Pairing: Tala x Mariah

Rating: PG-13

Summary: After the world championships Mariah and Tala have an unexpected meeting...could this meeting change them both?

Disclaimer: I don't own BeyBlades

Rescue Me

By Kaz

Chapter 8

"Boris…."

"What the hell are you doing here?" Kai sneered, already past mad and fully in rage mode.

"Why Kai and Tala… how lovely it is to see you both…. Had I known I would have had the pleasure of both of your acquaintance I would have held a party, sadly, right now I am only interested in one of you. However, if both you of would like to rejoin my team I will hold no arguments."

"Cut the crap Boris and tell us what you want," Tala shouted, he hated this man. He dominated his childhood making him want power, and it was mainly his fault for how he was back in the world championships… 'Maybe I should go with then… perhaps that is all I can do… maybe Bryan was right… we do live in different worlds…'

"Why my dear boy I am surprised at you, you already know what I want; it's the same as it was back then. Sadly, Voltaire was captured but they couldn't quite catch me, then again, even though Voltaire is behind bars doesn't mean he's completely gone does it?"

Grinning, Boris strode forward, past the smirking Bryan and the trembling girl, to which he spared a quick glance, amused by the growls and hissings, which seemed to emit from various people as he did so. Stopping just in front of the two addressed boys, he enlarged his smirk and said, "Come Tala, we have use for you, Voltaire has given us new orders which could still lead to our victory of holding all of the bit beasts, we could still rule the entire world."

"What the hell makes you think that I would join you again, you made us evil, you showed us nothing, but wanting power and it influenced us so much that we forgot all emotions and power filled our blood. Do you really think you would rule the world, you are nothing but a mere pawn in Voltaire's game, and he would dispose of you as soon as he got the chance. I am not going anywhere with you."

All previous thoughts of him joining up with Boris again had fled as soon as he began speaking, he realised that it is only if you think you came from different worlds then you did. Everyone was the same and everyone made mistakes, as long as there are people to give you a second chance, you always had a place in the world. He knew that he would never have come to realise this on his own, no, he had a certain girl to thank for that.

Boris's frowned immediately as he saw Tala's decision was final. "So that's you choice then?" Sighing, he took a few steps back, before continuing, "Then I guess there is no other way, Bryan!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth, did a scared shriek fill the air. All eyes turned past Boris and fell on the lavender male who was holding the pink haired female in a tight grip.

"Mariah!" Lee shouted, fear filling his voice, he knew something bad was going to happen but to actually witness your sister in danger, he couldn't handle it.. He needed to get her out of here no matter what.

Boris's laughter filled the air as he turned to face the female who was struggling against her hold, hissing and biting but against the burly teen, it was no use… Bryan was no match for her.. Nor anyone else in all truth.

"Let her go," hissed Ray, joining Tala, and Kai up front.

"Oh I may do, if I would have the pleasure of having Tala and Kai joining up with me again."

Both teens growled, and before anyone could blink, the red haired one had grabbed Boris by the shirt, while the other was already pulling back a fist, aiming for his head. However, it was the scared shriek and the cries of the others, which stopped them. Looking past Boris once more, they looked towards the girl and stopped dead.

Tala already knew something was wrong as he glanced into those eyes of hers. Usually they were filled with vibrancy and joy. He noted that he could always rely on her eyes, always lose himself within them and now, seeing them glazed in terror, he felt his heart stop.

Once his eyes had taken in the full picture, he felt the hairs on his neck stand up as he saw the gun, which Bryan held leisurely in his hands, aimed on Mariah's temple.

He heard some scared cries from behind him, no doubt the only other female in the group, and someone grab her as she mostly likely fainted.

"Don't do anything stupid Bryan." Ray stated.

"Hmm," the addressed boy said, while almost tapping the gun on the girls forehead, "You shouldn't have beat me Ray, I told you I would get even, you really should have stayed down that time."

Everyone had stopped as the whole situation unfolded in front of them; no one dared move in case the boy did something stupid.

Mariah had never felt so scared in her entire life, she was really very scared. One of Bryan's arms was around her neck, while the other held the death object. She did not even try to break free now; he could kill her at any moment. She had left her hands on his arms, where they had been trying to get his grip off her and looked at the red teen a few steps in front of her. The tears feel freely from her eyes and they both glanced at each other.

