Chapter 5: World Champions Ball
[Meg of Lunar Ray and Kai of the Blitzkrieg Boys. Jess of Lunar Ray and Tala of the Blitzkrieg Boys]. A stunned silence rush through the room once Mr. D had called all the names. Everyone was staring at you, Kai, and Tala with wide eyes. They were all waiting to see what your reactions would be. You were sitting there a little shocked that Mr. D didn't put you with Tala since you were both the team leaders, but you didn't really mind being with Kai either. He was your friend after all. But how were the boys taking it? Looking over towards Kai you saw that he was smirking and seemed to be very relaxed. {That's odd} you thought mental raising your eyebrow as you turned to look at Tala. Once you looked at him, you saw that he was death glaring at Mr. D. His fists were clenched so tight that his knuckles had turned white. {What's his problem... Does he not want to go with Jess that bad} you thought now total confused with the Russians that surrounded you. Then looking at Bryan and Spencer you saw that their mouths were wide open in shock. Everyone's eyes went back and forth from Tala to Kai then to you. But you were showing no emotion at all. [Mr. D?] called Mariah breaking the silence. [Yes Mariah what is it?] Mr. D asked looking at her with a mild interest. [Shouldn't Meg and Tala go together? I mean they are both the team leaders of the team so it thought that it would be better to have two leaders go together.] she stated loudly hoping to get the arrangement changed. Why? You had no clue. Whether you went with Tala or Kai didn't affect her in anyway. [No I believe that it works just fine the way it is. I've never seen Jess and Tala talk to each other. And I've never really seen Meg and Kai talk.] Mr. D answered looking very proud of his answer. But just then, Tala suddenly stood up from the table without a word and walked to the door. [Tala? Where are you going?] called Hilary. Tala looked back at Hilary with a you-care-why look on his face. She opened her mouth to say something, but Tala just slammed the door closed before she could even get a word out. [Well the meetings over] Mr. D said cheerfully acting as if nothing was wrong. [Oh your dresses are at the house] Mr. D said a thinking look on his face. [How the heck are we going to get all the way up there? Walk?] screamed Tyson as he humped out of his seat and pointed in the general direction of the house. Which was completely off. [No you aren't going to walk Tyson. A bus will be driving three teams at a time to the house] Mr. D answered as he looked out the window to see if the bus was here yet. {This isn't going to be fun} you thought as you closed your eyes and rested your head on the back of the chair. [Ok the bus is here so the first three teams will now head to the house. They are BBA, White Tigers, and PPB All-stars] Mr. D announced. {Glad I'm not on that bus} you thought as the sound of the office door opening and closing filled your ears. [The rest of you can just stay here until they get back. You will stay at the house until four when the first three teams will be brought back down for the ball. You will get ready at the house] Mr. D called as he too went out the door. [Joy] Eric muttered as he pulled his knees up and rested them on the table. A few conversations started around the room. With a small unnoticed yawn you brought your legs up on the chair and rested your head on your knees. Your breathing started to become heavier as sleep started to over come you. The early morning and stress had warn you out. [Don't wake her up!] was the last thing you heard before you completely lost grip on reality and drifted to sudden vibrations and loud music of your cell phone startled you out of sleep a couple hours later. Quickly you reached into your pants pocket and pulled out your black and silver phone. [Lo?] you said quietly into the phone trying your hardest not to yawn. [Hey Meg, where are you?] came Devin's calm voice over the other end. [At Mr. Ds] you stated grumpily that he woke you up for that. As you waited for is reply you looked around the room. Everyone was staring at you. Well Rika, Chris and Sully were glaring. You probably woke them up as well. [Oh... We didn't look there. Shit! And we had a meeting too] he said with a sigh and you could tell that he was just about to hang up. [Tell Jess that she has a date to the ball. Mr. D picked it] you said keeping his interest. [Who?] he asked confused yet interested. [Tala] you stated as you hung up on him.