Chapter 2: The evil returns

Kai glanced backwards at his attacker and growled in frustration. He tore off his tattered scarf and threw in onto the ground. He rubbed his neck sorely, as a red mark was already forming. He twisted around uncomfortably as Ray reached into his pocket and grabbed Black Dranzer's bit chip. Tyson and the others came soon afterwards, and were appalled at the scene in front of them. Kai, in the midst of his fury turned around and kicked Ray in the stomach. In the moment of pain and confusion, Kai managed to reclaim ownership over the bit chip, and wrenched the doors of the hotel open.

He was greeted by a draft of cold wind that swept across his face. Wishing he still had his scarf he ran down the road, hearing quick footsteps of his team mates approaching. He continued to run as the rain splattered mercilessly against him. The wind forced him backwards, as if warning him against the dangers that lay ahead. But Kai pressed onward, and heard the others yelling his name over the sound of thundering rain. Kai ignored them and only focused on getting away. Away from everything that meant the most to him.

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Tyson and the others stared hopelessly at the fading figure of their captain moving ahead. They had almost already lost sight of him, but a moment later, there was a flicker of a shadow, and then it was gone. They continued after Kai in hot pursuit, and since there wasn't a single person out at this time, it was much easier to follow him. Tyson gasped heavily, and felt a cramp forming over his side. Max and Kenny were trailing behind while, Ray, being the most athletic of the group, stayed well ahead of them. Tyson got really irritated at how Kai was always running away from them..and this time it was with the clutches of evil at his hands.

As Ray was further ahead of the others, he had higher expectations of himself being able to catch up to their captain, who was up ahead the sidewalk. A car zoomed by causing Ray to squint in the sudden brightness of the headlights. The rain had quieted almost to a soft drizzle, and a thick fog was clinging at their feet. Ray picked up his running speed, but as he did the figure ahead seemed to be even further off than before. Ray had enough of this cat and mouse chase, he removed his laucher and rip cord from his pocket, and removed Driger from the warmth of his pant pocket. It's up to you my friend..because there is no way to stop him now..except this… Ray thought silently as he positioned his blade while running. With a tug, the blade came loose and hurled toward the moving figure not far ahead. The blade skidded across the water puddles, leaving the water slashing to the sides of the road. It skimmed across the sidewalk and did not stop until it reached its target.

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Kai kept running until he heard the familiar sound of a beyblade spinning. He thought he was imagining things, and when he had felt something ram into his shoulder blade, he knew he wasn't imagining things. Pain seared up his left arm and he stopped abruptly. He eyed a familiar spinning blade on the ground, spinning innocently as if nothing had happened. Kai furiously glared back at Ray, who was suddenly standing beside him. Ray narrowed his eyes, and his golden orbs told Kai that he had to do what was done. Kai was starting to feel his shoulder ache and took the advantage of this to rest from his fatigue. His knees were getting wobbly from standing and he couldn't help but fall onto one knee. His breath came in short pants, and he realized in horror, as the other bladebreakers had caught up to him. Ray picked up Driger and offered a hand to help Kai up. The wound wasn't deep, as Ray had no intention to kill him, merely stop him. Kai angrily glared at the people surrounding him, and angrily smacked Ray's hand away. Tyson stepped up towards Ray and Kai angrily glared at both of them, hate burning in his eyes.

No one is going to take Black Dranzer away…they don't know the power it holds…I can't let it do anymore damage…Kai was going to take this chance to run, and found that his legs won't obey him. Furiously he turned around, and realized that Ray had taken the chip away from his pocket. Ray glared at Kai and Kenny was the first who spoke. "Black Dranzer will do no more harm after we destroy it…" He softly muttered, but loud enough for everyone to hear. "No! You would only bring more damage to the world!" Kai yelled, and made a lunge for the bit chip. Tyson managed to grab him by the arms, and with Max's help hauled him to the ground.

"KAI! You're being possessed by Black Dranzer's power! Forget about the chip!" Max reasoned as he painfully looked at his captain. Kai refused to make eye contact with any of his teammates as they surveyed him in silence. The gentle silence was broken by a rhythmical splatter of the rain onto the cold cement ground. When the team thought that Kai had calmed down enough they reluctantly let go of him, but not letting their guard down. Kai felt hopeless as he tried to keep the bit beast away from his team, and could not bring himself to think of what the consequences would be, now that Black Dranzer is not in his possession.

