A/N: Here's the first set of double chapters for you hungry readers
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Chapter 2
SeaSide City
Tokyo Japan
"I can't believe you made us late Tyson!" Snapped an eleven year old boy. Bushy reddish orange hair covered half of his face, big coke bottle glasses, and creamy peach skin. He wore a white tee-shirt, a green tie, grey shorts and of course shiny black dress shoes. His name was Kenny, or "Chief" to his peers.
"Take it easy Chief!" Yelped the thirteen year old boy. He had shoulder length dark blue hair that was tied into a loose ponytail, medium tan skin and warm dark blue eyes. He wore a yellow tee-shirt, a red tee-shirt jacket, blue jean shorts, a red baseball cap, red and white high-tech sneakers, and brown elbow length leather gloves. His name was Tyson Granger, and he was training to be the World Champion Beyblader.
The two friends peered over the railing at the arena and Kenny frowned. "We barely made it thanks to you Tyson." He said unhappily. The announcer; Jazzman, was already announcing the players of the block. "Woah Chief, check that guy out." Tyson pointed down towards the Asian looking teenager. Kenny saw that Tyson was pointing out an older boy with long silky black hair that was tied into a ponytail and had a red headband keeping his bangs up and dressed in Chinese silk clothing.
Down in the dish, each beyblade was spinning fast. But, before anyone could blink, each and every single one was thrown from the dish. When it was over, a single beyblade was spinning. And both Tyson and Kenny watched in shock as the beyblade flew straight into the waiting hand of the Chinese teen. "According to Dizzi, his name is Rei and he has never lost a match. I'd be careful with him if I were you Tyson." Kenny warned, thickly. "Heh, there's a first time for everything." Tyson mocked.
Down on the arena, Rei was just leaving when he felt a pair of eyes watching him. He swerved his eyes upward and locked onto Tyson. Tyson was stunned when a pair of bright yellow cat like eyes locked onto him. Rei smirked and disappeared into the shadows. Vanishing from their sights.
...
A thirteen year old blond boy; known as Max Tate, looked at his opponent worriedly. Thirteen year old Kai Hitawari was known to be impossible to beat. Max looked down and tugged gently on the chain that hung around his neck. The lights from above made his green tee-shirt and bright orange overalls stand out even more.
Kai had dark bluish hair in the back, and bluish grey bangs covering his crimson mocha eyes. He wore a skin tight sleeveless black tee-shirt, baggy dark grey pants, black ankle high boots, a white scarf, elbow length metal gloves and strange dark blue triangle shape marks marred his cheeks. Jazzman stood up, the microphone in his hands. "Are you ready to party?" He called. Everyone in the audience cheered loudly.
3...2...1...Let er rip!
Up in the audience, Rei was snoozing next to Mr Dickenson. Already, the Chinese blader was bored out of his mind. /You think that kid has any luck?/ Rei questioned. Driger shook his head. Unless he can call upon a bit beast, he doesn't stand a chance against Dranzer.The white tiger said, almost stating a fact. Rei raised an eyebrow. /Oh? It seems to me like you know this Dranzer personally./ He teased. Driger turned red. An amazing feat for one with thick white fur.
Rei laughed. /Easy Driger. I was just teasing you./ He said lightly. Driger just grumbled. Still chuckling, Rei focused on the fight. It was in round two already.
Suddenly, Rei's yellow eyes widen slightly. /Driger, do you see what I see?/ He asked in shock. No, what?Driger asked in confusion. Growling, Rei pointed out the now purple turtle that was hovering over the bright green beyblade. Driger was surprised at first before bursting out in laughter. Rei frowned. /Did I miss something?/ He asked curiously. That's Draciel. I'm surprised he showed himself that's all.Driger told Rei who merely blinked.
Unfortunately for Max, Kai had more experience and won the match. Max sighed and picked up his beyblade. Encrypted into the bit was a purple turtle with dark green armor over it's shell, legs and arms. The blond was pleased. "Thanks Draciel." The bit flashed a slight pinkish purple and Max grinned.
