Chapter Two

Crystal Palace

Meko was looking through the shelves of the Starlight private library as Jessica was sitting in a purple armchair staring at the ceiling.

"Damn it! Where is it?" Meko cursed.

"Meko..." Meko quickly turned around to look at Jessica as he went over to her side.

"Yes Jessie?"

"Do you ever wonder what heaven is like..." Meko wonder what had brought this question up. She tilled her head to look at him; her eyelids were half close as she held his face. "Meko, why fight it? Don't you remember the power from the bit beast? Or what it teases like?" Meko's eyes widen as he stared at Jessica. Her eyes were lifeless as she was surrounded by dark energy.

"Jessica... Please! You have to fight it! Think about Cat," Meko held her hand as a small smile appears on her lips.

"Yes cat, such a sweet child she is, but she has the power to destroy our plans, along with that boy..." Meko's eyes widen as he backed away from her.

"That's very good information there Jessica," Jessica looked over to the door as did Meko. Standing there was Ashley, she had black nail and lips, which Meko was wondering if it was makeup or the demons power.

"You know, this library isn't use very often, wouldn't you agree?" Ashley began to walked over to Meko as he took a couple of steps back. "I believe you were looking for this?" Ashley twists her hand in a motion as green leather book appears floating. "If you used this library as often as you say. You would have remember that this book isn't in here,"

"Where did you find that?" Meko demanded.

"Now the answer to that is very surprising actually!" She chuckled. "Its actually very funny was well. I found in Mother and Father's office," She giggled as Meko raise a brow. "Isn't it horrible that the book you need the most is in the hands of the enemy."

"What do you want?" Meko asked in a low voice as Ashley walked over to Jessica. Meko watched her closely.

"Just the code to control this place, but since none of us know it..." Meko was confused. "I need your powers since I nor Jessica here can't read people's minds. The mind I want is complex with secrets to this world and this palace."

"I have no idea that you are talking about," Meko clearly stated as Ashley's smile slowly disappear.

"I was afraid you would say that," Ashley began to play with the book. "You see, the person I'm talking about is our dear younger sibling… now what was her?"

"Caitlyn?"

"Yes! Caitlyn! How could I forgot her name! That sweet little girl," Ashley sat on the arm of the armchair as she leaned over stroking Jessica's hair. "Meko, I need you enter her mind because those fools aren't saying a word on where she is..."

"Is that all?" He asked as a smile appears on Ashley's face. She stood up and walked over to Meko.

"Oooo! A working a man, that's the type I like, no! I want you to make her remember, her worst, scariest memory that makes her little world crash down before her. Do you think you can do that Meko?"

"Yes.. of course dear sister..." Meko hissed the words. "As soon as I get the book!" Ashley was too quick for Meko as she chuckled.

"Uh, sneaky aren't we, well I guess-" Ashley cried out as she pinned to the shelves. Meko had took control of Jessie's body had used her powers against Ashley as he went to pick up the book.

"You know, for someone who is suppose be very powerful, your not very big in brains are you," said Meko as Ashley growled. Meko smiled as he open the book and began to flip through the pages. "What's going on? What did you do?" Meko demanded as there were no words in the book. Ashley was turned over to face them as Meko walked over to her.

"Me? I did nothing..." She narrowed her eyes.

"Then how come there are no words in here?"

"I don't know, maybe if we get the code, there might be," said Ashley.

"The code! Of course! It's the key locking this place and it's secrets! No wonder Mother left Caitlyn with the code. She knew this kind of thing would happen."

"Pardon me?" asked Ashley.

"You're powerless against Caitlyn! You- Ah!" Ashley smiled as Meko wince in pain. Ashley got control of Jessica or she should say the evil did.

"Jessica, do the honours," Jessica nodded as she began to glow with dark energy, as she sent ball of it at Meko who cried out in pain. He fell to the floor as Jessica and Ashley looked at him then at each other. "You didn't kill him did you?"