She knew that he was going to do what Boris wanted and no matter how much she said no to he would. Her heart felt heavy, he was finally getting over the whole tournament, and now this happened. Though she knew it wasn't, she could not help but feel guilty, if only she had not of run, if only she could have been stronger… if only she hadn't of fallen in love with him…

She lowered her vision the floor, she couldn't look at him knowing it was her fault that he was in this mess. The silence was deafening now, the reality hitting them full force, this was no game.

"I'll go with you."

Everyone turned to the red head, who held his gaze down as he whispered the words.

"Wonderful," Boris stated in mock happiness, as he clapped his hands, "And Kai?"

"Does it look like I have a choice?" the blue haired gritted out.

Instead of answering the question, he simply smiled and said, "Spencer."

From of one of the two black vans, which no one had really paid any attention to, the blond came out and grabbed Kai while grabbing Dranzer, Ian followed out behind him and waved Tala ahead with his weapon clutched in one hand, Wolborg in the other.

Growling, both allowed themselves to be placed inside one of the vans, while they looked out of the open door as Spencer and Ian got in.

Boris smiled as he saw them enter the van and walked up to Bryan, passing him before saying, "Let's go."

The teen smiled and tightening his grip on the female as he dragged her to the other van, grinning as the cries ran out from the group and the two struggling captured boys.

"Wait! You said you would let Mariah go!" Tyson shouted.

As the girl was being forced into the van, Boris turned to face the left over group and said while grinning, "Well what do you know, I am typical bad guy; I lie." And with that got in and closed the van as both drove off.

"Mariah," whispered Lee as he saw the van's retreat from his sight. "MARIAH!" He screamed, nearly falling to the floor, only to be caught by Ray. "We'll get her back Lee, I promise we will."

"I failed her," Lee mumbled, "I failed my sister."

Tala growled at the restraints out on him and he banged on the van door trying to get out, "He said he would let her go, he has us, what more does he want."

Ian smirked and Spencer merely raised his eyebrows as the saw their once leader hiss and curse about keeping the female captured.

"There is no point, you can't get out," Kai said in his usual indifferent tone.

"That doesn't mean I can't try!" Tala all but seethed. He had to get out, "Who knows what Boris and Bryan are doing to her!"

"Would you please shut up, you're embarrassing me, worrying about a female." The little green haired boy stated.

Tala gritted his teeth as he once again pulled at the restraints. Seeing that they would not come off, he banged the side of the van once more and said, "Damn it you guys, how can you team up with him again, he is evil… he is going to get us all killed." The desperation in his voice was clearly visible to all now.

"Because he is right, and you would be able to see that if that stupid whore hadn't of filled your head with nonsense. Come on Tala, quit being a stupid goody goody, and accept what Boris is doing, it would be easier for both if you would just follow instructions quietly."

"I would never follow him or my grandfather, damn it haven't you guys learned your lesson when you lost."

"Oh please," Ian snorted, "Like that was the only plan we had, there is always a back up plan."

Kai and Tala looked shocked as they studied Ian… "Another plan?" Kai asked.

"Yep, let's just say it involves you and your woman, but you know what I have said enough now, so… Spencer." The blond grinned, and landed a blow to the back of the head of the two teens, leaving them unconscious.

Boris glanced out of the window as he saw Ian give him the sign, smiling he turned to the terrified girl and said, "It has begun," leaving the pink haired girl curled up on the floor sobbing her heart out, "Tala," she whispered, as it all went black.

"Tala… Tala… damn it wake up!" The red haired groaned as his eyes fluttered open and the pain hit him full force.

"My head," he groaned, while sitting up, his hands massaging the back of his head.

"Yeah, they did a good number on us," Kai said.

"How long was I out for?"

"A while."

"Where are we and… Mariah?"

"She's not here; no doubt Boris has her in another place."

"Damn it this is my entire fault!" He shouted, while punching the ground, the chains that bounded his hands from the front rattling. "She wouldn't have been in this mess if it wasn't for me! This is my entire fault, I am such an idiot."

"The only stupid thing you did was fall in love with her," Kai huffed. "But anyway, get over this stupid self pity you are throwing your self into and listen, I think I know what there plan is."

"You do?... I am not in love with her."

Kai glanced at the boy with a 'yeah sure' expression before whispering, "The only way for them to get all the bit beasts would be for us all to be the same place."

"Then why didn't they attack us before when they had the chance?" Tala asked.

