Beyblade Fan Fiction ❯ Have You Ever ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

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Warnings: Yaoi, Lemon(s), language, angst, violence, etc. and that cavity warning I mentioned before. Rated NC - 17. This chapter: Nada…zip…zilch…zero…

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Kali: stares at screen. Is it just me, or do an awful lot of us have a leather fetish? O_o

Dryad: Gah… drools.

Kai: eyes Tyson. Holy mother…

Tyson: goggles at Kai. Gods…

Kali: -_-U Uh huh. We're not even going to go THERE…

Dryad: Wow. Just…wow.

Kali: sighs. I don't own Beyblade!

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Pairs: Tyson/Kai, Rei/Max, others to be decided.

FYI: Kai & Rei = 18 and Tyson, Max, & Kenny = 17 for this fic (except the prologue).

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Chapter 8

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"LEATHER?!"

The incredulous cries echoed in the training room.

Rei eyed their captain curiously. "I don't have a problem with that, Kai. I just wasn't expecting to hear you suggest it."

Kenny sat there looking like a fish out of water. "M…m…ME?! In leather?!"

"You're not serious." Max stared at Kai in shock. Kai raised an eyebrow at him, then looked pointedly at Rei, then back to Max again.

"Trust me, Maxie."

Tyson snapped his mouth shut and shook himself out of the instant hentai daydream he'd had - featuring Kai in leather. "I'm in!"

Kai glanced at him with a wicked grin. "I figured you would be." He leaned in and whispered in Tyson's ear so the others couldn't hear. "I can't wait to see you in a pair of tight leather pants, Ty-love. And I can't wait to peel them off of you…"

Tyson went bright red and shuddered. He chuckled and pinched Kai's hip where his hand was resting, arm still curved around his lover's waist. "Ditto."

Max and Kenny snickered at them and Rei just lowered his gaze and studied the floor.

Kai cleared his throat, a faint pink blush staining his cheeks. "So we're all agreed?"

"Well…" Kenny began.

"Come on, Chief! I think it'll be perfect!" Max nudged him and gave him a pleading look. "If I have to, then so do you."

Kenny sighed, giving up.

"Alright. That's settled. We'll all go shopping tomorrow. Okay? I know a couple of stores where we should be able to find everything." Kai patted Tyson's knee. "You ready, Tyson?"

"Huh?" He looked confused for a moment. "Oh, yeah! Sure." Tyson leaned over and gave him a quick kiss on the mouth before getting up. "I'll get our blades, Kai. You explain it, okay?" He ran off.

"Explain what?" Rei asked, sounding a bit dejected. Kai's eyes narrowed, but he ignored it. He'd talk to the neko-jin later.

"Tyson's going to teach us the meditation technique he used when he talked to Dragoon this morning!" Max explained excitedly. "He thinks it will help us to talk to our bit-beasts!"

"Maybe." Kai held up a hand. "We don't know for certain, Max. Remember, they won't talk to us unless they think we're ready for it."

"May I suggest we do this down at the beach?" Kenny spoke up. "Judging from what's occurred with Tyson, I think it would be wise to be away from anything that might get damaged."

Kai nodded. "Yes. Good idea, Chief."

Tyson returned and they stood. "We're headed for the beach, love." Kai told him, taking Dranzer from the slate-haired teen.

Tyson beamed. "Cool! Let's go!" He grabbed Kai's hand, laced their fingers together, and pulled Kai towards the door. A bemused Kai followed along, a small smile on his face.

On the way to the beach, Rei and Kenny walked ahead of Kai and Tyson. Max tagged alongside them.

"Hey, Kai?" He asked. "About the leather…"

Kai glanced at him. "What about it? Trust me, Max. When it comes to leather, I know what I'm doing."

Tyson sent him a teasing grin. "Somehow, I'm not surprised."

Max giggled and Kai shrugged. "I trust you Kai. It's just that…leather clothes are expensive, right? I mean, I know how much a leather jacket costs so clothes can't be much cheaper."

"Don't worry about it, Maxie. I can afford your clothes." Kai assured him.

"How?" Max looked very confused.

Tyson let out a laugh, grabbing Rei and Kenny's attention. They stopped and gave their teammates questioning looks.

"What's so funny?" Kenny asked.

