Disclaimer: I do not own any beyblades! I do not own Voltaire also. I only own Lily Kwan, Judy Clifford, the Siblingsblade, Vicky and the Swollenteam.

@@@@@@@@@@@

"Get your hands off her!" Kai shouted and pushed Jason away. Jason was pushed aside as he saw Kai doing CPR on Michelle.

"What do you think you're doing? She needs proper medical care . . .!" He stopped as Kai looked at him threateningly.

To Jason's surprise, Kai stood up and said with a coarse voice, " Then, save her."

Kai walked away . . .

************

"Kai! What do you mean by that, disappearing into thin air then appear out of nowhere again . . .?" Tyson growled at him. But Kai ignored him. Pissed off by his cold attitude against him, Tyson pushed him hard but somehow Kai was still standing even though he seemed dazed.

Kai looked at the Bladebreakers with a pair of unusual eyes. His eyes were not cold at all; in fact, they seemed empty of all emotions. His eyes made the others feel as if Kai is a lost child.

The Bladebreakers were very surprised at the look on Kai's eyes.

Even Tyson (the guy who is always so slow mentally) sensed something amiss.

Tyson muttered sorry and stared at Kai as if Kai was an alien . . .

***********

"Michelle!" Jason patted Michelle's face.

They were in an enclosed room with the sound of 'doo' ringing in it. Jason was still perspiring even though he was in an air-conditioned room.

"Jason, Mica, Michie, relax. She's going to be fine. She is not fit to play the next match with this body of hers. Mica has to battle or forfeit this match." Judy Clifford assured the Siblingsblade.

Michelle was carried to her special cooperating room after her breath had stabilized and Jason stopped his CPR action.

But Jason was really bewildered with Kai. But he shook the thought away and tried to concentrate on what to do next.

"Jason, I can play Vicky ^Leader of the Mudslingers'^ with my Tri-Star." Mica spoke.

However, another voice spoke. "I'm fine and should be the one battling!" Michelle weakly said so but determinedly.

But, Jason retorted, "You are still so weak! To play out there will not win you the match but only make your condition worse! Listen to us. You should not have practiced blading today At ALL!"

Michelle wanted to raise her voice but she saw the worried looks on their faces and resigned, "Okay."

***************

"Sorry for the delay, folks. Something happened and we shall continue the match. Next up is Mica vs. Vicky. Ready bladders? Okay. 3-2-1 Let it RIPPPPPPPPPPPP!"

Nick Jammers issued the start.

Mica's white blade looked shaky at the bowl and Vick shouted, "Bobby, Flash!"

A bright light appeared and Mica's blade toppled dangerously on the edge.

"Tri-star, Escapoly!" A white unicorn appeared and dashed to Bobby. It managed to balance itself but Bobby was not knocked out either!

Tri-star's effort was useless. Vicky commanded, "Flash rain!"

A tsunami appeared and washed Tri-star out of the dish.

"Vicky won! But what a pity, the Siblingsblade still wins this round!" Nick boomed.

The audience stood up and clapped loudly for both teams.

********* No one could have thought that Kai would bang into a woman. The Bladebreakers saw in disbelief as that woman sent a slap on Kai's face. More so when Kai's face was actually slapped and he even fell . . . well almost . . . Kai staggered.

"Mistress! Mistress! Jason and the rest are coming our way. ASAP!" shouted an elderly but loud voice.

" You better keep your promises!" The woman spoke and walked away towards the Siblingsblade.

Suddenly, Kai sprinted away from his teammates. Caught by surprise, they paused for a while before going after Kai . . .

He thought that he could have gone on with his life without Michelle. How naïve. Then Kai slowed down in his tracks. He . . . being naïve? No he cannot be!

But the voice inside him kept on reminding the lasts words Lily Kwan/Aunt Kitz told him before he left, "Jason was the person who supported her all the last few years. And I still know that she still loves you but it is hard for her not to hate you at the same time. After all, she did not know the truth behind her kidnap, you know what I mean? Both of you can't have each other apart, you're all destined."

Kai would never dare to admit his feelings for Michelle because of someone . . . and that someone would definitely use any means to get his ambitions fulfilled. To prevent he/she's ambitions, Kai has to do some things drastic. He learnt it from that someone.

***************

Max, Kenny and Ray had mutual understanding and were silent. However, as usual, Tyson was unsure of what was going on but he followed the others . . .

****************

"Mom! We're through to the second phase!" Michie shrieked excitedly. Then, she lowered her volume and whispered, "Nanny, how are you?" Lily Kwan laughed.

"Lan, give her a break. She will not need lectures from you. Okay?" An old lady wearing cheongsam had wanted to scold Michie for her rudeness when her mistress intervened. "Okay, unless she give more respect to you, that is." She stared coldly at Michie.

Lily Kwan queried Jason who was staring at blank space, " How's Michelle? Jason!" Jason was not attentive at all.

Suddenly, Lily made a move towards Jason. Her clawed fingers was about to sink onto Jason's shoulder when Jason grabbed her hand and pulled it towards him and his free hand went for Lily's throat.

Caught by surprise, Lan was momentarily stunned before sending a kick to Jason's free hand and chopped Jason's neck. Lan yelled, " Jason Dickinson!"

Jason dodged Lan's blow and released Lily's hand. "I'm sorry!" He apologized.

"Don't think that Michelle is your fiancée then you can do that to your Aunt . . .!" Lan scolded Jason but Lily's hand rose and stopped Lan from continuing her sentence.

