Hello! My name is Ceres and I'm no longer of the living. Though I'm sure that no one will but you can learn more about my friends and me if you go the Digimon part and look for Sad Love Story (By Yamato Ishida). Anyway… when you read that then you'll understand why I'm doing this. This is about the BladeBreakers so don't worry that Digimon are going to be in this adventure… Anyway, onwards to the story…
Kai was walking to his old hang out where his gang was. It hasn't been too long since his team won the championship in Russia and what he did to them was still in his mind. He pulled out his blade and looked at the picture that held Dranzer, his loyal Bit Beast. He reached into his other pocket and pulled out the other Bit Beast, Dark Dranzer. His Grandfather gave it to him during the tournament so he would betray his team to gain their power. He switched the two before anyone noticed and tricked his Grandfather. Though he knew that everyone forgot he had it with him. Now Dark Dranzer was his and no one could take it away.
"Are you researching for something, young one?"
Kai stopped and looked to his side to see someone in a cloak. He hated people wearing those since they remind him of the other people in the abbey. He was about to walk away but she called to him again.
"Your old gang isn't around anymore."
He just looked at her though it was clear that he wanted answers.
"They were strong against most opponents but when the news reached them that you abandon them, they broke up. They have been taken over by another gang that isn't into blading."
"Why are you telling me this? How do you know?" His voice was cold, though it had a bit of warmth since he discovered how loyal his teammates are.
"You need to know. Since you have found happiness, you need to know. I'm a fortuneteller. Have a nice evening." She just walked away.
Kai didn't sense anything bad from her though he knew to be careful. It might it a trick from his Grandfather. He kept on his course, not caring what she said. After all, they're fake anyway.
When he entered his hangout, no one was there to greet him. He looked everywhere they would normally be but found no one. He couldn't believe that his gang would abandon him. Something caught his eye as he was in a narrow alley and only the streetlights for light.
"What's the matter? No one around to greet you home?" The voice was in front of him though he could only see the silhouette.
"What do you want?"
"I want you to hand over Dark Dranzer. You don't need him anymore."
"I don't have him."
"Don't pay dumb with me. We were watching you the whole time and I know that you have him with you."
"What if I don't?"
A golden rod with a point at the end was aiming at Kai's neck. Kai could almost feel the coldness of the metal but he wasn't showing his fear.
"Unless you want your teammates to be sad for your death, I suggest that you hand him over. After all, you have Dranzer. You don't need a dark one."
Kai reached into his pockets and remembered that he could launch his blade to get away.
"If you're thinking about an escape plan, don't. I'm not the only one here."
Kai couldn't tell whether or not he was bluffing. He couldn't risk it since not even his teammates knew that he still had Dark Dranzer. He took Dark Dranzer out and tossed it to him. He caught it without losing focus on him.
"Just so you know you only have your team to rely on now. We made sure that your gang wouldn't be a refuge." He pulled the rod back and walked to the side. Kai couldn't see where he went but he knew that he couldn't go after him. He continued his course down the alley.
The next day, the BladeBreakers that were in Japan met at the park. Mr. Dickenson had asked them to before they went their separate ways. Tyson yawned since it was early. Max was in the same boat but he didn't seem to mind so much. Kenny was typing away on his laptop as Kai had his eyes close, thinking only of how to find the guy that took Dark Dranzer from him.
"Good morning kids." Mr. Dickenson greeted as he reached them.
"Good morning. Why did you want to meet with us?" Kenny asked.
"I was hoping that you boys would get some training. Though the world tournament is over, there are other tournaments around the world that you could enter."
"But we're World Champs, why do we need to enter other tournaments?" Max asked.
"On top of that, why do we need training?" Tyson asked.
"There are a lot of good bladers that are out there. You might want to be prepared for them."
"Are we entered in another tournament?" Kenny asked.
"Yes, but it's not for a long while so you can take your time in training."
"Where is this one taking place?" Max asked.
"Australia. You'll be fighting against their strongest team. There will also be other teams there from around the world."
"So this is something like the tournaments in China and America." Tyson summoned up.
"Correct but there is one team that you have to be careful of."
"Really? Why?"
"Their sponsor is an expert on games. He chose everyone on his team and they're very good from what I've heard."
"If they're good then why didn't they enter the World Tournament?" Kenny asked.
"He didn't want them to enter since they were just starting out. He wanted them to get use to each other since they come from different countries."
"Is that all Mr. D?" Tyson asked.
"No, I have also asked two very powerful Bladers to help train you."
"We don't need other people teaching us anything." Tyson said in protest.
"Then I guess we're just wasting our time."
Everyone looked behind Mr. Dickenson to see a girl wearing strapless, jade green shirt with jade green, baggy pants; on her left hand had a purple, elbow glove and her right held a purple, forearm protector with a red jewel at the spike point; a band of purple metal in a shape that looks like wings that encircled around her chest and reached out from her arms to make a point; a white, little cape was on the back and it held another red jewel encircled in gold connecting the band in the front; a golden necklace held a green jewel; her hair was silver and a green cloth held it up; her earrings hung down before triangles appeared; the sunglasses were hiding her eyes but all the BladeBreakers present fell head over heels in that moment.
"I was wondering where you two were." Everyone was wondering who the other person was now.
"He's here. He's just taking his time. There's no need for both of us to be here at the same time. So are we training these 'Champs' or not?"
Mr. Dickenson looked at them and Tyson answered for the team, "Yea, we could use some training under instructors."
"Good, Mr. Dickenson you better keep your end of this."
"I will. You boys have fun now. Rei will join you as soon as he's wounds heal."
Everyone almost forgot about why he wasn't with them. Since his battle that got them their first victory in Russia, he has been badly hurt. Now he is in China, healing with his former teammates. Mr. Dickenson walked away and the place was silent.
"Sounds like someone died."
