lugiamania: Hey peoples! Thanks for the reviews! I really appreciated them! Anyways, here's the next chapter!
Ray: What about the disclaimer?
lugiamania: Well, I suppose. Otherwise, people would try to sue me...
Ray: lugiamania does NOT own Beyblade and to some extent the plot. She was inspired by fanart at a japanese fansite which you can find the URL to in chapter 1.
lugiamania: Okay then, here's the next chapter!
Now, as you know, the angle of the triangle...
Kai sighed and looked out the window. Math was incredibly boring. In fact, everything was boring. He hated school. It had taken many arguments between his father and him to make him go back. Kai sighed again. His father was rarely home. Most of the time, he was away on business trips, leaving Kai with his aunt.
Not that I care. Kai thought bitterly. His father never paid much attention to him, even on one of those rare occasions when he was home. His mother had died when he was only a baby, so he didn't even remember her.
Now, who can tell me how you find the area of a polygon? Ah, how about Mr. Hiwatari?
Huh? What? Kai snapped out of his thoughts, only to see the entire class and Mrs. Shizuku looking at him, expecting an answer.
Not paying attention, I see. Well then, can someone else tell us how to find the area of a polygon? I suggest you listen closely Mr. Hiwatari, unless you want to fail this class. Mrs. Shizuku said, looking at him.
Yes ma'am. Kai mumbled, feeling very embarrassed and peeved at the same time. He didn't even want to be here. Yet, here he was, sitting at a desk in math class, just humiliated by the teacher in front of everyone. Kai couldn't wait until school was over, for it was the Friday before spring break. An entire week without school! Kai's mind raced as he thought of all the things he could do, like improving his beyblading skills. He glanced at the clock. Only 10 more minutes to go.
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I know, and just look at that bad boy attitude. He's so hot!
Yeah, and he has one of his ears pierced too!
Oh my god! He is just like, the hottest guy on campus!
Kai just rolled his eyes as he passed some preppy cheerleaders gossiping about how hot he was. He was used to comments like that, especially after he got his left ear pierced. He ignored the looks he got and walked towards home, with his jacket slung over his shoulder.
Oh Kai, you're home. This just came in the mail for you. His aunt greeted him as he stepped into the house.
was all Kai said before he slit the envelope. A letter fell onto the table, and Kai picked it up and scanned it through.
Hey Kai,
How are you doing? Anyways, I was thinking that since spring break was coming up, we could have a sort of a Bladebreakers reunion thing at my house. My dad said we could have a little mini tournament in the basement too. Wait until you see it! We've redone the Beystadium with all kinds of neat stuff! If you're coming just give me a call.
-Max
Well I think you should go. It'll be nice to see your friends again. His aunt said, as she finished reading over his shoulders.
I guess. I could use a little practice anyway. Kai quickly made up an excuse so it wouldn't look like he was eager to see the rest of the gang again.
Alright then. Better call Max then. Don't want to make him think you're not coming. His aunt said as she handed him the phone.
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Okay, we open them on the count of three. One, two, three!
Everyone glanced at their progress reports, hoping for good grades.
Phew, only one C-. Gary sighed with relief.
All As for me. Ray announced.
Same here. Lee said, while waiting for everyone else to scan their through their grades.
Only one B, otherwise I got all As too. Mariah said as she peered over Kevin's shoulders. What did you get, Kevin?
Mostly Cs, one B, and one C-. At least I'm not gonna be dead when I get home. Kevin said, snapping his report shut.
So, what are you guys doing over spring break? Lee asked as they walked toward Ray's house, where they often spent the afternoons.
Well, Max invited all the Bladebreakers to his house for a reunion sort of thing. Ray said.
That sounds nice. I'm going over to England with my parents. We're leaving tomorrow, so I have to go pretty soon and pack my stuff. Sorry, but I can't hang with you guys this afternoon.
That's okay Mariah, you can tell us all about it when you get back. Lee assured her.
Okay then, I'll see you guys when I get back! Mariah waved as she started jogging toward her house. Suddenly she stopped and ran back.
Whoops! There's something I forgot to do before I left! Mariah leaned in and gave Ray a little peck on his cheek.
Bye Ray, I promise to send you a postcard. she said with a wink and a smile.
She then giggled and ran off, leaving Ray blushing with hand on his cheek and the guys teasing him.
