This chapter was revised 19-11-2004.

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Chapter 5

Kenny POV

I rushed to kneel by Kais side, I realised just how vulnerable my friends still were. Kai is our leader and it's because of his strength that we don't fall apart. He fills the team with confidence and power.

For me to see him beaten, lying in the dirt, makes me cringe. It's my fault. I should have be protecting them; they need me and Dizzy to keep them safe, to advise them. If only I hadn't argued and ran out on them, this probably wouldn't have happened at all. I need Dizzy back.

Tala. He made me an offer. Can I refuse? I dont know if Im strong enough. I need Dizzy, I love Dizzy. Without her I am nothing. One day I will set her free, we were working on it before the Russian Tournament happened........since then, protecting our friends was more important, so long as we were together.

The guys are all together now, they seem happy. I dont mind as it gives me time with Dizzy, and no one around to bother us. She feels the same about me too.

I understand how my friends feel about each other, but will they understand that I have those very same special feelings for my Bitbeast?

Now she is gone, hidden away from me by my stupid mother. Parents, I'm better off without them. Should I take Tala up on his offer?

B

The Beyblades whirled around the wooden floor of the Dojo.

Max and Rei had ceased fighting normally and were now, much to Tysons delight, making the blades do the Tango. Gliding around the floor, Drigger and Draciel danced together, brushing up against each other as they moved about the room.

Max smiled at his best friends laughter, the happy sound echoing around the room like bells ringing. It was something they had all missed in the wake of recent events.

Rei was relived that both his lover and friend were happy, the horrid event forgotten, for now at least. His amber eyes shinning at his blond haired lover, whose face lit up every time he saw the older teen was looking at him, and flushed slightly.

Tyson smirked, pausing in his laughter for a couple of seconds as he loaded his launcher behind his back. He HAD to join in. It was too much to bear, just watching.

Quicker than lightening, Tyson suddenly jumped off the cushions whipping out Dragoon from behind his back and launching the Beyblade on to the dance floor.

"LET IT RIP!" He yelled at the top of his voice, making both Rei and Max jump and turn to their teammate in surprise.

"What the hell......?" Max started, only to be interrupted by Rei.

"Tyson! What do you think youre doing?" The ebony haired boy gave Tyson a slightly baffled and concerned look. Hoping that he was still himself. Rei remembered the fact that Tyson had been controlled by someone when he had last bladed, and the fear returned to Rei as his friend let his worries slip away.

One look at Tysons eyes, which were shining with joy, his smiling face and chuckling was contagious, Max joined in and soon Rei too was laughing too, each play-attacking each other.

B

Three people made their way back in silence. None of them wanted to talk about it. Kenny was ashamed and his thoughts were of the red haired teenager who offered him his greatest desire.

Kai was seething that the Dark Blader was in town, and that he threatened Tyson, in front of him. He walked stiffly next to Kenny, gripping his hands in a fist, ready to pummel anything that intruded his present thoughts.

Tyson's Grandfather was thinking over those eyes. The brightness was haunting him, like he recognised them, wanted to be drawn into them, but the face of the Dark Blader was gaunt and sunken. He had never seen anyone so absorbed into himself before. Giving an involuntary shudder, he looked down at Kai's stern face and thanked his lucky stars that Kai had woken up and the Dark Blader got away before Kai saw his face.

As they rounded the last corner to the Dojo, the solemn silence was shattered by a sudden yell. "LET IT RIP!"

They all stopped sharp, Kenny looked up, Mr Granger gasped and started to say "Lil dude..."

Kais eyes widened, that was Tysons voice. Why would he use his blade? Unless........Kai ran, despite his soreness, all that mattered was Tyson needed him. Was the Dark Blader there now? Was Tala?

Kai entered the garden and flew up the steps and burst in through doors like a hurricane.

"LET IT RIP!" He shouted, firing his Dranzer into the 'fray'.

It was over in a matter of seconds. Three Beyblades were left scattered on the floor. Drigger, Draciel, and Dragoon lay still, while Dranzer spun in a circle by Kai's feet. He looked around him, taking in the scene.

Shock crossed his face when he saw three pairs of eyes looking at him in one in shock, one with understanding and the third in disgust. His heart could have stopped there and then, he wished the ground would open up and swallow him.

Tyson. His Tyson was Beyblading with Rei and Max.

Was, being the ultimate word, Dranzer had knocked all three blades out and was now his was the only one left spinning. He gulped silently just before Tyson found his voice.

"What did you do that for?" Tyson shouted at his lover, anger flashing in his eyes and flowing through his whole body. He clenched his fists and set his jaw for a full-scale shouting match. Kai just didn't want to talk to Tyson right now. He needed to think.

Rei understood why Kai had reacted that way. They had all been through so much, but he, unlike Tyson, had noticed Kais present state. The dirty clothes and face. The bruise appearing on his cheek, as well as the slightly baffled and distant look in his eyes that was there before he hid it with one of his icy glares.

"Uh....Kai, are you okay?" Rei asked as he moved forward and picked up his Drigger, and Maxs Draciel.

Max stopped staring at Kai, turning his attention to the fuming Tyson instead. At that moment; Kenny and Grandpa Granger appeared behind just Kai.

"What's up dudes?" He hollered, taking up a fighting stance. He checked out the room, relaxing. He saw what had happened and he started to snigger, which soon turned into full-blown mirth, he could hardly stand, arms wrapped around his sides and tears pouring down his face.

This was almost enough to break the atmosphere, which had taken a hold of the Dojo, Max smiled, as did Rei, Tyson felt his lips twitching and he too burst out laughing. Kai rolled his eyes and recalled Dranzer.

Ignoring everyone in disgust, he turned around pushing past Kenny and walked back out into the garden. He couldnt face Tyson in one of his moods. He wanted to be alone.

He needed to think.

He knew that Tyson would blow his top off, or chat non-stop. It was written in his body language. Yes, he had been staring at his body again......Kai snatched his thoughts back......going off subject would get them hurt. He had to concentrate.

The air was warm. Kai slowly let his breath out as he folded his arms across his chest, unaware that his every movement was being watched.

Kenny watched the boys with bemusement, knowing now what he would do. His mind was made up. The guys belonged to each other. No one had the right to take this life away from them.

Not one of his friends noticed as he slipped out the door behind Kai.

He paused to look at Kai staring out over Tysons pond with his arms folded protectively in front of his chest, he made his way home, ready to strike a deal with one of the people he was supposed to be protecting his friends from.

Red eyes watched him leave; blinking a glance back at Kai, the person once again took off in pursuit of the child genius.

B

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