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Chapter Fourteen
'You are not to fraternize.'
The dark echo was like a pulse through Juliette as her eyes shot open and though her body ached all over and Tala who had more strength than her, she began to work her brain. Her heart was pounding violently that she felt her every breath getting caught and the stone cold fear still hadn't left. She was now slowly pushing herself back, to break the lip contact. Her cheeks were burning red as the new-found feeling aroused her senses. Tala having noticed the sudden reluctance in the contact also began to pull away. Their faces were a mere inch away from skin contact and Juliette watched Tala's face lift away from her own, eyes closed, shielding his icy blue eyes away from her. She blinked, bottom lip trembling slightly and she hadn't noticed her damp cheeks were now slowly beginning to drown in salty tears again. In that horror of a moment, Tala's eyes opened.
At first he looked confused then his attention was stolen away when Juliette lifted a hand and lightly touched her lips that were now slightly red. Her hand shook, enough for him to see the fear in her eyes and realise what he had just done. What HAD he done? He didn't know what it was, he didn't know this overwhelming feeling and he didn't know what to say. The sudden urge to touch her lips was unbearable that he couldn't stop himself. His eyes widened in shock. All of a sudden, he felt the same fear he had just moments ago on seeing the lifeless girl before his eyes and he realised his actions were taken because he wanted to. He HAD to. He would no longer deny that he cared about her and wouldn't let her feel any more pain. His hidden anger hit his pounding heart and he was oblivious to the fact he had red specks of blush on his cheeks for the first time. Something no one would have expected from him. In a flash he grabbed both her shoulders firmly and narrowed his eyes whilst baring his teeth at her.
"What the hell were you thinking? Battling Kai? You don't even-" he stopped himself, finding it incredibly difficult to continue as he held in his rage. She looked more than terrified and seeing her emerald eyes shaking with fear, was killing him inside. He heard her small whimpers and it angered it more that he was scaring her when he was the one filled with another type of fear.
"WHAT IF I LOST YOU?!"
Juliette let out a small gasp, her insides feeling like they turned inside out. She could barely speak with a shaky breath and stuttering whimpers she was fixed to the gaze of the two illuminating blue eyes that were projecting a variety of emotions she never thought were possible. She didn't know what to say. Tala was scared he was going to lose her? When did she become such an important aspect to him? He said he didn't care. That aside, she herself had succumbed to the addictive feeling though her fear of it happening had broke off the moment. She was suddenly thrown against his structure once more in a bone crushing hug as she felt his deep breaths lick her flesh of her revealed neck giving her the shivers. His arms wrapped around her while his head remained atop her own with his chin in her hair. What had happened to Tala? In that one moment, that ice wall she was so eager to break had completely collapsed and here was the vulnerable Tala. The one she was so eager to see for so long and the one her heart longed to meet. In a flash, she swiftly pushed him away, pulling back and jumping up and moving away from him.
"Dame!(1) Please don't..." she cried out as her voice tailed off and she turned away, unable to watch his questioning gaze.
Tala stood up, seeing her back faced to him and her hands were hidden, most likely fidgeting. Why was she so afraid? He was the one that was afraid, the one who was furious and so filled with confusion. She knew the answers to all his questions and he would stop at none to get them. He stood up, straightening his frame and frowned.
"Why are you afraid of me?"
Juliette closed her eyes tightly and wished she could do the same with her ears. She had not wanted this to happen, it shouldn't have happened. How could she let this happen?
"Answer me" Tala sternly ordered, deepening his voice.
Still no reply. Tala immediately growled inwardly and charged across the gap and grabbed her shoulders, startling her and turned her around to face him, pushing her against the wall in the process and trapping her between his hands which were on either side of her face. He watched her eyes widen, glistening emerald green that were so filled with dread and fear that it hurt him to even look at her.
"Tell me what this is? What am I feeling? I don't understand anything! Your silence is frustrating me and I want to know why you are so afraid of me. Whatever just happened meant something and I need answers!" he half growled at her, slightly panting from all the exhilaration and adrenaline.
Juliette swallowed, opening her trembling lips.
"I...I don't know!"
Tala slammed one of his hands against the wall in an effort to punch it making the girl jump out of her skin in the process.
"You do know. You told me not to be afraid to feel. What is this feeling? Tell me now!" He demanded, feeling more afraid of having feelings that were different than hatred for the first time.
