The Weight of Fate

Key

((Dreams))

/Light talking telepathy/

//Yami talking telepathy//

[Flash backs]

Notes: This chapter is placed in the episode "First Strike" The first half is in the morning before they talk to Mr Dickinson and then later when Max battles the Demolition Boys. It will also cover episodes "A lesson for Tyson" and the first part of "Victory in defeat".  Please note from this episode onwards it's my version of things, but I will try and keep it as close to the series as possible. I will also use lines from the show!

Disclaimers: I do not own anything here save the following: Bez, Bester, Maxim, The Millennium Pendent, The Millennium Collar, and The Millennium Lock Key.

Chapter one

((Max laid on the hard cold stone floor, his hands tied and his face red and tear stained. A tall man covered in purple robes towered over him, creaking a whip on to Max's delicate skin.

"Why are you hitting me?" Max cried

The robed hooded fried laughed and continued to hit Max hard. Max screamed from the pain and begged the man to stop. Suddenly a beyblade shot out of the darkness and knocked the wipe out of the hooded man's hand. Max turned his head and looked up with a gasp. The beyblade returned to a boy that looked almost like an older version of himself.  He wore long blue robes with long blue hair and sharp blue eyes.

"How dare you hurt this boy! He's mine!" the voice of the look alike.

The hooded figure bowed his head and left as the older boy freed Max from his bonds. Max trembled and cried in the older boy's arms, he felt so safe and secure there.

"Its alright now little one, your safe now"

Max curled up closer to the boy placing a kiss on his neck. The older boy picked Max up in his arms and nuzzled his neck.

"Come now Max, lets get you some clothes and some food"

It when then Max realized he was naked and blushed brightly. The older boy laughed and kissed Max's cheek.

"Its alright Max. Its not like I haven't seen you with out your clothes"

Max looked up at the dark blue eyes and leaned in and kissed the older boy. The older boy groaned and returned the kiss with a great heated passion. Max's gasped as he became hard under the heat and skill of the other boy.

"Maxim…" he gasped))

"Max? Max wake up" called a distant voice. Max slowly opened his eyes and stared sleepily in to a pair golden eyes.  Max's hands were entangled in long raven hair and his small body and arousal were trapped under a strong Chinese boy.

"Ray?" he groaned

"Yes Max it's me! What's wrong Max?" asked his fellow beyblader and lover. "At first is sounded like you were crying out in pain, then you got aroused. I turned over and kissed you but when I pulled away…"

Ray looked as if he was going to cry and Max felt deeply concerned "What Ray?"

"Max… who is Maxim?"

"Huh?"

"You called out his name in your sleep after I kissed you. Who is he?"

"No one…that is…simply a guy in my dream. It's nothing Ray! It was only a dream!"

Ray smiled and nodded. He should have jumped to any conclusions, Max was only dreaming after all and weird stuff happens in dreams. So he had no reason to be jealous, no reason at all. Ray kissed Max possessively, slightly bruising his blond angel's lips. Something was wrong with the kiss and Max felt it and pushed Ray away. Ray looked hurt again but Max quickly smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Come on lets see if Kai and Tyson are up yet!"

Kai sat quietly at the table staring at his cup of coffee. He had only ever done one stupid thing in his life and that was leaving the team, or more to the point Tyson. The power of black Dranzer had blinded him for a while, but soon the longing feeling he had for the blue haired boy came back with a vengeance. Tyson had done everything in his power to get him back but he had refused, the power he had was too great to give up! Never the less the feeling that he had for Tyson since the day they met, manifested itself in to an aching pain that not even Black Dranzer could fill. He thought he could get Tyson to join BioVolt with him by stealing his bit beast, Dragoon. It did not work and the day ended with Kai facing the fact that he was nothing with out his team, with out Tyson. He heard footsteps in the corridor and quickly put up his defences, he did not want anyone to know his feelings for Tyson. Ray more or less stormed in to the kitchen and started to slam the cupboards about, whilst making himself a cup of coffee and a hot chocolate for Max. Kai glared at the Chinese boy.

"What's wrong with you Ray? Got a Beyblade stuck up your butt or something?" 

Ray slumped down in to a chair and stared back at Kai "No! It's just…I think there is something up with Max!"

Kai lifted an eyebrow as a gesture for Ray to continue. Ray sighed and brushed his long hair out of his face with his hands.