Tyson took advantage of this moment to regain the composure of the team. He looked at Kai and saw that his glance was downward, so instead he turned to Ray for advice. Ray merely looked at Kai and never once did he remove his hands from the pocket that held Black Dranzer. As Ray lightly fingered the ominous blade, he could feel it's presence and shivered as if a cold draft of wind had swept by. It could be said that the entire team was feeling the way that Ray is. I guess they all feared of the events that Black Dranzer would repeat if it were to be released once again. They would never forget the time when Black Dranzer first emerged from its blade. It was the final beybattle to determine the Beyblade world champion. It was the Bladebreakers against the Russian team, the Demolition Boys.

Flashback…

"Where is he?" That was the only thought that had surfaced to everyone's minds. It was a mere half an hour before the final battle would begin and their Captain was no where to be seen. Usually the mysterious team captain would bring no worries for his team, but it was different this time. Very different…

Kai had left without saying a word as usual, but even through the look that he gave everyone, they knew there was an evil foreboding ahead. With only minutes left before the beybattle started, the tension was extremely high. Kenny was typing on dizzy as usual, and Ray impatiently paced around the room. Tyson was lying on the bed with his hands behind his head, while Max quietly cleaned his blade. They all knew where Kai had gone. It was just the matter allowing time to let the truth sink in.

Tyson finally cracked and attempted to make a dash for the door before he was stopped by Ray, Max and surprisingly, Kenny. "Tyson…we all know Kai is gone. There's no point in trying to get him back…you heard him…he's gone.." Max quietly told Tyson. "I know…but I could have done something about it…anything…" Tyson exhaled exasperatedly and looked to the others in confusion.

"We know…but the only way to do anything about this, is to stop BioVolt in the bey stadium. Then we can show the world that they are up to no good, and maybe then, Kai would return. From here on out, we'll do without him. But no matter what, we'll always be the BladeBreakers." Ray concluded as he smiled confidently at his teammates. "You're right. In the Beystadium is where we'll show the world what the true spirit of blading means." Tyson smiled in reassurance, and silently thanked Ray for his ability to keep the team together.

"Great news guys." Kenny chirped happily as he turned Dizzy to face the others. "I finished analyzing your blades, and it's all good to go…with slight improvements of course…" Kenny reached into the desk and withdrew 3 small cases. He handed them to each member, and smiled brightly as he watched them open the box in apprehension. "Wow…Chief…this is amazing…" Tyson trailed off as he fingered his glistening new blade. Ray stared at the box in awe and Max looked happily at his new blade. All of them filled with new confidence for the challenge that lay ahead.

"These new blades are what are hoped to be the weapons against BioVolt…"

Flashback ends…

Max still remembered those same words that were spoken to them by Kenny. They were slowly making their way back to the hotel. The trip was a silent one, with Tyson in the lead followed by Max and Kenny. Behind them walked Ray, and bringing up the end was Kai. He hadn't mentioned a word to them as they began their trip back. His behavior was irritating, but they knew no one could bring themselves up to talk about Black Dranzer. The rain had stopped a while ago, and the gang trudged slowly along the mud tracked sidewalk. The lights of the hotel could be seen in the distance, and they couldn't help but thinking about lying on a warm comfy bed. Everyone, but the single blader at the end, who was deep in thought.

Kai's POV:

..Why…? Why did I let them take Black Dranzer away? Am I not aware of the damage it would cause? Of course I knew. I doubt anyone would be able to forget. But for some reason, I couldn't stop them from taking Black Dranzer. Is it in some way, I wanted them to take it? I looked ahead, and saw Ray in front of me. His ponytail was swinging back and forth in an ever longing trance. I averted his eyes, and looked out toward the road. I watched cars wiz by in their slowing speed, and sighed deeply. I shoved my hands in my pocket, and longed to feel the presence of Dranzer. My shoulder ached as I walked, but I refused to let the others help me. I could almost hear the words of my grandfather echoing in my head. You will feel no pain, because you live within it. I felt a strange urge to reclaim Black Dranzer once again, but did that really help solve the problem? I knew a part of me agreed with Ray taking the chip is the right thing to do, but why do I have this feeling that this is only the beginning of the dangers that Black Dranzer would bring…?

Kenny had begun to talk with Tyson about improving his blading techniques, and only began lecturing Tyson about training when Tyson's stomach growled loudly. It was about 1:30 in the morning, and Tyson complained that he needed his tummy filled. Max couldn't help but join in the conversation, and laughing at Tyson's outrageous eating habits. Ray couldn't help but smile amusingly at his content teammates ahead of him.

Suddenly a black van pulls out of the corner of the street. It was driving quite fast, and Ray thought about scolding the driver for endangering the lives of others with his over the speed limit driving. Kai looked up at the van that was hurtling down the street in a zigzagging motion. He knew the driver wasn't accidentally driving in this drunken fashion…he was aiming right for them.

Chapter 3: Captured