Here's the next chapter hope you enjoy it.
13. Too Much to Bear
It was a little over a year later and the training was becoming harder and harder for the young bladers. The Demolitions time was taken up solely by the team training they had with Voltaire as the Beyblade tournament approached. The increasing work took its toll on the team mates but to their relief one day they were given a well needed break.
"You all know of the Beyblade tournament being held the following year and I feel that you four need to start making a reputation for yourselves," Voltaire announced when they had all arrived for practice.
"Uh grandfather, are you feeling okay?" Kai asked restraining himself from checking the old man's temperature.
"Perfectly fine Kai, the people of Moscow have the right to get to know the team who will be representing them. I have decided to allow you admittance into the city provided you socialize and if any one of you hasn't returned by the time the sun goes down then this privilege will be revoked as well as the escapee being tracked down," the man explained.
With the new rules the Demolitions' spirits rose improving their Beyblading and putting them all in a lighter mood. When Boris' men weren't around they laughed and cracked jokes with each other even Kai whom had been worked day and night in worse shape then the rest of them joined in the fun. Ben was a little jealous of the freedom his brother and sister had been granted but seeing Kayla's enthusiasm and happiness for her brother his mood changed as he wished them to have a good, fun trip. After much anticipation Sunday finally came and for the first time in year's the four friends stepped out from the darkness of the abbey.
They breathed in a breath of the fresh morning air as they took time to allow their eyes to adjust to the bright sunlight of the day. In pure awe they took in the sights of that other world as they intently listened to the sounds of the morning bird songs and the hustle and bustle of city life. They felt strange being outside but once they were somewhat used to the concept of the day's freedom it felt to the children that like they had been awakened after an extremely bad dream.
"Man I had forgotten what being outside was like," Tala commented lively.
"At least you and Kai know what it's like we were born in that damn place," Bree retorted.
"Yeah but it isn't as bad for you two you weren't taken from your home or forced to forget what the world was like," Kai added.
"Hey why don't we go check out your old home Kai it's in the city right?" Bryan asked trying to cheer his friend up a bit.
"Yeah on the other side of town but I don't see much of a point in going when there's nothing left for me there," he answered sadly.
"I think it's a good idea who knows maybe you can pick something up there," Bree suggested putting a hand on the boy's shoulder.
"Well alright I guess I could find something to bring back for Kayla if you all insist."
"Sweet let's go we can meet with people on the way over there," Tala added and the team set out in the direction of Kai's old home.
They weren't too keen on the whole socializing thing Kai and Bree especially but if it gained their freedom then they would endure it. They met and chatted with many people including each other as they made their way through the cold streets of Moscow. Bree began to sneeze and Kai wrapped his scarf around her.
"Don't argue I'd rather you being warm then Boris finding out you caught a cold," he said cutting her off as she was about to protest.
"Thanks Kai," the girl said burying her face into the warm garment.
Eventually they came upon an old house that reflected the light of day. It seemed a little isolated from the buildings that surrounded it but it looked like a fine place to live. Kai's friends had guessed that with him being related to Voltaire that they would come upon a mansion but it appeared that their friend's parents had wanted a more quiet place to live and by the outside of the building they noticed that it wasn't too fancy yet liveable at the same time. Stepping up to the front door Kai was unable to enter his mind filled with memories of his parents.
"Are we going to go in?" Tala asked unaware of his captain's turmoil.
Kai's only answer was to grasp the door knob and his hand violently shook as he pulled open the door.
Inside the place seemed quite homey but Kai's gaze was locked on the ground as he spied clumps of blood staining the carpet.
So I was right Dad's dead, even if the body was taken away this had to have been Voltaire's work, Kai thought but out loud he said, "You guys can stay here I'm going to take a look upstairs."
Deciding it was best to leave Kai alone and let him deal with his grief the three remained in the sitting room camping out on a couple of couches while they waited for their friend to return. A while later the blue haired boy rejoined his friends his hands in the pockets of a blue jacket that he now wore. Though they did not know it inside the pocket Kai fingered a family photo and sitting down next to Bree on the couch he had lain in years ago after his mother's death, unable to handle it anymore the boy lets all his feelings out hiding his face in his hands.
Poor Kai was he really ready to come here after losing his parents? Seeing him like this I feel like my heart's been torn in two I wonder if he felt the same way when he saw me cry, Bree thought to herself and grasped the boy's head in her arms allowing him to cry on her lap.
Tala and Bryan got the memo not to disturb the two and they went outside to give them some privacy. A few minutes their team mates emerged Bree helping the boy with an arm she wrapped around him.
Once it seemed Kai was a little calmer Bryan held up a mangy looking cat and asked, "Hey Kai this thing yours?"
Taking the orange half dead ball of fur from his friend he replied, "Yeah I thought he'd be dead like everything else around here."
In the boy's eyes the three saw a love they'd never seen before and they realized that he actually cared about the little creature.
"I'd say it's high time we start making our way back don't wanna be late on our first day of freedom," Tala suggested and the four trekked through the icy city streets.