Above, Rei smirked and stood up, ready to leave. Mr Dickenson was a bit surprised to say the least. "Rei, where are you going?" He called. "They won't know what hit them Driger." Rei whispered and vanished into the shadows.
Tomorrow was Rei verus Tyson!
Who would win?
Who indeed.
...
That very same night, Tyson, Max and Kenny chose to relax at the city's hot spring resort. "Ah, this feels great." Max sighed, letting the warm water wash over his aching body. "This sure was a good idea." Tyson said happily. "Ow!" Max yelped as a sharp pinch went through his right leg. "What is it Maxie?" The dragon blader asked worriedly. "Something bit me!" Max cried.
"That's impossible Max. Nothing can survive in this temperature." Kenny pointed out. Max raised an eyebrow. Sometimes it was hard to understand the younger boy.
BOOM
All three friends yelped from the loud sound. "What was that?" Kenny asked shakily. "It sounded like it came from the forest behind this place." Tyson answered grimily. "Let's check it out." Max suggested. So the trio, peeked over the side and gasped.
Standing in a clearing, with deep holes in the ground, was Rei. However, Kenny suspected it wasn't a clearing at all, for he spotted fallen trees lying around the Chinese teen. Still spinning on the ground was a silvery white beyblade. It flew right into Rei's outstretched hand, which Rei caught it with perfect ease.
Rei stopped, as if sensing their gaze, turned sharp yellow eyes toward their hiding spot. The trio squeaked and dove back for the spring. Rei grinned. /Seems we have spies./ He mused. Heh, bet I scared them real good.Driger boasted as they returned to their hotel.
In the spring, the three were digesting what they had just seen. "No way he's that strong." Tyson said feebly. Max was thoughtful until he snapped his fingers. "Now I know why Rei seems so familiar." He said slowly.
"What? Did you meet him before?" Kenny asked. Max shook his head. "No. Only rumors that he is vicious with his opponents and they almost never come back with their original beyblade." Max shrugged. "As far as I know, he's even worse than that Kai person." Tyson swallowed hard. If Rei was indeed harder than Kai, he would be in big trouble with the match tomorrow.
...
Today was the big match. Rei Kon versus Tyson Granger. "Making his way through the tournament is rookie Tyson!" Jazzman announced as a grinning Tyson came out from one of the locker rooms. "And his opponent is the tiger in white Rei!"
Rei stepped out of the shadows and did something no one was expecting. He yawned. Loudly. Tyson did a classic face fault. He got up to his feet and glared at Rei. "What was that for?!" He demanded hotly. Rei looked at him with icy yellow eyes. "Sorry. Did you say something?" He asked in a cool tone. "I'm so going to win." Tyson mocked.
Rei grinned, revealing a set of fangs. Seeing the needle point canine teeth made Tyson falter for a second. No way he's human! The dragon thought in shock. "If you don't mind, I'll let my beyblade do the talking." Rei said smoothly, getting into position.
3...2...1...Let er rip!
The two blades slammed into each other, causing tiny bolts of yellow energy to flash in the beydish. "Alright Dragoon!" Tyson yelled. "Finish him off!" The Dragoon blade began to spin faster and faster, until the wind picked up, creating a tornado. Rei didn't even blink, but his eyes thinned into slits and he bared his fangs angrily.
"DRIGER!" Rei roared over the wind.
Tyson gasped as Rei's bit within his beyblade began to glow an eerie green. A beam of energy shot into the air, which took on the form of a huge white tiger bathed in a soft green aura. It gave out a furious roar, it's yellow eyes locking onto Tyson who swore the tiger grin a toothy grin.
"TIGER CLAW ATTACK!"
