Heya, well I've updated as soon as I could. This chapter was easier to write 'cause I knew what I wanted to happen in it, whereas in chapter 16 I didn't have a clue! I just went along with my first thoughts, but you seemed to like it so I can't complain.

A few of you reviewers have asked why the moon stone glowed when Cassie was battling. I'm impressed that you picked up on that, you're all extremely observant and deserve a pat on the back! Well I can't disclose too much information on the moon stone, because it will be explained in about two or three chapters' time. All I can say is that the stone is a sort of energy source for Patiere, but you'll find out more soon.

Thanks for all the reviews, now lets get on with the story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade, I only own my OC's and their Bitbeasts.

Chapter 17: The Final Showdown

Tension filled the room as Kai walked up to the Beydish, where Tyson was already waiting for him. The glare the Bladebreaker captain gave his fellow team mate, sent a shiver down Tyson's spine.

This was the moment Kai had been waiting for, to finally battle Tyson in a tournament. Sure he'd played Tyson before, but that was only in training sessions, this was for real.

Both boys prepared their blades.

Tyson's cockiness slowly began to wither, he'd seen how powerful Kai had become. Plus, although he'd never admit it, he always dreaded battling his captain because of Kai's ruthlessness in battles. When Kai got into a game there was no stopping him. And from the look in Kai's eyes, he was ready to pulverise Tyson and Dragoon right this second.

'Why does he hate me so much?' thought Tyson 'I mean what I'd ever do to him?'

"Take good last look at that trophy Tyson, 'cause in a few minutes that's gonna be mine and Cassie's,"

"Don't underestimate me Kai; you saw what happened when Cassie did."

Kai smirked, 'If only you knew Tyson,' he thought

"3... 2... 1... Let It Rip!"

"Go Dragoon!"

"Fly Dranzer!"

Dranzer instantaneously began to slam into Dragoon with amazing force, pushing Tyson's blade backwards with each hit. Fragments of beyblade began to splinter off Dragoon.

"No Dragoon! Kai you can't do that!"

"Why not? There's no rule to say I can't."

"But you're destroying my blade!"

"So? Face it Tyson, your blade is weak compared to my Dranzer. I'm simply eliminating your problem. When I'm finished with you, you'll have an excuse to buy a new blade that's worthy of my time."

"Oh so now your saying your own team mate isn't worthy of your time, what kind of captain are you?"

"One who needs to teach a certain member of his that he is not unbeatable."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"You know very well. Just because you've won two major tournaments, you think that you're invincible. Well you're not. I may have lost to you previously, but today I will be the victor."

"You're gonna have to beat me first though."

"Oh I intend to, no matter what the cost. I will win."

Cassie watched from the side line as the match developed. She bit her lip nervously. This was what she'd been afraid of; that Kai would get lost in the game and forget exactly who he was battling. Tyson was his team mate, but he seemed regardless of that fact. Sadly it looked to Cassie, that Kai was willing to sacrifice his friendship with Tyson for the sake of this trophy and title.

'Please don't let me regret giving you this opportunity,' she thought.

"Dranzer, Volcano Emission!"

"Dragoon try and stay out of his way!"

"You can't be running already Tyson; this game's only just began."

The two blades clashed, chipping more bits off Dragoon.

The rest of the Bladebreakers stood dumbfounded by the battle, as they watched from the side line.

"What is Kai doing?!" exclaimed Hilary "It's almost as if Kai wants to destroy Dragoon!"

"Perhaps he does," replied Cassie sadly

"What!" cried Max and Rei in unison

"Well think about it, Tyson's the only one of you guys who Kai hasn't beaten. You all know how he likes to defend his honour, perhaps he intends to beat Tyson once and for all."

"I hate to admit it Cassie, but I think you're right. If we don't do something I fear that Dragoon will be no more,"

"But what can we do Chief? Kai wouldn't listen to us, would he?"

"Not all of us Max, but he may listen to one person in particular,"

Rei, Max, Kenny, Zeo and Hilary all turned to the lilac eyed girl that sat to their side. She looked up at them with unsure eyes.

"Well I can't promise he'll listen to me, but I'll try. It's the least I could do, after all it is my fault they're battling in the first place."

