Hello! Yes, unbelievable but I'm back with another update. Took me long enough... :)

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Disclaimer: As always: Don't own anything from beyblade - except for plot and OCs. The song mentioned is calles "Angel" by Kelly Clarkson and I also don't own it.

Keep on building the lies

Logan rubbed his temples and let out a heavy breath. He had been working for the past four hours on his computer. Analysing the old data about the BioVolt students still working for the corporation. He had got not far and it was also far from easy. Leaning back in his wheelchair Logan took off his glasses for a moment. He cleaned them a distant look on his face before he put them on again. Logan turned his head to his left side and looked at the backyard of the Granger dojo.

Kai had scheduled a beybattle between Max and Daichi and the two boys were currently taking it on. Tyson was cheering at his friends. Kenny had flopped himself on the ground with an unhappy face because he did not like that he could not help. The youngest member of the BBA Revolution had offered his help with analysing the data but all the files were in Russian and it would take too long to translate each of them.

Logan smiled sadly. He had appreciated the boys help. The more were working on the data the faster it was done. Sky had went off with Alicia to get some beyblade parts and Dennis had offered to drive the two. Maxie and Tala had disappeared about two hours ago and Logan was sure that the two were training somewhere.

Kai was standing with his arms crossed in front of his chest watching his two younger friends battle. His dark crimson eyes were mirroring his concentration. They left never the grey beydish in front of him in witch currently a green and a white beyblade were spinning and circling each other. Draciel and Strata Dragoon. Turtle and dragon.

Ray, too, was watching the battle, sitting on the grass with his legs crossed Indian style. His amber and golden eyes were shining with excitement. He wanted to battle as well and hoped that Kai would let him today. Driger was restless and eagerly looking forward for a challenge. Ray did not notice that grey eyes were watching him studying his every movement. Rika smirked. Kai has not let you have a battle in a long period of time, has he?

Rika did not leave her place. She was sitting near the porch in the shadow of a tree. Next to her Kaiko was lying on her stomach supporting her upper body with her elbows so that she could watch the battle. A tiny smile was on her lips which was widening every time she glanced at her brother. She was happy to be able to be near him. Even under this circumstances. Often Kai was travelling with his team around the world from one tournament to another.

Kaiko always missed her brother and always was excited when he returned even when his visit was short. But many emails were exchanged and many phone calls made. Of course his team knew nothing about it. Only Rika was aware of the regular exchange.

Kaiko turned her head away from the battle to look at the older girl next to her. As expected Rika was watching the battle her grey eyes unreadable for outsiders but Kaiko was able no read them – sometimes. Kai was better in it.

Right now, Kaiko was sure of that, Rika focused less on the battle but more on observing Kai's friends. And Kaiko could tell that Rika was up to something. Nothing bad actually. Kaiko hoped that Rika would soon spill what was in her mind on her own accord because otherwise Kaiko had to make her and that was always a difficult task.

But Kaiko loved challenges. Always had and always would. Here she was like her brother. Without challenges life was extremely boring in Kaiko's opinion. Kaiko's eyes wandered over the group in front of her noticing that Logan had stopped typing on his laptop and was currently watching the battle. Kaiko like the older boy. He was always quiet but he was smart and had a sense for humour.

Tala had a sense for humour, too, but normally he would deny it and play the cold hearted bastard. Like Kai played the stoic emotionless team captain. Kaiko grinned. She was one of the few people who could make the two laugh. Kaiko had tried in the morning but had failed. That was extremely rare considering the girl's success rate. A sigh escaped Kaiko. She wanted to see her brother happy. She wanted to see Rika happy. And the others as well.

Kaiko wished that Rika and Kai would laugh openly. But they didn't. Kaiko knew that she should be glad that the two people she cared for the most, had made such a progress in the past few years. When they had became free from BioVolt's strong grip both were not the two carefree and happy children Kaiko had known in her childhood years. They had turned into emotionless and cold youth. Unable to accept feelings. Unable to love Kaiko. Because they had been unable to remember. Because they had lost their memory of the days before the abbey.

