I edited the chapters round so that this one is in front, because this is HOW they end up on the island, and the next one now is when they're on it. You all wanted to know how they got onto the island... here's some enlightenment for you. Aah, but it's not too wonderful. I just churned this out as an explanation.
Warnings: violence, language, fluff, cheese. This is quite a mild little ficlet, so I shouldn't hope anyone gets offended!
Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade or its characters.
CHAPTER ONE
Kai's POV
I sat on the padded cushioned chair, with my arms folded and eyes closed, trying to block out the annoying sound of Tyson's voice as he ran around the mahogany table in the center of the room, chased by Max. Kami-sama knows what they were doing, but they sure as hell weren't being quiet about it. Then again, did they even know the meaning of the word quiet? Probably not. Kenny was typing away on his laptop as always, shouting occasionally for Max and Tyson to stop making so much noise, useless as his effort was. They never listened.
I guess they might have shut up if I'd told them to, since they usually listen to me, but I was too tired to really give a crap. I'd been training all day alone in the cold, lonely cargo room and all I wanted to do was sleep. Rei had left some time ago with Mr Dickenson, and I couldn't blame him. Whatever it was Mr Dickenson wanted to tell him, he seemed pretty serious about it but that was none of my business. He was on his way back to China, and we all decided to go with him and stay there for a while. But when we came back, Rei would stay. That was a shame, what with Rei being one of the team's most talented bladers and all.
Hilary was trying to lecture me about leadership and how I should be trying to calm Tyson and Max down. Seemedly Max had eaten too much sugar and Tyson caught onto his enthusiasm, and joined in being hyper... Does that bitch have to shout so loud and frickin' high-pitched? Is she trying to deafen me!? Ah, I wouldn't put it past her, she's evil. Evil bitch Hilary. I smirked at her new name. Any more of this and I'll explode! Or maybe just start screaming at everyone and throw a major tantrum... Either way, everybody would be freaked out. That could actually be a good thing. Maybe then I'd finally get some peace and quiet.
"KAI!"
Oh yeah, I forgot she was talking to me. Why does everyone insist on bugging me today? I sighed loudly, hoping she'd get the hint and shut up. But no, of course not. So she continued to squeal and lecture me.
'Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP!!!' I repeated in my head.
All the noise got the better of me, I stood up and glared at Hilary.
"Shut... up." I said calmly.
Sure, I was calm on the outside. I had to be, for the team's sake. I don't think they'd like to see me pissed off. I started to walk past her and out of the door. As I glanced sideways I saw she was glaring back at me, I gave her the finger and carried on walking, now trying to ignore her stupid rambling utterance. I was planning to go to the buffet. For once, Tyson wasn't there so I'd be able to eat in congeniality. Tyson alone was enough to put anyone off their lunch. I'd gotten about half way down the corridor when I heard a loud bang and a creaking sound, followed by screaming and people scurrying around on the floor above me – the deck. I ran up to see what was going on. What was happening? Maybe someone fell overboard? That can't be right, then what was the banging? The others must have heard too, because they were close behind me. Before I got to the stairs, the whole corridor started flooding with water!
'Shit!'
Hilary's POV
We all rushed out to the corridor after hearing some really loud noises and screaming! Kai was standing looking down the corridor, which was flooding with water! I could feel my feel pounding against my ribs and all sound around me fell upon deaf ears. I thought we were going to die, I didn't know what to do! Paralysed with shock and fear, I watched helplessly as Tyson, Max and Kenny all ran for the deck.
I thought I heard someone shouting but I didn't have the power to move my head and redirect my attention from the ice-cold flowing water.
"HEY!!!" they shouted again, louder this time. I jumped at the sudden noise and saw Kai standing there.
Kai's POV
"HEY!" I shouted after she ignored me the first time. She jumped and turned her head to look at me. "Come on!" I said, staring expectantly at her. What was she waiting for, Christmas? We were gonna die and she wouldn't even move, does she even HAVE a brain? She carried on standing there, fixated to that spot, it seemed. The water level was getting higher and higher, almost to my knees, but still she didn't move! I grabbed her by the hand and pulled her up the stairs and out onto the deck! I looked around expecting to see Mr Dickenson and the Bladebreakers there, but I couldn't see them anywhere! It was impossible to see anybody, people were running in every direction, frantic hands pushing whoever was in front: children, men, women, it didn't matter, these people only wanted to live. I sneered in disgust. We ran about in circles on the deck, searching and searching, and I began to panic! We'd gone all the way around the deck and there was still no sign of them! Hilary was crying like a baby, which was about all I could expect from her. Suddenly, there was another loud noise and the boat started to tilt!
Hilary's POV
The boat staring tipping, and I tripped over! Kai tried to pull me up but I flopped back down to the floor.
'This is it.' I thought, 'This is the day of my death.'
I looked around me, most of the people on the boat must have gotten off the ship and into the lifeboats, but there were none left for the remaining few. The boat was sinking faster and faster. I burst into tears again and grabbed onto Kai's cold and wet trouser leg as the deck began to go underwater! He pulled me up again, and this time I gave in and stood up with him.
'All the things I never got the chance to do...'
The world went in slow-motion as a huge wave crashed over us! I lost my balance and hit my head off something hard. Everything faded to darkness...
Kai's POV
'Huh? Oh, this is just what I need..!'
"Hilary..?" No answer. "Hilary!"
I lifted her up and pulled her close to me as the boat jerked again. I choked involuntarily on the salt-water that forced itself down my throat. The boat finally submerged under the water and everything was black. All I remember was holding on to Hilary, and knowing I was the only person that could help her now! I woke us on a deserted island and thankfully, Hilary was there too. I wondered what had happened to the Bladebreakers and whether they got away okay. Sure they could be very annoying sometimes, but they were my teammates. My friends. I should have been in front of them, leading them to the deck and into the lifeboats. But Hilary stopped me from doing that. I wondered if they were looking for us... and how long we'd been lying there...
As I said, it's a filler chapter. Hope it explained stuff for everyone!