Wahoo!! Thank you guys so much for the characters and team names! I have to
apologize though, they might lose! I hope you don't mind but I had it all
planned out this way. Anyone going to Animenorth that lives in Canada? I'm
trying to get my dad to take me but he's not much of an anime fan. Oh well
it's suppose to be fun. Anyways, enough with my jabbering, on with the
story.
Disclaimer: Are you really that dumb to think I own Beyblade?
~Chapter 9~
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls to this years Canadian Beyblade Tournament!"
Jazzman's voice rang out above the clapping and cheering of the crowd that had come to watch one of the many qualifying rounds. The number of teams would be greatly reduced in these rounds but it will get harder in the next.
A single teenager stood back from the rest of the roaring crowd. He was leaning against one of the many stone pillars that surrounded the large, circular building. His roan red eyes scanned the audience until they moved down to gaze at the two competing teams. One of the teams looked familiar but he couldn't see whether he knew them because of his position. His teammates sat in front of him but they did not know of his presence. Both of them volunteered to watch the match but he trusted neither of them to get information. Just as he expected they were fooling around and not paying attention to anything. Kai sighed; it was a good thing he decided to come after all.
"Let's get this party started! One my right we have the Medway's Cowboys!"
A spotlight appeared upon three teens that stood on the side of the beyblade dish where he could see clearly. Kai closed his eyes again; he had seen them beyblade before, they weren't the best in the world. Then again, neither was he. Tyson was the all powerful world champion. He was the person that beat Tala using one bitbeast while the red head had. who knows how many.
"And on my left are the great and mighty Bladebreakers!"
Kai's eyes snapped open as the words went through his ears. 'The Bladebreakers, it can't be'. Kai glanced at the back of one of the franticly waving boys. He rolled his eyes, the, oh powerful leader's, tacky hat stood out a mile.
"Isn't that Kai's old team Evan?"
Kai looked down at the back of the teenaged girls head. Her silky raven hair moved every time she moved her head. She earned a slight shrug from the boy next to her. "I don't know."
"Yes. That is my old team."
Both teens turned to see the eyes of their team leader. His gaze was not upon them but the group of four boys that stood in the centre of the building. His eyes were narrowed and he looked to be in deep thought.
"But what I want to know is: what are they doing here?" Kai moved his gaze down to his teammates. Both of them shrugged and looked again at the Bladebreakers. "I'm going to get a better look. You coming?"
"Yah", Kassandra jumped out of her chair and went to stand next to Kai. "You coming Evan? Don't want to be a loner do you?"
"Alright I'm coming."
Evan got up and followed the other two. Kai lead them to three empty seats at the very last row in-between the two teams. When they sat down Jazzman was just beginning the battle.
"From the Cowboys is Christen! Don't be fooled by her sweet looks, she packs a punch and her bitbeast Essette doesn't make it anymore easier." Jazzman paused as he turned to face the Bladebreakers, a smile stretched from ear to ear as his gaze fell on Max. "The Bladebreakers are sending out the great Max. His bitbeast Draciel would've given them a early lead in the championships."
The crowd's cheering gave away as an angry 'boo' arose from the crowd. Who did he think he was saying those things about the only Canadian to make it to the world championships? Even if it was a team effort, even if he did lose to Spencer. He is the best Canada has and he insult him!
Kassandra turned to face Kai to see how he would react. His hair shadowed his eyes and his mouth was curled into a deep frown. He seemed to be shaking slightly and his hands were clenched into a tight fist.
"Kai"
"Yes?" His voice was rather shaky and it hurt her to see him like this. She knew how much he hated to lose and being reminded of it would really hit him hard. Evan was even leaning forward in his sit to get a better look at the blue haired boy. "You okay?"
Kai seemed to relax slightly as he gently rubbed his temple with his hand. "Yah, I'm fine. I'll be in the locker room getting ready for our match." He got out of his seat and walked out of the arena.
