Well here's Chapter 6 of Bewitched, a little later than I hoped but it's up now, College in winter is such a bummer.

Thanks for the reviews and I hope I get some more from you.

Chapter 6; Blonde Liberation.

A feminine fist pounded on the front door of Kai's mansion, a sulky looking Ian opened the door.

"What do you want?"

"Someone didn't take his happy pill this morning." Hilary tutted. "Is Kai about?"

"Hilary! Ian move and let her in before I die of a cold!"

Hilary stepped in to see Kai in nothing but a red towel around his waist.

"What are you doing dressed in next to nothing!?" she squawked, her face red.

"Tala started laundry duty late." snickered Ian.

"So what are you doing here? I thought we weren't seeing you until tonight?"

"My house is being redecorated and the others are all running around in hysterics."

"Well… if you want to, not saying you do but if you're stuck for somewhere for the weekend I…" Kai trailed off, bright red at sounding like an idiot as Hilary wrapped her arms around his middle.

"Thank you Kai." she reached up on tiptoes to peck his cheek. He blushed and smiled.

"I wish you two would get together already." snorted Ian.

"Get showered you, before I have to drag Nix out of her room." barked Kai. Ian mock saluted and ran upstairs.

"You smell nice." Hilary smiled, her cheeks pink. "What is that?"

"The stuff you got me." Kai replied. "Hilary, will you be my…" he trailed off, his cheeks heating and no doubt some shade of pink again.

"I wasn't aware the party called for partners."

"It doesn't, that's not what I'm asking. What I'm trying to say is…"

"Will you be his girlfriend?" Tala sighed, walking past with the clean laundry, Kai snatching up something black and silky.

"Thank you!" yelled Kai. Hilary giggled.

"I think I could manage being that." she grinned, kissing his chin. "I'll leave you to get your boxers on at least." she giggled, walking into the lounge, greeting Bryan in his dressing gown, both raising a brow when they heard an uncharacteristic 'WAHOO!' coming from the landing.

"You made someone happy." he smiled.

"Hm, where's Nixy?"

"Your meddling matchmaker is in her room trying to pick out an outfit from what she bought yesterday."

"Yesterday?"

"We went shopping and then to the zoo."

"Really, you actually went to a zoo without being forced?"

"Pretty much." he shrugged.

"Wow."

"Hilary! I thought I heard Kai whoop in delight." Nix teased.

"Hey Nixy. How's the ribs?"

"Getting there. Kuzzy."

"Wha d'ya want?"

"Hug."

"Hm." he wrapped an arm round her shoulders. Pursing his lips and blowing a raspberry on her scalp. Hilary stifled a giggle. "Can it Tachibana."

"Don't be mean. So Hills what you wearing tonight?"

"I was just gonna wear a plain back halter neck dress. But Ming Ming's wearing one and I don't want to be classed as a sheep."

"Then I have some clothes that might just do the trick, and knock Kai's socks off while we're at it. But first, you've got something behind your ear."

"Have I?"

Nix smirked and reached behind Hilary's ear, pulling back with a photograph in hand. "Here Hil. Got him with a red panda."

"Oh my god Kai's so cute!" she gasped.

"What's happening?" asked Kai, now in a bathrobe, she promptly jumped up to kiss Kai squarely on the lips. "Not that I'm complaining, but what was that for?"

"You never told me you were an animal lover or that you could look so cute!"

"I didn't think it was important. And you think I'm cute?"

"You have such a low self esteem. Remind me to fix that."

"Nix, what was that?" Bryan asked his cousin.

"Just a little magic."

"Witch. OW!" Bryan was now cradling his arm, "What was that for, I only called you a…Nikita Kuznetsov."

"Bryan Kuznetsov."

"Don't get smart, we need to talk." he stood up and dragged Nix from the room.

"I'll call you when it's safe Hilary!"

"What was that about?" asked Kai.

"No clue."

Spencer was combing his hair back as he walked past Nix's room.

