NB: Double chapters. A good gift to give to everyone on Christmas don't cha think?

Ray: **Nods**

Hiei: **Bouncing around.**

Kurama: Hiei apparently found the sweet snow.

Yusuke: He's going to be like that for awhile isn't he?

Kurama: I'm afraid so.

Hidemi: Kaira's already hyper know Hiei too?! Who's next?

Kirara: Logically it would be Hoshi.

Kai: True.

Kaira: Chocolate, Chocolate.

NB: Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Let's get this story started. Sooner we start, the sooner we finish, the sooner we can get to our presents! Kirara if you please.

Kirara: It'll be my pleasure aibou. Nagareboshi wishes you a Merry Christmas and despite what her Christmas list may said, she doesn't not own Beyblade, Yugioh and Yu Yu Hakusho or any other anime that may appear in here. Kaira and Hidemi are real people in life so thus she also doesn't own them.

~*~

One month passed very quickly. It wasn't long before the American Tournament began. The Bladebreakers first opponent was to be the Millennium Team. Apparently they were good friends with the Duelist Team from the Asian Tournament. Both team leaders appear to be brothers to a point have very similar features.

"Welcome all to the American Tournament. I'm Brad Best and my co-host here is AJ Topper coming live from the Glitter Dome here in Las Vegas, Nevada. We just want a give a warm welcome to all the teams who have made."

"I see plenty of teams who look like they're going to make it to the finals. However the All Stars, America's home team, seem to be favored of this tournament."

"Sure is. But let's find out anyways. Jazzman?"

Jazzman came out on his platform wearing a cowboy outfit from the boots to the hat and whip in his hand it was hard to tell whether or not Jazzman was refereeing or going to a rodeo. "Welcome folks to the American Tournament. We start off today's battle with the Millennium team and the winners from the Asian Tournament the Bladebreakers.

"Is this some joke," growled Bakura, "These are little kids."

"Yes," agreed Malik. "Why waste time on this team?"

"Now you two," Yami warned his teammates. "They're bladers never the less. Remember they did win the last tournament and defeat my Hikari and friends."

"So who's going first," asked Malik.

"We'll see who they sent out," said Yami.

"So who's blading Kai," asked Kenny.

"Ray you go first, then Max, then Tyson. Hoshi we're sitting out on this one," ordered Kai.

"Alright with me," said Tyson.

"Yeah," agreed Max.

"Bladers please step up to the dish," called out Jazzman. Ray stepped up to the dish.

"This is pathetic," said Malik, "I'll take on this weakling." He stepped up to the dish.

"Today's dish is a replica of the rock canyon," said Brad.

"These bladers are going to have a rough time maneuvering around in here," commented AJ.

The dish slowly appeared. Like said it was a canyon with rocks everywhere. The blading area wasn't smooth but rocky. As AJ said they were going to have a rough time.

"Looks like Ray from the Bladebreakers will the first to battle," said AJ. "His Bit Beast Driger isn't a pushover. He prove that in the finals of the last tournament."

Bladebreakers Ray Special Attack: Tiger Claw Bit Beast: Driger Stats: Attack: 2
Defense: 3
Endurance: 2

"Well Yami Malik isn't one a pushover either. His Bit Beast the Wing Dragon is a might beast that shouldn't be taken lightly," said Brad.

Millennium Team Yami Malik: Bit Beast: Winged Dragon Stats: Attack: 4
Defense: 1
Endurance: 2

"3," started Jazzman.

Ray took out his launcher and got ready to fire Driger into the dish.

"2."

Malik did the same.

"1. Let it rip!"

Both blades went flying into the dishes, kicking up dirt and pebbles as they hit the ground spinning. Sparkles began to fly as the two blades started to hit each other. "Go Wing Dragon," order Malik, "Destroy his blade!"

"Attack Driger," said Ray.

The two blades hit each other so strong that the after shock picked the dirt, flinging it into everyone's eyes. Ray and Malik shield their eyes as pieces of rocks and pebbles came flying out.

"Go Yami Malik," said Malik as he cheered on his darker half.

"Yeah," shouted Joey.

Up in the crowds the yugioh crew sat in their seats watching the three yamis beybattle against the Bladebreakers.

"It sure is getting messy down there," said AJ.

"Why is Malik having so much trouble," questioned Bakura.

"They're stronger then we think," said Yami. He watched the battle commence. His crimson eyes didn't blink as he watched the battle carefully. Malik was strong but it appeared this boy was stronger. If Malik didn't stop fooling around soon, he was going to lose this battle.

"Wing Dragon!"

"Driger!"

The two blades headed for each other again. This time there was a big explosion, bigger then the rest and when the dust started to settle, everyone saw one blade that was lying still. The question was; whose was it? Ray's gray/black blade was still spinning inside the dish while Malik's golden color Beyblade lay still, outside of the dish. Ray won.

