My chapters are getting longer and longer, hope you guys don't mind. I'll
try to cut down on the next chapter. Anyways, yep the dance is finally
here. So I guess I'll blame the length on the lyrics and all :) And
remember, if you never heard the music before you can click onto my
website, http://www.geocities.com/beyblader27. You just got to open the
page and it plays. It'll be the crappiest things you'll ever see, but it's
got the info and music. Anyways, whenever I get time I'll try and make it
look better.
Also I had someone mention in a review from my last chapter that I should watch out for my grammar. Well I am very sorry about it; English was never my strong subject. I mean, I'd be getting complaints about spelling too if it wasn't for spell check :s Whoever made it, I LOVE YOU. Ah well, anyways I hope the bad grammar doesn't bug you that much, enjoy.
~~~FIGHTING SPIRITS~~~
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/ Thoughts /
"Speaking"
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Last Time:
Kai wasn't sure what to do, but he knew he should do something. The look that was on Sora's face was so sad, and he had never seen her so weak and broken. Kai got up from his seat and stood behind Sora putting his hands on her arms
"It's okay to cry", he whispered.
Sora slowly turned around and looked at him in his eyes. Even more tears forming, but not one falling. Kai hesitantly started to hug her. Sora let a few tears roll down her face and onto his chest. Then she put her arms around his neck as her tears flowed freely. Kai rubbed her back to try and keep her a little calm. He could feel her legs trembling so he sat them on the bed as Sora continued to cry, and Kai still hugging her. Sora had eventually cried herself to sleep in Kai's arms. He carefully laid her down in the bed and covered her up.
/Is that what I meant by controlling my emotions? / He thought as he stared at Sora. He felt bad for her. She had actually lived his hell. Kai's parents had also died when he was young, but he never actually witnessed it, and he also lived with his grandfather, always being forced to train and do stuff. Kai slowly moved his hand along Sora's face, and she moved towards his touch. Kai smiled and got up and went to his bed.
"Sweet dreams"
~Chapter 5: The Big Dance ~
The next day Sora woke up. She instantly remembered what happen, she had cried herself to sleep in Kai's arms. She looked over to his bed but he was already up. She didn't know what to think about the previous night. She did like Kai comforting her, she felt safe for the first time, in a loooong time, but she had let her emotions take over. She hated it when that happened, because whenever she did that when she was younger, she only found more pain.
~ Flashback ~
"I don't care" Sora screamed after her grandfather had told her to train as she ran out the house into the rain. She ran straight for the graveyard to visit her parents. "Mommy, Daddy, why'd you leave me. Grandpas being really mean, I hate him, please come back. I promise I'll be good. I won't cross the street on my own anymore. Please come back", a young Sora cried over two tombstones.
Just then there was a shadow looming over her. She looked up to see her grandfather. He hulled her back to the house and threw her on the floor in the training room.
"Were training now. So stop your whining." He scolded. Sora kept crying though. "You will learn that crying will get you no where in life" he said coldly as he brought his kendo stick over his head.
- End of Flashback -
- Flashback -
"Stop being a baby. Its important for your training."
"But this has nothing to do with beyblades. You told me you were going to teach me to beyblade"
"I will, but you must become stronger first. The beyblade doesn't make the blader. Remember that." Sora stood up angrily and charge at her grandfather. He swung his kendo stick at her hard, and she fell but she didn't cry, she just got up again.
"Hmmm? Seems that you finally realized that crying gets you nowhere. I suspect to never see you whimper like the dog you are again."
- End of Flashback -
Sora sighed. She had forgotten what it was like to cry, or show emotion all together. To her surprise it actually felt pretty good. She was feeling a lot better now then she had in a while. She got changed out of her pajamas and into in her sweater and shorts. She wanted to go thank Kai. She at least owed him that. She left the room, closing door behind her when she heard a voice.
"Bout time you got up sleepy head." Max said cheerfully coming from the living room.
"What do you mean? What time is it?" Sora asked.
"Its 12:30."
"WHAT? Why didn't anyone wake me?"
"Kai said to let you sleep in. Said you been training hard lately or something and that you would be tired. Anyways I got to go. Tyson's still sleeping, but I'm sure that once I tell him your up, he'll get up" he said with a laugh walking down the hall happy-go-lucky.
"Wait, do you know where Kai is?" Sora asked
"Nope, maybe Ray knows. His in the living room" he said before entering his and Tyson's room.
Sora continued down the hall and found Ray watching something on T.V. "Mourning" he said cheerfully, noticing Sora walking in the room. "Or should I say afternoon?" he laughed. Sora blushed a little embarrassed that she had slept in so late.
"Do you know where Kai is?"
Ray shook his head, "He left earlier, said he be back in time to train us all." Sora sighed and sat in one of the chairs as she watched whatever Ray was.
"Something wrong?"
"No, I just need to talk to him." She said as Max came out around the corner.
"Help?" he begged. Ray and Sora looked at him funny.
"What's wrong" Ray asked.
"He won't get up. I screamed and I kicked, nothing works." He sighed defeated slumping into a chair. "I swear that waking him up is the most challenging thing I've ever had to do."
"No kidding. Hey, does Tyson like the cold?" Sora asked. The two boys shook their heads.
"Not really, why?" She smiled and then headed for the kitchen.
"Where you going?" Ray asked.
"To get my weapon" she smiled as she went in and came back 5 minutes later with a large bucket of cold water with lots of ice in it. The guys looked at it for a second, and then caught on.
They headed for the room. They were about to enter, but Sora stopped them.
"Nope, I had a different idea." She said. She placed the bucket of ice water on the little shelf above the door. She placed the bucket close to the edge and tied a piece of string on the handle of it. She took the other end of the string and tied it onto the door handle. Then she walked back to the living room. The other two boys were confused and followed her back into the living room.
"Ummm, Sora, how is that going to wake him up?" Max finally asked. Sora ignored him and sat down. She smiled evilly, just as Kenny came in from outside.
"Uh oh, Tyson's in trouble again, isn't he?" he asked noticing the look Sora was radiating.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU ATE ALL THE FOOD, MAX" Sora suddenly screamed, then there was complete silence, until there was a loud thud, of someone falling onto the floor, followed by another loud thud of someone hitting the door. Everyone stared down the hallway as the door swung open with a bang and the bucket of ice water landing directly onto Tyson's head.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" He jumped from the cold, and ran into a wall and fell to the floor because he couldn't see where he was going. Everyone started laughing as Tyson scrambled to his feet taking the bucket off and running up to Max.