The intensive training had taken its toll on the other two members of the group as well. Kayla's mood had been plummeting after over a year of training and seeing the girl in pain sent a stab to Ben's heart. While their friends were out in the city the two left behinds walked through the halls of the abbey.
"Hey Kayla how about a battle," Ben suggested to the lonely looking girl.
"Sure why not," she answered and the two went in search of a quiet room to Beyblade.
Finally they found a disserted room where a Beydish lay and counting down the boy and girl launched their blades. Gold and purple danced around the dish meeting at the centre with an even amount of power. Ben drew out his purple dragon bit Amethyst in a move to impress the younger girl. Usually his style was to dodge around the enemy blade tiring his opponent out before claiming a win but this match was different and he wanted to show Kayla the skills he possessed. Ben hoped for a victory as he moved closer to the streak of gold that was the girl's Beyblade but then a golden Eagle flew up into the air matching the dragon in power.
"Gwaihir come on I know you can do it," Kayla called to her bit.
"Amethyst, take it down," Ben called competitively.
(A/N Gwaihir is a name of an eagle from lord of the rings and I don't own it.)
The purple and gold creatures clashed and in a burst of light faded away as the Beyblades fell landing in their masters' outstretched hands.
"Great match Kayla," Ben said to her with a smile.
"Yeah it was fun," she replied as they shook hands.
Ben walked his friend back to her cell thinking of how he didn't want to leave her.
"I wish life weren't so cruel," she said thinking out loud.
"Well that's life I guess," Ben replied.
"I know but this place is so dark and cold," she said with thoughts of how her home used to be.
"Well if you'd never come here we would never have met you guys it is a stupid place though."
"I guess you have a point," she sighed and Ben gave her a comforting hug in farewell.
The girl smiled her gloom pierced by the warmth of his hug and Ben thought, God she looks so cute when she's smiling.
Ben didn't have much time to bask in his thoughts as his brother entered the cell catching a glimpse of the two as they ended the hug.
"What the hell Ben?" The older boy exclaimed jealousy coursing through his veins.
"She seemed sad so I was trying to cheer her up why's your face so red?"
"When I'm finished up in here I want to have a private little chat with you but first I have a job to do," Bryan replied as he drew a photo out of a pocket in his jeans.
Flashback
The four children had returned to the despair of the haunting abbey, thinking that the only good thing about having to go back was the little bit of warmth the dungeon like halls provided. Bryan could see that Kai had his cat in his jacket attempting to keep the little fur ball warm as his sister returned the boy's scarf to him.
"Well I guess we better go practice," Tala suggested with a sigh when they had returned to the underground halls just before sunset. Turning around the red head asked, "Aren't you guys coming?"
"No I'm going to see if there's anything I can do for the little guy," Kai answered.
"Yeah and I've gotta go do the cell rounds again," Bryan replied.
"I'll come with you Tala," Bree said and the two walked away from their friends.
Once Bryan was alone with the blue headed boy he asked, "Could you do me a favour Bryan?"
"Sure what's up?"
Pulling out a picture from his jacket pocket Kai said, "It's a family photo would you give it to Kayla when you bring her food?"
"Course," Bryan said and as he accepted the photo from his friend he asked, "So what happened to them? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"Mom was poisoned just before I came here and I think Dad was shot probably when Voltaire took Kayla or at least that's what I guess after seeing the house, he probably killed Mom too though there's no real way to be sure," Kai replied and left to see if he could find a way to save his cat.
End Flashback
"Kai's busy right now and he wanted me to give this to you," Bryan said handing the photo over to Kayla.
"You guys went to the house?" She quietly asked as she stared down at the picture.
"Yeah your brother felt that you should have the picture well I've gotta go see ya later ok."
"Bye," the girl replied transfixed upon the picture of her and her family.
Bryan dragged his brother from the cell and once they were far enough away Ben said, "That was mean dragging me off like that you know?"
"She's too good for you Ben," Bryan commented.
"So she's too young for you, since when do you care?"
"That doesn't matter just stay away from her," Ben's older brother nearly shouted still angry.
"Like I'm gonna listen to you and Kayla should have the right to choose for herself," Ben replied.
"We settle this here and now brother," Bryan menacingly said holding up his beyblade.
"Whatever you say," the younger boy replied as they launched.
Clashing in the centre of the place where the two boys stood sparks flew up from their blades. They were well matched but Ben decided to return to his normal tactics Amethyst swerving around his brother's blade. Bryan who was still hot with jealousy did not take to this well and his Falborg Beyblade fly after the purple object that belonged to his brother. Next minute Falborg caught up to Amethyst and the bit beasts arose. Dragon fighting against Falcon the mighty creatures struggling to come out on top of the other. This went on for awhile the bits locked in combat trying to win but to no avail. With a final burst of power and speed each boy tried to win but their blades bounced back returning to their owners' hands.
"Seeing how it's a tie looks like we'll let her decide for herself," Ben commented stowing away his blade.
"Whatever," Bryan replied and walked off it was getting late, he was tired and he decided that it was time to turn in for the night.
There I'm all done surprised I was able to update so fast here I thought it'd take a couple of days. As always review and I'll keep the story going as best I can.
