sleeping in another hotel that was closer to the airport since his mother was coming.
Hilary was jerked out of her thoughts when she heard a knock, looking at it she saw Tsuki standing there. Quietly yet quickly opening the window she let her in knowing that with or without a window she'd enter" What do you want? Are you here to take me back?"
"No…Master Kai has ordered for a battle against the Bladebreakers and himself." She whispered" Why the hell would he do that?" Tsuki frowned" Remember the Bladebreakers story, to get stronger he must defeat the strongest…and right now Master Kai's only opposing enemy is the Bladebreakers. Although you are stronger than him he knows how to contain you already through his-"
"SHUT UP!" Hilary hissed hitting Tsuki's face with a pillow, Hilary sweat dropped at how Tsuki didn't even bother to defend against her. Taking the pillow away she saw Tsuki staring down at her, no emotions. Not even anger, sighing Hilary walked and sat on her bed." Time, Place, Date."
"Tomorrow, Morning, and in the frozen lake a few miles from here." Hilary frowned" Max isn't here, he's meeting his mother." Tsuki shook her head" It doesn't matter, remember their stories. He'll arrive by plane." Hilary quirked an eyebrow" Aren't you going to tell your Master?" she asked mockingly" No, we've messed with time enough." Hilary snorted" And whose fault is that?"
"Be quiet Hilary, I do not have the strength to deal with you right now…if this is all I will take my leave. You will not attend the battle for Li and Yuan would like to meet with us at the café you and Tala had talked." She said as she disappeared.
"Café? Oh shit, Tsuki must have found out that I met Tala and told him everything! Oooohhh, baka Hilary, baka!" she scolded herself as she got ready for bed, annoyance appeared as she heard knocking on the window again. Opening it she was about to yell at Tsuki when she noticed Kaosu standing there…practically dead on his feet." Kaosu!" she hissed when suddenly he staggered into her arm.
Hilary almost fell backwards at the alcohol that reeked from him" Oh jeez, Dranzer, Dragoon, Strata, Driger, Draceil, a little help here?" she whispered, from her bag five lights shined and appeared the beasts. They helped Kaosu onto the couch, they nearly yelled out when he looked as if he was going to throw up." Trashcan, trashcan, trashcan!" Draceil and Strata yelled running around, the older kids sweat dropped as the two ran around only to crash into each other.
"Urk." Kaosu moaned" Trashcan!" Dragoon yelled grabbing the wastebasket, Hilary squeaked as she placed it in front of Kaosu just in time as he emptied the contents in his stomach. Driger made a face as he looked away; Dranzer walked over to the younger bitbeasts and dumped them back into their bitchips knowing it was waaayyy past their bed time.
"Kaosu, what happened?" Hilary asked as she rubbed his back soothingly" H-Haruko…please come back…" he pleaded" (sigh) Dragoon, please call Draceil…we'll need her help." Dragoon grumbled but pulled Draceil out of her bitchip" Draceil, honey, we need you to wake Kaosu up…can you do that?" Dranzer asked in a motherly tone, Draceil nodded rapidly" Yep!" a jet of ice cold water shot out and landed on Kaosu, the bitbeasts covered Kaosu's mouth so that he wouldn't yell.
"Hilary?" he asked wide eyed, she sighed" Yes, it's me. How are you feeling?" he made a face" Like shit." Driger shook his head" I'm not surprised, you had too much to drink. It's very fortunate that you never went drinking with Dragoon…the idiot can hold his liquor." Dragoon looked very proud" Why thank you Driger."
"Back to the subject…who's Haruko? I've heard you scream her name at Cerelia." Kaosu shook his head" That's not Cerelia…her real name is Haruko…once named Hageshii Haruko…my wife." All of them stared at him" WIFE!"
"As you know I'm from a powerful pure blooded family…Haruko was a commoner and my father didn't approve…we ran away and eloped…we were happy during that one year…Haruko didn't need to worry about her father hurting her, I didn't need to worry about traditions or anything. We were so happy but my father tracked us down with his resources…I fought with all my strength to protect Haruko, her happiness…our happiness…but unfortunately…she was killed. To protect me she got in front my blade as well as the opponents, dying yet protecting me."