"YOU DID WHAT? HOW COULD YOU? I THOUGHT THAT WE WERE FRIENDS MAXY." Tyson said grabbing the blonde boy and shaking him rapidly. He didn't seem to care he was wet.
"Tyson...there...is...lots...of...food...in...the...kitchen...now...please.. .stop...shaking...meeeeeeeee" Max finally managed to get out.
"Oh okay" Tyson said as headed for the kitchen leaving a swirly-eyed blonde on the floor. Just as the front door swung open, it was Kai.
"What's going on in here?" he asked noticing Tyson soaking wet and Max knocked out on the floor.
"A usually Blade Breaker mourning" Ray said as he and Kenny bent down to help the poor blonde. Kai sighed, instantly knowing what he was talking about.
"Everyone get ready. We have some training to do." He said and left as quickly as he had appeared. Sora followed him outside as Ray and Kenny tried to bring Max down to earth. Tyson was now in the fridge empting it into his bottomless pit.
Sora found Kai by one of the stadiums at the back off the house.
/Great. Now I found him. What do I say? / She thought as she headed towards him. "Ummm, Kai. I...well I...just wanted to thank you, for well, you know" she said losing all confidents she had.
Kai let a smile escape knowing no one would see it. "Don't worry about it." Just then the rest of the gang showed up dragging Tyson.
"If you wanted to eat you should have gotten up when I called you" Max said grunting as he and Ray were dragging him. Each on one arm as Tyson's feet dragged along the grass. Tyson ignored him as he put the other half of his peanut butter and jelly sandwich in his mouth.
-An hour later -
Max and Tyson were battling, Kai and Ray were battling, and Sora was sitting with Kenny under a tree watching.
"THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE" Kenny screamed as he had Dizzi scan Kai's blade in the battle.
"What?" Sora asked.
"It's Kai's blade. It's quicker, stronger, and more well balanced then ever before, but how is it possible. I don't remember doing any work on it." He answered. "HEY KAI, CAN I SEE YOUR BLADE?" Kenny screamed before Sora could answer.
Kai just grunted as he kicked Driger out of the stadium for the 5th time since they began training, then he called back Dranzer. He went over to where Kenny and Sora were and tossed Kenny the blade. Then Sora heard a little rustling in the bushes.
"Hey what am I suppose to do?" Ray asked. Sora figured the sound was just a squirrel or something
"Want to battle me, while Kenny performs another dissection." Ray snickered and nodded.
"I'm not dissecting it, I'm inspecting it." Kenny corrected.
"You say inspecting, I say dissecting. Its all the same in the end." Sora said as she headed to the opposite side of the beystadium. Max and Tyson decided to stop to watch this battle.
"Start us off will ya Max" Ray asked, and Sora heard the sound again coming from the bushes.
"Sure, ready, three...two...one...LET IT RRRRRIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPP" Max screamed as Ray and Sora launched there blades. Ray's went into the stadium, but Sora's flew past Ray and towards the bushes. Everyone's eyes widen at her bad launch.
"Ummm... Sora, would you like some help with that launch?" Ray asked, but then everyone heard a thump and then an 'Ouch'. Fang popped out of the bushes and jumped in Sora's hand. Everyone ran over to the bushes and saw a young boy with green hair rubbing his nose with a few tears in his eyes.
The green haired boy jumped when he realized he had been discovered and tried to make a run for it, but he ended up running smack dab into Kai who wasn't very happy. He looked up and realized what he did.
"Oh crap!"
"Kevin? What are you doing here?" Ray asked surprised. The green haired boy turned and saw Ray, and then he relaxed a little.
"Hey Ray. I was just...ummm..."
"Spying." Kai completed his sentence sounding rather irritated.
"Spying? No, I prefer to say observing the competition." He said waving his arms defensible.
"Spying: To explore; to view; inspect; and examine SECRETLY." Dizzi spoke up.
"Stupid laptop." Kevin muttered.
"What are you doing here anyway?" Ray asked.
"We entered the tournament, but we didn't expect to see you guys. I guess that means it might get interesting."
"We?" Sora said scanning the area. Ray filled Sora in about the White Tigers, and how he was a former teammate of theirs.
"The others are at our cabin. Why don't you come and visit? I'm sure Lee and the others will be glad to see you Ray"
"Were training." Kai said bluntly, "But you already know that, don't you?"
"Hey come on, 'forgive and forget'... right?" he said a little scared of Kai.
"He prefers 'take no prisoners,'" Tyson whispered and Kevin yelped a little.
"Maybe some other time." Ray suggested.
"Okay. Hey, you guys going to the dance?" The Blade Breakers nodded. "Then well see you there." He said as he took off in the opposite direction of Kai as fast as he could.
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A week past and it was an hour til the dance. The boys were all dress and waiting on Sora (AN: Typical huh? Waiting for the girl).
"Hurry up Sora." Tyson said irritated on the other side off the door.
"I'm not going", was all he got back.
"What do you mean, 'I'm not going'. Of course you are, why else would I be waiting here." Tyson said angrily.
"I dunno why else you'd be waiting, but I'm not going."
"WHY?"
"I'm wearing a dress in here. Not something I normally do."
"You mean you're already dressed?"
"Yeah."
"Good." Tyson said as he swung open the door to her and Kai's room and walked in and saw Sora. She was wearing baby-blue dress that sparkled a little when the light hit it a certain way. The sleeves were long and at the wrist they narrowed into an arrow as it looped around her middle finger. The dress was fairly close fitting until it gets to the waist and then it became loose. She was also wearing make-up, which was also usually a no-no for her.
Sora gave him one of her best glares. Tyson looked her up and down.
"What's the problem? You look fine now come on" he said unfazed by the glare as he grabbed her hand and dragged her out. Once he managed to get her to the living room where everyone was she decided 'what the hell'. All the guys had their black tuxedos on, and Kai still had his blue marks on his face. Mr. Dickinson had asked him not to wear him, but he refused, so Mr. Dickinson gave up and went to get the bus ready.
