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From Author- Thank you to those who reviewed and who favorited. I hope you all continue to enjoy this story. Alright, I won't talk long so read on!

Shortly after what happened with Jin in the park, Kai told me he needed some time alone to think about some things. I had a feeling it was about the tournament but I didn't pressure him anymore.

So, the next day, Tyson, Kenny and I decided to head over to the BBA headquarters in town to start practicing. I managed to get Tyson's butt up early so we wouldn't have to wait for an open beydish at the BBA building.

Once we got there, however, we saw that the place was empty. I found it a little strange but then again, it was early so I guess people were still sleeping. When we got inside, however, we got the biggest shock ever. Max and Ray were there, looking a little upset and deep in thought. Max had a suitcase with him and Ray had his bag over his shoulder.

"Hey guys, you ready to get started?" Tyson asked, automatically assuming that's why the boys were here. I thought so at first, until I truly noticed their suitcase and bags. That feeling of something's-not-right-here came creeping up on me again. I opened my mouth to dare ask the question:

"What up with the luggage?"

The boys didn't answer me. They just stared off into space. I walked over to them and stood next to them. Why were they ignoring me?

"Max? Ray?" I asked and finally, Tyson and Kenny took note of their strange behavior.

"What's going on, guys?" Kenny asked. After another pause, Ray turned his head to look at us and finally gave us his answer:

"I'm participating in the tournament….but as a White Tiger, not a Bladebreaker."

My mouth dropped. Even though I wasn't there for their first World Championship two years ago, Tyson had told me all about the boy's previous teams. Ray with the White Tigers, Max with the PBB All Stars and Kai with the Blade Sharks (and the Demolition Boys for a short time).

"And I'll be participating as an All Star." Max added. My eyes darted from Ray to Max and finally, to Tyson. I knew he wasn't going to take this well. And I was right. Tyson began yelling at them and I had to push him back because he was starting to advance on the boys.

"I think I can understand why you guys are doing this. It's because if we split up, you'll have a better chance at becoming a representative, am I right?" Kenny asked. The boys didn't answer but I could tell Kenny was right.

As I thought about it myself, I began to understand. Ray and Max know how skilled everyone else on the team is and so, if they were to be pit against each other in the preliminaries, they would have to run the risk of getting kicked out of the tournament, before it actually began. They might have had other reasons for leaving, personal reasons, but I'm sure that was one of them.

So, after a quick goodbye, the boys grabbed their luggage and headed for the door. Before they walked out, however, Tyson said to them that no matter what happens, they'll always be friends. Kenny agreed with him and so did I. Then, in the blink of an eye, they were gone.

We walked home pretty upset that day. We did a little bit of training after that but our spirits were down so we called it a day after only one hour of training. After that, Kenny went home and Tyson and I were quiet throughout the rest of the night. Hell, we didn't have one argument or one joke cracked at one another.

I thought I might call Kai and tell him what happened but I was afraid I would be bothering him so instead, I sent him a quick text message. All I wrote was:

Kai,

Max and Ray quit the team to go to their old teams. Tyson took it pretty hard. Just wanted to let you know. I'll see you tomorrow at the preliminaries.

Short, sweet and to the point. After that, I got myself ready for bed and went to sleep, trying to do my best to get enough rest for tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is a big day.

And tomorrow came quicker than I thought it would. After quickly eating breakfast and getting ready, Tyson, Kenny, Hilary and I headed over to the BBA arena.

"Hey, guess what?" Hilary whispered to me as we walked into the building.

"What?"

"Kenny's blading in the tournament too!" My eyes widened.

"Really?"

"Yeah! He was working all night on his beyblade."

Well, that would explain why he looked so determined this morning. Kenny blading? I can't wait to see that! Maybe I'll even get to battle him. That would be really fun.

Anyway, we got inside and walked into the standing area behind the audience seats, just gazing at the two giant beyblade dishes in the middle of the arena. In about twenty minutes or so, I would be down there, blading again for the World Championships. Anxiety and butterflies flooded my stomach but nothing was compared to Tyson. He had already gone to the bathroom twice in ten minutes!

Oh, and that's not the best part. Apparently, Tyson never officially registered for the tournament. I swear, if his head wasn't attached to his neck, he'd forget it every time he got up and moved! So there he goes, instead of running for the bathroom, running for the registration desk by the front doors of the building.

But then, something else came into my mind. Kai wasn't here yet. I didn't get a call or text from him and I was starting to get worried. I mean, I know he's usually one to show up last minute but still, it was the World Championships for crying out loud! Surely he wouldn't be late for it.

….Right?

Scared and concerned, I went over to the registration desk to see Tyson not only get registered but he also was asking the guy if Kai had registered. Sometimes, the whole twin telepathy thing really creeps me out. I mean, really, he had the same thoughts and concerns as I did at the exact same time. Weird.

"Worried that your boyfriend won't come to the competition, Mikayla?" A voice behind me asked. I turned and saw Jin leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. My fist clenched at that.

"What are you, some kind of stalker, Jin?" I shot back. Jin said nothing, he just chuckled.