"…that's so sad." He chuckled bitterly" Yes but when I saw Cerelia I knew she was still alive." Draceil looked confused, she had dodged from returning to her bitchip" But you said she died to save you." He nodded" That's what I thought but…as I thought more about it Haruko wasn't completely dead. They had knocked me out but before that I saw her erratic breathing; she probably had two hours before she died. Perfect timing for someone to come and rescue her…another reason why is because of her scream when I called out her name in our last encounter." Hilary nodded.
"Yes…that's true. Knowing Tsuki she could have saved Haruko but that was so long ago! Before we even arrived back in time." Kaosu shook his head" I have a theory, those orbs. Have you ever seen Tsuki's orb after you came back in time? No right? And your orb is now empty, my theory is now that the two substances are mixed within Tsuki's orb and now she has the ability to travel time at will."
"Th-That make sense…" Dranzer whispered" She keeps saying she knows what destiny will give, perhaps she went forward in time and saw the events!" Hilary didn't speak as she looked at the floor" B-But that means…that she'll die…even though we work so hard she'll still die…" she whispered. Kaosu's eyes widened" Hilary…I-"
"No…it's okay…I'll get you some blankets for the night. I'm meeting Li and Yuan with Tsuki tomorrow…anyways we had a long night you guys. Goodnight Dranzer, Dragoon, Driger, and Draceil…" she whispered as she walked away.
"Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that…" Dranzer shook her head" No young warrior, you did the right thing. It would have been better to hear from your mouth than from an enemy…" Draceil sighed" It's so sad…for someone like Hilary to suffer like this." Driger shook his head" No…she's perfect for this." Dragoon nodded" Yeah, if it was someone else they would have given up but not Hilary…"
"Wait a sec…you're bitbeasts!" Kaosu yelled, Dragoon sweat dropped" Sheesh, you're slow."
(Kai's POV)
'I need to find her…she's haunting me…I can see her in my dreams, I can't sleep without her warmth near me…she's driving me insane' as I leaned against the bed I held the pillow tightly, although faint I could smell Hilary's scent on the pillow. I'm so pathetic, a simple female is making me feel this way but I can't help it.
I know Boris is disappointed at how easily I've fallen and I don't give a crap, Hilary's different. Her smile, her eyes, they're all so sincere. They don't care how I look or how powerful I am…I could see it in her eyes that she doesn't care.
"Master Kai…" a familiar female voice whispered. I didn't move from my position. I already knew who it was, it was that Tsuki girl. She's so much like Hilary but she's just not the same. Their power is so similar but she's Tala's girl, I can tell when he stares at her when he thinks no ones looking.
"What do you want?"
"…Hilary will be leaving to meet me when you are battling the boys, she will leave earlier than when you must meet them. If you wish to confront her before your battle I thought you might want to know this information." She whispered.
"Fine…" with those words I heard her leave the room, strange how I didn't even hear her enter. Oh well, it doesn't matter now" We'll see each other soon…" I vowed as I looked at the dark ceiling. I'll have her in my arms again.
Hilary moaned lazily as she woke up, last night's events sinking in. Hugging her knees she looked up at the rising sun and sighed. Why couldn't things just stay peaceful instead of going chaotic as always? Shaking her head she stood up, shivering at the icy cold floor, and walked into the bathroom. On the way out after a hot shower she saw Kaosu sleeping peacefully on the couch, quirking an eyebrow she saw the other bitbeasts sleeping as well. Apparently they had decided against going back to their bitchips.
"…Hilary…where are you going?" Draceil murmured as she woke up rubbing her eyes, Kaosu was too hung over by the alcohol to wake up so early." Yes, it's way too early for you to be awake." Dragoon grunted as he remained on the floor, Driger was on another couch sitting with his arms and legs crossed and his eyes closed. Dranzer currently had Draceil whose head was on her lap, her violet locks scattered on the beige pillow that was on top of Dranzer's lap.
"I'm going to go and meet Tsuki…you guys stay here and watch Kaosu." She ordered. Dranzer nodded" Understood…will you be alright alone?" Hilary winked at her as opened the window with one leg out, a pure white jean jacket in her hand." You worry too much Dranzer, I'll be fine." Dranzer sighed" Yes but please Hilary…be careful." Hilary smiled" I know…" with that she jumped off the window.