Meanwhile Kai had continued to attack Tyson's blade with no mercy. Dragoon was now seriously wavering, most of its defence ring had been destroyed after the heavy poundings from Dranzer.

"Arghh! I've had it with this Kai, now its my turn to attack! DRAGOON!"

The blue dragon rose from its blade, to give Tyson more power.

"BLIZZARD TWISTER!"

Soon Dragoon had created a blizzard around itself. The snow proved an effective barrier against Dranzer's fire attacks.

"I thought you said you were going to attack me," sneered Kai

"I am. Dragoon cover Dranzer in snow!"

"No, Dranzer!"

The red phoenix became heavily laden in snow, weighing the blade down and slowing its rotation.

Now Kai was really mad, some how Tyson still managed to get the better of him. He grit his teeth in anger.

"I will not let you beat me!" he yelled. "Dranzer, SPIRAL SURVIVAL!"

Every one watched in amazement as Kai's blade began to spin so fast that the snow blew off it, sending ice shards directly to Dragoon.

Tyson screamed in pain as one shard hit Dragoon in the chest, narrowly missing its heart. The boy could feel the pain of Dragoon, for all bladers share some energy with their bitbeats.

"Kai stop this! Can't you see you'll destroy Dragoon if you attack this hard!" shouted someone

The two-toned haired boy looked in the direction of the voice. His eyes fell upon his beautiful girlfriend.

"Please don't do this," she pleaded. "I know you want to win, but don't risk your team mate's friendship for this tournament. You can beat him in other ways; you don't have to destroy Dragoon to win."

It took Kai a moment before he realised what Cassie was saying. In his heart of hearts he didn't want to annihilate Dragoon, but up until that moment Kai had thought that was the only way to beat Tyson. He now understood that Cassie wanted him to use his skill as a blader, rather than the strength of Dranzer to beat Tyson.

"I believe in you," she whispered

A small smile crept onto Kai's face. He returned to the battle.

"I'm sorry Tyson, I don't know what I was thinking. Let's just finish this battle fairly now."

"I agree. May the best man win... Dragoon! GALAXY TWISTER!"

Kai summoned all his skill as blader and concentrated on Dranzer. As the Phoenix flew out of Kai's blade, another fiery glow surrounded the blade and Kai. Flames spiralled around the boy, but he seemed unfazed by the whole spectacle, as he cried,

"Dranzer! BLAZING TEMPEST!"

The flames grew bigger as Dranzer went to attack Dragoon. A enormous power surge occurred as the two blades hit one another for a final time. Both bladers were sent flying backwards.

"Kai!" cried Cassie

"Tyson!" screamed Hilary

The two girls ran to the boys, Cassie to Kai and Hilary to Tyson. Much to the surprise of the Bladebreakers, it did seem that Hilary cared for Dragoon's master.

"Tyson! Are you ok? Answer me please!"

"Woah! Hilary you're choking me, let go! I'm ok, man what happened?"

"I don't know but both you and Kai went flying. You sure you're ok?"

"Yeah I'm sure, I'm a tough cookie, speaking of which I'm hungry - wait... Hey I nearly forgot! Hilary... did I win?"

Cassie lifted Kai's head onto her lap, he was still unconscious.

"Kai," she spoke softly trying to wake him up.

Groaning he opened his eyes slightly. He squinted when he tired to focus on the figure that leaned over him.

"Ca-Cassie?"

"I'm here, sshhhh."

"Wha-What happened?"

"There was an energy surge when Dragoon and Dranzer collided; both you and Tyson were thrown to the floor. Don't worry, Ty's fine, so are your blades."

He attempted to get up but the girl held his shoulders down.

"No you should rest for a bit. I'd imagine you're feeling weak after such an amazing duel."

"Huh?"

The girl smiled sweetly at Kai's puzzled face

"You won."

Well I hope you enjoyed that final battle. I hope you're not disappointed. Let me reassure you that this is NOT the end of my fic, I still have a lot more planned.

So stay tuned and don't forget to review! Please do review because its makes me motivated to write the next chapters. I'll update when I can.

- Wreckless Spirit -