ME: *holds up umbrella to dodge flying plushies from reviewers* At least, I updated!!!!
CS: *hides behind the wall* Save us!!!
Yami FireKali: ME: So sorry about your reviews!! Your story is soooooo kawaii!!! Especially the *drools* leather part. Keep on updating!!! I should be adding your story to my favorites soon!! (when I get the time. I have so many fics lying around, I'm swimming in them!)
crescente nuwedes: I'll try and make it longer. But the longest chapter would most probably be the *battle*. Then, I'll soon conclude the story. *ducks flying flowered plants* Well, I can't keep this up forever!! Plus, I want more time to work on 'Sealing of the Myths' and 'Twisting my life'. Oh, And 'Spy Dairies'. *mutters something about too many ideas and hard to do updates to a boarding school*
Shinimegami7: Me: *ducks the flying bishies* o0; That's something you don't see everyday… OH!!!! A bishie Van *grabs it* MINE!!! *glares at everyone* Anyway, if you want, go read the sequel. I feel you can read both without major problems, but that's just…me. Thanks for the plushies!! *huggles her Van plushie*
Devilburns: ME: Mind you, I'm finding it harder and harder to post these updates!! I'm letting my poor stories suffer!!!
Skittles the Sugar Fairy: ME: o0; * tries to shake Skittles off her ankles* You'll have more!!! You'll have more!!! Just get off me!!!
Ms Hobgoblin: ME: You know, everyone asks me this question when I leave them dying in suspense. And if I told you, it would spoil the story, so you just have to wait!!! *uses her umbrella to avoid flying GB SP's!!* Heh heh heh, no hard feelings?
I luv Yugi and Daisuke so :p: ME: *shudders at her remains of her Evil Kai plushie* Remind never to give that to reviewers again. Never knew you people were so…
CS: Violent. It makes WWF wrestlers seem like teddy bears!! No, I hadn't finished this because Ty-chan has a decision to make. And that is what will shape him in 'Begging For You'!!!
Rumi-Chan: ME: *looks over at the rabid dogs* Yup. You guys are waaaayyy too violent for your own good. And if you want your memory back, use this *throws you a book called 'Anti-Stress Kit, Memory losses (how to get your memory back) and Specialized Kai torture'* Have fun!!! I'm sure you'll find good uses for it!!! And start updating '72 hours' !!! *glares at RuRu*
Angevar: Oh!!!! *huggles the Calyph plushie* Thankies!!! ^^
Kalico: Calyph: *glares at Timmy* It's all your fault everyone hates me!!! ME: No, it's not. It's your fault for being the bad guy. Calyph: *sulks* I wanna be the good guy for once. ME: We'll see.
ME: *sighs* I really need to retire…
CS: But you're sixteen?
ME: So? I still need to retire.
CS: …
Tyson: Why am I the suicidal one? All those horrible nightmares…
ME: Well, since Max and Ray have finally made up and together, I needed a new plotline!!
CS: Besides, Max is the suicidal one, not you.
Tyson: That's a relief!
ME: Who's doing the disclaimer?
Allison: I'll do it!! If we make a guest appearance!!
ME: Gee, I dunno. Angy was pretty pissed the last time I used her charas without her permission…
Jason: We'll protect you.
ME: ^_^ Great. It's a deal!!!
Allison: Timmy does not own Beyblade or its characters. She doesn't even own us (We belong to Angy)
CS: Enough of this! Onto the story!
Chapter Ten
Running out of Time
Kai washed the dirt of his face. The trial [1] was about to take place and Kai needed all of his willpower to survive this.
Tyson…if you saw me right now…what would say?
Would you love me?
Would you hate me?
Kai sighed, rubbing his forehead. Every time he felt like collapsing, Tyson's face comes out of the darkness. Kai knew that strengthened his resolve. He knew it wasn't his fault.
Yet he couldn't help thinking it was.
He switched on the T.V. Ever since his disappearance; most of the tournaments have been on hold. Kai hated that. A tournament would be able to distract Kai from thoughts of Tyson.
'Here we have the Bladebreakers and the Mettalics on a one on one battle to the finish. Should the Bladebreakers lose, they forfeit their World Champion title—,'
The television was switched off. Kai felt his throat constricting.
The Bladebreakers against the Mettalics…
This isn't good.
Max wiped the sweat off his brow as the bus reached Kyoko [2]. It was pleasant town, not too crowded with masses of people. Ray placed his head on Max's shoulder, purring softly. Max smiled and cradled Ray's head. Tyson turned his gaze away.