The attack ring on the beyblade began to pulse with white energy. Suddenly, the beyblade vanished. "Huh? Where'd he go?" Tyson asked frantically, looking around nervously. In the stands, Max was stunned and turned to his father. "Is that even possible dad?" He asked. The older man frowned. "When a beyblade's speed reaches a certain point, it becomes invisible to the human eye. So in reality, Rei's beyblade is moving at the sound of light." Max stared in shock.
That was when the beyblade reappeared. But, Tyson saw his own beyblade flash once before flying out of the dish in pieces. "Dragoon!" Tyson cried, running to his fallen beyblade. Driger returned to his bit, giving out one last roar, and Rei caught the beyblade and began to leave.
Tyson picked up the pieces. His beyblade was totally shattered. "It looks like it was ripped by a real tiger claw." He said sadly. Then he saw Rei leaving. "Hey, where are you going?" He called. Rei turned with cold eyes. "This is boring. And besides," Rei eyed Tyson with sharp yellow eyes. "His beyblade is totally trashed. And according to the rules, if he doesn't have any spare parts he's automatically disqualified."
The blue haired teen gaped. "Y-you're kidding." He stuttered. Jazzman gave Tyson a look of pity. "Them's the rules kids." Tyson looked down. "But I don't have any spare parts."
"Did someone say spare parts?" Tyson grinned. "Kenny!" He said happily. Jazzman grinned. "We'll take a ten minute break so Tyson can fix his beyblade." Rei watched Tyson and Kenny head to one of the locker rooms. He smirked. "Good luck kid. You'll need it." And headed into his own locker room to wait the break out. When inside, Mr Dickenson confronted him. "Is something the matter Rei?" He asked gently. "I could beat everyone here if I wanted to." Rei muttered with a frown. "From what I've seen of that Tyson kid, he's pretty good. So get out there and finish what you've started."
The break was up and the two were once again at it.
"Dragoon! Storm attack!" Tyson yelled frantically as his beyblade once more began to create a hurricane. Rei frowned. Why pull the same trick twice? Didn't the rookie know you had to have a different strategy with every battle? That way you would have the upper hand in the battle. Looking at the tornado, Rei decided to teach Tyson another lesson.
"DRIGER! TIGER CLAW ATTACK!" Rei roared out, making Tyson squeak slightly in fear. For a second nothing happened. Then a single beyblade was thrown from the dish and crashed behind Rei. A rip appeared in his headband, causing Rei to gasp in shock.
Rei picked up the fallen beyblade which was his. "Why did you let me loose?" He whispered. Then, with a smile, he stood up. "Maybe someday I'll understand." And promptly turned to leave. "Say, where you going?" Tyson called. Rei turned and this time, he gave a warm smile at the surprised trio. Earlier, he had not been so kind. "I think the better beyblader was proven here today Tyson. Good luck in fighting Kai tomorrow." And Rei vanished into the shadows."Did he just give up?" Max asked in shock. "I guess he did." Tyson said in awe, his eyes still on the spot where Rei vanished.
In the hallway, the Chinese blader was stopped by Mr Dickenson. "I see you threw in the towel." Rei grinned. "I defiantly want to join in on the team!" He said cheerfully. Mr Dickenson smiled happily.
...
The battle with Tyson verus Kai was long and hard. First round had went to Tyson, and the second to Kai. But the final was a draw. It wasn't until the end of the match, that Mr Dickenson surprised them.
"Rei, Tyson, Max and Kai will be representing Japan in the World Championships where they'll be traveling all over the world. Good luck in winning boys!"
Tyson stared at the grinning Rei and the head of BBA. "You mean, you knew?" He asked, dumbfounded. "You should've seen the looks on your faces." Rei told them, snickering. "Say, the team still needs a name." Said Kenny. Tyson grew thoughtful. "How about the Bladebreakers?" He asked. Rei and Max exchanged looks. "I like it." Rei agreed. "The Bladebreakers it is then!" Max cheered. Kai just scowled and stormed off in a rage.