"Because our minds would have been focused on winning only, if they all came now then the safety of another would play on their minds too and distract them making them all vulnerable."

"So where do we fit in?"

"I don't think we do, I think only our bit beats do."

"… Oh.."

"And how correct you are," a voice sounded out. The two boys looked up to see Ian and Spencer along with a few of the Abbey recruits who hadn't of fled when Voltaire was found out. Motioning to the group, they stepped forward to grab Tala and Kai to lead them out. Just as both boys were forced up, they glanced at each other, their minds both agreeing, it was on.

Mariah nervously glanced from one insane man to the other, she was in an office, Boris's office, she guessed as Boris and Bryan both talked to each other in their own language. 'This sucks,' she thought as she tried to claw her way out of the ropes on her. They obviously thought she wasn't much of a threat because she was tied with rope, while the other two had chains.

They would have been right, this rope was too thick, "If only I had Galux," she whispered. But Galux had been taken of her and was .. lying right in front of her. 'Those stupid, pig headed males!' she seethed in her mind as she realised they thought her blade as of no use, 'How dare they mock me and my blade! I'll have Galux rip their male pride out then they will see just how powerful she is.. men! Bah!'

Squirming in the chair, she stretched out her leg, trying to knock the table, which held her possession. Growling in frustration as her leg fell just a bit short, she tried to slide the chair forward but in doing so, knocked out a file. 'Uh oh,' she thought. Looking up she saw the two were glancing at her rather amused. 'Crap,' she thought as they both approached her, however a loud crash diverted their attention long enough for her to knock over Galux before falling silent. She saw Boris indicating to Bryan to check out what was happening before walking towards her and forcing her to stand, only for her to stumble and fall on the floor, grabbing Galux in the process. 'Damn I am good,' she thought, as she grinned mentally about her mock fall.

"And how do you plan to use that when your hands are tied?"

'Eh, not that good.' Growling at him, she still held Galux out of sight and the sounds admitting from the hall became louder and louder.

"What the hell is going on."

Kai growled as Spencer shoved him forward, while Tala gritted his teeth as Ian poked the gun into his back.

Grabbing Kai's attention for a second, the blue haired boy nodded as Tala quickly drew his arm forward and elbowed Ian right in the stomach knocking the gun he held, while Kai ducked down and placed one hand on the floor as his spun his legs around and knocked the unprepared blond onto the floor.

Taking advantage of the situation, he lunged forward and grabbed Dranzer, which was still in the pocket of the demolition boy and jumped up. He saw Tala knock Ian down with ease and gain possession of Wolborg. As luck would have it for Tala, his hands were bound from the front and so attaching Wolborg to his launcher was easier for him than Kai, who had the traditional launcher. Before Spencer could get to his feet, Wolborg was launched and cut across the chains, which held Kai.

Now free, Kai rubbed his hands before landing a sound punch on Spencer sending him staggering backwards enough for Dranzer to fly and release Tala from his prison. Unfortunately, it took longer than he expected and Spencer lunged at him sending them both to the floor, each trying to get the upper hand.

Tala went to help his friend, but found that his former teammate was blocking his way,

"Get out of the way Ian."

"Don't think so," Ian said, while getting ready to set Wyborg lose.

"Damn it! I don't have time for this I need to go find Mariah!" Slightly sweating, he was about to fight Ian when they heard, "No, this fight is mine."

Looking towards a fallen door, they found the source of the voice.

"Lee? What the hell are you doing here and Ray? How did you get here?"

"With a bit of help from two geniuses and a huge BBA computer."

"Anyway, this is no time for talk. Ray, you and Tala go find Mariah, leave this pest to me."

The two rushed forward as the metal door closed leaving Spencer and Ian with Kai and Lee, all smiling, as they launched their blades, oh, it was on.

The duo ran across the metal corridors, sometimes finding an Abbey member, though it was nothing a Blade breaker or Demolition boy couldn't handle.

"How did you find us?" Tala asked as Wolborg smashed another beyblade into two, Drigger not far behind.

"Dizzi had taken pictures of the vans and also scanned them, there was a distinct mark on them, feeding that into the main frame computer which the All Stars bought with them, we found out where you guys were. Robert and Michael are coming with the authorities but me and Lee couldn't stay there and do nothing."

"All this to help get Mariah back, she will be glad to know people care so much for her."

"It's not just for her, you guys as well."

"Was that some sort of apology" Tala grinned at the black haired man.

