Well, finally, here's the last chapter. Thank you to everyone who reviewed. Never in my life had I imagined that this would be liked as much as it is. I thank everyone for their support and patience. I simply can't thank everyone enough.
Time seemed to move slowly as Miguel waited patiently by his lover's bedside for the antidote to take effect. It's been approximately 3 hours, but to him it felt like an eternity. He lifted his hand and gently traced the outline of the four tribal tattoos that adorn smooth skin of his Wildcat's cheeks.
A sharp intake of air quickly followed as he realized the fever that was ravishing his lover's slender frame was now quickly fading. Hopefulness filled his being as realization hit him. The antidote must be working.
It's been a whole 24 hours since all this had started. Every second had been stressful to everyone involved, Miguel more so and it was starting to take it's toll on him as he stifled yet another yawn. He knows not what had happened to the world Champion or his former coach, but he knows that neither one will get off lightly for the media knows.
The media knows everything, including his and Kai's relationship.
But he doesn't care.
Miguel yawned as he stood up and stretched. His back was sore from the horrible hospital chair that he had been sitting in. He sat in that chair for a whole three hours. No one could make him move and no one tried thankfully.
He gazed down at Kai's still form and sighed. He sat down on the edge of his bed and leaned up against the wall at the head of the bed. He placed a gentle hand on his lover's forehead, pleased to feel that the temperature was dropping even more.
As he gazed down at the love of his life he felt his eyelid droop and he willed them to stay open, but, alas, it was a futile battle and he fell asleep.
He was awoken from his dreamless sleep a few hours later by the feel of a gentle touch to his cheek. He opened his eyes to look into the eyes of the one person he loves more than anything else in this world, and in those eyes held nothing but tender love.
"Miguel." Kai whispered softly.
Those beautiful eyes widen a mere fraction when Miguel moved forward and snared his wrist in his hand and pulled him into his chest. Strong arms wound themselves around the tiny frame, holding closer than humanly possible.
"Kai." Miguel whispered as he breathed in his essence. "I'm so sorry."
"What for? I'm ok, really." Kai whispered in reply, before he sighed and snuggled into his chest. "Oh Miguel, there's still so much I want to do with you there by my side. I've finally found my happiness and I won't let anyone take that away from me. I love you."
"Kai, I love you so much." A gentle kiss. "You're the best thing that has ever happen to me. I'm not letting you go, ever."
Kai smiled and lifted his head off his chest. "That's all I ask."
And they shared a sweet kiss before falling asleep, content in each other's arms.
… … … … …
"Hey, how are you feeling?" Bryan asked as Kai and Miguel came into view. A full two days have passed and Kai is still plagued by side effects of the poison, none of which will be permanent according to Spencer.
"Better, thanks." Kai replied as Miguel kept a firm, but gentle, arm around his waist. "Spencer says that all the poison is now out of my system, thankfully."
Bryan nodded. "The press knows everything." He said, subdued. "Does that bother you?"
"Not at all. It just means that all those stupid fan girls will finally leave Miguel alone now."
Miguel chuckles softly and kissed Kai on the forehead. "You as well."
Kai smiled in reply as he leaned into his lover's chest, but then frowned and shook his head. "I still don't understand what could have happened to make Tyson act like this."
Miguel muttered darkly and cursed something in Spanish that Kai couldn't quite pick up.
Johnny smirked. "He'll have plenty of time to come up with an explanation where he's going."
"Tyson's been arrested?"
"Yeah," Bryan said oddly satisfied. "they're going to charge him with attempted manslaughter, committing bodily harm, conspiring to commit bodily harm and conspiring to murder."
"What will happen to him?"
Johnny shrugged. "Not sure. He might be able to get a few of the charges dropped if he pleads insanity."
"He didn't seem insane when I was battling him." Miguel muttered under his breath, but Kai managed to hear it.
"Wait," Kai said as he pushed back slightly to get a proper look at his boyfriend. "You battled him? When?"
Bryan smirked as he rose an eyebrow. "Leave something out, Miguel?"
"Heh, we'll leave you to explain, shall we?"
"Oh stop it," Miguel groaned. "you're probably just making an excuse to make out somewhere."
Both Johnny and Bryan blushed a deep red and coughed under their breathes.
Kai looked back and forth between everyone, clearly confused. "Ok, tell me what the hell I missed."
Michael was walking past at the time and overheard everything. He winced slightly, imagining Kai's reaction when he finds out that Miguel had battled Tyson. He would be horrified. It's not that he doesn't think that Miguel couldn't beat Tyson, he just doesn't want him to get hurt in anyway, and he knows that during fierce battles, injuries are quite common.
