Chapter 4: Surprising Invitation

Four boys were waiting in the park for their very late friend. Suddenly they saw a blur run past the entrance gate and then rallied back to the open gate.

"Tyson! You made it!" a blond haired, blue eyed boy yelled to his old teammate.

"Even though you are late, Tyson," another boy with auburn hair and a pair of glasses on top of his head.

"I'm sorry Chief! I just overslept again, that's all!" Tyson whined to his old teammate.

"Don't worry about it Tyson. Kenny's glad that you're finally here," the blond haired boy responded cheerfully.

"Hey Max! Its been a while," Tyson said happily to the young blond. Max smiled cheekily.

"So Tyson, now that you're finally here...let's get this battle started," another boy said that was towering over Tyson with his beyblade thrusted outward.

"Been ready for you Andrew," Tyson stated confidently getting his beyblade.

They walked over to the wok that was set up for them, each taking opposite sides. They got into position, ready to launch their beyblades. Max, standing between Tyson and Andrew, was acting like the DJ.

"Bladers...ready! 3...2...1...LET IT RIP!!!"

At that, Tyson and Andrew ripped their cords and sent their blades flying. White and purple beyblades were clashing into each other sending sparks every where with each clash.

With Andrew not having a bit beast of his own yet, Tyson already had the upper hand. But Tyson considered everyone a worthy opponent, even if they didn't have a bit beast.

"Dragoon! Storm Attack!" Tyson yelled to his white beyblade. His blade glowed blue as it started to pick up speed and going along the sides, trapping the purple blade.

"Oh no!" Andrew yelled worriedly. He watched on as his blade was engulfed by the wind storm.

"This match is over!" Tyson said with a triumphant smile.

Andrew looked down disappointingly as his blade flew out of the wok and landed in front of him, not spinning. He bent down and picked up his blade and gripped it in his hand. He looked up at his long time friend with a smile on his face. "Good match Tyson," Andrew said standing up straight, "but I'll get you next time!"

"I'm ready for you whenever you are," Tyson said.

"What an excellent match for a short one," a voice said behind Tyson.

Everyone froze at the new voice. They turned to the direction of the new voice and saw standing behind Tyson was...

"Mr. Dickenson!"

"Good to see you boys again!" Mr. D. exclaimed happily.

"Great to see you too, Mr. D." Tyson responded happily.

"Hey! Don't forget about me!"

"Huh?! Whose that?!" Tyson asked wondering who said that. At that, a boy with black hair and golden cat-like eyes stepped out from behind Mr. D.

"Ray!" Tyson exclaimed running over to his old teammate. Kenny and Max also ran over to their former teammate and good friend.

"Hey Ray! How ya been?" Max asked cheerily.

"I've been doing good," Ray replied with a smile on his face.

"How's Mariah and the rest of the White Tigers? I heard you and Mariah got together a while back," Max asked with a sly smile on his face. Ray blushed a bit at hearing his girlfriend's name. "Uh...she's doing fine and so are the others."

"That's good to hear. Now, what are you two doing here?" Tyson asked curious to know.

Before Mr. D. could explain, Kenny interrupted. "Wait! Shouldn't Kai be here? He was our leader and since the Bladebreakers are back together, I'm guessing this has something to do with all of us."

Mr. D. smiled. "Not to worry Kenny. He's standing behind you."

The four boys turned around and saw their old leader, Kai. He still looked the same as did the others. Blue hair with slate gray bangs, white scarf around his neck, black sleeveless top, baggy blue pants and red arm guards. His face still had the two sets of blue triangles and the same scowl he always held.

"Hey Kai. How long have you been standing there?" Max asked the older boy.

"Hmph! Look, I don't have time for little reunions. Just say what you need to say, old man, so that I can get back to my business," Kai said ever so coldly.

Mr. D. just looked at the boys as all eyes were on him. "Very well Kai. How would you boys like to enter a tournament?"

All the boys faces lit up like a Christmas tree, for the exception of Kai.

"Are you serious?!" Ray asked excitedly.

"Of course I am Ray! Why else would I come to get you all together," Mr. D. said with a smile of amusement on his face.

"This is gonna be so awesome!" Tyson exclaimed.

"Think is of all the bladers we'll meet!" Max said happily.

"Think of all the data Dizzi and I could collect!" Kenny said excitingly.

Even Kai couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes at entering a tournament. But there was something odd. For some strange reason, he felt that this tournament would be different than all the others.

"Now, now boys, let's me explain something to you first," Mr. D. said getting the boys to quiet down. All of them paid close attention to what the head of the BBA had to say. "This will be no regular tournament that you've entered before. Most of the rules and regulations are the same but the board has added a couple of rules. A team must have seven to ten members. The reason for this is because you have to pair up in each match. Hence the name I've given it...BeyDoubleBlade," Mr. D. briefly explained to the young group of boys.

Each boy was staring at the old man too shocked to say anything. Kai, on the other hand, was thinking about something else. 'Bet there's more to it then that.'

"However, your partners must be a team of girls," Mr. D. said adding tot he shock.

'Hmph! Knew it. The only thing left is...where are we gonna find a team of girls?' Kai thought.

"Now you're probably wondering where you are gonna find a team of girls good enough for you. Well look no further. I have already found the perfect team. In fact I have made reservations at the Tokyo restaurant downtown so that you can meet them," Mr. D. informed them.

"You mean they're already here?!" Tyson exclaimed to Mr. D.

"Of course! They arrived this morning," Mr. D. said calmly.

"Wicked! So what time do we need to be at the restaurant?" Tyson asked eagerly hoping it would be soon.

"Dinner will be at seven o'clock but I want you boys to arrive a little bit earlier than that. Say about 6:45," Mr. D. answered.

"Why do we need to get there early, Mr. D.?" Ray asked curiously.

"The leader is very punctual. She hates it when people are late meeting her at a certain place. Plus it's rude to keep ladies waiting," Mr. D. answered honestly to Ray. "Well boys, I believe that's it. You have a couple of hours left to start packing. We leave tomorrow for England at 10:00 am. Be sure to inform your families about the tournament. I will see you all tonight at dinner," Mr. D. said taking his leave.

"This is gonna be so cool!" Tyson said to his teammates.

"I wonder who this team is. Mr. D. didn't even tell us the team's name," Kenny said quite disappointed.

"Don't worry Chief. We're meeting them tonight. Right now, I think you guys should get packing," Ray said.

"You're right Ray. Well, see you guys tonight!" Max said leaving.

"Ray, you can come over to my place until dinner," Tyson offered to the Chinese boy. "Sure!"

"Hmph. Ray, make sure he's not late," Kai said taking his leave as well.

"Don't worry Kai," Ray said to his leader's retreating back. He and Tyson looked Kenny. "Well, Chief, we'll see you later!" Tyson said to the young boy. With that Ray and Tyson went toward one direction and Kenny went toward another.