Chapter 5 – Finals, here we come

No one knew what to expect the next morning at breakfast, although Ray had a slight idea. Cindy came back to their hotel room just before six that morning and she was in a very good mood, she was smiling and had a glow on her that he has never seen before. She did not say anything but somehow Ray knew that she and Kai had finally talked things out. Cindy was busy with Ciara when Ray and the rest of his team left for breakfast and there was no sign of Kai so far.

"So Ray, do you think they finally talked things out?"

"I really hope so. Can you guys imagine how aggressive Kai will be if he is still pissed at my sister? I mean, especially if he has to battle against someone. His competitor will be destroyed and we all know Kai can get a lot of strength if he focuses on his emotions."

"That will be a hectic fight, brutal but awesome, but then again, so will his mood around us. I am kind of getting scared just thinking about how he might act. I really hope those two talked things out and let bygones be bygones, for everyone's sake."

"I think we are about to find out in which mood Kai is, here he comes, along with my sister? Now that already says a lot you guys. Quiet, act normal." Ray immediately silenced his friends when Kai and Cindy, along with Ciara, came walking towards their table. Kai was holding Ciara in his left arm and holding Cindy's hand with his other hand and it was clear that the two are doing just fine. Kai had a smile on his face that his team mates do not recognise; they have never seen their captain this happy.

"Morning you guys."

"Hi there." Kai just nod his head as the others greeted loudly. The two love birds took their seats at the table and Tyson just had to ask of what everyone was already thinking but were too afraid to ask.

"How does it feel being a dad Kai?"

Everyone expected Kai to be rude or to ignore him but he shocked them all by his attitude and words. "It really is the best feeling in the world, there really is no other way to describe it. I am truly the luckiest guy in the world. I have been re-united with the love of my life," Kai looked at Cindy and smiled at her before he continued talking "and I gained a daughter that I already love with my entire being. Life is good you guys."

"Okay, where is our Captain Cindy? What have you done with this bad ass?"

Everyone just laughed at Tyson.

"It is what love does Tyson, it changes one, but don't get too comfortable. I am sure the moment I leave you guys, your cold captain will be back."

"And that is a promise. I suggest you enjoy your breakfast and my laid back attitude because after this we have lots of training to do. You guys slacked off for far too long now." The other teenage boys all started to moan the moment Kai mentioned training but they knew that it was needed if they want to proceed to the finals. They all enjoyed their breakfast and after Kai and Ray greeted Cindy and Ciara, they started with vigorous training and Kai had intended to push them to their limits. They were all in good shape already but he knew that they all could do much better and that is why he is pushing them so hard. While they were exercising, Kenny was busy doing upgrades on all their blades and also doing research on the other teams. They did not know yet who they will battle, they will only know after the remaining teams have battled and that will happen very soon.

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"Welcome all you blading fanatics! I am here live at the beyblading stadium here in the very beautiful London where our remaining teams will battle it out for a spot in the finals that will be held in Moscow in one month's time." The crowd went wild as the DJ addressed the crowd and the audience at home watching the tournament on TV. The commentators were also addressing the audience.

"We welcome all the fans and I can promise you that you will not be disappointed. My co-commentator, AJ Topper and I, Brad Best, will give you the low down on all our bladers and their progress. We have 13 battles in total, starting with the remaining teams that did not fight in Dubai. The whole tournament will take place over the course of four days. From today on will be the remaining teams fighting to proceed to the next level. After that we have 16 teams left and each will fight for a spot in the finals. It is going to be epic and action packed! So far the teams that have moved onto the next round are The Malice Gang, The Bladebreakers and The Blitzkrieg Boys."

"And you know what Brad? This is just the beginning of all the action. I can hardly wait for the finals as I am sure everyone will do their best and stop at nothing to prove to the world that they are the best in this sport. But without further a due, the first battle is about to take place and it is between two local teams. The Liberty Bladers and the Black Army, both very strong teams and they have dominated the blading scene here in London for some time now."