"For the last couple of nights Max has had bad dreams. It thought it was because of the world championships, nerves you know. But recently Max has been aroused by these dreams and this morning I kissed him only for him to gasp someone else name"

Kai must have looked shocked because Ray looked away to try and hide his eyes that were once again filling with tears.  Kai liked his lips and wondered what to say to his team mate.

"Did you ask Max who this other person was?"

"He says that Maxim is only a dream person. Yet I have heard him cry out this name before I just never thought much of it!"

"It could simply be nothing Ray but if it really upsets you talk to Max about it!"

"He will simply claim it a dream"

"Then you have to believe it. From what I've seen, Max has never left yours or Tyson's sides. If he was seeing someone else Tyson would have told you about it or there would be more physical evidence on Max to prove your theory"

Ray opened his mouth to argue but realized that Kai was right, there was no proof. He just had to trust Max.

 //Later on the BBA Bus//

All five members of the team were sitting in they own separate seat thinking about the upcoming match. At least they were meant too yet the four actual bladers could think of nothing to do with Beyblades for a change. Kai's eyes were fixed on Tyson; his mind was constantly asking his heart about his feelings for the blue haired boy. Ray sat back and thought of all the things he and Max were going to do after the tournament. Tyson was thinking about everything he heard the other morning form his dad and Mr Dickinson, and wondered if Kai would have to go back to that nightmare that his grandfather put him in. Max sat looking troubled out of the window. He could not get the image of the boy, Maxim, out of his head. He actually felt a longing for the strong blond boy. He wanted to be held again, to be completely turned on by one kiss. He felt awful though, having these feelings for a dream when he had someone as wonderful as Ray. Ray was a kind and passionate lover yet there was something about Maxim that made Max shiver.

"Are you ok Max?" asked Tyson

"Yeah I'm ok! At least Grandpa managed to keep the bus on the road"

"Yeah, so far! This is going to be such an awesome match Max!"

Suddenly the bus span out of control because of the Demolition boys helicopter. Tyson's and Ray's blades were being fixed so it was up to Max to fend off the Demolition Boys.  Spencer with his bit beast, Seaborg, made very little work of Draciel Max fell to his knees as he began to watch with horror as his bit beast began to rise out of his blade.

"Draciel" he cried as he tried to reach his blade. Suddenly a blue and purple Beyblade shot out of nowhere, and attacked Seaborg with no difficulty. A strange creature rose from it, as it towered over Seaborg, its large hands taking the other bit beast in to its arms before crushing it to the floor, stopping Spencer's blade in its tracks. 

"Amalthea Return!" barked a voice from above them. Max picked up his Beyblade and looked up at the hill of snow from where the voice came from. Part of him did not seem surprised to see Maxim there. He was standing straight and bold with his arms crossed and his blond hair floating in the harsh wind. Maxim's dark blue eyes seemed fixed on Spencer, you could feel the hatred pouring out of the glare that even Spencer winced.

"I suggest you leave now Coward! Unless you desire me to do to you what you had planned for my little one" Maxim voice was soft but it had the strength of cold iron beneath it. The Demolition boys looked stunned but not as much as the bladebreakers.

"Hey Max you never told us you had an older bother" said Tyson

"That's because I don't Tyson" whispered Max his eyes never leaving his rescuer.

Boris suddenly appeared from the helicopter and his team quickly joined him. He glared cruelly at Maxim.

"Now it's time for us to take our leave. I'm sure I don't have to tell a smart lad like you that you haven't seen the last of us!"

Tyson started to yell abuse after them and shook his fist.

"Calm down Tyson, we have other things to be concerned about at the moment!" said Kai pointing over to Max. Tyson looked and to his amazement he saw the boy that looked like Max, kneeling on the floor next to his best friend.

Max was still on the floor looking at his still Beyblade. He goes to pick it up but another hand gets there before him. He looks up and gasped to see Maxim kneeling before him holding out his Beyblade. Max gazed in to the dark blue eyes and felt suddenly dizzy. All his previous feelings were back with a vengeance and he found himself shaking as he reached out to take his Beyblade.

"Are you alright little one?" asked Maxim as he placed Max's Beyblade in to his hand.

"Yes…I'm fine…thanks" Max could feel the blush rising to his cheeks. 

"Let me help you up!" said Maxim as he stood up and extended his hand.  Max went to take it but suddenly felt his self being lifted up from behind. Max looked over his shoulder and saw a pair of very angry and jealous eyes. Ray.

