Here we go! I'm telling you, I couldn't stop typing this chapter! Note that everything Gou lectured in this chapter is not made up.
"Don't worry about it guys. My sis may be a jerk but she's done this stuff before believe it or not," said Gou as he watches Mark and Cam pace around worriedly.
"She's twelve, and she's actually handled doctor's work?" Rayna asked, bewildered.
"Well…she was kind of forced to for a short time and she most likely forgotten most of what she's learned but I trust that she remembers enough to help Makoto. And it was a long time ago, Kaiya wanted to be a doctor when she was younger and she's actually watched doctors do surgery before. She was only about 6 when she saw her first surgery and I passed out when I saw that blood but I was only about 5. My father paid some money just so Kaiya could get a chance to see. But like I said, don't worry, Makoto is in good hands (I hope) so you should just sit down and relax," said Gou.
"But Makoto is… I'm just worried!" said Cam and sat next to Rayna and took deep breaths to calm down.
"I can believe the fact that Kaiya knows more about this stuff than we do, but it's the fact that it's KAIYA in there alone with MAKOTO is what I'm worried about!" Mark exclaimed.
"…"
"But…Kaiya wouldn't do anything severe, right?" Rayna asked trying to stay positive.
"Of course not!" Gou defended,
"No offense Gou, but I find that very hard to believe," said Mark and finally stands still.
"Me too…" said Cam and got up and started pacing again.
"You guys worry too much," said Laird as he and his team arrives with food for them.
"Yeah, the injury wasn't even that bad," said Dante as they set the food down.
Everyone started eating in silence,
"…You know, they're going to have to get along eventually," said Gou breaking the silence but everyone knew who he was referring to.
"And why's that?" Mark asked,
"Because my sister holds Dranzer and Makoto holds Dragoon," Gou answered.
"What does that have to do with it?" Quennel asked,
"Quennel, stay out of their businesses," said Roger.
"Yeah, what does that have to do with them having to get along eventually?" Cam asked.
"Can I borrow your computer?" Gou asked and Cam hesitantly nodded and hands him the computer and Gou started typing away and when he was done he turned the screen to show everybody.
"What do these look like?" Gou asked showing them the pictures on the screen.
"…tablets?" Mark asked,
"Animals," said Rayna.
"Um, definitely old. Symbols carved onto a wall," said Cam.
"…Well yeah but what do you see! What do these look like?" Gou asked and everyone took a closer look.
"It's a white tiger," said Rayna pointing.
"A turtle with a snake around it," said Mark.
"A red bird and two dragons," said Cam.
"Exactly, these are the four Guardian beasts and sometimes known as gods but are known as Ssŭ Ling. My mother told me of this legend; she says our bit beasts are what's probably the spirits of the Ssŭ Ling. They are accociated with the four directions of the sky and each represent an element from the five elements," Gou started explaining.
"But there are four bit beasts that we recognize of the five on there," said Cam,
"Yeah and why isn't yours on it?" Mark asked,
"How about one question at a time? This is dragon is usually forgotten, but it covers the last element. I'll answer why my bit beast isn't here later, Mark. Anyway, this is from Chinese mythology but is known by both Chinese and the Japanese," said Gou.
"I know this, I've heard about it when I was younger," said Rayna.
"Then you should know why Makoto and Kaiya will have to get along some time," said Gou and then turned the screen back to him and he enlarged two of the pictures. The one that looks like a blue dragon and the one that looks like a red bird.
"This is Seiryu and Suzaku, or Dragoon and Dranzer. The blue dragon is often paired with the phoenix for the two represent conflict-"
"We can see the conflict," said Mark and Gou continues.
"Conlict and wedded bliss," Gou concluded and Mark, Laird, and Danted just cracked up laughing. Cam and Quennel were trying to hold in their laughs while Rayna and Roger just shook their heads.
"I didn't say Makoto and Kaiya were getting married! I just said what the dragon and pheonix represented! I'm not done yet!" Gou shouted and they eventually stopped.
"Anyway! In both China and Japan, the symbolism of the phoenix and dragon are closely tied with the imperial family: The Emperor, the dragon and the Empress, the pheonix. So whether the two like it or not, they're going to have to get along because of the bond their bit beasts have," Gou explained.
"That might also explain why your father and Mako's father never have actually been 'fighting' according to Mrs. Kinoymiya," said Cam.
