Chapter 13: Happy Times?
[Grandmother] you growled looking the monster in the eye. A smirk split across her face as she daringly stared back at you. Your stare slowly turned into a glare as you took another step forward. Your grandmother raised her eyebrow and looked at you in question. [Meg. Get this old hag away from me.] came a pissed voice from the bed. Quickly your head snapped down to see an angry Rika staring back at you while pointing a finger at your grandmother. Your eyes lost their glare as you looked at your perfectly fine friend staring back at you. {Guess she still heals as fast as I remembered} you thought not even seeing a scratch on her. [Ill leave you two girls alone to chat.] cooed a sickly sweet voice so wrongly placed inside a bitch. Slowly, tauntingly she walked passed you. Both of your eyes met in a glare as she came closer to you. It took all your might not to punch her right then and there. Her shoulder perfectly in line with yours she paused. You were still facing Rika while your grandmother still faced the door. [I've never liked you. I'm just here waiting for you to fail. Waiting for the day no one will be there to pick up your pieces as you break. Not your brother. Not your cousins. Not your precious Tala. No. One.]. And with those last nagging words she disappeared out the door and into the medical room. You just shook your head in annoyance as you looked out the window behind Rika's bed. {The great motivational words I grew up on} you thought bitterly as you watched the bare limbs of the trees dance back an forth in the wind. But what did she plan on doing to turn everyone against you? But then again, you didn't want to know. Or at least, not at this moment.[So I guess I should thank you.] stated Rika annoyed breaking your train of thought. You took your eyes off the window and saw that she was now sitting on her bed staring at her hands. For a while you just stared at her waiting for her to continue. With an annoyed sigh she continued in her thanks, [ Without you, Makaze wouldn't have helped me. And without that, Id probably be dead]. Still you just looked at her but a small smirk was now pulling at the corners of your lips. Rika flashed you a death glared. But you just continued to stare at her. The smirk on your lips. [What... Not enough?] she huffed as she got out of bed and walked over to a backpack Luke or Sully must have brought her. [No. I carry your ass here. And that's all I get?] you stated in a false angry tone while crossing your arms over your chest. Rika froze shirt in mid-air as she halted her fishing through the bag. Slowly she turned. Another death glare was clearly visible on her face as she stared at you. Again you just smirked at her. She had always hated it when people saw her in a weak state, and that's exactly what you had done. And she especially hated you for it since you were one of the three people who knew what was wrong with her. Jess and Sarah were the other two. [Its almost six... And I'm starved] Rika growled as she pulled a shirt over her head and closed the bag. Giving you one last glare, Rika turned to throw her backpack on her back. You just shrugged as you both headed towards the door. Luke and Sully jumped up once they saw both you and Rika standing in the door way. They both seemed shocked they she had healed so quickly. But then again without Makazes help, it would have taken her two days at least to heal from her injuries. The medical room had cleared out and only Sarah and Seth were still there. The strange silence only a form of hospital could possess filled the room. [Take good care of her Seth.] you whispered in his direction as you passed him. He just his head in acknowledgment, his eyes never leaving Sarah's unconscious form. It looked as if she wasn't going to be left alone tonight. And Seth was the perfect person to watch over her. Quietly you closed the door so you wouldn't disturb them. Slowly the four of you found your way down to the parking garage below the stadium. [Has anyone thought of how we were getting out of here?] Sully asked as everyone just looked around the dingy garage for some sign of life. [Guessing no one has a car?] Rika stated dully as she shook her head while rolling her eyes. You, Luke, and Sully just glared at her in annoyance. How would anyone have a car? None of you lived in Japan. Just as Sully opened his mouth to yell at her for being so dense, someone called out to your small group. [Need a lift?] came a guys voice from your left. [Great... A freak] Rika mumbled under her breath. But you just had to smirk. You knew exactly who it was. Lazily everyone turned to their left to see Chris a couple of feet away sitting in his black Mustang. A wide smirk crossed your face as you, Luke, Sully, and Rika walked over to the deranged blond behind the wheel. [I promise this freaks a good driver] Chris said