Chapter 13- Frozen

Kai opened his eyes slightly, lifting his arm to shield them against the morning sun. His mind was foggy, unfocused, and he moaned as he shifted against the wall on which he was leaning. He felt cold, like ice was firmly pressed against his back. He glanced down and did a double take when he noticed his sirenic mark, the gold shimmering brightly in the rays of the morning light, giving no indication as to what had happened the night before.

Kai.

A voice called to him, but he could feel that it was into his mind that it spoke. He did not understand why, but it was his father’s voice. Father? Father!

Yes, Kai.

Father, how is it that you are able to speak with me? I thought you were- He was cut off by the voice laughing lightly to him. He could feel it smile.

My son, how was it that I supposedly died?

Sudden realization dawned on the siren-child. He had always been told that his father had drowned! But… truly, how is a siren to drown? Kai laughed at this revelation. His father was alive!

Xyana awakened at the sudden joyful sound and looked up at him. He eyes were sparkling brightly as he stared out into space, an ecstatic smile lighting up his features. She let her gaze wander from him to roam over the makeshift camp. They had found wood in a pile and made a campfire last night after many of their comrades had fainted in shock concerning their new appearance. Unfortunately, the three had fallen asleep before hiding their siren blood, and their wings had frozen solid in the night. They would still be able to fly, but they would be unable to hide their blood until their wings thawed out. She noticed that Kai’s scales were a shocking bright gold. Such a color was unusual, the typical being violet, jade, or sapphire hues. She noted her friends’ positions.

Kai was leaning against a wall to her left and just beside her Tyson lay with his arms wound tightly around Hilary to protect her from the cold. Rei lay shivering next to her. Her wing had been covering him, giving an igloo-like effect. Her mind entertain the whimsical thought of how cute he was with his hair all messed up, but the moment she was able to acknowledge thinking it she tried to get rid of it. She also took notice that her sister had drawn Maxie into her lap and surrounded both of them with her wings and again her whimsical thoughts took hold, telling her how cute they were together.

“Xyana, isn’t it a beautiful day?” she heard Kai murmur at her side, though she wasn’t really sure she’d heard right. After all, when was the last time Kai was in a good mood as to complement on the weather?!

Well, the last time he was in this good a mood was that morning after we came to the team… when he stole Miana’s clothes and ran off with them, she thought dejectedly. Kai noticed her look, and his smile became somewhat saddened as well.

“Days can be bright or they can be dark. I have missed my father so much that my days have all been dark. My heart was as frozen as our wings have become in this cold tundra, Xyana, and it seemed to become colder when I lost Miana. But now, I have regained my father, for he is not dead, as I thought, but in Ne Fystian Palcaya, awaiting myself and my coming. It is not time yet; he promises a sign at the right time, but it is not now. He will call us all, you, Aryana and I, when the time is right,” he said, his gaze on her softening to where it was like amethyst velvet caressing her. She smiled, and for some reason, his words made everything seem ok.

AN: Okay, the next one is the LAST CHAPTER. And unfortunately, this story was supposed to have a sequel, but I haven't gotten it written yet. But I'll try. I'll do something, and attempt to regain my love for Beyblade, if for nothing but just long enough to write the sequel to this story! Sorry for the long times in between updates, btw. Eheh. XP But I'll be more consistent now, I promise.

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