Taiy-Chan: Hey everyone! Wow, you must be thinking, she suuure updated fast this time! Actually, I'm writing this at school, in Business Tech. How sad is that?

All we do is All the Right Type anyways.

So, here's chapter number 12! Hope you like your last day in Canada! And WOW! Lookie! It's ACTUALLY a fairly long chapter!

Disclaimer: If I owned, Taiy would definitely be in the series. In other words, no I don't own anything. Also, I don't own the song that Tala sings(which, BTW, is Longview by Greenday).

Chapter 13

Mind Merge II

Taiy tossed and turned in his bed, staying still on his side and scratching his legs. He rolled over again and sighed in frustration.

"We're never gonna get to sleep!"

"Damn it. Why the hell is everything itchy?"

"It must be dry in the room."

"I think I'm going to die!"

"Let's just go put cream on our legs. That should help."

"Good idea!"

Taiy hauled himself out of his king sized bed, dragging his feet as he made his way to the bathroom, nearly walking into the wall along the way. The dark haired boy sighed contently as he slathered the white lotion over his legs.

"Oh yeah, that feels good."

"Thank God."

Taiy washed his hands, his ice blue eyes drifting towards the large mirror in front of him. Taking in his messed up hair and pale face he snorted.

"We sure aren't morning people."

"Maybe that's because it's not morning yet, Tala."

"I didn't mean that. Mind you, I think I might like this ruffled up style. It almost makes me want to jump myself!"

"Please don't."

"You have to be the weirdest person ever to walk the planet."

Taiy shuffled back to bed, snuggling into the warm covers and curling up. Ten seconds later he was back to square one; itching.

"GOD DAMN IT!"

"Shit. I thought it would work."

"Where is my motivation? I need more motivation. No time for motivation now… I love that song. And damn, now it's stuck in my head."

"...Right."

Taiy stretched scratched his arms, flopping over onto his back.

"Okay, I've come up with an explanation!"

"To what?"

"To why we can't get to sleep."

"Do we want to hear this?"

"Of course you do! It will solve all of your life's questions!"

"Lord have mercy."

"Listen, listen. Our cells are having a huge party because it's our last night in Canada. The brain cells are the DJs and they need more motivation. Cause… Like... The song.. You know? I was just singing it?"

"OKAY! We get the point. Can we go to sleep now?"

"Anyways, all of our other cells are dancing and there must've been a huge fight because a bunch of cells are dying too. That's why we're so itchy!"

"I applaud you, Tala. You actually have a brain."

"Really?"

"No."

"You guys, don't' fight. It's too late for that."

Taiy sighed for what felt like the millionth time that night and turned on his side, bunching the covers around him.

"Look, we're not itchy anymore!"

"See, I told you it'd work."

"You didn't tell us anything, Tala. You just rambled on about a bunch of shit."

"No, I rambled on about our CELLS. Understand? You know, those things that all living organisms are made of? You know.."

"Shut. Up."

"After one problem's solved, another one is brought up."

"Where is my motivation? I need more motivation. No time for motivation now…"

"I wonder if it's possible for me to knock him-"

"Shutting up now!"

"Good."

Light shone through the red curtains, hitting a pale face. Black, streaked hair was knotted and sticking up in every direction. Messy bangs fell over painted cheeks. The covers were drawn up to his chin, his heavy breathing was the only sound that filled the room. The digital clock on the wooden bedside table read 7:59am. The red numbers change as another minute past……… And the clock let out a loud sound.

Taiy groggily opened his ice blue eyes, blinking tiredly, the light from outside almost blinding him. His sleepy mind finally registered the insane beeping of the clock and he yanked the covers over his head, groaning.

Finally, when the annoying sound became too much, his hand shot out and came down on the sleep button, hitting the clock just a bit too hard.

Taiy sat slowly up in bed, stretching his arms over his head and yawning, showing off pointed fangs.

"Waa… What time is it?"

"The time we set our alarm clock to go off at."

"And what time is that?"

"8:00am."

"See Kai? Ray's actually nice. Unlike you."

"Whatever."

Taiy stumbled out of bed, rubbing his eyes tiredly. Pulling on his usual dark clothes, he made his way to the main suite, wondering if anyone else from his team was up yet.

