The Unpredictable Battlefield
Chapter 22 – Dry Ways Of Showing You 'Care'.
Switching off the television, Rei leaned the edge of the remote against his dry straight lined lips. His pupils were narrowed, yet his muscles were tensed at the news of Ian's assassination, especially as nobody in the beyblade industry could understand why.
"Why would Boris take out Ian?" Tyson asked and star fished across the sofa with his legs on his teammates laps. Despite that he clearly was still in agony with his injured hip, the champion placed on his brave face and he fidgeted to get comfortable. Afterwards then continued to protest, "What has the little guy ever done to him?!"
Even though he was attempting to read between the lines, the blue haired Russian shifted back up against the sofa and sat up straight as if his superior had just marched onto the scene. Secretly, he was struggling to bare the idea of Tyson's feet resting on his lap, but Calvin refused to complain as it was his fault that the Dragoon wielder was in this state in the first place.
"I think he's dug his own grave." The cold loner stated whilst leaning on the sofa beside Tyson's head resting space.
Even though they were in the same room as each other, Kai still didn't want to be more than 10 inches away from his unwell 'boyfriend' incase something went wrong. The over protective male was watching him like a studying predator, whenever Tyson moved in the slightest, Kai knew and observed the consequences.
"But Ian isn't even around Tala any more. He's not been on the scene for 2 years now." Max stated and glanced over to Calvin with a innocent gesture written all over his pale face. "Perhaps he shot him to shake us all up?"
"Well, it's working." Kenny piped up with his face hiding behind Dizzy laptop.
Suddenly everyone in the room turned their head towards the beyblade geek as he was showing signs of a panic attack. The young brunette was gasping heavy with sweat building up on his forehead, meanwhile his body was shaking with pure fear.
"I don't want to be involved in this drama anymore. My parents are giving me a hard time through text messages..."
The entire team all had their own individual reactions, but it was Tyson's who caught Kenny's attention. He forced him weak body to sit up so he could maintain eye contact with the frightened youngster.
Despite that he was full of hope and strength, Tyson squinted in pain and his eyes were welling up with tears. "Text them back right now, and tell them that you are not going to get shot! I am not going to let that happen to you Kenny." He promised whole heartedly. "Kenny, don't let Boris get to you."
"How are you going to protect anyone when you didn't even defend yourself Tyson?!" Kenny gasped and glanced his eyes at Calvin. "I think my parents are speaking in my best interest and I am going to listen to them. I am packing tonight and leaving Japan."
Huffing at the weasel (Kenny) who wanted to runaway, Kai placed his hand onto Tyson's shoulder and he slammed the Granger back down into his comfortable position on the sofa. "Will you stop moving before you open up your stitches." He snarled impatiently, as he was tired of seeing Tyson crying in pain.
"AH! KAI!" Tyson yelped.
Max bit down onto his lower lip and nodded, "It's funny you say that Kenny because my Mom has phoned me earlier today and said the same thing. After hearing about Ian on the news, she wants me and my Dad to go back to America with her. Hey, she even invited you guys for your safety." He explained and cracked a weak smile at his friends, hoping they would accept the offer.
"Please tell me that you're not going too!" Tyson gasped and drawn his hands to his hip. "You guys...Please."
"If you want to leave. Then leave." Kai shrugged and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Nobody is going to stop you."
"Kai! You cannot say that to them!" Tyson by now was throwing a fit.
Rei's muscles tensed and Calvin gently shifted himself off the sofa to leave the room.
"I hate to admit it, but Mariah has been on my case. She's been begging me to come home because she keeps having nightmares about me dying." The Nekojin stopped speaking at the sound of Calvin slamming the door closed behind him. "I'm frightened Boris will hurt them to get back at us."
"Hey! Why don't we all just accept my Mom's offer and disappear to America?" Max waved his arms to gain everyone's attention. "America is a huge place, Boris will never find us."
"I don't want to go back to China because I want to take down Boris. But I have a feeling that Mariah will personally drag me back if I don't take her advice." Rei pouted and smiled weakly. "I will do everything I can from my end to assist you."
Nodding respectfully at everyone's decision, the leader took a deep inhale to maintain his calm state. "Fine." Was all he could reply, until his teammates rose up on to their feet to stand before him. They all had the same question sparkling within their eyes: 'What are you going to do Kai?'
By now, Tyson had reached out his hand and latched it onto Max's orange t-shirt to stop him from leaving, "Max, come on. We are a team..." He begged, crying even harder than he did before. It was all like deja vu for the champion and it was breaking his little weak heart to witness this scene all over again.
What am I supposed to say? Admit that I have nowhere to go so I'm staying here?
Pft. Someone has to look after this big mouth. Besides, I have plans of my own to figure out.~
"Don't worry about us. We'll be fine." Kai assured bluntly and closed his eyelids.
"You're staying here to look after me!?" Tyson released his best friend and gazed his swollen eyes up to his lover, "Oh man. I love you right now Kai."
Rei laughed lightly and he winked at Tyson. "He must love you to." He joked, watching the pair suddenly blush at the remark.
What's going on here?~
"But before you leave Max, I want you to speak to Calvin. Tell him that he has no decision in this matter and he has to stay here." Kai spoke in an un-emotional tone.
Max tilted his head, "Why doesn't Calvin have a say? I might want him to come to America with me. After all, he's kinda cute." He confessed whilst scratched the back of his neck. His cheeky freakled face flared up with heat and his heart skipped a beat. All Max could think about right now was the blond Russian sitting next to him on the plane journey home; holding his hand in the day but smooching at night.
Uh! How romantic!~
"I will break his legs before he can make it to the national airport." Kai threatened, "Calvin is too involved in this mess to just up and leave."
"Fair enough..." Rei whistled and placed his hand onto Kenny's shoulder protectively. "I will walk Kenny home and then return to pack. Are you ready Kenny?"
A/N: After so much inspiration from the newest manga editions released by our Beyblade God (Takao Aoki), I have finally finished the planning outlines to this story and I am going to complete it. I clearly understand that the timing of the update releases hasn't been the best. But now I am firmly in control of this product, I will get the job done to the best of my ability without disappointment and I can promise you all that. Thank you everyone for supporting this story, I really appreciate it – Granger~
The next chapter will contain strong yaoi references guys, stay tuned! ;)