"No, she didn't... She just reminded me on how it feels to have a power of a bit beast at the tip of your fingers," Meko turned over to the face his siblings. "Let the party began," smiled Meko as he was surrounded by blue aura, and putting his magic to work.

----Bay City-----

Caitlyn began to stir as Takao growled at the stranger, who had pretty blue hair and matching blue eyes.

"Hmm... Takao..." Caitlyn muttered as Takao looked down at her.

"Caitlyn? Cat!" Caitlyn jerked her head back and open eyes widen, which scared Daichi as he let out a small screech escape his lips. Her eyes narrowed into the slits of a cat as she lips her lips.

"Johnny?" Takao and Daichi looked surprise as Caitlyn flipped out of Takao's arms and in front of Daichi. She tilled her head to the side. "You kind of small, but that's alright!" She smiled brightly as Daichi jerked a smile.

(A/N: Now in for those people who are wondering, Daichi is taller then Caitlyn because of his spike hair.)

Caitlyn began to wobble as Daichi got nervous, so he grabbed a hold of her waist. She smiled before falling into his arms.

"Did... I ever tell you..." Daichi raises a brow as Takao had turn his attention to the stranger. Caitlyn gave a weak giggle. "I have this thing for red heads, and there is spike hair..."

"Spike hair? Wha?" Daichi wanted to know as he looked at her. "Uh... Miss?" Daichi shook her lightly. "Are you sleep?" Daichi waited for a answer.

"Fine! I'll battle you!" Tyson got out his launcher and blade as Daichi's eyes widen.

"Wait!" Daichi let go of Caitlyn as he dropped her to the ground. Hiromi and Kyouju gasped as Daichi got in front of Tyson as well. "You suppose to battle me!" Growled Daichi as the three of them launch their blade.

Hiromi and Kyouju rushed to Caitlyn's side. Hiromi had set her head on her lap as Kyouju examines her. The two blades were knocking Takao around, who was still somewhat weak from his early battle against Daichi.

"NO Dragoon!" cried out Takao as things seem hopeless a blade came and knocked the strangers blade away from Dragoon as he went to attack Gaia Dragoon again.

"Never seem to learn your lesson do you young one," smirked Dragoon as Gaia growled. Takao gasped as they all stared at the white blade.

"Driger! Tiger claw!" Rei came flying out of nowhere and landed neared Takao as Takao's eyes widen in surprise and notice his hair was still breaded.

"Why is Takao fighting? He should be at Caitlyn's side," growled Hiromi as Kyouju looked up at her.

"Well he needs to keep his rep as World Champ, and besides I'm sure Caitlyn is fine," said Kyouju as Hiromi raise a brow as they both look down at her. Caitlyn was crouching up her face as she mutters.

"Takao... pretty hair..." Hiromi tilled her head as Caitlyn tilled her head as well.

"Caitlyn?"

"I... blue one!" Caitlyn shot up, which made both older teens jumped back in surprise. She was standing up as Hiromi slowly rose.

"Caitlyn? You better not be playing around! Because this isn't funny!" grumble Hiromi.

"Ta... kao..." Takao looked at the corner of his eye at Caitlyn. A bead of sweat slide down the side of her face. "No... Mommy..."

"Caitlyn?" Hiromi slowly walked in the front of Caitlyn as the battle rage on behind them.

"Metal Driger! Attack!" The stranger called out as Rei order Driger to dodge as Dragoon came flying around and slammed into Metal Driger, drilling against him.

"NO!" Caitlyn cried out as Hiromi and Kyouju quickly got a hold of her as she began to struggle to get free.

"Caitlyn! Stop it," cried Hiromi as the younger teen in her arms started to cry out from Takao.

"Hey man, what's up with her?" wonder Daichi as he took his eyes away from the battle for a moment as Driger went slamming into Gaia, sending him flying into the air. "Hey! No fair!" growled Daichi as the Stranger called his blade back.

"I came here to only battle Takao, not a tag team thing."

