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" . . . " Talking

' . . . ' Thinking

` . . . ` Bitbeast talking, if any

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Neon noticed Tyson's gaze at her and curled her lips a little.

'Looks like he remembers me.' Neon returned Tyson's gaze and sauntered towards Tyson.

Tyson scowled, "Senior. Why are you here?"

Max and Ray were shocked.

"She's your senior? In what sense?" asked Ray.

"I am a disciple of Matt Kinomiya. Or should I say was?"

"Why are you here?" Tyson queried again.

"My motive here is not only to remind you about Michelle's skills, but also to warn you guys something." Neon paused for a while, seeing their surprised expression especially at Tyson's look of utter shock.

"What shall I guard? Don't you think I should guard you instead?" Tyson sneered.

"Tyson, let bygones be bygones. I am warning you of Voltaire Hiwatari. And I should tell you my secret identity too since Fann and the other people did. I don't care how much you dislike me, Tyson. I just want to punish those who killed my teacher." Neon paused again before continuing. Her eyes looked as if fire was exploding from it.

"I am one of BBA's 'Agent7', my job is to eliminate those who protect Voltaire. My next mission is against the rest of the Demolition Boys. From what I know, Tala is as good as dead. I'm sure your leader, Kai, will like to know more. Shall we watch this match? I don't care if I win. I just to make sure that Tyson, my junior will commit the mistake of being complacent against the subordinates of Voltaire Hiwatari."

"Think what you want, Tyson. But I am serious about it."

Neon turned her back and started to saunter back to her mates.

Tyson clutched his fist and then released it.

"She's always right, you know?" Tyson spoke. Maybe he was just talking to himself.

However, he seemed to speak to his mates too. One thing's for sure. Only Tyson knows the answer.

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A breeze blew across the dish. Kai winced as the wind 'cut' his eyes. His opponent, Vivian, wore glasses and 'she' propped it up to the nose - the glasses kept on slipping down the nose.

However, Kai saw that behind the glasses was a pair of gleaming eyes.

'She's no ordinary gal.'

"Dranzer, Fire Arrow! Take her down in one shot!" Kai wanted to end his match early.

The magnificent phoenix arose and released bolts of fire at Vivian's blade.

"Tarrerit, 'Nightshade'!" Vivian shouted in a manly voice.

An owl bitbeast appeared and a black shield blocked the flames and the flames died out.

Tyson, Ray and Max gasped. Even Dranzer's 'Fire Arrow' . . .

The phoenix hovered in midair before a red light radiated to the others. The red light blinded all the spectators.

Only Kai was not affected. Instead, he felt a warm sensation trickled his cheek and a beautiful woman was seen standing in front of Kai.

All this while, the light still blinded the rest.

Kai felt as if he was in another dimension. The woman spoke, whispering tenderly, ` Master. Time for a new attack. Lets surprise them, shall we? `

"Wait! Dranzer. What attack?"

` Master, do you believe me? `

"I do. Of course!"

` Then do it. `

Suddenly, the red light disappeared and the spectators could not quite understand what had just happened.

Vivian was in a daze too.

Kai waited for Vivian to come to 'her' senses.

The commentator recovered and announced, "Though not sure of what happened just now, we shall continue the match!"

Vivian propped up 'her' glasses again and ordered 'her' bitbeast to attack.

"Tarrerit! Howler!" The owl opened its beak and released supersonic waves to the spectators. They all shut their ears.

Surprisingly, Kai did not seem affected.

Dranzer was telepathing to her Master.

` We are in one mind. My new attack is - Redwave! Call for it. NOW! `

Kai boomed, "Redwave!"

Dranzer smiled mesmerizing and a huge ripple of red light cancelled out Tarrerit's 'Howler'!

The ripple of light also ripped Vivian's blade.

Vivian lost the match.

"What a spectacular display of light! Kai is the winner and the Bladebreakers goes into the semi-finals!" The commentator announced excitedly.

The spectators were all amazed, including the Bladebreakers themselves. Even Kai was intrigued by Dranzer's prowess.

