CWG: Thanks for all the wonderful reviews. I'm glad you're all enjoying this story!

DISCLAIMER: I never owned Beyblade and never will. (smiles)

So I hope you continue to enjoy the story! Anyways on with the show…er story…

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Explanations:

"Kai." Hilary whispered through her tears again.

She watched as the boy ran a hand through his two toned blue hair and sighed. His crimson eyes seemed to hold every emotion you could think of but he didn't say a word. Hilary held Sora close to her body and let her hair cast a shadow on her tear stained face. She could hear Kai's footsteps over the dry leaves and waited for him to demand an explanation. She was shocked when she noticed he was sitting next to her and looking over Sora with concern.

"How long has he been out?" he asked breaking the deafening silence of the park. Hilary could hear Loki stand up and knew he was suspicious of Kai but ignored her brother and answered.

"About twenty minutes, I think." She muttered as she glanced into the crimson eyes she adored so much. She noticed them flash in anger at the sight of the red finger marks around Sora's bare neck but his facial expression was blank.

"We should get him to the hospital." Kai stated as he stood up. Hilary just stared at him in shock.

"I cant," she began. Noticing Kai's confused expression she explained, "What will I tell them: This is my brother. He's unconscious right now because our psychotic mother decided to strangle him tonight. I just can't do that Kai."

"That's exactly what you'll tell them. Hilary, why haven't you said anything to the police or Mr. Dickenson or anyone for that matter?" Kai demanded. He softened his tone as he saw the pain written on Hilary's face. She had stood up now as well with Sora still in her arms.

"You just don't understand, Kai." She hissed and stared at the ground. She didn't want to be rude to Kai but he really had no idea what would happen.

"Hilary I'm trying to understand. Why didn't you say anything? Why would you let someone hurt you and your little brothers?" Kai tried to reason. He noticed he had said too much when Loki kicked his leg.

"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? HILARY PROTECTS US! DON'T YOU EVER ACCUSE HER LIKE THAT AGAIN! WHAT DO YOU KNOW?" the boy yelled. His green eyes glared at Kai and he had clenched his fists. Hilary put a hand on the boy's shoulder to try and calm him down.

"Loki, it's alright. Really. Don't worry. Kai, just hear me out." She waited to see Kai nod before continuing, "I wanted to tell someone, but if anyone found out about our mother she would be sent away. Kai, my father left us when I was four years old. We'd have no where to go so most likely we would have to go into foster care." She didn't have to continue. Kai understood perfectly. If that happened Hilary would most likely be separated from her brothers.

Kai felt tears stinging his own eyes but fought them back. He wouldn't let Hilary suffer so much. Even if he'd never admit it he was completely in love with the brunette. He had been since the day they met. He was so dazzled by her beauty that he didn't know what to do and of course chose to ignore her completely. He would never have guessed that this was the life Hilary lived at home.

"Hilary. I understand what you're saying, but I can't just sit back while this happens." He stated staring confidently into her eyes. 'She deserves better than this.' Kai thought to himself.

"Kai you can't possibly understand, I'm sorry but please don't say or do anything, please." Hilary muttered trying not to let Kai stay involved. She was shocked when she saw his crimson eyes widen in despair as she tried to cast him away.

"I understand better than you may think, Hil." He muttered. Hilary looked at him in confusion and watched as he untied his magnificent scarf revealing a scar going the entire length of his neck. Both Loki and Hilary gasped as they realized that the scar would never heal.

"How…?" Hilary managed as she tried not to stare.

"Let's just say there are more ways to strangle someone besides with your hands." Kai muttered as he re positioned his scarf.

Loki looked around a bit before sitting on the ground patiently trying to think. Hilary noticed that her brother's suspicion had faded and replaced with admiration. She couldn't help but smirk slightly before she heard a faint grunt of discomfort coming from the boy in her arms.

"Sora!" Hilary stated as she looked into the groggy eyes of her little brother. The boy shook his head slightly causing his hair to fall in his face and coughed a bit. Hilary hugged him and cried in relief. Loki was back on his feet and staring at his brother in shock. Kai simply stood back and let the family have a moment alone.

"Hil? Loki?" Sora managed to croak as Hilary placed him on his feet. Loki couldn't help but hug his brother causing the two to fall to the ground.

"Looks like you don't need a hospital after all." Kai muttered as he turned to leave. He was surprised when Hilary grabbed his arm.

"Kai. I don't know what I would've done if you hadn't showed up. Thank you so much." She mumbled as she looked at the ground. Kai simply smiled slightly before lifting her chin.

"Hilary, I'm just glad you're all alright, but I don't want you going back to that house. You guys are staying at my apartment, got it?" he replied as he kissed Hilary's forehead lightly. She didn't have to say a word, the twins were instantly into the idea of spending time with Kai and of course Hilary didn't mind that at all. She simply nodded and gave her infamous bright smile to show her appreciation.

The four all walked silently down the dark street as the sun began to rise slightly in the east.

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CWG: Okay so that was Chapter 2. I hope you enjoyed it. I'll update soon, but be sure to tell me what you think so far!