This time it came from a guy that wore a dark jade green, muscle tank top and bluish green, baggy pants; unlike the girl's, his showed his black boots; a black belt held his pants and a golden one hung at his side, holding a bright yellow case for a golden rod; his left arm held a metal wrist band with green spikes and for his right forearm, a green band with black for the edge; a silver stone hanging from a chain around his neck; his black shoulder blades held a long golden cape and something similar to a jacket collar; he also had a black neck choker that seemed to be made out of leather and connected with something that would connect a belt; he had blue stones and weird shape gold earrings on both ears but his left had the blue stone down and the golden up, the right had the opposite; his hair was red and tie in the back; his sunglasses also hid his eyes from the group but Kai recognized the voice and rod to guess that he was the one that took Dark Dranzer.
"What are your names?" Max asked.
"My name is Jade," answered the girl.
"I'm her brother, Krypton. It's nice to see the losers face to face."
"Losers?" Tyson got a little ticked.
"What do you mean 'face to face'?" Kenny asked.
"Mr. Dickenson had us watch you guys ever since you all competed to form this team." Jade answered.
"Why?" Max asked.
"He was going to have you train with us whether or not you won. Though of course if you didn't win, the training would be harsher."
"He had this all plan out from the beginning?"
"Hadn't you figured out that Mr. Dickenson is usually two or three steps of you or what you know? He always has a plan ready for anything." Krypton stated coldly, which reminded everyone of how Kai used to be.
"If you guys are powerful then why didn't you enter the local tournament?" Tyson asked.
"Not every strong blader competes in a tournament. Take the Mystics for example." Jade said.
"Jade, you better get on with their training. I don't want to listen to talk all day. That's not what we're here for."
"But they should know a few things. Fine."
"Relax, we have a good while before our next tournament. There's no need to rush." Kenny pointed out.
"But with weaklings like you, we need you get you guys to speed." Krypton said.
"It wasn't that long ago since we were in Russia." Tyson said.
"They were weak themselves." Krypton smiled to himself.
"You should know that they're not weak since you watched us."
"The only reason why you had trouble was because you didn't use your resources." He looked right at Kai though Kai didn't move or show what he was thinking.
"We didn't know that he was once apart of them." Kenny said in Kai's defense.
"You didn't know when you walked in there but you knew before your match with them. Though I do have to admit, having him fight first was a little smart but you have to remember that everyone is different."
"What do you mean?"
"Look at you, your whole team is different from one another. You don't really know the team if you fight one person. That's why Rei got hurt."
Everyone looked down. They knew that's not really the reason that Rei got hurt. He was trying to help get a win for the team. How could they ever understand what they went through? To witness your friend being killed and you couldn't do anything about it.
"We tried to get him out of it." Max said in their defense.
"Obviously it didn't work. That's why you're losers."
"That's it!" Tyson was now angry but Krypton didn't seem to care, "I challenge you to a Beybattle."
Krypton just smiled, "Fine and we'll show you the real power of a team."
"Would anyone else like to join? It wouldn't be fair for Tyson to get the total assault." Jade said in a way that made one think she was the same as her brother.
Kai got up and walked over to the dish with Dranzer in hand. Everyone else went over as well and Kenny got his computer ready to record this.
"Three… Two… One… Let it RIP!" Max called and the battle began.
Dragoon and Dranzer landed in the dish and started to encircle the dish for their prey. Jade and Krypton's blades were at an amazing speed though they were an easy target since one was right behind the other. Kai wondered why their blades had the same color patterns but didn't let that distract him from the game. Dragoon and Dranzer came in for the attack but they somehow missed them. They try it again and again but nothing was working.
"Dizzy, do you know what's up?" Kenny asked as Max watched over his shoulder.
"It seems like they're formation is helping with gaining the extra speed needed to dodge their blades." Right then the blade that was following behind moved ahead and attack both Dragoon and Dranzer, sending both out of the ring. The blade that attacked went back to Jade and the other to Krypton.
"That's how a team is supposed to be." Jade said.
"Use Dizzy to figure what we did for the day. We'll see you afternoon." They both were walking away.
"Why?" Kai wanted to know.
"We have something more important to take care of." Krypton didn't stop nor did Jade.
When they were out of sight, they decided to go to Tyson's house to analyze what happened. Kai was leaning on a support pole as Kenny typed away on his laptop. Tyson was looking over his blade for no real reason as Max waited patiently.
"I think I got it!" Kenny announced.
Max and Tyson rushed over to see but Kai stayed where he was.
"It appears that their formation helps with the increase in speed." Kenny said.
"How?" Tyson was eager to know.
"Look, one blade acts as a wind breaker for the other. So when they need to get away from an attack, all they need to do is move the back one so that one acts as the wind breaker." Dizzy said.
"Wow! That's pretty smart of them to come up with that strategy." Max said.
"But that only works if they're together and how many chances do they have for that? There has to be another reason on why Mr. Dickenson calls them powerful." Tyson said.
"Kenny, can you freeze an image of their blades?" Kai said as he got up and moved closer.
"Uh, sure Kai." Kenny typed away as Kai got in a good position to see the screen.
"Why Kai?" Max asked.
"I want to see something about their blades."
Kenny got the image up. Everyone was surprised to see how different theirs were.
"You think that's a new model?" Kenny asked.
"No, those were the very old models from when they were just starting making the game. I thought that they only had those among collectors or something." Max said.
"They're using old and outdated models? Why?" Tyson asked more to himself than to anyone.
"Max, do you know their usage? They seem to have two different kinds." Kai asked.
"One of them is an attacking blade and the other is a defensive."
"I see the attack but not the defense. That wouldn't even protect the blade." Kenny said since for the defense, there were only bars under the blades.
"I'll have to ask my dad about that."
"But it's strange that no one has been able to beat them. Especially since they have old models." Tyson commented to himself.
