Heya, well sorry for the long wait, to be honest I've had a bit of writers' block with this chapter. I know where I want the story to go but I'm not exactly sure how to get there… if that makes sense?

I've also been really busy with school lately and I've been ill too which hasn't helped matters. So please forgive me!

Now to my reviewers. A lot of you seemed to like the idea of Boris using Cassie for something bad, which I must say is good. Some of you even mentioned her becoming part of the Demolition Boys, which I also like, but it wouldn't be possible to use in this story, as it wouldn't fit in with the ending I have planned. So I'll just wait and see what comes to me think… thanks for the suggestions though they really helped.

Wind Archer: It's a shame to hear that Book of Dreams got deleted, I really liked that story. You can tell I'm way behind with updating because you've managed to finish Trust Me, and start its sequel, which I must say is excellent!

BloodyShadows: I'll see what I can do about the slow and painful death…

Chosen-Of-Mana: Heya, hmm I like that idea, I might well use that later on. Thank you for the suggestion.

LunaRavenCroft: Indeedy I did know what the Yin and Yang part of the necklace represented, I did mention it when Kai gave Cassie the necklace, but I don't expect everyone remembered that lol. I didn't know all of that info on Moonstones though, I'd researched that it had healing qualities because that's the reason Cassie gave it to Ion to help him recover, but I didn't know its exact aid. Thanks for all the info and for reviewing twice lol.

puppalupp2008: Heya thank for reviewing I'm sorry the update took so long.

Ms.SoUrPuSs: I feel bad for Kai too, but I think things will get far worse for him…

Plushie Ray: Hmm I don't think I will be using your idea, its an interesting concept but it wouldn't fit into the ending I had planned, sorry.

ILovecake2: Well I took your advice of not putting down any old rubbish for the next chapter… but I still feel it's a bit lame, I hope its ok. Thank you for all the positive feedback. Oh and I'm sure you'd be a good writer, you seem to have a lot of great ideas!

Diamond Core: Heya thanks for the really long review, your comments are always welcomed! I'm glad you like the story so far… I hope this chapter won't spoil it!

Ali: Wow you read the whole of my story in a day? That's quote an achievement – its so long! Aww thank you for saying it's the best story you've ever read, that's really sweet.

skyblue-tigerSorry for the long update

Kimkizna: Glad you liked the chapter!

Eternal Wishes: You'll have to wait and see…

Babyboo108: I know, I know, I stopped writing… I'm very sorry, please forgive me.

emotionless bastard: Heya I read your story, its good. Keep writing!

don'tmesswithbec: Hehe I'm glad you like my story, thank you for reviewing!

Well that's all of the reviewers dealt with, all you people who read my fic and don't review are mean! Only joking lol. There's no law to say you must review, it's just nice to know if people do read my story.

Anyways, considering it's been over a month since I last updated gasp in shock I get straight onto the story! Enjoy!

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

Chapter 33: Pride comes before a fall

Cassie sat by her hotel window, looking out at the moon. It seemed to shine brightly tonight. One leg was draped off her bed whilst the other was up so she could lean on it.

She often found herself gazing towards the moon when she was deep in thought. Images of the previous days match flashed through her mind.

- Flashback -

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, so the first match has finally arrived… I'm sure it's gonna be totally awesome!" cheered Jazz Man

"This year the rules for battling will be slightly different, each match will be a best of three, with different bladers from each team to play each battle. Another additional rule is that the two captains will automatically battle each other if they are chosen to play. For instance the captain of team A would battle the captain of team B.

Alright now that, that is over and done with let's meet today's opponents. First up is our home team from Europe the Majestics, with Robert as their captain and Oliver as their reserve. And facing them is the relatively unknown team of Team Twilight. Let's give it up for Cassie, Daren, Mika and their reserve Tariq."

The crowds went wild as the four bladers walked into the stadium.

"Now folks let's not underestimate their captain Cassie, she may look harmless but she's one mean blader as we saw when she briefly joined the Japanese Bladebreakers."

Cassie took in a deep breath as she sat down on her team's bench.

"Ready guys?" she asked

"Of course" replied the boys confidently

"So Cass, who's up first?" enquired Tariq

"Daren will be, if that's ok with you lot?"

"Fine by me," smirked Daren. "It would be good to get our first victory underway…"

Meanwhile, team Majestic were discussing their own line up.

"Gee Robert, it's not fair you get to battle someone so gorgeous!"

"Enrique, are girl's the only thing you think about?" laughed Oliver

"… I think about blading too… sometimes."

The rest of their team sweat dropped.

"Enrique, you're up first and I suggest you stay focused and keep you eyes to yourself and not on the enemy's captain." Sighed Robert, causing the rest of the team to snigger.

The blonde boy mumbled something quietly before making his way to the arena. Daren was already waiting patiently for his challenger to arrive.

