"O-------K. Now can you describe the appearance of the thief again?"
For the fifth time Tyson began on his long, complicated, description, while the poor police person scratched his balding head.
"She's about as tall as Ray, has red hair, red eyes that really shiver you like their trying to dissect you or something, gets really cold when she's around or maybe that was just me, runs really fast, likes black limos, is really quiet, doesn't like chocolate ice-cream."
"Tyson you're making her sound like an alien. And how did you know Ice doesn't like chocolate ice cream?"
"She told me. This one time I was really hungry and I bought this box of chocolate ice cream and she was there so I offered her some but she didn't want any and she said she didn't like chocolate ice cream but I think she likes cherry better but I've never heard of cherry ice cream but I know she likes cherries."
"Whoa, whoa, slow down there. Sooooooooo. Can you describe her again?"
Signing in exasperation Tyson was about to launch into another description when Kai roughly shoved him out of the way and faced the police person. Under his wine colored eyes, the police person shrank. He'd hate to meet the person who could intimidate this cold boy.
"The name she used with us was Blue Ice. She's very skillful in stealth and speed, has dark red eyes, dark red hair, and is working with a large organization. Should be very good at hand-to-hand combat as well and has excellent aim. The license plate of the car she escaped in is KDF 089."
"Great. We suspect that she's working with an opposing team in the Wold Tournament. That black limo should be very easy to trace, in the mean time just sit tight. The police'll handle this."
The team sat around a coffee table, each holding a cup of coffee. Max and Ray had told them about the discussion Ray had heard the night before about some master plan, and were on the receiving end of Kai's anger for not telling him sooner. Tyson clutched his empty beyblade, for once not talking and Kenny still typed away on his Pentium 3 laptop. No one wanted to talk in case Kai saw them as his next victim. Said team captain was not happy. Not happy to put it lightly, dead furious and ready to kill would be more accurate. Constantly taking out his beyblade to check that Dranzer was still there, the hand gripping the cup of coffee shook occasionally.
"I don't care where that thief is. I'm getting Dragoon back if it's the last thing I do."
"Yeah. I'm not resting till Drigger's back too, but if we don't find them soon, we'll have to forfeit the World Tournament."
At these words Kai caused a slight diversion as the coffee cup, or what was the coffee cup lay in shatters in his clenched fist, scalding coffee pouring over the table.
"Eerrr, right Kai. That's what we'll do when we find her."
"Guys."
"But how are we going to find her? She's probably already dumped that car and there are thousands of teams against us. Besides, in the movies whenever the police says 'We'll handle it' something goes wrong."
"Guys."
"Maybe she'll bring them back."
"Guys."
"Yeah right and I'm going on a diet."
"WHY DON'T YOU GUYS EVER LISTEN TO ME!!!!!???????"
"Chief, what do you want!? Don't you know our bit beasts are stolen?!!!"
"Calm down Tyson. I think I know where they are."
Even Kai looked up and Kenny turned his laptop around to face the team. The screen showed a political wold map with a small red circle beeping around Moscow.
"I've managed to trace the frequency waves you're bit beasts emit to Moscow, or somewhere near it. Then I searched the internet for large organizations in that area. Take a look at this."
The screen changed to a web page with Boris's large purple head and miniscule writing beside it.
"The Balcov Abbey is the largest beyblade related organization in all of Russia. Just a coincidence? I think not. However I'm unable to be 100% sure that our bit beasts are there because several firewalls are keeping me out. Firewalls that even I can't hack."
"Chief I love you!"
"Get off me Tyson!"
"Stop acting like children."
They all looked up to see their team captain walking towards the exit. After a moment the team followed.
"Going somewhere Kai?"
"Where do you think, The Abbey."
"We're coming with you."
"No you're not."
"Come on Kai, those are our bit beasts. If we don't rescue them who will?"
Kai sighed and turned to face his team as the cab stopped. As much as he hated to admit it, they were right. It is the responsibility of the blader to take care of his bit beast, to a certain degree of coarse.
"Fine. Get in before I change my mind."
"There's just one small problem to your brilliant plan Kai. We don't have plane tickets!"
"Now we do."