"Yes, I guess so," said Gou shrugging and gave Cam back her computer.
"So why isn't your bit beast part of the 5?" Mark asked raising an eyebrow.
"Quite simple really. You all know the chi is blanaced right? Yin and yang? Light and dark? Good and evil? It's the same principle. Seiryu of wood but in this case, wind. Suzaku of fire. Genbu, Draciel, of water. Byakko, Driger, of metal. And Ouryuu/Kouryuu of earth. Of the five, light and dark was not included but the world needs that balance or everything falls out of control. I hold a creature fused by two bit beasts. One of darkness and one of light. I don't know what the two were before but I know it's my job to keep them under control. There can't be more light than dark or more dark than light. These two elements are just as important as the main five," Gou explained and everyone nodded in understanding and awe.
Kaiya threw down the scissors…it was easier to just rip the bandages then risk dropping the scissors on Makoto, plus, she was frustrated enough. She sighed and looked at her hands and realizes what she's doing, she's helping the one person she hates the most.
"Kaiya?"
Kaiya jumped and calmed down when she saw it was no one other than Makoto lying on the couch and now awake,
"Shut up…and rest," she said as meanless as possible and stands up to put materials away.
"Um, so what happened? Did I pass out or something?" Makoto asked a bit drowsy.
"Putting it simply, yes," said Kaiya without looking at him.
"Oh okay…I hope I didn't worry anyone," said Makoto and closed his eyes,
"Well, Cam started panicking, Mark got into a fight with my brother, and I still hate you," said Kaiya.
"I see…cruel as always," said Makoto and did a small laugh.
"…?" Kaiya raised an eyebrow, did he hit his head when he fell or something?
"Say as many mean things to me as you want, I'll keep on smiling in the end," said Makoto and smiled.
"…"
"And since you're the only one in the room with some blood on your hands and that I feel a lot better, I'd say you're the one that fixed me up. So thanks."
"Whatever," said Kaiya and walked away to clean off.
"Hey Dragoon, you were right, she can be nice…"
"Checkmate,"
"WHAT? How in the world did I lose to this shrimp?" Laird exclaimed,
"You did not just call me a shrimp…" Gou growled with an anime vein.
"Come on guys, relax, lets go watch Gou play Roger," said Rayna trying to get Mark and Cam to relax and convince them that Makoto will be fine. Kaiya walks out of the room and everyone either stopped what they were doing or they finally did something.
"Well?" Mark asked,
"What do you mean, 'well?' I just fixed him up like you guys wanted me to," said Kaiya and sat down next to Gou. Mark went in followed by Cam and Rayna, then Gou too.
"So, you play chess?" Laird asked,
"Don't underestimate me," said Kaiya.
"It's no big deal, Kaiya did a good job," said Makoto showing the neat and clean bandaging Kaiya did under his shirt. He was still lying down since his friends won't let him sit up.
"Told you he would be fine," said Gou to Mark.
"Makoto you idiot! When you're hurt! Say so next time!" Cam scolded,
"I didn't know I was hurt," said Makoto with a frown.
"You must've hit your head during the battle or something if you really didn't feel any pain," said Mark,
"It does happen sometimes, thought. Hey Makoto, how long were you awake?" Rayna asked,
"Um, I think it was right after Kaiya was done. It was kind of funny because I could tell she was trying to be mean but she couldn't!"
"I HEARD THAT KINOMIYA!" Kaiya shouted from outside the room.
"Ouch, why did she have to use my last name like that?" Makoto asked and shurgged.
"Makoto, we have to get to Mascow in Russia soon because the tournment will start there soon," said Cam
"Well what are we waiting for? Just carry me on the plane or however we're getting there!" Makoto exclaimed and cried out in pain.
"Okay, nevermind, let me get at least a bit better. Boy that hurt!"
"So Makoto, still hate my sister?" Gou asked,
"Well…maybe not 'hate' her exactly, but she's the one that hates me and I don't know why," said Makoto,
"I personally think she's just jealous because you're better but I try to make her nicer but it's tough. She started being like this ever since she touched a beyblade for the first time. Always training, trying to get better, training to be the best, and then rub it in. Bragging that she gets all of Father's attention. I'm actually glad someone was able to beat her to be honest," said Gou.
"Oh really? Hey Gou, what makes Kaiya happy though?" Makoto asked,
"Like we'll ever see that," said Cam.