Surprisingly, they were all sitting at the kitchen table already just finishing their breakfast. Max looked up when Taiy entered the room, smiling.

"Hey there Taiy. We saved you some food, or, at least what's left of it." He said, glaring at Tyson.

The blue haired boy shrugged.

"I'm a growing boy." He said, adjusting his cap on his head. "And plus, Sleeping Beauty here should've woken up earlier if he wanted food." Tyson grumbled, jerking his thumb at the ice blue eyed boy behind him.

"How dare he insult the great and very sexy Taiy!"

The dark haired boy cuffed Tyson over the head, making the younger boy do a face plant into his plate in front of him, the mashed up food sticking to his face.

"HEY!" Tyson cried, sitting up straight, food falling from his face. "What was that for, you idiot!"

Taiy snorted, sitting down across from the angry teen.

"You deserved it." was his answer.

Tyson grumbled to himself, but didn't say anything more.

Kenny took out his laptop, typing quickly before turning the screen so that the others could see.

"This," he said. "is where the finals will be held, the Sky Dome. It's right beside the CN Tower we went to a couple of days ago." Kenny explained.

The others nodded, taking in the photo of the oval dome and the many seats that it occupied.

"We have to be there after lunch today. Now, let's decide who will go first-"

"I'm going last." Taiy called, crossing his arms over his chest.

Tyson glared at him, huffing.

"You always go last. I'm going last this time."

The two boys glared at each other for a couple of seconds. If looks could kill, thanks to Kai, Tyson would probably be dead ten times over, and counting.

"I knew that one day Kai's talent in death glares would come in handy."

"We all knew it deep in our hearts."

"You guys are both wacko."

At 1:00pm, the Japanese team made their way to the Sky Dome, all looking determined and ready for whatever team they were facing. The crowds gathered around the entrance to the dome, fans cheering as the Bladebreakers walked through the glass doors.

"Wow, this place sure is big." Hilary muttered, eyes wide as she took in her surroundings.

The others nodded, not being able to find their tongues.

The five teenagers found their locker room without much problem, though they did almost get lost once, thanks to Tyson. Now, they sat on the wooden benches, quietly waiting for the finals to start.

"So," Max started. "I guess I can go first, if Taiy wants go to second." He suggested.

Taiy turned to face the blond, his ice blue eyes piercing through Max's baby blues.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

Max nodded, smiling.

"I could really care less."

Taiy nodded.

"Thanks, I owe you one."

"You guys should all be a bit more like Maxy." Hilary scolded. "Then you wouldn't fight so much."

Tyson rolled his eyes.

"We add variety to the team." He retorted, sticking his tongue out at the only girl on the team when she snorted.

"Whatever you say." She said.

Ten minutes later they were called out to the stadium. The seats were packed full with fans of every age, but mostly teenagers, Taiy noted. They cheered loudly as the Japanese team was introduced over the microphone. As always, Tyson jumped around waving to his fans. Taiy rolled his eyes.

"And, facing off against the Bladebreakers is our very own Canadian team, Crazeh!"

The crowd went wild, cheering for their home team as they entered from the other side of the stadium.

Taiy's jaw dropped.

Emily, Pauline, Caitlyn and Morgaine waved at them from the other side of the huge room. Tyson, Max and Taiy could only stare, gaping like a school of fish.

"W…What!" Tyson finally found his voice. He pointed an accusing finger at the girls across from them. "It's you guys! You didn't tell us that you were the Canadian team!"

Pauline laughed.

"You didn't ask."

"Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for the start to our Canadian Finals!" the crowd cheered loudly. The DJ grinned. "Okay, then. Starting up today is Caitlyn from Crezeh and Max from the Bladebreakers!"

The two teens stepped up to the dish, each grinning broadly.

"You ready for this, blondie?" Caitlyn teased, brushing back her brown hair and taking out her fire red blade.

Max just smiled, producing Draciel from his pocket.

"You just wait."

"3, 2, 1, GO!"

Caitlyn and Max launched their blades, calling out to their companions as they crashed into the wide dish.

"Let's do this the old fasioned way, Vulcan!" Caitlyn's red blade glowed brightly, the audience sheilding their eyes.

Max squinted, preparing himself.

Caitlyn grinned.