"Caitlyn!" Hiromi gasped as she and Kyouju let go of Caitlyn, who was on her all fours panting heavily.

"Your friend is going to need help, jai ne," The stranger threw something to the down as the cloud of smoke shadow him as he disappear when it clear up.

"Hey! GR! Who was that guy!" growled Takao.

"Takao!" Hiromi yelled as Takao looked at her.

"Right!" Takao and Rei went over to Caitlyn as Daichi walked over.

"Caitlyn? Are you okay?"

"Someone... someone tried to enter my mind" Caitlyn clench her eyes close as she grips the dirt.

"Takao!" Caitlyn shot her head up as Max came running towards them.

"Max?"

"Takao!" Max skidded to a stop. "Boy do I ever have news for you!" said Max as Takao helped Caitlyn to her feet. She was bit shaky, so he set her on his back. "It's about the tournament, they have change the rules," Sara hopped onto Caitlyn's head as she clench onto Takao's jacket.

"They? They!" exclaim Caitlyn as Max nodded.

"Yes, the tournament is under Starlight as BBA well be supplying the traveling for teams." said Max. Caitlyn's eyes widen as she hid behind Takao's low ponytail.

"Alright, so what are the new rules?"

"They are having a tag team, so it changes the game in new point of view."

"Yeah well those challengers better watch out because we'll be coming at them full power!" Takao began to jog away.

"Takao!" Max called out as Daichi went to follow Takao.

"I have to get Caitlyn home!" Takao yelled back as Max sighed.

"Takao!" Takao was out of hear shot as Max sighed and muttered under his breath.

"What's wrong Max?" asked Hiromi.

"Well it's the rules," said Max as he began to explain.

"Yeah?" Kyouju was getting interested.

"Well, they are having divisions, which means that teams meaning made up bladder from the same districted, and I can't be on Takao's team," said Max.

"Why not?" wondered Rei as crossed his arms over his chest.

"Well I got a letter from my mom, saying she needs me for the tournament," Max show s the letter to Rei, which gave him a idea as they all look in the distance, which Takao had disappear in.

----At the gates of the dojo----

Takao walked along the wall as Daichi kept on asking about a rematch, but he ignores him.

"Caitlyn? How are you?" Takao asked in almost a whisper.

"I'm fine,"

"you're sure?"

"Well since the Miss has been away from her guardian for so long. It could be weaken her statues," said Sara as she whisper to them.

"What do think Caitlyn?"

"I don't know, it could be that," Caitlyn mutter.

"Hey! Are you even listening to me!" Daichi shouted as Takao got a sweat drop as he enters the yard of the dojo. "What about that rematch huh?" Takao groaned as Grandpa opens the door for them.

"Uh! hey there T-man! Cat!" smiled grandpa. Takao took off his shoes as he let Caitlyn down. She took off her shoes and they both slipped on their slippers. "Dinner ready in the kitchen,"

"Cool! Thanks Grandpa!" smiled Takao as he and Caitlyn headed towards the kitchen.

"And you better eat something Cat!" Grandpa scolded as Daichi came inside the dojo.

"Yeah! Yeah!" Caitlyn muttered as Grandpa looked at Daichi.

"Hey there dude! You must be the newest member to the gang!" Grandpa held out his hand as Daichi looked at it. He smiled and shook it.

"Hey the-" Daichi's stomach began to growled and he was low on food in his green pack.

"Hey Takao! Why don't you invite your friend inside for dinner!" called Grandpa.

"His not a friend Grandpa! He's a challenger, and don't bother asking Caitlyn! She hates him!" Takao yelled as Grandpa looked down at Daichi, who was staring at his feet embarrassment.

"Well, since your challenger, why don't you come in? We have a more then enough!" smiled Grandpa.

"Erm, I don't be purpose," Daichi mutter as he set his things down and took off his shoes.

"Oh don't worry! Since Caitlyn been staying, we been having a lot of leftovers!" Grandpa said loud enough for Takao and Caitlyn to hear.

