UniGirl: Hi again. I don't own beyblade and I want to get this up by today, [March 24, 2004] but I don't think I will. So I'll skip the useless chitchat.
PS as you see clearly, I didn't
Dedication:
This chapter is dedicated to Demon's-Gurl who persuaded me to put a Kai scene in. She asked me when the next Kai scene will be, and I decided to be nice. Thanks, Gurl
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Boris went into the changing rooms, followed by the rest of the Demolition Boys. They could sense a storm coming up already. And it was not going to be a good thing. The five of them sat down. Boris took a deep breath and said to Tomas, " Explain yourself."
"Huh?"
"How did you let this happen?"
"What?"
"You're chosen to be playing in the second round."
"Yes."
"Why did you not phone me to sort things out?"
"Because…I…"
"No excuses."
"No sir."
The rest of the Demolition boys knew to keep quiet.
"You know the consequences if an accident happens."
"Yes."
"Then why did you not phone me?"
"Because…"
"Because you wanted to battle anyway."
All Tomas could do was nod.
"We have five minutes. We need to think of a way around this."
Tomas chose his words carefully. "I'll be careful when I get out there."
"No. You can hardly keep your temper in check when you're practising."
Tomas gave a rueful look at the ground.
"you're going to be punished when I tell Voltaire what happened."
He nodded.
"Foolish boy."
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"It's okay Dunga. We knew you'd lose."
"Shut-up Mariam."
"Cool it."
"How many times have you said that today?"
"twenty seven and counting."
"Right." Mariam rolled her eyes sarcastically.
"So you're playing next, sis,"
"I've noticed."
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Kai Hiwatari sat on the grass, his hood pulled over his head. Carolyn had given it to him so that no one would notice. He wanted to be alone, to have time to think things over with only Dranzer and no one else. For the past week, he had watched the Bladebreakers from a distance. They seemed to be doing fine without him. Maybe. Tyson didn't seem to be missing him. Max, ditto. Kenny, even if he did miss him, didn't show it. Ray, on the other hand, seemed worried about him. That was who he was worried about. Ray.
A cherry blossom petal landed in his lap from the tree above him. Kai looked at it. Only now had he started to appreciate the little things in life. Before, it had been taken away. He had been born to stand apart from the crowd. He knew that now. But even though he knew exactly why, it didn't make him feel any better.
How would Ray react when he found out what had really happened to him these few months? Where he had really been. Suddenly a new question popped into his head. Why hadn't he faced them and told them face to face? Was it because he was a coward? The more he thought about it, the more he found they deserved to know.
Dranzer lifted from her blade and flew into the branches of the tree. She shook it, and petals rained down on Kai. Kai reached out his hands to stroke his bit beast's golden plumage.
*****Flashback*****
"Carolyn…" Kai said
"What Nemo?" she shot back.
"Oh back to the pet names again, Disgrace,"
she smirked
"I'm going out."
"so soon?"
"I need time to think."
"Okay. Here, take this. We can't have you spotted by a flying saucer."
Kai smiled weakly as he took the heavy cloak.
*****End Flashback*****
Carolyn had done so much for him. And still he didn't know why. She seemed like just another girl. Wait. Fan girl. He had remembered Carolyn in the Abbey. She had escaped a little over two years ago. He had never seen her blade after then.
Distinctly, he heard some footsteps and abruptly jumped into the tree. He looked down to see the Bladebreakers walking over.
"That was a good training session." Said Tyson.
"It wasn't tough enough." Said Ray.
"Is Kai your role model or what?" asked Tyson
"No but his style worked,"
"I like yours,"
"We haven't improved much since the beginning of the tournament." Said Kenny.
Please go Kai thought desperately. But to his dismay, Ray announced that they would practise there.
"Okay Tyson you and me will battle. Now."
"WHAT?"
"Yes."
"WHY?"
"We have to train."
"BUT YOU CAN'T…"
"Gosh. I wish I had paid more attention to Kai…then I'd know how to shut you up."
"RAY!" but Ray had already attached his launcher.
"Fine. LET IT RIP!"
Kai watched. He sighed every so silently. Not only did the team not improve, they had gotten worse. Then a new plan formed in his head. He smirked slightly. He would need to act quickly, but it would work. Ray wanted to know how to shut Tyson up. Well, he'd get his wish.
"DRIGER!"
"DRAGOON!"
"After I win, I need to go get some food and then relax."
"You won't be doing that anytime soon. ATTACK!"
"DRAGOON!"
Kai waited for the right time before he struck.