"Show 'em what you've got!" she shouted.

A huge canine bit-beast erupted from the blade, roaring loudly and showing off its huge fangs. It's pitch black fur and fire red streaks made it look even more imtimidating. Red eyes glowed intensly and dark wings spread menicingly.

Max grinned.

"Get ready Draciel!" He shouted as the magnificant beast shot from its blade.

Caitlyn smiled, the wind causing her long hair to whip through the air. She held her hand up, her eye lids dropping half-mast over her dark red orbs. Fire swirled around her.

Max gasped at the sight and the crowd just stared. What kind of power do these girls hold?

Max shook his head as if to clear it and called out to Draciel.

"Let's go!" the beast let out a loud yell, shaking the whole stadium.

Caitlyn grinned.

"Vulcan!"

"Draciel!"

"Hell's Eruption!" Caitlyn shouted, driving her bit-beast forwards.

"Tsunami!" Max thrust his hands out in front of him, Draciel rushing at the other beast.

The fire surrounding Caitlyn spirled around each other as they flowed down her outstretched arm to coil around her cainine bit-beast. The demon roared and propelled itself forwards to meet the wave of water directed at him. Both beasts cried out as fire met water, the two elements clashing, the furious energy sending currents throughout the stadium, the two teen's hair whipping around them. The lights sparked before going out. The two forces pushed at each other, neither getting the upper hand.

Finally, Caitlyn smiled.

'We're too closly matched. This will go on forever at this pace.' she thought.

Her whole body ached from the power that was needed. Caitlyn glanced up at Vulcan, their close connection causing Caitlyn to suck in quick breaths as the air slowly left her. She could see Max struggling as well. Draciel managed to break through Vulcan's defenses, the beast throwing the demon backwards. Caitlyn clenched her teeth, pain sweeping through her, but she kept her ground as Vulcan landed on his feet, red eyes glowing as he sent wave after wave of fire towards his opponent, slowly pushing Draciel backwards.

Her outstretched arm ached and she shook her head.

'It's all or nothing.' Caitlyn lowered her arm slightly, 'Who deserves to win more?'

Max saw his chance and released all of his remaining energy into his attack.

"It's time to finish this! Draciel! Dark Waters!"

It happened so fast that the audience didn't even know what happened, when they opened their eyes, Caitlyn was on her knees, her blade on the ground beside her.

"And the first match goes to Max of the Bladebreakers!"

Max made his way over to the other side of the dish as the crowd cheered their approval. Helping Caitlyn to her feet, he smiled.

"Thanks."

Caitlyn stared at him innocently.

"For what?"

Max rolled his eyes.

"You know what I'm talking about."

Caitlyn just smiled.

"In the next match, it's going to be Taiy from the Bladebreakers against Emily of Crazeh!"

The crowd clapped as the two friends stood at either side of the dish.

"Ooo. We get to go up against Emily!"

"This will be fun."

"We'll never live it down if we lose."

"Lose? Who ever said anything about losing?"

"3, 2, 1, Let it rip!" the DJ cried.

Emily grinned as she launched her green and white blade into the dish.Taiy launched his blade at the same time, a strange feeling flowing through him.

"Undaunted!" he shouted as he pulled the black ripcord.

As the two blades circled one another, Emily looked up at the boy before her.

"Are you ready?" she asked.

Taiy's eyes seemed to darken, his pulils narrowing into tiny slits, something stirring in him as he smiled at the blond girl.

"What.. What's happening?"

"This seems familiar."

"Oh, shit."

"I was born ready." Taiy hissed, his voice noticably deeper.

Emily's eyes widened as she stared at him. Suddenly, she gasped. Dark lines wound around Taiy's arms, becoming one and wrapping themselves around his middle fingers like a ring. You could see it on his neck too, strange, mythical designs curling around his neck. His messy hair seemed to become wilder as the red streaks grew brighter as the black grew darker. The dark triangles on his cheeks stood out as his face became paler.

"Wha...What..?" the blond stuttered.

Taiy just grinned maniactly, showing off pointed fangs as his blade crashed into hers. Emily was thrown backwards with her blade, but she caught herself and planted her legs apart, not moving when Draizor crashed into her blade again.