Evan and Kassandra glanced at one another, "Kai wait!" Both took off after him.
~*~*~*~*~
Jazzman ignored the crowds boos but the blond teen couldn't. Were they booing at him or what he said about Kai? Max looked up at the crowd as they began shaking their fist at Jazzman. What was the big deal? Why did they care so much that he said those things?
"Max"
The blond turned to see his three friends heading towards him.
"Listen", Kenny said, "I don't know why they're make such a big deal about it. Kai's not even here. Anyways, just forget about it and do your best in the match."
"Yah! Go for it Max", Tyson said.
Ray did nothing but smile, the blonde already knew what he wanted to say. He gave a simple nod of his head before he went back to his seat. Max went to stand at the edge of the dish. It was a classic bowl so this would be easy.
"Let's see how good you are Max. If Jazzman could go and say that you are better then Kai you must be really good."
Max looked up at the sudden voice. Christen was standing opposite of him. Her long hair, baggy blue pants, and flamed t-shirt gave her a look of dominance. Chestnut eyes stared out at him under long bangs.
"What do you mean?"
A smile crossed her lips and her eyes flashed with excitement. "So you really don't know anything about your old teammate eh? This will be interesting."
Now Max was really confused. "Old teammate? He's still on our team."
"Surprise, surprise."
"Bladers, are you ready?"
Both Max and Christen got into place, launchers in hand.
"3.2.1.Let it rip!" (I personally don't like 'let it rip' but I decided to use it anyways)
The beyblades began attacking each other immediately. Kenny had told Max that he should go in and finish it quickly. It wasn't really his style but it seems to be working. Her beyblade was wearing down really soon.
"Alright Draciel, attack!"
The green beyblade hit the purple one with such force it flew right out of the stadium and landed in front of Christen.
"It looks like this is over, and Max is the winner!"
Cheers erupted in the stands. It wasn't very loud but he wouldn't blame them, seeing as his team wasn't Canadian.
"Well Max you beat me, but you know what? I really don't care."
Max gave a confused look at Christen. She held her purple beyblade in her hand and still had a small smile sketched across her face. "Why not?" He was curious to know why she was so happy that she lost so easily.
"You see Max, I know something about your teammate that you don't know. I'll let you think about it but you'll figure it out soon. Good bye"
With that she strolled down to her team's bench and began to talk to them. Max too went down to meet his team who congratulated him with wide grins on their faces.
"Alright, it's Ray's turn now" Tyson said, pumping his fist in the air.
"Ray, you'll beat them easily, they're just beginners" Kenny said. His nose was in front of the computer and he was typing away. "Like I said before, the only team that we have to worry about is the Black Knights."
"Yah, but we'll still beat them. Big deal if everyone around here is scared of them, it's not like they're the best ever." Ray said. He usually wouldn't say anything that will put down other teams but he wasn't sure. He didn't know what he was worried about, but there was obviously something he was afraid of.
"Up next from the Cowboys is Finlay. This guy's got a beyblade full of power with his bitbeast Mariko!
From the Bladebreakers is Ray who is hoping to make it a quick win with his bitbeast Drigger!"
Both boys stepped up to the dish as their names were called. Finlay looked a little nervous at facing the world champions but his eyes showed determination nonetheless. He didn't say a word as they loaded their launchers.
"Ready? 3.2.1.Let it rip!"
Ray watched as is beyblade collided with the navy blue beyblade. It was putting up a good fight but he wasn't trying very hard. He looked up at the other boy. He was biting his lower lip and was concentrating on the match before him. Ray sighed; he had decided to put the kid out of his misery.
"Drigger!"
His gray beyblade began sawing down on the other one. Sparks flew about the dish and landed on his bare skin. Ray brushed them away as they fell. They were burning his skin.
"No! Mariko!"