[Do you have to be so damn loud?] grumbled Sully as he rubbed his eyes and yawned. Smirking you placed your phone back in your pocket. Looking back at him you could see that he was now glaring daggers at you. Which just made your smirk widen. Just as you were about to answer him with a smart remark someone else spoke for you. [She's not any louder then your god damn snoring] came a comment from your left. Turning you saw that it was none other then Spencer who had told off Sully. {This is the second time today these two have pissed each other off} you thought as you rolled your eyes and leaned back on the chair once again. Sully and Spencer were now locked in a glaring contest. Chris and Luke were sitting there looking like not again as Rika shook her head and looked away. Sully then opened his mouth to say something probably insulting to Spencer. But before he could even get a word out the office door flew open. In walked Mr. D. The ever present smile was plastered on his face. [The bus is here!] he called as he walked right back out the door. Everyone in the room just sat there for a wile staring at the office door. {Guys on crack I swear} you thought as you continued to stare at the door still not believing what the old fart had done. [Remind me to take that guys happy pills away] said Eric as he slowly stood up and walked to the door. Everyone else just stared at him as he reached for the handle. [Well aren't you coming] grumbled Eric who seemed to want to get the heck away from the office. [Not with Mr. Happy Drug out there!] Chris basically shouted as he stared at the office door with horror. You looked at your cousin a slight questioning look in your eyes. But looking around the table you found that no one else was moving either. Rolling your eyes you got up and followed Eric. After seeing you get up, everyone soon followed. The smell of mint immediately reached your nose as you took a step onto the bus. Looking over you found that the bus driver was chewing a very over powering mint gum. Trying not to gag at the smell you walked down the aisle to the last seat on the right. Taking in a deep breath you found that the mint couldn't reach that far. Breathing a sigh of relief you leaned back on the seat. [Can I sit here?] you heard someone ask from the aisle. Turning you saw that it was Luke who had asked to sit with you. [Sure] you said emotionless. You felt the seat lower a bit from his weight. For a while you both sat in silence watching the others board the bus. [I want to talk with you after the ball tonight.] Luke suddenly started after the bus had taken off. You were surprised with what he said. Turning slightly you saw that he was looking out the window on the other side of the bus. [Whatever] you saw as you suddenly yawned and rested your head on the window. {I need to get more sleep in the morning} you thought as you closed your heavy eye lids. The just as you drifted off to sleep for the second time that day you heard someone whisper [Get a good sleep].[Meg its time to get up] Luke whispered into your ear once the bus had come to a stop. You nodded your head as you fought the urge to stretch and slowly stood up. Looking out the front window you saw the log siding of the cabin that was your home only three months ago. Slowly everyone exited the bus. You and Luke were the last ones to get off. The last little bits of Chris disappeared as you walked up to the door. Once you walked in you saw that everyone was in the living room. Then just as you set foot side the living room a terrible pain exploded on your check. The force of the punch that you had just received sent you flying into the wall. A dull pain crept into your head as it hit the floor. Looking up you saw that Jess was holding her fist ready to punch again. Glaring at her you slowly stood up. Everyone had froze just watching you two. [Bitch] Jess muttered dangerously as you sprung at you. You just stared at her and watched your jump at you. You had no clue what had spazzed Jess out, but you weren't gong to move. Jess quickly pummelled you and knocked you back into the wall. Another pain found its way to your back. Pulling her hand back, Jess punched in in the face again. This time it was the one that you had cut in the alley and Mike had killed on the carpet. [Jess what the heck are you doing!] Adam called from the couch. [Don't take a step away from that couch] Jess warned him venomously. You looked over to your brother who was looking at you. He then stood up. [Adam. Don't] you said as you turned your attention back to Jess. But just as you locked eyes were her, she kicked you in the stomach. You curled in pain as your vision blurred for a second. Jess took this opportunity to slam her heel into your back. [Jess what the hell are you doing to my cousin!] you heard Chris scream as he grabbed her from behind. You weakly pulled yourself off the ground. Blood was now dripping from your lip. [Its ok Chris] you muttered as you grabbed Jess by the arm and dragged her up stares. *Everyone in the Living Room*[What the hell what that all about!] Tyson screamed as he stared at the steps you had just walked up. [I have a good guess] Devin said as he slowly stood up and walked towards the steps. [Where are you going?] called Tyson mad that Devin knew what was going on. [To make sure they don't kill each other] Devin stated. [Why does he always acts like he knows so much!] Tyson grumbled as he punched the pillow that was sitting next to him. [Because he does know more then you! How many times are we going to have to tell you that!] Mike shouted at him as he stood up and walked out the back door.