"Ready bladers, on my mark…" Yelled Jazz Man. "… 3… 2… 1!"

"Go Amphilyon!"

"Go Kamaria!"

An intense battle soon followed with neither competitor looking particularly stronger than the other. However about half way through the match Daren noticed that Enrique's eyes kept flickering towards Team Twilight's bench.

The Koreans eyes narrowed when he realised exactly who the boy was staring at.

"Keep your eyes off Cassie!" snapped Daren

"Oh? And why's that? Afraid of some competition?..." sneered Enrique. "Though I'm sure she's a worthy prize…"

Unfortunately for Enrique he never knew that, that was not a very wise thing to say to his opponent. The remark caused Daren to channel all of his anger into his bitbeast and the match was soon over, with him as the victor. No one knew he was so protective over his beast friend.

Still in a state of shock, Enrique returned to his team. Robert was least than impressed.

"What did I tell you? I told you to stay focused, not wind up our opposition!"

"Yeah well I didn't think he'd react like that… they're stronger than they look, don't underestimate them Robert… Especially the girl, I bet she's just as tough."

"Pha! Like a girl could beat me!" jeered the captain as he strode up for the next match.

People often say pride come before a fall, and in Robert's case, that was true. Griffolyon barely got a chance to attack before Patiere made a deadly assault that resulted in Robert's blade being knocked out of the stadium.

"Wow folks now that's what I call skill," shouted Jazz Man. "This victory means Team Twilight has won the best of three, bringing them one step closer to the finals! Don't go anywhere folks because next up will be the Demolition Boys against the All Stars!"

- End Flashback -

Cassie's eyes narrowed. She had stayed to watch that battle. Kai had certainly grown stronger; Dranzer had completely trashed Draciel.

'Poor Max,' she thought. 'It must have been hard to battle your old captain first, at least I didn't know my opponent…'

Cassie's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on her hotel door.

"Come in," she called softly.

A familiar ice-blue haired boy bounced into the room followed by a slightly more laid back blonde boy.

The girl's eyes lit up.

"Ion!"

"Cassie! Wow you were so awesome today, you totally owned that Robert guy! Ha he thought he's beat you but you showed him! Patiere was moving so fast, Griffolyon didn't know what hit him. It was like attack, pow! Attack, bang! Attack…"

"Whoa there little buddy, slow down," smiled Daren as he scooped up the small boy

"Hey let me down!" chuckled the small boy.

"Isn't it a bit past your bed time Ion?" Smirked Cassie

"Well… yes, but I only came in to say great battle,"

"Thank you, now off to bed with you. I don't want to get in trouble with your mother for letting you stay up too late."

The little boy stuck his tongue out cheekily before running off to bed. Daren shook his head in amusement as he closed the door so that only he and Cassie were left in the room.

Cassie gazed back to the moon. Her friend looked at her with concerned eyes.

"You ok?" he asked softly.

"Yeah, why?"

"Nothing really, it's just you've been alone in here since we came back from the tournament."

"I've been thinking that's all," sighed the girl

"About the tournament?"

"Yeah… It's just dawned on me how tough it's gonna be to battle my friends… especially Kai, you saw what happened when he battled Max…"

"Kai's ruthless when he battles," muttered the boy

"That's just his fighting style… We're the same when we battle… I just hope I have it in me when I face him…"

"You will Cass, I'm sure of it… Anyway, I'm off to bed… Don't stay up too late."

"I won't, night Daren,"

"Sleep tight Cass."

Cassie found herself alone in her room once more. Sighing softly, she reached to her neck and pulled out her Yin pendent. It shone gently in the moonlight. A smile crept upon her face as an image of the boy she loved crept into her mind.

"Oh Kai," she whispered. "I hope I have enough strength to fight you,"

She clenched her necklace tightly as a tear fell down her cheek. No one knew how badly she missed Kai, it tore her up every time she thought of him. As the tear hit her necklace it glowed slightly, however Cassie was too deep in thought to notice.

Meanwhile Kai was busily training Dranzer, when grief suddenly struck him. He clenched his aching heart, confused by the sudden rush of emotions. Feelings of guilt, of sadness, of a missed love one, the feelings were so strong.

His head began to spin - he felt dizzy. His breathing increased. Kai sunk to his knees, an image of Cassie flooded his mind and tears began to well up in his eyes.

'What's going on?' thought Kai

It was then that he grasped his Yang necklace. Checking quickly that none of his team were around first, he pulled his part of the pendant out from his shirt. His eyes widened as he saw it briefly glow a purple sheen, but the glow vanished just as quickly as it had appeared.

Immediately the confusing emotions disappeared. Kai sat on the floor, panting whilst still looking at the Yang sign.

'Ok…What just happened?'

Ok well that's the end for that chapter, I hope it was ok. I still feel it was a bit lame. Hopefully the plot will get better. I'm sorry if you didn't like that chapter. I'll update when I can.

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