Right then my lovelies, I'm back! Now its only been…. How many weeks? Oh only two – that's quite good for me nowadays lol! Now then this is a super long chapter so I hope you'll all enjoy it. It only took me a day to write, which isn't too bad. Ah thank god for half term, I've finally had the chance to write this!

A BIG thank you too all my patient reviews – see you didn't have to wait too long for this chapter! Sorry I won't be responding to your comments, but I definitely will in the next chapter, ok?

I hope you'll enjoy this.

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

Chapter 44: The Ice Prison

Cassie watched as Tala made his way to the stadium. She knew it was almost time to face her final opponent.

"You ready?" asked Daren

Slightly surprised, Cassie looked to her friend and nodded silently. She was far from ready, she'd been waiting for this for a long time, and now the opportunity was nigh.

"Do you remember the plan?" she asked

"Yes, the others are in position…are you sure it's legal?"

"I checked with Mr. Dickenson, and he approved providing we only use it in an emergency. I got the feeling that he suspects Tala will play dirty, so we may well need it."

"Kai didn't play dirty though…"

"He never would. But Tala… that's a different story,"

"Just be careful ok?" whispered Daren

"I will." Smiled the girl softly.

Her gaze fell onto the blue haired teen across the room. He seemed somewhat troubled, his fists were clenched tightly and his eyes shut, a pained expression graced his features. She frowned visibly

"Something's not right," whispered the girl

"What?" enquired her blonde friend.

"Err, nothing…. It was nothing important. Just make sure you're all in position should I need you ok?" She replied swiftly

Cassie turned to make her way to Tala, before he could question her any more.

As she approached the stand, she felt Tala's icy orbs watch her every move. Was he checking her out? The thought made her shiver in disgust. Without hesitating she began to prepare her blade, all too aware that his gaze was still upon her.

"Do you have to stare?" she demanded

"Is it against the law?" retorted the boy with a smirk

"Now then lady's and gentlemen. It has been decided that this year's final match shall have a few added twists to it. First off, both teams have been granted one request in order to make this battle even more interesting. Team Twilight have requested an open air arena with solely natural light…"

The sound of the metal roof opening filled the arena. The odd scratching sound made a few of the spectators cringe. Slowly the roof parted to reveal the night sky; a few clouds framed the moon as it shone brightly above the ring.

"… and the Demolition boys have asked for a specific dish to be used."

Tala smirked as the floor opened out to reveal a large stadium covered in ice, in the middle of it stood a huge ice palace.

"… This ladies and gentleman, is the "Ice Royal" stadium."

Kai's head shot up.

'So that's their game,' he thought. 'That's why the new Wolbrog specialises on ice… they knew they could ask for an ice ring.'

He glared to his left at Boris who simply smirked. The anger in Kai began to boil. Without warning he stood up and started to charge at Tala. Boris who must have assumed this would happen, signalled for Brian and Spencer to grab the young Russian. However that did not silence the boy.

"You double crossing liar Tala, you knew this would happen! You knew you'd get to use an ice dish to your advantage! Can't you see what he's doing? Boris is just using you! Don't let him Tala, don't use the blade, its not…"

Kai was cut short as Spencer covered his mouth to silence him. The two boys dragged Kai back to the bench where Boris looked ready for murder. He pulled Kai down roughly and whispered into his ear;

"If I were you Kai, I'd stay quiet. You'll only make things worse for yourself and your girlfriend."

Kai tried desperately to respond, but his words were muffled by Spencer's gloved hand.

"Now listen Kai, and listen carefully…. You see up there?"

Boris pointed to a VIP box in the crowd, Kai nodded wearily, and then he saw the silhouette that made his gut turn.

"That's where your grandfather has been watching this match, all this time… that's right, he's watched your every move – he didn't believe me that his own grandson would betray him, but guess what? You've just given me the evidence I need. He isn't very happy now Kai… in fact he was more than displeased with you.

Voltaire only needs one more word out of you, and he'll make sure you learn your lesson. My master can quite easily order for the girl to be… how shall I say? Exterminated? It would be such a shame if that was your fault now, wouldn't it?"

Kai's eyes went wide as he shook his head desperately. Boris grabbed Kai's chin roughly removing Spencer's hand from Kai's mouth.

"You have one more chance Kai. Another peep out of you and your little friend is history. Understand?"

"Yes…" replied the boy darkly

"Good."

Boris threw Kai to the bench

"Now sit sown and enjoy the show! Brian, Spencer, make sure he stays where he is."

Kai's outburst had stunned everyone in the arena including Cassie. A million thoughts flooded her mind.

'Something is definitely up, Kai's usually so docile, but just then he seemed ready to blow! What's Boris said to him? What ever it was, it made him almost beg… but beg for what?'

Her thoughts were interrupted by soft laughter that belonged to Tala.