"She's going to get hurt." Driger stated without moving from his position" No she's not, she's going to be fine." Dragoon said with his hands behind his head, his eyes glued on the ceiling fan that circled quickly above them." Besides, whoever hurts her will feel our wrath." Strata exclaimed as he jumped out of the bitchip." Heeyyyy, how come Draceil got to stay out but I couldn't?"
Hilary quickly wore the jacket and ran through the rooftops, the cold air made her cheeks flush while her breath could be seen in front of her. The sun was slowly rising but it did little to dull the cold surrounding Hilary's frame. Stopping on the ledge of a roof that had a clean alleyway below she jumped down.
She narrowed her eyes when she felt someone with her" Who's there? Show yourself!" she demanded looking around, her guard up. Her eyes widened when she felt the familiar aura that was no shrouded in darkness" K-!" she was cut off as she felt lips crushed on hers, his tongue invading her mouth as it tried to hold dominance over her.
She whimpered at the brutality of his kiss as if he was scolding her for running away from him." K-Kai…" she moaned out as he trailed his kiss towards her neck, she was panting from the lack of air. She could feel her body heating up as well as becoming ultra-sensitive as she purred as he caressed her back in her shirt.
Her legs became uselessly as she was held against the alley-wall, Kai's rock-hard body held on top of her soft petite body. Lifting her legs he wrapped them around his waist, Hilary gasped at feeling him rubbing against her. She squeaked as he pressed harder, the only thing separating him and her were their clothes.
Kai seemed annoyed at the clothes and got ready to tear them off when she released her hold around his waist and pushed him off with all her strength." What is your problem Kai?" she hissed as she growled at him through her bruised lips.
"My problem? You're my problem Hilary! Goddamn it, I can't get you out of my mind! I can't even sleep without you near me, do you know what that's like?" he yelled back, Hilary's eyes widened when he suddenly pulled her into him. Their lips crushed like before, she could feel it all. The passion, the need, the hunger, the lust.
She stayed frozen before she snuck her hand up his neck and into his hair, pulling him closer. They battled for dominance before Kai won eventually. As he soon led the dance Hilary followed gracefully. Like life, good things must come to an end. As they broke the kiss, their lungs begging for air, they stared into each others eyes.
"I'm sorry Kai…but I have to go…" she whispered as she turned to walk out of the alleyway" You'll come back to me Hilary…I know you will." Kai whispered before he turned to leave as well, his scarf bellowing behind him.
Hilary clenched her hand over her beating heart, she felt it again. The want, the need, the love…she loved Kai. She loved him so much that she wanted to scream it out but she couldn't. She looked up when she saw the shadow engulfing her, Yuan stood there with a warm smile" Hello Hikaru."
"O-Oh hi Yuan." She said nervously with a smile of her own. She noticed that he wasn't wearing the usual beige cloak. He was wearing a white cheongsam shirt that had red laces. His pants were that of the martial arts pants and shoes, his hands were wrapped in bandages while he had a sword tied on his back with its hilt sticking out from behind his right shoulder.
"You looked flushed, are you sick?" he asked placing a hand on her forehead, up close behind the hair that covered his right eye it revealed a dull white-silver color that almost made her believe that the eye was made of glass. She shook her head dumbly; he smiled as he lifted his hand." Good, Li and Tsuki are already in the café. Let's go."
As the two entered the shop Tsuki immediately spotted Tsuki and Li seeing as though they were the only ones there since it was so early. Hilary noticed Tsuki was wearing a black long-sleeved turtleneck shirt and white jeans; her hair was tied as she closed her eyes while drinking the hot chocolate in front of her.
Li wasn't wearing his cloak either, instead he too wore black cheongsam shirt except it was tighter and sleeveless revealing his well toned arms whilst Yuan's shirt was loose and long-sleeved. His pants were the same as well as the shoes; he had his arms crossed with his legs closed. He was sitting next to Tsuki with an annoyed expression. Apparently they all wore casually not to draw attention.
