WOW, that last chapter was well recieved!!! Thanks guys
This chapter is up early, you all have to thank Blackrose for that, she inspired me to write this one sooner.
On with the story...........
Chapter 14
Now the storm had passed, the residents of the city had come out of their hiding places to fix and clear up the mess in the wake of the storm.
People began filling the streets as the sun rose up in the sky. The growing noise of voices chatting in anguish and excitement echoed around the buildings. Cars and rescue vehicles circulated the roads as best they could, looking for loved ones and helping to tidy away the destruction.
Making their way back through the city were three aged people. They were engrossed in their own world, all three of them being very distinctive and different from each other, stood out from the rest of the crowds.
The woman of the group was wearing a white skirt that trailed on the ground, making the edges dirty and worn. Her grey hair was pulled up on top of her head in a bun. She had deep brown eyes that if you stared into them, you would feel like you would be swallowed up completely.
Two gentlemen accompanied her. Well, one was a gentleman. The other was dressed like a surfer boy, in brightly clad clothes that consisted of a pink and red flowered T-shirt and un-matching blue and fluorescent yellow shorts. He would jump up in the air every now and then shouting "Cow-a-bunga!" or "Yee-haa!" for no apparent reason.
He was Tyson's famous Grandfather, famous for anyone local, in shouting distance of the Granger Dojo.
The gentleman was wearing his usual grey flannel suit; he was shorter than his companions by a couple of inches. He was a plump, jolly looking fellow with small glasses resting on his nose.
He was well known throughout the world for the invention of the Beyblades and being the head of the BBA.
Mr Dickenson was an Englishman to the letter. He was always a well-dressed man and practised perfect manners at all times.
Before leaving the hospital, they discovered that the Limo could not get to them, seeing how a tree was now laying on top of it, so the three misfits decided to walk back through the streets of Tyson's Japanese home city in search of the boys, and to tour the city so that Saska could see where her beloved daughter had been sent to live in many years ago.
Her daughter was just 9 when she was taken from Saska in Russia, to live with a foster family in Japan. At that time, money was at an all time low and Saska was being accursed of witchcraft because of her ability of 'sight'. But her lawyer had pleaded insanity, which cleared her of the witchcraft, but sent her to an asylum and her daughter to a new home and life.
They had lost contact. Saska had 'seen' her daughter's death and could not save her, but she also knew it would be too late for her to try, for years she lived in the asylum in grief for her loss.
It had been a long night in the hospital whilst the storm raged outside, and the three of them had got to know each other by telling their life stories. Mr Dickinson's was short, he'd had his own biography written a couple of years ago, but Saskas hard life had moved both the men, not that she wanted pity. It was life.
She wanted to know how her daughter faired before she died. Who she lived with, did she marry and have children. As she had been committed, she lost her rights as a parent and was not allowed to make any contact what so ever.
Grandpa Granger offered his help in tracing Saskas daughter's foster family down, saying he had some contacts.
Since he used to foster children, he knew which people to approach.
Mr Dickinson had phoned the Dojo before they left, but upon getting no answer they figured that the boys must have already ventured out to explore the debris. So the adults took their time as they walked back to the Dojo.
BKenny rushed off to find Rei and Max.
The boys were still in their room, cuddled up, but not looking comfortable together.
As Kenny burst through their door, both boys jumped as he woke them out of their stupor, neither boy had slept that night. "Geesh Kenny!" exclaimed Max as he realised who it was, and trying to act normal he continued, with the first thing he could think of to say, "Why'd you have to come in like that? It's not like there's an emergency or anything!"
Kenny waved his arms in the air and shouted in his high pitch voice "Get up, get up! We've got to go to the Hospital to talk to Mr Dickenson. Now." Then turning his back on them, he left as abruptly as he came.
Rei just looked at the door where Kenny just disappeared through, amber eyes shinning in the light that shone through the now open door. His lips curved in a slight smile as he remembered how Kenny used to act. He hadn't been like that towards them for months; he had not hung out with them as much because of the research he was doing on his computer.
All in aid of friendship.
To track down the remaining people responsible for the present condition of the World Beyblade Champions.
"Kenny" called Rei, "We're right behind you."
Rei got up. Both he and Max had not changed their clothes last night. Turning to Max he continued, "Come on Maxie, lets go. We had best try and forget about Brian for now. He's trying to toy with our minds. It's not going to work, okay?"
Max raised his sad blue eyes to meet Reis, "Sure, lets go. But I'm not sure what Brian is up to Rei, I just wish he would leave us alone".
Taking Rei's hand, Max allowed himself to be pulled up from the bed into Rei's arms. "Max, I'm not going to leave you ever! And Brian will never get his dirty hands on you again. He would have to go through me first!" His cat like eyes flashed dangerously.
Max nodded, but silently whispered to himself, "That's what I'm afraid of".
Together, hand in hand, they followed Kenny out into the street.
Whilst they walked, Kenny filled them in on his findings, leaving out the part about his agreement with Tala. He lied to them saying that his mother gave in and returned Dizzy to him when he got home that night.
"So the Dark Blader is Kai's father?" Max exclaimed, eyes wide and unbelieving. "How?"
