Beyblade Fan Fiction ❯ Fighting Destiny ❯ How it began ( Prologue )

MWAHHAHAHAAACOUGH.-ok so not so scary beginning but I've never written this type of fic so I guess I'm saying bare with me-not nudity or anything like that I just mean...ok ill stop going on I'm sure u understand me. Hehe. ok so this fic is classed as horror (things that go BOO) and romance (slurpy noises-questionable).this first chapter is a flashback and its kind of the beginning of this curse which....you know what I'm gonna let you read it to find out-ps so i cud get this out to ya'll in time i havnt properly checked it so if u notice anything tell me plz!thx

Disclaimer-HAHAHA-none of the Beyblade characters are in the first chapter so IN YOUR FACE!

Flashback sequence

She loved him and because of that she was betrayed. She was too trusting...

Like most good tales this one is based round a curse, a curse that was to destroy a specific pair of lovers time and time again until it killed there very souls. Without fail many lovers died...until the next two reincarnations came about, for they were far from lovers...infact they were quite the opposite.

It was the night of the ball, a grand event and one that would change the destiny of many. She stood proud at the top of the staircase watching those dance below. The women in elegant dresses and accessories, the men looked rich in there suits. It was an event which she should have been happy to be at and yet she wasn't. Why should she feel sad with what she never had? She felt it again. A prickly sensation running down her back...what was it? She tilted her head to her left so she would appear innocent as she tried to figure out what gave her the sensations. Her black hair was worn in a bun but already several tendrils shaped her face though not on purpose. She saw nothing but darkness. To her left was her hallway that lead to one of her balconies outside. The moon was already in the sky, shining brightly, for some reason though tonight it was more eerie and foreboding than anything else. She was so confused, were was he? After what he said she thought things would have changed, perhaps it wasn't love. She doubted that Hadden would know where Nicholas was, she wouldn't even dare to ask, he'd been acting so strange lately and though she cared for him it made her uneasy. Again she looked to her guests dancing merrily. As host she knew she had a certain obligation to join them but her heart just wasn't in it. However that didn't matter so she forced herself to join in. She took each step gracefully her red velvet dress flowing behind her. She was often complimented on her appearance and had learned quickly that it was a powerful thing to be beautiful but also dangerous. Her skin wasn't quite as pale as many of her guests but that was simply because of her free spirit, she couldn't, no wouldn't stay indoors all the time especially with all her land. She often felt as if she was being called to join nature, take part in what it had to offer. She simply couldn't help herself; one of her favourite things to do outdoors was to go riding down by the stream or across her lands, over the fresh green hill then to the woods which held many fantasies. Only recently had she shared her adventures with someone she would have never thought. At first they hadn't really noticed each other but after a while that had clearly changed. She remembered the first time there eyes had met. It had been during another tedious dinner party and it was quite busy. Her great uncle was talking to her about something or other and she recalled being terribly bored but the moment she looked across the room that quickly changed. He stood alone, at the time she figured it was his pride but still she found him intriguing. His eyes were deep, dark and she could have sworn she would have been lost in them if it wasn't for her great uncle who decided it was the perfect moment to introduce her to someone who clearly wasn't important enough to remember. The moment she turned to find the man who had caught her attention so fully she was disappointed for he was no longer there. After deciding the best moment to make her excuse of wanting some air she left the clamour of the room so she could go outside and breathe. He had been there, she never knew why but he was and she was pleased that he was. He was most handsome and fascinating two things that were rarely found together in a man, they were usually one thing or the other. She had been lucky. They had 'accidentally' met many times after that and it wasn't long till they realised there growing love for one another though neither admitted it. As time passed nothing had really changed, they still met often and enjoyed each others company but he had certain responsibilities and an overly proud family so he was called away for business and such a lot of the time. It was then that her old family friend Hadden had come to stay at her estate. He was a tall man with green eyes that often seemed to brighten whenever he was happy. His company was at times a bit overbearing but most of the time she appreciated it. They were good friends. When Nicholas had returned things seemed a little on edge but after a while the men seemed to get along and only after he returned did She realise how much she had missed him. Her heart longed for so much more though and she thought she would go mad if they weren't to be together. But a shadow was approaching, she could feel it. As she reached the last step she sighed and put on a smile. Many of her guests returned the smile and would whisper to there partner, usually it was praise. When she got to half way through the room her hand trembled and her smile faltered. The prickly sensation returned and she couldn't understand why but she ignored it for she couldn't ruin the ball. What she needed was fresh air and with that she went outside. Her grand house seemed to twinkle with all the lights inside and it held a cheery atmosphere especially with the music but all of this was deceived for something was lurking, waiting to pounce and cause what could only be evil. But she was too innocent and troubled with her problems to notice and so she carried on walking through her garden. After a while she was astounded to realise she had reached her gardens maze which was usually about five or ten minutes walking from her house, she had only meant to get a breath of fresh air. It was strange, there seemed to be a glow to everything around her and she was left spellbound. Through her fascination she entered the maze which for this night held an air of mystery and she continued through it. She had often walked through the maze and was now familiar with it however this time something was different, it was different. She began to feel light-headed and dizzy, everything looked the same and soon she was beginning to feel utterly lost and sick. Her hands trembled and everything began to tingle, it was a horrible sensation. Everything around her seemed to come alive and she wanted one person, only one person would make it all right. She let out a scream in frustration and it was joined by another within moments. She froze. She could hear something, it was breathing and yet it sounded so far away. She couldn't determine where it was coming from and she dropped to the ground in both fear and frustration. After a while she stood up. What am I to fear in my own garden that I'm so used to? With a laugh she tried to make her way through the maze until she reached the exit, she stood bewildered, trying to figure out why it had taken so long to get out and why she had been so afraid.