*With You and Jess*Slamming the door you threw Jess on the floor. [Would you like to tell me what the heck that was all about?] you snarled as you glared at her. She looked back at you with the same heated glare. [Because you're going with him.] she growled as she stood up. You looked at her dumbfounded. [I didn't get to choose my date] you said now totally confused. [But you're still going with him!] she shouted. You just walked over to your bed and sat down. After a couple more minutes you finally asked. [Who do you think I'm going with?]. [Luke!] she shouted as if it was obvious. [I'm going with Kai] you said bored as he watched her expression go from mad to confused. [Then... Then who's going with Luke?] she asked slowly. [Hilary]. [THAT PRISSY BITCH!] Jess shouted as she gripped her fists. [Don't attack her] you warned knowing very well that's exactly what she wanted to do. [And why not?] she said back to glaring at you. [As I told you before it wasn't our choice. Why do you think you're going with Tala] you said as you flopped back on your bed and stared up on your gray ceiling. It felt great to be back in this house. In this room. [WAIT! He didn't put you with Tala?] she shouted running over to your bed. [No. You're going with him remember] you growled at her stupidity. But just as she was about to say something else the door opened and in walked Sarah and Rika. Both of them were holding long dress bags. [Don't tell me its time to get ready] you moaned as Sarah handed you a tan bag. [Sadly] she stated as she held her own bag up in disgust. [Well lets get this over with] you said as you opened you bag. Looking over your dress you decided that the old fart surprisingly had pretty good taste. Your dress was all black. The top of it looked semi like a corset. The skirt of the dress was a black lace. [Not bad Meg.] Rika said as she ripped the bag off her dress. Rika's dress was a deep crimson. And if you looked at if from the right view it looked black. At the each side of her dress was a collection of fabric laying perfectly. [Not bad Rika] you said as everyone turned to Jess as she ripped off her bag. Jess's dress was aqua colour. Black vines and flowers swirled around the whole dress. [Kick ass dress Jess] Sarah said with a smirk as she ripped off her bad. [Lets get this over with] you said monotone as you headed towards the bath room. Jess went out the door to her room taking Sarah with her and Rika stayed in your room to get changed.[Time for your make up!] Hilary screamed as she slammed open your door. You and Rika just stared at her as if she was nuts. [Well tell me where I can set up] Hilary said placing her hands on her hip. [No where] you said crossing your arms as you glared at her. [But I need to fix that scrap on your check!] she called walking over to your bed and started to set up her make up. [Lets just let her Meg] Rika said as she walked over to your bed. Grumbling you followed. [Now sit] she ordered you as she pointed to the bed. You looked at her as if she was nuts. No way in hell were you going to listen to her. You just folded your arms and stared at her. Hilary just sighed as she went to your side and pushed you onto the bed. You glared at her as she rummaged through her bag and pulled at her make up for you. When she was finally done you had on cover-up to hid the bruising scrap on your cheek, silver eye shadow on, and black eye liner. [Your done!] Hilary said as she happily bounced out of the room. [I know someone else who's on happy pills] Rika stated as she just stared at the door.[Its four you ready?] you asked Rika as you looked at the clock after putting on your shoes. [Just as long as I can get this over with] Rika growled as you both walked towards the stairs. As you two reached the last flight of steps the loud nose of conversation reached your ears. [Guess the boys are already there] you said took one step towards the stairs. You stopped as you saw someone walking down the stairs in front of you. [Looking good Mark]. Rika sarcastically to him. Mark turned around a glare in his eyes. [Shut. Up. Rika.] he snarled. Looking at his tie a smirk fell on your face. It had I'm sorry I cant dance with you I have Cacophobia (Fear of ugliness) written on it in green to match his green shirt. Everyone stopped talking to look at you three for a second but quickly went back to their conversations. You rolled your eyes as Mr. D quickly walked into the room. [Now everyone quickly get with your dates!] he called. [Damn] you heard Rika mutter as she reluctantly walked over to Tyson her date. With a smirk you headed over to Kai who was standing at the back of the room leaning on the wall. [You look good] he said once he saw you coming. [You too] you replied as you looked over his outfit. He was wearing a black suit with a black shinny shirt underneath. His tie was red and tied loosely. [I have good news for everyone! Two of the gentlemen here that don't have dates will be going with one of my lovely daughters!] Mr. D announced making you look at him once more. But before your eyes fell on the old fart, they fell on someone else though. Tala. Tala was glaring at Kai from across the room. As you stared at Tala you had to admit he looked good. He was wearing a black suit the