"Why didn't you tell me before when I stayed with you!" Bryan's voice cried. A muffled reply then met his ears…

Nix. Curiosity getting the better, Spencer leant his ear to the door.

"… plus with all you've been through I didn't think it was important."

"But… does Corbin know about this?"

"Sadly yes, hence the whole pursuing me, he sensed great potential and wanted to make me his pet. Still does, it was because of him I nearly lost Zapdoborg and went blind."

'Potential? Potential what?'

"What? I'll kill him! Does he know where you are now?"

"Hopefully not, I did suddenly disappear."

"So you're using me for a hiding place."

'So she's hiding from this Corbin creep, explains her distrust in men.' Spencer thought.

"No, I really did want to visit you. Since you live in a place Corbin hasn't heard of and I had some free time on my hands, it made perfect sense… don't look at me like that Kuzzy. I can sense it." she pleaded. "You don't have a problem with it do you?" Spencer felt his heart twist slightly at the thought she was trying not to cry.

"What can I do about it if I did? No I don't have a problem with it. Just don't let the others find out."

'Find out what… she's hiding, doesn't trust men, has potential in…something… This Corbin didn't… did he?' Spencer's hand tightened into a fist, what the hell was going on with him?

Spencer then heard a lot of moving and Bryan give a strangled sound, she must've hugged him.

"You are the greatest family ever."

"I'm the only family."

"Which is another reason I can't lose you."

"Back at ya Nikita."

"We should start getting ready, the limo will be here in four hours."

"Exactly. Four hours."

"Look, me and Hilary have to each put an outfit together, then we've got to get you five, possibly nine dunderheads ready."

Spencer winced at the insult, how hard could putting on a suit be? He headed to his room before they came out and spotted him spying.

"Achoo!" he sneezed. Ian's rhyme of 'Sneezy Sneezy Achoo' coming to mind.

"Grr. How the hell do you tie these things!?" growled Tala, giving up on his bow tie.

He had got further than the others, with his shirt on.

Kai, Bryan and Spencer were running around with only the trousers on. Something about their shirts was wrong and Ian couldn't find his new belt.

Tyson, Max, Ray and Kenny had come over with their rentals as well, all save Kenny had trouble with their bowties.

Bryan ended up knocking on his cousin's door.

"Girls, even if you've got your hair in curlers or whatever girls do, we really need your help."

"We're done, Hilary's just signing my cast. I think."

"There we go. Are you sure this suits me?"

"If Kai's jaw doesn't hit the floor, I'll eat my blade part by part."

"Let's hope Kai's jaw hits the floor then for all our sakes." laughed Bryan as the door opened.

Hilary stepped out first, a chocolate coloured corset with gold and amber embroidered flowers, matching skirt and jewellery, her hair sleek and flicking up at the ends and her make up subtle.

Nix's started with her hair slicked out of the way as opposed to her 'bed head', her make up made her eyes smoky. Her purchased purple crop top now had silver stars, as did the purple fabric that draped over one leg, the other was in black leggings and her black boots. Black and silver jewellery emblazoned with pentagrams

"Nikita, you are not wearing that skirt like that." he pointed to her skirt.

"I swear you like telling me off." she pouted going back into her room, closing the door and reappearing with the material now a tight skirt with a slit up both sides.

"That's better."

"Wow, so quick!" Hilary gaped.

"Like magic even." Bryan rose a bushy brow.

"You wanted help I believe?"

"Yeah, my shirt's too big." he held up the white garment. Nix took it and walked down the stairs. "Spencer! Is your shirt too small?" she called as the three entered the lounge, her face heating when she collided with a chest, feeling her way up to the face, she found it was Spencer's chest.

'Oh dear gods that wetsuit must've hid so much.'

Spencer's face went red when she walked into him, she hadn't got her cane. Then she felt her way up his chest to his face. Mapping his muscles and features with light fingers.

'Stop it, she can't see who it is.'

