Gen: Hey, sorry it's been so long since I've written any more, but I've been working on my various other fics! ^^;; Anywayz, I'm gonna change the spelling of Ray's name to Rei. Why? I like it better! ^^;; Plus, I've seen a lot of people spell his name like that! ANYWAYZ, I DON'T own BeyBlade, THERE. Oh, & BTW, bThis chapter starts AFTER the match is over. (it follows the same course as the show) Tyson wins, & we pick up when Lee & Rei make-up./b AND, I'm changing the format to script form, cuz I can write better like that. [..] = stage directions, * .. * = what a character does, & //..// = what a character is thinking.

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Lee: * turns to Mariah * Are you going to go with the Blade Breakers?

Mariah: Yes. * nods head *

Lee: Alright then. You better come back to our room soon, though. Your stuff is still there.

Mariah: Yep.

[Lee & the remainder of the White Tigers turn around & start to walk out of the stadium.]

Mariah: Ya know, I better come with ya now.

Lee: Yeah, I guess. C'mon then.

Mariah: Yeah! ^^;;; //Lee sounds awfully sad.//

Lee: //Great, she still has strong feelings for Rei. Now I'll never be able to have her as my girl.// * sighs *

Mariah: Hey, Rei! Ya wanna come with us?

Rei: Uh, sure, if it's ok.

Lee: //No sense in having hard feelings against him.// Sure.

Rei: Alright! [Rei & Mariah follow the White Tigers.]

Tyson: * yells playfully * If you guys don't come back in 20 minutes, we're gonna send out a search party!

Rei: Don't worry, we'll be back!

[So, all members of the White Tiger team - past & present - walk towards their room. When they get there, Mariah gets her bag from underneath her bed.]

Mariah: I never thought I'd actually be leaving you guys.

Lee: Well, it's your choice. If you wanna be with Rei, fine. So be it.

Mariah: //He doesn't sound like he's mad, just hurt// * gives Lee a hug * I won't forget you guys - EVER. You've been my friends since we were all little. I just wanna get out to see the world! And I really missed Rei.

Lee: I understand. And don't worry, we won't forget you two. Now pack up! I'm guessing that the rest of your new team wants to get home. [Mariah starts to pack] By the way, where are you two gonna stay?

Rei: Well, I was gonna stay with Tyson. Maybe they'll have enough room at his house.

Mariah: I hope so! Cuz I don't know where I'm gonna stay!

Rei: Well, according to Tyson, his house is pretty big. I'm sure there'll be enough room!

Mariah: I hope so! ^^;;;

[Mariah continues to pack, with a little help from the guys. In a few minutes, she's ready to go.]

Mariah: Well, * chokes back tears * I best be off.

Lee: Yeah.

[Mariah gives Lee, Gary, & Kevin a hug each. She & Rei then leave the room.]

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[Mariah & Rei meet the rest of the Blade Breakers back in the stadium.]

Tyson: Wow! That was quick!

Mariah: Well, I didn't have THAT much to pack! By the way, I hear your house is pretty big, Tyson. Do you think you'd have enough room for me at your house?

Tyson: Oh, yeah, we'd have enough room. I just don't know what my grandpa would say to having a girl stay with us!

Rei: Good point. Well, if you can't stay there, then where WILL you stay?

Mariah: I don't know. We don't know anyone aside from the people in our village, & the people we've met at this tournament. You guys are the only ones here from where you live, right?

Kenny: Yeah. We live in Japan, too, so you're gonna be a LONG way from home.

Mariah: I never realized that the world was so big.

Kenny: Yep. And this is just a small part of the world!

Mariah: OO;;; Wow.

All: * laugh *

Mariah: ^^;;; Well, we best be off, eh guys?

All: Yeah!

Tyson: Let's go home!

Max: Maybe they'll have a parade waiting for us when we get home!

Tyson: That'd be so wicked awesome!

[They all leave the Stadium in high spirits. Even Kai manages to crack a small smile. On their way home, Rei & Mariah "catch up," Tyson, Kenny, & Max joke around, & Kai just sat starring out the window.]

Kai: //I wonder what Grandfather will say to our team victory. He'll probably congratulate me.// * sighs * //I've got to snap the Street Sharks into shape when we get back. Now that I'm one step closer to regaining my title, honor will be restored to my gang.//

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Gen: So, what did ya think? Any better than the last chapter? Anywayz, I hope to get the next chapter up ASAP! I don't want to keep you waiting too long for the next chapter! And remember, all flames will be ignored, & fed to Dranzer.

Dranzer: * stomach growls *

Gen: He's hungry for them! But, that doesn't mean you should flame me for Dranzer's sake!

Kai: I'll feed Tyson to him.

Tyson: OO;;; I don't wanna be Bit Beast chow! * runs *

Gen: ANYWAYZ, go! Review! Now!! Mwhahahahahahaha!!!!!