This is my first ever fic. It's doesn't particularly follow the series but please bear with it!

Disclaimer: I don't own Beyblade

The Starting Point

The alarm clock woke Kai from his undisturbed sleep. Stretching, he got out of bed. As usual, the first thing he did was reach for his Dranzer blade. A security blanket. He crept downstairs so not to wake Voltaire, his grandfather: although it'd been a long time since he called him that. Turning the kettle on in his fully furnished kitchen he thought of his schedule for the day. A vibration steered him from his thoughts.

"Damn phone." He flipped the screen to see what the disturbance was about.

"Hey!Redy 4 the big tourny?Ull kick ass lol. Luv ya! G xxx"

A smile tugged at his lips. As if he forgets anything. As usual Garnet felt it was her personal duty as girlfriend to be his cheerleader. That was why he loved her. The tournament, however, was five hours away. He had ages. The whole reason he got up this early was so he didn't get flustered if time went on. He hated being unprepared.

Once the kettle had sounded its shrill cry of the boiling being completed, he poured a big mug of coffee. Still quiet, he took it into his living room so he could drink it in peace while the house staff went about their business. He hated people in the morning. Garnet always joked that he hated people in general. He didn't hate her. Slowly he sipped at his coffee until he heard a door slam upstairs. It had awakened.

"Kai!"

He ignored the old man as he shouted on him.

"Kai!"

Once again. Only more angry.

"KAI!"

Third time's a charm.

"What is it Voltaire? You're waking the whole house." Kai didn't bother looking at him as he stormed into the room.

"Where are your clothes? You're not even ready yet! I swear its as if you don't even care about my family name." Voltaire sneered. "Not that you could be a proper part of it."

Kai rolled his eyes. "I have plenty of time to get ready. I don't need to be there until 2. It's only 9.15"

"Sometimes I wonder about you!" With that he left the room, making sure the door slammed firmly behind him.

How Kai hated that….man. He needed this tournament to get out of here. He had to travel. Get away. Anywhere. Even if it meant leaving the things he loved behind. Well the one thing he loved.

"Young master don't look so troubled. He doesn't really mean to be horrible. You know that." A concerned servant tried to consolidate him. Like it would work.

"Yeah I guess."

"Maybe you should go get dressed. It would keep him off your back?" She was a new girl and like all new staff she took pity on Kai.

Giving her a wary look he walked set down his coffee and walked up the stairs and into his en suite. A shower would make him feel better. Slipping off his housecoat and boxers he walked into the shower and let the water stream down his back.

A while later he was in a car being driven to the Beystadium. He was supposed to meet Garnet there. Only as usual she was late. His phone vibrated again. This time it was another favourite lady.

"Hello! Good luck with the tournament. Like you need it:P You better win cos then you can tour and battle me! Love Mariah x"

Mariah was not only his cousin but his best friend. She knew everything about him. All his dirty little secrets. But he knew hers so they were equal! They'd grown even closer when his parents had disappeared. Or died. No one knew for sure. He guessed it was all the same really. All he knew was that he was left with Volatiare who hated him almost as much as his hate was returned. Every snide little comment and all the harsh criticism had made sure Kai was brought up in a life of hatred. It was obviously something to do wih his paernets, although he never knew what. And he would never ask either. He couldn't risk Voltaire snapping. As much as he hated to admit it he needed Voltaire and for the time being he would just have to put up with it.

The car pulled up at the entrance to the stadium. The place was a sea of activity. There were news reporters and screaming fans all waiting for him. Beneath his cold exterior he loved the attention.

"Here is the defending champion now! Kai could you answer a few qu-"

"Kai how does it feel to be back after another successful year in-"

"Kai!"

"Kai! How do you feel about the rooky Tyson Granger?"

Kai had heard about the rooky. He wasn't bothered. Who could beat him? He was the great Kai!

"I'm not worried. I was fine last year and this year will be no different!"

That would hold them for a while. At least until he was spotted with Garnet. Then the fun would begin. He registered and found his dressing room. A champion's privilege. His first 'challenge' was the preliminary round. No problem to him! From looking around the warm-up area on his way to registration his only competition seemed to be a black haired Chinese boy called Ray; a hyperactive blonde called Max; and this Tyson who everyone seemed to think stood a chance. Sitting in his room, he mused over the players. He knew they couldn't beat him. Hell, he hadn't been beaten in years! His harsh training had made sure of that and other things too. He wondered if having a girlfriend was included. Speaking of which, said girlfriend was supposed have been there by now. Sighing, he stood up and decided to head for a free beydish. It was never a good idea to go into a battle rusty anyway and hopefully Garnet would find him there. He left his room and started down the hallway when a familiar voice caused him to stop in his tracks.

"Heeey…"

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