AD: Ok, people, remember that if you kill me for being so late in updating, then I'll never be able to update again... *dogdes rotten fruit* I updated, you can't kill me!

Heero: We can always try though.

AD: Hey, you're meant to be at obedience school! *grabs ear and twists* Come on, back you go...

*It doesn't affect him.*

*AD sighs*

Onto my wonderful, amazing reviewers....

Rei Aianamy: *claps childishly* I like being right!!! I'm glad you loved it, it's nice to have things loved...

Purra: They're at obedience school, but I had to withdraw them to write the chapter, don't worry, they are sooo back now... Glad people liked the chapter. And I always update...*crosses fingers*

OT puff: You are sooo getting a chapter dedicated to you, my quest for reviewers can continue thanks to you. I know, *sighs* Ravie-chan.... I will, but he'lll probably just ignore me again, or worse he'll do that glarey thingey...

Angel Slayer: Ok.

Saz: Of course, I mean how like each other are they! And, they're all at obedience school so I can't get in trouble for saying that! I'm glad that you're looking forward to more...

Mayuka625: Ummmm, I kinda wrote more soon.... And Kai's last name is Hiwatari, it took me a while to find it out when I first got into him too...

Ok, now that I'm finished with that, this'll be a pretty basic chapter, but the next one is going to be better, he he Serena's may just be finding out a bit more about Kai...

Anyway, this chapter is dedicated to Raine for being my first reviewer ever and reviewing every chapter except the last one.



Chapter Six : The Tournament Begins

Serena sighed as they prepared to board the bus to get to the Sydney tournament.

It had been eleven days since she had kissed Kai, and he had been increasingly cold to her, ignoring her even more than before.

They had switched rooms and she now slept in a room with Callie and Nicola, Amille going to stay with Tyson and Max while Ray shared a room with Kai.

Pulling her hair back into a loose ponytail at the nape of her neck she perfected her ensemble with two silver droplet earrings that had a pastel blue stone set in the center.

Her baby pink v-necked t-shirt and pastel blue skirt made her look pretty she decided, it was a fact that she was willing to accept, but she was nothing compared to the beauty that Callie or Nicola possessed.

Maybe if she changed her appearance Kai would notice her more, like her more.

She was jerked from her thoughts abruptly as Celia came in and yelled at her to get a move on.

Running out grabbing her bag and blade quickly she followed the others to the bus talking to Callie.

Kai watched her silently, always silent.

The bus moved slowly along the road as he tried to focus his attention on the passing landscape and buildings of the city.

The beyblade stadium was in the center of the city, surrounded by parks, tourist shops and restaurants.

His gaze flickered back to Serena, her eyes were focused on him, something akin to sadness in them, he shook off her gaze, turning his eyes back to the surrounding landscape.

They reached the tournament grounds about twenty minutes later, exiting the bus they entered the arena, passing (or dragging Tyson) the food venders and gift stores.

They scanned the crowds, watching the competition as they moved to their seats, each smiling smugly, convinced that their team would win.

Stupid Fools Kai thought smirking. I bet that half of them don't even know what bit beasts are, let alone having one.

Serena glanced at Kai nervously, wondering whether she should attempt to talk to him, or whether she should just leave it alone for now.

Facing the crowds she watched them as Kai did, with very different thoughts running through her mind.

Turning to look at Celia she found that she had very different thoughts in mind too. She was watching all of the boys of the teams, love hearts in her eyes already.

Elbowing her Serena raised her eyebrows. "Celia, you haven't even met any of them yet." she reprimanded.

"Not yet." Celia replied smiling mischeivously.

Sighing Serena shook her head. "Just at least try not to get distracted during the tournament."

Celia nodded absently before leaving to talk to a boy that she had been eyeing more than the others.

Kai grabbed the girl who was running past him, opening his eyes and glaring.

She glared back at him before turning and sitting with the others, sulking.

The lights dimmed in the arena, a spotlight turning onto the man in the center, standing with a microphone in his hands.

"Jazzman." Tyson breathed next to her.

Serena looked at the fast talking young man who was explaining the rules of the tournament before introducing the first team.

They sat through the first four fights, watching the techniques, abilities and weaknesses of the teams winning and losing before their team was called up.

They walked down to the changing rooms, before going to their side of the dome and preparing for the battle.

Tyson stepped up to the bowl, preparing to battle first, it was a best of five battle, and he was the first match.

He let the blade fly into the bowl and he didn't even need to use Dragoon before knocking the other blade out of the bowl.

It continued that way throughout the whole match before they finished the battle, having a unanamous win.

Serena smiled as they moved to the next level, they were walking down the stairs when she tripped falling right into Kai's arms when he had turned just in time to catch her.

Blushing a deep red she stood up slowly as he turned away, something akin to annoyance in his gaze.

Sighing she followed them from the arena playing area, catching Callie's sympathetic gaze before they went back to their seats.

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AD: Ok, well since I already have dodged enough rotten fruit and stuff, and you've read the chapter, and I didn't leave you with an evil cliffy-

Cherry: Babbling.

AD: I am not babbling, and if you aint careful you can go back to not being mentioned.

Cherry: But you didn't mention me.

AD: I have now haven't I!

Oh, and by the way, *hols out hypnotisy thingey* you are getting sleepy, very very sleepy, you feel oblidged to review....