Juliette had no idea what to tell him. What could she possibly tell him? His sudden desire or whatever it was to care for her and...and to kiss her, was evident that it was that dreaded feeling she wished never to enter. She didn't know whether she could consider it...love but perhaps it was a close bond that was nearing it. She shivered, recalling her father's words. She jerked her head up when she noticed Tala's head nearing towards hers and the sickness feeling returned in her stomach while she found it impossible to breathe. She wanted to run. Tala's face was frustrated but at the same time, slightly confused and sympathetic. She flinched back as far as she could back against the wall though there wasn't much use. As his face drew nearer she shut her eyes and turned her face away, waiting. When nothing happened she opened one eye, ignoring the ringing and pounding sound in her ears and her rapid heartbeat. She opened both eyes when seeing Tala return to his original position, eyeing her in curiosity. His eyes now looked dejected but a little cold.
"Why are you afraid?" he softly whispered.
His tone of voice surprised both of them. Juliette never having though it could be that soft, except the time he called out her name on that fateful night. Tala chose in that moment to frown then closed his eyes before pushing away and turning around. Juliette watched him, suddenly feeling guilty. Tala didn't know what was happening, he didn't know what he was feeling and why what had happened, happened. She was too tied up in her quivering fears that she couldn't bring herself to even speak or reply to him. And now he was leaving. It pained her inside which ignited her phobia, recalling how her mother left her father and herself. As Tala took his steps her heart flipped and she gasped. She couldn't allow him to leave. She lunged forwards, wrapping her arms tightly around his abdomen and pressing her face into his back.
"D-Don't go!"
Tala's eyes widened and he froze when holding in a breath at the sudden warmth that surrounded him. He glanced down behind him to see her arms holding onto his uniform tight and she was shaking. He narrowed his eyes. If she wasn't going to answer, he wasn't going to waste his time.
"I'm sorry... I... I'm afraid of what this is Tala. Of what it might be" she coarsely murmured out while tightening her hold though every cell in her body rejected otherwise. Especially her conscience. "I'm not afraid of you."
When Tala heard those words, he felt something like relief. Had she really been afraid of him then he didn't know what he would feel though it was strange. He wanted everyone to fear him for he was the strongest blader around. The coldest person on the planet. But right now he wanted her to give him answers and...and just be there, by his side. When she released her hold he turned around to face her and found her looking away to the side, avoiding his gaze. He was tempted to force her to look at him but decided not to and safely clenched his fists shut to avoid doing so.
"These feelings are new to us both, but we are in two different dilemmas. I on one hand have always ignored the fact that such feelings exist. Since the time I've lived with my father alone, I grew to fear them and was diagnosed with Philophobia when a worker at my institute had...confronted his feelings to me."
Tala frowned but waited for her to continue. She turned away to the side, looking deep into the tunnel exit in her view.
"I didn't know what to do. I had no experience nor had I witnessed such a situation before. Instead I felt an overwhelming fear build up inside me that made me want to be sick. My parents never expressed such emotions so I believed it to be wrong but my mother being more passionate, I believed it was such emotions that drove her away from my father. I was never cherished and comforted in any loving manner; therefore I grew a phobia of ever...getting so close to someone."
Tala didn't know what to say. She turned to face him and he almost found it difficult to swallow. Her emerald gems narrowed but not bitterly, at him.
"On the other hand, is you. Everyone here is brought up without emotions, you are told they make you weak and they are drained out of you. You don't know anything besides hatred" she stated, making him flinch slightly but knew she was right. "I'm...shocked myself. How...How did you fall into this situation?"
He almost double backed. How? How? How the hell was he supposed to know? Just seeing her lifeless on the floor was like a revelation. Perhaps that was the key.
"You are vulnerable. You vowed to save us all. The others liked to believe you were their ray of hope but I didn't. Like someone like you could make a difference" he coldly remarked.
Juliette's face looked pained but he didn't stop nor regret saying it. But then his face lost its coldness as he turned his face to the side.