It was to late. Finlay's beyblade flew out of the dish and landed farther behind him. Smoke came off of it and the boy was waving away the smoke before he picked it up and headed back to the bench.
"Alright folks, the Bladebreakers advance to the quarter finals!"
"Wait a second. I didn't get to battle!"
"Maybe next time kid. We can use this time for the other rounds. Sorry", Jazzman said.
Tyson's face turned into a pout as he stuffed his hands in his pockets and turned to face the rest of his teammates. "It's not fair! Why can't I battle?"
"Tyson you can battle first tomorrow, okay?" Kenny said. He adjusted his glasses as he looked at Tyson through his shaggy bangs (does he even have eyes?).
"Fine"
"Come on you guys, let's go see the battle in the other arena. It should be starting soon", Ray said.
"Yah", Kenny said, "It's the Black Knights versus the Blaze Boyz."
"Now we can see how good they really are", Tyson said. His mood changed in a blink of an eye and now he was back to his hyper self.
"Sure", Max yelled.
The four boys hurried off to find good seats in the other arena.
~*~*~*~*~
"Bonjour mes amies and welcome."
The crowd cheered wildly as the young, silver haired woman walked on the raised platform. Her eyes scanned over the crowd as they began to quite down. "For those out there who don't know who I am, mon nom est Serendipity."
"Why is she talking in French? I don't understand a word she's saying." Tyson whined.
"French is Canada's second language, you wouldn't want it to be German would you?" Kenny answered. "You really must learn your geography."
"What did she say her name was Kenny?" Max asked.
"I think she said her name was Serpipininy", Ray replied.
"Her name is Serendipity and she is Canada's announcer."
The four boys turned to see that the Medway's Cowboys had taken a seat beside them. Finlay was sitting next to Ray with Christen and one other girl beside him. The new girl noticed them looking at her in a funny way. "Oh sorry, my name's Sandra."
"Nice to meet you", Tyson said. He would've had to battle her if Jazzman would've let them. "So what are you guys doing here?"
"We came to watch the match, and make sure you figure it out", Christen answered. She was looking directly at Max with a knowing smile stretched across her delicate face.
"Figured what out?" Kenny wondered.
"You'll see", Sandra said.
"It's the Blaze Boyz versus the Black Knights. First up is Keith Adams from the Blaze Boyz against Evan Tompson from the Black Knights." Serendipity said through her microphone.
"Why does she say the last names and doesn't talk about their beyblades?" Ray asked.
"We do it slightly different from the other tournaments. We let the teams prepare themselves and if they're not ready then they have problems", Finlay said.
A brown haired boy stood on one side of the dish. He stood about 5'11 but didn't look like he was older then fourteen. Opposite of him was a short teen that had dyed blond hair that stuck up in all directions. 'That's the guy from the plane' Ray thought.
"Un.deux.trois, Let it Rip!"
Both players launched their beyblades at the same time but with in seconds only one was left; the green beyblade that belonged to Evan.
"The Black Knights take a quick lead in this qualifier round. Next is Ben Clarke from the Blaze Boyz versus Kassandra White of the Black Knights." Serendipity screeched.
The two beybladers approached the dish from opposite ends. The red headed boy, Ben, stood with a cocky stance while the girl had determination written across her face.
"Ready? Un.deux.trios, Go!"
When it seemed to have begun, it was over. Like the other match, Ben's beyblade was knocked clear out of the dish only to land beside the boy. The crowd erupted in cheers as the raven-haired girl walked away from the dish.
"Okay Joe, it's up to you", Serendipity's attention was focused on the last remaining member of the Blaze Boyz. "Do you want to give it a shot?"
Joe glanced across the stadium at the last remaining member of the Black Knights. The person remained in the shadows and Joe was having a hard time trying to figure out who it was.
"I guess I'll try."
"Final match, Joe Laylor versus the one, the only, Kai Hiwatari!"
Pure terror was drawn across Joe's face, but he wasn't the only one with some kind of face.
