Heya folks, thanks to Ms.SoUrPuSs, LunaRavenCroft, Diamond Core and Tsunami-chaos for reviewing the last chapter. Well you guys seem to like Zeo so I'll keep him in the story for the time being.
This chapter is gonna be very very short compared to the last one, but I can't really add anything onto it, because its kind of an insight to Kai's mind. Does that make sense?
Well you'll see what I mean when you read it. Enjoy!

Chapter 13: Past Grievances

- Kai's POV -

I stood watching Dranzer spin in the dojo garden. I often did this at night, the darkness helps me concentrate.

Tomorrow the tournament would begin. This time it would be my turn to emerge victorious, along with Cassie of course. We have a good chance at winning, afterall we've been training hard, and both her and I have become stronger bladers.

I support the rest of my team of course, but in a tag-team tournament there can only be one pair that wins. I'm sure with the help of Cassie, we could beat any other competators.

"This time Tyson, I will be champion," I muttered.

"Oh really? And what about me?" asked a familiar voice, I knew who it was instantaneously.

After recalling Dranzer to my hand, I turned around to face my beautiful girlfriend.

"I hope you haven't forgot that I'd be champion too," she smirked.

"Of course not," I reassured her as I wrapped my arms around her waist.

We stayed in an embrace like that for a while, enjoying each others company in silence. Its funny how some silences can be awkward, but others can be almost soothing, I suppose it depends on who you share it with.

"What did you mean by 'This time Tyson, I will be champion'?"

"Oh, its nothing."

"Really....Your hiding something from me Kai, I can tell. Why did you say it?"

I sighed, it was no use denying it, Cassie could read me like a book - she knew I'd said it for a reason.

"Before Tyson was 'discovered' as a top notch beyblader, I was the reigning champion. Now its him who remains undefeated. However this year that will change. Ever since he beat me in his first ever tournament in Japan; I have secretly promised myself that one day, I will defeat him... I need to prove to myself that I can be champion if I put my mind to it. He has tasted victory for long enough. Now it is my...our turn to show the world just how strong we are."

I knew my words sounded cold and cruel, how could anybody feel so negative to their own team member?

"But Tyson's your team mate, your friend... I can understand you want to win, but you sound as if you're willing to do anything to beat him, even put your friendship with him on the line!"

"I just have a score to settle with him, that's all."

"Kai winning isn't everything! Your friendship with Tyson is far more important..."

"You don't understand!"

She gasped at my sudden outburst.

"Sorry. I know what I have to do Cassie, so please just trust me ok?"

"Kai.... Ok, I won't say anymore about this, but please... don't risk your friendship for the sake of some trophy."

She kissed me on the cheek.

"We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow. You should try and get some sleep Kai."

Then she returned inside the dojo, leaving me alone once again. I relaunched Dranzer one last time, and let my blade spin whilst I thought about the tournament.
An image of Cassie and I holding the trophy flashed into my mind.

I could practically taste the victory that was coming our way.

This time no one would steal it away from me... not even Tyson.

So you see what I mean? I don't think I could add anymore to this chapter. But to make up for this short one, chapter 14 will be extra long.
Untill next time (I'll try an update when I can)

- Wreckless Spirit -