As the rain slowly soaked all of them as sadistic grin graced the captain's pale features. Kai held up a small cell phone.
"Where'd you get that!?"
"It's a small compensation from Mr. Dickenson for having to work with you Tyson."
"Hey! I resent that."
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"Ice, Boris wants to see you."
Tala stood in the doorway of her simple room. From where he was standing, all that was seen was Ice's slender body draped on the bed. In one graceful movement she jumped to her feet and walked past Tala without making eye contact. Tala followed.
"I figured as much."
"He's quite disappointed that Voltaire's prize blader failed her assignment."
"Then I suppose he'll also want Voltaire's prize blader to take back the three bit beasts that are already in his clutches."
Stopping outside the large soundproof door, Tala watched her step inside, then stepped in himself. The sinister smile never quite leaving his face. Boris walked to stand right beside the indifferent girl. Circling her as a shark would circle his prey, his hands began twitching in anticipation. As Tala bowed respectfully to 'Master Boris' she let out a humorless laugh.
"Well, well. If it isn't the high and mighty Blue Ice."
"Yes it is the high and mighty Blue Ice, Boris. Or is that dent in your brain also affecting your sight."
Her voice dripped with sarcasm causing Boris to further clench his fists.
"Voltaire's not very happy with you Ice. He expected nothing less than perfection. That's why you were chosen for this specific assignment instead of one of my own students. He felt that for something of this magnitude, only his hand chosen would be acceptable. I guess he was wrong."
"I guess so. If you'll stop circling me, Boris and bring out those chains or whips or whatever it is you use, I'd like to get this over with. I'm hungry."
"Whatever you say Ice. Tala here will be assisting me."
"I'm jumping for joy."
"Well then."
A pair of handcuffs and a thick, jagged whip suddenly appeared out of his sleeve as the shark went in for the kill.
"Let's get started."
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"This is the place guys. Man it's huge!"
"Shut up Tyson and follow me."
The four Blade Breakers crept along the dark hallways of the interior Abbey. Kenny had wisely stayed behind, realizing he wouldn't be of any help since his laptop couldn't trace past the firewalls. Even as they followed their tall intimidating captain, no one was sure of how they were going to find their bit beasts in this maze. Daringly, Ray stepped forward to face the ice burg.
"Um, Kai. Do you know where you're going?"
"There's a room where they suck the essence out of all the ancient spirits up ahead. And keep quiet."
Amazed that their captain had actually answered his question, Ray obliged and kept his mouth shut. Just as they turned another corner, Kai stopped, leaving Tyson to crash into him. Glaring at the immature child on the ground, Kai talked to his team in a hushed whisper.
"There are laser beams in this hall. Wait here. I'll get the bit beasts."
"Kai we can't let you do that. It's dangerous!"
"Just zip it. I'm used to this."
"Since when?"
"None of your business."
Getting ready, Kai started sprinting down the hall. But nothing happened. Even as he stopped a couple feet from the supposed room holding their bit beasts, no laser beams. Frowning, Kai glanced back to see Tyson trying to hold in his laugh. A low growl escaped him. He was positive there were laser beams guarding this hall. So what had happened?
"Hurry. I don't have much time."
The familiar cold voice halted all of them. As Kai turned to face the door, he saw the still more familiar figure of Ice standing beside it, dark eyes still gleaming like rubies in the shadows. Tyson immediately lost it. Launching himself towards her, while she eyed him wearily.
"You liar! Give us back our bit beasts now! We trusted you Ice!"
Casually Ice side-stepped his attack, but as Tyson fell forward, his hand caught her black shirt, effectively pulling her out of the shadows as they both fell onto the floor. At first Kai thought the red was Tyson's blush as the traitor lay on him. But the red spread, and his eyes opened wide as he watched blood flow from numerous wounds, cloaking both of the figures. Taking his eyes away from the peeling skin and flesh that revealed bone underneath, Kai's eyes traveled to their faces. Tyson was frozen. Horrified and pale, he didn't move until Ray and Max pulled him off the floor. Ice's eyes were shut tightly, pain written clearly across her face at first, then gradually falling away to leave her cold as always. Gasping for breath and leaning her weight on the wall, those rubies opened to see three shocked faces, and the emotionless expression on Kai. Grinning slightly, she faced the one closest to her, Kai.