'Miss Emerson?'

At the sound of her own name she jumped surprised someone else was out as well. It was Hadden and she had to watch the sigh that was about to escape her lips.

'Are you all right?'.

Her reply was hasty, 'Yes, I was simply taking a walk'.

She smiled and turned to walk away hoping he hadn't noticed her current disposition. She was unlucky though and he grabbed her arm. She gasped in surprise then turned on him,

'Hadden, what causes you to be so bold, unhand me!'

He seemed to think about her question, not letting go of her hand then smiled at her, a smile that unnerved her.

'Then you know of my affections? You might want to give me a reason to let you go for I can see none, this is what you want is it not?'

He had lost his smile and he seemed rather angry, she could not lie she was scared.

'What, I thought we were but friends. What did u expect? I want no such thing, Now unhand me!'

Her last words were an order she hoped he would listen to but it only caused him to tighten his grip making her silently whimper in pain. Part of her knew not to be surprised she knew there was something growing inside him, something that she should have noticed but at the same time she couldn't help but wonder why, he had been her best friend.

'FRIENDS?' He cried in anger. 'COME ON KATHRYN!' he seemed to get a hold of his anger though his eyes had become a dark mossy green.

'You enjoy your little games don't you, they amuse you. I'll bet it's the same with Nicholas right. You're messing him about to, aren't you?!'

It seemed almost a question to her. She continued to struggle the fear clear in her eyes and pain. She couldn't understand how he was acting; it was as if he was a completely different person. 'I...' she tried to think of something to say, anything other than her silence. How could he think of her in such a way?

'What games, I don't understand. I haven't Done anything Hadden. I haven't lied to you and I certainly didn't know you felt such a way!'

She was desperate for him to understand her and let her go. She prayed for someone to come out and help her, Where was Nicholas? Hadden loosened his grip somewhat but still refused to let her go, he looked at her strangely and she couldn't help but wonder what was running through his head. She was surprised when his answer was calm, 'You never answered my question.' He paused as if he was thinking of the right words, 'What is Nicholas to you?' The fact that he was able to remain so calm worried her even more but she had no choice in the matter yet to answer him, she wouldn't deny her love!

