blackamber- not so much Tala and Amy fluff in this one...

Amy- for a good reason...

Brook- More beyblading though... and an angry Amy as well

Amy- (eye twitches in anger)

Melissa- Wow... Brook you're psychic

WHAM!

Melissa- WAAAAAHH!! AMY HIT ME:'(

Courtney- Blackamber owns nothing... except our team

Amy stayed within the barn as Kai went back to the house. She stroked her black geldings neck affectionately, "you're a good boy, Indy. I'm sorry for making you run so hard."

"So... your horse gets an apology yet no one else does for your sudden run off?"

"Do you make a habit of just appearing out of nowhere?" Amy asked the lavender haired boy.

Bryan smirked at her, "you expecting Tala to come after you."

"More or less," Amy shrugged, leaning against Indy, "what do you want?"

"Nothin' really, just came out here to see what was up," Bryan yawned, "I'm surprised though... that Kai went chasing after you. I mean... I'm amazed he hasn't figured you out."

"Pardon?" questioned Amy.

"You and Tala I mean. Didn't he forbid either of you from going near one another outside of beyblading?" Bryan raised a questioning eyebrow at her.

"How do you-

"Know? I'm Tala's best friend, he tells me everything," smiled Bryan.

"Does he now?" Amy's tone turned deathly cold, "and what of my brother, you gonna tell him now?"

"I should, shouldn't I? But unfortunately, Tala's my bro and we just don't do that to one another."

"How do you know we were forbidden to see each other?" asked Amy.

"Trust me, Aim-

"Shhk (A/N: you know those random noises some people make while interrupting others) I warned you about the nickname," Amy growled.

"If Tala can call you it, the rest of us can," Bryan grinned. "And everyone within a twenty yard radius could hear your brother fuming at the two of you." Bryan paused, studying her expression. "You angry at Tala for telling me?"

"A little..." Amy admitted

Bryan sighed, putting his plan into action. He had to seperate them at all costs, if Kai caught Amy and Tala together, Tala didn't stand a chance. "There's something you should know about Tala," Bryan admitted. Sorry bro, I know how much you dig her but... "He's just using you."

"Oh really?" Amy growled, "what makes you so sure of that, and why should I believe his bro?"

"Because, if you guys manage to get past Kai, in the end you'll be the one who'll get hurt. You wonder why Kai was so against you two? Tala's the only one of us who hasn't really changed. He's acting. You leave, he won't feel a thing but laugh and look for other prey. He's leading you on until you let him-

"Sleep with me?" Amy asked, feeling as though icy talons were gripping and squeezing her heart.

"Intimately, I mean," Bryan pushed, almost feeling guilty at the expression on the younger of the Hiwatari's face. Key word- Almost. "You'd best end it quickly..." Bryan really hoped she'd fall for this lie, the expression she had on suggested she might.

"Leave me alone," Amy growled, burying her face into Indy's shoulder. The gelding turned his head to her, nudging her gently with his muzzle.

Bryan left quickly, nearly bumping into Norb as he did so.

"Oi, Aim," the older man called, "can you give me a hand tomorrow after the preliminary matches?"

"Sure," came Amy's muffled reply, "with what?"

"Some of the cattle from the ranch down the road got out. They asked us if we can catch the ones that escaped further up the road." Norb leaned against Indy's stall door.

"Sure," Amy replied once more.

Norb smiled at the teenager before leaving the barn, passing a certain red haired boy as he did.

"Uh, Aim? You here?" Tala called, uneasily. He was partially afraid that she'd still be upset from the video earlier, he wasn't good with crying girls... or any form of crying person.

"Don't call me that," she icily replied.

"Woah, where'd that come from?" Tala joked, glad to hear she wasn't still crying. "You mad that I didn't chase you or something? Believe me babe, I would've if Kai hadn't been there." Tala made his way over to Indy's stall, smiling at her.

"Babe?" she darkly questioned, turning to him, "you're such a guy."

"Well, I am a guy, if you've forgotten," Tala shook his head. He opened the stall door, walking towards her. "Look, I'll make it up to you tonight," he shot her a grin, one that seemed to prove Bryan's point earlier, "I promise."