Soon the battles started and the remaining teams really did their best to try and win their battles, sadly there always has to be a winner and a loser. The Bladebreakers were sitting in the stadium watching and observing all the teams that were fighting. They will not fight today or the next day. Kenny was recording all the matches and analysing the statistics. Tala and the rest of The Blitzkrieg Boys soon joined The Bladebreakers but the young teens were kind of terrified of the Russian born bladers, they were intimidating. Kai was not fazed at all. He returned to his usual cold self and his team mates did not mind at all. After all, they don't know him in any other way, it will kind of freak them out if Kai suddenly became all soft and romantic and doing all that fluff. Neither of them is quite ready to see their captain in that way.

And by now Tala and the rest of his team has congratulated Kai on him being a father, although they are keeping it from the media. Kai does not want that kind of attention on Cindy right now; he does not care what the press will say about him but what they will say about Cindy. He wants to protect her from it for now and until she says she is okay with it, only then will he make the announcement that he is a father. Becoming a parent at 15 is not that big a deal, it is the fact that he is a famous sport star and that means scandal and everyone loves a juicy scandal, especially when it involves a young good-looking man having sex. Kai does not understand why every time something involves sex, everyone goes wild about it, like they all secretly get off on it; it really annoys him a lot. His life and the lives of those that he loves are private and he wish he could keep it that way but unfortunately for him, the world has taken some kind of liking in him and all that he does. He has been dubbed the bad boy of the blading world, and it is not like he has asked for it. He is just himself in his matches and somehow that has impressed the fans, mostly the female side of the fans.

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Day three of the tournament has finally arrived and today is the day The Bladebreakers will fight. They will be fighting against an all-girl team called Vixens. The Blitzkrieg Boys will also battle later on in the day and they will be facing Armoured Battalion.

Max was up first and was fighting against a girl named Michelle. The Vixens were all very attractive young ladies and looks like they abused their looks to get what they want as Max had learned the hard way. He was going strong and really did look like he was going to beat her; that was until she started to flirt with him and he lost focus. Even Kai yelling and threatening him did not bring him out of his trance that he was caught in. It was only after his blade went flying past his head did he realise what was going on and it was already too late.

"Thank you Max, sweetie, for letting me win, now be a good boy and tell the rest of your team to go easy on us, we are only innocent little girls." She started to blush and acted all innocently towards Max and he nearly fell for it but Kai came and grabbed him by his shirt and pulled him from the stage.

"What is wrong with you?!"

"I... I am sorry Kai; I don't know what came over me." Max looked towards the floor as Kai gave him an earful.

"I know what came over you! A pretty girl smiles at you and suddenly your brain stops functioning and you start thinking with that thing in your pants. If you want to get laid, just tell me and I will get someone for you but do it after you fought, not during it!" Kai was really angry at how Max could get distracted so easily and was slightly worried about the other two, Ray and Tyson. Ray might not easily fall for their tricks but Tyson is another story. There was only one thing to do.

"I am going up next and then you Ray."

"Hey, what about me?"

"Forget it Tyson. I do not want a repeat of what just happened with Max. At least I know that both Ray and I will think with our heads."

"Yeah sure, that's why you got your girl pregnant at 15." Tyson muttered which he hoped that only he could hear but was very mistaken. They all heard and they gasped in shock, all but Kai. Ray and Max had to grab hold of Kai as he wanted to attack Tyson. Tyson backed up and immediately regretted saying what he had said. The way Kai was glaring at him while being held back looked very murderous. Kai's eyes looked much darker and almost had a red glint in them which terrified Tyson.

"Dude, I am sorry. I did not mean any of it."

"You better pray that one day I do not forget that we were team mates and friends, because I promise you Tyson, you will pay dearly for it." The tone in which Kai spoke sent chills down everyone's spines; he did not talk loud or scream. He said it in a cold and deeper voice that hardly sounded like his own. They have never heard him talk like that and they did not like it all.

"Let go." Ray and Max released Kai and Tyson backed up even more away from Kai, but Kai just glared at him once more before turning and heading for the dish.

He will fight against a black haired girl named Kiki.

"Are you ready?" Both bladers nodded their heads.

