Tsuki: * is singing "Your move" from the YGO c.d. *

"Your move

It's time to duel, and there's no backing down

The heart of the cards is where magic is found

We've played this game before, but never quite this way

It's like an all out war, with monsters that obey!"

Kurai: Not bad

Tsuki: Thank you

Kai: * appears * I am back!

Tsuki and Kurai: Dammit.

Tsuki: How did he get back?

Kurai: You said temporarily.

Tsuki: Oh yah -_-;

Kai: (sarcasm) I feel * so * loved

Tsuki: You better * glares *

Kai: * glares back *

Kurai: Ahem, start the fic!

Tsuki: Right! But not before the... um, drum roll please?

Max: * skips out and does drum roll *

Tsuki: Thank you. Anyway, it's time for the thought of the day!

Kai: (sarcasm) Wow

Tsuki: * growls *

Thought of the day: Never eat anything that's yellow and black and has a smiley face on it. Chances are, it's full of food colouring, and will make you sick. Trust me, I made that mistake today.

~

Chapter 12: The Black Dragons vs. the Demolition Boys

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It was time for the next team to face the Black Dragons. The Jazzman was drawing a name from a hat, and the crowd waiting in anticipation for who the next team would be. "And, the next team is...the Demolition Boys!" The crowd didn't cheer as the three Demolition Boys walked onto their side. Tala stiffened visibly, watching his old team. He got a glare from Brian, but the other two didn't look at him. "I'm going this time!" Johnny exclaimed, and Chaz nodded. Rah'aru, as usual, didn't say anything, but only watched as Johnny walked up to his side of the dish. His opponent was Ian. Johnny smirked as he held his launcher, awaiting the signal. Ian also held his launcher ready. When the Jazzman told the two to 'let it rip,' they both launched their blades into the dish.

~Johnny's P.O.V.~

I was ready for this match. Chaz and I had been training before the big tournament, and I knew that I would be able to beat Ian easily, especially with my new bit beast, Weavay. I missed Salamulyon, but Weavay was just as good. I had kind of gotten attached to her. Wyborg kept charging repeatedly at Weavay, and in no time at all, Ian had called out his bit beast. That was exactly what I wanted. "Weavay!" I called, and the orange raptor rose from my blade. It towered over Ian's snake bit beast. "Attack!" I yelled, and Weavay went slamming into Wyborg. The blade started to wobble. I could see the surprise on Ian's face. Yah, that's right. He still thought I had Salamulyon, but I didn't. I had lost him to Robert. I felt a slight pang of anger in my heart, as I remembered what Robert had done, filthy snob he was. I wasn't going to let him get away with that. I turned my attention back to the battle. "Weavay, finish him off!" I shouted, and I watched as my blade clobbered Ian's. The fight was over. Ian's blade had run out of steam. I picked up Weavay, and then went back to the bench. I did it.

~

"Good job Johnny." Rah'aru said softly, and Johnny smiled slightly, sitting down beside Chaz. "And you did it without messing up your hair!" Chaz said, grinning. Johnny just glared at her. "Oh be quiet, pussy cat." Chaz meowed, like she always did when Johnny called her that. Johnny chuckled slightly, and reached out to pull Chaz's tail. She flicked it out of his reach, and hissed playfully. "Sorry, but anybody who has hair like the torch from the statue of liberty isn't touching my tail." Chaz said, with a look of mock sternness. Johnny put on a grouchy face, and pretended to sulk. Chaz smirked, and then turned her attention to Tala. He hadn't said much. "Hey Tala?" Tala didn't respond. He was just staring off into the crowd. "Earth to Tala, come in Tala." Chaz said, waving a hand in front of his face. Tala jumped. "Oh, sorry. Yah?" "What's wrong? I mean you're awful quiet." Chaz said, putting her hand back down. "Nothing. Just, them." Tala said with a sigh. "You used to be part of the Demolition Boys, did you?" Chaz asked, speaking softly to him. Tala nodded, but didn't speak. The next challenger stepping up to the dish broke their conversation. It was Spencer. "I'll go." Rah'aru said, walking up to the dish. The battle was over in a few minutes. Spencer didn't even stand a chance against Rah'aru. The Egyptian boy walked calmly back to the bench and sat down. "I don't even know why we bother doing three matches if we win the first two." He said rather irritably, gazing out at the Demolition Boys. It was time for the last player to step up to the dish. Tala's form stiffened again, as he recognized the pale violet hair of his enemy, Brian. Chaz saw this, and gazed out at their foe. "That's Brian, isn't it?" She said quietly. Tala managed a nod, his eyes not leaving Brian. "I'll finish him off." Chaz said, getting up. Tala wanted to stop her, but he couldn't find his tongue. Chaz stepped up to the dish, her golden eyes staring into Brian's.

~Chaz's P.O.V.~

I glared at this boy called Brian. So he was the one who had hurt Tala when they found him originally. He had left the Demolition Boys, and I guessed that's who had been sent to annihilate him. I held my launcher ready, trusting my bit beast to put an end to Brian's blade. "Chaz." I turned around, hearing my name. It was Tala. "Chaz, be careful. He'll attack you as well as your blade." I nodded to him. "Thank you." I replied, before turning back to Brian. "Nobody harms my friend without paying for it." I said softly, and got a glower from Brian. "Let's see if you're worth my time." He replied. When the call to 'let it rip' was heard, I launched my blade into the dish. I wanted to get this over quickly. Brian called upon his bit beast Falborg almost instantly, and I followed suit. "Wakatzi." My dark green saber-tooth tiger rose from my blade, and went charging at Brian's blade. There was a brilliant flash of green light, and I covered my eyes. When the light faded, I looked at the dish. There was my blade, spinning in amongst the pieces of Brian's. Ha, I showed him. I put out my hand, and Wakatzi spun up into it. "Don't tell me that was your best shot." I said tauntingly. Brian didn't respond, and I turned on my heel and walked back to the bench. "Piece of cake." I said. Tala nodded, but he still seemed worried.