"Uhh…yeah, Kai's is too big as well."

"How on this green earth did you three get your shirts mixed up?" she took Spencer's "Kai." and gave it to Kai, and Kai's to "Bryan." and the last to the blonde. "Get them on."

"Hilary could you help us with our ties?" asked Ray.

Between them, Nix and Hilary tied the bow ties, Nix taking her time with Spencer's since he kept moving as well as not being able to see.

"I still can't find my belt!" cried Ian.

"Down the back of the loveseat where you threw it at Tala."

"Here it is squirt." Bryan fished it out.

"Chief, how did you do your tie?" asked Hilary.

"Clip-ons are so much easier."

"Smart arse." said Kai. "And you look great Hilary."

"Aww, thanks Kai." she smiled, pecking him in the lips. "Nix, your blade lives to see another day."

"Should've seen that comin'." said Tyson.

"Should've seen this going as well." said Nix, feeling for and taking his hat and handing him a brush.

"You scrub up well, shoes and everything and then you go and wear a hat."

"But it's my hat!"

"And it's staying here." said Kai, glaring at him as everyone finally finished getting ready.

"Right let's have a look at ya." sighed Hilary. Surveying all the boys, she spotted problems with all of them, especially Spencer's hair combed flat against his head. "Kai's tie's too far left, Bryan comb your hair. Ian, loose the goggles. Tala tuck your shirt in. Tyson, run that brush through again. Max do your top button up, Ray your tie's loose and Kenny the clip's showing."

"God dammit woman you are such a nag." Bryan grumbled.

"You'll thank me for it later. Spencer, you have something missing from your hair."

"I have?"

"Yeah, style." said Hilary, Nix walked over and ruffled his hair to it's usual messy look. "There we go, so much better."

"Kai, they scare me." Tyson mumbled.

"They got you to brush your hair…twice."

"Well I'm taking my hat." Tyson grumbled.

"Oh no your not."

"Tyson, you like magic tricks right?"

"So?" Nix picked his hat up, indicated she had no sleeves, held Tyson's hat to one side and waved a hand over it, it disappeared. "My hat!"

"You'll get it back when we get back." said Hilary, "Come on the limo's here."

As they all went to the car, Spencer said to Nix.

"You look… nice." he winced at the lame word, handing her the cane.

"Thanks Spence, bet you look pretty hot yourself."

"Come on you two!" yelled Tala.

"Shit, Calcifer."

"He's flying overhead."

When they arrived, Mr Dickinson greeted them warmly as always and directed them in.

Most heads had turned in Nix's direction, but she was busy talking to Tala with Calcifer on her shoulder to notice.

Majestics, All-Starz, Justice Five, Barthez Battalion, F-Dynasty, King and Queen… the Dark Bladers where there, tucked in a corner by the door. Even the Saint Shields and Team Psychic were there as well.

Two hours into the 'party' everyone was bored beyond belief, Nix, her cast signed by everyone save the dark bladers, was even tempted to take over and do card tricks, just to lighten the mood.

"A wake would be more entertaining than this." grumbled Kai.

"And if I hear one more blonde joke it will be a wake." growled Spencer. Glaring over at Johnny and Rick who were spurting them out like fountains along with King and Queen.

"Well I think... it's about time you blondes fought back, note there's a blonde on nearly every team. Where's Max, anyway?" Nix asked, noticing Max had been really quiet.

"One of Rick's jokes upset him. Kenny's gone to get him." sighed Ray.

"Couldn't give him a little pep-talk could you?" asked Tyson.

"I'll do more than give Max a pep talk." she grinned, weaving her way over to Mr Dickinson and talked with him, he gave a nod and she smiled, walking to where the poor DJ was bored.

"What the hell is she doing?" asked Bryan.

"Liberating us blondes apparently." Smirked Spencer, this girl was something.

"I forgot she was a bit of a rebel."

"Who's a rebel?" asked a teary-eyed Max, walking back with Kenny.