"Okay, 3...2...1...Let it rip!" Kai and Kiki released their blades at the same time and Kai's landed with quite the force. He clearly was still very pissed at Tyson and was channelling his emotions into his blade, too bad for Kiki. She did not even get a chance to attack Kai for her blade went flying out of the dish; he hit her blade so hard that it landed in the last rows of the stadium at the top. The crowd went quiet for a short moment before exploding in cheers.

"That has got to be the shortest battle in the history of blading but Kai sure kicked some butt!" Kai took his blade and without sparing Kiki another glance, went back to rest of his team. The other boys did not know what to say. Tyson steered clear of Kai.

"You are next Ray. Don't disappoint me." Ray nodded his head and went up to the stadium. He was fighting against a girl named Tatiana.

"3...2...1...Let it rip!" The two released their blades at the same time. And just like with Max she also tried to flirt and distract Ray's focus but he was more terrified of Kai to focus on anything else.

'I really hope this will not influence the rest of the tournament. Kai really frightened me earlier. That was not the Kai I know and respect. Stupid Tyson, I just wish he would once in his life learn to think before he talks. Kai can do some serious damage if he is given the chance. Tyson can be lucky Max and I stopped him otherwise Kai would not have cared if there are thousands of people around, he really would have hurt Tyson.' Ray was lost in his thoughts but not too lost to not be able to not focus on the battle. It was an intense battle. It turns out not only are the Vixens good-looking, but they have some real blading skills as Ray was experiencing.

"Hang on Driger, you almost have her."

"Black mamba, poison kiss!" Tatiana's bit-beast was a black snake and wrapped it tightly around Driger's body.

"Come on Driger, tiger claw attack!" Driger started wriggling itself loose from the snake's grip and after some time, was completely free. It started hitting and playing with Black mamba, just like a real cat would play with a snake and soon enough, the battle was over.

"And Ray is the winner which means The Bladebreakers proceed to the finals!" The crowd went wild. Ray and Tatiana shook hands and went back to their teams. Kai just looked at Ray then stood up. Tyson still kept his distance from Kai.

"Congratulations Ray! I knew you could do it."

"Thanks Kenny. Hey, how is Kai doing? He seems...his usual cold self."

"It looks like he has calmed down. Tyson, I think you should go apologise to Kai. What you said was really uncalled for." Tyson wanted to say something but Ray interrupted.

"I agree Tyson, remember, it is my sister that you are talking about, not just some random girl and Kai entrusted us with his past, he opened up about a very deep and painful part of his life. Now I demand you go apologise to Kai and that is the end of it." Tyson huffed.

"Fine, I'll go talk to him now. But if anything happens to me, it will be on your conscious."

"Just go Tyson."

"I'm going, I'm going." Tyson left to go find Kai and the rest of the team headed for their locker room to collect their things and watch the rest of the remaining battles.

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"Are you guys sure we are allowed into this club? I mean, we all are underage."

"Relax Tyson, we know the owner, and both I and Kai kind have shares in this club so relax. I am here to show you how to party and we also have to celebrate both out teams' victories, so come on."

Tala and the rest of his team have joined up with The Bladebreakers and Cindy. They were going to a club to celebrate and to just relax before they have to leave for Moscow to train more for the finals. Tyson did manage to find Kai and apologise to him for what he said, and luckily for him Kai let it go. He did not say anything but it was visible in his attitude. Cindy and Ray's cousin said she would babysit Ciara so that Cindy can go out and enjoy herself. They were all allowed into the club. The bouncer immediately recognised Tala and Kai. The Bladebreakers were all amazed at how the club on the inside looked like. It was dark but there were many laser lights that lit up the place. There were hundreds of people dancing. It had two levels, the upper level was the bars with tables and chairs and there were people leaning against the railings looking down onto the people on the lower level.

"Wow, now this looks like fun!"

"Come on; let me get you guys a drink." The Bladebreakers followed Tala up onto the next floor. The rest of The Blitzkrieg Boys along with Cindy and Kai went onto the dance floor. There were also a few bars on the lower floor but they were much busier than those on the second level.

