Okay…I know I haven't been updating for…well…forever. But I'm just a lazy bum so its all my fault…;;…Anyway, school's started up again and everyone probably has a HUGE workload (whispers like me…). I don't know when the next update will be so bear with me…I've got to get ready for university so the pressure's on. Well, hope you like this chappie… and wish me luck! o

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Chapter Sixteen: A Startling Revelation

"Um…guys?" Rei looked around, a strange look on his face. "You hear that?"

"Hear what?" Tyson cocked his ears. "I don't hear anything."

Rei frowned, watching the rest of his friends walk ahead. For a moment, he had heard the wind whisper in his ear one word.

"Beware…"

Rei shook his head. First Kai and the freaky dream then Kai disappearing just awhile back. And now a sighing voice whispering in his ear. He really needed to get some rest. Running after his friends, he disregarded the floating voice.

The little imp cackled evilly, flapping his leathery wings. He looked at the glowing pendant his master had given him, the one for finding the Chosen Ones. Looking back at the raven-haired boy, he cackled again, disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Master Draken would be pleased.

"What's your report, Dark Imp?" Draken asked.

The imp cackled and the orb in his hands glowed, showing an image. A black haired boy floated in the globe, talking with a couple of his friends. Draken grinned.

"Excellent." Draken smirked. "Gather a few of your minions. You know what to do."

The imp laughed, showing jagged teeth. "One more yummy soul for our side." Licking his lips, it disappeared.

Draken chuckled dryly. "One less Chosen One to worry about."

"Where have you been Kai?" Max asked worriedly. "It's nearly 10…at night!"

"Yeah buddy," Tyson chimed in.

"Explain yourself to us," Rei ordered, frowning with suspicion, hands crossed.

Kai sighed. "I don't have to explain anything. All I did was go to a friend's house."

"Then where did you get that?" Rei asked, pointing to a flame shaped pin on his scarf.

Kai shrugged. "I found it on the ground. No big deal." Kai feigned a yawn. "I'm really tired right now. Goodnight." And without a backward glance, he left the room.

The Bladebreakers watched him go. Rei frowned. What was going on?

Kai escaped to his room just as his cell phone rang. He took it out of his pocket, checking to see who was calling. Rolling his eyes at the caller's name, he opened the phone.

"Yeah, yeah. What is it Angel?"

"Nice to talk to you too Kai," Angel replied somewhat sarcastically.

Kai sighed. "It's a little late you know."

Angel ignored this comment. "How's everything going with your friends?"

"I think they suspect something." Kai shook his head. "At least Rei does."

"That's understandable," Angel said solemnly. "He was the only one who saw you that day on the beach."

"True…" Kai contemplated this.

"Don't worry about it!" Angel exclaimed cheerfully. "This will soon pass like a bad dream."

"So why did you call me?" Kai asked.

"About that…" She cleared her throat. "I have a report that some of Draken's minions are in the area."

Kai frowned. "That's not good. Why would his minions be in the area?"

"I think that Draken has a very reliable source that another Chosen One is in the area. I'm not 100 sure but it's a possibility…" Her voice trailed off.

"We better fine this Chosen One before Draken does," Kai said seriously. "Or who knows what will happen."

"I agree." Angel sighed through the mouthpiece. "Well, we're going to have to check this out tomorrow. How about I meet up with you at Tyson's place?"

Kai thought about this for a while. "Whatever. How about ten in the morning?"

"Fine by me," Angel replied. "See you tomorrow!"

"Bye." Kai clicked off the phone, as he got ready for bed.

Angel frowned down at the phone, wondering what Draken might be thinking about. Looking out the window from her seat, she sighed. This was turning out to be a long night.
"What are you doing?" Tyson asked.

Kai opened his eyes, getting up from his seat on the grass. "I'm meditating."

"Meditating?" He looked at him incredulously. "Why would you be doing that?"

"It's a new form of beyblading," Kai quickly improvised. "By meditating, you can control how much power you use in battle."

Tyson rolled his eyes. "Yeah, sure. Anyway, it's time for breakfast."

Kai followed Tyson into the kitchen, breathing a sigh of relief. If only he knew how true his statement really was. Looking at the clock, he sat down and started to eat. Angel was arriving in about an hour.

An hour later, the doorbell rang. Everyone looked up from their food. Tyson's grandfather got up from his seat to let the visitor in. A minute later, Mr. Granger came in, followed by the newcomer.

