I have feedback that my story is getting more and more depressed. Is it true?

Michelle: Yes! I am getting more and more sad as days go by in this story. Can't you liven it up a little?

Me: This chapter is going to be a bit livelier than the previous ones. And I mean just a little because this fanfic is a sad one overall.

Kai: Really? You want to liven up things?

Me: Yes! Kai, do the disclaimer.

Kai: She has no beyblades and owns all those characters you do not find in the anime.

On with the story!

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* * * * * * Change in setting

". . ." Talking

'. . .' Thoughts

`. . . `Bitbeast speaking, if they can.

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Kai knocked the door and it opened to lead the Bladebreakers to Mr. Dickinson's temporary BBA office. There were many ancient paintings hung in the office and also a big framed jigsaw puzzle with the Sydney Opera House's appearance.

"Sit down, Kai. And we shall start to explain some thing to the rest. Shall we?"

Kai nodded and his head tilted to his left. A white, blonde boy, with an angel's beauty wearing a red cloak and black tight pants, slowly formed beside Kai. Also, another slender girl with blond, long hair and girl with a 'cross' sign on her forehead evolved from Kai's pocket.

` Master Kai needs some rest. I am Swen and am sure that Lily has told you Bladebreakers about me. `

` Swen, I . . . Driana has been turned into Black Dranzer by that maniac Voltaire but I was also used by him. What shall I do to save her? `

` We should not discuss this without Fir-re and Dizarri. She's one of the oldest and wisest dinosaur bitbeast. `

"I'm flattered, Swen. I do not have the power to regain my form and I'm trapped in here forever." Dizzi talked from Kenny's laptop.

` The curse can be lifted. But by doing so, Trix has to die. `

"No!" Dizzi exclaimed.

` You'll have to or we cannot save you and Draina. Your Grace, Dizarri, formed Trix. `

Dizzi kept quiet.

` I leave the decision unto you, Dizzi. ` Swen smiled and captivated Dranzer's gaze at him.

Swen pointed a finger to Dranzer's hands and a ring appeared on her index finger. ` Hope it's not too late. ` He then disappeared into thin air.

Tyson gaped, "Did we just witness something not understandable and unbelievable?"

Dizzi replied, "No, it is just that you humans do not know the complications of the four legendary dinosaur bitbeast."

` Dizarri's right. No one will ever know the whole thing that has happened to the four of us. I need to go too, I have not regained my powers yet. Bye. ` Dranzer sighed before disappearing into thin air too.

"Kids, we'll better carry Kai to the room before we go and see Matt and Lily."

Tyson, Max and Ray propped Kai's body to their shoulder before moving Kai to their room.

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"Tyson! I just know that you'll advance to the second round, my great grandson! I'm proud of you." Matt Kinomiya wanted to hit Tyson again but Tyson dodged it this time.

Tyson rebuked, "It's early days to see the result now. From what I see, the Siblingsblade are the most difficult to beat."

"I totally agree with you, Tyson." Ray nodded.

"We need to practise then, shall we?" Kenny smiled.

Ray was worried about him. Kenny looked so restless! "You really okay?"

"Mr. Dickinson, can we have the same room?"

"If I'm right, Kai should regain all his strength by tonight." Lily opened the door.

Hui Lan was with Lily. She told the Bladebreakers that Michelle had went to see Kai.

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"Dragoon! Phantom Hurricane! Storm attack!" Strong winds ripped the dish with the team of the sea. Tyson was practising hard. He knew that he could not be a match for Michelle Kitz's Swen as he is too powerful so he could only do what he can do.

It was the same for Max and Ray. They knew they had to be strong to be on par with the Siblingsblade.

Soon, it was seven o'clock of the evening . . .

A LOUD rumbling sound was heard and Tyson muttered sorry but by then, the security door was open with Kai and Mr. Dickinson together.

Ray asked Kai, "How are you feeling?"

Kai replied, "Umm."

Mr. Dickinson told the boys that Lily Kwan did not invite them to any dinner because she had some private things to do. But the dinner's treat is by Mr. Dickinson himself!

Hearing food, Tyson just exclaimed, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go and eat!" He and Max ran out down the corridor.

But Kenny queried, "Where is Michelle?"

"She's with her Mom. Why you want to see her?"

"No. Just asking."

"Kenny dear, you're not asking for Michelle Kitz but Michie Kitz, isn't it?" Dizzi laughed.

"Dizzi, if you tease me again, I'll . . ."

"Cool down, Kenny. Michie is with her mother too. Anyway, all of you will not be able to see them tomorrow because Michelle and Jason will be engaged in the one of the Sydney Opera's hall itself. That same hall will be used for the Dance Ball too."

Kai's sighed heavily.

'The engagement cannot be betrayed since this is to serve as a smokescreen for Voltaire.'

"What are all of you doing here? Aren't we going to eat?" Max shouted from the corridor.

Kai walked first and followed by the rest.