"I don't believe it!" Tyson yelled over the screaming of the crowd, "Is it really our Kai, our teammate?"
"Believe it", Christen said.
They did. Their old team leader strolled out from the shadows of the corner to face Joe across from the dish. His cold glare was set upon the face of the trembling boy in front of him. Words of encouragement were being yelled from the boy's team. He regained his posture but still looked shaken.
"On my mark, un.deux.trois.Let it rip!"
Like the matches before, this battle ended quickly, but with more force. A powerful gust of wind swept across the stadium sending dust into the crowd. Kai remained where he was, arms crossed and legs slightly apart with a deep scowl on his face. When the smoke cleared, there was nothing left of the dish except for a piece of the dish where Dranzer continued spinning, unharmed.
"There you have it folks, Black Knights move up to the quarter finals!"
Ray watched as the Black Knights swept off through the doors into the locker rooms. The other Bladebreakers were engaged deep into conversation about why Kai would leave. He preferred to find out from his old team leader.
Ray stood up and walked past the rest of his team. When he was at the end of the row of seats they spoke up.
"Where are you going Ray?"
"To find Kai."
"Let me come with you Ray", Kenny said, "I want to know as much as the next person what he's doing here."
"Me two!"
"Me three!"
Ray smiled as his friends got up to stand next to him. "Let's go."
The four ran down the maze of hallways before everyone else got out. They soon entered the lobby just as Kai's team was coming out of another hallway.
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Uh oh! Hehehe, what is Kai going to do now? I apologize for making the second set of battles so short. I just don't find them very interesting. Unless of course it's the last battle in the finals, always got to see who wins. Oh yah, if you characters didn't appear in this chapter, maybe the next or one after that. I can't promise whether they will appear or not but characters are still welcome. If I don't get enough I'll resort to my classmates. Anyways, you can push that pretty purple button down there and leave a review. I just discovered why anonymous reviewers couldn't review. Duh, I can be so dense sometimes. What are you doing reading this, go and review. The more reviews, the quicker I update (can't promise anything though, I'm going away this weekend), and the more beyblades Kai can burn. Go, go, go!
Disclaimer: Are you really that dumb to think I own Beyblade?
~Chapter 9~
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls to this years Canadian Beyblade Tournament!"
Jazzman's voice rang out above the clapping and cheering of the crowd that had come to watch one of the many qualifying rounds. The number of teams would be greatly reduced in these rounds but it will get harder in the next.
A single teenager stood back from the rest of the roaring crowd. He was leaning against one of the many stone pillars that surrounded the large, circular building. His roan red eyes scanned the audience until they moved down to gaze at the two competing teams. One of the teams looked familiar but he couldn't see whether he knew them because of his position. His teammates sat in front of him but they did not know of his presence. Both of them volunteered to watch the match but he trusted neither of them to get information. Just as he expected they were fooling around and not paying attention to anything. Kai sighed; it was a good thing he decided to come after all.
"Let's get this party started! One my right we have the Medway's Cowboys!"
A spotlight appeared upon three teens that stood on the side of the beyblade dish where he could see clearly. Kai closed his eyes again; he had seen them beyblade before, they weren't the best in the world. Then again, neither was he. Tyson was the all powerful world champion. He was the person that beat Tala using one bitbeast while the red head had. who knows how many.
"And on my left are the great and mighty Bladebreakers!"
Kai's eyes snapped open as the words went through his ears. 'The Bladebreakers, it can't be'. Kai glanced at the back of one of the franticly waving boys. He rolled his eyes, the, oh powerful leader's, tacky hat stood out a mile.
"Isn't that Kai's old team Evan?"
Kai looked down at the back of the teenaged girls head. Her silky raven hair moved every time she moved her head. She earned a slight shrug from the boy next to her. "I don't know."
"Yes. That is my old team."
