Title: The Phoenix's Protector
Pairing: Miguel/Kai
Warning: Yaoi (MXM) but mostly fluff, language and bad ?
Summary: Miguel goes looking for his boyfriend. When he finds him, he's not too happy. In fact, he's down right livid and wants to go on a killing spree. Two-shot!
I hope you like it!
It was a nice day. The beach wasn't crowded, which suited Miguel just fine. He was at his meeting point waiting for his boyfriend of a year, Kai Hiwitari.
They had been together since just before the BEGA tournament, although in secret. But after Kai nearly died in his second battle with Brooklyn, Miguel decided that there was no point in hiding the truth. They came out together when the tournament was finished.
Miguel frowned suddenly and looked around the beach. Kai was an hour late, which was unusual for the phoenix. And he would always call using their cell phones incase he was going to be late. But he had a feeling in his gut, a bad one.
He decided to go look for his boyfriend. He checked all of Kai's usually thinking spots. The hidden cave at the end of the beach, the grassy hill of the park and a large tree outside the dojo. All empty. There was one last place left.
The blond walked through the park, to the stone bridge and checked under it. He smiled when he saw Kai's shadow sitting on the grass by the river. He approached the phoenix. But then he frowned when he noticed Kai's position. The enigma's legs were pulled against his chest, arms around them and his forehead rested against his knees.
It's rare to see Kai like this, even for Miguel. Something was wrong.
He sat down quietly beside Kai and spoke softly so as to not startle him. "Is something wrong Kai? You didn't show up at our meeting place."
"I know. Sorry." Kai's voice was quiet, cracked, like he had been crying not to long ago.
Oh yes. Something was defiantly wrong.
"I know there's something wrong Kai."
"It's nothing." Miguel mentally rolled his eyes. Of course Kai would say "it's nothing", it's always nothing with him. But that doesn't mean that everything's all right.
"Kai I love you. I know when there's something wrong. Please tell me."
Kai sighed and turned his head to face his boyfriend.
The blond blader gasped. A large dark bruise marred Kai's left cheek, dried blood caked his lip and chin from the split lip. Ruby eyes were red and puffy and still had tears building in them.
Miguel restrained himself from growling. Ok, first he'll comfort his phoenix and find out what happened…then go on a killing spree.
He pulled Kai onto his lap and held him close. His shirt became soaked from more tears spilling from ruby eyes.
Oh yes. Whoever did this to Kai will pay.
Miguel gently lifted Kai's head up with his hand so that Kai would face him. He stroked the bruise lightly.
"Kai what happened?" he asked calmly.
Kai shut his eyes and sighed again. "He…he said that I was a slave…a monster. Something not worth loving…"
Blue eyes widened. How could someone tell a person like Kai, who is loving, kind, and unselfish, that he's a monster? And what about Kai being a slave? Who would dare say that? He couldn't understand it.
"Who told you this Kai?" he asked. "Who did this to you?"
FLASHBACK
"Come on Tyson!" shouted Kai. "The others are at the park waiting."
"But Kai…" whined the world champ.
Kai inwardly sighed. He's currently in the living room of the dojo trying to get Tyson to get off his ass and to the park where Max, Daichi and Kenny are waiting. Ray's with Kai trying to get Tyson to train. Both failing miserably.
"Why do I have to train? I'm the world champ, the best. In other words, I already know everything there is to know about beyblading." Said Tyson sitting up on the couch and crossing his arms childishly.
Kai wanted to growl at Tyson's arrogance, but contained himself. "You think you know everything about beyblade? Well think again Tyson. You've barely even scratched the surface." He glared hard at the other. "Now let's go!"
Tyson suddenly stood up. And Kai knew better than to think he's won. A fight was about to break out. "You're just jealous."
"What?" Kai hissed. Ray stood off to the side watching. Waiting, he'll interfere when it got to bad.
"You heard me. You're jealous that I'm more skilled than you, even though you've been blading your entire life. And you know that I should be team captain, not a cold hearted bastard like you."
The phoenix's glare intensified. "Well tough luck Tyson. You're stuck with me as captain. Now that you've said your piece, get going." He commanded. "I'm getting sick and tired of your boasting and complaining."
But then Tyson started to physically shake. Anger appeared in his stormy eyes. "Stop ordering me around Kai! I'm tired of your attitude. Heh, you think you're so high and mighty, but you're really a monster!" Kai looked shocked at the words and he didn't move as Tyson approached him. He was still in a shocked daze when the champ drew his fist back and punched Kai in the face.
Kai stepped back from the force but stayed on his feet. He raised a hand to his cheek. Had it not been for his fast reflexes, the punch would have hit his nose instead.
His face had betrayal, hurt and confusion before the stoic mask slammed back into place. He couldn't believe Tyson had hit him. Sure they don't get along but…
Ray stood in the background, unable to move. He couldn't believe what he saw. Had he known that Tyson was going to punch Kai he would have interfered but he didn't think the world champ would take it so far. He snapped out of his shock when he heard Tyson.
Tyson smirked, almost sadistically when he saw his captain's face. He continued on, not fully realizing the effect of his words on Kai. "I don't know how someone as handsome and wonderful as Miguel could love someone like you." His smirk widened when he saw Kai flinch ever so slightly. "You're not even worth loving. You're just a monster. A cold, heartless monster. I guess that's what happens when you're nothing more than a tool, a slave to your own grandfather." He saw Kai visibly flinch at that grandfather part.
"Tyson enough!" shouted Ray stepping between the two males. He looked towards Kai and saw him turn to leave. But Ray had seen it; the silver road making it's way down pale tattooed cheeks.
END FLASHBACK
Miguel was frozen, shocked. Why would Tyson…? How could he do something so heartless?
He looked down at Kai who had buried his face into the blond's chest once more. His face softened. Yes he wanted to go beat some sense into the world champion. But he needs to care for Kai right now.
So first things first. He'll take Kai back to his (Miguel's) apartment and take care of the injury.
He shifted and stood, making Kai stand up with him. Kai lifted his head and looked at his lover. His eyes clear of tears, but still sad and looking for comfort. Miguel sighed quietly. "Come on love. Let's go clean up that bruise."
Miguel sighed for the umpteenth time that day. He looked at his lover who lay in bed sleeping.
After getting home, Miguel had taken Kai to the kitchen to get some ice for the bruise and a clean wet cloth. He made Kai lie down on the bed as he washed away the blood and held the ice on Kai's cheek.
When Kai made no protest like he usually would, Miguel had asked him what was wrong, what he was thinking.
Kai had said. "Am I really a monster? Is it really impossible for me to be loved?"
Miguel said. "Listen to me Kai. You're not a monster. I promise that you are loved. I love you; and so do Tala and the others as well. So don't listen to Tyson. He doesn't know what he's talking about." His answer was firm. And it helped reassure Kai.
Now, Kai was finally asleep, tucked comfortably in bed. Miguel who was standing by the bed walked out the door, intending to pay a certain world champion a visit and tell him exactly what he thinks of him.
He loves the phoenix too much to let this happen again. When he first started dating Kai and learned of his horrible past, he vowed to be the phoenix's protector. There's no way he'll break that vow…
Ever.
Yeah, I made Tyson bad but I was sort of in a hate Tyson mood. Um, so what do you think Miguel's going to do?
And yes, I know I did another protective Miguel but I can't help it. I love him like that!
So please review and tell me what you think and I'll get the second part up!