It had had been a hard time for Kaiko. And then Kai had returned to BioVolt on his own will and he had reclaimed Black Dranzer. And Kaiko had not been able to stop him from doing so. And then slowly he had remembered. Rika had been the first to allowed Kaiko to hug her. Only a simple gesture but Kaiko had been so damn happy about it that she had gained hope. And one day Kai had finally called Kaiko "sister". From that day on Kaiko had her family back.

Around Kaiko's lips played a smile. And she looked at Kai and then turned once again towards Rika and found grey eyes watching her. Kaiko's smile widened slightly but enough for Rika to notice. And it was returned even if it was only a small smile. Sure, we are surrounded by Kai's Japanese friends. But Kaiko did not mind. A silent gesture or a silent word from Kai or Rika was more worth than hundred words from other people not so close to Kaiko.

"Do you like them, little one?" Rika's voice gently interrupted Kaiko's thoughts. The younger girl turned her head to look at the group before she answered. "Yeah, somehow." She shrugged. She had only met the group yesterday.

Rika smiled slightly. Yes, she had been positive sure that Kaiko would like Kai's friends. Kaiko's eyes rested on Tyson when she continued to speak. "When Kai manages to like them then I will be able too…" A smirk was playing on her lips and she glanced at Rika with amused eyes. The smirk was responded. "Yes, I'm sure. But his eating habits get more worse through the day." Rika replied with a half amused undertone. "Not possible!" Kaiko half exclaimed with her light crimson eyes widening in shock. "Oh no…" She closed her eyes briefly and starred then at Tyson. "Can't Kai try something?" "No, beyond all hope, I think."

Their conversation was interrupted by louder exclamations from Daichi and Tyson. Daich was grumbling in an infeasible language while Tyson was cheering for Max because the blonde boy had won the match. Max smiled proudly while he bend down to pick up his blade. Daichi's was lying a few feet outside the dish on the ground.

Kai nodded satisfied. Somehow he was not surprised over the outcome of the battle. Daichi had not been a bit concentrated. Kai was angry at the younger boy and turned to him. "Next time, you pay more attention and focus more on the moves your opponents tries on you." His voice was cold as ice. Daichi stopped grumbling at once and lowered his head. He knew that his captain was pissed off and then you should better not mess with him. The redhead had learned it the hard way.

Kai let out a silent sigh and closed his eyes trying to stop his anger. Nearly unconscious he turned to Rika and his little sister. Usually their presence always calmed him down and this time there was no difference. When his dark crimson eyes fell on Kaiko lying there in the grass with a smile on lips directed towards her brother Kai calmed down immediately. Time for another battle… He thought and turned to look at his friends to decide who was in the need for some training.

Silently Rika stepped up next to him. Kai only turned his head merely an inch to the side to listen what she was saying to him in a whispered voice. A smirk appeared on his lips and he nodded shortly. "Good idea." He said quietly before he turned his attention to his team once again.

"Kai, I want to battle!" Tyson exclaimed just then. Crimson eyes glared at the younger boy before travelling towards Ray. "Ray, your turn." "Yes!" Ray jumped to his feet in an instant.

"Kai! Kai! I want to battle!" Tyson again. But he was ignored and without turning his head Kai spoke up seemingly speaking to no one in particular. "When have you used Helix in a battle for the last time?"

"Helix?" Tyson asked confused. Ray looked at his captain surprise written in his amber eyes. "In our battle three weeks ago." A quiet voice spoke up. The group turned only to see Kaiko standing up from the ground and dusting herself off. Kai smirked. "Thought so." He said and nodded towards the grey dish. Kaiko smirked and walked to the dish taking out her launcher and ripcord.

"Ray don't you want to battle?" Rika's slightly amused voice brought Ray out of his trance. He just had realised that he was about to battle Kai's sister. When she walked past him he caught her scent for a moment. Syringa.

Shaking his head the Chinese took his place opposite from Kaiko and reached for Driger and his launcher. Experienced he prepared himself within seconds. Looking up he saw that Kaiko was ready herself. Her light crimson eyes were sparkling her slate light blue hair gently moving in the light breeze and a smirk was gracing her lips.

