Anime: Yay!! Second fic up!!

***Anya snaps out of her stupor***

Anya: What? already?

Anime: What d'you mean, Already!? It's taken a long time for even ONE person to review this!

Anya: .............

****Anime growls**** ___________________________________________________________

Episode 2: The Brand New Blade Breakers

In the Seaside Dome, the crowd was cheering. They were enjoying the current match being played out.

"This match is really hotting up now, right AJ?" "Too right, Brad. Although the two competitors are tied at one a piece in this best of three round, Mystery A has really proven himself to be one serious blader!" "I can't wait to see how this plays out!"

Kai stood nervously, looking at Mystery A, who was still smiling behind his goggles and under his hat. DJ Jazzman called out to the two bladers. "It's now time to find our new Blade Breaker! Blades at the ready, 3, 2, 1, let it rip!"

Kai and Mystery A released their blades. Kai stayed as far from Mystery A as possible. This guy is really good and fast, I'm gonna have to tread carefully Kai thought. Mystery A's blade caught up to Kai's. Sparks flew when the two blades connected. Kai gritted his teeth, determined not to give up yet. His Dranzer blade attempted to move away to get a shot in, but Mystery A's Draphiel blade kept in too close a range. Kai growled in frustration. Mystery A sensed this frustration.

"Hey, Kai, what's a matter? One of the greatest bladers in the world can't figure his way out of this one?"

Kai scowled even more, confused. Why can't I concentrate, he thought, looking at Mystery A. What is it about that kid that's confusing me; something's not right. Kai clenched his fists, trying to clear his head. Mystery A gave out a small laugh. Kai's Dranzer blade started to crumble under Mystery A's attack. What am I gonna do?

"KAI!"

Spinning around, Kai saw Tyson, Max and Ray running towards the dish.

"Kai!" Tyson called again, stopping at the side of the dish behind Kai, "Don't give up, man, we're behind ya!" "Don't forget, you ARE one of the best bladers in the whole world!" Max shouted. "Show that guy what you're made of; show that guy that you're a Blade Breaker!" Ray shouted.

Kai looked at his friends. Something in his mind clicked. He smiled and turned to face Mystery A, who was standing at his end of the dish, arms folded and smile on his face. "Feeling better, Kai? Ready to make me work for a place in the team?" he called out to Kai. Kai smiled. "You're right, except for the place in the team! I am a Blade Breaker, and as a Blade Breaker, I'm gonna beat you!"

Dranzer's bit started glowing. Immediately, Dranzer emerged and started attacking Draphiel, who had also emerged. Dranzer released his 'Fire Arrow', whilst Draphiel used her 'Harpies Ice Hurricane'. The two blades knocked each other to opposite ends of the dish. Neither blades nor bit beasts were ready to give up. They rushed towards each other at full speed. They smashed through the miniature trees towards each other. They jumped off opposite cliffs and crashed in mid air. A tornado of ice and fire and steam raged in the dish. Mystery A and Kai covered their eyes. The crowd and the Blade Breakers watched the havoc, waiting for the outcome.

The dust settled. Kai and Mystery A looked up. Their blades were falling straight down, spinning.

"Draphiel!" Mystery A shouted. "Dranzer!" Kai called to his bit beast.

The first blade fell outside of the dish, the other one landed inside the dish a few seconds later. Mystery A and Kai just stood, rooted to their spots. Mystery A was the first to move. He bent down and picked up his blade. Tyson, Ray and Max ran up to Kai. They jumped on him, cheering.

"Kai! You did it; you beat him!" "Wow Kai, you had us scared for a minute!" "That was so awesome!" Kai looked at his friends and smiled. "Told you I wouldn't let you down. All for one and one for all, right?"

The four smiled and celebrated with the crowd. Mystery A stood up and walked away. "You were good". Mystery A stopped in his tracks. He turned and looked at Kai, who reached his hand out to shake hands with him. Mystery A looked at Kai and his out stretched hand. Kai smiled but Mystery A just looked at him. "Guess the best man did win."

Before Mystery A could turn away, Mr Dickinson stopped him. "Hang on, young man, there's a bit more to this tournament than meets the eye." Mr Dickinson walked up to DJ Jazzman and nodded. Jazzman nodded back and returned to his microphone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the BBA chairman, Mr Dickinson would like to make an announcement!"

Handing his microphone to Mr Dickinson, DJ Jazzman stood back and let Mr Dickinson speak.

"Greetings everyone. I would like to announce on behalf of the BBA a new rule", Mr Dickinson began. "There will now be a new game play open for teams; known as the Team Survival Battle. This involves four team members to go against the opposite teams other four at the same time in the same dish, one after another. This new game play has been made official only yesterday, and will be available as an alternative to the best of three final match between teams."

Tyson, Max, Ray and Kai all looked at Mr Dickinson. "That sounds like a complicated game rule." Tyson commented. "Yeah, but why does he want us to stay", a voice piped up.

Looking behind them, the Blade Breakers saw Susan, Andrew, Carlos and Mystery A still there.

"More information about this new game play will be made clear in the first tournament in China. However, for this new rule, I ask our newly rejoined Blade Breakers to find a fifth member out of the four semi finalists to accompany them on their round the world tour."

The Blade Breakers all looked a little stunned and looked at each other.

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"A fifth member?" "How are we going to chose one without the other three feeling sore?" "And how are we going to get one who won't let us down?"

In the backroom, the Blade Breakers sat around a table, trying to figure out who to choose as their fifth member. The Chief and Dizzi were busy at work in the corner.

