12: Frustration

Seen a few more episodes now. Finally met the All Stars… and they're not as cool as the White Tigers. The All Stars seem kind of corny compared to the White Tigers, especially in terms of dress sense. The only cool thing about the All Stars is their high tech research facility and the fact they're spying on the Bladebreakers all the time. Kai knew something was up though…

Disclaimer: I own them in my mind…

"I'm getting really sick of this," Tyson growled, tossing down his cards and standing. Max reached up and quickly pulled him back down. "Hey!"

"You've got to stay down, Tyson," Max reminded him. "Remember what Kai said."

"Yeah, well what if Kai is wrong?"

"I find Kai's answer to the fully justified," Kenny spoke up. "The statistics show you have a decided edge over Ray, Lee, and Mariah-"

"You know Kenny," Dizzi cut in. "Most people would be freaking out in a hostage situation."

Kenny cringed. "Oh, I'm fine."

"Just couldn't hold your bladder earlier on then?"

Max and Tyson exchanged a grin and snickered, Kevin pulling a face as he slid away from Kenny. Gary looked up at them, then toward Lee who was sitting quietly off to the side with Ray and Mariah. "I'm hungry, Lee."

Lee's catlike eyes cracked open as he looked toward the oldest member of the group. "And you expect me to do what?"

Mariah looked toward him. "I'm getting hungry too, Lee."

"There's just over an hour left until the time is up. You can get something to eat then."

Ray clenched his teeth. "You mean when they kill Kai?"

"If that's what happens."

Ray growled, clenching his fists. "You can be a real jerk sometimes Lee, you know that?"

Lee looked toward him. "I thought you said you didn't like, Kai."

"Like him or not, he is still our team leader." Ray paused. "And he's a friend."

Tyson looked up. "Say what?"

"You heard me." Ray looked around the group. "I know you're all getting tired, frustrated, and hungry, but lets try and stick together, okay?"

"Ray's right," Mariah chimed in, reaching out to lay a hand on his arm. "Let's not turn against each other now. Not even against Kai."

Lee's mouth twitched as the others chorused their agreement, the White Tiger leader closing his eyes. The sound of swearing made him open them again, and looking up, they spotted Winton pacing around in circles, checking his watch as he moved.

He turned toward the cameras. "Where is it Dickenson? BBA? You've had plenty of time to talk, so where is it?"

Mariah slid closer to Ray, Lee reaching out to snag Tyson by the collar and dragging him back behind the others and out of the line of fire, not even giving the younger teen time to protest. Max and Kevin shifted so they sat directly in front of him, Gary sitting up and providing further protection as Kenny shrunk back, face pale.

"Well aren't you a brave one," Dizzi teased. Kenny closed the laptop. "Hey."

Winton tapped his watch. "I'm getting tired of waiting, Dickenson. Ring now," he pulled out his gun. "Or it's game over."

Max: All right! What are we waiting for?

Tyson: Our fifth wheel of course. Kai, are you coming?

Kai: Hn, and skip dessert?

^One of my all time favourite quotes. That episode was just on two days ago. Kai rocks! Review anyone? Comes with cake.