"Who are you?" Ray demanded glaring at the boy had had been checking out his lover. The other gold hair boy raised a hand in defence.

"Calm yourself friend. I'm not here to harm any of you!"

"You didn't answer my question!" hissed Ray

"I am called Maxim, and I am…a friend of the blond angel that you are holding"

Ray growled slightly and his hold on Max tightened. So this was Maxim! Why had Max lied to him? Claim that the boy in fount of them was only a dream. Kai could see the jealously burning in Ray's eyes but he could also see the complete and utter confusion on Max's face. Something was deeply wrong with this picture! Max suddenly found his voice again and walked a step towards Maxim.

"We haven't met Maxim. I have only seen you in my dreams."

Maxim shook his head sadly "They were not dreams little one! But you are not ready for the truth yet!  I will take my leave and promise that we will see each other again!"

Maxim crossed his arms over his chest and bowed to Max. Max bowed his head in return and watched the blond boy walk away in the direction from witch he came. Suddenly Maxim turned round and stared at Max with a longing look and whispered his name. Then the world went blank.

((Max scrubbed the stone floor clean while humming under his breath. This was his favourite room to clean and always took great pride in making sure it was the cleanest and most spectacular room in the whole temple. Not because of the beautiful hieroglyphics or the statues but because of the beautiful gold objects that were laid out for all too see and worship. Each item had the great eye of Ra imprinted on it and some of them were said to hold the souls of the great game King Yami's count as well as the Pharaoh himself.  Max gently touched the item known as the Millennium pendent. It was a gold hollow heart with the shape of a pyramid in side with the eye of Ra in the centre. 

"What are you doing?" came a gentle but booming voice.

 Max jumped with fright and quickly fell to the floor in to a grovelling position, not once looking at the man that entered the room.

"Sir, master I…I meant no harm! That is I…"

Max heard a soft laugh and looked up and gasped in amazement.  The man before him was beautiful, with white skin, golden hair and sapphire eyes.  The man wore a simple blue robe and a belt that had a strange round object tied to it.

"Its alright small one but I must ask again, what were you doing?"

"It is my duty to keep the temple clean my lord. This is my favourite room to clean because of the items. I have merely looked upon them I swear!" Max's eyes filled with tears and once again he bowed his head. A soft hand made Max look up again, and he gazed deeply in to the sea of the stranger's eyes.

"Come, we'll look at them together"

Max got up and followed the noble to were the items where standing. Each item shone brightly with magic and hummed with power.

"Witch is your favourite young one?" The noble lord asked

"I like The Millennium Pendent the best. It shines not with magic…but with love" Max blushed slightly see the look the noble was giving him "That is what I believe sir"

"And do you know how right you are little one? Not many know the true power of that item. Each item holds a purpose or a gift that is linked to the Shadow realm and the great Pharaoh Yami and his court!"

"You seem to know a lot about these items sir. What is your connection to them?"

"I am Maxim and I am the guardian of the items"

Max went to go back on his knees but Maxim caught him before his knees even touched the floor. The older boy smiled at him and stroked his hair.

"You don't need to bow to me little one. What is your name?"

Max blushed "Max, Lord Maxim!"

Maxim smiled and rubbed his thumb against Max's bottom lip "Max"))

"Max" shouted Ray as his young lover fell in his arms unconscious. Quickly checking his lover for injuries, Ray's eyes shot over to where Maxim was last standing, but found the boy was gone. Max was completely relaxed in his arms, yet Ray could not help but feel worried for his lover. Who the hell was this Maxim anyway? When Ray found out he was going to have serious words with him…with his fists.

"Ray is Max ok?" asked Kenny as he knelt down in the snow next to him.

"He's ok chief just exhausted" explained Ray as he lifted his lover up in his arms.

"Come on boys! It's a long journey back and it gets freezing cold out here of a night time" said Mr Dickinson as he started to walk down the road.

"Tyson" said Kai as he placed his hand on Tyson's shoulder "Could you take Max? I need to speak to Ray"

"About that guy we just met?"

"Yeah"

"Ok Kai!"

It took awhile for Ray to give Max over to Tyson but in the end he gave in, allowing Tyson to carry Max on his back. The adults took the rear and Tyson lead with Kenny close behind, allowing Kai to have a quick and quite word with Ray.

"What do you think of that Maxim guy Ray?" asked Kai

"I think he's a nutcase that is clearly obsessed with my Maxie nothing more." Ray growled.

