SO quick note, first off I am writing flashbacks in third person before anyone says anything,

DISCLAMER: You know the drill, I don't own Beyblade.

Hope you enjoy!
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Ray's POV
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I took a deep breath as I looked around at the clear skies. I knew there was no way I would get any practice in with Tyson asleep, so I walked back inside. I walked into the living room, light pouring in through the many windows.

I waited to see if Ms. Jun had heard me come in. When I didn't hear any movement I plopped down on the couch. My eyes scanned the living room for anything that I could do to keep myself occupied. My eyes caught sight of a bookshelf and I smiled to myself. I hadn't had much time to read latly.

I stood up and walked over to the bookshelf. My eyes scanned over numerous book bindings before my gaze came to rest on an old leather-bound book.

I pulled it out slowly, running my hand over the worn leather cover. The image of a bird flying under a full moon, with a tiger prowling beneath was engraved into the cover. Why did this book look so familiar?

I ran my hand over the book again. I opened it slowly, light cursive handwriting filled the first half of the page.

"It was my mothers." I jumped, almost dropping the book, at the sudden voice. I turned around to see Ms. Jun standing in the door frame, an apron draped around her waist, her lavender eyes looking kind and tired. "Oh," I said not knowing what else to say.

She smiled. "It's alright you can read it if you want." I nodded. "I don't know why, but it looks . . . really familiar." I said, not really sure why I said it. Jun smiled again. "Well maybe if you start reading it you'll know why."

She walked out of the room, as I sat down on the couch. I know I've seen this before. I opened the book, to the first page, the one with handwriting. I began reading the writing on the scripted page.

"To my dear children, may this story always remind you of the pride in which you were born and the sacrifices that were made to keep us all safe. A story passed down from generations to generations I hope this will help you to always remember us, and the ones you called family. Love always, your mother (Elaine Tate)"

I flipped the old book over to the true first page. I began to read, scanning in parts, while reading others. My stomach twisted when I realized, I did know this book. I stood up, the book barely in my grasp. My heart was pounding as the book dropped from my hands.

As soon as the book left my hands my body began to act before my brain could catch up. I flew out the door.

I ran through the woods sprinting up the hill and across the small creak at full speed. I didn't know why exactly I was running, I just knew I had to get away. Away from that house, and most importantly away from that book.

I burst through some trees and skidded to a halt, just mere inches away from the edge of the cliff. My mind racing as I fell to my knees, tears stinging at my eyes.

"Why did it have to be that one freaking book. It could have been any other book in the world, but no." I settled into some soft grass digging my head into my knees as memories floated into my mind

Flashback

"Ray come inside dear, you'll catch your death if you stay outside while it is so cold." A beautiful woman with long flowing raven hair stood in the door frame of a small hut, the evening sun glistening in her amber eyes.

A young boy with similar features ran up, throwing his arms around the woman. "Mommy did you see me today!" He called excitedly, tugging eagerly on his mother's apron.

She smiled warmly at the young boy and pulled him inside. "Of course I saw you. All of you are getting so good. Now hurry inside and finish your dinner before your father gets home. I want you in bed before he gets here."

Ray's smile faltered slightly. "Awww, but mommy I want to tell dad about everything and about how good I am getting." She nudged him forward again. "Go on Ray and do as I say. If you do I'll read something to you before you go to bed."

Ray turned to his mother with a sweet smile. "Huǒ fènghuáng, hǔ fāguāng?" She smiled again at the young boy. "If that is what you want, although I have never meet a child so interested in history."

Ray smiled wider. "Dad said that history is important and I want to be just like him." The woman laughed. Her laugh lite the whole world of the small child. She lifted Ray into her arms with a soft smile. He curled his arms around her neck and dug his head into her. "Well, you have made an excellent start my little zhànshì."

End Flashback

I curled in on myself. Everything in me wanted nothing more than to just crawl up and die. At that very moment in time, I wasn't so sure I wouldn't.

I couldn't breathe, everything in me screamed for me to let go. I felt tears behind my eyes but as always I pushed them back. I refused to allow myself to cry. The others may not be around to see me anymore, but that didn't change who I was or who I need to be.

I took in another shaky breath, just as I heard a voice whisper my name. I jumped at the sudden sound, not prepared to hear anything. With another shaky breath I stood up.