~Outside the Stadium~

"Well, we've got two hours until the next challenge. I guess this is kind of like our intermission." Johnny said, as the Black Dragons were standing outside the Wales stadium. Rah'aru was silent as usual, but Chaz couldn't resist starting an argument with Johnny. "Why aren't you doing anything Johnny? This is supposed to be a time for beginners to practice." Johnny swiped at her, but she ducked. Chaz stuck out her tongue, and Johnny leapt at her. Chaz took off, Johnny hot on her heels. Rah'aru sighed, before saying "I'm going into the stadium. I can't stand any more of their bickering." And with that, he was gone. Tala watched Johnny chase Chaz around, smiling slightly. Chaz darted down an alley, in an attempt to shake Johnny. Johnny only raced after her. Tala walked after them, to make sure the Johnny didn't completely tickle Chaz to death. That was what he did when and if he caught her. Tala walked after the sound of Johnny's cursing, and Chaz's giggling to the end of the alley. "Come on Johnny." Tala said, trying to stop Johnny from tickling Chaz. "She tripped me!" Johnny exclaimed, causing Chaz's giggles to only get louder. "No, you ran into my foot." Tala shook his head in exasperation, as Johnny pretended to be very angry with Chaz. "Well, well what have we here?" A voice from behind the trio made them all turn around. "Boris!" Tala exclaimed, looking up at the man he knew so well. "Glad you still remember me." Boris replied, leering at the three of them. Tala shook slightly, in a mixture of fear and anger. "What do you want here?" He said softly, gazing up into Boris's eyes. "Don't tell me a smart kid like you doesn't know, traitor." Boris said 'traitor' in such a menacing tone that it sent shivers down the three-team member's spines. Chaz stepped up beside Tala, looking at Boris in a sort of curious yet wary look. What did he want with Tala? Boris turned his gaze to the petite girl, and he smiled slightly, though it was much more like a smirk. "So you're Chazari Tairuu? I thought as much. Your fame here in Wales is quite large." Chaz merely nodded at this. Johnny walked towards Chaz and stood beside her, remembering Boris from their past experience. "Why don't you leave him alone Boris?" He said, glaring at the purple- haired man. Boris laughed out loud, only increasing Chaz and Johnny's awareness.

~Tala's P.O.V.~

"Why should I?" Boris answered Johnny's question after he stopped his cold laughter. I had almost forgotten how heartless he sounded. I could feel myself shaking, and I tried to stop. I didn't want Boris to see my fear, for he would only feed off of that. But boy did he scare me. He was my master before, and I hated to now be his foe. He made a nasty enemy. I knew that Boris's plan for my torture could put them in danger, and I didn't want that. Chaz wouldn't budge, and if she wouldn't go then Johnny wouldn't either, stubborn asses (as in donkeys) that they were. Boris's voice broke my train of thoughts. "So Tala, would you like to see our latest weapon? I'm sure you'll love to see it, as it will be your punishment." My stomach churned at the tone of his voice. He didn't wait for my answer, before reaching into his pocket. I became rigid, thinking of all the horrible things that he could have in his pockets. Boris seemed to take his time, as he had probably seen the fear in my eyes. At last, he drew out a Beyblade. 'A Beyblade?' I though, confused. How was that his greatest weapon? Boris gave another of his evil chuckles. "You like it Tala? Wait 'til you see the bit beast inside it. It's even more powerful than Black Dranzer. Brian!" I heard him call my adversary's name, and Brian stepped forward. "Yes sir?" He said in that annoying voice of his. Boris just looked at Brian, and then gave him the blade. Brian nodded, and put it on his launcher. I thought he was going to fire it at me, but instead he fired it at the ground. It sat there, spinning for a moment, before Brian called out the bit beast. "Awaken Dark Wolborg." My eyes widened as the wolf bit beast rose from the blade, his red eyes staring straight at me. "Destroy him!" Boris commanded, and the wolf came charging at me. I couldn't move. I felt rooted to the spot. I closed my eyes, waiting for my end to come, but I didn't feel it. I was pushed suddenly out of the way of the attack. As I fell, I hit my head on a loose brick, and was knocked unconscious. ~

Tsuki: Oooh! Cliffhanger!

Kurai: Yah, that's quite a cliffhanger

Tala: This is unfair! You said no more torture for me!

Tsuki: Sorry, but I couldn't resist. I love torturing you. Wait 'til next chapter. Even more torture!

Tala: Oh no

Chaz: Oh well, it's not just you.

Johnny: Yah.

Chaz: We read the notes. It gets better.

Tsuki: So true.

Kurai: Aw, no horrible endings? That stinks

Tsuki: * sighs * you and your horrible endings. By the way, if anyone cares, Thorn is Goggle Crazy a.k.a. Karen.

* Note: I was thinking of paring Chaz up with one of the characters (male only) and I was wondering what you guys as readers thought of that. Who do you think she should be pared up with? *