"But...seeing you in that state...feeling like I had lost you- you don't understand. I don't understand!" he growled. He neared her, grabbing her shoulders and looking straight into her eyes. "The more you chased me and refused to react to my threats, it confused me. Changed me. We share things that I never thought anyone would have experienced and I felt drawn to you somehow. Right now even the mere thought of you going away, it hurts. What a pathetic being I am!" he bitterly chuckled, moving away. "I'm supposed to be the strongest. The least feeling. The most feared, yet here I am completely vulnerable to a insecure doctor that I cannot stay away from."
Juliette's eyes widened and she felt her heart pound. She was sure he could hear it too because he looked at her, losing his bitter expression and looking like he had failed. She felt immediate guilt, feeling responsible for changing him to a state that he hated himself for. She hadn't meant to. She looked down in shame. On seeing her move, Tala changed his expression, letting out a quiet frustrated sigh. His pulse was flying and he couldn't believe what he was saying and it was all the truth. He gazed upon her; feeling slightly guilty for being so brutal but neither the less ignored it.
"Why did you battle Kai?"
The question caught her off guard at first, seeing the first subject had ended. She looked up and frowned.
"He knew about Artemis."
Tala's eyes widened now and he took a hesitant step forwards.
"He challenged me to a battle and if I hadn't agreed he would have told Boris about her. If I won, he would listen to my advice and disband himself from Boris' side. If I lost..." Juliette looked down again, shaking. Even saying the words were giving her the chills. "...he would take Artemis."
Tala growled and at that time Juliette gasped, jerking her head up and looking around frantically.
"Artemis?! Where is she?! Kai hasn't taken her has he?" suddenly feeling the pit of her stomach drop.
Tala reached down to the ground where he left it and picked it up to see the image still empty. A sudden wave of dread filled him. Kai hadn't taken Artemis but why wasn't she still showing up? Juliette was awake... He walked over and held out the pale green beyblade. Juliette took a hold of it, her breath shaking as she couldn't feel the positive energy there. She sucked in a gasp.
"You tied. So I suppose both of you lose. He didn't take her but she isn't showing up."
Juliette looked up terrified to see Tala's calm face and felt sick.
"Artemis? Talk to me! Are you there?" she called out to her blade.
There was only silence and she felt herself tremble. Artemis had to be there. She recalled on seeing the last attack followed by a large wash of light and she felt like she was hit by rocks from Kai's overwhelming power of his army. How had she managed to tie with that? Unless...Artemis had sacrificed all her energy to fight against him.
"Artemis! Please...speak to me. You promised you wouldn't leave me!" she clutched the blade to her face, shedding tears as she prayed and longed for that calm voice that she had grown attached to.
Tala watched in awe at the girl who seemed too fond of her bit-beast. It wasn't even like a master-servant relationship. Not like him and Wolborg. She never used Artemis as a means to win something or gain greedy desires. Juliette shared a real close friendship with her spirit and trusted her wholeheartedly. It seemed Artemis did the same. He felt...a little jealous. All his life he was deprived of such comfort and learned to forget it and think of it as nonsense. All that mattered was power. It still mattered but now...he wanted someone to be there for him too. Was that what he felt with Juliette? That she was there for him?
"Please..." Juliette quietly begged.
'I'm...still here Juliette.'
Juliette's eyes shot open and she looked down at her blade to see the image of Artemis appear very faint on the chip. Feeling a wash of relief run through her that her partner was safe and still there. She looked up at Tala who looked bewildered and she smiled weakly and nodded. He got the message and gave a nod in return. Juliette clutched Artemis tight.
"I was so worried; you risked so much to save us both..."
'A promise is far more important my dear Juliette. Forgive me for worrying you but I have been drained of most of my energy. It will take some time for me to recover.'
"Rest. I will speak to you soon."
'There is, but one more thing. Tala?'
At that moment Tala's ears felt an echo in his ears and mind making his head jerk up. Juliette glanced up to see Tala react suddenly. Had he just heard Artemis? Tala glanced at her, narrowing his eyes.
"Was that her?"
Juliette smiled weakly and nodded, wiping her cheeks.
'You have held me before Tala, I am able to project my voice to you too using that small connection.'
Tala's eyes widened, remembering the night he held Artemis and felt a whispery voice echo in his mind though he had no idea what she was saying.
'I want to thank you.'
Both figures were confused as much as the other and exchanged looks. Tala frowned.
"For what?"
'You know the answer very well deep inside your heart. I was wrong to doubt you.'
