At last, after so many weeks of hell at college, its Christmas break and I finally have the time to update this story, thanks for all those who continue to read on this story

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All that can be seen was a blurry shade of purple, orange and yellow. Then it slowly changes to a different setting, the sunset. The place was an empty baywalk, with a young boy, in a white shirt, standing near the shore, staring at the lonely setting sun…

For a minute, Kai realized that it was Takao

A strong wind breezes to his dark blue hair, Kai also felt that cold breeze, perfect for that lonely atmosphere. He was only a few meters away but didn't interfere Takao and just stared affectionately to his love.

The young boy noticed Takao, Kai still just stared at him. Takao smiled sadly to him then uttered words that Kai couldn't hear…then Takao slowly fades away…

disappearing into the cold air

Kai ran, trying to stop Takao from disappearing but it was already too late. He jumps to the half transparent body but only to know that he was gone. He kneeled to his knees and crouched because of the feeling of helplessness. Then he felt like he was going to die from this coldness…

He turned up his head to find that he is now on a different place,

There is nothing to be seen in that place except a pitch black sky, a desert of snow, and an endless snow storm…but still, the fact that Takao is leaving is much worst than this scenario.

Kai lays flat on the icy ground, facing the darkness above him, savoring the violent snow that falls to his already cold face and to his body. He felt tears running from his eyes

(end of dream)

Kai wakes up in a dark, empty room… crying.

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Back at Japan

Takao is now staying at Kenny's house. His grampa was still on his vacation and his house is still ruined. Mr. Daitenji helped Takao repair the house but it was far from finished. It was already three days since the incident happened but Hiro never contacted him, but Takao doesn't care anyway.

It was also midnight and everybody is asleep except for him. He is at Kenny's living room, sitting near a window, blankly staring at the rain while he thinks about beyblade, his quitting, the upcoming tournament, his friends, and Gealach.

Who the hell is he anyway! Inviting him to join him just like that! Obviously I wouldn't go with a strange man like him! I don't even know a single thing 'bout him except that his name's Gealach! What kind of weird name is that anyway?!

He continued to frown and think of other things while he still sits and looks at the dim neighborhood, almost not visible because of the rain.

He scratches his head, "DAMN! I can't sleep! With all the things in my head!"

Then suddenly the phone rang, "Who's goin' to call at a time like this!?"

He immediately answers, "Hello?"

"Hey Takao! It's me!" The voice was cheerful, and from that Takao already knew that it was Max.

"Hi max."

"O gosh! I forgot! When its daytime here it's night back there right?!" And he continues to talk more cheerfully, while Takao is slightly sleepy. " You know what!? We're at California right now training for the Nationals. I was just training with Rick! But I can't wait for the Finals! I'm so excited to beyblade with you again—"

"I'm not going."

"Wha—WHAT!?!"

"I said I'm not going!"

"BUT WHY!?"

Takao was not ready for this, he couldn't explain it properly to Max. Max has always been a good beyblading friend of him even before he started competing. And he has always been cheerful and supportive to him even if they are opponents. He couldn't just tell him, Max will be heartbroken. But he doesn't want to lie to him as either.

"I'm not playing anymore, don't find me in the tournament, 'cause I won't be there, sorry—". Then he immediately hangs the phone. He was not ready to explain to Max about everything yet.

I now you're mad at me, but that was the only thing I could say… I'm sorry.

The rain fell even harder, and Takao went to bed, now almost insomniac, for all the things that he had done to past few days, hurting his friends hearts.

--o—o—

Still holding to the telephone, Max was shocked, his blue eyes wide open and his body was numb. He get the message but he still couldn't believe what he have heard.

THIS IS NOT REAL, THIS IS NOT REAL, THIS IS NOT REAL…

"YOU IDIOT!!!" Max snapped, and slammed the phone. All that's in his head is anger. And he continued to scream all the cursing words that he knows and his angry voice was heard throughout the hallway. He then runs haphazardly thru the building. The staff were also perplexed to see Max suddenly like that. He even bumped into Rick. Rick tried to calm him but for the first time, Max punched somebody, and that would be Rick. Then he continues to run away from the training center.

Michael was just going to see what the others are doing then he saw Max make his way out of the exit. Then he saw Rick lying on the floor. Surprised to Rick's state, he approaches him,

"Hey! What happened? What did you do to irritate him like that?"

Rick smirk, still flat on the ground, "For the first time I saw him that angry—Hey! I didn't do anything! Why are you accusing me!?!"

"Well, he beat you to the ground. He wouldn't do it for no reason."

"Sorry for you to say but he did."

The two kept silent for a minute. What's wrong with him? The two bladders asked to themselves.

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On the outskirts of China, in a small village hiding in the mountains, four people are playing beyblade. It was Rei and his friends battling each other, also preparing themselves for the main event. Rei has also high hopes of having a great fight with all the beybladers competing, especially Takao. Only that he doesn't know that Takao already quit.

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Me: And that's chap 8!

Rei: (jumps for joy for he finally has a part on the story)

Takao: It's quite short for a come back!

Me; Yeh, I know. And I'm sorry for that. Hey Rei would you cut that out! Don't worry, I'll do something longer and more exciting next time.

Mr. Daitenji: (enters the room) Ahem! Before you do anything weird to the characters, I have a big announcement to make. It's about the Beyblade Tournament 2007. And you have give me space for the next chap! It is very important!

Me: Oh my gosh! I almost forgot about that! There's so many preparations to make!

Mr. Daitenji: And you have to do it fast! It's only a few chaps before the tournament itself!

Me:(panicked, and runs randomly across the room)

Takao: and there goes the spoiler…

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