A/N: All I have to say is that I'm lucky its still Christmas holidays...otherwise I would not be updating at this very moment! Well I was over ecstatic to see that you guys enjoyed my last chapter, I got like 17 reviews!!!! All thanks to my loyal readers!

Oh yeah, I would like to dedicate this chapter to Leina cause she's such a pal...and because the two of us often start to go crazy over our own guy OC's(lol...she'll know what I mean!)

Chapter 20: Its all in the Past

A loud knock echoed loudly through the small compact room, instantly causing Tyson's ears to perk up with excitement.

"PIZZAS HERE!!" He yelled, springing up onto the bed that he was just recently laying on. His eyes danced with happiness and he bounded with joy upon the trampoline-like bed.

"Ty...son...could...you...ple...ase...stop...that!" Kenny stuttered, as he tried his best to type on his laptop. He knew he made a mistake when he sat on the same bed that Tyson was sitting on! Tyson seemed to ignore his friends muttering words as he sprung himself towards the door, which didn't entirely work out, as he had planned. His foot somehow managed to get tangled up in a wad of sheets and before he knew it his entire body was thrown directly to the floor, which in turn caused Max to laugh hysterically. Who needed entertainment when you had Tyson? Tyson on the other hand didn't seem to find it the least bit funny, and he began to moan, which to everyone else sounded like a lot of whining.

"Its ok Tyson, you don't have to get up, I'll get it!" Rei replied, as he looked down upon Tyson with a smile across his face. Tyson seemed to mumble something into the soft carpet as Rei made his way to the door, and opened it up. It was indeed the pizza boy, holding three large boxes within his outstretched arms. Rei paid him, took the pizzas off his hands, then made his way back into the depths of the room.

"Yum.it smells delicious!" Max beamed as the waft of the pizza spread throughout the room. It seemed to have the exact same effect on everybody else, especially Tyson. He had managed to pry himself off the carpet, rather quickly to be exact, and was now hovering over the pizzas like a drooling dog.

"Looks like Tyson's fall didn't faze him too much," Kenny replied with a shrug of his shoulders.

"Note to Self: 'The perfect remedy for Tyson is a piece of pizza!'" Dizzi rang out from within the laptop, her sarcastic tone easily recognizable by all the boys.

"Correction Dizzi, not a piece of pizza...but a box of pizza." Kenny corrected his laptop friend, as he gently placed her on the bedside, before heading over to the others. The pizzas were lined up side by side on the small lounge table, as Rei gently lifted the lids on the them.

"Ewwww," Max suddenly burst out, as the final lid was lifted. His nose was wrinkled up in disgust and he stared at the large round pizza with curious eyes. "Who ordered anchovies on this pizza!?"

"Oh...that would be mine!" Tyson broke out, suddenly grabbing the large pizza within his greedy palms.

"Tyson, you know none of us like anchovies on our pizza." Rei stated, wondering why Tyson had ordered such a thing.

"I know," Tyson confirmed, taking a seat on the soft bed, the pizza resting in his lap. "If you guys don't like anchovies, then the pizza is all mine...I don't have to share!" His face beamed with delight, his mischievous eyes laughing at the greedy plan that he managed to pull off. Max and Rei sweatdropped as Kenny shook his shaggy brown head, they should've known! While Tyson pigged out on his large anchovy pizza, the others had their share of the other two, making sure that there was still enough left to feed the remainder of their team: Kai and Jade.

"Wait...where is Jade?" Rei questioned, suddenly realizing that she never told them where she was going. "She didn't just leave again...did she?" Kenny shrugged, he hadn't talked to Jade since they last visited her in the hospital. Tyson seemed to completely ignore the question, refusing to take his mind off the task at hand...which to him was eating.

"Don't worry guys, she just went down to the training room to do some practicing." Max reassured, taking a bite of his pepperoni pizza. "She told me just before the two of us left the room."

"What? But she's not supposed to be blading, the doctor strictly forbid it!" Rei announced, remembering the exact words that Dr.Branton had said.

"True, but I believe any of us would still blade, even if we were forbidden." Kenny informed, looking from boy to boy for some agreement.

"Kenny's right," Max agreed. "Besides Rei, I believe you ignored the medics decision at one point in your life as well."

Rei glanced over at Max with a smile, "You're right Max...when I battled Bryan." Max nodded, as everybody seemed to remember that awful day. Somehow Bryan managed to train his bit beast to not only attack the opponents blade, but the actual blader as well. That was probably the most challenging battle that any of them had to face, the Demolition Boys were definitely a force not be messed with, but in the end the Bladebreakers pulled through...just like they always did. Suddenly a loud gurgle erupted through the room, startling Kenny to the point where he jumped.

"Guys...I think there was something bad on this pizza!" Tyson moaned, his face slowly starting to turn a funny shade of green. He had one hand over his stomach and he used the other hand to push away the remainder of his pizza, which happened to be only one piece!

"I vow that it was the anchovies!" Max chimed in, trying not to laugh at the discomfort of his sick looking friend.

"See, that's what happens when you get greedy Tiger!" Dizzi spoke up, her voice practically laughing at Tyson's stupidity. Kenny and Rei nodded, Dizzi was right. Tyson didn't stick around to hear any more comments from his teammates, as he instantly burst into the small bathroom...he would never learn!







