Heya its me again. Well I feel kind of bad because I haven't updated in ages. I apologise for the time its taken for me to write this chapter, I've been really busy lately, so sorry guys! Also this site wouldn't let me update any sooner, this chapter could have been posted on Saturday otherwise, so sorry. Now to my loyal reviewers, thank you all for reviewing!

Ms.SoUrPuSs: Yes I'm afraid it is him… Voltaire Muhahaha! Now I have to admit I have never seen his character in the show, nor Boris, so I'm going on what other writers have written about them. Its all because I started watching Beyblade half way through V-Force. They began showing the first series again but stopped it just before the gang got to Russia, how typical! Can't complain though because they put on G-Rev instead.

Nakashima-Michiyo: Heya welcome back! Glad you like my story

Bloody-Shadows: Yes well from what I gather Voltaire isn't a nice person. He's not gonna help to Kai and Cassie's relationship exactly lol.

beyblade-gal: I feel honoured that you all read my story. I think its only fair that my reviewers get a mention too, if it wasn't for people like you I wouldn't continue my story. So thank you for reviewing!

LunaRavenCroft: I love long reviews! Oh and I totally agree with you, most anime characters do have unsettled families don't they? I mean even if the character does have two parents they are usually divorced ie. Max. If not then one's either died or mysteriously disappeared. Some characters don't even have their parents mentioned, like Rei! Oh well I guess it makes their characters more developed, though it seems quite sad to me, but then again I had my own character's childhood be quite traumatic – it makes it far more interesting.

Plushie Ray: Their relationship will definitely get put to the test in this chapter, read on and you'll see.

Ilovecake2: Hey lots of reviews are fine by me! At least you do review and I'm happy you do. Don't worry Team Twilight will make another appearance soonish, that's why I called the last chapter 'A Bientôt Team Twilight', meaning: 'see you soon Team Twilight'. Oh and I'm very sorry I let you down about not reviewing when you thought I would have done.

Rya: Here's some more for you!

puppalupp2008: Voila, you're update as requested!

RayeBBG: Sorry its taken so long to update!

archangel-warrior: No, Voltaire hasn't been in my story before this, so your memory has served you well.

Now then as I've already mentioned to Ms.SoUrPuSs, I have never seen Voltaire's character, or Boris, in the show; so I'm going on what other writers have written about them. I would be grateful to anyone who does kind of know those two characters traits, to tell me how exactly they talk etc, because I really don't know. I'm guessing they talk quite roughly? Well let me know please if you have anything that you think would be useful to me, thank you.

Now on with this chapter, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade, I only own my OC's and their Bitbeasts. I also do not technically own this chapter's title, so please do not sue me!

Chapter 24: From Russia with Love

"Voltaire." He replied darkly.

A deathly silence filled the dojo. Everyone turned to Kai.

"Did you just say…Voltaire?" asked Rei

Kai nodded glumly.

The rest of the team exchanged nervous glances to one another. Tyson even shivered when he remembered the last time he had met Voltaire.

"Why has he sent you a letter?" questioned Cassie

"Read it," replied the boy.

Cassie unfolded the letter and read it out loud.

My obedient Kai,

I request your immediate return to Russia. Biovolt has found out, from reliable sources, that the next Beyblading World championships will begin in approximately 2 months time. This year the teams will be very different. Mr. Dickenson has decided that only regional teams will be competing. So I have entered the Demolition Boys into the tournament on behalf of Russia.

You will be participating as a member of my team; Tala, Spencer and Brian have all agreed that you should be their captain. Training will begin in two days time; preparation is everything if we wish to win this year. I'm sure you know this already though.

Boris and I look forward to your return. As you can see, I have enclosed your ferry ticket within the envelope. You leave Saturday, 9 o'clock sharp.

Voltaire

"Saturday?" said Cassie. "But that's tomorrow!"

"I know," replied Kai.

"Dude you're not going to go surely…"

"I have no choice Tyson,"

"Of course you have a choice Kai," interupted Hilary

"Yeah, I mean you don't have to accept his offer," said Max

"If my grandfather wants me to go… I have to."

"But why?!" exclaimed Cassie

"Family honour… I can't disobey my grandfather."

"Family!... Kai what kind of family sends someone to an abbey where they beat you!"

Cassie was practically shouting at her boyfriend.

"You don't understand Cassie…"

"I understand perfectly well…. Your grandfather treats you like a slave… 'I request your immediate return…' That's something you say in the army, not how a loving grandfather talks to his grandson…"

"SILENCE!" shouted Kai "Do not speak about things you don't understand!"