Kai gave Tyson a look and sighed. "A little less than a year ago Voltaire's estate was liquidated." Kai explained. "Since he's in jail, the money came to me. It's in a trust fund that I'll be able to access when I turn twenty-one. Until then I get an…allowance."

His boyfriend continued to snicker. "A very handsome allowance."

Max's eyes went wide. "I see. Wow, Kai. I don't know what to say."

"Don't say anything." Kai told him. He tugged on his Dragon's hand and started walking again, ignoring the surprised looks on his teammates faces.

Tyson gave him a side-glance. "You know, you never cease to amaze me, lover."

Kai looked at him. He could hear the others come running behind them. "Why do you say that?"

"Very little shocks you or scares you, and damn near nothing embarrasses you." Tyson squeezed their linked fingers. "But your wealth does embarrass you. When it comes to blading you're them most arrogant, prideful guy I've ever met - and with good reason." The Dragon grinned. "Yet when it comes to fame and fortune you're more humble than a priest."

Kai growled something and blushed. "Oh, shut up."

Having gotten in the last word - a very rare occurrence - Tyson shut up.

Once they reached the beach, they waited for their instructions from Tyson.

"Gee…" He scratched his cheek as he thought. "What would be the best method for this?" He mused aloud. "Okay, let's all sit in a circle."

They all sat down on the warm sand in a circle, knee to knee. Kenny sat behind Tyson and Kai, opening Dizzi and getting ready to monitor the whole thing.

"So what now?" Rei asked, curiously.

Tyson took out his blade and launcher. "Everyone launch your blades right in front of you." He did just that and Dragoon spun happily in place. The others followed his lead and soon Draciel, Driger, and Dranzer were spinning alongside Dragoon. "Okay. Now, everyone close your eyes and focus all your thoughts on your blade, and the spirit within. Ignore everything else around you and concentrate."

Rei, Max, and Kai closed their eyes and did as Tyson coached them to do. Tyson watched them for a moment, glanced back at Kenny, who gave him a thumbs up and a nod, then turned his attention to his own blade.

{Dragoon?} Tyson called, silently.

{Hello, Master Tyson!} Dragoon's deep, powerful voice replied cheerfully. {What's up?}

{Oh, the usual. The sky, the stars, the clouds…} Tyson joked. Dragoon chuckled. {Actually, I was just teaching the guys here how to use the same meditation technique I use to talk to you. They want to speak to their bit-beasts.}

{They do know that Draciel, Driger nad Dranzer won't talk to them if they feel your friends aren't ready for it don't they?}

{Yes. I told them. I think they're ready. I have faith in them, Dragoon. But I'll get back to them in a moment. About us…}

{Ah yes…your power.} Dragoon gave him a mental nod. {Don't worry, Master Tyson. You were meant to wield the powers of storm - of Air.}

{I don't understand! Why me? How are you so sure?} Tyson frowned. {I don't get what's going on.}

{Calm down, Master, and allow me to explain.} Dragoon shushed him.

{Sorry, Dragoon.} Tyson apologized. {I'm just confused and a little afraid.}

{I know. Listen, Master Tyson: this new power has always been yours. It's part of your very being - something you were born with. That power is the reason I was able to leave that sword and join my spirit to yours. We are of the same power, Master - we are of Air, you and I.}

{I still don't completely understand, but if you're sure, then that's good enough for me.} Tyson sighed.

{I am sure. If I may, Master Tyson, I must tell you how proud I am of you and your friends.}

Tyson smiled. {Thanks Dragoon. We make a good team, don't we?}

{Yes. I completely agree. Oh and Master Tyson?}

{Yeah?}

{I very much approve of your mate. He is also a part of your destiny and he will need you in the future.}

Tyson's smile widened. {I appreciate that, Dragoon. He is a hot catch isn't he?} He mentally wriggled his eyebrows at the spirit and was rewarded with a delighted laugh.

{It's only fitting, Master, that your mate should be the chosen master to my mate.}

"Say what?!" Tyson exclaimed aloud. "Dragoon!"