same as Kais, but his shirt was a dark midnight blue. Which matched an ice blue tie that he had on. Jess was standing next to him secretly staring at Luke who was only a couple feet away from you. {Mr. D sure screwed up this dance} you thought as you turned to took at him once more. [Everyone I would like you to meet my daughters Raven and Avril!] Mr. D called as two girls walked in. The two girls looked to be twins. But their hair colour and eyes were different. The one on the left had black straight hair and brown eyes. While the one on the right had brown wavy hair and green eyes. [This is Raven] Mr. D said as he pointed to the one on the left. [And this is Avril] he said as he pointed to the one on the right. [Now... Adam I believe that you would be a good date for Raven. And Bryan I believe that you would be a good date for Avril]. Looking towards the two boys you saw a look of horror on their faces. You just had to smirk at them. [Now each couple will be taking a limo and then who ever is left from each group will be taking another limo. Now everyone out to the limos!] Mr. D called as he waved his arm herding everyone out side. {I'm going to get a headache} you thought as Mr. D pointed to a limo. The limo driver held the door open as you and Kai entered.
[Now welcome Mr. Hiwatari of the Blitzkrieg Boys and Ms. Granger of Lunar Ray!] shouted a blond woman into a microphone as you and Kai walked into the ball. {Wow... That's going to get old] you thought as you and Kai descended the stairs that were in front of you. Once you stepped on the very first step applause erupted from the floor. [Annoying] Kai muttered as you and him continued to the floor. Kai grabbed your hand as you reached the third or fourth step. You looked at him out of the corner of your eye, but shook it off as what he was expected to do. You just smirked knowing he was going to hate the night. [Now welcome Mr. Valkov or the Blitzkrieg Boys and Ms. Areata of Lunar Ray!]. You turned in time to see Jess and Tala walking down the stairs. Hand in hand just the way you and Tala had walked down. They both seemed to wish that they were somewhere else. But who could blame them? Neither of them really ever got along. [Meg!] called someone from behind you. Turning you saw that it was Adam. [Ya?] you asked sensing that something was wrong. Adam stood his right shoulder touching yours as he leaned closer to whisper in your ear. [I just got a letter today too. Be careful tonight.]. He then straightened up and walked back to his date. {So he knows then too} you thought seeing Raven hug Adam as soon as he got near here. {I wonder what he's letter said...}Soon all the bladers had arrived at the ball. The dance floor was now packed along with the tables surrounding the floor and the food floor which was up the stairs. You and Kai were standing with Chris and Sully as they talked about whose tie was better. [Come on you know that a dragon is better then a wolf!] called Chris as he pushed his tie under Sully's nose. [No I believe that the wolf his better] Sully said calmly as he pushed Chris's tie away. [Meg what do you think!] Chris shouted as he turned to look at you. You just stared at him as if he was on crack. [What the heck do you think she would like idiot] Sully said with a sigh. Chris turned glaring at him. [What did you just say?] Chris sneered. [She has a wolf bit beast. What would she like better] Sully said shaking his head. [Dumb asses] you muttered under your breath so only Kai heard. Kai turned to look at you. [I agree] he muttered back. Just then Mr. D walked on the stage in front of the dance floor. [Now I would like everyone to clear the dance floor for all the bladeing couples to dance.] he called into a microphone a huge smile on his face. You just stared at him with disbelief. What the heck his he trying to do? Have most of the couple kill each other and lessen the competition? [Have fun you two] Chris teased as he play punched your shoulder as he headed to a table. A large circle was cleared on the floor and only you, Kai, Tala, Jess, Hilary, Luke, Tyson, a very unhappy Rika, Robert, Emily, Ray, Sarah, Eric, Mariah, Adam, Raven, Bryan, and Avril were left on the floor. Music slowly started to play from the speakers as the band started to play. Green Days Good Riddance is the song that the band decided to play. You froze. This was the song that you and Tala had danced to at the last BBA held ball. But why was it affecting you so bad? [Another turning, point a fork stuck in the road.]