"I know he's doing that on purpose, it's just that I'm not use to eating so much," Caitlyn was eating a small bowl of chicken fried rice. Takao was eating from a plate as Grandpa came in with Daichi. They sat at the table and began to eat as Sara hopped onto the table and began to eat from the fried rice, which was making Daichi nervous.

"What's wrong Daichi-kun?" asked Takao as they all looked at him.

"Erm... nothing!" he chuckled nervously as he began to eat again. Grandpa looked around as he wonder what had made Daichi nervous, then he spotted Sara.

"Caitlyn! Gets that cat off the table well you! We have guest!" Caitlyn raise a brow as she looked at Sara, who was innocently eating.

"But grandpa she-"

"Don't but grandpa me young lady! It's rude to have animals on the table," Grandpa stated. Caitlyn sighed as she set her bowl down and she extended her arm out to Sara, who looked it. Then she licked the tip and hop on. Sara climbs over to Caitlyn's shoulder. Then she filled her bowl with white fried rice, and stepped away from the table.

"I feel bad for the chicken that is always on the table!" Caitlyn growled as she left the guys to their thing.

"Caitlyn? Where are you going?" wonder Grandpa.

"I'm going out to eat in the garden! Since cats aren't allow in the house! Remember grandpa, I'm a neko jinn!" Caitlyn hissed before disappearing into the hallway as Grandpa sighed.

"I'm never going to understand that girl," Grandpa grumble as Daichi and Takao looked at him.

Caitlyn walked outside to the deck, and she shut the door and sat down. Sara hopped off her shoulder and tilled her head at her.

"You didn't have to leave Milady," said Sara.

"I know, but you're my friend, and besides, this is all of that jerk's fault!" grumble Caitlyn.

"You left because of me?" Caitlyn nodded. "I'm honor Milady," Sara bowed as Caitlyn giggled.

"You're so cute Sara, here. Your probably still hungry," Caitlyn set the bowl of rice before Sara.

"What about you milady? Aren't you hungry?" wonder Sara.

"Oh don't worry, I can always go back in and get more," smiled Caitlyn as Sara's eyes began to twinkle. She truly did had a great master as she began to eat.

"It's sure is a nice evening, out isn't it," Caitlyn watched the sunset until she and Sara heard a twit snapped. "Who's out there!" Caitlyn narrow her eyes as Sara got in front of Caitlyn. They watched as the person or thing moved among the bushes.

"It might be demon, Milady," said Sara.

"Well, we can't let the others inside knows! So it has to be quick-" There was rusting in the bushes.

"Milady!" They both narrowed their eyes as Rei popped his head from the bushes.

"Rei?" Caitlyn and Sara looked relieve as Rei chuckled weakly as he rubbed the back of his head.

"I guess I'm not sneaky enough am I?" Caitlyn smiled as Rei came out of the bushes.

"Rei!" Caitlyn hopped off the deck and ran over to Rei as she jumped into his arms. "I missed you!" she squealed as he chuckled. Sara smiled as she went back to eating her rice. "I'm sorry for what happen at the park early" said Caitlyn as she let go of Ray.

"It's okay, by the way what had happen?" He looked at her with concern.

"I don't know, but someone tried to break into my mind..." Caitlyn was looking at the down. "It was so weird, I wish I could remember what had happen, but I couldn't fight it off, until this weird force appears out of no where... Anyway..." Caitlyn looked up at him. "Would you like some tea?" she smiled brightly.

"Uh, sure why not," Rei went to sit on the deck as Caitlyn said she well be right back. Rei smiled as he looked at the sunset. "So, what information do you have on that guy?" wonder Rei as Sara looked up at him.

"Starlight Corporation makes the suit he was wearing,"

"What! No way!"

"Yes, and that would mean he-"

"Starlight Corporation makes clothes!" Sara got a sweat drop. "That is so cool! No wonder they are the biggest Corporation around!" Sara's left eye began to twitch as Caitlyn came.