He got a very embarrassed image of Dragoon, blushing bright red, in return. {Uh…perhaps I should not have blurted that out. Forgive me for startling you, Master Tyson.}

{No, don't apologize. It's alright. I just wasn't quite prepared for that.} Tyson chuckled. {And Dragoon?}

{Yes Master?}

{Quit calling me 'Master.' We are teammates and friends.}

{As you wish…Tyson.}

While Dragoon and Tyson were conversing, Kenny was watching his friends carefully, making sure Dizzi took readings and analyzed everything for later. He watched his friend begin to glow once again and Kenny glanced up at the sky. But there was no storm brewing this time. Interesting. It seems that this new power responds to Tyson's emotions.

Kenny nearly jumped out of his skin when Tyson suddenly cried out. He hand no idea what Dragoon had said but he wasn't going to interrupt to find out.

Max was frowning in concentration, all his focus put on his blade. He was concentrating so hard he didn't even hear Tyson's exclamation. He could feel something inside his blade - a powerful, elusive presence that slipped past his senses whenever he thought he had a firm grip on it.

He growled in frustration, then took a deep breath and shook himself slightly. Okay, Max. He told himself. Patience. You can't force things to happen. Now, try again and concentrate. He let out his breath slowly, relaxing all his muscles.

And then…he found he was intensely aware of the sea, the sound of the waves lapping the shore gently, a faint roaring in his mind. What…what isthat?

{It's your power, young Master.} Someone told him. The voice was light, strong, and almost fluid-sounding. Max's eyes opened in shock and he stared at his blade, which was glowing with a purple light.

{Draciel? I…is that you?} Max asked hesitantly.

{Yes, Master Max. It is an honor to finally speak to you.} Draciel spoke softly.

{Oh! Oh wow! I…I did it!} Max grinned excitedly. {The honor is all mine, Draciel! It's so cool to finally meet you!}

The ancient Tortoise chuckled. {Such energy you have, young Master. Was there anything in particular you wished to know?}

{Gosh, Draciel! I have so many questions! I don't know where to start…}

Their conversation continued, much similar to the discussion Dragoon and Tyson had.

Rei sat between Kai and Max with his head bent and arms folded over his chest. The technique Tyson had described was a simple one, and one he was familiar with. It was similar to the one he used in his own meditations. So getting into that state was easy enough. He focused his attention on his blade, as Tyson had told them to, but there didn't seem to be anything there - just his blade spinning away in place before him.

After several minutes, he was startled out of his meditative state by Tyson's exclamation. Deciding to ignore it for now, Rei continued to focus on his blade.

Suddenly he felt a strong, pulsing beating in his mind. Frowning in concentration, Rei followed the sound, and came to realize it was a heartbeat…no, several heartbeats. His own, certainly, but also Max's, and Kai's, and Tyson's, and Kenny's too, pounding alongside his own. However, there were two more heartbeats that he couldn't identify. One beat was pulsing a lot quicker than this teammates' and his own. The other was slower, deeper, and more powerful than anything he'd ever felt or seen before.

What is that? He asked himself, reaching out mentally without even knowing it. Why does that sound seem to be calling to me? It wasn't tangible but somehow that rhythmic beating recognized him and he suddenly was immersed in it, merging with it. A voice in his mind, a growling, triumphant voice, spoke then.

{It is time. Greetings, my Child.}

Feeling slightly dizzy, Rei responded carefully. {Greetings to you…who are you? And…what's happening to me?}

{You know me, Kitten. I suspect you've always known. But you've refused to believe and accept your purpose. Why?}

Rei sighed, partially in relief because the dizziness was fading, and partially because he did know whom he was talking to. {You're entirely too clever for your own good, Driger.}

The tiger-spirit snorted. {Suck it up, Kitten. You have things to do and no time to sulk.}

{Sulk?!} Rei replied indignantly. {I do not sulk. Are you going to explain things to me or am I supposed to figure them out for myself?}

{Ah…} Driger nodded. {There is my tiger! I knew you were in there somewhere. Yes, I'd be happy to explain. But before I do, I must tell you to disabuse yourself of the feelings you believe you have for the Dragon and the Phoenix. They are not meant as your mates…either of them. I'm sure you can see that for yourself.}

Rei let out a growl {So now you're going to interfere in my love life?!}

{What love life?} Came the sarcastic reply.

"AGH!" Rei vented his frustration in a low scream of annoyance and got up, walking off a little distance and gesturing wildly while muttering to himself. Kenny watched him, startled, then grinned when Rei's blade went trailing along behind, glowing green.