"Max, lets head to your house. We have until noon to meet back up with them." Kenny said.
"Good point."
They head out for Max's house. It hit Kai that this will the first time he has been here. He knew that he would much rather be by himself to think up a way to defeat him so he could get Dark Dranzer back but he needed to know more about the blade he's using to do so.
" Dad, we need your help. " Max announced as they entered.
"+Ah, what can I help you with+"
Kenny opened his laptop on his counter and showed him the frozen image of Jade and Krypton's blades.
"Wow, one of the first models! Where did you see them?"
"Tyson and Kai fought them and lost." Max explained.
"What? Really? I didn't think they still made those. Especially with all the new blades out there."
"That's what we can't figure out. We thought that you might give us an insight." Kenny said.
"I don't know what to tell you. I haven't seen those models since Beyblade first started. But even then, there was a quick change and everyone wanted the latest. I used to have one but then a collector for old Beyblades came and offered a lot of money just to have it."
"Why did you give it up?" Max asked.
"I didn't think it was important since it was an old model. Whoever owns these blades are every lucky. They look in great shape and not a scratch on it."
"How could the defensive one defend? Those bars don't seem to be able to do so." Kenny asked.
"That was one of the improvements they made to the blades. Try to just challenge that Blader so you can to see how it works. I never knew myself."
"Ok, thanks dad."
They walked out and that didn't help much other than that someone around Max's dad age had to given it to them. Kai needed to know more and time was running out.
"Ok, that means we need to challenge them again to see how that defense ring works." Kenny said as they were walking back to the park.
"They'll just use their strategy again and we won't get any answers." Tyson said.
"Hey, they can only dodge if you're attacking from the sides. Attack from the front and that should work." Max said.
"Great thinking Max."
Kai knew that that wouldn't work, though he would try it if need be. Then he realized that it would be hard to attack since he did notice that both switched the wind blocker every time they did that maneuver. He was beginning to wonder if there was a way to defeat them.
They got to the park before noon hit. Tyson was laying on the slide and looking up at the sky. Kenny was back typing on his laptop and Max was sitting on the swing. Kai was sitting on the hill that led into the park. He was looking at his blade, still wondering how to defeat them. Though Jade wasn't the one that he really wanted to get, he figured that they only battled together. It was a bit past noon before they showed and Krypton was carrying something with him.
"What took you so long?" Tyson asked in a pissed off way. He's not too big on waiting.
"Chill, we're here and that's all you need to know." Krypton answered.
"What do you have?" Max asked, thinking that it would be use for their training.
"You'll see when you train."
"Letting you know that we're not training here." Jade said with a smile.
"Then why have us met here?" Kenny asked.
"It's better to have one meeting spot and walk there. Follow us." They walked up the hill that Kai was sitting on. He noticed that Krypton was smiling evilly at him.
Kai tried to hide his anger since his teammates didn't know that he kept Dark Dranzer. He got up only after everyone else got to the top. He didn't follow to close but he did keep up. If Krypton was using the case in its original usage then there would be a guitar in it but they weren't sure and that was getting them a bit nervous. Kai noticed that Krypton whispered something to Jade and she replied back. He now was wishing that he was closer to have heard what was said.
They reached the location to see that there were people that you don't want to meet in a dark alley. They were definitely apart of a gang that they've heard about before they left. Kai remembered that the fortuneteller told him that his gang was broken up by another. He knew that Krypton took Dark Dranzer and mentioned that he broke up his gang. So he figured that they were apart of that same gang. He looked at Jade but she didn't seem to fit the profile. But he has discovered to never go by looks.
"Thanks for setting it up for us guys." Jade said in a kind way.
"Not a problem." One answered but they all were looking in their direction.
"Don't worry about them, they're harmless." Krypton said.
Kai knew that that had a hidden meaning since they never really took their eyes off them as they left. The others were getting a bit nervous, especially Kenny but Kai realized that they were watching him. That means they might think that he would try something, which also means that Krypton was apart of that gang and took Dark Dranzer.
"They're great guys once you know them." Jade said as she took off her sunglasses. She revealed a beautiful face with lovely silver eyes. Kai also noticed that they were hard, which means that she had some hard times in her life. Krypton took off his to reveal that he was a fighter and not afraid to show it. His eyes are blue and dark violet, switching with the light.
"But they look nasty." Max said.
"If I said they were harmless, then I would be lying. Just don't worry about them." Krypton went over to the rock that was there. He opened the case to reveal that there was a guitar inside. He pulled on a cord and started to tune it.
"Krypton loves rock music." Jade explained. "Now let's get training. I understand the loyalty you have to your blades but you could keep your Bit Beast with you." She showed them a box that was there. Kenny first went over and opened it, "Wow! There are so many parts in here. Where did you get them all?" Kenny looked at Jade.
"We got them for you. Since we knew from the beginning that we were going to train you, we got ready. They're parts from all over the world. Well, at least from the places that you've been to."
Tyson and Max walked over and were amazed with all the parts that were there.
"My dad would love this." Max said, picking up a defense ring.
"Do you have any old parts in here?" Kenny asked.
"Old parts?" She looked confused.
"Yea, like the one that you two use."
She smiled to herself about something, "At least you're preparing yourselves but that should be the only time that you'll go against us. No, there are no old parts in there. All of them are out of date and are hard to find."
"Not if you know where to look." Krypton said, still tuning his guitar.
"Krypton." Jade wasn't too happy with his answer but he didn't seem to mind. "Don't listen to him."
"How did you get yours?" Tyson asked.
"You don't really need to know. Anyway, pick parts and put them together. I left out the center piece since I'm hoping you would place your Bit Beast there."
They started to pick parts while Kenny was dissembling theirs.
"No, you make new blades, not replace the old parts with the new."
"Huh? Why not?" Kenny asked.
"These parts aren't going to be with you for the tournament. If you replace your parts then how will you get stronger?"