"You wish!" Ray said laughing.

"Aw how sweet, best friends already?"

Just in front of them, stood Bryan already grinning at the damage he was about to do.

"Where the hell is Mariah?" Tala demanded, his eyes narrowed and dark.

"Ah, she is keeping Boris company, though I doubt it won't be long before he shuts her up permanently, her whining can get a bit much."

Both boys hissed at the burly man's comment and prepared to beybattle when a familiar scream was head from behind Bryan.

"Mariah!"

"Shit, listen Tala, you go on ahead, Bryan and I still have a score to settle."

"But Ray.."

"Go!"

Tala ran past Bryan who smirked at him, and heard Ray shout from behind, "If anything happens to her Tala, I am gunna kick your ass."

Smiling, Tala ran to where he had heard the scream, praying that she was alright.

"You should have stayed down Ray."

"Oh no Bryan, you are going down and I am gunna make sure you stay down there."

"We will see about that."

"Oh yeah we will."

Mariah shrieked as Boris grabbed her by her hair and moved her forward, as much as she tried to bite or scrape her claws into him, he held her too tightly, she was just lucky enough that she still held onto Galux.

"Where are you taking me?" She demanded, while stamping her foot. Her head really hurt and he kept pushing her into walls. "Damn it! Will you answer me? Why did you take me?"

"Why my dear child I am surprised at you, I took you because of your strong connection with one of the blade breakers, I knew that out of the rest you two were very close and well when Ian told me that Tala had taken to you as well, I knew you were perfect. As soon as your friends are defeated, I will demand that the rest hand over their bit beats or I shall be forced to other means."

"Other means?"

Boris merely smiled and dragged her forward, "Well for your sake lets hope you don't find out what other means are." And with that, dragged the exhausted girl down the hallway, ignoring her hissings. However, before he could take her very far and blade launched from out of nowhere making Boris loosen his grip on the girl as she fell to the floor.

"What the.. Wolborg?" Boris stuttered.

".. Wolborg? Then TALA!" Mariah screamed as the red head came into sight.

"Now, Now, Tala, you wouldn't do anything stupid would you?" Boris mocked.

"I have had enough of you, and I am going to end this!"

"Oh really," And before Tala could move, Boris grabbed Mariah and flung her over the railing, her screams filling the air.

"MARIAH!"

Kai grinned as Dranzer slammed into Seaborg, there was no way he was going to lose.. not again. "Dranzer SOAR!"

Lee growled at Ian as his beyblade began to light up, "This is why you never touch my sister! Galeon… DARK LIGHTENING!"

"I told you, you should have stayed down Ray. Prepare to be finished once and for all. Falborg!"

Ray gritted his teeth, there was no way he was going to lose, he had to win, for Mariah, for him.. for… "DRIGGER!"

Tala felt his heart stop as he saw the girl, whom he loved, flung over the rails. Forgetting about one sinister bastard, he shouted her name and raced forward, sliding at the last minute, just managing to keep her up with one hand, while the other held the launcher, which was mounted with Wolborg.

"Now, now, Tala, what are you going to do? Save her or punish me?" Boris laughed as he began to walk away from them, leaving the two teens behind.

Tala cursed in his mind, there was no way he was going to let anything happen to Mariah but he wanted to make Boris suffer.

"Tala…" Mariah whimpered as she looked down, the drop very far and very nasty. Letting go of Wolborg, he grabbed Mariah's other hand and held on tight, just as a huge explosion rocked the ceiling causing bits to fall as a fire began to spread.

"Oh my God," Mariah said, as Tala shielding her from falling debris before pulling her up. As soon as she was up, she flung herself at Tala who held on to her protectively, there was no way anyone was going to hurt her again.

"We have to get out of here," Tala stated as another explosion was heard, however, as they turned to leave, Tala stared at the path Boris had taken…

"Tala?"

"I have to go after him."

"Are you stupid? You will get yourself killed!"

"But he has to suffer for what he did!"

"Tala, no."

"But.."

"Tala… you are better than him…" And with that, Mariah hugged him, as they both ran out of the warehouse, the flames beginning to take over.

"Where the hell are they?" Cried Tyson as they waited outside, gravely looking at the burning warehouse, desperately hoping that their friends were okay.

"Look there they are," cried Max as a few figures were seen in the distance.

"Who is it?" Kevin cried.

"I think it's Lee and he is holding someone."

