My prayer must have been heard! Thanks to the God above!

To Liliana and Lime: Thanks for the spelling, I will change the spelling starting from this story. As for Mr. Dickinson's name, I apologize because when I wrote it, I had no tiny weeny bit of idea of his reel name on the television series and so have to make it up. Thanks a hundred anyway.

Michelle: Will I throw more blood?

Me: No. You may go blind instead because I will find your cure but with side effects.

Michie: Umm. Can I make a request?

Me: Spill it out!

Michie: Don't write censored words anymore, okay?

I give her a 'V' hand sign (Means I agree!).

Kai was standing in a corner, as he hates to do disclaimers but when I agreed to Michie's request, he yells: Hey! Then last time I want you to focus more on other people, you don't agree!

Me: It's the attitude you made this request.

Kai: Okay. Can you focus on others, please?

Me: No way! I like this anyway. # Kai fumes. #

Michelle: Do a good thing and agree to us, please.

Me: I'll consider but on one condition, both of you have to do the disclaimer and kiss!

Kai and Michelle: Why? Alright * receives threatening looks from me *. Virginia Choir does not own any beyblades, only those who you do not recognise! #Smack#

Me: I won't write any more censored words but this kiss will be the last. Now . . . On with the story!

******************** # . . . # Flashback

". . . " Talking

' . . . ' Thinking

* * * * * * Change in setting

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Kai was lying on a bed, unconscious. Suddenly, he mumbled something, which made his face looked distorted. He seemed to be in a lot of pain.

# In Kai's dream #

"No!" Kai screamed as Boris put a hot steel bar onto Michelle Kitz's delicate skin. She was not unconscious and her eyes widened with fear. The bar scorched her chest and she immediately fainted.

Kai broke free of the chains, which bound him to a wall, unable to save Michelle. He scrambled to get to her but was sent flying a meter away with a punch. Stars appeared before Kai but he kept on trying to get to Michelle.

"Stop the boy!" Boris bellowed.

He then gently whispered to Kai, "If you agree to steal Gwen's bitbeast and give it to me, I'll treat her injuries."

# End #

Kai's eyes opened and tried to get up but a sharp pain across his neck made him groan.

"Don't move. She's fine and been treated." Mica told Kai.

"Do me a favor and let Michelle be away from Jason as far as possible, can you do that?"

Weakly, Kai answered, "She has the right to choose her husband. Can I go and see her, Mica?"

"Promise me you'll do that or I'll kill her!" Mica's eyes went red and she screamed before exiting through a door.

Kai managed to turn his head in only in about 90 degrees, so he used his eyeballs to see where he was.

Kai was in a small room. And there were tables and chairs in the room too. However, Kai noticed a blade, which looks like Michelle's one.

The door opened and Mr. Dickinson appeared with a young lady.

Mr. Dickinson introduced the lady to Kai.

"She's the doctor of Michelle Kitz and Head Secretary of the BBA Company. She is Judy Clifford."

"Hn. Of course I know her, she was involved with the experiment on me. So, how come you become a Secretary?" Kai asked with his brows raised.

Icily, Judy sneered, "You are so easily manipulated by your feelings towards Michelle Kitz. If you have offered some more resistance and defeated them then, she would not be in such a fix. Anyway, just want to tell you that Michelle's bleeding internally thanks to Tyson Kinomiya. She needs blood . . . your blood."

Mr. Dickinson gasped, "Judy, you told me that Michelle is fine!"

"Stanley, do you think Lily Kitz needs to know this piece of information? She'll go nuts and the plan will fail!" Judy continued, "Lily even told the Bladebreakers the whole truth!"

Kai quickly sat up and lost his temper abruptly, "What?"

"You should have told me that!" Mr. Dickinson scolded.

"Stanley, so what if you are an official of BBA? I am a senior to you and Lily Kitz!" Judy said triumphantly.

"Fine, I'll go. Where?" Kai queried.

"This way, Kai Hiwatari." Judy gestured him towards the door.

Mr. Dickinson stood on his ground firmly, shaking with anger. 'One day, I show her who's better.' He followed the both of them.

What the trio not notice is that the blade on the table beside the bed vibrated and disappeared. * * * * * *

" Take any orders you wish, kids. As long as you finish all the food." Lily smiled sweetly.

"Thanks, Aunt." Tyson muffled with peanuts in his mouth, taken from in front of him.

They are in a traditional Chinese restaurant and Ray was quietly sitting on his chair. Suddenly, the door opened and two elders entered the room. The male elder smiled, "How can all of you eat good food without me?"

Tyson called, "Grandfather! Where have you been? Flirting?" he slyly teased his grandfather. The grandfather hit hard on Tyson head and Tyson groaned.

"Ouch! It hurts!"

"Who ask you to be so cheeky?"

"Like grandfather, like grandson."

"It should be 'Like Father, Like son', Tyson."

Hui Lan watched sadly between the Matt Kinomiya and his grandson's cheeky exchanges of words. Matt Kinomiya took notice and squeezed her shoulders gently.

'How I miss Chinese food!' Ray thought.

"Ray, do you want to order food or not?"

"Of course!" Ray exclaimed. "Sharks fin, please."

"What!" Kenny, Max and Tyson all shouted.

"You are so cruel! Imagine those sharks being killed!"

"Just kidding all of you." Ray chuckled.

Lily laughed, "Guys, I'll introduce you to this restaurant's delicacy then. Waitress, please have a Buddha Jump Over the Wall for 5 people."

