Z Star: Well we have returned! And this time the chapter will be shorter!

Kai: (Tied to the chair) Oh hunkey dory! Let me out of here you crazy witch!

Z Star: (Gasps) how dare you! Do you want me to stuff your mouth with Tyson's socks as well?

Kai: O.O No! I'll be good. Do anything to me but that!

Z Star: … Anything?

Kai: … NO! I mean, oh why do I bother?

Tyson: If you ladies and gentlemen will excuse me, I will be enjoying my reward:) (Carries away a hug bag of sweets)

Max: Hey I want some of that! Wait for me!

Z Star: Max I'll give you your own bag of sweets if you do the disclaimer for me!

Max: Ok! Z Star The Hidden Dragon does not own anything except Pleo, Raven, Luca, Tayla and Sven the people who she made up for this story! NOW FEED ME CANDY!

Z Star: (Throws a huge bag of candy) Good boy! Now here's what you've been waiting for ladies and gentlemen!

Chapter Four: Please Remember Me

NORMAL POV

"Do… do you remember me?"

Please remember me Kai!

Kai's mind just went blank. What was he going to say? Here he had a distressed girl, right in front of him, who he was imagining doing all kinds of things to her. But Kai knew if he said the wrong thing, he would have a crying girl in his arms.

Actually I wouldn't mind that… Oh shit! What am I thinking! I have to stop thinking dirty thoughts… For now…

Pleo took Kai's silence the wrong way and got up to leave until she felt someone's hands enlaced with hers. She turned to Kai who gazed at her. The only way he's ever be able to answer Pleo's question was to look into those two sapphire orbs.

FLASHBACK

Thousands of white snowflakes had fallen from the skies creating a dangerous storm, warning all those who are foolish enough to wander one of Mother Nature's foulest moods, to turn back.

But one small child was unaware of what chaos the storm could cause.

"Daddy!" She called. The little one was dressed in a white kimono, carrying a small sword and a blue and silver beyblade. She was fighting her way through to storm, shielding her eyes.

"Daddy!" She cries again. "Where are you!"

But her search was cut short when another blue beyblade landed at her feet. Surprised, the white haired girl fell back on the ground.

"What the-"

"Hello there little girl." Slowly an ageing man, whose hair was slightly greying, approached the small girl. He wore a malice smile as he looked down at her. She tried to back away, but couldn't muster the strength to lift herself from the ground.

"Who, who are you?" She asked. "Do you know where my Dad is?"

The older man just crossed his arms, as a small boy with two toned hair appeared behind him, who was holding onto the much older man.

"I am Voltaire Hiwatari young lady." He answered. "But I do know the second answer to your question…"

I know that name… The white haired girl thought. That's the man Father was looking for…

"But if you beat my Kai at a battle of beyblade, then I'll help you find him." Voltaire said in the friendliest way as possible, kneeling down to reach the girl's height.

"Ok." She reluctantly agreed. She wasn't really sure the old guy would keep his promise, but if he did, she could find her father. Besides, the albino knew she could easily win with her bitbeast. How often do you run into someone who could beat a bitbeast?

Not very often… The girl smiled.

"Kai." Voltaire instructed the boy to get ready, as Kai brought out his launcher and beyblade, his cold eyes were concentrated on his opponent. The girl did the same thing and they were ready for the battle.

"Let it rip!"

And the two beyblades landed on the difficult terrain, already boring into one another, trying to rip the other player's beyblade to shreds. Kai and the blue eyed girl were already giving each other very cold looks.

"Frostic Dranzer! Use your Falling Snow Attack!"

The girl's blade rose through the air and snow appeared out of nowhere, coming at Kai's blade like a snowstorm. But Kai was not going to go down so easily.

"Dranzer! Take her down!" The small boy screamed, as Dranzer melted all the snow in Frostic Dranzer's attack, making it useless.

"Oh no!" Pleo cried. He has a bitbeast too!

Then Kai orders Dranzer to smash Frostic Dranzer into the ground, crushing several vital beyblade parts for Pleo's beyblade to keep spinning. Thus nearly reducing Frostic Dranzer to ashes, and causing her to stop spinning. But Kai wasn't just going to damage to Pleo's beyblade.

"Now finish the girl!" He smirked. Before she knew it, Pleo was in dear pain, with Dranzer slashing the poor up and down her left arm, making scars that would never leave her.

(A.N: You should know that little girl is Pleo by now, so I'm just going to use her name)

Poor Pleo felt her head was dizzy and her vision had gone blurry. As she fell back, her lasts thoughts as a free person were,

Everything has gone dark for me…

And how true it was. She had no idea what she was in for at a life at the abbey. In fact, Pleo had no choice in the matter…

"Let's take her back to the abbey Kai. She will be of great use to us." Voltaire chuckled.