"Then why do you want us to place our Bit piece with the new ones?" Max asked.
"There aren't that many Bit Beasts out in the world you know. I understand that your Bit Beast help give your blade a power boost but your blades need to take a beating to get stronger too."
"You want them to fight against their own blades?" Kenny said with shock.
"Right."
"Who will launch ours then?" Tyson asked.
"Either me or Kenny."
"Why not Krypton?"
"He's not really your trainer. It's mostly going to be me."
"Then why is he here?"
"I need to watch out for my sister."
Kenny put back the parts as they got other parts to make new blades.
"Kai, are you going to join them?" Jade asked.
"It's a waste of time."
"Afraid that your blade will lose?" Krypton asked, he played a few cords and it made a sound like an electric guitar.
"Don't worry Kai, we have a plan." Tyson said.
"Someone, make something for Kai. He's still apart of the training, even if he doesn't want to." Krypton said.
"And who's going to make me?"
"C'mon Kai, please. Don't make us force you." Jade said with a pleasing voice.
"Jade, you shouldn't have to beg to him."
"I'm not going to force them. It's their choice whether to have this training or not."
Kai reached into his pocket and pulled out Dranzer. He took out Dranzer and tossed Jade the blade. She caught it as he waited for his teammates to finish up. She smiled to herself, "You can make more than one. I hope you're making them interesting. When you're done, hand them and your blades to me."
"Why?" Tyson asked.
"You'll see."
"Jade, could you come over here for a moment." Krypton called her.
She walked over to him and they talked about something. She took the guitar and started playing something. As she was playing he was listening very closely to something. She stopped and said something to him. He nodded and got up. He pulled out sheets of folded paper and a pencil. He started to write something down and she handed it back to him. Then she walked back to her spot, "Are you guys done?"
"Almost." Kenny said, though they were watching on what was going on.
They handed them over when they were done. She looked over the blades that they made carefully. "Kenny, are you going to join with them or do you mind launching their blades?" She didn't look up at him.
"I'll help you."
She handed him Dragoon's old carrier. "You'll go first. Tyson, you get this one." She tossed him one that Max made. It was greatly a defensive blade with little attack strength, which is something that Tyson loves. It also wasn't very fast once launched but they made sure that Max's blade could defeat it.
"Why are you giving me this one? Shouldn't I get the attack power Beyblade?"
"Specializing isn't a good thing. Plus now you get to see how your blade does against a defensive blade."
"Wait, their blades won't have a center piece." Kenny said.
"Oh, right." She reaching into her right, leg pocket and pulled out her blade. She looked at them, noticing that they all, including Kai, were trying to look at it without too much expression. She took out her centerpiece and placed back her blade. Everyone was a bit upset since they couldn't see her blade. She walked over to Kenny and placed her centerpiece on Tyson's blade. "I guess we do need a Bit Beast in the blade since Dragoon is originally in here."
Everyone was shocked to hear what she just said.
"You have a Bit Beast?" Tyson asked in disbelief and shock.
"We both do."
"I can't use this blade then. I don't think your Bit Beast would listen to me." Kenny said, handing back the blade.
"Don't worry about it. All you have to do is launch the blade. I'll do the rest."
"How?" Tyson asked.
"You'll see, but don't keep your eyes on me since I'm on the sidelines."
Kenny got to one side of the dish as Tyson went to the other. Krypton then started to play something on the guitar. It was punk rock sounding but it was perfect for the setting. Jade raised her right arm in the air. It didn't seem that her purple wing thing was limiting her move since her arm was straight up; the wing just seemed to follow it, "Three… Two… One… Let it RIP!" She brought down her arm in a diagonal. Kenny and Tyson pulled back the ripcords and their Beyblades went flying into the dish.
They circled the dish with Tyson's old blade nearer to the top than the one that he was using. His blade was coming in fast and the defensive blade that he was using had already settled at the center of the dish.
"Go Dragoon!" He called when his old blade came close. The defensive blade moved to the side just enough to avoid the attack. The defensive blade was swinging to avoid the attack. Kai looked up at Jade to see that she was watching the match carefully. Max seemed that he wanted to tell Tyson something but wasn't. Kai guessed that since he thought they had to figure how to battle without anyone else help.
"Let's go Dragoon!" Tyson was really trying to encourage himself since he didn't think that the blade he was using wouldn't stand a chance against his blade and he was worrying that the defensive blade might be too strong to be stop by an attack.
Kenny wasn't worry since he wasn't using the blade himself. He looked at Jade but didn't see how she was controlling the blade since she wasn't calling out to it or anything. Her eyes were fixed to the dish. He heard metal hitting and looked in the dish to see that the blades were making contact. Tyson's original blade was pushing on the one that he was using.
Once the blades were at midpoint, the weight of the defensive blade made both topple back to the center. They picked up the blades.
"Now what?" Kenny asked.
Krypton stopped playing, "Jade, come here."
Jade walked back over and he whispered something to her. She didn't look pleas but she nodded her head just the same. She walked back and took Dragoon's old carrier to take back her centerpiece. She looked at Max, "You're next."
He nodded and took his place where Tyson was. Tyson already took out his centerpiece from the blade so he wouldn't forget. Jade tossed Max a blade that was a combination like Kai's blade but it had a more interesting look. The blades for the attack ring were more out and looked sharper. She placed Max's blade in Kenny's hands and went back to her position. She raised her arm again as they got ready, "Three… Two… One… Let it Rip!" She did the same movement again and they launched their blades.
Max figured that since he has watched the others battle offensively that he knows how to attack. "Go Draciel!" Draciel went straight for blade. Max's old blade held its ground though it was being pushed back. Max's old blade managed to move to the side and escape Draciel. Draciel went after it again but it held its ground again.