The last of the team was scowling darkly at his blade. Kai had gone into the meditation state easily enough and he could feel Dranzer's presence, but he couldn't reach the Phoenix spirit. As far as he could tell, it wasn't because he wasn't trying hard enough or because Dranzer didn't want to speak to him…it felt as if something was blocking them from each other.

"What is that?" He muttered under his breath. Kenny glanced up from Dizzi.

"What Kai?" He asked, though he wasn't expecting an answer.

Tyson opened his eyes and looked up. He smiled when he saw that Max was glowing and apparently deep in conversation with his bit-beast. He blinked at the spot where Rei had been, then looked around in confusion until he spotted the neko-jin still talking to himself and waving his arms around, the green aura surrounding him pulsing and changing hues.

"Hey! It worked!" Tyson clapped his hands in excitement.

"Well, it seems to have worked for Max and Rei." Kenny said from behind him. Tyson glanced back over his shoulder.

"What do you mean, Chief?"

Kenny pointed at their captain. Kai was still trying to figure out what was blocking him from Dranzer, and while the blade was…

"Is it just me or is Kai's blade on fire?" Tyson stared at it in awe.

"No, Tyson. It's been like that for a while now." Kenny affirmed.

"But if it's glowing - or burning - like that, then Kai should be able to speak to Dranzer. And judging from the others, Kai should be glowing too."

"Something's wrong." Kai said, not opening his eyes.

"What is it?" Tyson asked.

"There's something getting between me and Dranzer. I can feel him calling out to me in return but…I can't reach him!"

"Dizzi! See if you can figure this out?" Kenny asked his laptop.

"I'll get right on it, Chief!"

{Dragoon! Have you got any ideas here?} Tyson asked his bit-beast. The ancient spirit responded, {No. I can sense a very strong presence coming from Kai and his blade, but it is neither Kai nor Dranzer. It's something else.}

{Can you tell what?}

Dragoon growled in consternation. {No! It seems familiar for some reason… but I can't seem to figure it out!}

{Okay…don't get your tail in a twist. We'll figure it out. You just think about it for a while.} Tyson turned to Kai. "Kai? Dragoon says it feels familiar. Can you tell if it feels that way to you?"

Kai's frown deepened and he nodded. "Yes." Kai gave himself a mental shake and turned his focus on the source of the blockage instead of Dranzer.

Suddenly, everything went dark and silent. He couldn't see the beach anymore, and he couldn't hear…anything. Panic began to well up. He felt just like he had once a long time ago, back at the abbey.

No…not this again! This can't be the sensory deprivation chamber again! Kai let out a moan and grabbed his head. NO! I'm on the beach…with Tyson and my team! The past is gone!

There was a flash of light to his left. He turned towards it eagerly, wanting anything to help him remain calm. The light flashed again, and this time he could just barely make out an image.

Dranzer? He called, hesitantly. It had looked like a Phoenix.

{Kai…}

Hello? Who's there?

{Kai! You know me! Please…}

I don't… Kai saw the light flash again, only this time he could see it more clearly and it held. My God! It can't be! Kai took a step backwards, away from the creature before him.

{Please, Kai! Hear me out…I swear, I will not harm you.}

{Why should I? You…you're…}

{I'm trying to help you! I promise you, Master Kai, I am not as I once was. You and your team have shown me another way…a better way.} Kai blinked in surprise as the creature grew smaller and less intimidating then landed on the ground (if there was ground, he couldn't see it) in front of him. {You are my Master, Kai. And it was me who has been sending you the dreams and visions. I was trying to warn you…}

Kai stared at the little firebird suspiciously and knelt down until they were eye to eye.

{All right. You've got my attention…Black Dranzer.}

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Kali: Ha! ^_^ Come on! You can't tell me you weren't expecting that!

Dryad: O_O I wasn't!

Kali: Well, that's weird, considering you're my muse…

Kai: It's news to me! shakes head. Anyway, what about the shopping?

Tyson: And the party!

Kali: rolls eyes. Yeah, yeah, yeah! Next chapter! This was an important chapter.

Dryad: pouts. I wanted leather…

Kali: -_-U Why me? R/R!