Both teens turned to see the eyes of their team leader. His gaze was not upon them but the group of four boys that stood in the centre of the building. His eyes were narrowed and he looked to be in deep thought.
"But what I want to know is: what are they doing here?" Kai moved his gaze down to his teammates. Both of them shrugged and looked again at the Bladebreakers. "I'm going to get a better look. You coming?"
"Yah", Kassandra jumped out of her chair and went to stand next to Kai. "You coming Evan? Don't want to be a loner do you?"
"Alright I'm coming."
Evan got up and followed the other two. Kai lead them to three empty seats at the very last row in-between the two teams. When they sat down Jazzman was just beginning the battle.
"From the Cowboys is Christen! Don't be fooled by her sweet looks, she packs a punch and her bitbeast Essette doesn't make it anymore easier." Jazzman paused as he turned to face the Bladebreakers, a smile stretched from ear to ear as his gaze fell on Max. "The Bladebreakers are sending out the great Max. His bitbeast Draciel would've given them a early lead in the championships."
The crowd's cheering gave away as an angry 'boo' arose from the crowd. Who did he think he was saying those things about the only Canadian to make it to the world championships? Even if it was a team effort, even if he did lose to Spencer. He is the best Canada has and he insult him!
Kassandra turned to face Kai to see how he would react. His hair shadowed his eyes and his mouth was curled into a deep frown. He seemed to be shaking slightly and his hands were clenched into a tight fist.
"Kai"
"Yes?" His voice was rather shaky and it hurt her to see him like this. She knew how much he hated to lose and being reminded of it would really hit him hard. Evan was even leaning forward in his sit to get a better look at the blue haired boy. "You okay?"
Kai seemed to relax slightly as he gently rubbed his temple with his hand. "Yah, I'm fine. I'll be in the locker room getting ready for our match." He got out of his seat and walked out of the arena.
Evan and Kassandra glanced at one another, "Kai wait!" Both took off after him.
~*~*~*~*~
Jazzman ignored the crowds boos but the blond teen couldn't. Were they booing at him or what he said about Kai? Max looked up at the crowd as they began shaking their fist at Jazzman. What was the big deal? Why did they care so much that he said those things?
"Max"
The blond turned to see his three friends heading towards him.
"Listen", Kenny said, "I don't know why they're make such a big deal about it. Kai's not even here. Anyways, just forget about it and do your best in the match."
"Yah! Go for it Max", Tyson said.
Ray did nothing but smile, the blonde already knew what he wanted to say. He gave a simple nod of his head before he went back to his seat. Max went to stand at the edge of the dish. It was a classic bowl so this would be easy.
"Let's see how good you are Max. If Jazzman could go and say that you are better then Kai you must be really good."
Max looked up at the sudden voice. Christen was standing opposite of him. Her long hair, baggy blue pants, and flamed t-shirt gave her a look of dominance. Chestnut eyes stared out at him under long bangs.
"What do you mean?"
A smile crossed her lips and her eyes flashed with excitement. "So you really don't know anything about your old teammate eh? This will be interesting."
Now Max was really confused. "Old teammate? He's still on our team."
"Surprise, surprise."
"Bladers, are you ready?"
Both Max and Christen got into place, launchers in hand.
"3.2.1.Let it rip!" (I personally don't like 'let it rip' but I decided to use it anyways)
The beyblades began attacking each other immediately. Kenny had told Max that he should go in and finish it quickly. It wasn't really his style but it seems to be working. Her beyblade was wearing down really soon.
"Alright Draciel, attack!"
The green beyblade hit the purple one with such force it flew right out of the stadium and landed in front of Christen.
"It looks like this is over, and Max is the winner!"
Cheers erupted in the stands. It wasn't very loud but he wouldn't blame them, seeing as his team wasn't Canadian.
"Well Max you beat me, but you know what? I really don't care."
Max gave a confused look at Christen. She held her purple beyblade in her hand and still had a small smile sketched across her face. "Why not?" He was curious to know why she was so happy that she lost so easily.
