By my Side

Konnichiwa minna! This is my first Beyblade fic so gomen nassi if it doesn't meet your expectations. Yeah and this is Yaoi so if you don't like it then why are you here!? Hit the back button while you still can. This is a Kai/Rei fic only, because the pair is too kawaii. This idea sprang to my mind when. um. it just came ok? *geez you guys are demanding* Also there's going to be quite a bit of Mariah bashing *dodges stuff being thrown at Asuki from Mariah fans*.

Ok, Enjoy this fic and please R&R.

And before I forget, Rei can you do the disclaimer for me? I'm not in the mood.

Rei: Asuki doesn't own Beyblade or us in anyways, or this wouldn't be called a fanfic. Besides, if she did, she'd be doing more than just writing fanfics. There, happy?

Asuki: *no comment*


Chapter 1:
Destiny's ways


----------In China----------

It was a humid summer night evening in July, a boy with long black raven hair sat by the window of his bedroom, apparently deep in his own thoughts, pondering. His golden enticing orbs watching the setting horizon intently. A gentle, warm breeze brushed back the boy's soft locks of hair and onto his fair coloured face.

Knock, he didn't answer, evidently wanting to be alone. Knock; does he really have to do this? Knock again, grr this is frustrating. Annoyed at this intrusion of peace, Rei got up unwillingly and opened the door, prepared to scream at the very person who happened to disturb his peace.

Meanwhile...

----------In Canada----------

In a private boarding school classroom sat 29 students, all trying to listen to the teacher's boring lecture. Yet not all succeeded. Some gave up and drifted off, while others are in a world of their own. Only two students managed to stay focused and listen, Kenny and Emily.

Among the others, sat a certain boy with hair of two beautiful shades of blue. While fair blue hair dominated mostly, azure-coloured hair graced the back of this boy's head. Like the others, he tried to maintain focus, but alas he was not the nerd type, but he was smart enough to keep his flaming crimson orbs on the teacher, unlike others, and this proved useful.

" Tyson, list 5 properties of a protista." Demanded the teacher.

" Eh. the." Tyson stuttered.

" You obviously don't know the answer do you, well then young man, you've just earned yourself a detention at lunchtime." The teacher said simply.

" But. sir I can explain." Tyson argued, sounding desperate.

" So can you now, it won't be any use anyway, I hope this will make you reconsider the next time before you decide to drift off."

Kai chuckled mentally, knowing Tyson, his stupidity have always landed him in detention. Yet a voice at the back of his head broke off his amusement.

//At least he's happy, and normal, despite the trouble he keeps getting himself in.//

/SO?/ He questioned, evidently trying to conceal his true feelings, if he had any.

//You'll never be like him, free, free to be yourself and follow your emotions.//

/I don't have any emotions, and even if I do, I have no intension what-so- ever to free them/ Kai was now annoyed at this 'inner voice' for stating something that he'll never admit to be true.

//Oh really, are you sure now, how can you back that up?//

/I don't need to back it up, now shut up will you./ He was getting really annoyed.

//Well, but just remember Kai, no matter how you like to think, you are still indifferent.//

/Yeah, sure, whatever/ Kai replied sarcastically, yet somewhat his spirits dampened.

Meanwhile...

----------In China----------

" Rei, I just wanted to see if you're ok. You've gotten awfully quiet after you got that letter." Mariah appeared at the doorway, concerned.

" I'm fine, I just need some time to think, that's all. Remember how a couple of months ago I sat the test for that scholarship to study in Canada?"

" Yeah, what about it." Mariah asked, apparently not knowing what this has to got to do with it.

" Well, the letter says that I won the scholarship and the plane will be leaving for Canada this Sunday." Rei explained patiently.

" Wow Rei, that's great!" Mariah said cheerfully, but her inside doesn't seem to agree with her. She didn't want Rei to go, because she has feeling for the boy.

" I was just a bit surprised and I needed some quiet time to myself to think it through, and I've decided to go." Rei replied calmly.

Rei knows perfectly well this pink-haired girl has feelings for him. Yet he cannot return her feelings, for he never had felt attracted towards any girl, he knew better to hide it, so he treated Mariah like a little sister.

Their conversation ended shortly after, Rei was glad to finally be able to have some quiet time all to himself.

3 days later, Rei boarded the plane to Canada, not knowing what new problems and people are ahead of him.

----------In Canada----------

A week has passed since the day Tyson received his detention, it was the same class, and the same boring teacher.

All that differs from a week ago is that it is raining today. Grey clouds let out shimmering droplets from the sky and pelted down onto the earth below. As though agreeing in the students' boredom. It was a mildly cold day.

The teacher has not yet arrived and the whole class was engaged in one casual conversation or another, all except for a certain blue-haired boy, who sat alone right at the back of the classroom, contemplating. Kai has no friends, not because of who he is, at least that's not the only reason. He doesn't want any friends, he doesn't need any friends, that is what Kai thinks. He remembers only too well what his grandfather has taught him, his so called 'education' that almost always ends up in punishments when Kai doesn't meet his demands and standards.