It hurt.
But he was happy for them. Even though he wasn't happy for himself.
"We're here," Kenny announced with some flourish. They disembarked, observing their surroundings. Max shielded his eyes from the sun. He felt dizzy all of the sudden.
Tomorrow, their match would begin.
The one against the Mettalics.
Ray brushed his long raven hair off his face. Tyson's stormy grey eyes were staring unwaveringly at the scenery. If Ray didn't know any better, Tyson's gaze was unusually 'Kai- like'
Max had noticed too. He nudged Ray and Ray nodded.
Tyson had only them now.
"Let's head to the hotel," Kenny suggested.
"Good idea. But one question. Where is it?"
Kenny blushed, hoping nobody would notice. However, Tyson spotted it immediately.
"Kenny!! Don't tell you don't know where it is!!"
Kenny muttered something under his breath. Everyone sweatdropped.
Max sighed, "Now what do we do?"
"Hmmm…what should they do Alls?"
"Don't look at me!! And don't call me Alls!"
They turned around to meet a tall blonde girl with cloudy blue eyes. Behind her, were three guys with…interesting hairstyles. Next to them, was a short dark-skinned girl with sparkling amethyst eyes.
"The Gangstaz!" Kenny exclaimed. The other Bladebreakers drew a blank.
"Who?"
Kenny stamped his foot impatiently, "The Gangstaz, that's who!! They used to be the Canadian champions."
"Used to be? What hap—, OW!!" Tyson asked, as Max aimed a jab at Tyson's stomach. Max shook his sandy blonde head, mouthing the words, 'Don't be rude'
Allison grinned impishly, "Don't worry 'bout Mizuhara-kun! We decided to do some traveling around, picking up new techniques and new bills to pay for Alia's dish damages," At this remark, she glared at the short girl who glared back with equal ferocity.
The tall African teen with braided hair spoke up for the first time, "Why don't we give them a lift? I could dr—,"
"NO YOU WON'T!!!!!" Alia screeched at him, causing everyone to wince.
"Does she always scream this loud?" Tyson said, his hands still on his ears protecting them from the ultrasonic waves from Alia's scream.
"No. Usually she's louder," Allison said grimacing.
Kaleb pulled Alia off Chris and calmed her down. Jason, who was currently fingering his rat braid said, "I'll drive. It's safer that way."
The Gangstaz let out of sigh of relief, while Chris pouted.
"No fair. I wanted to drive," He said sulking. However, everyone ignored him.
Jason gestured to Allison's sleek chrome blue jeep, "Well, we don't have all day. Let's go!!"
I must have left everyone majorly confused, so here's some information for everyone! ^__^
Allison is the team captain of the Gangstaz. She has long blonde hair with sandy highlights. She has cloudy blue eyes and has rather remarkable mood swings.
Always avoid her mood swings. One guy who was caught by her mood swings…
Let's just say the hospital received a very large bill.
Alia is probably the most irritable and noisiest member of the Gangstaz. She likes bullying people and destroying the dish. But, inside she had a good heart.
Even though, it's deep, deep down inside.
Jason is the laid-back member of the Gangstaz. He spends his free time polishing…stuff.
You should see his apartment. Not even a pinch of dust.
However, he is a cut-throat when it comes to blading and his opponents find this out the hard way. He wears his brown hair in a rat braid.
Kaleb is the serious blader of the group. His characteristic trademark = a laptop. He carries that EVERYWHERE (And I mean, everywhere). He tends to be on the quiet side and doesn't talk much. He has this little crush on Alia…
Ok, not little. HUGE!!
Chris is the only member of the Gangstaz, who has fans.
Fans that send him death threats.
Hey, you can't say he isn't popular!
He is a great blader however and a lousy driver.
This explains why the Gangstaz was so apprehensive when he offered to drive.
The Bladebreakers had a safe trip to the hotel (thanks to Jason, NOT Chris)
Max plopped himself onto the sofa, "Ahhh…"
Ray settled next to his lover, "So how come you guys are here?"
The Gangstaz exchanged looks, "We got an e-mail from the Mettalics as well."
Tyson's eyes snapped open at this, "What did it say?"
Allison shrugged, "The same as yours. Arrive or forfeit your title. And I, for one don't want that to happen."
The Gangstaz murmured their agreement on that.
Kenny's brow furrowed, "So do you know who exactly the Mettalics are?"