The Bladebreakers rounded Kai and asked him excitedly, "How did your new attack come from?"

"I don't know. But I think I shall go and find Michelle to tell her this!" Kai spoke, his eyes brimming with pride.

Then, his blade glowed again and a red shadow came out of it. It is Dranzer.

`Mister, I know where Michelle Kitz is. Follow me. ` With that, she led the Bladebreakers out of the stadium.

Meanwhile, a pair of eyes watched their back interestingly.

"Come on, Vivian. Let's go to our apartment."

"Neon, what are you planning?"

"You'll see, Vivian . . . you'll see."

'All the best to you, my little brother.' Neon thought as she disappeared into a silver limousine.

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Michelle opened her eyes and saw Mica lying beside her on a big fluffy bed. Michelle struggled to get up. Her back ached badly.

'Where am I?' thought Michelle.

She gazed around and saw herself in her hotel room!

"Swen?" She called softly.

The door slammed open and a shadow shadowed her.

The shadow was hugging her tightly.

"Kai?" Michelle looked up and tears just fell down her face.

"Only you?"

"Not exactly. Come on out, you would not want to wake up Mica."

Kai Hiwatari tore away from Michelle, helping her out of the room.

"Man, I feel weak."

` It will wear off soon. ` Swen spoke. "I mean, the gills on your neck."

"What?!" Michelle ran to the mirror and looked at her neck.

Two slits were seen the skin.

"I'm feeling faint." Michelle staggered.

A muscular arm caught her waist and pulled her to his chest.

"I'll make your wish come true." Kai grinned and gave her a deep French kiss.

Michelle was open-eyed.

Swen looked on with a broad smile.

Finally, Kai ended his passionate kiss and sat down on a chest.

Michelle was very tired. She rested her head on Kai's shoulders while she sat on his leg.

Realising it, she jumped out of Kai's grasp and sat on another empty chair.

"Where's Kenny? I forgot about him! All because of someone who made me feel sicker." Michelle glared at Kai who returned her with another grin.

Some things are better not to be said.

Kai replied Michelle's query.

"Kenny is still unconscious. Ray, Tyson and Max are all there with him."

Michelle sighed. "Where's Dizarri? I wanna apologise to her."

` I'm here. I do understand your feelings, Michelle. `

"Your hair!" Dizzari's hair was black. "Isn't it gold?"

` Sis . . .No, Michelle. You must save Driana. ` Dizarri bent down her knees.

` Please. `

"Michie . . . Dizarri, don't do this. Get up, I cannot take this."

` You can. You are the owner of the most powerful bitbeast. `

`Your Grace. Do not pressurize her. She's yet to master her full potential. This takes time. Kai Hiwatari, congratulations to you. I heard that you've harnessed the attack of Redwave. That is the most powerful attack Dranzer has. But the power you displayed is still not good enough. You can only gradually increase its powers by practising long and hard. ` Swen smiled.

` Kai, you are so lucky! Swen's words of advice are always the most accurate. `

"Then why did Swen not give me advice?" Michelle complained.

` You ask him. ` Dizarri grinned before disappearing from the room into thin air.

Michelle put her hands at her waist and looked at Swen, waiting for his words of 'advice'.

` You'll never get advice from me, Mistress. Find your power within and I shall tell you. ` Swen said mysteriously.

"Find my power within. You mean that . . ."

"Don't be surprised! I also believe that you have not unleashed your potential. Yet."

` I'll leave both of you, lovebirds. ` Swen grinned again.

And he disappeared into Michelle's blade, which was on the table in the room where they were in.

"Michelle, have you eaten? Why don't we go and eat lunch together?"

"Good idea, Kai."

Michelle grinned and pecked Kai's lips.

"Let's go!"

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For all the Kai's fans out there, I am sorry if I disappoint you of expecting Kai to be absolutely cool.

Kai Hiwatari, in this story, is a guy with lotsa emotions! I'm sure it's not the case in the anime, isn't it?

Well, I'm glad you are patient to see these few words.

Now, I am saying

Goodbye.

Signed Virginia.