"What are you talking about? I easily beat her, she's useless." The little Kai commented, disgusted at the sight of Pleo's unconscious body.

"Nonsense Kai. She's a child prodigy like you. But with Boris' training, she'll be a champion beyblader. Besides, I need someone who can keep you on your toes. I don't to slack off."

Kai scoffed at his grandfather's comment.

"And I want to piss off her father OK! I admit it. I just hope Nibori doesn't find her."

So Voltaire and Kai dragged her back to the abbey where Kai and Pleo's bleak future began.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Yes. I do remember you Pleo." Kai smirked, seeing Pleo's eyes widen. "But most of my memory is a little fuzzy. But I do know we used to rivals. But then… we became very close friends for some reason."

"That's right. You saved me from drowning in the ice." Pleo smiled. She was glad to have her friend back, even if he didn't recall most of their childhood.

Even though Kai couldn't remember any of the happy memories they shared, Kai felt this overwhelming taking over him. Was he really happy for the first time in ages?

But then something crossed Kai's mind.

Would Pleo know anything about the abbey?

"Pleo, I have to ask you something very important." Kai began, seeing the full attention he had from Pleo, her eyes completely focused on him. "Would you know-"

"HOW DARE YOU, YOU BAKA! (2)" Unfortunately, the boisterous yell coming from the Moonlight ball interrupted Kai's question.

"That sounded like Mr. Dickinson!" Pleo said. The two teens ran back to the Moonlight Ball and heard more insults being thrown at one another.

"I AM NOT THE IDIOT HERE STANELY! LAST TIME I CHECKED, THAT WAS YOUR JOB!" Voltaire screamed back, as the clang of what sounded like to sticks being banged together.

OMG… please don't let that be Mr. Dickinson! Kai begged.

But when he and Pleo reached the ballroom, they couldn't believe their eyes. Two very old men were fighting with their canes, using them as swords like children. They tried so hard to beat the stuffing out of one another, they were acting more like kids then men in their seventies.

"OH! W-WELL, IT'S BETTER THEN HAVING THE JOB OF TORTURING CHILDREN!" Mr. Dickinson retorted, trying to take a swipe at Voltaire's head.

"LIAR!" Voltaire yelled trying to poke Mr. Dickinson in the stomach.

"DICTATOR!"

"BOSSY OLD BIDDY!"

"TYRANT!"

"CRAZY OLD COOT!"

"MAD MAN!"

"CROME DOME!"

"SON OF A BITCH!"

"OLD FART!"

(A.N: Talk about a word-slinging match! I'm going to have stop it here before it gets ugly. What am I saying? It already has…)

"THAT'S IT AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The two men charged at one another, roaring like Indians about to go into battle, until they were held back by their guests.

"Mr. Dickinson control yourself!" Ray chided, holding one of his chubby arms.

"Yeah, come one I know you can take that old guy any day, but not here!" Tyson said, holding Mr. Dickinson's other arm.

"Don't loose your temper in front of everyone!" Max said, pulling Mr. Dickinson's coat from behind.

And poor Raven and Kenny were hanging on to Mr. Dickinson's fist, being tossed around the place.

"Whatever you do don't let go of him!" Kenny begged everyone.

"Yeah! Just don't let GO!" Raven squealed as Mr. Dickinson waved his arms about to free himself from the bladebreakers, but all he did was throw Raven across the ballroom.

"AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" But luckily a brown eyed blonde boy, the same age as her had caught Raven in his arms, let's just say it was love at first sight for those two. "Hehehehe!"

Oh brother. Kai thought. Can't I have at least a day away from this kind of chaos! It's not too much to ask!

Oh what a great reunion this turned out to be. Pleo thought sarcastically. Why did Voltaire have to have a stupid fight when I finally see Kai again? Sometimes I really hate that bastard…

(A.N: Who doesn't?)

"Well Pleo it was nice to see you again." Kai sighed. "But I need to go sort out the zoo animals over there." He said looking towards his teammates.

"Yeah I know what you mean." Pleo smiled. "I hope to see you again soon Kai."

"Yeah me too. Bye." And they went their separate ways, looking at each other at the corner of their eyes, hiding the grin that wanted to creep up on their faces.

KAI'S POV

Just when I was about to ask her about the abbey this happens! Well at least we're going home now and I got Mr. Dickinson to act his age. Next time I see Pleo, I will ask her about my past. I hope it's soon. You know it's only been a few minutes since I've seen her… but… I think I already miss her…

"That was a blast!" Tyson exclaimed, putting his cap back on.

