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In this chapter italics represent Kai's thoughts and ( ) represent conversations in Russian.

I know everybody hated the cliffhanger, so I better hurry and get on with the story.

Chapter 14: Contract With The Devil

"Bruce, where do you think the Bladebreakers and Michael are? They are usually home by now?" Judy asked looking out the window yet again. It was almost six-o'-clock and the only ones to return home had been Eddy, Emily, and Rick.

"I don't know. The others have no idea either. They're able to take care of themselves though. Wherever they went they probably just lost track of time," said Bruce reasonably.

"Well they could have at least called. Just wait till they get home and I'll make sure they don't lose track of time again," said Judy worryingly.

From the other side of the wall, Eddy stood listening to the adults.

"What did you do, Michael?" he whispered to himself, hoping his friend had not gotten into too much trouble.

Unbeknownst to Eddy, a helicopter was now heading towards a restricted location, carrying his friend and the others. Inside the space they were being held, one of its occupants started to awaken, only to find himself slumped against a metal wall, with his hands chained.

What the heck! Where in the world am I? Were the first thoughts Kai had when he awakened from unconsciousness. Then the events from what happened before he was knocked out slowly started to come back to him

Shoot! How do they always catch me? He was clenching his teeth together, but other than that it surprised him how calm he was. He was heading to the place that he had been having nightmares about for the last couple months, but oddly his mind was remaining rational. He tugged at the restraints and just as he'd predicted they didn't budge. Just great!

He kept his eyes shut as he had trained himself to do. If the enemy thinks you're unconscious-keep that to your advantage.

Kai became on full alert and listened for any sound. He didn't hear anything, but he could feel a presence next to him. He could tell by the breathing that the person was unconscious, so he decided it was fine to open his eyes.

After blinking a few times to adjust to the dim light, Kai opened his eyes fully and found himself in a lot worse situation then he had thought.

Across from him, slouched against the wall were Max, Michael, and Tyson all chained to the wall. Beside him, the presence he had felt, was none other than Ray. All of them were knocked out.

That…That rat! How could I have been so naïve as to actually think he would let them go?

Kai leant his head back against the cool metal. He hadn't been naïve, just desperate. The last thing he wanted was to introduce his teammates to all the suffering the abbey caused. Not even thinking about it, he made up his mind that he would do whatever it takes to protect them from the horrors he had experienced himself. Even Michael.

Now to try and find a way out of this. Before he could create a plan, however, the person beside him started to stir.

"Err…My head. What happened?" moaned Ray. He opened his eyes and immediately became awake. Taking in everything, he looked next to him and saw Kai staring back.

"What the? Kai what's going on? Where are we and why are we all chained up?" exclaimed Ray.

Just then Kai thought of something.

"Ray, first of all be quiet. We don't want to attract attention. Second, I'll explain when the others get up because they'll probably want an explanation too."

"But-" started Ray.

"Just listen to me Ray. Can you reach into the pocket on leg?" Their hands were situated close enough the Ray could twist his around just enough to reach into Kai's pocket.

To Ray's surprise he pulled out a striking black mobile phone.

"Now pass it to me," commanded Kai. Ray reached his hands as far as he could and when he felt Kai's he dropped the phone. Kai caught it, but Ray still didn't understand what Kai could do with it. His hands were tied behind his back. He looked at Kai's face and saw that he was concentrating. Then to his astonishment, Kai started to press several buttons. Before long the female voice programmed in the phone announced : "Your message has been successfully sent."

Ray watched as Kai twisted his own arm and placed his phone into his back pocket.

"Wow! That was awesome! How did you do that?"

Kai just shrugged in response.

"Who did you send a message to?"

"Tala," was the short reply.

Again with Tala. I really need to find out about this guy, thought Ray. He remained quiet as Kai had told him to, but as time went on Ray found himself getting more and more anxious. Where were they going? What did Boris want with them? He had been able to guess it was Boris who had taken them because he was the last person he remembered seeing before he passed out. Ray didn't have to wait long for answers though because soon the others started to groan and wake up also. Their reactions were very similar to his.

"Where are we?"

"What happened?"

"I'm starving!"

Okay so Tyson's reaction was a bit different.

After everyone became fully awake, they turned their attention to Kai to look for some answers.

"Alright, where are we, Hiwatari!" demanded Michael.

On a normal basis Kai would most definitely have ignored Michael, but he owed an explanation to his team. That was the only reason he answered.

"Right now we are in a helicopter probably somewhere over the Pacific Ocean," Kai answered trying to sound casual. This only made Michael angrier, but before he could shout back Tyson interrupted.

