Beyblade Fan Fiction ❯ Solitary Flame/A Final Spark ❯ Confessions ( Chapter 8 )

Disclaimer: Again… I DO NOT OWN BEYBLADE! *cry*

Chapter 8

"What has gotten into you, Mannings?" Robert shouted angrily.

I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Instead was a choked whisper. I felt tears stinging my eyes as I tried to explain, only to be silenced by Robert's fixed glare. If looks could kill; I'd be dead.

"Do you know how irresponsible you've been acting lately? I thought you could sort this out on your own but obviously; you cant!" Robert yelled. He kept going on and on, keeping a firm grasp on my shoulders.

With the last of my strength, I pushed him away and stumbled backwards; falling onto the hard concrete sidewalk. I felt more hands helping me regain my footing. Ignoring whoever was helping me, I looked around and saw no sign of Iris, Chloe, or Ardene.

"Look Robert," I shouted back, "I know your intentions are good; I really do. But it isn't exactly working, what you're trying to do! So just do me a favor and back off!"

Leaving Robert fuming and surprised at the same time, I painfully limped towards our hotel, accompanied by…

"Um, sorry I don't know your name.." I said, embarrassed.

"I'm Jacquie." She paused. I was about to introduce myself but she interrupted me, "Oh, I know who you are. I watched your battle earlier."

I smiled apologetically, "Sorry for putting you through all this. I've been… Stressed… Lately." I thought for a second, trying to change the subject, "So are you here to watch the tournament?"

It was Jacquie's turn to smile, "Yes, but I'm also here to blade. I'm here with my team." She led me to a park bench. I sat down, exhausted, "Are you okay? You look pretty scratched up.."

"Yes," I answered quickly, "I'm fine, really. Tell me more about your team." It was about time I had an actual friend here.

"Are you trying to get our tactics so you can beat us at finals?" she smirked.

"No," I answered. I wasn't trying to; honest! Really, "I mean tell me about the people on your team."

"Maybe later; or the next time we blade together." Jacquie smirked, "Right now I've got to meet up with my team or they'll go crazy." She checked her watch, "Nice to meet you! I'll see ya around." She took off quickly, reeling and turning a corner.

"See ya…"

As soon as she left, I was swarmed with reporters and cameras.

"What was that fight you got into, Miss Mannings?"

"Do you have a comment, Miss Mannings?"

"How do you connect with Solitary Flame, Miss Mannings?"

"How did the fight start, Miss Mannings?"

"Miss Mannings… Miss Mannings…"

With lots of pain, I got up from the bench and started running. I didn't stop until I reached the hotel doors, which I opened and slammed shut. I could still hear the reporters outside.

"Miss Mannings! Miss Mannings!"

^0^

I was back at the hotel; Earth's Hell. Lying in `my' room, I turned my gaze to the computer. I needed to talk to someone who was only a few countries away. I turned on the computer, and signed onto MSN.

Choose Your Destiny has just signed in.

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: Hey girl! You haven't been on for a WHILE…

Choose Your Destiny says: Yeah, I know.. You're just the person I wanted to talk to.

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: Aww… So how's it going? Did you get me that postcard I wanted yet?

Choose Your Destiny says: *sweatdrop* Well I'm looking for the perfect one, so no.

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: Just make sure you don't forget, okay?

Choose Your Destiny says: Sure, sure, I wont. Promise! Anyways I wanted to talk to you about stuff.

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: Like what?

Choose Your Destiny says: Well everything here is pretty stressed… I mean Solitary Flame ditched me-

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: I know. I just saw you and your battle on tv a few hours ago. Iris told the story; fame-seeker she is. Are you okay? You looked pretty beat up.

Choose Your Destiny says: Yeah, I'm fine. Just a few broken bones here and there…

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: WHAT????

Choose Your Destiny says: I'm just kidding… It's only a few bruises I'll be fine. `

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: You better be. Anyways that Iris girl was a bitch. She deserved that butt kicking!

Choose Your Destiny says: Yeah.. Well what should I do? I mean Robert's just in the other room and he's furious at me. Then Oliver, Johnny, and Enrique wont talk to anyone.

Ryoko Girl; Angel says: Just cool down, girl. Everything will be just fine. Get them to take some chill pills.

Choose Your Destiny says: Thanks. Anyways just email me I've gotta run. Cya!

Choose Your Destiny has signed off.

I leaned back on the computer seat, finally feeling the relaxation I've longed for for so long.

"Mannings!" I heard a voice shout from the next room. Startled, I fell backwards on the chair.

"Coming…" I grumbled. This was not my day, nor would I attempt to make it my day. Strolling into the next room, I found The Majestics waiting for me.

"Destiny, lets sort everything out now before it affects our Blading," Oliver began, "we're all getting on each other's nerves so we thought it would be best to talk now instead of ending up hating each other later."

"What do you think, babe?" I don't have to tell you who said this.

I sighed and sat down. Nodding, I gave everyone a small smile, "Before we start… I just wanted to tell everyone I'm really REALLY sorry for how I've been acting. I wont let my problems get in the way of everyone else's path again."

Robert smiled. Wow, a miracle. After the talk we all had, I couldn't wait for a new day to begin. A new day, a new beginning.

To all readers; this is not the end. Hehe. Ok so I've posted two chapters in one day; I'm sorry that this one is really really crappy. I couldn't resist the MSN chat with Ryoko. She does need a bigger part in this story. Anyways R&R!