"What took so long?" he growled unpleasantly as he opened his eye when they entered, Yuan smiled nicely" Nothing, we just decided to take our time." Tsuki's eyes opened as well" Well take a seat you two…"
"So why'd you call all of together?" Hilary asked as she ordered some hot chocolate as well while Yuan asked for some green tea." I want to go over some facts. You, Li Xang and Yuan Shin, are not to interfere with the final battle. As you know the final battle is drawing near, it'll happen as soon as Tyson defeats Tala at the Russian Tournament." Hilary blinked in surprise" Oh? I thought you were going to battle at the final round." Tsuki shook her head.
"No, Boris is confident that Tala would win. Unfortunately that's not the case so we're there as backup. Since we all know that Tala will lose you and I will battle. My team will battle your team…a double team battle just like the second world tournament." She said quietly" I'm warning you so that you'll figure out which people to pair with before the battle."
"But why-"Yuan nodded, cutting Hilary off" I see, you've discovered something that wasn't according to plan, haven't you?" Tsuki held a grim expression. Li looked a bit disturbed, ever since Tsuki had…changed…she never expressed any emotions. She did on a few occasions but that's only when they're really needed.
(FLASHBACK)
"You called for me Master?" Tsuki asked as she lay on her knees in front of Voltaire. He was staring at Moscow in his suite, his back turned towards her. The city was filled with bright lights" I trust you Tsuki, you know that."
"Yes I do Master." She whispered as she looked at the floor" You've changed, you're grown stronger and your eyes hold no emotions…good…I know that you will not disobey my command as to not let anyone know this. The seventh blader, the one that I've been keeping from everyone, I think it's time for you to meet him." Voltaire whispered as he turned around, a cane held by both hands in front of him.
The door next to them slowly opened. Tsuki slowly allowed her eyes to look up, they widened as she noticed who it was. She let a gasp escape her lips as she stared at the familiar eyes." H-How-"
"This is the seventh blader, he will fight with you in the final battle shall Tala lose." Voltaire ordered. "The one who originally was chosen is now…disposed of…"
(END OF FLASHBACK)
'…I'm sorry Hilary…' Tsuki thought as she looked away, eyes clenched under her bangs as she tried to hide the pain." What's wrong Tsuki?" Li asked, a fleck of concern showing in his eyes." I'm fine; anyways…you and Li both want to see the World Championships because in the final battle you'll finally know the true relationship between the bitbeast and humans…that's fine but don't interfere no matter what or you will die." She let the threat hang in the air as she glared at them.
"Is that all?" Tsuki shook her head" There's one more thing…Hilary…I want you to tell them the truth!" Hilary's eyes widened" WHAT!" she yelled slamming her hands on the glass table, cracking it. People stared wondering at the commotion, Li glared at them growling" What the hell are you looking at?" this made them all turn towards their own business.
"Are you crazy Tsuki! How can I tell the Bladebreakers the truth? What, do I just waltz in and say' Hi you guys, oh I just want to let you know that I'm four years in the future and now we have to fight these psychos who want to kill you guys so let's get crackin', sure, they'll believe me!" Yuan snorted at her sarcastic words, almost laughing. It was only thanks to Li kicking him from under the table that stopped him from laughing out loud.
"This is serious…how do you think they'll stand against my team if they do not know the truth? They'll die Hilary." Tsuki snapped. Hilary felt thunder striking inside of her" D-Die…?" she whispered. Yuan wrapped his arms around her as he placed her gently on her chair.
'I'm sorry to bring that up…' Tsuki thought as she stared into her cup as if hoping a fairy would pop out saying 'thank you for playing the virtual realty game, everything has been a dream and now it is time to wake up' but she knew that was stupid.
'D-Die…just like…no…god no…I can't let them…please…don't let them…' Hilary thought as she felt tears gathering in the corner of her eyes. Images flashed in her eyes…so much blood.
Blood of Rain
Never-ending tears
Flowers will never be placed
Until the world is right again
The graves the survivors had made for the Bladebreakers for their bravery, flowers that will never be really meant until the darkness has lifted. Hilary held a back a sob as tears started to fall, Yuan placed a hand on her shoulder as she cried. Li felt pity for her, only seventeen yet she felt more pain than a grownup would feel their whole life. After gasping for air she composed herself.