"Why are we here, Kai, and why did Boris attack us in the park?" His voice wasn't as enthusiastic as usual and had a hint of worry in it.

Kai turned his head towards the ceiling and took a long sigh. Keeping his head staring up he replied, "I'll explain to you what I think may be going on, but in return you all must do everything exactly as I say." He glanced at the others out of the corner of his eye. Ray, Max, and Tyson nodded, and Michael had an irritated look upon his face. Good enough, he thought.

"Boris was in the park because he wanted to take me back to Biovolt," Kai replied simply.

"What! No way Kai you can't go back!" exclaimed Tyson.

"Figures, so when did you call the guy to pick you up?" asked Michael leering. In return he got elbowed by Max who was next to him.

"If I'm going to explain I want all of you to keep quiet till I'm done. I had no intention of going back to Biovolt. In case you didn't notice before I'm tied up the same as you, meaning I was forced to come. That's where headed."

"But Biovolt was-" Kai glared at Max to silence him.

"Shut down? I know. There are a handful of places identical to the abbey set up all around Europe and Asia. We're probably headed to one close to the original. Biovolt wants revenge on me for betraying them, that's why I was taken. They took you probably because you were all witnesses." Kai didn't say out loud that that was only half the truth.

"So they kidnapped us!" cried Tyson. "But…but that's illegal. And not only that but they tied us up."

Kai gave a small, twisted smile. "In case you haven't realized Tyson, a lot of what Biovolt does is illegal." He should have known that from the past Championships.

"So what's the big bad Boris going to do, huh Kai? You say he wants revenge for you betraying them. Sounds like we both want the same thing," said Michael cruelly. Then turning to the others he said, "Can't you see he's trying to scare you? He's probably in cahoots with Boris. Even if not the worst they'd do is challenge us to a Beybattle. Not that I would waste energy helping you Kai, but I have wanted a go at them myself."

Kai narrowed his eyes. Could someone really be so wrong? Suddenly Kai felt the plane start to descend and a wave of something close to fear spread over him.

"You okay, Kai?" asked Ray. He too noticed the shift in motion and wondered if they would be landing soon. Kai ignored him ,however, and addressed the whole group.

"Listen all of you. When the men come do not do anything. Don't speak, and don't disobey. No matter what they say or do." He looked at each one directly stressing this.

Man, did he hope this wouldn't be like before.

(Moscow, Russia)

"Tala! How come you always pick on me," whined a short, big-nosed blader. "As team captain you're supposed to work with the whole team. Not just spend your time trying to find ways to kill me with your training regimes."

The two bladers, Tala and Ian, had just returned to their apartment after Tala had given Ian some "private lessons."

"Stop your complaining, Shrimp. You should be grateful to learn from the best!" boasted Tala.

He walked over to the kitchen table and started to bite into an apple.

"The best? Hah!" Ian crashed onto the couch. "Where are Bryan and Spence?"

Noticing his phone on the counter was blinking, Tala picked it up and replied to Ian in a not-really-paying-attention voice, "They went to pick up some dinner."

Tala clicked on the message icon on his phone and the words:

New text message from: Kai appeared on his phone. He scrolled down and read the message. The phone fell from his hand and in an instant Tala was acting.

"Ian, get up and call Bryan and Spencer. Tell them to get back here immediately." Ian jumped up and without thought obeyed. Tala only used that tone of voice when something was wrong. He knew he better do what he says before asking questions though.

Alone on the table sat Tala's phone blinking:

HELP BIOVLT

( Somewhere Unknown)

Once the helicopter landed the five boys were ushered off - not too politely - by two men dressed in Biovolt uniforms. Unfortunately they discovered Kai's phone and crushed it under their boots. Apparently they were too stupid to think he may have already contacted someone. Kai was just relieved it wasn't Boris leading them, although he knew he would be seeing him soon.

He could see the look of irritation by the others at being shoved around, but thankfully they didn't argue. Of course it could be because it's hard not to notice the guns strapped around the men's waists. One of the men gave Michael a hard push and he tripped to the ground. He grunted, got up, and was about ready to probably kill the man but saw the look on the man's face and knew he wasn't messing around.

After they where escorted off, Kai discreetly tried to take in his surroundings. Wherever they were it was freezing and he could see nothing but white! The helicopter had landed on the roof of a building, so it wasn't much time before they were all inside.

They were led through dimly lit, cemented hallways. The air was musty and a chill lingered in the air. Not only was it the cold, but….something else. Kai noticed there weren't any cells or signs of restraints. Must be on the lower floors.

The group was taken to a metal door and then forced inside. Oddly they weren't tied up.

"What a nice welcoming committee," was Tyson's sarcastic comment.