Alia's amethyst eyes narrowed, "Yes."
Kaleb fidgeted. Alia said nothing. Allison looked down, Chris stared off in space and Jason started to polish his blade.
Tyson's eyes flashed angrily, "Spill. It's as plain as day you're keeping something from us."
Alia met Tyson's glance head on, "And what right do you have that we should tell you?" She growled murderously.
Tyson didn't even flinch, "The right to know. We'll be blading tomorrow and right now, the more we know the better."
Allison bent her head. Alia noticed her reaction. She was about to bite off Tyson's head when Allison's hand made its way on Alia's shoulder. Alia knew then.
Alia took this as an incentive, "One of the Mettalics is Allison's brother. He deflected from us. That was the last we heard from him. Then," Her eyes were colder than a mid-winter's frost, "He came back and challenged us to a battle. We won, but just barely. He went off again." Alia glared at Tyson, "Happy?"
Jason sat next to Allison and she buried her head into his next. Jason soothed her. Alia scowled at Tyson.
Tyson had relaxed and was looking at the cloudy eyed girl in sympathy.
"I'm sorry. I know how it feels to have someone you love leave you," He said, his voice barely over a whisper.
Ray's ears twitched and he shot a startled glance at Tyson. Kenny noticed it too, but didn't say anything. Comfort wasn't something he was very good in.
Max stood up suddenly, his eyes blazing, "Don't worry. We'll defeat those Mettalics!"
Alia cracked a smile at the blonde's determination and the tension of the room was dispelled like mist in the morning.
They were going to do it. They were going to defeat the Mettalics.
Nothing is going to stop them now.
Calyph slapped the gloves on. He turned to his teammates, who were busy preparing for the match tomorrow. His silver-grey eyes were narrowed at Nathan.
"Eril! Shape up!" He barked.
Nathan gritted his teeth and summoned Weyri, a large armadillo with glistening scales headed straight for Quinn's blade and slammed into it, sending it careening out of the dish. Quinn picked up his blade flashing Nathan a smile, "Good job."
Nathan wasn't paying attention to him. His eyes settled onto Calyph. Calyph smiled, making Nathan feel even more disconcerted.
"Worried 'bout the battle tomorrow?" Calyph said.
Nathan said nothing. He didn't trust himself to speak. Calyph took Nathan's silence as an answer.
"They have no chance."
"This is the Bladebreakers."
Calyph grinned sadistically, his grey eyes swallowing the light in the room, "I wasn't talking about the Bladebreakers."
Max was staring at the sky. He loved doing that. It was like miniature worlds he could gaze at.
I wonder what they would say if they saw us now…
They would probably say what kind of messed up lives these 'humans' lead.
"Thinking?"
Max sighed, "More like wishing. I haven't heard anything good about these bladers and I'm worried. It's not like me."
Ray chuckled softly, "No, it's not. But everyone worries every once in a while."
Max snuggled up to Ray, "I'm worried about Tyson. He seems…colder."
"He seems like Kai."
Max jolted, "You can't be serious!"
"When have I not been serious?" Ray said cryptically, "Tyson was brutal with Allison today when he demanded for the facts. It's a characteristic of Kai."
"So what should we do? I don't want another Kai as a best friend!"
Ray rubbed his chin, "I don't know. Tyson has to do this on his own."
Max shook his head, "Kai needed Tyson to bring him out of the ice."
"But Kai isn't here to bring Tyson out of his shell."
Max started to cry. Ray slowly flicked the tears of Max's face with his thumb, "Max…"
Max buried his head into Ray's chest, the tears spilling down like twin rivers.
Tyson, what will you become?
Will you become Kai?
ME: *shudders* Tyson becoming Kai…
CS: Scary thought.
CT: I feel sorry for Alls.
Allison: Well, you should. And don't call me Alls.
Chris: I wanna drive!!
Jason: No way that's going to happen anytime soon…
Alia: How about…never?
Chris: Spoilsports. You're just sorry I'm a better driver than you all could ever be.
Everyone: Whatever.
ME: Anyway, stay tune to the next battle between the Mettalics and the Bladebreakers!
ME: Reviewers receive—
CS: Gangstaz plushies!!
ME: Warning: Make sure Plushie Chris is nowhere near an automobile.
Chris: You guys are so mean!
CS: And proud of it! *plays with her plushies* Review!!
[1] To know full information on the trial, go to 'Begging For You' chapter 7. If you're still confused, mail me!
[2] Kyoko = place in Japan