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Almost three hours have gone by. Tyson and Kenny laid passed out in one of the offices, they had too much to drink, all thanks to Bryan and Ian. Spencer left with twins. Ray was in a mellow mood, he was not a total stranger to alcohol. In his village it was tradition to drink the traditional alcohol at family gatherings. He was leaning on the railings with his arms, drink in one hand, and looking over the dancing crowd. He spotted his sister with Kai. They looked so happy. They were holding each other and just swaying slowly around, not caring about keeping in rhythm with the music. Their eyes were closed and their foreheads were slightly pressed against each other. They were in their own world, not caring about anything or anyone else at the moment. Ray was pleased to see his sister and his captain this happy.

"You can relax Ray; your sister is in good hands." Tala hanged onto Ray with his one arm and held a drink in his other hand and it was clear that he had a lot of drinks already. "You see those two my friend; that is what true love is made of, the kind that only exists in fairy tales. The type of love most of us will never find. Kai and Cindy are made for each other. I have been there from the beginning and I can promise you, they are soul mates. Your sister will never find someone better than Kai."

"Thanks Tala, it means a lot to me that you say those things."

"My pleasure, now what do you say we go find you some nice piece of ass." Tala said with a sadistic smirk. Ray just laughed but agreed, seems like Ray is not that innocent after all.

Cindy and Kai continued to just slowly sway from side to side, holding each other closely, Kai's hands were on Cindy's hips and her arms were around his neck. Their foreheads were still pressed against each other with their eyes closed until Cindy moved away. They looked deep into each other's eyes, the love visible in both of their eyes. Cindy leaned towards Kai's right ear to whisper to him.

"Kai, make love to me." They again looked deep into each other's eyes and started to kiss passionately, not caring about the dancing people around them. They pulled each other closely the more heated the make-out session became and soon had to part to breathe.

"Let's go." Kai took Cindy by the hand and led her through the dancing crowd. He just sent Tala a text to let him know that he and Cindy is leaving. Kai got a cab for him and Cindy and they headed for a five star hotel. Tonight will be their first time to be intimate with each other since they have found each other again. Tala and Ray also found girls to take home, for Tala it is nothing new, for Ray it is. It will be his first time with a woman and luckily for him, Tala gave him advice and also provided him with protection for the night. Tala arranged for staff of the club to go and drop of Tyson and Kenny as soon as they wake up, even if it is the next day. Luckily for them their plane only leaves at night time, it gives them some time to sleep off the horrible hangover the two will feel.

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The Bladebreakers were at the airport. The Blitzkrieg Boys have already left for Moscow, they took an earlier flight. Kai and Ray were standing with Cindy and Ciara. Ray greeted his sister and niece and left to give his sister and Kai some alone time.

"Remember what we talked about this morning, as soon as I have settled in I am coming back for you and our daughter so that we can be together."

"I cannot wait Kai. A week will be more than enough time to get our affairs in order. I will try not to miss you too much." Cindy smiled sweetly at Kai, which was holding Ciara with his left arm.

"I love you Cindy, don't ever forget it."

"I won't and I love you to, more than you know."

"Flight A557, London to Moscow boarding now."

The announcement of Kai's flight was announced. "Well, that's us. See you soon my love."

"See you, come on Ciara, say bye to daddy." Ciara and her father hugged each other tightly before Cindy took her. She and Kai shared a deep kiss before he followed the rest of his team mates. Cindy stayed until she saw their plane take off.

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Everyone was jet lagged after they landed and Kai told them to sleep it off. He is going to take them to another club that night to show how the Russians party. Solange and Miguel are going to join them. Kai has already informed his siblings and is parents about him and Cindy and his parents are over the moon that they are grandparents. They have talked with Kai and they have decided Cindy and Ciara will move in with them until both she and Kai are of age to go and live on their own which will be in a few months time. They are going to start looking for houses. Solange cannot wait to meet her little niece and surprisingly, after Kai told his siblings about Cindy, Miguel's whole attitude towards Kai changed, although the two brothers still have to talk things over. Tala also came to the mansion after the boys landed, he had something to discuss with Kai.

"Come on Kai, they can get on without you, I am sure Ray will keep them in check."

"I don't know Tala, they are going to be pissed if I leave them just before the finals and join your team. I mean, Ray and I are technically brother in laws, just imagine what kind of drama it will cause."