'Whoa.. What's happened to him? What are those marks? Why is he...' Emily shook her head violently as if clearing her head. 'No, I gotta keep my cool.'

"I dunno what's happened to you, Mr. Tattoo-man." Emily said, a slow smile finding its way to her face. "But whoever you are, and whatever you've done to Taiy doesn't matter.. Cause you're going down!"

Her blade glowed brightly as her bit-beast emerged, as black as night, yellow eyes piercing and slitted. The panther growled as Draizor came to face her, spreading his wings and letting out a shrill yell.

"Sataki!" Emily shouted, "Let's do this thing!"

The panther roared and charged at the other beast, a dark shadow surrounding it. Taiy smiled.

"Not so fast." he whispered.

Emily's eyes widened as Draizor disappeared, Sataki skidding to a stop and tensing, yellow eyes searching and her black tail twitching.

"Sataki!" The panther dodged to the right, but wasn't quick enough as Draizor slammed into her, throwing her backwards.

Emily fell back, hitting the wall of the stadium with a thump. She slid to the ground, eyes drifting closed..

"Emily!" Pauline shouted, jumping to her feet, attempting to run over, but Morgaine's gentle, yet firm hold on her shoulder stoped her.

The dark haired girl wipped around to glare at her friend.

"What are you doing!" she shouted. "She's getting hurt out there!'

Morgaine shook her head.

"Emily can do this." she said quietly.

Pauline's shouders slumped and she sighed.

"I know."

Taiy sneered.

"Is that all you can do?" he mocked. "You're pathetic."

Emily's eyes snapped opened and she glared at the boy. Determination flickering in her blue eyes, she pulled herself to her feet, standing up straight and walking proudly back to her spot at the dish.

"Don't underestimate me." she growled.

Sataki stood close to her mistriss, hissing at their opponients as she crouched, looking like a cat ready to spring. Her long fangs seemed to itch to taste fresh blood.

Taiy smiled.

"I'm finishing this."

Draizor roared as lightning, fire and ice surrounded him.

"Elemental Elimination." Taiy said.

Emily watched in horror as Draizor charged at Sataki, spreading its dark wings as fire, lightning and ice shot out of its mouth flying towards the panther.

'Shit, shit and double shit!' Emily cried in her mind. 'Damn it.'

Emily clenched her teeth and balled her fists.

'It's not going to end this way.'

"Sataki!" she cried. "Black Ice!"

Sataki launched herself at the beast before her, shadow engulfing them both. A huge shock wave shook the stadium as both bit-beasts clashed, sending Emily to the ground.

When Emily finally opened her eyes, it was all over.

"And the Bladebreakers win! They will be going on to the finals in Russia!"

The loud cheering hurt the blond's head and she groaned, her eyes fluttering shut as exhaustion kicked in. Her world went black as her team rushed around her.

Taiy snorted.

"Weakling."

This time, he ignored his team mates as they came up to him, demanding what he thought he was doing out there. Taiy brushed them off, disappearing through the two doors and into the dark hallway.

'Damn those annoying brats, can't they just leave me alone?' he thought angrely.

Taiy smirked.

'One day, I'll teach them a lesson they'll never forget.'

The teen leant against the wall and looked down to stare at the markings on his arms, bringing them up closer to his face.

'What are these?'

Pain exploded through him, his knees giving out. Taiy gasped as he fell to the ground, clutching his head. Voices echoed through his mind, none making sense as they all jumbled together. Tears fell to the ground as the voices became louder and the pain almost unbearable.

...It was all my fault...

...Why did we deserve this?...

...Why won't someone save us?...

...We won't survive much longer...

...Before the pain becomes too much...

Taiy doubled over, shaking his head as a loud sob escaped him. What were these voices? They were blurred like a distant memory. He didn't see as the markings slowly disappeared as he fell to ther ground. Only one thing ran through his mind as his eyes slowly closed.

They were running out of time.

Taiy-Chan: There, I'm finally done! I hoped you like. Woot, they're on to Russia!

So, what the fuck is going on with Taiy, hm? Stay tuned to find out!

I wasn't that proud of this chapter, I think it was because of the battles, are they any good? I'm going to go back to fix them..

Anyways, Review!and maybe I'll update before Christmas(sweatdrop)!