Rei frowned as his eyes narrowed slightly. "He's gonna be trouble." He said quietly. "So, what's the first tournament Mr Dickenson?" Kenny asked. The old man shot Rei a nervous look, but answered. "Beijing China." H said slowly. Rei paled. Then that meant going back to the White Tigers. And his past.
He was so dead.
Chapter 3
1 Week later
Rei had gone ahead the very same day the Bladebreakers were formed, and the others were just now arriving at the airport and chose to eat out at a nice café. "Yum, this sure was good." Tyson said happily, finishing up his fourth rice ball. "More tea?" Came the husky voice of their waiter. "Sure I-Rei?!" Tyson screeched.
Standing over them, with a kettle in his hand, was indeed Rei. A shadow played over Rei's handsome face as he grinned at them. "You really need to polish up on your observation skills. I've been serving you guys all afternoon and you never even noticed." He teased and changed from the blue sweatshirt and black pants to his normal outfit and sat down with the others as Mr Dickenson explained the tournament rules. Rules, which Rei already knew.
"You mean I have to work with these losers?" Kai sneered before taking off. "He needs to control that attitude of his." Tyson grumbled. "Could you track him down through Dranzer?" Rei asked Kenny who agreed. "Alright," the smaller boy spoke up after typing a few keys on his laptop.
"He's heading for the park by the looks of it." Tyson gave them an encouraging smile. "Let's go find Mr Sourpuss!" He joked. They left a bemused Mr Dickenson behind and headed out into the warm sun.
Rei made sure to keep his speed at normal human levels so it wouldn't appear that he was moving too fast. What the Bladebreakers did not see, was that they were being watched by two people. "Follow them." Instructed a voice that Rei knew very well. "As you wish." Came a second voice. A pair of violet eyes watched Rei with the Bladebreakers and scowled.
"Soon traitor you'll pay." The person hissed.
...
They had been walking for two hours when Rei had heard the noise. He stopped and tilted his head, straining to hear it. The other three stopped in concern when they noticed their friend's agitation. "Is something wrong Rei?" Kenny questioned. "Can't you hear it?" Rei asked quietly. "I don't hear anything." Max said in confusion. "A beyblade spinning..." Rei trailed off, eyes searching the darkness of the alleys. "You're hearing things dude." Tyson scoffed. Rei glared at Tyson when the blue haired teen turned away.
The group continued on and Rei took a sharp step to the left just as a large cooking bowl crashed where he had been standing previously. Max stared at Rei in awe. How did he know that was coming? He thought in shock.
Rei aimed slitted yellow eyes towards the shadows, and when he spoke, his voice not only carried a menacing growl, but his fangs seemed longer and sharper in the light. "I hate it when people choose to attack from the shadows. That shows cowardice. Come out." Rei hissed, yellow eyes reflecting a strange glint. "As you wish." A low voice chuckled.
Out of the shadows came a thirteen year old Asian boy with thick dark hair, tan skin and icy chocolate eyes. He wore a simple dark grey GI and no shoes. "Just who the hell are you?" Tyson demanded. The boy glanced at Tyson briefly before focusing onto Rei once more. "I am Bruce of the White Tigers and I'm here to challenge you Rei." Rei inwardly flinched at the mention of his old team. /Well, it didn't take them long to replace me./ He grumbled to Driger who simply shook his head.
Tyson scowled. This kid was really starting to anger him. "No way pal. You'll fight me." Tyson snapped. Bruce wasn't amused. While the two battled, Rei heard the soft sounds of footsteps coming from above them. He glanced upwards and gulped mentally. /Please do not tell me that's Kevin!/ He groaned. Hey, it might be someone else. You never know.Driger said sheepishly.
Rei raised an eyebrow. /Oh? And how many people do you know that has dark green hair?/ He asked sarcastically. Driger winced. Sorry.Rei rubbed his throbbing head. /Not your fault./ He muttered.