. You quickly snapped out of your own thoughts and placed your hands on Kais shoulders as he placed his on our waist. Slowly you started to sway back and forth. Looking right behind you, you could see Jess and Tala dancing. He was facing you. One look at him and you could tell that he was thinking about the same thing. [So take the photographs and still frames in your mind. Hang them on a shelf in good heath and good time.] Kai wrapped his arms around your waist pulling you closer to him. You were surprised by his actions, but wrapped your arms around his neck all the same. Looking at Tala one last time you could see that he was glaring daggers at you and Kai. You couldn't stand Tala's looks anymore so you turned to look in the other direction. You saw your brother dancing with Raven. She was tightly hugging him and he was trying to push her off. You smirked as you looked over to the next pair. Tyson and Rika were dance a mile apart barley laying a finger on each other. Then next to them was Luke and Hilary. Hilary was grasping Luke in a hug while he just stood there his arms at his sides slowly swaying with the music. [Its something unpredictable, but in the end its right. I hope you have the time of your life] the song ended. Slowly you brought your hands away from Kais neck. After some hesitation he too brought his hands back to his side. [You're a good dancer] Kai whispered to you making sure that no one could hear him. You looked at him shocked. Too shocked to say anything. And luckily Mr. D cut you off anyway. [Now since this ball is for the bladers to get to know one another better, I would like the couples to switch partners.] Mr. D announced his smile growing ever bigger. {Will this guy ever have a bad day?} you thought as you heard someone ask Kai to dance. Turning you saw that it was Mariah that had asked him. He looked at her with a slight twitch in his eye. Then he turned back to you with a strange want in his eye. [Have fun] you called to him earning you a death glare which you returned by a smirk. You looked over towards Tala hoping that he or at least someone you could stand would ask you. But someone beat him too it. [Meg would you mind.] Chris asked as he held out his hand. You looked over to Tala to see that he was staring blankly in your direction. [Not at all] you said smirking knowing very well that he didn't want to be attacked by anyone else. Chris took your left hand in his right as No Reason by Dry Kill Logic slowly started to play. [The actions miss leading, the words have no meaning, and leaving farther still] Looking around at the other couples you saw that Jess was dancing with Luke. {Wonder who asked who?} you thought as you continued to surveying the couples. Hilary was now dancing with Tala. HILARY! {What the heck?} you thought surprising yourself. {What! WHY! I DONT CARE!} you then looked to the next couple to see Sarah and Seth dancing. {I always knew they like each other} you thought as Chris quickly turned you around making your dress swirl and everyone look in your direction. Chris then started to spin you around the whole floor you glaring at him the whole time. [Thanks for saving me] Chris said once the song had ended. [No problem. It was fun to see that Avril chick glare at him] you said with a smirk. He smirked right back as he slowly started to head towards the tables probably in search of a drink. But he was stopped not even half way there. [Now one last switch to make sure you got a good chance to meet everyone!] Mr. D shouted happily. [What the hell!] Chris groaned seeing Avril speeding towards him. [Cant save you this time] you said your smirk growing even wider. He turned to look at you a damn it look in his eyes. As everyone paired up, you found yourself standing alone on the dance floor. Looking at Adam you saw him looking at you pleading for help as Hilary now clung to him. You just smirked at him. Turning in your other direction you could see Chris giving you the same look as Avril clung to him. [May I have this dance?] suddenly asked someone from behind you. Turning you saw that it was none other then Tala. [I don't know, can you?] you said a smirk still dancing on your lips. Tala smirked as well taking your response for a yes. Tala slowly placed his hands on your waist as Rain by Breaking Benjamin started to play. In return you placed your hands on his shoulders. [Take the photograph it'll be the last] [Oww! That was my foot!] you heard Adam yell as he glared at Hilary who looking at him with apologetic eyes. You chuckled softly making Tala look down at you in surprise. Not that you noticed you were too busy watching your brother get attacked. [Safe to say from here you're getting close now]. Slowly you place your head on Tala's shoulder and wrapped your arms around his neck as you suddenly felt tired. This shocked Tala for a minute, but he quickly got over it. Once unfrozen Tala responded by wrapping his arms around your back and resting his head on yours. You smiled slightly as his grip tightened on you. You never wanted him to let you go. Thinking back to the last dance you almost laughed at how you could have run away from him at any minute. And now you wouldn't let go for the world. [Rain, rain go away and come again another day. All the world is waiting for the sun. All the world is waiting for the sun.] the song ended. Slowly, reluctantly, you unwrapped your arms and took a step away from Tala. [The dance floor is now open to everyone!] Mr. D called over the microphone. A loud cheer erupted as the sound of chairs moving filled the room. [Can I get you a drink?] Tala asked as he slowly took a step towards the refreshments. [Sure] you answered as you started to think about what you wanted. Just then a shot rang out.