"We have to go, now. Before Boris finds out I'm missing. Follow me. I can find your bit beasts."
But just as she pushed herself away from the wall, she stumbled. Kai stepped back, and Ray came to help her stand firmly. Curiously eyeing Kai, she led the way, while they followed her wordlessly.
"Ice."
"What."
"What happened?"
"My punishment for failure. I deserve it."
"You mean."
"Not getting Dranzer. It was my assignment to take all of your bit beasts."
"Why?"
"Black Dranzer. Black Dranzer will only get more powerful if he consumes the most powerful bit beasts."
Kai looked up sharply. Black Dranzer. The bit breast of his dreams. He would do anything to own it, to hold it in his hand and know that he is the best there is. Compared to Black Dranzer, Dranzer was a weakling. He must have Black Dranzer. Silently they stopped outside a door. Releasing herself from Ray, Ice placed a red eye directly in front of the scanner. After three beeps, a soft click was heard. Just as her hand started to push the door, a pale, strong one grabbed her wrist again. Turning she was faced with Kai's impassive face.
"How do I know this isn't a trap. Why should you help us? You're the one that stole the bit beasts in the first place."
A bitter grin flashed across her face. When she spoke again, her voice came tinged with blood. Her voice and those eyes stayed imprinted in his head.
"You have no reason to trust me. Except I'm the best chance you've got of finding your bit beasts again. I'm helping you because of my own reasons. I did steal your bit beasts. I'm sorry. But there's nothing I can do to change the past. And I wouldn't change what happened even if I had another chance."
Breaking eye contact, she continued to push open the door. Inside, were three glass cases, where their bit beasts lay. Max and Tyson immediately rushed towards the prize, breaking the glass, they collected the bits. But Kai was frowning. Something was wrong. Kai voice cut across their happy thoughts.
"This is too easy."
"Too true Kai. You always were a brilliant child."
Whirling around, five pairs of eyes met the purple-haired Boris, still grinning, gun in hand.
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Yes I know this part is cliché, and personally, I hated it. But it has to happen. You'll find out why later.
For the fifth time Tyson began on his long, complicated, description, while the poor police person scratched his balding head.
"She's about as tall as Ray, has red hair, red eyes that really shiver you like their trying to dissect you or something, gets really cold when she's around or maybe that was just me, runs really fast, likes black limos, is really quiet, doesn't like chocolate ice-cream."
"Tyson you're making her sound like an alien. And how did you know Ice doesn't like chocolate ice cream?"
"She told me. This one time I was really hungry and I bought this box of chocolate ice cream and she was there so I offered her some but she didn't want any and she said she didn't like chocolate ice cream but I think she likes cherry better but I've never heard of cherry ice cream but I know she likes cherries."
"Whoa, whoa, slow down there. Sooooooooo. Can you describe her again?"
Signing in exasperation Tyson was about to launch into another description when Kai roughly shoved him out of the way and faced the police person. Under his wine colored eyes, the police person shrank. He'd hate to meet the person who could intimidate this cold boy.
"The name she used with us was Blue Ice. She's very skillful in stealth and speed, has dark red eyes, dark red hair, and is working with a large organization. Should be very good at hand-to-hand combat as well and has excellent aim. The license plate of the car she escaped in is KDF 089."
"Great. We suspect that she's working with an opposing team in the Wold Tournament. That black limo should be very easy to trace, in the mean time just sit tight. The police'll handle this."
The team sat around a coffee table, each holding a cup of coffee. Max and Ray had told them about the discussion Ray had heard the night before about some master plan, and were on the receiving end of Kai's anger for not telling him sooner. Tyson clutched his empty beyblade, for once not talking and Kenny still typed away on his Pentium 3 laptop. No one wanted to talk in case Kai saw them as his next victim. Said team captain was not happy. Not happy to put it lightly, dead furious and ready to kill would be more accurate. Constantly taking out his beyblade to check that Dranzer was still there, the hand gripping the cup of coffee shook occasionally.
"I don't care where that thief is. I'm getting Dragoon back if it's the last thing I do."