Tala grumbled. Unable to decipher what she meant. So she doubted him and it also surprised him that he was actually speaking with a bit-beast. It made it all so unreal and the fact Artemis was so human-like, made it difficult for him to believe that maybe bit-beasts were only mere weapons in battle...
Juliette placed Artemis safely into her pocket before turning to Tala once more. She didn't know what to say now. What would become of them? Surely now, they held something more than friendship...not love. No. But perhaps somewhat close to it. She sighed, the sudden weight of aches and pains hit her and she winced. She glanced up at Tala to see him turn away to the side, lost in thought. What was he thinking about? About what Artemis said? Unsure of what to do, she looked away.
"I need to go to the infirmary" she announced, starting to feel a pounding inside her head.
Tala immediately reacted and turned to face her. She looked so fragile and weak, keeping her here in the abbey was a definite mistake even if she had no choice, but right now he couldn't see her going. He wouldn't let her.
"Let's go."
Surprised that he was coming too, Juliette nodded and began walking forwards, Tala turning to do the same. At that given moment, a shooting pain hit Tala's ankle making him crouch down, wincing. He had completely forgotten about it and didn't seem to notice during the time he was with Juliette.
"Tala! Are you hurt?" Juliette frantically jumped forwards, bending down to Tala's level to see him clutch his ankle.
"It's nothing. Let's go" he stubbornly mumbled and got up, ignoring the pain. He had worse so a small sprain wasn't going to kill him. He froze when a hand held his sleeve and stopped him from advancing.
"That doesn't look like nothing. You hurt your ankle didn't you? Let me take a look" she used her fingers to feel around the ankle over his uniform trousers to avoid skin contact. When hitting a tender spot he hissed quietly. Juliette frowned.
"Well, I don't think it's serious but you might have a minor sprain. How did you manage to do that?" she questioned, whilst standing up.
He looked away. Jumping through the upper floor was completely reckless, that too for her. But it was at a point he didn't care, so much for thinking before acting. Before he could even speak and tell her to forget it, she had pulled his arm over her neck and supported half his weight. Feeling the intensity of her body against his own again, the familiar rapid heartbeat returned. Though he didn't know what it was, for the moment...he was going to endure it. They both walked through the tunnels together with the occasional growl from Tala after having shooting pains when stepping on a misplaced stone tile on the floor with his injured foot. Once reaching the infirmary, Juliette made Tala sit down on one of the empty beds before heading to the cabinet to find a gauze and some ointment. Tala watched her with curious eyes. For someone who had a strict and depraved life, she was very ethical and sincere. She worried easily too and put others before herself. So incredibly selfless.
"I...I'll need you to remove your shoe."
Tala blinked, glancing up to see Juliette looking slightly nervous, like the request would mean danger for her. He could see why too. He accused her last time, that too directly and she looked shocked. Not saying a word, he reached down and took off his shoe, allowing her to be surprised for a moment before leaning down to analyse his ankle. The electricity returned when her fingers lightly traced over his cold skin around his ankle. He did well to ignore it.
"That's good. It's very minor; it should be fine with some rest. Don't work it too hard" she advised before applying a soothing layer of ointment and then applying pressure around the ankle with a gauze, making him wince inwardly.
She moved away, looking happier and satisfied before cleaning her hands as Tala put on his shoe.
"I'll need to change" Juliette stated, drying her hands as she glanced at Tala.
He narrowed his eyes. "You're forgetting something."
She moved away and began heading to the door. "What?"
"To take care of your own injuries stupid."
Juliette blinked then chuckled lightly. The sound was like a melody to Tala, he never heard her laugh before and it was such a soft and soothing sound. One he mustn't get used to. He looked away and shut his eyes in a huff.
"I have time to do that. I'll be back. You can leave if you wish."
"I don't need your permission to leave" he coldly retorted.
Juliette merely smiled. "I know."
*Juliette P.O.V*
As I walked back to my dorm, I felt the flutter inside me calm down. Such a change of events, I never would have seen any of it to happen. Tala had somehow managed to make me see that perhaps love and comfort should not be feared. What otou-san and okaa-san had, wasn't love, no, it was something else. Okaa-san was like otou-san's pet but now, she didn't care about being neither passionate nor comforting. She had become a replica of otou-san. It made me shiver.
'Do not worry about them.'
'Artemis you are supposed to be resting.'