"You see Max, I know something about your teammate that you don't know. I'll let you think about it but you'll figure it out soon. Good bye"
With that she strolled down to her team's bench and began to talk to them. Max too went down to meet his team who congratulated him with wide grins on their faces.
"Alright, it's Ray's turn now" Tyson said, pumping his fist in the air.
"Ray, you'll beat them easily, they're just beginners" Kenny said. His nose was in front of the computer and he was typing away. "Like I said before, the only team that we have to worry about is the Black Knights."
"Yah, but we'll still beat them. Big deal if everyone around here is scared of them, it's not like they're the best ever." Ray said. He usually wouldn't say anything that will put down other teams but he wasn't sure. He didn't know what he was worried about, but there was obviously something he was afraid of.
"Up next from the Cowboys is Finlay. This guy's got a beyblade full of power with his bitbeast Mariko!
From the Bladebreakers is Ray who is hoping to make it a quick win with his bitbeast Drigger!"
Both boys stepped up to the dish as their names were called. Finlay looked a little nervous at facing the world champions but his eyes showed determination nonetheless. He didn't say a word as they loaded their launchers.
"Ready? 3.2.1.Let it rip!"
Ray watched as is beyblade collided with the navy blue beyblade. It was putting up a good fight but he wasn't trying very hard. He looked up at the other boy. He was biting his lower lip and was concentrating on the match before him. Ray sighed; he had decided to put the kid out of his misery.
"Drigger!"
His gray beyblade began sawing down on the other one. Sparks flew about the dish and landed on his bare skin. Ray brushed them away as they fell. They were burning his skin.
"No! Mariko!"
It was to late. Finlay's beyblade flew out of the dish and landed farther behind him. Smoke came off of it and the boy was waving away the smoke before he picked it up and headed back to the bench.
"Alright folks, the Bladebreakers advance to the quarter finals!"
"Wait a second. I didn't get to battle!"
"Maybe next time kid. We can use this time for the other rounds. Sorry", Jazzman said.
Tyson's face turned into a pout as he stuffed his hands in his pockets and turned to face the rest of his teammates. "It's not fair! Why can't I battle?"
"Tyson you can battle first tomorrow, okay?" Kenny said. He adjusted his glasses as he looked at Tyson through his shaggy bangs (does he even have eyes?).
"Fine"
"Come on you guys, let's go see the battle in the other arena. It should be starting soon", Ray said.
"Yah", Kenny said, "It's the Black Knights versus the Blaze Boyz."
"Now we can see how good they really are", Tyson said. His mood changed in a blink of an eye and now he was back to his hyper self.
"Sure", Max yelled.
The four boys hurried off to find good seats in the other arena.
~*~*~*~*~
"Bonjour mes amies and welcome."
The crowd cheered wildly as the young, silver haired woman walked on the raised platform. Her eyes scanned over the crowd as they began to quite down. "For those out there who don't know who I am, mon nom est Serendipity."
"Why is she talking in French? I don't understand a word she's saying." Tyson whined.
"French is Canada's second language, you wouldn't want it to be German would you?" Kenny answered. "You really must learn your geography."
"What did she say her name was Kenny?" Max asked.
"I think she said her name was Serpipininy", Ray replied.
"Her name is Serendipity and she is Canada's announcer."
The four boys turned to see that the Medway's Cowboys had taken a seat beside them. Finlay was sitting next to Ray with Christen and one other girl beside him. The new girl noticed them looking at her in a funny way. "Oh sorry, my name's Sandra."
"Nice to meet you", Tyson said. He would've had to battle her if Jazzman would've let them. "So what are you guys doing here?"
"We came to watch the match, and make sure you figure it out", Christen answered. She was looking directly at Max with a knowing smile stretched across her delicate face.
"Figured what out?" Kenny wondered.
"You'll see", Sandra said.