When Max's old blade escape again, Kenny noticed that the blade that Draciel was in was losing speed. He figured that it had something to do with how Max's old blade was holding ground then escaping. This time when Draciel charged, Max's old blade ran up to meet him. That clash knocked Draciel off balance and he landed sideways. Max picked up the blade and took Draciel off. Jade took off her centerpiece from Draciel's old carrier. She placed it on Kai's blade and tossed him one that was built like Rei's. It almost looked like his too, minus the color.
"Kai, you're going against me."
Kenny was glad, since now he could get information on how Jade battles. Kai walked over to where Max and Tyson stood. Against normal opponents, they would be cheering him on right now but since it's against his own blade, he figured that they didn't know what to say. He looked at Jade to see that she was sad about something.
"Three… Two… One… Let it Rip!" Max said to get the battle started.
They launched the blades into the dish and both circled it once before hitting. The balance blade jumped back from the hit as the combination blade moved back. The blades hit each other again and they followed each other as they lapped around the dish.
Kenny was looking at Jade but there wasn't any change in her position. He looked on his laptop to see whether there was anything unusual about how Kai's old blade was moving. He was shocked to see that it was almost the same movements that Kai would use. Kenny looked at Kai to see that he didn't try to fit a style that would work with the blade.
Tyson was just amazed to see their team leader battling someone so hard. It was an amazing sight that only if you were an owner of a Bit Beast would know how fantastic this match really was. Though he did have to admit, it was odd seeing a white centerpiece on Dranzer and a blue centerpiece on an almost solid gray blade.
Max was just as amazed as Tyson at this battle. It wasn't an everyday that they got to see their leader in action. Normally in tournaments, it would be the combination of Tyson, Rei, and himself that would go against an opponent. Kai only did so when there weren't a lot of other choices left. He noticed that the tune of Krypton's playing had changed. He looked over to him and heard it fully that it was the sound of doom. He looked at the stadium to see that the combination blade was gaining some ground over the balance. Max could see it clearly on Kai's face that he knew what was going on but didn't figure a way to solve it.
Kai looked up at Jade to see whether he could find something that would give him clue on what to do next. He noticed that she looked sad for some reason. He looked down quickly so he wouldn't get distracted. Then he noticed an opening in the attack pattern and went for it, "Go Dranzer!" Dranzer went straight for that opening and came so close to knocking it over. The combination blade regained its balance and encircled the dish once more. Kai went after it again but this time the combination blade got in his opening and knocked his blade. Luckily for him, the blade caught itself and was following close behind. Then both centerpieces started to glow and shooting small bands of light. From the balance blade came red and from the combination white, everyone was waiting for Jade to show her Bit Beast.
"Jade, stop the match." Krypton ordered and Jade obeyed. Kai's old blade came to her and the balance to him. He then felt something different about Dranzer but didn't know what.
"Why did you call it off?" Max asked, looking at him. Jade and Kai were taking off their centerpiece so they could return to their rightful spot.
"You don't need to see her Bit Beast."
"Anyway, you guys really need some team activities. You didn't even bother to ask for help when you needed it. That's how you won all your other battles." Jade said, tossing the blade back to Kai. Kai set the one he was using on the ground.
"What are you talking about?" Tyson asked.
"You could've asked Max about defensive blading since he's like the expert in it. Though that's only because he's the only one that you know that does so. Max, how did you figure out to battle that way?"
"I remember how everyone else fought so it was easier for me."
"Kai, as you see, your style does have some openings. Just keep those in mind when you battle."
"How were you able to mimic Kai's attack pattern?" Kenny asked.
"Studying. I'm pretty good at that. Ok, you guys have until six to look over whatever you want. Meet us at the park so you guys can get some fun." Jade said.
Krypton packed up and was ready to go. Jade waved bye to them and they went off. The others didn't know what to do. They left all these parts here and a lot of them were good too. Kenny would take some but wasn't sure if it was ok. Kai was the first to walk out and the others followed.
They happened to end up at the first spot where Kai and Tyson met. Kai remembered how he watched his gang member lose to a nobody. He tossed him aside like one throws a towel or a cape on the floor. That's when Tyson got mad and challenged him.
Tyson also remembered that this is where they helped out a kid since his blade was destroyed. Tyson liked to help out the little kids since most looked up to him for his blading skills and now winning the World Championship. Not too long ago, he was fighting against Tala to make sure that the world would be safe.
Max remembered that this was the first place he met Tyson and Kenny. He was just the new kid in town and didn't know anyone. He saved that puppy and Tyson was impressed with the skill that he used. Then they went over to his dad's shop and discovered about the local championship where they finally met Rei and became the BladeBreakers, a name that Tyson thought up. Max realized that Rei has never been here before. Max hoped that when he gets back that they could bring him to this site.
Kenny was looking up something on his laptop and Tyson finally noticed, "Chief, what are you doing?"
"I'm trying to figure out how Jade was able to control the blades so well. I mean, after all, all she has is an old model that's way out of date."
"I'm a bit curious on why Krypton called the match over in the middle of the game." Tyson stated.
"Any thoughts Kai?" Kenny asked though all he got was silence. Kenny decided to leave him alone to think.
The only thing that was on Kai's mind right now was what Jade's Bit Beast looked like. He was watching carefully in the first two matches and she wasn't using their strength with their blades. He figured that it was properly due to what Krypton said to her. Though Kai is an only child, he was wondering why she was listening to him. That didn't make much sense to him though he didn't know why he cared.
"Maybe he didn't want us to see the Bit Beast?" Max suggested since both blades were glowing as soon as he called it off.
"Maybe." Kenny pondered, "Dizzy, do you have any data on them?"
"Who? The Bit Beast or the Bladers?"
"Both if possible."
"………… Nope, both are pretty mysterious."
"How could they be powerful then?" Tyson asked, everyone knew that you only have the right to claim that would be by battling a lot of people.