"I got green tea, I hope that's okay," said Caitlyn as she shut the door and set the tray down.

"Oh, that's fine, does Starlight Corporation really make clothes?" wonder Rei. (A/n: I know... I made him stupid, but you know! Everyone has their time)

"Well, not clothes to say, but suit for the bladder and missions to protect their people from harm, why do you ask?" Caitlyn handed him a cup of tea.

"Sara says that guy, who came to challenge Takao, was wearing a Starlight Co. cyber suit," said Rei as Caitlyn looked at her kitten.

"Sara?..."

"I'm Sorry madam, but with your older siblings in control of the tournament, you have to be on a looking out..." Caitlyn stared at her tea as Sara continues. "They are willing do anything to get their hands on those bit beast and to pay any price, which I'm sure that isn't a problem for them. Caitlyn, I don't think we can trust Mimi or Alex anymore," said Sara as Caitlyn was silent. "Milady?"

"Caitlyn, are you okay?" wonder Rei.

"Rei, it's been six months since I been here, and there hasn't been a word from Mimi or Alex, do you think they are okay?" Caitlyn looked at Rei as he looked back.

"I'm not sure, I don't know them well enough, but..." Caitlyn took a deep breath. "There like parents to you aren't they?" Caitlyn nodded as Rei pulled her into his embrace. "Sh, I'm sure everything is fine, we just have to keep our guard up and look out for anyone suspicious," Caitlyn nodded as she looked up at Rei.

"You kept your hair braided..." Rei blushed as he looked to the side.

"Yeah well, I been busy so, I don't have the time to take it out... you know?" Caitlyn smiled as she hugged Rei.

"It's okay, I know you like me," and Caitlyn snuggles up to him as he looked down at her and smiled.

"Yeah? Well I know you like me, aren't I your sexy kitten?" Caitlyn blushed as she looked at Rei. He burst out laughing as Caitlyn looked down at her lap. Sara sighed as she went back to eating her food.

"Oh be quiet! Why don't you!" hissed Caitlyn as Rei laughed some more.

"Caitlyn!" Caitlyn and Rei looked to see Takao, who open the sliding door. "Oh, hey Rei! Why don't you come in?"

"Nah, it's alright, beside I have to be going. Thanks for the tea," he leaned over to her. "Guess what? You're my kitten as well," He smiled as he waved at Takao before leaving. Caitlyn blushed as she looked down at her lap.

"Anyway, Caitlyn, it's time for your bath," said Takao as Caitlyn set the empty bowl onto the tray and cups.

"Sure, just give me moment, I'll be right there," said Caitlyn.

"Alright!" Caitlyn stood up and walked inside followed by Sara as Takao shut the door. Rei had watch them from a distance. He knew they were in danger, but what could he do. There was only one of him, and he didn't know how many people were working for the Starlights.

"Maybe... It might work... I just have to make them think that Driger is the strongest bit beast around!" Rei jumped out of the tree he was sitting in as he goes running off. "Even if it means hurting Caitlyn..."

Grandpa had gave Daichi a set of Takao's old clothes, so he could change. Grandpa only suggested it because he thought Daichi was starting to smell, even Sara wouldn't be seen in the same room as him. Daichi was standing in front of the bathroom, feeling a little nervous. He opens the door and found the shower to be running as the curtain was close. Daichi set the clothes onto the toilet as he walked over to the curtain. He took a deep breath and pulled the curtain. What he saw, was a gift from above.

Caitlyn was standing there with her back to him. She was washing her hair, which most of it hang down to her waist.

"Oh wow," Daichi muttered as Caitlyn turn her tops half to look at Daichi. He gulped as the two stared at each other.

In the living room, Takao was doing his schoolwork as Grandpa was stretching out.

"YOU HENTAI!" Takao and Grandpa looked at each other and bolted to the bathroom, where they saw Daichi laying on the floor, with his eyes spinning. Caitlyn was panting heavily as she looked up to see Grandpa and Takao. Her eyes widen as she yelled at them.