"Fine…I'll do it…" she whispered, Tsuki nodded" Be sure to tell them soon, the final battle draws near." Tsuki stood up and walked out, before she strolled past Hilary she paused"…Kai is back with the Bladebreakers but I must warn you…traces of Black Dranzer linger."
"Black Dranzer…wait!" Hilary yelled making her pause once more" Tala asked me once, if a bitbeast represents their partner than why does Kai have two?" Tsuki was silent before she spoke" That…is for another day Hikaru…until than." She whispered as she walked out the door and to the other street only to disappear as a truck past by her.
"…she told us not to interfere but if you need us just say our names." Li grunted as he got up walking out." Hehe, that's just his way of saying we're here for you." Yuan translated as he took his hand off her shoulder, with a smile he stood up as well." I shall see you soon Hikaru…farewell." He whispered walking out as well.
"What to do?" Hilary mumbled burying her face into her as if trying to hide from the truth.
"WHAT! IS THAT BITCH FUCKING INSANE!" Dragoon roared as Hilary explained what Tsuki had told them." No…we must tell them. The future depends on it…their lives depend on it…" Dranzer whispered while Strata had a confused look" What's wrong with telling them the truth?"
"…there are a lot of things Strata…" Driger murmured closing his eyes, Draceil holding his arm for comfort." Well we have no choice, you must tell them." Kaosu stated. He was now used to the fact that the bitbeast have human forms and had become close friends with them already.
"I'll tell-"Hilary was cut off as the door slammed open, Tyson, Max, Ray, and Chief behind them." We did it Hilary! We got Kai back!" Tyson cheered, Hilary smiled at them as she stared back at them. The others had disappeared as soon as the door opened." Where is Kai?" Tyson frowned" Uh…dunno…we think he went back to Biovolt to tell them he quit."
"I see…well let's hold a party for him then!" Hilary said with a forced smile. All of them noticed but didn't ask as they called Mr. Dickenson, grandpa, and surprise! Tyson's father. Apparently while they were on their way back through Mr. Dickenson's chopper they had met Tyson's father with Mr. Dickenson in the car that brought them back to the hotel.
Kai stood in front of the Bladebreakers room nervously which was strange, he was never nervous. Gathering up his courage he knocked on the door, he blinked in confusion noticing no answer. Grabbing the handle he noticed it was unlocked, opening the door he saw darkness. Turning on the lights he didn't bother hiding his startled expression.
"SURPRISE!" Tyson yelled the loudest" Alright, time to party with the return of our team captain!" Tyson yelled as he gulped down the punch." C'mon Kai, there's plenty of food to go around!" Hilary said with a smile as she handed him some drinks.
"Welcome back Kai." Mr. Dickenson with a big smile" You haven't met him but this is Tyson's father, he's been working in an excavation studying ancient relics about bitbeasts." (AN: Okay, I have no clue what Tyson's father's name is so I'm going to make one up!)" Hello, my name is Shuuchi Granger. It's a pleasure to meet you Kai." He said shaking Kai's hand.
They all looked up startled when from Hilary's door Kaosu appeared" KAOSU!" Tyson yelled locked his arm around his head" Where were you, we were worried sick!" Kaosu laughed" Haha, I had some things to deal with."
Untangling himself from Tyson's grasp he walked over to Hilary and gave her a pointed look, she shook her head" So Kaosu, do you beyblade? I forgot to ask that last time because I was acting stupid…strange, I had a dream that Hilary punched me." Max nodded" Yeah me too." Ray nodded" Me as well…you don't think it wasn't a dream?" Chief shook his head" No way, from how hard Hilary punched Tyson, he would have a massive bruise that would've lasted a month! The next day there wasn't a bruise at all!"
"You don't think it was Hilary sending a message to us saying that we shouldn't give up? Yeah, that's got to be it! She was saying we shouldn't give up on Kai!" Tyson yelled firmly, Hilary sweat dropped as she waved her hand" Yeah, sure, whatever."
"Anyways, to the return of Kai!" Ray yelled with his glass up" Yeah!" they cheered gulping down their drinks, with that Tyson rushed towards the food eating like a whirlwind. Hilary laughed heartily before it started to slow down to a soft sad chuckle; Ray noticed seeing as though he was next to her.
