P'g: Ok! I'm back!

Kai: ...I'm not gay...

P'g: That's great, Kai... (rolls eyes)

Kai: I'm serious...

Max: (smiles) That's ok, Kai, I'm not gay either...and honestly, I don't like being paired up with any of my friends, but people are getting a kick out of it so...as long as the fans are happy, right?

Kai: I couldn't care less what they think or feel. (leaves)

P'g: Wow...Drama and Contradiction all in one!

Max: ...-.-; Just do the story...

PART TWO:

I took a deep breath as Dranzer rushed forward attacking Zeus head on. Rocks went flying everywhere as smoke covered the area. I could hear Takao yell out my name. Why didn't Max call out to me too? Oh…that's right. He probably doesn't love me. Gasping for air I looked down to see that Dranzer was still spinning…a miracle in itself. The DJ announced the standings to the crowd as I took a moment of rest. Brooklyn sincerely commented on me for hanging on so long… "…But it won't last for much longer" he stated. As Brooklyn made his attack I tightened my muscles to defend.

My whole body shook as Kai pulled himself together. He was going for another attack. "Please Kai!" I wanted to yell "…Please just forget it! You can't do it!" Takao would never let me finish it though. He has so much faith in Kai that it makes me wonder if he loves him…Maybe Takao loves Kai more than I do! Kai and his blade were getting tossed around like pieces of trash and it made me sick. How could Brooklyn treat anyone this way? I was a little mad when Takao stepped in front of me while watching the match. In fact, I felt threatened…was he trying to create a barrier between Kai and I?
I could feel the force Brooklyn was throwing at me as I was literally picked up and thrown from my position. It hurt and I was in slight shock, but I had to get up! I had to win! As I questioned my ability I thought about Max. I could barely recall watching Max's battle with Mystel. He was so bright…and he worked so hard to break BEGA's lead. I can't let Max down…I just can't! Even if he doesn't love me, I love him!
"Dranzer's almost at a complete malfunction." Kyoujyou chirped up, "If this keeps up, his blade will break for sure!"

Without exchanging words or glances Rei and I seemed to instantly agree that the battle had to stop.

"I can't let the happen any longer!" I said making my way with Rei towards the dish. Just then Takao stepped in front of us. He was in tears… "Takao" I said blindly.

"Kai is putting his heart and soul into this battle," Takao said fighting back the tears, "we can't just pull him out! He'd never forgive me if I let you guys to that! Please, don't loose faith in him!"

Rei, who had grabbed Takao's collar, let him go. Takao continued, "Please don't stop him…Rei! Max!"

"Ok, Takao." Rei said boldly.

I sighed…how could I compete with that? There was simply no room for me to have a chance with Kai… "But if things get worse we have to do something…"

As the battle raged on I could only think of whether I'd lose or not. All of a sudden Brooklyn unleashed a powerful attack that left Dranzer buried under rubble. I fell to the ground from exhaustion, but knew I couldn't get go of this match. I had to win! With everything I had left I gave Dranzer the energy he needed to blast out. Brooklyn looked surprised. I stood up and stared him in the eyes. I was NOT going to give up…not yet! Not when I've come so far!
The crowd cheered when Jazzman announced that Kai was still in the game. I sudden relief came over me. Maybe Kai really can do this! Everyone, especially our team, had their hands in the air cheering…my hand was over my heart. As Kai took a step forward, Brooklyn flinched in fear. He shook his head in disbelieve. The more Brooklyn lost his confidence, the more I gained mine. Zeus let out uncontrollable strikes of dark power as Brooklyn screamed. Finally he gained control on himself hitting Kai square in the chest. It was my turn to flinch in fear.
I held on tight trying not to slip. Brooklyn was aiming his powerful dark wind my way and it was pushing me to the edge. "Kai! Hang on, Kai!" I could hear Takao again. He was doing a lot of calling to me. I would've wondered why…if I had had the time. I had been through so much that his dark wind couldn't faze me anymore. I easily pushed it away.