The Bladebreakers' eyes goggled. That dish is an Emperor's food! Tyson drooled, practically!

* * * * * *

Michelle lied on her bed and sweat drops dripped from her face. Then, tears flowed down from the corner of her eyes. Jason was beside her with his head rested beside Michelle's arms (Please imagine this scene, I suck at this!).

# Michelle's flashback #

A steel iron bar approached Michelle and hit her hard on her chest. She just felt an overwhelming pain, which made her not even able to scream. Then, nothing was felt.

* * * * * *

She slowly opened her eyes and she saw a lady beside her. The stranger touched her forehead and assured her, "You're going to be fine."

Michelle croaked, "Where am I and . . . who are you?"

"You're in a sickbay and my name is Judy. Judy Clifford. Remember me because I'll be the person saving you."

"Where's Kai!" Michelle startled. "Boris took him away, huh, is it? Tell me! No, I'll find him!" Michelle tried to sit up but a terrible pain tore her chest and she almost blacked out.

"Miss Kitz, I'm here as an undercover for the Kitz Coperation. So please be patient. Kai has been forced to steal a bitbeast for Voltaire.

"But Kai hates to do that! If only I could be stronger and fight those jerks!"

Judy winked at her, "You mother has an uncle who is a well trained wushu master, maybe he can teach you how to fight bad guys. Why don't you let him be your master?"

Michelle went quiet and finally, "Fine, but how do I get out of here?" She agreed to find Lily Kitz's uncle called Matt Kinomiya.

Little will she know that she has fallen into a hideous trap and an unsightly fate welcomes her . . .

# End of flashback #

* * * * * *

"So full! It's delicious!" Tyson said while patting his bloated stomach.

"It's a disgrace I can't eat more!" Max chirped away happily.

However, both Ray and Kenny were deep in their thoughts. Finally, Ray spoke.

"Mrs. Kitz, may we know where Kai is? I wonder if he's eaten?"

"I seriously don't know, Judy will have to update me with stuffs like that." She then continued, "Why don't we go to Michelle's hospital room?"

"It'll be great!" Max and Tyson chorused. Ray nodded but Kenny was not even listening.

"Come on, Kenny, we'll be going to find Kai's lover." Ray spoke, pulling Kenny from his chair.

"Huh? Oh okay."

* * * * * *

Jason woke up to find tears from Michelle's eyes. "Damn. . . She must be dreaming of her past again!"

He wiped those tears away and Michelle flinched.

"Jason, how come I am here?" She weakly whispered.

"You are so foolish!"

"I will defeat Kai by my own. No one can change my mind!"

Jason wrapped his arms round Michelle's neck and hugged her tight. "I am so scared you'll be dead!" Jason murmured to her.

"Then you should give thanks to Kai Hiwatari. He gave blood to you. From now on, you'll be alright. Your illness will be gone."

"What happened to Kai?" Michelle asked anxiously. "I want to see him!"

Judy agreed, ignoring Jason's stare at her. She knows Jason is jealous.

* * * * **

Lily walked hurriedly along the corridors leading the Bladebreakers with her. Matt Kinomiya and Hui Lan walked along with them. Suddenly, a ringing voice was heard and Lily took out a handphone.

"Oh, it's you, Stanley. . . . What? Where are they now?" She screamed in anger.

The Bladebreakers were taken aback. She looks pretty even when angry.

Lily shut her phone and smiled uncomfortably, "Guys, why don't you go back first? Hui Lan, escort them back. Uncle, go on with them."

The others looked at each other and decided to follow her instructions.

Lily saw the others leaving before sprinting along the corridors to the lift.

"Judy, why did you not tell me? Do you not believe that I can control my emotions?"

* * * * * *

Michelle nearly cried when she saw Kai lying on a bed. She sprung around to glare at Judy.

"Michelle, nearly one-eighth of Kai's blood is transferred to you, so he needs glucose to rebuild red blood cells. You see, Kai's blood is of genetic origins, therefore he can recover sooner than expected. Precisely because of his this property that I decided to use his blood to replenish yours."

Michelle shakily touched Kai's face gently. "How long will it take for him to recover fully, Judy?"

"He'll be out of tomorrow's match with the Swollenteam."

"Michelle! How are you feeling?" Lily burst in suddenly.

"Ma'm, she's okay."

"Yeah, Mum. Judy used Kai's blood to cure my illness. But, Kai will not be able to battle tomorrow! Can you put the date back for tomorrow.

"Sorry, honey. The match tomorrow will not be able to be postponed."

"Then. . ."

"Don't worry. I'm sure that the other Bladebreaker will be able to handle that team."

"Their morale may be affected still, mom! I want to battle Kai on the dish, please?"

"It's against the rules."

` Mistress, I can help you in this.` Swen appeared in his human form. ` I can recharge Kai for tomorrow's match. How about it, Dranzer? ` He closed his eyes and telepathed to her. She agreed.

"Thank you, Swen. Thank you very much!" Michelle cried.

Smiling, Swen entered Kai's body.

Kai opened his eyes but they were dark green instead. Kai sat up emotionless. After a while, his eyes recovered to become blue again.

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I have kept my promise to both of you.

Michelle and Kai: Thank you very much.

Kai: Good thing you did not put me out of my first match in this fanfic.

Me: Small thing.

Anyway, what will the match of Bladebreakers vs. Swollenteam turn out? Please wait for a while, the next chapter will be up soon but before my school's Speech Day which is on 4th April 2003.

Please continue to R&R!

Signed Virginia.