First of I would like to say I have not forgotten about this. Things just got busy between the end of school, Anime Boston and now I'm packing to move out of my apartment cause come September I will be traveling overseas. So yeah a lot is going on. Oh and I have also been working on getting chapters written for the coming sequel :)
Background: This was going to be the last of the Deleted Tales, however things have changed. As of right now this is the only one I have completed and others are still in progress. This takes place right after the end of Academy. Johnny is bringing Kisa home to meet his parents.
Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade or the series characters. I do not profit from writing this story or any others posted here.
Thanks: Ariao
Meeting the McGregors
Johnny sat back in his seat as the limousine took us towards Glasgow castle. He had as amused look as his lavender eyes continued to stare at me.
Why is he amused? There are many reasons for that at the moment.
The first could be that I can't stop fidgeting in my own seat. This isn't because of this freak's wings either. For once they are the only thing not raising my anxiety level to new heights.
No instead my fidgeting is all due to my outfit. Which is reason two for Johnny's amusement. I have been forced to abandon my comfy cloths of jeans and t-shirts for a full length pale blue silk dress. My favorite style boots have been regretfully replaced by dainty, open toed high heels I can barely walk in. In other words I feel completely naked.
This now brings us to reason three of Johnny's amusement. And that reason is the constant blush that has tinged my face pink since getting out of the hotel bathroom in this dress. (We landed late so Johnny took us to a hotel to sleep before going to meet his parents.)
"Relax Princess," he tells me for the umpteenth time this ride. "You have nothing to worry about. That dress makes you absolutely dazzling. I'm going to have to fight others to keep them off of you."
I raise my head up a bit and glare at him. "I'd like to see you wear a dress and not feel out of place."
He only chuckled and continued his staring. Seriously if he doesn't stop that soon I'm going to poke his eyes out.
Okay how long is this drive anyways?
"Mr. McGregor, we are approaching the gates now," our driver informed.
I heard Johnny sigh and creak his neck. He's nervous too I guess.
"This is it Princess. Are you ready?"
"I'd be ready if I were in my normal cloths. Or at least my boots." My tone dripped heavily with sarcasm.
He ignored that reaching for my hands to take in his. "I'm sorry Princess. I know you don't like outfits like you're wearing now. If my mother was someone different I wouldn't have made you wear this at all. Yet she is who she is and this will help her liking of you. I can't say how much but it will help. Not to mention you are truly radiant in it. I know I've been saying this all day and I mean it each time."
His honest sincerity caused my voice to catch in my throat. I couldn't say anything back to him. All I did was nod in agreement.
We felt the car stop before the driver informed us of our arrival.
"It's time." He gave my hands a squeeze of encouragement, which I totally needed, before letting go.
He slid over to the door the driver opened and waited for me. When I managed to get there he held out his hand for mine. He really was raised in the ways of a true high class gentleman.
When I stepped out I was shocked. It was like the entire staff was there to greet him home. The lined the stair way up to the front door where his parents patiently waited. His father had his left arm around his wife's waist holding her close to him. It was like a scene out of a TV show.
He never dropped my hand as we walked the steps up to his parents. Good thing too cause I might have fallen with these damn heels.
"Mother. Father," Johnny greeted both his parents. "Allow me to introduce you both to Miss Kisa."
"Hello," I softly say unable to look either adult in the eye.
"Dad you remember I mentioned Kisa before. She was inside the Abbey that imprisoned young bladers and preformed experiments on them."
"I remember." His dad sounded just like Johnny only older. "You just didn't say how beautiful she was. Lady Kisa welcome to our home."
"Thank you sir." Again my voice was soft and I didn't make eye contact.
"Does she have any noble blood in her Jonathan?" His mother's voice was lovely with its Scottish accent. It was the hard edge she gave that made her sound very cruel.
"No mother." Johnny's tone changed as he addressed her. There was obvious respect there that was laced with a bit of dislike.
"I see. I do not want her staying her long. You have to find a proper, respected young woman of our social class to be your wife."
I felt my shoulders sag as her heels clicked away from us. I still don't know my own feelings for Johnny yet. Her rejection made me extremely sad. This could be my answer.
I looked up when a hand fell on my left shoulder. I saw a man with Johnny's red hair that was streaked with white and the same lavender eyes. His face was cleanly shaven.
"Don't mind my wife Kisa. She's used to the old ways of things. I invite you to remain here in Glasgow as long as you wish. As long as you are here you are an honored guest and the staff will help with whatever you wish." His smile was warm and true.
"Thank you sir. I'll try not to be too much of a bother for anyone."
"If want my son said is true there's no need to worry about that. Please allow me to say welcome home Kisa."
My new life at Glasgow now began. I don't know what Johnny told his father of me but the man certainly seemed to like me as much as his son (in a totally different way). While his wife only wanted to count the days until I left her son's life for good. This is going to make for an interesting living situation.
That's all folks. Thanks for taking the time to read and if you could spare a few moments to review that would be awesome. I'm still accepting requests for upcoming chapters.
Actually I have a small request for all of you. I'm stuck coming up with a title for the sequel. Currently I have it narrowed down to four. If reviews could mention which you'd like that would help. Votes will only be counted once.
Hell's Back in Session
Once More Into the Breach
From Hell's Heart
No Escape From Hell.
Thanks again Lirin :)