Bye Ray, I promise to send you a postcard. Kevin imitated while Lee and Gary howled with laughter.
Shut up! Ray said, taking a swing at Kevin, but missing.
Come on, let's head to Ray's house and get out of this heat. Lee said, tugging at his collar.
Last one there is a rotten egg! Kevin yelled before taking off.
Hey come back here!
Yeah, you little cheater! You got a head start!
The rest of the gang quickly took off after Kevin, except for Ray, who still stood there thinking about the kiss Mariah gave him.
Hey Ray, you coming or not?
Are you guys forgetting that it's my house? Ray yelled back before he took off after them.
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I can't wait for tonight! Is everyone coming Max? Tyson asked as he, Kenny, and Max walked home from school.
Well, I don't know about Kai, but Ray said he could make it. Max replied, thinking about the letters he'd sent them.
There's still a chance you know. After all, he could still call this afternoon. Kenny said.
Well, as much as I don't like Kai, it doesn't really seem like we're a team without him. Tyson admitted.
We could stop by my house and ask my dad if he called. Max suggested.
Why not? it's not like we have anything else to do. Kenny replied.
Hey! I thought you said you were going to upgrade my internet connection today! Dizzi complained from Kenny's school bag.
Don't you mean, my internet connection, Dizzi? Kenny asked as he took out his laptop.
It's not like you ever use it. Dizzi contradicted.
Don't worry, I'll upgrade it as soon as we get to Max's house. Kenny reassured his bit-beast.
The three friends rounded a corner before reaching Max's house. As soon as they were inside, Max asked his dad if any calls came during the day.
No, none for you anyway. Don't feel too bad Max, you know Kai's sort of a lone wolf. Max's dad said as he wiped down the counter.
Yeah, I know, but I was hoping that everyon- He was cut off as the phone started ringing.
Hold on, I'll get it. Hello? Oh hey, you can? That's great! Yes, I'll be sure to tell him, bye. Max's dad hung up the phone and turned toward the boys.
Was that Kai? Tyson asked, already suspicious.
Yup, and he said he could come.
Yeah! Now the whole gang's coming! Tyson yelled, pumping his fist into the air.
Well, looks like I better start setting things up if we're going to get everything ready by tonight. Max said, already heading down to the basement.
I'll help too.
Me too. Kenny and Tyson volunteered themselves and headed down to the basement as well.
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Phew, looks ready, doesn't it? Tyson wiped the sweat off his forehead as he and Max shoved the last table into place.
Yup, now all we need to do is wait for everyone else to arrive! Max announced, flopping down into a chair.
Why don't you guys go home and change and get your beyblades? They won't be here for another half-hour. Max suggested.
Sure. We'll be back in about ten minutes. C'mon Chief, let's go.
Tyson and Kenny headed out of the basement, leaving Max still in a chair.
I'd better go change too. Don't wanna look like I just got home from school he thought before trooping up the stairs to his room.
Half an hour later...
Hey Ray, buddy! Long time no see! Tyson greeted as he and Ray gave each other a high five.
Yeah, I'm glad to be here. Ray replied. He was still wearing his traditional chinese clothes, and his hair was still bound up.
So, how was the flight here? Kenny inquired as they went down to the basement.
Pretty good, except there was this girl that kept looking at her purse and occasionally telling it to be quiet. Ray laughed, remembering the funny scene.
Anyway, Kai said he'd be coming too, so while we're waiting for him, we can star- Max was cut off yet again as this time, the doorbell rang.
Never mind, that must be him. Max said and ran up the stairs.
Hey Kai, glad you could make it! Ray greeted as Kai and Max came down the stairs.
Thought I'd see how your beyblading skills are. Kai said, taking out his beyblade.
Well then, looks like we'll have a little match first. I'll be the commentator for this round. Care to join me Kenny? Max asked as Tyson and Kai faced each other across the beystadium, with Ray as the spectator.
Ready? Three, two, one, LET IT RIP!
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Man, that was an awesome match! Just look at how he handles his beyblade!
Yeah, it's incredible!
Hey Tyson! Don't hog all the chips!
Yeah Tyson, other people want some too ya know!
The Bladebreakers were now settled on the couch, watching a beyblading match on TV while eating. Tyson and Max were shouting at the TV while Kenny and Ray were trying to pry the chips away from Tyson. Kai just sat on the couch and concentrated on the match, putting in a comment every once in a while.