smirking while running a hand through his hair. [Better be...] muttered Rika as she rolled her eyes and walked over to the passengers side. Luke and Sully jumped over the seat to get to the back were Rika soon followed them sitting on Sully's lap and leaning on Luke's shoulder due to the lack of room. And you, being the cousin of the Mustang owner, got to sit shot gun. Which of course Rika complained about. Worst December by Sugarcult was blasting through the speakers. Hearing this you rolled your eyes was looking out the window. Chris was only playing this for Rika since it was a well know fact that Sugarcult is her favourite band. And one of Chris's least favourite bands, and that's putting it lightly. [Where to kiddies?] Chris asked as he stepped on the gas and quickly shot off out of the garage and down the road. [Somewhere for food] Sully stated a cheesy grin crossing his face as he pleaded silently with Chris through the mirror. After a chorus of Ok s and Whatever s, Chris headed towards a small restaurant just out side of town known as Dragon Fly . But of course, not without a mouth watering aroma of frying egg rolls and wanton soup filled your senses as you walked through a set of glass doors following behind Sully and Luke. A bell on the door tinkled as it slowly closed behind Chris. Scanning the room it was as if you were sent back years into the past of ancient China. Old Chinese symbols for protection, heath, and luck were placed all over the walls and above each door way. The walls were made out of the traditional rice paper cut into large squares by bamboo that was painted black. All of which matched the lightly stained oak wood on the floor. Only three tables were in the room to dine on. But each table could hold at least ten people. Each one was set up in the traditional way. The table was close to the floor surrounded by pillows that would be used as seats. A bamboo place mat, a black small square place, and a small black tea cup were at every seat. There was only four other people in the restaurant that were eating there instead of working. And with a closer look, you knew all four of them. And very well. [Please follow me] came a small voice from the hostess standing behind a wood podium. She was wearing one of the traditional kimonos and looked to be very shy. [Would you mind if we sat with them?] asked Chris as he pointed his finger towards the four lonely eaters. [They're friends of ours]. After finishing he flashed the hostess one of his irresistible charming smiles. She just gave a small nod of her head and walked your small group towards the even smaller group of Russians sitting around the middle table. Tala, Bryan, and Spencer looked up from their plates as you five walked towards them. But Kai just stared as his food not daring to touch a bit. You smirked at Tala as you took a seat next to him. [Rika's fine] you whispered making sure only he could hear you. For a minute he just stared at you. He then opened his mouth as if he was going to say something to you, but quickly closed it shacking his head and diverting his eyes to the floor. {Ya... Ok...} you thought as you turned your attention to the conversation going on around the table. [You know we had so much fun when we were younger?] stated Sully as he played with his tea cup. Spencer just grunted and crossed his arms. Luke and Kai acted as if they hadn't heard a thing. If those two would just get over their prides, they would be good friends and even better brothers. Rika and Tala just stared at some inanimate abject. Another pair that has a family trait. And you along with Chris just scanned the table being the outsiders in the conversation. {I missed the start of a very interesting conversation} you thought as you again scanned everyone's reactions to the questions. [Even Meg must remember] Sully whispered lowly still playing with his tea mug. All eyes turned to you as you just stared blankly at Sully. Why had he brought you into this? You had nothing to do with any of their personal affairs. But yes you did remember happier times between the two teams.*Memory*Exhausted, you turned the handle of your Abbey dorm room. 327 was once printed in bright gold numbers on the door. They were now a dull gray worn away from the years and the darkness. A bead of sweat ran down your face as you slowly crossed the cemented walled room. A slight panging noise was heard as you flopped on your bed at the back of the room resting horizontally against the wall. A couple of feet away another bed rest vertical against the back wall with its side resting on the side wall. Two more beds were on either side of the door. A sigh of relief escaped your mouth as you tired feet and back started to relax from your hard day of training. [Hard day in the office?] came a girls voice from across the room. Since your one year stay here four more girls