Heya, well it's time for an update. Thanks for the reviews.

puppalupp2008: Glad you like it!

beyblade-gal: I agree romance is good, providing it isn't too sickening lol. You pick up on things well, yeah Kai and Daren don't like each other you'll see this a bit more clearly later on... and there will kind of be a love triangle but then again its not an extreme triangle... you'll see what I mean soon, I know it doesn't make a lot of sense at the moment!

LunaRavenCroft: Hehe wow you like it that much? I wasn't sure whether Kai went a little OOC here but hey if you like it then I'm happy. I guess he does have emotional side really.

Bloody-Shadows: Thank you for the review, I'm happy you like Cassie and Kai as a couple... shame that's not gonna last long – oops wasn't meant to say that, hush wreckless, your letting out all you have planned!

Diamond Core: Maybe you shouldn't read the review above if you like that they've made up... But I guess you will now that I've said that lol.

Ms.SoUrPuSs: Hey you and Kai must share the same mind lol.

Ilovecake2: Only one review this time lol. Jolly good, yeah Kai can get emotional with some people, though I doubt he would with Tyson.

Plushie Ray: Well what will happen next is... As if I'd tell you straight away lol. All I will say is that you're on the right lines with everything. Just a little note - the tournament that Kai and Cassie won was only a minor county one, that wasn't the world championships or anything – that's a little clue to what possibly might happen, but you'll have to read on to find out more.

Now I know I said that the big plot will begin in this chapter, but I kinda forgot that I needed to add in this chapter first... so sorry about that. It does kind of have a bit of the big plot in... I hope you enjoy it! This chapter will probably be quite long too.

Chapter 23: A Bientôt Team Twilight

- In Cassie's Room -

KNOCK KNOCK

"Come in!" called Cassie as she looked up from her magazine.

A woman of Korean origin opened the door and handed the girl an envelope.

"This just came through the door - its addressed to you."

"Thanks Mum,"

As the girl began to open the letter she noticed her mother was still in her room.

"Mum do you have to watch me?"

"Sorry dear – I didn't realise it was a crime to stay in my own daughter's room... don't worry I'm going... I wouldn't like to intrude on your love letters."

Cassie shut the door once her mum had left.

"Parents!" she groaned.

The pretty girl flopped down on her bed, like Kai would send her a love letter! She thought about it briefly but dismissed the idea and continued to open the envelope. Inside was a long handwritten letter in Korean.

'Uh-Oh' she thought 'I know that handwriting.'

The letter read like this:

Dear Cassie,

Gee its kinda weird writing that as your name. Please don't screw up this letter straight away, let me explain myself first... I never meant to hurt you, really I didn't. Its just I got so concerned with getting you back on the team, I didn't even consider what you wanted. I hope I haven't mucked up your new life because if I did, I'd never forgive myself.

We're leaving Japan tonight at 8pm, so you'll be able to get on with your life. It would be great if we could say goodbye in person, but I understand if you never want to see me again... Don't blame the rest of the team for what happened, it was entirely my fault.

I truly am sorry. If we don't see each other again then so be it; I wouldn't blame you. I wish you all the happiness in the world Cassie, truly I do... You're a wonderful girl and beautiful person.

I'll love you always,

Daren

Cassie stared wide eyed for about a minute after reading this; she didn't know what to think. Sure Daren had almost ruined her life, but he seemed generally upset with his actions.

He was her best friend after all.

Cassie bit her lip. Could she forgive him?

- At the Airport -

"Flight 243 to South Korea is now boarding, will all passengers for this flight make their way to departure gate 9... Thank you."

"That's our call," said Samir as he stood up and stretched. "About time as well!"

"You can say that again!" joked Tino.

The rest of the team stood up and gathered together their belongings. One of the boys stood still and scanned the waiting lounge with his eyes. It was almost as if he was looking for something or someone in particular.

He didn't even notice the rest of his team had already begun to make their way to the boarding gate. Luckily a familiar voice brought him back to reality.

"Daren you coming?" asked Mika

"Huh? Oh right... Yeah, I'm coming."

"I err... I don't think she's gonna show up mate..."

"You're probably right, I just wanted to make sure she hadn't arrived," the boy sighed. "I guess I've mucked up big time with her."

"Lets just go home and leave her in peace eh? Come on."

Both the boys started to follow the rest of their team.

"Wait! Daren, wait!" cried a voice somewhere in the crowd.

The blond boy turned, his eyes widened in delight. A rather flustered Cassie made her way through the crowds of people that were in the waiting lounge.

Eventually she made her way to her old friend. She seemed a little out of breath as she hugged him.

"I thought you weren't gonna come," he whispered sadly as they broke apart.

"Sorry... Mum... being a moose... wouldn't... take... to airport... had to run... but didn't want... you to leave... without... saying goodbye... so sorry,"

"Its ok. I'm so happy you came."

They hugged again.