Suddenly, a light lilac beyblade slammed into both Dragoon and Bruce's beyblade, sending both flying. Bruce caught his, while Dragoon sped for Rei's head. "Rei!" Max yelled. "LOOK OUT!" Rei looked up sharply to see Dragoon get knocked back by a dark blue beyblade. Tyson caught his beyblade with a frown. Rei smiled.
Kai.
The red eye teen stepped out of the shadows. "You guys need training." The blue grey haired teen grumbled. "Pathetic." Said a sharp voice. Rei froze, the color draining from his skin. Bruce looked up towards the roofs with a pleading expression. "Please Kevin! You can't kick me out now! I just got a nickname!" He cried. The Bladebreakers saw that 'Kevin' was a short green haired teen with fangs for teeth?
Kevin landed on the ground with liquid ease. "How's this for a nickname? 'Mr Loser'!" He mocked. Bruce moped off with tears in his eyes and Kevin finally waltzed right up to them. "Hello Rei."
"Do you know him Rei?" Tyson asked, glancing at the frozen Chinese Blader. "Cause I have a feeling he knows you." Kevin smirked. "Oh he knows me alright. We go back. Way back. Isn't that right traitor?" Traitor...that word echoed in Rei's soul and heart, ripping both. Is that what the White Tigers thought of him? The Bladebreakers grew suspicious. Apparently, their Chinese friend had a lot to explain.
"Kevin, you still haven't learn have you?" Rei snarled, yellow eyes glittering like jewels. The Bladebreakers stepped back in fear. Even Kevin was nervous. I've never heard Rei talk like that, the monkey blader thought in shock, with a slight shiver. Rei's eyes narrowed and for a second they flickered an evil red before he reached up with a hand and rubbed his throbbing head. He shook his head dizzily. Something was defiantly wrong here. He opened his yellow eyes which revealed pure hatred for the smaller teen."I'm leaving." He growled. "Where do you think you're going?" Kai demanded harshly. "Somewhere before I do something...irrational!" Rei yelled over his shoulder before disappearing from their view.
It was Max who finally broke the silence. "What was that all about?" He asked slowly. Tyson frowned. "I don't know Maxie. I really don't know." He admitted.
...
Rei was still fuming as he stormed off in a rage, and his head kept throbbing like crazy. They can't really mean that, can they? Rei wondered and a single silver tear fell from his eyes. But, a wave of coldness washed over him, making him glance towards the skies. Dark clouds were beginning to fill the clear blue skies.
The feeling the neko-jin blader was getting was the same feeling he got around the elite Heartless Generals. Did that mean the Heartless would soon show up in this world? He had been waiting for their attack for ten years now.
Better check it out anyway, he decided. Rei allowed the black visor to appear over his eyes as the Scan kicked in. He may not have his keyblade anymore, but that didn't mean he didn't have access to his attacks now did he?
S e a r c h i n g . . . f o u n d . . .
Rei's yellow eyes widen slightly as the information filled his mind. Yes. The Heartless was to begin their attack on this world in only a few short days.
Not good.
The Scan visor promptly vanished. Frowning, Rei leapt into the air and flew off towards the hotel that Mr Dickenson rented for them during the Asian Tournament. What would the others say if he told them about this? Should he tell them about the Heartless?
No.
At least...
Not yet.
...
Rei looked around in a curious manner. Where was he? Rei crossed his arms over his chest and scowled. The last thing he remembered was falling asleep after scanning for any Heartless attacks, and then he was in this weird eighteenth century council room.
"...should get rid of him right now...." Rei titled his head. That voice sounded eerily familiar. But where did he hear it before? The neko-jin walked forward and out of the shadows into the barely lit room to see seven figures around a large stone table. Seven people that Rei knew very well.
The Heartless Generals.
First up was a tall man with a height of six feet ten inches, dark blue skin, bright blue flames for hair and watery yellowish black eyes. The man wore an old fashioned grey and black toga. This was Lord Hades, ruler of the Underworld.
