Here we are. Chapter 6. But be warned, it's late and I'm tired due to the miserable weather outside. So, please forgive me if this is really odd. There's a tiny flashback thingy in here, but I typed it in Italics, so watch out for that too. Anyway I hope you enjoy!
"Do you think that this is a good idea?" Michael whispered as he and a small group of others made their way towards the hospital room that ultimately held Kai. "If Spencer finds out…"
"We'll be quick." Ray whispered in reply. "I want to see Kai for myself. I hate not knowing what's going on."
"Who do you think was behind this?" Mystel asked.
"Someone from Bio-volt, no doubt." Ray replied.
"What's Bio-volt?" Raul asked with Julia beside him looking as equally confused.
"Long story." Michael replied before Ray could.
Finally, after they walked a seemingly endless corridor, they reached their destination. Ray placed his hand on the door handle and looked around at the group.
Michael, Mystel, Aaron, Matilda, Julia, Raul.
They were all worried about Kai. And not only them, but everyone else who were present in the arena at the time of the attack. Ray couldn't help but smile sadly to himself. Kai has no idea how many friends he really has. For someone so powerful, so respected, he has very little confidence in himself. Which is a shame. Look at all the amazing things he's done. Imagine what he would achieve if he actually believed in himself.
"Ready?" Ray asked the group before and received timid nods in reply. He took a deep breath and opened the door.
The sight inside nearly brought them to tears. Kai laid on a pure white bed, his long silken hair tied in a loose plait that was swept to the side. His long slender frame was half hidden under the stark white sheets. His skin had a pink tinge to it due to the high fever that had taken over his body. His brow was contorted in what appears to be severe pain.
"What are you guys doing here?" Miguel asked quietly from his seat beside Kai. He held Kai's hand within his, grasping it for dear life. It was as though he was afraid Kai might disappear if he lets go.
"Hey." Ray said after swallowing the lump in his throat. "Everyone is so worried."
"How is he?" Michael asked after a moment.
Miguel turned his sad blue eyes back to his lover. He closed his eyes for a mere moment and took a deep breath. "He's been poisoned."
Startled exclamations arose from the group but were quickly smothered when Kai gave a heart wrenching whimper from the bed. A tear slipped down his cheek as he clutched Miguel's hand. He slowly opened his eyes to blinked dazed up at Miguel, almost delirious from the pain.
"Miguel." He whispered, his voice weak and strained. He didn't seem to realize that there were others in the room as well.
"Shh." Miguel soothed as he placed a freshly moisten cloth back onto his forehead. "You'll be ok."
"Miguel." Kai whispered again, "I don't want to leave. Not yet." He said before his eyes fell shut and he drifted back into a fitful, fever induced sleep.
With his heart thumping in his chest and tears in his eyes, Ray turned his gaze away from the heart breaking sight before him to look at the group that had ventured up in here with him.
Julia and Matilda had tears flowing down their cheeks as they tried to stop themselves from sobbing. Although neither girl had very much to do with Kai, they respected him just the same. Kai had spent a great deal with Miguel and his team, getting to know each one of them. He knows their strengths and weaknesses, but that was ok. Kai would never used that information against them and they know it. Julia had heard from Matilda about all the things that Kai has done and realizes that deep down, that he's not so bad.
Raul looked pretty much the same as the girls. He had his hands over his mouth to stop himself from emitting any cries. He had always admired Kai and aspires to be as powerful as him one day. Kai even went out of his way to tell Raul that he has a great deal of potential and might even be champion one day.
Aaron looked just as bad. He removed his hat as soon as he had walked through the door and is now grasping it so tightly that his knuckles were turning white. It was no secret that Aaron had a 'thing' for Kai, although most believe it was because he thought Kai was the hottest thing since fire. True, the dreadlock boy did think highly of Kai's looks, but that wasn't the prime reason he had grown fond of him. He admires Kai's ability to stay calm in any situation and take control immediately if the need calls for it. Something he wished that he himself possessed.
Michael was staring at the floor, his long hair covering his face from prying eyes. Despite what most people think, Michael and Kai actually get along pretty well. Not just because they are captains of Beyblade teams either. For as long as Michael can remember, he has been referred to as an arrogant, brainless jock. One of which he thought it would be best to play as it would be futile to convince people otherwise. Kai, however, was probably the first blader who looked past the mask to see the quiet, self-conscious teen underneath. And from then on, Michael is slowly letting the mask drop.
Mystel wiped at his eyes with the blue sash that he has over his shoulder. He kept his eyes trained to the floor in an attempt to prevent any more tears from resurfacing. He holds a great deal of respect for Kai. He has heard countless stories of how Kai would disappear and then reappear when he was needed the most. His ability to be in command, and yet be absolutely free is something that amazes and astounds him.
Swallowing another lump in his throat, Ray build up the courage to turn his gaze back to his friend, captain and teammate. He watched as Miguel lovingly attended to Kai, carefully wiping his face with the soft moist cloth.
"You really care for him, don't you?" Ray whispered before he could stop himself.
Miguel turned his almost empty gaze towards him for a second before returning to Kai. "I love him." He said. "But… I don't know what to do."
"Oh, Miguel." Matilda whispered, clutching onto Julia's arm.
"Do you know what kind of poison it was?" Ray asked and frowned when Miguel shook his head. "I suppose the best thing we can do is try to keep Kai's fever down. I know of some herbs that might be able to help. Do you…?"
"Please." Miguel replied. "Anything to help."
"Ok." Ray nodded, ushering everyone out of the room. "We'll be back in a minute." With that said he threw one last glance at the blond and softly closed the door. He prayed to every God, Goddess and entity that he knew that Kai won't leave them. Not now. Not ever.
Miguel sighed as he heard the group leave. Carefully he traced his finger over Kai's cheek, outlining the four blue triangles. In doing so he remember the brief conversation he had with Kai, regarding his tribal tattoos.
"Hey Kai. Can I ask you a question?" Miguel asked, holding his chin in his hand as he leaned on the table in an expensive hotel he and Kai were staying in.
Kai lowered his book he was reading. "Sure."
"It's kinda personal but I was wondering about the markings you wear, do they symbolize anything?"
Kai traced a finger over the Tattoos. "These, they're tattoos if you're wondering and yes they do mean something." He sighed as his eyes held a far away look. "While I was in the abbey I was ordered to kill another blader but I refused. So as punishment I got these engraved into my cheeks. To Bio-volt they represent rebellion. To the other children in the abbey they symbolize strength and free of will. I would never follow orders and I wouldn't break."
"Did they hurt?"
"Like hell." He smiled.
"I know you will beat this, Kai." Miguel whispered. "You have to. What would I do without you?" A tear rolled down his smooth tanned cheek as he clasped Kai's slender hand within both of his. He gave a sob as he finally gave into his tears.
"You can't leave me." He whispered. "I need you."
My eyes were misty while I was typing this. It certainly doesn't help that it's midnight and it's raining outside when i wrote this. I know that this was a pretty pointless chapter but don't worry there will be some action soon.
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