"What are you laughing at?" demanded Cassie

"Him… he's pathetic! He still thinks he can protect you, even now."

"I don't need protecting,"

"Ah but you do, more than you know… you're quite feisty aren't you?"

"Meaning?"

"Meaning exactly as it sounds. So tell me why chose an open air stadium? Isn't it a little dark now?"

"I like it like this, its how I practice in the jungle."

"Interesting,"

"And you? Why chose an ice dish?" asked the girl

"You'll find out soon enough," replied the Russian with an evil smirk.

"3…2…1…Let It Rip!"

The two blades clashed with immediate force before landing back in the dish. Wolborg glided effortlessly around the ice stadium; however Cassie was having far more trouble controlling Patiere.

The purple blade was sliding all over the place. Admittedly Cassie had never even bladed on ice before, and this wasn't exactly the best situation to learn in.

"Wolborg attack!"

Obediently the silver blade hit Cassie's purple one. Bits of blade went flying everywhere.

"What!" exclaimed Cassie

She stood dumfounded. Wolborg had barely touched her blade, but Patiere had already lost a quarter of her attack ring.

"How is that possible!" demanded the girl

"Do you like my new blade?" asked Tala innocently. "Boris designed it for me."

"…"

"Its made of the strongest alloy know to man, practically unbreakable but still sharp as anything – the perfect blade. Oh and it has the little added bonus of specialising on icy terrains…"

"You cheated… there's no way that blade's legal. So that's why you chose this stadium."

"You're cleverer than you look Cassie, well done…. So we bent the rules, big deal, I'm sure you will too, why else would you chose an open air arena?"

"Mine's a back up plan though – in case you did cheat – which you have, and you call Kai predictable?" retorted Cassie dryly

"You dare to insult me! You'll soon regret that. Wolborg!"

The beautiful wolf bitbeast emerged from its blade and began attacking Patiere with such force that Cassie screamed in pain.

"Patiere!"

Once summoned out of her black the Black Panther tried its best to counter attack her opponent, but it was no use, Wolborg's advantage on the ice proved too over powering.

"Blizzard Storm!"

A cold wind surrounded the two blades making Patiere's defence even more difficult.

Tala yawned mockingly.

"This is quite boring. Let's spice it up huh? Wolborg, new target."

Cassie gasped as the boy pointed to her.

Within seconds his silver blade had turned to head straight towards Cassie. Unsure what to do, Cassie braced her self as the giant wolf charged towards her. But the impact never came. Slowly Cassie opened her eyes to see Patiere pinning down the wolf.

Tala was near ballistic; he could not comprehend that his opponent would even be able to match his strength.

"Get up Wolborg!"

Cassie screamed as the wolf made its move by piecing Patiere's shoulder with its teeth. Five red marks on her own shoulder seeped through her white dress. The pain was excruciating, as she clutched her arm desperately.

Tariq sprinted over to Daren who was on the other side of the stadium; he was closely followed by the other members of Team Twilight.

"What are you doing out of position?" demanded the blonde boy

"Is that blood on Cassie's shoulder?" asked Samir ignoring his friend's comment.

"Yes,"

"Well shouldn't we do something to help her?" asked Tariq

"Not yet…"

"But we can't let her get hurt," protested Mika

"Cassie said only as a last resort to…"

"But she's getting injured, you know what happened when she battled Rei, what is something worse happens?"

"We won't let it get to that, but she wouldn't want us to interfere yet." Reasoned Daren

"But how do you know?" asked Tino

"She's still battling now… Please trust me, I promise we'll help when things get out of hand, so go back to your places and be ready."

The boys grumbled slightly but reluctantly went back to their places around the arena; each ready should their 'plan' come into action.

"Attack again!" cried Tala

Wolborg snarled as it once again sank its teeth into the Panther's flesh. By now Cassie was feeling the strain, her whole body ached.

'Hang in there Patiere… he's bound to give us an opportunity to attack soon.'

"Give in yet?" asked the Russian

"Never!" replied the girl defiantly

"Fool!"

Cassie screamed as Wolborg dragged its claws along Patiere's back, she could feel her barely healed wounds from Driger reopen once again. Several warm trickles of blood fell down her back, staining even more of her white dress. Her long black hair flew back as she whipped her head up in pain, tears visible in her eyes.

Kai struggled to move but Brain and Spencer held him down firmly.

"Why are you doing this?" he demanded to Boris. "You said…"

"Voltaire changed his mind," interrupted Boris. "He decided this was for the best."

"But you'll kill her!"

"It will be worth it if we get her bitbeast…"

"How dare you!"

He made an attempt to break free but it was futile. Spencer and Brian were too strong.

"I dare because I can Kai – lets face it, you're not really in the position to argue, are you? Now I suggest you watch Tala's new trick you may like it…"

"Please! Spare her, I beg you! I'll do anything…"

"You had your chance and failed. You can watch knowing this is your entire fault."