"Yeah. I'm not resting till Drigger's back too, but if we don't find them soon, we'll have to forfeit the World Tournament."
At these words Kai caused a slight diversion as the coffee cup, or what was the coffee cup lay in shatters in his clenched fist, scalding coffee pouring over the table.
"Eerrr, right Kai. That's what we'll do when we find her."
"Guys."
"But how are we going to find her? She's probably already dumped that car and there are thousands of teams against us. Besides, in the movies whenever the police says 'We'll handle it' something goes wrong."
"Guys."
"Maybe she'll bring them back."
"Guys."
"Yeah right and I'm going on a diet."
"WHY DON'T YOU GUYS EVER LISTEN TO ME!!!!!???????"
"Chief, what do you want!? Don't you know our bit beasts are stolen?!!!"
"Calm down Tyson. I think I know where they are."
Even Kai looked up and Kenny turned his laptop around to face the team. The screen showed a political wold map with a small red circle beeping around Moscow.
"I've managed to trace the frequency waves you're bit beasts emit to Moscow, or somewhere near it. Then I searched the internet for large organizations in that area. Take a look at this."
The screen changed to a web page with Boris's large purple head and miniscule writing beside it.
"The Balcov Abbey is the largest beyblade related organization in all of Russia. Just a coincidence? I think not. However I'm unable to be 100% sure that our bit beasts are there because several firewalls are keeping me out. Firewalls that even I can't hack."
"Chief I love you!"
"Get off me Tyson!"
"Stop acting like children."
They all looked up to see their team captain walking towards the exit. After a moment the team followed.
"Going somewhere Kai?"
"Where do you think, The Abbey."
"We're coming with you."
"No you're not."
"Come on Kai, those are our bit beasts. If we don't rescue them who will?"
Kai sighed and turned to face his team as the cab stopped. As much as he hated to admit it, they were right. It is the responsibility of the blader to take care of his bit beast, to a certain degree of coarse.
"Fine. Get in before I change my mind."
"There's just one small problem to your brilliant plan Kai. We don't have plane tickets!"
"Now we do."
As the rain slowly soaked all of them as sadistic grin graced the captain's pale features. Kai held up a small cell phone.
"Where'd you get that!?"
"It's a small compensation from Mr. Dickenson for having to work with you Tyson."
"Hey! I resent that."
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"Ice, Boris wants to see you."
Tala stood in the doorway of her simple room. From where he was standing, all that was seen was Ice's slender body draped on the bed. In one graceful movement she jumped to her feet and walked past Tala without making eye contact. Tala followed.
"I figured as much."
"He's quite disappointed that Voltaire's prize blader failed her assignment."
"Then I suppose he'll also want Voltaire's prize blader to take back the three bit beasts that are already in his clutches."
Stopping outside the large soundproof door, Tala watched her step inside, then stepped in himself. The sinister smile never quite leaving his face. Boris walked to stand right beside the indifferent girl. Circling her as a shark would circle his prey, his hands began twitching in anticipation. As Tala bowed respectfully to 'Master Boris' she let out a humorless laugh.
"Well, well. If it isn't the high and mighty Blue Ice."
"Yes it is the high and mighty Blue Ice, Boris. Or is that dent in your brain also affecting your sight."
Her voice dripped with sarcasm causing Boris to further clench his fists.
"Voltaire's not very happy with you Ice. He expected nothing less than perfection. That's why you were chosen for this specific assignment instead of one of my own students. He felt that for something of this magnitude, only his hand chosen would be acceptable. I guess he was wrong."
"I guess so. If you'll stop circling me, Boris and bring out those chains or whips or whatever it is you use, I'd like to get this over with. I'm hungry."
"Whatever you say Ice. Tala here will be assisting me."
"I'm jumping for joy."
"Well then."
A pair of handcuffs and a thick, jagged whip suddenly appeared out of his sleeve as the shark went in for the kill.
"Let's get started."
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"This is the place guys. Man it's huge!"
"Shut up Tyson and follow me."
The four Blade Breakers crept along the dark hallways of the interior Abbey. Kenny had wisely stayed behind, realizing he wouldn't be of any help since his laptop couldn't trace past the firewalls. Even as they followed their tall intimidating captain, no one was sure of how they were going to find their bit beasts in this maze. Daringly, Ray stepped forward to face the ice burg.