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The Bladebreakers and Mr. Dickinson entered a restaurant called Quayside Brasserie, with a commanding panoramic view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and started to order food.

"Wow! There are so many foods here on the menu! How can I choose?"

"You do not need to choose, Tyson. I guess you'll probably order all the food available!" Ray scoffed.

Sure enough, he ordered almost eighty percent of the menu but as the restaurant's food have too much variety; Tyson did not manage to order hundred percent. The others managed to order about ten percent of food on the menu.

"Okay. Last, a dark chocolate and frangelico mousse with hazelnut ice cream dessert please?"

The waiter could not believe his eyes when he saw the spread on the table but he took down the order anyway.

"Tyson, this will be the last dish. No more orders from you!"

"Okay!" Tyson agreed. 'As if.' He thought sarcastically.

Finally, Tyson ate the dessert and they left the restaurant.

"Mr. Dickinson, sorry about this. You have to pay for all the junk food Tyson ate."

"Never mind, Ray. I can afford it anyway."

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Once the Bladebreakers reached their room, Tyson slept straight away.

"Where do I sleep? Tyson, give me space!" Max called. But Tyson was too sleepy to hear that so Max stepped on Tyson's body.

Tyson jumped up. "Okay, I give you space, can? I want to sleep. Good night."

It was a miracle that the boys would sleep so early since Tyson can be looking so forward to that Dance Ball that he could stay the whole night! But a most probable explanation would be that Tyson ate too much food that he becomes sleepy. But Kai is not going be bothered by them. He has more things to think about.

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Kai took his blade and walked to the balcony. He roughly closed the door separating the room and the balcony. His blade glowed with blue light before a woman with a 'cross' signs on her head evolved.

"Dranzer. Do you mind telling me the whole story between you and Swen?"

` I do mind, Master. Do you know that Dizzari is the wisest bitbeast of the four of us? She is a princess in ancient times. But she was lonely and thus created Trix for her company. Trix is Michie Kitz's bitbeast so a bond is created between Kenny and Michie. Just like you and Michelle. This bond will be the strongest to break. Even though Dizzari was the strongest at that time, she is not now because creating Trix had used half of her strength. As for Swen, and me it's a long story. ` Dranzer smiled sadly.

` Are you feeling painful that Michelle is not with you? Well, do you know that Fir-re had a crush with Swen? `

"Is it? So you mean that the reason Jason like her is because of a bond Fir- re wanted with Swen but cannot be because Swen likes you instead? Therefore, Michelle does not like Jason as no bond is established between them?" Kai asked worriedly.

` Something like that. You see, Fir-re has the power to manipulate the humans. She is not exactly powerful, but her psychic is one of the best. Swen's psychic is the best. I don't know about the feelings of humans but one thing is for sure, she used her psychic to let Jason thinks he likes her when he's not. `

"The only conclusion that I can think of is that things are too complicated."

"That's why it is best that we don't think too much." Ray spoke behind Kai. "Why don't you get some sleep?"

"How can I when Tyson's snoring?" Kai joked. "I come to believe that love cannot be forced and that fate will decide the things to happen. I should not have brooded to much over things." Kai was sentimental. "Only I know the reason why I must be cold towards everyone because of someone's manipulation. Unfortunately, I cannot escape from his clutches at all. So have I to hide my feelings towards Michelle?"

"Kai." Ray murmured sadly. "Go to sleep. If you cannot control something, it is best to forget it. Good night to you, Kai." He left the balcony to Dranzer and her Master.

` Ray's right, Master. `

"Oh right, good night, Dranzer."

Thus, Kai went to sleep. But he only managed to sleep fitfully.

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"Rise and shine!" Tyson shouted. "I am so looking forward to the Ball! And we did not buy any tuxedos at all! How can we go to a Ball with our clothes? I bet that people will be wearing smartly tonight."

The Bladebreakers were all waken by Tyson shout. But Kai was nowhere to be seen.

Ray saw a note on Kai's table. He read it aloud.

" 'I'm at the stadium. Come down to the stadium when you all have breakfast. Signed Kai.' Okay, guys lets eat before going down. "

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The Bladebreakers met Kai and Kai plainly said, "Since we have a day off, we should buy formal clothes to wear tonight. We will have our usual practise after all the dreaded shopping."

"If you think that shopping for clothes is dreadful, why did you still want to do so?"

"It is to show courtesy to the organisers of the Dance Ball. Anyway, Mr. Dickinson has given us some money to buy clothes. The money given out will only be fifty dollars each. So if someone happens to spend it all, you will not be able to buy clothes and unable to go to the function too." Kai stared at Tyson warning him in particular.

"We'll go our separate ways and meet here in two hours time. You can refer to the map I give you if you are lost."

So, the Bladebreakers went shopping.

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After two hours . . .

The Bladebreakers met at the stadium and Kai asked, "Have you all bought something?"

Ray, Max, Kenny and Tyson all had something on their hands.