'Cassie…'

The blizzard surrounding Cassie and Tala increased, the girl trembled as the cold flakes stung her skin, she could practically feel her blood freeze.

"Will you still not give up?" asked Tala slightly amused.

"D-does i-it lo-ok like it?" whispered Cassie through chatting teeth

"Very well, but this is the last time I'll let you surrender unhurt."

'Unhurt!' snorted Cassie. 'What des he call my back and shoulder? Scratches? Unhurt my arse…'

"Wolborg Ice Prison!"

"What the.." started Cassie only to stop as she realised what was happening.

Somehow Wolborg started to engulf the stadium including Tala and Cassie into a huge ice structure. The audience gasped in surprise, Kai tried desperately to escape and help Cassie but his team members held him fast.

After only a minute Tala, Cassie, the two blades and Ice Royal had disappeared under the icy blue blanket. Only their distorted figures were visible through the semi transparent ice.

Cassie was trapped. There was no escape.

"Now this gives us a little more privacy doesn't it?" smirked Tala. "We'll be free from interfering boyfriends now. He should be thankful really. Now he won't be able to hear you scream."

"You're mad," breathed Cassie

"Maybe so… we'll let fate decide that. Its getting a bit warm in here don't you think? Maybe I should make it a bit cooler for us?"

Fear absorbed Cassie as she felt the temperature drop dramatically, the blizzard intensified even more. Too shocked from the cold, she was unaware of Wolborg leaping towards her.

Before she knew it, Cassie was pinned to the ground; able to feel the Wolf's foul breath on her face. It all seemed so familiar, and then she remembered it… her dream.

- Flash back -

Out of nowhere a wolf pounced onto Cassie, pinning her to the floor. She screamed, remembering the time this had happened as a child.

The wolf growled, its icy eyes piercing her own lilac ones. The warm stench from its breath sent a shiver down her spine.

- End Flash Back -

Likewise to the dream, Patiere immediately knocked Wolborg to the floor before it could harm Cassie. The two beasts became entangled in a vicious scrap, clawing at one another. All of Patiere's wounds were mirrored onto Cassie's own skin. She could withstand most of them, but then Wolborg sank its teeth deeply into the Panther's left side.

Outside the ice prison very little could be seen, mainly due to the blizzard Tala had created. The occasional flash where the two blades collided was the only distinguishable thing seen.

The members of Team Twilight waited anxiously, as did Kai. The five boys were spread evenly around the stadium, awaiting their orders. Every so often the team members would look to Daren, but he kept shaking his head, mouthing:

"Not yet"

But then it came. A scream. More preciously, Cassie's scream; so loud it echoed around the arena, silencing the vast crowds. Considering no sound had previously come from the ice capsule, the scream was a malevolent sign of what was happening inside.

Team Twilight were taking no chances.

"NOW!" yelled Daren with all his might

All five members of the team; Daren, Samir, Mika, Tariq and Tino thrust their moonstones above their head, and started yelling the sacred words of their village.

"Quen-quailo nee-gano, cu-rundey naythail! QUEN-QUAILO NEE-GANO, CU-RUNDEY NAYTHAIL!"

One by one, their moonstones lit up, illuminating their faces in the dark stadium. When all the stones where lit, a beam of light emitted from each one and flew directly up towards the moon, from there the beam rebounded back down – this time stronger – onto the ice prison.

A blinding white light overwhelmed Tala and Cassie. The Russian stood confused not quite sure what was happening but Cassie breathed a sigh of relief. Her hand dug deep into her pocket and pulled out her moonstone, glowing the most brilliant white.

"Now it's my turn." Whispered the girl.

"What?" asked the boy confused, but he did not get a direct response.

"Patiere! Quen-quailo nee-gano, cu-rundey naythail!"

The boy gasped as a growing white aura surrounded Cassie.

Everybody outside in the stadium gasped as the light seemed to increase from inside of the ice prison. It soon became so bright that everybody, save Team Twilight, shielded their eyes from its intensity.

"It won't be long now!" yelled Daren

'Not long for what?' wondered Kai

And then he heard it. A single crack; quiet at first, and then more and more. Then it happened, a deafening sound as the ice prison shattered into a million pieces. Shards flew in all direction, causing everyone to fall for cover, but Kai didn't care. The only thing in his mind now was that Cassie was free… but for how long?

Now that's all I'm gonna put in this chapter. I'm gonna make this a two part thing. But rest assured the next chapter will be the last one! I've already planned what I'm gonna put in it, so yeah, that's about all from me. Hopefully I'll have chance to write it during half term, but who knows?

Please review as your words encourage me to write more! Hope you liked this chapter! Sorry if you didn't! Any question you have, don't hesitate to ask - this will be your last time to ask them after all! I'll update when I can.

Wreckless Spirit