'What do you think Hadden. You think we simply like each others company, its more than that, I love him and I don't care for you're opinion on the matter!'

She finished smug hoping he would let her go now that he knew the truth. His face seemed to darken and for a moment she had no idea what he would do, it was at that moment that she realised that she knew little about Hadden except for him being a friend of the family and good company and considering the change in him she had no idea what he would do but to her surprise, he began to laugh. It was a deep throaty laugh which didn't help her nerves at all and before he let go of her arm he tightened his hold causing her to scream in pain. He pulled her to his hard chest whispering in her ear.

'You stupid bitch. You're supposed Love will be your undoing...and his death'

His reply seemed to shock her and she didn't know how to reply. He roughly threw her to the ground and looked down upon her as if she was a child. 'Well?' he nodded his head then leaned again the nearest tree smirking at her.

'You better get back, your lack of appearance will simply kill the party.'

He smiled again and she decided her best option would be to get out of there and so it wasn't long before she broke out into a run. What had his words meant? She ran as fast as she could, her dress ripped in several places, to say she was terrified would be an understatement. As she got closer to her home she began to worry, it was quiet...and the lights had dimmed, but why? She approached the doors with caution and was aware of the mocking laughter coming from far behind her. What had Hadden done? With a breathe she pushed open the door to find the large elegant dancing room empty. She couldn't seem to breathe, what had happened where was everyone, the music, the laughter, she couldn't stop questioning herself. She ran into the room only to slip and fall. She groaned and went to rub her head which hurt like hell and her back stung. She began to sit up but felt her hand slide on the floor as she tried to balance herself, a feeling of dread came over her as she felt the wet substance in her hand. She was frozen and was petrified; part of her knew what she had slipped on and Haddens words rung in her head like an alarm.

'KATHRYN' She quickly scrambled away from the blood trying not to slip again and looked up as Nicholas dropped to the ground and pulled her to him.

'What happened are you alright?' he asked her desperately His arm securely round her waist while his other was clearing the hair from her face. She could only nod. She was so confused and nervous of what might happen next, maybe she had already gone mad?

'Where's everybody gone, and the blood where'd it come from' she asked desperately after a couple of minutes, her head resting on his shoulder. He seemed to shudder as he answered her she guessed because of the atmosphere or the fact that there was blood on the floor.

'I don't know, I...' he paused, 'I don't remember'

Kathryn looked up at him questionably, how could he not remember, it wasn't as if they had been discussing some unimportant gossip. However there was something in his eyes that troubled her more. He had this far of look, like he wasn't really there.

'Are you ok, what's wrong' she asked him seeming to forget most of the nights occurrences for she was in his arms, surrounded by his warmth...nothing could hurt her now. He looked down at her, his face lacking emotion and her heart seemed to slow for it was a sight that chilled her to the bone. He answered slowly as if he wanted her to fully understand his words.

'I'm very well; however...I do think you should worry about yourself.'

He looked down at her stroking her hair, 'but its ok now, it'll all be over soon.'

He leaned down as if to kiss her and she could only lie in his arms totally confused and yet her heart seemed to race, he had never kissed her, it would be improper to kiss her before marriage. For several moments she forgot his emotionless tone and composed expression. But the kiss never came instead excruciating pain as she felt cool metal tear at her chest and stomach. Her eyes squeezed shut and her body started to move of its own accord except she couldn't move for an arm held her tightly around the waist. She could feel his warm breath against her cheek as tears ran down her face.

'What is love but a weakness'

He kissed her cheek and she felt utterly sick when he smiled his lips still pressed to her skin. She lay in his arms broken, the blood pooling around them. He removed the dagger slowly and set it by his side never once looking away from her tear filled eyes.

'Now that's what I call a show!'

Laughter was heard and soon Hadden entered the golden room that not long ago had been full of cheerful people dancing.