had been added to the roster here at Hell Hole. And one more girl was suppose to be coming next spring. [You get yours tomorrow] you stated dully back as you tilted your head and peered across the room. Jess's blue eyes stared back at you with their cold hollowness. [Shut up you two] came Sarah's voice from next to you. It sounded as if she had just woken up. You just plopped back down on your back and closed your eyes. A nap sounded pretty good to you right now. [Why don't you?] Jess called back starting a huge fight between the two. Curling up you faced the wall and grabbed a pillow placing it over your head in an attempt to block them out. [Both of you shut it!] screamed Rika as she turned her head phones up and rolled over so she was now facing the wall as well. {Freaking room mates...} you thought mentally rolling your eyes before the pull of sleep got the best of you. [Meg get up!] Rika hissed in your eat as she shook you awake. [Go... Away] you grumbled as you rolled over and curled up into a ball determined to go back to sleep. But Rika never was one to give up that easily. With the back of her hand she slapped your back. Quickly your eyes shot open as you jumped out of surprise. But this was Rika, nothing should surprise you anymore. Tired you flopped back down on the bed. Slowly you turned to only your head to glare at her. She just stared back with an emotionless face. [What do you want?] you growled as you stretched and sat up knowing she wouldn't leave you alone. [The guys are waiting] is all she said as she threw your light black zip up at you. For a moment you just sat there staring at the sweat shirt in your hand. With a sigh you put it on and followed the annoying Valkov girl out that door. A light snow was falling on the dead roses that littered the yard in the centre courtyard of the Abbey. In the centre of the yard was a tall white marble water fountain. A small ice pond had formed where the water wasn't drained and icicles clung to the edges. It was a scene right out of a movie. Except you were in a living hell. Sitting on the ledge of the fountain was a certain red head and two blueish-gray heads. Tala, Luke, and Kai looked your way as they heard both sets of footsteps coming their way. Each of them nodded a hello then went right back to talking without even giving you and Rika enough time to nod back. You then looked over to the dead rose bushes. Sully, Spencer, and Bryan were sitting cross legged deep in conversation. They didn't even notice that you two had arrived. After a few more crunching steps the three looked up at you. All of them nodded in your direction and waited for your nod. Across from them, Eric was leaning on a tree with Sarah, Jess, and Seth all sitting around the base. Then in the middle of the yard, Mark, Adam, Devin, and Mike stood also deep in conversation. Mark looked over at you and waved yelling [Bonjour!]. You smirked and replied. [Salut!]. A smile came to Marks face as he prepared himself for a French conversation. [Cava?] he questioned. Everyone was now looking at you two confused. A few weeks ago the Abbey had been visited by the Board Of Education. It was suppose to be a boarding school for beybladers, but it was a school none the less. After a few days spent at the school they told the Abbey they needed to add more classes to the schedule. They were told that every student had to have at least and hour of math, science, grammar, and a language a day. With a smile the principal of the school agreed. And with a big surprise the schedules were changed the next day. You now have one half hour of math and grammar a day as well science every other day instead of math. Then you have your language of choice for one hour. Still the beyblade training was four hours and an extra three once a week. You and Mark had been one of the only ones that had picked French as your language, so the others have absolutely no clue what you two are saying. [Oui, cava. Et toi?] you asked lazily as you walked over to the fountain. [Moi? Tres bien!] he shouted as you took a seat next to Tala and Luke. [Are you two done?] asked Spencer as he stared bored at you two. You just nodded as Mark replied [Oui monsieur]. Spencer just rolled his eyes along with many of the others. [How can you two learn that fast?] asked Jess as she stared at you two in amazement. Mark just shrugged his shoulders. [I already know four other languages] you replied breaking off an icicle and holding it till it melted away. [Four?] Eric said sounding surprised. You just mhmmed as you broke off yet another icicle. [What are they?] asked Kai from the other side of Luke. [English, Russian, Japanese, and German] you replied ending with a yawn as you closed your eyes and leaned on Tala. Everyone was silent for a while before Adam picked you up and placed you in his lap. He has always had this issue of protecting