"Your wit astounds me, Mikayla. But, to answer your question, no, I'm not a stalker. If I was, I would be entering into the tournament." That shocked me. I really thought he would be entering.

"Then what are you doing here?"

"That's my business."

"Well then, stay out of ours." Tyson shot at Jin once he came and stood next to me. Again, Jin said nothing. Then, he lifted himself from the wall and gave us a hardened stare.

"Then make sure your team doesn't fall apart any more than it already has, Tyson." And before we could shoot back a reply, he disappeared down one of the halls of the building.

Once he was gone, Tyson turned to ask the official again if Kai had registered. He hadn't. Did Kai not want to participate in the tournament? That's not like him. Kai loves beyblading.

Tyson was beyond pissed. I had to pull his hair to make sure he wouldn't run out to try and find Kai. Man, Tyson is acting like such a baby today! I mean, yeah, I was upset too that Kai wasn't here but we also couldn't force him to come. It's his decision, not ours.

"Let's go back inside, Tyson."

"Fine…"

We made our way back into the arena area to meet up with Kenny and Hilary. We were just about to explain that Kai wasn't going to be here when….

"Kai!" I gasped when I saw him walk through the doors we just came through a few seconds earlier. He smiled at me and walked to my side, grasping my hand.

"Where were you, Kai?" Tyson asked. I gave him a small glare.

"Tyson, leave him alone."

"No! He should've been here earlier! You had me worried sick!"

No response from Kai.

"I learned to just zone him out." I said to him.

"Same here."

Hilary and Kenny were snickering behind their hands while Tyson was fuming at that. But, eventually, he calmed down. Especially when he found out that Mr. Dickinson wanted him to make a quick little speech to start off the tournament. Afterwards, it was finally time to start the tournament.

I found out that Tyson and Kenny were in Block A while Kai and I were in Block B. Oh boy. I knew that Kai was going to work his way up and if I did as well, that means I would have to face him.

Alright, don't worry about that, Mikayla. Just concern yourself with the first few matches in the beginning and win those matches first.

As expected, Tyson and Kai won their matches and now, it was my turn. My opponent and I readied our launchers and after the countdown was initiated, we launched our blades into the dish. I wasn't going to wait around.

"Nightwing!" I cried and my beyblade responded to my commands as she charged head on for my opponent's blade, knocking it out of the dish in one swift move. The crowd cheered as I grabbed my blade when it came flying back into my hand.

Afterwards, I was on a roll. I mean, I'm not trying to sound cocky or anything but I knew that I had the skill to beat most of the bladers in the preliminary matches. And, I did. I was advancing along with Tyson and Kai.

Oh and Kenny? He was doing amazingly in Block A. After my third match, I was able to watch Kenny's. His beyblade had some type of spring on the bottom of it so it was able to bounce. A bouncing beyblade….that's new and I was stunned at how well Kenny handled its power and spring action.

When we had a short break, we all decided to eat some food in the locker rooms and prepare for the next matches. I congratulated Kenny on his wins and he just blushed and mumbled a thank you under his breath. I really was proud of him. I wanted to battle him next!

Our lunch was suddenly interrupted by someone coming into the room. It was a tall and large boy with brown hair and glasses. He asked for an autograph from Tyson and of course, Tyson was more than happy to give it. Great, more hot air to be put into that big head of his.

Anyway, he gave the autograph back to the guy, whose name was Kotaro, and he left after a very fanatic thank you. Man, fans can be really creepy. Even Tyson looked a little weirded out by the guy.

And it's a good thing I remembered that Kotaro guy, even though part of me didn't want to. After another set of wins from all four of us, we moved onto the semi-final rounds. Kenny's battle was before the rest of ours so Tyson, Kai and I watched from the sidelines. His opponent? Kotaro. So he was a blader too, huh? Kenny can beat him.

But, something wasn't right. Kotaro was leaving himself open….why?

"It's a trap." Kai said behind me and a moment later, I found he was right. Kotaro's beyblade was somehow able to morph into the same colors as Kenny's blade. Now he couldn't tell which blade was his! Oh no, Kenny!

Too late.

With one big hit, Kotaro knocked Kenny's blade out of the dish and took the win. I stared in shock and then looked at Tyson and his expression was almost identical to mine. But then, it turned into one of anger. We both went to meet up with Kenny and give him our support. He was upset that he lost but he warned Tyson about Kotaro because that's who Tyson was going to be facing next.

"Tyson, go put that cheater in his place." I said, holding up my palm. He turned to me, grinned and slapped my palm with his.

"You got it."

And that's exactly what he did. Even though Kotaro's blade was powerful and was able to also duplicate Tyson's attacks, Tyson still beat him, causing him to be the winner of Block A and one of the representatives for the World Championships. I was so proud of him.

Now, there was one match left of the preliminaries: the final battle of Block B. And guess who are the two bladers going at it?

You guessed it: me and Kai.

From Author- So again, just going along with the storyline here now but don't worry, I have my ideas mixed in there and I will put them out. For now, enjoy Mikayla's thoughts and stay tuned for the next chapter which will be Kai vs. Mikayla! Reviews please!