OK, attempt two at a story, my first story kinda went…flat. Anyway, this is kinda based on Spirited Away by Miyazaki. I really liked it and immediately started to write various fanfics on it, but this one has no Spirited Away characters in it. Some of the places may seem similar though. Anyway, here goes.

Blading Spirits.

"Alright guys, this morning I want to discuss some things with you before we start training today."

The Bladebreakers turned to Hiro, who had just spoken, confused looks on their faces.

"Why?" asked Tyson. They all walked to the benches, shooting slight worried looks at each other. All except for Kai, who, as usual, kept a stony face and hardly paid attention to anyone, sitting in one of the corners, head bowed, eyes closed, arms folded, legs crossed.

Hiro sat down on a chair, his face grave. "Well guys, I have some news for you. I have decided to start you competing in major tournaments again. It might be some good practice for you."

"But we said we didn't want to compete in those again. We just want to blade, as friends. The big tournaments always mean lots of pressure for us, and we all decided we didn't want that anymore. You can't just decide that we're going to go back in them. That's our decision," said Ray.

"Hey, look, I'm your coach, I decide what this team does and does not. And I have chosen to enter you in the tournaments," said Hiro, firmly. "Whether you want to or not is not an option. We also need the money the publicity would give us."

While they argued, Kai slowly lifted his head, taking in the argument, thinking. Then he stood. Immediately there was silence, everyone waiting to hear what he had to say, or what he was going to do.

"Who says you're our coach?"

Hiro frowned. "What do you mean, 'who says'? You've all said. I'm your coach."

"I've never said it. Ray's never said it. Max's never said it. Even Tyson hasn't said it. So therefore, you cannot make that decision. And before you came along, I was the coach. So therefore, I am still the coach, and I choose that we do not start participating in the tournaments. I know Mr. Dickinson needs the money, and I apologise to him, but he can find someone else to raise the money for him. We have made our decision and we are going to stick to it. Now, go tell him."

Hiro stood abruptly. "You cannot do this, Kai."

Ray stood. "Sorry Hiro, but I say he can." The neko-jin went to stand beside Kai, a determined look on his face. Max also got up, eyes cast downwards, and joined them. And finally, after a few moments, Tyson stood.

Hiro's eyes widened. "Tyson! You can't do this to me!"

Tyson turned away. "I'm sorry big brother, but he's right. And besides, I agree with Ray, you can't just make us do stuff because you're our coach. I know Kai won't do that. Now please, go tell Mr. Dickinson what Kai said to say."

Hiro bowed his head, then turned and left. Ray went up to Tyson, who also had his head down, hair covering his eyes. Ray touched his shoulder, sympathetic.

"I'm sorry Tyson, but we couldn't let him do that to us. He'll forgive you."

Tyson nodded, wiped his eyes, then turned to Kai.

"Why did you do it? Why did you stand up for us? It's not exactly like you."

Kai narrowed his eyes. "I am, whether I like it or not, a part of this team, and I don't want to start training for tournaments yet. Now, I suggest, after this upset, that we have a break. I know a place we can go. Go pack your stuff. I'll go make the arrangements." With that he turned and walked out, leaving an astonished team staring at him agape.

Max was the one to finally break the silence. "Did he…just say…what I think he said?" he asked.

Ray smiled a little. "I think so, but it's strange. I wonder where we're going?"

"Who cares? Let's go pack! I can't wait to see where we're going! Let's go!" Tyson grabbed Max's arm and proceeded to drag Max off to their rooms, leaving Ray to laugh at them both.

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