A/N: Thanks for the reviews you guys. To Tala-wolborg-girl: Sorry, but I can't use your idea because I already got my own idea for a story and have planned it way ahead but I just don't have time to write it. Well, I hope you'll still like it. But just to tell you, Kai's sister is only a bit like him, not much. Pretty weird huh? But the story is mine so it's up to me, right? Also to Gabz: there are going to be Oc's, as for the other question, Nope. Sorry… I tried to upload every week, but I'm so busy…thank you whoever invented spring break…ha ha ha. Thank you all for reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own beyblade, but might once I can work in TV Tokyo!

Chapter 3: Downfall of a Rival

At the U.S. Airport:

"Hi mom, hi Rick, hi Michael, hi Emily!" The blond teen said as he waved to his friends.

"Hi Maxi! How's my little boy?" Judy asked as she stepped forward to give her son a hug.

"Just fine mom," replied Max, returning his mom's hug.

Then he stepped back to look at the others. "How's it going guys?"

"Just great!" Rick replied, raising his thumb.

"Let's go!" Michael said.

"Wouldn't want to miss the fun!" Emily added.

"Huh?" Max asked, confused. "Where are we going…and where's Steve and Eddy?"

"We're going to the amusement park today," Judy replied. "We can relax before the tournament. Steve and Eddy are at the amusement park. They said they wanted to check out the Merry-Go-Round."

"That sounds fun!" Max said as he smiled.

"Yeah, let's go." Rick answered and they walked out of the airport.

At the White Tiger's Camp:

A girl in pink ran up the mountain road at a fast pace and halted when she neared a raven-haired teen.

"Hi Ray!" Mariah called happily as she bounded towards him.

"Hi Mariah!" Ray turned and smiled. "Long time no see!"

"You said it, we have so much to tell you!"

"Yeah Ray, welcome back!" Lee greeted as he walked out of the forest.

"Hate to say it, but we missed you." Kevin added as he swung down from a nearby tree.

"Want some fruit?" Gary asked as he too, appeared.

"Hey guys!" Ray greeted. "Sure thing, Gary. Thanks!"

"No problem."

When they went back to the cabin, they were discussing about the tournament.

"So we're going to the world championships, right?" Kevin asked as they sat down on the wooden floor.

"That sounds exciting," Lee said.

"It does, doesn't it?" Ray replied, thinking of Tyson. "This year, I will be ready for you, Tyson." He thought.

"Dinner's ready!" Mariah called, interrupting Ray's thoughts.

"You can have more 'cause you did a lot of traveling," Mariah said as she handed him a dish of meat buns.

"Thanks Mariah," Ray smiled as he took them.

The sun shone through the mountains as the group ate their dinner…

At the Ice Stadium in Moscow:

A set of wheels screeched to a stop as a figure with dark blue pants stepped out of the open door. The figure closed the door and as the taxi sped off, was greeted by a redhead and his friends.

"Welcome back to the team," Tala greeted as he eyed Kai with his ice-blue eyes.

Kai did not say anything, just nodded. They then walked into the stadium.

"The regional tournament is about to begin," Tala spoke as he and Kai walked side by side while the others followed quietly behind.

"So I've heard," Kai replied, staring straight ahead.

"Are you planning to defeat Tyson in the championships this year?" Tala asked, although he already knew the answer.

Kai did not reply. Instead, he walked ahead of the others. Tala knew that Kai had given his answer, and it was a "yes".

Back in Japan at the Revolution Stadium:

"Welcome to the Japan regional tournament," DJ Jazzman announced through his microphone. "This is going to be exciting. We will now begin with block A. Bladers in block A please come to the front of the stadium."

"Well, I guess I go first!" Zeo said excitedly.

"Good luck!" Kenny smiled.

"Don't forget to make the team," Tyson said.

"I will!" Zeo called, running towards the location of the beystadiums and returning Gordo's thumb-up sign.

At the stadium, the battle was about to begin.

"Bladers are you ready?" DJ Jazzman exclaimed. "3,2,1…let it rip!"

Zeo launched his blade. The yellow beyblade flew into the stadium and landed with a powerful bounce. It began circling the stadium.

"Go Cerberus!" Zeo called out.

No sooner had he said that, Cerberus darted forward and knocked his opponent right out of the dish.

In less than a minute, the other winners were announced. "…And the winners of this round are…Zeo, Fay, John, and Carrie!"

"Yeah!" Zeo jumped up and down, waving victoriously at his friends.

"Way to go, Zeo!" Tyson cheered as Zeo walked over to his friends.

"Just one question, Zeo." Kenny said.

"Huh?" Zeo looked questioningly at him.