"At least think about Kai, just don't take too long. We have to start training for the finals."

"Fine, I'll think about it but don't get your hopes up."

"Cool, see you later at Infinity."

"Yeah, see you." Tala left and Kai went straight to bed.

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"Do we have any leads so far?"

"Not yet, sir."

"How is this possible, we are the FBI, how can we not be able to crack this case?"

"With all due respect sir, last time Interpol also had trouble tracking down the X-twins, even after the Russian police set a trap for them. They really are skilled killers and they cover their tracks very good."

"I want those killers behind bars, get in more back up, I don't care what it takes, even if we have to sacrifice a few good men, I want them caught."

"You cannot be serious sir, too much innocent blood has already been spilled."

"Officer, this is for the greater good, a few innocent people being sacrificed to save hundreds more in the future is worth it."

"Sir please, look, they have not killed in the last few days, maybe they have stopped."

"They will never stop, just because there have not been any killings the last couple of days does not mean they have stopped. Now get to work, I want this case cracked and I want the X-twins caught."

"Yes sir."

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"I take it you also know the owners of this club?"

"We are the owners Ray."

"How much money do you and Kai really have?"

Tala laughed. "It has got nothing to do with money, we are just young and ambitious and we both love the business world, you have to start somewhere right and what better way than a club, a very big club, but come on, you are our VIP's."

Tala and the Bladebreakers went into club Infinity which belongs to both Tala and Kai. The club was much bigger than the one they were at in London. It had three levels, two levels were dance floors, each playing its own type of music, the third floor at the top was the VIP section where only the elite hangs out. It also had private rooms for those who want to get away from the crowd, and also for those who want to get intimate with someone, but that was only available for the very close clients of Kai and Tala. On each floor were a number of bars, there were literally a few thousand people in this club.

"Holy shit, are you sure this is just a club?!"

"Of course, now follow me; I can't let my special VIP guests hang around here!"

Ray and Tala had to yell at each other because of the loud music. Various coloured laser lights were displayed with the occasional smoke machine going off. At the corners were professional dancers in cages, just dancing and giving a show to those who were watching. There was a different DJ on each floor. Many people had glow sticks in their hands and were just getting lost in their own worlds. They finally reached the third floor and it was much less crowded than the other two levels, and they could at least have a descent conversation with another without having to scream their heads off.

"This is where our special clients chill most of the time."

"It really is a nice place you two have here." Kai came towards the teenage boys with two waiters and they carried trays of various shots. Kai had a very evil smirk on his face and it is clear he has plans for the innocent boys. "Let me introduce you to the way me and Tala usually drink, Tyson you first." Kai handed him a shot filled with a blue and green liquid.

"What is it?"

"Don't ask questions, just drink." Tyson drank the shot and immediately started to cough.

"What the hell is that?"

"Don't worry about it, just enjoy it. You rest are next." Kai handed the rest of them the same shot he gave Tyson and they all seemed to enjoy it. Tala laughed at them, knowing very well that they may feel well now, but later on, they won't even be able to remember what gender they are.

"Now it is a party!" The boys all started to dance after Tala brought a few girls over. Kai seemed to have disappeared from them but after about 20 minutes he returned and was very amused at the sight before him. Kenny and Max were dancing quite scandalous with a few girls, Ray was seated on a couch with a girl on top of him, and the two were making out furiously.

"Who's idea was that?" Kai asked Tala while nodding towards Ray.

"Oh you don't know. In London I introduced Ray to the world of getting laid. I can proudly say I am the reason he is a man and no longer an innocent boy." Kai just sniggered at this.

It is always very entertaining for him to see how Tala just loves corrupting the innocent and he does it so well, he does not need to do a lot of convincing, just a few words and they are pulled into which ever dark plans he has for his victims, and by the looks of it, Ray was in deep. And now it looks like Tyson is Tala's next victim. Kai had to try his best to hold in his laughter.

"So Tyson, you still a virgin?"

Tyson immediately went pale at this question. "Yeah, why do ask? I'll have you know I am very proud to still be one."