Cheers erupted from the crowd. It was a fantastic battle in their eyes. Kai, Kenny and Hoshi smiled as Tyson and Max were jumping in joy, cheering with the crowd. Ray was grinning as well as he grabbed Driger. Malik walked over to were his blade laid and picked it up. He then looked at Ray. "Nice battle," he grunted at Ray. "You earned it. Not many defeat me and my blade Wing Dragon." He strolled back to his team.

"Thanks," said Ray. He headed back towards his teammates.

"Great battle," shouted Tyson.

"Yeah," said Max.

Hoshi nodded in agreement.

"Max, it's your turn," said Kai.

Max nodded and stepped up to the blade dish. Across, on the other side, Bakura decided to take on Max.

Millennium Team Yami Bakura: Bit Beast: "Change" (Change of Heart) Special Attack: Evil Possession Stats: Attack: 3
Defense: 2
Endurance: 2

"Oh boy. Yami Bakura's Bit Beast, Change is one Bit Beast you don't want to get mad. Change's Evil Possession is well know for taking over its opponent Bit Beast, driving them mad or just merely taking over the blade causing it to jump out of the dish," said AJ.

"Yeah but can it stand up to Max and his Bit Beast, Draciel," questioned Brad.

Bladebreakers Max: Bit Beast: Draciel Special Attack: Iron Ball Defense Stats: Attack: 2
Defense: 3
Endurance: 3

"Max is the defense blader of the Bladebreakers. His Bit Beast Draciel may seem small but still packs a punch," said Brad.

"Bladers ready," asked Jazzman.

Max held up his launcher with his green Beyblade. Bakura did the same. Bakura's Beyblade was black with the edges tipped in white.

"3.2.1 Let it Rip!"

Two blades flew into the dish again. No sooner did they get in, did the sparkles begin to fly.

"Go Draciel," said Max.

"Attack," called out Bakura.

Both blades hit each over and over again.

~*~

"Seto who do you think will win," said Yugi from his seat in the stands.

Seto Kaiba looked at the two bladers down below in the battle arena. "Bakura has the upper hand attack wise. Max however provides a good defense. But if Max calls out his Bit Beast all Bakura needs to do is use his Bit Beast and he'll win. So I believe Bakura will win. Then again these Bladebreakers have a knack of surprising people so in a way it won't be surprising if Bakura loses too."

"Sound logical," said Joey.

"You actually were able to follow puppy," said Seto with a smirk.

"Hey!"

~*~

"Come Max," cheered Tyson.

"Close isn't it," said Kai. He wasn't pointing the question at anyone in particular.

"Hn," was all Hoshi said. She was mimicking her brother usual responses

"Very," agreed Kenny.

"I agree," commented Ray.

The Bladebreakers continue to watch the match knowing full well of the dangers that Max would face if he wasn't careful.

~*~

"Destroy him, Change," commanded Bakura.

"Metal Ball Defense," said Max.

Both blades hit each other over and over again. Another gust of wind blew, kicking up the dirt and rocks. Max and Bakura shielded their eyes from the flying debris. Then the realization of this battle hit Bakura. *My blade it's slowing down. No! How can this be?!* Indeed Bakura's blade was slowly but steady slowing down.

~*~

"Kura's [1] blade is slowing down," said Ryou in surprised.

"Max's blade is based on defense where Bakura's blade has a weaker endurance," pointed out Yugi.

"This match is about to end," mumbled Seto.

~*~

Undeniably the match was about to end. The two blades went in for the final strike. It came and it went. The dust cloud rose and fell. Standing still was Bakura's blade while Max's one was wobbling, but still spinning. A cheer rose from the crowd as Bakura, his teammates, and friends were shocked at the sudden, but predictable lost.

"And the Max of the Bladebreakers wins," exclaimed Jazzman.

"Yeah way to go, Max," yelled Tyson. He swung his arm around Max's neck.

"Thanks Tyson," said Max. He then looked over to where Bakura was standing. "Nice match, Bakura," Max called out.

Bakura looked at him. "Yeah whatever. Don't expect me to go easy on you next time and I expect a rematch." He walked back to team box.

"Gee what's his problem," asked Ray.

"Oh don't mind him. That's just his way of congratulating you on your win."

The Bladebreakers turned around to see a look alike of Bakura. "I here to do the same. Congratulation on the win. I'm Ryou. Not everyone beats err my twin that easily. Bakura must have been impress if he wants a rematch with you," said Ryou.

"Oh," said Max, "Thanks I think."

Ryou waved good bye and headed back to his seat to watch the final match. Then the lights went off. "Um sorry people. But the it looks like we're having some problems. So just sit tight and wait for the lights to come back on. There's no need to panic," shouted Jazzman.

