If at first you don't succeed, Try Kai Again!

Chapter 10

Dranzer grinned as the G-Rev's looked at each other, awestruck. She had pulled of some seriously awesome magic, even if she does say so herself.

Thanks to Dranzer's powers, Johnny had become an exact replica of fifteen year old Kai. The resemblance was pretty much perfect, from the dark blue stripes to the deepness of his quiet voice.

It was the morning of the tournament and everyone involved in Kai's sudden change had met up at the dojo. Little Kai was still napping since it was rather early in the morning. Tyson's grandfather was kept safely in the dark, somehow, much to Dranzer's relief.

Johnny looked down at himself, his now Kai-amethyst-eyes gleaming with disbelief. "Unreal..." he whispered.

Dranzer placed a hand on his shoulder, reassuringly. "Now all you have to do is get his personality down pat."

Johnny scowled "You could have at least let me say yes or no."

Tyson and Kevin burst into applause "Great job Johnny! Scowl and remark dripping with hostility! You're halfway there!" Kevin stated as the rest of the White Tigers and the Blitz boys couldn't help but laugh a little.

Suddenly, Dranzer got serious. "Just so you know...take good care of the scarf. It's a keepsake from his mother." Johnny looked a little startled then nodded.

"Ok, I'll stay here and take care of Kai. Johnny, Kai has been entered as a substitute so hopefully you won't have to blade. The Majestics match is not until last which means that you can use the magic dust to change back after the G-Rev's match. No one would expect Kai to stat anyway. Blitzkrieg and White Tigers, act as if you've had no contact with the G-Rev's and each other." Dranzer swiftly finished with a nod of approval from each blader.

The teams made to leave and as they did, Rei looked back at Dranzer who was now cradling Kai. She held him close as he slept peacefully, humming to the chibi phoenix a lilting and soft melody.

Rei smiled. Somehow he knew everything would be alright. He thought of grown up Kai then small Kai. They were both soft spoken but they were differences too.

Dranzer spotted Rei looking and smiled slightly "After you and the G-Rev's return...I'll explain all this and why I need your help."

Rei frowned, curiously "Y-you know why Kai's a child?"

"Indeed." Dranzer replied. A soft whimper came from Kai; Dranzer gazed at him and began to shush him. "I suppose I should get him something to eat...he always loved strawberries." Rei nodded and smiled admiringly.

Bidding Kai a light hearted farewell, Rei jogged after his team, mind reeling with questions and curiosity.

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Eeeeek! Sorry its so short but I only had a little time to write this! Apologies...

Anyway, thanks 2 Z-Aquarius-Kai and Suzanne (Anonymous) for reviewing last chapter!

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