Everyone was now stared at her. Everyone thought she was beautiful, but Sora was getting irritated at the stares.
"What?" She asked annoyed.
"Nothing, you look good" Max said.
"You really like the dress?" She said excitedly. Max nodded. "Good let's trade." She said in her regular irritated tone. Max backed away slowly.
"No thank you" he laughed nervously waving his arms defensively. Mr. Dickinson entered the cabin and noticed everyone was there.
"Good to see everyone's ready. Now, what do you say we get going to the party?"
"YEAH!" Tyson screamed excitedly as he pushed everyone out the door and into the BBA bus.
- Dance Hall -
There entered the dance hall. Everything was still pretty basic. There was no dancing yet, just a bunch of people talking, but the dance hall itself wasn't basic. It was all decorated. There were folded silver stars hanging from the black ceiling and a huge stage. On the stage were several instruments for the live music. Also all the tables were set up along the walls, leaving a huge center for dancing.
"Wow, they went all out." Max said seeing the silver stars. The Blade Breakers took a seat a one of the tables. Ray's head was going everywhere looking for something, or someone.
"Looking for your girlfriend Ray?" Tyson teased, laughing along with Max, and Kenny.
"NO" Ray said blushing. As more and more people piled into the hall because it was nearing the time for the dance to start.
"Sure." Max said. "Hey, look. Isn't that Mariah there?" Ray never looked knowing it was a trick.
"Yeah Max, I think your right." Tyson said putting his hands over his eyes as if to see better. "What do you think Chief?"
"Looks like her." Ray couldn't take it anymore and he turned around to find her not there. He turned back around in his seat and grunted as the boys laughed.
"Oh, there they are." Tyson started again.
"Whatever Tyson, I'm not stupid."
"HEY GUYS", Tyson yelled. "OVER HERE."
"You go to any limits for a joke don'tcha" Ray said annoyed. Then there was a hand on his shoulder.
"Hey guys, Ray? What's up?" Ray looked up and saw that the hand belonged to a young boy with black hair pulled back in a ponytail. He glared back at Tyson who was fighting back a laugh.
"Not much." Ray said returning his gaze back to the White Tigers, and then noticed Mariah. He started blushing "Have a seat" he said pointing to the remaining seats at their table. The group sat down, and then noticed Sora.
"Hey, your new aren't you? What's your name?" Mariah asked noticing the other girl at the table.
"Sora"
"Nice to meet you. I'm Mariah, this is Gary", she said pointing to the big tall nearly bald guy, "Kevin", pointing to the short green haired boy, "Bruce" pointing to a black hair boy (AN: They need 5 members, and Bruce wanted to be in the group on the show), "and this is our team leader, Lee" she said pointing to the other kid with black hair.
"Nice to meet you" Lee said, Sora just nodded. Then a man walked up on the stage.
"Hello everyone. We are sorry to inform you but the band seems to have gotten a flat tire and will be delayed, but don't worry, they should be here soon." The man finished, as everyone groaned.
"Hey Lee, why don't we perform?" Mariah asked.
"Hmmm, why not? Hey Ray, would you join us?"
"Come on, please. For old time sake." Mariah pleaded.
"Sure." Ray said getting up.
They got onto the stage and Lee spoke into the microphone to get the crowd going. "I don't want to wait for the music. Do you?" He asked the crowd. They all screamed back a 'noooooo'. "Alright then, ready guys. Everyone nodded. Mariah had an electric guitar, Kevin had the base and Ray took Gary's usually place at the drums. Lee was the singer (AN: Lee singing *dies laughing*)
Risin' up, back on the street
Took my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
The crowd was cheering as they grabbed partners and started dancing.
So many times, it happened too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
"There not bad." Sora gestured, tapping her finger on the table along with the beat. The others nodded just as surprised.
"But, I'm better." Max said smiling, as the others laughed at him
Chorus:
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
Kenny had Dizzi out recording the White Tigers and Ray playing 'Eye of the Tiger'. (AN: Why he brings it too dances, I don't know, but work with me, I need the recording)
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
Repeat Chorus
Ray was looking at his team noticed that they were enjoying the music. /Hmmm, I wonder if Kai will ask Sora to dance? /
Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
Repeat Chorus
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The crowd screamed and cheered as they finished. The White Tigers and Ray bowed as they got off stage, and headed back to their seats.
"You guys were great" Tyson said as they sat down.
"Thanks" they all said.
"Man, I'm thirsty." Mariah said.
"I'll get you a drink." Ray jumped to the chance. "I mean I'm thirsty too. Anybody else want a drink?" he said quickly to cover himself. Everyone smirked knowing, but Mariah didn't quite seem to catch on. Everyone placed an order. "Ah man, I won't be able to carry all that. Hey Kai, give me a hand will ya?" Kai didn't say anything; he just got up followed Ray.
They got to the bar (AN: no they are not getting liquor, there getting pop) and Ray told the man the order.
"You like Sora, don'tcha?" Ray asked wanting to say it ever since he say Kai cover her up with the blanket on the bus.
Kai blushed "I respect her blading skills." Ray looked at him to try and read his eyes, but Kai turned away.
"Yeah, sure, whatever. You going to ask her to dance?" Kai didn't respond, and the bar tender returned to them with the order on two trays. "You should, knowing Lee, he'll be into her. He's into everyone." He said picking up one of the trays and headed back to the table.
/Like Sora? Ha. I don't like her, I respect her/ he thought, but then another part of his head told him he was a moron if that's what he thought. /What? What do you know, huh...wait, I am not having a fight with myself. / Kai took the second tray and followed Ray.
Everyone took there drinks and the man got on the stage again "Hey everyone, good news. The band just got here and are ready to play some music." Everyone cheered, and a group of people got on the stage, picking up there instruments.
"Sorry for the delay everyone, but now were ready to go all night. I think well start of with one of our favorites. Ready guys?" The singer asked turning to his group.
They all nodded and the drummer screamed "A ONE, A TWO, A ONE, TWO, THREE, GO" then everyone started playing. They were playing some quick music (AN: Use your imagination).
"Hey, ummm... Mariah, d-d-do you wanna dance?" Ray asked shyly.