Jade could barely stand it anymore, the closeness between the two was practically unbreakable now. She could feel the tip of Damien's lip touching her own as she suddenly pushed herself away from him, pushing herself away from his grasp. Jade quickly flashed her eyes back open as she got a glimpse of a white cloth, disappearing behind the shadowy wall. 'Kai?' Jade thought, her eyes narrowing in wonder. She quickly shook her head and began to focus on what was happening at the present time. Jade slowly raised her head, her crystal eyes meeting gold, as Damien studied her with a sort of shock. Why had she suddenly pulled away from him?

"I'm sorry Damien...I...I can't." Jade finally spoke up, trying her best to answer his curious stare. "You're right, I do miss the Shadow- Cats...and I do miss you, but its over, you and I both know that. I...I belong with the Bladebreakers now." Jade quieted as she finished off these last words. As much as she hated the realization, she knew that Damien would hold this against her, she knew that he would no longer accept her as his friend.

"I understand." Damien stated matter-of-factly, placing a condoling hand upon her shoulder carefully. Jade suddenly felt her entire body freeze...he understands? Jade could hardly believe what she was hearing, this wasn't the Damien that she remembered as a child...he changed. Jade could feel a smile slowly spread across her lip, as she suddenly threw her arms around his neck, embracing him with a hug. Damien blinked in shock, but slowly wrapped his own arms around her waist, holding her tightly against his body. Her soft red hair brushed gently against his cheek and he could feel his eyes tearing up with happiness and sadness.

"Thank-you Damien," Jade whispered, before letting go of the hug and facing him once again. "I guess I should be getting back to my team, before they send out a search party!"

Damien nodded his head with a smile, "Just remember...the Shadow-Cats are always here for you."

Jade gave a slight nod of her own head as she slowly turned around on her heel, and began walking away. Damien watched her steadily as he felt a tear drop onto his cheek, 'why did I ever let you go.'

Jade chose not to look back, believing that it would be easier if she didn't have to meet his comforting gold eyes again. She gave a heavy sigh as she slowly made her way up the flight of hotel stairs, not wanting to wait around for the elevator. She had so much running through her mind right now and all she wanted to do was relax, and maybe have a slice of pizza. If there was any left that is. Jade felt a soft chuckle come to her lips as she thought about the food crazy Tyson, she was pretty sure that there wouldn't be any left! Finally reaching the third floor, Jade made her way down the now empty hallway, the door to her room now visible. Before even trying to enter her room she paused, and noticed that the door across from her was slightly open. 'Rei and Kai's room,' Jade confirmed in her head as she took a step towards it, and placed a hand on the door. Jade felt hesitation running through her body, she couldn't decide whether she should go in or not. 'You need to thank him,' she confirmed to herself, as she pushed her way through the entrance. The room was still and quiet, as a couple lamps illuminated the rather dark room. Jade took a couple steps further in, her eyes slowly realizing that nobody else was in here.

"What do you want?"

Jade jumped at the sudden voice, as she spun around to face the open door. Kai was standing in the doorframe, holding a small white bucket, which appeared to be the container for ice. He didn't look entirely pleased, his eyes almost glaring down at her with nothing short of anger.

"I...um, just came in to se..."

"I didn't interrupt your little session did I?" Kai questioned, causing Jade to instantly stop what she was saying. He quickly brushed past her, placing the bucket on the counter and taking a seat on the edge of his bed. Jade felt her heat beating intensely, almost fearing the question that Kai had so suddenly shot out.

"What are you talking about?" Jade asked, her voice quivering as she turned once again on the carpet in order to face him. Kai didn't even glance up at her; instead he took a hold of his blue blade and began to examine it.

"Nothing really, I'd just say that you and your old team leader are closer then you presume to be." Kai's voice rang out harsh and cold, his blue bangs shadowing out any visible emotions in his eyes.

"It was you," Jade practically whispered, remembering the distinct white material. "Kai...it...it wasn't..."

"Look, I could honestly care less." Kai shot out, interrupting Jade. "Now, what do you want?!" Jade parted her lips, but nothing managed to come out. She had no idea what to say anymore, and no matter what she said, Kai wouldn't give any of it a second thought.

"I just...well, I just wanted to thank you for helping me." Jade began, keeping her eyes set on Kai. "And for bringing my grandfather." These last words seemed to suddenly gain the full attention of Kai, as he shot his maroon eyes up at her.

"What do you mean!?"

"I know you remember Kai," Jade spoke up softly, as she turned her gaze away from Kai's cold stare. "I know you remember your childhood...and...and I know you remember us."

"Get out of here." Kai demanded, trying his best to conceal his true feelings about his childhood.

"Why do you act like you don't remember?"

"Look, I refuse to live in the past." Kai stated, with every hint of repugnance in his voice. "And as far as I'm concerned, my childhood is dead!" Jade glanced at Kai with shock, so much anger was in his body, so much hatred. She actually believed that he had changed, she believed that him finding her wasn't just a coincidence.

"If that's how you feel," Jade whispered before quietly exiting the room; leaving Kai to his own thoughts. Kai didn't even take a second glance at her, instead he fell back to studying his beyblade. His head was throbbing, and his heart was beating rapidly within his chest.

'How could I be so stupid!' Kai thought, the vision of Damien and Jade together playing through his mind. 'How could you even think that you had feelings for her!' Kai gently closed his eyes and fell back onto the flat of the bed. 'Grandfather was right...she's nothing but a weakness!'



A/N: Well there ya have it...chapter 20 is complete! I just kind of realized that my chapters are getting shorter and shorter as I continue...evil,evil writers block! I also think that Jade is turning into a mary-sue, oh well. As long as I like writing it, and as long as you like reading it...then its all good! Next chapter is going to be the final match between the Shadow-Cats and the Bladebreakers, and then they're off to Mexico...YAY! ^-^