When Ray locked his eyes with hers he could see a familiar determination in them. Her gaze was intense and those light fiery crimson orbs were containing a strong and untamed spirit.

Tyson had flopped down on the ground next to Daichi and Kenny and was pouting silently. He still wanted to battle badly. Meanwhile Max had stepped up to the beydish and took the role as a referee. "Ready?" He asked cheerfully as ever and when he received a nod from both bladers the blonde boy started the countdown. "3,2,1 – let it rip!"

Driger was flying on a straight line into the dish but before Ray's white and green blade landed safely in the dish another blade slammed into it. Ray only was able to notice that it was green and blue before it attacked Driger again. Briefly he looked up and received a smirk from his opponent. She had planned to attack me before Driger touched the ground…

I know that your Driger is very fast, Ray. Mobility and speed are your strength. But my Helix can handle that. Rika told me not for nothing how to work against speed… Kaiko focused once again on her battle. That was one of the first things Kai had told her: Never underestimate your opponent and stay focused.

Kaiko kept up he constant attacking rhythms varying it from time to time to make sure that Ray could not foresee her moves. Ray focused on dodging her attacks but was hit several times. And each time sparks went flying. She blades like Kai – non-stop attacking.

Kaiko glanced briefly at her opponent and she could read what was written all too visible in his eyes. Maybe, Ray, maybe…

"Driger! Tiger Claw Attack!"

Not bad…Helix, are you ready? –Sure, young one!- Then…

"…Time to slow you down, Ray! Helix! Energy Conquest!" Kaiko was smirking and her voice was not harsh. She talked in a matter-of-factly way commanding her bitbeast to counterattack.

The two blades met in the middle of the dish. Greenish light illuminated the scene. Sparks were flying when metal met metal. Ray's eyes widened in surprise when he realised that his attack had seemingly no effect on Kaiko's blade. But it did not ruffle him. "Driger! You'll do it!" "Not this time, Ray." Rika smirked. You are always so quiet, Ray, but underneath your low-key demeanour you are really confident. I have seen you battle before. You always look before you leap. Kai had told me the same. "Helix! Dodge!"

She is trying to confuse me… Focus, Ray, focus. Driger? You're there? - Always, Ray. What are you up to?- What do you think?-Loved to…-

"Okay, Driger speed up!" And really Driger's blade started to gain his speed back before preparing for the next attack. Kaiko watched Ray's blade closely What are you up to? "Driger! Your turn!" Aha. Here we go...

The great white tiger emerged from his blade. Green lines gracing his muscular body and the golden armour shimmering in the light. The golden tail was whipping through the air. Fangs were glimmering.

Ray's golden eyes were flashing. "Gatling Claw!" And the large tiger attacked. Ray's blade was spinning at an incredible speed and was giving Kaiko's a hard time. "Push him back!" The girl commanded but was unsuccessful. She was unable to bring some distance between the blades, unable to bring distance between her blade and Ray's attack. Her light crimson eyes turned into a darker colour. Sparks were flying while her blade was constantly pushed towards the edge of the dish. Kaiko was caught up into the battle.

Tyson gasped at the sight in front of him. This girl will not give in easily. He thought with a quick glance at Kai's sister. The dragon wielder looked over to Kai who was watching the battle with an emotionless face and his arms crossed. He seemed not worried at all. Rika had tilted her head slightly to the side and watched the battle intensively with unreadable eyes. Tyson sighed and turned back to the battle.

Kaiko's green and blue blade was spinning dangerously near the edge of the grey dish. She gritted her teeth. She had expected that Ray was a strong and fierce blader. Eventual he was part of her brother's team. Kaiko knew that it was a test for her. A test Rika and Kai had thought of. Both had battled Kaiko often during the past years but Kaiko rarely battled other bladers. Kaiko wanted to prove that she was good…

"Helix! It is time for you!" The girl finally called out for her bitbeast. A flash of greenish light shot from the bitchip in the centre of her spinning blade into the air. It was condensed in the middle to a very dark green and got lighter to the borders. A shape formed itself above the heads of the two battling bladers. Two large wings were spread and during this movement the greenish light vanished.