'I can't do it…I just can't do it!' she thought as she tightened her hand over her chest just as she felt the tightening in her heart." Hey Hilary, are you okay?" he asked in a concerned voice" I…I'm fine…" she whispered" No you're not; you should speak before you lose your nerve." Kaosu said behind her.
"What's going on?" Max asked curiously, Kai paused from listening to Mr. D and Shuuchi conversing noticing their talk. Chief made a face as Tyson spoke with his mouth full" What's going on Hilary?" Mr. Dickenson asked in a concerned voice as tears started to fall down her eyes." I can't do it Kaosu, I can't!" she yelled as she ran towards her room, locking it behind her.
"……is it because of me?" Kai asked Kaosu quietly, he quirked an eyebrow" What makes you say that?" Kai looked away" Because…when we kissed she looked so sad…" Kaosu looked surprised" You guys kissed? Wait, never mind. That's not the problem right now. And no, that's not it. You guys, just give her a minute." He yelled.
"What's with Hilary?" Max asked anxiously." She'll be fine…but when she returns she has something to s-!" he was cut off as the front door swung open revealing Yuan and Li with grave faces." Where is Hilary?"
"Who wants to know?" Tyson demanded. Li growled at him when Yuan placed a hand in front of him shaking his face" We must see her, it's urgent." Kaosu studied them carefully, Hilary had told him about Yuan and Li but he never actually met them face to face." You must be Li Xang and Yuan Shin." The two nodded" She's in there."
Just as he pointed towards the door she was in it slammed open revealing Hilary with wide eyes" Li…Yuan…what the hell is going on?" she demanded" So you've noticed…" Li whispered.
"Of course I'd notice! Why the hell did this mark suddenly appear!" she demanded as she pulled off her glove revealing a glowing tattoo of Dragoon." Wha-What's that?" Mr. Dickenson gasped while the others just gapped at her.
"As guardians we each have a mark, you should understand by now that the mark only appears for you when you will it too or when your other half is feeling intense emotion or pain." Yuan explained" Yeah I know that part, and that the tattoos only appear when Tsuki's feeling intense emotions, not me."
"Correct, Yuan and I are guardians of the gates…two of the four actually." Li explained as he took off his cloak, after their meeting they were wearing their usual attire. Taking off his shirt he revealed a symbol with each element: water, wind, fire, earth circled and outside that was a blue red circle with the full moon on top and a sun in the bottom. The whole entire tattoo was glowing brightly. Ignoring their gapping faces he placed his shirt back on.
"If we are correct than the picture of Driger in your inner right thigh, Draceil below your right shoulder on your back, and Dranzer on your heart are glowing as well. Those tattoos are what connect us to you two so that we'll know if you're in trouble that is why we are born with it for we were destined for it…if you're fine than that means…" Li's eyes widened at Yuan's grim voice, he grabbed his cloak and turned to leave when Kaosu blocked the door.
"Wait a second, you guys aren't going anywhere until you tell us everything…and I mean everything!" Li glared at him and poised to attack when Yuan spoke" It might be wiser Li…she won't like it if you just barged into there…" Li scowled at Yuan's smiling face but relented as he sat crossed legged against the wall, his arms crossed and his eyes were closed.
"I think it's time we get an explanation Hilary…" Kai stated as she stared at them wide eyed"…those tattoos…your faces…I knew you looked familiar Hilary!" Shuuchi exclaimed" What's up Dad?" Tyson asked curiously.
"Back in my expedition I found some carvings of old pictures of bitbeasts, I was intrigued when I saw a picture of two girls on top and four teenage looking figures draped in royal looking cloaks and below those figures were four other figures in royal cloaks as well. On one girls side was the full moon and had dark wicked looking beasts while the other had the sun with gentle yet fierce looking beasts. If my translation is correct it stated that there are two keepers of the bitbeasts…the light and dark…the four cloaked figures in the middle were their protectors of the two while the way below were the guardians of a gate to some kind. Unfortunately we couldn't uncover more and the rest of the words were rubbed off by sand."