"I'd love to", she said as she got excitedly. Ray got up and smiled but not before he managed to give Kai a kick under the table tossing him a glare as he nodded his head towards Sora. The others got up to find some dance partners, but Sora stayed where she was, as did Kai, and Lee.
/Maybe I should ask her to dance, I mean, what harm could that do? I'm pretty bored right now anyways, and the music isn't half bad. OKAY, I'll do it. / He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say a word.
"Hey Sora, you wanna dance?" Lee asked before Kai had a chance. He didn't wait for an answer though. He just grabbed Sora and took off for the floor.
/That didn't go as planned. / Kai thought then realized that he was pretty pissed off. /NO NO NO, I DO NOT LIKE HER/ he argued with himself once more, while the little voice insisted he did. /I got to go for a walk. / He thought and got up as he left the building. As soon as he stepped outside the cool air smacked him in the face relaxing him a little. He noticed a ladder on the side of the building that led to the roof, so that's where he headed. /I don't like Sora. I can't like Sora. / He kept thinking over and over. The little voice was now being a pest asking why he gave her the blanket and let her cry on him. /I'm team captain; I have to help my team. / He thought, but hadn't quite believed himself either. 'Sure' the voice said.
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Ray saw Sora on the floor, but couldn't see who she was dancing with. He looked at the table and saw Kai was gone too. He smirked /Ha, the high and mighty did it. /
"Wow, Ray, you're a really good dancer." Mariah said breaking his thoughts. Ray started blushing.
"Thanks, you're good too." It wasn't long after the song was over and everyone went back at the table for a little rest. That's when Ray realized that Sora's dance partner was Lee. Ray smacked himself in the head with the palm of his head. /I told you, but where'd you run off too. /
"Hey, where's Mr. Sourpants?" Tyson asked sitting down.
"I'll go look for him." Ray said as he got up to look around. Then the next song started. The rest of the guys got up to find partners again leaving Mariah and Sora.
"Wow, this is so much fun isn't?" Mariah asked.
"Yeah, the music is good too." Sora said but wasn't having so much fun.
"I can't believe what a great dancer Ray is." Mariah said extremely happy. This reminded Sora of the little dance lessons Mr. Dickinson had given Ray and Tyson.
"Yeah, I saw you two out there. Not bad indeed." Sora said smiling, but fighting a laugh off.
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Kai sighed /Okay, maybe I do like her, but just a little / he finally gave in to that blasted voice.
"What are you doing up here?"
Kai jumped a little not expecting anyone as he turned around and saw Ray.
"Getting some air"
"What didn't you ask her to dance?"
"I didn't feel like it."
"Why?"
"I just didn't, okay" Kai said getting angry, but Ray didn't back down.
"Lee asked before you could didn't he?"
"Leave me alone"
"If you like her, make a move."
"... I can't."
"There's no such thing is can't, only won't" Ray wasn't going to give up.
"Then I didn't want to, okay."
"You're lying. Look Kai, in my life I learned to take chances. You won't know how she feels unless you open up just a little."
"..."
"I'm going back to the dance. I hope that you come off your high horse and come back too." Ray said and turned to leave.
"...Wait for me."
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"Hey, here they come now." Mariah said excitedly seeing Ray. Everyone else was at the table because the band needed a break to get some drinks.
"Hey guys. What'd we miss?"
"The contest." Max said.
"Contest? I didn't know there was a contest."
"Yep, Tyson versus Gary in an all out eating war." Max said laughing while both Tyson and Gary were moaning from pains in their stomachs.
"Figures." Ray said as he and Kai took their seats.
A man went up on stage again "Are we having fun" he said into the microphone. The crowd went wild. "Alright, the bands getting pretty beat, but they said they would play one last song. So I just wanted to say good luck to everyone at the tournaments." Then the man got off stage and the band returned.
"Alright since this is the last song, well slow it down, for all ya out there. So grab a partner and hold them close." Then they started playing 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' (AN: Just for you Sam ;) lol. Oh and I'm not going to write the lyrics in. The stories already too long, but the song will be on my site.)
Ray looked intently at Kai, and then asked Mariah for the last dance. Everyone got up to look for a partner one last time even though they were beat. Now Kai and Sora were the only ones at the table.
/Okay, here goes nothing. / "You wanna dance?" Kai asked, voice a little shaky, standing, and hand out towards her. /Why the hell am I so nervous? / Sora looked at him a little surprise, but then smiled taking his hand. /She accepted... she wants to dance with me? / They walk onto the dance floor. Kai put his arms around her waist pulling her close as she put her arms around his shoulder, and they stared into each other's eyes. Ray saw the whole thing while holding Mariah and smiled as he held Mariah a little closer. Neither one said anything; they just danced to the music not wanting to ruin the moment.
/Déjà vu... / Sora thought. / ...but I didn't noticed he had such beautiful eyes before. They're so warm and inviting. / Sora thought as she moved her head over his shoulder and relaxed it there.
/Here I go 'controlling' my emotions again. / He thought, but smiled when Sora rested her head on his shoulder. /What are you doing to me? Too bad I can never do anything about this feeling. I have a mission now; I must obtain the ultimate blade. I have to be careful. /
After the song had ended, everyone met up again to say good-bye.
"Guess well see each other again at the tournaments. Good luck you guys, may the best team win" Lee said putting his hand out. Tyson shook it, and they headed back for their cabins.
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Man I can't write anymore. This is 10 freakin pages. I usually write 7, sometimes 8, but never 10. Oh well I hope you like it.
THANKS TO:
Angel Slayer: I didn't know who Mary-Sue was but not long after someone posted something about Mary-Sue. From what I understand Mary-Sue is one of the perfect people right? Okay, what can I do to change that opinion? *Gets an idea* I'll do my best to change that view, in another chapter.
Someguy: That means you're the one who gave me all the info right? Thank you so much for it :) I hope you like this chapter too. About the action, hmmm? Well I have an idea for the next chapter that I'm going to do, after that the tournament action will probably happen.
mystic-water: Thank you :)
Dark Magician: Glad you like Sora :)
Sam: *pats Sam on back* its okay. Lol. Well you just read it. Whacha think of the dance? I put the song in cause you're the only one that suggested any so I had too ;)
Nightswift: Yeah sorry bout the grammar, I'm not a good English student :s Sorry if it may seem confusing or something. One of the other legendary blades may appear two or three chapters from now, and they can't match Ray and Mariah because those two are too open. You don't sound like a schoolteacher I welcome all suggestions.
