The stadium was filled to the brim with cheering and shouting fans. It was the suffocating smell of the crowd that caused the crimson eyed blader sitting in the top row to feel trapped. His eyes darted to ensure not for the first time that the exit he had strategically taken measurements to be sure was still clear. It was three rows back and two to his right and as it had been ten minutes ago, it was in fact devoid of all spectators. An attribute he had to thank solely on his hidden shadow.

The figure had not moved into his sight for an instance but he knew that it was the others presence that hurried any stragglers that came along. The crimson blader had also heard the other stare down a kid who had moved to sit down in one of the seats that would have caged the dual haired male in his row. Making a mental note to thank her again Kai Hiwitari dragged his attention back to the matter at hand. The beybattle that raged below in the stadium had turned out to be far more interesting than he had first expected.

That buffoon Tyson had actually forced Rei to show his true powers in a battle against him. A fact that had delighted Kai to no end, after all if he could witness his powers now he would have the advantage in their battle. Kai had no doubt that there was no way a beyblader as skilled as he had heard Rei was was would lose to some no name brat like Tyson. After all he had battled the kid himself twice by now and the only challenge he had made had been the last time when he had summoned a bit beast. This however would not win against a more seasoned and skilled opponent.

"He's actually struggling against him…"

The soft voice that came from his right made Kai pause in his observation of the battle before him. Kai had not noticed any difficulty on Rei's part, other than Tyson still being in the dish even after five minutes had passed. This he had attributed to the bluenettes annoying habit of sending his beyblade into that tornado that seemed to be his favorite move.

Despite this however Kai had come to trust his companion's opinion over the years he had known her. She was the only one out of the blade sharks that put up any sort of challenge to him. Despite her not having a bit Beast she could match him for fifteen minutes in battle. A feat no blader that did not possess a bit beast had ever managed against him. So for that alone Kai respected her. The fact that in the time since they had met she had proven herself a reliable ally over and over again only gave more weight to this.

Glancing at the female to his right Kai watched her tilted head and tensed posture. She had taken a seat beside him without having disturbed him in the way that only she could, coming and going with only the faintest of tells that she was even there. As she was now though Kai could see that she was leaning forward in her seat, her cat like eyes narrowed to slits. This was something that only ever happened when she experienced an extreme mood.

As the battle raged on a few minutes longer Kai noticed her shoulders droop a moment before she relaxed back in her seat with a disappointed sigh. There was the faintest shake of her head before the black haired girl rolled her shoulders and glanced to him instead effectively dismissing the battle going on below.

"Rei will lose to Tyson in the second round. Knowing what he's like he will most likely hand in a resignation and leave the third battle undecided…"

The black haired blader commented as she rose to her feet. Without even stopping to glance back she vanished into the stands again to continue watching over the others exit and seats. Leaving Kai to contemplate what she had said on his own.

An irritated grumble left Kai as he ran through the battle over and over in his mind. Trying to figure out what it was that had given Tyson the upper hand. After all the younger blader could not be more skilled than him. He had trained with his Dranzer for far longer than that brat had even known what a bit beast was.

"You are really going to accept the offer of team captain?"

That voice again appearing from the shadows near the exit of the stadium several steps behind him. Kai didn't need to slow or even acknowledge it nor did he choose to. In moments after the question the sounds of the heeled boots the other favored fell into pace with his steps easily.

Kai climbed into his car, leaving only enough room for her as the black haired blader slipped in after him without a word. His eyes immediately trained out the window opposite her. Despite this he could feel those cat like eyes examining him as he sat there. His eyes narrowing as he could almost feel her judging him. Reassessing him and making her decision based on what she had seen in the battle previously.

"Tyson's stronger."

The statement was calculated and the tone in the others voice was obviously unconcerned about repercussions of such a statement. That was something that had always infuriated Kai about her. Unlike all the rest of the Bladesharks, who cowered from his rage. He could not intimidate her like he did them, the few times he had tried had resulted in an amused smirk by the other as she had simply continued whatever had caused his anger in the first place.

This growing problem probably was not helped by the fact that she had been there at the founding of the Blade Sharks. That she stood above the chain of command and reported directly to Kai outside of the gang. A fact she exploited on occasions such as this without ever seeming to hesitate in the slightest. He couldn't help the growl of fury that arose at the comment, nor the scowl of rage when she didn't so much as bat an eye lash as her golden eyes met his crimson ones.

"It is in fact true. Tyson is the stronger blader…I do not understand myself yet what it is but he is stronger than you and Rei. "The statement again was matter of fact and to the point.

" I do not however think that means you need to accept Dickensen's offer. After all, Rei was invited to this qualifier as a special guest. I can get any team I'm on special invited to any competition I desire…just say the word I'll find a powerful third and fourth and get in touch with the BBA."

Kai hesitated at the proposal, tasting it in his mouth and contemplating it thoroughly. The thought was in fact quite interesting. The idea that he could get into any completion that he wanted with the simple say-so of one of his lackeys…it was almost too good to let pass. However he knew what was expected of him. His grandfather wanted him to bring him powerful Bitbeasts and to do that he needed to surround himself with those that actually had bit beasts. So far Tyson, Rei, and Max were the only three he had found that had any beasts of potential.

"I will be joining the Blade Breakers."

Kai stated his eyes meeting the others. For a moment he felt a sense of satisfaction at the anger that he saw flare up in those usually so calm and calculating golden orbs.

Kai reveled in his small victory as she pursed her lips faintly and reached to knock on the glass separating the back from the driver. Calling for him to stop the car, the response that they had just turned onto the highway and that there would be a while before they could pull over left the discussion of her leaving up for grabs for a while. Kai could see her whole body thrumming with a desire to leave.

"Then I will assist you no more Kai. You're on your own."

The soft statement was the last thing that was said to him as soon as the car finally sadled up to the nearest sidewalk almost twenty minutes later. Kai watching as the black haired blader disappear out of the car and into the crowd in a heartbeat and the blink of an eye.

"Well I'm sure I'll see you again Raya."

A/N: Hey all so yes I have finally given into my desire to write a Beyblade Fanfiction. And yes this will have an OC or 2 in the story line. I hope you will enjoy it as I continue to write it. Please not that flames will just be used to keep my lil muse warm in the coming winter season. So if you wanna waste time flaming feel free.

EDIT: 06/22/2014 Hey all so I have begun rewriting this fanfiction in preparation for the next chapters as I get into the swing of things again.

Cheers

Stary