"So what's that got to do with Hilary Mr. Granger?" Ray asked as they all sat down" If what I read is true than Hilary must be it…you see I've also interpreted that the guardians, protectors, and keepers will be reborn every hundred years and if I'm correct you four boys are the protectors while Hilary here is one of the two keepers."
"You're partially correct old man." Li grunted from the wall, Shuuchi sweat dropped' do I really look that old?' Yuan nodded" Yes, it's true that there are guardians, protectors, and keeper but the carvings you saw weren't of the protectors and guardians. It was the writing of the final battle in the war so long ago…the ones below the dark were the dark warriors while under the light was the light warriors. Unfortunately the outcome of the battle is unknown but the people of that time made sure that their descendants knew of the story so that they'll be able to protect the protectors…the only one who knows the truth about everything, bitbeasts, and humans…" he trailed off and shook his head and turned towards Hilary" Isn't that right Hilary?"
"How should I know…you guys keep talking about how I lost my memory." She mumbled" Fool, you forgot about her and us but I know that you have memories about the stories your parents used to tell you." Li said as Yuan nodded with a smile" Yes, they must have told you things you thought as fairy tales." She frowned" Maybe."
"….GAAHHHH, I DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING!" Tyson yelled holding his head and turned towards Hilary" You said that you had something to tell us and suddenly we find that you're some kind of keeper to bitbeasts! Is that what you wanted to tells us?" Kaosu shook his head" No…Hilary…it's time." Li snorted again" You still haven't told them?" Yuan gave him a stern look" It's hard for her Li…and stop snorting, they'll mistaken you for a pig." He laughed as he dodged the vase thrown at him.
"I…I…I can't…" Hilary whispered as she stared into Kai's eyes" Then we have no choice, Dranzer, Driger, Dragoon, Draceil, Strata, come out!" Kaosu yelled. The residents of the room's eyes widened as the bitbeasts arose from Hilary's pouch. They circled the room before they landed in front of Hilary on their knees.
"You have to tell Hilary." Dragoon said sternly" Think of it this way young one…if you tell them the truth than the future might change and what you remember won't happen." Hilary looked at Dranzer with hopeful eyes, her tears continuing nonstop" You think so?"
"Hilary, we know so! Now go and tell them the truth!" Strata cheered while Draceil nodded" A-Alright…just give me a minute." Driger nodded and turned towards the others, he sweat dropped at their gapping faces" Uh…hi…" he said awkwardly at his master…or partner.
"D-Dra…holy shit!" Tyson yelled, no screamed out. Kai narrowed his eyes and turned towards Hilary" Old friends, huh?" Dranzer laughed sheepishly and waved her hands nervously" Don't be mad Master Kai; we couldn't tell you the truth that time!" Hilary narrowed her eyes as well" Speaking of Master Kai…Kai, they're the ones who did it, not me!" she yelled accusingly pointing a finger at both Draceil and Dranzer.
"N-No, it was all Hilary! We weren't uh…controlling Hilary's body and making her jump on top of Kai and calling him Mas-"Draceil was cut off as Hilary threw a pillow at her" DIE!" Hilary screamed as she tackled both Draceil and Dranzer, the boys sweat dropped as a cloud of smoke appeared as they rolled around the room.
'That explains Hilary's odd behavior…those two were controlling her body and made her do that' Kai thought shaking his head" HILARY, if you don't stop I'm going to control your body later and make you-" Dranzer started when Hilary grabbed a pillow and slammed it into her face" Alright, just shut up about that incident!"
"…Uh…Hilary…you're killing Dranzer." Yuan stated with a sweat drop, Hilary blinked and looked down at Dranzer who was waving her arms" GAAAHHHH, I'M SO SORRY!" she yelled pulling the phoenix up." So you're Dranzer?" Kai asked wide eyed" Cool, than that means this is Draceil! She's so cute!" Max squealed hugging Draceil who blushed and hugged back happily" Master Max!" she said lovingly as she snuggled into his neck making Strata roaring with jealously.
"Whose bitbeast is he?" Mr. Dickenson asked as he noticed Strata, Dranzer smiled" That'll be telling the future ne?" she said with a wink making Mr. D blush.