"Um, Kai. Do you know where you're going?"
"There's a room where they suck the essence out of all the ancient spirits up ahead. And keep quiet."
Amazed that their captain had actually answered his question, Ray obliged and kept his mouth shut. Just as they turned another corner, Kai stopped, leaving Tyson to crash into him. Glaring at the immature child on the ground, Kai talked to his team in a hushed whisper.
"There are laser beams in this hall. Wait here. I'll get the bit beasts."
"Kai we can't let you do that. It's dangerous!"
"Just zip it. I'm used to this."
"Since when?"
"None of your business."
Getting ready, Kai started sprinting down the hall. But nothing happened. Even as he stopped a couple feet from the supposed room holding their bit beasts, no laser beams. Frowning, Kai glanced back to see Tyson trying to hold in his laugh. A low growl escaped him. He was positive there were laser beams guarding this hall. So what had happened?
"Hurry. I don't have much time."
The familiar cold voice halted all of them. As Kai turned to face the door, he saw the still more familiar figure of Ice standing beside it, dark eyes still gleaming like rubies in the shadows. Tyson immediately lost it. Launching himself towards her, while she eyed him wearily.
"You liar! Give us back our bit beasts now! We trusted you Ice!"
Casually Ice side-stepped his attack, but as Tyson fell forward, his hand caught her black shirt, effectively pulling her out of the shadows as they both fell onto the floor. At first Kai thought the red was Tyson's blush as the traitor lay on him. But the red spread, and his eyes opened wide as he watched blood flow from numerous wounds, cloaking both of the figures. Taking his eyes away from the peeling skin and flesh that revealed bone underneath, Kai's eyes traveled to their faces. Tyson was frozen. Horrified and pale, he didn't move until Ray and Max pulled him off the floor. Ice's eyes were shut tightly, pain written clearly across her face at first, then gradually falling away to leave her cold as always. Gasping for breath and leaning her weight on the wall, those rubies opened to see three shocked faces, and the emotionless expression on Kai. Grinning slightly, she faced the one closest to her, Kai.
"We have to go, now. Before Boris finds out I'm missing. Follow me. I can find your bit beasts."
But just as she pushed herself away from the wall, she stumbled. Kai stepped back, and Ray came to help her stand firmly. Curiously eyeing Kai, she led the way, while they followed her wordlessly.
"Ice."
"What."
"What happened?"
"My punishment for failure. I deserve it."
"You mean."
"Not getting Dranzer. It was my assignment to take all of your bit beasts."
"Why?"
"Black Dranzer. Black Dranzer will only get more powerful if he consumes the most powerful bit beasts."
Kai looked up sharply. Black Dranzer. The bit breast of his dreams. He would do anything to own it, to hold it in his hand and know that he is the best there is. Compared to Black Dranzer, Dranzer was a weakling. He must have Black Dranzer. Silently they stopped outside a door. Releasing herself from Ray, Ice placed a red eye directly in front of the scanner. After three beeps, a soft click was heard. Just as her hand started to push the door, a pale, strong one grabbed her wrist again. Turning she was faced with Kai's impassive face.
"How do I know this isn't a trap. Why should you help us? You're the one that stole the bit beasts in the first place."
A bitter grin flashed across her face. When she spoke again, her voice came tinged with blood. Her voice and those eyes stayed imprinted in his head.
"You have no reason to trust me. Except I'm the best chance you've got of finding your bit beasts again. I'm helping you because of my own reasons. I did steal your bit beasts. I'm sorry. But there's nothing I can do to change the past. And I wouldn't change what happened even if I had another chance."
Breaking eye contact, she continued to push open the door. Inside, were three glass cases, where their bit beasts lay. Max and Tyson immediately rushed towards the prize, breaking the glass, they collected the bits. But Kai was frowning. Something was wrong. Kai voice cut across their happy thoughts.
"This is too easy."
"Too true Kai. You always were a brilliant child."
Whirling around, five pairs of eyes met the purple-haired Boris, still grinning, gun in hand.
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Yes I know this part is cliché, and personally, I hated it. But it has to happen. You'll find out why later.