"Hey Kai, mind if I borrow Miguel for a minute?" Michael asked as he looped his arm around Miguel's neck and began to drag him away before the dual hair teen had a chance to respond. "Thanks!"
"Wait-!"
Miguel let Michael drag him away until they were out of sight and pulled himself out of Michael grip with a sigh. "Thanks."
Michael nodded but then chuckled. "He'll get you later, you know?"
"Yeah, but I'm hoping he might forget."
"Miguel!" Kai called out then huffed to him and pouted with his hands on his hips. He turned to Johnny and Bryan. "What did I miss?"
Before either teen has a chance to answer, Robert appeared and gently took Kai aside. "Kai?" He said and lead him towards on of the locker rooms that held a TV and video recorder inside. "I want to show you something."
He sat Kai down in front of the TV and pressed play on the recorder. Kai rose an eyebrow but said nothing. A few seconds later the screen came to life and it showed Tyson as he stepped out on to the beydish stadium. A second later Miguel appears.
"Tyson, you conniving little bastard. Give me that antidote right now."
Kai's hand flew to his mouth and he turned to Robert. "This is…"
"Just watch, ok?"
Kai sat in silence as he watched the battle between Tyson and Miguel rage on TV. He was an array of emotions. There was fear and admiration for Miguel and unadulterated hatred towards Tyson. He felt like a fool for not seeing Tyson for who he really was and he felt guilty for making Miguel worry so much about him.
"He battled Tyson, for me?" Kai asked after the video had stopped.
Robert nodded. "Yes, he did."
"Oh, Miguel." Kai whispered, before he climbed to his feet and left the room in a hurry.
… … … … …
Miguel waved goodbye to Michael and a few of the other bladers as he headed off to find Kai again. He didn't mean to leave Kai like that, but he knows that Kai would be worry about the battle.
He sighed and ran a hand through he hair. Suddenly Kai appears and threw his arms around his neck.
"You idiot! You could have been hurt!" He pulled back to gently cup Miguel's face in his hand, his eyes darting around looking for any injuries. "Are you alright? You're not hurt, are you? He didn't do anything, did he? I swear I'll-"
Miguel wrapped his arms around Kai's petite waist and kissed him abruptly. "Lets forget about him, ok?"
"So he did hurt you." Kai said after a few moments of silence. "What did he do?"
"He got Barthez to shoot you with a poisonous dart."
Kai blinked cutely, then frowned and leaned into his lover's chest, grasping the fabric between his fingers. "I'm so sorry that I made you worry about me."
"It's not your fault." Miguel whispered as his fingers gently caressed his hair. "I'm glad that you're ok now. I don't know what I would do without you."
"You won't be finding out anytime soon." Kai whispered as he lifted his head slightly to bring them both nose to nose. "I promise."
"I never want to find out." Fingers stop mid caress to rest on the crook oh his neck.
Kai smiled and leaned into his hand. "Love you."
"I love you too." He whispered as he brought them both into another gently, loving kiss.
… … … … …
"Gah!" Tala yelled as he kicked a nearby trash can, it contents spewing across the ground. "We've looked and looked and can't find that slimy bastard anywhere!"
"Tala, please calm down." Claude tried to sooth Tala's anger. He grabbed the redhead's arm and nuzzled into his shoulder which made Tala turn around and pull him into his arms. Tala may be short tempered, but Claude knows he would do nothing to hurt him so wasn't afraid.
"I can't believe we couldn't find neither hide nor hair of Barthez." Spencer muttered as he gazed at his surroundings with narrowed and suspicious eyes.
"Where on earth could he have disappeared to?" Claude asked.
… … … … …
The shrill noise of a phone ringing cut through the silent over night train cabin. A sigh was heard and the sound of shuffling paper followed.
"Hello?"
"Ah, Barthez, I see the plan was a complete success."
"Master Boris." Barthez smiled a crooked and evil grin. "Yes, Tyson's reputation has been destroyed."
"Good." Boris chuckled. "Now, he will never interfere with Bio-volt's plans ever again. Well done."
Barthez smirked. "My pleasure." He hangs up and puts the phone away. He picks up a copy of the newspaper and reads the front page. The one that said 'World Champion tries to kill rival'
"Stupid boy." He sneered. "Fell right into our trap."
Done! This it, there's no more to add to this. Whew, a lot longer than I though it would be, but I'm happy with it. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing, but I hope not to write two completely different sequels at the exact same time ever again. It gets confusing after awhile. Thanks again! Cookies for everyone!
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