you in your sleep. Slowly you opened your eyes and looked up in his bright blue ones that had lost their shine. [Put me down?] you half asked as you yawned yet again. Without a reply he placed you on the ground next to the tree he was leaning on. Again the field became quiet. Slowly the pull of sleep stared to nag you again. Leaning your head on your brothers shoulder you welcomed the rest. You really needed it. The five hour long training sessions were really getting to you. [So... Has anyone found anything yet?] came Tala's voice finally breaking the silence. You opened your eyes and straightened up. Everyone turned to look at him with sad faces. For the past two weeks everyone had joined to help out Rika. But it seems as if nothing as been found yet. And both of the Valkovs' were becoming very anxious.
*Present*[Don't bring me into this] you whispered as you stared down at the plate. You could still feel everyone's eyes on you. Desperately you just wanted them to turn away. [You're the only one they're going to believe Meg!] Sully cried frantically yet quietly. [Don't bring me into this] you repeated in a deadly tone as you stood up and headed towards the door. [Don't you want to help reunite families?] Sully shouted at you, anger in his voice. You stopped halfway across the room. Without turning to look at him you hissed, [That's not my job]. Slowly you resumed your walk to the door. [You could just do it out of the kindness of your heart!] he screamed. Now the hostess and even a few waitresses were staring at you. [I believe you told me once that my heart was black.] you growled gripping the door with your left hand. Slowly you pushed it open only to pause midway from your freedom by someone calling to you yet again. [Need a ride?] called Chris as you heard him stand up. [No] you called simply letting the door slam behind you as you walked out into the crisp night.A skin biting cold wind whipped around you as you slowly walked down the main street. The sky was black. No stars or moon lit your way as you silently trudged on. The longer you were out, the more the temperature seemed to drop. But you were use to cold weather. Living in Russia didn't do nothing for you. {I wish I had a hoody though...} you thought angrily as you shoved your hands deep in your pockets. It really wasn't smart to be out in the dead of winter with a thin short sleeved shirt on. A street light shown up ahead as you reached the corner of the block you were walking on. Looking up at the blue street sign you saw that you still had thirty blocks to go till you reached your hotel. {Shit... Its going to take me forever!} you screamed glaring at the sign. Maybe if you stared at it long enough, it would change. Nope... With a sigh you reached into your deep pockets and pulled out your silver and black cell phone. Flipping it open you pressed the address book key. Clicking down a couple of times you stopped on your brothers name. Quickly you pressed the call button and placed the phone up to your ear. [Meg?] Adam questioned as he picked up the phone. What a great invention caller ID was. [Favour?] you asked in a questioning voice. A sigh came over the phone as you could tell Adam sat up. With a questioning look you glanced down at your watch. It was already 12:52. {I didn't know it was that late...} you thought as you looked down the road to see not one car on it. [What is it?] he asked with a yawn. [I'm kind of stuck in the middle of nowhere.] you stated. Adam quickly got your drift and became more alert. [Where are you?] he asked. [Shuyou and Oomaka] you stated as you plopped down on the curb. Your legs were pulsing with pain from the long walk into the city from the restaurant. Maybe you should have taken Chris up on his offer. [Ill be there in a minute] was his response before he hung up leaving you in silence. Snapping your phone shut, you shoved it back in your pocket. {I wonder how long it'll really take him to get here?} you thought as you leaned back on the sign. A yawn escaped your mouth as leaned your head on the cold metal as well. {He better get here soon... And he better bring a hoody...}
*With Adam*Stupid freaking sister} he grumbled as he pulled out his keys and slowly walked out the door. [Where are you going?] shouted Chris to Adam as slowly pulled the door behind him. The only response Adam gave him was a small grunt before the door slammed shut. {Shuyou and Oomaka, how'd she get all the way down there? It should take me almost a half hour to get there} he thought and he opened the door to the black Chevy Mr. D had let him borrow earlier. Turning on the radio he just grumbled as a band he hated flooded through the speakers. {Can this night get any better?} he thought as he stared the engine and took off down the road. Quickly he looked from side to side as he passed through yet another stop sign. {She better appreciate this.