Also I had someone mention in a review from my last chapter that I should watch out for my grammar. Well I am very sorry about it; English was never my strong subject. I mean, I'd be getting complaints about spelling too if it wasn't for spell check :s Whoever made it, I LOVE YOU. Ah well, anyways I hope the bad grammar doesn't bug you that much, enjoy.
~~~FIGHTING SPIRITS~~~
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/ Thoughts /
"Speaking"
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Last Time:
Kai wasn't sure what to do, but he knew he should do something. The look that was on Sora's face was so sad, and he had never seen her so weak and broken. Kai got up from his seat and stood behind Sora putting his hands on her arms
"It's okay to cry", he whispered.
Sora slowly turned around and looked at him in his eyes. Even more tears forming, but not one falling. Kai hesitantly started to hug her. Sora let a few tears roll down her face and onto his chest. Then she put her arms around his neck as her tears flowed freely. Kai rubbed her back to try and keep her a little calm. He could feel her legs trembling so he sat them on the bed as Sora continued to cry, and Kai still hugging her. Sora had eventually cried herself to sleep in Kai's arms. He carefully laid her down in the bed and covered her up.
/Is that what I meant by controlling my emotions? / He thought as he stared at Sora. He felt bad for her. She had actually lived his hell. Kai's parents had also died when he was young, but he never actually witnessed it, and he also lived with his grandfather, always being forced to train and do stuff. Kai slowly moved his hand along Sora's face, and she moved towards his touch. Kai smiled and got up and went to his bed.
"Sweet dreams"
~Chapter 5: The Big Dance ~
The next day Sora woke up. She instantly remembered what happen, she had cried herself to sleep in Kai's arms. She looked over to his bed but he was already up. She didn't know what to think about the previous night. She did like Kai comforting her, she felt safe for the first time, in a loooong time, but she had let her emotions take over. She hated it when that happened, because whenever she did that when she was younger, she only found more pain.
~ Flashback ~
"I don't care" Sora screamed after her grandfather had told her to train as she ran out the house into the rain. She ran straight for the graveyard to visit her parents. "Mommy, Daddy, why'd you leave me. Grandpas being really mean, I hate him, please come back. I promise I'll be good. I won't cross the street on my own anymore. Please come back", a young Sora cried over two tombstones.
Just then there was a shadow looming over her. She looked up to see her grandfather. He hulled her back to the house and threw her on the floor in the training room.
"Were training now. So stop your whining." He scolded. Sora kept crying though. "You will learn that crying will get you no where in life" he said coldly as he brought his kendo stick over his head.
- End of Flashback -
- Flashback -
"Stop being a baby. Its important for your training."
"But this has nothing to do with beyblades. You told me you were going to teach me to beyblade"
"I will, but you must become stronger first. The beyblade doesn't make the blader. Remember that." Sora stood up angrily and charge at her grandfather. He swung his kendo stick at her hard, and she fell but she didn't cry, she just got up again.
"Hmmm? Seems that you finally realized that crying gets you nowhere. I suspect to never see you whimper like the dog you are again."
- End of Flashback -
Sora sighed. She had forgotten what it was like to cry, or show emotion all together. To her surprise it actually felt pretty good. She was feeling a lot better now then she had in a while. She got changed out of her pajamas and into in her sweater and shorts. She wanted to go thank Kai. She at least owed him that. She left the room, closing door behind her when she heard a voice.
"Bout time you got up sleepy head." Max said cheerfully coming from the living room.
"What do you mean? What time is it?" Sora asked.
"Its 12:30."
"WHAT? Why didn't anyone wake me?"
"Kai said to let you sleep in. Said you been training hard lately or something and that you would be tired. Anyways I got to go. Tyson's still sleeping, but I'm sure that once I tell him your up, he'll get up" he said with a laugh walking down the hall happy-go-lucky.
"Wait, do you know where Kai is?" Sora asked
"Nope, maybe Ray knows. His in the living room" he said before entering his and Tyson's room.
Sora continued down the hall and found Ray watching something on T.V. "Mourning" he said cheerfully, noticing Sora walking in the room. "Or should I say afternoon?" he laughed. Sora blushed a little embarrassed that she had slept in so late.
"Do you know where Kai is?"
Ray shook his head, "He left earlier, said he be back in time to train us all." Sora sighed and sat in one of the chairs as she watched whatever Ray was.
"Something wrong?"
"No, I just need to talk to him." She said as Max came out around the corner.
"Help?" he begged. Ray and Sora looked at him funny.
"What's wrong" Ray asked.
"He won't get up. I screamed and I kicked, nothing works." He sighed defeated slumping into a chair. "I swear that waking him up is the most challenging thing I've ever had to do."
"No kidding. Hey, does Tyson like the cold?" Sora asked. The two boys shook their heads.
"Not really, why?" She smiled and then headed for the kitchen.
"Where you going?" Ray asked.
"To get my weapon" she smiled as she went in and came back 5 minutes later with a large bucket of cold water with lots of ice in it. The guys looked at it for a second, and then caught on.
They headed for the room. They were about to enter, but Sora stopped them.
"Nope, I had a different idea." She said. She placed the bucket of ice water on the little shelf above the door. She placed the bucket close to the edge and tied a piece of string on the handle of it. She took the other end of the string and tied it onto the door handle. Then she walked back to the living room. The other two boys were confused and followed her back into the living room.
"Ummm, Sora, how is that going to wake him up?" Max finally asked. Sora ignored him and sat down. She smiled evilly, just as Kenny came in from outside.
"Uh oh, Tyson's in trouble again, isn't he?" he asked noticing the look Sora was radiating.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU ATE ALL THE FOOD, MAX" Sora suddenly screamed, then there was complete silence, until there was a loud thud, of someone falling onto the floor, followed by another loud thud of someone hitting the door. Everyone stared down the hallway as the door swung open with a bang and the bucket of ice water landing directly onto Tyson's head.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" He jumped from the cold, and ran into a wall and fell to the floor because he couldn't see where he was going. Everyone started laughing as Tyson scrambled to his feet taking the bucket off and running up to Max.