The rest of the team gasped in shock. Kai had never spoken to Cassie like that before. The girl seemed shocked herself; her eyes began to get very watery, and a few tears trickled down her cheek.

"I take it you're going back to Russia then," sniffed the girl

"If my grandfather requests me to do so, I have no choice…"

"But…"

"Cassie, in Russia family honour is everything… I have to do this, it wouldn't be right if I didn't obey him,"

"You can't leave me…"

Kai avoided making eye contact with Cassie.

"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do about it,"

He turned and walked out of the front door.

"Kai wait!"

The Korean ran out of the front door to catch up with him. She came to a halt and looked around the court yard, but he was no where to be seen. The illusive Kai had vanished into thin air.

She could do nothing but clench her fists in anger and shut her eyes tightly to hide her grief.

A glum atmosphere hung around the dojo for the rest of that afternoon. Rei, Max and Kenny sat in a circle on the floor, not really talking much. Tyson and Hilary were a little offset, Tyson was leaning against the dojo wall and Hilary sat in front of him, with his head resting gently on her shoulder.

Cassie was still stood in the doorway. Her silhouette was dark against the sunny outside. She was in what the rest of the gang called 'a Kai pose', meaning she had her arms crossed, eyes shut and leaning against the doorframe.

She still seemed very upset, and the rest of the group didn't want to her to hear what they were saying. They spoke in very soft voices; unfortunately for them Cassie could still hear them.

"I can't believe Kai is gonna go back to Voltaire," whispered Rei

"Yeah doesn't he remember what happened last time we went to Russia?" added Tyson.

"Isn't Biovolt the reason Kai is… like he is?" asked Hilary

At this Cassie opened her eyes and listened in on the conversation.

"Yes, you see Kai was trained in Biovolt… their methods are highly unethical, they beat their bladers until they are perfect… Boris was especially fond of punishing weaker bladers – he creeps me out. I'm shivering just thinking about him!" murmured Kenny.

"Hush Kenny we don't want Cassie to get even more worried," hissed Hilary.

"Sorry, I forgot,"

"Man, I can't believe Kai's leaving Cassie here like this," muttered Max.

"You do realise I can hear what you're all saying," interrupted Cassie.

"You can? Oh, I… err – I,"

Cassie walked over to her friends.

"It's ok Max, no need to explain… I guess Kai just think more of his family than the rest of us do."

She shook her head sadly.

"He's gonna go back to that awful man, and there's nothing any one of us can do about it."

"Can't we persuade him not to go?" asked Hilary.

"I don't think he'll listen to us." Said Rei

"I guess we're gonna have to respect his decision," concluded Cassie.

"When does he leave again?" asked Tyson

"9 o'clock tomorrow," added Kenny.

There was a brief silence. Cassie sighed.

"I don't suppose Kai will show up for the rest of today… We'll all have to go down to the harbour tomorrow and see him off…"

Her eyes drifted off into space as she thought about her boyfriend leaving her. She looked down at the letter she had held in her hand since he'd given it her.

'Letters always seem to bring bad news…' she thought sadly.

Meanwhile, Kai was stood on his usual hill over looking the river. He shut his eyes as he let the warm sun shine brightly on his face. A small breeze began to blow gently causing his scarf to trail out behind him.

- Kai's POV -

Am I doing the right thing? Should I go back to Russia? I mean, I did hate it there… But Grandfather… He wants me to go back - I have to go… don't I? Family honour is everything… or is it? I mean should I really have to honour a family that treated me so badly?

But if I don't go, Boris will come after me… On the other hand, if I do go, he'll be waiting for me… I wonder what sick and twisted plans he has for me this time. Actually I'd rather not think about it… Hopefully they'll treat me with more respect this time; after all they did invite me to join… But that doesn't necessarily mean anything. I still can't believe that Tala agreed to give me leadership over the team…

The question is can I leave the Bladebreakers… They're like a family to me. Max, Rei, Kenny – they're like my brothers, I think I'd even miss the annoying Tyson! Then there's Cassie, can I leave her here? She's the most important thing to me – I don't want to hurt her… I love her so much… Its just I need to go back to Voltaire… I hope she'll understand…

Oh man I've just realised I never said goodbye to her! I can't leave without saying goodbye… can I? No that would break her… and me… Anyway they will probably come to the harbour tomorrow morning and see me off… I hope they do, I have something to give her.

So I've decided I'm leaving… I'm going back to Russia, my home land… and Voltaire.

Well I think I'll leave it there for today. I was gonna combine the next chapter with this but I think it's long enough on its own. Hope you liked it! I will try and update as soon as I can, it depends on how much homework I have though.

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