"I am also proud for your sake Tyson, really I am but don't you want to become a man? You know, a teenage boy that girls can call a man, a real man, like me. I am still a teenager but no one calls me that, well, at least not the female section of the population. Just imagine what they will say about you, Tyson, the 15 year old man that rocks my world and makes me scream his name in pure ecstasy. Doesn't that just sound so sweet in your ears?" Tyson just looked at Tala, he did not know what to reply to that.

"What are you talking about Tala?"

"Come on Tyson, don't you want to have sex, to be inside a girl as deep as possible and give her endless pleasures so that she will always remember you? I can give you a few pointers if you want. Not to blow my own horn but I have made quite a few girls scream and claw my back out of pure pleasure, and by a few, I mean a few dozen."

"Dude, you need to get yourself tested." Tala just laughed. "I do that once a month and relax, I know all about safety and I don't just take the first girl that comes across my path. I like the classy ones, those that take care of themselves, and you know, just say the word and I can get you one also, or a few, just as you wish. What do you say Tyson? We do have rooms available and they are very clean and classy. Just say it and I can have a girl here with you in a few minutes time."

Tyson looked very nervous and Kai almost felt pity for the poor guy but secretly he also enjoyed it. "Can I think about it?"

"Sure, but you are missing out, that's all I am going to say."

"I am sure Tala, guess that's my loss then isn't it." Tyson smiled nervously at Tala before he excused himself in a hurry and ran for the bathroom.

"You really are a special type of sadist Tala."

"Come on Kai, it is just innocent fun, although I am somewhat disappointed that he didn't give in. Oh well, just have to try harder next time. That boy is practically bagging to be corrupted by me."

"Yeah, I am sure he is. Just leave Max and Kenny alone."

"What?!" Tala pretended to be very shocked. "Kai, I am hurt. How can you think I will corrupt those two angels?"

Kai couldn't help but laugh at Tala's way of expressing himself. "I know you too well, that's why." The two friends laughed again. Tala glanced at his watch and saw the time.

"Hey, it's time. Shall we?"

"Sure. I already asked Tanja to keep an eye on these boys until we return."

"Good, well, after you." Kai and Tala left the club quietly without any of their friends noticing. Tyson was still hiding out in the bathroom; Ray has disappeared into one of the rooms with the girl he was making out with. Max was passed out and Kenny was still dancing with a few girls but it did not look like he was going to last much longer. His glasses were askew on his face and he could hardly keep his balance anymore. The night has turned into a huge success for them all.

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Two well built figures were standing in a secluded building, in a large safe to be more exact, the two were busy washing blood from axes. "They really think they are dealing with amateur killers. They couldn't catch us last time, what makes them think they can catch us now, even if they called in the help of the FBI." The other one laughed.

"You must admit, we should feel honoured that they brought in international help, again. Last time it was Interpol, and now the FBI. Who is it going to be next? Maybe they will even call in the Russian mob."

"Now that will be hilarious. That will mean they are so desperate that they have to ask criminals to help them, what a bunch of dumbasses." The two broke out in laughter and couldn't stop laughing for a good few minutes.

"When will they realise that we are just too smart for them. Setting up surveillance teams, trying to analyse our bike tracks, we know all about those stuff, even setting up decoys won't help. We are just unstoppable, the only way they will ever know who the X-twins are, is if we go turn ourselves in and I am not planning on doing that anytime soon."

"Me neither. Having all this power is just too addictive to give up, striking fear and panic into these weaklings, is what makes it worth it to keep on doing this. I can hardly wait to strike again tomorrow night. I think we did pretty good tonight, considering the short time we had."

"Yeah, 42 bodies is actually a record for us. I can already see the authorities' faces in the morning after they have counted all the bodies, just wish I could have seen it."

"Maybe they will show it on the news, the idiots have to address the city some or other time. The people would want to know if they have made any progress in catching us, suckers." They sniggered.

"Well, I'm beat, let's call it a day. Tomorrow is going to be a hectic day."

"Tell me about it." The two men placed their axes onto a table and covered their black bikes with protective covers and closed the safe. They left their location in a Ford F650 truck.