A pretty girl walked in, her bangles jingling as she waved at them happily. She wore a shoulder-less shirt with flowing sleeves and a flower patter embroidered on one side along with a matching green skirt that had the same pattern. Pinned on her shirt was a heart-shaped pin with wings. She had long auburn hair and blue-green eyes. On her ears, she wore a pair of pearl-drop earrings and around her neck, a diamond-shaped pendant with dangling pearls on three chains. Finally, on her feet, she wore high-heeled buckled sandals.

Everyone gaped openly at her while Kai smiled inwardly. That was one way to make a good first impression.

"Hi everyone!" She smiled sweetly at them. "My name's Angel Matsuwee! How are you?"

"Uh…hi…" Kenny stammered nervously. "Nice to meet you."

Angel giggled, making Kenny blush. "I hope you don't mind me interrupting your breakfast, do you?"

"Not at all," Hilary said, smiling graciously. "Sit down." She indicated at an empty space beside her.

Angel shook her head. "I'm not staying long. I just came to get someone."

"Who?" Max asked curiously. "None of us even know you."

The girl giggled, winking at them. "Don't be so sure of that."

The Bladebreakers looked at each other. Kai cleared his throat, getting up. Everyone looked at him in shock. Kai blushed lightly, glaring at Angel as if this was her fault. Angel just smiled.

"And who's she?" Rei asked, now frowning.

"Yeah…" Hilary smiled although her expression looked a bit strained.

"Her?" Kai walked over to Angel. "Just a friend of mine from Russia."

Angel shot a look at him, frowning. Than, her frowned lifted to be replaced by a sly grin. She ran over to him and gave him a hug. With a sense of foreboding, Kai hugged her back, seeing too late a twinkle of mischief in her eye.

Angel clung onto Kai's arm, twinkle still in her eye. "Oh, we go way back." She snuggled closer. "In fact, Kai-kun here is my boyfriend."

"What!" everyone exclaimed.

"Uh huh." Angel smiled happily, looking at Kai's equally stunned face as he peered down at her. "In fact, just yesterday, he was having dinner over at my house." She winked, evil grin spreading. Tugging on Kai's slack arm, she waved at everyone again. "Well, we really have to going. If he comes home late tonight, you know where he is!" With a little laugh, she dragged Kai away.

Everyone watched the leaving couple, stunned astonishment still written all over their faces. Tyson's grandpa was the first to break the silence.

"Heh!" He shrugged his shoulders. "At least the lil' dude has good taste."

Angel started laughing the minute they left the dojo. She glanced over at the silently fuming Kai and laughed even harder.

"Oh, you should've seen the look on your face!" She wiped away a tear. "It was totally priceless!"

Kai glared at her but said nothing. Angel sighed, shaking her head.

"Aw, c'mon Kai!" she wheedled. "Lighten up a little. Besides, you were the one who put me on the spot. I mean, me, from Russia? What if I had to show my origins and speak Russian? I might be smart but not that smart. Even I can't learn a language in two seconds. Although…" She tapped her chin thoughtfully. "I could've learned that from you. Since you're Russian, I could absorb the information of speaking Russian from you but even that would take at least thirty minutes. And then after that, I'll have to…"

"Just be quiet." Kai sighed. "What's done is done. But did you have to go that far? I'm not going to be your boyfriend and hopefully never will."

"Ouch," Angel winced at the blunt statement. "That hurts. But at least now you don't have to explain yourself if you don't go back to Tyson's house at night." She giggled.

Kai rolled his eyes. "Now they're probably going to think that I'm going to have my wicked way with you." He smirked evilly.

"Ugh." She pretended to gag. "Puh-leaze."

Kai shook his head. "Can we get back to matters at hand?"

"Okay, okay." She sweat-dropped. "But first, do I look pretty?"

Kai glared at her.

Angel stuck out her tongue. "Fine! Be that way!" She crossed her arms. "Big meanie."

Kai sighed. "Did you get any readings on the next Chosen One?"

Angel nodded. "Actually, when I was at Tyson's house, the Mystical Orb kept glowing." She indicated her diamond-shaped necklace. Glowing, it changed into the Mystical Orb before changing back into its disguise.

Kai raised an eyebrow, shock once again marring his perfect features. "Are you saying that one of my friends is a Chosen One?"

Angel nodded. "That's why we have to keep a strict watch on that house from now on."

Kai glanced back at the dojo, frowning. If what Angel had said was true, then one of his friends was in danger.

So which one of them was it?

Ugh…i feel sick…. all this workload is driving me nuts. Well, I hope you enjoyed this chappie… don't expect one soon…o…hope everyone doesn't have it as bad as I do… the pressures on me now!

Ja-ne!