"Ow! Caitlyn! AH!" Takao was being knocked around as Grandpa was sent flying through the dojo as Caitlyn yelled at all of them to get out.

"YOU HENTAIS! OUT! OUT! OUT!" She screamed at the stop of her lungs. Grandpa ran out of the dojo with Daichi in his arms as Takao followed, but got hit in the back of the head with a shoe. Caitlyn was standing there, with a towel wrapped around her as her hair was fell down the floor. "You stay out there until you learn your lessons!" Caitlyn slammed the door shut as Grandpa and Takao looked at each other before sighing heavily.

Some time later on, Caitlyn came out, fully dressing in her pjs, which were white and blue stripe pajamas pants and shirt. Her hair was pinned back into their two usually bun style. Sara was on her head sleeping peacefully.

"Have you learn your lesson?" Grandpa, Takao and Daichi were all playing a game of cards.

"Yeah, are you going to let us in Sweet pea?" wonder Grandpa as Caitlyn raise brow.

"Takao?"

"Yes! I promise never to peek on you ever! Even though it was a accident."

"Fine, come on, Sara is a sleep," Caitlyn mutter as she walked back inside. Followed by the boys of the house. Takao grabbed his school stuff from the coffee table as Grandpa garb his book from the couch. When they heard Daichi wince in pain they looked up to see Caitlyn pulling him by the ear and dragging him somewhere.

"You on the other hand!" They followed Caitlyn to the dojo where she tied him up and left him hanging from the ceiling. "No one touched him until morning, and if you dare wake up my kitten!" Daichi gulped as he stared at Caitlyn. "You'll wish your never been born!" Caitlyn threaten as she left the room. Grandpa and Takao looked at each other, then at Daichi.

"Well are you going to let me down or what?" wonder Daichi.

"Nah, I kind you like this," grinned Takao as he walked off. Daichi's eyes widen as he looked at grandpa for help.

"Sorry, dude, I need to keep Cat in a good mood. Because when she grouchy, she is grouchy," said Grandpa as he left. Daichi couldn't believe it, he left there hanging until morning, and worse yet. The Dojo had a funny smell as anime tears came down Daichi's face.

Early the next morning, Daichi was woken to the sound of someone entering the dojo. He opens his eyes little. It was Caitlyn, but she was wearing her blue velvet outfit as she walked over to him.

"How did you sleep?" She asked as she set a big fluffy pillow underneath him.

"Erm... quiet fine actually!" Daichi said sarcastically as Caitlyn untie the rope and gently set him onto the pillow. "It was just a like I was being held up in the air!" Caitlyn looked at him as she began to untie him.

"I take it your upset?" Daichi looked at her.

"What would have given you that idea?" he wonders as she shook her head.

"Why you have to play stupid? Did it ever a cur to you that I might not be one of those bimbo girls?" She stood up as he stood up as well.

"Yes! Over night!" Caitlyn was surprise. "By the way, do you know what time it is?"

"It's six o-clock in the morning, I just finish my training, and Takao should be waking soon," said Caitlyn as Sara had jumped out of nowhere and landed on her shoulder, which made Daichi fell backwards. Caitlyn stopped and turn to look at him.

"Your not very fond of cats, why is that?" Caitlyn narrowed her eyes as she leaned against the doorframe and looked at him.

"I don't want to talk about it..." Daichi slowly began to back up.

"Yes, well to let you know! Sara well always is near where ever I go! Now if you excused me. I have to change," she smiled brightly at him before taking off down the hallway. Daichi closed his eyes as he shook his head.

He stepped outside and saw some pile of wood that needs to be cut up. Daichi thought he would do that to show his thanks to Grandpa and it might also impress Caitlyn.

"Impress? Why would I want to impress a clown like her?" wonder Daichi as he began to chop wood.

WwWwW

Caitlyn as fixing her shirt as she heard someone chopping. Sara tilled her head as Caitlyn check herself in the mirror. She was wearing her usual school uniform with the knee-high socks. (I wonder if those belong to Takao?)