"Come on, we'll go to our training room then." Kai led them to the room.

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At four-thirty in the evening, they finished their practice and dressed up for the Dance Ball.

The four smartly dressed boys then went to the stadium. True to Mr. Dickinson's words, there were people ushering the competitors to go to the Reception Hall. The Hall was magnificent. The floor is covered with green carpet and the ceiling is bare architectural concrete ribbing.

In the front was a crowd of people. The Bladebreakers could guess whom the crowd must be crowding at. It must be Michelle Kitz and Jason D.Dickinson. Slowly, the crowd dispersed and sure enough was Michelle and Jason holding hands. Kai just stared at Jason sadly. What could he say?

Michelle was gorgeous with her gown showing her beautiful body curves. Her shoulder was covered with shining powder and a diamond necklace with a gold heart-shaped pendent hung on her neck. Her hair was put up in a bun with a crown binding it.

Jason saw Michelle and led her to the Bladebreakers.

"Aren't you congratulating me? I have the most pretty girl in this world as my wife." Jason spoke intimidating.

Kai's knuckles was clutched tightly but he managed to squeeze words out of his mouth. "Yeah. Congratulations."

Michelle hung her head with a blush on her face.

"Okay! We have all the guests in here and we'll like to announce all the quarter-finalist and would like them to go on stage. They are the 'Siblingsblade', 'Winder', 'Vodablade', 'D-day', 'Irwinspin', 'Bladebreakers', 'Baymakers' and 'Funblade'!" Lily Kwan stated.

A big round of applause was heard and the eight teams appeared on stage.

Next, Lily said, "Now, choose a partner and these teams will start off the Ball!

The teams chatted noisily and managed to find a partner each.

For the Bladebreakers, Max partnered with Michie Kitz much to the disappointment of Kenny, Tyson partnered with Fiona Moonbay of 'Vodablade', Ray partnered with Catherine Teo of 'Winder'. Kenny and Kai could not find a partner.

"Let the Dance Ball begin. Music please!" Lily shouted.

Immediately, a jazz music was played and the people started to dance energetically.

Matt Kinomiya and Hui Lan were also in the party. Hui Lan blushed when Matt started to whirl her around to dance.

Michelle gazed at Kai apologetically. She wanted very much to dance with Kai but knows she has to accept Jason's invitation, as she is now officially Jason's wife on the side of law. Kai just could not bear to see the girl he likes with another guy and so he backed away in a corner. He noticed Mica Kitz staring at Jason affectionately. Her eyes were filled with envy towards Michelle.

Mica spotted Kai and sauntered towards him.

"Care for a dance?" She asked.

"Back off, Mica." Kai's attitude was cold.

"That's too bad. Kenny, do you mind dancing with me then?" She smiled flirtingly at Kenny.

Kenny was glaring at Max but he waved off the invitation. Mica went green.

"Fine!" Mica scowled and found a partner from 'D-Day'.

After the jazz piece was a soothing love song sung by the boy band Boyz To Men.

Jason pulled Michelle closer to him and kissed gently on her forehead. Michelle pushed him back a little.

"Don't do this, please." She pleaded.

"After this piece. I swear I'll let you dance with Kai Hiwatari. I'll tell you a secret. The engagement between you and me is void from now on. I don't want an unwilling wife anyway."

Michelle was stunned. "Don't you like me?"

"I guess I can feel Kai's pain. Good luck to both of you. But let me hug you, can?"

Michelle let Jason hug her but she exchanged glances with Kai. Kai wanted not to see her but he could not tear away the glaze he had on her. She was just downright beautiful tonight.

After the soothing song, Jason tore away from her and patted her. Michelle turned around to walk towards Kai. Kai's eyes widened.

"Kai . . . Jason just told me that our engagement is void. I know it's sudden news but I'm sure Mr. Dickinson knew about it all along. I don't know what to say now too. But can we have a dance?" Michelle smiled sweetly.

Kai could not believe his ears. And he could also not react to Michelle's invitation. So Michelle pulled him to the middle of the Hall. Instinctively, he danced with Michelle to the beat, all this while trying to digest the piece of information.

Suddenly, the lights went out. Only a pillar of light shone on Kai and Michelle. Jason's voice boomed, "Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight's Ball is actually for all the competitors and also for another reason. I hereby announce that Kai and Michelle has been engaged."

The whole hall went silent. Kai and Michelle looked at each other surprisingly. How did Kai and Michelle get engaged when Kai did not even sign a piece of paper?

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Kai and Michelle: Hey! How did we get engaged?

Me: *Smiling broadly* You'll find out next time.

Michelle: Are you playing a joke here? How can the storyline change so dramatically and exaggeratingly?

Me: I'll explain on the next story. Please R&R your views, is this twist acceptable? If not, you can blast me away (Just like the Team rocket in the Pokemon series. I'll be happy to blast off!). Bye!

Signed Virginia.