"My cousin." groaned Bryan as she picked up the microphone.

"Testing... hmm, attention ladies and gents." she sweatdropped when Cal indicated a few people turned to her, blading didn't make you deaf. "Excuse me everyone..." she growled when that proved fruitless. "Jeez if you lot were any ruder I'd hate to find out where the beyblade industry is heading."

That did it.

"Thank you, most of you don't know me but that ain't here nor there, but what really galls me is that there's been a lot of Blonde Jokes going round. Pathetic as it sounds, people do get hurt by jokes, especially of the stereotype kind which is a load of -pardon my tongue- bullshit. I mean near every team has a blonde, one of which is captain." Bryan looked over at Miguel who raised his drink in reply. "So you know what, I'm gonna put on a song for all the blondes here tonight, just to thank them for proving a stereotype wrong." she grinned at the silence. And hit the play button.

Sandy's 'Unnatural Blonde' came on.

Nix walked off the stage and took Spencer's hand, spinning him onto the dance floor. Then they grabbed, Michael, Judy, Miguel, Jim, Dunga, Enrique, Max and Mystel to join them, Nix grabbing Spencer's hand again and twirling her self around. Max starting to dance, bumping his rump with Enrique and Miguel. Michael started dancing with Judy. Mystel break dancing in his tux, Dunga and Jim swaying to the song.

I've got myself in a magazine
comes in the bottom of heat
One little hit and I'm back again
like I was before plus a whole lot more

Got my soul, got my heart, got my
figure and I'm smart
Cause I know who I am

Unnatural blonde - I know what you're thinking
I'm havin my fun - so make it real good
I'm natural high - that's what I'm feeling
And I got what it takes, I don't care what
you make of it

I've checked myself in a mirror now,
I'm liking what I see hmmm
No more miss innocent no way, no how
I'm all brewed up and I gotta be free

Keep my cool, but I'm hot,
Got my finger on the spot
Cause I know who I am

Unnatural blonde - I know what you're thinking
I'm havin my fun - so make it real good
I'm natural high - that's what I'm feeling
And I got what it takes, I don't care what
you make of it

Got my soul, got my heart
Got my figure and I'm smart
Cause I know who I am
Keep my cool, but I'm hot
Got my finger on the spot
Cause I know who I am
Cause I'm…

Unnatural blonde - I know what you're thinking
I'm havin my fun - so make it real real good
I'm natural high - a natural high
And I got what it takes, I don't care what
you make of it

Unnatural blonde - I know what you're thinking
I'm havin my fun - and it feels so good
I'm in a natural high - a natural high
And I got what it takes, I don't care what
you make of it

And I got what it takes
I don't care what you make it.

By the second chorus, everyone was dancing around with everyone else.

"They were right when they said blondes had more fun." laughed Nix, spinning around with Enrique, then Miguel.

"Especially with you around Nixy." laughed Max.

"Nah, I'm just the catalyst in the mix."

"What's a catalyst?" asked Dunga.

"It's something that helps speed up a chemical reaction without taking part in it." supplied Jim from team psychic. "So Michael why go blonde?"

"Redhead usually equals hothead, I've actually been more laid back as well."

"Oh yes I can vouch for that one." laughed Judy.

"Rick should know better, you're a scientist mom." added Max.

"I just irks me that blonde haired people get a lot of flack because people assume they're stupid by their hair colour." said Nix.

"Hn, that girl's a feisty one. I like her." grinned Robert, sipping his orange.

"Look who she walked in with." snorted Johnny.

"She's Bryan's cousin, of course she's going to walk in with them you fool." tutted Oliver as the song ended.

"And you think she's bad news because of the company she keeps I think I better reconsider the company I keep." added Robert, he and Oliver joining the others on the floor now another song was playing, leaving Johnny alone.

"What did I say?" he gaped.

"I think you made all the blondes feel better." laughed Tala dancing with Nix, her cousin having disappeared somewhere.