"What about his name? Isn't Maxim the name Max has been crying in his dreams?"

"It was just a coincidence. That's all it was!" snapped Ray

"Do you honestly believe that?"

"I have too Kai, because I don't think I could face the consequences if I'm wrong!"

Tyson loses his footing and falls hard on to the ground taking Max with him. Ray ran up to them and takes Max off of Tyson.

"That was a nasty fall"

Max slowly opened his eyes and saw Ray and Tyson and realized they were no longer near the broken bus.

"You should have left me behind"

"Don't say that" said Tyson as he takes Max's hand. Ray looked down at his lover and saw the blank despair in his eyes. Suddenly his sharp hearing could hear the growl of an engine.

"Hey someone's coming" 

Everyone looked as a large purple object came up the road.

"It's a bus!" cried Kenny "and alright he's slowing down! We were wondering if you could give us a lift"

A boy with light green hair jumped out of the bus.

"Depends who's asking?" smiled Oliver as he and Enrique gestured for them to get on the bus. 

"So what were you guys doing in the middle of no where anyway?" asked Enrique as he sipped his tea. "I didn't see a bus"

"The Demolition boys put our bus out of commission. Max got the worst part of the deal when they tried to take his bit beast"

"It was like a dream," said Max whose thoughts were on Maxim.

"More like a nightmare" said Ray "Have you guys heard of a beyblader called Maxim?"

Oliver shakes his head, as does Enrique "Why?"

"He started to harass Max after he saved Max's bit beast" growled Ray clutching his teacup tightly.

"No way!" gasped Oliver as he looked over to Max "Are you ok M…Max?"

Max had fallen asleep and his tea was spilt all over the floor.   He face was contented and happy.  

((Max sat on the step scrubbing them clean all the while aware of the pair of dark blue eyes that were watching him. Suddenly there was a ripping sound and something small hit the bucket next to him sending it to the floor, the dirty water spilt over the stairs.

"Oh no!" cried Max as he tried to stop the water spilling.

"I'm sorry Max," said Maxim as he ran over to help the slave.

"What was that Lord Maxim?" asked Max looking up at the guard.

"It was my beyblade. It's a new form of weapon," explained Maxim as the spinning blade returned to his hand. Max peered down at the strange object and saw the horse like beast seal on it.

"Lord Maxim…is that…is that a shadow monster?" he asked in wonder.

"Shush little one! You know that it is forbidden to speak aloud about the shadow realm and its beasts.  Yet to answer you question, no Amalthea is not. She is what we call a bit beast.  When the Pharaoh Yami sealed the shadow realm, it had a knock on effect and opened something else. These powerful beasts were drawn to objects that were strong, fast with strong and loyal owners.  Pharaoh Naroon ordered his army to train with these objects so that we maybe chosen by the beasts to be their owners, so we will become the most powerful army in the world."

"You must be very strong Lord Maxim to have such a beast" gasped Max as he continued to stare at the blade.

"Amalthea did not choose me for strength Max. She chose me because I have a good heart and a strong soul"

"I think…you have a beautiful heart" whispered Max not daring to look up at the noble lord. Max felt his face being tilted up and he gazed at the young lord's face.

"Do you honestly believe that Max?" he whispered in to his ear, making Max shiver.

"Yes my lord. Your heart is beautiful because of your great kindness to everyone, even to poor slaves"

"Beautiful creatures such as your self should not be slaves Max. And alas I am simply a guard of this temple and do not have the power to free you. May I ask something of you Max?"

"Anything" Max breathed heavily as he suddenly went dizzy from the warm aroma of musk that Maxim wore and continued to inhale it deeply.

"Can I kiss you?"

Max answered by pressing his lips gently against the soft one's of Maxim's. Maxim moaned sweetly as he caressed one of Max's cheeks and pulled him closer deepening their first kiss. It was their first kiss but it certainly was not they last))

The bus suddenly came to a stop causing Max to wake up with a start. He was flushed and could feel the heat burning in his cheeks.

"What happened?" he asked

"Glad to see you're a wake Maxie!" laughed Tyson "Seem the bus has broken down but it won't take long to fix! Want to go and look around?"

"Sure, coming Ray?"

Ray nodded and took Max's hand and kissed it, causing Max to blush deeper. They walked around what appeared to be some ancient ruins of what remained of a castle.