"Well, I guess that Kai's mother had something to do with it!" Dizzy retorted as Kenny shut the lid down on her, smirking.
"What she means is, well, have you two heard of Drago Black?" Kenny turned to look at his teammates. He had researched as much as he could of Kai's father and was surprised by what he found.
"No". Rei and Max answered together.
Kenny sighed, not surprised. He hadn't until last night either. "Okay, how about a guy known as the Dragon Blader?"
"Ooh, I've heard of him alright!" Max's head shot up in recognition. "My parents used to talk about him all the time when we lived together!" He looked up at Rei, "He was 'the' world class blader. No one ever beat him. His bit-beast was a black Dragon. I think mum said he was everyone's idol, then one day he turned on the crowds and was banned from ever playing again. After that...." He faded off.
"He was never seen again." Rei finished, "We've all heard of him. His game was way above all the other juniors and the seniors too, and he was well liked. Then he kind of went bad." Rei paused in thought for a second. "What's he got to do with all of this?"
Kenny gave them an eerie smile, "Well, Drago Black is Kais father. And Drago Black is the Dragon Blader!"
Max and Rei both stop suddenly, "WHAT!" they exclaim the same time.
"So, what I'm saying is.....the 'Dark Blader' who controlled Tyson, is the Dragon Blader, aka Kai's father, Drago Black!" Kenny face was now flushed with excitement. "But it doesn't stop there! Drago Black was an orphan, and was taken into a foster home, with none other than.....Mr Granger!"
"Tyson's dad!" gasped Max.
"No, you idiot!" answered Kenny crossly, "He's not old enough! Tyson's Grandfather was Drago Blacks foster parent. He grew up with Tyson's dad!"
"Oh my God!" reacted Rei, "So your saying that Kai's father, the Dragon Blader, was fostered by Tyson's Grandfather, and grew up with Tysons Dad!"
Kenny nodded "That's exactly what I'm saying."
"So it's a revenge thing between Tyson's dad, his Grandfather and Kai's Dad? Right?" Max looked unsure.
Rei looked thoughtful as he digested the information.
"What did Kai and Tyson have to say about this?" He enquired, amber eyes staring at Kenny.
"Kai, he...err....well, he just said, and I quote.. 'No, not him'" Kenny then looked a bit guilty by adding, "He then rushed out to find Tyson, who doesn't know yet. That's why Kai wanted us to find Mr Dickenson. We need to talk to Grandpa G, to find out what happened in the past. I don't know how much Kai knows about his father's past. But Kai sure looked scared of his own father."
The boys looked at each other in silence, each one knowing that this was worse than they could have ever imagined. How was this going to affect their relationship, which was rocky at times anyway?
What did the past have buried in it?
They had to find out before anything else happened.
As one, they moved in the direction of the hospital.
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A blue light flashed across the sky.
People who glimpsed it thought it was just a flash of light reflected from somewhere, dismissing it completely.
For someone who knew what to look for, a flash of blue light was all he needed to recognise the formidable power of Dragoon.
Drago Black followed the light of the freed bit beast. He had felt and controlled this awesome beast before, and he would do so again.
Keeping to the shadows that had claimed him years ago, the dark cloaked man hunted his prey with skills of cunning. His life was a mystery that had kept him hidden from the world since he was banned by the BBA for lashing out at the crowds after defeating his opponent.
He was everywhere, and nowhere.
If he wanted to be found, you would find him.
Terrifying power had driven him to madness and he craved the intensity of that supreme force known as 'Dragoon'.
Learning what he could from a childhood friend, Drago Black began to softly chant the ancient words he had heard his once friend speaking just for him.
Hissing slightly as he whispered the words in the covered darkness, energy began to gather around him, tiny specks of black flocked to him, forming a ball hovering just in front of his face.
The darkness answered his call.
Raising his hands dramatically above his head, he finished the first part of the incantation, sending the ball of energy into the sky. This would bring the mighty Dragoon to him.
As his efforts took toll on his body, Drago Black wiped the sweat off his covered face with the edge of his cloak before continuing the next part of his fate.
The re-joining of Bit-beast and master.
Only he was worthy.
Dragoon was his.
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Hopefully you are all following the story, it kinda gets complicated from here on in!!!
To come........(No pun intended!) Max/Rei/Brian lime (as promised, may be in next chapter, you will have to wait and see!)
Thanks to all reviewers :- Shinobi Shadow - Im glad you are following the story and remebered the scars. Dragoons blade was taken by Kenny and given to the Dark Blader, but the 'chip' which contained Dragoon Kenny gave to Kai. As for what Tala is up too...? I would be interested to know what you think of this chapter too.
FireieGurl - Thanks for your review, I'm surprised it was liked so much, but I tried to keep it as 'mild' as I could to keep it a PG13. If more people feel I should raise the rating, I will. But I feel that for such a small section of the story it would be a shame. Or I could just remove the end of that...er...scene?
Thanks also to Kat, Blackrose, Elizabeth Aiken Joey Wheeler, Imari, Rugmonkey, Nancy, Enchanted Crimson Rose, Cammy-world,
Love you guys, and thanks to you, I might even get the next chapter out early too!!!
So be kind and review.
Plwease........
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