"YOU DID WHAT? HOW COULD YOU? I THOUGHT THAT WE WERE FRIENDS MAXY." Tyson said grabbing the blonde boy and shaking him rapidly. He didn't seem to care he was wet.
"Tyson...there...is...lots...of...food...in...the...kitchen...now...please.. .stop...shaking...meeeeeeeee" Max finally managed to get out.
"Oh okay" Tyson said as headed for the kitchen leaving a swirly-eyed blonde on the floor. Just as the front door swung open, it was Kai.
"What's going on in here?" he asked noticing Tyson soaking wet and Max knocked out on the floor.
"A usually Blade Breaker mourning" Ray said as he and Kenny bent down to help the poor blonde. Kai sighed, instantly knowing what he was talking about.
"Everyone get ready. We have some training to do." He said and left as quickly as he had appeared. Sora followed him outside as Ray and Kenny tried to bring Max down to earth. Tyson was now in the fridge empting it into his bottomless pit.
Sora found Kai by one of the stadiums at the back off the house.
/Great. Now I found him. What do I say? / She thought as she headed towards him. "Ummm, Kai. I...well I...just wanted to thank you, for well, you know" she said losing all confidents she had.
Kai let a smile escape knowing no one would see it. "Don't worry about it." Just then the rest of the gang showed up dragging Tyson.
"If you wanted to eat you should have gotten up when I called you" Max said grunting as he and Ray were dragging him. Each on one arm as Tyson's feet dragged along the grass. Tyson ignored him as he put the other half of his peanut butter and jelly sandwich in his mouth.
-An hour later -
Max and Tyson were battling, Kai and Ray were battling, and Sora was sitting with Kenny under a tree watching.
"THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE" Kenny screamed as he had Dizzi scan Kai's blade in the battle.
"What?" Sora asked.
"It's Kai's blade. It's quicker, stronger, and more well balanced then ever before, but how is it possible. I don't remember doing any work on it." He answered. "HEY KAI, CAN I SEE YOUR BLADE?" Kenny screamed before Sora could answer.
Kai just grunted as he kicked Driger out of the stadium for the 5th time since they began training, then he called back Dranzer. He went over to where Kenny and Sora were and tossed Kenny the blade. Then Sora heard a little rustling in the bushes.
"Hey what am I suppose to do?" Ray asked. Sora figured the sound was just a squirrel or something
"Want to battle me, while Kenny performs another dissection." Ray snickered and nodded.
"I'm not dissecting it, I'm inspecting it." Kenny corrected.
"You say inspecting, I say dissecting. Its all the same in the end." Sora said as she headed to the opposite side of the beystadium. Max and Tyson decided to stop to watch this battle.
"Start us off will ya Max" Ray asked, and Sora heard the sound again coming from the bushes.
"Sure, ready, three...two...one...LET IT RRRRRIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPP" Max screamed as Ray and Sora launched there blades. Ray's went into the stadium, but Sora's flew past Ray and towards the bushes. Everyone's eyes widen at her bad launch.
"Ummm... Sora, would you like some help with that launch?" Ray asked, but then everyone heard a thump and then an 'Ouch'. Fang popped out of the bushes and jumped in Sora's hand. Everyone ran over to the bushes and saw a young boy with green hair rubbing his nose with a few tears in his eyes.
The green haired boy jumped when he realized he had been discovered and tried to make a run for it, but he ended up running smack dab into Kai who wasn't very happy. He looked up and realized what he did.
"Oh crap!"
"Kevin? What are you doing here?" Ray asked surprised. The green haired boy turned and saw Ray, and then he relaxed a little.
"Hey Ray. I was just...ummm..."
"Spying." Kai completed his sentence sounding rather irritated.
"Spying? No, I prefer to say observing the competition." He said waving his arms defensible.
"Spying: To explore; to view; inspect; and examine SECRETLY." Dizzi spoke up.
"Stupid laptop." Kevin muttered.
"What are you doing here anyway?" Ray asked.
"We entered the tournament, but we didn't expect to see you guys. I guess that means it might get interesting."
"We?" Sora said scanning the area. Ray filled Sora in about the White Tigers, and how he was a former teammate of theirs.
"The others are at our cabin. Why don't you come and visit? I'm sure Lee and the others will be glad to see you Ray"
"Were training." Kai said bluntly, "But you already know that, don't you?"
"Hey come on, 'forgive and forget'... right?" he said a little scared of Kai.
"He prefers 'take no prisoners,'" Tyson whispered and Kevin yelped a little.
"Maybe some other time." Ray suggested.
"Okay. Hey, you guys going to the dance?" The Blade Breakers nodded. "Then well see you there." He said as he took off in the opposite direction of Kai as fast as he could.
* * *
A week past and it was an hour til the dance. The boys were all dress and waiting on Sora (AN: Typical huh? Waiting for the girl).
"Hurry up Sora." Tyson said irritated on the other side off the door.
"I'm not going", was all he got back.
"What do you mean, 'I'm not going'. Of course you are, why else would I be waiting here." Tyson said angrily.
"I dunno why else you'd be waiting, but I'm not going."
"WHY?"
"I'm wearing a dress in here. Not something I normally do."
"You mean you're already dressed?"
"Yeah."
"Good." Tyson said as he swung open the door to her and Kai's room and walked in and saw Sora. She was wearing baby-blue dress that sparkled a little when the light hit it a certain way. The sleeves were long and at the wrist they narrowed into an arrow as it looped around her middle finger. The dress was fairly close fitting until it gets to the waist and then it became loose. She was also wearing make-up, which was also usually a no-no for her.
Sora gave him one of her best glares. Tyson looked her up and down.
"What's the problem? You look fine now come on" he said unfazed by the glare as he grabbed her hand and dragged her out. Once he managed to get her to the living room where everyone was she decided 'what the hell'. All the guys had their black tuxedos on, and Kai still had his blue marks on his face. Mr. Dickinson had asked him not to wear him, but he refused, so Mr. Dickinson gave up and went to get the bus ready.
Everyone was now stared at her. Everyone thought she was beautiful, but Sora was getting irritated at the stares.
"What?" She asked annoyed.
"Nothing, you look good" Max said.