'How can I rest, when you are worrying about others? It is my duty to worry about you.'
I smiled. She always reminded me of this.
'Arigato. Take rest, I will not worry about it for now.'
I changed out of my torn clothing, recalling the violent moment with Kai that made me shiver. I never expected Kai to be so brutal, like he wasn't even human. He was so hungry for power that I never would have thought he would go so far as to stealing bit-beasts that too for Boris. Yet, above everything we tied which meant neither of us got our wishes. Kai could still tell Boris about Artemis yet he obviously has chosen not to since Boris hasn't come looking for me yet. Kai still had some sort of honour that I was grateful for. However it didn't make what he was doing right. Remembering to clean myself up I left the room and headed back to the infirmary, finding a surprise. Tala was still there, standing by my desk and looking at a piece of paper there. What was he looking at? He suddenly glanced in my direction that made me catch my breath and I felt heat rush to my cheeks. How had things turned out like this? I shouldn't be near Tala, it would be best to avoid each other though I needed his help and support to stop Boris if it still was possible. I began walking inside and heading to the cabinet to take out some cotton wool and antiseptic. As I placed the utensils down and used a mirror to clean my face, I caught him watching me from the corner end of the mirror. It made it all uncomfortable. Everything changed since the moment he...he touched my lips. An action that I had encountered for the first time in my life and knew no real meaning behind it. I broke out of my thoughts when the infirmary door opened and 3 figures stepped inside. I got up from my seat and turned to look.
"Juan! I'm so glad to see you're okay" I cheerfully exclaimed, rushing over to the caramel haired boy and immediately hugged him. He returned the embrace.
"Are you sure you are okay? Do you need anything?" I worriedly asked him.
"I'm fine Juliette, please don't worry" he assured with a small smile. His amber eyes said everything and I immediately felt warm and relieved.
"I'm glad."
Turning to look at the other 2 I gave a warm smile. "It's good to see you too Cole, and you Keiji."
"Hey doc, what the heck happened to you? You look beat" Cole pointed out.
Feeling suddenly self conscious I swallowed and gave him a nervous smile. "Oh it's nothing really, I just dropped a box of stuff over myself" I replied with confidence though I hated lying.
Keiji immediately darkened his glare and glanced at Tala who was watching silently from behind. I watched as their eyes met in an intensifying battle and it seemed Keiji was radiating hate towards him. There was a sudden ounce of fear that he probably though Tala did this to me.
"Wow aint you a clumsy one?" Cole teased.
"Onii-san!"
Juan turned red in embarrassment which made me smile as he frowned at his brother. Cole merely laughed and patted his brother's hair who complained.
"I'm only kidding. So wha- Oh..." Cole's attention was suddenly stolen by the tall red head behind us and it made me jump too as we faced him. I glanced to see Cole's face lose all joys and jokes as it turned serious on seeing the Demolition Boys captain. Juan seemed to have lost confidence too and took a hesitant step back. Blue icy eyes glared back at each of them before landing at Keiji's indigo one's and then they darkened. What was going on between those two? It was like their hatred for each other was more than I had ever seen one have for another. Stepping in nervously, I broke off their eye contact.
"Tala was just leaving" I quickly added, glancing back at him and regretted in doing so. Tala gave me a look that seemed somewhat pained at my response but it quickly vanished and was replaced by bitterness.
"I'm not going anywhere" he quietly stated.
I blinked, feeling a little helpless. I didn't want others suddenly questioning on why he was here for no reason. He would deny hurting his ankle too. I watched as Keiji glanced between the two of us, eyes narrowing. Then without warning he turned his head away in disgust.
"Tch. Let's go guys."
I was hurt by this action. Why was he leaving? He barely said a word to me either. Cole and Juan both exchanged glances and looked confused at the purple haired boy's words and actions. Instead of speaking they began to make their way out. I reached out and grabbed Keiji's hand.
"W-Wait! Is something wrong?" I stared right at him and saw his face look pained in some way before he turned his head to look at me. He then took his other hand and put it over my own giving it a squeeze and gave a small smile.
"No. Don't worry. Take care" he replied.
As confused as I was, I nodded and watched as he gave one glance at Tala and glared before leaving. That was really strange. But before either of us could move a muscle the blazing sound of the abbey alarm went off.