YEAH!!! He won! Koutarou won!!!!! Max and Tyson jumping up and down yelling and screaming while everyone else managed to snatch the bowl of chips back from Tyson.
So, what do you guys wanna do now? Max asked when he and Tyson had calmed down.
I dunno, how about a movie? Ray suggested. What do you have, Max?
Umm, let's see, Max replied as he dug through his collection of DVDs. I have Princess Mononoke, The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, The End of Evangelion, The Matrix, Resident Evil, and Final Fantasy. Max announced, holding up the DVDs for everyone to see.
Princess Mononoke! They have some awesome sword fighting scenes in there! Tyson yelled.
Either Resident Evil or The Matrix. Kai said.
I'm basically fine with just about anything, well, maybe except for The Matrix. Kenny said, thinking about the horrendous scenes The Matrix had.
I vote for either The End of Evangelion or Final Fantasy. Ray voiced.
Well, personally, I like all of them, so why don't we draw names out of a hat. Max suggested, getting a notepad and a piece of paper.
Fine with me. Ray said, and the others nodded as well.
Alright then, and the winner is, Resident Evil! Max announced as he popped in the DVD.
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After watching TV and a movie for 3 hours, the guys decided that they needed a break.
I need some fresh air, I'm getting kinda dizzy. Kenny said, shaking his head from side to side.
Yeah, me too. Ray said while looking at Max. Is it okay for us to take a little walk outside?
Yeah, sure. Just let me tell my dad and we'll be on our way. Max said, heading up.
Come on guys, let's go. Ray said as they filed through the door.
Just don't stay out too long. Max's dad advised them.
We won't.
Yeah, we're just going for a little walk.
The gang strolled toward the woods at edge of town, and chatted about their lives.
Yeah, I know, math is really boring. Ray agreed with Kai as they walked along.
At least you teacher doesn't give you as much homework as mine. Kai complained.
The Bladebreakers walked in silence for a while, each lost in their own thoughts when Kenny suddenly yelled.
Hey everybody, look! A shooting star!
Everyone turned their heads as they saw a beautiful streak fly across the sky and seemingly land in the woods.
Whoa, did you see that? It landed in the woods! I'm gonna go check it out! Tyson yelled, breaking away from the rest of the group and running toward the woods.
Tyson! Tyson, wait! Come back! Max yelled, but it was no use, Tyson was already far ahead.
Come on, we have to go after him. Who knows what's in those woods at night. Ray said, picking up his pace.
I wish Tyson wasn't always like this. Kenny said before they started running after Tyson. Little did they know just what they were going to find.
Tyson kept running until his legs started hurting, but he still kept running, until he saw a faint light coming from a couple hundred feet ahead. He slowed down a bit, and walked quietly toward it. He could feel his neck prickling, like he was being watched. He gulped, hoping it wasn't some kind of ferocious forest animal. He turned around, and walked backwards slowly, scanning the terrain around him. He didn't notice that there was someone else here until...
He yelled as he backed into something, and then fell and tripped, with the thing falling right on top of his stomach, knocking the wind right out of him.
Are you alright?
His friend's worried yells brought him back to reality. He slowly glanced at the thing on top of him, and realized that it was a human, and a girl at that too, a girl that he knew.
he asked, wondering if it was really her, but there was no mistaking that short brown hair.
Huh? Wha? Tyson? Hiromi stirred and sat up.
Hiromi? What are you doing way out here? Tyson asked as he sat up, his heart still pounding in his ears. Just then, his friends arrived, panting.
Tyson! Are you alright?
Yeah, we heard you yelling back there. Max said worriedly.
No, I'm alright. I just bumped into Hiromi. Tyson reassured his friends.
Hiromi? You mean Hiromi from school? Kenny inquired.
Yup, that's me. Hiromi replied, stepping out from the shadows.
What are you doing in the woods Hiromi? Max asked.
Well, I saw a shooting star land near here, and decided to investigate. she replied, looking at the strange glow ahead.
Same with us. Why we all go up there together? Ray suggested.
Fine with me. Let's go. Hiromi agreed, and started towards the glow.
The rest of the group followed, and speculated as to what the glow was coming from. A few minutes later, they heard what sounded like a boy and a girl arguing. They walked a little bit closer, and what they saw nearly made them faint. There was a devil and she was arguing with what seemed to be an angel. They were standing near some kind of portal, which was creating the glow they had saw.