"You really like the dress?" She said excitedly. Max nodded. "Good let's trade." She said in her regular irritated tone. Max backed away slowly.
"No thank you" he laughed nervously waving his arms defensively. Mr. Dickinson entered the cabin and noticed everyone was there.
"Good to see everyone's ready. Now, what do you say we get going to the party?"
"YEAH!" Tyson screamed excitedly as he pushed everyone out the door and into the BBA bus.
- Dance Hall -
There entered the dance hall. Everything was still pretty basic. There was no dancing yet, just a bunch of people talking, but the dance hall itself wasn't basic. It was all decorated. There were folded silver stars hanging from the black ceiling and a huge stage. On the stage were several instruments for the live music. Also all the tables were set up along the walls, leaving a huge center for dancing.
"Wow, they went all out." Max said seeing the silver stars. The Blade Breakers took a seat a one of the tables. Ray's head was going everywhere looking for something, or someone.
"Looking for your girlfriend Ray?" Tyson teased, laughing along with Max, and Kenny.
"NO" Ray said blushing. As more and more people piled into the hall because it was nearing the time for the dance to start.
"Sure." Max said. "Hey, look. Isn't that Mariah there?" Ray never looked knowing it was a trick.
"Yeah Max, I think your right." Tyson said putting his hands over his eyes as if to see better. "What do you think Chief?"
"Looks like her." Ray couldn't take it anymore and he turned around to find her not there. He turned back around in his seat and grunted as the boys laughed.
"Oh, there they are." Tyson started again.
"Whatever Tyson, I'm not stupid."
"HEY GUYS", Tyson yelled. "OVER HERE."
"You go to any limits for a joke don'tcha" Ray said annoyed. Then there was a hand on his shoulder.
"Hey guys, Ray? What's up?" Ray looked up and saw that the hand belonged to a young boy with black hair pulled back in a ponytail. He glared back at Tyson who was fighting back a laugh.
"Not much." Ray said returning his gaze back to the White Tigers, and then noticed Mariah. He started blushing "Have a seat" he said pointing to the remaining seats at their table. The group sat down, and then noticed Sora.
"Hey, your new aren't you? What's your name?" Mariah asked noticing the other girl at the table.
"Sora"
"Nice to meet you. I'm Mariah, this is Gary", she said pointing to the big tall nearly bald guy, "Kevin", pointing to the short green haired boy, "Bruce" pointing to a black hair boy (AN: They need 5 members, and Bruce wanted to be in the group on the show), "and this is our team leader, Lee" she said pointing to the other kid with black hair.
"Nice to meet you" Lee said, Sora just nodded. Then a man walked up on the stage.
"Hello everyone. We are sorry to inform you but the band seems to have gotten a flat tire and will be delayed, but don't worry, they should be here soon." The man finished, as everyone groaned.
"Hey Lee, why don't we perform?" Mariah asked.
"Hmmm, why not? Hey Ray, would you join us?"
"Come on, please. For old time sake." Mariah pleaded.
"Sure." Ray said getting up.
They got onto the stage and Lee spoke into the microphone to get the crowd going. "I don't want to wait for the music. Do you?" He asked the crowd. They all screamed back a 'noooooo'. "Alright then, ready guys. Everyone nodded. Mariah had an electric guitar, Kevin had the base and Ray took Gary's usually place at the drums. Lee was the singer (AN: Lee singing *dies laughing*)
Risin' up, back on the street
Took my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
The crowd was cheering as they grabbed partners and started dancing.
So many times, it happened too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
"There not bad." Sora gestured, tapping her finger on the table along with the beat. The others nodded just as surprised.
"But, I'm better." Max said smiling, as the others laughed at him
Chorus:
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And his fortune must always be
Eye of the tiger
Kenny had Dizzi out recording the White Tigers and Ray playing 'Eye of the Tiger'. (AN: Why he brings it too dances, I don't know, but work with me, I need the recording)
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
Repeat Chorus
Ray was looking at his team noticed that they were enjoying the music. /Hmmm, I wonder if Kai will ask Sora to dance? /
Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
Repeat Chorus
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The eye of the tiger
The crowd screamed and cheered as they finished. The White Tigers and Ray bowed as they got off stage, and headed back to their seats.
"You guys were great" Tyson said as they sat down.
"Thanks" they all said.
"Man, I'm thirsty." Mariah said.
"I'll get you a drink." Ray jumped to the chance. "I mean I'm thirsty too. Anybody else want a drink?" he said quickly to cover himself. Everyone smirked knowing, but Mariah didn't quite seem to catch on. Everyone placed an order. "Ah man, I won't be able to carry all that. Hey Kai, give me a hand will ya?" Kai didn't say anything; he just got up followed Ray.
They got to the bar (AN: no they are not getting liquor, there getting pop) and Ray told the man the order.
"You like Sora, don'tcha?" Ray asked wanting to say it ever since he say Kai cover her up with the blanket on the bus.
Kai blushed "I respect her blading skills." Ray looked at him to try and read his eyes, but Kai turned away.
"Yeah, sure, whatever. You going to ask her to dance?" Kai didn't respond, and the bar tender returned to them with the order on two trays. "You should, knowing Lee, he'll be into her. He's into everyone." He said picking up one of the trays and headed back to the table.
/Like Sora? Ha. I don't like her, I respect her/ he thought, but then another part of his head told him he was a moron if that's what he thought. /What? What do you know, huh...wait, I am not having a fight with myself. / Kai took the second tray and followed Ray.
Everyone took there drinks and the man got on the stage again "Hey everyone, good news. The band just got here and are ready to play some music." Everyone cheered, and a group of people got on the stage, picking up there instruments.
"Sorry for the delay everyone, but now were ready to go all night. I think well start of with one of our favorites. Ready guys?" The singer asked turning to his group.
They all nodded and the drummer screamed "A ONE, A TWO, A ONE, TWO, THREE, GO" then everyone started playing. They were playing some quick music (AN: Use your imagination).
"Hey, ummm... Mariah, d-d-do you wanna dance?" Ray asked shyly.
"I'd love to", she said as she got excitedly. Ray got up and smiled but not before he managed to give Kai a kick under the table tossing him a glare as he nodded his head towards Sora. The others got up to find some dance partners, but Sora stayed where she was, as did Kai, and Lee.
