(Warning: PG-13 moment-father cusses in flashback)

BEYBLADE Z SPIN!

(I am so sorry guys for taking so long. My school life has been very hard, and very busy. And now my basketball season has started, so now it is even more trouble to type this story. BUT I WILL KEEP TYPING THIS STORY NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES! I love writing stories, and I am not giving up on this one now, and so don't give up on me, okay? Thanks- Kathy. ENJOY! Episode Six will come, no matter how long.)

PS. Also, did I say this? But even though this story is PG, it will, sometimes, have PG-13 moments. I will warn you so don't worry. I guess I'm more used to writing sorta real-life things. Like descriptive battles, and happenings. But don't worry, I can turn down the volume.

Episode FIVE: Sumi's pain

Back at the small cabin, Joseph was telling Ozuma everything that had happened, while Mariam sat in a corner staring angrily with her bottom lip stuck out. Ozuma rubbed his chin, "So, the one is a girl huh? That makes it even more interesting..." "NO PUNY GIRL IS GOING TO LEAD THIS CLAN!" Mariam suddenly bellowed out. Joseph giggled again, and said, while laughing, "She's jealous because all the boys like that girl...or she wishes she could be as strong as her." Suddenly Joseph's eyes become bright, as another he thought of another idea, "Or maybe..." He said with a grin, "She wants to lead the Saint Shields!"

Mariam walked over to her brother, slapped him hard in the forehead, and with a jerk, grabbed him by his collar, and said, "Shut up you annoying pest!" And with that she strode out into the city with a swing of her hips.

Joseph rubbed his aching forehead, "Ouch...she's the one who is the pest!"

Ozuma, and Dunga sniggered as Kai, Ray, and Zeo, who carried Sumi, came into view. Joseph pointed at Sumi, who was in Zeo's arms, "That's her Ozuma!"

Ozuma, Dunga, and Joseph walked over to the three boys; let me correct that, two, for Kai had just walked into the cabin with a grunt of disgust. Ozuma examined the girl, "Well the scar, and her bit-beast, actually everything fits in with the clues on the tablet. She must be the one. Come inside, and rest. You've done enough already." Ozuma said happily. All of them went inside, and Zeo asked Tyson's grandfather if her could put Sumi in another room, where she could sleep peacefully.

Tyson's grandfather shook his head, and Zeo went inside a small room that was connected with the cabin. He laid her done on a cot, and stood up to leave when her voice rang out. Zeo could tell, by her voice, that she seemed frightened. "Please...don't leave...not yet anyway...I don't like to be alone." Zeo wasn't surprised, not with whatever horror she had been through. So he drew a chair, and sat there, as she rested.

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Tyson's grandfather was now in the other room, where everyone was. He cleared his throat, and announced, "Guess who's back?" He asked. Tyson stood up in a hurry, "Who?"

The grandfather bobbled his head in a cheery way, "Kenny!" Now everyone stood up, with surprise on their face, "Kenny?" Ray asked.

Soon another boy came into the room with fuzzy brown hair, and huge glasses, "I'm back!" Everyone ran to meet him, except Kai, and Ozuma. "Kenny, how did your trip go?" Kenny laughed, "Yeah it was great! I saw a lot of new beyblades, battles, and many other cool things! Dizzi got a LOT of information!"

"That's great!" Exclaimed Tyson, "Now we'll win next year's tournament for sure!"

"Where's Hilary? Did she like the trip?" Max asked.

"Oh she's walking around the city right now, she says she doesn't want to see Tyson's ugly face for a while." Kenny said, blushing with laughter.

"What?!" Tyson growled, "That girl is really making ME MAD!"

Ray grabbed Tyson before he could do anything stupid, and said, "We're all tired, and we should go to bed, get ready for anything that happens tomorrow."

"Your right..." Agreed Joseph, "Something might happen."

"Kenny, we're glad to have you back." Max said.

"Yeah, I'm glad I'm back too." Kenny replied.

Soon all the boys bedded down for the night, except Kai, he sat down on the porch, and seemed to be staring at the city, as if something was going to happen.

At about 12:30 Mariam kept back, dragging her feet wearily. She was covered with dust, and bruises. "She must have been training..." Kai thought. At 1:00, Hilary came. She waved to Kai, but he ignored her. She fumed a bit, but didn't make any loud noises. Guess she didn't want to wake Tyson up.

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At 2:35 (PM that is) Kai began to show weariness. His eyes were drooping, and he shivered in the chilly night. He stood up, and walked around the cabin, hoping that it would keep him awake. At the right side of the cabin, (this was his third lap) he heard noises coming from within the other room. Curious, he went quietly inside the cabin, and opened the door that led into the room.