Ray's golden eyes widened and his friends gasped out. A battle cry was ringing through the air. Silver armour was shimmering in the daylight. Light green feathers rustled and a pair of dark emerald eyes was gazing down at the tiger bitbeast and its Chinese master.

"Hey, Helix!" Kaiko greeted her bitbeast with a cheery nonchalant voice. "I think you want some fun!" The large glorious bird made an approving loud. "Okay! Then finish this battle! Energy Control!"

There was greenish sparks were erupting from her blade when the great eagle started to charge for the tiger bitbeast. Ray's blade was constantly pushed back towards the middle of the dish. "Driger, hold against it! You can do it!" Ray encouraged his bitbeast. But it was no use. It was as if Driger was losing his strength. The clawas of the eagle brought the white tiger down to the ground and were holding him down. Meanwhile Kaiko's blade slammed into Ray's with full speed and sent it flying.

The white and green blade stopped spinning in the air and Driger returned to his blade in a flash of greenish light. A victorious cry from the eagle and he also returned to his chip. "Thanks, Helix." Kaiko said quietly before she caught her blade that was flying towards her. It only stopped spinning when her fingers closed around the green and blue blade.

Ray bent down to fetch his green and white blade from the ground and examined it carefully. But there were only a few scratches on the coating nothing what Kenny could not repair in an hour of work. Ray smiled.

"She has beaten Ray!" Tyson exclaimed stunned. Daichi was sitting with wide eyes next to his friend. "Wow…" Max managed to say while Kenny just sat there stunned and surprised.

"What did you expect, Granger?" An icy voice cut the silence after Tyson's words. The group turned around to meet the figures of Tala and Maxie Ivanov. Tala's eyes were glittering coldly. "Kaiko is Kai's sister. She has a similar talent like him and Rika trained her for years! Of course she is good. Kaiko is good enough to blade professional bladers."

Ray turned his golden eyes away from the redhead and looked at the girl with light crimson eyes. "Really?" Kaiko allowed a smile to creep to her lips and shrugged lightly. "Sure. Kai and Rika told me everything I know about beyblading. And each time Kai came for a visit he used to blade against me. And Rika? I lived with her the past years. So I was able to train with her nearly each day."

Ray returned the smile and walked towards the younger girl. "Congratulations." "Thanks, Ray." She did not hesitate before she took Ray's offered hand and returned the handshake briefly. Then she turned around to look at her brother. Kai returned her questioning look with his intense crimson eyes and nodded satisfied. Glancing at Rika briefly she found confirmation in the older girl. Rika winked at her and offered a small smile. Apparently she had done a good job.

Meanwhile Tala caught Kai's eyes with his icy blue ones and motioned for him to come with him to the side. Kai nodded briefly and walked up to the redhead and Maxie. Rika received a similar invitation from Tala and followed Kai without a word. The four Russians separated themselves from the group and walked to the very back of the backyard to get out of earshot.

Kai was the first to speak. "What happened?" Rika just looked at the other girl questioningly. The two Ivanov siblings looked like they had been in a fight. Their clothes were torn more or less and Maxie's hair, always unruly, was messy now. She had a few scratches on her left cheek and her eyes were glowing. Rika was able to see the afterglow burning in those dark eyes. The fire after a fight. Maxie was a fighter and she really loved it while Rika hated it.

Tala's white clothing was also torn and dusty. The white colour had turned grey. The redhead sighed and closed his eyes. His guard slipped a little and Kai and Rika were able to see that Tala looked definitely exhausted. "Fight." "Oh, yes. I can see that. More precise, please." Kai's voice was sarcastic but only partly covering his worry.

Tala opened his blue eyes and looked at his best friend. "BioVolt. They have spies sneaking around in the area. We met some when we went out to train." Maxie nodded and continued. "Seems like they have been around for the past days. At least since Kaiko and Alicia arrived here."

Rika let out a sigh and turned her head at the group watching Kai's friends. "That was expected." She turned her grey eyes towards Kai who nodded. "Yes. We have to be careful. Tonight I will stay at the dojo. Maybe Dennis will join me." "I will as well." Tala stated. But Kai looked worried. At his friend. Tala rolled his eyes slightly. "I'm fine. And I also don't think that they will try anything tonight."