'Ah Nicholas, didn't that feel good' , he paused waiting for a response, 'Opps I guess I forgot'

With a snap of his fingers Nicholas's lost look in his eyes vanished while Hadden leaned against the doorway with a contented smile on his face. 'What' Nicholas sat on the floor not quite sure what to make of everything. He looked down at Kathryn in his arms, her eyes were dull and lifeless and her dress was soaked in blood. His breath caught and he looked down to his hands which were also coated in blood...her blood. He froze and began to shake in terror.

'I...I didn't mean to I couldn't have. Kathryn...' he whispered her name and gently shook her in his arms tears beginning to fall down his face. He killed her...but he loved her. He was in love with her, and yet he felt himself do it he felt himself push the blade into her. He suddenly felt terribly sick and let go of the lifeless body in his arms backing away horrified. The blood slowly dripped from his clothes and his hands. He hadn't even realised he'd picked up the dagger again. He screamed in frustration and pain. He had murdered the one person he had ever loved. Hadden laughed alerting Nicholas to his presence. 'Hadden' he questioned. Hadden looked up 'hmm' and smiled. He approached Nicholas leaving a large gap between them, 'Oh what a mess you've made my friend'.

Nicholas looked up in denial, 'I'm sorry I...I didn't mean to. No I couldn't have!' he shouted the pain evident in his voice.

'Are you mad why are you laughing' he shouted at Hadden. Hadden moved closer and began circling Nicholas, 'Because it's so ironic.'

He shoke his head in a disapproving manner as if mocking Nicholas's every move.

'It seems that you just killed Kathryn, your love. Everyone knew she would have been better with me.'

He laughed again, 'At least I wouldn't have stuck a dagger in her chest. I really don't understand how this isn't funny. She should have loved me'

Hadden began to shake like a mad man and his voice became more desperate, 'You're all so pathetic. YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT YOU WERE MESSING WITH. I HAD IT ALL. MORE POWER THAN SHE COULD HAVE EVER WANTED! BUT THROUGH HER STUPIDITY SHE CHOSE YOU! And now you'll both pay!' he flattened out his short black hair and seemed to calm a bit.

'Ah well you know what you have to do now, you have to take you're own life. It makes sense however it's a bit obvious.' He smirked and looked Nicholas straight in the eye.

' Kathryn...get up and kill your murderer' if it was possible Haddens smile became wider and he started to laugh. His laugh was truly psychotic. Nicholas stood, his heart was breaking and he hated himself. But nothing could describe his feelings when the body of Kathryn stood up behind Hadden and moved towards him. It was a grotesque sight as she seemed to dragged her dead body towards him the both gushing out of the opening that ran from her chest to her stomach, her eyes still dull almost grey and blood trickling from her once pink lips.

'How...what...I... I don't understand?' was all Nicholas was able to say.

'HOW, WHAT, HUH' Hadden shouted in a mocking tone.

'I told you, you brainless fool. I have fucking powers that you will never understand' he now glared at him before whispering 'goodbye now, have a shitty afterlife'

Nicholas's eyes widened as he felt the dagger he once held rammed into his chest and it wasn't long before he gave his last breathe and fell to the golden floor along with Kathryn. Hadden looked upon the two and sighed, 'What a bloody mess' he mumbled to himself before he leaned down and absentmindedly put his fingers to Kathryn's lips.

'So beautiful...yet so stupid. Twisted bitch. You're heart will only know pain by the time your soul is destroyed and believe me there's a lot of heartache to come.'

He leaned down and kissed her lips before gracefully standing up, clicked his fingers and the lights went out leaving only darkness.

"FUCK...why the hell I put my bed beside the floor ill never know"

--Ok so I thought id end with something that would leave you eager readings thinking, 'ok what the fuck?' and hopefully I did.lol. Ok so sorry its like 5 pages or something...I don't usually write this long so believe me when you get the next chapter you'll realise this was a treat! Well R&R and ill make the next chap (which will have Kai and all the other bb characters) better than this at least I'll try.--