"There has to be something on them. I mean, Mr. Dickenson knew about them before he created the BladeBreakers." Max said.
"He could've just met them somewhere before." Kenny suggested.
"But they would've shown their skills to him." Tyson said.
"Why don't you just call him to find out?" Dizzy suggested.
"That's a great idea Dizzy." Kenny closed his laptop and got up.
"I'm coming too." Tyson also got up and the same with Max.
"Kai, are you coming?" Kenny asked but Kai was looking at the sky so they left without him.
When he knew they were gone, he took out Dranzer. He knew that he didn't lost but he didn't win either. Kai knew that her skills were good. How else could one explain her ability to use his style and adapt hers to any blade when all she has is an old model to use? He figured that she has never traded her blade nor put her centerpiece on any other blade. He also figured that she would've used the others attack patterns on them to show them their opening. Since Kenny was the one that launched the blades, she didn't. Kai knew that walking would help him think a lot better but he really did want to know the reason Mr. Dickenson knew them. He just then remembered what Krypton said earlier to them about him being two or three steps ahead of them. Kai knew that to be true since he knew that he was in the abbey when he didn't remember. He wondered how he knew that but he didn't wonder too much on it. All he has to do now is wait for his teammates to come back from talking to him.
Tyson and the others came up to a payphone. Tyson put in the change and pushed the right buttons to get a hold of Mr. Dickenson. His secretary told them that he's off on an important meeting. Tyson thanked the lady and hanged up. He turned to his teammates and friends, "No luck. He's not in."
"There has to be something on them." Kenny pondered over how they could escape detection.
"I don't think we can ask other Bladers. I don't think they would release their names to anyone." Max pointed out.
"Man, they're almost reminding me of Kai when I first met him." Tyson said in frustration.
"Speaking of which, we better head back to tell him that we couldn't get a hold of Mr. Dickenson."
They all head back, still in wonder of how they became 'powerful'. Kai heard footsteps coming back and figured it was his teammates coming back. Though he thought they would be running back with the news instead of walking. It didn't make him move from his spot.
"We couldn't get a hold of Mr. Dickenson." Tyson said as he sat down with the frustration displayed on his body.
Kenny went back on typing, to try to find something on them. Max just rested since they weren't going to meet up with them until six. Kai would've gotten up and left but he didn't have a watch on him. He didn't want to stay since he wanted to think clearly over how to see her Bit Beast. He was also wondering how to get Dark Dranzer back as well.
Kai opened his eyes to a shaking of his arm. He looked over to see the happy blonde looking down, "It's time to go."
Kai got up to see Tyson holding his laughter at something. He noticed that Kenny didn't find anything else about them.
"I guess even the 'great' Kai needs a nap." Tyson joked.
He shot his death glare at him but Tyson didn't notice since he was holding his laughter as he walked away. The other two followed him as he did. Kai put his hands in his pockets before following them.
Jade was the only one there to greet them when they entered the park.
"Jade, could we please see your Bit Beast?" Tyson asked.
"Why? Krypton said that you don't need to see it. Though I, too, think that you don't need to see her yet."
"What do you mean?"
"You'll see my Bit Beast one day, just not now. Anyway, don't you want to have some fun?"
"Huh?"
She smiled and started to walk away, "Follow me if you want."
They walked after her since they thought that this was apart of their training. Everyone could see that she was happy about whatever she had planned. Tyson, Kenny, and Kai started to notice that they're walking to a place that is known for their nightclubs.
"Why are we coming here?" Kenny asked, getting really nervous since there are a few reports about this place.
"For fun."
Max realized that he didn't know anything about this area. Since he was the new kid when the BladeBreakers were formed, he never had the chance to really look around and get to know the place. He figured that this area must be well known since he could tell that the locals recognized it. He, also, concluded that it wasn't a good place since Kenny is getting worried.
"What do you mean by 'fun'?" Tyson almost demanded.
"Don't worry. It's nothing bad, trust me."
"We barely know you."
"Can't that be said to your team as well?"
"I trust my teammates!"
"Good. We're here." Jade ran a bit to an old looking building that looked to be one level but the locals knew that there's most likely another level. Jade opened to door and the booming music and color lights were seen and heard. She motioned with her hand for them to come forth.
Max was the first one since he was curious on what was inside. Tyson and Kenny thought that Max knew what he was doing, though they forgot that Max was still the new kid in the neighborhood. Kai followed since he didn't want to leave his teammates in a place like this.
As soon as Kai walked through the door, Jade closed the door. She led them carefully through the crowd to a table where Krypton was sitting. Jade motioned them to sit down so they do.
"Why are we here?" Tyson yelled to Krypton, hoping his voice was over the music.
"To have fun. Jade hoped that you guys don't have stone feet."
Tyson blinked a few times before looking onto the dance floor. Jade was dancing to the beats like she wrote the song. Though compare to the others around her, she was more graceful in her movements.
Max almost wanted to go up and dance as well. After all, he did live in America and they knew how to throw a party. Though Max wasn't a great dancer, he was confident in his moves. He held his spot since he didn't know what to do in this environment.
Kenny was captivated by Jade's moves that someone had to shake him out of his glaze.
Kai was transfixed on Jade but quickly regained his focus and looked at Krypton. He seemed pleas with something but he couldn't figure out what.
After that song seemed to be over, Jade walked over to the table and sat down. The music was a bit softer than the last one so it was easier for them to talk.
"What are we here for?" Tyson asked, looking at Jade who still shone with energy.
"To dance if you want. I think Mr. Dickenson is being too hard on you guys. After all, you did just come back from the World Tournament. You deserve some down time before you start you training again."
"Though Jade studies to death, she loves to party whenever she can." Krypton said with his eyes closed.
"Maybe you should start that habit." Jade had a smile on her face.
"And have an early death? Oh, don't worry about the other people in this place. As long as you stay close to this table, you'll be ok."