"Something's wrong" Keiji mumbled, looking annoyed.
Before I could ask, Cole and Keiji bolted out the room. Juan gave me a sympathetic nod before leaving. I sighed, turning to face Tala who turned away from me. I walked over, hesitating slightly in doing so. As I reached out to touch his arm, he moved away swiftly, brushing past me as if I wasn't there. Feeling a wave of new hurt hit my insides I held a breath and forlornly looked at him as he walked past and left the room. He turned to his ice barricaded self in a matter of minutes... The alarm was ringing loudly and I found myself becoming curious. What had set off the alarm? Had someone else broken in? I left the infirmary, making my way out into the tunnels and finding them empty. Perhaps going to the security room would be best. As I reached it, there was no sign of Boris and the guards were occupying the screens so I didn't catch a clear glimpse of what was going on. As the alarms faded, I only assumed that the problem had been taken care of until I was ambushed by a bunch of students.
"Hey watch it!"
I flinched.
"Shut up. Sorry Juliette" another student apologised on the boy's behalf.
I shook my head and smiled weakly at the boy.
"It's all right. What's going on?"
He looked more than angry now. "Those Bladebreakers broke in! Think they can get away but we stopped them."
I skipped a breath. The Bladebreakers were here? Were they here to talk to Boris or...perhaps to speak to Kai. After all, the match had left them left with questions. Kai had betrayed them and it pained my heart to think of what they were going through right now.
"Thank you."
Heading back the way I came I walked past the labs and testing rooms. So if it were taken care of it meant that they failed to reach Kai. Perhaps if they spoke to him he would feel remorse and go back, ergo spoiling Boris' plan. As I reached through a tunnel it led to a door. Possibly to the labs. Once I walked through I found myself in the room where the bit-beasts were held and it was there I saw Boris and 2 other figures. I hid behind the door and listened.
"You shouldn't have come looking for me Tyson."
That was Kai! And Tyson was here? So he did manage to make his way in...
"But since you did..."
I watched as Kai reached out, throwing something at Tyson who looked shocked at what had laid by his feet. A blue beyblade. I wonder whose it was.
"But...But why?!"
Tyson looked too shocked for words, staring at the beyblade on the floor.
"Dranzer is of no use to me anymore" came Kai's rough reply.
I clamped a hand over my mouth to stop myself gasping aloud. How could he? How? He...He abandoned his own bit-beast. It had to be seeing as he had Black Dranzer which was a completely different blade. With Boris chuckling darkly it made me flinch.
"I don't believe it. How could you? Dranzer has stuck by you even through the worst bey battles of your life!" Tyson replied.
How could Kai be so cold hearted? I could never bring myself to abandon Artemis like that. Kai was worse than I ever imagined, he wasn't human, he couldn't be!
"All that's ancient history. I have Black Dranzer now and he's more powerful than Dranzer. A true beyblader must rise above loyalty and friendship."
What? Was he serious? I couldn't believe my ears. What was Kai doing? He was bewitched by Boris for sure.
"What did they do to you anyway? Kai?" Tyson helplessly questioned.
I felt for Tyson. I could feel his betrayal and feelings of helplessness. Kai was lost...
"I'm going to let you go today. We'll meet again in the championships Tyson" Kai stated before walking out the room.
"Kai..."
I watched as Tyson eyed his ex team member leave and looking dejected as he slumped to his knees, eyeing the blade on the floor. Boris looked more than pleased and I felt a wave of hatred towards him. He planned all this. He changed Kai into a power hungry monster!
"Then...this is the end..."
I felt my heart plunge. I wanted to run over and tell Tyson not to give up but as he clutched the blue blade I realised I wouldn't be able to confront him yet. Not with Boris there. I watched as Tyson left the room, his hair shadowing his eyes. Boris cackled darkly.
"All is going according to plan."
I'll stop you Boris. No matter what.
I rushed out, knowing Tyson was leaving via the main entrance seeing as Boris would allow him to. Tyson couldn't give up! Kai was in there somewhere and we could break him free. I rushed to the doors and paused to catch my breath.
"Tyson?" I heard a soft voice.
"No it's over" came a voice that was on the verge of breaking. Tyson's...
"What did you say? It can't be over Tyson."
"Please don't give up" came a deeper voice who I was thankful for not giving up.