"Why thank you ever so much. Coming from you Mr. Granger I'll take that as a true honor." A new voice with malice said and the boys looked up and saw none other than Voltaire Hiwatari himself. He looked at each boy examining them closely, and when his gaze reached Kai that was where it stayed.

Every fiber of his being wanted Kai to attack this man. This was the man who had ruined his life - the man he had been worrying about for the last few months. There was no worrying left now. The two locked gazes and if looks could kill then there would have been a massacre. Voltaire turned away first with a malevolent smile on his face.

("Welcome back, Grandson. Funny how no matter what you do you always end up back with me. Just the way I like it.")

("Shut up and don't you ever call me grandson! You want revenge, then go ahead I am right here.") To make his point Kai stood up, however he waited for Voltaire to make the first move. All of this took place while the other teens in the room watched on confused. They didn't know what transaction was going on between Kai and Voltaire, they only knew that whatever it was it was really getting Kai angry.

("Now Kai, you better watch that temper of yours. In case you have forgotten there are four other boys in the room. And what kind of impression would that make if someone were to get hurt,") Voltaire said innocently.

This calmed Kai a little bit. He new the meaning behind Voltaire's words.

("Let them go, they have nothing to do with Biovolt,") stated Kai lowering his tone. In reply Voltaire chuckled and stalked over towards the boys seated next to Kai who remained standing. They all looked nervous about the encounter that might be taking place. Looking over them with hungry eyes, Voltaire addressed Kai.

("They are not necessary, I'll say that much, but I always need fresh meat to play with.")

This hit Kai's last nerve. He dived toward Voltaire about ready to strangle him, but it was with blind rage so his movements were predictable. Voltaire who had been planning and hoping for this reaction dodged his grandson's attack and in return twisted his arm behind his back. Kai was surprised that a mid-sixty year old man could have so much strength and found himself not being able to get free. Suddenly a SMACK! right to his cheek sent him flying backward, landing on the ground.

Michael, Ray, Max, and Tyson watched this whole thing in amazement. Surprised at first by Kai's outburst and Voltaire's defense, but the thing that was like a blow to the stomach was the fact that Kai - The Kai Hiwatari - had just been hit by his own grandfather. Ray, Max, and Tyson made to get up to help him, but Kai stopped them. "Stay where you are."

Kai pushed himself off the ground and got into a sitting position, wiping at the forming bruise on his cheek. Now he knew what this was going to be like. Usually Voltaire wouldn't show violence in front of others, but apparently he planned to keep his team around. They were going to find out, so why not start now. Kai didn't like that one bit. He didn't want his team to see what went on here and had to stop them from seeing it. He just had to be careful about what he was going to say.

("Alright, Voltaire. You made your point. So what's the deal?")

("Deal? Hmmm…. Well I've missed you tons grandson and although you're worth scum, you're still worth a lot more then these four. I could just get rid of them, but then that would be such a waste.") Voltaire mused to himself about the possibilities.

("I am not going to stay here willingly. You want me for revenge, but you need me for your crazy experiments. Am I correct? As long as you don't lay a finger on any of them…I won't resist,") Kai said firmly although he had doubt in his mind. Voltaire's eyes glistened at this proposal.

("Hmmm…What a very tempting offer. You've grown so weak as to the point that you are willing to give up yourself for brats like them? How disappointing.") Voltaire walked over towards Kai and looked him right in the eye. ("You have a deal.") Voltaire grabbed Kai roughly by the hair yanking him up towards him. Keeping his hard grip he turned to Michael, Max, Tyson, and Ray. Three out of the four had just gotten on their feet ready to help their friend.

"Stop it you creep you're hurting him!" demanded Tyson. In response Voltaire pulled Kai's hair hard causing him to have to look up at the ceiling. Still he didn't make any sound or show any sign of struggle. I made the deal, and now I live with the consequences.

"Oh my am I hurting him? I had no idea," said Voltaire tauntingly.

"Let him go," tried Max.

"I can't very well do that. You see we just made a deal, and I would hate to go back on my end of it. He pressed a button in his jacket pocket and a group of five guards came in.

"Take these four to cell C on the second level," Voltaire ordered. The teens were forcefully grabbed and shoved towards the door.

"You can't treat us like this! Wait till someone finds out!" shouted Tyson. All of them were trying to fight their way free, and the only one who seemed to have remembered what Kai said was Ray. Something told him that the more they fought the worse off they would end up.

"Guys just chill. Stop fighting," Ray whispered so only they could hear. All of them gave him a face, but surprisingly Max, Tyson, and Michael listened.

"What about Kai?" demanded Ray just before he was taken from the room. Voltaire, who had been running his fingers through Kai's hair, looked up and replied in a voice that sent shivers down Ray's spine, "Don't worry. He'll join you once we have had some time to 'catch up'."