"Good, we all need a boost every now and then, even you five."

"After yesterday, we've all had a boost, but you didn't buy anything for yourself." added Spencer, dancing with Hilary while Kai got the drinks in.

"Just hearing you guys talk animatedly about it was boost enough." She laughed.

Returning home in the limo, Max was talking animatedly of Nix's 'Blonde Liberation'

"Maxie, we were there too." said Ray.

"But McGregor's face, you could've fried an egg on it."

"That's nothing, Robert asked Nix for a dance and that Vampire guy came up." said Tala.

Flashback

"May I cut in?"

"No you may not." quipped Tala.

"May I have the next dance then?" Robert asked. Tala went to protest again when Nix cut him off.

"Sure."

"You seem interested all of a sudden Jurgen." Sanguinex sulked up. "Nix, it's been a while."

"It has hasn't it Sanguinex. How is everyone?"

"Good thank you."

"You know this guy?" Tala and Robert asked in unison as she got Sanguinex to sign her cast.

"Uh huh. Fixed his brother's ankle when he botched his attack on me."

"Yes he still reminds us of that."

"Did Centopath ever figure out that card trick?" she asked, holding her hand out to feel his cold cheek.

"Nope, you really are an expert at the slight-of-hand business." the vampire gave a fanged smile and her hand a kiss before returning to his group. Pulling her so she followed and got the remaining supernatural beings to sign, even getting a hug from them all.

"What was that about?" Tala asked when she returned.

"Sanguinex? He's one of my best friends, doesn't like people to know it though."

End flashback

"Slight of hand? That's magic tricks isn't it?" asked Spencer, seeing Nix glare out of the car window, oblivious that she was being talked about.

"Yep, she's really good, pulled a photograph from my ear earlier." said Hilary.

"That's nothing, she regurgitated Robert's beyblade! Speaking of which, where's my hat!" cried Tyson.

"Wow, Tyson said a long word." yawned Ian, curled up against Tala's side.

"Now now Ian, that's Daichi you save those insults for."

"Wait, Nix, you coughed up Robert's blade?" Bryan snapped out of his daze.

"Tala and I got front row seats, I swear Jurgen's face was a picture." chortled Spencer.

"Nix?" Ray frowned, reaching to place a hand on her knee. She gasped and sprang back.

"Ow! Huh?" she groaned, hitting her head on the window.

"Penny for them?" offered Kenny.

"You were wrong about the stick up Jurgen's arse."

"Really?"

"Yeah he's got an entire forest instead. Then had the cheek to grope mine."

"What!" Tala, Spencer and Bryan turned in her direction so quick that Spencer's neck cracked.

"That I expected from Enrique." said Ray.

"No Enrique was actually quite the gentleman."

"Good, that's one less grave for me to dig."

"I think I saw Sanguinex and Lupinex advance on Robert when we were leaving." said Max slowly.

"Please don't kill him you ruddy vampire." she sighed, kneading her temples.

"My HAT!" yelled Tyson.

"Didn't you learn anything from your poor Grandfather?" Nix placed her palms together and separated them, saying 'abracadabra' in a rather bored tone as Tyson's hat appeared and she threw it at his head.

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A guy the same height as Tala stood in front of Nix, making her thoughts from the past week echo around her…

'He's such a kid when he wants to be, he should be like that more often… I'm sick and tired of guys treating me like a fuckin' trophy. Such a kid...trophy!'

"My my, little Nixy's been thinking bad thoughts." his charcoal eyes gleaming with amused malice behind rectangular glasses. "What will your friends think?"

"What do you want Corbin?"

"You of course."

"I'll never be yours. I'd rather be blind forever." she could feel her rage boiling her blood.

"You WILL be mine, even if I have to kill to obtain you."

"NO!"

Corbin reached forward, her rage bubbled over and engulfed everything in a blinding light.

"AAH!" a scream echoed through the house and lights shone through two windows before sending the house into darkness.

-insert evil cackle here-