What are Friends For

Thanks too- HeartlessDevil, and HeartGirl. Heres the next chapter! Tiny warning... Prepare for Kai OOCness...lol I couldn't do it any other way. Enjoy

Chapter 19: Tournament Semi-finals, And meeting Boris

(o)DrEaM(o)

"Cross-fire!" I called. My opponents blade flew out of the stadium and landed beside his feet. "Good job Blair. You truly have many talents. What is the next thing you want to do? Uncover more attacks or what?" The man said. "hmm... What do you think I should do?" I asked. "Whatever you please." He said with a smile.

(o)EnD Of DrEaM(o)

"Blair wake up." Trisha said. "I'm up, I'm up already. geez. What's the rush?" Blair asked. "We have a couple more hours until the next round. Were anxious on who's battling. Plus you gotta be hungry. You never ate at all since breakfast time yesterday." Trisha said. "You got a point. You, me, and Jessie are gonna battle." Blair said. "Hey your finally up. Pancakes are ready." Ally said with a large smile. Blair smiled as well and got out of bed.

(Sometime After Breakfast)

Blair was putting her dishes away noticed that someone was missing. "Um. You guys... Wheres Trish?" Blair asked. "Uh. I dunno." Jessie said. "Don't worry. She'll be back in time for the battle." Ally said. "I hope so. If not be ready Ally." Blair said. Just then her phone rang. "Hello?" Blair asked. "Hey Blair. It's Trish. I'll be back in a little bit. Either that or I can meet you in the locker room." Trisha said. "Oh. Either one is fine. What are you doing?" Blair asked. "Just taking a walk. And getting warmed up for the tournament." Trisha said. "Ok. See you later." Blair said. "Bye." Trisha said and hung up.

"Trish?" Jessie asked. "Yah. She's either gonna come back here or meet us in the locker room." Blair said. "Ok." Jessie said. Blair looked around the room and since there was nothing to do she decided to get a little bit more rest so that she'd be ready. "I'm gonna go lay down for a little bit." Blair said. "But-" Ally started. "Let her rest. She's just tired. A lot happened yesterday." Jessie said. "Alright. Whatcha wanna do?" Ally asked. "Cards?" Jessie asked. Ally simply nodded and walked over to her bag and took out a deck of cards.

(With Trisha) Her POV

I was walking through the park with lots on my mind. I was worried about Blair. I didn't want her to hurt herself more. I can tell she's putting on a tough girl act, but she's really hurting inside. But I know that she's so stubborn and determined that I can't change her mind. Then an idea struck me. I could always get someone else to tell her. But who. I thought for a little bit and came up with two people. Her mom, and Kai. She does pretty much everything her mom tells her, but only problem with that is she and her husband are on a little mini vacation out of town. But where could I find Kai? According to Blair he likes to wonder off a lot, and sometimes shows up at the last minute. He could be anywhere. Suddenly I was brought out of my thoughts because someone put their hand on my shoulder.

(Regular POV)

Trisha jumped when she felt the hand on her shoulder. Scared she turned around to see just the person she was thinking about. "Oh Kai it's you." Trisha said taking a deep breath. "You ok? You seem tense." Kai said. "More like a little stressed and worried." Trisha mumbled. "Worried about what?" Kai asked. "Blair." Trisha said. There was a long silence before anything was said. "Kai?" Trisha asked. "What?" Kai answered. "Keep her out of trouble ok? Somethings up, I can tell. Plus... I know she really is hurt right now more then what she lets on." Trisha said. "Don't worry. She's safe with me." Kai said. "I never had a doubt. It's just she's so stubborn. I don't want her to hurt her ankle even more." Trisha said. "You think that you could talk her out of it?" Trisha asked. "Talk her out of what? Battling? When it comes to things like this she's almost as bad as Tyson." Kai said. Trisha giggled. Blair looked down at her watch and noticed that she had to be at the locker room in 15 minutes. "Nice talking to you. I gotta go. Bye." Trisha said.

(Kai's POV)

Seems like I'm not the only one really worried about her. Trisha can tell something is up as well. Even though it's only been less than a day, She acts like she is hiding something. But what? Could something of happened before the rock slide that she's not telling us? Plus I can see it in her eyes. Something is troubling her. Something... not noticeable yet. I have to find out.

(End Kai's POV and start of the tournament)

"Where is she?" Blair asked pacing around the room. The battle was supposed to start in a couple of minutes and there was no sign of Trisha. "Don't worry Blair. She said she'll be here and she will." Jessie said calmly. Blair took a deep breath. "Your right." Blair said. Just then the door opened and Trisha came in. "Sorry I'm late." Trisha said entering the room. "See told you." Jessie said with a smile. "So what's our battle plan and who are we battling?" Trisha asked. "They're called the Demolition Boys. It's a tough all boys team. They are sending out Bryan, Spencer, and there captain, Tala." Blair explained. "Who's battling who?" Trisha asked. "Trisha your taking Bryan, Jessie your taking Spencer, and I'll take on Tala." Blair said. "Okiedokie captain." Jessie and Ally said saluting. Blair giggled a bit.