"He was right," Amy muttered to herself.

Tala blinked at her, his grin fading. "Who?"

"Bryan," Amy snapped, "he told me you were just playing me. I didn't want to believe it but... apparently he was right." Her eyes narrowed into slits at him.

"Wait, Bryan told you what?" Tala asked, grabbing her arm. He'd talk to Bryan about this later.

"Whoops, I guess Bryan ruined your plans," she sneered, yanking her arm out of his grasp and exiting the stall.

"Aim," Tala turned towards her, "I don't know what exactly Bryan told you, but you gotta trust me. I would never 'play' you."

"Why not tell it to someone who cares," she snarled, leaving the barn.

Bryan, Tala thought, darkly.

"Umphf!"

"What'd you tell her!?" Tala snarled, pinning Bryan against a wall.

"Tell who what?" Bryan asked, wincing in pain.

"You know who," spat Tala, "for some reason she thinks I was playing her... unfortunately for you, she let it slip who told her that."

"Hey! I didn't say you were playing her," Bryan gasped in his defence.

"Oh really?" Tala asked in disbelief.

"Yeah," Bryan urgently said, "I told her you were using her."

Tala growled, throwing him against the wall harder, "why!?"

"Because, if Kai caught you, you would be dead," stated Bryan, "I'm just looking out for you bro."

"Did you not think I already knew that? I was the one he threatened," Tala cried in exasperation. "Look, I knew the consequences of my actions from the beginning, we had a good thing going and you just waltzed in and ruined it! You know what I-

"I prefer you angry to being dead," Bryan grumbled.

Tala narrowed his eyes at his comrade. "You are going to help me."

"Help you how?"

"You... are going to fix this," Tala ordered.

"Shouldn't you be the one to talk to her... I mean your the one she's mad at..." Bryan stated.

"She wouldn't be mad at me if it hadn't been for you." Tala released Bryan with a hefty sigh. "Besides, I doubt she'll listen to me."

"Uh... can we at least wait until she's cooled off... y'know... what for tomorrow so she has time to think over what happened and see how ridiculous it all was... what I said I mean." Bryan really had no want to talk to Amy about what he had told her... knowing that their would probably be some blunt object involved with the making up.

"As long as you fix this before the end of the tournament, I'm happy," Tala growled, storming away from Bryan.

Bryan breathed a sigh of relief. I really should start minding my own buisness.

"Brad Best here with AJ Topper at the Canadian Duo Beyblading Tournament!"

"It looks like a good crowd made it through that harsh Canadian weather to be here today Brad, and a lot of recognizable teams."

"What makes you say that AJ?"

"Well, we've got the Blade Breakers and Demolition Boys here, that's a first."

"I didn't know they knew how to Duo Beyblade."

"Well, apparently they learned. But they aren't the only ones. We've also got the Majestics and a team we haven't seen in a while, the Saint Shields."

Tyson gaped in surprise, "the Saint Shields and Majestics are here?"

"Apparently," Melissa sighed.

"But of course, AJ, we've got the returning teams as well. The Burning Glory,Gigatechs, Shadow Riders and the reigning champs, the Silver Fangs."

A loud cheer rang through the stadium at the local teams names. Amy, being who she is, plugged her ears from the sound.

"What's the game plan, Kay?" Brook asked, yelling over the noise.

"Aim's going to be in reserve. You and Mel will fight first for every battle, the stronger of the team mates usually go in first, if they seem really tough, and you think that they maybe too much for Court and I, Amy and I will switch places. If we decide not to switch, but Court and I get beat, you'll team up with Aim. Got it?"

"Roger," Courtney nodded, adding in a mock salute.

"Aim, you alright with the plan?" Brook asked.

Amy nodded, "let's get 'em."

"We'll see you boys later, good luck," Melissa waved to her brother, and the rest of the team.

"Alright!" the announcer yelled (A/N: I forgot his name) "we're starting things off with the Silver Fangs vs the Shadow Riders!"

"Starting the Battle off from the Shadow Riders is Mike with his bit beast Tycho," Brad announced, "take it away AJ."

"This bear of fire is not one to mess with, especially with his signature move, Molton Body Slam."