Ray was watching as Driger speeded straight towards Dragoon, when,
"Dranzer!" Kai pulled the blade.
Ray looked up. A blue blade flew out of the cherry tree and knocked Dragoon out of the battle. Then it headed for Driger.
"DRIGER!" the White Tiger appeared. "Kai…?" he called
Kai gasped. He was too late. He couldn't make his escape now. There was only one alternative. Pulling back his hood, he jumped onto the ground.
"Where were you?" asked Tyson
"Why is it any of your business?" he answered
"Don't tell me you went back to…"
"I paid them a visit." He said, referring to the Demolition Boys and BioVolt.
"When did you get here?"
"A while ago."
"Do you know what's going on?"
"Yes."
"We're playing in the next round."
"So I've heard." He reached out his hand and Dranzer flew back.
Ray glanced at it, while Lin tugged at his sleeve.
"Who's she? My replacement?"
"Yep. She's Lin."
"Right. I'm going now."
"Wait!…"
Kai spun around. "What?"
"Could you…stay for the round? I mean…battle…you've probably been training more than us."
For the first time, Kai actually panicked. But he was careful not to show any of it on his face. "Why?"
"Because…we need your help."
Kai turned to face the tree. "No."
"But Kai…" he was gone.
A silence fell onto the Bladebreakers.
"Am I hallucinating?" Ray whispered to Lin
"No. He was here."
"Why…"
"He didn't betray you. I know that. I know when someone lies."
Ray could do nothing but nod.
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the Demolition Boys walked up and sat down on their bench. Mariam watched as they entered and Tomas stood at the doorway. Boris went to speak to Jazzman, and then Mr Dickinson in Russian. Mr Dickinson nodded, looking very grim. Boris looked at Tomas, and, after giving a hard glare, nodded. To Mariam and the rest of the crowd's surprise, he sat down on the bench.
Jazzman walked up to the middle of the stadium. "Well I have some surprising news ladies and gentlemen. The Demolition Boys have forfeited the second round.
Mariam gaped at Jazzman. Then she punched the ground. The crowd was silent, all wondering the same thing: Why?
Tomas knew exactly why. And he didn't feel happy about it. I HATE Boris. I HATE him. He thought bitterly. At this rate, I won't be able to battle this whole tournament. I'm supposed to be ready when Hiwatari boy shows up. Like he ever will. Why are they so keen on him? I saw him die with my own two eyes. I did. So why do they still think he's alive? AND WHY CAN'T I BLADE? Tomas jumped at his own thought. Okay. Keep your anger in check. Keep your anger in check.
Mariam walked off the dish. That wasn't a win. That was just as good as a cheat. Ozuma paused in front of her before he took his place in front of Bryan. Mariam then put her head on her knees. She would be dead before morning. She would.
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Kai looked at the ground as he walked. There were two ways the Bladebreakers would take it. They could take it as a confirmation that he had left the team. Or they could take it as an indication that he was alive, and going to be rooting, as much as he can, for them. He certainly hoped it was the latter. There was only one who understood, and she was in no position to help him. But nothing would separate him and Dranzer. Nothing.
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UniGirl: Quick enough? To the reviews. Quickly
Nessi: I know you're probably going to have a field day at me for not having Tomas blade. I can tell you it's the best for all of us. We've seen most of Britt's secrets. Tomas is still a mystery, and I plan to keep it that way. Did you get my email? It said that you're on the right track about the Celestials. Just do some mixing and matching and you're fine. Again, sorry about Tomas.
Demon's-gurl: Thanks for the inspiration to do this chapter. I really appreciate it. Even though your reviews are short, I enjoy them a lot.
Phoenix the 1st: How old are you? I get dissed at school for liking Beyblade. I do. Don't you? No one knows except for the girl known as Feya. Sure your stories won't stink. It's okay. Everyone has to start somewhere. Tell you, when I first started writing, [no I won't give you the user] I stunk. Really badly. Was this fast enough?
The Tigris: I was going to revise all the chaps but I never got to…you know you slack off and you don't feel like doing anything. Spring Break is still too short.
Britt: Sorry you're not in this chapter. I don't know about the next. I think I'll update ATM first. I do owe that an update. I was never good at glaring, I try to learn from all the Kai and Inuyasha but nope never able to master it.
In case you've been wondering where I was I was at the Hot Springs so yeah a reason.
*Quote*
"Zounds! I was never so bethump'd with words since I first call'd my brother's father dad."
~ King John, Shakespeare
How this is related to the chapter, I don't know.