"I wonder" thought Max "if there is anything remaining of the temple…what am I thinking? It's all a dream! It has to be!"

Robert and Johnny appear from within side the ruins and challenge Tyson to a Beyblade battle. They were all against it until Tyson accepted the challenge in anger.

Kai stared at Tyson knowing it was a bad idea. Tyson was too wrapped up in anger and self hated at the moment to battle, Robert was sure to win and rub salt in to Tyson's open wounds.

"Have your battle Robert but mark my words say anything to hurt Tyson's feelings, I will personally rip your eyes out and piss in they sockets" Kai vowed.

Tyson's anger continued to mount as he lost the first battle and was completely stirred up for the second round but once again lost.

"Pick up your blade Tyson, this is not over until one of us surrenders his bit beast" said Robert

"Fine then, I will fight you Robert but don't come crying to me when you lose! Go Dragoon" shouted Tyson

"I know I should not be thinking this, but I really doubt Tyson chances" though Max as watched on.

It was then Kenny remembered something "Tyson, remember your battle with Robert last time? You have to work with Dragoon!"

Tyson remembered and quickly defeated Robert. It was then the Majestics admitted to being apart of Mr Dickinson's plan of aiding them to get to the next level. Although Tyson was still mad about the trick he agreed he needed to be taught a lesson. They all started to climb in to the bus, Max felt as if he was being watched. He looked around and there standing on the roof was Maxim. He had seen the whole match and was planning to intervene if they challenge Max to a battle. He smiled sadly at Max and bowed again. Oliver walked up to Max and took his arm.

"Is that the guy that's harassing you?"

"No, he's protecting me"

It was the day of the finals and there was a load knocking at the hotel door of the Bladebreakers.  Max pulled himself out of his bed that he shared with Ray and opened the door.

"Parcel for a Master Max?" said the boy on the other side

"That's me" said Max as he took the medium size package from the boy. The boy quickly said good bye and left Max with his parcel. It was wrapped in brown paper and string and had a small note on the side.

"My dearest Max, This belongs to you. It has waited for you for a long time as have I. Wear it. Forever yours Maxim"

Max felt his heart beating faster and faster as he ripped off the brown paper and opened the box. A bright shine glow caused Max to drop the box on the floor. He shakily pulled out the glowing item and started at it.

"The Millennium Pendent" he whispered as he slipped the golden object around his neck. Max's body froze up as an ancient power started to follow though his veins and a rush of memories hit him hard.

[A tall young looking boy dressed in priest's robes spoke "The soul of the slave Max can never rest. His soul will float though time until it is reborn"]

[Maxim holding Max's dead body as he tries to fight with one handed with a sword]

[The priest continues to speak "No one should be with out they soul mate"]

[The Millennium Pendent shines brightly over Maxim's dead body]

[The priest raises his hand "You shall sleep with in the Millennium Pendent. Your soul will float in limbo until Max is reborn. Only then will you two be reunited]

[Maxim holding Max's dead body as he is stabbed to death]

Ray jumped out of his bed as Max's screams became louder. He found his lover on the floor having what seemed to be a fit. Ray ran to him and quickly picked him up and held him.

"Max! Max its ok! Max wake up!" he cried trying to smooth his fanatic lover. 

Max slowly opened his eyes feeling the sweat pouring off his brow. He looked up at Ray with teary eyes and embraced him tightly.

"Max? Max what is it?" asked Ray.

"Dreams Ray such terrible dreams. Yet they are somehow familiar. I can't explain it"

"It's ok Max. I'm here!  I'll help you" Ray looked down and kissed Max's small nose. It was then he noticed the Millennium Pendent.

"Max, where did you get that?" he asked

Max quickly grabbed it before Ray could touch it "I've always had it" he lied "I'm going to get dressed"

Max quickly got off of Ray's lap leaving a very confused lover behind. Ray picked up the box and looked at the note. After reading it he screwed it up in his fist.

"Maxim" he hissed "Stay the hell away from my Max!"

At the Beyblade stadium, Judy got off the bus with her team the all stars. She looked around for her golden boy and spotted him with his back to her. She sneaked up behind him and groped him tightly.

"Hi Maxie, missed me?" she laughed

"I'm sure "Maxie" has missed you madam. But I am not he"

Judy blinked back in surprise as the boy turned round. He was a good look a like of her son but he was taller and his eyes and voice seemed to be harder.