"How? How can you keep going?" Brooklyn questioned me, his eyes full of anxiety, "I'm invincible…I'm a natural, no one should be able to defeat me?"

"It's because you're a natural that you don't know anything about playing with your spirit." I responded. "My friends and I play using our hearts and our love for the game. When you beat me I felt ruined, but when I came to my senses I realized how much I wanted to beat you…and ambition took over." I reflected on all the battle I had had, and what I learned from them. I explained that to Brooklyn too. About how you learn from your opponent and about how important each battle is. I told him about the beyblading spirit.

"Beyblading…spirit?" Brooklyn looked confused.

"The beyblading spirit is the most vital part of a beybattle…The won with the stronger spirit will triumph," I calmly told him, and with a burst of energy shouted, "And that will be me!" I suddenly felt a swarm of energy overcome me…

Kai yelled something to Brooklyn than began to glow once again. Even his eyes were glowing! A massive amount of energy came pouring out of Kai. Dranzer lit up too and burned up the entire dish…the majestic phoenix showed itself in all its glory and swooped down smashing into Zeus. Zeus went flying out of the stadium and everyone gasped.

"The battle is over! Kai wins!" The Jazzman yelled breaking the silence. Everyone screamed and hollered in excitement. My gang through their fists in the air from anticipation. Hiromi was so thrilled that she wrapped her arms around me happily cheering. In the moment I didn't care who had their arms around me, I was just happy that that intense battle was finally over!

"Way to go, Kai" Rei said smiling.

"You did great!" I said cheerfully, though it was generally spoken.

"I knew he could do it!" Takao beamed with enthusiasm.

Although I was still in pain I walked down the stairs to meet my friends. I so desperately wished to see Max. I wanted to see him smile at me. I could see them running to me. Max…he was running to me. I smiled and paced myself so that I wouldn't trip…but I guess I didn't do a very good job of it because I fell over.
Takao raced ahead of us to grab Kai who had just fallen. He held Kai tightly.

"Kai!" Takao said still holding him, "Careful man."

"Are you alright?" Rei asked.

"You're not too hurt are you?" I asked sorrowfully peering down at him.

Daichi repeated Rei's question incase Kai didn't hear Rei the first time.

"Kai? Can you hear me Kai?" Takao looked down on his friend in a panic.

"I'm fine," Kai pulled himself back out of Takao's arms.

Oh why? Why couldn't it have been me who had caught him! If only I had started running sooner! Curse my worried thoughts! They held me back! But there's no point in thinking about that now. I'm just glad Kai's safe. I doubt he'd want me holding him anyway. He'd probably be embarrassed…after all…I am the weak one of this team. At least that's what everyone says…

After Takao praised Kai hoping for another battle my hero in the white scarf disappeared into the hallway.

I lifted myarm up knowing Takao would understand that I accepted his challenge for another battle sometime in the future. I was a bit depressed that Max didn't catch me…but that would be embarrassing…after all, I planned to be the one on top. I couldn't help but smile at the thought. Smile…Max did that when he saw me. It warmed my heart. Even so, I felt weak and needed to get out of there. I would be a distraction to Takao if I stayed. He was going to battle Garland next. I managed to get myself halfway into the hall when I collapsed. My eyes were blurry and I could barely see. I looked to the light in the hallway. It shone brightly and was warm…but it wasn't as good as Max's light or warmth. I could see his face…so full of everything good and beautiful…oh how it lite up. I thought of everyone…my precious friends. With that I let go of Dranzer. He fell to the floor...'ping, ping, ping'. The noise stopped. I heard a cracking sound. Tilting my head up a little I could see Dranzer was broken. 'That's ok' I figured, 'Dranzer deserves to be free.' I heard Dranzer's last call as he escaped from the shattered prison. I wish I could escape too, but without confessing my sin to Max…I'd end up in hell. I can't force him to love me…but maybe I can force myself to love another.
P'g: Yup…there's part two. Maybe I'll do 3 parts…maybe 4. It all depends on:

a. How I feel and,

b. How popular this story is…

(smiles) Well…it's late and I'm off to bed! R&R!