Perfect Connection

Disclaimer: Own no Beyblade, me does (Yeah Yoda!)

Chapter 2: Darkness Spreading

Tyson woke up- covered in sweat from a nightmare. He had believed that something terrible had happened to one of his friends. Just to be safe, he called Max and Rei a while later and was finally able to slightly calm down when he found that they were alright. Though they wondered what he was doing, calling them at five ' clock in the mrning, yet he justsaid he couldn't sleep. No need for them to think he was going crazy and freaking out over dreams.But he didn't know about Kai. No one had seen him after the world championships, and Kai of all people should be here. Boris was the head of the new BEGA Corporation that threatened to rule beyblading forever. Speaking of which, Tyson was sure that the rest of the Blitzkrieg Boys would be here as well. AUGH! So much is going on. I wish I knew where Kai was… though he's probably still pissed at me cause I beat him. He'll show up eventually, like he always does. And about BEGA… I'll have to find out soon.

There was a knock on the door and Tyson found that Hilary had had a nightmare much like his own. The two chatted for an hour or so, then Kenny and Daichi showed up.

It was early morning (Before Tyson had woken up) and among the few people up at this hour, we focus on three. Tala Bryan and Spencer were slowly making their way towards BEGA. There was an uneasy feeling in the air, and it only aroused their suspicions more.

The trio had stopped at a café for breakfast, and Tala slowly took a sip of his tea as he watched the BEGA building in the distance. Suddenly, there was a flash of red. Tala's eyes widened, but the red had soon disappeared. In the brief moment he had seen that… bird, he knew it was wings he had seen, Tala suddenly saw an image before his minds eye- Kai was reaching out to him, calling his name, and slowly being pulled into darkness…

Kai had woken up in the middle of the night, back in the room where he had woken up with the incredible hunger. He felt so exhausted, that he didn't bother looking at what he was eating, but it tasted the same as before. As did the wine/water/drink. When he lay down, almost asleep again, he reached out with his mind and found Tyson, Hilary, Kenny and Daichi. To one, it might've looked like Kai had smiled in his sleep, but no, he was sending them a dream, a nightmare. After creating and sending the nightmare, Kai had fallen asleep and when he awoke again, feeling much more rested, he decided to try out his cramped wings. It was easy to sneak out, knock out the guards, and divert the cameras' attention with one or two thoughts. Once Kai had reached an open window, he tested his wings by flapping hem, like a young bird making its wings strong for flight. His wings felt ready, and with a deep breath, Kai jumped.

Nothing could ever compete with flying. Nothing. Not even defeating Tyson! Kai soared round and round the BEGA building, afraid to go too far away incase his wings stopped working and he needed to get inside right away. Kai would've cheered aloud, but there were humans down below and as Kai thought this, he felt a sudden hunger in his gut. Kai growled confusedly and did one more lap around. As he was on his way back in, he felt eyes on him and a sudden thought escaped his mind. A cry for help… Kai looked around for who had seen him, but there was no screaming or anything, with a quick flip, he dove in through the window and landed on the hard floor.

"So, Kai. How was your journey outside?" someone snarled behind him. Kai knew, without even turning around, that it was Boris.

"Fine, thanks for asking." Kai stood up and dusted himself off, ignoring the old man.

"Did anyone see you?"

"Is anyone screaming?"

"I asked you a question, now answer me!" Boris snapped. Kai smiled, knowing he was getting under Boris's skin.

"What was the question again?" Kai turned around to face Boris, arms folded across his chest.

"Did. Anyone. See. You." Boris said, as calmly as he could. Kai could see the veins popping in his forehead.

The bird-boy tapped the corner of his mouth with a finger, pretending to think really hard, "Gee… I dunno..." he trailed off.

"Kai!"

"What? I'm thinking. What if this is a trick question?" Kai raised a very smug eyebrow.

Boris suddenly lunged forwards and grabbed Kai by the front of his shirt.

