Heya folks. Hmmmmmm so you think it was Rei that attacked Cassie and Kai eh? I can see where you're coming from, I guess you'll have to wait and see.
Anyways on with the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade.

Chapter 7: Those Eyes

Hilary, Rei, Max, Kenny and Tyson were gathered inside the dojo. The Bladebreakers had organised a meeting about the upcoming Japan tournament to be held in a months time. All were present except one vital member, their captain.

"Something must be wrong. Kai's never late unless somethings up."

"I agree with Rei, Kai's usually the first to arrive unless..."

"Kenny don't be such a worry pants, he's probably training Dranzer and lost track of the time."

"Hilary's right, its either that or he totally forgot we had a meeting today."

"Kai never forgets Tyson."

"True, I suppose - anyhow lets just get on with the meeting without him."

"We can't have a meeting without our captain Tyson!" protested Max. "I'm sure he'll be along anytime now... Hey, maybe somthing happened with Cassie last night, afterall he did take her home last night."

"Yeah and maybe pigs can fly Max." replied Tyson sarcastically. "You know Kai hates socialising with people."

"I think its just you Kai hates socialisng with Tyson!"

"Oh ha ha Chief! I thought you were supposed to be on my side!"

The gang laughed as Tyson sulked in the corner, he looked just like a five year old who wasn't allowed any candy! His face crumpled up into a deep frown, creating even more laughter from his friends. The laughter stopped when the dojo door creaked open, and in came a limping Cassie with Kai supporting her right side.

"Cassie! What happened!" exclaimed Hilary as she rushed over to support her friends left side.

"Careful mind the arm! Its still real sore."

Everyones attention fell onto the injured arm. Cassie was wearing a pale blue sleeveless top, so the gang could see her arm was bound with a medical bandage to stop her stitches from catching.

"Nine stitches." Said Cassie proudly as she was helped to floor by Kai and Hilary, who sat either side of her.

"So what happened?" enquired Rei

"We were attacked," answered Kai

They then told the gang what had happened the previous night. All listened completly stunned, even Tyson fell silent. For some reason Rei became suspicious of the new girl's blading ability.

"So you battled all 16? At one time? By yourself?" asked the chinese boy.

"Yeah, the first 12 were amateurs - easy to beat.... But the last four all had bitbeasts so they were stronger. They over powered me."

"Still it takes a skilled blader to take on a dozen blades at once... I thought you said you didn't blade much,"

"I said I didn't blade as much as you guys did, that doesn't mean I don't blade oftern. You lot train all the time..."

"So you're not an amateur then?"

"Well... no... not as such."

She looked pleadingly to Hilary. Cassie didn't like people to know about her past in Korea, and her friend understood this.

"Did you recoginse the attackers Cass?" asked Hilary, trying to change the subject.

"Those two boys from the BBA were there, and the one's brother, I guess the others were their mates."

"What about the four in cloaks?" asked Max. The girl shook her head.

"They didn't show their faces. All I could say is, that there were three boys and a girl - well I think so at least."

"Well what about their bitbeasts? Each one is unique. If you gave me a description then maybe Dizzi will have something in her data bank about the owners." suggested Kenny.

The girl thought hard for a moment.

"Now you mention it... they were all feline... um, there was a lion, a mountain cat, a lynx and leopard.....Oh and I remember the attack the leader used, because that's what cut my arm... He said it was the Tiger Claw or something."

"The White Tigers!" cried Rei, his eyes turning to slits.

Cassie gasped and grabbed Kai's arm.

"Those eyes!" she whispered. "They had eyes like that!"

"It definately sounds like the White Tigers," admitted Kenny.

"It would explain why they recognised Dranzer," said Kai

"Who are the White Tigers?" asked Cassie still holding onto Kai.

"They're my old team." replied Rei, he shook his head. "No it can't be them, its against their code... they only fight in tournaments. I'm sorry Cassie you must be mistaken. It couldn't have been the Tiger Claw you heard."

"Then how do you explain Cassie's wound Rei? It's definately the scar of the Tiger Claw, there's only two people I know who use that attack; you and Lee. Seeing as you were with the others all night, it must have been Lee; come to think of it, the blade Dranzer knocked away did look like his black blade."

"Kai, I just don't think the White Tigers would attack like this, without a good reason at least."

"What are you implying Rei? That Cassie deserved to get hurt?" Said Kai standing up.

"No, I'm just saying the White Tigers must have had a good reason to attack her."

The atmosphere began to get tense. Both boys were now standing up in agressive stances. Kai suddenly seemed very protective of the new girl and didn't enjoy Rei potentially saying she brought on the attack herself.

"Boys calm down please. You two arguing isn't gonna solve anything, now sit down both of you." Cassie always had a nack at persuading boys to obey her, Rei and Kai seated themsleves.

"Now it seems to me that the White Tigers are the culprits..." Rei opened his mouth but Cassie continued before he could speak. "However, I also believe they are innocent until proven guilty. So I propose we invite the White Tigers here, and ask them if it was them. And if it was, then they can give us the reason for their actions."

"Sounds good to me," said Tyson.

"I agree," answered Kai. Hilary, Kenny and Max also agreed.

"Rei?"

"Well ok...But, it's gonna be a bit awkward if we accuse them and it wasn't them."

"Don't worry, we'll be subtle in asking it. Now listen up, this is what we're gonna do."

Ok I know that those aren't the White Tigers' Bitbeasts but hey its poetic license, afterall this is my fic so I changed a few minor details. I apologise if you don't like the change but it was the only way I could think of, to indicate it was them that attacked Cassie. Hope you like the story so far. Please review, you'd make me happy
Thank you - Wreckless Spirit