Yay! Another chappie done! I won't say much...just the fact that I haven't updated in forever...;;...NEway...enjoy!

Chapter Six: Hostilities Are Revealed

"You're next."

The Bladebreakers stared at their newest foe. Kai glared at the stranger, his eyes trying to see whom it was in the darkness underneath the hood.

The stranger walked towards them slowly, stopping after getting to be about a foot away from them. Tyson started forward but Rei stopped him.

"Don't think that's a very good idea," he mumbled to him.

"Yeah Tyson." Max nodded. "You saw how he took on Bernard."

The stranger chuckled huskily. "Which one of you is the leader? Step forward please."

Kai maintained his stony glare as he walked forward, facing the stranger. The tow opposing forces assessed each other warily. Kai broke the uneasy silence.

"Who are you?" Kai narrowed his eyes. "We don't have time for the likes of you."

"Yeah man!" Rei exclaimed. "We appreciate your help and all but…" He paused when the stranger burst out into a fit of girlish giggles.

"Me? A man?" the stranger sputtered out. "You gotta be kidding me!"

"Huh?" Rei asked, confused.

The stranger reached for the ties of the cloak and released them. Emitting a light trill, the bird took flight. With a light tug, the stranger flung away the cloak. There were collected gasps as the cloak revealed the stranger.

Long black hair flowed out behind her, her green eyes piercing. She wore and Indian-style dress with beads embroidering it. Beaded leather moccasins covered her small feet.

The girl smiled brilliantly and raised her leather-gloved hand. Kareela landed gracefully on it and ruffled its fiery feathers. The girl gently stroked her feathers and the bird cooed softly.

"You're a…a…" Tyson started but the girl interrupted him.

"What?" she taunted him. "Didn't think that such a powerful blader could be a girl?"

"No…no…not that…" Tyson stammered, blushing. The girl giggled at this obvious discomfort.

"You're so funny!" She winked at him. "But let me introduce myself. My name is Kyeema of the Windrider clan. And this…" She pointed to the bird perched on her hand. "Is Kareela, my bitbeast."

"Bitbeast?" everyone said in amazement.

The girl nodded. "The Windrider Clan has long mastered the power of Spirit Control. That means that we can control our bitbeasts both inside and outside the beyblade. It's a talent that was passed from generation to generation in our clan."

"Agh!" Kenny exclaimed.

"What is it Chief?" Hilary asked.

"I just remembered something Dizzi once told me. In Australia, there are many tribes who were rumoured to have powerful beasts who helped scare away trespassers on their land." Kenny pointed shakily to Kyeema. "She's from one of those famous tribes."

"She's not the only one," a voice called out from the darkness.

"Yeah!" another chimed in.

Everyone turned to see two more cloaked figures step out from the darkness. Kyeema smiled at them as they approached.

"Hey guys!" Kyeema said brightly. "What are you two doing here?"

"Have you forgotten already?" the first one asked, sounding annoyed.

"Gee Kyeema!" the second one said. "Forgetful as always."

"Kareela?" Kyeema inquired. "Can you remind me again?"

The still glowing bird trilled something and realization dawned on Kyeema's face.

"I remember now!" Kyeema smacked her head. "Silly me." She looked sheepishly at her cloaked companions. "Sorry, fun's over. I already sent the Shadow Blades packing."

Her friends sighed and shook their heads. Rei cleared his throat and all three of them turned their attention to him.

"This is really great and all," Rei started. "But, who exactly are you two?"

Kyeema giggled. With a gesture of her hand, her friends uncloaked themselves. Everyone stared at the newcomers. Like Kyeema, they were wearing moccasins and embroidered clothing. And like Kyeema, they were both girls.

Both girls had black hair. The first girl had purple streaks in hers. Around her neck was a moon shaped pendant. The second girl looked exactly like the other girl except her hair was streaked with white and her pendant was in the shape of sun.

Kyeema smiled at the Bladebreakers. "Meet my two best friends, Alkina and Alinga. As you can obviously see, they are identical twins."

"But we have nothing in common," Alkina remarked dryly. "I was named after the moon."

"And I was named after the sun!" Alinga exclaimed, bubbling with happiness.

"And don't forget their bondbirds Gulara and Marinna." Kyeema gestured upwards. The Bladebreakers glanced up into the sky.

Two birds circled the skies. One glowed with light while the other was surrounded in a purple aura. When their names were called upon, they dived down in a spectacular performance. The glowing white bird landed on Alinga's shoulder while the other one landed on Alkina.

Alinga stroked her glowing bird. "I have the pleasure of presenting Marinna. My sister's is called Gulara."

Alkina smirked at the Bladebreakers while her bird preened. "Gulara is called the Darkbird. Her name means moonlight. Alinga's bird is the Lightbird."

Kyeema nodded happily. "My bird is known as the Galaxybird and her name means south wind. As for Marinna…" She pointed to Alinga's bird. "Her name means song."

"Wow…" Hilary said in awe.

"That's so cool!" Max smiled.

"Wish I could learn how to do that," Rei commented. "Than I can see Driger in real life as the white tiger."

"So what are you going to do about us now?" Kai asked frowning, hand on his beyblade.

Kyeema raised a patronizing hand. "We did not come here to fight. In fact…" But her sentence was cut short by a loud voice.

"Big sister!" a boy's voice called. "Where are you? Have you found them…Whoa!"

A young boy of about seven tumbled head over heels into the fire lit glade. A bird flew over him a second later, chirping with worry.

Kyeema ran over, helping him up. "Are you all right Adoni?"

The boy looked up at her dazedly. "Just fine sister." His eyes adjusted and focused on the Bladebreakers. "Oh…you found them."

"You mean you were expecting us?" Tyson asked, looking surprised.

"Sort of." Kyeema looked at them sheepishly. "My grandfather, the Elder Coen, predicted the arrival of five boys and a girl in this clearing and that they would run into a bit of trouble. That's how I got here when I did."

"What are you going to do about us now?" Kai repeated.

"Yeah…" Kenny added nervously.

Kyeema grinned. "You're coming with us to the Windrider Clan."

Finally done! And I'm STILL not out of school yet...>0 ...that really sux...And I know this question comes a little late but did NEone go to Anime North? Cuz I did and I had the time of my life! I saw quite a few famous people and watched anime and bought manga...sigh And don't forget about Anime Expo too...I heard that Richard Cox from Inuyasha will be there... along with a bunch of other voice actors...well, hope you enjoyed this chappie. Anddon't forget to R&R!