"Are you sure?" Kenny asked, since Jade was sitting and not dancing, Kenny regained his focus.
"Positive. I have a reputation here and they won't mess with ya if ya stay near here."
The song changed to a hard rock sounding and Jade got excite. She looked at the BladeBreakers, "Anyone want to come?" She yelled over the music.
Max got up; glad to know that his teammates won't be worried if he went to the floor. Everyone, including Kai, was surprised to see Max dancing like he almost own the floor. Jade laughed at this, though it wasn't mocking more like having a good time. She definitely enjoyed the company, which was making Tyson and Kenny bold. Something got the corner of Kai's eye. He looked to see Krypton getting up and leaving. Someone was following him to wherever he was going. Kai started to wonder whether this was their hideout or a hangout. He looked around to see what other action was going on that might give him a clue. Unfortunately in doing so, he saw things he wished he hadn't.
Max and Jade danced through a couple of more songs before they sat back down for some rest.
"I haven't been dancing since I left America. That was sure fun." Max said, luckily for the others the music was low enough for them to hear without all the yelling.
"You're a natural on your feet."
"Thanks."
A few songs went by before Jade was up to dancing again. This time Tyson accompanied her. Though his moves weren't as good as Max's, they were pretty good considering that he most likely never really thought about dancing before. Max was cheering on his friend, knowing that's the best way for one to be confident.
Unfortunately for Tyson, he couldn't last as long and Jade still had energy to burn. Kenny went up and Max did the same cheering. Kenny's face was red the whole time and as soon as the song was over, he went back to his seat. Jade followed, though still wanting to dance.
"Ahh!" Kenny yelled as he opened his laptop.
"What is it?" Tyson asked over the music.
"It's almost eight!"
"Oh, sorry Jade, we got to go. It's getting late."
"That's ok. It was fun. See ya later at the park."
"What time?" Max asked.
"Around one. It is still summer." She smiled.
They got up and headed out. Jade made sure they made it out all right before she noticed that Kai was still leaning on the pole when he walked in.
"Don't you need to get going too?" She looked at him with curious eyes.
"I can wait."
"Or is it that you don't like a crowd?" She smiled at him.
"I'm not going up."
The tempo changed to something a bit slow though not too slow. Jade's eyes had a questionable idea that formed in her head. Kai was getting a bit worried though he didn't show it. She got up and grabbed his hand, dragging him to the floor before he could resist.
She was dancing a lot closer to him than she had with the others. Kai figured it had something to do with the song itself. Unfortunately for him, he was captivated by her movements that his own body began to follow. He understood why Kenny was blushing so much, since he had just about no experience in dancing. From day one, he was trained to be a warrior and dancing isn't something that a warrior does. He was lucky that he was watching Max and Tyson a bit to know what to do.
He began to feel heat in his cheeks, meaning that he might be showing blush. He concentrated on the fact that he was warrior to keep it from showing more. He felt heat close to his chest. He opened his eyes to see Jade close to his face with a reassuring smile, "Don't worry. No one can see you. You could use a break, don't you think?"
Kai looked at her face as she looked at his. They weren't really dancing but they weren't standing still either. She looked down then back up, "Just follow the beats. That's the best way to gain confidence." She sounded nervous but her body didn't say that. Kai took her advice though and he found it easier to keep pace with Jade.
Kai didn't keep track of how many songs went by nor did he found himself caring. Jade was having fun again, which Kai found gave him more courage to stay. Normally he would ponder on why but for some reason, he seemed more focus on dancing and watching Jade. Then Jade stopped and looked to the front of the place. Kai noticed that this song had words to it. He looked at Jade and she smiled, turning to Kai, "This is Krypton and mine favorite group."
"What's their name?"
"They're called the Teenage Wolves. I know that they're old now but our parents had records of them."
"I wouldn't know."
"Know what?"
"If they were old or not."
She smiled sadly, "Let's dance before the song is over." She started before Kai even answered. Kai followed the words of the song since it was mix with the beats.
After the song was over, Jade motioned to the door. Lots of people were leaving the place so Kai figured that it was even later than what Kenny and the others feared.
The air outside seemed a bit colder though Kai thought it was due to the fact of the dancing he did. The moon glowed in the sky, as did the stars that were seen in the patches between the clouds.
"Where do you have to go?"
Kai looked at her, "What about you?"
"I'm in no hurry."
"Same here."
"Don't you need to get home?"
"Aren't you in the same position?"
She smiled to see her own tactic used on her, "Alright wise guy, we'll walk. Wherever we end up the nearest to, that one will leave first. Deal?" She extended her hand to Kai.
Kai hesitated for a moment before he gave his hand to her. "Deal."
They shook once on it then started walking in some direction. Kai noticed that he didn't want to let her hand go. He wasn't getting why he was acting this way since this isn't normal.
"I'm sorry for the way my brother has been treating you and your team." Jade said out of the blue. "You know, when we first met. I know he really doesn't mean to sound bad and he really is a nice guy. It's real easy to gain his trust, though it's just as easy to lose it too. Just have a little patience for him, ok?" She looked at Kai when she realized that he was looking at her the whole time she has spoke. She looked down then in front, but Kai thought that he saw her blushing.
"Why are you only telling me this?" Kai didn't mean to sound cold but his voice was programmed too. For some reason, he was hoping that she knew that he didn't mean to sound like that.
"He just seems to be after you. Though, if you don't fight back, he'll stop." Her voice seemed to say that she understood his meaning in the words and not in the tone.
"Why would he be after me?"
"I'm not sure. It might've been how you acted at the World Tournament. He seemed upset about something when we were watching."
"Did Mr. Dickenson allow you guys to travel along side of us?"
"No."
"Then you watched from a TV?"