/Maybe I should ask her to dance, I mean, what harm could that do? I'm pretty bored right now anyways, and the music isn't half bad. OKAY, I'll do it. / He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say a word.
"Hey Sora, you wanna dance?" Lee asked before Kai had a chance. He didn't wait for an answer though. He just grabbed Sora and took off for the floor.
/That didn't go as planned. / Kai thought then realized that he was pretty pissed off. /NO NO NO, I DO NOT LIKE HER/ he argued with himself once more, while the little voice insisted he did. /I got to go for a walk. / He thought and got up as he left the building. As soon as he stepped outside the cool air smacked him in the face relaxing him a little. He noticed a ladder on the side of the building that led to the roof, so that's where he headed. /I don't like Sora. I can't like Sora. / He kept thinking over and over. The little voice was now being a pest asking why he gave her the blanket and let her cry on him. /I'm team captain; I have to help my team. / He thought, but hadn't quite believed himself either. 'Sure' the voice said.
* * *
Ray saw Sora on the floor, but couldn't see who she was dancing with. He looked at the table and saw Kai was gone too. He smirked /Ha, the high and mighty did it. /
"Wow, Ray, you're a really good dancer." Mariah said breaking his thoughts. Ray started blushing.
"Thanks, you're good too." It wasn't long after the song was over and everyone went back at the table for a little rest. That's when Ray realized that Sora's dance partner was Lee. Ray smacked himself in the head with the palm of his head. /I told you, but where'd you run off too. /
"Hey, where's Mr. Sourpants?" Tyson asked sitting down.
"I'll go look for him." Ray said as he got up to look around. Then the next song started. The rest of the guys got up to find partners again leaving Mariah and Sora.
"Wow, this is so much fun isn't?" Mariah asked.
"Yeah, the music is good too." Sora said but wasn't having so much fun.
"I can't believe what a great dancer Ray is." Mariah said extremely happy. This reminded Sora of the little dance lessons Mr. Dickinson had given Ray and Tyson.
"Yeah, I saw you two out there. Not bad indeed." Sora said smiling, but fighting a laugh off.
* * *
Kai sighed /Okay, maybe I do like her, but just a little / he finally gave in to that blasted voice.
"What are you doing up here?"
Kai jumped a little not expecting anyone as he turned around and saw Ray.
"Getting some air"
"What didn't you ask her to dance?"
"I didn't feel like it."
"Why?"
"I just didn't, okay" Kai said getting angry, but Ray didn't back down.
"Lee asked before you could didn't he?"
"Leave me alone"
"If you like her, make a move."
"... I can't."
"There's no such thing is can't, only won't" Ray wasn't going to give up.
"Then I didn't want to, okay."
"You're lying. Look Kai, in my life I learned to take chances. You won't know how she feels unless you open up just a little."
"..."
"I'm going back to the dance. I hope that you come off your high horse and come back too." Ray said and turned to leave.
"...Wait for me."
* * *
"Hey, here they come now." Mariah said excitedly seeing Ray. Everyone else was at the table because the band needed a break to get some drinks.
"Hey guys. What'd we miss?"
"The contest." Max said.
"Contest? I didn't know there was a contest."
"Yep, Tyson versus Gary in an all out eating war." Max said laughing while both Tyson and Gary were moaning from pains in their stomachs.
"Figures." Ray said as he and Kai took their seats.
A man went up on stage again "Are we having fun" he said into the microphone. The crowd went wild. "Alright, the bands getting pretty beat, but they said they would play one last song. So I just wanted to say good luck to everyone at the tournaments." Then the man got off stage and the band returned.
"Alright since this is the last song, well slow it down, for all ya out there. So grab a partner and hold them close." Then they started playing 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' (AN: Just for you Sam ;) lol. Oh and I'm not going to write the lyrics in. The stories already too long, but the song will be on my site.)
Ray looked intently at Kai, and then asked Mariah for the last dance. Everyone got up to look for a partner one last time even though they were beat. Now Kai and Sora were the only ones at the table.
/Okay, here goes nothing. / "You wanna dance?" Kai asked, voice a little shaky, standing, and hand out towards her. /Why the hell am I so nervous? / Sora looked at him a little surprise, but then smiled taking his hand. /She accepted... she wants to dance with me? / They walk onto the dance floor. Kai put his arms around her waist pulling her close as she put her arms around his shoulder, and they stared into each other's eyes. Ray saw the whole thing while holding Mariah and smiled as he held Mariah a little closer. Neither one said anything; they just danced to the music not wanting to ruin the moment.
/Déjà vu... / Sora thought. / ...but I didn't noticed he had such beautiful eyes before. They're so warm and inviting. / Sora thought as she moved her head over his shoulder and relaxed it there.
/Here I go 'controlling' my emotions again. / He thought, but smiled when Sora rested her head on his shoulder. /What are you doing to me? Too bad I can never do anything about this feeling. I have a mission now; I must obtain the ultimate blade. I have to be careful. /
After the song had ended, everyone met up again to say good-bye.
"Guess well see each other again at the tournaments. Good luck you guys, may the best team win" Lee said putting his hand out. Tyson shook it, and they headed back for their cabins.
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Man I can't write anymore. This is 10 freakin pages. I usually write 7, sometimes 8, but never 10. Oh well I hope you like it.
THANKS TO:
Angel Slayer: I didn't know who Mary-Sue was but not long after someone posted something about Mary-Sue. From what I understand Mary-Sue is one of the perfect people right? Okay, what can I do to change that opinion? *Gets an idea* I'll do my best to change that view, in another chapter.
Someguy: That means you're the one who gave me all the info right? Thank you so much for it :) I hope you like this chapter too. About the action, hmmm? Well I have an idea for the next chapter that I'm going to do, after that the tournament action will probably happen.
mystic-water: Thank you :)
Dark Magician: Glad you like Sora :)
Sam: *pats Sam on back* its okay. Lol. Well you just read it. Whacha think of the dance? I put the song in cause you're the only one that suggested any so I had too ;)
Nightswift: Yeah sorry bout the grammar, I'm not a good English student :s Sorry if it may seem confusing or something. One of the other legendary blades may appear two or three chapters from now, and they can't match Ray and Mariah because those two are too open. You don't sound like a schoolteacher I welcome all suggestions.