"Happy? Um…she loves beybattling. She loves our father so I've seen her happiest when she's with him. Lets see…it's hard to tell when she's happy though," said Gou strugging with his thoughts.
"Okay…then what does she like? I know she hates losing and loves winning so no need to tell me that," said Makoto.
"Um…favorite food are noodles. Favorite animal is a pheonix. Favorite real animal is a wolf, she likes dogs. Favorite color is red and black. She used to enjoy playing video games. She loves to draw. She loves flowers-"
"Flowers? Are you joking?" Mark asked, ready to laugh.
"Do I really have to answer that?" Gou asked with a glare.
"What about you, Gou? What do you like? You Hiwatari siblings are pretty mysterious," said Rayna.
"We are? Well, we don't talk about ourselves that much. I like my mother's home cooking. My favorite animal is a dragon. Favorite real animal is a cat, but I never got one as a pet. I'm more of a cat person. I like music and I can't draw but I can do anything else for art. Why do you want to know, Rayna?"
"Just because, friends should get to know each other better," said Rayna and smiled.
"Yeah, that's what I've been trying to tell Kaiya! But she's so stubborn that she proablably doesn't even know it!" said Makoto and seemed frustrated just talking about Kaiya.
"Oh I know that I'm stubborn, stop talking about me behind my back!" Kaiya snapped to the team when she walked in.
"I demand a rematch!" Laird exclaimed at Kaiya running into the room,
"Give it up, Laird, let this team be," said Roger as he and Dante drag Laird back out with Quennel watching in amusement.
"Sorry, Kaiya, we were just talking about how you should lighten up a bit," said Rayna,
"I'm as lightened up as possible already," said Kaiya crossing her arms.
"Hey guys, it's true. Kaiya's too stubborn to even know it. Watch, hey Kaiya, do you still believe you don't have a denial problem? Because I still think you have a denial problem," said Gou,
"I do NOT have a denial problem!" Kaiya exclaimed as Mark and Makoto tried to hold in their laughs which was no use. Both received a hit on the head.
"Don't punish me, I'm already hurt!"
"Then keep that big mouth of yours shut Makoto!"
"Hey, she didn't say 'Kinomiya' this time!"
"Oh I'm sorry, shut up, Kinomiya!"
"Gou, your sister is being mean again," said Makoto and Gou just shugged.
"I wouldn't be so mean if you weren't an idiot," said Kaiya and turned her back to him,
"I wouldn't pretend to be an idiot if you weren't so mean," said Makoto looking at her,
"Whatever, just get better okay so we can get to Russia," said Kaiya and walks off,
"That's good! That's much nicer! Keep it up!"
"Good luck to you, we will be watching the only team that was able to beat the Majestics for the longest time," said Roger when the Blazing Bladebreakers were ready to leave. They were at an ariport in Germany, the plane seems to be the fastest way to Mascow. Good thing Hiro left a lot of money for them to use.
"Thanks, it was a great experience to battle against you guys," said Makoto and he and Roger shook hands.
"It was an honor too," said Rayna,
"Great battles too!" Cam added.
"Thank you. Rayna, please visit France some time, it would be great to see you again," said Quennel and kisses Rayna's hand. Dante got this entire jealous look on. Quennel actually kissed a girl goodbye before he could? He was about to make his own move but Gou threw his own bag at him; but that doesn't mean he's not a bit upset at Quennel either.
Gou retrieved his bag and looked, happily to see that Quennel is speaking with Cam now but not happy to see that Rayna was blushing.
"Here, try not to be so shy. You're intellegent and you should use your stregnths as much as you can," said Quennel taking a rose from somewhere and hands it to Cam.
"Um, thank you Quennel…" said Cam shyly.
"Next time I see you, I want my rematch in chess!" said Laird glaring at Kaiya,
"Whatever, Roger was more of a challenge than you," said Kaiya,
"I happened to have beaten Roger!"
"He was problably going easy on you then," said Kaiya.
"Seems like everybody is getting their own rivals now," said Mark,
"Tell me about it," Gou grumbled and was glaring daggers at someone but Mark wasn't sure who and he shrugged. Is he the only one here that does not have something going on?
