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A: Star does not own beyblade. If she did, she wouldn't attend a public highchool, she would have her own laptop, or she would be bankrupt and the program wouldn't be sucessful. If it was sucessful, Ray would be hers.
Chapter 9
"Very nice Shiri!" Kai commented.
"I'm impressed." Tyson said. "You could almost beat me!"
"She could beat you, what are you on about?" Kenny put in. Tyson started to stutter and complain, his jaw scraping the ground.
"You were very good! I'm glad you're trying out for our team, not someone else!" Max grinned.
"Amazing!" Ray added, then whispered to himself. "And gorgeous to boot."
"Sheesh, you're embarrassing me!" Shiri blushed deep red.
"You deserve it Shiri." Mr. Dickenson said. "I would be honored to have you join the BladeBreakers."
"And I'd be honored to accept!" Shiri laughed. The boys cheered. "There's nowhere else I'd rather be anyway!"
"It's official!" Tyson called out. "Shiri Riki-Hiwitari is a member of the BladeBreakers!"
"Shiri ri- hold up!" Shiri turned to Tyson. "You heard that?"
"We all did." Kai said. "Since you were shouting it so loud."
"Oh, shoot. Sorry guys." Shiri hung her head.
"Forgiven." Ray shrugged, then picked her up and spun her around, deaf to her screams of "PUT ME DOWN!"
"Come on, boys. And girl." Mr Dickinson added. "Let's have lunch. I'll treat."
Later, at the restaurant
"You sure know the good spots for food, Mr D." Shiri said, scooping more chicken up with her chopsticks.
"Well, when you get around, you learn about all of the good places to eat." Mr D said, sipping his coffee.
"That's agreed." Shiri smiled, getting some noodles from her soup.
"You know, for a Russian, you're good with chopsticks." Tyson commented.
"EXCUSE ME?" Shiri and Kai choked. Tyson meeped, and Max burst into laughter.
"I never thought I'd hear Tyson 'meep'!"
"Shiri!"
Shiri looked shocked as Hillary ran up to their table and grabbed her by the arm. "What?" She asked.
"I'm not going to let you go around, wearing my hand-me-downs! We are going shopping, no 'buts'!" Hillary exclaimed. Mariah walked up and grabbed Shiri's other wrist.
"And you're also getting a haircut!" She beamed. "Hils did a good job, but I know a style that will suit you perfectly!"
"Why are you doing this?" Shiri asked hesitantly. Mr. D smiled.
"Because, tonight we leave for Germany." He said, sipping his coffee. (new cup) "Robert has invited the BladeBreakers to a formal. I waited to see Shiri blade so she could go as an official BladeBreaker."
"Let's go!" Mariah and Hillary ran off, dragging a kicking and screaming Shiri behind them.
"Whoa." Tyson murmured. "When it comes to shopping, don't get in a girl's way!"
"Not everyone likes shopping, Tyson." Ray said, his Neko ears picking up a faint cry for help from Shiri. "We'll see the results tonight though, I guess."
Shiri's POV, after arriving at the Castle
"Ah, the BladeBreakers have arrived." Said a tall, purple-haired German. He looked at me, and I pulled my cap down tighter.
"Hi!" Tyson said brightly. He put a hand on my shoulder. (AN: Difficult, considering Shiri's height) "Robert, this is Shiri. She's just joined the BladeBreakers. Shiri, this is Robert."
Other than the fact that I was wearing jeans, I sank into the most formal curtsy I could manage.
"It's nice to meet you." I said as I stood up. Robert smiled.
"Nice to meet you too. It's great to meet a BladeBreaker with manners, other than Kai or Ray."
"Can we get changed, please?" Hillary asked. "We're dressed in our worst right now."
"Of course." Robert turned to someone. "Oliver, could you escort Shiri and Hillary up to the girls room? No flirting, also."
"Let us go!" Said a green-haired boy wearing a beret. "I will carry your bags, mademoiselle?"
Hillary giggled, but I shook my head. "Thank's for the offer, but I'll be fine." I lifted my two-and-a-half- bags with ease. Oliver shrugged.
"I will lead the way then." He said in a cheerful voice, then began walking, with Hillary and myself beside him.
Ray's POV, Half an hour later
"Goodness, how long does it take to get changed?" Tyson whined. I kept silent.
"Tyson, never underestimate a girl." Kai said. "She might take hours to get ready for something, but it's always worth the wait."
"Sheesh Kai!" Hillary's voice was heard. "You sound like a twenty-eight-year-old man!"
Everyone turned to see Hillary descending the stairs, and following her was…
"Shiri!"
Hehehe cliffhanger. I know, I'm a meany. BUT YOU ASKED FOR IT! How about a teaser... ok!
Next chapter:
Blinking fast, I saw Shiri run her hands under the water, and I saw the waterproof bandage that repelled the cold liquid on her palm. She went back to cooking after drying her hands, but I could see that her grip was clumsy. Before Kai, or anyone, could stop me, I went in and grabbed her hand so she wouldn't drop the pan.
"Do you need some help?" I asked softly. Shiri nodded and smiled slightly.
"Thank you."
I'll let you wait for the next chapter. I've decided that i will not post the next chapter until i get three reviews FOR CHAPTER 9. So, if you know someone who reads my story, please ask them to review. SEE YA!