} Adam thought bitterly as he neared Shuyou and Oomaka. Slowly he pulled up to the street to find you sleeping against the street sign. Smirking he stopped the car and walked over to you. Carefully he picked you up and placed you in the back seat. Taking off his zip-up he covered you before taking off. Seems as if you would be spending another night with the boys.*With You, Next Day*The rays of the early morning sun shown in your eyes. Grumbling you stretched and opened your eyes. But once you had opened your eyes you found that you had no clue where you were. Looking around the room it seemed as if the room was the same as yours, but instead of gray there was an ice blue. Slowly you sat up and looked at the clock. 5:32 it said in bright red letters. For a while you just death glared at it till you realized that someone was sitting on the window sill looking out side. And it just happened to be Tala. [Tala?] you asked as you threw the covers off and stood up. Slowly he turned towards you. Without a word he looked back at the window one last time before standing up and walking towards the door. {Not a morning person...} you thought as you just stared at him with confusion. But as he froze in midair as he reached for the door handle. [Did we really have good times?] he questioned so low you almost missed the question. [Everyone has had good times once in their life] you replied quietly staring down at the floor. After a couple of minutes you turned and looked back at Tala. He was staring at you with a small smirk on his face. [I don't remember being happy... Not until now]. And with that he was out the door and gone. You just stared at the closed door. A small smile crossed your face. {Me either... Or at least not this happy..} you thought as you followed him out the door.[Good, you're up. We have to go to a meeting] Chris yelled as he grabbed your arm and dragged you out the door where Tala and Adam were already waiting. [We have to see him on our day off?] you grumbled ripping your arm out of his grip. [Yes] Adam sighed as you four walked towards the elevator. [Fat old fart] you muttered leaning on the elevator wall. Tala and Chris smirked at you as Adam just shook his head at you plopped down in a chair next to Mark. [Tired?] he asked as you pulled your legs up on the chair and rested your head on your knees. [No] you stated grumpily as you stared at him. For a while he just stared back. Shaking his head he said, [Guess you shouldn't have walked all the way back to the hotel them.]. After another yawn, you glared at him and stated, [If you guys weren't dip shits I wouldn't have had to leave.]. He just looked down. Again he opened his mouth to say something but Tala cut him off growling [Don't start]. Turning to your left right you saw that Tala was also sitting next to you. An eerie quiet filled the room as everyone either slept to scanned the room. You slept.[Ok everyone sorry I'm late!] screamed Mr. D as he walked through the door. He quickly rushed over to the table and set his hat and brief case on the table. Then after taking his coat off he sat down at the head of the table. [What took you so long?] asked Ray as he stretched while yawning. [I'm sorry I had something to take care of before I came here] Mr. D stated sincerely. Mark pushed you since you were still resting with your eyes closed. [I'm awake asshole] you grumbled at the same time as Tyson screamed, [YOURE AN HOUR LATE!]. Everyone, including you, turned to see Tyson standing pointing at Mr. D. A look of confusion consumed Mr. Ds face as he looked at Tyson. The room remained silent as everyone waited for one of the two to continue. After a while Tyson sat back down and crossed his arms. [I didn't get any breakfast yet] he muttered. An eruption of comments came Tyson's way. Most of them consisting of, way is the only thing he thinks of food! [Ok everyone listen up!] Mr. D shouted pounding his fist on the table. For the first time since you've been there you take your head off your legs and look at the old fart. [I would like to introduce three people to you] he said as the door opened. In walked three girls. An awkward silence washed over the room as everyone just stared at them. One had red hair with green eyes. She was wearing jeans and a long sleeved green shirt with a yellow spaghetti strapped shirt over it. Next to her stood a girl with brown hair up in high pig tails and purple eyes. She was also wearing jeans, but they had a hole in each knee. Her top was light purple and huge off her shoulders. Under that top was a black thick strapped cami. And the final girl had blond hair up in a high pony tail with amber coloured eyes. She too was wearing jeans. Her top looked to be a brown school uniform what was ripped off at the sleeves. Pins covered the front. [Everyone! This is, Desirea, Electra, and Kali. And they are...]