"Yeah, for a ball it wasn't so bad." Ray said.

"I GOT A BOY'S PHONE NUMBER!" Raven squealed, waving a piece of paper around with the name of the blonde boy who caught her and his home number. "Sigh, Sven… the love of my life! Next to you Ray…"

"AND I GOT TO DANCE WITH EMILY!" Kenny squealed too. Wow, at least they had a good time. Well I guess I did to, sort of.

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Kenny and Raven screamed. Ok Kenny stop yourself from turning into a girl, before it's too late.

"And got to see my mum and dance with the girl of my dreams…" Max sighed, putting his hands behind his head as he leaned back on his seat. "Although, she doesn't like mustard…"

"And I got to see the White Tigers again." Ray smiled.

"AND I GOT TO EAT ALL THE FOOD!" Tyson happily screeched, earning him a few weird glances. That were like this -.-; yes like that. "What?"

"And I made a fool of myself." Mr. Dickinson muttered under his breath so we couldn't hear, but when does anything escape this team?

"No you didn't Mr. Dickinson." Tyson said. "I would have done the same thing, if a jerk like that started talking to me like that!"

"I have to agree with him." Ray said. "Don't worry about it, next time that guy comes up to you ignore him." He advised.

"I will. And to think I was nagging you to be on your behaviour!" Mr. Dickinson chuckled. "Look who's talking huh?"

Pretty soon everyone was laughing with him, except for me of course. I still couldn't get Pleo off my mind, I can't believe I didn't remember my childhood best friend, of all people!

"Kai, who was that girl you were dancing with?" I looked away from the window, trying to portray my emotionless face at Raven.

"What girl?" I said, trying to hide the fact I waltzed with a girl.

"The white haired girl you were with." Raven said.

"KAI DANCED WITH A GIRL?" Tyson blurted out. "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha!" He dropped off his seat and rolled around on the limousine floor laughing his head off. Jeez, it's like he's heard the funniest thing ever.

I was getting really sick of him, so I shut up the blue haired wonder with a kick in the back.

"OW!" He whined. "Ok I get it, I'll shut up now." Tyson said getting up. I thought I'd never live to see the day that Tyson would say that. Finally! But no one would let what Raven said die.

"So Kai what was her name?" Tyson asked, making a smug smile.

"Did I not just tell you to shut up?" I told the bluenette.

"Ah what coincidence…" Max said. "Who knew that we'd both meet our special ladies on the same night?"

"Max…" I growled, nearly getting up to punch the blonde.

"I was just kidding Kai!" Max giggled.

"So do you think you'll see her again Kai?" Ray asked, crossing his arms.

"NO!" I barked at the cat boy, nearly making everyone fall off their seats.

"Ok, ok… I was just asking…" Ray calmly said.

Everyone was silent, except for Mr. Dickinson and Kenny, who were stifling back their laughter.

"So Kai, was she hot?"

"TYSON!" Before I could stop myself, I was on top of Tyson, (A.N: No dirty thoughts people) clutching on his throat. I've always wanted to strangle Tyson, now I can cross that off my list. But to spoil my fun Max and Ray pulled me back.

"KAI! What's the matter with you?" Raven shouted, tending to her brother.

"I'm ok…" Gasped Tyson, holding his throat.

"Kai what is the meaning of this?" Mr. Dickinson asked, who looked very angry with me.

"They shouldn't be asking these kind of questions! It's none of their business!" I said crossing my arms.

"That's fair Kai, but you could have said that before trying to kill my brother!" Growled Raven.

"Whatever."

Don't worry Tyson lovers, that didn't really happen, here's how I really reacted…

(A.N: You didn't think I'd really let Tyson get hurt? He's one of my favourite characters!

Tyson: YAY!

Kai: That's a shame.)

"So Kai, was she hot?" Tyson asked.

I was silent, my eyes bored into the big-mouthed bluenette…

"None of your damn business, and if you ask me that again, my foot will be up your ass." I quietly stated, with my arms crossed.

"Eeep." Was all Tyson said. Good, as I said, he should learn to mind his own damn business.

I looked back out the window again, choosing to ignore my unwanted surroundings. I wish Pleo was here, when I talked to her she didn't try to annoy me… I really hope I see her again…

PLEO'S POV

I was sad to leave the Moonlight Ballroom and Kai behind; I really wanted another dance with him. But time against me again. Moscow at night was so beautiful; I could just look outside the carriage until sunrise.

"Well I'm glad you had a good time." Muttered my redheaded friend, who noticed I was a lot more happy then usual.