~*~

/Do you think you'll be able to battle, Yami/

//I may not be able to, Yugi. Unless they can fix the lights fast we'll probably be sent home.//

/But what about the match?/

//Technically they already won and will advance to the next round. The last battle will be just for good sportsmanship remember?//

/Yeah. But it's a shame you can't battle./

//It may be my good luck that I'm not battling.//

/Thinking you may have lost./

//It was a high possibility.//

/YOU the King of Games thought you would have lost./

//First off aibou, you're also the King of Games. Second yes I thought I would have lost. Third get a good look at who would have been my opponent. It was no guaranteed that I would have lost and my opponent would have won but it would have been very close. My opponent, Tyson Granger, blades with the heart. In fact all of them do. They share a very close bond. Think of it like when you and I duel. We duel with our hearts and friends. The Bladebreakers are the same. They work as a team. Bakura, Malik and I can barely stand each other which makes me wonder why on earth we signed up as a team together.//

/True. Very true. I guess you're right. But this blackout did save you the embarrassment if you did happened to lost./

//.//

~*~

"I don't think you'll be able to battle, Tyson," said Hoshi.

Tyson pouted slightly in the dark. No that only could see him anyway.

"Um sorry people but it looks like you can't hold our last battle. The lights will take the rest of today and maybe tomorrow to fix," called out Jazzman. "Usher will show you out. Please remain in your seats until the usher comes along. Since the Bladebreakers won 2 out 3 matches already. There will be no third round and the Bladebreakers will more onto the quarter finals."

"Okay then let's get out of here," said Tyson.

"Wait a minutes Tyson," started Kenny. It was too late. Tyson had started to move and since he could see it was only a matter of time before he tripped. **Crash!** Tyson fell onto Kai would fell onto Max who bumped into Ray, pushing him onto Hoshi who pushed Kenny into the ground after hitting the wall. So if the lights were on it would have been Kenny on the floor with Dizzi near the bench. Hoshi pinned to the wall with Ray on top of her. Max on the bottom of a dog pile with Kai above him and then Tyson on Kai. Not the most pleasant arrangement to be in when in public. Good thing the lights were off. Tyson, Kai, Ray, and Hoshi were blushing several colors of red because this was more embarrassing for them and not the other two members how weren't exactly in love. It didn't take them long to unarranged themselves.

~*~

"Too bad you did get to blade, Tyson," said Ray.

"Yeah too," said Tyson.

"You'll get you're chance next time," said Max.

"You guys did well too," said Tyson.

"Yeah I just my mom was still alive to see," said Max.

"Your mom's dead," asked Ray in surprised.

"Yeah," said Max, "I remember her and still do. She died when I was young."

The Bladebreakers were walking back to their hotel. Hoshi was still slightly red from what happened in the dark but she was hiding it real well. It didn't take them long to reach the hotel. As they walked into their room, Hoshi felt a chill race down her spine.

"Something wrong, sis," asked Kai. He noted that Hoshi just shivered a few seconds ago.

Hoshi shook her head. "It's nothing, Kai. Don't worry about it."

Kai just looked at her, not believing anything she just said. For now he'll leave it alone. Everyone was happy with today so why should Kai burst everyone bubble? Especially Tyson and Hoshi's.

~*~

Michael tossed a baseball up into the air. It had been one month since Emily found him unconscious and for some reason he couldn't remember anything before that. It was just all blank. Something deep inside of him told him that he didn't want to remember. Whatever he did before must have been really bad.

~*~

Destiny was calling again. Fate was working its magic. The future is clouded and untold. No one knows what tomorrow brings. No ones knows what follows in the next the minute. Everything is as uncertain as the wind that blows. One thing is sure this story is far from over. What has begun is the beginning of a story. Where and when this story ends is not sure. Life is a cycle and we cannot just stop moving because of one bump. Hoshi and Kai learned that the hard way and Ray is in the processing of learning it as well. Max is the next one to learn for the you see Max's mother is still very much alive.

~*~

NB: I think that was rather fun.

Kirara: Still favor Yami and Yugi a bit.

NB: I have no idea what you're talking about Kirara.

Bakura: No a blackout just managed to happened right before Yami has to battle.

NB: What are you talking about, Bakura? I needed that blackout for the next chapter.

Yami: I find that blackout perfectly find.

Yami Malik: I think she still favors you.

Kai: Who are all of you people?!

Hidemi: Malik, Bakura, and Yami are from Yugioh.

Kirara: Remember? Yami and Yugi were her favorites there. Still partly are.

Ray: I'm starting to feel left out here.

NB: **Glomps Ray** Better?

Ray: **Blushes** Um sure.

NB: Okay people how you like. Don't forget to review. That's the best Christmas gift you can give me (unless you know me personally, Kaira, Hidemi.) Merry Christmas and Happy News Year.