"Oh I'm sorry! I thought you were my son!" Judy blushed.

The boy simply nodded his head "It is an easy mistake to make in this kind of place. Do not think of it!"

Judy was taken back again from the boy's pure politeness and the strange accent he had. She looked at him again and found herself blushing when she thought how good looking he was. He was wearing tight blue jeans with a leather neck top, with a blue jacket. Around his neck was a beautiful golden pendent with an Egyptian eye on it. She noticed that he was simply looking around and asked him what was wrong.

"I am looking for some friends of mine. They seemed to have gotten lost!"

"Wow Max what's with the new look?" asked Tyson as Max walked down the corridor. From his usual orange and green outfit he was now wearing blue jeans and a tight black t-shirt.

"I just wanted to change. I think the old outfit kind of made me look like a dork!" explained Max blushing slightly.

Ray looked a little upset by this. He liked Max's old outfit, it made Max look innocent and sweat. His eyes narrowed slightly when he saw the pendent around Max's neck.

He wanted to know why Max had lied to him about it, but it had to wait! He would no embarrass his lover in fount of the others.

"Your up first Kai and remember we're with you" said Tyson placing a hand on Kai's arm.

"I'll do my best" said Kai and inwardly thought "I'll do my best for you Tyson"

"That's an odd good luck charm you're wearing Max" said Kenny as he got a closer look at the pendent.

"There is nothing odd about it Chief" this was said jokingly but there was something harsh underneath the laughter, that only Ray seemed to notice.

"Come on guys let's get out there and let it rip" smiled Tyson

 There was a sudden commotion behind them and before they could turn around a young, small girl jumped on to Max embracing him in to a tight hug.

"MAXIM!" she shouted happily.  "Sorry we're late! We kind of got lost! It was Yami's fault though. He wouldn't ask for directions"

"Um…excuses me but who are you?" asked Max as he looked at the girl.

"Don't you remember me Maxim? I'm Bester, Bez's light." Said Bester

She was smaller then Max and was wearing a tight golden collar around her small neck. She had black leather pants on with a purple shirt that was the same colour of her fringe that went well with long brown hair. Both Max and Ray noticed that the golden collar around her neck had the same pattern as the pendent had. The Eye of Ra.

"Bester!"

Everyone turned to see three boys running up to the girl all looking out of breath.

One boy was small with tri-colour hair and wearing a blue leather outfit. One had long white hair and was wearing a jumper and a pair of blue jeans. The last one was taller then all of them and wore a grey shirt and black leather pants.

"Yugi, Ryou Malik, look I've found Maxim" smiled Bester

"That's not Maxim Bester" said the one named Yugi

"What? Of course he is! He's got the same goof hair, freckles and The Millennium Pendent" exclaimed Bester

"Still that's not Maxim. Unless he's shrunk!" smirked Malik

"Besides Bester, Bez, Yami, Bakura and Ishtar claim they have found Maxim" explained Ryou

"Oh" the small girl turned to Max "I'm sorry I jumped you like that. I thought you were our friend Maxim"

"It's ok. It's an honest mistake" smiled Max "I'm Max by the way"

"We know your Maxim's hikari" said Malik lazily.

"You wouldn't believe the trouble we all went though just to find you! We were all looking for a dualist. Never thought you would be a blader like Maxim" explained Ryou.

"I don't understand" exclaimed Max

"It's simple really. Your one of us" said Bester as she pointed to The Millennium Pendent. It was then Max realized that the other three boys also had items that had the eye of Ra. Max pointed to each item in turn.

"The Millennium Puzzle, the Millennium Ring, the Millennium Collar and the Millennium Rod, the items from my dream"

"Alright who are you guys and what do you want with Max?" demanded Ray who had had about enough.

"We don't want anything. We just here to give Maxim our support" explained Yugi

"Well you can tell Maxim from me that Max is not his…hikari or whatever that word was. Max is my lover and I won't give him up with out a fight!"

The three boys looked shocked by this news and Bester grabbed her hair in her hands and started to shake her head furiously.

"NO! No! That's not how it works!" she cried

"Will the blade breakers please come to the dish as the tournament is about to start" shouted Jazzman down his microphone.

"Look I don't know what's going on but can we talk about it after the match please" asked Max.

"There is nothing to talk about Max" said Ray as he grabbed Max's hand and started to drag him away. Bester looked at Yugi and sighed heavily.

"What are we going to tell Maxim?"

To be continued…