"Is Cerberus your bit-beast now?"

"Yup, he sure is!" Zeo replied proudly. "I trained really hard to get him."

"Sweet!" Tyson said. "You deserve him."

Zeo smiled. "Thanks, you guys!"

From across the stadium, a girl with dark purple hair stared at the group, as if analyzing them.

"Hey Fay," a voice called out.

The girl turned around to face a boy with sky-blue hair. Her yellow eyes were flashing with impatience. "What is it?"

"Remember, you must not lose. If one of us falls, so do all of us."

"I won't let the team down," she said coldly.

"Good," was all he said as he retreated back into the darkness.

"And now it's time for block B to commence," DJ Jazzman announced as the crowd cheered for action.

Gordo and the other seven bladders walked up to four separate dishes and faced their opponent.

"Bladers are you ready?" DJ Jazzman exclaimed through his microphone. "3, 2, 1…let it rip!"

It wasn't long before Gordo won. The other three winners followed suit.

"And the winners of block B are…Gordo, Cory, Hade, and Vivian!" DJ Jazzman announced through the cheers of the crowd.

"Looks like Gordo earned his own bit-beast as well," Kenny said with a smile.

As Gordo walked back to his friends, DJ Jazzman announced the beginning of block C.

Tyson walked up to the dish. He stared straight ahead and his eyes met with those of the colour of the sea.

"You won't be so lucky this time," the boy said. "I am going to win."

"Just try me," Tyson answered his remark. He then whipped out his launcher and snapped his beyblade onto it.

"Before we go on, let's check the stats." Brad Best said.

The first to appear on the screen was the boy with the sky-blue hair. His name is Sky and he has a giant bat bit-beast called Boireden. The attack of Boireden's attack is called "Dark Devour".

"Whoa, these bladers sure have powerful stats1" AJ Topper said as Tyson's stats appeared on the screen.

"You bet!" Brad said. "They have enough power to knock both you and me out of the stadium!"

"Not me, Brad." AJ Topper replied. "Maybe just you."

"Are you bladers ready?" DJ Jazzman shouted into the microphone. "3, 2, 1…let it rip!"

"The two beyblades landed into the dish in unison.

"Prepared to lose like you did last time?" Tyson asked Sky as the two beyblades collided.

"Not this time. I have further perfected my beyblading skills to beat you…now watch this!"

Boireden jumped and took a dive at Dragoon, slamming him and making him land back. Tyson stepped back a little.

"Can you feel the power of Boireden?" Sky asked with a smirk.

"You haven't won yet!" Tyson said as Dragoon sped forward. Boireden moved to the right, dodging Dragoon's attack.

"Oh? But that's not all." Boireden dashed left and right towards Dragoon. A few moments later, Dragoon was sent flying to the edge of the dish.

Tyson let out a grunt. "He's stronger than last time."

"Of course. You didn't think I left the battle without learning anything, did you?" Sky asked, smirking again.

"Tyson!" Kenny yelled. He turned. "His power is off the charts! You have to finish this battle quickly or Dragoon will be in danger!"

"You can do this!" Hilary called out.

"Come on, Tyson!" Cheered Zeo. "Don't forget, you have to make the team!"

"Okay, here I go!" Tyson called out. "Mega Typhoon Storm Attack!"

A large tornado formed and Dragoon darted forward.

"Not this time," Sky narrowed his eyes. "Dark Devour!"

Boireden came out of his bit-chip and opened his mouth; this formed a powerful black hole. Soon, the tornado was sucked into its vortex.

"Oh no!" Tyson gasped.

"Oh yes!" Sky smiled. "Soon, your Dragoon will be powerless against my Boireden."

"What should I do?" thought Tyson as beads of sweat started to form on his face.

"Tyson!" Kenny called out again.

Tyson turned. "What is it?"

"The only way to defeat Boireden is to knock him off balance before Dragoon's attack totally disappears! Boireden can't move if he is maintaining his attack! In other words, he is defenseless!"

Tyson turned back to the dish. He grinned, "So you do have a weakness after all. Dragoon, attack!"

Sky was shocked, "Oh no! Boireden! Hurry and stop the attack!"

"Too late," Tyson said as Dragoon knocked Boireden off balance and sucked him into the tornado.

As the tornado slowly dissipated, Boireden fell out of the dish and landed next to his owner.

Sky picked up his beyblade and stared silently at it.

"Hey," Tyson said. Sky turned. "That was a nice battle. You almost had me there."

Sky smirked. "Looks like I've underestimated you." Then, he walked away. "We will meet again."

Tyson stared silently at the dimming figure. "Yes, we will meet again…and next time, I will be ready for you."

End of Chapter Three