The two teams waved goodbye and it was off to Russia for Makoto and his team. Makoto was still hurt but at least he could move now. On the plane ride, Makoto took the nerve to talk to Kaiya who unfortanately had to sit next to Makoto since Mark and Cam wanted to sit together and Rayna wanted to sit with her brother. It's like everyone was in on it to force her to sit next to him.
"Kaiya?"
"What?"
"Um…want to talk?"
"No,"
"Too bad. So Kaiya, about our relationship. We started off pretty rough didn't we?"
"Whatever,"
"So, I was wondering. Since our constant fighting sort of messes things up a lot and scares our teammates half the time, I was thinking that maybe we should put that all behind us, except for when you shared your noodles, and maybe…start over?" Makoto asked as gentley as he could but just in case he had his arms ready to defend himself in case Kaiya wants to turn him into a punching bag again.
"Start…over?" Kaiya asked, it's like she really doesn't understand.
"Well yeah, why can't we?" Makoto asked,
"Because we already hate each other."
"Sheesh Kaiya, you have to get out more. We really can start over. Like this," Makoto puts his hand out and Kaiya looks at it.
"I'm Makoto Kinomiya, and I want to challenge you to a beybattle."
"…I accept," said Kaiya and takes the hand.
"Good, now that that's over with. What kind of video games do you like?" Makoto asked and leans back on his seat. Kaiya stares at him,
"He's…really strange. But likable…for some darn reason," thought Kaiya and made a half smirk, half smile.
"Fighting games, action, RPG…" and who would've thought, the two talked for the whole ride without using anything above an indoor voice.
Meanwhile:
"YOU WHAT? Tyson exclaimed into the phone,
"What?" Hiro asked,
"You actually left them on their own? HIRO ARE YOU TRYING TO GET THEM KILLED?"
"Your son and Kaiya are old enough to take care of themselves and the others, you should trust them more," said Hiro.
"What happened Tyson?" Max asked,
"My brother, who was supposed to supervise our kids during the tournament, decides to leave them right after the American tournament! Who knows where they could be and what could've happened!"
"What? Is Mark okay?" Max asked,
"You got to be joking," said Kai and snatches the phone away to get personal with Hiro.
"If I find my daughter any different since she left, I will make you responsible!"
"Technically, I'm not resaponsible for any change Kaiya will go through. Not Kaiya or Gou," said Hiro calmly.
"…Hey guys," Rei called over reading a magazine.
"What?" Max asked walking over,
"Look at this," said Rei.
Poll: Best Rival battles
Makoto Kinomiya vs. Kaiya Hiwatari
Poll: Best bladers in their country
Makoto Kinomiya of Japan
Xiao Dien Kon of China
Mary Mizuhura of America
Tara Ivanov of Russia
"Cool," said Max and took the magazine,
"Wait, Max! I didn't see the questiosn for next month's polls," said Rei reaching for the magazine.
"So…Yuri/Tala has a daughter huh? I can't wait to rub that in his face! No wonder he wouldn't tell us if he had kids or not!" said Max and took a seat.
"Max! Let me finish reading the list," said Rei and looked over his shoulder.
"I wonder why the Hiwatari siblings aren't on the list," said Max.
"It says that Makoto took over Kaiya's title after the battle they had and Kai said that Gou participated in a lot of tournaments but not all in one country," said Rei.
"We best shouldn't show Kai this, he'll flip if he finds out that his biggest rival's son took over one of his kids' title as champion of Japan," siad Max and Rei nods in agreement.
"YES! That's my boy! He actually took Kaiya's title as the greatest blader in Japan? Remind me to raise his allowance when I get home!" said Tyson, pretty loudly from behind Max's other shoulder.
"…" Max and Rei knew Tyson just asked for death sentence from Kai after he hung up the phone.
Makoto opened his eyes and sat up,
"Uh…my head. OW MY SIDE!" he exclaimed clutching his injury.
"Shut up…"
Makoto looked over and Kaiya was there looking more grumpy than usual.
"We're alive?" Makoto asked and looks around,
"We are," said Kaiya.
"Where are the others?" Makoto asked and went over to sit next to Kaiya; the bleeding where his wound reopened.
"Don't know," Kaiya replied.
"Where are we?" Makoto asked,
"Don't know, problably an island," Kaiya replied again in a calm mannered voice. Makoto was losing patience with her,
"I can't believe this! Our plane pretty much exploded! We lost the others and we don't even know if they're okay! And of all the people I get stuck with a very bad mood you!"