What he saw would stay in his mind for a long time. Sumi had sweat pouring off of her face, and she was struggling, struggling as if to get something away. Zeo was watching her, with fear on his face, as he tried to calm her down, "Sumi, what's wrong?" Kai rushed over, "When did this start?" Zeo shrugged, "A short while ago." Kai looked at Sumi, and with determination on his face, kneeled down close by, and said as softly as he could, "Sumi! Can you hear me?" He grabbed her arms, and tried to hold her down from her frantic struggling.

----- (In Sumi's mind)----

A tall, threatening figure stood in front of a small girl. The small girl appeared to be six. The shadowy man grabbed the small girl, and hit her across the face, "You bitch, were you out playing with that damn dragon again?"

The girl, with tears streaming down her face, nodded her head, "Yes...daddy...it's my only friend that likes me. And plus you never let me go around other people..." She sputtered in fear.

"Well that's because we're outcasts you little brat! And don't talk to me like that!" He said beating her over the head. The girl fell upon the ground, with blood running down her face, "I was...just telling you-you how I felt..."

"Your just like your mother aren't you? Telling me how she feels all the time! Well, no more!" He grabbed the girl, and started to beat upon her, when a woman walked in. It must have been the mother, for when she saw the man beating upon the little girl, she rushed over and grabbed him from behind saying, "Stop, stop it Jerry! She's done nothing!" Jerry grabbed the woman by the hair and said with a dark frown, "Stay out of my way Sarah!" He then punched her down, and grabbed a nearby lamp pole and swung it down on the frail body of Sarah...Jerry then turned towards the girl, and grabbed her arms saying, "Can you hear me? Get up and do your chores!"

(Author's note: Sadly families are like that more and more all across America. I feel for those children. I do.)

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"You bastard!" Sumi cried, biting the neck of the one that was pinning her arms down. Kai screamed in pain, and he released his grip upon Sumi. But she wasn't done yet, full of rage she sprung upon him, and was about to punch him, when Dranzer came in the way. "Girl, I know what troubles your mind. But do not let this influence you to hurt my master neither his friends." Dranzer cawed softly. Sumi, saw the mistake she had done, and began to weep. She seemed to fall upon Dranzer, but instead the bird had disappeared leaving her lying on the chest of Kai, who was blushing like a lobster.

Zeo bowed, politely. And walked out of the room, leaving Kai and Sumi...alone. Kai was so trying his best to get away from the crying girl, but something inside him told him to stop. Sumi, soon calmed down, and looked up bringing her face even closer to Kai's. Kai looked away, and Sumi seemed to be looking into his eyes, "You've...been...been through a lot like I've...had..." She said quietly. Kai's face softened, "Yes...I guess you could say that..."

Sumi, nodded her head, and got up. She stumbled over to the cot, Zeo had provided, and lay upon it. She stared at the ceiling for a while, before saying, "So...have I..."

Kai looked at the floor for a moment, and then stood up, his back facing her, "I can see that." He then walked out of the room. Sumi went to sleep. Unknowingly to them Dranzer, and Bahato were watching. Bahato cast a quick gaze at Kai, and at his master Sumi, then looked at Dranzer, and seemed to chuckle that sounded like a growl, "Nice move Dranzer..." "Yeah if I do say so myself." Dranzer cawed happily.

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Sumi slowly opened her eyes, and sat up. Sunlight poured into the room by the windows. She stood up and stretched. "Have a good sleep?" Sumi giggled a bit, "Yes, Bahato." She said with a cheerful voice, as she petted the dragon. Bahato seemed to purr, as Sumi looked down at the wooden floor, "No nightmares this night." Bahato shook its head, "That's good to hear. Hey! Why don't you check up on everyone?" Bahato asked. Sumi nodded, and opened the door to the room. When she did, everyone stood up, "What's wrong?" Sumi asked, with a worried tone.

Ozuma walked over to her, "We have something to tell you." He told her, as he brought forth a chair, "Please sit down." Sumi slowly sat down, staring at everyone. Her body became tense, and adrenaline pumped through her blood, just in case.

Ozuma paced around the room then he stopped, and looked at Dunga, "Show her the broken tablet." Dunga unwrapped the tablet, and showed it to the girl. Her face became confused, "What does this have to do with what we are talking about?"

Ozuma chuckled a bit, "Well, you are the legendary one who has come to lead our clan. The Saint Shields, and free this land from some evil force. The tablet has clues about the legendary one, and they match you perfectly."

Sumi's eyes began wide with fear, "No...NO! My father told me about this. This clan business!" Everyone watched her in shock, especially Zeo, and Kai. Sumi growled in anger, "I won't do it! Your using me aren't you? For some big plan, right?" Sumi pointed a finger at Ozuma, "Your stupid grandfather kicked my mother, and father off of the clan! If your grandfather, we wouldn't have been in such a mess!" Sumi attempted to walk out of the cabin, but Joseph grabbed her, as Ozuma said in a shocked voice, "What? My grandfather?"

