If at first you don't succeed, try Kai again!

Chapter 5

"...Sooo...that's what happened." Max finished his lengthy explanation to the White Tigers. Said Chinese team was sat in the dojo with confused awe-struck faces that were lost for words. The little boy that the explanation focused on was standing a little behind Max with Rei. Every now and then he would shoot glares at Mariah.

Tyson, observing the scene, found it interesting to contemplate how when Kai was fifteen, his glares could make fire freeze. But now however, the glares just looked kind of adorable.

Mariah spoke up "So...now that Kai's small, what are you guys gonna do about the tournament? You do know that it starts tomorrow?"

All the G-Rev's, minus their chibi captain, looked at Mariah in sudden alarm. Daichi tensed visibly "Aw man...I hate to admit it, but she's right you guys! What do we do?"

"It definitely wouldn't be great to just take Kai to the bey stadium and show the whole world that he's become a child." Kenny stated, looking up from his laptop thoughtfully.

Tyson shouted "So? We just leave Kai here! Grandpa can take care of him!"All heads turned to the dragon. Kenny, Rei and Lee all shook their heads in dismay.

Rei, always being the voice of reason, replied "As nice as Grandpa is Tyson, I don't think he'd really know how to take care of Kai." Said phoenix was looking around timidly and curiously.

Tugging on Rei's leg, "I don't want anyone else to take care of me." He stated flatly. Rei looked down, an expression of thoughtfulness and frustration gracing his features.

Max beamed suddenly, showing the bladers he just had the proverbial light bulb. "Hey! Why don't we call the Blitzkrieg boys to take care of Kai? They grew up with him so they'll know what to do!" Rei's amber eyes became cat like slits.

"No." He replied.

Lee's brow furrowed. "Oh yeah...you're still mad with Bryan, aren't you?" He questioned. Tyson raised his hand, pointed his finger, turned to lee and shouted;

"Captain Obvious strikes again!"

Lee scowled, fiercely. "Tyson. Shut up." He growled. Rei, still with cat like slits, picked up Kai and placed him on the couch. Kai felt a little wary...who were these Blitzkrieg boys? And why did they make Rei angry? Kai shook his head, dizziness returning.

Kenny replied again "Rei, Max does have point. They'd know better about younger Kai than we do. But there's still the issue of being questioned by officials as to why Kai's not there! We'll be disqualified!"

Kevin grinned "Ah well. Life goes on, losers!" Then, receiving a sharp elbow in the ribs courtesy of Mariah, he swiftly shut up.

Daichi's eyes lit up, now his turn to have the proverbial light bulb. "Hey guys! Why doesn't somebody dress up as Kai? Like a disguise!" The blader looked exceptionally smug and proud until he realised everybody was staring at him as if he was on crack.

Tyson muttered to himself "Do we really have much of a choice...?" Louder this time, he addressed the group. "Alright! Who's about Kai's size?"

Now the group stared at Tyson as if he were on crack. Daichi and Tyson glanced at each other, sheepishly. Max thought for a moment.

"Ummm...Johnny's about Kai's size..." He mumbled, absently.

Rei frowned, a bit irritated. "And why the hell would Johnny do that?" He asked. Mariah raised her hands, in a tense gesture.

"Ok, ok. Here's what we'll do. Max, you call Johnny and tell him to come over here this evening. He and the Majestics are only staying a couple of blocks away." Mariah answered, her team mates looking dubious, wondering just what in fresh hell had they gotten themselves into.

"Right. Tyson, Rei, Daichi. You three look around in Kai's stuff and see if you find anything suspicious that might've caused Kai's age reduction. I'll contact the Blitzkrieg boys." Kenny continued from Mariah, looking very sophisticated in the process.

"What do you want us to do?" Gary questioned, almost a bit startled. The G-Rev's looked toward Kai, who was now fast asleep in a curled up position. Finally noticing something about the little boy, Rei reached into his pocket and took out a wad of cash. Sternly, he handed it to Mariah.

"Take this money and buy Kai some clothes." He ordered. The White Tigers muttered their agreements and headed out the door, leaving the busy G-Rev's and a stresses Rei picking up a still sound asleep.

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Hi guys! Not much to say really. Ok, thanks to Z-Aquarius-Kai and JuniperGentle (Extra special thanks to you Juniper for your detailed in depth review :D) for reviewing last time! U guys make me happy : )

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