"Cassie I'm so sorry please forgive me."

"Its ok - I do. Daren I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have left without telling you where I was going,"

"Don't be silly, I understand totally... so we're friends now?"

"Of course!"

They ended their hug and smiled.

"I hope I didn't muck up everything too much," said Daren.

"Nah, everything's sorted itself out; me and Kai are back together too."

"Oh...Right, well that's good then..."

There was a brief awkward silence between the two friends. Daren shuffled from one foot to the other, like he was uncomfortable about something.

"...Cassie um..."

"Yeah..."

"...Well I guess you know that I'll always care about you, yeah?"

"I hope so, you are my best friend..."

"I mean I'll always care about you in a deeper way than that... Do you know what I'm getting at?"

"I think I do... listen Daren,"

"No don't worry, I'm not gonna say anything like 'leave Kai for me' I just wanted you to know that's all... Do you love him?"

"... yes," whispered the girl. "And Kai loves me..."

"... well... then that's good... I'm happy for you, just be careful of him... I don't want you to get hurt..."

"Kai would never hurt me..."

"I believe you, it's just - there's something about him that makes me doubtful..."

"Well you needn't be. Daren don't be such a worry wart, I'm a big girl I can look after myself..."

"Oh I know that," smirked the blond boy.

"Err... I don't mean to break up the reunion or anything, but we need to catch out plane Daren." Interrupted Mika.

Cassie and Daren looked at each other sadly.

"I have to go," said the boy reluctantly as he hugged his friend a final time.

"I know,"

They broke away.

"Have a safe trip guys, and let me know when you get back yeah?"

"Will do, see ya soon,"

"Yeah bye, bye. Oh and say hi to my Dad for me please!"

The girl stood silently as she watched her old team board the plane that would take them to her homeland. She suddenly had a yearning to go with them back to her village.

But then she remembered her new life, and friends and Kai. No, she had made her decision; her life was now in Japan where it should remain for many years.

"Goodbye," she whispered. "It may be a while before we see each other again."

4 months later

- At the dojo -

Rei, Max, Tyson, Kenny and Hilary were in the main hall in Tyson's dojo as per usual. The blond American was absorbed in a practice battle with his best friend.

"Go Draciel!"

"Dragoon!"

Within seconds the green blade was knocked out of the ring.

"Oh yeah! I am the champion!" cheered Tyson

"Hmm seems so," said Max cheerily.

"I am on fire! That's you and Rei that's I've beaten today Maxie! No one can stop me!"

"I beat I could... and Kai of course,"

"Huh?"

Tyson turned to the source of the voice and found Cassie standing in the door way.

"Oh Cassie it's you, where you been?"

"Sorry I'm late, it took me a bit longer than expected to walk here... Kai will be along in a little while; he said he had something to sort out first."

"That's ok Cassie, you didn't miss much – only Mr. Arrogant over here showing off." Whispered Hilary.

"Hey I heard that! It's not my fault I'm so talented!"

The two girls snickered.

"Well Tyson would you like to put that to the test?"

"Huh?"

"I bet you couldn't beat me..."

"Oh I could so take you,"

"Lets see shall we," replied the girl as she prepared her blade.

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

It would have been an understatement to say that Cassie beat the boy in a matter of minutes – it was more like seconds. Dragoon fell just short of Tyson's feet.

The boy screwed up his face and frowned.

"I believe that means I beat you Tyson," smirked the girl.

"Meh, it was a lucky shot!" replied Tyson airily.

The rest of the team smirked at their friend's stubbornness.

"Well I think it was a worthy win – you've really improved Cassie, how have you managed to get so powerful?" asked Rei

"I don't really know... I guess it must be because I'm always battling Kai, I had to get better so I could beat him,"

"You can beat Kai?" asked Kenny

"I usually do... but I'm not one for boasting,"

"Hey speak of the devil," interrupted Max as Kai walked in.

"Hi Kai," called Hilary

The boy looked up and acknowledged the rest of his team's existence. He then went and sat on the floor in the corner. Cassie went to join him.

"Heya handsome," she whispered. "You ok?"

"Mm"

For some reason, he didn't seem as if he was quite with it, almost as if he was deep in thought about something. It was then that Cassie noticed Kai was flicking an envelope he held between his fingers. She cocked her head to one side.

"What's that?" she asked.

This snapped the boy back to reality. Kai sighed and handed her the opened letter.

The girl gasped when she saw what was written on the front of the envelope.

'To my obedient Grandson,'

"Is- is that from who I think it is?" stuttered Cassie.

The boy nodded glumly.

"Voltaire." He replied darkly.

Ooo there's a kind of cliffie there, I hoped you like. You see it does have some of the big plot in – you might be able to guess what that plot might be...

I did think about merging this chapter and the next one together, but decided against it because it would have taken me ages to write and update.

So this will be it for today. I'll update as soon as I can. PLEASE REVIEW!

- Wreckless Spirit -