"I'm gonna ask you one more time Blair. Don't battle today. Let Ally battle." Trisha said seriously. "No worries Trish. I'll be ok. Do I look like I'm hurt?" Blair asked. 'You may not look like it but I can see it. You are hurting. Get it through your thick skull!' Trisha thought. "No... Then don't used that new attack yet. Deal?" Trisha bargained. "Fine... I won't use it. But I'm not promising anything next time." Blair said.

(Arena/Battle dome)

"Welcome back ladies and gents. Today is the semi-final rounds of this tournament. Who is going to move on? Will it be the Bladebreakers, Demolition Boys, Alaula Bladers, or the Deep Abyss bladers? First battle we have today is The Demolition Boys against the Alaula Bladers!" DJ jazzman said.

The two teams walked into the stadium and took their seats. "First is Spencer against Jessie." Dj announced. "Were taking them down as fast as possible today but feel free to play around if you want." Blair said winking. "Okiedokie then Let's get this party started!" Jessie said.

3...2...1...Let it Rip!

Both blades landed steadily in the stadium. "So I hear your team is tough. I wanna see just how tough you really are. Aquaria Attack!" Jessie said. Her blade speedily went around the stadium and hit Spencer's blade. "Strong. For a girl. But let me show you power. Seaborg!" Spencer said. "Dodge it." Jessie said simply just as Spencer's blade was nearing her own. "Finish it. Aquaria Water Illusion!" Jessie said. Her blade glowed a light blue before her a wall of water which waved back and forth before swallowing it's opponent. Spencer's blade flew out and landed beside his feet. "The winner is Jessie of the Alaula bladers. The stats are 0-1. Next up is Trisha vs. Bryan." DJ Jazzman said. The crowd roared loudly cheering both of the teams.

3..2..1...Let it Rip!

Both blades entered the stadium, neither of them making a move. "Falborg! Strobe Blitz!" Bryan said viciously. Out came a large falcon flying above. Trisha looked up in smiled. "A bird huh? How about a game of predator-prey? Lionaris Thunder Strike!" Trisha said. Her great lion bitbeast arose from the yellow blade below. It gave a mighty roar and attacked. Falborg flew up in the sky trying to avoid the attack but failed. Bryan's blade started to wobble. "Why don't you play with the little birdie Lionaris?" Trisha said. Her bitbeast started pawing at the falcon as if it was a kitten playing with a yarn ball. Bryan's blade was getting attacked on all sides. "You gotta fight back sometime. Why not now?" Trisha said. "Again Falborg. Strobe Blitz!" Bryan said. "Oops to bad. Your out." Trisha said. Her blade dodged the attack and came and attacked from behind knocking his blade towards her palm. She caught his blade and the lifted up her other hand to retrieve her blade. "We have another winner Folks. Trisha takes the win making the stats. 0-2." Dj Jazzman said. Trisha walked over to Bryan and handed him his blade. "Great job. It was fun. Maybe we can battle again?" Trisha said. Bryan shrugged and took his blade which he slipped into his pocket.

"Next up is Tala and Blair. Will the Alaula Bladers make a clean sweep?" Dj Jazzman said aloud. Blair and Tala walked up to the stadium. 3...2...1...Let it Rip!

Both bladers released their blades quickly and powerfully. "You team might have beaten my team so far but I will not accept defeat." Tala said. "Well my team has been having the upper hand but you dealing with one stubborn girl. And I will beat you." Blair said smirking. "But go ahead, attack be first. See if I care." Blair added. Tala growled silently. "Nah Ladies first. I insist." Tala said. "Alright. Flare come on out." Blair said. "Now it's your turn." Blair added. "But that's not an attack." Tala said. "Your right but it is a power surge. Go ahead." Blair said. "Wolborg Attack!" Tala said. His blade came up and attacked but flew back. 'Where does this seem familiar. Oh yah. Tyson did this. He's going to go down quicker then he thinks.' Blair thought. Her defense system within her blade was on a high. Making the attack not do anything at all.

(Somewhere in the crowd)

'She is very skilled. All I have to do is persuade her. There is no doubt the Demolition Boys are out of the tournament. But if I can get Blair. Everything will fall into place. I guarantee that she has been thinking about my offer. I will hear from her soon. If I don't I'll just have to have another encounter with her. I just hope that a certain someone doesn't get in the way.' A guy in a black cloak thought. He was watching the battle with great interest. Plotting his evil plans.

"Time to finish this! Flare! Fire Illusion!" Blair said. Her blade glowed a crimson color before her bitbeast came out for the attack. There was a blast of smoke that covered the stadium."And we have a winner. It's..."

Sorry for being so late. Iv felt a little lazy these last couple of days. Well I don't know how I wanted to end this chapter so you reviewers decided.

Should Blair win and make a clean sweep or should Tala win just for the fun of it? hehe

Couple new characters are coming into the story in the next chapter. Even though they won't have a big part except for maybe one of them they'll be there. I'll get the next chapter up as soon as possible. Thanks again everyone who reviewed. ttyl byebye

Sharon