Quick notes:

Okay, first off this story is written from Kai's point of view.

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade or any of it's characters. They legally belong to Takao Aoki.

I think that's all! Enjoy!

Chapter 1: The Beginning of the End

He looked at me weakly, like all his strength had left him. Blood ran down his cheek as his breaths became quicker. I wanted to help him but I didn't know what to do.

"K-kai..." Came his weak voice.

I looked down at the dieing boy in my arms. It was like he wanted to tell me something but couldn't get it out.

"What is it, Rei?" I replied anxiously. Come on please don't die Rei, not now, not like this. You can't die!

My eyes raced over his broken body. There was deep cut on his head. Also another large wound near his stomach, that I had failed to realize until now.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. I held him close and brought my hand to the large gash on his forehead. "Rei, hold on just a little while longer-" I was interrupted by Rei's hand pushing mine away from his open wound.

"No Kai..." He said with great effort, fighting to keep his eyes open. I didn't understand what he was trying to say. Then he began to speak again. "You... y-you have to leave me." I was shocked. He couldn't actually expect me to leave him to die like this.

"I won't leave you, Rei. Your my best friend and I won't let it end like this."

I leaned closer as I tried my best to hold back my tears, to hold on to the hope that somehow he was going to be alright.

"Your my best friend too, Kai..."

A weak smile played on his lips as he took one last breath and closed his tired eyes for the last time. Then he lay limb in my arms. Silent tears rolled down my cheeks.

"Please don't go Rei..." I said, my voice barely audible. Questions raced through my mind. How could I let it come to this? He can't be dead... can he? Is this my fault...? This can't be real...

Flashback

My alarm clock buzzed loudly in my ear at 5:00 a.m. I slammed my fist on the snooze button and slipped out of my over-sized bed. I grabbed my clothes and headed for the shower.

It was the big day- or that's what everyone else called it. It was no big deal to me. Just another training camp. If I was lucky, I'd learn a new move or two. I had no idea it would be so much more.

By the time I had finished getting ready, packed and got to the bus station it was 7:30. Which gave me half an hour to relax before the bus came.

"Hey Kai!" Came an annoyingly familiar voice.

I turned to see Takao sitting on a bench with Max by his side. They both waved at me and I rolled my eyes.

"Sup guys?" It was Rei's voice but I didn't see Rei anywhere. "Over here!" He said from behind me. He was balancing on my suitcase with a broad smile across his face. "Look Kai, I'm finally taller than you!"

Takao and Max started giggling uncontrollably.

"Get down from there, Kon. This isn't a circus." I said coldly. His jokes didn't amuse me in the least.

He frowned and jumped down from my luggage. Then ran over and jumped on the bench with Takao and Max. They said their hellos and started into a friendly conversation.

I pulled my suitcase over beside the bench and sat down on it. They didn't even notice- not that I wanted them to. Or did I?

In any case, they continued to chat until our bus arrived at approximately five minutes after eight. I leaned over to grab my suitcase when I noticed Rei didn't have one.

Rei was about to bound onto the bus after Takao and Max when I grabbed his shoulder. He turned around nervously, as if hoping he didn't offend me in some way. I rather enjoyed it.

"Hey there, Kai! What's up?" He said with a fake smile on his face.

"I don't suppose your bag is already on the bus..." I said trying to make it sound casual. I didn't want him to think I was worried about him.

"Bags? ...Oh no! I was so excited for the trip, I guess I forgot!" He said soberly.

I crossed my arms across my chest. I knew he forgot.

"Go get them then" I said pulling him away from the bus. "I'll tell the bus driver. You have ten minutes."

Rei jumped up happily. "Thanks Kai! You rock, dude!"

Takao and Max signaled from inside the bus. Their mouths where moving, like they where trying to tell me something. What idiots. They actually thought I could hear them. I shook my head and stepped onto the bus to explain to the bus driver.

The doors suddenly closed in front of me. I was alarmed and for good reason. The bus began to pull out of the station as I franticly chased after it. Then I realized what I was doing. I stopped and watched the bus disappear onto the horizon.

A few minutes later Rei found me sitting on the bench.

"Uh Kai, where's the bus?" He said with a confused look on his face.

I saw his backpack hanging at his side. At least he didn't forget two times in a row. I wonder if that's even possible? No, it must be. I remember when Takao-

"Hello! Earth to Kai!" Rei interrupted. How annoying.

"The bus left," I said plainly picking up my suitcase. A look of frustration crossed Rei's face. I decided I better say something before he started to freak out. "Forget it Kon, we'll just catch the next bus in an hour."

Then something caught my eye. I pushed Rei aside and walked over to the bulletin board. There was an advertisement for a bunk house in the mountains. But the part that caught my eye was the "free bus rides available at any time."

"On second thought," I began as I pulled the poster from the wall. "I think we could get a lot more training done if we stay here."

Rei scanned over the paper then looked up at me. "You've gotta be joking! Right? "

I smirked. "No, actually I'm not. Look here." I pointed to the rates. "It's affordable and it's only twenty miles from where Takao and Max are staying. So if you really don't want to stay there you could catch a shuttle and be at the training camp in less than half an hour."

Rei gave me the "You're nuts"look, which I gladly returned. Then he took a deep breath after looking over the paper again.

"I guess this place does look pretty cool..." He said with slight tension in his voice.

I wasn't going to wait for an answer we'd wasted enough time already. So I dialed up the number.

Within minutes a shuttle was here to pick us up and take us on a life changing journey. And I'm not exaggerating.

End Flashback