The wind blew warmly off the ocean, and 15 year old Tyson Granger groggily walked to Xavier Academy. It was his first year at high school, and you could say he was excited. But it was 7:00 in the morning, and he was tired... And hungry.

'They better have a café..' He thought to himself annoyingly. The only thing he was looking forward to was seeing his old friends again.

Ray Kon... He'd moved somewhere in China, but not to his home village. They barely kept in touch after they all retired from beyblading and went their separate ways. But Ray sent Tyson an email saying that he was going to L.A to go to Xavier. The same as Tyson was going.

Max Tate flew back to New York to live with his dad. His Mom did, too... They were a happy family again.

Kenny Tamea still lived in Tyson's neighborhood. He'd earned an early degree in beyblade research and was assured a job at the BBA when he graduated.

No one had heard from cold Kai Hiwatari until the last day before Tyson was ready to go to school. Kai seemed to change for some reason, and, Tyson wondered, why Kai didn't seem to be too pleased to find out the rest of the old team was going too. Tyson hadn't actually... Tyson was hoping no one had changed at all. Would they hit it off again? Would they not get along and go separate ways again? The bluenette prayed they wouldn't.

Tyson walked up the steps and pushed open the Cianwood door. The school was prestigious, of course, and you had to have a bit of cash to enroll. But used-to-be beybladers were more than rich enough. He also couldn't wait to meet new people, and see old friends-

"Tyson?" A slightly familiar voice said. Tyson couldn't suppress the grin as his old friend Max jogged up and gave him a bone crushing hug. He'd gotten taller, and his hair a little longer. But still had that cheerful tune in his voice, and those same Azure eyes. He was wearing a red shirt with a black jacket unzipped, and wind pants. "It's been too long! Almost 3 years.. So how have you been doing? Oh, we have so much to catch up on! How's Dragoon? Have you seen anyone else? Do you still like Hilary-"

"Max! Slow down buddy! Wait, what??" Tyson stammered before Max turned his head to see none other than Ray Kon walking down the common room steps.

"I thought I heard you guys. How's it been?" Ray said, walking toward the already acquainted duo. He had gotten a lot more handsome, and he was handsome way back when! Still a heartmelter, he had golden orbs and his same old pointy canines. Instead of his old Chinese clothes, he was wearing a black 'Children Of Bodom' band tee and a pair of faded jeans.

"Good my friend, and you?" Tyson smiled widely, shaking Ray's tanned hand. "You haven't seen Kai or Kenny yet have you?" Tyson asked.

"I'm right here!" Little Kenny said, walking up to the lot in a white shirt with a black tie and black blazer with dress pants. "I can't believe we're together again!" and of course, he had a labtop in hand which also muttered 'Hi again!' cheerfully.

Then, out of nowhere, Kai walked up behind the bunch and said his trademark 'Hmph.' And to Tyson's dismay, he actually started to talk!

"There are a lot of people we already know here besides ourselves. I saw a green haired guy with green eyes standing next to someone with red and black hair. It looked like Joseph and Ozuma of the SaintShields. Then I saw a girl with red hair down to her waist. I didn't recognize her at first, but when I got closer she had purple eyes. Sound like someone we know?"

"You mean Salima from the Phykicks?" Max asked nodded.

"I know what Kai means. Just today, just as I was walking up the steps to get in, a light blue haired girl with a squeaky voice pushed past me. She was wearing skimpy clothes too. I'm pretty sure it was Ming Ming. And, this guy with sandy blonde hair looked at me weird. He had a short pink haired girl clinging to his arm. I swear it was Miguel and Mathilda. Would you guys think that most of our old friends are here?" Ray said matter-of-factly. "It would be totally awesome if they are. But I know this much: Mariah, Lee, Kevin and Gary will be here tomorrow morning. I can't wait to see them. Even though I was in China, I didn't see them at all." Max blinked 3 times before smiling.

"No way! My mom wants the rest of the AllStarz to come here too! She said it would be good for them to 'socialize without bickering and bitching' for a while. This is gonna be one sweet year!" The whole gang, minus Kai, high fived and cheered. Without warning, a blue haired girl walked through the door of the school. She was wearing a black tank with fishnet arms, eyeliner, and a mini jean skirt with I-pod in hand and black bracelets on the other, she was quite a sight to see! Her ocean tresses were in a messy bun with wavy strands falling to her back. If Max's jaw dropped any further, he'd have to pick it up off the floor. Many boys whistled the hottie tune. After walking so far into the room, she opened her eyes to reveal emerald jewels.

"MARIAM!" Max screamed loud enough for her to hear over her music. She looked over curiously before pulling out her headphones.

"Maxie? Is that you?" The girl said, tilting her head to the side slightly.

"No! I mean yeah, yes, it's me!" He said quickly. Then, the door opened again for a hay blonde haired guy to walk in.

"Dunga, the Bladebreakers are here." She said not to nicely. His eyes widened, before walking up to the group and 'hmmm' ing.

"Yeah, it's them alright." Dunga said. "It's been a while since the bitbeast thing. I heard you guys retired. They better be someplace safe." The 'SaintShields' seemed to have changed. Mariam especially. The boys were pretty sure they'd never seen anything hotter.

"Sis! Dunga! You guys finally showed up!" Another familiar voice of the SaintShields waltzed up and gave his sister a hug before knocking fists with Dunga. Ozuma followed after, and soon they all had to be introduced again. Soon the announcer kicked in, and students began to swarm the halls.

"Welcome Patriots to a brand new school year. Keep in mind the national policy, and enjoy your stay. Once your names are called over the intercom, please go to the office and get your schedules, dorm assignments and room mates. That is all."

Everyone looked at eachother weirdly, and decided to head to the cafeteria. One thing was in all the guys' heads: After everyone else gets here, this is gonna be one hell of a year!

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