"No way, am I calling this incompetent fool Master." Dragoon snorted" Hey, I'm the master here!" Tyson yelled" It's nice to finally meet you Master Ray." Driger said bowing" Uh…I…can you not bow, we're friends aren't we?" Driger smiled at Ray's flushed face" Yes, we are."
"Interesting, bitbeasts have a human form." Shuuchi said observing" Yo T-man, see what did I say? Those mad stories about the spirit in the Dragoon sword were all totally true!" Grandpa yelled" Speaking of the sword, you should clean it more often." Dragoon commented.
"We're getting off the subject." Li growled, the cheerful aura that erupted dimmed making Yuan smack the Chinese blader who grunted looking away" Yeah…it's about time we told the truth." Hilary whispered as she looked at the floor with a glazed look, Dranzer placed a hand on her shoulder and nodded." Okay everyone; take a seat because this is going to be a very loooonnnng night."
"So I guess we told you who Strata Dragoon belonged to anyways." Dranzer said with a sheepish laugh trying to lessen the thick air of gloominess filling the room." Hilary…" Tyson whispered. Words unable to be formed to comfort her, she smiled at him" It's alright…I'll be fine."
"Back to business, Tsuki is in trouble." Li informed bluntly" Say what!" Hilary yelled" She can't be in trouble, she's Tsuki! She's the strongest person in the world not to mention Tala's got her back, what's wrong with her?" she demanded. Yuan shook his head" That's the problem. We have no idea."
"Damn it…wait, we snuck out of Biovolt once we can sneak right back in!" Dragoon looked at Hilary as if she was insane" We can't do that, whatever is wrong with the child of Moon and Stars she can take care of herself. Like you said, Tala is with her not to mention she'd do all in her power to make sure she makes it to the tournament."
"She's right…we came here to make sure it wasn't you we were sensing…" Yuan whispered looking away" But why is Tsuki doing all this?" Kai asked after being silent. Hilary looked away" We don't know…she leave so many clues yet I can't seem to decipher them all. When I think I know something more information comes jumbling my theory." Dranzer looked at her sadly" Only time will tell…"
"Damn it…" Tala mumbled as he paced in the medical ward, Tsuki was being examined by the doctor.
(FLASHBACK)
"You shouldn't be up." Tala commented as he leaned against the wall coolly as Tsuki walked into the room. Her face was grim as she walked in, although no one else could tell Tala could see the exhaustion in her eyes" I'm fine." She answered calmly.
"So you say." Pain weighed his heart down but he pushed it away. He could wait for her, he knew she'd come back." Why are you still here?" she asked quietly as she dumped the wet cloak onto a nearby chair." I'm here because I'm concerned about you." He answered.
"Why?" she whispered staring down on the chair, her hands still upon her cloak. Her hair covered her face as she continued to stare. Apparently the cloak wetting the chair slowly was getting very interesting in her eyes. Tala stayed silent for a few minutes before he opened his mouth to speak, only hear a 'thump'.
"TSUKI!" he yelled when he saw her on the floor, unconscious. Her face was wet with sweat while she gasped for air. The strain and exhaustion taking a toll on her worn out body.
(END OF FLASHBACK)
"Is she alright?" Tala demanded as the door opened. The doctor, a kind man who had no idea of Biovolts work, nodded" She's fine but she's been pushing herself. A nice long nap and she should be fine. Tell her to take it easy, after all we're only human. You can visit her if you wish but she's asleep." He said with a kind smile, walking away.
'Right…human…' Tala thought with a sigh as he walked towards the door. He reached out hesitantly, would she really want him to stay with her? No, he had to do this. Even if she pushed him away he'd always stay by her. After all, he was like his bitbeast, the wolf…the loyal wolf…
Walking in, he noticed a window in the usual dark rooms of Biovolt, a crescent moon peeking through the dark clouds. It shined on Tsuki and he swore he saw her glow but shook his head, taking a seat next to her. He watched her chest rhythmically rise slowly with soft eyes. Leaning forward he kissed her on the head gently before sitting on the chair facing backwards, leaning against the head rest he fell into a light sleep.
AijinMegami: Long enough for you people? Anyways, I hope you enjoyed it. This is really slowly coming to an end.
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