"Is it Mariah?" Emily asked, hoping.

"No it's… I think its Ian."

Lee ran towards the flashing lights and group of people huddled around and said quickly, "He needs help, a beam fell on him." From behind him, Ray and Kai could be seen as well as a worn out Spencer and a growling Bryan.

"Have Tala and Mariah come out yet?"

"No, they are still inside."

Lee looked towards the alight place, 'Mariah, please be okay.'

Tala flung Mariah over his shoulder as the place began to shake and cave in. Seeing the entrance partially blocked by a metal beam he tried to wave the smoke out of the way, to help stop him from coughing as he made his way out. There was no way Boris would win, never again, he would make sure of it..

"Mariah I have to cut the beam with…"

"Cat Scratch! Go Galux!"

Tala grinned as his woman's bit beast sliced the metal plate in two. He could see the red and blue lights, the group of people…. he had made it.

The fire was still being attended to as all occupants of once standing warehouse had been seen to. They were all going to be placed in hospital due to smoke inhalation but apart from some cuts and bruises, they were all okay, well except Ian as he had concussion and was therefore rushed straight to hospital.

Mariah sighed as she rested her head against Tala's chest, her brother had finally let her go and she felt happy as she closed her eyes, being in the safest place she knew.

A noise alerted them that someone was there and they looked up to see the entire teams there, Ray and Lee standing in front. Lee smiled as he came over and shook Tala's hand, a certain understanding reached, Lee thought Tala was good enough for his sister. Ray on the other hand scowled, before laughing and saying, "I owe you an apology, I acted like a jerk and an idiot, and I guess something was blocking me from seeing the truth." Tala smirked, he knew what that something was, before saying, "Apology accepted."

"Dude you guys all rocked, I felt I was in an action movie or something," Johnny said, really indicating that he was trying to say sorry but was a bit too proud to say the three words. "Man! Kai, Ray, Lee and you saved the day, you guys rocks!"

"Ahem!" A certain pink haired girl coughed.

"Yeah you made a good motivation for the guys to save the day."

"WHAT? IS THAT ALL YOU THINK I DID! WHY YOU!" And with that chased the flame head threatening to pound the life out of him as the other all laughed at them.

"What are you going to do about them?" Kai asked, motioning with his head to Bryan and Spencer.

Tala looked to them and then glanced to the pink haired girl who was pounding Johnny into the ground, "Nothing." He didn't want revenge now, he didn't want anything…. He had it all, "Nothing at all." He was finally saved…

Epilogue

Mariah sighed as she glanced around the crowded airport, all the teams were flying home today and so it was exceptionally busy. She was sat on vacant boarding desk, with her head resting on Tala's chest as his arms drew her in.

"I can't believe it's finally over," she whispered, glancing her eyes upwards.

"You have to go back home?"

Laughing, she nodded while saying, "You know I have to and besides, it's too soon. You have finally discovered living and you need to enjoy it, although this enjoying better not involve other women and a lot of phone calling and letter sending."

Tala laughed as he promised her, hearing her flight being announced, he tightening his grip around her as she buried her head further into his chest and whisper, "I don't want to go."

Tala looked down at the woman he held, her eyes wide and slightly teary as odd tears fell down, in some ways, he still could not believe how lucky he was to have this wonderful woman as his. This woman who saved him, who believed in him, who made him feel… his woman…

Drawing his head down, he captured her in a kiss, letting her know that his heart belonged to her, that he wanted no one, that he would miss her and that she was his.

"Come on Mariah we have to go."

Looking to Lee, she slowly got of the desk before looking at Tala once more, the sadness visible in her eyes. Watching her go, he sighed as his heart gave an extra tug, just before she disappeared from sight, she turned back and looked at him before boarding the plane. He knew it didn't matter that they were going to miles apart, they were forever now, she had saved him, and he had saved her, though her saving was much more meaningful.

Turning around he walked out of the airport, ready to go and talk with his other teammates… it was time that someone saved them…Just as Mariah had saved him. He would never be the old Tala now, he couldn't be, she had shown him too much.

'Thank you Mariah, just thank you.' He thought as the doors of the airport closed ending a chapter of his life, leaving him only to move forward, never looking back. He was finally free.

The End

Thanks you all for your reviews and support with this story of mine, I hope to make a sequel for it with a complete different plot line and alot more Tala/Mariah. Just let me know if anyone is interested in reading it :) I.E reviews would be really good!