I'm telling you Willis, we have to go look for them!
Didn't you hear what mother said, Cissy?! We have to wait for them to come here!
Do you know how long that's gonna take we don't have time! Gaizon is in trouble! We have to go back as soon as possible! The devil named Cissy yelled. She was about to say something else when she suddenly stopped and looked around.
Do you sense that Willis? She asked the angel, who nodded.
Yes, They're here. From the looks of it, they're behind those trees up ahead.
Hiromi gave a little gasp. They were talking about them! She was about to bolt when the Angel named Willis called to them.
Don't be afraid! We know you're there! We're not going to hurt you, but we need your help!
Everyone turned and looked at each other.
Oh my god! They know we're here! What do we do? Hiromi panicked.
I say we get out of here! Who knows who or what those things are. Max said, hoping to convince the rest of the group.
I don't know they sound like they really need our help, and I've got this feeling that they're not gonna hurt us. Ray said with a serious look on his face.
Well, I don't know, maybe. Max pondered for a moment.
Trust me guys, they're not gonna hurt us. I say we go and see what they want. Ray said, turning around and getting ready to walk toward the glow.
Alright then. We'll all go then. Max agreed as they slowly walked out.
Ah, finally. I thought we were gonna have to come and get you. Cissy said as they slowly approached. Don't worry, there's nothing to be afraid of. We just want to ask you guys something. She said.
What do you guys want? Ray asked, surprised that his voice came out strong, despite the fact that his legs wanted to run.
Well, as you can see, we're not from around here. We come from a faraway land called Gaizon. We were sent here to Earth to find the legendary warriors with special powers to help save our world from total destruction and chaos. According to legend, the warriors will come to us, just as you have. Cissy explained.
Whoa, back up there for a moment. You want us go and save your world?! Max asked, not quite believing what he heard.
That is correct. Willis answered.
But what about our families? Won't they notice that we're gone? Kenny asked.
Time will be stopped while you are in Gaizon. No one will ever know that you have been gone.
What is it do you need us to do exactly? Kai asked, speaking for the first time since they took off after Tyson.
Well, you will all get weapons and magic, and using them, we need you to defeat the sorcerer Michio, who is trying to enslave the people of our land to do his bidding! Willis answered, his handsome face twisting into a scornful one at the mention of Michio.
Uh, can you give us a moment? Hiromi asked, then pulled the boys into a huddle.
What do you think? Should we say yes and go help them?
I don't know, I mean, it sounds really dangerous, we could get hurt, or even worse, killed!
Well, I thing we should go. They really seem to need our help. Besides, we'll get weapons and magic to help us.
Still, is it wise?
You worry too much Chief. I say we go! I mean, I don't know about you guys, but I'm itching for an adventure.
Tyson, you do know that this may not be all fun and games, right?
I still say we go. I mean, this might sound crazy, but I've got a feeling like we were destined to do this. Ray explained.
Well, I suppose.
Then it's decided? Do we all agree to go to Gaizon? Tyson asked the group as they all nodded their heads.
Alright, we've decided to come and help you. Ray announced their decision to Cissy and Willis.
Okay, now to get to Gaizon, you need to go through this portal. Cissy said, pointing to the circle of light on a tree trunk. You guys should go first. We'll be right behind you.
I'll go first. Tyson volunteered, and stepped forward. He slowly reached out a hand, and then, walked through it.
One by one, they all went through the portal. At first, they saw nothing but a blinding flash, and then they were falling in what seemed to be a tunnel filled with bright lights. Then, the lights seemed to get brighter. After that, they could see no more, nor feel, for there was nothing but pressing blackness all around them.
lugiamania: Well, here you are, the fantasy part of the story begins here!
Tyson: We'll be alright, right?
lugiamania: Don't worry, you'll see in the next chapter! Anyways, I don't mean to offend people when I wrote preppy cheerleaders back there. It's just that there were the perfect type to be saying something like that. Also, for the name drawing for the movies, I really did do that and the winner really was Resident Evil.
Max: But I thought you've never seen Resident Evil before?
lugiamania: Well, err, I just put it in because it was by Capcom and capcom makes great games! ^_^;
Everyone: *falls down*
lugiamania: Anyway, I got the name Michio from 20,000 names from around the world. It's a really useful web site if you need some names. The URL is http://www.20000-names.com/index.htm. Please review!