"I've uploaded the stats of all four bladers from their matches in this tournament, and I must say, you guys are spoilt for choice," Kenny commented. "It's as hard to choose from these guys as it is for Tyson to decide whether sleeping is better than eating," Dizzi added.

The team frowned as they went through the four bladers; their stats and their personalities. Max suddenly stood up, grinning. "Hey guys, I've thought of something!"

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"The Blade Breakers have decided!" DJ Jazzman announced. "A sudden death match between the semi finalists and Max Tate will decide who will be the fifth Blade Breaker!"

"This is a great plan to decide the next member, wouldn't you agree Brad!" "Simple, but effective, like my commentaries!" "I wouldn't be so sure..."

Max stood on one side of the dish, waving and smiling to the crowd. The other four bladers were on the other side, also waving, except for Mystery A.

"Whoever manages to last the longest in the dish or even win against Max will be the fifth Blade Breaker. Bladers are you ready!? 3, 2, 1, LET IT RIP!!"

The five blades landed in the dish. Max grinned.

"Draciel, You know what to do!"

Carlos was first. His blade headed straight for Max's. The two blades connected and sparks flew. Carlos wasn't strong enough. The blade flew straight out of the dish. Andrew and Susan decided to try and double team against Max. Draciel still over powered them, and the two blades stopped spinning.

"Carlos lasted three seconds; Andrew and Susan, six seconds each! How long will Mystery A stay in the dish!?" DJ Jazzman shouted.

"Three down, one more to go, do you think Mystery A will last any longer, AJ?" "Well, looking at Max's game play today, he's stoked! Mystery A will have a job trying break through that defence of his."

Max smiled at the opposite blade. "Hey, Mystery A, why don't you start coming at me?" "Well, I suppose that would be an idea. DRAPHIEL, GO!"

The two blades connected, and the bit beasts emerged from the bits.

"Draciel, you can do it!" "Draphiel, don't give out!"

"Mystery A has broken the seven second barrier! He's lasted the longest!"

Mystery A smiled at DJ Jazzman's announcement. "Well, that's phase one over with." Max looked at Mystery A. "What d'you mean?" "I just wanted stay past seven seconds in the dish before phase two. Draphiel, NOW!"

His purple blade moved away from Max's Draciel. Before anyone knew what was happening, Draphiel rushed at super speed to Draciel. Max felt a breeze brush past his cheek and heard a crash behind him. Looking back, he saw his team-mates on the floor staring at the wall behind them, the wall having a new, huge crack that came from a centre. He didn't want to believe it, but his blade was in the centre of the crack, still smoking from the match. Max looked back at Mystery A, who had his arms folded and was smiling behind his shining goggles and hat.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! MYSTERY A IS THE NEW BLADE BREAKER!!! MYSTERY A WON!!!"

The crowd cheered at DJ Jazzman's announcement. The Blade Breakers handed Max his Draciel blade and went to congratulate Mystery A. Mr Dickinson was already next to him, shaking hands.

"You were so cool!" Max cried. "Yeah, I had to admit, you're one cool dude, Mystery A!" Tyson agreed.

Mystery A stood in front of the Blade Breakers. "Can I just correct you on that, Tyson?"

"What d'you mean?" "Officially, I'm not a 'cool dude'."

Mystery A pulled off his hat and pulled down his goggles. Chin-length, spiky purple hair fell out of the hat and the removal of the goggles revealed silvery grey eyes that sparkled. Mystery A smiled at everyone's shock.

"I would be a cool dudette!" "You.you're a girl?!" Tyson stammered.

She laughed at the surprise on everyone's faces. Kai smiled, knowingly. That's why I was confused when I battled him. He was actually a she! Mr Dickinson recovered from his shock, and chuckled.

"My my, that was a surprise. May I ask what's your real name, young lady?" "Anya", she replied, smiling.

The Blade Breakers gathered around Anya, surprised but happy to have her in the team. Anya smiled happily, and shook hands with them all. They looked at Kai.

"If we're gonna be the Blade Breakers, we need our old captain. Kai, will you be our captain again?" Tyson asked. "I wouldn't argue with you there, Tyson", Kai replied, smiling. "But I hope that means you'll train when we need to and when I say."

Tyson fell over, anime style. They all laughed. Kai was just smiling but glanced at Anya, who was also smiling. Anya...I still can't figure you out...

___________________________________________________________ Anya: HAH! Bet that surprised you! I'm a Blade Breaker!!!

Anime: *ignores Anya* Yay! I told you Kai would never leave!

Anya: *fuming* Yeah, but there was no way I wasn't going to make it either!

Anime: Anyway, here are the review mentions I had promised! Anya, pass me the reviews.

::Anya throws computer at Anime::

Anime: GAH! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ L.W. (Lone Wolf)-- I have no idea what'll happen if he doesn't, but keep reading, would I ever deny myself or other Kai fans his presence? *fends off the hoards with a whip screaming 'back, back, you animals, he's mine!'*

annoying college guy-- Thanks a lot! And here's the next chappie, you can stop bothering me now!

Mizu-Tenshi-- Thanks! Like I said, why would I do such a thing? Just keep reading though, I can't ruin it this way.

Rin-- You're welcome, and THANK YOU for reviewing mine. ::grabs Kai back and runs off::

Kai luva: I guess I don't have to tell you now, eh? Mystery A was Anya in disguise. You're right, the bit beast was a clue I suppose, but if you think about it, Dizzi, Kenny's bit beast, is a girl...so you can't judge a blader by its bit beast... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anya: *sees Anime running off with Kai* Hey, Come Back, Anime!