I couldn't help chuckle at the state Tala was in. His good suit had been torn into pieces and his antenna like hair was flopping all over his face, one of them covering his eyes.

"It's not funny!" Tala snapped. "You left me with those sharks! I can't believe you! I thought we were supposed to be friends! But instead of saving me you go off with pretty boy!" Tala rambled on.

"Hehehe! I'm sorry Tala. I know I promised not to dance with anyone but what can I say? Voltaire and Boris pushed me into it."

"Or Kai did." Tala playfully smirked.

My eyes went to the size of apples and my mouth was wide enough to catch flies. What was Tala implying? Is he saying I wanted to dance with Kai? Well I did, we hadn't seen each other along time and that's what friends do, but Tala just making it something more then that…

"What?" I blurted out. "That's not true and how did you know he was Kai!"

"I knew all along." Tala said. "That's why I made you promise not to dance tonight. I was afraid if you saw Kai it would upset you. But I can see you took it very well."

I was gob smacked… Tala knew all along? How! And why didn't he tell me?

"H-"

"How did I know that was Kai?" Tala interrupted. "Boris told me. Kai was the one you had to lure into the Demolition Boys team."

"W-"

"Why does Voltaire want Kai back? Well-"

"Stop interrupting me and let me finish my sentences!" I blurted out, covering Tala's mouth. "Now when I finish asking a question you answer it. Got it?"

Tala muffled an answer as he nodded. I removed my hands from his mouth and Tala continued his sentence.

"Voltaire wants Kai back because he knows he can't take over the BBA and the world without him. Also, Kai is the only one who can control this new bitbeast Boris is experimenting with."

I was quiet for a few seconds, trying to register the information I was being told.

"Are you talking about Black Dranzer!" I shouted, my eyes narrowed. Tala nodded. So this was the plan. If Kai went back to the Abbey he would risk getting himself hurt and everyone else and Boris and Voltaire would ruin the world as we know it. I can't let that happen. I won't lose Kai again. Not after I got him back. Boris, Voltaire, if you take Kai away from me again, and I mean this, you won't live to see the day you grow a personality.

KAI'S POV

Well time for bed. I am definitely not going to miss training again; I will never live it down if I do. Everyone was asleep, I was surrounded by a peaceful looking Kenny, Ray and Max were whispering something in their sleep and Tyson was softly snoring.

I climbed into bed, turning and twisting so I could find a comfortable position. I was on my back, staring at the white ceiling, which had a few cracks in it. Should that be allowed in a hotel? Anyway…

I couldn't get to sleep. Usually fall asleep easily, if it's quiet. But I still can't get Pleo out of my head. Her face keeps passing through my mind with that Mona Lisa smile she has and how her face lightens up when she's happy. I don't know; something about her smile seems rare. It's like you only see it when she's really, really happy and with people she cares about and feels comfortable around, like Tala and me…

Oh here I go on and on about her smile, I'm probably boring you aren't I? Well tuff! Can you believe that in one night that I find someone from my past, someone very important and I can't remember her! What's going on with me? One minute I'm this loaner with no past, who's fine with it, the next minute I'm this guy who has no idea who he is. All because of Pleo?

"That's teenage romance for ya!"

Dranzer, I am not in the mood so bug off!

"Ooh touchy! All because I mentioned the R word."

Why are you talking about teenage romance anyway?

"Well you do keep thinking about Pleo and describing her features…"

Oh how rich, you think I have a crush on her don't you? Well I don't, besides I barely even know her! Well remember her, besides if I did like her, she probably hates my guts for forgetting her… I mean how could I be so stupid to forget my childhood best friend and rival?

"I don't know… But, I think she's forgiven you. She did say she wanted to see you again."

Yeah… Pleo seems like a nice person… she's very quiet though…

"Like you."

Hmm… And I don't think she likes to take crap from anyone, you should have seen her pull Voltaire away from Mr. Dickinson, it looked she was going to break his arm!

"Another quality you two have, you're match made in heaven."

Be careful what you say Dranzer!

"Ok Kai I won't bother you. You'll realise your feelings on your own soon enough."

DRANZER!

But before I could start throwing insults at the phoenix, I heard a loud squirm coming from Raven's room. I got out of my bed, without waking anyone up. I slowly closed the door to the guy's bedroom behind me and listened into Raven's door.

"No… please don't leave… No… comeback." I heard raven mutter.

I slowly opened her door, Raven was still in her bed, in a sleep like state, but she kept saying strange things. Sweat was pouring off the poor girl's tanned face as she turning and twisted under her blue covers.