"His partner Luke is also one not to take for granted. He and his hawk bit beast Avian certainly know how to speed things up with his Wind Spear."

"Well Brad, they'll be facing off against team captain, Brook of the Silver Fangs and her bit beast Madeen. Those boys better watch their backs with this cougars Earth Homing technique."

"Slow there AJ, let's not forget Brook's partner, Melissa. She and Voltaire are another thing to be wary of with the Lightning Strike."

"Alright, Bladers are you ready?" the announcer asked, "3... 2... 1..."

"Let it rip!" Brook, Mel, Luke and Mike all yelled.

"Looks like Brook and Mel are holding back a bit while Luke and Mike are going at them full force! What do you suppose their plan is Brad?"

"I don't know AJ, but if the champs want to keep their titles they are going to have to do more than just sit there and take the hits."

Sure enough, Brook and Mel were holding back, waiting for the best possible chance to attack and fight back. Madeen watched as Tycho circled her, bearing her fangs at the fire bear, flexing her muscles and stretching her claws, while Voltaire and Avian circled one another. The stag tossing his head while the hawk flexed his talons. At once, the bear and hawk attacked, blades clashing against their opponents while Brook and Mel assessed the situation.

"I don't know what's going through their heads, but this battle's going to be over soon if Melissa and Brook don't get into the game," warned Brad.

A swift nod passed between captain and team mate. "Voltaire, Madeen," the two called in unison, "Earth Strike!"

"Those boys are done for," Ian murmered to Spencer as the attack carried out as it had that day on Ayers Rock. The taller boy nodded, waiting patiently.

The two beyblades bounced back, one wobbling slightly. "C'mon Avian! Counter 'em!" Luke yelled.

"Yeah! Let's do this Tycho!!" Mike grinned at his partner.

"Molton Spear!!" the two boys yelled.

"Umm... I'm confused," Ian blinked, "aren't they suppose to be knocked out... how can they still be spinning and attacking?"

"That's a good question," Hilary responded, paling slightly at the sudden difficulty that became apparent.

A spear-like feather of light, which came from Avian's own body, landed in the middle of the battle. Tycho launched himself at the feather, turning it into pure molton lava as it exploded into tinnier fragmants and shot at their opponents, and their opponents bladers, like darts.

"Well, that's not dangerous at all," Hilary felt obligated to comment.

Madeen and Voltaire shook the fragments from the fur. Melissa winced as she removed the feathers, it was as painful as removing a bunch of thorns. Brook was less careful with the removal, brushing the fragments of forcefully. "Mel... shall we use the other one?"

"Might as well," Melissa nodded as the four blades clashed against one another, fighting for dominance in the dish.

"Alright then. Madeen!-

"Voltaire-

"Lightning Homing!"

"Well, this is new," Amy commented.

"Something we worked on while you were with the D-Boys," Courtney explained.

"We got a new one too?" Amy questioned.

"Wanna try it later?" Courtney asked.

"I take that as a 'yes, we do have a new one,'" grinned Amy.

"It's called Scarlet Ice," Kaylie said, jumping into the conversation.

"Would never have guessed," Amy rolled her eyes.

Avian's blade slammed against the side of the dish, spinning out of control from the force of the attack, while Tycho's blade zoomed straight past Mike hitting the far back wall.

"Wow! That was some hit!" the announcer yelled.

"I'll say it was. That was certainly something new from the Silver Fangs, wouldn't you say so Brad?"

"It certainly looks like it AJ."

"And the winners of this match, Brook and Melissa!" the announcer... announced. (A/N: I really need to find out his name...)

Tala- W-why did you have to do that?

Blackamber- some people thought there was too much Amy and Tala fluff...

Tala- so? She's pissed at me now!

Blackamber- She'll get over it... and you guys can't be PERFECT for each other

Tala- I thought you had plans to show the un-perfectness in the sequel to this

Kai- if there is a sequel (which in Kai language means- please don't let there be a sequel)

Blackamber- you'll thank me for this in a couple of chapters

Tala- THIS IS GOING TO LAST A COUPLE OF CHAPTERS!?!? Bryan! FIX THIS!

Bryan- R&R before Tala explodes