"It's the Blaze Boyz versus the Black Knights. First up is Keith Adams from the Blaze Boyz against Evan Tompson from the Black Knights." Serendipity said through her microphone.
"Why does she say the last names and doesn't talk about their beyblades?" Ray asked.
"We do it slightly different from the other tournaments. We let the teams prepare themselves and if they're not ready then they have problems", Finlay said.
A brown haired boy stood on one side of the dish. He stood about 5'11 but didn't look like he was older then fourteen. Opposite of him was a short teen that had dyed blond hair that stuck up in all directions. 'That's the guy from the plane' Ray thought.
"Un.deux.trois, Let it Rip!"
Both players launched their beyblades at the same time but with in seconds only one was left; the green beyblade that belonged to Evan.
"The Black Knights take a quick lead in this qualifier round. Next is Ben Clarke from the Blaze Boyz versus Kassandra White of the Black Knights." Serendipity screeched.
The two beybladers approached the dish from opposite ends. The red headed boy, Ben, stood with a cocky stance while the girl had determination written across her face.
"Ready? Un.deux.trios, Go!"
When it seemed to have begun, it was over. Like the other match, Ben's beyblade was knocked clear out of the dish only to land beside the boy. The crowd erupted in cheers as the raven-haired girl walked away from the dish.
"Okay Joe, it's up to you", Serendipity's attention was focused on the last remaining member of the Blaze Boyz. "Do you want to give it a shot?"
Joe glanced across the stadium at the last remaining member of the Black Knights. The person remained in the shadows and Joe was having a hard time trying to figure out who it was.
"I guess I'll try."
"Final match, Joe Laylor versus the one, the only, Kai Hiwatari!"
Pure terror was drawn across Joe's face, but he wasn't the only one with some kind of face.
"I don't believe it!" Tyson yelled over the screaming of the crowd, "Is it really our Kai, our teammate?"
"Believe it", Christen said.
They did. Their old team leader strolled out from the shadows of the corner to face Joe across from the dish. His cold glare was set upon the face of the trembling boy in front of him. Words of encouragement were being yelled from the boy's team. He regained his posture but still looked shaken.
"On my mark, un.deux.trois.Let it rip!"
Like the matches before, this battle ended quickly, but with more force. A powerful gust of wind swept across the stadium sending dust into the crowd. Kai remained where he was, arms crossed and legs slightly apart with a deep scowl on his face. When the smoke cleared, there was nothing left of the dish except for a piece of the dish where Dranzer continued spinning, unharmed.
"There you have it folks, Black Knights move up to the quarter finals!"
Ray watched as the Black Knights swept off through the doors into the locker rooms. The other Bladebreakers were engaged deep into conversation about why Kai would leave. He preferred to find out from his old team leader.
Ray stood up and walked past the rest of his team. When he was at the end of the row of seats they spoke up.
"Where are you going Ray?"
"To find Kai."
"Let me come with you Ray", Kenny said, "I want to know as much as the next person what he's doing here."
"Me two!"
"Me three!"
Ray smiled as his friends got up to stand next to him. "Let's go."
The four ran down the maze of hallways before everyone else got out. They soon entered the lobby just as Kai's team was coming out of another hallway.
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Uh oh! Hehehe, what is Kai going to do now? I apologize for making the second set of battles so short. I just don't find them very interesting. Unless of course it's the last battle in the finals, always got to see who wins. Oh yah, if you characters didn't appear in this chapter, maybe the next or one after that. I can't promise whether they will appear or not but characters are still welcome. If I don't get enough I'll resort to my classmates. Anyways, you can push that pretty purple button down there and leave a review. I just discovered why anonymous reviewers couldn't review. Duh, I can be so dense sometimes. What are you doing reading this, go and review. The more reviews, the quicker I update (can't promise anything though, I'm going away this weekend), and the more beyblades Kai can burn. Go, go, go!