"You can't leave…" Now I know what's going on, Raven is having another nightmare. I know what Tyson or Ray would do. I went into the kitchen, got a clean cloth and put it under the sink under cold water. I turned off the tap and went back to Raven's room.

I pulled up a seat next to her bed and started dabbing the wet fabric on the girl's forehead. Raven's breathing slowed down and was in a more tranquil state.

"Tyson? Ray? Max? Kenny?" Raven's eyes went to the size of Ping-Pong balls. "Kai! What are you doing here! You're not here to put snakes in my bed are you?" I could tell I was the last person she was expecting to see in the middle of the night.

"Oh is that the gratitude I get for waking you up from your nightmares?" I sarcastically commented crossing my arms. "Relax, I'm not doing anything evil, for tonight."

I could see Raven's relief as she loosened her grip of her blankets and made a long sigh.

"What were you dreaming about?" I asked. Raven's eyes had widened again and looked at me as if I was going to eat her. Kid's huh?

"Nothing."

"Tell me!"

"You'll laugh and call me stupid."

"Look, if I promise I won't laugh will you tell me?"

"Why are you so interested anyway?" Raven smirked crossing her arms and had that troublesome gleam in her eye. Oh no, this is not good. I have to think of something quick!

"I can't get to sleep and I'm bored ok!"

"Ok…" Raven began with her head low. "I dreamt that you were leaving. You said you weren't ever going to come back. I tried to follow you but you were to fast for me. No matter how much everyone begged you were leaving us for good."

I was silent. Raven had a dream about me? About me leaving? What could she mean? I'm not going anywhere. Raven took a small glance at me to see my reaction, with tears rimming from her eyes.

"Raven I'm not leaving. Mr. Dickinson wouldn't let me. You shouldn't let stupid reams like that upset you. Because that's all they are, dreams…" I said.

Oh look at me talk, when I get my nightmares I keep complaining!

"Ok Kai." Raven said making that smile that makes her as cute as a puppy. No wonder she gets away with everything. I just stood there while Raven was blushing for some reason.

"What?" I said, why does Raven keep staring at me?

"Umm… you're not wearing a shirt." She said, taking a new interest in her bed covers. Now I was turning red.

"Oh. Go to sleep Raven, you'll need the rest for training tomorrow."

"Night Kai."

I left the room and made my way back to my nice comfortable bed. You know I feel kind of good. I don't know why, it's kind of like when I saw Pleo again but different. Maybe doing stuff for other people isn't so bad. Is it?

End Of Chapter Four

THIS CHAPTER IS

IN LOVING MEMEORY OF MY GRANDFATHER,

WHO DIED THIS MORNING

1) Diao Chan and The Qiao sisters were the most beautiful woman in China and they are characters in the Dynasty Games.

2) Baka means idiot in Japanese.

Kai: Your Grandpa died this morning?

Z Star: Yeah. But it's Ok, I didn't know him that well because he lived so far away. Besides he lived along time, he was 80 years old. But I wish I could have got to know him better, even if he did have ten children with another woman after my grandmother.

Tyson, Max, Ray, Raven & Kenny: Aww. (Hugs Z Star)

Kai: We're sorry. (Joins in the group hug)

Z Star: Thanks guys, I don't know what I'd do without you. But life goes on. It feels kind of weird, no in my life has died before until today. Don't worry about me readers, I'm taking this a lot better then I thought I would.

Now here's some more bad news. Tomorrow I go back to school. Whoopee! Not! That means I won't update as fast as I have been doing. But don't worry. I'll update every fortnight or every month, depends how much homework I get and how many reviews I get (Wink, wink) hehe. Just kidding, I'll update even if I get no reviews. But it would help. See y'all next chapter!

Reviews:

The perfect oasis: I hope you like this chapter and I will keep up the good work.

Maresia Eterna: Hehehe, you'll be glad that I did not leave you at a cliffhanger this time. I made Kai feel uncomfortable and weird to add bit of humour. You don't need to thank me, I already know how much you appreciate me;) Just kidding! You've already done enough for me.

SpiritualEnergy: Kai won't be admitting his feelings for awhile, just wait and see. Dranzer will have to do A LOT of torturing before he does that. ;) Hope you loved this chapter.

Staredevil: Oh they'll be a bit of Kai torture here and there. Dranzer and Raven will make sure of that. Thanks for being understanding about updating.

Miaka54321: Ah, my first ever anonymous reviewer! You really think this story will be a success?

Shitza: Thanks for the tips they helped. Hehehe, hope the chapter was short enough for your poor eyes, I hope they didn't fall off. Just kidding! (Max: Why do you keep saying that?) Thanks for your help ;)