"You think I'm happy about this?" Kaiya asked and went back to her 'hating Makoto' mood. She stood up and headed for the thick trees,
"Wait!" Makoto called and went after her. As they walked Makoto tried to remember exactly what happened. They were on the plane, then the plane started shaking pretty bad. Then…afterwards, everything went blank until he woke up again. But something was really bugging him, there were A LOT of people on the plane, then how come there areno signs of any plane pieces or any other people?
"Kaiya I th-Hmmph!"
"Sh!" Kaiya hushed him. She covered his mouth with one hand with her other arm around Makoto's waist to keep them close and out of sight.
"Okay, I'm not sure what she saw but one thing I learned is to never doubt her instincts so I guess I just have go along with this. Mmm, she's really warm…" Makoto thought before Kaiya started to slowly lead him somewhere without releasing him.
"Tara! Wait!"
A red-headed girl stopped walking,
"Come on! Hurry up! The plane crashed on this island with a beyblade team on it! We have to find the bladers before Biovolt does!...Come on! These bladers are good and I want a chance to battle them in the Russian tournament but that won't happen if we don't find them first! Now lets go before I double the training hours to improve your speed!" she ordered as two guys and a short girl finally caught up to her.
"What if we get caught here?" the other girl asked,
"We won't, I'll make sure of it. Besides, I heard one of the members on the team was…an old friend of mine," said Tara and smirked.
"Those men…we have to get out of here! They're the reasons why we're here. We have to find the others before those people do. I swear! If there's a scratch on my brother, somebody will get hurt!" Kaiya thought as she looked up at the sky, it was getting dark.
"…….Kaiya?"
"What?" Kaiya snapped, she wasn't in any mood to hear whatever Makoto had to say, she just wants to find the others and get out of here! Plus, after walkingin a river for about an hour, she really wants to get dry.
"Can we please stop? It's gettting dark and I'm freezing!" said Makoto shivering, holding himself for warmth.
"We're not going to find the others by stopping. So no!"
"Please! Kaiya! I know you're upset and in a very bad mood but when it does get dark and we can't see, what will we do? Lay on the cold ground until someone, most likely those men you told me you saw earlier, find us while we're sleeping?"
"…Smart thinking for once," said Kaiya and she went looking for shelter with Makoto shivering behind her.
Makoto was a bit warmer now by the fire Kaiya made in the cave she found. He could see Kaiya's expression, she says seems angry but she really worried.
"Hmm…guess she does care about the others," Makoto thought and a small smile slipped itself on his face. The two slept away from each other, Makoto didn't want to bother her so he didn't mind. Of course, getting to the sleep was the main problem. He was sore and his side still hurt like heck so he can't feel confortable in any position. He sighed and got himself to sit up and the first thing he did was look over at Kaiya…she was cold and shivering. Makoto sighed again and got himself to stand and walk over to her. He took off his jacket and puts it over her.
The next morning, Kaiya awoke with a surprise. If Makoto gave her his jacket to keep warm, then what about him?
"Makoto…you idiot," she thought and gave him back his jacket by putting it over him. She then headed outside and her foot stepped in something cold.
"…It snowed?" she asked out loud and looked around. No big deal, she enjoyed the coolness. Kaiya went over by the river and washed her face, then just sat there to stare at herself and when she didn't want to look at herself anymore, she looks up at the sky.
"…Makoto…" she whispered.
"Say as many mean things to me as you want, I'll keep on smiling in the end."
What Makoto said was stuck in Kaiya's mind. Where did he learn to be so…so like that?
"Okay, he's likable yet annoying. He's…argh! That stupid smile won't leave my head alone!"
Makoto awoke and looked up to find a very unfamilier face in front of him. The fact that the person was very close to him is what scared him and he lets out a scream.
Kaiya stood up when she heard him and ran back to the cave and came face to face with the same person Makoto just met.
"You!" Kaiya pointed with poison in her voice.
"You!"
Please R and R!
I would've made it longer but then I would have no idea for the next chapter started. Anyway, I'll be gone for about 2 months because I'll be in Japan and Taiwan! If I'm lucky enough, I'll be Takao Aiko! I'm going to need a lot of luck to meet the creator of Bakuten Shoot Beyblade…
So anyway, no updating until I get back unless my cousins let me use their computer for this kind of work.