"Kai," I began quietly, building back up my normal façade. "I didn't hear you come up. How long have you been here?" "Not long." It was at this point that I was able to fake a smile and turn around. "Sorry, didn't realize this is where you came to train. I'll find somewhere else." So you won't see my pity-party. I pushed past him hopeing that was the end of our conversation. That's why when he grabbed my arm I secretly wished he would be his normal cold self for once. "Ray are you . . ."

I heard his words trail off and used it as a chance to make my escape. I faked another smile. "I'm fine Kai. You might want to be careful asking things like that; people might start to think you actually have a heart." I don't know why I added that last part. I just wanted to get away and I prayed he could see that as I pulled away. "Like I said, I'll go." I saw him nod with some force. So with one last smile I walked off. In my heart however I secretly wished that Kai hadn't let me leave.

Kai's POV
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I watched Ray walk out of sight. I felt Dranzer heat up, she sensed it to, something was wrong with our neko-jin .

It wasn't my problem though. Ray was a big boy and could take care of himself.

I fitted Dranzer into her launcher. I was ready to launch her into the dish when something hit me. An insane pain pulsed through my whole body. I looked around trying to locate the origin of the pain when my crimson eyes meet dead blue ones.

The person stood there silently as I pulled myself up. I saw a blade spinning on the ground in front of me and I knew what had happened. "Who the hell are you?" I demanded keeping my voice calm but putting a very cold edge to it.

The guy remained silent, his deep blue hair flying wildly like a halo, covering his face from view. His dead blue eyes stared at me as if they were searching my soul. "Kai Hiwatari?" The guy asked coldly. I did not like this; something about the guy was off. "Depends on who's asking."

I crossed my arms ready for a fight if one came. "My name is Kagen Novikov. I am here to bring you home." My blood ran cold as not only did I realize why this person was here but also as I recognized him.

"Ka – Kagen?" I stuttered, which is so unlike me, but I couldn't believe it. Kagen however didn't say anything. "Kagen what did they do to you?"

For a moment I saw the soft blue eyes that I had grown up with, return to the familiar face. "Kai," He said quietly, momentarily regaining control. "I'm so sorry." I didn't understand what he meant. Sorry? Sorry about what?

Then I got my answer as I felt something dig into my gut sending me to my knees. I looked up to see the same dead eyes, that had first greeted me, once again staring me down. "What did they do to you." I asked, knowing I wouldn't get an answer.

"After I left, they turned on you. Didn't they?" Once again his eyes shifted, it was only for a moment, as he fought them for control. "Kai," He said finally. I looked up and gritted my teeth. "It's time to come home." They had won.

As Kagen leaned closer, I shut my eyes. They had the perfect plain this time. They had sent the one person in that cursed place that I could never hurt. They could change his name all they wanted, but I knew and so did they. They knew I would never hurt Kagen, because there was no way I was ever going to hurt my own brother.

As I felt strong hands grip my arms, I knew he had reinforcements. I allowed myself one last look at the person I had sworn on my life to protect.

He moved as a soldier, trained by our Grandfather to feel nothing, to want nothing and to follow orders no matter what. My stomach twisted, how Kagen, of all people, could have ever ended up like that I had no idea.

He stopped for a second and I brought my head up to see why. If I wasn't sick before I really was now.

Blocking our path, head held high, eyes silted in anger, was a certain Chinese blader who was extremely ticked off. I saw Kagen step forward and I dug my feet in. No way! There was no way I was going to let them fight.

"Let Kai go." I heard Ray growl. Kagen however, unlike most people, didn't flinch away under the wrath of the neko-jin.

"Ray Kon?" I heard Kagen say in the same tone he had said my name. Ray looked at my brother with a slight curiosity. "Yes." Ray said not even being a smart-aleck like I had.

"Leonid would like a word with you." At this I saw all the color drain from Ray's face. "No,"

Kagen didn't hesitate with Ray as he had with me. He ran up to him, dug his knee into his gut, and then as Ray fell to his knees, he drilled his elbow into Ray's skull. I saw Ray fall unconscious and couldn't believe what I had just seen.

One because I couldn't believe anyone could defeat the skilled Chinese blader with such ease and two because I couldn't believe it had been Kagen of all people who had done it.

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{A}{N}

Yay! Man I got this chapter done really fast. I hope it is good considering I got it done so quickly,

I feel kind of bad for what I have done to Kai's brother (you don't know half the story) But I feel worse for what I did to poor Ray! Waaaaa! Ohh well you can't have a good story without a little bit of pain right?

Translations

zhànshì means warrior

Anyways hope you liked it.