//Emotions are weak Kai, I will not allow anyone in the Hitwatari family to become weak. You will become the world's greatest warrior, with my training. Obey rules, or else you will find yourself in a not-so-good situation.//

He remembers those words only too well, they stung in his memory even just thinking about them. Since he forgot when, he has been building up a cold wall between him and other people, putting on a cold mask when talking, showing no emotions, therefore no weaknesses.

Yet sometimes he ponders if that is really what he wants, not that he has a choice. Since the tragic death of his parents 10 years ago, Kai has lived with his grandfather Voltaire, who gave him no love or care, instead, physical and emotional scars that can never be healed. Yet no one in the class know about Kai, his family or his past, not that anyone does, apart from his grandfather and the servants which works in the Hitwatari mansion. Besides, Kai knows that he will never to be able to trust anyone and confide in them.

Despite all that, Kai does incredibly well in class, not like he ever studies, it is one of his more special abilities. Also a fact that he tries to hide meticulously at all times, is that he is extremely popular with the girls, naturally. Good looks, nice hair, gorgeous eyes, great body and that voice, all which gives Kai a rather sexy appearance.

(A/N: seems like everyone has it in for Kai right?)

Thanks to his grandfather Kai is stuck with this appearance and personality, he spends no time bothering with these simple-headed silly girls. Pathetic, that's right. Kai smirks.

Kai snaps out of his contemplations, not wanting to explore them any further, but only just in time, for the teacher has arrived.

(Great, here we go again, another boring lesson.)

At least that was what he thought.

Meanwhile outside the classroom.

A boy by the age of 16 is currently standing in the corridor. His raven hair bonded back and a red bandana with the Ying-yang symbol over his forehead, which makes his hair stands out in bangs. Unaware and unfamiliar with his surroundings, the pair of golden orbs looking somewhat nervous and concerned.

Back in the classroom, the class is now silenced.

" Class, today I'd like to introduce you to a new student." The teacher announced.

Whispers and murmurs broke out among the students immediately. Kai paid no attention what so ever, nor is he discussing about this new student, he just sat there, arms crossed, face emotionless.

" Settle down, settle down. Our new classmate is a student from China and his name is Rei Kon. I expect you all to make him feel welcome." The teacher continued over the rapid talking.

The teacher then turned to the doorway and motioned Rei to come in.

" Class, I'd like you all to welcome Rei Kon."

Then the boy walked in. Instantly murmurs broke out even louder, all about this boy. Even Kai couldn't help to look towards the boy, Rei just happened to be looking at him also.

In the split second, flaming crimson orbs met golden ones, both boys instantly being drawn into the depths of each other's eyes.

----------Rei's POV----------

I saw the teacher motioned me to go in, and so I did, immediately I found myself being in the center of attention, I swore that all 30 pairs of eyes were looking at me. I didn't like being in the center of attention, so I looked away, somewhere to the corner of the classroom.

Then there he was.

He was the most beautiful creature that I've ever laid my eyes on. He had hair of two beautiful shades of blue. While fair blue hair dominated most of his head, sapphire-coloured hair was clearly visible at the back, making contrast.

But that wasn't what had caught my attention, a pair of gorgeous crimson orbs graced the calm and emotionless face, I gazed into them, drowning in the depths. When I gaze into someone's eyes I can usually see what that person is like, but not this one. His eyes didn't give anything away, instead, they were cold, and impenetratable, despite the flaming colour.

I kept that thought safely tucked in the back of my head.

----------Kai's POV----------

I heard someone walking in the classroom, but I didn't turn to see the new student. Then I heard the growing chatter and discussion, and decided to see what the big deal was. I looked up and saw him.

The first thing I noticed was that he had long raven black hair, I made a mental note to myself, now there's somebody interesting. He had a red bandana on his forehead, holding up part of his hair, which slumped around his features.

But that wasn't the only thing that I found interesting, I suddenly found myself under the gaze of a pair of enticing golden orbs. I noted again, beautiful. I felt warmth when I gazed into those golden depths, drowning myself in them. I could feel my barriers sliding down and something rushing trying to rush out from my heart.

Is that emotion I'm experiencing? I was shocked.

No that can't be, I never. I can't experience emotions can I? Then why am I feeling this way when I look into his eyes? Err, I shouldn't be behaving like this, this is weakness, and if my grandfather ever found out. I shuddered to think what would happen.

I tucked my thought safely at the back of my head, I would deal with it later.


TBC...


There, what did you think? Don't flame me please. I know it probably didn't meet your expectations but I'll do better as time progresses. Also I have kinda got this plot set up for this story anyways, so there's no stopping me from writing now *laughs evily*. Besides, it's good to get away from homework, even if I am getting hand cramp.

Please give me feedback on this, I'd love to hear what you think? Next chapter coming soon for those who liked it.

-Asuki