Ray's eyes met Kai's just before he was torn from the room, and he could of sworn he saw a flicker of fear pass through his crimson orbs. He couldn't see what happened next though because the door was bolted behind him.

After the door was shut, the teens were led through a maze of hallways and down a few sets of stairs. All of them remained silent, taking in the unbelievable sights they saw while walking. They passed aisles and aisles of cells - all of which were empty. They saw a glimpse of rooms which contained machines they didn't even want to guess were used for. They even spotted on more than one occasion a wall splattered with a dark red stain. By the time they were thrust into a cell, the boys were beside themselves. Tyson beat against the bars. "You can't keep us in here! Come back here and open this door!" Michael could see the distress Tyson was feeling and tried to comfort him. He himself had become numb by what he had just seen.

"Tyson, come on just calm down."

"Calm down? Calm down!" shouted Tyson. "We're locked in a cell, miles from New York, and being kept by the hands of Biovolt." Ray rubbed his temples to try and relieve some stress, but Tyson's yelling didn't help any. Finally he decided to take charge.

"Tyson! Just be quiet! We all know the situation we are in. Yelling isn't going to get us anywhere. In case you didn't notice what went on between Kai and Voltaire, we aren't the ones in danger right now. Kai made some kind of deal with Voltaire and because of it he put us in here - which, if you ask me, is far better than being where Kai is." Ray took a deep breath trying to calm down.

"How would you know what went on between them, Ray? Last time I checked you don't speak Russian," ordered Tyson. He had no idea why he was acting this way. It was if he was covering up fear with anger. But why was he taking it out on Ray?

"Call it intuition Tyson," was Ray's answer.

"Okay, so they made a deal. What good does that do us. Now Kai's back with Biovolt again and we are stuck in a cage? How does that put us in any better situation them him?" Tyson's mind was screaming at him to get control of his temper.

"Are you blind Tyson?!" Ray was practically glaring at him. He was so tired of everyone thinking Kai was the bad guy. "Didn't you see the way Voltaire was looking at Kai or find it odd the way he treated him?"

"Yeah, so? He was just trying to intimidate us. It's not like he would actually hurt Kai."

Ray shook his head at his friend. "I hope you're right, Tyson."

Back in the room with Voltaire and Kai, Ray's hopes were not being answered. As soon as the door had been shut Voltaire threw Kai towards the ground who caught himself on his hands. Voltaire's pleasant demeanor had turned into hate.

"You thought you could have escaped from me, Kai? You belong to me!" He kicked Kai sharply in the stomach who fell back with the wind knocked out of him. Normally he could defend against a blow like that, but because of that cursed deal he had made he was a sitting duck and took the abuse like he did when he was younger. He waited for another blow, but shockingly none came. He looked up and saw Voltaire staring back.

"Oh don't think I'm done, but it wouldn't be fair if I didn't let an old friend of yours join in." His voice was back to sweet. The door opened again and because Kai was on the ground the first thing he saw was a pair of steel-toed boots. He didn't have to look up though, to know who it was.

"I'm going to leave you both alone a while. Tell me when you're done and then I'll finish my turn." It disgusted Kai how Voltaire talked about him like an object.

Voltaire left the room, and with in no time Kai was pulled by the hair again and came face to face with none other than Boris. He looked the man right into the eyes radiating his loathing for him.

"Hello, Master Kai. Welcome back to the abbey." Unexpectedly Boris's fist flew forward, sending Kai hurtling through the air.

"Oh now this is going to be fun."

Kai got up and steadied himself. He may not be able to fight back, but he could still keep his pride. Unfortunately, Kai noticed that Boris was taking out one of his favorite weapons: a hard, brown, leather whip. It took a lot of his will power not to step back or charge forward when Boris brought it back ready to strike down, however he kept his ground and the whip cracked right against his shoulder. He made a movement to try and hold it, but Boris had already brought it back down again and this time it caught his hand. To Kai's dismay it wasn't long till he was back on the ground.

"You have gotten weak from the time you have been away, Master Kai, but don't worry; we'll fix that." Kai clenched his teeth as the merciless leather made contact with his leg.

What did I ever do to deserve any of this?

Wow! I did not want to stop writing that chapter. In all truth it's actually twice the size I intended it to be. I would keep writing, but it's one in the morning and I think I've kept you guys waiting long enough. Sorry for that by the way. I'm so happy I finally get to write some Kai torture. Wow, that really doesn't sound very humane. I'll really try to get the next chapter up quicker.

Sorry for any mistakes I may have made.

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-FlamingIce

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