"I said it's over." I heard Tyson sniff and his voice breaking. "We're leaving."
"What? We can't go!"
"What about Kai?"
"Kai's gone for good...He's gone for good!"
I heard a round of gasps and stepped out to see Tyson holding out Kai's beyblade.
"Kai's beyblade...What'll we do now?"
"Do not give up."
They all were startled at the sound of my voice and turned in defence but looked bewildered. The tall black haired one looking like a half cat was the first to speak.
"Who are you? Are you part of the abbey?" his yellowish amber eyes reminded me of Juan.
I nodded and they immediately reacted.
"You're the reason we lost Kai! All of you and that abbey!" Tyson snapped making me flinch.
The boy with the glasses and laptop spoke up in my defence.
"Hold on a second guys, I don't think she's here on their behalf. There aren't any female students in the abbey."
"You are correct. I am Juliette, the abbey's doctor" I informed them.
They looked surprised then. I turned to face Tyson and looked at him dejectedly.
"I...I saw what happened Tyson and believe me when I say this but I feel your pain. I have tried consoling Kai myself but it ended up...rather uncivil."
The blonde and the black haired one's eyes widened.
"Why would you help us?" the glasses one spoke again.
"She's lying Kenny. I don't believe her" Tyson half growled.
I felt a little disappointed that they didn't believe me and decided to tell them as much as I knew. I turned to face Tyson and gave him a stern look.
"Listen to me Tyson; you cannot give up on Kai. That isn't the Kai you know. Boris is only using Kai as a mere pawn. Kai is only hungry for power and I think maybe...only you can stop him. You are his team mates" I glanced round each of them, giving a meaningful stare. "You're his friends..."
They all looked astounded at the speech.
"You're kidding right?"
I shook my head at the blonde.
"I'll do what I can while I am here but as his friends, you must try to make him see sense. He may wish not to see you but perhaps in the championships, you could try..." I prayed they could do something.
Tyson clutched the blue blade in his hands and looked lost in thought.
"Why is someone like you working there? You don't seem to...fit well" the black haired one asked.
I smiled weakly. "That is something I hope to answer when we meet again. It was an honour meeting you Bladebreakers and I hope we'll meet again very soon and hopefully...all this mess will be sorted."
"I don't understand why Kai would bail on us, I mean it's not like we drove him away."
"You know he was never a team player Ray, I feel disgusted to ever have called him my friend" Tyson spat.
I immediately flinched. "No Tyson! The Kai you just spoke to...wasn't the real Kai just keep that in mind. He isn't the only one who strives for power in this abbey and I am trying to save them all. You have to take care and be careful, Boris isn't the man he says he is so just be aware my friends."
"How do you know this?" Ray asked.
"I have my allies too Ray" I smiled weakly.
They each gave a grateful smile. I finally turned to Tyson.
"Tyson I cannot fight Boris without your support. Getting Kai back is what's important now. I wish you good luck Bladebreakers" I gave a nod.
"Thank you...Juliette" the one called Kenny replied.
"Yeah, we'll see you soon and we won't give up!" The blonde cheered making me smile.
How could Kai abandon such a team? They were so positive and supporting, I couldn't bear to think of leaving them. I turned to leave and headed inside. Feeling a grade happier knowing I had their support, helped to boost my confidence.
As I reached the infirmary to grab my briefcase, the door slammed open again, making me jump.
"Juliette."
I turned around to see Bryan, half furious and half anxious. I dreaded what he was going to say. Had Boris discovered Artemis? My stomach dropped. But no, the news was worse. Far worse.
"Tala has been sent to the dungeon..."
My eyes widened in shock as I saw his turn his face away.
"He has been given the highest punishment order. You have to do something else...he might not make it."
(1) Don't!
AAAH I AM SO MEAN. Leaving it on a cliff hanger muahahahaha ;)
Don't worry TalaxJuliette fans, their romance will be better, it's just Tala is still new to the feeling of love and Juliette is still a little scared.
But yes anyway, Kai the big jerk eh? We all know what happens anyway! Only...I will write it better ;) with Juliette included lol. I hope it's better anyway.
Little bit of jealousy there with Keiji and Tala haha, I feel so mean and sorry for Keiji.
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Next chapter will include a lot of important events and a little bit of betrayal too ;) (ooo who is she talking about) lol
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