"But still Kaiko should not walk around on her own." Maxie interrupted. Rika nodded. "I will look after her. They will not lay a finger on her." The girl with the dark brown hair tried to reassure her boyfriend who looked everything else but happy.

It was dinner time. Ray had cooked a descend meal. Not alone, of course. It was a lot of work to cook dinner for a group of fifteen people plus Tyson. The girls – except of Rika and Maxie, because they had been talking with Kai and Tala - had helped him out. Grandpa Granger had left the dojo in the late afternoon to meat some old friends and would eat dinner with them.

Twenty minutes ago Ray had called the group together for dinner and currently Tyson was wolfing down his third plate of food at an incredible speed. Daichi was also bolting the third plate of his dinner while the other grouped around the extendible table ate with more manners.

Dennis provoked Tyson as best as he could and in the consequence the whole table was laughing their heads off. Except for a stoic team captain and his best friend, his best friend's twin sister and the captain's secret girlfriend. Rika just smirked when Tyson tried to use a bad copy of Kai Hiwatari's death glare at Dennis.

Alicia busied herself with the observation of four members of the group. Max, Emily, Hilary and Tyson. Rika had told her in the morning that these four simply needed a matchmaker. And by now Alicia had seen enough to agree her friend. Max and Emily were blushing immediately when they caught sight of each other and Tyson and Hilary were fighting the most time of the day like and old married couple. But still the young blonde woman with the shimmering light blue eyes had to make up a plan.

After dinner the group went over to the living room. Hilary turned on the television and skipped through the channels until she found one bringing the news. Tyson had quickly returned to the kitchen only two minutes after he had left it only to return with a large bowl of chips. That was a reason enough for Hilary to yell at him for the tenth…? No, most likely the thirtieth time this day. Kai groaned annoyed at the two arguing while Rika rolled her eyes and shot Alicia a look as if to say "do something". Alicia only smiled and winked.

Suddenly Ming Ming's voice came from the screen of the TV telling in her usual over cheerful way announcing that she was about to give a concert next month in town. Tyson and Hilary had stopped their argument but both were pouting silently looking accentuated into different directions with their arms crossed.

Then Hilary turned demonstrative towards the television. Emily looked a little uneasy but took a seat next to the girl with brown hair. Ray tried to lighten up the atmosphere. "I didn't know that Ming Ming was about to have a concert in Tokyo so soon…" Max thankfully stepped into the offered conversation. "Yeah. And I still can't believe that she and Garland are together." Ray nodded. "Yep. When I first heard it I thought it was a joke."

Meanwhile Kaiko had faintly leaned forward to listen to the music coming from the television right now. It was a soft and melodic tune with a sad undertone. The voice singing was very gentle. The Chinsese noticed the girl's slight movement and his sharp ears caught the melody as well. He turned his head curious what had caught the Russian's girl attention. He did not know exactly why it interested him what she did but silently he hoped that she would be somewhat the key to the mysterious enigma Kai Hiwatari.

A young woman was singing. Her dark hair was extremely curled up and tied back tightly into a bun. A small smile was gracing her lips while she was singing her slow melody. Ray tilted his head slightly to the side in an effort to catch the words but only was able to hear the last lines of the song.

…and the storm keeps on twisting
keep on building the lies
that you make up for all that you lack
it don't make no difference
escape them one last time
it's easier to believe


in this sweet madness
Oh, this glorious sadness,
that brings me to my knees


In the arms of the angel
far away from here
from this dark cool hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here

When the song ended Kaiko leaned back against the glass of the window. Applause came from the television and the host thanked a singer named Lara. Ray watched Kaiko close her eyes and obviously shutting out the conversations in the room.

Hilary was talking with Emily about how stupid Tyson was and apparently Tyson had joined in. Kenny was talking quietly with Sky about a new program sometime interrupted by Dizzi's voice from the open laptop. Daichi busied himself by eating loudly the chips from the bowl Tyson had fetched earlier from the kitchen while Max was still talking to Ray because he had not noticed yet, that Ray had spaced out. "Ray?" Until now. "Huh? Oh, sorry, Max. What did you say?"