"Why are you so hard on the boy?" asked Sara.

"I'm not hard! He just need to be punish," mutter Caitlyn. She growled in frustration as she went over to her makeup bag, which Hiromi had got her.

"Why are you so worried on how you look? You know that Rei likes up better without makeup," Caitlyn pause.

"You're right... I'm fine the way I am," smiled Caitlyn as Sara raise a brow.

"You like that boy don't you..." Caitlyn glared at Sara. "Oh maybe not..." Sara suggested.

"The only guy out there for me is Rei! Just yesterday! He called me his kitten!" Caitlyn squealed in delight.

"My, don't you ever like Mr. Kon, don't you," smiled Sara as she loved seeing her master in a happy mood.

"What is their not to like? He's very loyal, great personality, also awesome chief, and he's also not bad looking either," Caitlyn slipped on her blue leather fingerless gloves, which match her short skirt. "Come on Sara! Let's go see if Takao's a wake!" Caitlyn went over to her door as Sara quickly jumped onto her shoulder.

When she open her door, she saw that Takao was about to knock. He slowly put his arm down as she smiled.

"Ohiyo Takao-kun,"

"Hey…" Takao smiled warmly as he looked around before returning his attention back to her. "Well… since Daichi is doing my chores, you want to go the training centre?" asked Takao.

"Sure, but we have to sneak pass Grandpa," Takao nodded as he followed Caitlyn out of the dojo. They dash across the yard and Takao helped Caitlyn over the stone wall as he climbs over himself. They hopped off and ran towards the training centre giggling.

WwWwW

"You have to tell him before he-" The doors to the training centre open as Takao and Caitlyn came in. Caitlyn was on Takao's back as they enter the centre.

"Hey guys! Tell who what?" wonder Takao. Kyouju, Max, and Rei looked at each other.

"Rei!" Caitlyn cheered as she hopped off Takao's back and ran over to him. "Good morning!..." Caitlyn looked into his eyes, and her cheerfulness disappears. "What's wrong?" Takao came over putting on his gloves.

"Hey, Max gives me a second, and I'll battle against you,"

"I can't Takao,"

"Wha? What do you mean?" wonder Takao.

"When I got the news for the rules of the tournament, I got a letter from my mom," Max show him the letter the one way trick to America. Takao read the letter and felt little betray, but let it pass.

"Alright! That's cool buddy! Rei?" Rei shook his had. This struck Takao hard as he stared at Rei.

"Takao…" Rei looked at the ground away from their contract. "I want to participate in the tournament as the member of a White Tigers," Rwi raise his head to see Takao's reaction.

"Why..." Takao's eyes widen.

"Because I want a chance at the champions Takao!" Takao narrow his eyes.

"So! You're going to ditch your team!" Rei and Max looked at each other Kyouju and Caitlyn looked at each other. "So, you think your team is not good enough for you?" Tyson growled.

"No Takao, we think it's unfair for you only to win the champions," said Rei.

"Me! We did it as a team! I think your being selfish!"

"Selfish!" Caitlyn began to back away from them as her eyes widen. "The only one here being selfish is you Takao! You won the champion twice in row, why don't you let someone else with the glory?" Takao was fill with rage.

"Fine! Leave! See if I care!" Rei nodded as he and Max began to leave. "You'll see! I'll beat you! And you're stupid team!" Rei shook his head in shame as Max felt guilt. They left the centre as Kyouju held Takao back, who kept on yelling. "You and your stupid white tiger team..." A single rolled down the Takao's face as the door slammed shut. He backed away from Kyouju and leaned up against the wall. He slowly slides down as he tilled his head, so his bangs shadow his eyes. Kyouju sighed as he sat on the bench across from Takao. Caitlyn sat down next to Takao and rest her head on his shoulder as she began to rub his arm. The morning sun light peek through the window as it shined on Takao...

End of Chapter two

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