Ozuma went over to her, before Mariam shouted, "So Ozuma, she's more than you bargained for eh? No way is she ever going to lead this clan! So just throw her out already!"

Sumi whirled around to find Mariam facing her, eye-to-eye. "What are you trying to say?" Sumi asked, her voice beginning to choke. Mariam grinned, "No one wants you here, nobody ever did! You're just a brat orphan! Who has no respect, so get lost!" Mariam growled, pushing Sumi. Zeo stood in between of Mariam and Sumi, "That is not true! I...I..." Mariam began to laugh, "Look this robot freak likes her!"

Zeo blushed, as Ozuma grabbed Mariam from behind, "I think that is quite enough!" Ozuma roared, pushing her away. Sumi stared at Ozuma, "Is this true? You just want me to lead your clan for you? You don't care?" Ozuma shook his head no, "It's not! That Mariam is trying to get to your head!" He reached over to grab her arm, but Sumi jerked away. "No one is ever going to get close to me again!" Sumi screamed, " I hate all of you! Bahato!"

Ray noticed this, and shouted, "Her beast!"

Bahato sensed the suffering in his master, and came to her aid. She had rushed outside, with everyone following, and Bahato lifted her up into its hand, and took off into the sky with a blackish glow. Zeo became so mad at everyone; his face turned a bright red. He bellowed with rage, "You fools! You did nothing to stop her! You just sat there in your own little worlds!"

He called upon Cerberus, and his giant three-headed dog creature appeared. He jumped upon its back, and it too zoomed off into the distance. After the two huge beasts had vanished, Tyson turned around to face everyone. "Let's go." Ozuma stepped forward, "Your asking to much right now. You saw what happened, Sumi is dealing with emotional trauma, and pain. She must heal first before we get her, or she returns."

Tyson exploded, "Don't you want to find out more about what she said, or who she is?"

Ozuma shook his head sadly, "Yes, but now is the time for patience." He then walked away with Dunga, and Joseph. He soon stopped, and called for Mariam, but she was nowhere to be found. "I didn't know that Mariam would go this crazy." Dunga muttered. "Let her be..." Ozuma answered back. "Stupid sister." Joseph blabbered.

Tyson clinched his fists in anger, "I don't want to wait! Come on guys we can find her!" He yelled, pumping his fists into the air. Ray shrugged his shoulders, "Ozuma is right. Now is not the time." Ray started to walk away, Max soon followed. "What don't tell me your going to walk off? Come on Max!" Max replied with a grunt, "Sorry Tyson, got to agree with Ray."

Tyson pleaded with Kai next, "Come on Kai! I know you like challenges! Come on, let's do this!"

Kai shook his head no, and walked away as well, then he answered back, "I have my own adventures to take, by myself that is."

Tyson growled, "Shoot!" He took out his beyblade, and stared at it for a while. "Well, Dragoon...let's keep ourselves busy with some training."

Bahato landed far away in a deserted area, a part of the city where few people go. Bahato gently placed Sumi unto the ground. "Thank you." She said, hugging her dragon. Bahato nodded, then placed something into her hands. "What is this?" "I made it for you." Sumi peered into her hands; there within them was a black beyblade. "How?" She said, with glee in her voice. Bahato grinned a toothy grin, "From my power. I knew you would like it. Now you can play too."

Sumi nodded, she smiled, but soon retreated back into her emotionless face. She, and Bahato walked around the deserted place, looking for shelter. Sumi found the perfect place. It was a pretty small building, but its basement was large, and clean. Swept free of dust, all that was left was boxes, and some had some cool stuff in it too. Like some beyblade parts, and launchers.

Sumi picked one out that was red, and black. It matched her beyblade very well, and seemed strong and stable. She picked out a ripcord too, but she dared not to change her beyblade, for Bahato made it just for her, and plus she thought that the parts were weak, compared to Bit-beast made ones.

She practiced some, and her skills advanced very rapidly. She could soon rip a hole into a wall that was the size of a basketball with just a weak launch. Bahato was proud. She soon settled down on a soft, red blanket she had found in one of the boxes; she was happy with the luck that was bestowed upon her. A building, no people, and boxes full of stuff. What more could an orphan want? Oh yeah, and her best friend. Her bit-beast Bahato.

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Zeo was now near the building that Sumi was in. Cerberus had sensed her out, and told Zeo of it. Zeo raced inside the building, with Cerberus close behind. Soon, when Cerberus told Zeo that she was close, he screamed her name out.

Sumi who was not to far away, opened her eyes, and peered around. "Zeo?" She wondered out loud.