RTC: I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry-

Kai: (Jumps on her and clamps hand over mouth.) Shut up! They get it! Now get on with it.

RTC: You know, I think I liked you better before you were chibified, though you are really cute... Anyway, this has been the longest wait between chapters and I'm really sorry about it. I barley made the two week deadline! Please don't be mad at me! (Begs on hands and knees.) I'm going to warn you: this chapter and the next one both have a lot of POV switching. Flash Phoenix, if/when you read this, don't freak out on me for it, okay? Here are your review responses- I hope you remember what you said in your reviews:

Phoenix from the flames 1978: Thank you. You'll find out what happened to most people in the chap, so keep reading. I'm recovering from writer's block- finally! Having friends and reviewers like you really make writing a lot easier!

Sakura-Moonlight: Don't worry, I'll definitely finish this fic! Okay, I'll take it a bit easier on Kai. Besides, I can't have him in the hospital all the time, could I?

Iluvbeyblade: Yup, Kai's better, but he not at 100 yet. I'm glad I can still write some decent one-liners, because I don't want this fic to be totally depressing. BTW, I read some of your fics, but only reviewed one under the name 'RTC'. I hope you figured that was me; I couldn't sign in and I figured you couldn't know that many 'RTCs'. I also read Dyler (loved the chapter on inanimate objects; it totally cracked me up!) and Writing Therapy. Sorry I haven't reviewed them; I don't have much time lately.

khrushchev: Um, well, that's quite a random question. I hadn't made plans for the minor characters from the show yet. If you want Robert, I could probably put him in at some point, but it could take a while for me to come up with a plot line.

jellybean-kitty: (blushes really red) Sorry about the wait. I know this has been the longest one yet. I'm trying to get my act together, though. Thank you for reviewing, it really helps.

Kai Angel: Wow, a lot of people want updates. Sorry. I've had a really busy week and couldn't update. I've got part of the next chapter written, so it probably won't take as long next time.

BloOdY-JoKeR: Thank you so much for your review!

Kai: (Pulls Ray's hair and attempts to climb on to Ray's head.) Pick me up!

Ray: Haven't you got him fixed yet?

Kai: I'm not broken!

Tyson: Well... Why is he still like that?

Max: 'Cause RTC didn't have time to look for a solution! (All glare at RTC.)

RTC: (Scared.) Sorry. I kind of forgot, too.

Hilary: You're hopeless.

RTC: I control you, so you better be nice to me! So, here's lucky number thirteen. Now can someone do the disclaimer?

Kari: Ray-Tiger-Cat still wishes she owned Beyblade. Fortunately for the rest of the world she doesn't.

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Alone And Afraid

Ray's POV

I could have sworn I just heard Hilary's scream. It's a good thing I have sharp hearing, because I needed it to find Hilary. Pretty soon, I found a river and started walking towards the source. Hilary probably fell in and screamed and the sound came from that direction. I ran and found myself in front of a waterfall.

"Hilary?"

"Up here, Ray," she shouts. I look up and see that she's sitting on a ledge several metres up.

"How did you end up there!" I asked.

"I was running and I stopped right at the edge of this cliff. The ground shook and the part I was standing on crumbled. I should have been paying attention. So now I'm stuck because I think I've sprained my ankle!" Hilary wailed.

"Okay. Hold on," I replied.

"What are you going to do?" she asked, but she quickly figured it out. "Ray, that's not safe!" I was scaling the cliff and quickly reached Hilary. It's a good thing I learned to rock climb!

"Hilary, get on my shoulders. It's perfectly safe; I won't drop you," I added, noticing that she was looking panicky. Fifteen minutes later, we were both on solid ground again.

"Thank you."

"No problem. Now we just have to find the others and find a way to escape this place," I said.

Max's POV

This isn't good. My head really hurts and I'm all alone. I don't know where I am and I don't think I can find help. In fact, I don't think I can even move. I think I hear someone coming.

"Help," I tried to yell, but I can't seem to do better than a croak. The person is approaching me. I hope it's one of my friends and not the people who kidnapped us, but I won't know until I see them.

Kai's POV

This is getting ridiculous. The mere fact that they've kidnapped us and stuck us in the middle of nowhere in an attempt to get out bitbeasts is just so stupid. Great. I'd better find the others. I doubt they would hurt them, but dear old Granddad is losing his mind and becoming unpredictable, so I can't be sure. I wish I hadn't dragged them all into this mess. Better move faster.

"Kai!" I looked up to see... Tala! That can't be right; why would he be here? Maybe they've drugged me again and I'm hallucinating.

"Kai, relax, it's just me," Tala said, "You are so paranoid! Ask me anything. Go on."

"What did Ian nickname you when we were younger and in the abbey?"

"I can't believe you remember that! He called me Fluffy," Tala said, blushing, "Because of how crazy and fluffy my hair was in the morning."

That can only be the real Tala. He wouldn't have told anyone a nickname that embarrassing.

"So, why are you here?" I asked.

"Mr. Dickenson sent me, along with two other people- don't know who- to come and get you," Tala replied. "I had to sneak into this forest without alerting them. Now come on, we must find the others."

Tyson's POV

"So... How exactly are we going to find everyone?" I asked.

"I'm not really sure, but walking along the river will at least keep us from getting lost. Besides, maybe the others might do the same thing," Kari replied.

"If you say so. We'd better find them soon because-"

"Shh! Don't you hear that?" Kari interrupted.

"No, what?" I asked.

"There! Someone's in that tree!" she said and aimed her blade at the tree. Someone jumped to the ground.

"Who are you?" Kari demanded.

"Hiro?" I said in shock. "What do you want? Trying to help Boris catch us?"

"You know him?" Kari asked.

"Tyson, I'm not with Boris. Mr. Dickenson asked me to come and get you and the others," Hiro said.

"Why should I believe that? For all I know, you're still with BEGA," I shot back.

"Tyson, just trust me. I'm sorry about BEGA. I only did it to give you-"

"A worthy opponent. I've heard. But I still don't trust you and I'm not coming!"

"Um, hello! Someone care to explain?" Kari asked.

"This is my brother, Hiro. He was the one coaching BEGA's team," I informed her.

"I think we should go with him," Kari stated.

"Didn't you hear me? He worked for Boris!"

"Yes, but he is your brother and anyway, if he's still working for Boris, then he'll know where the others are," she whispered back, making sure that Hiro didn't hear the last part.

"Fine, we'll come. But that doesn't mean I trust or forgive you," I told him.

"I guess I have to earn the trust and forgiveness. Well, I suppose I deserve that. Now come on. Mr. D. gave us some jeeps, so let's go there," Hiro said, leading the way. I don't trust him. He's probably leading us into a trap. Kari seems to mistrust him, too, but then, she doesn't trust anyone all that much. I'd better follow her and keep her out of trouble. Kai will kill me if she gets into trouble and currently; we're walking into a lot of trouble.

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RTC: Sorry that was so short. Once again, I'm sorry for the wait. The next chapter is partly finished, so it should be up soon. I also posted another fic, which needs updates, so I might be a bit busier. However, this fic is my top priority, so don't worry.

Tyson: Remember to review, or else who knows what she'll do to us. You wouldn't want us to suffer, would you?

RTC: Actually, they seem to like to torture you guys. So much for that. But he does have a point, please review, or you'll make me depressed and sad. Now that's something they don't want because then I won't update! RTC signing off!