"A little. I can't really tell you how we were able to watch you guys, even when Mr. Dickenson set you off course." She covered her mouth like she wasn't supposed to say that. "I know it's difficult but don't tell your teammates what I just said. They'll know but they're not supposed to know soon." She looked at him again and she knew that his eyes were never off her. She couldn't look away this time since she needed his word that he wouldn't tell them.
Though that was really easy for him since he didn't tell them about Dark Dranzer and obviously Krypton knew that. That's why he thinks he has control over him or can mock him without Kai fighting back. Obviously, he didn't tell his sister that he now has Dark Dranzer. He was a bit curious to know whether she knew that he had it. "I won't tell the others."
She smiled, making her blush go away a bit. "Thanks. Krypton would've been mad if he knew that I told someone."
"You didn't really tell me anything."
"You're smart… You could figure out how we were able to watch without being there… I was there to see your team form though."
A smile appeared on Kai's face before he had a chance to stop it. Jade smiled back, knowing that he didn't smile that often.
After a while of walking in silence, Jade stopped. Kai stopped and looked at her. She was looking at a block that was old looking. She turned to face him, "This is my stop."
"You live there?" He didn't make it sound like he was disgusted nor surprised.
"I live beyond that. It's a shortcut."
Kai didn't really like the look or feel of the place. Though he hoped that since Jade most likely goes through there many times that it was a safe enough path. "Then this is where we depart."
Jade smiled reassurance to him, "It's safe to travel through there. No one goes there. It might not look inviting but it's ok."
It was obvious that both were just buying time for something. Jade wasn't moving down her path and Kai was just standing there.
"How did you meet Mr. Dickenson?" Kai didn't really care for an answer, but he did want to get rid of the silence.
"Oh, I was battling a Blader when he saw the battle. That was a long time ago."
"He didn't try to get you into a team?"
"He was but we wouldn't. We like working alone. We're a team on our own, plus Krypton isn't a people person."
"So now he has you two training other people?"
"He doesn't have us in anything."
"You like the BladeBreakers that much?"
"We knew you guys before you became the BladeBreakers. Though I do have to say, Mr. Dickenson only predicted that you, Rei and Max would be on the team. He only met Tyson and Kenny when he went to Max's house."
"So it was originally a three member team." Kai chuckled at the thought since the other major teams had four members.
"It still would've been a four member team. It was only by luck that Tyson was in the tournament and got to one of the four slots. It's was a bit surprising that Kenny was on the team, though that was probably due to Tyson."
"I guess that Mr. Dickenson really does think two or three steps ahead."
"But you don't have to worry about that. Just have fun."
"That's a concept that I need to get used to."
"Look, even though Mr. Dickenson really wants to beat that other team, don't worry about it. I'm not training you guys to beat anyone. Just to learn where you're faults are and to improve on those."
"Do you have any information on this team?"
"All I know is that they're known as the Yami Hunters. I think their owner thought up the name since no one on the team is Japanese."
"Do you know anything about the local team?"
"They're a four member team with all guys. If you're really interested in knowing more, ask Kenny to look them up. He might be able to find something on them."
"Is it because you don't want to tell me or is it that you can't?"
"I could but I only know as much as Mr. Dickenson has told me. I think he wants me to train you in how to beat them."
"What do you think he would do since you're not?"
"He won't do anything. We're the only ones that can train you guys properly without getting all wow since you're famous." Jade smiled with confidence.
"I know that Mr. Dickenson was worried that we weren't going to win, what about you two?"
"I'm wondering if we were the only ones that knew you'll do alright. We were told that even the Majestics were planning on fighting them if you guys lost."
"So why are you willing to train us?"
"For someone who hates people, you sure ask a lot of questions." Her smile made Kai blush a bit, but not too badly. She walked up closer to him, "We're training you so you guys have an excuse to get together. I bet that once the tournament was over, you guys would've drifted away from each other. Understandable since you all are individuals but you would've been to yourself; Rei would be in China; Tyson, Kenny, and Max would be the only ones that would show that you're still a team."
Jade was as close to him as she was when she was giving him advice on dancing. He was using all his might just to stop the blushing from coming up, "You want us to be a team even though the World Tournament is over?"
"I want you to call them friends before calling them teammates. Tyson, Max, and I think even Rei have it down. I want Rei to be with you guys to know you more. I want Kenny to know that there's still more information out there. I want to give Max a reason to stay so his father doesn't think about going back to America. I want Tyson to know that you guys are still a team."
"A lot of 'wants'."
"Reaching for the moon. If it doesn't work out as plan, at least it would be in the stars."
"So you don't want anything for yourself or your brother?"
"That's a secret. I do want something for us but you don't need to know just yet."
"Time make things change."
"I know, but waiting isn't a bad thing. It helps make things clearer."
"Waiting too long isn't a good idea."
"I won't keep you waiting too long."
Kai nodded his head. Their faces were so that you thought that they could feel each other's words. Kai found his body to go against his thoughts. He leaned forward with his eyes closed, placing his right hand on the back of her head and placed his lips on hers. Jade's body was electrified by this action but she soon reacted by giving it back as she closed her eyes.
After a few moments, they both pulled away. Jade stared at him as he her but he hadn't removed his hand.
"I.. have to get.. going." She walked backwards until his hand was lightly touching her cheek. She turned her head and walked away but she began to trot to get to the buildings faster.
Kai watched her, now understanding what he was feeling the whole time. He knew that her dancing and looks attracted everyone else but something else compel him to go beyond that. It could've been the way Krypton acted towards him or his own emotions. She was the first that Kai ever thought of. He had never looked at another girl the same way. As he decided to walk, he knew now what it feels like to be in love. An emotion that he thought he lost.
Wow… romance on the third meeting… I've heard that if you meet someone three times that means you're destined for each other… Though that's if you ran into the person three times and these were all planned… Oh well, how will Krypton react to this? He's sister liking the guy that he enjoys torturing and hating. Their fates have now intertwined.