"No listen to me, boy. I am your master and I am the one who made you what you are today. I will not deal with this atrocious attitude of yours and I expect better from you. I was going to start your training today, but now I think otherwise. Unless, of course, you decide to be a good obedient little boy?"

Kai shifted nervously under Boris's close, and fierce gaze. He finally pushed away the man's hand and glared him in the eye.

"Training?"

"Yes. You do not expect to get very far with the state of your weak powers. We will increase them tenfold! It will be hard work, but the result will be worth it."

Kai smiled at the thought of all the damage he could do if his thoughts grew stronger, "What's the catch?" he finally asked.

Boris smiled cunningly, "Alas, how are we to keep you from getting lonely if you are the only of your kind? We also need at least four merged beings to complete our goal. All I ask is that you choose who it shall be."

Kai looked down to the ground for some time, "Alright," he muttered, "I will do what you ask, but for the record, Boris, I don't care about whatever happens to this God-forsaken place. All I want is more power."

Boris nodded, "As is expected, seeing as the lure of power runs in through your blood line. I will leave you some time to decide who you will pick to join you."

Kai was lead back to his room and as he walked in, the door was slammed behind him. Kai collapsed onto the straw, feeling giddy and excited from his flight. Yet it all washed away as something happened to him. He sat up and looked at his clawed hands in a mixture of wonder and fear.

"Wha-what's happening t-to me?" he asked, beginning to shake. Kai looked in bewilderment at his wings and feet. He noticed one of his three tail feathers and gently ran it between his thumb and forefinger.

"I… I know these… patterns," he said, looking over the color patterns on the feather. They were speckles and spots of white, orange and ruddy brown colors.

His hand shook and tears fell from his eyes and dripped form his chin as he spoke in soft, quiet words, "These features don't belong to me. They belong to… Dranzer."

Tyson, Daichi, Kenny and Hilary had all decided to take another walk in the park. It was deathly quiet, with only the distant bird singing in its heavenly tune. There wasn't a soul to be seen and the sun beat down on then with a relentless force. Something was wrong. Tyson took off his hat and fanned himself with it as he wiped sweat off his brow.

"Oh man! It's freakin hot out!" he complained. Hilary and Kenny nodded.

"Hey… where's Daichi?" Kenny looked around.

"Yeah… he hasn't said anything for some time… what if he's lost?" Hilary looked nervous all of a sudden.

"HEY! HEY, YOU GUYS! LOOK WHO I FOUND! HEY, OVER HERE!" Daichi suddenly screamed. He came burning up to them, bursting with energy.

"Daichi! Don't be so loud! And, where have you been?" Tyson demanded, giving the shortie a whap on the head.

"Ow! Tyson don't do that! Besides, I saw this really neat store and I went to check it out and I ran into-"

"Tyson. I should've guessed you were who Daichi wanted us to run into, again."

Tyson turned around and, looking up, saw the Blitzkrieg Boys. (Minus Kai) Tala had his hands on his hips and was, yes, smiling.

Tyson laughed, "Hey! Nice to see you again too. And, by the way, I think this is the first time I've ever seen you smile!"

Tala shook his head sadly, still smiling, "We were just about to leave the store when Daichi ran up and wouldn't leave us alone. We were going to come thus way anyway, so we decided to drop by."

Hilary smiled and waved sheepishly, Tyson and Kenny glared as Bryan gave her a half wave.

"Oh, uh… pardon my intrusion, but where are you headed?" Kenny asked, still glaring at Bryan.

Tala's face grew serious and older instantly, "To BEGA."

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Chapter 2ooooooooo! Sorry, I'm hyper right now. I got to miss a day of school to stay home and play with our kittens! (Yay me! Yay no school!) Though I'm kinda bored… but that's beside the point. So, who is Kai going to pick to reap his fate? What will happen when/if Kai gets stronger? Will Tyson and co. ever learn what has happened to Kai? Will Rei and Max find out? What is Boris planning? Stay tuned, R&R please and thank you, bi!

Demenior

p.s.: Don't drink out of used toilets.