Next to Hades on his right was a man from the early nineteenth century dressed as a veteran from a war. He had greying slicked back black hair, tan skin and shrewd icy blue eyes. He wore a lightly tan colored tee-shirt, dark brown pants, knee high dark brown leather boots, and brown armbands around his wrists. He also had a long shotgun strapped to his back. "Clayton..." Rei hissed venomously at the hunter who had nearly killed Rei and his friends years ago in the Jungle.
On Hades left side was another man. Only this man looked like he came from Africa. Dark tan skin, cruel onyx eyes and a beard and mustache surrounded the man's thin lips. he wore a black robe with a high tan collar, slightly curved golden slippers, a red lined black cloak, and a tall black hat with a single ruby red jewel and a red feather rested on his head. A tall golden snake headed staff rested in his bony hands. That was Jafar, an evil vizier and sorcerer.
Then came the two ugly ones.
One was a half woman half octopus. She had light purplish skin, wavy shocking white hair, ruby red lips and hard blue eyes. She was Ursula, a sea witch cast away from Atlantica. Next to Ursula was a large bag sewn to resemble a ghost. But Rei knew he was filled to the top with scorpions and other sorts of squishy insects. He was Oogie Boogie.
Rei glanced over to the man with the curly black hair and dressed in silky red and brown pirate shirts and pants. Captain Hook for his right hook of a hand. It was the last one that made Rei swallow thickly.
A woman with pale green skin and icy yellow eyes stood there. Her entire body was covered in black armor. There was even horns jutting out from her forehead. Not to mention she was also wearing a long black gown with a flowing black cape and a tall olive colored staff was held in her slender hands. Maleficent.
The worst of them all.
"...how do we propose to get rid of the Keymaster..." Rei froze. They were talking about him!! "That brat is beginning to understand the true power of the keyblade. We cannot allow him to continue!" Hook yelled angrily. Rei peered over to the table and paled when he saw what they were watching.
Woven on the table in magical circles was a bright green light. The light was filling the hole entire room. And Rei could make out a figure sleeping on a bed, though tossing and turning. And the neko-jin knew who they were watching.
Him!
Maleficent gave a nasty smile. "I have an idea." She purred, stroking the gem on top of her staff. With a snap of her fingers, nine pairs of glowing red eyes glared out of the shadows.
{Yes Mistress. What is it you ask of us?} One hissed. "See that boy." She pointed at the image of the sleeping Rei. "Kill him." She instructed. {Yes mistress.} With that being said, all nine pairs of eyes faded.
"To bad Keymaster. To bad you've failed."
...
Rei sat up in his futon in a rush. His entire body was shaking and he was soaked with sweat. What a dream, he thought, breathing heavily.But, was it really a dream? Rei glanced out to the sun and saw it was barely five in the morning. He scowled. No fair, he thought with a pout.
He showered and changed into the same outfit he wore the day he left the White Tiger Village.
Rei stretched lazily, glancing at his new teammates. All four were sleeping peacefully. Apparently, after he took off, the remainder Bladebreakers had a run in with his old team; the White Tigers. And had been giving him suspicious looks since then.
Snap
Rei tensed and turned sharply towards the window. That sounded like it came from outside the hotel. He walked over and glanced outside. Nothing out of the ordinary. The forests was the same and no one was outside.
With a frown, he jumped out of the window and elegantly landed on the roof. His eyes became slits and he scanned the area around the hotel. Still nothing. So, why did he hear a twig snapping? Better do this to make sure, he decided and got into a meditating stance. The minute he relaxed, a soft pale gold aura began to flicker around him. The light brighten for a second before it began to seep into the stone buildings construction.
Rei was literally pouring his very own magic into the building, producing a special shield one might say. With a sigh, the light died down and he slumped forward slightly. Tiredly, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a vial of Megalixir and swallowed the contents. He smiled when he felt his energy return to normal. He stood back up and glanced back worriedly towards the forest. I must keep the others safe. If I don't...
It's all over.
For everyone.
Coming up next, I think you already know.