Lan went silence but she stared at Jason loathingly. She hates him and everyone who bears the surname of the Dickinson!

"I'm actually glad you know how to counter-attack an enemy, Jason. This goes to show you are not totally lost in your own world." Lily defended Jason. She knows how protective her old servant, Lan, can be towards her and her family.

" We'll go back to our suite and get some rest for tomorrow. We are gonna to observe the Bladebreakers play tomorrow." Lily ordered. Continuing, she spoke, " Meanwhile, Jason please lead me to Michelle. Lan, accompany the rest to their rooms."

Lily smiled as she saw Michie groan . . . But there are more things on her mind that she does not want the others to know . . .

*********************

The door opened and both Judy and Michelle were startled. "Mother!" exclaimed Michelle as she tried to run towards Lily but Lily and Jason both ran after her and pinned her to the bed.

Michelle protested, "Mother, Jason. I am not weak!"

"Yes you are!" Jason bellowed.

Michelle growled, "That's none of your business!" She halted as Lily gave her irk look.

" Jason, Clifford, leave the room." Lily commanded.

Jason closed the door behind him. But he secretly placed an electronic bug to the inside of the door. He's going to use any way to listen to the twosomes' dialogue.

*******************

"Kai! Wait for us!" Ray shouted. They could not keep pace with Kai's footsteps.

Kenny panted, "I can't take it anymore." Max also chorused with Kenny but Tyson was nowhere to be seen.

Max scanned the place, "Where the hell is Tyson?" He asked.

"Guys! Kai went back to his room and slammed the door." A voice gradually went louder and Tyson ran towards his friends, panting.

The others gaped. "You all think I can only eat, hm?" He scoffed.

"Then lets go find him!" Ray said. But Tyson strides to Ray and asked, " Ray, do you know what happened to Kai? He seemed so different. I'm sure you know something because that first day we were here; you two went to the toilet. Ray, I'm waiting for you to speak up."

Tyson looked deep into Ray's eyes. Ray's eyes widened but spoke slowly, " He can heal himself after he hurt himself."

Then, Ray explained to the others what actually happened and gave them his thoughts. But Tyson clenched his fist and scolded, "What does that Jason Dickinson think he is? It is obvious that he looks down on us."

"But. . ."Ray wanted to say something but a low rumbling sound was heard.

"Sorry." Tyson mumbled. "Why don't we go eat something before we get our revenge? Huh, Max, what ya think?"

Max chorused, "Yeah! Ray, thanks for telling us what really happened! Come on, guys!"

Max ran with Tyson and the others followed. . .

# # # # # # # # # #

In Michelle's room

# # # # # # # # # #

"Mom!" Michelle called.

Lily sat on her daughter's bed and stroked her head with her brows knitted together.

" How you feeling with Kai's presence?" She asked. Michelle hugged her mother.

A lump came to her throat and she sighed, "Mom, why did you not inform me of Kai coming? I always thought that I have got over him already. . ." Her eyes dulled.

Lily did not say anything, pushing away Michelle, she answered, "Michelle, you can never lie to me. I can see your heartache. . . after all, your father. . ." Lily choked. Michelle, in turn, patted her mother's back and gently queried, "Mom, you never tell us about our father?" However, she knew her mother would not tell her.

" Okay, get to sleep. You just had a relapse. Are you sure you're alright? If not, you do not need to go to see the Bladebreakers play the Swollenteam." Lily said.

Michelle's eyes widened but remained quiet. She obediently closed her eyes and allowed herself to drift to sleep by breathing up to 6 counts and exhaling and repeating the whole process.

***************************

" Nothing!" Jason muttered. He did not get any information. A hand rested on his shoulder and Jason turned around and saw Lily. " Don't do this again!" She warned.

She was beginning to find Jason on his nerves. If it is not for Voltaire. . . She would never betroth her daughter to an unscrupulous person!

**************************

Kai went to his drawer and took out Dranzer. Dranzer telepath to her master, " Master, you will never be able betray your own feelings. If you do, Boris would have won his match over you and Michelle."

Kai was startled. "What do you mean?"

"Don't you know?" Dranzer was amazed.

" Never mind." Kai said and he left the room with his blade. He is going to find his mates and start practicing. 'They must be in the restaurant.' Kai thought.

***************************

Tyson pressed his stomach and stood up. "Come on, let's find Kai."

"Don't need to find me, I'm here." Kai's voice appeared and he motioned the rest to follow him. Kai went to the hotel (Where all the competitors are staying) and asked the lady there to contact Mr. Dickinson.

After a while, Mr. Dickinson was seen.

" Kids, we're going to the stadium itself. Miss Lily Kitz has generously helped us secure a room to practice for tomorrow's match."

Max queried, " Who is she?" Mr. Dickinson answered his question, " She's the co-founder of the BBA and she's your mother's mentor, Max. She also happens to be my grand son-in-law's mother."

Kai sank into melancholy as the Bladebreakers and Mr. Dickinson boarded a bus to the stadium . . .

****************

End of Blade 6.

*********

Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a grueling three days! This is so long a story but as long as everyone who read my story is happy, I'm happy too!

I'm going to let things in my story be a very emotional one. I have thought of the ending and implications in this story already and am just going to piece all my ideas together to write an interesting story for all of you. But . . .

For now, my story would be quite long-winded. Also, you may have to reread and reread my story to connect the whole story! There would be some blood in my next story though, so brace yourself tight!

Love-

Virginia Choir

***********