Grey eyes were shimmering thoughtful before turning towards the window. Tala and Maxie had disappeared outside. The group had not paid real attention and it also had went unnoticed what the two Ivanov siblings had looked like because they had dusted themselves off as good as possible. And Maxie had brushed her hair in the bathroom until it looked halfway acceptable. Her scratches were securely covered by her black hair that fell into her face. Seemingly the two Ivanov twins had went outside to check if the air was clear. Dennis had joined them silently.

Kai was leaning against the wall in his usual pose now and then speaking with Kaiko in Russian but Rika had not joined into any conversation the whole evening. Her thoughts kept her busy enough. When the three Russians returned half an hour later the conversations still filled the air. Tala silently nodded towards Kai telling him this way that everything was alright and Kai obviously relaxed a little.

It was Logan who stopped the light conversations and the heavier arguing in the room when he started to speak. He told the group that it was time that they learned something more about BioVolt and especially the methods they used on their bladers. These methods were the reason why the Varsava sibling acted the way they did.

After Logan had the team's attention he started to tell them what the Russians had predetermined to tell them only a few hours ago. They only had agreed to tell Kai's friends a bit more because of the BioVolt men sneaking around the area. Kai had left it to Logan to tell his team-mates.

Alicia leaned her head against Dennis's shoulder and grabbed his hand silently while the blonde wrapped his arm around her slender form.

Logan's voice was not very loud but he was collected when he started to tell how he ended up in his wheelchair. "…I have told you recently that I landed it this wheelchair because BioVolt used a drug on me without knowing the side effects… It is not unusual for the corporation to use and test drugs on their bladers. They have a pretty nice collection of different types and they are unfortunately good at inventing new. Sometimes just changing this ingredient or another."

Logan's eyes wandered over the group and also lingered briefly over to Rika and Kai. Rika nodded assuring him to continue. "… That's the way they designed #637. What we know they only used it on one person – me. The result is sitting in front of you." Logan forced a smile on his lips. "I was lucky. I survived."

Tyson was about to say something and opened his mouth but Kai cut him off before a word left the boy's lips. "No, Granger." Kai's voice was emotionless and sharp, preventing Tyson from speaking. Kai was satisfied and signalled Logan to continue.

Logan nodded. "They have other drugs in store. Each of them with different effects. The one most feared of all is the drug with the name #459." The room was awful silent. Logan took in a deep breath before he continued. "This drug was used for punishment. More or less often. It depended on the gravity of disobedience and on the persons being disobedient… Boris and Raschka loved to use it." Logan's smile turned sad. "It is better than any whip. Better than any knife." Logan's eyes turned dark. "The drug #459 courses great pain when injected into the blood system because it soon affects the nervous system."

It was out, finally. Logan closed his eyes not daring to open them for a moment. Memories came back, washing through his brain. Some of them lingered a moment longer others passed only quickly. Kai's friends just sat there with their mouths hanging wide open, their eyes large – unbelievingly.

Tyson gulped and was the first to voice his thoughts. "Have all of you…? He trailed off unable to ask the question his mind was screaming for him to ask out aloud. A moment of silence followed. It was Kai who decided to speak and answer Tyson's question. "Yes. We all have." His voice was emotionless as ever. "Logan, Maxie, Tala, Dennis…" He nodded with his head to each of his friends. Before he could continue his hard task telling his friends the truth. Rika continued for her boyfriend in secret. "Kai and me."

Tyson looked at Kai tying to figure out how Kai felt about this bit of his past but the stoic team captain reminded impassive and his mask stayed in place.

"All students of the abbey had to endure the pain of it." Rika's voice did not crack.

Two hours later the Russians left for the city except for Dennis, Tala and Kai whose stayed at the dojo. The three young man took over the guard.

So, that was it. So how was it? Please tell me in a review! I was and am really disapointed that I only receivedONE review for the last chapter.A great "thank you!" to PureBlackRaven! I hope you keep on reading my story.

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